Annapolis, Maryland silversmith John Chalmers produced silver threepence, sixpence, and shillings, the dies for which seem to have been engraved by Thomas Sparrow, who also engraved plates for Maryland paper currency. Continue reading
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PR-68 NGC Barber Dime One of the Highlights in Upcoming Stack’s Bowers Rarities Night in Baltimore
Stack’s Bowers Rarities Night is always one of the most anticipated auctions at the Whitman Expo, and this month a gorgeous Proof 1910 Barber Dime promises to be one of the stand-out stars.
Stack’s Bowers Galleries To Offer The Incredible Large Red Spiked Seal $500 Gold Certificate at the Whitman Baltimore Winter Expo
Among the many fabulous rarities to be offered on Thursday evening, October 25, at the Whitman Coin & Currency Expo in Baltimore will be the Large Red Spiked Seal $500 Gold Certificate, one of the highlights of the Joel R Anderson Collection, Part III.
Rare Countermarked 1786 “Baby Head” Vermont Copper at the Stack’s Bowers Official Auction of the Whitman Baltimore Winter Expo
One of the most significant offerings in the Stack’s Bowers October 2018 Baltimore Auction is a 1786 Ryder-9 Vermont copper countermarked in a manner most familiar to collectors of Regulated gold.
Phenomenal Proof 1891 Double Eagle Rarity Offered at Stack’s Bowers Rarities Night
At our upcoming Whitman Baltimore Winter Expo, Stack’s Bowers will be offering an 1891 Ultra Cameo Liberty Head Double Eagle that will have to be seen to be believed.
Stack’s Bowers to Offer Near Mint 1783 Chalmers Threepence at October 2018 Whitman Baltimore Expo Auction
Annapolis, Maryland silversmith John Chalmers produced silver threepence, sixpence and shillings, the dies for which seem to have been engraved by Thomas Sparrow, who also engraved plates for Maryland paper currency.
Stack’s Bowers Galleries to Feature the Archangel Collection of Colonial and 1792 Coinage in their October Baltimore Auction
Stack’s Bowers Galleries is pleased to announce the Archangel Collection of Colonial and 1792 Coinage as a featured highlight of their October 2018 Official Auction of the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Expo in Baltimore. Comprising a comprehensive type set of early American and related issues, the cabinet showcases some of the greatest rarities of the era, from the Massachusetts silver coinage through the earliest U.S. Mint issues, all displaying exceptionally superb quality.
Assembled chiefly in the 1970s and 1980s under the guidance of Stack’s, the Archangel Collection offers impressive provenances to many significant colonial coin collections, including those of David L. Spence (1975), Laird U. Park (1976), the Carter Brown Library (1976), the Garrett family (1979-1981), Doris and Ellis Robison (1982), and John L. Roper (1983), among others. The collection is currently being certified by PCGS and features extraordinary representatives of the iconic early American types including a 1652 NE Shilling (AU-50), 1776 Continental dollars of the CURENCY (MS-62+), CURRENCY (MS-62+), and EG FECIT (AU-58+) varieties, an MS-62 1781 Libertas American medal in silver, and high grade examples of the legendary 1792 Birch cent (AU-58), 1792 Silver Center cent (SP-45), 1792 half disme (MS-63), and 1792 disme in copper (AU-58+). It also showcases the major rarities of this era including a Mint State 1694 Carolina PROPRIETERS Elephant Token, a Mint State 1760 Voce Populi Small Letters farthing, a Mint State 1787 George Clinton copper (MS-62 BN), a Mint State 1790 Standish Barry threepence (MS-62), and a Gem Proof 1792 Washington Roman Head cent (Proof-66 BN), among many others.
This monumental offering represents the second opportunity the firm has had to present treasures from the Archangel Collection, having offered Private and Territorial gold coinage from this collection in November 2006 in conjunction with Stack’s sale of the Norweb Collection. At that time, incredible rarities such as an 1830 Templeton Reid $2.50, an 1851 Humbert $50, an 1849 Miners Bank $10, an 1852 Moffat $10, and an 1860 Clark, Gruber & Co. $20 crossed the auction block in an event that stands as a historic offering in the Private and Territorial gold field. The sale of colonial and 1792 coinage from the Archangel Collection in the Stack’s Bowers Galleries October 2018 Baltimore Auction will be a similarly historic event in its field. It promises to draw the attention of the most sophisticated collectors who will compete for these prized rarities, which are coming to market for the first time in decades.
For more information on this magnificent collection please contact Lawrence R. Stack at 516-456-1326 or Vicken Yegparian at 800-566-2580. Stack’s Bowers Galleries also invites collectors to take advantage of this opportunity and consign alongside the Archangel Collection in the October 2018 Official Expo Auction. The consignment deadline of August 28 is quickly approaching, so call 800-458-4646 today to speak with a consignment specialist.
1652 NE Shilling. Noe I-A, Salmon 1-B. Rarity-7. AU-50 (PCGS).
1787 George Clinton Copper. Rarity-7-. MS-62 BN (PCGS).
1792 Silver Center Cent. Judd-1. Rarity-6+. Copper with Silver Plug. SP-45 BN (PCGS).
1792 Disme. Judd-10. Rarity-6+. Copper. AU58+ BN (PCGS).
1792 Half Disme. Judd-7. Rarity-4. Silver. MS-63 (PCGS).
1786 Immunis Columbia/New Jersey Shield Reverse. Rarity-6+. Copper. MS-63 BN (PCGS).
Mint State 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dime Featured in June 2018 Baltimore Auction
Among the significant rarities in the Stack’s Bowers June 2018 Official Auction of the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Summer Expo is an exceptional 1795 Flowing Hair half dime certified MS-61 by NGC. This handsome and boldly defined 18th-century rarity is offered in lot 1226.
This beautiful half dime showcases deep navy and violet on both sides, accented by golden-tan on the central devices. This colorful patina creates a wonderful cameo effect and contributes to the eye appeal. Liberty is sharply executed in all respects, showing delineated hair strands and chiseled profile features. The eagle on the reverse is similarly sharp, with evidence of planchet adjustment noted at the lower left reverse border. It is an aesthetically and technically superior example that is ideal for both type collectors and specialists.
There were two distinctive head punches used for 1795 half dimes: one has six curls on Liberty and is believed to be the work of engraver John Smith Gardner while the other has seven curls on the back of Liberty’s head, attributed to Robert Scot. All the 1794 dated obverses employ the head punch of Robert Scot. The three Gardner 1795 obverse dies are quite rare; two broke early on, and the other was apparently replaced as soon as Scot was able to do so. This variety (LM-10) is one of the Scot obverse head punch designs.
This important Mint State 1795 half dime in lot 1226 from the Stacks Bowers Galleries June 2018 Official Auction of the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Summer Expo in Baltimore, appears alongside rarities from the Beasley Collection, the Fairmont Collection, the Boston Old City Hall Collection, and other important cabinets. The sale will be available for viewing and bidding on their website www.StacksBowers.com, or you may contact their offices to secure a printed catalog. To speak with a numismatic representative today, please call 800-458-4646 or email Info@StacksBowers.com. Also, you can download their mobile app to view and participate in their exciting auctions via your Android or Apple device.
Plan to Participate in the June 2018 Baltimore Auction
Stack’s Bowers Galleries is pleased to present their official auction of the June 2018 Whitman Coin & Collectibles Summer Expo. View lots and register online today at StacksBowers.com. Download a free copy of the catalog to your computer or mobile device now.
Listed below is the lot viewing, and auction session schedule. We hope to see you in Baltimore.
Lot Viewing
New York Store
June 11-15, 2018, by appointment only
Room 307 at the Baltimore Convention Center
Tuesday, June 19 – Friday, June 22 9 AM-6 PM
Auction Sessions
Room 308 at the Baltimore Convention Center
Session 1: “U.S. Coins Part I: Gold Coinage, Featuring the Fairmont Collection of Liberty Head Double Eagles” Thursday, June 21, 6:00 PM ET. Lots 1-383.
Session 2: “U.S. Coins Part II: Exonumia, Colonials-Silver Dollars, Commemoratives and Patterns” Friday, June 22, 5:00 PM ET. Lots 1001-1604.
Internet Sessions at StacksBowers.com
Session 3: “US Coins Part I” Monday, June 25, 9:00 AM PT. Lots 2001-2724.
Session 4: “US Coins Part II” Tuesday, June 26, 9:00 AM PT. Lots 3001-3800.
Lot Pick Up
Room 307 at the Baltimore Convention Center
Friday, June 22, 10 AM-1 PM
Saturday, June 23, 9 AM-Noon
Incredible 1874 Trade Dollar From Beasley Collection at Stack’s Bowers June Baltimore Auction
Among the significant cabinets featured in our June 2018 Baltimore Auction is the Beasley Collection, comprising an assortment of high-grade 19th- and 20th-century United States type coins, most of which are Gem or finer. Continue reading
Stack’s Bowers to Offer Newly Discovered Sacagawea Dollar / Washington Quarter Mule at the Whitman Baltimore Expo
Stack’s Bowers Galleries is delighted to offer the 17th known example of the famous (2000)-P Sacagawea dollar / Washington quarter mule in their Official Auction of the Whitman Coins & Collectibles Baltimore Expo this March. This blunder is among the greatest Mint errors of modern numismatics and has captured the imagination of collectors and roll hunters for two decades. Continue reading