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Superior Galleries January 5-6, 2008 Elite Coin Auction

FUN SALESuperior Galleries would like to welcome you to our January 5-6, 2008 Orlando Elite Auction preceding the 2008 FUN Convention in Orlando, Florida. This auction will be held during the 2008 First Show, to be held at the International Plaza Resort and Spa. This 800 lot auction features numerous rarities from private hands that have been off the marketplace in some cases for decades

Some featured collections include:

The Irene Collection, featuring the stunning 1876-CC Branch Mint PCGS PR65 Dime
The LRIS Collection of Gold Dollar Patterns
The John Namisnak Proof Trade Dollar Collection
The Hoot Collection
The Apalachicola Collection II
The Big Piney Morgan Dollar Collection II

We are particularly proud to be offering the Irene Collection of Rarities, which include the 1876-CC Branch Mint PCGS PR65 Seated Dime, the only example to be available in private hands outside of the Smithsonian. This private consignment also includes three mint state $50 octagonal territorial pieces of great rarity; along with two gem mint state early Half Eagles.

Please call or email Superior today to discuss how you can obtain the highest prices for your rare coins and currency by consigning to this important auction. Or to receive more information about this auction in general, please contact Paul Song at 800-545-1001 or at paulsong@sgbh.com

The January 2008 Orlando Rarities Sale

Starts: Friday, December 14, 2007 8:00 AM PT.
Ends: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 2:00 PM PT.
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Welcome to Bowers and Merena’s premier auction of 2008. With nearly 700 lots of rare and desirable coins to tickle your numismatic fancy, our Orlando Rarities Sale is a great way to kick off another year of fabulous Bowers and Merena auctions.We would like to extend a special thanks to David Hall, founder and president of PCGS, and the entire team at PCGS. David will be discussing many of the important coins in this sale in a series of video clips, which are posted here on our website. We are sure that you will find his professional opinion to be an invaluable tool as you examine our offerings.Please note the pre-sale Internet bidding ending time for this auction, as listed on this page. And don’t forget that this sale will go to live floor bidding on January 8, 2008 at the International Plaza Resort & Spa in Orlando, Florida. For those of you attending the sale, Session One will begin at 6:00 pm EST.We wish you luck with your bids and hope that our 2008 Orlando Rarities Sale provides you with many opportunities to expand and/or diversify your numismatic holdings.

Classical Collectors’ New Year Trumpeted in with the Lawrence R. Stack Collection of Ancient Greek Coins

(NEW YORK) - For Classical numismatists, the New Year will begin on an exceptional note: the sale of the Lawrence R. Stack Collection of Ancient Greek Coins. To be held January 14, 2008 in New York City, the sale brings together a veritable pantheon of outstanding rarities, marvelous examples of the celator’s art and historic and important pieces.

Formed with a discerning eye, the collection places special emphasis on the gold and silver issues of Magna Graecia and Sicily. Collectors of early issues will find a lovely group of Archaic Staters of Tarentum, Metapontion, Poseidonia, Sybaris, Kaulonia and Kroton. Those who fancy Greek gold will be pleased with the 4th to 3rd Century B.C. issues of Etruria, Tarentum, Metapontion, the Brettii, Akragas and Syracuse. The Sicilian silver, meanwhile, is exceptional featuring pieces by such famous engravers as “the Master of the Leaf,” Herakleidas, Eumenos, Phrygillos and Euainetos.

As for the Titans of Ancient coinage, the collection features signed and unsigned Dekadrachms of Syracuse, including a Demaretion; a Carthagian Dekadrachm; Oktadrachms of the Bisaltai and Abdera and Dodekadrachms of the Derrones.

Other highlights of the collection include a rare Chersonesos Tetradrachm of Miltiades II, an exceptional group of Athenian Wappenmünzen and Archaic owls; rare Boiotian Staters and Fractions; and Arkadian Fractions. Moving to the East, the sale features a high-grade array of Staters from Crete, an extremely rare gold Stater from Pergamon, and a highly-prized early gold Kyrene Stater of King Ptolemy I depicting the deified Alexander. Extensive historical and numismatic notes are given throughout the offering.

Additional consignments of Greek and Roman coins include: a fine tendering of Roman Imperatorial silver, an outstanding group of Roman Imperial bronzes, and a specialized collection of coins of Julian II, the Apostate.

Extensive, full-color catalogs will be available in December on a limited basis by contacting Stack’s, 123 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019, toll-free: 800-566-2580, or emailing us online.

Houston Money Show of the Southwest Heritage Signature Auction Nov 29-30

Heritage Huston Signature saleDallas, TX. Heritage Auction Galleries is presenting its inaugural Signature Auction at the Money Show of the Southwest, taking place in Houston, November 29-30, 2007. Descriptions and images of all lots are currently posted at HA.com, and are available for bidding. Combining the Signature and Final Session catalogs, nearly 4,000 lots covering a broad range of coinage will be auctioned.

According to Heritage President Greg Rohan, “Our year-end events continue to be very successful, with buyers and sellers seeking the last major auctions before the New Year. Heritage’s schedule includes two November Signature events - the first in Dallas, and the second in Houston. The Houston catalogs include hundreds of Registry-leading coins.”

1831 10C PR65“The November Houston catalog is anchored by several important collections,” continued Rohan. “The Michael Fuller Registry Collection Of Washington Quarters greatly extends Heritage’s leadership in auctioning Registry collections. Fuller has assembled a world-class collection that has captured six different #1 Current/#1 All-Time rankings in different categories, as well as additional Registry honors. The Nick-A-Jack Collection was assembled by an astute investor who started collecting back in the 1970s, in addition to investing in many other areas; at the age of 92, he is still actively and successfully trading options.

The Pearl E. Pemberton Collection contains more than thirty gold dollars collecting by this astonishing woman who made the Land Run of 1889 into the unassigned lands of Oklahoma with her father; she ultimately visited the capitol buildings of all 50 states with her husband of 56 years, as well as traveling internationally. Before her death in 1980, Mrs. Pemberton often told friends and family that she had lived through the most interesting time of history: she traveled by horse and buggy as a child, later by automobile, then airplane and jet, and had lived to see a man walk on the moon.”

“Our final anchor consignment is the Fleur Wales-Baillie Collection, with selected lots benefiting the Khumbula Thina Trust,” concluded Rohan. “The Khumbula Thina Trust is a U.S. 501-[C]3 Private Operating Foundation working in the Zulu lands of Africa. The funds generated will be used to expand the territory for existing wildlife, and establish a water system of lakes and ponds for aquatic birdlife. I encourage you to view their fascinating website at www.Khumbula.org for additional details.” (more…)

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The Amherst & Waccabuc Collections by Stacks

Baltimore, one of our favorite cities, is the site for our sale of the Amherst and Waccabuc Collections and other important consignments. A panorama of interesting coins, paper money and other items awaits your review and bidding pleasure. Come early and attend lot viewing, which begins on November 11th. Our host for this sale is the Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel. Our auction will be held on two days, the afternoon and evening of Tuesday, November 13th, and the afternoon of the 14th, also extending into the evening. As a registered bidder you will be our guest for dinner. The red carpet will be rolled out!

Our sale has something for every interest in American numismatics. Colonial and early American coins are highlighted by a choice Mint State 1776 Continental dollar. Cents begin with 1793 and continue to include high grade coins, “type” issues, and rarities, through Flying Eagle, Indian and Lincoln issues. Half dimes from 1794 (two Mint State examples), dimes from 1796, quarters from 1796, and early half dollars will be a magnet for connoisseurs and specialists as well as type coin collectors. Capped Bust, Liberty Seated, Barber and other issues await. Into the 20th century, a gem 1916-D dime and 1916 Standing Liberty quarter set the pace for a field that includes many other treasures.

1845 G$2.50. PR 67 ULTRA CAMEO (NGC).Morgan silver dollars, perhaps the most popular of all 19th century coins, include one of the finest collections ever assembled, the Amherst Collection–with emphasis on a combination of high grade and superb eye appeal. Suffice it to say, if these are your specialty, here is an offering that can’t be missed. In addition, many other Morgan dollars, Mint State coins as well as Proofs, are in the offering.

Gold coins range from dollars to double eagles, commencing with the first year of issue. From the “rarest of the rare” era, 1796 through early 1834, rare quarter eagles include 1796 and 1808 and other delicacies, half eagles from 1795 onward, and eagles from the same year. Later date gold is rich in Liberty Head and 20th century issues, including rarities, Proofs, multiple gem MCMVII twenties, and more. The superb gem Proof 1845 quarter eagle is the stuff of which dreams are made. Territorial gold coins range from Bechtler to California issues, including $50 “slugs” by Augustus Humbert, direct from the Gold Rush. (more…)

The Amherst & Waccabuc Collections

The Amherst & Waccabuc Collections
Tuesday, November 13, 2007 -
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
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  • Session One: Lots 1-741
  • Session Two: Lots 1001-1750 will immediately follow Session One. Start times are approximations.
  • Session Three: Lots 2001-2623
  • Session Four: Lots 3001-3812 will immediately follow Session Three. Start times are approximations.
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    Auction Location
    Loch Raven I-II
    Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel
    300 S. Charles Street
    Baltimore, MD 21201
    (410) 962-8300
     
    Sessions
    Session One: Lots 1-741
    Colonials through Quarters, Errors, Hawaiian, Proof and Mint Sets, Miscellaneous, Sets and Rolls, Exonumia, and World Coins
    Tuesday, November 13, 2007
    1:00 PM EST
    Session Two: Lots 1001-1750 will immediately follow Session One. Start times are approximations.
    The Waccabuc Collection, Patterns, Territorials, California Gold and Restrikes, Gold Dollars through Double Eagles, Silver and Gold Commemoratives
    Tuesday, November 13, 2007
    6:00 PM EST
    Session Three: Lots 2001-2623
    Half Dollars, Early Silver Dollars, The Amherst Collection of Morgan Dollars, Morgan and Peace Dollars, Trade Dollars
    Wednesday, November 14, 2007
    1:00 PM EST
    Session Four: Lots 3001-3812 will immediately follow Session Three. Start times are approximations.
    Currency and American Bank Note Company Plates
    Wednesday, November 14, 2007
    6:00 PM EST
     
     
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    Tuesday, November 6 - Thursday, November 8
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    Monday, November 12 - 9 am to 6 pm
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    Wednesday, November 14 - 9 am to 10 am
    Thursday, November 15 - 9 am to 11:30 am
     
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    Superior Galleries November 1, 2007 Santa Clara Elite Auction

    Auction Venue

    Santa Clara Convention Center
    Great America Ballroom J
    5001 Great America Parkway
    Santa Clara, California 95054
    Phone - (408) 748-7000
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    October 22-26, 2007
    9478 W. Olympic Blvd.
    Beverly Hills, California 90212
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    Lot Viewing in Santa Clara

    (No Appointment Necessary)
    October 31, 2007- November 1, 2007
    October 31, 2007 - 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM
    November 1, 2007 - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

    Lot Pickup in Santa Clara

    Friday, November 2, 2007 – 12:00 Noon to 5:00 P.M.
    Saturday, November 3, 2007 – 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
    All Sessions

    Session Times

    Session One Thursday, November 1, 2007, 6:30 P.M. PST

    Superior Galleries would like to welcome you to our November 1, 2007 Santa Clara Elite Auction. Superior Galleries is proud to be the official auctioneer of the Santa Clara Coin Expo.

    This one day event will contain approximately 700 lots and continues our proud association with Santa Clara Expo. With several impressive private consignments, this one day auction promises to be a memorable numismatic event that should not be missed.

    Lot viewing for our November 1, 2007 Elite Auction will be at our Beverly Hills offices by appointment and without appointment during our regular public exhibition at our newly renovated state of the art Beverly Hills Galleries.

    For more information on these or any other future Superior Galleries Elite Auctions, please contact Paul Song at 800-545-1001 or at paulsong@sgbh.com

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    Stack’s Auction E-VENTS Closing October 22, 2007

    The Q. David Bowers Reference Collection Obsolete Paper Money · Part II
    Some Comments from the Consignor

    Welcome to Part II of my Reference Collection of Obsolete Paper Money, an Internet Sale, the first in a series to be presented by Stack’s. Offered are over 150 interesting and affordable notes from a wide variety of issuers. I have acquired these over a period of time to aid in research and study, including in the publication of my recent Whitman book, Obsolete Paper Money Issued by Banks in the United States 1782-1866, obtainable from us for $69.95 plus shipping (I will autograph a copy on request, and your complete satisfaction is guaranteed), or from numismatic booksellers and bookstores nationwide. In gathering these notes I have sought a combination of history and romance, combined with importance in the banking and financial world, attractiveness of design, and, often, rarity—the last creating an opportunity that should not be missed.

    Today, obsolete paper money offers what I consider to be an exceedingly attractive advantage for astute collectors. Market-wise it reminds me of what colonial coins were like in the 1950s—many items offered for sale, a rather small population of collectors, and prices that today in retrospect seem to be incredible bargains. In the present sale, hardly any notes are “common” in relation to United States coins. Even the most plentiful variety by numismatic standards is rare in comparison to popular 20th-century coins, for example.

    After each note I have given an estimated bid, with the lower figure generally representing my cost of acquisition, sometimes dating back a long time. This will represent the starting bid for each lot. Most are inexpensive, with starting prices in the tens of dollars. Once the starting bid is met or exceeded—and you can watch progress on the Internet—you know the note will be sold, hopefully to you.

    I appreciate your interest in the offering to follow and wish you the best of success in obtaining the notes that attract or intrigue you the most, keeping in mind that I enjoyed them myself when they were in my possession. Few areas of numismatic Americana offer more beauty, history, and rarity combined with attractive purchase opportunities.

    Best wishes.

    Dave Bowers

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