Jeanne Stevens-Sollman is the recipient of the American Numismatic Association’s 2007 Numismatic Art Award for Excellence in Medallic Sculpture. This prestigious award will be presented Aug. 11 during the awards banquet for the ANA’s World’s Fair of Money in Milwaukee, Wis. Ms. Stevens-Sollman has been given numerous honors in her field, including the American Numismatic Society’s J. Sanford Saltus Award for Signal Achievement in Medallic Art in 1999.

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(Virginia Beach, VA) John Feigenbaum, President of David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC, agent for Buyer) and Mitchell J. Spivack (wondercoins.com; agent for seller), jointly announced today the completion of DLRC’s purchase of the finest known 1894-S Barber Dime. The transaction was completed in a private treaty transaction between the collector (seller), Daniel Rosenthal and his professional representative, Mr. Spivack on the one hand, and DLRC on behalf of their buyer, who wishes to remain anonymous.

This is the third time John Feigenbaum and David Lawrence Rare Coins have successfully sold this important numismatic rarity. According to Feigenbaum, “this is the one coin that most defines my numismatic legacy. My father, David Lawrence Feigenbaum, originally wrote a detailed pedigree on the 1894-S dime in 1990, and it was his life’s ambition to own this specimen. It is the finest of the nine known examples, and both PCGS and NGC have graded it Proof 66 on several occasions. Even at the current market level, I think this piece remains underrated, especially considering its peers in other collectibles. Being the finest example among a top-5 U.S. coin is truly special. Frankly, I think it’s right up there with the 1913 nickel and 1804 dollar in desirability.”

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John W. Dannreuther is the recipient of the American Numismatic Association’s 2007 Numismatist of the Year Award. He will be presented the award Aug. 10 at a membership reception in his honor during the World’s Fair of Money(r) in Milwaukee, Wis. Dannreuther learned the business of numismatics from his coin-dealer father, Victor. After graduating from the University of Mississippi with degrees in Chemistry and English, Dannreuther worked as a rock ‘n’ roll guitarist in Memphis, Tenn. Realizing his love of numismatics and his need for a more stable income, he went back into the coin business, becoming a full-time dealer in 1973.

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Lincoln cents, gold, classic type coins and paper money from the Peter Huntoon collection highlight Bowers and Merena Auctions’ 1,800-lot Milwaukee Rarities sale set for Aug. 4. “I think we have really outdone ourselves for this auction,” said Steve Deeds, B&M president. “We have an impressive list of collections that includes Dan Close’s Lincoln cents, some fresh Peter Huntoon notes, Drinen’s Buffalo nickels and the Green River Collection of Morgan dollars.” Centerpiece of the sale is the Dan Close “Close to Perfect” Collection as B&M is calling it, citing that it is the No. 1 All-Time Finest PCGS Registry Set of Lincoln cents with varieties, circulation strikes (1909-present). The entire collection, 242 lots, boasts a PCGS Set Rating of 68.21, the highest rating ever for its category, catalogers said.

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