The Schaumburg Sale, presented by Stack’s as the official auctioneer of the Mid-America Coin Expo showcases many interesting items as well as the traditional offering of U.S. coinage. The auction starts June 25, 2009 in the Nirvana Room of the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel in Schaumburg, Illinois.

Part I of the Michael K. Ringo Collection of Latin-American Circulating Counterfeit Coinage appears early on, and offers coins from two workhorse genres: the gold coins of the Spanish dominions and their two reales counterparts. Many of these coins are exceedingly rare, and some are simply unique. Highlights here will undoubtedly include the gold alloy 1740 Lima-style contemporary imitation 8 Escudos, and the important 1807 Colombia 8 Escudos counterfeit that was struck over a U.S. Classic Head large cent. Among the selection of two reales counterfeits and imitations is the Quasimodo Head example, so called for its fascinatingly ugly portrait. This specimen is the only one known to Kleeberg, and should sell for a strong sum, so bid accordingly!

Among U.S. coinage, half cents proffer an impressive double struck 1795 C-4 example in the enticing grade of EF-40 BN (PCGS). U.S. cents boast an exceptional 1855 Proof, an N-10, Rarity-5 coin graded Proof-64 RB (PCGS) (CAC), which is immediately followed by a near gem example of the key 1856 Flying Eagle in Proof-64 (PCGS). U.S. minor coinage continues with several nice Proof nickel three cents and a fabulous 1924 Buffalo nickel graded MS-67* by NGC.

One of the most significant pieces offered for sale here is the 1792 half disme. Once part of the Jung Collection, this example of the formidably rare issue is certified as AU-58 by PCGS. Richly toned with a fully complete strike, this coin represents an important opportunity to own one of the most sought-after early coins struck by the United States. It is believed that only 1,500 of these coins were produced in 1792, so examples of these are rare no matter what condition they are in; the present example is all the more attractive for its excellent state of preservation.

Silver coinage offers much for the collector, like an 1854 Arrows dime in MS-68 (NGC) or an 1875 Proof twenty cent piece in Proof-65 CAM (PCGS). Early quarters feature an 1815 MS-66 (NGC) example with the still enigmatic E counterstamp on the obverse and an impressive 1818 B-4 graded MS-66 by PCGS. The famed 1794 half dollar rarity also makes an appearance in this sale in VF-35 (PCGS). Silver dollars provide a variety of scarce and rare coins bolstered by a healthy spread of more common issues, and include coins like a 1797 9X7 Stars, Small Letters variety graded EF-45 (PCGS), a key date 1870-CC in AU-58 (PCGS), and an 1836 Gobrecht Name Below Base Judd-58 Restrike in Proof-53 (PCGS).

A small selection of territorial gold offers big possibilities, with an Uncirculated C. Bechtler $5 graded MS-60 by NGC and an 1852 Wass, Molitor & Co. $10 in the same grade. California small gold and commemoratives take us through to the U.S. gold denominations. Quarter eagles boast an 1839-D in MS-62 (PCGS), one of the ten finest graded examples by that firm. Three dollar gold coins render several nice pieces, and half eagles serve up several appealing early issues including a splendid 1814/3 example that is certified as MS-64 (PCGS) (CAC), making it tied for finest certified by either PCGS or NGC.

Later date half eagles include a stunning 1899 Proof-64 Cameo (NGC) (CAC), one of just 99 pieces struck in the Proof format, and a lovely 1911 Matte Proof $5 in Proof-64 (PCGS). Ten dollar gold pieces provide a nice array of coins with lots like the 1801 BD-2 example in MS-62 (PCGS) and the outstanding 1876 rarity in AU-55 (PCGS) (CAC).

U.S. double eagles round out the sale with over 80 lots to choose from, and coins like the desirable 1871-CC graded AU-53 by PCGS and awarded a green CAC sticker are sure to generate a good deal of interest. Another $20 notable is the 1920-S, an undeniable rarity despite its 558,000-piece mintage. This example is certified as MS-62 by PCGS, and retains the eye appeal of an even finer specimen.

If you cannot attend in person, be sure to send Stacks your bids by U.S. mail or fax, or place your bids on their website, either before the sale or by bidding online during the sessions. Also take a look at Stacks new at Home™ program, an improved online bidding experience which allows bidders to watch and participate in the auction in real time through a live audio and video feed. You can find Stacks at 123 W 57th Street, New York, NY 10019 or at Box 1804, Wolfeboro, NH 03894. To contact them by phone, please use 800-566-2580 (NY) or 866-811-1804 (NH).

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