DGSE Companies, Inc. , announces that Superior Galleries’ is offering  “The Just Having Fun Collection” of Roosevelt dimes for their January 2009 Elite Rare Coin Auction immediately preceding the Florida United Numismatists (FUN) convention. This is believed to be the finest collection of silver Roosevelt dimes ever assembled, and will include the 48 coins currently in the #1 PCGS silver Roosevelt dime Registry set of “Justhavingfun” (“JHF”) as well as more than 60 additional PCGS and NGC superlative silver Roosevelt dimes also part of the JHF collection.

The JHF collection of silver Roosevelt dimes which will be auctioned off in January has a rich history behind them. When the PCGS Set Registry was in its infancy stage in 1999 (literally consisting of a paperback book prepared once a year with nothing online), Mitchell Spivack registered the #1 set of silver Roosevelt dimes. That same year, Steven Heller registered the #3 set of dimes. The dimes that were part of Spivack’s #1 finest registry set of 1999 were collected by him throughout the 1980s and 1990s. In 2000, Spivack’s silver Roosevelt dime collection was consolidated with Heller’s set and he agreed to continue to assist Heller with improving the collection from there. After a few years of improving the set even further, the entire collection was then sold to the current owner of the JHF collection, who has been registering the set as the #1 collection at PCGS for the past four years. In addition, during the past 10 years, another avid Roosevelt dime collector, Nick Cascio, assembled a top quality set of silver Roosevelt dimes, which was eventually purchased and also became part of the JHF collection. The JHF collection represents what is now the finest collection of silver Roosies ever – a collection which spans 3 decades of pursuing the most beautifully toned and fully struck silver examples available.

Paul Song, Senior Vice President of Auctions is working closely with Mitchell Spivack JHF’s agent regarding this landmark sale. Spivack had this to say on behalf of himself and the JHF collection:

“We are delighted to have Superior handling this auction consignment for us. Many coins in this collection range from nicely toned to some of the most amazingly toned silver Roosevelt dimes (or frankly any 20th century silver toned coins) out there. Superior’s outstanding photographic techniques have the ability to capture and reproduce the colors of these great coins. They have agreed to prepare a special separate full color auction catalog to showcase this great collection. It should be a great event and the special catalog Superior is preparing will contain relevant pedigree information for future generations of Roosevelt dime collectors to enjoy.” (more…)

DGSE Companies, Inc. (Amex: DGC- News), which wholesales, retails and auctions fine watches, jewelry, diamonds, precious metal and rare coin products via traditional and internet channels, today announces the Superior Galleries release of the first of a series of reference books, Superior Galleries – Introduction to Rare Coins and Precious Metals.

This 124 page book was written by Superior Galleries to provide numismatic and precious metals investors with foundation material essential to successful participation in these dynamic markets. Abundant historical and factual material is covered, and the book is well illustrated with pictures of important coins, prominent places in numismatic history, graphs and charts.

Included are five chapters: A Brief History of U.S. Coins, Coin Collecting Events & Coin Hoards, Precious Metals & Markets, The Hobby of Collecting, and The Future of Coin Collecting. Subsequent publications will explore a broad range of numismatic and precious metals topics.

This is a must-read reference for anyone with an interest in numismatics. Copies may be purchased directly from Superior Galleries for $19.95, www.sgbh.com, or contact Paul Song, Senior Vice President, Auctions, 818-444-8699, or 800-545-1001.

DGSE Companies, Inc.  today announced its results for Superior Galleries July 26, 2008 Baltimore Elite Auction. This 870 lot event realized $1,249,168 inclusive of the standard 15% buyer’s premium amid active bidding.

Some individual highlights of this auction included:

* Lot 505 – 1907 $10 Indian Wire Rim PCGS MS63 $43,125
* Lot 493 – 1803 $10 Capped Bust Small Reverse Stars NGC MS61 $35,650
* Lot 88 – 1856 Flying Eagle Cent NGC PF66 $35,075
* Lot 448 – 1811 $5 Capped Draped Bust PCGS MS64 $32,487.50
* Lot 449 – 1812 $5 Capped Draped Bust PCGS MS64 $32,231.05
* Lot 522 – 1870 $20 PCGS MS62 $25,875
* Lot 779 – Fr. 127 1869 $20 US Note RCGS Gem Crisp Unc $25,000
* Lot 323 – 1893-CC Morgan Dollar PCGS MS64 $24,150

Commenting on the Superior Baltimore Elite Auction, Senior Vice President of Auctions Paul Song said, “Our strong results are a testament to the attention and care that we have been putting toward creating the finest and freshest auctions in the industry. Personalized marketing to key bidders helped drive prices on important lots.”

Mr. Song continued, “We are now concentrating our efforts on our upcoming 1,000 plus lot September 15-16, 2008 Pre Long Beach Elite Auction to be held in our new Woodland Hills Show Room and Auction Gallery.”

For more information on this auction or on how to consign to one of our future Elite Auctions, please contact Paul Song or Aaron Malone, Consignment Director 800-545-1001 or consign@sgbh.com.