Three Coins Finest Known for the Date

Lots Available for Viewing in Baltimore at Booth #403

UPDATED -Virginia Beach, VA – The numismatic staff of DLRC Auctions is excited to announce the upcoming sale of the Southern Seated Dollar Collection – an assembly of 31 different proof Seated dollars including many rarities and ultra-low mintage issues.

According to John Feigenbaum, DLRC Auctions President, “this collection is one of the finest of its kind ever assembled. There are numerous issues with fewer than 15 known specimens. Additionally, some of these are the finest known – by far.”

Feigenbaum added that “DLRC Auctions is especially proud to be chosen as the seller of this magnificent collection because the consignor is well known to many other auction houses. He chose DLRC Auctions because we have represented him with integrity and diligence for over a decade. His relationship with Win Callender (DLRC Vice President) is especially close which is indicative of the way we do business around here. Whether folks are buying or selling, we put forth our best effort on a daily basis.”

Mr. Callender, further went on to add that “DLRC Auctions has not had such a small but powerful collection since the Hoosier Collection, which realized right at $1.1 million in February 2008. The Southern States sale should realize very close to that mark as there are many issues here that collectors have been seeking.”

The collection will be available for viewing and bidding beginning Friday, May 23, at www.davidlawrence.com. Lots for this special two-week sale will close on Thursday, June 5 between 8 and 11:00 PM EST (during the Baltimore Coin Show). Coins will be available for personal viewing at the show at the show at DLRC booth #403. (more…)

Featuring The Philly Connection Jefferson Nickel Collection

David Lawrence’s Thursday Internet Auction #229 offers over 1900 total lots including a great run of registry quality Jefferson Nickels in The Philly Connection Jefferson Nickel Collection - Ranked #4 on the PCGS Registry for circulation strikes with varieties, 1938-1964.

This collection includes all of the major varieties and is loaded with gem Full Step designations. A wonderful opportunity for the advanced Jefferson collector, some highlights include: a 1938 PCGS MS67 FS, a 1940-S PCGS MS67 FS with amazing color, a scarce 1942-D/D PCGS MS64 and a 1946-D/D PCGS MS66 FS.

These along with some other pop-tops make this one of the nicest collections of Jefferson’s on the market.

Bidding ends on March 13, 2008 View auction lots here

Our first online auction to break the million dollar barrier!

David Lawrence Rare Coin Auctions Internet-only Auction #225 featuring the Hoosier Collection realized an astounding $1,088,981. The auction, closing Monday, March 3rd, featured a private collection consisting of just 145 lots of early better-date and type coins. The collection was bolstered by the addition of a fresh type set of 1802 coinage, including the scarce 1802 H10c graded NGC AU50, which sold with a final price of $345,000 including buyer’s premium. “We are ecstatic about the results of this auction and are extremely happy for our consignor. This auction firmly backs-up our motto of ‘Live Auction Results at Internet Speed’.” stated Win Callender, Vice President of David Lawrence. “When the final hammer dropped all but one of the 148 total lots sold. It was an exciting auction.”

The auction set another milestone for the growing Internet Auction company. According to President, John Feigenbaum, “It was our first ever to realize $1 Million, or more. And this is just the beginning. Clients of rare coins now realize that the best material is found online.”

Some highlights of the Hoosier Collection Auction:

1793 1c Liberty Cap PCGS/CAC Good 6 realized $13,226

1802 Half Dime NGC AU50 ex: Pittman realized $345,000

1802 10c NGC MS61 ex: Eliasberg realized $48,875.

1796 25c NGC Fine 12 realized $24,755

1804 $2.50 14 Star Reverse PCGS AU53 realized $24,150

1795 $10 13 Leaves NGC XF45 realized $60,375

David Lawrence Auctions offers two internet-only auctions per week, closing Monday and Thursday evenings. If you would like to showcase your collection in one of their on-line auctions, please contact the auction/sales department at 800-776-0560 x101 or via email at info@davidlawrence.com. Information about the auction process is also available on the company’s website: www.davidlawrence.com.

A monster rarity which speaks volumes on its own. Quite likely one of the finest 3 specimens known of this famous rarity. Over the past decade, the 1802 half dime has abandoned its sleepy status as an overlooked rarity and come into the limelight as one of the most coveted of all U.S. coins in the catalog.

This particular specimen currently offered by David Lawrence Auctions in Sale 225 Lot #3146 is not only one of the finest known, but also has the distinction of having the richest pedigree of any specimen. For starters, it hails from the famous Pittman Collection. It was later immortalized by Logan and McCloskey as the plate coin for the date in their reference books on Bust half dimes.

The rarity of the 1802 half dime is well known to collectors of United States coins, and was recognized almost as soon as coin collecting became popular in the late 1850s. The first coin offered at public auction was in the 1859 sale by Edward Cogan of the J.N.T. Levick Collection.

As a testiment to the absolute rarity of this issue, several counterfeits have been manufactured over the years of the 1802 half dime. Both the Smithsonian and the ANA Money Museum both have counterfeits in their institutional holdings.

It is estimated that only 35 or so pieces are known in all grades.

Truly a choice coin for the connoisseur of major rarities, and the Bust half dime specialist. Bidding Ends March 3rd.