Important Liberty double eagles from the Baltimore Collection contributed $3.6 million towards Heritag’e $13 million Signature® Auction held Oct. 23-25 in Dallas. Significant rarities across most U.S. denominations were also featured. Prices realized details can be found in the Permanent Auction Archives. Current prices realized total $13,077,665, with Post Auction Buys continuing. We knew the double eagles from the Baltimore Collection were special when Heritage added them to this auction. The 1854-O $20, graded AU55 PCGS, topped the auction at $603,750. The 1856-O $20, an AU58 NGC, realized $576,150. An 1870-CC $20 certified VF30 by NGC reached $230,000, and a PCGS-certified PR64 1884 $20 brought $207,000. The Baltimore $20s performed amazingly over listed valuations: the 1854-O (AU55) realized 34% over ‘Sheet for an AU58; the 1854-S realized an amazing 174% over ‘Sheet; the 1856-O was 36% over ‘Sheet; and the 1862 was 107% over ‘Sheet.

This was the best showing for a Dallas Signature Auction in nearly three years, illustrating the underlying strength of the coin market in the current economic times. Now, it’s off to Houston, where more outstanding material, including Jack Lee’s personal collection of Lincoln Cents, will be offered.

Highlights from the October 2008 Dallas Signature Auction included:

• 1867 5C Rays PR65 PCGS. CAC. Price Realized: $69,000.
• Unique 1839-O No Drapery 10C, SP65 NGC. Large O. Greer-103. Price Realized: $74,750.
• 1896-S 25C MS66 NGC. Price Realized: $89,125.
• 1839 50C No Drapery MS65 NGC. WB-101. Price Realized: $149,500.
• 1920-S $20 MS64 PCGS. Price Realized: $161,000.
• 1927-S $20 MS66 NGC. Price Realized: $138,000.
• 1854-O $20 AU55 PCGS. Price Realized: $603,750. From the Baltimore Collection.
• 1854-S $20 MS65 PCGS. Price Realized: $115,000. From the Baltimore Collection.
• 1856-O $20 AU58 NGC. Price Realized: $576,150. From the Baltimore Collection.
• 1860-O $20 AU58 PCGS. Price Realized: $97,750. From the Baltimore Collection.
• 1861-S Paquet $20 AU58 NGC. Price Realized: $149,500. From the Baltimore Collection.
• 1870-CC $20 VF30 NGC. Price Realized: $230,000. From the Baltimore Collection.
• 1881 $20 MS61 PCGS. Price Realized: $138,000. From the Baltimore Collection.
• 1884 $20 PR64 PCGS. Price Realized: $207,000. From the Baltimore Collection.
• 1887 $20 PR64 DC PCGS. Price Realized: $155,250. From the Baltimore Collection.