Dallas, TX. An eye-appealing collection of gem-quality rare coins, valued at more than four million dollars, anchors the Official Auction of the February 2008 Long Beach Coin Expo, presented by Heritage Auction Galleries. The auction dates are February 13-16, 2008, and the auction will be held at the Long Beach (CA) Convention Center.

“The Southwest Collection is absolutely mesmerizing,” commented Heritage President Greg Rohan. “The quality of each individual coin places it among the finest known, and their eye-appeal continues across design type after design type. The premium quality Mint State and Proof Type coins in the Southwest Collection are a treat to behold, but the consignor also often chose better dates - note the 1916-D Mercury Dime graded MS65 Full Bands NGC, or his 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter in MS66 Full Head NGC for those types! Collectors who demand the finest will need to include these wonderful pieces in their deliberations.”

“The Southwest Collection was meticulously assembled by a connoisseur of cultural artifacts of many types,” concluded Rohan. “In all of his diverse collecting interests, this serious collector has demonstrated an ability to find the best, as well as the willingness to ‘pay the price’ to obtain the best. A prominent and successful executive, the same dedication that he brought to his business endeavors is evident in all of his collections.”

Highlights from the Southwest Collection:

1776 Continental $1, CURENCY, Pewter, MS63 NGC

1793 Chain Cent, S-3, XF45 PCGS

1808 Cent S-278, MS66 Brown NGC

1879 3 Cent Nickel, PR68 NGC

1795 Half Dime, LM-8, MS63 PCGS

1797 Half Dime, LM-2, 16 Stars, MS64 NGC

1835 Half Dime, LM-10, MS68 NGC

1854 Arrows Half Dime, MS67 NGC

1936 Nickel Brilliant Finish, PR68 NGC

1807 Dime JR-1, MS65 NGC

1814 Dime JR-4, MS66 NGC

1827 Dime JR-12, MS67 PL NGC

1831 Dime JR-3, MS67 NGC

1837 No Stars, Small Date Dime, MS68 NGC

1838 Dime, Fortin-106, MS68 NGC

1855 Arrows Dime, MS68 NGC

1859 Dime, PR66 * Cameo NGC

1884 Dime, MS68 * NGC

1893 Dime, PR68 * Cameo NGC

1911-S Dime, MS68 NGC

1916-D Dime, MS65 Full Bands NGC

1806/5 Quarter, MS64 PCGS. Ex: Garrett

1818 Quarter B-3, MS66 NGC

1853 Arrows & Rays Quarter, MS67 NGC

1874 Arrows Quarter, PR66 Cameo NGC. Ex: Eliasberg

1896-S Quarter, MS65 PCGS

1795 Half Dollar, O-113a, MS64 NGC

1796 Half Dollar , O-101, 15 Stars, MS63 NGC

1795 Flowing Hair Dollar, B-2, MS64 NGC

1882 Morgan $1, PR68 Cameo NGC

1879 Trade $1, PR67 Cameo NGC

1852-C Gold $1, MS65 NGC

1854 Gold $1 Type Two, MS68 NGC

1877 $2.50, PR66 Cameo NGC. Ex: Byron Reed

1895 $2.50, PR66 Cameo NGC

1880 $3, PR65 Cameo NGC

1879 Flowing Hair $4, PR65 NGC

1806 $5 BD-6, 7×6 Stars, MS64 NGC

1810 $5 BD-4, Large Date, MS65 NGC

1837 $5, MS66 NGC

1900 $5, PR66 Cameo NGC

1910 $5, PR67 * NGC

1908 $10 Motto, PR66 NGC

1857-S $20, MS65 NGC

1908 $20 Motto, PR66 NGC

1915-S Panama-Pacific $50 Octagonal, MS65 NGC

To discuss consigning coins or currency to an upcoming auction, please call the Heritage Consignor Hotlines at 800-872-6467 ext. 1000 (Coins); or ext. 1001 (Currency).

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