(Long Beach, California, September 8, 2007) - A multi-million dollar public display of early United States Mint coins, including unique Half Eagle and Eagle specimen strikes, will be exhibited at the Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo in the Long Beach Convention Center, 100 S. Pine Ave., September 27 - 29, 2007.

Visitors will also see special exhibits of coins, ingots, medals, tokens and scrip from the John J. Ford Jr. Collection of Western Americana; portions of the PCGS Grading Set; and the first display of the finest known 1907 Ultra High Relief Saint-Gaudens double eagle since its recent, record-smashing sale.

“The display by Monaco Rare Coin of Newport Beach features the finest known 1776 Continental Dollar struck in pewter, graded NGC MS67, and one-of-a-kind gold pieces from 1795 and 1800,” said Ronald J. Gillio, Expo General Chairman.

“Highlights of the exhibit are the only known 1795 Capped Bust Heraldic Eagle $5 gold coin graded NGC SP64, and a beautiful 1800 Capped Bust Heraldic Eagle graded NGC SP65. The unique 1795 Half Eagle is the earliest-dated U.S. gold coin ever designed as a specimen or special proof strike by either Numismatic Guaranty Corporation or Professional Coin Grading Service, and the 1800 Eagle is the earliest $10 denomination gold coin ever certified as a specimen strike by NGC or PCGS.” (more…)

The Long Beach Expo spans 100,000 square feet in the beautiful Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center. Held three times a year since 1964, the Long Beach Expo receives outstanding attendance. There are over 2,000 dealers and 10,000-12,000 public attendees each show from around the world. The expo also provides a venue for Dealers, Mints, Collectors, and Numismatic and Philatelic Organizations to gather, do business, market new products, present educational exhibits. Representatives of the American Numismatic Association and the Professional Numismatists Guild along with many other prominent authorities in their collectibles fields are featured speakers at educational forums and club meetings. In conjunction with every Long Beach expo you are sure to find Multi-Million Dollar Auctions by Heritage, Seminars by eBay Seller Programs Consultant, Troy Thoreson, The United States Postal Service.

Web Site: www.longbeachexpo.com

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