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NumisMedia Weekly Market Report
ANA Brings Out the Rarities
August 19, 2019
The considerable price drops over the last several years for rare coins has not gone unnoticed by dealers and collectors. At the just completed ANA event in Rosemont, many of those dealers and collectors were on hand looking to take advantage of discounted prices. The two official ANA auctions provided bidders with a wide selection of rarities, however those looking to purchase one of these rare coins at a discount of the listed FMV may have found some strong competition, especially for the top selections.
The absolute highlight of the Stack's Bowers Galleries portion of the ANA auctions was the 1894 S Barber Dime in PCGS PR63 CAC, the only coin certified by PCGS in this grade, and it brought $1,320,000. There are 6 certified higher although some of those could be resubmissions. This coin would certainly be the centerpiece of any collection and is typically mentioned in the same breath as the 1913 Liberty Head Nickel and the 1804 Dollar.
1894 S Barber Dime PCGS PR63 CAC sold for $1,320,000 at the Stack's Bowers Galleries ANA World's Fair of Money Auction in Rosemont, Illinois, August 13-16, 2019
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The Anthony J. Taraszka collection of 1795 to 1804 $10 Gold Eagles in the Stack's Bowers Sale contained many rarities not seen in years. The 1795 $10 Gold Capped Bust with 9 Leaves in PCGS MS63 realized $630,000; seems like a bargain compared to the Pogue coin with the same grade that sold for over 1 million dollars in 2015. However that coin also had the + designation and is considered the finest known to date. Below are some of the many other rarities that sold in the Stack's Bowers Galleries Auction at the ANA.
1795 $10 Gold Capped Bust 9 Leaves sold for $630,000 at the Stack's Bowers Galleries ANA World's Fair of Money Auction in Rosemont, Illinois, August 13-16, 2019
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| Date/Denomination | Grade | Price Realized |
| 1864 Indian Cent L on Ribbon | PCGS PR65 RD CAM | $84,000 |
| 1883/2 Shield Nickel | PCGS MS66+ CAC | $60,000 |
| 1876 CC Twenty Cent | PCGS MS65 | $456,000 |
| 1889 CC Morgan Dollar | NGC MS65 | $180,000 |
| 1921 Peace Dollar High Relief | NGC PR64 CAC | $69,000 |
| 1876 $3 Gold | NGC PR67 UCAM | $156,000 |
| 1879 $4 Gold Stella Flowing Hair | PCGS PR64 CAC | $168,000 |
| 1795 $10 Gold Capped Bust 13 Leaves | PCGS MS62 | $144,000 |
| 1798/7 $10 Gold Capped Bust | PCGS AU58 | $384,000 |
| 1922 S $20 Gold St. Gaudens | PCGS MS66+ CAC | $192,000 |
| 1930 S $20 Gold St. Gaudens | PCGS MS66+ CAC | $372,000 |
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The Heritage Auctions ANA Sale contained numerous high value rarities that included an 1837 $2 ½ Gold in PCGS PR66+ with the CAC sticker. There are only 4 coins known to exist with this one being the highest graded. This superb example has a pedigree of Parmelee-Eliasberg-Bass and brought $576,000.
1837 $2½ Gold PCGS PR66+ CAC sold for $576,000 at the Heritage Auctions ANA World's Fair of Money U.S. Coins Signature Sale in Rosemont, Illinois, August 14-18, 2019
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With a mintage of just 10 coins, the 1884 Trade Dollar always attracts bidders when at auction. The Heritage offering of the 1884 Trade Dollar in PCGS PR63 sold for $336,000. This may seem like a bargain since it last sold for $423,000 just two years ago.
1884 Trade Dollar PCGS PR63 sold for $336,000 at the Heritage Auctions ANA World's Fair of Money U.S. Coins Signature Sale in Rosemont, Illinois, August 14-18, 2019
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Proof Gold attracts buyers because of its rarity and superb mirror surfaces. The just sold 1843 $10 Gold in PCGS PR64 Deep Cameo CAC brought an astounding $480,000. There are only 6 coins known to exist with 3 in Museums and the other 2 unaccounted for; this may be the only coin available to collectors. This coin came from the Pittman Collection. Below are some of the other highlights in the Heritage Auctions ANA Sale.
| Date/Denomination | Grade | Price Realized |
| 1877 Indian Cent | PCGS MS66 RD CAC | $114,000 |
| 1943 Lincoln Cent Bronze Planchet | PCGS AU58 CAC | $252,000 |
| 1916 Buffalo Nickel Doubled Die | NGC MS63 CAC | $105,000 |
| 1891 O Seated Quarter | PCGS MS67+ CAC | $126,000 |
| 1817/4 Bust Half Dollar | PCGS VF20 | $186,000 |
| 1870 S Seated Dollar | NGC XF40 | $324,000 |
| 1843 $2 ½ Gold | NGC PR66 UCAM | $240,000 |
| 1879 $4 Gold Stella Coiled Hair | NGC PR63 | $336,000 |
| 1907 $10 Gold Indian Wire Rim | NGC MS68 | $432,000 |
| 1854 O $20 Gold | NGC AU53 | $336,000 |
| 1856 O $20 Gold | NGC AU50 | $408,000 |
| 1870 CC $20 Gold | PCGS XF45 | $276,000 |
| 1915 S $50 Gold Pan-Pac Round | NGC MS65 CAC | $150,000 |
| 1915 S $50 Gold Pan-Pac Octagonal | PCGS MS65 CAC | $156,000 |
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