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This Week's GC Top Ten List - Bidding Ends Sunday, February 5th, 2023

Ian Russell on Fri, Feb 03, 2023 7:11:22 PM

Stewart Blay's Canadian Collection Part 1, Libertas Americana Medal in Silver, Superb 1941 Mercury Dime...

Welcome to this week's Top Ten List from GreatCollections, for our Sunday, February 5th auctions - our first auction of the month.


Last week was the last part of the Stewart Blay core collection of Lincoln Cents.  In total, the collection realized over $7.7 million, setting record after record, including setting the all-time record for a Lincoln Cent at $1.136 million.


This week includes Stewart Blay's Canadian Cents, which are being offered over two  weeks.  Many people did not know Stewart collected Canadian Cents, which include many of the very scarce King George V Specimens in Red condition.  All have been graded by PCGS.


We are also offering several collections this week, including the Neon Lights Collection, Sunset Collection Part 205, the New Boston Collection of Toned Silver Eagles,the Salinas Hoard of PCGS Rattlers and the Hill Road Collection of Proof Eisenhower Dollars.


In single highlights - there is a very high grade 1857-S $20 Liberty from the S.S. Central America Shipwreck, graded NGC MS-66+ Proof-like with CAC approval and a very rare 1781 Libertas Americana Silver Medal, graded PCGS MS-62 CAC.


And although these ten auctions might be perfect for what you're looking for, please be aware that this is only a tiny percentage of the whole auction.  Each week, GreatCollections auctions over 4,000 certified coins and banknotes!  So, if you don't see anything of interest below, be sure to browse our categories or view all upcoming auctions.


Happy Collecting!


- Ian



Number 10:

Great Britain 2017 Gold £500 The Queen's Beats Lion of England With Display Case NGC Proof-70 UC (AGW = 5.020 Oz.)

A low mintage, this is the first of this Queen's Beast we have handled. Graded NGC Proof-70 UC. Highly desirable.

Sold for $13,123.12  (incl. Buyer's Fee)  (5 Bids)


Number 9:

Fr. 2201-Hlgs Light Green (HA Block) 1934 $500 St. Louis Federal Reserve Note Julian / Morgenthau PCGS Banknote Gem Unc 66 PPQ

Large denominations are always in demand, including this 1934 $500, graded PCGS Gem 66 PPQ example.

Sold for $10,800.00  (incl. Buyer's Fee)  (51 Bids)


Number 8:

1903 U.S. Philippines Peso PCGS Proof-67 (Toned)

Attractively toned 1903 U.S. Philippines Peso, graded PCGS Proof-67.

Sold for $10,406.25  (incl. Buyer's Fee)  (93 Bids)


Number 7:

1922 Grant Memorial Half Dollar Star PCGS MS-65+ CAC (Toned)

The Grant with Star 1922 Silver Commemorative is not often seen in such high grade - PCGS MS-65+ with CAC approval. Lightly toned, and superb technical condition.

Sold for $6,075.00  (incl. Buyer's Fee)  (31 Bids)


Number 6:

1806/5 Capped Bust Right Gold Quarter Eagle 7X6 Stars BD-2 NGC AU-55

This overdate was issued in 1806 - difficult to understand how this coin was preserved - lightly circulated, yet then set aside so it could be graded NGC AU-55.

Sold for $32,374.12  (incl. Buyer's Fee)  (25 Bids)


Number 5:

1893-S Morgan Silver Dollar NGC AU-55 (Toned)

Key date 1893-S Morgan Silver Dollar - the rarest of all business strike Morgan Dollars - and a major condition rarity. This example is graded NGC AU-55.

Sold for $36,000.00  (incl. Buyer's Fee)  (18 Bids)


Number 4:

(1781) Libertas Americana Silver Medal PCGS MS-62 CAC

The Libertas Americana Medal in Silver is a major rarity - this is one of the few with CAC approval. Graded PCGS MS-62 with CAC.

Sold for $160,312.50  (incl. Buyer's Fee)  (73 Bids)


Number 3:

Canada 1920 Cent Small Cent KM-28 PCGS SP-64 RD (The Cook Collection) (Stewart Blay Collection)

Many people did not know that Stewart Blay collected Canadian Cents. This week and next week, we have the honor of offering his Canadian Cents including very rare Specimens such as this 1920 Small Cent, PCGS SP-64 RD.

Sold for $17,437.50  (incl. Buyer's Fee)  (51 Bids)


Number 2:

1857-S Liberty Gold Double Eagle A3-4 Spiked Shield Shipwreck S.S. Central America NGC MS-66+ PL CAC (Aquarium NGC Label)

It's difficult to imagine a Proof-Like $20 Liberty graded as MS-66+ PL. With CAC approval, there are only four graded for the whole series (type 1, type 2 and type 3!).

Sold for $118,125.00  (incl. Buyer's Fee)  (56 Bids)


And Number 1:

1941 Mercury Dime PCGS Proof-68+ CAC (Toned)

A spectacularly toned 1941 Mercury Dime, graded atop the census - PCGS Proof-68+ with CAC approval. The nicest 1941 Proof Dime we have handled.

Sold for $18,000.00  (incl. Buyer's Fee)  (45 Bids)


Thank you for viewing this week's Top Ten List at GreatCollections.


We are always looking for quality coins and banknotes for future GreatCollections auctions. Consign today by visiting www.greatcollections.com/selling or calling 1-800-442-6467. Who knows, maybe your consignment will be featured in a future GC Top Ten List!


After back-to-back-shows earlier in the month (FUN and NYINC), this week is the Long Beach Coin Expo, where Ian, Andy, Jose and Ana will be in attendance.  We look forward to seeing everyone at the show - make sure and say hi!