Coin News: Central States Features Perfection

Heritage Auctions' Coin Newsletter [Read this newsletter online]( [Heritage Auctions]( [Coin News]( In This Issue: • [Central States Features Perfection](#collector-a) • [Seldom Seen Selections: Classic Low Mintage Rarity 1885 Twenty - two examples!](#collector-b) • [Website Tips: Boolean Searches](#tips) • [Help Wanted: Heritage's Coin Sales Department is expanding](#collector-e) • [Around Heritage Auctions](#around-1) • [This Week's Top Ten](#top10) • [Is It Time To Sell?](#sell) • [Current Auctions](#current) April 16, 2019 [Central States Features Perfection] [1895-S $1 MS66+ Prooflike PCGS. CAC]( [1895-S $1 MS66+ Prooflike PCGS. CAC]( Morgan Dollars are always among the most popular coins in any United States coin auction, and the truly exceptional collections of these coins are something to behold. Such is the case with The Perfection Collection of DMPL/Prooflike Morgan Dollars, an outstanding collection to be offered as a part of our [April 25-28 Central States Numismatic Society Signature auction,]( to be held at the CSNS convention in Chicago. The #4 ranking in the Morgan Dollars Prooflike Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1878-1921, both All-Time and Current) serves as a foundation for many of the 58 selections included in this auction's consignment. These are exceptional Morgan dollars, most with prooflike or deep mirror prooflike finishes, plus a few additional key-date silver dollars in high-end circulation strike format. All are certified by PCGS. Much of this collection will be offered at Platinum Night on April 25, with highlights including but not limited to the following: - [1879 $1 MS65+ Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. CAC]( - [1884-S $1 MS63+ PCGS. CAC]( - [1889-O $1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. CAC]( - [1891-O $1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. CAC]( - [1894 $1 MS65+ PCGS. CAC]( - [1895-S $1 MS66+ Prooflike PCGS. CAC]( - [1899-S $1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. CAC]( - [1901 $1 MS64 PCGS. CAC]( The outstanding offerings from this collection are not limited to Platinum Night. In the Friday afternoon session on April 26, we note an [1883 dollar, MS66 PCGS Deep Mirror Prooflike]( Ex: D.L. Hansen Collection, with none certified finer. Likewise, an [1883-O dollar has similar credentials, certified MS66+ Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS, CAC]( with spectacular cameo contrast, among many other outstanding coins. Previous consignments from this long-time Heritage client have never failed to live up to the "Perfection" billing. In fact, the Mr. Perfection namesake appears frequently among All-Time Finest and Current Finest PCGS Set Registry categories for different denominations and collecting interests. We encourage Morgan dollar enthusiasts to study each lot — this collection will provide upgrades for even the finest and most-advanced sets. This collection is open for bidding now at [coins.HA.com](. [Back to Top](#top) []Seldom Seen Selections: Classic Low Mintage Rarity 1885 Twenty - two examples! [1885 $20 MS61 PCGS]( [1885 $20 MS61 PCGS]( United States twenty dollar gold coins were extremely useful in foreign trade during the last half of the 19th century. Double eagles were immediately recognizable to European and Latin American trade partners and their weight and gold content were reliably guaranteed, making them ideal as a medium of exchange. On the other hand, twenty dollars was a lot of money to the average working man, and the coins were too large for everyday transactions. Accordingly, double eagles were seldom seen in circulation in this country, but the Mint continued to strike large numbers of them to serve as currency reserves and settle large accounts in foreign trade. For most of the 1880s, the Philadelphia Mint tried to limit production of double eagles and encourage the use of gold bars for overseas transactions, saving time and resources which were needed to strike the vast quantities of silver dollars the government was mandated to produce by the Bland-Allison Act of 1878. As a result of this policy, only 751 business-strike Liberty double eagles were struck at the Philadelphia Mint in 1885, accompanied by a mintage of 77 proofs to satisfy collector demand. Most of the small business-strike mintage was released into circulation at the time of issue. Because most 19th century collectors preferred to update their collections by purchasing proofs every year, few of the business strikes were saved for numismatic purposes. As a result, most examples seen are in the XF-AU grade range today, and the surviving population probably numbers less than 100 specimens in all grades. Although more business strikes exist in lower circulated grades, high-grade business strikes are more elusive, and more expensive, than proofs of corresponding grades in today's market. Our April 25-28 CSNS Signature auction features two examples from among the minuscule mintage of 1885 twenties, including [an impressive specimen graded MS61 by PCGS]( with sharply detailed design elements throughout. The pleasing greenish-gold surfaces show the expected number of minor contact marks for the grade, with much prooflike reflectivity in the fields. The overall presentation is most attractive for this classic 19th century gold rarity. [A second example is graded AU details by PCGS]( due to a harsh cleaning, although the in-hand appearance only suggests that the coin was cleaned. Under a loupe, dense hairlines appear as well as numerous tiny marks. The medium-gold surfaces are bright, yet they retain solid About Uncirculated sharpness and considerable visual appeal. We note a small mark on the bridge of Liberty's nose and another near star 13. These offerings present a seldom-available opportunity to acquire one of the most famous low-mintage issues in the entire U.S. gold series, and we expect many bidders to recognize the opportune moment. These coins are open for bidding now at [coins.HA.com](. [Back to Top](#top) []Website Tips: Boolean Searches Our search page, and now MyWantlist, have special properties when you use a search term with the words OR, AND or NOT (caps used for emphasis only; they do not affect the search). Here is how they work: OR: If you use a search term with the word OR, you are looking for anything that matches either the term on the left side of OR, or the term on the right side of OR. For example, a search for "This or That" (no quotes) returns everything with the term "This" as well as everything with the term "That". This is known to cause some problems when people use searches, and especially wantlists with a keyword like "MS68 or better". Instead of returning everything in MS68, MS69, and MS70, as the searcher clearly intends, this keyword will return everything with the term MS68, plus everything with the term "better". It completely ignores items in MS69 and MS70 unless they have one of the terms "MS68" or "Better" in the text being searched. Remember - computers do not speak English! AND: If you use a search term with the word AND, you are looking for anything that matches both the term on the left side of AND and the term on the right side of AND. For example, a search for "This and That" (no quotes) returns only those items that match both the word "This" and the word "That". Incidentally, you will get exactly the same result if you use the term "This That" (no quotes) as if you use the term "This and That" (no quotes). AND is implied on all multi-keyword searches. NOT: If you use a search term with the word NOT, you are looking for anything that matches the term on the left side of NOT, but does not match the term on the right side of NOT. For example, a search for "This not That" (no quotes) returns everything that matches "This", except for those items that also match "That". You can get around these functions by enclosing your search term in quotes. For example, if you are looking for something that includes the exact phrase "This and That", use the search term (with quotes) "This and That". This is especially important when looking for movie titles, which are more likely to use one of the words. [Back to Top](#top) []Help Wanted: Heritage's Coin Sales Department is expanding Do you have experience in trading, and selling U.S. coins? Apply with Heritage today for our Salesman/Sr. Numismatist role in Dallas, TX. We are seeking a numismatist with general knowledge of U.S. Coins and good sales and organizational skills. This opportunity is ideal for a detail oriented driven individual who would like to be part of a fast paced and growing company. Apply with us today online or via email at [Experts@HA.com](mailto:Experts@HA.com?subject=Coin Department Job Openings). [Back to Top](#top) []Around Heritage Auctions [[Private Collection of Henning Koppel Silver for Georg Jensen] Private Collection of Henning Koppel Silver for Georg Jensen]( Georg Jensen Silver Collection Set to Dazzle in Silver & Vertu Auction [Henning Koppel Silver Fish Dish Heritage Auctions]( A collection from a Dallas socialite of extraordinary mid-century silver by famed Danish silversmith Georg Jensen, including iconic works by designer Henning Koppel, will headline Heritage Auctions' [Silver & Vertu auction]( April 24 in Dallas, Texas. "Hennig Koppel's background as a sculptor is strongly reflected in the extraordinary sculptural pieces he designed for Georg Jensen," Heritage Auctions Silver & Decorative Art Karen Rigdon said. "The allure of Koppel's work continues to grow, generating significant interest from serious collectors well in advance of the auction." The top lot in the Jensen collection is [Henning Koppel's 1954 Silver Fish Dish and Cover No. 1026: Cod Fish]( (estimate: $80,000-120,000). The sleek, streamlined dish could serve as a centerpiece in a modernist or traditional setting. "Hennig Koppel's forms are sculptural masterpieces, with exaggerated curves and smooth, finely hand-hammered surfaces that draw in the viewer," Rigdon said. "Among his body of work, none of his forms is more coveted than the Coveted Fish Platter and the Pregnant Duck pitcher that highlight this collection of extraordinary silver." Also featured in the sale is a [Francis Richardson Sr. Silver Tankard]( (estimate: $5,000-7,000). Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1710, it boasts a tapered body with the expected patina of age, an S-scroll handle with applied bearded rattail terminating with an engraved shield. The shield -form terminal, dome and handle are engraved with the letters "ES." The identity of the monogram is not known, but there is speculation that it was created for Richardson's stepfather, Edward Shippen. Early American silver is rare, and pieces by Richardson are extremely rare, with only two other drinking vessels known to exist. A [Continental Silver Figural Ten-Light Candelabra Centerpiece, 20th century]( (estimate: $20,000-30,000) stands 32-1/4 inches high and weighs 431.85 troy ounces. The centerpiece has an oval base with case cartouche attached with a screw and bolt to front center, and a finely chased cast stag - with five lights set in each antler - rests on the flat top. A [Paul Storr Regency Silver Tea Urn, London, 1817]( (estimate $15,000-25,000) is of neoclassical form, set on a square plinth with a gadrooned edge to stepped foot, and with body, spigot and handles of bound tea leaves. The straight neck flares to the rim with a beaded band, which is repeated on the lid crowned with cast spiraled foliate finial, engraved above spigot with arms, crest and the motto: "AD METAM" (Latin for "the goal"). The sale features 29 items from the Collection of Connie McNally, a renowned silver expert who was the former editor and publisher of Silver magazine who has been a panel member on several silver symposiums, given lectures at New York University and has been named Best Antique Dealer in San Diego numerous times. [More information about Fine Art Auctions]( [Back to Top](#top) []This Week's Top Ten [1901-O 50C MS67+ PCGS Secure]( [1901-O 50C MS67+ PCGS Secure]( The ten circulation strike Barber half dollars least frequently offered in Heritage auctions: - 1901-O - 1902-S - 1900-O - 1904-O - 1911 - 1909-O - 1896 - 1907 - 1896-O - 1913 Do you have a suggestion for a future top ten list? [Send it to us!](mailto:StewartH@HA.com?subject=Top Ten List Suggestion) [Back to Top](#top) []Is It Time To Sell? An exciting consignment opportunity presents itself, as Heritage proudly presents an auction of US coins on June 5-10 in conjunction with the Long Beach Coin & Collectibles Expo. Heritage's Long Beach auctions have been fixtures, in conjunction with Long Beach coin shows, for literally decades. These auctions have a long-established record of attracting eager bidders and producing strong sale results for consignors, and we expect this pattern to continue. You can personally benefit from Heritage's connections to buyers from around the world and sell your coins alongside the millions of dollars of rare, desirable and important offerings that have already been consigned. The [consignment deadlines]( of April 22 will be here before you know it. Call our Consignment Hotline at 1-800-872-6467 x1000 today! [June 5 - 10 Long Beach Expo US Coins Signature Auction]( Consignment Deadline: April 22, 2019 [David Mayfield]( Vice President, Numismatic Auctions David@HA.com 1-800-US-COINS ext. 1000 Interested in Selling? 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