PRESS RELEASE: Superb Gem Key Morgan Dollars and Fresh Gold Totally Glitter in Record Shattering Offerings Legend’s 23rd Regency Auction
(Lincroft, NJ—October 26, 2017)—Fresh offerings of gold coins shattered records in Legend Rare Coin Auction’s 23rd Regency Auction, the official auction of the Philadelphia PCGS Member’s Only Show. The Crow River Collection, the current #2 PCGS Registry Set of $10 Indians, consisting of 33 lots, far surpassed anyone’s expectations, realizing a total of $1,951,381.25! The top lot in the collection was Lot 451, a 1909-S in PCGS MS66+ CAC that realized a staggering $146,875. Virtually every PCGS/CAC coin shattered the old record and set new world records! Each coin of this magnificent collection is a highlight:
Lot 442 $10 1907 WIRE RIM. PCGS MS66 CAC CROW RIVER, realized $135,125
Lot 443 $10 1907 INDIAN. NO MOTTO. PCGS MS67 CAC CROW RIVER, realized $82,250
Lot 444 $10 1908 NO MOTTO. PCGS MS66 CAC CROW RIVER, realized $41,125
Lot 445 $10 1908-D NO MOTTO. PCGS MS65+ CAC CROW RIVER, realized $79,312.50
Lot 446 $10 1908 MOTTO. PCGS MS66 CAC CROW RIVER, realized $30,550
Lot 447 $10 1908-D MOTTO. PCGS MS66 CROW RIVER, realized $36,425
Lot 448 $10 1908-S PCGS MS66+ CAC CROW RIVER, realized $47,000
Lot 449 $10 1909 PCGS MS65 CAC CROW RIVER, realized $16,450
Lot 450 $10 1909-D PCGS MS66 CROW RIVER, realized $55,813.50
Lot 451 $10 1909-S PCGS MS66+ CAC CROW RIVER, realized $146,875 (nearly 3x the presale estimate of $50,000!)
Lot 452 $10 1910 PCGS MS66+ CAC CROW RIVER, realized $37,600
Lot 453 $10 1910-D PCGS MS66+ CAC CROW RIVER, realized $29,375
Lot 454 $10 1910-S PCGS MS66 CROW RIVER, realized $141,000
Lot 455 $10 1911 PCGS MS67 CAC CROW RIVER, realized $47,000
Lot 456 $10 1911-D PCGS MS63+ CROW RIVER, realized $30,550
Lot 457 $10 1911-S PCGS MS66 CROW RIVER, realized $35,250
Lot 458 $10 1912 PCGS MS66+ CAC CROW RIVER, realized $42,300
Lot 459 $10 1912-S PCGS MS65 CROW RIVER, realized $34,075
Lot 460 $10 1913 PCGS MS66+ CAC CROW RIVER, realized $70,500 (more than 2.5x the $25,000 estimate!)
Lot 461 $10 1913-S PCGS MS64 CAC CROW RIVER, realized $61,687.50
Lot 462 $10 1914 PCGS MS66+ CAC CROW RIVER, realized $36,425
Lot 463 $10 1914-D PCGS MS67 CAC CROW RIVER, realized $135,125
Lot 464 $10 1914-S PCGS MS64+ CAC CROW RIVER, realized $15,275
Lot 465 $10 1915 PCGS MS66+ CAC CROW RIVER, realized $42,300
Lot 466 $10 1915-S PCGS MS65 CAC CROW RIVER, realized $85,187.50
Lot 467 $10 1916-S PCGS MS66 CROW RIVER, realized $38,775
Lot 468 $10 1920-S PCGS MS63+ CAC CROW RIVER, realized $152,750
Lot 469 $10 1926 PCGS MS66+ CAC CROW RIVER, realized $35,250 (nearly 3x the estimate of $12,000+)
Lot 470 $10 1930-S PCGS MS65+ CAC CROW RIVER, realized $123,375
Lot 471 $10 1932 PCGS MS66+ CAC CROW RIVER, realized $14,687.50
Lot 472 $10 1907 INDIAN NO MOTTO. PCGS MS66 CAC CROW RIVER, realized $18,800
Lot 473 $10 1913 PCGS MS65 CAC CROW RIVER, realized $9,106.75
Lot 474 $10 1914 PCGS MS66 CROW RIVER, realized $21,150
Lot 475 $10 1926 PCGS MS66 CAC DUCKOR/CROW RIVER, realized $22,912.50
Strength was seen elsewhere in the sale, particularly in the early portion of the sale, where the D.W. Collection’s quality and freshness seduced bidders to pay very strong prices. While the type coins were high end and desirable, it was the gold that really glittered, with lot 37, an 1884 gold dollar in PCGS MS68 CAC realized $22,912.50. Further highlights from the sale included:
Lot 104 2C 1865 PCGS PR67 RB CAC which realized $18,800
Lot 110 3CS 1872 PCGS MS67+ CAC, realized $52,875
Lot 134 5C 1909 PCGS PR67+ DCAM CAC, realized $24,675
Lot 203 25C 1831 SMALL LETTERS. PCGS MS66+ CAC, realized $55,812.50
Lot 252 50C 1877-CC PCGS MS65+ CAC EX Dale Larsen Collection, realized $10,575
Lot 276 50C 1945-S PCGS MS67+ CAC, realized $17,037.50
Lot 322 $1 1881-S PCGS MS66 CAC “Jingle Bells” Ex San Francisco Set, realized $19,975
Lot 347 $1 1881-O PCGS MS65+ CAC, realized $6,462.50
Lot 371 $1 1884-S PCGS MS63+ CAC, realized $73,437.50
Lot 383 $1 1892-S PCGS MS67 CAC, Ex Eliasberg-Coronet, realized $470,000
Lot 387 $1 1893-O PCGS MS66 PL CAC, Ex Eliasberg-Coronet, realized $411,250
Lot 479 $2.50 1839-D PCGS XF45 CAC, sold for $10,575
Lot 507 $10 1914-S PCGS MS66, realized $164,500
Lot 539 1950 PROOF SET. PCGS PR67 Ex Dale Larsen Collection, realized $6,168.75 (more than 3x the presale estimate of $2,000!)
“The recent Regency Sale saw a number of records for Legend Auctions: number of consignors, registered bidders, bidders participating live on our website, and in the room, it was standing room only. Because of Legend’s impressive list of international clients, many great coins are now on their way to homes outside of the States. The market for really great, important American rare coins is truly international!” LRCA founder, Laura Sperber commented after the sale.
Julie Abrams, president of LRCA added, “Sale in and sale out, Legend Auctions’ impressive results prove that our boutique style and venue are best for presenting hand-selected, premium quality, high end coins to collectors. With the conclusion of our 23rd Regency Auction, we are very proud of our accomplishments; we may not be the biggest or oldest firm in the business, but we get the very best prices for our consignors!”
The next Regency Auction, number XXIV, is still open for consignments, but time is running out. The consignment deadline for the December 14th auction is November 10. Legend is proud to announce that the York Collection and the “Bubbabells” Type Set are among the impressive anchors to the sale. With space limited to 500 lots, contact Legend Rare Coin Auctions today to discuss your collection. Julie Abrams or Greg Cohen will work with you from the initial contact until you are paid in full for your consignment. You can reach them at 845-430-4378 or 732-935-1168, or julie@legendauctions.com or greg@legendauctions.com.
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