Gold stars in ANR MidAmerica sale

Gold was the star of American Numismatic Rarities’ auction, held in conjuction with the MidAmerica Coin Expo.

Gold was the star of American Numismatic Rarities' auction, held in conjuction with the MidAmerica Coin Expo.

The three-session, nearly 3,000-lot sale, held June 21-23 in Rosemont, Ill., realized $8,208,326, including the 15-percent buyer's fees. The auction featured the Lake Michigan and Springdale collections.

Eagles delighted collectors as a 1798/7 9x4 Stars AU-53 (PCGS) brought $63,250, and an exceptional 1907 Indian, No Periods, MS-66 (PCGS) sold for $23,000.

An important 1914-S in MS-66 (PCGS) brought down the house at $253,000, with bidding starting at $50,000, according to Chris Karstedt. As the finest specimen certified by PCGS, all alone atop the Population Report at MS-66, competition was fierce both on the floor and several phone lines.

For double eagles, a classic 1921 in MS-62 (PCGS) sold for $126,500; a rare 1927-S in MS-64 (PCGS) brought $74,500; the landmark 1930-S in MS-65 (PCGS) soared to $184,000; a 1931-D in MS-65 (PCGS) amazed the audience at $169,625; and a gem MCMVII High Relief in MS-67 (PCGS), ex F.C.C. Boyd, garnered applause at $195,500, Karstedt reported.

The full prices realized are available to view online at www.anrcoins.com. Contact ANR by mail at P.O. Box 1804, Wolfeboro, NH 03894; e-mail is auction@anrcoins.com, telephone number is (866) 811-1804 and fax is (603) 569-3875.

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