Stack’s Bowers Galleries to Present the Rick Springfield Collection

Costa Mesa, CA – Stack’s Bowers Galleries, America’s oldest and most accomplished numismatic auctioneer, is honored to announce the upcoming auction of the Rick Springfield Collection. This magnificent cabinet of rare United States gold coins is a testament to the famed singer, songwriter, actor, and entertainer’s passion for collecting and outstanding connoisseurship.

In building this highly focused selection of rare coins of about three dozen specimens, Mr. Springfield set out to assemble a world-class United States gold type set. His collection includes historically significant and high-grade specimens that reflect his appreciation for American heritage and numismatic excellence.

“I always wanted to own some of the best coins from the best country in the best condition I could collect,” said Mr. Springfield.

Exceptional highlights include:

“We are thrilled to bring these incredible coins to market in our Summer Global Showcase Auction,” declared Brian Kendrella, President of Stack’s Bowers Galleries. “We look forward to offering this small but select group of numismatic treasures in an auction presentation that celebrates Mr. Springfield’s commitment to quality and rarity.”

“We are the stewards of these historical items for a period in time,” Mr. Springfield stated. “My hope is the next collector who takes possession will love them as much as I have. In fact, I’d like to personally meet the most significant buyer in this sale. To facilitate that meeting, I am giving the buyer two tickets and two VIP backstage passes to one of my concerts in the city of their choice. I look forward to sharing a coin story or two with them!” he concluded.

In this exclusive interview, Rick talks with David Hall (PCGS founder) about his collecting journey and why he’s now auctioning his prized gold coin collection.

The 2025 Summer Global Showcase Auction, featuring the Rick Springfield Collection, will cross the block August 25-30 and September 2-5 in the firm’s Griffin Studios, located in their Costa Mesa, California headquarters. The auction preview for this event is now online at Rick Springfield Collection. For more information, call 800-458-4646 or email Info@StacksBowers.com.

Rick Springfield, born Richard Lewis Springthorpe on August 23, 1949, in Guildford, New South Wales, Australia, is a multifaceted entertainer known for his achievements as a musician, actor, and author. His career spans six decades, marked by chart-topping hits, notable acting roles, and candid discussions about personal struggles.

Springfield’s upbringing was shaped by his father’s career as a lieutenant colonel in the Australian Army, leading the family to relocate frequently across Australia and the UK. During his teenage years, he developed a passion for music, learning guitar at 13 and performing with various bands. In 1969, he joined the pop-rock group Zoot, gaining popularity in Australia. After the band’s dissolution in 1971, Springfield embarked on a solo career, releasing his debut single “Speak to the Sky,” which reached the top 10 in Australia in 1972.

Relocating to the United States, Springfield achieved international fame with his 1981 album Working Class Dog. The album featured the hit single “Jessie’s Girl,” which topped charts in both the U.S. and Australia and earned him a Grammy for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance. He followed this success with 17 Top 40 hits, including “I’ve Done Everything for You,” “Don’t Talk to Strangers,” “Affair of the Heart,” and “Love Somebody.” His subsequent albums, such as Success Hasn’t Spoiled Me Yet (1982) and Living in Oz (1983), solidified his status as a pop-rock icon.

Parallel to his music career, Springfield pursued acting. He gained widespread recognition for his role as Dr. Noah Drake on the daytime drama General Hospital from 1981 to 1983, with subsequent returns in later years. His film credits include the lead role in Hard to Hold (1984) and a co-starring role alongside Meryl Streep in Ricki and the Flash (2015). Springfield also took on roles in television series such as True Detective (2015), Supernatural (2016), and American Horror Story: Cult (2017).

Springfield remains very active in the entertainment industry. In 2021, he formed the supergroup The Red Locusts, releasing an album that pays homage to The Beatles and power pop bands of the 1980s and 1990s. He also hosts a weekly radio show, Working Class DJ with Rick Springfield, on Sirius XM’s ’80s on 8 Channel. In 2023, he released Volume 2 of his Greatest Hits album and continues to tour, demonstrating his enduring passion for music. He is currently headlining a tour with Wang Chung, John Waite, Paul Young, and John Cafferty and The Beaver Brown Band.

In 1984, Springfield married Barbara Porter, whom he met during the recording of Working Class Dog. The couple has two sons, Liam and Joshua. Springfield has been open about his lifelong battle with depression, candidly discussing his experiences in interviews and his 2010 memoir, Late, Late at Night, which became a New York Times bestseller. He has advocated for mental health awareness, sharing his journey to encourage others facing similar challenges.

Rick Springfield’s multifaceted career and personal resilience have left an indelible mark on the entertainment world. Springfield's contributions continue to resonate with audiences worldwide, from his chart-topping hits and memorable acting roles to his advocacy for mental health.

Rick Springfield is an avid collector with a deep appreciation for vintage and pop culture memorabilia. Over the years, he has amassed an impressive collection of rare and nostalgic items, particularly from the science fiction and comic book realms. Among his most prized possessions are original Star Wars collectibles, action figures, and classic arcade machines. His love for collecting reflects a lifelong enthusiasm for fantasy, creativity, and preserving cultural touchstones from his youth. Springfield has occasionally showcased his collection during interviews and fan events, delighting audiences with his genuine geek passion and reverence for collectibles.

Stack's Bowers Galleries conducts live, internet, and specialized auctions of rare U.S. and world coins, currency, and ancient coins, as well as direct sales through retail and wholesale channels. The company's 90+ year legacy includes the cataloging and sale of many of the most valuable United States coin and currency collections to ever cross an auction block — The D. Brent Pogue Collection, The John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, The Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection, The Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection, The Joel R. Anderson Collection, The Norweb Collection, The Cardinal Collection, The Sydney F. Martin Collection and The Battle Born Collection — to name just a few.

World coin and currency collections include The Pinnacle Collection, The Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection of World Gold Coins, The Kroisos Collection, The Alicia and Sidney Belzberg Collection, The Salton Collection, The Wa She Wong Collection, the Augustana Collection of gold rarities from across western Europe, the Richard Margolis Collection of world coins and medals and The Thos. H. Law Collection. Recently, the firm was awarded the privilege of bringing the most valuable world coin collection to auction – the L. E. Bruun Collection.

Stack’s Bowers Galleries is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, which is also the location of Griffin Studios, the firm’s custom-built, broadcast-ready auction and event facility. In addition, the company has galleries in New York, Boston, Miami, and Philadelphia, as well as offices in New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Copenhagen, Hong Kong, Paris, and Vancouver. Stack's Bowers Galleries hosts a Global Showcase each summer as an Event Auctioneer Partner of the ANA World’s Fair of Money. This sale features United States coins and currency, Ancient coins, World coins, and currency. They are also the Official Auctioneer for several important numismatic events, including the New York International Numismatic Convention, the Whitman Spring, Summe,r and Winter Expos, the Spring and Fall Hong Kong shows, and the Maastricht Paper Money shows.

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