Regency Auction 29

THE REGENCY AUCTION 29
LOT 325
$5 1901 NGC MS66
Bright, shimmering with light yellow gold luster that gleams all
over. Satiny-smooth surfaces are generally free from distraction and
possess a great eye appeal.
PCGS 19, NGC 25. The most recent example to sell in auction
realized $2,520 in February 2018 and the current CU value is listed
at $3,750. VERY RARE any finer.
PCGS# 8402 | ESTIMATE: $2,800+
LOT 326
$5 1881 PCGS PR61 CAM
This is a very affordable, and very pleasing for
the more modest grade Proof Gold Rarity! Only
42 examples were struck, all delivered on March
26, 1881, and today, perhaps 16-20 survive
in all grades, two of which are permanently
impounded in institutional collections, one in the
N.N.C. at the Smithsonian and one at the ANS.
Rich, reflective mirrors survive despite the
light mishandling. It is likely that someone
unknowingly spent it, and shortly after, a sharp
eyed collector recognized the different finish to
the surfaces, saving it for posterity. There are a
few minor nicks and lines, but the eye appeal is certainly aided by the bold mirror sheen and frosted devices that stand out with nice
contrast. The eye appeal is much stronger than you might expect at this grade level.
PCGS 1, NGC 0. We cannot trace this coin in auction, and it may be a coin that was purchased over the counter in a coin shop,
graded, and held by the owner, before making its way into the marketplace. Proof Gold coins are the caviar of numismatics, and this
important rarity is certainly in the budget range of most advanced collectors. If you never dreamed you could afford an earlier, larger
denomination proof gold coin here is your opportunity. The current Collector’s Universe value is listed at $8,750, and this one should
bring around that amount.
PCGS# 88476 | ESTIMATE: $7,000+
LOT 327
$5 1908 INDIAN. NGC MS65 CAC
A lovely GEM Indian Head half eagle!
Anyone who has collected gold coins knows
that these are VERY difficult to find in GEM.
The present example has a nice light gold
tone over highly lustrous surfaces. The
incuse devices are deeply impressed into the
planchet, offering full definition of all the
details. A strong glass reveals a tiny tick or
two, but none that are distracting. Even the
dreaded field above the eagle is clean! How
rare is that!
PCGS 237, NGC 111, CAC 50. The last two
NGC/CAC coins to sell realized $9,600, one was in our April 2018 Premier Session and the other in a June 2018 auction. The prices
for CAC coins are much higher than those for non-CAC and this is one series where it does make a huge difference!
PCGS# 8510 | ESTIMATE: $9,000+
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