As the young American economy began to flourish in the early 19th century, deposits of silver bullion at the
United States Mint increased. The hiatus of the silver dollar beginning in 1804 meant that the half dollar was the largest silver denomination available, and it was embraced as the backbone to commerce for the three decades to follow. From a start of just 750,000
Capped Bust half dollars struck in 1807, mintages quickly rose into seven figures. By 1825, mintages had twice surpassed two million and nearly three million would be struck for 1825. Even so, the vast majority of these pieces were placed into circulation, saw heavy use, and were melted over the following century.
Stack’s Bowers Galleries is hosting a series of important U.S. coin, Americana, and paper money auctions from March 24 through 26 at the
Bellagio Hotel in
Normally held in conjunction with the
Whitman Coin & Collectibles Expo in
Baltimore, this auction features thousands of lots to choose from, with hundreds of important rarities, including many condition census pieces, many seldom offered. A close study of the sale catalogs reveals why these sessions are some of the most anticipated of the year.
CoinWeek has looked over every lot to pick out this insightful auction preview. These are the Lots You Need to Know.
Historic 1794 Starred Reverse Cent Featured in Stack's Bowers March Las Vegas Auction coinweek.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from coinweek.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
1822 coin worth $5 million+ to be auctioned
There are only three known specimens of the 1822 half eagle.
COSTA MESA, CA
.-Stacks Bowers Galleries will present at public auction the finest known 1822 half eagle, the D. Brent Pogue Collection coin. It is a legendary American treasure, the only example in private hands of what is acknowledged as the key to a collection of American gold coins. This exceptional coin will be featured in the firms March 23-26, 2021 auction in Las Vegas, Nevada.
There are only three known specimens of the 1822 half eagle. Certified as AU-50 by PCGS, the Pogue coin is the finest of the three. As for opportunities to purchase an example of this date, they are just as rare. There have been only two occasions in American numismatic history in which an 1822 half eagle has sold at auction! They were: