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Doyle New York's November 7, 2011 Auction of Coins, Bank Notes, and Postage Stamps More Than Doubles Its Estimate

Mon, Nov 07, 2011 at 4pm EST |
New York
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Sale Totals $856,764, Far Surpassing the Pre-Sale Estimate of $317,375-424,070

  • Sale Totals $856,764, Far Surpassing the Pre-Sale Estimate of $317,375-424,070
  • Austria-Salzburg 1709 25 Ducats and a Great Britain 1642 Triple Unite Each Fetch a Stunning $129,000
  • We Invite You to Contact Us for a Complimentary Auction Evaluation or Your Coins, Bank Notes, and Postage Stamps

Doyle New York’s sale of Coins, Bank Notes and Postage Stamps on November 7, 2011 more than doubled its pre-sale estimate. The auction featured a wide selection of United States and World coins, bank notes, and stamps, including proof sets and many rarities, from a number of prominent collections and estates.

With competitive bidding from buyers in the salesroom, on the telephones and via the Internet, the sale totaled $856,764, more than doubling the pre-sale estimate of $317,375-424,070, with a strong 99% sold by lots and 100% sold by value. Only two of the 229 lots in the auction failed to sell.

Austria-Salzburg Coins

Highlighting the sale were two European gold coins – one from Austria-Salzburg and one from Great Britain. An Austria-Salzburg Franz Anton von Harrach 1709 25 Ducats fetched a stunning $129,000, far surpassing its pre-sale estimate of $20,000-30,000. Another example from Austria-Salzburg, a Paris von Lodron, 1628 8 Ducats, struck to celebrate the consecration of the new cathedral of Salzburg on September 25, 1628, sold for $36,000, surpassing its estimate of $15,000-20,000.

Great Britain Coins

A Great Britain Charles I 1642 Triple Unite estimated at $14,000-18,000 also achieved $129,000. A Great Britain, 1656 Cromwell Broad, depicting a laureate bust of Cromwell, sold for a surprising $22,800, many times its estimate of $2,500-4,000. AGreat Britain, George II, 1726 5 Guineas, estimated at $4,000-6,000 achieved $13,200.

United States Coins

Coins from the United States featured a large group of Silver Eagles dated 1986 to 2003, twenty Brilliant Uncirculated coins for each of the 18 years. Estimated at $9,000-12,000, they fetched $14,400. Another large group of Silver Eagles, dated  1987 to 2003, twenty Brilliant Uncirculated coins for each of the 17 years, estimated at $8,500-11,000, they sold for $13,200. Also noteworthy was an 1870 CC Liberty Seated Dollar with Motto that sold for $12,000, many times its estimate of $1,000-1,500.

Postage Stamps

The selection of postage stamps was highlighted by a large collection of United States postage stamps dating 1850 to 1969 that doubled its estimate of $9,000-12,000 to sell for $21,600, and a United States singles stamp collection dating 1847 to 1999 estimated at $3,500-5,000 that sold for $16,800.

All prices include the Buyer's Premium.

Next Coins, Bank Notes and Stamps Auction: Spring 2012

Doyle New York's next auction of Coins, Bank Notes and Stamps is scheduled for Spring 2012. Consignments are currently being accepted. We invite you to contact us for a complimentary auction evaluation. Our specialists are always available to discuss the sale of a single item or an entire collection. For information, please call Norman Scrivener at 212-427-4141, ext. 260, or email coins@DoyleNewYork.com

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