1913 Liberty Nickel sold in private transaction
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I saw a post where the Olsen coin (Hawaii 5-O) NGC PF64+ coin traded hands in a private sale conducted by Stacks-Bowers for over $4 million.
I suspect this is related to why they were displaying the coin at the recent Long Beach show.
Collector and Researcher of Liberty Head Nickels. ANA LM-6053
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Costa Mesa, CA -- Stack’s Bowers Galleries has sold the famous Hawaii Five-O specimen of the 1913 Liberty Head nickel to a private client for a price exceeding $4 million. Recently on display at the firm’s table at the Long Beach Collectibles Expo in October 2021, this 1913 Liberty Head nickel ranks as the second finest of the five known, only three of which are in private hands. The other two are permanently impounded in the collections of the Smithsonian Institution and American Numismatic Association (ANA). Graded Proof-64+ by NGC and awarded a green sticker by CAC for superior quality, the Hawaii Five-O specimen is truly a numismatic treasure and Stack’s Bowers Galleries is honored to have assisted with a private client’s acquisition of this incredible jewel.
The 1913 Liberty Head nickel is among the most famous and prized of all U.S. issues and is regarded as the King of 20th Century coinage. It is, in fact, a coin that should not exist, as the Liberty Head series ended in December 1912 and was replaced in 1913 by the Buffalo design. It is not known exactly how the 1913 Liberty Head nickels were created, but the most popular theories suggest they were struck as a favor to a wealthy collector, struck to be exchanged for ultra-rare coins needed for the Mint’s own collection, or simply struck for the amusement of a Mint employee. Together with the 1894-S dime and the 1804 silver dollar, the 1913 Liberty Head nickel is considered part of the “holy trinity” of U.S. rarities. It is currently ranked #6 in 100 Greatest U.S. Coins (2019, 5th ed.) and was ranked #1 in an earlier edition. Each of the five surviving examples are historic treasures, though the Hawaii Five-O specimen is perhaps the most well known.
My holy trinity set:
Thanks for the heads up.
I bid $3,999,999,99, but this other guy sniped me...
Where is the jealous emoji. (the 1794 fits in there as well)
tradedollarnut> All I can say is WOW!
Great,
If you ever exhibit your collection, would definitely love to see it.
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/quarters/PCGS-2020-quarter-quest/album/247091
The rest of the pre-story regarding Stacks-Bowers and the Hawaii Five-0 Coin:
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/comment/13056402#Comment_13056402
Amazing.... It would be interesting to know who the buyer is.... but I imagine he/she will sit quietly for a few days, just admiring the new treasure. Cheers, RickO
Holy trinity Batman!
Exquisite coins Bruce. I'm glad one of us did well enough in life to buy them and show them here on the forum.
I think Pcgs should create the Holy Trinity set for the Set Registry.
It wasn't me.
I somewhat agree, but it would be odd to snub the 1933 Saint, specimen 1794 dollar, and a few other ultra rarities.
That could be interesting! You should ask!
For kicks, it would be nice to have another trio for the Set Registry, the Unholy Trinity?
That being said, the coin I'd really love to see you get to complete a trinity is the Walton specimen. If it becomes available, it would be amazing for you to acquire it.
I like how Bruce took a thread about somebody else's acquisition and made it about himself.
"It's like God, Family, Country, except Sticker, Plastic, Coin."
... like the 1943 copper penny, and perhaps the 1964 peace dollar...
I’ll be sure not to bother to post from now on. Perhaps you can get the anonymous new owner to come on here and add to the community
That would be bad. Seeing those coins in here is sweet...
Or maybe next time just make your own thread for your own coins. How do you not see why hijacking a thread about a competing auction firm (to the one you have a financial interest in) placing a coin with another collector, likely the apex of their collection, or damn near it, to talk about your coins is in very poor taste? I know you're not that dumb.
Here, I'll write the damn post for you.
"In a recent Stacks-Bower press release discussing the placement of the "Hawaii 5-O" Specimen of the 1913 Proof V-Nickel (Congrats to SB and the anonymous collector!), they mentioned the "Holy Trinity" of US Rarities, consisting of the 1804 Bust silver dollar, 1913 Liberty Head nickel, and 1894-S Barber dime. Inspired by their mention of it, I wanted to share my examples with the forum.
[Insert pics here]"
Are you really playing the "I'll take my ball and go home!" game here? What are you, 9 years old? Come on.
"It's like God, Family, Country, except Sticker, Plastic, Coin."
Just a little stealth marketing Doons. Easy tiger.