Blay IHC core set goes over $2mm
DMWJR
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Some of these record prices are going to stand for awhile.
Prices Realized 11/23 at Great Collections
Item Grade Final w/BP
1859 MS66 9,843.75
1860 MS67 26,662.50
1860 Pointed Bust MS67+ 37,688.00
1861 MS66+ 7,144.00
1862 MS67+ 22,275.00
1863 MS66+ 6,481.00
1864 Copper-Nickel MS66+ 18,562.50
1864 Bronze MS67+ RD 37,687.50
1864 L on Ribbon MS66+ RD 81,225.00
1865 Fancy 5 MS66RD 13,678.88
1865 Plain 5 MS66+ RD 29,250.00
1866 MS66RD 48,375.00
1867 MS65RD 15,187.50
1867/67 MS65RB 6,356.00
1868 MS66+ RD 78,975.00
1869 MS66+ RD 59,063.00
1870 MS66+ RD 34,875.00
1871 MS65RD 61,875.00
1872 MS65RD 27,562.50
1873 Open 3 MS65+ RD 8,156.25
1873 Closed 3 MS66+ RD 25,942.50
1873 Doubled LIBERTY MS64RD 81,563.00
1874 MS65+ RD 6,469.00
1875 MS66RD 32,062.50
1876 MS67RD 35,501.00
1877 MS66+ RD 340,875.00
1878 MS67RD 40,500.00
1879 MS66+ RD 9,425.00
1880 MS67RD 20,531.25
1881 MS67RD 32,513.00
1882 MS67+ RD 25,380.00
1883 MS67+ RD 23,063.00
1884 MS67+ RD 81,562.50
1885 MS67RD 20,812.50
1886 Variety 1 MS66+ RD 64,688.00
1886 Variety 2 MS66RD 28,125.00
1887 MS67+ RD 36,000.00
1888 MS66+ RD 16,313.00
1888/7 No coin
1889 MS66+ RD 37,762.88
1890 MS66+ RD 29,250.00
1891 MS66RD 7,594.00
1892 MS67RD 36,000.00
1893 MS67RD 17,100.00
1894 MS66+ RD 7,931.00
1894/1894 Doubled Date MS65RD 14,625.00
1895 MS67+ RD 46,125.00
1896 MS67RD 34,875.00
1897 MS67+ RD 28,192.50
1897 1 in Neck MS64+ RB 14,063.00
1898 MS67RD 9,281.25
1899 MS67RD 6,469.00
1900 MS67+ RD 20,362.50
1901 MS67RD 25,875.00
1902 MS67RD 16,087.50
1903 MS67RD 16,032.00
1904 MS67RD 14,062.50
1905 MS66+ RD 9,281.25
1906 MS66RD 4,613.00
1907 MS67RD 31,500.00
1908 MS66+ RD 5,906.25
1908-S MS66+ RD 14,625.00
1909 Indian MS67+ RD 15,187.50
1909-S Indian MS66+ RD 27,075.00
Total: 2,042,125.76
Comments
Flying Eagle business strike set with major varieties:
Item Grade Price with BP
1856 Flying Eagle MS66 343,125.00
1857 Flying Eagle MS66+ 55,125.00
1858/7 MS65 51,187.50
1858 Large Letters MS66+ 30,038.00
1858 Small Letters MS66 59,062.50
Most people here already have context for this but for anyone else;
https://www.pcgs.com/news/a-memorial-to-stewart-blay-and-walter-j-husak
Thank you for posting that. I had not seen it. We had a great time displaying our FE, IHC and patterns. @boiler78 brought his too! I have that display hanging in my office
"It's like God, Family, Country, except Sticker, Plastic, Coin."
Just like the 1873 Doubled Liberty, he was always waiting for the red coin. There just isn't one for the 1888/7. We were sitting together when I held my paddle up for the winning bid.
This is interesting and useful data.
Thanks for crunching the numbers.
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
Fabulous collection!
Closest I ever came to a red 1888/7 was 64 RB. If a red one came available, Stewart would have outbid me!
Gah! What a coin!
Empty Nest Collection
Matt’s Mattes
Hey
At least I have one
Mike
My Indians
Danco Set
Some of these coins will not be for sale for awhile. That is why I bid heavily on the ones that were top pop, upgrades, etc. The 1877 sat with Stewart since 1999 - 24 years. I will be 80 24 years from now. Nearly a once in a lifetime opportunity, since you usually have to had a life of success to afford them.
Stewart was an outstanding collector of oustanding coins. The auction prices confirm this.
WS
I'm sure Ian has a smile . Stewart's is perpetual. I hope.
Lakes, I have you 1888/7. It's a fabulous coin
nice coin purchases for sure and a way decent day for the seller, congrats
This collection was indeed marvelous with many "wonder coins", and kudos to Mr. Blay whom I never had the privilege of meeting.
However, it underscores why many of those of us with modest means have migrated to other collecting areas. For reference I collect later predecimal silver and copper of Great Britain (1839-1970) and am able to come away with coins of astounding beauty and rarity for mere fractions in price of what these fetched - I will post a link below.
Are all of these coins going to collectors, or are they held to flip or just what will become of them?
The coin below is an example of a coin that went for a fraction of the even his mid-range pieces and is the size of an half dollar - a halfcrown. Admittedly it probably would go for a price nearer the topend nowadays. MS64 at our hosts with none within 25 points at either TPG.
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https://images.pcgs.com/CoinFacts/18522635_147752999_max.jpg?_gl=1*1q3w6yw*_ga*MTEyMzgwNDM0Mi4xNjYyMzEyOTA1*_ga_J41JKCY50Z*MTcwMDU4NjA0OC4zODkuMS4xNzAwNTg2MDY3LjQxLjAuMA..
Well, just Love coins, period.
Thank you @DMWJR. Hope you got a few more. The 1866 did not sell cheap.
My 1866 Philly Mint Set
I don't think Doug bought the 1866 MS66RD. I believe it went to another collector (NOT me).
Steve
My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
I did not. If I'm not mistaken, my 1866 also came from lakesammman's collection.
But, I did have a little auction fever and picked up the 1860 pointed bust in 67+.
He probably spent more than $2m in obtaining them, between travel to shows, grading fees, etc.
I disagree, but admittedly have no proof. Looking at how significant the prices realized were over “Guide” pricing is why my sense is as it is!
Steve
My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
Stewart was a determined buyer!
All this talk about the 1866 brings to mind the Stack’s ANA auction back in 2018 in Philadelphia. This time it was an 1865 Fancy 5 in 1st Gen OGH. Stewart and all the usual big players were there and right before the auction he asked me if I was going after it. I said yes. He asked me how much. I said $16,000 and he just laughed. I thought it was a solid bid since at the time price guide was only about $10k. The lot came up, and paddles went up. The coin blew past $40k, but a determined dealer kept his hand up determined to bring the coin home for his client. Ultimately it sold for $66,000! And it was the other dealer who got it. Stewart walked up to the front of the room, slapped the dealer on the shoulder, shook his hand and said “Congratulations! You outbid me!” which at the time seemed extremely pompous.
Empty Nest Collection
Matt’s Mattes
I was able to snag the 1856 for my client.
Here are the Photo Seal images, which are way better than the True View, in my opinion. Kenny is turning into a pretty good photographer. These are available on the Photo Seal page on my web site.
Rick,
1. Kenny has been taking great photos for years!
2. Congratulations to you and your client on this phenomenal acquisition!
3. And it’s properly identified as coin #2013!
Steve
My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
Rick you did your client a real solid job there as usual. Kenny is doing a great job on the photos! (no cartoonish overexposed pics!)
There will be some who will regret this missed opportunity. Maybe me. I wanted that coin, but couldn’t blow my whole wad on it so I didn’t bid. But, I have the Fore MS65 S-3, and the Fore PR66+ S-3. I’m sure you know the history of those coins prior to being in Tom’s collection too. Interestingly, I paid more for the MS65 than the PR66+ which speaks to how much the TPG designation matters.