Heritage auction today...

JCMhouston · January 15, 2013 12:01PM

Well it looked to me that coins were going very cheap. I know the internet only days are supposed to be the cheaper stuff but still they had some decent coins if you looked at the lots, and the two I picked up were about 1/2 what I expected. I didn't get to see the Austrian but watched the French, and with a few minor exceptions everything seemed to be at low estimate or below.

1757 Bavaria Taler in AU55 - not the finest graded in the Maximillian III Joseph series, but the finest graded for the date. Even with the cracked planchet it looks good enough for my set.

1808 Anhalt Bernburg 2/3 Taler in MS64 - a fractional, but tough in high mint state (this is a pop 1/0 coin at present), and I was very surprised at the price, about 60% of my high bid. I've looked at quite a few raw and none that were as nice as this.

Now I can only hope the bids on the British lots tomorrow do as well. So how did everyone else do today?

Zohar · January 15, 2013 12:20PM

I have been kinda bad. Focused yet a bit trigger happy. HA has the best mouse trap in the business

Zohar · January 15, 2013 12:20PM

Nice pickups Jeff BTW! I like the colors on the top piece.

worldcoinguy · January 15, 2013 12:48PM

Jeff - nice patina on that taler! I like it.

I managed to pull in one lot from HA. I just had to wait to the end of the January "auction season" to make my move. It is a tough piece from the German States of Trier to add to my sede vacante collection.

Zohar · January 15, 2013 12:50PM

Brent - very happy you got it - I like it a lot!!

worldcoinguy · January 15, 2013 1:02PM

I was sweating it Zohar! A very scarce piece - its the only Trier sede vacante piece graded by both PCGS and NGC in 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, or 1 taler denominations. I am just glad that all you big spenders already made your moves and cleared the dancefloor for me to have a chance.

rwyarmch · January 15, 2013 1:11PM

I couldn't pass up this ship so I guess I collect ms canadian tokens now.

PE-10-30?

Zohar · January 15, 2013 1:31PM

reverse?

WorldTypeSet · January 15, 2013 2:03PM

Nice winnings everyone.

I sat on the sidelines today ... I'm going to place bids on a couple tomorrow.

EVillageProwler · January 15, 2013 7:45PM

<< <i>Nice winnings everyone.

I sat on the sidelines today ... I'm going to place bids on a couple tomorrow. >>

Ditto. Ditto. Not me (broke).

marcmoish · January 15, 2013 11:24PM

These are all so nice...all r solid pickups...clear the dancefloor lol...I got lucky too with two newps....will try posting it one of these days

SYRACUSIAN · January 16, 2013 1:47AM

Really nice pick ups. The taler and the token are my favorites. Heritage internet only is actually an excellent auction to buy a few lots on the cheap. Good luck to the rest of you.

7Jaguars · January 16, 2013 6:11AM

I was really surprised at some of the GB results today. Two examples high and low IMO:

- 1901 6d in MS67 750 USD
- 1889 sm hd shilling MS66 1900 USD

Both were "plus the juice".

OK, quiz kids, which was high and which was low???

lordmarcovan · January 16, 2013 6:24AM

Nice Bavarian! I particularly like the peripheral aspect of the obverse toning.

The Anhalt is nice, too. I wonder how much luster is there.

No Heritage bids for me, but it looks like I won a Byzantine tremissis from CNG this afternoon.

Newps

wybrit · January 16, 2013 7:55AM

I was really surprised at some of the GB results today. Two examples high and low IMO: - 1901 6d in MS67 750 USD - 1889 sm hd shilling MS66 1900 USD. Both were "plus the juice". OK, quiz kids, which was high and which was low???

The 1889 small head shilling was low, since in that condition it is probably one-of-a-kind. That variety is quite rare (R2 is ESC).
As for the 1901 Sixpence, I wanted it, didn't win it, and made certain that whoever did paid a hefty price for it.

JCMhouston · January 16, 2013 10:24AM

I agree with Wybrit, the 1889 was a shocker, but it's going to a good home (not mine). I got 4 lots very cheap in todays auction, I really screwed up not getting the 1818 6d, that went to cheap also.

William and Mary Shilling

1805 Ireland Proof Penny

1806 Ireland Proof Farthing

1829 Sixpence

MacCrimmon · January 16, 2013 10:42AM

<< <i>I was really surprised at some of the GB results today. Two examples high and low IMO: - 1901 6d in MS67 750 USD - 1889 sm hd shilling MS66 1900 USD. Both were "plus the juice". OK, quiz kids, which was high and which was low???

The 1889 small head shilling was low, since in that condition it is probably one-of-a-kind. That variety is quite rare (R2 is ESC).
As for the 1901 Sixpence, I wanted it, didn't win it, and made certain that whoever did paid a hefty price for it. >>

IMO, lucky for you on that tanner, as Vicky's forehead looked like she'd been pummeled in a UFC octagon. I guess the glitzy toning blinded the graders between donuts in the am and the light vinaigrette salad at lunch.

7Jaguars · January 16, 2013 10:58AM

Oh well, no fooling Wybrit, Jeff or Mac I guess...

I think that there may be other opportunities on high grade Widow Head 6ds though...

MacCrimmon · January 16, 2013 11:03AM

Wybrit's current 1901 6d. in his set looks better than the one which just sold.

EVillageProwler · January 16, 2013 11:26AM

I had my eyes on some of the stuff mentioned in this thread, but opted not to step on the dance floor. I was all danced out already.

EVP

bidask · January 16, 2013 12:42PM

I thought prices went rather well.

Zohar · January 16, 2013 12:48PM

This is probably the largest auction I have seen from Heritage. Thickest catalog and lengthy auctions. Perhaps overwhelming for the collector base where certain pieces fell off the radar screen.

marcmoish · January 17, 2013 8:04AM

Thanks for Mac's suggestion (MacCrimmon) re PCGS tip - I did not master it yet but here is a feeble attempt to show a newp - a Poland 5 Zlotych (3/4 Rouble) 1835-MW in a very tough grade (would easily go MS61 too

that I was chasing and happy the dance floor was quiet

I'll re-image it eventually

Heritage pics;

JCMhouston · January 17, 2013 10:07AM

And one final win!!! This one didn't sell in the main auction, no bids at all at the reserve so I made an offer and it was accepted today.

1789 Lubeck Schilling, only an AU53, but it's the gold version, a pretty darn scarce coin normally minted in silver.

1960NYGiants · January 17, 2013 11:19AM

<< <i>I couldn't pass up this ship so I guess I collect ms canadian tokens now.

PE-10-30?

>>

Looks like 10-30 to me as well: complete centerstroke E on last E of COMMERCE

Pretty coin! If I wasn't focused on another lot I would have given you a battle for it.

Heritage auction today...

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