Stack’s Bowers Galleries is happy to announce {that a} actually sensational assortment of Gold {Dollars}, off the marketplace for a century or extra, might be supplied within the November 2024 Showcase Public sale.
Designated the “Chapman Set” of Gold {Dollars}, this long-hidden assortment contains many objects pedigreed to historic auctions introduced by coin sellers Henry and S.H. Chapman from 1903 via 1916. The invention of those cash was introduced not too long ago in Coin World and featured in commercials from Matador Uncommon Cash. They had been submitted for grading at PCGS and can create fairly a stir within the numismatic market after they cross the public sale block.
The cash, a lot of which will be traced to a small variety of Chapman public sale gross sales between 1903 and 1916, had been bought by Alexander Parker Wylie, an Illinois banker and early vendor of forex and numismatic literature. Wylie’s assortment was consigned to M.H. Bolender and bought in three named gross sales in 1935, 1936, and 1937, however no Gold Greenback assortment was included amongst his holdings. It’s fairly doable that Wylie assembled this assortment piecemeal, for himself or for a consumer; it has remained intact for a century.
“Once we had been first made conscious of the existence of this assortment, we had been amazed that these cash had not been seen for therefore lengthy by anybody within the numismatic group,” mentioned Mark Schimel, Director of East Coast Retail at Stack’s Bowers Galleries. “Working with the consumer, we’re proud to have the ability to supply this unimaginable assortment of Gold {Dollars}, all of which final bought at public sale previous to the USA’ entry into World Conflict I.”
“Presenting previous time, historic, and legendary cupboards has been our enterprise for over 90 years,” mentioned Brian Kendrella, President of Stack’s Bowers Galleries. “When the time got here to promote these essential cash, the consignor knew that our crew of specialists can be your best option to showcase this historic assortment.”
“Whereas the knowledge introduced within the preliminary announcement in Coin World was thrilling, our unimaginable crew of numismatists was in a position to develop on the story, connecting the cash to a well-known pioneer in early Twentieth-century numismatics, and making this providing much more vital,” Mr. Schimel continued.
Highlights embody:
- 1852-C Gold Greenback. Winter-2. MS63+ (PCGS). CAC. A Selection Mint State instance from the Chapman’s sale of February 1903.
- 1860 Gold Greenback. JD-1. Rarity-6+. Proof 65 Cameo (PCGS). CAC. A gorgeous Gem Cameo ex Charles S. Wilcox; Chapman’s sale of February 1904.
- 1860-D Gold Greenback. Winter 12-P. AU58 (PCGS). CAC. A extremely vital Selection AU Instance.
- 1863 Gold Greenback. MS68 (PCGS). CAC. Fascinating low-mintage Civil Conflict situation. Tied for best recognized. Ex Chapman’s sale of the Main W.B. Wetmore Assortment, June 1906. Doubtless bought immediately from the Philadelphia Mint by Maj. Wetmore.
- 1875 Gold Greenback. AU58 (PCGS). CAC. Extremely low mintage of 400 struck. Ex Howard R. Newcomb.
- 1880 Gold Greenback. MS68 (PCGS). CAC. Gorgeous Extremely Gem Uncirculated from Lyman Low’s sale of February 1905.
- 1881 Gold Greenback. Date Proper. JD-1. Rarity-5+. Proof 66 Deep Cameo (PCGS). Superb Gem Deep Cameo Proof ex Charles S. Wilcox; Chapman’s sale of February 1904.
- 1882 Gold Greenback. MS68 (PCGS). CAC. A just about pristine instance. Ex Charles S. Wilcox; Chapman’s sale of February 1904.
- 1884 Gold Greenback. Repunched Date. JD-1. Rarity-4. Proof 67+ Cameo (PCGS). CAC. A Good-looking Very good Gem, ex Charles S. Wilcox; Chapman’s sale of February 1904.
The not too long ago publicized Chapman Set of Gold {Dollars} and the opposite fabulous rarities crossing the block within the Stack’s Bowers Galleries November 2024 Showcase Auctions might be accessible for viewing and pre-sale bidding at www.stacksbowers.com. For extra info on the sale or to consign to an upcoming Stack’s Bowers Galleries occasion, name 800-458-4646 or electronic mail [email protected].
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