Numerous notes graded by PCGS Currency highlighted the Heritage Currency Auctions Signature sale at the American Numismatic Association Fall 2012 National Money Show in Dallas, Texas.
While the graders at PCGS Currency examine thousands of notes every week, including several hundred for this sale alone, several examples that sold in this auction were worthy of special mention. "We grade so many notes that it's sometimes easy to forget the exciting nature of the collectible currency that we are looking at," says Jason W. Bradford, president of PCGS Currency. "Seeing a great rarity, especially a note that we've never seen before, reminds us how exciting this hobby really is."
Highlights from the sale included:
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Lot 15025—Possibly Unique Federal Indent with Fractional Denomination—Continental Currency Indent September 27, 1785 $1 39/90
Sold for $3,525.
Lot 15040—Scarcest Denomination of the “Sword in Hand” Paul Revere-Printed Note—Massachusetts December 7, 1775 8d
Sold for $9,106.
Lot 15418—Serial Number 1 Alaska Red Seal ex: Charles W. Fairbanks—First National Bank of Fairbanks, Alaska $5 1902 Red Seal Fr. 587 Ch. #7718
Sold for $246,750.
Lot 16656—Rare Fr. 202 Face Proof—$5000 1863 Interest Bearing Note
Sold for $141,000.
Lot 16847—Exceptional Gem New $5 1886 Silver Certificate, Tied for the Finest Known—Fr. 263 $5 1886 Silver Certificate PCGS Gem New 66PPQ
Sold for $44,062.
The prices realized above include the buyers' premium. Further information about this auction may be obtained from Heritage Auctions at www.ha.com, or at 1-800-US-COINS (1-800-872-6467).
Article provided by PCGS Currency at www.PCGSCurrency.com