May 17
1915 S $2.50 Panama-Pacific Commemorative Gold Coin was sold on Ebay. Winning bid: US $6,200.00.
Coin description:
Offering this 1915 S $2.50 Panama-Pacific Commemorative Gold Coin graded MS 66 by PCGS. More attractive than images suggest. There is a very small spot on the reverse well hidden below the Eagle’s right wing which may not be visable on the images provided.
Apr 30
The Australian coin collector has realized yesterday a golden 1918 year Perth George’s V Half Sovereign. The new owner will pay approximately US $6,338.78 for this lot.
Seller says: “Very rare Australian coin and excellent condition. Purchased 16 years ago and locked away in safe since. Downies Graded a/uncirculated. Said to be only approx 400 of these coins in circulation.”
Apr 21
The rare 1893 year Morgan silver dollar was sold on Ebay. 73 bids was made by the coin collectors during auction! Winning bid: US $7,099.00.
Item description:
RARE IN THIS GRADE!! GRAY SHEET $17,500. IN THIS GRADE.
A better date MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR having attractive surfaces. Seven day return privilege on PCGS, NGC, ANACS, and all other third party graded coins.
Apr 21
The rare 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent was sold on Ebay couple days ago. Its a magnificent 1909-S VDB Lincoln’s cent, also known as “THE KEY” to Lincoln series. US $6,101.00.
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Apr 12
The interesting rare cent was sold yesterday on Ebay. Its a 1841 year one cent. Winning bid for this lot: US $US $6,268.86.
Cents description:
Stunning 1841 cent in Red/Brown Proof Format. For the advance copper collector. Great color, luster and surfaces. High reflectivity. This coin is sure to please.
Apr 10
The rare 1893 year Toughest Morgan silver dollar was sold on Ebay for US $10,100.00.
Coin description:
Coin is one of the toughest Morgan Dollars especially in high grade. Purchase price buy it now is based on Grey Sheet ask 1/2 the difference between xf and AU since is graded XF-45 by the toughest of the eBay approved graders.
The Bland-Allison Act, of February 28, 1878, allowed the resumption of the silver dollar. The Morgan dollar, designed by George T Morgan weighs 412-1/2 grains and .900 fine conforms to the Act of January 18, 1837. The coin is composed of .900 silver and .100 copper. It was minted in Philadelphia, New Orleans, Carson City, Denver and San Francisco. The Morgan was minted through 1904 when it was suspended due to low demand and bullion supply had become exhausted. There were 270,232,722 silver dollars which were melted under provisions of the Pittman Act of 1918. In 1921 the Morgan silver dollar was resumed with some slight refinements. It was replaced by the Peace design, which was designed later that same year. The Peace dollar was designed by Anthony do Francisci.
Apr 10
The very interesting and valuable South Africa’s Shilling was sold couple days ago. Its 1892 year one shilling, a very fine condition. Coin was sold at Ebay for US $8,000.00.
Coin description:
Rare 1892 South Africa NGC PF64 Colorful Toned Shilling KM3 where they have been incredibly tough on grading . Beautiful two side toned color coin with outstanding eye appeal worthy of the finest collection. Very rare and desirable.
Apr 10
Another premium coin from Ebay: Standing Liberty Quarter, 1918 year. Winning bid for this coin: US $10,207.63.
Quarter’s description:
1918/7-S STANDING LIBERTY QUARTERS NGC AU55
Just slight wear on high points. Still has some luster visible. Surfaces are surprisingly choice for the grade, with no visible problems. And of course the overdate is clear.
Apr 10
Famous Flying Eagle 1856 year was sold on Ebay. Its a rare one cent coin. During an auction were made 41 bids. Coin was sold for US $14,800.00.
Coin description:
1856 FLYING EAGLE CENTS PCGS MS62
Glassy semi-reflectivity in the fields. The eagle as well as the reverse wreath exhibit overall blunt definition. Medium-tan in color, with warmer pinkish-apricot undertones on the obverse. Nary a mentionable blemish. Some strike doubling on obverse.