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U.S. $2 1/2 gold coin, 1911-D, AU. Estimate: $3,000-$5,000. Image courtesy of Michaan’s Auctions.

Treasure trove of coins to sell at Michaan’s, Aug. 8

Tom Hoepf
Tom Hoepf

U.S. $2 1/2 gold coin, 1911-D, AU. Estimate: $3,000-$5,000. Image courtesy of Michaan’s Auctions.
U.S. $2 1/2 gold coin, 1911-D, AU. Estimate: $3,000-$5,000. Image courtesy of Michaan’s Auctions.
ALAMEDA, Calif. – Michaan’s Auctions will present its Fine Stamp and Coin Sale featuring an exceptional collection from the estate of Richard Smith. Michaan’s will offer his entire collection in the sale on Monday, Aug. 8, beginning at 10 a.m. Pacific. LiveAuctioneers.com will provide Internet live bidding.

Smith was an avid coin collector and long-standing member of the American Numismatic Association and compiling a comprehensive collection during his lifetime.

His collection includes numerous rare issues, U.S. and international gold and silver coins, U.S. Civil War era tokens and a vast accumulation of ancient coins and German porcelain coins. Particularly noteworthy are eight U.S. $20 gold coins, all from the early 20th century. Each coin is in excellent, almost uncirculated condition and is being offered in eight individual lots, each estimated at $1,500-$1,800.

There are coins minted in limited quantities and there are the truly scarce and rare. The following fall into the latter category and are almost sure to pique feverish collector interest. On the auction block is a U.S. Saint-Gaudens gold coin, 1924, AU (lot 1042, $1,500-$1,800); a U.S. $1 gold coin, 1851-C, AU (lot 1026, $1,000-1,200); a U.S. $2 1/2 gold coin, 1911-D, AU (lot 1033, $3,000-$5,000); a Russian 3 rubles platinum coin, 1844, AU (lot 1051, $2,000-$3,000); and a Philippine silver coin, 1906-S, XF, 1 peso (lot 1157, $1,200-$1,500).

All of the pieces as well as a plethora of other coins and stamps will be auctioned at Michaan’s main gallery at 2751 Todd St. Alameda, CA 94501.

For details log on to Michaan’s website: www.michaans.com or phone 510-740-0220.

altView the fully illustrated catalog and register to bid absentee or live via the Internet as the sale is taking place by logging on to www.LiveAuctioneers.com.

ADDITIONAL LOTS OF NOTE

U.S. Saint-Gaudens gold coin, 1924, AU. Estimate: $1,500-$1,800. Image courtesy of Michaan’s Auctions.
U.S. Saint-Gaudens gold coin, 1924, AU. Estimate: $1,500-$1,800. Image courtesy of Michaan’s Auctions.
U.S. $1 gold coin, 1851-C, AU. Estimate: $1,000-$1,200. Image courtesy of Michaan’s Auctions.
U.S. $1 gold coin, 1851-C, AU. Estimate: $1,000-$1,200. Image courtesy of Michaan’s Auctions.
Russian 3 rubles platinum coin, 1844, AU. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000. Image courtesy of Michaan’s Auctions.
Russian 3 rubles platinum coin, 1844, AU. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000. Image courtesy of Michaan’s Auctions.
Philippine silver coin, 1906-S, 1 peso. Estimate: $1,200-$1,500. Image courtesy of Michaan’s Auctions.
Philippine silver coin, 1906-S, 1 peso. Estimate: $1,200-$1,500. Image courtesy of Michaan’s Auctions.