Universal Live rolls out rare coins in May 13 auction
In Mint State 66, this 1834 half dollar requires a starting bid of $15,000. Image courtesy of Universal Live.
NORTHBROOK, Ill. – Universal Live, during its live coin auction May 13, will present an interesting array of foreign and domestic coins from a collector’s estate. Most of these coins are 50-plus years old and hail from varied countries. LiveAuctioneers will facilitate live bidding for the 4 p.m. Central auction.
Martin Shape of Universal said that many of the coins were from countries that he rarely sees such as Southern Rhodesia Africa and German East Africa. Also available are a 1781 half-penny from Ireland, Kuwait 50 Fils, old paper currency from Luxembourg, 1862 coin from Lombardy/Venetian Italy and an interesting silver medal from the 1867 Illinois Agricultural Fair.
Universal has also acquired a series of slabbed gold and silver coins, which includes an 1882 $3 gold piece, NGC 62 Prooflike; an 1883-CC Morgan dollar, PCGS MS63 Proof Like OGH; and an 1834 Capped Bust Half, NGC MS66.
For details call Universal at 847-412-9900.
ADDITIONAL LOTS OF NOTE
The Illinois State Agriculture Society Medal awarded this silver medal in 1867 for best spinning wheel. It is 1 5/8 inches diameter. Image courtesy of Universal Live.
This 1883 CC Morgan silver dollar, MS63 Proof Like, has a $500-$775 estimate. Image courtesy of Universal Live.
Estimates range from $17,000 to more than $21,000 for this 1882 $3 gold coin, NGC Mint State 62 Proof Like. Image courtesy of Universal Live.
This 1904A German East Africa 1/4 Rupie coin of high grade has a $50-$80 estimate. Image courtesy of Universal Live.
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