Dallas, TX – Gold rarities in all denominations led prices realized in Heritage’s Official Auction of the February 2009 Long Beach Coin Expo. Some 6500 lots from 280 consignors were included in the auction, presented by Heritage Auction Galleries. The auction took place Feb. 5-8, 2009 in Long Beach, Calif.

Prices Realized have been posted by Heritage Auction Galleries on its Web site at www.HA.com. The totals are expected to increase substantially as Post Auction Buys and the non-floor session continues.

"Long Beach was especially rich in gold rarities, across all series," said Heritage President Greg Rohan. "Exceptional coins were contributed by our anchors, many of Registry quality. The Grand Lake Collection was especially rich in gold pre-Civil War issues – especially the coins of Dahlonega and Charlotte.

The four-generation Pasadena Collection started with a box of coins set aside by the owner of a general store in Pennsylvania. Part One of the Ed Lepordo Collection featured a complete type set (1793–to-date), impressive Large cents, and other series from two dozen NGC Registry sets. Additional selections from The Jack Lee Estate Collection were also included."

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Dallas, TX – The Official Auction of the February 2009 Long Beach Expo has been posted by Heritage Auction Galleries on its HA.com Web site. Some 6500 lots from 280 consignors are included in the auction presented by Heritage Auction Galleries. The auction will take place Feb. 5-8, 2009.

"This Long Beach auction is especially rich in gold rarities," said Heritage President Greg Rohan. "Exceptional coins can be found in all series, but our anchors have contributed so many Registry level rarities that this will be an incredible event. The Grand Lake Collection is incredibly rich pre-Civil War gold coins, especially in quarter eagles and the coins of Dahlonega and Charlotte.

The four-generation Pasadena Collection started with a box of coins passed down from the owner of a coal town general store in Pennsylvania. Part One of the Ed Lepordo Collection features a complete type set (1793–to-date), impressive Large cents, and other series from two dozen NGC Registry sets.

We have also included additional selections from The Jack Lee Estate Collection. Heritage has been involved in building many great collections, and we are honored when so many coins come back to us for auction." Read the rest of this entry »