One of only two Satin Finish proof examples traced of a 1907 Rolled Edge Indian Eagle, JD-1, R.8, PR67 PCGS set an auction record when it sold for $2.4 million on the first day of Heritage’s GACC U.S. Coins Signature® Auction.
This result topped the previous record of $2.185 million that was set when Heritage sold the same coin in 2011. It has been held in private hands ever since.
The coin once held a place in the personal collection of Mint Director Frank A. Leach, is one of just two proof specimens and was struck using the same irregular stars edge collar as the patterns in the Smithsonian.
The event, the highlights of which include rare early gold, conditionally rare Saint-Gaudens double eagles and high-end rare early type coins, is being held in conjunction with the Great American Coin and Collectibles Show that was held Sept. 23-27 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, outside of Chicago.
The event continues through Sunday, Oct. 5. Images and information about all lots in the auction can be found at HA.com/1386.
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