DLRC will feature one of the most complete and highest-graded Barber coin collections ever assembled — the Chugum Collection — in a series of three upcoming Red Carpet Rarity Auctions at at www.dlrccoins.com.
Ranked as the #3 All-Time Finest PCGS Registry Set of Barber Coinage with Major Varieties, it trails only the legendary collections of D.L. Hansen and Louis Eliasberg.
"Meticulously assembled with an emphasis on quality and eye appeal, the Chugum Collection has been off the market for over a decade and is as fresh as they come," DLRC noted.
Most coins grade MS63, with several MS62 and MS64 examples. The coins will be offered across three consecutive DLRC auctions: Barber dimes on Nov. 6, Barber quarters on Nov. 13, and Barber half dollars on Nov. 20.
Highlights include several key-date issues, such as the 1894-O, 1895-O, and 1896-O dimes, each graded MS63 by PCGS and approved by CAC, as well as an 1892-O Micro O half dollar and a 1901-S quarter, both PCGS MS63. The group also includes an 1896-S quarter and a 1904-S half, both in MS63, representing two sought-after issues from their respective series.
Other highlights include:
- 1905-O 10C PCGS MS63 (Micro O)
- 1909-O 25C PCGS MS63
- 1913-S 25C PCGS/CAC MS64
- 1896-O 50C PCGS MS63
- 1901-S 50C PCGS MS63
John Call, DLRC Numismatist and Buyer, described the collection as "powerful and fresh," noting that acquiring it was a highlight of this year’s ANA World’s Fair of Money.
"Many of these coins have not been offered at these grade levels in years and are sure to please," Call said. "These auctions are perfect for the Barber collector looking to upgrade their set."
DLRC President John Brush called the collection a natural fit for the firm’s Red Carpet Rarity Auctions.
"It was too big and too exciting to keep to one auction, so we have broken it up by denomination into three stand-alone auction events," Brush explained. "The quality of this group is outstanding and it is quite impressive to see them all together."
The Chugum Collection is available for viewing by appointment at DLRC’s Virginia Beach office. Those interested can contact the firm by email at coins@davidlawrence.com or by phone at 800-776-0560.
Bidding is open now at www.dlrccoins.com. DLRC is also accepting consignments for future Red Carpet Rarity and Sunday Auctions.
