1913 Liberty Nickel Brings $3.73M at Heritage FUN US Coin...
An awed hush fell over the Platinum Night bidding floor of Heritage Auctions' Orlando FL FUN U.S. Coin Auction on Thursday, Jan. 7, as "The Olsen Specimen" 1913 Liberty Nickel, PR 64 NGC, lived up to its billing as the most famous American coin by bringing a jaw-dropping $3,737,500. This figure is tied for the third-largest sum ever paid at auction for a single U.S. coin.
1913 Liberty nickel, PR64 NGC, CAC realized $3.73 million - Click image to visit Heritage Auction page for additional information
With the 1913 nickel, Heritage sold three $1 million+ U.S. coins in the auction, only the third time this has ever been done in a single event, all by Heritage, and this auction is the first time that all three coins hammered above the $1,000,000 mark.
The most famous of the five known Liberty Nickels was the principal highlight in Heritage's $36.5 million+ U.S. Coin Auction, which itself is the principal component of Heritage's $53 million January 2010 numismatic auctions, collectively composed of U.S. Coins and Currency at Orlando FUN and the NYINC World Coins Auction, which realized $11 million+ over the first weekend of the new year. All prices include 15% Buyer's Premium.
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Royal Canadian Mint Launches Newest 2010 Collector Coins
The Royal Canadian Mint today released its first new collector coins and gift products of 2010, choosing the distinguished celebration of the Canadian Navy's centennial as the theme of its 2010 Silver Dollar.
This flagship of the Mint's annual collector coin program is joined by the newest editions of annual releases consisting of $100, $200 and $300 face value gold issues, as well as proof, uncirculated and specimen coin sets featuring popular icons of Canada. Attractive gift sets and new greeting card coins complete the line-up.
"The Royal Canadian Mint is proud to celebrate Canada's heritage, culture and values through the rich and exciting variety of collector coins it produces every year," said Ian E. Bennett, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint.
"In 2010, Mint employees are honoured to pay tribute to the distinguished celebration of the centennial of Canada's Navy while celebrating many other uniquely Canadian symbols through an inspiring array of world-class collector coins".
Below are the featured products being launched today.
