NGC-certified Coins and PMG-certified Notes Impress in Stack's Bowers March Sale

Coins certified by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) and notes certified by Paper Money Guaranty® (PMG®) achieved impressive results in a recent Stack’s Bowers auction featuring rarities from the ESM Collection of Half Cents, the Harrington Collection and the E. Horatio Morgan Collection. The results show that the numismatic markets continue to have remarkable strength despite these unprecedented times.

1913 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle graded NGC PF 66 that realized $162,000 Click image to enlarge.

One coin that proved this was a 1913 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle that realized $162,000. Graded NGC PF 66, it is one of only 58 Proof Double Eagles struck in 1913 with the “sandblast” finish, which creates a velvety matte texture rather than a mirror-like surface. Collectors seek out coins with the sandblast finish today, but at the time this piece was minted, there was declining interest, which is why so few were produced.

Other NGC-certified coins that realized significant amounts include:

• an 1826 Gold Erie Canal Medal graded NGC XF 45 that realized $60,000
• an 1895 Morgan Dollar graded NGC PF 64 that realized $52,800
• an 1801 Capped Bust Eagle graded NGC MS 63 that realized $37,200
• a 1904 Liberty Head Half Eagle graded NGC PF 66 Cameo that realized $30,000
• an 1869 Seated Liberty Dollar graded NGC PF 67★ that realized $28,800.

The top note in the US currency sale was a newly discovered 1934 $10,000 Federal Reserve Note (Dallas) graded PMG 63 Choice Uncirculated that realized $180,000. With only an estimated 215 known and an incredibly high face value for its circulation period, $10,000 Federal Reserve Notes like this one are among the most desirable pieces of US currency.

1934 $10,000 Federal Reserve Note (Dallas) graded PMG 63 Choice Uncirculated that realized $180,000 Click image to enlarge.

Other PMG-certified notes that realized significant amounts include:

• a 1934 $5,000 Federal Reserve Note (Dallas) graded PMG 63 Choice Uncirculated that realized $156,000
• a 1922 $500 Gold Certificate graded PMG 55 About Uncirculated that realized $45,600
• an 1890 $10 Treasury Note graded PMG 65 Gem Uncirculated EPQ that realized $40,800
• an 1882 $5 Columbia, South Carolina Brown Back graded PMG 40 Extremely Fine that realized $36,000
• a 1922 $100 Gold Certificate graded PMG 66 Gem Uncirculated EPQ that realized $33,600.

Each NGC-certified coin and PMG-certified note is backed by a comprehensive guarantee of authenticity and grade, which gives bidders greater confidence whether buying in person or online.

All prices realized include a 20% buyer’s premium and are stated in US dollars.