Legend Rare Coin Auctions (LRCA) is proud to announce the Chicago Collection of Early Half Dollars, which includes the #1 PCGS Registry Set of Early Half Dollars, and a complete Red Book Variety Bust Half Set.
This incredible collection features over 30 coins that are at least tied for finest known honors at PCGS, including an astounding 25 that are the single finest known at the service.
"Starting with the very first coin, the 1794 PCGS AU58 CAC, every coin in this incredible collection is impressive, and you can clearly see the attention and care that was put into completing this set," stated Laura Sperber, founder of LRCA. "This is clearly a world-class Bust Half Collection, and fully deserving of its status as the number one PCGS Registry Set."
Overall, this stellar collection is worth well over $3,000,000 according to PCGS Value. In addition to the 101 coins that comprise the registry set, the collection also features several additional interesting varieties that add to the appeal of the collection.
"This collection is extremely fresh to the market," echoed Matthew Bell, CEO of LRCA. "Going through the coins, it is amazing how many incredibly eye appealing coins have been assembled. We are truly honored to have been chosen to bring this collection to auction."
Highlights abound in the collection. Some of the stellar standouts include:
- 50C 1794 PCGS AU58 CAC, the single finest known example at PCGS
- 50C 1796 15 STARS. PCGS AU58+, only coin graded AU58+ and third finest known at PCGS
- 50C 1803 LARGE 3. 12 ARROWS. PCGS MS63 CAC, single finest known example at PCGS
- 50C 1806 POINTED 6, STEM. PCGS MS64, single finest known example at PCGS
- 50C 1805 PCGS MS62, single finest known example at PCGS
- 50C 1806/5 LARGE STARS. PCGS MS63 CAC, single finest known at PCGS
- 50C 1810 PCGS MS65 CAC, single finest known at PCGS
- 50C 1814 PCGS MS66 CAC, single finest known at PCGS
- 50C 181.7 PUNCTUATED DATE PCGS MS64+, single finest known at PCGS
- 50C 1824 PCGS MS66+ CAC, single finest known at PCGS
- 50C 1828 CURL BASE 2. KNOB. PCGS MS65+ CAC, single finest known
Additionally, this collection features the 50C 1817/4. PCGS F15, one of only eleven examples known of that overdate. Having any example in a collection is a massive achievement, and this coin is one of only seven graded by PCGS.
The entirety of the Chicago Collection of Early Half Dollars will be sold at the Regency Auction 47 on September 2nd in Las Vegas.
Prior to that, highlights of the collection will be on display at the ANA World Fair of Money this August. Consignments are still open for Regency Auction 47.
Contact Legend Rare Coin Auctions at 732-935-1168 or at info@legendauctions.com for more information.
About Legend Rare Coin Auctions
Legend Rare Coin Auctions is a boutique numismatic auction company specializing in the finest and rarest U.S. coins. Founded in 2012 by Laura Sperber, the owner and president of Legend Numismatics, the premier rare coin retail firm. LRCA was, from the outset designed to be a different kind of rare coin auction firm. LRCA’s staff of numismatic auction industry veterans includes Julie Abrams, president; Greg Cohen, senior numismatist; and Jessica Berkman, consignment coordinator. The firm’s Regency Auctions serve as the official auction for the PCGS Members’ Shows
Since its founding, LRCA has sold many important collections, resulting in world-record prices, including the Coronet Collection of Morgan Dollars the David Hall–Bob Simpson Collection of Liberty Head Eagles; the Sunnywood-Simpson Collection of Morgan Dollars; the Phil Flannagan Collection of Territorial Gold, Toned Dollars, and 1795 coins; duplicates from the Gerald Forsythe Collections of Buffalo Nickels and Mercury Dimes; the Bob Simpson Collection of Standard Silver Patterns; the Northern Lights Collection of Monster Toned Morgan Dollars; the Crow River Collections of Indian Head $10s and Peace Dollars; the Konstantine Collection of Capped Bust Half Dollars, the #1 PCGS Set of Red Book varieties, 1807-1836; the BigMO Civil War Set; and the Bruce Morelan Collection of Early Dollars and Early Type Coins. To consign to an upcoming auction, visit www.legendauctions.com and contact a consignment specialist today.
