Heritage Numismatic Signature Auctions January 6-16 exceed $71 million
(Artdaily.org)

Heritage Auctions announced Friday its early January numismatic auctions surpassed $71 million for the fourth consecutive year. In just three short weeks, high-dollar bids for U.S. Coins, World & Ancient Coins and World Paper Money reached seven figures in some cases at auctions held during the Florida United Numismatic Convention (FUN) and the New York International Numismatic Convention (NYINC). “We take great pride combining our market knowledge with our clients’ collecting strategies,” said Greg Rohan, President of Heritage Auctions. “This year shows our continued ability to find exceptional rarities to the auction block, despite an unpredictable economy.” The bombshell, a $3.96 million winning bid for the finest known 1885 Trade dollar, PR66 NGC, drew thunderous applause during Heritage’s FUN Platinum Night Auction. Perhaps the most enigmatic issue in all of American coinage sold to the floor as collecto