IRVINE, Calif. (July 1, 2014) — A multitude of collector coins, medals and tokens led the way as the Stack’s Bowers Galleries Official Auction of the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Baltimore Expo brought in nearly $5 million during the live floor session.

The double eagle series was represented by some incredible rarities, including a very rare 1861-S A.C. Paquet Reverse from The El Dorado Collection, Part II, graded AU-58 by PCGS. Designed by Assistant Engraver Anthony C. Paquet, this double eagle reverse remains one of the only patterns positively attributed to Paquet. The Philadelphia Mint 1861 Paquet Reverse double eagle is a formidable rarity with just two examples known, while the 1861-S Paquet Reverse is very scarce in lower grades, very rare in Choice AU, and presently unknown in Mint State. The winning bid on this San Francisco Mint rarity soared past presale expectations and realized $188,000. Additionally, a 1906-S Liberty double eagle, formally from the Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection, commanded a strong $111,625. The coin, virtually pristine with vibrant luster, is one of the finest known examples of the issue in PCGS MS-66. 

Other highlights of the Stack’s Bowers Galleries Official Auction of the June 2014 Whitman Coin & Collectibles Baltimore Expo include: 

Lot 1208. 1909-S Lincoln Cent. V.D.B. MS-66 RD (PCGS). Secure Holder. Realized $ 15,275.

Lot 1393. 1918/7-S Standing Liberty Quarter. MS-62 (NGC). Realized $ 21,150.

Lot 1395. 1919 Standing Liberty Quarter–Broadstruck–MS-67 FH (NGC). Ex: Just Having Fun Collection. Realized $ 35,250.

Lot 1401. 1932-S Washington Quarter. MS-66 (NGC). Realized $ 15,275.

Lot 1438. 1859-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WBMS-68 (PCGS). CAC. Secure Holder. Realized $82,250.

Lot 1473. 1927-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC. Realized $ 18,800.

Lot 2051. 1865 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. Proof-65 (NGC). CAC. Realized $ 15,275.

Lot 2339. 1879-CC GSA Morgan Silver Dollar. MS-64+ (PCGS). Realized $ 28,200.

Lot 2434. 1853 United States Assay Office of Gold $20. K-17. Rarity-7-. 884 THOUS. AU-58 (PCGS). From The El Dorado Collection, Part II. Realized $ 30,550.

Lot 2438. 1855 Kellogg & Co. $20. K-3. Rarity-4. Long Arrows. AU-55 (PCGS). OGH. From The El Dorado Collection, Part II. Realized $16,450.

Lot 2512. 1808/7 Capped Bust Left Half Eagle. BD-2. Rarity-4+. MS-61 (NGC). Realized $ 17,625.

Lot  2547. 1909-O Indian Half Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS). Secure Holder. Realized $58,750.

Lot 2570. 1865 Liberty Eagle. Proof-62 (NGC). Realized $ 49,937.50.

Lot 2602. 1854-S Liberty Double Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS). From The El Dorado Collection, Part II. Realized $ 21,737.50.

Lot 2632. 1862-S Liberty Double Eagle. MS-61 (PCGS). From The El Dorado Collection, Part II. Realized $ 21,150.

Lot 2636. 1863-S Liberty Double Eagle. MS-61 (PCGS). From The El Dorado Collection, Part II. Realized $ 15,275.

Lot 2652. 1866-S Liberty Double Eagle. Motto. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC. From The El Dorado Collection, Part II. 

Realized $ 15,275.

Lot 2657. 1869-S Liberty Double Eagle. MS-62 (NGC). From the El Dorado Collection, Part II. Realized $ 28,200.

Lot 2678. 1890-CC Liberty Double Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC. From The El Dorado Collection, Part II. Realized $ 30,550.

Lot 2689. 1893-CC Liberty Double Eagle. MS-63 (PCGS). From The El Dorado Collection, Part II. Realized $ 35,250.

Lot 2712. 1902 Liberty Double Eagle. MS-64 (NGC). From The El Dorado Collection, Part II. Ex: "Eagle Collection." Realized $ 22,325.

Lot 2725. 1905 Liberty Double Eagle. Proof-61 (PCGS). CAC. Realized $ 17,037.50.

Lot 2726. 1905 Liberty Double Eagle. MS-64+ (PCGS). CAC. From The El Dorado Collection, Part II. Realized $51,406.25.

Lot 2728. 1906 Liberty Double Eagle. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. From The El Dorado Collection, Part II. Realized $ 21,150.

Lot 2732. 1907 Liberty Double Eagle. Proof-64 Cameo (PCGS). CAC. Realized $50,525.

Lot 2736. MCMVII (1907) Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. High Relief. Wire Rim. Proof-64 (NGC). Realized $ 30,550.

Lot 2738. MCMVII (1907) Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. High Relief. Flat Rim. MS-63 (PCGS). CAC.

From The El Dorado Collection, Part II. Acquired directly from the San Francisco Mint in 1907. Realized $ 31,725.

About Stack’s Bowers Galleries

Stack’s Bowers Galleries conducts live, Internet and specialized auctions of rare U.S. and world coins and currency and ancient coins, as well as direct sales through retail and wholesale channels. The company’s 80-year legacy includes the cataloging and sale of many of the most valuable United States coin and currency collections to ever cross an auction block — The John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, The Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection, The Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection, The Norweb Collection, The Cardinal Collection and The Battle Born Collection — to name just a few. World coin and currency collections include The Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection of World Gold Coins, The Kroisos Collection, The Alicia and Sidney Belzberg Collection, The Wa She Wong Collection, The Guia Collection, The Thos. H. Law Collection, and The Robert O. Ebert Collection.

Topping off this amazing numismatic history is the inclusion of the world record for the highest price ever realized at auction for a rare coin, the 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar graded Specimen-66 (PCGS) that realized over $10 million, part of their sale of the famed Cardinal Collection. The company is headquartered in Irvine, California, with offices in New York, Wolfeboro, Hong Kong, and Paris. Stack’s Bowers Galleries is an Official Auctioneer for several important numismatic conventions, including American Numismatic Association events, the New York International Numismatic Convention, the Professional Numismatists Guild New York Invitational, the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Spring, Summer and Winter Expos, and its April and August Hong Kong Auctions.