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U.S. Paper Currency Sessions Draw Superb Results in the Stacks Bowers Galleries Official Auction of the ANA Worlds Fair of Money

For the third straight year, Stacks Bowers Galleries paper currency sessions at the Official Auction of the ANA Worlds Fair of Money drew rave reviews from collectors and dealers who bid with enthusiasm and often paid record prices for rare and significant notes in all genres. Four currency sessions commencing with the Sunday, August 11, pre-sale and ending with the main United States session on Thursday evening realized a total of $8,691,039. Bracketed in between the two United States sessions were the Stacks Bowers and Ponterio world currency session and the John J. Ford, Jr. Collection Part XXII featuring Colonial, Continental, Obsolete and Fractional Currency notes. Complete results can be found on our website StacksBowers.com along with virtual catalogs and PDF downloads.

Stacks Bowers and Ponterio Presents The Thos. H. Law Collection

Stacks Bowers Ponterio has once again been entrusted with hosting the most significant world coin event of the year: the Official Auction of the ANA Worlds Fair of Money. This nine-day auction event offers catalogs spotlighting a multitude of collections and highlights, including The Thos. H. Law Collection a pictorial history of English gold coinage by monarchs, series and denomination. Included are many great rarities from the series with 459 lots catalogued for the sale. The Law Collection Session E is scheduled for Tuesday, August 13, at 6 p.m. CT. All lots are currently available for bidding at stacksbowers.com. Bidders may also attend the sale in person or place bids via telephone (through special arrangement), online or by mail. 

The John J. Ford, Jr. Collection to Be Showcased at the August 2013 Stacks Bowers Galleries Official Auction of the Worlds Fair of Money

Every once in a while comes an opportunity in numismatics that is not likely to be repeated in ones lifetime, if ever. This remarkable section of the estate collection of John J. Ford, Jr. is the very definition of such! Stacks Bowers Galleries is proud to present a preview of this exceptional collection by quoting excerpts from the catalog introduction of this remarkable sale...


 

Join Stacks Bowers Galleries at the August 2013 Worlds Fair of Money

Stacks Bowers Galleries is proud to present the Official Auction of the August 2013 ANA Worlds Fair of Money in Chicago, Illinois. Spanning fourteen live auction sessions from August 11-16, Stacks Bowers will offer everything from U.S. coins and paper money to tokens and medals, ancient and world coins, and world paper money. Some of the biggest names in numismatics will be represented in this saleselections from the John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, the Thos. H. Law Collection, the Richard Jewell Collection, the Bentley Shores Collection, the Dr. Edward and Joanne Dauer Collection of Silver Certificates, and the Demarete Collection will be offered for sale over the course of this spectacular event.

Stacks Bowers Galleries Names John Konop as Vice President

Stacks Bowers Galleries has announced today that John Konop, a recognized financial industry executive and experienced U.S. and world coin collector, has joined the company as vice president, operating out of the companys Irvine, Calif. headquarters. 

Stacks Bowers Galleries Announces Combination With Sister Companies Teletrade and Spectrum Numismatics

Stacks Bowers Galleries, a subsidiary of Fortune 500 Company Spectrum Group International, Inc., announced today that it is combining its operations with those of Teletrade and Spectrum Numismatics, creating a single, integrated operating unit to be known as Stacks Bowers Galleries. Brian Kendrella, formerly Director of Operations overseeing all three companies, has been named President of the newly constituted company.

Stacks Bowers Galleries Sells 1891 $1,000 Marcy Silver Certificate For $2.6 Million

Stacks Bowers Galleries, a subsidiary of Spectrum Group International, Inc. (SPGZ), announces the sale of five of the finest large-size Silver Certificates. In addition to the five privately placed notes, more than 80 Silver Certificates will be placed in Stacks Bowers Galleries Official Auction of the ANA Worlds Fair of Money, which will take place in Chicago, Ill., August 9-18. The entire collection of over 85 large-size Silver Certificates is the finest ever formed, valued in the high seven figures, and represents the largest private transaction in the history of paper money collecting. The transaction was assisted and facilitated by Sergio Sanchez Jr.

Stack’s Bowers Galleries Sells Millions in New Orleans

The collection of Dr. Dexter C. Seymour, whose research on Georgia territorial gold coinage revolutionized the way todays collectors view Templeton Reid, featured a number of notable coins, including the extremely rare and one of the finest known 1830 Templeton Reid $2.50. Housed in an AU-58 PCGS Secure holder, this amazing coin sold for a hefty $329,000 when it crossed the block.

Stack’s Bowers Galleries Thos. H. Law of Gold Coin Offering Embodies 700 Years of British History

One of the most impressive and historical collections of British gold coinage auctioned in the United States will fall under the gavel at Stacks Bowers Galleries Official Auction of the ANA Worlds Fair of Money the largest national numismatic convention held in the United States August 9-11, 2013, in Chicago, Illinois. 

Stacks Bowers and Ponterio Sells Millions in Hong Kong

Stacks Bowers and Ponterio conducted their bi-annual Hong Kong sale from April 1-3 at the Sheraton Hotel in Kowloon. The sale featured more than 2,500 lots of Chinese and other Asian rarities, including both coins and paper money, and realized a strong $6,307,830. At almost all times, there was standing room only in the auction room, and throughout the auction the bidding was extremely competitive. Executive vice president Rick Ponterio noted, Last weeks auction in Hong Kong proved that the Asian numismatic market is thriving. In fact, across the board, the market is demonstrably stronger than this time last year. Demand for high quality rarities is high, and the prices realized clearly reinforce this fact. We are looking forward to another successful auction later this year. 

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