Stack’s Bowers Galleries
("SBG") is proud to announce the acquisition of Coins In Motion
LLC. The patent-pending Coins In Motion technology creates
high-resolution animations that accurately capture the in-hand visual appeal of
coins and banknotes in a manner unlike any still or video photography available
today. Coins In Motion animations will be first available for select highlights
of the firm’s December 2020 Showcase Auctions.
“Over
the past several years we have seen technology’s increasing and dramatic impact
on the numismatic hobby,” Stack’s Bowers Galleries president Brian Kendrella
remarked. “With the vast majority of sales now taking place strictly
online from the comfort of our clients’ homes or offices, we have worked hard
to provide our customers with the information and tools that allow them to
conveniently and confidently participate in our auctions. The inclusion
of Coins In Motion ultra-high resolution animations supports this goal and
enhances our award-winning static images by providing additional detail and
replicating the experience of having the coin in hand.”
The
novel Coins in Motion technology will complement Stack’s Bowers Galleries’
extensive online tool kit that includes still photography, PCGS TrueView and
NGC Photo Vision images, industry leading descriptions, and past auction prices
realized, as well as leading third-party price guide information and PCGS, NGC,
and CAC population guides.
Coins
In Motion was created by Larry Stendebach who will be joining Stack’s Bowers
Galleries’ unparalleled team. Mr. Stendebach is a numismatist and
technologist with an extensive background in computer technology. He has
collected for over 25 years, specializing in U.S. type and Spanish Colonial 8
Reales from Mexico.
