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Stack's Bowers Galleries
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By Harvey G. Stack, Founder
During
the early 1960s the rituals of working with Mr. Lilly and building his world
class collection continued. He would visit Stack's twice a year, once in the
fall and once in the spring on his annual trip to and from to Florida. I would
then visit him at his home at least twice a year to make deliveries of new
items for his collection. The relationship was always warm and friendly.
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By Melissa Karstedt, Auctioneer
The Stack’s Bowers team
is headed to Schaumburg, Illinois for the 77th Central States Numismatic
Society Convention. Once again, it will be held at the Renaissance Schaumburg
Convention Center. The show begins with a “professional preview”
Wednesday, April 26, from noon until 6 PM, and is open to the public Thursday,
April 27 through Saturday, April 29, from 10 AM to 6 PM.
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Did you know Stack’s
Bowers Galleries in conjunction with Sotheby’s set a new world record for the
most valuable numismatic cabinet ever sold?
The D. Brent Pogue Collection netted total sales of $106,720,432.25 over
the course of five auction events held from 2015-2017. Click here to read more.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries
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By Aris Maragoudakis, Currency Specialist
On April 3, at our Hong Kong paper money auction,
we offered a 1951 10,000 Yuan from the People’s Bank of China in Lot 70204. The
note was certified as an About Uncirculated 50 with serial number block
123. This 10,000 Yuan note, considered the most desirable of the
first series of Renminbi, was every bit worthy of the AU-50 grade.
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Aris Maragoudakis
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By Chris Chatigny, Numismatist & Cataloger
The mighty Persian
Empire, fathered by Cyrus the Great, adversary of the Greek city-states, and
shattered by Alexander the Great, provides an exceptional gold Daric for our
upcoming May Collectors Choice Online auction. The royal dynasty that ruled the
empire was known as the Achaemenids, derived from their legendary founder
Achaemenes.
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By James McCartney, Numismatist & Cataloger
The 1912-D Barber
half dollar is one the most available issues of the series, with examples
easily acquired in grades through Choice Mint State. However, despite this
availability, well-struck Gems are considerably scarce in today’s market.
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