NGC-graded Gold Rarities Featured in Heritage Coin Auctions

Two NGC-graded gold coins are expected to realize prices in the six figures in a pair of Heritage Auctions coin sales being held in late April. Both sales are being held in the Chicago area amid the Central States Numismatic Society show.

1642 England Triple Unite, graded NGC MS 61. Click images to enlarge.

A rare 1642 England Triple Unite, graded NGC MS 61, has an estimate from the auction house of $80,000 to $120,000. This is an example of the largest hammered gold coin ever produced in England, and it is encapsulated in an NGC Oversize Holder.

1915-S Panama-Pacific Round $50 commemorative, graded NGC MS 65. Click images to enlarge.

Meanwhile, in the US coins sale, a 1915-S Panama-Pacific Round $50 commemorative, graded NGC MS 65, is likely to realize six figures, based on price guide data. Five commemorative coins, including a round $50 and an octagonal $50, were issued for a world's fair held in San Francisco to celebrate the completion of the Panama Canal. Mintages (based on contemporary demand) were 645 for the octagonal but only 483 for the round $50, so the more familiar round shape actually generally carries a premium today.

Other NGC highlights in the Heritage Central States World Coins sale (April 25-29) include:

• Lot 30146 - Lydia - Croesus Gold Stater, graded NGC Ancients Gem MS, 5/5 Strike and 5/5 Surface; estimate: $60,000 to $80,000
• Lot 31063 - England 1553 1 Sovereign, graded NGC AU 58; estimate: $50,000 to $60,000
• Lot 30145 - Lydia - Croesus Gold Stater, graded NGC Ancients AU★, 5/5 Strike and 4/5 Surface; estimate: $40,000 to $60,000
• Lot 31494 - Japan M3 (1870) Gold 20 Yen, graded NGC MS 61; estimate: $40,000 to $45,000
• Lot 31289 - Great Britain 1917 1 Sovereign, graded NGC MS 65; estimate: $35,000 to $45,000
• Lot 30440 - Brazil (GWC) 1645 3 Florins, graded NGC MS 63; estimate: $30,000 to $50,000
• Lot 30448 - Brazil 1727R Gold 3200 Reis, graded NGC MS 60; estimate: $30,000 to $50,000
• Lot 31097 - England 1686 5 Guineas, graded NGC AU 58; estimate: $30,000 to $50,000
• Lot 31770 - Russia 1834CNB Platinum 6 Roubles, graded NGC MS 64; estimate: $30,000 to $50,000
• Lot 30458 - Brazil 1733M Gold 6400 Reis, graded NGC XF 45; estimate: $30,000 to $40,000
• Lot 31197 - Great Britain 1831 Crown, graded NGC PF 64; estimate: $30,000 to $40,000
• Lot 31767 - Russia 1847 Gold 5 Roubles, graded NGC PF 64; estimate: $4,000 to $6,000

Other NGC highlights in the Heritage Central States US Coins sale (April 25-28) include:

• Lot 3762 - 1799/8 Silver Dollar, graded NGC MS 64+
• Lot 3969 - 1851 "880" No "50" Humbert $50, graded NGC MS 61
• Lot 3781 - 1889-CC Morgan Dollar in a red Paramount holder, graded NGC MS 63
• Lot 3798 - 1895-O Morgan Dollar, graded NGC MS 61
• Lot 3950 - 1915-S Panama-Pacific Octagonal $50 commemorative, graded NGC MS 61
• Lot 3937 - 1905 $20, graded NGC PF 65+ Ultra Cameo