Sheridan Downey wrote:
Wednesday August 9, 2023. Put it down on your calendar. Mail Bid Sale No. 56 will close at 6 PM EDT that night, day 2 of the Pittsburgh, PA World's Fair of Money.
There are 91 lots in the sale, something for everyone. Grades range from Fine to MS 64+. Tim Osborne's consignment leads off. Lots 1 through 39 offer a dream set of Capped Bust Half-Dollars, 1807 though 1839. Only the 1815 is missing. All are graded by PCGS. Most are AU 58, with a sprinkling of AU 55s. Many have been off the market for a quarter century or more. CAC stickers adorn over half the coins, including lots 1 and 39 -- AU 58 examples of an 1807 Large Stars and 1839-O. Amazing!
Part 2 of the sale, lots 40 through 82, showcases an assortment of high grade, high rarity, beautifully toned and otherwise eye-catching bust halves, 1795 through 1836. Again, eye appeal is the watchword. I was fussy about accepting coins for this remarkable sale.
There are but 9 coins in Part 3, lots 83-91. But, oh my! Three carry R.6 rarity ratings. Condition Census pieces include an 1811/10, 1812/1 Large 8, 1817 Punctuated Date and a stunning 1831 O.120.
The printed catalog is a work in progress. Part 1 is complete. I'm taking a one week break to enjoy sites in NYC. I'll return July 1 to finish things off. In the meantime preview a list and photos of every coin in the sale. Just click on the Active Auction link, https://www.sheridanscoins.com/inc_active-mb.php.
Lot preview in Pittsburgh will be Monday through Wednesday, Aug. 7-9, at my bourse table. Can't make it to the show? Preview by overnight mail or Fed Ex will be available in July. Send a list of the lots you wish to see. We will work something out.
On-line bidding will commence 7 to 10 days before the auction closes.
