Continuing a series of exceptionally impressive sales, Stack’s Bowers Galleries is pleased to announce the results of their most recent January auction, an officially sanctioned auction of the 2021 New York International Numismatic Convention (NYINC). Containing 3,690 lots spread across ancient coins and world coins, tokens, medals, and currency, this sale realized a total of over $8.43 million – well surpassing the median pre-sale estimate of $7.24 million – and featured a total sell-through rate of 94%.
While the sale was held in California and not the usual New York Convention venue, participation was extremely robust. The firm’s online capabilities, such as the recently acquired Coins In Motion technology, were vital to connecting the live auction experience with bidders who participated from locations across the globe.
All prices listed include the buyer’s fee.
Latin American-focused coins—like those found in the Oro del Nuevo Mundo and Matthew Orsini collections—brought incredible results. Pieces from Costa Rica in particular set the bar, with two records being achieved for that country. The single finest certified Costa Rican 8 Escudos brought $90,000, the same price realized by an extensively provenanced 20 Pesos from 1873.
In the paper money sessions, Canadian issues were among the strongest lots, with a 2 Dollar Royal Canadian Bank note from 1865 realizing $30,000 and a 1 Dollar Dominion of Canada note from 1898 selling for $16,800. Issues from the Americas featured a Panamanian 10 Balboas from 1941 that brought a spectacular total of $24,000.
Stack’s Bowers Galleries’ great offerings in the ancient and world department continue with their Collectors Choice Online (CCO) auction set for February and the always eagerly anticipated Hong Kong sale in early April. If you would like to take advantage of the great market climate and are looking to consign single items or collections and inventories, contact a Stack’s Bowers Galleries consignment director today to achieve the best possible return on your material.
Additional Important January 2021 Prices Realized Include:
Ancient & World Coins
- DIOCLETIAN, A.D. 284-305. AV Aureus (4.62 gms), Cyzicus Mint, A.D. 284-286. NGC Ch MS, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. Realized: $22,800
- AUSTRALIA. New South Wales. 15 Pence (Dump), 1813. PCGS VF-35 Gold Shield. Realized: $33,600
- CHILE. 8 Escudos, 1832-So I. Santiago Mint. NGC MS-63+. Realized $45,600
- CUBA. 20 Pesos, 1915. Philadelphia Mint. PCGS PROOF-63 Deep Cameo Gold Shield. Realized: $55,200
- GREAT BRITAIN. Sovereign, 1817. London Mint. George III. NGC PROOF-63+ Ultra Cameo. Realized: $48,000
World Paper Money
- CEYLON. Government of Ceylon. 50 Rupees, 1929. P-26s. Specimen. PMG About Uncirculated 50. Realized: $9,600
- PERSIA. Imperial Bank of Persia. 1 Toman, 1924-32. P-11. PMG Choice About Uncirculated 58 EPQ. Realized: $8,400
- PORTUGAL. Banco de Portugal. 1000 Escudos, 1920. P-131s. Specimen. PCGS Currency Choice About New 58 PPQ. Realized: $13,200
- ZAMBIA. Bank of Zambia. 1 Pound, ND (1963). P-A1. Proof. WBG Gem Uncirculated 65 TOP. Realized: $10,200