The April 6, 2013 Coin & Currency Auction, & Mail Bid of the Cheyenne Collection & others conducted by SONNY HENRY’S AUCTION SERVICE of Mendota, IL was held at the Midwest Center for Christian Living Lasalle, IL. It was very fast paced, and exciting. There were over 100 bidders in attendance coming from Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Wisconsin Mail Bids were received from 30 different states. Several coin clubs were represented. There were $1, & $5 Bills given away during the Auction. A number was drawn for $100.00 and several other coins, and money prizes were given away at the end of the Auction. There were over 500 Lots in the Auction.
The Bidding was very competitive throughout the entire auction. Overall Prices were very strong. At recent auctions prices were very high. Silver Dollars, & Currency seemed to be the leaders in the Auction. Coins with Exceptional Eye Appeal was Commanding much Higher Prices. It was also very exciting to see the collectors at this auction was seeing the exceptional eye appeal in the holder, as well as the Raw ones. Also common low grade coins were commanding Higher prices. This Auction far exceeded all expectations.
Highlights from the Auction: 1795 Flowing Hair Half-NGC 45 0-129 $15,500.00, 1891-CC Morgan Dollar NGC MS 64 $975.00, 1849 Lg. Cent N-11-NGC MS64BN $1,000.00, Fr#1187 1922 $20 Gold Cert-Ch CU $925.00, 1893-s Morgan Dollar PCGS Good-4 $1,900.00, 1819 Cap Bust Half-PCGS AU55 $900.00, 1822 Cap Bust Half-PCGS AU53 $950.00, 1830 Lg. O Cap Bust Half-PCGS AU58 $1,025.00, 1881-s Mor. Doll-PCGS MS67 $890.00, 1891-cc Mor. Doll.- Sec. Plus PCGS MS65 $3,800.00, Orig. Roll 1946-d Halves $1,300.00, 1881 $10 Lib. Gold-PCGS 63 $1,500.00, Prices does not include the 10% Buyers Fee.
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