The August 25, 2012 Coin & Currency Auction, & Mail Bid of the Wisconsin 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 35 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, 1 ounce silver, 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. Indian Cents and Silver Dollars, seemed to be the leaders in the Auction. Also common low grade coins were commanding Higher prices. This Auction far exceeded all expectations.
Highlights from the Auction:
- 1872 Indian Cent -NGC MS63RB $1,175.00
- 1909-s Indian Cent -NGC MS63RB $1,150.00
- 1864 Std. Half-MS63 $1000.00
- 1880 $50 L.T. Note-Fr164 PMG F12 (small split repair)$2,300.00
- 1896 $1 Silver Certificate FR. 224 PCGS Choice About New 58 PPQ $1,300.00
- 1866 Indian Cent -NGC MS64 RB $700.00
- 1908-s Indian Cent-NGC MS65Brn $600.00
- 1859 Indian Cent-NGC MS63 $550.00
- 1869 Indian Cent-ICG MS62RB $600.00
- 1870 Indian Cent -NGC MS63RB $800.00
- 1871 Indian Cent –NGC MS62Brn$700.00
- 1864 L Indian Cent -PCGS MS63RB $550.00
- 1876 Indian Cent -PCGS MS64RB $520.00
- 1867 Indian Cent-Anacs MS62RB $515.00
- 1857 FE Cent-ICG MS62 $570.00
- (2 rolls)1944 & 45 Gem Mer. Dimes $850.00
- 1888-s Mor-NGC MS64PQ $880.00
- 1885-s Mor-NGC MS64 $575.00
- 1881-cc Mor-PCGS MS64PQ $500.00
- 1929 $10 Ty-2 1st NB of Triumph, IL Ch#7660 Serial #A000033-F+ $600.00
- 1891 $1 U.S. Treasury Note Fr. 222 PCGS Choice About New 58 PPQ $710.00
- 1873 Indian Cent -NGC MS63RB $400.00
- 1878 Indian Cent -NGC MS64Brn $450.00
- 1884-NGC MS65RB $430.00
- 1880-cc Mor. Doll-MS62 $440.00
- 1853 “Arrows” Half Dime-MS65 $480.00
- 1914 $20 FRN Chicago White/Mellon-PMG 64 Ch Unc $410.00
- 1934 WL Half-Old PCGS Rattler MS65 CAC, $460.00
- 1879-s Mor-NGC MS66 $410.00
- 1937-d 3-Leg Buff. Nick-PCGS Genuine, Code 92, VF details $490.00
Prices does not include the 10% Buyers Fee. For more information or to be placed on the mailing list for future auctions, write to SONNY HENRY’S AUCTION SERVICE, P.O. Box 416, Mendota, IL. 61342 Phone 815-539-6300, or www.sonnyhenryauctions.com
