These auctions can set records for individual coins and entire collections, showcasing the immense historical and monetary value that well-curated collections can hold. Here are four coin collections that have made history in auctions, highlighting the allure and prestige of high-end numismatics
It included rarities such as the 1804 silver dollar ("The King of American Coins") and the 1822 half eagle, among others. The meticulous curation and the rarity of the coins in the Pogue Collection have set a high bar for numismatic collecting and investing.
His collection was the result of over 50 years of dedicated collecting, completed in 1950. Parts of the Eliasberg Collection were auctioned off in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, achieving record prices.
The Norweb Collection, assembled by Ambassador and Mrs. R. Henry Norweb, was notable for its breadth and depth, encompassing rare coins from around the world collected over seven decades.
His collection, auctioned in several parts starting in 2013, realized more than $70 million. Highlights included a 1796 silver dollar and one of the finest known examples of the 1787 Brasher Doubloon.
Eric P. Newman's numismatic collection was remarkable not only for the coins but also for Newman's scholarly approach to collecting. Over a period of more than 75 years, Newman assembled a collection that included some of the rarest and most historically significant U.S.