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Daily Mail
27-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Coin collection hidden from the Nazis sells for £5.7m at auction smashing estimates
The first 220 coins of the 15,000 coin 'Traveller Collection' have been sold at auction in Zurich, fetching double their presale estimate. Combined, the coins sold for £5.7million at auction, compared to a presale estimate of £2.7million. Numismatica Ars Classica, the auctioneer, adds a 22.5 per cent fee onto each sale, meaning the coins were purchased for a total of £7million. The lot included an extremely rare 'Una the Lion' £5 coin of Queen Victoria, which sold for £884,163, or $1.2million, including the auctioneer's fee, making it the eighth British coin ever to sell for more than $1million at auction. The 1839 coin was a prototype of a coin designed to commemorate Queen Victoria's coronation. Nusmismatica Ars Classica says it is widely considered to be one of the most beautiful coins ever produced, and is one of just a few known prototypes. The collector purchased the coin for £14, equivalent to £800 today. The coin's estimated sale price was £218,921 and it sold for more than four times' that figure. 'This Traveller Collection is without doubt the most important collection of world coins ever to be offered at public auction in the entire history of numismatics,' directors of Numismatica Ars Classica, Arturo and Giuliano Russo, said. Before heading to auction, the coin collection spend 50 years buried underground after the collector decided to hide them from imminent Nazi invasion during the Second World War. The coins were left undisturbed until the 1990s when the collector's wife revealed the stash to her family members. The collection had been assembled following the Wall Street crash in 1929. The lot also included an George III pattern crown coin, sold for £375,622. The only other example of this coin is held in the Bank of England's collection. Meanwhile, a George V pattern crown sold for £265,165, and a medal of Queen Anne commemorating the capture of a Spanish fleet in 1702 sold for £121,519. David Guest, a consultant on the British coins in the Traveller Collection, said: 'This thrilling sale attracted several significant new buyers, who had never participated in a coin auction before, to enter the market. 'Among them were sophisticated collectors of fine art and antiques captivated by the romance of the Traveller story and the historical importance, rarity and quality of the British coins and medals offered.' The first auction lot was focused on 220 British coins, while the remaining coins are set to be auctioned as part of a three-year series. The collection as a whole includes more than 15,000 coins collected from across the globe. The next auction, of Central European coins, will take place in October. The entire collection is pegged to fetch well over $100million. The prize piece of the collection, yet to be auctioned, is a 100 ducats coin minted in 1629 during the reign of Ferdinand III, archduke of Austria, king of Hungary, Croatia and Bohemia. The coin has not been seen at auction since the before the Second World War. Numismatica Ars Classica's initial sale estimate for the coin was £1.05million. The collection also included coins dating well back to ancient times, with the oldest being a 296BC Athens gold stater with an estimated value of £109,515.
Associated Press
21-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Global Coin Unveils Historic 2025 (P) Silver Eagle Featuring First-Ever 'Eagle Privy' Mark
Fitchburg, Wisconsin, United States, May 21, 2025 -- Global Coin, a leader in modern numismatics and premier source for rare and exclusive coinage, proudly announces the release of the groundbreaking 2025 (P) Silver Eagle 'EAGLE PRIVY.' This first-of-its-kind Silver Eagle features a laser-engraved eagle privy mark—a powerful tribute to the series' legacy and a bold leap forward in U.S. Mint history. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint and certified in perfect NGC MS70 condition, the 2025 Eagle Privy represents a monumental evolution in the American Silver Eagle program. The United States Mint has authorized a limited mintage of just 500,000 coins, making it one of the most exclusive Silver Eagles in recent memory. Adding to its desirability, only 50,000 coins received the elite 'One of First 50,000 Issued' designation. Of those, Global Coin has secured an ultra-limited allocation of only 50 coins bearing the Advanced Release designation, certified in NGC's highest grade, and presented in Global Coin Series holders—further authenticated by the hand signature of Anna Cabral, 42nd Treasurer of the United States. 'This release marks a new chapter in the Silver Eagle's journey,' said a spokesperson for Global Coin. 'The eagle privy is not only a design innovation—it's a statement of where numismatics is heading. This coin is more than silver. It's a modern American artifact.' The eagle privy—engraved directly onto the master die using cutting-edge laser technology—sets a new standard in detail and precision, offering collectors a striking emblem of strength and national pride. This release continues the prestigious lineage of V75 and Star privy issues, placing the 2025 Eagle Privy squarely in the conversation as a future key date for modern collectors and serious investors alike. About the company: Global Coin is your trusted destination for rare and valuable coins, combining quality, authenticity, and unparalleled customer service. With a global selection and expert advisors available online or by phone, we guide novice and seasoned collectors to make confident, informed decisions. Visit today. Contact Info: Name: Stephen Pfeil Email: Send Email Organization: Global Coin, LLC Phone: 1-844-595-9599 Website: Release ID: 89158415 If there are any problems, discrepancies, or queries related to the content presented in this press release, we kindly ask that you notify us immediately at [email protected] (it is important to note that this email is the authorized channel for such matters, sending multiple emails to multiple addresses does not necessarily help expedite your request). Our responsive team will be available round-the-clock to address your concerns within 8 hours and take necessary actions to rectify any identified issues or support you with press release takedowns. Ensuring accurate and trustworthy information is our unwavering commitment.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Do You Have a $2K Quarter? Look Closely Before You Spend This 2004 Coin
The next time you toss a quarter into a gumball machine down at the local grocery store, think about this: That piece of gum could be costing you a lot more. It all depends on which type of quarter you use. If it's a Wisconsin state quarter issued in 2004, it could be worth at least $30 — and maybe much more. The vast majority of 2004 Wisconsin quarters are worth their face value of 25 cents. But some contain errors, which makes them somewhat of a collector's item. Trending Now: For You: All of the quarters from that series show a cow, a wheel of cheese and an ear of corn on the back, WLAC reported. If you have one, pay close attention to the corn — especially the leaf on it. TikTok user @coinhub has posted a helpful video on the subject, embedded below. If you see a 'high extra leaf' on the corn, hold on to that coin — because the tiny little leaf is not supposed to be there. An 'extra leaf high' coin in excellent condition has sold for as much as $2,530. However, in more recent times, a circulated coin may be worth ~$50, per The Spruce Crafts, and ~$130 uncirculated. PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service) offers a price guide valuation, for graded and slabbed specimens, of between $115 for MS60 and $3,200 for a MS67 (the higher the number, the more pristine the coin). At auction, however, graded specimens have sold for significantly less than book price — a PCGS-listed high of $825 during a 2021 GreatCollections auction for an NGC-graded (Numismatic Guaranty Company) MS67 example. Explore More: Now, if you happen to see a 2004 Wisconsin quarter with a low extra leaf below the corn, it's also good to hold. The Spruce Crafts estimates the value of an uncirculated, ungraded 'extra leaf low' specimen at ~$100; PCGS places a value of $95 on a graded MS60 example — but a much higher $5,500 for a MS67 example via their current price guide. Again, actual values of sold examples at auction are typical significantly less than this figure, at least in the current numismatic coin market. However, PCGS does list a single remarkable sale of a PCGS-graded MS67 example (taking place at a 2020 Heritage Auctions event) of $6,000. On the other hand, if you have a 2004 Wisconsin quarter with neither a high extra leaf or a low extra leaf, well… find three more just like it and you'll have a dollar. More From GOBankingRates 6 Used Luxury SUVs That Are a Good Investment for Retirees How Far $750K Plus Social Security Goes in Retirement in Every US Region 7 Overpriced Grocery Items Frugal People Should Quit Buying in 2025 12 SUVs With the Most Reliable Engines This article originally appeared on Do You Have a $2K Quarter? Look Closely Before You Spend This 2004 Coin
