Three choice lots from upcoming Heritage auctions U.S. Coins Enlarge The 1870-CC Liberty double eagle is a landmark rarity in the popular series. Among Type Two double eagles, the 1870-CC is the rarest issue, both in terms of absolute and condition rarity. It represents the first year of coinage at the Carson City Mint and […]
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Three choice lots from upcoming Heritage auctions Fine Silver Enlarge Produced in San Antonio circa 1855, this Samuel Bell coin silver cup is typical of Bell’s drinking vessels. The Texas-based silversmith purportedly used Mexican reales to produce tableware, spurs, Bowie knives and jewelry at his adobe storefront. Clientele listed in the company’s register included Robert […]
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Three choice lots from upcoming Heritage auctions Luxury Accessories Enlarge Unlike Louis Vuitton’s traditional steamer trunks, this bright yellow beauty, which features “Louis Vuitton!” blazoned across the front, is the world’s most fashionable pickleball starter kit. The luxe trunk houses four monogram pickleball paddles and five balls, alongside a collapsible monogram net and carrying case. […]
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Three choice lots from upcoming Heritage auctions World Paper Money Enlarge High-denomination banknotes from Southeast Asia’s colonial era are notoriously rare in almost all instances. For example, the higher denominations from the Philippines, Straits Settlements and Hong Kong are extremely desirable and seldom seen today. The same is true for the Netherlands Indies. This 500 […]
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