Three choice lots from upcoming Heritage auctions
U.S. Coins
The 1859-O and 1860-O are considered the most available dates in the Seated dollar series, although their mintages tell only part of the story. Both issues were stored in Mint bags at the Treasury until thousands of the two New Orleans dates were released by the Treasury. The great majority of those coins were in lower Mint State grades after enduring 100 years of handling and storage. This MS64 example with CAC endorsement is one of about three dozen pieces seen at its grade or finer by PCGS.
1859-O $1 MS64 PCGS. CAC. OC-1, R.1
Auction: July 17-20
Sports Cards
Nearly four decades later, the 1986 Fleer edition of 132 cards and 11 stickers stands as the most coveted basketball set of the modern era. Not since the fabled “Tall Boys” of the 1969-70 Topps issue has a basketball set boasted such a remarkable assembly of rookie talent, highlighted by the #57 card dedicated to Michael Jordan. A short list of esteemed stars who appear in this set include Jordan, Charles Barkley, Hakeem Olajuwon, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
1986 Fleer Basketball Wax Box with 36 Unopened Packs with Visible Michael Jordan #57 Rookie
Auction: July 11-12
Video Games
As the definitive game of its generation and the final mainline Pokémon game released for the Game Boy Advance, Pokémon Emerald Version holds special significance in the franchise’s history. This installment, boasting new features and enhancements, introduced the Battle Frontier, adding a fresh layer of post-game challenge, and allowed players to catch both Kyogre and Groudon, making it the most complete experience of Generation III. It’s also one of the most challenging Pokémon titles to find.
Pokémon Emerald Version CGC 9.6 A+ Sealed, GBA Nintendo 2005 USA
Auction: July 10