Heritage Auctions’ U.S. Coins Signature® Auction, held from November 20-24, achieved a record-breaking total of $14,144,452, with the standout item being the 1856 Flying Eagle Cent, graded PR67+ by PCGS and CAC. This rare coin sold for an astounding $312,000, setting a new benchmark for this particular issue. The previous record was $240,000, established in 2020 at a Heritage auction. This coin, which is considered one of the finest known, exemplifies the changes the U.S. Mint made to copper coinage in the 1850s, as they experimented with new alloys and downsized the cent. Only about 1,000 examples were struck for distribution in 1856, making it a crucial key date for collectors.
Another significant highlight was the sale of a 1915 Buffalo Nickel, PR69 PCGS, which fetched $240,001.20—more than tripling its previous auction record from over 19 years ago. With an original mintage of just 1,050 pieces, this coin was one of the rarest, and the one sold is the highest-certified example by PCGS, setting a new standard for the series. Experts believe this coin is likely the same one listed in both the NGC and PCGS census reports.
The auction also featured a remarkable collection from The Greensboro Collection, Part XI, which included a variety of high-quality Flying Eagle cents, Indian Head cents, and Buffalo nickels. Most of these coins were in proof format and featured high grades such as PR65 to PR69, with many boasting CAC certification.
Other notable sales included:
- An 1856 Snow-3 Flying Eagle Cent, MS66, which achieved $192,000, surpassing the previous record for a Mint State piece of $172,500.
- An 1858 Small Letters Cent, PR66 Cameo, PCGS. CAC, which brought in $156,000.
- A 1913 Type One Buffalo Nickel, PR68, which sold for $90,000.
Among the non-featured treasures was a rare 1870-CC Liberty Double Eagle, AU Details NGC, which realized $216,000. This coin is considered one of the rarest Type Two double eagles, with an estimated population of just 55-65 surviving examples.
Another highlight was a 1879 Flowing Hair Stella, PR63 Cameo NGC CAC, which sold for $156,000. These stella coins are highly sought after due to their iconic design and status as a type coin within the pattern series.
A 1931 Double Eagle, MS64+ PCGS, fetched $156,000, cementing its place as one of the scarcest late-date Saint-Gaudens double eagles. The 1931 is one of the rarest coins in the series, with only about 110 surviving examples.
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A 1915-S Panama-Pacific Fifty Dollar, MS64 NGC, achieved $114,000. Only 483 examples of this version of the coin were distributed, making it a highly coveted item for collectors.
Lastly, a 1795 Capped Bust Right Eagle, AU58 NGC from the Carolina Classics Collection, sold for $108,000. This coin was part of the first gold coinage issued by the U.S. Mint and remains an important piece for collectors of early American coins.
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