PCGS Registry Sets Play Leading Role in Bowers and Merena Record-Setting Pittsburgh Rarities Sale

Irvine, CA: Bowers and Merena's August 14, 2004, Pittsburgh Rarities Sale realized an impressive $6.6 million. Numerous record breaking prices were set, particularly among the PCGS Registry Sets offered in the sale.

According to Bowers and Merena President Steve Deeds: "We are thrilled with the strong prices realized of our recent Pittsburgh Rarities Sale, as well as the enthusiasm shown by bidders for the numerous PCGS Registry Sets offered in that auction. Our sale of the Carl Womack Collection of Buffalo Nickels was of particular import with numerous records being set. This collection is ranked #1 on the PCGS Registry. The rare 1916 Doubled Die Obverse, graded MS-64 PCGS, set the realized price record for a Choice BU example of this error when it sold for $281,750. Another record-setter is Mr. Womack's 1918/7-D. That coin, which is certified MS-65 at PCGS, went to the winning bidder for $287,500."

Continued Deeds: "Additional highlights in the Carl Womack Buffalo Nickel PCGS Registry Set include a 1926-S MS-65 PCGS that traded hands for $92,000. The set also included an MS-66 PCGS example of the ever-popular 1937-D 3-Legged Nickel that realized $80,500."

"Among the numerous PCGS Registry Sets that we sold in Pittsburgh was the Tom Klingensmith Collection of Lincoln Cents," noted Bowers and Merena's Director of Numismatics Jeff Ambio. "A Condition Census 1912 certified PCGS MS-66 RD demanded $20,700 from the winning bidder. The conditionally rare 1916-S MS-65 RD PCGS sold for $27,600, and the gorgeous 1934 that PCGS certified MS-68 RD commanded a price of $7,763."

"Our extensive offering of Lincoln Cents in Pittsburgh also featured the Jeff Stanley PCGS Registry Set," continued Ambio. "This collection is complete for proofs dated 1909-1942, with the key date 1916 in PCGS PR-66 RD trading hands for a solid $21,850."

According to Deeds, "The widely collected Flying Eagle and Indian Cent series were represented in our Pittsburgh Rarities Sale by, among other important consignments, the Phoenix Collection. A pair of MS-66 RD PCGS Gems led the way in the prices realized arena. The 1868 sold for $41,400 and the 1869/69 found a buyer at $29,900."

"Our offering of the Nevadaman PCGS Registry Set of Jefferson Nickels met with an enthusiastic reception from bidders," opined Ambio. "Record auction prices were set for the 1960-D and 1961-D. The former, represented by an MS-64 FS example that is currently unique with a Full Steps designation at PCGS, realized an incredible $32,200. Graded MS-65 FS PCGS, the '61-D is the single finest example certified at that service. It commanded a realized price of $23,000 from the winning bidder."

"We also sold countless rarities among U.S. silver, gold, and pattern coins in our Pittsburgh Rarities Sale," concluded Deeds. "Particularly noteworthy are an 1892-S Morgan Dollar MS-66 PCGS that fetched $158,125, an 1895-O Morgan graded MS-65 at the same service that brought $149,500, and an important 1808 Quarter Eagle in PCGS MS-62 that traded hands for $207,000."

For a complete list of realized prices in the Pittsburgh Rarities Sale, visit the Bowers and Merena website, www.bowersandmerena.com.

Highlights:

1868 Indian Cent PCGS MS-66 RD. Realized $41,400. From the Phoenix Collection.

1869/69 Indian Cent PCGS MS-66 RD. Realized $29,900. From the Phoenix Collection.

1891 Indian Cent PCGS MS-66 RD. Realized $8,625. From the Phoenix Collection.

1895 Indian Cent PCGS MS-66 RD. Realized $4,600. From the Phoenix Collection.

1896 Indian Cent PCGS MS-66 RD. Realized $5,290. From the Phoenix Collection.

1898 Indian Cent PCGS MS-67 RD. Realized $12,650. From the Phoenix Collection.

1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln Cent PCGS MS-66 RD. Realized $18,400.

1912 Lincoln Cent PCGS MS-67 RD. Realized $20,700. From the Tom Klingensmith PCGS Registry Set.

1916 Lincoln Cent PCGS PR-66 RD. Realized $21,850. From the Jeff Stanley PCGS Registry Set.

1916-S Lincoln Cent PCGS MS-65 RD. Realized $27,600. From the Tom Klingensmith PCGS Registry Set.

1934 Lincoln Cent PCGS MS-68 RD. Realized $7,763.

1949-D Lincoln Cent PCGS MS-67 RD. Realized $2,530.

1970-S Doubled Die Obverse Lincoln Cent PCGS MS-65 RD. Realized $16,100.

1971 Doubled Die Obverse Lincoln Cent PCGS MS-65 RD. Realized $9,200.

1913 Type I Buffalo Nickel PCGS MS-67. Realized $3,220.

1913-D Type I Buffalo Nickel PCGS MS-68. Realized $32,200.

1913-D Type II Buffalo Nickel PCGS MS-67. Realized $20,700. From the Carl PCGS Registry Set.

1914/3 Buffalo Nickel PCGS MS65. Realized $27,600. From the Carl Womack PCGS Registry Set.

1914-D Buffalo Nickel PCGS MS-67. Realized $21,850. From the Carl Womack PCGS Registry Set.

1914-S Buffalo Nickel PCGS MS-66. Realized $10,925. From the Carl Womack PCGS Registry Set.

1915-S Buffalo Nickel PCGS MS-67. Realized $24,150. From the Carl Womack PCGS Registry Set.

1916 Doubled Die Obverse Buffalo Nickel PCGS MS-64. Realized $281,750. From the Carl Womack PCGS Registry Set.

1917-D Buffalo Nickel PCGS MS-66. Realized $16,100. From the Carl Womack PCGS Registry Set.

1918 Buffalo Nickel PCGS MS-67. Realized $21,850. From the Carl Womack PCGS Registry Set.

1918/7-D Buffalo Nickel PCGS MS-65. Realized $287,500. From the Carl Womack PCGS Registry Set.

1919-D Buffalo Nickel PCGS MS-66. Realized $13,800. From the Carl Womack PCGS Registry Set.

1925 Buffalo Nickel PCGS MS-67. Realized $25,300. From the Carl Womack PCGS Registry Set.

1925-S Buffalo Nickel PCGS MS-65. Realized $39,100. From the Carl Womack PCGS Registry Set.

1926-S Buffalo Nickel PCGS MS-65. Realized $92,000. From the Carl Womack PCGS Registry Set.

1927 Buffalo Nickel PCGS MS-67. Realized $14,950. From the Carl Womack PCGS Registry Set.

1931-S Buffalo Nickel PCGS MS-66. Realized $1,093. From the Carl Womack PCGS Registry Set.

1935 Doubled Die Reverse Buffalo Nickel PCGS MS-64. Realized $11,500. From the Carl Womack Collection.

1936-D Buffalo Nickel PCGS MS-68. Realized $29,900. From the Carl Womack PCGS Registry Set.

1936-D Buffalo Nickel PCGS MS-67. Realized $2,185.

1937-D 3-Legged Buffalo Nickel PCGS MS-66. Realized $80,500. From the Carl Womack PCGS Registry Set.

1941-S Jefferson Nickel PCGS MS-66 FS. Realized $1,035. From the Nevadaman PCGS Registry Set.

1942 Type I Jefferson Nickel PCGS MS-66 FS. Realized $949. From the Nevadaman PCGS Registry Set.

1944-S Jefferson Nickel PCGS MS-67 FS. Realized $1,495. From the Nevadaman PCGS Registry Set.

1949 Jefferson Nickel PCGS MS-65 FS. Realized $3,335. From the Nevadaman PCGS Registry Set.

1949-S Jefferson Nickel PCGS MS-66 FS. Realized $3,450. From the Nevadaman PCGS Registry Set.

1951-S Jefferson Nickel PCGS MS-66 FS. Realized $2,185. From the Nevadaman PCGS Registry Set.

1953 Jefferson Nickel PCGS MS-65 FS. Realized $8,050. From the Nevadaman PCGS Registry Set.

1953-D Jefferson Nickel PCGS MS-66 FS. Realized $2,760. From the Nevadaman PCGS Registry Set.

1955 Jefferson Nickel PCGS MS-65 FS. Realized $2,990. From the Nevadaman PCGS Registry Set.

1960-D Jefferson Nickel PCGS MS-64 FS. Realized $32,200. From the Nevadaman PCGS Registry Set.

1961-D Jefferson Nickel PCGS MS-65 FS. Realized $23,000. From the Nevadaman PCGS Registry Set.

1916-D Mercury Dime PCGS AU-50. Realized $5,980.

1918-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar PCGS MS-64. Realized $8,625.

1919-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar PCGS MS-65. Realized $17,250.

1921-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar PCGS MS-65. Realized $17,250.

1938-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar PCGS MS-67. Realized $20,700.

1879-CC Capped Die Morgan Dollar PCGS MS-65. Realized $39,100.

1879-CC Morgan Dollar PCGS MS-65. Realized $26,450.

1880-CC 8/High 7, Reverse of 1879 Morgan Dollar PCGS MS-67. Realized $20,125.

1882 Morgan Dollar PCGS MS-67. Realized $17,825.

1891-CC Morgan Dollar PCGS MS-65. Realized $5,520.

1892-S Morgan Dollar PCGS MS-66. Realized $158,125.

1895 Morgan Dollar PCGS PR-67 CAM. Realized $77,625.

1895 Morgan Dollar PCGS PR-64 CAM. Realized $65,550.

1895-O Morgan Dollar PCGS MS-65. Realized $149,500.

1895-O Morgan Dollar PCGS MS-61. Realized $16,100.

1796 No Stars Capped Bust Right PCGS AU-58. Realized $94,875.

1808 Capped Bust Left Quarter Eagle PCGS MS-62. Realized $207,000.

1885 Three-Dollar PCGS MS-64. Realized $13,800.

1795 Small Eagle Capped Bust Right Half Eagle PCGS AU-53. Realized $33,925.

1813 Capped Head Left Half Eagle PCGS MS-64. Realized $23,000.

1830 Capped Head Left Half Eagle PCGS MS-64. Realized $89,700.

1803 Small Stars Reverse Capped Bust Right Eagle PCGS MS-63. Realized $42,550.

1904 Liberty Double Eagle PCGS PR-63. Realized $20,700.

1915 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle PCGS MS-65. Realized $28,750.

1922 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle PCGS MS-65. Realized $3,220.

1872 Judd-1232 Pattern Amazonian Quarter Eagle PCGS PR-66. Realized $29,900.