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The Midwest Summer Sale 2025 View Lots
7/18/2025 - Saint Charles Convention Center
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Lot #451 - 1801 PCGS AU details/cleaned
Gold $10-Capped Bust to Right Eagle
Bass-Dannreuther-2, die-state C/C, readily confirmed by observing a series of vertical lines in the cap. Overly bright from cleaning, the luster also remains impaired, flickering feebly only outside a few stars.

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The Collectors' Auction View Lots
11/1/2024 - Saint Charles Convention Center
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Lot #418 - 1807 Bust Left NGC MS-62
Hammer: $11,500
Gold $5-Capped Bust to Left Half Eagle
Bass-Dannreuther-8, by far the more available of two die marriages dated 1807. Not only is this "the right" variety to pick for type purposes, but in a competent grade of MS-62, one doesn't miss out on much as compared to a mere point's upgrade. This example features acceptable, slightly muted luster, and an excellent strike despite lightly clashed dies. Near-brilliant canary-gold hue generally dominates except where a trace of greyish overtone shows, particularly on the portraits. The cataloger could find no evidence of adjustment marks -- bonus points for many type collectors.

Jewelry & Heirlooms No. 13 View Lots
11/1/2024 - Saint Charles Convention Center
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Lot #63 - 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Ring, SGL #240827F
Hammer: $450
Jewelry-Rings
A lovely halo style ring with a 7.03x5.09x3.29mm deep red oval ruby, Stone Group Laboratories report #240827F-SJ. There is evidence of heat treatment with residues which is a common and stable industry practice. The vivid center stone is highlighted with 12 round brilliant diamonds weighing approximately .50 cttw, SI1 clarity, G-H color. Ring size 6.5, 1.9 dwt.