In its first ever two-day auction, Legend Rare Coin Auctions’ Regency Auction 26 had an explosive start. The first day’s offering, focused solely on silver dollars, anchored by the P.F.M. Collection of Morgan Dollars, selections from the world famous Aurora Borealis Collection of Toned Morgan Dollars, and the Crow River Collection of Peace Dollars. In all, the 237-lot auction session saw record breaking participation from numismatic enthusiasts from all over the world. There are many highlights, the highest grossing lot in the session was the 1892-S dollar in MS65 PCGS from the P.F.M. Collection, the current #6 PCGS Registry Set, realizing $193,875. 

“We told you so!” said Laura Sperber, founder of Legend Rare Coin Auctions. “Last night’s sale enjoyed record phone, internet, and live bidding in the room. In many cases there were multiple bidders battling it out to bring home the numismatic prize they desired! The stats don’t just speak for themselves, they scream!” 

Some coins that achieved records, impressive closing prices, and lots of bidder attention were a $1 1865 PCGS PR64+ CAC which realized $17,037; a $1 1880-CC PCGS MS67 CAC that ended at $29,375; a $1 1891-O PCGS MS65 DMPL CAC which saw $58,750; a $1 1880-S MS65+ CAC that reached $10,28; a $1 1921 Peace PCGS MS66 CAC which brought in $18,212; and a $1 1925 PCGS MS67+ CAC that realized $32,900. 

Additional highlights include a $1 1882 PCGS MS67 CAC that ended at $28,200; a $1 1889-CC PCGS MS63 which realized $42,300; a $1 1889-O PCGS MS66+ that reached $43,475; a $1 1899-O Micro O. PCGS MS64+ CAC which brought in $32,900; a $1 1927-D PCGS MS66 CAC that realized $41,125; and a $1 1934-S PCGS MS66 CAC which reached $32,900. 

These are just a few of the many record prices, record followed, and record viewed coins that Legend’s boutique style auction, held in conjunction with the PCGS Members’ Shows, realized. Consignments are still being accepted until June 1, 2018 for the Regency Auction 27, being held on July 26 at Caesars in Las Vegas. For more information go to www.legendauctions.com.