$3.7 Million Bowers and Merena Baltimore Auction

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(Irvine, California) – The official auction of the summer Baltimore Coin and Currency Convention, conducted July 13 and 14, 2006 by Bowers and Merena Auctions of Irvine, California, produced more than $3.7 million in winning bids.

A 1926-S Buffalo nickel, graded PCGS MS-65, brought $116,150, and a 1930-S Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, PCGS MS-65, sold for $201,250. “Anchored by the Anne Kate Collection of Buffalo Nickels, the prices realized were well above the pre-sale estimates, and we were extremely pleased,” said Steve Deeds, President of Bowers and Merena. “We’ve received numerous phone calls and emails from consignors who were thrilled with the results of this successful sale.

The staff members at the Baltimore Coin and Currency Convention create an exceptional environment for us to provide world class auctions for both consignors and buyers. The prices realized for the auction totaled $3,712,161, including the buyer’s premium. Highlights of the sale include:

Lot # 458 1857 Flying Eagle Cent, Proof-64 (PCGS), $16,675

Lot # 610 1918-S Buffalo Nickel, MS-65 (PCGS), $36,800

Lot # 612 1919-D Buffalo Nickel, MS-66 (PCGS), $16,675

Lot # 629 1926-S Buffalo Nickel, MS-65 (PCGS), $116,150

Lot # 687 1919-S Buffalo Nickel, MS-65 (PCGS), $18,975

Lot # 1001 1800 Draped Bust Half Dime, V-1, LM-1 Rarity-3, MS-62 (NGC), $13,800

Lot # 1008 1867 Seated Liberty Half Dime, Proof-68 * (NGC), $12,650

Lot # 1059 1942/1-D Mercury Dime, MS-65 FB (PCGS), $20,125

Lot # 1177 1803 Draped Bust Dollar, B-5, BB-252 Small 3, MS-63 (PCGS), $94,300

Lot # 1366 1925-S Peace Dollar, MS-65 (PCGS), $14,375

Lot # 1378 1873-S Trade Dollar, MS-66 (NGC), $20,700

Lot # 1530 1873 Gold Dollar Closed 3, Proof-65 (PCGS), $31,050

Lot # 1535 1880 Gold Dollar, MS-68 (NGC), $8,913

Lot # 1548 1825 Capped Head Quarter Eagle B. 1. Rarity-4, MS-61 (PCGS), $29,038

Lot # 1569 1889 Liberty Quarter Eagle, Proof-65 Ultra Cameo (NGC), $23,000

Lot # 1582 1860 Three-Dollar Gold, Proof-65 Cameo (NGC), $59,800

Lot # 1593 1827 Capped Head Half Eagle B. 1-A. Miller-152, the only known dies, Rarity-6, MS-64 (PCGS), $102,350

Lot # 1614 1873 Liberty Half Eagle Closed 3, Proof-65 Ultra Cameo (NGC), $75,900

Lot # 1620 1892 Liberty Half Eagle, Proof-66 * Cameo (NGC), $43,700

Lot # 1666 1866-S Liberty Double Eagle No Motto, AU-53 (NGC), $48,300

Lot # 1667 1866-S Liberty Double Eagle With Motto, MS-62 (PCGS), $39,100

Lot # 1694 1909/8 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, MS-64 (PCGS), $18,400

Lot # 1724 1924-D Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, MS-64 (NGC), $12,650

Lot # 1734 1930-S Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, MS-65 (PCGS), $201,250

Lot # 1735 1932 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, MS-64 (PCGS), $75,900

“We are looking forward to presenting the balance of the Anne Kate Collection, as well as the Richard Hennesey Collection and James Lull Collection, at next month’s American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money® in Denver, Colorado.

Bowers and Merena Auctions is the official auctioneer for the ANA convention,” said Deeds. For more information, contact Bowers and Merena, 18061 Fitch, Irvine, CA 92614. Phone toll free, (800) 458-4646, or visit www.BowersandMerena.com. ###

For immediate release July 18, 2006

News media contact: Steve Deeds, (800) 458-4646