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Heritage World Coins Signature Auction Tops $13 Million

A GOLD BONANZA was offered at the Grand Hyatt New York as Heritage Auctions wrapped up a classic World Coin Signature sale on Jan. 12-13, 2020. From 2,337 lots the total prices realized topped $13 million. Almost every vein of collecting enthusiasm had fantastic coins represented. It really was one of the most select groups I have ever had the pleasure of reviewing. Many lots presented a coin among the top of known grades for the type and a handsome percentage was popular rarities as well.

Many of the top ancient coins offered were from a private Japanese collection, which must have been put together carefully with grade rarity in mind. One of the standout pieces, a

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