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Stack’s Bowers Galleries to Auction Complete Set of Carson City Coinage -- Only The Second Complete Set Ever Assembled -- Including The Unique 1873-Cc Liberty Seated No Arrows Dime

SBG — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:22:30 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. (December 27, 2011) – Stack’s Bowers Galleries announced today that it will auction the Battle Born Collection, which is only the second complete 111-piece set of Carson City coinage ever assembled. The only other complete set belonged to Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr., which was sold in three auctions over a 15-year span in 1982, 1996 and 1997. The Battle Born Collection is the only complete Carson City set to be sold during a single auction, making this an exceptional opportunity for rare coin enthusiasts. The collection will cross the block during the Rarities Night Auction at the Stack’s Bowers Galleries Official Auction of the ANA World’s Fair of Money in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The entire auction will take place August 1-11, 2012. The Battle Born Collection will be revealed in its entirety during a very special public viewing opportunity at the Stack’s Bowers Galleries table at the FUN Convention in Orlando, Florida, January 5-8, 2012.

Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio to Present Nearly 3,000 Lots as an Official Auctioneer at the New York International Numismatic Convention

SBG — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:40:06 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. (December 12, 2011) – Continuing a longstanding tradition, Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio will again serve as an official auctioneer at the New York International Numismatic Convention, presenting 2,945 lots of world and ancient coins and paper money during three sessions, January 4-9, 2012. Session One will offer Ancient Coins and World Gold on January 6, and Session Two will present Crowns & Minors and Orders & Decorations on January 7, with both sessions being held during the convention at the Waldorf Astoria on Park Avenue. Session Three offers World Paper Money on January 9 and will be held at the Stack’s Bowers Galleries New York location at 110 West 57th Street.

Stack’s Bowers Galleries’ Official Baltimore Auction Realizes An Impressive $15.6 Million

SBG — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:59:09 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. (December 12, 2011) – Stack’s Bowers Galleries conducted its official auction of the Whitman Coin and Collectibles Expo November 15 to 19, 2011. The impressive sale presented 8,858 lots and realized a total of $15.6 million. U.S. coin, currency and exonumia offerings totaled 6,030 lots and realized $13.2 million. An additional 2,828 ancient and foreign coin and paper currency lots garnered $2.4 million in prices realized.

Stack’s Bowers Galleries To Offer Vast Selection Of More Than 1,000 U.S. Currency Lots At Official Baltimore Auction In November

SBG — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:08:10 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. (October 14, 2011) – The Stack’s Bowers Galleries November 2011 Official Auction of the Whitman Coin and Collectibles Baltimore Expo will feature more than 8,000 total lots, including over 950 lots of U.S. currency and in excess of 4,200 lots of U.S. coins, plus an additional 2,800 lots of world coins and world paper money. Lot viewing will be conducted by appointment at the firm’s Irvine, California, headquarters October 27-November 2, at the firm’s New York office November 8-11, and onsite at the Baltimore Convention Center November 14-19. The auction will be held at the Baltimore Convention Center beginning Tuesday, November 15, and concluding Saturday, November 19. There will be four U.S. coin sessions and one U.S. currency session, which is slated for Friday, November 18.

Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio to Present More Than 2,800 Lots at the Official November Baltimore Auction

SBG — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:04:27 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – The Stack’s Bowers Galleries November 2011 Official Baltimore Auction will feature more than 8,000 total lots, including four foreign coin and paper money sessions by Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio, presenting more than 2,800 lots. In addition, there will be four U.S. coin sessions and one U.S. currency session. Lot viewing will be conducted by appointment at the firm’s Irvine, California, headquarters October 27-November 2, at the firm’s New York office November 8-11, and onsite at the Baltimore Convention Center November 14-18. The auction will be held at the Baltimore Convention Center beginning Tuesday, November 15, concluding Saturday, November 19.

Stack’s Bowers Galleries To Offer Part I Of The Teich Family Collection During The Official Baltimore Auction In November

SBG — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:00:28 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. (October 12, 2011) – Stack’s Bowers Galleries is pleased to announce that Part I of The Teich Family Collection will be crossing the block as part of our the Stack’s Bowers Galleries Official Auction of the Whitman Coin and Collectibles Baltimore Auction to be held November 14-19, 2011, sure to be one of the great shows of the autumn season.

Stack’s Bowers Galleries Takes Chicago by Storm Realizing More Than $40 Million as Official Auctioneer of the Ana World’s Fair Of Money

SBG — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:30:26 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. (August 25, 2011) – Stack’s Bowers Galleries proved the current strength of the coin and currency market last week by realizing an astounding $40,084,165 at the Official Auction of the ANA World’s Fair of Money, with U.S. coins realizing over $29.9 million of the total. The only official ANA auction in Chicago presented more than 9,000 lots of U.S. and world coins, paper money, medals and tokens over 11 sessions, August 13-20, 2011, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. This is the first of three consecutive Official Auctions of the ANA World’s Fair of Money for Stack’s Bowers Galleries, followed by Philadelphia in August 2012 and again in Chicago in August 2013.

Stack’s Bowers And Ponterio To Present More Than 2,700 Lots Over Three Days In Hong Kong

SBG — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 20:19:48 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. (August 19, 2011) – Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio will present an exceptional selection of more than 2,700 lots of Chinese and East Asian coins and banknotes at The Mira Hong Kong, August 22-24, 2011, HKT. The three-day auction event will spotlight a multitude of collections and highlights including The Chin Family Collection, The H.T. Nance Collection, The Frank Robinson Collection, and the Wa She Wong Collection, Part II. Interested bidders are invited to join the live auction at The Mira in Kowloon, Hong Kong, or to bid online at www.stacksbowers.com.

Historic Poor Richard’s Collection To Be Sold At The Stack’s Bowers Galleries Official ANA World’s Fair Of Money Auction

SBG — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:32:18 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – An important and unique offering of Benjamin Franklin-related currencies and financial items will be a highlight of the Stack’s Bowers Galleries paper money session at the Official ANA World’s Fair of Money auction to be held Wednesday evening, August 17, 2011, in Chicago. Franklin’s impact upon security printing, currency, and the early financing of America is the focus of this museum caliber collection. The Poor Richard’s Collection contains historic Franklin imprinted notes as early as 1739, the finest known 1775 Marbled Border 420 Continental Currency note, high grade “Fugio” emblem Continental Notes, and culminates with an extraordinary 1781 United States loan certificate. The loan certificate was part of the foundation of the early American Republic’s financing and was created in Paris by Franklin using special marbled color edged paper. It was hand accomplished by Franklin and signed boldly by him as the authorized representative of the newly formed United States of America. This certificate type is the first offering of its kind in a numismatic auction sales event. Even the illustrious Ford-Boyd colonial holdings did not contain an example of this majestic Franklin-signed and created certificate.

Stack’s Bowers Galleries To Present The Harry W. Bass Jr. Collection Part V, The Educational Notes, At Public Auction in Chicago August 17, 2011

SBG — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:11:17 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – At this year’s World’s Fair of Money in August, the official convention of the American Numismatic Association in Chicago, Stack’s Bowers Galleries will present the Harry W. Bass Jr. currency holdings showcasing the development of the popular “Educational Notes,” a long time favorite among collectors. Harry was best known for his collection of rare and unique early gold coins from 1795-1834 by date, denomination and die variety. Along the way he also assembled important holdings of patterns, paper money, and more, ranking him as one of the most important collectors and scholars numismatics has ever known.

First Ever Offered At Auction! 1975 Proof Dime Without S Mintmark To Be Auctioned At Stack’s Bowers Galleries Official Auction Of The Ana World’s Fair Of Money In August

SBG — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 11:45:01 GMT

(IRVINE, CA – July 9, 2011) With great pleasure Stack’s Bowers Galleries will be offering at the World’s Fair of Money one of the very few United States rarities listed in the Guide Book of United States Coins that has never before sold at public auction! The focus will be on one of just two examples known to us of the 1975-S Proof Roosevelt dime lacking the S mintmark. The presently offered coin was purchased in February 1979 by dealer Fred Vollmer, a professional who specialized in Proof coins and sets and appreciated the unique opportunity. In 1980 Vollmer sold it to the present consignor as part of a proof set. The set with the dime rarity has been off the market for 31 years! The entire proof set has been recently certified by PCGS, the coins individually graded and encapsulated. The 1975 No S dime has been certified Proof-68 by PCGS. This is the only 1975 No S dime that has been certified by PCGS, making it the ultimate rarity for the PCGS Set Registry collector.

Stack’s Bowers Galleries Sells More Than $10.1 Million In Baltimore

SBG — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 11:28:10 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Stack’s Bowers Galleries conducted its official Baltimore auction from March 29-April 2, an impressive sale that yielded a strong $10,186,912. The sale contained important pieces from notable collections like the J. David Bonn, Sr., Family Trust Collection, the Reference Collection of Q. David Bowers, the Jarapendo Collection, the Rajj Collection, and many other important properties. As the only official auctioneer of the Whitman Coin and Collectibles Baltimore Expo, the sale witnessed heavy participation on all fronts.

The Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio Official Baltimore World Auction Realizes Over $2 Million

SBG — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 10:20:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio, the world and ancients auction division of Stack’s Bowers Galleries, realized $2,006,348 as part of the Official Auction of the June 2011 Whitman Coin and Collectibles Baltimore Expo, conducted June 17-18. Stack’s Bowers Galleries realized a strong $10,186,912 across eight U.S. and world sessions, continuing its reign as the only official auctioneer of the Whitman Coin and Collectibles Baltimore Expo. The entire sale contained an impressive 7,116 lots, including over 2,000 lots of world and ancient coins and paper money.

Stack’s Bowers Galleries to Conduct Official June 2011 Baltimore Auction

SBG — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 19:08:03 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. (June 3, 2011) – The Stack’s Bowers Galleries June 2011 Baltimore Auction will feature 7,107 total lots, including more than 4,100 lots of U.S. coins and exonumia and an additional 680+ lots of U.S. currency, plus over 1,700 lots of world coins and 520+ lots of world paper money. Lot viewing will be conducted by appointment at the firm’s Irvine, California, headquarters May 27-June 1, at the firm’s New York office June 6-June 9, and onsite at the Baltimore Convention Center June 13-18. The auction will be held at the Baltimore Convention Center beginning Tuesday, June 14, concluding Saturday, June 18, and will present four U.S. coin sessions, one U.S. currency session, and three foreign coin and paper money sessions.

Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio to Present More than 2,200 Lots at the Official June Baltimore Auction

SBG — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 19:00:56 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. (June 3, 2011) – The Stack’s Bowers Galleries June 2011 Official Baltimore Auction will feature 7,107 total lots, including three foreign coin and paper money sessions by Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio, presenting more than 2,200 lots. In addition, there will be four U.S. coin sessions and one U.S. currency session. Lot viewing will be conducted by appointment at the firm’s Irvine, California, headquarters May 27-June 1, at the firm’s New York office June 6-June 9, and onsite at the Baltimore Convention Center June 13-18. The auction will be held at the Baltimore Convention Center beginning Tuesday, June 14, concluding Saturday, June 18.

Harvey Stack and Larry Stack to Rejoin Stack’s Bowers Galleries

SBG — Wed, 25 May 2011 17:40:33 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. (May 25, 2011) – Stack’s Bowers Galleries announced today that Harvey G. Stack and his son Lawrence R. Stack are coming out of retirement to rejoin the firm now known as Stack’s Bowers Galleries, following a two-year hiatus from professional numismatics. Stack’s Bowers also announced that Harvey Stack, considered to be a numismatic legend, will join with two more titans of the industry, Q. David Bowers, Stack’s Bowers chairman emeritus, and David Hall, president of Collectors Universe, to catalog the ultra high-end Rarities Night Auction, the feature official auction event presented by Stack’s Bowers Galleries at the ANA World’s Fair of Money in Chicago this August.

Stack’s Bowers Galleries Official U.S. And World Baltimore Auction Realizes More Than $13.8 Million

SBG — Wed, 04 May 2011 17:52:50 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. (April 12, 2011)– Stack’s Bowers Galleries realized an impressive $13,892,475 over eight U.S. and world sessions conducted March 29-April 2, 2011, continuing its lengthy tenure as the only official auctioneer of the Whitman Coin and Collectibles Baltimore Expo. The entire auction saw 7,690 lots cross the block, including nearly 4,250 lots of U.S. coins and exonumia and an additional 850+ lots of U.S. currency.

The Stack’s Bowers And Ponterio Official Baltimore World Auction Realizes More Than $2.3 Million

SBG — Wed, 04 May 2011 17:43:23 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. (April 12, 2011) – Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio, world and ancients auction division of Stack’s Bowers Galleries, realized $2,304,456 as part of the Official Auction of the March 2011 Whitman Coin and Collectibles Baltimore Expo, conducted March 29-April 2. Stack’s Bowers Galleries realized an impressive $13,892,475 over eight U.S. and world sessions, continuing its lengthy tenure as the only official auctioneer of the Whitman Coin and Collectibles Baltimore Expo. The entire auction saw 7,690 lots cross the block, including nearly 2,600 world and ancient coin and paper money lots.

Stack’s Bowers Galleries To Conduct Official March 2011 Baltimore Auction

SBG — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:59:15 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Stack’s Bowers Galleries will conduct the official auction of the March 2011 Whitman Coin & Collectibles Baltimore Expo. The premiere event conducted under the Stack’s Bowers Galleries banner by the newly merged Stack’s and Bowers and Merena Auctions, the March 2011 Baltimore Auction continues the tradition and success of America’s most prestigious numismatic auctioneers.

Stack’s Bowers And Ponterio To Present More Than 2,500 Lots At The Official March Baltimore Auction

SBG — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:54:46 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio, world and ancients division of Stack’s Bowers Galleries, will conduct the official world auction of the March 2011 Whitman Coin & Collectibles Baltimore Expo. The premiere auction conducted under the Stack’s Bowers Galleries banner, the March 2011 Baltimore Auction continues the tradition and success of America’s most prestigious numismatic auctioneers.

Exceedingly Rare Proof 1836/1336 Bust 50c To Anchor Stack's-Bowers Numismatics’ March 2011 Official Baltimore Auction

SBG — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:37:52 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Stack’s-Bowers Numismatics will conduct their inaugural auction March 28 through April 3, 2011, as the Official Auctioneer of the Whitman Coin and Collectibles Expo in Baltimore, Maryland. The company was created with the merger of two great names in numismatics: Stack’s, the oldest rare coin auction and retail company in America, and Bowers and Merena Auctions, one of the world’s pre-eminent auctioneers of rare coins and paper money. The premiere auction will present thousands of U.S., world and ancient coin and paper money lots, including an exceedingly rare proof 1836/1336 Half Dollar, the first and only example attributed by PCGS. Catalogs will be available in early March in print and online at www.stacksbowers.com.

Stack's-Bowers And Ponterio Realizes Nearly $8 Million At 2011 N.Y.I.N.C.

SBG — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 09:54:35 GMT

Irvine, CA (January 17, 2011) - Stack's-Bowers Numismatics, the newly formed joint venture between Stack’s and Bowers and Merena Auctions, and its world coin division, Stack’s-Bowers and Ponterio, realized a total of $7,862,550 at their official auction of the January 2011 New York International Numismatic Convention. The auction was conducted through two sales on January 7-8 and January 10 and presented a total of more than 4,200 lots in three sessions.

Spectrum Group International’s Bowers And Merena Auctions To Join Forces With Stack’s To Create Stack’s-Bowers Numismatics

SBG — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 15:22:43 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – (December 22, 2010) – Spectrum Group International, Inc. (SPGZ.PK) announced today that its subsidiary Bowers and Merena Auctions, one of the world’s pre-eminent auctioneers of rare coins and currency, has entered into an agreement with Stack’s, the oldest rare coin retail and auction company in the U.S., to combine their operations. The new company, which will be known as Stack’s-Bowers Numismatics, with a world coin division to be known as Stack’s-Bowers and Ponterio, will be owned 51% by Bowers and Merena Auctions and 49% by Stack’s. The closing, which is subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions, is expected to take place in early 2011.

Malibu Collection Part II Anchors Bowers and Merena’s January 2011 Rarities Sale

SBG — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 14:50:09 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – (Dec. 20, 2010) – Bowers and Merena, one of the world’s preeminent auctioneers for rare coins and currency, will conduct the January Rarities Sale as its first event of 2011. The single-session sale on Jan. 4 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay will offer nearly 1,700 lots of rare and desirable United State and Colonial-era coinage.

Ponterio & Associates Kicks-Off 2011 with the January N.Y.I.N.C. Auction

SBG — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 14:13:57 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – (Dec. 16, 2010) – Ponterio & Associates, a division of Bowers and Merena Auctions, is pleased to present the January 2011 N.Y.I.N.C. Auction at the Waldorf Astoria in New York on Jan. 7-8. The auction will feature 2,558 lots including Part I of the Len Novotny Collection of Mexican Coinage, the Michael Demling Collection of Ancient Coinage, David Ian Wright Collection of Italian Banknotes and a superb selection of Fussli specimens.

Wa She Wong Collection of Chinese and Other Asian Coins Tops $10.7 Million at Hong Kong Auction

SBG — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:21:17 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – (Dec. 13, 2010) – Over 300 anxious bidders filled the live auction floor for the highly anticipated sale of the Wa She Wong Collection and other Asian Coins on Dec. 3-4. The Hong Kong auction, presented by Ponterio & Associates, a division of Bowers and Merena Auctions, featured 1,107 lots with total sales reaching $10.7 million.

Bowers and Merena November 2010 Baltimore Auction Tops $13 Million in Sales

SBG — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 18:55:24 GMT

IRVINE, Calif., (Nov. 18, 2010) – Bowers and Merena, one of the world’s preeminent auctioneers for rare coins and currency, saw spirited bidding as the Official Auctioneer of the November 2010 Whitman Coin & Collectibles Baltimore Expo. Nearly 3,900 lots of rare U.S. coins and currency crossed the auction block in the Nov. 4-6 sale and realized $11.6 million. Ponterio & Associates, Bowers and Merena’s world and ancient coin division, brought over 2,900 lots and added an additional $1.6 million to the sale.

Bowers and Merena to Host the ANA World’s Fair of Money Official Pre-Show Auction

SBG — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 18:04:07 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. (Nov. 2, 2010)—Bowers and Merena Auctions, one of the world’s pre-eminent numismatic auctioneers, announced today it has been selected by the ANA Board of Governors as the official auctioneer of the American Numismatic Association (ANA) Pre-Show, which immediately precedes the ANA World’s Fair of Money. The three-year contract is scheduled to begin at the Chicago ANA Pre-Show in August 2011.

Watch Exclusive Video as David Hall Talks About The Malibu Collection of Standing Liberty Quarters

SBG — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 16:15:57 GMT

The pages in the November 2010 Baltimore catalog present The Malibu Collection of Standing Liberty Quarters in its entirety, and we encourage interested bidders to spend considerable time viewing these coins and preparing their bids. Once these important coins are sold it may be many years before the opportunity to acquire another high-grade example becomes available.

Bowers and Merena to Auction More than 3,500 U.S. Coin and Currency Lots in Baltimore

SBG — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:37:50 GMT

IRVINE, Calif., (Oct. 25, 2010) – Bowers and Merena, one of the world’s preeminent auctioneers for rare coins and currency, will conduct the official auction of the November 2010 Whitman Coin & Collectibles Baltimore Expo. Scheduled for November 4-5 at the Baltimore Convention Center, the sale will present more than 3,500 lots of important United States coins and currency.

The Zürich Collection to Anchor Bowers and Merena’s Official November 2010 Baltimore Auction

SBG — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 17:24:47 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Bowers and Merena – the world’s preeminent auctioneer for rare coins and currency – will feature the important and extremely rare proof gold coins from the Zürich Collection in the Official auction of the November 2010 Whitman Coin & Collectibles Baltimore Expo.

Multi-Million Dollar Collection of Large Cents on Display at Boston World's Fair of Money

SBG — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:37:16 GMT

(Boston, Massachusetts) -- The number one-ranked collection of United States large cents in both the PGCS and NGC Set Registry listings will be publicly displayed for the first time in Boston, August 10 - 13, 2010, at the American Numismatic Association World's Fair of Money. The historic coins from the Cardinal Collection Educational Foundation include some of the finest known examples of large cents struck from 1793 to 1857.

Rare 1794 Silver Dollar Sells for $1.2 Million at Bowers and Merena Auction

SBG — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:28:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. (Aug. 9, 2010)—Bowers and Merena Auctions, one of the world’s pre-eminent numismatic auctioneers, hosted its Boston Rarities Sale on Saturday, Aug. 7 at Park Plaza Hotel and Towers in Boston, Mass., where the featured coin, a rare 1794 Silver Dollar, was sold for $1,207,500.

Bowers and Merena’s August Boston Auction Exceeds $9.2 Million in Sales

SBG — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:57:18 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – (August 12, 2010) – Bowers and Merena Auctions, one of the world’s preeminent auctioneers for rare coins and currency, realized an impressive $9.2 million at its Boston Rarities Sale on Aug. 7. The sale, conducted in two sessions with 1,750 lots, featured the rare condition census #4 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar, certified MS-64 by NGC, that sold for $1.2 million.

Bowers and Merena Auctions to Host Boston Rarities Auction

SBG — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:05:25 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. (July 14, 2010)—Bowers and Merena Auctions, one of the world’s pre-eminent numismatic auctioneers, will host its Boston Rarities Auction on Saturday, Aug. 7 at The Castle at Park Plaza Hotel and Towers in Boston, Mass. The sale, comprised of nearly 1,800 lots, will feature world-class rarities and highly desirable collectors’ coins.

The Cardinal Collection 1794 Set in Boston Rarities Sale

SBG — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:47:42 GMT

Bowers and Merena Auctions will host its Boston Rarities Sale on Saturday, August 7, at The Park Plaza Hotel in Boston, Mass. The sale, comprised of nearly 1,800 lots, will feature world-class rarities and highly desirable collectors' coins, including The Cardinal Collection.

Bowers and Merena Exceeds $8 Million in Sales at Baltimore Auction

SBG — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:43:06 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – (June 23, 2010) – Bowers and Merena Auctions, one of the world’s preeminent auctioneers for rare coins and currency, realized more than $8 million as the Official Auctioneer of the June 2010 Whitman Coin & Collectibles Baltimore Expo. The eight-session sale, occurring June 17-19, included more than 6,000 lots of U.S. coins and currency, ancient and foreign coins, and foreign paper money. Prices realized for U.S. coins and currencies amounted to $6,438,778. Ponterio & Associates, a division of Bowers and Merena Auctions, added an additional $1,608,082 in prices realized with ancient and foreign coins and paper money.

Ponterio & Associates Realizes $1.6 Million in Baltimore Auction

SBG — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:28:41 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – (June 23, 2010) –Ponterio & Associates, a division of Bowers and Merena Auctions, realized $1,608,082 as the Official Auctioneer of the June 2010 Whitman Coin & Collectibles Baltimore Expo. The three-session sale, occurring June 17-19, featured ancient and foreign coins and paper money. Bowers and Merena added an additional $6,438,778 in sales with its five-session auction.

The Cardinal Collection 1794 Set in Boston Rarities Sale

SBG — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:25:19 GMT

Diverse Selection of U.S. Banknotes in June Baltimore Auction

SBG — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:44:28 GMT

Bowers and Merena Auctions, America's leading rare coin and currency auction house, will again present the Official Auction of the June 2010 Whitman Coin & Collectibles Baltimore Expo. More than 200 impressive currency lots will join a magnificent array of nearly 3,500 coin lots in the auction that will be held June 16-20, 2010.

Ponterio & Associates to Auction the Wa She Wong Collection of Chinese Coins

SBG — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 17:35:35 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Ponterio & Associates, Inc., the world and ancients auction division of Bowers and Merena Auctions, is pleased to present the Wa She Wong Collection of Chinese and Hong Kong coins, an anchor consignment of their December auction to be held at the Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel and Towers on December 3 and 4, 2010. It will be one of the most important auctions of Chinese coins ever held.

Bowers and Merena’s Official June 2010 Baltimore Auction to Feature Nearly 3,500 U.S. Coin Lots

SBG — Mon, 24 May 2010 10:48:06 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Bowers and Merena – the world’s preeminent auctioneer for rare coins and currency – will conduct the Official auction of the June 2010 Whitman Coin & Collectibles Baltimore Expo. Scheduled for June 16-20, 2010 at the Baltimore Convention Center, the sale will present nearly 3,500 lots of United States coins, exonumia and related items.

Ponterio & Associates to Offer Diverse Rarities in Official June 2010 Baltimore Auction

SBG — Mon, 24 May 2010 10:42:46 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Ponterio & Associates, Inc., the world and ancients auction division of Bowers and Merena Auctions, will conduct its Baltimore Auction of World and Ancient Coins and Paper Money as part of Bowers and Merena’s Official Auction of the June 2010 Whitman Coin & Collectibles Baltimore Expo. The two-session sale will be conducted June 18 and 19 at the Baltimore Convention Center. More than 2,300 lots will be offered, including approximately 1,500 lots of Ancient and foreign coins and 825 lots of world paper money.

More Than 825 Lots of World Paper Money to Be Offered in Ponterio & Associates' Official June 2010 Baltimore Auction

SBG — Mon, 24 May 2010 10:02:30 GMT

Alternative Investing – Special Report on CNBC.com

SBG — Sat, 22 May 2010 13:58:16 GMT

In volatile financial times like these, some investors are looking for ways to diversify their portfolio far beyond just the usual stocks and bonds - and the options are vast and virtually endless. Alternative investments like rare coins, collectible stamps, vintage antiques, even fine wine, are just a few of the examples that might just bring the boost you need.

Bowers and Merena’s May Internet Auction is Online and Bidding is Open through May 17

SBG — Thu, 13 May 2010 15:20:21 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Bowers and Merena Auctions, America's leading rare coin and currency auction house, will conduct the May Internet Auction now through Monday, May 17, 2010, closing at 3 p.m. Pacific Time. The auction offers nearly 1,100 U.S. coin lots, including more than 600 lots graded by PCGS. Interested bidders can view the entire catalog and bid online at www.bowersandmerena.com.

Bowers and Merena Realizes More Than $8.5 Million in Baltimore

SBG — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:16:42 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. -- Bowers and Merena Auctions, America's leading rare coin and currency auction house, continues its long-standing and successful partnership with the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Baltimore Expo. As Official Auctioneer of the March 2010 expo, Bowers and Merena realized more than $8.5 million in U.S. and foreign, coin and currency sales. Prices realized for U.S. coins exceeded $5.5 million while U.S. currency accounted for a further $1.3 million of the total, for a combined U.S. prices realized of more than $7 million.

Ponterio & Associates Realizes $1.5 Million in Baltimore

SBG — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:08:04 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. -- Ponterio & Associates, America's premier auction house for foreign coins and paper money, realized more than $1.5 million as part of the Official Auction of the March 2010 Whitman Coin & Collectibles Baltimore Expo. The three-session sale netted nearly $500,000 in foreign paper money sales with ancient and foreign gold, silver and minor coins accounting for more than $1 million in additional prices realized.

Bowers and Merena to Offer Important Rarities in Official March Baltimore Auction

SBG — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:12:12 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Bowers and Merena Auctions, America's leading rare coin and currency auction house, will conduct the Official Auction of the March 2010 Whitman Coin & Collectibles Baltimore Expo. Scheduled for March 2-6 at the Baltimore Convention Center, the sale will present over 3,300 lots of important United States coins and currency. Ponterio & Associates, division of Bowers and Merena, will present more than 2,400 lots of world and ancient coins and currency.

Bowers and Merena to Offer Separate Catalog Of Exceptional Currency as Official Auctioneer of the March 2010 Baltimore Expo

SBG — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:07:54 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. -- Bowers and Merena Auctions, America's leading rare coin and currency auction house, is preparing another phenomenal sale as the Official Auctioneer of the March 2010 Whitman Coin & Collectibles Baltimore Expo. A particularly diverse and important selection of United States currency is on hand for the auction--so many notes, in fact, that the firm will be preparing a separate, stand-alone catalog comprised only of United States paper money. The notes will be auctioned March 2-6, 2010, as part of the Bowers and Merena Official Baltimore Auction offering rare United States and International coins, currency and banknotes. Ponterio & Associates, division of Bowers and Merena, will present the world and ancients auction of coins and currency.

Ponterio & Associates to Conduct Auction of World and Ancient Coins and Currency as Part of Official Baltimore Auction

SBG — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:02:55 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Ponterio & Associates, Inc., the world and ancients auction division of Bowers and Merena Auctions, will conduct its Baltimore Auction of World and Ancient Coins and Currency as part of Bowers and Merena’s Official Auction of the March 2010 Whitman Coin & Collectibles Baltimore Expo. Slated for March 2-6, 2010, at the Baltimore Convention Center, the Ponterio & Associates auction will feature more than 2,400 lots of important world and ancient coins and banknotes.

Ponterio & Associates to Offer Diverse Selection of International Banknotes in Baltimore

SBG — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:55:39 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. -- Ponterio & Associates, Inc., the world and ancients auction division of Bowers and Merena Auctions, is sure to dazzle bidders once again when it brings to auction a diverse and important selection of International Banknotes as part of the Official Auction of the March 2010 Whitman Coin & Collectibles Baltimore Expo. The sale, which will feature a wide variety of coins and banknotes, will be conducted March 2-6, 2010, alongside Bowers and Merena's Official Baltimore Auction offering rare United States coins and currency.

Bowers and Merena Kicks Off 2010 With Successful Orlando Rarities Sale

SBG — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. -- Bowers and Merena, America's premier rare coin and currency auction house, kicked off what promises to be an exciting year with its January 2010 Orlando Rarities Sale. The sale, with nearly 1,000 lots of rare and enticing United States, Colonial and Territorial gold coinage, was conducted in a single session on January 5. Total prices realized for the auction is in excess of $2.5 million.

Ponterio & Associates to Offer Highly Diverse Selection of International Banknotes During the N.Y.I.N.C

SBG — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Ponterio & Associates, Inc., the world and ancients auction division of Bowers and Merena Auctions, will commence its 2010 auction schedule as an Official Auctioneer of the New York International Numismatic Convention (N.Y.I.N.C.). The auction will be conducted January 8-9, 2010, in New York’s prestigious Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Pre-sale lot viewing will take place in the same location beginning January 6, with additional lot viewing opportunities available at the Bowers and Merena world headquarters in Irvine, California, December 21-31, 2009 (by appointment only; closed December 24-27).

Ponterio & Associates to Conduct January 2010 N.Y.I.N.C. Auction

SBG — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Bowers and Merena to Kick-Off 2010 with Orlando Rarities Sale

SBG — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Bowers and Merena Auctions, America's leading rare coin and currency auction house, will commence its 2010 auction schedule with the Orlando Rarities Sale. The auction will be conducted on Tuesday, January 5, 2010, beginning at 6 p.m. ET at the Doubletree Resort-Orlando International Drive. Pre-sale lot viewing will take place in the same location January 3 to 5 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.

Ponterio & Associates Nets $2.1 Million in Official November Baltimore Auction

SBG — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Ponterio & Associates, Inc., the world and ancients auction division of Bowers and Merena Auctions, dazzled bidders with an extensive selection of coins and paper money from around the world as part of Bowers and Merena's Official Auction of the November 2009 Whitman Coin & Collectibles Baltimore Expo. The combined auction realized more than $8 million, with Ponterio & Associates contributing an impressive $2.1 million to the total through sale of world coins and currency.

Bowers and Merena Realizes More Than $8 Million in Official November Baltimore Auction

SBG — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. -- Bowers and Merena Auctions, America's premier rare coin and currency auction house, continues to bring success to its consignors as the Official Auctioneer of the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Baltimore Expo. The 6,000+ lot auction conducted November 12-14, 2009 realized more than $8 million, with U.S. coin and currency sales totaling $5.8 million, and Ponterio & Associates netting $2.1 million in world coin and banknote sales.

Bowers and Merena Offers More Than 6,000 Lots in Baltimore This November

SBG — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Bowers and Merena Auctions, America's leading rare coin and currency auction house, will bring more than 6,000 lots of fine coins and currency to Baltimore, Md., for the Official Auction of the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Baltimore Expo scheduled for November 10-14, 2009. There are nearly 2,600 U.S. lots and close to 3,500 World lots. The auction will take place at the Baltimore Convention Center and begins with lot viewing Tuesday, November 10, through Saturday, November 14, coinciding with the seven-session auction on Thursday, November 12, through Saturday, November 14. The complete auction and lot viewing schedule is available at www.bowersandmerena.com.

Ponterio & Associates Offers Extensive Selection of World Banknotes in Bowers and Merena’s Official Baltimore Auction this November

SBG — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Ponterio & Associates, a division of Bowers and Merena Auctions, will bring 1,250 lots of world paper money to Baltimore, Md., as part Bowers and Merena’s Official Auction of the Whitman Coin and Collectibles Baltimore Expo scheduled for November 10-14, 2009. The auction will take place at the Baltimore Convention Center and includes an impressive world catalog presented in four sessions.

Bowers and Merena Realizes Over $2.5 Million as Official Pre-Show Auctioneer of Whitman Coin & Collectibles Philadelphia Expo

SBG — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Bowers and Merena Auctions, America's leading rare coin and currency auction house, presented the Official Pre-show Auction of the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Philadelphia Expo on September 22, 2009. The two-session auction realized $2,520,460.

Bowers and Merena Offers Nearly 1,500 Lots as the Official Pre-Show Auctioneer of the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Philadelphia Expo

SBG — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Bowers and Merena Auctions, America's leading rare coin and currency auction house, will bring nearly 1,500 lots of fine coins to Philadelphia, Pa.., for the Official Pre-show Auction of the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Philadelphia Expo set for September 21-22, 2009. The auction will take place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center and begins with lot viewing Monday, September 21, and Tuesday, September 22, followed by the two-session auction on Tuesday at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. EDT.

Bowers and Merena to Present the Globus Collection in November Baltimore Sale

SBG — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Bowers and Merena Auctions, America's leading rare coin and currency auction house, returns to Baltimore, Md., for the Official Auction of the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Expo scheduled for November 10-14, 2009. The auction will feature the collection of U.S. and world coins assembled by one of America’s most renowned numismatic collectors, Dr. Alfred R. Globus.

Bowers and Merena and Teletrade Realize More Than $15 Million as Official Live and Online Auctioneers of the ANA World’s Fair Of Money

SBG — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Bowers and Merena Auctions, America's leading rare coin and currency auction house, conducted its second of two official American Numismatic Association auctions for 2009 over five live sessions last week at the Los Angeles Convention Center as the Official Auctioneer of the ANA World’s Fair of Money. Teletrade Certified Coin & Currency Auctions, sister company to Bowers and Merena, served as the official online auctioneer for the show, conducting auctions on Sunday and Monday, August 9-10. Together they realized a total in excess of $15 million.

Beautiful 1907 Rolled Edge Indian Eagle and Humbert’s Personal Kellogg $20 Top Highlights at Bowers and Merena’s Official World’s Fair of Money Auction

SBG — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – A 1907 Rolled Edge Indian Eagle, a gorgeous and conditionally rare representative of this classic issue in the 20th century gold series, will be offered in Bowers and Merena’s Official Auction of the American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money® at the Los Angeles Convention Center and online, August 5-8, 2009, with lot viewing August 1- 8. The auction will also spotlight one of the most important California Gold Rush-era coins produced in San Francisco, the unique Kellogg and Company specimen $20 territorial gold piece personally owned by former U.S. Assayer Augustus Humbert.

Desirable, Appealing Ancients and World Coins & Paper Money in Official ANA Auction

SBG — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

(Irvine, California) – A wide selection of rare ancient and world coins will be offered in Bowers and Merena’s Official Auction of the American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money® at the Los Angeles Convention Center and online, August 2 – 8, 2009. Ponterio & Associates, Inc., a division of Bowers and Merena, will present the world sessions on Saturday, August 8.

Two Gem $1,000 Canadian Notes Highlight Currency in Official ANA Auction

SBG — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

(Irvine, California) – More than 500 U.S. and world bank notes including two $1,000 Canadian notes will be offered in the Official Auction of the American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money® conducted by Bowers and Merena Auctions at the Los Angeles, California Convention Center and online, August 2 – 8, 2009.

Bowers and Merena Offers Nearly 2,500 Lots in Baltimore this June

SBG — Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Bowers and Merena Auctions, America's leading rare coin and currency auction house, will bring nearly 2,500 lots of fine coins and currency to Baltimore, Md., for the Official Auction of the Baltimore Coin and Currency Convention scheduled for June 10-13, 2009. The auction will take place at the Baltimore Convention Center and begins with lot viewing Wednesday, June 10, through Friday, June 12, followed by the three-session auction on Thursday, June 11, at 6 p.m. EDT, and Friday, June 12, at 2 p.m. and again at 6 p.m. EDT.

BOWERS AND MERENA AUCTIONS TO REOPEN DIRECT BUYING & SELLING DIVISION, BOWERS AND MERENA RARE COIN GALLERIES

SBG — Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Bowers and Merena Auctions, America's leading rare coin and currency auction house, is reopening its direct buying and selling division under the name Bowers and Merena Rare Coin Galleries. Bowers and Merena Auctions, a Spectrum Numismatics International company, has acquired sister company North American Certified Trading (NACT) and will now offer expanded direct buying and selling of exceptional quality rare coins.

Ponterio & Associates, Inc., to Present Nearly 3,000 World Coin and Currency Lots as Official Auctioneer of the Chicago International Coin Fair in Late April

SBG — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Ponterio & Associates, Inc., a division of Bowers and Merena Auctions, returns to Chicago to present the Official Auction of the Chicago International Coin Fair (C.I.C.F.), April 23-25, 2009, at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare in Rosemont, Ill. The auction of close to 3,000 lots will offer an exceptional selection of world coins and currency that spans the globe, including lots from Russia, China, Mexico, Cuba, Australia, Latin America, and more. Lot viewing is scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, April 24-25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The auction will take place in four sessions: two sessions on Friday, April 24, starting at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.; and two sessions on Saturday, April 25, starting at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. (All times Central Daylight Time.) Complete auction information and catalog are available online at www.bowersandmerena.com or by calling 800.458.4646 U.S. and +1 949.253.0916 outside the U.S.

Bowers and Merena Shines in March With Two Standout Auctions

SBG — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Bowers and Merena Auctions, America's leading rare coin and currency auction house, made an outstanding showing in March with two impressive auction successes. Most recently, Bowers and Merena presented its first Official Auction of the Baltimore Coin and Currency Convention for 2009 on March 26-27, continuing their long tenure as official Baltimore auctioneer. The Baltimore auction realized $8,026,977. The Official Auction of the ANA National Money Show held March 12-13 in Portland, Ore., realized $2,468,258, and is the first of Bowers and Merena’s two official auctions for the American Numismatic Association conventions of 2009.

Bowers and Merena Showcases Two Extraordinary Collections in Baltimore

SBG — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Bowers and Merena Auctions, America's leading rare coin and currency auction house, makes its first trip to Baltimore in 2009 for the Official Auction of the Baltimore Coin and Currency Convention set for March 24-28. The auction will take place at the Baltimore Convention Center and begins with lot viewing Tuesday, March 24, to Friday, March 27, followed by the three-session auction on Thursday, March 26, at 6 p.m. EDT, and Friday, March 27, at noon and again at 6 p.m. EDT.

Bowers and Merena Premieres in March as Official ANA Auctioneer for 2009

SBG — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Bowers and Merena Auctions, America's leading rare coin and currency auction house, premieres its first of two official American Numismatic Association auctions for 2009 this March. The auction will take place at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, and begins with lot viewing Wednesday, March 11, to Friday, March 13, followed by the two-session auction on Thursday, March 12, at 6 p.m. PST and Friday, March 13, at 6 p.m. PST.

Bowers and Merena Auctions Scores Big In January With Their Orlando Rarities Sale and the Ponterio & Associates N.Y.I.N.C. ’09 Sale For a Combined Realization Topping $6.3 Million

SBG — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Bowers and Merena Auctions, America's leading rare coin and currency auction house, launched 2009 with two outstanding auctions. The Orlando Rarities Sale held on January 4 prior to the Orlando FUN Convention realized $4,745,806, followed by the Ponterio & Associates, Inc., N.Y.I.N.C. ’09 Auction on January 9 and 10 which realized $1,648,460.

Bowers and Merena Numismatic Adventure in Asia

SBG — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

One of the wonderful aspects of coin and bank note collecting is the opportunity to make friends and conduct business, literally, around the world. Over the decades, Ronald J. Gillio has frequently visited Asia, and is a familiar, friendly “regular” at major numismatic shows in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore and elsewhere. Gillio is Numismatic Acquisition Coordinator and World Coin and Currency Specialist for Bowers and Merena Auctions.

Rare New Discovery 1795 Reeded Edge Cent Realizes $402,500 for Bowers and Merena in Baltimore

SBG — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Bowers and Merena Auctions, America's leading rare coin and currency auction house, wraps up 2008 with their final auction of the year, the Official Auction of the Baltimore Coin and Currency Convention held November 18-22, 2008, at the Baltimore Convention Center. The auction realized a total of $6,280,880.

Bowers and Merena’s Orlando Rarities Sale in January Helps to Launch 2009

SBG — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Bowers and Merena Auctions, America's leading rare coin and currency auction house, launches the 2009 auction year with the Bowers and Merena Orlando Rarities Sale on January 4 prior to the FUN Convention. The auction will be held at the International Plaza Resort & Spa in Orlando and begins with lot viewing January 2-4, capped off by the auction on January 4 starting at 4 p.m. EST. Nearly 1,400 rarities will be presented during a single session.

Bowers and Merena’s Orlando Rarities Sale in January Features the “Riverside Collection” Of 19th Century Proof Type Coins

SBG — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

RVINE, Calif. – Bowers and Merena Auctions, America's leading rare coin and currency auction house, launches the 2009 auction year with the Bowers and Merena Orlando Rarities Sale on January 4 prior to the FUN Convention. The auction will be held at the International Plaza Resort & Spa in Orlando and begins with lot viewing January 2-4, capped off by the auction on January 4 starting at 4 p.m. EST. Nearly 1,400 rarities will be presented during a single session.

BOWERS AND MERENA JOINS FORCES WITH PONTERIO & ASSOCIATES EXPANDS INTO WORLD COINS AND PAPER MONEY

SBG — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Bowers and Merena Auctions, America's leading rare coin and currency auction house, announced today that it had acquired Ponterio & Associates, a 26-year-old firm specializing in ancient and world coins and paper money. The firm’s principals, Rick Ponterio and his sons Kent and Kyle, will be joining the management of Bowers and Merena.

Bowers and Merena’s Auction of “The East Bay & Eduard Kann Collections of Chinese, Russian and World Banknotes” Realizes More Than $1.1 Million

SBG — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Bowers and Merena Auctions, America's leading rare coin and currency auction house, conducted an auction of exceptional international banknotes in New York City on October 27-28, 2008, compiled of two premier collections, “The East Bay Collection of International Banknotes” and “The Eduard Kann Chinese Banknote Collection.” Consisting of more than 2,100 total lots, the auction realized $1,119,585. It was held at the Hilton Times Square, with live auction simulcasts in Hong Kong and Germany. The auction was spearheaded by Bowers and Merena in conjunction with sister companies John Bull Auctions, Ltd., of Hong Kong, and Heinrich Köhler Auktionshaus of Germany.

Bowers and Merena’s Big Finish for 2008 Brings More than 4,300 Lots to the Official Auction of the Baltimore Coin and Currency Convention in November

SBG — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Bowers and Merena Auctions, America's leading rare coin and currency auction house, finishes strong for 2008 as Official Auctioneer of the Baltimore Coin and Currency Convention for the third time this year, with their upcoming auction scheduled for November 18-22, 2008, at the Baltimore Convention Center.

1851 Augustus Humbert $50 Gold Piece Realizes $460,000 in Bowers and Merena’s Beverly Hills Rarities Sale, Pushing Total Auction Sales Over $3.3 Million

SBG — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Bowers and Merena Auctions, America's leading rare coin and currency auction house, hosted their Beverly Hills Rarities Sale on Saturday, September 13, 2008, at The Tower Beverly Hills. The 933-lot auction of high-end rarities realized a total of $3,317,135.

Bowers and Merena to Present “The East Bay & Eduard Kann Collections of Chinese, Russian and World Banknotes” in October

SBG — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Bowers and Merena Auctions, America's leading rare coin and currency auction house, will conduct an auction of exceptional international banknotes in New York City on October 27-28, 2008, with lot viewing at the auction site October 25-28. The auction is compiled of two premier collections, “The East Bay Collection of International Banknotes” and “The Eduard Kann Chinese Banknote Collection,” consisting of more than 2,000 total lots.

Bowers and Merena to Present More Than 900 Coin Rarities in Beverly Hills on September 13

SBG — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Bowers and Merena Auctions, America's leading rare coin and currency auction house, will host their Beverly Hills Rarities Sale on Saturday, September 13, 2008, at The Tower Beverly Hills, prior to the Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Collectible Expo.

Bowers and Merena to Auction Extraordinary Gem 1851 Augustus Humbert $50 Gold Piece in September

SBG — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Bowers and Merena Auctions, America's leading rare coin and currency auction house, will auction an extremely rare and exceptional 1851 Augustus Humbert $50 Gold Piece at their Beverly Hills Rarities Sale on Saturday, September 13, 2008, at The Tower Beverly Hills, prior to the Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Collectible Expo.

Bowers and Merena Realizes More Than $4.4 Million at Baltimore Rarities Sale Prior to ANA World’s Fair of Money

SBG — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Bowers and Merena Auctions, America's leading rare coin and currency auction house, hosted their Baltimore Rarities Sale on July 26, 2008, at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, just prior to the ANA World’s Fair of Money. The auction presented approximately 1,100 coin and 200 currency lots and realized a total of $4,427,243.

Bowers and Merena to Present Nearly 1,300 Lots at Baltimore Rarities Sale Prior to ANA World’s Fair Of Money

SBG — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Bowers and Merena Auctions, America's leading rare coin auction house, will host their Baltimore Rarities Sale in July at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, just prior to the ANA World’s Fair of Money. The auction of nearly 1,300 lots will be presented on Saturday, July 26, with lot viewing scheduled for Thursday to Saturday, July 24-26, and lot pick-up on Sunday, July 27. The catalog includes approximately 1,100 coin and 200 currency lots.

Bowers and Merena Realizes More Than $6.2 Million at Official Auction of the Baltimore Coin and Currency Convention

SBG — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Bowers and Merena Auctions, America's leading rare coin auction house, posted another highly successful outing in Baltimore as Official Auctioneer of the Baltimore Coin and Currency Convention. More than 3,000 lots crossed the block in three sessions June 5-6, 2008, realizing $6,258,873.

ANA, Bowers and Merena Sign Official Auctioneer Contract

SBG — Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

COLORADO SPRINGS – The American Numismatic Association has signed a definitive agreement for Bowers and Merena Auctions to act as the official auctioneer for the two 2009 ANA shows

Bowers and Merena Brings More Than 3,000 Lots to Baltimore in June as Official Auctioneer of the Baltimore Coin and Currency Convention

SBG — Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Bowers and Merena Auctions, America's leading rare coin auction house, returns as Official Auctioneer of the Baltimore Coin and Currency Convention, with the next auction scheduled for June 4-7, 2008, at the Baltimore Convention Center.

Bowers and Merena Realizes Nearly $6 Million in April 2008 Chicago Rarities Sale

SBG — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Bowers and Merena, America’s leading rare coin and currency auction house, realized an impressive $5.9 million with its 1,000-lot Chicago Rarities Sale. The auction was conducted in a single session on April 15, 2008

Bowers and Merena to Auction Finest Known 1932-D Washington Quarter and Expansive Selection of Buffalo Nickels at Chicago Rarities Sale on Tuesday, April 15, 2008

SBG — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Bowers and Merena Auctions, America's leading rare coin auction house, will hold their Chicago Rarities Sale on Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at the Sofitel Chicago O'Hare Hotel in Rosemont, Ill. Among the more than 1,000 lots to cross the block is the only 1932-D Washington Quarter graded MS-66 by PCGS, as well as one of the most impressive selections of Buffalo Nickels to be offered in recent years.

Bowers and Merena Realizes More Than $9.7 Million in Baltimore

SBG — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Bowers and Merena Auctions, America's leading rare coin auction house, set records once again in Baltimore as Official Auctioneer of the Baltimore Coin and Currency Convention. More than 3,200 lots crossed the block in four sessions February 28 – March 1, 2008, realizing $9,764,934.

“Carl F. Chirico Jr. Collection of World Pattern Coins” Tops $2 Million at Bowers And Merena’s Baltimore Auction

SBG — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Bowers and Merena Auctions, America's leading rare coin auction house, delighted World coin enthusiasts in Baltimore and across the globe on March 1 with an action-packed special session of World/Ancient Coins as part of their first of three Official Auctions of the Baltimore Coin and Currency Convention for 2008.

Bowers and Merena to Auction Finest Known 1932-D Washington Quarter at Chicago Rarities Sale on April 15, 2008

SBG — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Bowers and Merena Auctions, America's leading rare coin auction house, announces that it will auction the only 1932-D Washington Quarter graded MS-66 by PCGS in its upcoming Chicago Rarities Sale on April 15, 2008

Bowers and Merena Returns to Baltimore in February/March with Incredible Selection of Rarities as the Official Auctioneer of the Baltimore Coin and Currency Convention

SBG — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. – Bowers and Merena Auctions, America's leading rare coin auction house, continues as Official Auctioneer of the Baltimore Coin and Currency Convention in 2008