Author: Stack's Bowers Galleries / March 6, 2026

One of the first signs of spring in the numismatic year is the Whitman Spring Expo in Baltimore, MD, and with it Stack’s Bowers Galleries’ official auction. The Spring 2026 Showcase Auction is replete with incredible collections and laden with rarities spanning American numismatics from the colonial era to the most recent physical cryptocurrency issues, and everything in between.

Session One is dedicated to colonial coins and begins with another sensational offering from the Richard August Collection. As with previous offerings from this cabinet, there is virtually something for every collector. His frontline collections of Connecticut and Machin’s Mills coppers are among the most extensive we have had the honor of presenting. In addition, duplicates from his Massachusetts, Vermont, and Fugio collections (previous offerings of which were featured in Stack’s Bowers Galleries’ 2025 sales) are also set to cross the block. Following more than 550 coins from the Richard August Collection is a diverse array of other colonial types, including selections from the John Bulger and Cookie Family collections.

The Widmer Family Collection, featured in Session Two and presented in its own catalog, comprises a particularly impressive offering of half cents and large cents, 1793 to 1857. The collection was built with a multigenerational love of coins, and the care and attention to overall quality is evident with each turn of the catalog page. Scarce and rare varieties, high grade “type” coins, and historic provenances abound, sure to attract eager buyers, both seasoned specialists and novices alike.

Session Three is the highly acclaimed Rarities Night offering, anchored by the Admiral’s Cove Collection, a superb type set of United States gold coins. The session contains nearly 200 lots of highly important numismatic items, from an extremely rare and historic 1792 Silver Center cent to a set of the last “pennies” struck in 2025. 

“With each coin a highlight, collectors should take a few moments to review each and every lot in the session,” said Brian Kendrella, President of Stack’s Bowers Galleries.  “Undoubtedly there will be something to add to any advanced cabinet. A few of my favorites are the iconic and rare 1943-S cent struck on a bronze planchet with gold CAC sticker, the incredibly rare 1922 “Modified High Relief” Peace Dollar graded Proof-63 by PCGS, a stunning Superb Gem 1879 Flowing Hair Stella, 1861-C and 1861-D half eagles, one of the finest 1907 Rounded Rim $10 gold pieces, and the rare Clark-Gruber $10 Copper Die Trial.”

Medals, tokens, and other numismatic Americana, along with federal half cents through silver dollars make up Session Four. Some of the most interesting and historic pieces of the auction will cross the block in this session, including a member badge of the Tammany Society, a recently discovered silver 1797 General Grand Master Medal, and a late 19^th century Confirmant medal awarded to a female. Of note are medals from the collections of Anthony Terranova and John P. Burham, including the Terranova Collection of Agricultural and Horticultural medals. Following these rare, interesting, and important medals comes a nice selection of U.S. coins featuring pleasing collector coins, key dates, and scarce varieties.

Session Eight concludes the U.S. federal coins, as well as territorial and pattern issues in the live sessions. Consisting mainly of U.S. gold coins, there are many scarce to rare date and mintmark combinations to delight collectors of all U.S. gold series. Internet only Session 10 and Session 11 follow with more than 1,000 lots of additional U.S. collector coins, medals, and tokens, offering up something for everyone.

The Stack’s Bowers Galleries Spring 2026 Showcase Auction also features three sessions of United States currency including an exceptional Rarities Night session, all scheduled for Thursday, March 12. For more information on the U.S. currency sales visit StacksBowers.com. In addition, over 100 lots of physical cryptocurrency will be offered in Session 9 on Friday, March 13.

Complete information about each session, as well as lot viewing opportunities at the March 2026 Whitman Expo can be found at www.stacksbowers.com. To consign to one of the firm’s upcoming auctions call 800-458-4646 or email [email protected].

About Stack’s Bowers Galleries

Stack’s Bowers Galleries conducts live, internet and specialized auctions of rare U.S. and world coins and currency and ancient coins, as well as direct sales through retail and wholesale channels. The company’s 90+ year legacy includes the cataloging and sale of many of the most valuable United States coin and currency collections to ever cross an auction block — The D. Brent Pogue Collection, The John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, The Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection, The Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection, The Joel R. Anderson Collection, The Norweb Collection, The Cardinal Collection, The Sydney F. Martin Collection and The Battle Born Collection — to name just a few.

World coin and currency collections include The Pinnacle Collection, The Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection of World Gold Coins, The Kroisos Collection, The Alicia and Sidney Belzberg Collection, The Salton Collection, The Wa She Wong Collection, the Augustana Collection of gold rarities from across western Europe, the Richard Margolis Collection of world coins and medals and The Thos. H. Law Collection. Recently the firm was awarded the privilege of bringing the most valuable world coin collection to auction – the L. E. Bruun Collection.

Stack’s Bowers Galleries is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, which is also the location of Griffin Studios, the firm’s custom-built, broadcast-ready auction and event facility. In addition, the company has galleries in New York, Boston, Miami, and Philadelphia, as well as offices in New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Copenhagen, Hong Kong, Paris and Vancouver. Stack’s Bowers Galleries hosts a Global Showcase each summer as an Event Auctioneer Partner of the ANA World’s Fair of Money, a sale that features United States coins and currency, Ancient coins and World coins and currency. They are also the Official Auctioneer for several important numismatic events, including the New York International Numismatic Convention, the Whitman Spring, Summer and Winter Expos, the Spring and Fall Hong Kong shows, and the Maastricht Paper Money shows.