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Ponterio Sale Set Sept. 25-26
 | By World Coin News
September 06, 2007 |
Ponterio & Associates, Inc., will auction the David Dougherty collection of United States Coinage Sept. 25 and 26 at the Residence Inn, Los Angeles.
One item of interest is an 1861 Confederate States half dollar, Scott restrike, graded AU-58 by ANACS. Also featured is a large selection of dollars, including a 1795 Draped Bust Small Eagle, NGC XF-40; an 1801 in extremely fine; 1862 proof; 1869 proof; 1884-S in brilliant uncirculated; 1893-CC in PCGS MS-63 and 1934-S in PCGS MS-63.
Another section of interest is a large offering of pioneer and private gold. This section includes three California $50 August Humbert octagonals, nine pieces of Bechtler gold, four pieces of Mormon gold and an Oregon Exchange Company $5 of 1849.
This auction also features large selections of Mexican coins comprising of more than 800 lots, including part three of one of the finest and most complete collections of Republic Cap and Ray 8 reales ever sold.
The world crowns and minors section includes a large offering of Australian proof coinage. Featured items in this section include a 1938 Melbourne Mint proof set (1/2, 1, 3 and 6 pence, 1 shilling and 1 florin), estimated at $20,000-$30,000. A 1953 Perth Mint proof set (1/2 and 1 penny), estimated $10,000-$15,000.
Catalogs, $30 each, for Ponterio's auction No. 143 may be obtained from Ponterio & Associates, Inc., 1818 Robinson Ave., San Diego, CA 92103. For more information, contact the firm by telephone at (619) 299-0400 or (800) 854-2888 or by e-mail at coins@ponterio.com.
The catalog may also be seen at www.ponterio.com on or before Sept. 1.
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