Modern Perfection: Coins and Currency from a Wyoming Estate
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Lot 122
Lot 122
A Group of Four US Mint Issued Gold or Silver Coins
Status:
Closed
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
Estimate$1,200 – $1,800
Status
Closed
A Group of Four US Mint Issued Gold or Silver Coins
comprising a 1987 Constitution Bicentennial Commemorative 2-coin set with $5 1/4 oz. Gold Proof and $1 silver coin, 2006-S San Francisco Earthquake and Fire Centennial $5 1/4 oz. proof (ICG PR70 DCAM) and a 2008-W Gold Eagle $5 1/10 oz proof (ICG PR70 DCAM)
Nick Coombs is a senior specialist in the Coins, Medals & Banknotes department at Freeman's. Prior to joining Freeman's in 2014, Mr. Coombs worked for PCGS Currency in Peoria, Illinois, where he was responsible for the grading and authentication of paper money. This enabled him to travel to dozens of coin and currency shows a year and develop a lifelong passion for numismatics. In addition to heading the Coins, Medals & Banknotes department at Freeman's, Mr. Coombs works closely with the Furniture & Decorative Arts departments and has directed auctions for philatelics, memorabilia, scientific instruments and fountain pens. He received a BA in art history from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a master of letters in art and art world practice from the University of Glasgow.