Modern Perfection: Coins and Currency from a Wyoming Estate
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Lot 207
Lot 207
[INTERNATIONAL] A Large Collection of 400 ozt. of Silver Government and Private-Issued Commemorative Coins
Status:
Closed
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
Estimate$8,000 – $12,000
Status
Closed
[INTERNATIONAL] A Large Collection of 400 ozt. of Silver Government and Private-Issued Commemorative Coins
comprising examples from Australia, Brunei Canada, Great Britain, Somalia, Republic of Congo and Others, the majority of items in 1 oz. form with approximately 70 1/2 oz. examples, approximately 15 2 oz. examples and two 5 oz examples.
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.