Historic Auction of Bruce S. Sherman Collection, Part II
America’s choicest auction residence Heritage Auctions supplied a simply particular collection in the CSNS U.S. Coins Signature Auction April 30 – May 4, 2025 – Bruce S. Sherman Collection, Part II. The series is not merely a cabinet of valuable cash, however also appeared as an unrivaled feat inside the annals of numismatics (coin have a look at).
Earlier, the initial portion of this collection was offered in the FUN U.S. Coins Signature Auction in January and was widely welcomed.
1803 Proof Draped Bust Dollar: There are only four of them
The most precious piece in this collection is the 1803 Proof Draped Bust Dollar, titled ‘Novodel’. It is graded PR66 PCGS and is the finest condition coin among just four coins of its type.
Proof silver dollars from 1801 to 1803, or Novodels, are very rare and costly coins. This coin was bought from a stranger in 1991 by well-known dealer Robert L. Estrich. Estrich passed away in 2009 and if he had any knowledge about the history of the coin, it went with him. This coin has only surfaced in two auctions thus far.
1792 Copper Dimes: Extremely Rare
Another coveted coin in this collection is the 1792 Copper Dimes (Judd-11) that is graded MS64 Red and Brown PCGS, CAC. It is the finest condition coin among the three.
In 1792, the Mint tried out the edges of certain coins – some had reeded edges and others plain edges. Plain edge coins are very scarce. This dime also carries a lot of historical importance because it is part of one of America’s oldest pattern series.
1838-O Reeded Edge Half Dollar: Only 10 Existed
The 1838-O Reeded Edge Half Dollar graded PR64BM PCGS in this sale. It is most of the most prized and scarce specimens within the annals of U.S coin. It is on par with such rarities as the 1894-S dime and the 1870-S silver dollar.
The entire mintage is thought to have consisted of only 20, and it is estimated that only 10 exist today. PCGS and NGC have combined to grade a total of 12, some of which are duplicates. Heritage has accounted for nine existing examples, including one that resides in the Smithsonian Institution’s collection.
The 1835 Classic Head Half Eagle: The Finest of the Finest
The 1835 HM-5, JD-1 Classic Head Half Eagle has a grade of PR67+ Deep Cameo PCGS, CAC and is the best of only three examples of its type. The proof issues of the Classic Head series are very rare, and this coin is the best of them.
There are a total of 20 coins in the set, five of which are in museums like the British Museum and the Smithsonian, Heritage reported.
The Pelican Bay Collection: The Best Collection of the Past Ten Years
Another public sale spotlight changed into the Pelican Bay Collection, Part I, proposing a beautiful set of Seated Liberty quarters and half-bucks.
The megastar coin within the series became the 1870-CC Seated Quarter, which earned a grade of AU50 PCGS Briggs 1-A. It became the preliminary yr of Carson City Mint and ranks because the 6th best.
649.15-Ounce Gold Ingot from SS Central America
One of the truly exceptional pieces in the Bruce S. Sherman Collection was the 649.15 ounce Just & Hunter Gold Ingot, which originated from the Marcello & Luciano Collection. The second largest ingot from SS Central America, it measures 218 mm in length.
It is one of 13 total ‘colossal size’ (over 500 ounces) ingots and is ranked as the sixth largest ingot from Just & Hunter.
1834 Capped Bust Quarter Eagle: Outstanding Quality
The 1834 BD-1 Capped Bust Quarter Eagle, with a grading of MS61 PCGS, is ranked because the fourth-first-rate one. Numismatic expert Walter Breen stated that almost all of the region eagles of this date have been in all likelihood to have been produced as proof strikes.
An example is housed in the Smithsonian, even as every other belongs to the Harry W. Bass, Jr. Core Collection.
America’s First Silver Dollar of 1794
The 1794 B-1, BB-1 silver greenback (XF40, PCGS, CAC) is referred to as the Gainsborough Specimen and is regarded as America’s first silver dollar. There are only 14150 of those that survived and this one is inside the great circumstance of them.
1852/1 Humbert Twenty Dollars: Extremely Rare Coin
The 1852/1 Humbert $20 Gold Coin is graded MS63 PCGS and is the second-finest certified example.
Following the introduction of the $50 gold ingot in 1851, denominations lower than that were necessary but were not sanctioned. Following numerous requests, $10 and $20 coins were released in February of 1852. 7,500 coins were produced in one day alone, but again most were melted down. This coin is one of the very few that have survived.
1879 Flowing Hair Stella: Unique and Rare
The 1879 Judd-1635 Flowing Hair Gold Stella has a PR65+ PCGS rating and is being sold only for the second time in history.
The coin is technically a “pattern coin” that was presented to US Congressmen as an offer for an international trade currency. It was in a four-dollar denomination, which is highly rare in US currency. The coin had been in private possession for almost six decades prior to 2015.
FAQs
What is the Bruce S. Sherman Collection, Part II?
It’s a premier numismatic collection featuring rare U.S. coins, auctioned by Heritage Auctions during April 30–May 4, 2025.
What makes the 1803 Proof Draped Bust Dollar special?
It’s one of only four known novodels, graded PR66 PCGS, and among the finest U.S. proof silver dollars.
Why is the 1792 Copper Disme important?
It’s the finest known of only three examples, with immense rarity, historic importance, and unmatched technical quality.
