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Over $5.1 million in total prices were realized in the Stacks Bowers Galleries auction of special Britannia and Sovereign bullion coins sold on behalf of The Royal Mint. Entitled the Royal Succession coin series, these historic pieces represent the very last coins struck featuring the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the very first coins produced bearing the portrait of King Charles III for each series. Each of these Royal Succession coins are tangible treasures linking pivotal chapters of British and world history. They were graded and encapsulated by leading service Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC).

Thousands of lots offering United States, World, and Ancient coins, Numismatic Americana, and United States and World banknotes crossed the block in Stacks Bowers Galleries live and online sessions during and following the recent ANA Worlds Fair of Money Convention in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As an official ANA Partner Auction, the firms August Global Showcase realized $43,402,487 across 25 sessions of United States and World numismatic material.

Stacks Bowers Galleries was proud to conduct Part IV of the Sydney F. Martin Collection in Griffin Studios at their August 2023 Global Showcase Auction as an Auctioneer Partner of the ANA Worlds Fair of Money. This landmark event, entitled The New England Sale in recognition of the regional focus of this auction, realized prices totaling $3,817,668, building on the success of the firms previous offerings from the Sydney F. Martin Collection, which now total nearly $15 million.

Stack's Bowers Galleries, the renowned numismatic auction house, and David Hall, the esteemed founder of Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), have partnered to introduce Collectible Market Qualified (CMQ), a new service offering that identifies the highest quality graded coins in the market.

Stacks Bowers Galleries is pleased to announce the relocation of their Hong Kong headquarters to larger corporate offices at Unit 2202-03, 22/F, Mira Place A. This larger footprint signifies the firms long term commitment to the Asian market and the ongoing confidence in the regions potential. The team of professionals based in this office has brought about exponential growth in the firms clientele and market share through unmatched expertise and personal consultation, enhanced by a commitment to transparency, honesty, and professionalism.

Exciting United States rarities saw exceptionally strong bidding activity with numerous record prices achieved in Stacks Bowers Galleries Rarities Night session, held on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Broadcast live from Griffin Studios, the firms state of the art auction facility in Costa Mesa, gold coins performed with particular brilliance throughout the session, which realized more than $11 million.

Stacks Bowers Galleries is proud to present two impressive selections of Physical Bitcoins and Cryptocurrency as part of their August 2023 Global Showcase Auction. Live bidding for Part I will begin on Friday, August 18 at 4PM PT and the bidding for Part II will begin the following week on Thursday, August 24 at 12PM PT.

Stacks Bowers Galleries is honored to present another chapter in the extraordinary numismatic legacy of Sydney F. Martin, as the fourth major Martin sale is offered on August 19 as Session 10 of the firms August Global Showcase Auction. With more than $10 million worth of important early American coins already sold since the first offering in August 2022, the Martin Collection is one of the most significant cabinets of colonial and related material ever sold.

Stacks Bowers Galleries is excited to announce the launch of their Coin Resource Center, an online reference guide for all United States coins that places the firms unrivaled knowledge at the fingertips of every collector. For over 90 years, Stacks Bowers Galleries has been a leading source of expertise for collectors around the world, and the firm is proud to now offer another valuable tool to empower passionate numismatists.

Stacks Bowers Galleries is excited to present a magnificent selection of United States and related coins in their August 2023 Global Showcase Auction. This impressive offering boasts some of the most challenging rarities from the categories of Numismatic Americana, Colonial coinage, Federal U.S. issues, Territorial gold, and Physical Bitcoins and Cryptocurrency.