Stacks Husky Auction - A Remarkable Collection

Stacks Husky Auction - A Remarkable Collection

The Husky Collection, a title designated by the consignor, brings to the auction block one of the most remarkable offerings of our generation. With rarity after rarity, this relatively small offering in terms of numbers, might be likened to the numismatic equivalent of a gallery of Rembrandt paintings. Not often in numismatics have so many incredible coins been offered in a single catalogue.

The sale will be held at 7PM on June 25th at Stack's Auction Gallery 110 West 57th Street New York, NY 10019 (800) 566-2580

Emphasis is on different design types, this in combination with aspects of history, art, romance, or other special significance. For example, Colonial coins, an extensive series, are represented by what might be deemed as the "poster example" from that era-the famous 1776 Continental dollar, the present piece being in remarkable Gem preservation. Cents and Half Cents overlook the usually seen issues and concentrate on the classics of the year 1793. Then comes the Flying Eagle cent type of 1856 to 1858, illustrated, as you might expect in reading this so far, not by a regular issue, but by the classic 1856. When one thinks of Lincoln cents, the 1909-S V.D.B. comes to mind. You will find a superb Gem here, but no others of the type!

The 1792 Half Disme, a coin of legend and lore, is represented by a Mint State example, one of the finest we have ever sold, quickly followed in the catalogue by a lustrous Mint State 1795 of the same denomination, after which will be found dimes representing a Mint State coin of the first year (1796) and the most famous of 20th century rarities (the 1916-D).

Quarter dollars begin with 1796, the first year of issue and the only one of its design type, and continue immediately to a remarkable Gem 1916 Standing Liberty rarity. Half dollars follow a similar thread-emphasis on rarity, quality, and classic nature. We will leave it to readers to go elsewhere to fill in the gaps of ordinary coinage! A 1794 half dollar leads the way, quickly followed by the seldom seen 1796, the equally rare 1797, a remarkable Proof 1836 Reeded Edge, and, for good measure, concluding with one of the rarest of all American coin types in Mint State-the 1839 Liberty Seated half dollar Without Drapery at the elbow.

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