Dear Customer,
It is our pleasure to welcome you to The Prominence V Auction Sale. This auction of more than 1500 numismatic lots features two major collections joined by selections from 62 other consignors across North America.
The first and second Sessions are highlighted by three attractive coin and banknote collections. The “Moody Collection” of Canadian Coins, The “Montreal Collection” of Canadian banknotes and the “Little Collection”Part II of Canadian Copper coins. Also featuring in this auction; The Holy Grail of Canadian coins, the famous 1936 Dot 1 cent in Gem Specimen-65, the elusive 1936 Dot 10 cents in Specimen-63+. A scarce 1937 brass penny in Specimen-66 from The Paris Mint. A superb 1948 Specimen set in Gem condition, a very scarce 1908c-Sovereign in Gem Specimen-65 and an ultra rare example of a 1909c-Sovereign in Specimen-64. An 1886 Obverse 2 in Choice condition, a fantastic pair of 1886 25 cents obverse 4 &5 in Superb Gem Mint State-65 and so much more....
#90
1927 1¢ PCGS Very Choice Mint State-64BN. Nice issue with trace of red remnants.
Sold for (including buyer's premium): $481.95
#91
1928 1¢ PCGS Gem Specimen-65RB. Impressively detailed example evenly coloured RB.
Unsold
#92
1930 1¢ ICCS Very Choice Mint State-64RB. Fully detailed issue with deep wine red finish.
Unsold
#93
1934 1¢ ICCS Gem Mint State-65RD. Gem issue with deep wine red finish. Scarce in Gem condition.
Sold for (including buyer's premium): $1071
#94
1936 Dot 1¢ PCGS Specimen-65 Red & Brown. The 1936 dot coinage of Canada is the most mystical in the realm of numismatic treasures. Most Canadians can identify with the famous Dot coins…. especially the elusive penny. Many comic book series and general reading magazines spawned many want ads for the famous copper coin. These ads played out from the 60’s thru the 80’s. The mystery of when the existing coins were made and why some survived is still cloudy. For the numismatic connoisseurs this “Holy Grail” set gives great pleasure to any eventual owner of pieces or an entire set. Fate offers up this magnificent example of the penny that was coveted by John J. Pittman for many years. This offered coin is tied finest graded with one other example that resides in the “Cornerstone” set. There is also a lone example in the National Currency collection that was gifted by the LaFortune family. LaFortune was a former mint employee. (LaFortune was the previous owner of the Dot 10 Cents also being offered in this auctio
Sold for (including buyer's premium): $446600
#95
1937 1¢ ICCS Superb Gem Mint State-66RD. Superb Gem 100% red and lustrous example.
Sold for (including buyer's premium): $773.50
#96
1937 1¢ to 1965. Lot of 28 coins all graded ICCS/CCCS/PCGS Choice Mint State-62 to Very Choice Mint State-64. Does include 1965 Type V PCGS Very Choice Mint State-64RD.
Sold for (including buyer's premium): $279.65
#97
1937 1¢ BRASS DC-19 Trial strike, ICCS Superb Gem Specimen-66. Extremely rare Brass example. Paris mint, Lightly toned with significant reflective surfaces. Amongst the finest examples graded.
Sold for (including buyer's premium): $5950
#98
1938 1¢ ICCS Superb Gem Mint State-66RD. Superb Gem 100% red and lustrous example.
Sold for (including buyer's premium): $833
#99
1940 1¢ ICCS Superb Gem Mint State-66RD. Gem 100% full red example.
Sold for (including buyer's premium): $416.50