NGC-graded Coins Powering Heritage US Coins Auction in August

1792 Eagle & Stars Gold $10 Washington President, graded NGC XF 45★. Click images to enlarge.

The 1792 Gold Washington President $10 Pattern, graded NGC XF 45★, was the coin most cherished by renowned numismatist Eric P. Newman, who passed away last year at age 106.

Newman, one of the greatest numismatic researchers and writers of all time, believed that this coin was struck as a pattern (a proposed coin) for a gold eagle, or $10 piece, and was expressly struck for, presented to and carried by George Washington. To read more about this coin and see a video, click here.

Described as "the discovery of a lifetime," Numismatic Guaranty Corporation has authenticated and graded as NGC XF 45 the fourth-known 1854-S Half Eagle. Photo courtesy of Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGCcoin.com) Click images to enlarge.

Meanwhile, an 1854-S $5, graded NGC XF 45, is only the fourth-known specimen. After being told by others that it was a counterfeit, a lifelong New England resident submitted it to NGC, which authenticated it.

The phrase "Discovery of a Lifetime" is printed on the NGC label, reflecting the coin's amazing background. Several days before the auction, bidding was already over $1.5 million on the Heritage Auction site. To read more about this coin and see a video, click here.

Other highlights of the Platinum Night sale include:

• Lot 5163 - 1794 Flowing Hair Dollar, BB-1, B-1, graded NGC AU 58.
• Lot 5104 - 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter Pattern, J-1989, graded NGC PF 61.
• Lot 5362 - 1855 Wass, Molitor & Co. $50, graded NGC AU 53.
• Lot 5334 - 1907 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, High Relief, graded NGC MS 65.
• Lot 5121 - 1797 Small Eagle Half Dollar, O-102, graded NGC AU Details (Improperly Cleaned).
• Lot 5354 - 1915-S Panama-Pacific Octagonal $50, graded NGC MS 63.