Stack’s Bowers Galleries is pleased to announce the results of the recently concluded November 2025 Showcase Auction, which realized more than $28 million. Two sessions devoted exclusively to United States currency featured 407 lots that totaled $1,867,392. (All prices include the buyer’s premium.)
In Session 6, rarities saw impressive realizations above pre-auction estimates.
A Remainder attributable to the “Imperial Government of Norton I” proclaimed by the mad vagrant Joshua Abraham Norton achieved $21,600 (lot 6056) against an estimate of $8,000 to $12,000.
A high-grade 28 Shillings note printed by Paul Revere and pedigreed to the John J. Ford, Jr. Collection (lot 6027) realized $13,200 against an initial estimate of $3,000 to $5,000.
Additional results from Session 6 include:
- Lot 6025: MA-166. Massachusetts. August 18, 1775. 10 Shillings. PCGS Banknote Choice Extremely Fine 45. Realized $12,600.
- Lot 6045: CC-9. Continental Currency. May 10, 1775. $20. PMG Choice Very Fine 35. Realized $10,800.
- Lot 6192: San Jose, California. $10 1874. Fr. 1148. Farmers National Gold Bank. Charter #2158. PMG Very Fine 20. Realized $10,200.
- Lot 6197: Stockton, California. $10 1873. Fr. 1146. First National Gold Bank. Charter #2077. PMG Choice Fine 15. Realized $9,000.
- Lot 6228: St. Louis, Missouri. $100 1902 Red Seal. Fr. 686. Fourth NB. Charter #283. PMG Very Fine 25. Realized $9,000.
- Lot 6019: MD-75. Maryland. July 26, 1775. $2 2/3. PMG Very Fine 25. Realized $8,400.
From Session 7 a series of type notes attracted strong interest from bidders.
One of the finest known Fr. 341 Series of 1880 $100 Silver Certificates of Deposit realized $132,000 (lot 7117). A Fr. 1179 Series of 1905 $20 Gold Certificate (lot 7139), uneclipsed in the PMG Population Report, achieved $120,000, well in excess of the pre- auction estimate of $70,000 to $90,000.
Additional results from Session 7 include:
- Lot 7129: Fr. 831. 1918 $50 Federal Reserve Bank Note. St. Louis. PCGS Banknote Choice Uncirculated 63. Realized $50,400.
- Lot 7140: Fr. 1180. 1905 $20 Gold Certificate. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ*. Realized $31,200.
- Lot 7076: Fr. 119. 1901 $10 Legal Tender Note. PCGS Banknote Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 PPQ. Realized $28,800.
- Lot 7119: Fr. 344. 1891 $100 Silver Certificate. PMG Very Fine 30. Realized $28,800.
- Lot 7047: Fr. 2405 1928 $100 Gold Certificate. PCGS Banknote Gem Uncirculated 65 PPQ. Realized $26,400.
- Lot 7050: Fr. 2407. 1928 $500 Gold Certificate. PMG About Uncirculated 53. Realized $26,400.
Complete results for the Stack’s Bowers Galleries November 2025 Showcase Auction are available at StacksBowers.com.
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One of the reasons I like coins and bullion is the fascinating details and history reflected in precious metals and old bills.
I’ll admit I’d never heard of “the mad vagrant Joshua Abraham Norton”. So now I have another tidbit to chase down for my store of knowledge.
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