The final Stack’s Bowers Galleries auction of 2025, held in conjunction with the Whitman Winter Expo in Baltimore, promises to be a highlight of the numismatic calendar. As the official auction of the Colonial Coin Collectors Club (C-4), this event emphasizes early American coinage and historic Americana, including rare medals, tokens, and collectibles.
The November Showcase Auction spans five printed catalogs and includes a prestigious Rarities Night session, the esteemed Christopher M. Brookfield Collection, two paper money sessions, and one dedicated to physical cryptocurrency.
Session 1: The Richard August Collection of Colonial Coins
Session 1, presented in its own catalog, offers the legendary collection of colonial coins formed by Richard August. Steeped in historical significance, the August Collection includes exceptional Massachusetts silver and copper issues, over 100 New Jersey coppers, Vermont coppers, and more.
Highlights include:
- Noe-24 Oak Tree Threepence – Extremely rare.
Photo by Stacks Bowers – Unique New Jersey Copper Maris 73.5-jj - Unique 1787 Half Cent White Metal Die Trial
- Gem 1788 Ryder 1-D Vermont Cent
- Unique Maris 73.5-jj New Jersey Copper – A variety discovered by August himself.
- Maris 21-R New Jersey Copper – One of just a dozen known.
- Ryder-7 Landscape and Ryder-32 Vermont Coppers – Both plated in the Carlotto reference.
Nov 10, 2025 • 9 AM PST • Griffin Studios at Stack’s Bowers Galleries – 463 Lots
Session 2: The Christopher M. Brookfield Collection
Session 2 is devoted to the outstanding Christopher M. Brookfield Collection, which includes:
- 1792 Half Disme
- 1797 Half Dollar-Choice VF
- 1794 Silver Dollar “Vermuele”
- 1909-S V.D.B. Cent
- 1895 Morgan Dollar
- Wass Molitor $50 Gold Piece
Nov 11, 2025 • 10 AM PST • Griffin Studios at Stack’s Bowers Galleries – 141 Lots
Rarities Night: Iconic and Elite Numismatic Treasures
The Rarities Night Session features the second offering from the Collection of a Texas Gentleman. Leading the sale is:
The standout lot is a condition census 1794 silver dollar, the Brand- Boyd-Cardinal-Legend specimen, graded MS-63+ by PCGS and approved by both CAC and CMQ.
Additional Rarity Highlights:
- 1858 Flying Eagle Cent, Small Letters, Proof-65 (PCGS)
- 1796 Draped Bust Quarter, MS-65 (PCGS, CMQ)
- 1884-S Morgan Dollar, MS-65 (PCGS)
- 1889-CC Morgan Dollar, MS-64 DMPL (PCGS, CAC)
- 1879 Flowing Hair Stella, Judd-1635, Proof-67 Cameo (PCGS)
- 1870-CC Double Eagle, EF-45 (PCGS)
- 1879-O Double Eagle, MS-63 (NGC)
- Complete 1874 Proof Set (PCGS)
- 1855 Wass, Molitor & Co. $20, Unique, AU-50 (PCGS, CAC, CMQ)
Nov 11, 2025 • 2 PM PST • Griffin Studios at Stack’s Bowers Galleries – 226 Lots
Session 4: Historic Medals and Washingtoniana
Session 4 showcases the Jonathan H. Kagan Collection of American Medallic Art, with selections ranging from:
- Early Betts and Comitia Americana medals
- U.S. Mint issues from the Renaissance of American Coinage (1907–1921)
- A major offering of Indian Peace Medals, including examples from Jefferson, Madison, John Quincy Adams, and Andrew Jackson.
- The John M. Pack Collection of Washingtoniana – Over 200 lots of rare and pedigreed pieces.
- This session concludes with a group of rare colonial coins, including elusive Fugio cent varieties.
Nov 12, 2025 • 9 AM PST • Griffin Studios at Stack’s Bowers Galleries – 427 Lots
Session 5: Physical Cryptocurrency
Stack’s Bowers continues to lead in this emerging category with a dedicated session for Physical Cryptocurrency. Featuring classic rarities and low-mintage modern issues, this session also marks the first auction appearance of early editions of Bitcoin Magazine.
Nov 12, 2025 • 4 PM PST • Griffin Studios at Stack’s Bowers Galleries – 79 Lots
Session 8–10: Broader U.S. Coinage and Americana
Session 8 presents U.S. Coins – Half Cents to End, from all series, promising strong collector competition.
Nov 14, 2025 • 9 AM PST • Griffin Studios at Stack’s Bowers Galleries – 732 Lots
Session 9, internet-only, Medals, Tokens and Early American Coins & U.S. Coins Part 1 – Half Cents through Quarter Dollars
Nov 17, 2025 • 9 AM PST • INTERNET ONLY -844 Lots
Session 10, internet-only, U.S. Coins Part 2 offer additional U.S. coins and Americana at a range of price points. – Half Dollars to End
Nov 18, 2025 • 9 AM PST • INTERNET ONLY – 1053 Lots
A Message from Stack’s Bowers Galleries
“It is with great pride that I present the November 2025 Showcase Auction,” said Brian Kendrella, president of Stack’s Bowers Galleries. “This sale offers remarkable diversity, from colonial rarities to modern mint issues. As always, the C-4 partnership brings exceptional early American content, and the Richard August Collection is a fitting anchor.”
Kendrella added, “Important rarities like the 1794 silver dollar, 1792 half disme, and 1932 double eagle will generate major excitement. The strength of the market ensures spirited bidding across all categories.”
Preview and Bidding Information
The full November 2025 Showcase Auction is available for online viewing and presale bidding at StacksBowers.com.
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