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Rare Coins Smash Auction Records | Birmingham News
Rare coins shattered records at Gold Standard Auctions, with six pieces each selling for over $27,000 and a top-tier 1891-CC Double Eagle fetching a jaw-dropping $72,500. These aren’t just collectibles—they’re historical artifacts: from the ultra-rare 1861-O and 1858-O Eagles to the quirky 1739 Higley Broad Axe Colonial three pence (featuring a deer emblem) and the nearly 90% gold 1852 California Assay piece. Even the limited-mintage 1864 Gold Eagle ($27,500) proves collectors are willing to pay top dollar for scarcity and story, turning old currency into modern-day treasures. Listen in…
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