Thread: Incredible Piece of History Being Auctioned by Heritage
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Old 07-26-2018, 12:18 PM
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The coin was the centerpiece of the Eric P. Newman collection, who died last year at the age of 106. He's owned the coin since 1942, and it last appeared in auction in 1890.
What auction houses were around in 1890?
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