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The previous numismatic record holder was an 1804 U.S. silver dollar, which sold for $4.14 million in 1999. ||||| "This is the Mona Lisa of coins," said Beth Deisher, editor of Coin World, the largest weekly coin publication in the United States, with a circulation of 85,000.
The double eagle sold for$7.59 million and this was double the previous record-breaking coin which was what coin 1804 US Silver Dollar
"This is the Mona Lisa of coins," said Beth Deisher, editor of Coin World, the largest weekly coin publication in the United States, with a circulation of 85,000. ||||| "It is unique.
The double eagle sold for$7.59 million and this was double the previous record-breaking coin which was what coin 1804 US Silver Dollar
The 1933 double eagle, a $20 gold piece with a mysterious history that involves a president, a king and a Secret Service sting operation, was auctioned Tuesday last night for a record price for a coin, $7.59 million, nearly double the previous record. ||||| The previous numismatic record holder was an 1804 U.S. silver dollar, which sold for $4.14 million in 1999.
The double eagle sold for$7.59 million and this was double the previous record-breaking coin which was what coin 1804 U.S. Silver Dollar
The previous numismatic record holder was an 1804 U.S. silver dollar, which sold for $4.14 million in 1999. ||||| "This is the Mona Lisa of coins," said Beth Deisher, editor of Coin World, the largest weekly coin publication in the United States, with a circulation of 85,000.
The double eagle sold for$7.59 million and this was double the previous record-breaking coin which was what coin 1804 U.S. Silver Dollar
"This is the Mona Lisa of coins," said Beth Deisher, editor of Coin World, the largest weekly coin publication in the United States, with a circulation of 85,000. ||||| "It is unique.
The double eagle sold for$7.59 million and this was double the previous record-breaking coin which was what coin 1804 U.S. Silver Dollar
Eight bidders were joined by 500 coin collectors and dealers in an auction house audience seemingly devoid of celebrity bidders, while an additional 534 observers followed the bidding on eBay. ||||| Henrietta Holsman Fore, the director of the U.S. Mint, who witnessed the sale, said, "The monies we receive will go toward helping to pay down the debt and to fight the war on terrorism."
How many witnessed the sale online 534
Eight bidders were joined by 500 coin collectors and dealers in an auction house audience seemingly devoid of celebrity bidders, while an additional 534 observers followed the bidding on eBay. ||||| "It is unique.
How many witnessed the sale online 534
Fenton commented that the double eagle had been on "a long historic journey, with a very satisfying ending." ||||| In an unprecedented move, the auction proceeds were split by the U.S. Mint and a London coin dealer, Stephen Fenton, who had won that right in court after having been arrested by Secret Service agents for trying to sell the coin in the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Manhattan in 1996.
How many witnessed the sale online 534
The 1933 double eagle, a $20 gold piece with a mysterious history that involves a president, a king and a Secret Service sting operation, was auctioned Tuesday last night for a record price for a coin, $7.59 million, nearly double the previous record. ||||| The anonymous buyer, believed to be an individual collector who lives in the United States, made the winning bid in a fiercely contested nine-minute auction at Sotheby's in Manhattan.
How long did the bidding for the 1933 double eagle last 9 minutes
The anonymous buyer, believed to be an individual collector who lives in the United States, made the winning bid in a fiercely contested nine-minute auction at Sotheby's in Manhattan. ||||| "I have never seen as much interest in the sale of any coin in my 30 years in the business," said Lawrence R. Stack, the company's managing director.
How long did the bidding for the 1933 double eagle last 9 minutes
Sotheby's partner in the one-lot auction was Stack's Rare Coins, with which it shared the customary 15 percent commission. ||||| The previous numismatic record holder was an 1804 U.S. silver dollar, which sold for $4.14 million in 1999.
How long did the bidding for the 1933 double eagle last 9 minutes
The 1933 double eagle, a $20 gold piece with a mysterious history that involves a president, a king and a Secret Service sting operation, was auctioned Tuesday last night for a record price for a coin, $7.59 million, nearly double the previous record. ||||| The anonymous buyer, believed to be an individual collector who lives in the United States, made the winning bid in a fiercely contested nine-minute auction at Sotheby's in Manhattan.
How long did the bidding for the 1933 double eagle last 9 Minutes
The anonymous buyer, believed to be an individual collector who lives in the United States, made the winning bid in a fiercely contested nine-minute auction at Sotheby's in Manhattan. ||||| "I have never seen as much interest in the sale of any coin in my 30 years in the business," said Lawrence R. Stack, the company's managing director.
How long did the bidding for the 1933 double eagle last 9 Minutes
Sotheby's partner in the one-lot auction was Stack's Rare Coins, with which it shared the customary 15 percent commission. ||||| The previous numismatic record holder was an 1804 U.S. silver dollar, which sold for $4.14 million in 1999.
How long did the bidding for the 1933 double eagle last 9 Minutes
The 1933 double eagle, a $20 gold piece with a mysterious history that involves a president, a king and a Secret Service sting operation, was auctioned Tuesday last night for a record price for a coin, $7.59 million, nearly double the previous record. ||||| The anonymous buyer, believed to be an individual collector who lives in the United States, made the winning bid in a fiercely contested nine-minute auction at Sotheby's in Manhattan.
How long did the bidding for the 1933 double eagle last Nine minutes
The anonymous buyer, believed to be an individual collector who lives in the United States, made the winning bid in a fiercely contested nine-minute auction at Sotheby's in Manhattan. ||||| "I have never seen as much interest in the sale of any coin in my 30 years in the business," said Lawrence R. Stack, the company's managing director.
How long did the bidding for the 1933 double eagle last Nine minutes
Sotheby's partner in the one-lot auction was Stack's Rare Coins, with which it shared the customary 15 percent commission. ||||| The previous numismatic record holder was an 1804 U.S. silver dollar, which sold for $4.14 million in 1999.
How long did the bidding for the 1933 double eagle last Nine minutes
The 1933 double eagle, a $20 gold piece with a mysterious history that involves a president, a king and a Secret Service sting operation, was auctioned Tuesday last night for a record price for a coin, $7.59 million, nearly double the previous record. ||||| "This is an astonishing new record for a coin," he said.
What was the astonishing record The Price of the sale
The 1933 double eagle, a $20 gold piece with a mysterious history that involves a president, a king and a Secret Service sting operation, was auctioned Tuesday last night for a record price for a coin, $7.59 million, nearly double the previous record. ||||| In an unprecedented move, the auction proceeds were split by the U.S. Mint and a London coin dealer, Stephen Fenton, who had won that right in court after having been arrested by Secret Service agents for trying to sell the coin in the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Manhattan in 1996.
What was the astonishing record The Price of the sale
The previous numismatic record holder was an 1804 U.S. silver dollar, which sold for $4.14 million in 1999. ||||| As auction houses prepare for their fall seasons in an uncertain economy, the sale price "suggests that the marketplace for important items is enormously strong," said David Redden, a vice chairman at Sotheby's, who was the auctioneer.
What was the astonishing record The Price of the sale
The 1933 double eagle, a $20 gold piece with a mysterious history that involves a president, a king and a Secret Service sting operation, was auctioned Tuesday last night for a record price for a coin, $7.59 million, nearly double the previous record. ||||| "This is an astonishing new record for a coin," he said.
What was the astonishing record Highest price for a coin
The 1933 double eagle, a $20 gold piece with a mysterious history that involves a president, a king and a Secret Service sting operation, was auctioned Tuesday last night for a record price for a coin, $7.59 million, nearly double the previous record. ||||| In an unprecedented move, the auction proceeds were split by the U.S. Mint and a London coin dealer, Stephen Fenton, who had won that right in court after having been arrested by Secret Service agents for trying to sell the coin in the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Manhattan in 1996.
What was the astonishing record Highest price for a coin
The previous numismatic record holder was an 1804 U.S. silver dollar, which sold for $4.14 million in 1999. ||||| As auction houses prepare for their fall seasons in an uncertain economy, the sale price "suggests that the marketplace for important items is enormously strong," said David Redden, a vice chairman at Sotheby's, who was the auctioneer.
What was the astonishing record Highest price for a coin
The 1933 double eagle, a $20 gold piece with a mysterious history that involves a president, a king and a Secret Service sting operation, was auctioned Tuesday last night for a record price for a coin, $7.59 million, nearly double the previous record. ||||| "This is an astonishing new record for a coin," he said.
What was the astonishing record $7.59 million
The 1933 double eagle, a $20 gold piece with a mysterious history that involves a president, a king and a Secret Service sting operation, was auctioned Tuesday last night for a record price for a coin, $7.59 million, nearly double the previous record. ||||| In an unprecedented move, the auction proceeds were split by the U.S. Mint and a London coin dealer, Stephen Fenton, who had won that right in court after having been arrested by Secret Service agents for trying to sell the coin in the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Manhattan in 1996.
What was the astonishing record $7.59 million
The previous numismatic record holder was an 1804 U.S. silver dollar, which sold for $4.14 million in 1999. ||||| As auction houses prepare for their fall seasons in an uncertain economy, the sale price "suggests that the marketplace for important items is enormously strong," said David Redden, a vice chairman at Sotheby's, who was the auctioneer.
What was the astonishing record $7.59 million
As auction houses prepare for their fall seasons in an uncertain economy, the sale price "suggests that the marketplace for important items is enormously strong," said David Redden, a vice chairman at Sotheby's, who was the auctioneer. ||||| "This is an astonishing new record for a coin," he said.
Who stated, "This is an astonishing new record for a coin? Auctioneer
As auction houses prepare for their fall seasons in an uncertain economy, the sale price "suggests that the marketplace for important items is enormously strong," said David Redden, a vice chairman at Sotheby's, who was the auctioneer. ||||| He added, "I am thrilled with the price."
Who stated, "This is an astonishing new record for a coin? Auctioneer
The 1933 double eagle, a $20 gold piece with a mysterious history that involves a president, a king and a Secret Service sting operation, was auctioned Tuesday last night for a record price for a coin, $7.59 million, nearly double the previous record. ||||| Collectors' Web sites have surged with speculation about the sale price, and enthusiasts even organized betting pools.
Who stated, "This is an astonishing new record for a coin? Auctioneer
As auction houses prepare for their fall seasons in an uncertain economy, the sale price "suggests that the marketplace for important items is enormously strong," said David Redden, a vice chairman at Sotheby's, who was the auctioneer. ||||| "This is an astonishing new record for a coin," he said.
Who stated, "This is an astonishing new record for a coin? David Redden, a vice chairman at Sotheby's
As auction houses prepare for their fall seasons in an uncertain economy, the sale price "suggests that the marketplace for important items is enormously strong," said David Redden, a vice chairman at Sotheby's, who was the auctioneer. ||||| He added, "I am thrilled with the price."
Who stated, "This is an astonishing new record for a coin? David Redden, a vice chairman at Sotheby's
The 1933 double eagle, a $20 gold piece with a mysterious history that involves a president, a king and a Secret Service sting operation, was auctioned Tuesday last night for a record price for a coin, $7.59 million, nearly double the previous record. ||||| Collectors' Web sites have surged with speculation about the sale price, and enthusiasts even organized betting pools.
Who stated, "This is an astonishing new record for a coin? David Redden, a vice chairman at Sotheby's
As auction houses prepare for their fall seasons in an uncertain economy, the sale price "suggests that the marketplace for important items is enormously strong," said David Redden, a vice chairman at Sotheby's, who was the auctioneer. ||||| "This is an astonishing new record for a coin," he said.
Who stated, "This is an astonishing new record for a coin? A vice chairman at Sotheby's
As auction houses prepare for their fall seasons in an uncertain economy, the sale price "suggests that the marketplace for important items is enormously strong," said David Redden, a vice chairman at Sotheby's, who was the auctioneer. ||||| He added, "I am thrilled with the price."
Who stated, "This is an astonishing new record for a coin? A vice chairman at Sotheby's
The 1933 double eagle, a $20 gold piece with a mysterious history that involves a president, a king and a Secret Service sting operation, was auctioned Tuesday last night for a record price for a coin, $7.59 million, nearly double the previous record. ||||| Collectors' Web sites have surged with speculation about the sale price, and enthusiasts even organized betting pools.
Who stated, "This is an astonishing new record for a coin? A vice chairman at Sotheby's
As auction houses prepare for their fall seasons in an uncertain economy, the sale price "suggests that the marketplace for important items is enormously strong," said David Redden, a vice chairman at Sotheby's, who was the auctioneer. ||||| "This is an astonishing new record for a coin," he said.
Who stated, "This is an astonishing new record for a coin? David Redden
As auction houses prepare for their fall seasons in an uncertain economy, the sale price "suggests that the marketplace for important items is enormously strong," said David Redden, a vice chairman at Sotheby's, who was the auctioneer. ||||| He added, "I am thrilled with the price."
Who stated, "This is an astonishing new record for a coin? David Redden
The 1933 double eagle, a $20 gold piece with a mysterious history that involves a president, a king and a Secret Service sting operation, was auctioned Tuesday last night for a record price for a coin, $7.59 million, nearly double the previous record. ||||| Collectors' Web sites have surged with speculation about the sale price, and enthusiasts even organized betting pools.
Who stated, "This is an astonishing new record for a coin? David Redden
In an unprecedented move, the auction proceeds were split by the U.S. Mint and a London coin dealer, Stephen Fenton, who had won that right in court after having been arrested by Secret Service agents for trying to sell the coin in the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Manhattan in 1996. ||||| Henrietta Holsman Fore, the director of the U.S. Mint, who witnessed the sale, said, "The monies we receive will go toward helping to pay down the debt and to fight the war on terrorism."
Why was Stephen Fenton arrested Trying to sell the coin
Henrietta Holsman Fore, the director of the U.S. Mint, who witnessed the sale, said, "The monies we receive will go toward helping to pay down the debt and to fight the war on terrorism." ||||| Fenton commented that the double eagle had been on "a long historic journey, with a very satisfying ending."
Why was Stephen Fenton arrested Trying to sell the coin
"This is an astonishing new record for a coin," he said. ||||| Sotheby's partner in the one-lot auction was Stack's Rare Coins, with which it shared the customary 15 percent commission.
Why was Stephen Fenton arrested Trying to sell the coin
The 1933 double eagle, a $20 gold piece with a mysterious history that involves a president, a king and a Secret Service sting operation, was auctioned Tuesday last night for a record price for a coin, $7.59 million, nearly double the previous record. ||||| The anonymous buyer, believed to be an individual collector who lives in the United States, made the winning bid in a fiercely contested nine-minute auction at Sotheby's in Manhattan.
Where did the person live that bid and won the $20 double eagle gold piece United States
The anonymous buyer, believed to be an individual collector who lives in the United States, made the winning bid in a fiercely contested nine-minute auction at Sotheby's in Manhattan. ||||| Collectors' Web sites have surged with speculation about the sale price, and enthusiasts even organized betting pools.
Where did the person live that bid and won the $20 double eagle gold piece United States
"This is the Mona Lisa of coins," said Beth Deisher, editor of Coin World, the largest weekly coin publication in the United States, with a circulation of 85,000. ||||| Henrietta Holsman Fore, the director of the U.S. Mint, who witnessed the sale, said, "The monies we receive will go toward helping to pay down the debt and to fight the war on terrorism."
Where did the person live that bid and won the $20 double eagle gold piece United States
The 1933 double eagle, a $20 gold piece with a mysterious history that involves a president, a king and a Secret Service sting operation, was auctioned Tuesday last night for a record price for a coin, $7.59 million, nearly double the previous record. ||||| Sotheby's partner in the one-lot auction was Stack's Rare Coins, with which it shared the customary 15 percent commission. ||||| In an unprecedented move, the auction proceeds were split by the U.S. Mint and a London coin dealer, Stephen Fenton, who had won that right in court after having been arrested by Secret Service agents for trying to sell the coin in the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Manhattan in 1996.
Who profited off of the 1933 double eagle sale The US Government
The 1933 double eagle, a $20 gold piece with a mysterious history that involves a president, a king and a Secret Service sting operation, was auctioned Tuesday last night for a record price for a coin, $7.59 million, nearly double the previous record. ||||| "It is unique. ||||| He added, "I am thrilled with the price."
Who profited off of the 1933 double eagle sale The US Government
Collectors' Web sites have surged with speculation about the sale price, and enthusiasts even organized betting pools. ||||| Fenton commented that the double eagle had been on "a long historic journey, with a very satisfying ending." ||||| "I have never seen as much interest in the sale of any coin in my 30 years in the business," said Lawrence R. Stack, the company's managing director.
Who profited off of the 1933 double eagle sale The US Government
The 1933 double eagle, a $20 gold piece with a mysterious history that involves a president, a king and a Secret Service sting operation, was auctioned Tuesday last night for a record price for a coin, $7.59 million, nearly double the previous record. ||||| Sotheby's partner in the one-lot auction was Stack's Rare Coins, with which it shared the customary 15 percent commission. ||||| In an unprecedented move, the auction proceeds were split by the U.S. Mint and a London coin dealer, Stephen Fenton, who had won that right in court after having been arrested by Secret Service agents for trying to sell the coin in the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Manhattan in 1996.
Who profited off of the 1933 double eagle sale Stephen Fenton
The 1933 double eagle, a $20 gold piece with a mysterious history that involves a president, a king and a Secret Service sting operation, was auctioned Tuesday last night for a record price for a coin, $7.59 million, nearly double the previous record. ||||| "It is unique. ||||| He added, "I am thrilled with the price."
Who profited off of the 1933 double eagle sale Stephen Fenton
Collectors' Web sites have surged with speculation about the sale price, and enthusiasts even organized betting pools. ||||| Fenton commented that the double eagle had been on "a long historic journey, with a very satisfying ending." ||||| "I have never seen as much interest in the sale of any coin in my 30 years in the business," said Lawrence R. Stack, the company's managing director.
Who profited off of the 1933 double eagle sale Stephen Fenton
The 1933 double eagle, a $20 gold piece with a mysterious history that involves a president, a king and a Secret Service sting operation, was auctioned Tuesday last night for a record price for a coin, $7.59 million, nearly double the previous record. ||||| Sotheby's partner in the one-lot auction was Stack's Rare Coins, with which it shared the customary 15 percent commission. ||||| In an unprecedented move, the auction proceeds were split by the U.S. Mint and a London coin dealer, Stephen Fenton, who had won that right in court after having been arrested by Secret Service agents for trying to sell the coin in the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Manhattan in 1996.
Who profited off of the 1933 double eagle sale Southby's, Stack's Rare Coins, The US Mint and Stephen Fenton
The 1933 double eagle, a $20 gold piece with a mysterious history that involves a president, a king and a Secret Service sting operation, was auctioned Tuesday last night for a record price for a coin, $7.59 million, nearly double the previous record. ||||| "It is unique. ||||| He added, "I am thrilled with the price."
Who profited off of the 1933 double eagle sale Southby's, Stack's Rare Coins, The US Mint and Stephen Fenton
Collectors' Web sites have surged with speculation about the sale price, and enthusiasts even organized betting pools. ||||| Fenton commented that the double eagle had been on "a long historic journey, with a very satisfying ending." ||||| "I have never seen as much interest in the sale of any coin in my 30 years in the business," said Lawrence R. Stack, the company's managing director.
Who profited off of the 1933 double eagle sale Southby's, Stack's Rare Coins, The US Mint and Stephen Fenton
The 1933 double eagle, a $20 gold piece with a mysterious history that involves a president, a king and a Secret Service sting operation, was auctioned Tuesday last night for a record price for a coin, $7.59 million, nearly double the previous record. ||||| Sotheby's partner in the one-lot auction was Stack's Rare Coins, with which it shared the customary 15 percent commission. ||||| In an unprecedented move, the auction proceeds were split by the U.S. Mint and a London coin dealer, Stephen Fenton, who had won that right in court after having been arrested by Secret Service agents for trying to sell the coin in the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Manhattan in 1996.
Who profited off of the 1933 double eagle sale The U.S.Mint
The 1933 double eagle, a $20 gold piece with a mysterious history that involves a president, a king and a Secret Service sting operation, was auctioned Tuesday last night for a record price for a coin, $7.59 million, nearly double the previous record. ||||| "It is unique. ||||| He added, "I am thrilled with the price."
Who profited off of the 1933 double eagle sale The U.S.Mint
Collectors' Web sites have surged with speculation about the sale price, and enthusiasts even organized betting pools. ||||| Fenton commented that the double eagle had been on "a long historic journey, with a very satisfying ending." ||||| "I have never seen as much interest in the sale of any coin in my 30 years in the business," said Lawrence R. Stack, the company's managing director.
Who profited off of the 1933 double eagle sale The U.S.Mint
Sotheby's partner in the one-lot auction was Stack's Rare Coins, with which it shared the customary 15 percent commission. ||||| "I have never seen as much interest in the sale of any coin in my 30 years in the business," said Lawrence R. Stack, the company's managing director.
Who is the managing director of Stack's Rare Coins Lawrence R. Stack
"I have never seen as much interest in the sale of any coin in my 30 years in the business," said Lawrence R. Stack, the company's managing director. ||||| He added, "I am thrilled with the price."
Who is the managing director of Stack's Rare Coins Lawrence R. Stack
The previous numismatic record holder was an 1804 U.S. silver dollar, which sold for $4.14 million in 1999. ||||| "It is unique.
Who is the managing director of Stack's Rare Coins Lawrence R. Stack
The anonymous buyer, believed to be an individual collector who lives in the United States, made the winning bid in a fiercely contested nine-minute auction at Sotheby's in Manhattan. ||||| Eight bidders were joined by 500 coin collectors and dealers in an auction house audience seemingly devoid of celebrity bidders, while an additional 534 observers followed the bidding on eBay.
How many bidders were bidding on the coin during the nine minute auction 8
Eight bidders were joined by 500 coin collectors and dealers in an auction house audience seemingly devoid of celebrity bidders, while an additional 534 observers followed the bidding on eBay. ||||| "It is unique.
How many bidders were bidding on the coin during the nine minute auction 8
"I have never seen as much interest in the sale of any coin in my 30 years in the business," said Lawrence R. Stack, the company's managing director. ||||| Fenton commented that the double eagle had been on "a long historic journey, with a very satisfying ending."
How many bidders were bidding on the coin during the nine minute auction 8
The anonymous buyer, believed to be an individual collector who lives in the United States, made the winning bid in a fiercely contested nine-minute auction at Sotheby's in Manhattan. ||||| Eight bidders were joined by 500 coin collectors and dealers in an auction house audience seemingly devoid of celebrity bidders, while an additional 534 observers followed the bidding on eBay.
How many bidders were bidding on the coin during the nine minute auction Eight
Eight bidders were joined by 500 coin collectors and dealers in an auction house audience seemingly devoid of celebrity bidders, while an additional 534 observers followed the bidding on eBay. ||||| "It is unique.
How many bidders were bidding on the coin during the nine minute auction Eight
"I have never seen as much interest in the sale of any coin in my 30 years in the business," said Lawrence R. Stack, the company's managing director. ||||| Fenton commented that the double eagle had been on "a long historic journey, with a very satisfying ending."
How many bidders were bidding on the coin during the nine minute auction Eight
The 1933 double eagle, a $20 gold piece with a mysterious history that involves a president, a king and a Secret Service sting operation, was auctioned Tuesday last night for a record price for a coin, $7.59 million, nearly double the previous record. ||||| The previous numismatic record holder was an 1804 U.S. silver dollar, which sold for $4.14 million in 1999.
What was the price it was finally sold 7.59 million dollars
The previous numismatic record holder was an 1804 U.S. silver dollar, which sold for $4.14 million in 1999. ||||| Henrietta Holsman Fore, the director of the U.S. Mint, who witnessed the sale, said, "The monies we receive will go toward helping to pay down the debt and to fight the war on terrorism."
What was the price it was finally sold 7.59 million dollars
The anonymous buyer, believed to be an individual collector who lives in the United States, made the winning bid in a fiercely contested nine-minute auction at Sotheby's in Manhattan. ||||| Henrietta Holsman Fore, the director of the U.S. Mint, who witnessed the sale, said, "The monies we receive will go toward helping to pay down the debt and to fight the war on terrorism."
What was the price it was finally sold 7.59 million dollars
The 1933 double eagle, a $20 gold piece with a mysterious history that involves a president, a king and a Secret Service sting operation, was auctioned Tuesday last night for a record price for a coin, $7.59 million, nearly double the previous record. ||||| The previous numismatic record holder was an 1804 U.S. silver dollar, which sold for $4.14 million in 1999.
What was the price it was finally sold $7.59 million
The previous numismatic record holder was an 1804 U.S. silver dollar, which sold for $4.14 million in 1999. ||||| Henrietta Holsman Fore, the director of the U.S. Mint, who witnessed the sale, said, "The monies we receive will go toward helping to pay down the debt and to fight the war on terrorism."
What was the price it was finally sold $7.59 million
The anonymous buyer, believed to be an individual collector who lives in the United States, made the winning bid in a fiercely contested nine-minute auction at Sotheby's in Manhattan. ||||| Henrietta Holsman Fore, the director of the U.S. Mint, who witnessed the sale, said, "The monies we receive will go toward helping to pay down the debt and to fight the war on terrorism."
What was the price it was finally sold $7.59 million
The 1933 double eagle, a $20 gold piece with a mysterious history that involves a president, a king and a Secret Service sting operation, was auctioned Tuesday last night for a record price for a coin, $7.59 million, nearly double the previous record. ||||| "This is the Mona Lisa of coins," said Beth Deisher, editor of Coin World, the largest weekly coin publication in the United States, with a circulation of 85,000.
What nickname did the editor of Coin World call the 1933 double eagle coin The Mona Lisa of coins
"This is the Mona Lisa of coins," said Beth Deisher, editor of Coin World, the largest weekly coin publication in the United States, with a circulation of 85,000. ||||| "This is an astonishing new record for a coin," he said.
What nickname did the editor of Coin World call the 1933 double eagle coin The Mona Lisa of coins
"I have never seen as much interest in the sale of any coin in my 30 years in the business," said Lawrence R. Stack, the company's managing director. ||||| In an unprecedented move, the auction proceeds were split by the U.S. Mint and a London coin dealer, Stephen Fenton, who had won that right in court after having been arrested by Secret Service agents for trying to sell the coin in the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Manhattan in 1996.
What nickname did the editor of Coin World call the 1933 double eagle coin The Mona Lisa of coins
The 1933 double eagle, a $20 gold piece with a mysterious history that involves a president, a king and a Secret Service sting operation, was auctioned Tuesday last night for a record price for a coin, $7.59 million, nearly double the previous record. ||||| The anonymous buyer, believed to be an individual collector who lives in the United States, made the winning bid in a fiercely contested nine-minute auction at Sotheby's in Manhattan.
Where was the 1933 double eagle auctioned off New York
The 1933 double eagle, a $20 gold piece with a mysterious history that involves a president, a king and a Secret Service sting operation, was auctioned Tuesday last night for a record price for a coin, $7.59 million, nearly double the previous record. ||||| "I have never seen as much interest in the sale of any coin in my 30 years in the business," said Lawrence R. Stack, the company's managing director.
Where was the 1933 double eagle auctioned off New York
"This is an astonishing new record for a coin," he said. ||||| As auction houses prepare for their fall seasons in an uncertain economy, the sale price "suggests that the marketplace for important items is enormously strong," said David Redden, a vice chairman at Sotheby's, who was the auctioneer.
Where was the 1933 double eagle auctioned off New York
The 1933 double eagle, a $20 gold piece with a mysterious history that involves a president, a king and a Secret Service sting operation, was auctioned Tuesday last night for a record price for a coin, $7.59 million, nearly double the previous record. ||||| The anonymous buyer, believed to be an individual collector who lives in the United States, made the winning bid in a fiercely contested nine-minute auction at Sotheby's in Manhattan.
Where was the 1933 double eagle auctioned off Manhattan
The 1933 double eagle, a $20 gold piece with a mysterious history that involves a president, a king and a Secret Service sting operation, was auctioned Tuesday last night for a record price for a coin, $7.59 million, nearly double the previous record. ||||| "I have never seen as much interest in the sale of any coin in my 30 years in the business," said Lawrence R. Stack, the company's managing director.
Where was the 1933 double eagle auctioned off Manhattan
"This is an astonishing new record for a coin," he said. ||||| As auction houses prepare for their fall seasons in an uncertain economy, the sale price "suggests that the marketplace for important items is enormously strong," said David Redden, a vice chairman at Sotheby's, who was the auctioneer.
Where was the 1933 double eagle auctioned off Manhattan
The 1933 double eagle, a $20 gold piece with a mysterious history that involves a president, a king and a Secret Service sting operation, was auctioned Tuesday last night for a record price for a coin, $7.59 million, nearly double the previous record. ||||| The anonymous buyer, believed to be an individual collector who lives in the United States, made the winning bid in a fiercely contested nine-minute auction at Sotheby's in Manhattan.
Where was the 1933 double eagle auctioned off Sotheby's
The 1933 double eagle, a $20 gold piece with a mysterious history that involves a president, a king and a Secret Service sting operation, was auctioned Tuesday last night for a record price for a coin, $7.59 million, nearly double the previous record. ||||| "I have never seen as much interest in the sale of any coin in my 30 years in the business," said Lawrence R. Stack, the company's managing director.
Where was the 1933 double eagle auctioned off Sotheby's
"This is an astonishing new record for a coin," he said. ||||| As auction houses prepare for their fall seasons in an uncertain economy, the sale price "suggests that the marketplace for important items is enormously strong," said David Redden, a vice chairman at Sotheby's, who was the auctioneer.
Where was the 1933 double eagle auctioned off Sotheby's
The 1933 double eagle, a $20 gold piece with a mysterious history that involves a president, a king and a Secret Service sting operation, was auctioned Tuesday last night for a record price for a coin, $7.59 million, nearly double the previous record. ||||| The anonymous buyer, believed to be an individual collector who lives in the United States, made the winning bid in a fiercely contested nine-minute auction at Sotheby's in Manhattan. ||||| Eight bidders were joined by 500 coin collectors and dealers in an auction house audience seemingly devoid of celebrity bidders, while an additional 534 observers followed the bidding on eBay.
How many bidders bid for how long for the 1993 double eagle 8
The anonymous buyer, believed to be an individual collector who lives in the United States, made the winning bid in a fiercely contested nine-minute auction at Sotheby's in Manhattan. ||||| Forbidden fruit." ||||| "I have never seen as much interest in the sale of any coin in my 30 years in the business," said Lawrence R. Stack, the company's managing director.
How many bidders bid for how long for the 1993 double eagle 8
He added, "I am thrilled with the price." ||||| Fenton commented that the double eagle had been on "a long historic journey, with a very satisfying ending." ||||| As auction houses prepare for their fall seasons in an uncertain economy, the sale price "suggests that the marketplace for important items is enormously strong," said David Redden, a vice chairman at Sotheby's, who was the auctioneer.
How many bidders bid for how long for the 1993 double eagle 8
The 1933 double eagle, a $20 gold piece with a mysterious history that involves a president, a king and a Secret Service sting operation, was auctioned Tuesday last night for a record price for a coin, $7.59 million, nearly double the previous record. ||||| The anonymous buyer, believed to be an individual collector who lives in the United States, made the winning bid in a fiercely contested nine-minute auction at Sotheby's in Manhattan. ||||| Eight bidders were joined by 500 coin collectors and dealers in an auction house audience seemingly devoid of celebrity bidders, while an additional 534 observers followed the bidding on eBay.
How many bidders bid for how long for the 1993 double eagle 8 bidders for nine minutes
The anonymous buyer, believed to be an individual collector who lives in the United States, made the winning bid in a fiercely contested nine-minute auction at Sotheby's in Manhattan. ||||| Forbidden fruit." ||||| "I have never seen as much interest in the sale of any coin in my 30 years in the business," said Lawrence R. Stack, the company's managing director.
How many bidders bid for how long for the 1993 double eagle 8 bidders for nine minutes
He added, "I am thrilled with the price." ||||| Fenton commented that the double eagle had been on "a long historic journey, with a very satisfying ending." ||||| As auction houses prepare for their fall seasons in an uncertain economy, the sale price "suggests that the marketplace for important items is enormously strong," said David Redden, a vice chairman at Sotheby's, who was the auctioneer.
How many bidders bid for how long for the 1993 double eagle 8 bidders for nine minutes
The 1933 double eagle, a $20 gold piece with a mysterious history that involves a president, a king and a Secret Service sting operation, was auctioned Tuesday last night for a record price for a coin, $7.59 million, nearly double the previous record. ||||| Fenton commented that the double eagle had been on "a long historic journey, with a very satisfying ending."
What is the history of the double eagle A president, king and secret service sting operation
The 1933 double eagle, a $20 gold piece with a mysterious history that involves a president, a king and a Secret Service sting operation, was auctioned Tuesday last night for a record price for a coin, $7.59 million, nearly double the previous record. ||||| In an unprecedented move, the auction proceeds were split by the U.S. Mint and a London coin dealer, Stephen Fenton, who had won that right in court after having been arrested by Secret Service agents for trying to sell the coin in the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Manhattan in 1996.
What is the history of the double eagle A president, king and secret service sting operation
The previous numismatic record holder was an 1804 U.S. silver dollar, which sold for $4.14 million in 1999. ||||| "It is unique.
What is the history of the double eagle A president, king and secret service sting operation
The 1933 double eagle, a $20 gold piece with a mysterious history that involves a president, a king and a Secret Service sting operation, was auctioned Tuesday last night for a record price for a coin, $7.59 million, nearly double the previous record. ||||| Fenton commented that the double eagle had been on "a long historic journey, with a very satisfying ending."
What is the history of the double eagle Mysterious
The 1933 double eagle, a $20 gold piece with a mysterious history that involves a president, a king and a Secret Service sting operation, was auctioned Tuesday last night for a record price for a coin, $7.59 million, nearly double the previous record. ||||| In an unprecedented move, the auction proceeds were split by the U.S. Mint and a London coin dealer, Stephen Fenton, who had won that right in court after having been arrested by Secret Service agents for trying to sell the coin in the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Manhattan in 1996.
What is the history of the double eagle Mysterious
The previous numismatic record holder was an 1804 U.S. silver dollar, which sold for $4.14 million in 1999. ||||| "It is unique.
What is the history of the double eagle Mysterious
The 1933 double eagle, a $20 gold piece with a mysterious history that involves a president, a king and a Secret Service sting operation, was auctioned Tuesday last night for a record price for a coin, $7.59 million, nearly double the previous record. ||||| Fenton commented that the double eagle had been on "a long historic journey, with a very satisfying ending."
What is the history of the double eagle Minted in 1933
The 1933 double eagle, a $20 gold piece with a mysterious history that involves a president, a king and a Secret Service sting operation, was auctioned Tuesday last night for a record price for a coin, $7.59 million, nearly double the previous record. ||||| In an unprecedented move, the auction proceeds were split by the U.S. Mint and a London coin dealer, Stephen Fenton, who had won that right in court after having been arrested by Secret Service agents for trying to sell the coin in the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Manhattan in 1996.
What is the history of the double eagle Minted in 1933
The previous numismatic record holder was an 1804 U.S. silver dollar, which sold for $4.14 million in 1999. ||||| "It is unique.
What is the history of the double eagle Minted in 1933
The 1933 double eagle, a $20 gold piece with a mysterious history that involves a president, a king and a Secret Service sting operation, was auctioned Tuesday last night for a record price for a coin, $7.59 million, nearly double the previous record. ||||| The anonymous buyer, believed to be an individual collector who lives in the United States, made the winning bid in a fiercely contested nine-minute auction at Sotheby's in Manhattan.
How much did a 1933 double eagle sell for in auction on Tuesday night at Sotheby's in Manhattan $7.59 million
The anonymous buyer, believed to be an individual collector who lives in the United States, made the winning bid in a fiercely contested nine-minute auction at Sotheby's in Manhattan. ||||| "It is unique.
How much did a 1933 double eagle sell for in auction on Tuesday night at Sotheby's in Manhattan $7.59 million