The E-Sylum:  Volume 8, Number 42, October 2, 2005, Article 15

SCORE ONE FOR THE GOOD GUYS

Regarding the 1854-S Quarter Eagle which recently sold for
$253,000, David Lange writes: "So many times in commercial
numismatics stories are invented to mask the origins and/or recent
history of a rare coin. We're always hearing about alleged junk
box finds and little old ladies from Pasadena revealing incredible
rarities. Most of these stories are concocted to disguise the
consignor's identity or to mask how little was paid for a coin
as compared to what the seller now wants. Therefore, it's a
pleasure to report that everything published about the 1854-S
quarter eagle auctioned by ANR in September is absolutely true.
I've been involved with this episode from day one, and I know
all the parties involved. I only wish that I could say more, but
the consignor wishes to withhold her exact identity and location,
which is quite understandable.

This story could have ended in a number of sorry ways, as
sometimes happens when a member of the general public is in
the possession of a numismatic rarity. Fortunately, everyone she
encountered had a genuine love of the hobby and a desire to see
that she was treated fairly. I believe that she walked away feeling
very good about the parties involved and about her own judgment
in selecting them.

Score one for the good guys."

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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