SBG SPRING 2026 SHOWCASE U.S. COINS AND AMERICANA

One of the first signs of spring in the numismatic year is the Whitman Spring Expo in Baltimore, MD, and with it Stack's Bowers Galleries' official auction. The Spring 2026 Showcase Auction is replete with incredible collections and laden with rarities spanning American numismatics from the colonial era to the most recent physical cryptocurrency issues, and everything in between.

Session One is dedicated to colonial coins and begins with another sensational offering from the Richard August Collection. As with previous offerings from this cabinet, there is virtually something for every collector. His frontline collections of Connecticut and Machin's Mills coppers are among the most extensive we have had the honor of presenting. In addition, duplicates from his Massachusetts, Vermont, and Fugio collections (previous offerings of which were featured in Stack's Bowers Galleries' 2025 sales) are also set to cross the block. Following more than 550 coins from the Richard August Collection is a diverse array of other colonial types, including selections from the John Bulger and Cookie Family collections.

The Widmer Family Collection, featured in Session Two and presented in its own catalog, comprises a particularly impressive offering of half cents and large cents, 1793 to 1857. The collection was built with a multigenerational love of coins, and the care and attention to overall quality is evident with each turn of the catalog page. Scarce and rare varieties, high grade "type" coins, and historic provenances abound, sure to attract eager buyers, both seasoned specialists and novices alike.

1792 Silver Center Cent

2025 "Omega" Cent

Session Three is the highly acclaimed Rarities Night offering, anchored by the Admiral's Cove Collection, a superb type set of United States gold coins. The session contains nearly 200 lots of highly important numismatic items, from an extremely rare and historic 1792 Silver Center cent to a set of the last "pennies" struck in 2025.

1943-S Cent Struck on a Bronze Planchet

1922 "Modified High Relief" Peace Dollar

1879 Flowing Hair Stella

1861-C Half Eagle

1861-D Half Eagle

1907 Rounded Rim Eagle

Clark-Gruber $10 Copper Die Trial

"With each coin a highlight, collectors should take a few moments to review each and every lot in the session," said Brian Kendrella, President of Stack's Bowers Galleries. "Undoubtedly there will be something to add to any advanced cabinet. A few of my favorites are the iconic and rare 1943-S cent struck on a bronze planchet with gold CAC sticker, the incredibly rare 1922 "Modified High Relief" Peace Dollar graded Proof-63 by PCGS, a stunning Superb Gem 1879 Flowing Hair Stella, 1861-C and 1861-D half eagles, one of the finest 1907 Rounded Rim $10 gold pieces, and the rare Clark-Gruber $10 Copper Die Trial."

Member Badge of the Tammany Society

1797 General Grand Master Medal

Late 19th Century Confirmant Medal

Medals, tokens, and other numismatic Americana, along with federal half cents through silver dollars make up Session Four. Some of the most interesting and historic pieces of the auction will cross the block in this session, including a member badge of the Tammany Society, a recently discovered silver 1797 General Grand Master Medal, and a late 19th century Confirmant medal awarded to a female. Of note are medals from the collections of Anthony Terranova and John P. Burham, including the Terranova Collection of Agricultural and Horticultural medals. Following these rare, interesting, and important medals comes a nice selection of U.S. coins featuring pleasing collector coins, key dates, and scarce varieties.

Session Eight concludes the U.S. federal coins, as well as territorial and pattern issues in the live sessions. Consisting mainly of U.S. gold coins, there are many scarce to rare date and mintmark combinations to delight collectors of all U.S. gold series. Internet only Session 10 and Session 11 follow with more than 1,000 lots of additional U.S. collector coins, medals, and tokens, offering up something for everyone.

The Stack's Bowers Galleries Spring 2026 Showcase Auction also features three sessions of United States currency including an exceptional Rarities Night session, all scheduled for Thursday, March 12. For more information on the U.S. currency sales visit StacksBowers.com. In addition, over 100 lots of physical cryptocurrency will be offered in Session 9 on Friday, March 13.

Complete information about each session, as well as lot viewing opportunities at the March 2026 Whitman Expo can be found at www.stacksbowers.com. To consign to one of the firm's upcoming auctions call 800-458-4646 or email Consign@StacksBowers.com.

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