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Sonny Henry’s – 50 Year Illinois Collections Sold at Auction

The August 27, 2011 Coin Auction, & Mail Bid of the 50 Year Illinois collections, & others conducted by SONNY HENRY’S AUCTION SERVICE of Mendota, IL was held at the Midwest Center for Christian Living Lasalle, IL. It was very fast paced, and exciting. There were over 80 bidders in attendance coming from Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Wisconsin Mail Bids were received from 32 different states. Several coin clubs were represented. There were $1, & $5 Bills given away during the Auction. A number was drawn for $100.00 and several other coins, 1 ounce silver, and money prizes were given away at the end of the Auction. There were over 500 Lots in the Auction.

The Bidding was very competitive throughout the entire auction. Overall Prices were very strong. At recent auctions prices were very high. Early Type, Gold, Currency and Silver Dollars, seemed to be the leaders in the Auction. Also common low grade coins were commanding Higher prices. This Auction far exceeded all expectations.

Highlights from the Auction:

  • 1872 Round Indian. Gold Dollar Cal/Fract BG-1206-NGC MS63PL $4,000.00
  • 1799 Bust Dollar-Anacs AU50 det. clnd. $3,900.00
  • 1795 Half Dime-Anacs VF20 $1,600.00 1912 $10 Indian. Gold-PCGS MS64 $2,050,00
  • 1901-s $10 Liberty. Gold-PCGS MS64 $2,000.00
  • 1917 $1 McKinley Commemorative Gold- PCGS MS64 $900.00
  • 1922 St. Gaudens. $20 Gold-BU $1,875.00
  • 1854 $3 Gold-Anacs Au58 $1,325.00
  • 1916 $1 McKinley Commemorative Gold-PCGS MS65 $1,400.00
  • 1908 $20 NM Saint Gaudens Gold -MS61 $1,850.00
  • 1889-s $20 Liberty Gold-XF-AU $1,650.00
  • 1877-cc Seated. Quarter -MS64+ $1,025.00
  • 1915 $20 St. Gaudens- PCGS AU58 $1,700.00
  • 1854-o Arr. Seated. Half-MS63+/64 $1,100.00
  • 1850-o Seated. Half-PCGS 63 $1,300.00
  • 1873 Seated. Half-PCGS 63 $1,275.00
  • 1940 Proof Set above average $1000.00
  • 1911-d $5 Indian-NGC AU58 $2,100.00
  • 1820- Bust Quarter-AU+ $1,175.00
  • 1909-s VDB Lincoln. Cent-PCGS VF25 $890.00
  • 1944-s WL Half- NGC MS66 $775.00
  • 1881-s Morgan. Dollar-NGC MS67 $750.00
  • 1899 $10 Liberty. Gold-NGC MS62 $835.00
  • 1852-o Gold Dollar-MS62 $825.00
  • 1941-s WL Half-MS66 $600.00
  • 1854 $3 Gold-Anacs AU50 $860.00
  • 1891 $10 Silver. Certificate Tombstone-VF $890.00
  • 1899 $5 Silver. Certificate “Chief”-VF/XF $510.00
  • 1941 Proof Set above average $975.00
  • 1942 Proof Set above average $875.00
  • 1878-cc Morgan. Dollar-OGP in GSA holder $605.00
  • (3)1935-p,d,s Boone Halves-NGC MS66,65,65 $700.00

Prices does not include the 10% Buyers Fee. For more information or to be placed on the mailing list for future auctions, write to SONNY HENRY’S AUCTION SERVICE, P.O. Box 416, Mendota, IL. 61342 Phone 815-539- 6300, or www.sonnyhenryauctions.com

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