Two important collections will anchor the May 2018 New Orleans Regency Auction

(Lincroft, NJ)-Legend Rare Coin Auctions is proud to have been selected to sell two outstanding collections in the firm’s 26th Regency Auction, the official auction of the PCGS May 2018 Members Only Show in New Orleans: The Oak Creek Collection of Carson City Half Eagles and the Crow River Collection of Peace Dollars.

The Oak Creek Collection of Carson City Half Eagles was carefully assembled over the last two decades by a dedicated collector, whose eye for quality was exceptional.  The collector sourced his coins from several of the biggest dealers and auction houses. The set is complete, save for an example of the 1870-CC, which he never found an example that suited his tastes; rather than include an inferior coin in his set, he left that hole open. The coins are impressive on their own, but when viewed together, and seeing how they all match, not just in grades, but in terms of eye appeal, you clearly can tell assembling the set was a labor of love for the Oak Crest collector. This is a very important opportunity for the collector of Carson City gold coins, or Liberty half eagles in general to be able to add these important rarities to their cabinets.

The Crow River Collection. On the heels of the record breaking sale of his collection of Indian Head Eagles in their October 2017 Regency Auction, the Crow River collector has decided to auction his set of Peace dollars. This carefully assembled includes coins pedigreed back to Jack Lee and Bob Simpson. The offering of the Crow River Peace dollars presents a great opportunity for any advanced collector to upgrade their sets with these beautiful, high end examples. It should be noted that the vast majority of this set is white, and most coins are CAC-approved.

We are honored to have been selected to present these two wonderful collections in our 26th Regency Auction,” declared Legend Auctions’ president, Julie Abrams. “With nearly two months before the consignment deadline, we know that an incredible selection of rare coins will be in the offing. These two collections will serve as the anchor to the sale, and the ground work has been laid for an amazing auction.”

“There is an almost mythological aura surrounding coins from the Carson City mint,” expl