稀有钱币拍卖超出预期 25%

来自威斯康星州中部庄园的一组令人印象深刻的硬币收藏品在拍卖会上以 895,371 美元的价格售出，比预售估价高出 25%。此次拍卖的亮点是一枚 1879 年 4 美元的 Stella 金币，以 147,600 美元的价格成交，根据专业钱币评级服务机构的数据，创下了该级别硬币的新纪录。

Remarkable Coin Collection Auction Surpasses Expectations

精彩钱币藏品拍卖超出预期

Madison, Wisconsin - An exceptional coin collection from a central Wisconsin estate fetched an astounding $895,371 at auction on Wednesday, significantly surpassing the pre-sale estimate by an impressive 25%, according to an official press release.

威斯康星州麦迪逊 - 据一份官方新闻稿称，周三，来自威斯康星州中部庄园的一套特殊硬币收藏品在拍卖会上以 895,371 美元的惊人价格成交，远远超出预售估价 25%。

The highlight of the auction was the exceedingly rare 1879 $4 Gold Stella, which ignited a fierce bidding war among six collectors before selling for a staggering $147,600. This gold coin, minted in a mere 425 pieces, boasted an exceptional grade of PR-63 and impeccable authentication by the prestigious Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS). The auction's sale price marks a record high for a Stella of this particular grade, according to PCGS.

此次拍卖的亮点是极为罕见的 1879 年 4 美元金星 (Gold Stella)，它引发了六位收藏家的激烈竞价战，最后以 147,600 美元的惊人价格成交。这枚金币仅铸造了 425 枚，拥有 PR-63 的卓越等级，并经过著名的专业硬币评级服务 (PCGS) 的无可挑剔的认证。根据 PCGS 的数据，此次拍卖的拍卖价格创下了该特定等级 Stella 的历史新高。

The collection, meticulously curated over a lifetime by a private collector, was entrusted to Leonard Auction, a renowned auction house with branches in Chicago, Madison, and Milwaukee. "Discovering the Stella nestled amongst hundreds of other coins was an exhilarating moment," remarked Laura Duguid, Wisconsin's regional sales director. "The family was overjoyed when we informed them of this hidden treasure within their father's collection."

该藏品由一位私人收藏家花费一生时间精心策划，委托给伦纳德拍卖行，这是一家在芝加哥、麦迪逊和密尔沃基设有分支机构的著名拍卖行。 “在数百枚其他硬币中发现 Stella 是一个令人兴奋的时刻，”威斯康星州区域销售总监劳拉·杜吉德 (Laura Duguid) 说道。 “当我们告诉他们父亲的收藏中隐藏着这件宝藏时，他们一家人非常高兴。”

The auction also witnessed the sale of other notable coins, including a coveted Quarter Eagle gold set that realized $12,125, an impressive US gold type set that fetched $11,625, and an exquisite Peace $1 set that garnered $9,480.

此次拍卖还见证了其他著名硬币的拍卖，包括令人垂涎的四分之一鹰金币套装，成交价为 12,125 美元；一套令人印象深刻的美国金币套装，成交价为 11,625 美元；以及精美的和平 1 美元套装，成交价为 9,480 美元。

The extraordinary success of this auction underscores the enduring fascination and value associated with rare and collectible coins. The collection, testament to its meticulous assembly and the enduring craftsmanship of its coins, has found its rightful place among discerning collectors who appreciate the rarity and historical significance of numismatic treasures.

此次拍卖会取得的巨大成功凸显了稀有和收藏硬币的持久魅力和价值。该藏品证明了其精心组装和经久不衰的硬币工艺，在欣赏钱币珍品的稀有性和历史意义的眼光敏锐的收藏家中找到了应有的地位。