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Spectacular examples abound as Orlando, FL plays host to the Heritage Auctions' biggest Rare U.S. Coin Auction of the year, Jan. 6-10

DALLAS, TX -- None other than the most famous American coin in existence, the "Olsen" Specimen of the 1913 Liberty nickel, is the anchor lot in Heritage Auctions Jan. 6-10, 2010 Florida United Numismatists (FUN) Auction, at the Orange County Convention Center.

"The past 10 years have brought tremendous growth for Heritage, "said Greg Rohan, President of Heritage Auction Galleries. "Now, we're thrilled to present the first great numismatic event of the new decade. As the official auctioneers for the two yearly FUN conventions, Heritage is committed to offering the best coins and related items. We've brought together the finest selections from more than 370 consignors to make this U.S. Coins auction a truly special event."


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The highest price for a single coin sold had, in the past, been $4.14 million. That changed on December 8th, 2009, as Sothebys and Stacks held an auction for a single 1933 Double Eagle which sold for $7.59 Million. The specimen, graded MS65 by PCGS had been part of King Farouk's collection, who was known for abrasively cleaning his coins, which raised some concern. PCGS put any issues to rest with careful examination of this coin and determined the $20 piece was spared this cleaning, which no doubt helped the bidding.

Five hundred people packed into
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