The Atlanta ANA show was among the oddest coin conventions I have been to in many years. This show was, at times, an exercise in futility yet it featured crowds that were far greater than at any show in Atlanta since the heyday(s) of the great regional conventions that were held there back in the mid-1980’s. The pre-show activity was extremely strong with most dealers reporting very strong sales.   
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On April 7, 2006 Heritage Auctions sold the Duke’s Creek collection of Dahlonega gold coinage at unreserved public auction. The prices that these coins realized give the advanced collector an excellent idea of values in this series. Going into this sale, I was not certain at how results would be.   
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In April 2006 Heritage will be auctioning the incomparable Duke’s Creek Collection of gold dollars, quarter eagles and three dollar gold pieces. I have been asked to write the descriptions of these coins. In this second part of a two-part series, I continue the write-ups of these issues. ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN 1839-D QUARTER EAGLES 1839-D NGC MS64. Variety 1-A.   
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In April 2006 Heritage will be auctioning the incomparable Duke’s Creek Collection of gold dollars, quarter eagles and three dollar gold pieces. I have been asked to write the descriptions of these coins. In the first part of a two-part series, Douglas Winter Numismatics is proud to present the write-ups of these issues. CONDITION CENSUS 1849-D GOLD DOLLAR 1849-D MS64 NGC. Variety 1-B.   
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