THE SILVER STAMPEDE ESTATE: 237 Coins & Currency - 97+ Silve

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THE SILVER STAMPEDE ESTATE: 237 Coins & Currency - 97+ Silver Lots Starting at $5 - NO RESERVES MASSIVE ESTATE LIQUIDATION EVENT After decades of methodical collecting, a private estate has made the decision to liquidate their entire numismatic collection with absolutely no reserves. The result is 237 lots of quality coins, currency, and precious metals starting at just $5 each. With silver trading above $30 per ounce, this auction provides both intrinsic value safety and significant collector premium opportunities. THE SILVER CONTENT ADVANTAGE This auction features an extraordinary 97+ lots containing silver, providing immediate melt value floors while offering substantial collector premiums above precious metals content. Current silver prices near $32 per ounce mean many lots have guaranteed minimum values well above their $5 starting bids. FEATURED SILVER OPPORTUNITIES LOT 180: 1921 Morgan Silver Dollar Silver Content: 0.77 ounces (Melt Value: $25) Collector Premium: Common date Morgans typically sell for $35-45 Your Starting Bid: $5 LOT 200: 2011 American Eagle 1 Troy Ounce .999 Fine Silver Dollar Silver Content: 1.0 ounce (Melt Value: $32) Collector Premium: Silver Eagles command $3-8 premiums above melt Your Starting Bid: $5 LOT 150: 1934 Walking Liberty Half Dollar Silver Content: 0.36 ounces (Melt Value: $12) Collector Premium: Walking Liberty halves are highly collected, typically $18-25 Your Starting Bid: $5 LOT 250: Lady Liberty 1 Troy Ounce .999 Fine Silver Bar Silver Content: 1.0 ounce (Melt Value: $32) Investment Grade: Private mint silver rounds typically sell at spot plus $2-4 premium Your Starting Bid: $5 MORGAN DOLLAR COLLECTION OPPORTUNITY This estate includes 15 Morgan Silver Dollars spanning multiple dates and mint marks, providing an exceptional foundation for type collectors or silver stackers. Morgan Dollars remain one of the most popular series in American numismatics, consistently commanding premiums of 40-80% above silver content. Featured Morgan Dollar Lots: LOT 180: 1921 Morgan Silver Dollar LOT 330: 1921S Morgan Silver Dollar The 1921S carries a premium over the common 1921 Philadelphia issue due to the San Francisco mintmark. Even common date Morgan Dollars in average condition sell for $35-45 each, while better dates and conditions command significantly higher premiums. EARLY AMERICAN COPPER TREASURES LOT 100: 1806 Draped Bust Half Cent (holed) Historical Significance: America's smallest denomination from the early Federal period Market Reality: Even damaged examples sell for $25-50 due to historical importance Collector Appeal: Draped Bust coinage represents the artistic pinnacle of early American design This half cent was minted when Thomas Jefferson was President and Lewis and Clark were exploring the Louisiana Purchase. Despite the hole, it represents tangible connection to America's founding era and appeals to collectors seeking affordable early copper. TYPE COLLECTION BUILDING BLOCKS This auction provides exceptional opportunities to build complete type collections across multiple series: Buffalo Nickels Collection LOT 120: 10 Buffalo Nickels Building Value: Individual Buffalo nickels in collector condition sell for $3-15 each Collection Premium: Complete date sets command significant premiums over individual coins Mercury Dimes Opportunity Multiple lots of Mercury dimes (1916-1945 series) Silver Content: Each dime contains $2.25+ in silver at current prices Collector Premium: Mercury dimes are among the most beautiful American coins ever minted Walking Liberty Half Dollars Multiple examples of this iconic series (1916-1947) Design Excellence: Considered by many to be the most beautiful American coin design Market Strength: Consistent collector demand maintains strong premium over silver content CANADIAN SILVER OPPORTUNITIES LOT 220: 1965 Canada Silver Quarter LOT 230: 1955 Canada Silver Half Dollar LOT 240: 1967 Canada Silver Half Dollar Canadian silver coins offer international diversification for collectors while providing the same precious metals benefits as U.S. silver. Pre-1967 Canadian coins contain 80% silver content, often selling at discounts to comparable U.S. silver coins despite similar precious metals content. PAPER MONEY AND CURRENCY LOT 280: Four $1 Silver Certificates Educational Value: Silver Certificates represent the era when paper money was backed by precious metals Collector Interest: Small size Silver Certificates typically sell for $3-15 above face value Historical Context: These notes were redeemable for silver until 1968 Silver Certificates provide affordable entry into currency collecting while offering modest premiums over face value. The historical significance of precious metals backed currency appeals to both coin and currency collectors. PROOF SETS AND MODERN ISSUES Multiple proof sets from various years provide collectors with pristine examples of circulating coinage struck with special mirror finishes. Proof sets serve multiple collecting purposes: type collecting completion, date collecting advancement, and condition upgrading for existing collections. PRECIOUS METALS INVESTMENT PERSPECTIVE With silver trading above $30 per ounce, this auction provides exceptional opportunities for precious metals investors seeking fractional silver at competitive pricing. Unlike bullion dealers who typically charge $3-6 over spot price, auction format allows market forces to determine final pricing. Silver Content Summary: Morgan Dollars: 0.77 ounces each Walking Liberty Halves: 0.36 ounces each Mercury Dimes: 0.07 ounces each Silver Eagles: 1.0 ounce each Canadian Silver: 0.60 ounces (quarters) to 0.375 ounces (halves) STRATEGIC BIDDING INTELLIGENCE No Reserve Advantage: Every lot will sell regardless of final price, creating genuine liquidation opportunities Silver Price Floor: Current precious metals prices provide minimum value calculations for all silver content lots Collector Premium Potential: Historical premiums above silver content range from 25% (common dates) to 200% (key dates and popular series) Volume Opportunity: 237 lots create multiple winning opportunities rather than single high-value targets Market Timing: Strong precious metals prices combined with consistent collector demand for classic American series AUCTION LOGISTICS AND BIDDING STRATEGY Closing Time: Sunday, September 14th at 8:00 PM Central Time Registration: Online bidding platform with immediate registration confirmation Pickup Schedule: Monday: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Shipping: Available throughout United States and Canada with professional packaging Payment: Multiple options accepted with immediate lot release upon payment MARKET INTELLIGENCE FOR SMART BIDDERS Current Market Conditions favor this auction timing: Silver prices above $30 provide strong value floors Morgan Dollar collecting remains exceptionally popular Walking Liberty half dollars show consistent collector demand Mercury dimes appeal to both type and date collectors Canadian silver offers value opportunities often overlooked by U.S. collectors Bidding Psychology: Many bidders focus only on U.S. coins, creating opportunities in Canadian silver lots. Similarly, paper money lots often receive less attention from coin-focused bidders. COMPLETE COLLECTION POTENTIAL This estate provides building blocks for multiple collecting specialties: Type Collecting: Examples from most major U.S. series Silver Stacking: Diverse mix of silver content options Early American: Copper coins from Federal period Morgan Dollars: Multiple examples for date collection Mercury Dimes: Popular and affordable silver series Walking Liberty: Iconic American design series VALUE CALCULATION GUIDELINES Conservative Approach: Bid up to 75% of silver melt value for guaranteed profit margins Aggressive Approach: Bid up to current retail pricing for immediate collection filling Investment Approach: Focus on silver content lots with highest metal ratios Example Calculations: Morgan Dollar (0.77 oz): Safe bid up to $24, aggressive bid up to $40 Silver Eagle (1.0 oz): Safe bid up to $28, aggressive bid up to $38 Walking Liberty Half (0.36 oz): Safe bid up to $10, aggressive bid up to $20 CONTACT INFORMATION Chase Crawford, Auctioneer: 417-399-1904 Donna Lightle, Manager: 417-427-7749 Physical Address: 116 E. Oak St., Clinton, Missouri THE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY This auction combines three powerful market forces: liquidation pricing through no reserves, precious metals content providing value floors, and collector premiums adding upside potential. The 237-lot volume creates multiple opportunities for both conservative silver stackers and aggressive collectors. Whether seeking to build complete collections, acquire precious metals at competitive pricing, or find undervalued numismatic material, this estate liquidation provides opportunities across all collecting and investing approaches. Every lot has been photographed and honestly described. Questions about specific items, additional photographs, or market values should be directed to our staff before Sunday's closing. THE BOTTOM LINE FOR SMART BIDDERS With 97+ silver lots starting at $5 each and current silver above $30 per ounce, the mathematical advantage favors alert bidders. Add collector premiums for popular series like Morgan Dollars, Walking Liberty halves, and Mercury dimes, and the profit potential becomes compelling. This represents genuine estate liquidation pricing on quality numismatic material with precious metals backing. Study the lots, calculate the silver content, research the collector premiums, and bid with confidence knowing you are acquiring authentic, properly described material at wholesale liquidation pricing. The combination of volume, quality, silver content, and no reserves may represent the best coin auction opportunity of the year for collectors seeking both value and variety.