The Specimen-64 “King of Canadian Coins” featured in Colonial Acres’ Fall Premier Numismatic Auction has a new owner after selling for $160,480 at the National Postage Stamp and Coin Show. One of six Specimen-grade examples of the 1921-dated 50-cent piece known to exist, Lot 616B featured a beautiful PCGS-graded coin “garbed in a fitting sombre grey patina with undertones of regal purple.” “Specimen strikes don’t hit the market too often,” says Colonial auctioneer Kirk Parsons. “To get interest on a $100,000-plus Specimen coin was definitely a bonus for selling.” Continue reading →