St. George Auctions will hold its debut sale on Oct. 18, offering more than 300 lots of Canadian coinage. Five rarities headline the event, giving collectors a sense of the quality and focus the new firm hopes to bring to the market.
Leading the highlights is a 1973 Large Bust quarter, graded ICCS Mint State-66, a business-strike rarity estimated at $6,000–$7,000. Also drawing attention is a 1932 George V quarter, certified MS-66 by both PCGS and ICCS, notable for its vibrant toning and exceptional eye appeal.
Other featured pieces include an 1872H Small 2 quarter in Mint State-64, a 1937 five-cent piece tied for finest known at MS-66, and a 1955 Arnprior silver dollar in PCGS Proof-Like 67. Together, these coins reflect the quality Wright and his team are aiming to establish.
Founded earlier this year in St. George, N.B., the firm is led by president and head of consignments Ethan Wright, with specialists Will Christie and Antoine Skelling. Wright, who previously ran St. George Coins & Collectibles, views the auction model as a natural step forward. His aim is to offer a collector-focused venue with competitive fees and accessible bidding increments.
Looking ahead, Wright plans to anchor the firm’s schedule with an annual fall auction, with the possibility of additional sales as consignments expand. For now, the focus is firmly on Oct. 18, when the company takes its first step into the Canadian numismatic auction scene.
The complete catalogue is available online at stgeorgeauctions.com, with a limited number of print editions available by request through the company’s mailing list. The full story, with expanded coverage of the sale and its standout lots, appears in the newest issue of Canadian Coin News released Sept. 30. Stay informed on the hobby’s most important developments—subscribe to CCN today and never miss an issue.