4 Coin Collections That Made History in Auctions

1. The Eliasberg Collection

2. The Garrett Collection

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3. The Sultan of Muscat Collection

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4. The D. Brent Pogue Collection

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Assembled by Louis E. Eliasberg Sr

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including some of the rarest and most valuable specimens.

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In 1982, it was sold at auction for a staggering $50.8 million

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In 1982, it was sold at auction for a staggering $50.8 million

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This renowned collection, built by John Work Garrett, focused on ancient Greek and Roman coins.

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Its dispersal enriched museums and private collections worldwide, furthering the study and appreciation of ancient coinage.

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