Aug 12, 2026 10:00 EST
Coins, Medals, Paper Money & Sports Memorabilia
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United States. 1908 No Motto St. Gaudens Double Eagle. NGC MS-68, Wells Fargo Hoard.
Property of a Long Time Boston Sports Collector
Older NGC holder, Wells Fargo Hoard.
Thousands of pristine 1908 No Motto St. Gaudens Double Eagle were recovered from a Nevada Wells Fargo bank vault in the early 1990s. Sealed since 1917, the vault is thought to have contained gold tendered as a debt payment in the First World War. Some of the finest examples of the date, this coin among them, came from this hoard.
NGC ID: #26F6; PCGS: #99142.
Fineness: .900
AGW: 0.9675 oz.
Sold for $9,075
Estimated at $10,000 - $20,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
Property of a Long Time Boston Sports Collector
Older NGC holder, Wells Fargo Hoard.
Thousands of pristine 1908 No Motto St. Gaudens Double Eagle were recovered from a Nevada Wells Fargo bank vault in the early 1990s. Sealed since 1917, the vault is thought to have contained gold tendered as a debt payment in the First World War. Some of the finest examples of the date, this coin among them, came from this hoard.
NGC ID: #26F6; PCGS: #99142.
Fineness: .900
AGW: 0.9675 oz.
Auction: Coins, Medals, Paper Money & Sports Memorabilia, Aug 12, 2026
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Auction of Coins, Stamps, Paper Money & Sports Memorabilia on August 12, 2026 Delivers Strong Results and a 91% Sell-Through Rate
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Consignments Are Currently Being Accepted for Future Auctions
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We Invite You to Contact Us for Complimentary Auction Estimates of Your Collection
NEW YORK, NY – Doyle held a successful auction of Coins, Stamps, Paper Money & Sports Memorabilia on August 12, 2026 that delivered strong results and an impressive 91% sell-through rate. Collectors and enthusiasts around the globe vied for a wide range of United States and World rarities from collections and estates in the New York area and other regions of the country. Exciting opportunities abound in this popular category for seasoned buyers and new collectors alike!
Coins
A collection of U.S. Morgan Dollars comprising three albums in a range of grades, including several Uncirculated and Gem examples, more than tripled its $2,000–2,500 estimate to realize $7,865. Property from the Collection of Joseph M. Murphy featured a 1928 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle and a 1908 No Motto Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle from the Wells Fargo Hoard, each surpassing its estimate to realize $5,142. The selection of ancient coins included a Sicilian silver Tetradrachm from Gela, circa 450-440 BCE, featuring the city’s distinctive bull-headed river god, which sold for $1,694, exceeding its $1,000-1,250 estimate.
Paper Money
The selection of paper money was highlighted by Property from a Commonwealth Avenue Mansion in Boston, MA. A Series 1875 $10 National Bank Note from the Briggs National Bank of Clyde, NY, and an Original Series "Lazy Deuce" $2 National Bank Note from The Saugerties National Bank, NY, (c. 1863–1875) soared past their $200-400 estimates to achieve an identical $1,815. The "Lazy Deuce" note takes its nickname from the large, ornate numeral 2 printed horizontally on its face.
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Consignments are currently being accepted for future auctions. We invite you to contact us for complimentary auction estimates. Our Specialists are always available to discuss the sale of a single item or an entire collection.
