The Robert D. Reed Collection of United States and World Gold Coins

Featuring over 100 gold coins that include early United States Mint issues and a world-class selection of Territorial gold, the Reed Collection was assembled in the 1980s and 1990s and is entirely fresh to the market.

The Robert D. Reed Collection, an amazing cabinet of early United States Mint gold issues and world-class Territorial gold coins, will make its auction debut in the Stack’s Bowers Galleries November 2024 Official Auction of the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Winter Expo.

Assembled in the 1980s and 1990s, the Reed Collection is entirely fresh to the market. Collectors will have the opportunity to acquire these treasures for the first time in decades.

Bob Reed’s passion for collecting began in his youth, as evidenced by the toy soldiers and cowboys he collected, which were still in his possession when he passed away in May 2024. Bob grew up outside of Newark, New Jersey, before his family finally settled in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. He left college to join the United States Army and served a tour in Vietnam. After returning from the war, he began working for the family business and eventually took over the company following his father’s passing.

Bob and his wife Donna frequently visited New York City, where Bob’s passion for coins blossomed at Stack’s Rare Coins’ West 57th Street location. Sourced primarily from Stack’s through a combination of public auction sales, fixed price lists, and over the counter sales, the collection features a diverse array of rarities. Although Bob collected mostly United States coins, he expanded his collection to include pieces from all over the world and from different time periods.

The Reed Collection is highlighted by a magnificent 1850 Baldwin & Co. “Horseman” $10 gold piece, which was recently graded MS-63 by PCGS and ranks as one of the finest known. Also included are a dazzling quartet of 1879 Flowing Hair $4 Stella gold patterns, graded Proof-62 and Proof-63 Cameo by PCGS.

“It was stunning,” commented Greg Cohen, Senior Numismatist in the Stack’s Bowers Galleries New York City gallery. “When I opened the email and saw that the first two coins and the last two coins on the first handwritten page were Stellas, I knew this would be a very special collection.”

“After a short conversation with the family, we made plans to visit and take delivery of the collection,” continued James McCartney, the firm’s Director of Numismatics and Consignments. “Reviewing the coins in hand confirmed just how special they are. We are extremely excited to present this amazing cabinet to a new generation of collectors in our November Showcase Auction.”

Other treasures include early quarter eagles, half eagles, and eagles; double eagles that feature scarce and popular Carson City and New Orleans issues; further territorial rarities including 1849 and 1860 Mormon $5 pieces and a Clark-Gruber “Pikes Peak” $10; a trio of high-grade early dollars, and three Haseltine Confederate Cent Restrikes – one in copper and two in silver.

To consign your United States numismatic items alongside the Robert D. Reed Collection in the November 2024 Showcase Auction, contact Stack’s Bowers Galleries at Consign@StacksBowers.com or 800.566.2580.

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