Welcome to Baltimore!
Welcome to our November sale with the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Expo—a numismatic tradition that dates back into the last century. Three times a year—in March, June, and November—collectors, dealers, and others converge on Baltimore for several days of numismatic immersion and fun. For many years Baltimore has been voted by dealers as America’s favorite coin convention city. This honor is justly deserved. The Baltimore-Washington International Airport is modern and is more hassle-free than most. It is just a half hour ride from downtown, where the Convention Center and Inner Harbor district beckon. Fine hotels (all the leading marques are there) and fine dining also await you.
The Stack’s Bowers Galleries staff will have our famous (and figurative) red carpet rolled out for you! Can we help with any aspect of our auction? Answer questions? Assist in any other way? We’re here for you.
Front Row, Center in the Sale
The Expo will be the site for the annual convention of the Colonial Coin Collectors Club—a fine organization that is leading edge in research, news of current finds, sponsoring the publication of books, and more. A large section of our sale will include fine early American coins and medals that are among this club’s specialties.
Early American medals, including Betts medals, from the John W. Adams Collection will attract wide attention and will be forever remembered. John is a very familiar face with us. Over a long period of years dating back to our 1982 catalog of his incomparable collection of large cents of the year 1794, he has been a friend, consignor, and client. Coming up in January the American Numismatic Society will fete him at its annual Gala held at the Waldorf-Astoria. Check with the Society for details. We’ll be there!