1792 Half Disme Sells for Record $2.93 Million at Heritage Auctions
A 1792 Half Disme, Judd-7, Pollock-7, R.4, MS68 PCGS, from the Ronald Firman Collection, realized $2,928,000 at Heritage Auctions' Oct. 8–9 GACC U.S. Coins Signature Auction. The coin attracted 66 bids and set a new auction record for any half disme, surpassing the previous $1.41 million record set at Heritage in 2013. The coin's sale led the U.S. Coins Signature Auction to a total of $10,665,743. Combined with the Oct. 6–9 GACC U.S. Currency Signature Auction, which brought $8,727,555, the two events achieved a total of $19,393,298. The 1792 Half Disme is one of the most historically significant coins in American numismatics. The auction house noted the coin's extraordinary pedigree and historical significance. The record-breaking result highlights the strong demand for rare and historically important numismatic items.
Key facts
- A 1792 Half Disme, Judd-7, Pollock-7, R.4, MS68 PCGS, sold for $2,928,000 at Heritage Auctions.
- The coin was from the Ronald Firman Collection.
- It set a new auction record for any half disme, surpassing the previous record of $1.41 million set at Heritage in 2013.
- The coin received 66 bids during the Oct. 8–9 GACC U.S. Coins Signature Auction.
- The U.S. Coins Signature Auction totaled $10,665,743.
- The Oct. 6–9 GACC U.S. Currency Signature Auction achieved $8,727,555.
- The combined total for both auctions was $19,393,298.
- The 1792 Half Disme is considered one of the most historically significant coins in American numismatics.