SJM_Stacks Bowers Profile_0423FINAL.qxp_profile 4 / 25 / 23 2 : 34 PM Page 1 PROMOTION B U S I N E S S S P O T L I G H T Meet Stack’s Bowers — America’s oldest rare coin auctioneer and dealer . By KRISTEN JORGENSEN any people of all ages and backgrounds enjoy coin collecting as a fun , exciting Mway to view different pieces of numis - matic art and engage with different periods of history , not to mention the challenge of finding hard - to - get coins . However , numismatists everywhere Coin Collecting : should also be aware of the fact that coin collecting can be a very profitable venture when done the right way Much More Than Novelty and with the guidance of experienced experts in this incredibly niched market . famed Cardinal Collection . to work with incredibly prestigious coin col - That’s where Stack’s The Stack’s Bowers company lections and clients from all over the world , Bowers Galleries comes into is headquartered in Costa Mesa , but for the gallery that isn’t their most impor - play . For more than nine California , with offices in New tant work . “ The best part of this business is decades , Stack’s Bowers Gal - York , Hong Kong , Paris , Boston working with folks who truly need our help , ” leries has held the top posi - and most recently a Philadelphia Curcio says . “ A lot of people inherit coin col - tion in American numis - location . lections from loved ones via estate distribu - matics in terms of longevity , “ We’re very excited to have a tions and they often have no idea what that Mark Curcio the number of sales con - gallery here in Philadelphia . There collection is worth or where to go to find ducted , lots sold and great rarities handled . is so much numismatic history in this area ! out . There is an incredible amount of incorrect South Jersey Magazine had the distinct The first US Mint was established in Philadel - information circulating around out there and privilege of chatting with both Christine phia by an Act of Congress in 1792 ” says going to the wrong place can potentially cost Karstedt , executive vice president , and Mark Curcio . a novice collector , hundreds even thousands Curcio , Philadelphia gallery manager , to give of dollars . us a glimpse into the history of Stack’s Bowers , Peace of Mind Is … Well , Priceless “ We understand that the price of these the services it provides and the future of the For more than 90 years , Stack’s Bowers Gal - coins for some is the cost of sentimental company . leries has been committed to personally value and we want to do our best at honoring assisting clients as they build some of the their late loved ones . ” Who is Stack’s Bowers ? finest coin and paper money cabinets in the On the flip side of the coin , Stack’s Bowers Stack’s Bowers Galleries has been conducting world . can also assist in estate planning . “ Contem - auctions and dealing in rare U.S . , world , “ In 1942 , we brokered the sale of the plating the sale of a treasured collection is and ancient coins and currency since 1933 , impressive John Clapp Collection to Louis E . often difficult , ” Karstedt adds . “ Nonetheless , and this world - renowned company is highly Eliasberg Sr . , where it became the basis for selling is an important part of the collecting respected within the currency - collecting the only complete collection of United States process , and planning for and overseeing community . coins ever built , ” explains Karstedt . “ In addi - the sale of the property can offer a rewarding Its team conducts live , internet and spe - tion , we were proud to assist such famous sense of closure . We truly want to help advise cialized auctions of rare U.S . and world coins numismatists as Amon Carter , John J . Ford , our clients on making the best decisions and currency and ancient coins , as well as Harry Bass and Brent Pogue as they acquired possible ” direct sales through retail and wholesale their coins , and were just as proud when The Philadelphia Gallery , located at channels . The company’s nearly century - those collections came back to us to present 1735 Market Street on the corner of 18th long legacy includes the cataloging and sale at the auction . ” and JFK Boulevard , is open for walk - in of many of the most valuable United States In today’s world , Stack’s Bowers continues appointments , Monday through Friday coin and currency collections to ever cross to advise private clients in building collections from 10 a.m . - 5 p.m . You can also book an auction block , extending into world coin valued not only in the millions and tens of online or call to schedule a free appraisal . and currency collections . Topping off this millions of dollars , but also more moderate The gallery offers rare coins and bullion incredible numismatic history is the inclusion collections . ” available for purchase , with new numismatic ? of the 2013 - 2021 world record for the highest Undoubtedly , Stack’s Bowers continues inventory arriving daily . price ever realized at auction for a rare coin , the 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar that real - Stack’s Bowers Galleries | 1735 Market St . | Philadelphia | ( 267 ) 609 - 1804 | StacksBowers.com ized over $ 10 million , part of their sale of the SOUTH JERSEY MAGAZINE volume 20 issue 1 SouthJerseyMagazine.com 34 |