Known for his lavish lifestyle and passion for collecting coins, King Farouk amassed one of the most impressive coin collections in history. His collection included rare and valuable coins from around the world.
Often referred to as the "King of Coins," Eliasberg managed to assemble the only complete collection of United States coins by date and mintmark. His collection was sold in a series of auctions after his death, setting numerous records.
A prominent numismatist and collector, Pittman's collection was renowned for its quality and variety. His auctions in the 1990s were highly anticipated events in the numismatic community.
Known for his collection of United States gold coins, Lilly's collection was one of the most comprehensive and well-curated in the world. His coins were sold at auction after his death, attracting widespread attention.
Ford was a collector known for his focus on early American coins and currency. His collection was considered one of the finest of its kind and was auctioned off after his death.
Norweb was a collector known for her extensive collection of United States coins, particularly early American issues. Her collection was sold in a series of auctions and was highly influential in shaping the market for these coins.
Bass was a collector known for his focus on United States pattern coins and die varieties. His collection was sold to the American Numismatic Association and forms the core of the Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection.
The Sultan of Muscat was a collector known for his acquisition of the 1804 Draped Bust silver dollar, one of the most famous and valuable coins in American numismatics. His purchase of the coin in 1970 for $400,000 set a record at the time.