It's the value of some of the rarer coins that make this discovery so great.
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The administration of a discovery of this magnitude requires a special kind of expertise. Kagins, Inc. the nations oldest family owned numismatic firm and specialists in U.S. gold coins, hoard treasures, currency and rarities, was chosen to conserve and market this unique treasure. All coins now have been independently authenticated and graded by Professional Coin Grading Service.
Highlights of the cache include at least fourteen finest known specimens, among them an 1866-S No Motto Double Eagle valued at close to $1 million. Other highlights include finest example or tied for finest example certified by PCGS: 1877-S PCGS MS65 (tied for top pop); four 1888-S PCGS MS64 (tied for top pop at PCGS); two 1889-S graded PCGS MS65 (tied for new top pop); and an 1894-S PCGS MS65 (tied for top pop).
Total value at Auction was far higher than $14 million, one coin of 14 of this type was valued at $1 million.
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