The Hess Auction Group based in Manheim, Pa., has been doing specialty sales for years, including, but not limited to coins, jewelry, sports memorabilia, and high-end antiques. From May 19 to June 8, they held an online-only coin auction that had exceptional results. The sale consisted of 209 lots from five different consignors, the majority coming from an estate in Quarryville, Pa. The recent coin collection we had the privilege to see was a very fun collection to sort. It is always interesting to see how a collector put their collections together and always exciting to find high grade early American gold and silver coins. This collection included a pre-Civil war proof gold coin, as well an 1873 $10 gold piece that was only one of 800 minted. There was also a high grade 1795 Silver Dollar and an 1806 $10 gold piece, both in higher grade. It is always exciting to see rare coins like this come fresh to the market, reflected Terry Breidenstine, who catalogued the speciality sale. There were 65 gold coins in the auction. All sold for over $100. The most desirable was a high grade 1803 $10 gold piece that sold for $24,250. Other highlights included an 1873 $10 gold piece that sold for $19,250 and an 1863 $1 gold piece that sold for $13,250. All other prices realized are posted on the auction houses website, www.hessauctiongroup.com. To learn more, call 717-664-5238.