On November 2, 2022, Heritage Auctions will offer Mike Coltrane's U.S. coin collection at anunreserved Signature Sale. Mike enjoyed a variety of numismatic pursuits including currency (tobe sold in a Showcase auction on October 30), coins, and related financial documents. He was astudent of history, always seeking to learn something new as his boyhood hobby progressed intoan avocation. His interests encompassed Colonial issues, Federal coppers, and early half cents, aswell as early, branch mint, and Territorial gold. Mike was a lifelong resident of Concord, NorthCarolina, and included Charlotte Mint gold bullion deposit records and other related documentsin his collection; they are also being offered in this sale. Mike was committed to his hometownand was generous with both his time and money. Proceeds from this auction will be donated tocharity, through the Foundation for the Carolinas, to assist individuals in need as well as forcommunity betterment.

Some notable lots are listed below:

1788 CONNCT Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Right, M. 3-B.1, W-4410, High R.5,MS64 Brown NGC.Lot 3025.

This is the finest known Miller 3-B.1. As on most examples of this variety, the Nova Constellatioundertype is visible on the obverse effigy's portrait. Only the AU Robert Martin coin is close tothe quality of this remarkable piece.

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1788 CONNCT Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Right, M. 3-B.1, W-4410, High R.5, MS64 Brown NGC....(https://coins.ha.com/itm/colonials/1788-connct-connecticut-copper-mailed-bust-right-m-3-b1-w-4410-high-r5-ms64-brown-ngc-pcgs-687249-/a/1350-3025.s)

1788 CONNCT Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Left, M. 12.2-C, W-4525, R.5, MS62Brown NGC.Lot 3031.

The illustrious provenance of this beautiful copper commences with Sylvester Sage Crosby, whoused it for his plate coin. A stunning example-also struck over a Nova Constellatio-withtraces of faded mint red, lustrous surfaces, and chestnut-brown color.

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1788 CONNCT Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Left, M. 12.2-C, W-4525, R.5, MS62 Brown NGC....(https://coins.ha.com/itm/colonials/1788-connct-connecticut-copper-mailed-bust-left-m-122-c-w-4525-r5-ms62-brown-ngc/a/1350-3031.s)

1786 New Jersey Copper, Bridle, Wide Shield, M. 18-M, W-4890, R.2, MS66 Red andBrown NGC.3033.

A breathtaking coin whose eye appeal is difficult to overstate. Wholesome in appearance, elegantin design, and exhibiting blazing mint red, this is the single finest New Jersey copper. Thepresent auction is only the third time in a century that this piece has been offered publicly.

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1786 New Jersey Copper, Bridle, Wide Shield, M. 18-M, W-4890, R.2, MS66 Red and Brown NGC....(https://coins.ha.com/itm/colonials/1786-new-jersey-copper-bridle-wide-shield-m-18-m-w-4890-r2-ms66-red-and-brown-ngc/a/1350-3033.s)

1794 1/2 C High Relief Head, C-9, B-9, R.2, MS64 Red and Brown NGC. CAC.3041.

Substantial mint red remains on the flawless light brown surfaces of this lovely high-conditioncensus example. Recent research has determined this coin has a continuous provenance back tothe time of its striking.

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1794 1/2 C High Relief Head, C-9, B-9, R.2, MS64 Red and Brown NGC. CAC....(https://coins.ha.com/itm/half-cents/1794-1-2-c-high-relief-head-c-9-b-9-r2-ms64-red-and-brown-ngc-cac/a/1350-3041.s)

1861-D G$1 AU50 PCGS. Gold CAC. Variety 12-Q.3059.

The circumstances of the 1861-D gold dollar's production under Confederate authority,presumably scant mintage, and modern-day rarity make it the most sought-after gold dollar ofany date and mint, with perhaps the sole exception of the 1849-C Open Wreath, which isessentially uncollectible. Housed in a first-generation PCGS holder graded AU50 with a goldCAC sticker.

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1861-D G$1 AU50 PCGS. Gold CAC. Variety 12-Q....(https://coins.ha.com/itm/gold-dollars/1861-d-g-1-au50-pcgs-gold-cac-variety-12-q/a/1350-3059.s)

1800 $10 BD-1, High R.3, AU58 NGC. CAC.3081.

The aesthetics of this piece surpass those of many Uncirculated coins that we have seen. Alustrous and fully original eagle.

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1800 $10 BD-1, High R.3, AU58 NGC. CAC....(https://coins.ha.com/itm/early-eagles/eagles/1800-10-bd-1-high-r3-au58-ngc-cac/a/1350-3081.s)

This exciting collection will be auctioned on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, starting at 6:00 PMCentral Time (7:00 P.M. Eastern). Lot viewing is available by appointment at Heritage's Officein Dallas. Please contact Client Services at 214-409-1150. Additionally, most or all of the 86Coltrane lots will be on display at Heritage Auction's table at the Baltimore Convention Centerduring the Baltimore Winter Expo, October 27-29, 2022. All lots are currently on view and openfor bidding at ha.com/1350.