26-054 Labor Day Coin and Currency Auction

Over 315 lots of U.S. and world coins, currency, and exonumia headline this online auction — from key-date Morgan and Peace silver dollars to scarce large cents, 40% silver Kennedy halves, and paper money like a 1914 Chicago $5 Federal Reserve Note. Whether you collect U.S. type coins, world silver, or vintage banknotes, this sale runs deep across dates, denominations, and countries. Preview the full catalog now and get your bids in before the auction closes.
  •   Sep 6 @ 9:00am EDT (Start)
  •   Sep 13 @ 8:00pm EDT (End)
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Auction Type: Timed online bidding

Important Auction Dates:

  • Bidding opens Sunday, September 6, 2026 at 9:00 am
  • Lots begin closing Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 8:00 pm

Pickup Date:  ONE DAY ONLY:  Wednesday, September 16, 2026 from 1:30 - 4:00 pm

Auction Information:  This extensive 315-lot numismatic auction offers something for every level of collector, from beginners building a type set to advanced collectors chasing key dates. U.S. highlights include a strong run of Coronet Head and Braided Hair large cents (1826–1856), Indian Head cents spanning four decades, Barber dimes and quarters, Mercury dimes including full-band examples, and 40% silver Kennedy half dollars alongside several deep cameo proof issues. Silver dollar collectors will find graded MS63 examples of the 1898-O and 1899-O Morgan dollars and a 1923 Peace dollar, plus a curated "Liberty Collection" 3-coin set.

The sale also features an impressive world coin section spanning more than 20 countries — Canada, Great Britain, Israel, Mexico, Australia, British Palestine, Belgium, and more — including silver crowns, error coins, and early 20th-century tokens and medals. Paper currency collectors won't want to miss a 1914 $5 Federal Reserve Note from the Chicago district, multiple silver certificates in choice-to-gem uncirculated grades, sequential star note runs, and fractional Civil War-era currency from the State of Alabama.

Rounding out the catalog are proof and mint sets, presidential dollar coin rolls, bank-wrapped rolls of Lincoln cents and quarters, and a selection of collector supplies. Bidding is open online now — browse the full catalog, register, and place your bids today.

SC Auction Firm License 4109

Internet Premium: 15%

Participation Requirements: A valid credit card is required for bidding approval.
 
Payment Instructions: We accept bank cashier's checks, cash, and wire transfers only. A 15% online buyer's premium will be added to all sales. NO SALES TAX ON US COINS AND CURRENCY. 

Credit Card Payments:  Due to fraudulent activity, we no longer accept credit card payments for gold and silver.

Currency Type: USD

Shipping Instructions: Shipping will be handled by Meares Property Advisors at the buyer's expense. After the close of the auction, you will receive an email & text from Shipping Saint, our software provider, with the option to choose to have your items shipped or to schedule a pickup time slot.

  • SHIPPING: When selecting the shipping option, your items are transferred to our shipping department and you will receive a link to pay the shipping costs from Shipping Saint. We typically ship on Thursday and Friday so you may not receive the link until then.
  • PICKUP: When selecting PICKUP, follow the prompts to select the date and time slot from the available options. 

Checkout Date & Times: You will be notified via email at the end of the auction with your settlement sheet noting all purchases and the amount due. This invoice will be the billing amount charged to your credit card on file. Shipping will be a separate charge!

Special Terms:  All items sell AS-IS with no warranties or guarantees expressed or implied. We reserve the right to add or delete items before sale time. Please send any specific questions to our email address or call us for more information.

GRADING: Any coin grades listed in this catalog are the opinion of the SELLER and NOT the auction company. All grading questions should be addressed before sale time. We will be happy to email other pictures to you if needed. All sales are final.

Online Bidding Terms:

1. Meares Property Advisors has put forth every effort in preparing the catalog for this auction to provide accurate descriptions of all items. All property is sold 'as-is' and it is the bidder’s responsibility to determine the exact condition of each item. Printed statements or descriptions by staff are provided in good faith and are matters of opinion. NO refunds will be offered.

2. FOR ONLINE BIDDING: A 15% Buyer's Premium is added to your total purchase.

3. All accounts must be settled at the conclusion of the auction. Due to fraudulent activity, we no longer accept credit card payments for gold and silver. We accept bank cashier's checks, cash, and wire transfers only. A 15% online buyer's premium will be added to all sales. NO SALES TAX ON US COINS AND CURRENCY. 

4. The auction company, through USPS, will arrange packing and shipping. Packing and shipping costs are the buyer's responsibility and may be quoted before shipping. Fragile or large items will be shipped by a professional shipping company, which may result in higher shipping costs. All items will be insured for the purchase price. Our priority is to deliver your new purchase in excellent condition.

5. Our online auctions move quickly! If you are interested in an item, bid quickly. If you win an item in the auction you will be notified by email the next business day. All items will be charged to the credit card on file unless other arrangements are made before the online auction start time as listed on our bidding platform. The invoice you receive on the day after the auction will be used for billing - we will bill the credit card on file.

6. To better serve our customers, all bidders must provide their name, address, daytime phone number, and email address at which they can be contacted. This ensures good communication between Meares Property Advisors, Inc., and the bidder throughout any transactions.

7. The purchaser agrees to pay all reasonable attorney fees and costs incurred by the auction company to collect funds. The purchaser also agrees that a fee of 2% per month is added to any unpaid balance due to the auction company and any other costs or losses incurred by the purchaser’s failure to adhere to these terms. Any debt collection or dispute proceedings will be heard in Greenville County, South Carolina.

8. The auctioneer has the sole discretion to advance the bidding and may reject a nominal advance if, in his estimation, it proves injurious to the auction. The auctioneer shall be the final judge in all bidding disputes and shall name a bidder as the purchaser.

9. The auction company shall not be held responsible for any 'missed' bids or bids unseen by the auctioneer.

10. All sales are final.

11. By bidding on any item, the bidder shows acceptance of the terms of the auction.

12. The auction company reserves the right to refuse service or decline registration to any person.

Malfunction, Shutdown, and Loss of Service: The results of the auction may be rendered void if malfunction, shutdown, or temporary loss of service occurs. In such an event, Meares Property Advisors, Inc. reserves the right to remedy the situation in whichever way best represents the seller, including the cancellation of existing bids. Meares shall not be held liable in any way for any malfunctions, shutdowns, or loss of service. The bidder acknowledges and understands that this service may or may not function correctly at the close of the auction. Under no circumstances shall Bidder have any kind of claim against Meares Property Advisors, Inc. or anyone else if the Internet service fails to work correctly during the close of the auction. Meares Property Advisors, Inc. will not be responsible for any missed bids from any source.