The James D. Brilliant and William R. Sieck Collections

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by  Bowers & Merena Galleries

The
James D. Brilliant
and
William R. Sieck Collections
Including
The Texas Collection
of California Gold
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Presented by
Auctions by Bowers and Merena, Inc.
with the Florida United Numismatic Convention
ABOUT THE COVER: The cover was designed by Jennifer Rose and the
coins photographed by Cathy Dumont-Deyak. Shown are several coins ap¬
pearing in this sale: 1879 $4 Stella, Kohler ingot, 1795 0-101 half dollar, 1904
Proof $10 gold, 1856 Flying Eagle cent, and three California fractional gold
pieces.
Copyright 1992 by Auctions by Bowers and Merena, Inc. All rights reserved.
Licensed Auctioneer: Raymond N. Merena
The
James D. Brilliant
and
William R. Sieck Collections
including items from The Tfexas Collection, Aubrey and Adeline Bebee,
and other important properties
Held in Orlando, Florida with the Florida United Numismatists Convention
Mail Bid and Public Auction Sale
SESSIONS
I. Thursday Afternoon - January 9 — 12:00 noon Sharp.
Colonial & U.S. Coins — Lots 1-893
II. Thursday Evening - January 9 - 7:00 pm Sharp.
U.S. Coins - Lots 1001-1533; 1558-1762
III. Friday Morning - January 10 - 10:00 am Sharp.
Foreign Coins & Exonumia - Lots 2001-2049
Currency — Lots 2151-2234
U.S. Coins - Lots 2301-3143
IV. Friday Evening - January 10 - 7:00 pm Sharp.
California Fractional Gold - Lots 4001-4478
U.S. Coins - Lots 5001-5255
Location:
Clarion Plaza Hotel, Salons 3 & 4
9700 International Drive - Orlando FL 32819-8114
Telephone Number — [phone]
Auctions by Bowers and Merena, Inc.
Box 1224 - Wolfeboro, NH 03894
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CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, Q. David Bowers
PRESIDENT, Raymond N. Merena
■ AUCTION DEPARTMENT • RESEARCH DEPARTMENT
Richard A. Bagg, Ph.D., Director Michael J. Hodder, Director
Andrew W. Pollock III, Professional Numismatist Beth 0. Piper, Associate
Frank Van Valen, Professional Numismatist
Barbara Southard, Associate ■ LICENSED AUCTIONEER
Chris Karstedt, Associate Raymond N. Merena
Lisa Simons, Consultant John S. Babalis, Associate
Q. David Bowers, Associate
Bowers and Merena Galleries, Inc.
Cataloguing and certain other services were provided by special arrangement with Bowers and Merena Galleries, Inc.
■ ADMINISTRATION • COMPUTER DEPARTMENT
John S. Babalis, Manager Ann Clark, Manager
Peggy Comeau
Elaine L. Dionne
■ GRAPHICS DEPARTMENT
Patricia Dumas
Lee Blythe Lilljedahl, Manager
Cynthia Lassiter
William Winter, Art Director
Karla Welch
Jennifer Meers
Denise C. Widell
Jennifer Rose
• ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT Roberta French, Consultant
Donald H. Snyder, C.P.A., Controller Linda A. Heilig, Consultant
Dottie Hill
Debbie Mclntire
■ PHOTOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT
Laurel A. Morrill
Cathy Dumont-Deyak, Manager
■ DIRECT SALES DEPARTMENT
Mark Borckardt, Senior Numismatist
■ KINGSWOOD GALLERIES
Elizabeth Arlin, Manager
Richard A. Bagg, Ph.D., Director, Auctions
Gail Watson, Numismatic Associate
Chris Karstedt, Program Director
■ PUBLICATIONS DEPARTMENT
Doug Plascencia, Manager
Mary Tocci
Appreciation is extended to the following for the preparation of this catalogue: The descriptions are by Q. David Bowers,
Michael J. Hodder, Raymond N. Merena, Andrew Pollock III, Barbara Southard, and Frank Van Valen, coordinated by Dr.
Richard A. Bagg and Barbara Southard. Beth 0. Piper assisted in several ways.
Catalogue production and typography represents the work of the Bowers and Merena Graphics Department, including: Lee
Blythe Lilljedahl, William Winter, Jennifer Meers, Jennifer Rose, Roberta French, and Linda Heilig. Photography was by Cathy
Dumont-Deyak, assisted by Beth Piper.
ALL ILLUSTRATIONS ARE OF THE ACTUAL ITEMS BEING SOLD
Lot viewing
Orlando, Florida
Orange County Convention/Civic Center - 9800 International Drive - Orchid North Room
Tuesday, January 7
11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Wednesday, January 8
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
2:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Thursday, January 9
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Friday, January 10
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
HELPFUL SUGGESTION: We strongly recommend that our clients
who plan to view a large portion of the sale, plan to do so during the
early days of lot viewing, as the last days will be crowded.
LOT PICK-UP
Orlando, Florida
Orange County Convention/Civic Center - 9800 International Drive - Orchid North Room
Friday, January 10
9:00 am to 10:30 am
Saturday, January 11
9:00 am to 10:30 am
NOTE: For information on prices realized after the sale, call [phone], Ext. 98.
LIMIT: 20 lots per caller.
AUCTION SESSIONS will be held at the Clarion Plaza Hotel,
9700 International Drive, Orlando, FL
in Salons 3 and 4.

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