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Highest-Graded 1894-S Barber Dime in September sale

Bob Simpson, Texas energy executive and philanthropist, is as legendary in numismatic circles as the momentous United States coins he collects. And in coming months, Heritage Auctions will offer some of the greatest rarities found in Simpson’s historic assemblage – or anywhere else in the world.

Simpson, whose collection is ranked by Professional Coin Grading Service as one of the best ever amassed, is deaccessioning selections from that collection beginning Sept. 17, 2020, and continuing into 2021.

“Important Selections from The Bob R. Simpson Collection, Part I” will include some

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