Famous nickel may fetch $3 million
- December 28, 2009 11:00
Collectors will have the rare opportunity to ring in the New Year at the Florida United Numismatists convention with the Heritage auction featuring, among other rarities, one of the five known examples of the 1913 Liberty Head nickel. This is a coin whose name packs lots of moxie, and has a punchy story, such as a 'guest star' appearance on TV's "Hawaii Five-O." Provenance includes an infamous Egyptian King and a Los Angeles sports team owner. The coin is expected to fetch at least $3 million in Orlando, Florida, on January 6...