Tuesday, Novenber 1, 2005
(Santa Clara, CA) - One of the four known proof 1803 Draped Bust silver dollars will be the featured exhibit at the Santa Clara Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo in the Santa Clara, California Convention Center, 5100 Great America Parkway, November 17 - 20, 2005.
"It's an exquisite example from the famous Cardinal Collection, and graded PCGS Proof 66 cameo," said Ronald J. Gillio, Expo General Chairman.
"The coin is insured for $1 million, and will be displayed during the first three days of the show courtesy of Steven L. Contursi, the President of Rare Coin Wholesalers of Dana Point, California."
The proof 1803 dollar that will be exhibited is described as Bolender-7, Large 3 Draped Bust dollar with Heraldic Eagle reverse.
"Researchers are not sure exactly when the 1803 proof dollars were produced, but most agree it was in the mid 1800's. It is believed no more than ten were struck at the Philadelphia Mint, but only four surviving examples are known today," said Gillio.
eBay, a co-sponsor of the Santa Clara Expo, will present two educational seminars for collectors and dealers, "Buying & Selling on eBay," conducted by e-Bay consultant, Troy Thoreson, at Noon on Friday, November 18, and at 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 19.
Ken Barr will present an educational program at 3 p.m. on Friday, November 18, "Hickey Brothers Tokens," about the trade checks used by a chain of Midwest cigar stores in the first half of the 20th century
The Cupertino Coin Club, co-sponsor of the Santa Clara Expo, will display educational exhibits on various numismatic topics.
Superior Galleries of Beverly Hills, California will conduct the official rare coin auction during the Santa Clara show. A children's treasure hunt will be conducted between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., Saturday, November 19, and a gold coin door prize will be awarded each day of the four-day show.
Public hours are Thursday, November 17, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, November 18 and 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; and Sunday, November 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission is $6 (good for all four days); $3 for seniors (65 and up) and children 8 to 16; children 7 and under admitted free.
Free parking is available at the Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway.
For additional information about the event, contact Expos Unlimited, 1103 State St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Phone: Prior to November 16, (805) 962-9939; November 17 - 20, call (408) 748-7055. Web: www.SantaClaraExpo.com.