Gold Coins, Antiques and Fine Jewelry in Government Auctions Jan. 29th Auction

TEHACHAPI, CA (PRWEB) January 25, 2012

A strong candidate for top lot of the 2,000-lot sale is a 1795 13-leaves $ 10 gold eagle coin. Fewer than 5,100 gold eagle coins were minted in 1795 some with the eagle grasping a branch with 13 leaves and others with nine leaves. Only 400 to 500 examples of the 13-leaves coin are known to exist. These coins hold strong interest with collectors because they were the first U.S. gold eagle coins to be stamped. Designed by Robert Scott, each weighs 17.5 grams and has 91.7% gold content. The coin in Government Auctions sale is graded NGC AU by Numismatic Guaranty Corp., and is expected to make $ 123,000-$ 246,000.

Additional coin highlights include an 1882-CC $ 20 Liberty Head coin, est. $ 37,500-$ 75,000; and a 901-S Barber 25-cent coin, est. $ 70,500-$ 141,000.

Several truly exquisite necklaces are entered in the auction. An 18K yellow gold necklace with 36.15 carats of genuine Ceylon cabochon sapphires and 3.5 carats of diamonds could fetch $ 32,000-$ 64,000; while a striking 6.68 carat diamond sweetheart necklace with 18K white gold is estimated at $ 25,000-$ 51,000. The diamond necklace is sure to be popular with hearts and love design.

For antique music lover collectors the auction will feature 1940s Rock-Ola jukebox. The classic jukebox plays 78 records and exudes visual appeal with its colorful, illuminating Art Deco fa