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Rarities From Antiquity and Around the World Anchor September Long Beach World Coin Auction

BEVERLY HILLS, CA.- The Norman Jacobs Collection of Japanese and Korean numismatic rarities, highlighted by an incredible set of 1909 Korean Yung Hi gold, Year 3, in 5 Won, 10 Won and 20 Won denominations, collectively expected to bring well more than $1,000,000 – along with the “Ides of March” Denarius, which openly celebrates the assassination of Julius Caesar and is the most famous ancient coin in the world – anchor Heritage Auctions‘ Long Beach Signature(r) World & Ancient Coins Auction, Sept. 7-9, and Sept. 12, at the Long Beach Convention Center. “Dr. Jacobs’ amazing collection is just the tip of the iceberg in our September Long Beach auction, the most comprehensive and valuable world and ancient coin offering Heritage has ever presented,” said Cristiano Bierrenbach, Vice President of International Numismatics at Heritage. “We’re all very much looking forward to this history-making event in early September.” “It’s