CLEAN : US gold coin sells for record $18.87 mn at Sotheby's auction

CLEAN : US gold coin sells for record $18.87 mn at Sotheby's auction

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History, Arts, Business

9th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the sale of three unique treasures collected by Stuart Weitzman: the 1933 Double Eagle coin, the British Guiana stamp, and the Inverted Jenny Block. Each item is highlighted for its rarity and significance in its respective field. The 1933 Double Eagle is noted for its uniqueness, the British Guiana stamp for its serendipitous discovery by a young boy, and the Inverted Jenny Block for its printing error. The video emphasizes the historical and collectible value of these items, predicting they may set new records at auction.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following items is NOT one of the treasures collected by Stuart Weitzman?

Liberty Bell

Inverted Jenny Block

British Guiana

1933 double eagle

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Stuart Weitzman's childhood fantasy related to?

Owning a unique coin

Finding a treasure map

Becoming a famous collector

Owning a rare stamp

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How was the British Guiana stamp discovered?

By a 12-year-old boy

In a museum archive

By a professional stamp collector

During a stamp exhibition

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes the inverted Jenny Block unique?

It was signed by a famous artist

It was a sheet of printing mistakes

It was found in perfect condition

It was the first stamp ever issued

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of presenting these treasures together?

They are expected to set a world record

They are all related to British history

They are all from the same era

They were all found by Stuart Weitzman