Lot 30398 > Constantine I aluminum Specimen Uniface Trial 50 Lepta 1921 SP61 PCGS, Birmingham mint, KM-TS21. Trial strike, struck in collar. A rare occurrence of this rare trial issue in aluminum displaying only the obverse design, with the olive branch and denomination reverse design left unstruck. A fleeting opportunity to acquire an example of this infrequently seen trial type and an important relic of Greek numismatic history.
Lot 398
Starting price: 1000USD
Lot 30399 > Constantine II gold "1967 Revolution" 100 Drachmai ND (1970) MS68 NGC, KM95. Mintage: 10,000. Struck to commemorate the April 21, 1967 revolution
Lot 399
Starting price: 1050USD
Lot 30400 > Constantine II gold "1967 Revolution" 100 Drachmai ND (1970) MS66 NGC, KM95. Mintage: 10,000. Struck to commemorate the April 21, 1967 revolution
Lot 400
Starting price: 700USD
Lot 30401 > Ostgronland. A. Gibbs & Sons brass Skilling Token 1863 MS65 NGC, KM-Tn11, Sieg-8. A rare and historically important token relating to the failed 1863 expedition of this British trading and mining company to eastern Greenland, in an exceptional gem state of preservation.
Lot 401
Starting price: 1000USD
Lot 30402 > Ostgronland. A. Gibbs & Sons brass 24 Skilling Token 1863 MS64 NGC, KM-Tn13, Sieg-10. Near-gem, a scarce token with pleasing harvest-yellow surfaces and minimal evidence of handling.
Lot 402
Starting price: 750USD
Lot 30403 > Ostgronland. A. Gibbs & Sons brass Daler Token 1863 MS64 NGC, KM-Tn14, Sieg-11. A charismatic token with pale gold surfaces and a toasted butterscotch toning to the highpoints of the design.
Lot 403
Starting price: 750USD
Lot 30404 > Charles III gold 8 Escudos 1778 NG-P XF Details (Excessive Surface Hairlines) NGC, Nueva Guatemala mint, KM40, Fr-10. A rare opportunity to acquire an example of what remains one of the scarcer date-types in the entire Charles III Spanish colonial series! Moderately circulated, though displaying a relatively clean strike for the issue, with clearly outlined devices and only smaller areas of insignificant weakness.
Lot 404
Starting price: 1800USD
Lot 30405 > Central American Republic 8 Reales 1846/2 NG-MA MS63 PCGS, Nueva Guatemala mint, KM4. A lustrous brilliance enhances the obverse and reverse surfaces of this choice example, confirming not only its uncirculated condition but also a level of quality only rarely seen for this popular type. Attractively olive and graphite toned, with clear detailing throughout the sun, mountains, and reverse Ceiba tree.
Lot 405
Starting price: 1050USD
Lot 30406 > Republic gold 8 Pesos 1864-R AU55 NGC, Guatemala mint, KM184, Fr-33. A notably scarcer issue within the Guatemalan series, seeing just 474 examples struck for this ultimately single-year type. A gentle scattering of friction confirms some circulation, though plentiful luster exists in the fields, highlighting what remains a charming condition and overall level of preservation for the type.
Lot 406
Starting price: 750USD
Lot 30407 > Republic gold 20 Pesos 1869-R AU Details (Cleaned) NGC, KM194. Mintage: 16,000. A one-year type featuring the portrait of Rafael Carrera. Cleaned, though with abundant mint luster remaining.
Lot 407
Starting price: 650USD
Lot 30408 > Republic gold Off-Metal Strike 5 Centavos 1925 MS65 NGC, KM238.1a. A rare gold striking of the 1925 5 Centavos, for which the Standard Catalog of World Coins reports only 8 examples struck. While this seems unlikely given the 6 specimens currently certified by NGC, the fact remains that this issue is decidedly difficult in any condition, making the finest certified representative, an honor taken by the present selection, one to be coveted by dedicated collectors of the Guatemalan series.
Lot 408
Starting price: 1000USD
Lot 30409 > Republic copper-nickel Holed Pattern Peso 1921 AU58 NGC, KM-Pn37. 25mm. With "Peso Moneda Nacional Niquel" on reverse and hole below arms and denomination. An exceedingly rare pattern issue for which recent auction records show no comparable examples. Not surprisingly the Standard Catalog of World Coins lists the issue without mintage and value, and this represents the first of its kind that we have either seen or had the privilege to offer on auction. Very lightly circulated, the surfaces displaying old variegated toning, and the below-center hole serving as a prominent feature to call attention to the special nature of this intriguing issue.
Lot 409
Starting price: 1050USD
Lot 30410 > Northern Haiti. Henri Christophe silver Pattern 15 Sols 1808 MS63 NGC, Birmingham mint, KM-Pn7, Fonrobert-7488. A choice example of this scarce issue decorated in delicate silver tones over flashy fields, enhancing the presentation of sharp devices rendered to pinpoint accuracy. Commissioned by Henri Christophe in England as part of the project to improve the crude issues of the State of Haiti struck in Cap Haitien. Commercial agent of Henri Christophe, Jean Gabriel Peltier, contacted Matthew Boulton on January 25, 1808, to manufacture dies for three denominations, 30, 15 and 7.5 sols, equivalent to the English 1 shilling, sixpence and threepence. The dies, while differing from the original sketches furnished by Peltier, which stipulated an obverse with a four-line inscription "ETAT - d'HAITY - PIECE DE - 30 SOLS" encircled in a laurel wreath, were skillfully made, as evidenced by the present specimen. They were manufactured at a cost of 105 guineas and delivered to Peltier by John Woodward (agent of Boulton, Watt & Co. in London) on August 3, 1808, together with various Proof sets: 3 triple sets (3 coins per denomination) and 3 normal Proof sets (1 coin per denomination). Together with some pieces undoubtedly kept by Boulton himself (note that many of the few surviving specimens have surfaced in the UK), the former sets account for the scant surviving examples of these charming patterns.
Lot 410
Starting price: 1000USD
Lot 30411 > Faustin I silver Proof Essai Gourde 1854 PR63 NGC, Birmingham mint, KM-Pn54, Fonrobert-7617, Guttag-2209F. Reeded edge. Overstruck on a French 1 Franc (1852-1854) with hints of the undertype visible on both the obverse and reverse. A very rare issue rarely seen on auction, graced with a slate gray tone that lends a pleasing aged appearance. Sold with old coin dealer tag.
Lot 411
Starting price: 1000USD
Lot 30412 > Faustin I Proof Pattern 5 Gourdes ND (1854) PR62 NGC, Birmingham mint, KM-Pn60, Fonrobert-7610, Guttag-2209D. Plain edge, small bust. An appealing and deeply silver-toned example of this pattern issue, handled with sufficient care over its 150+ year history so as to leave no larger abrasions or contact marks. A desirable type, particularly so when encountered uncirculated. Sold with old Galerie des Monnaies of Geneva Ltd. auction tag.
Lot 412
Starting price: 2000USD
Lot 30413 > General Florvil Hippolyte Uniface Counterstamped Insurrection Gourde ND (c. 1889) MS63 Brown NGC, KM51, Guttag-2246A, Rudman-322. Mintage: 100. With the counterstamp B. P. 1G / GL. H in two lines, for Bon Pour 1 Gourde, General Hippolyte. The second finest certified example of this rare revolutionary issue, and the finest we have been able to locate coming to auction in the past several decades, struck by the future President of Haiti, who overthrew President Legitime in 1889. For reference, we recently offered an MS61 Brown-graded piece in our January New York sale, which brought $3792. Sold with old dealer envelope. Ex. O. P. Eklund Collection
Lot 413
Starting price: 750USD
Lot 30414 > Maria gold Goldgulden ND (1382-1387) MS65 PCGS, Fr-8, CNH-111. 3.56gm. An absolutely superb example of issue from the short-lived reign of Maria of Anjou, boasting a supremely strong strike and a lively, liquid golden texture.
Lot 414
Starting price: 1500USD
Lot 30415 > Sigismund gold Goldgulden ND (1387-1437) MS65 NGC, Buda mint, Fr-9, Husz-572, Lengyel-17/3. Reverse type with eagle in quartered shield. Fully brilliant, and an exceptionally choice example of this early coinage. From the Caranett Collection
Lot 415
Starting price: 1000USD
Lot 30416 > Leopold I gold 1/6 Ducat 1686-NB MS66 NGC, Nagybanya mint, KM189, Fr-154, Husz-1343. Fantastically lustrous and sharp, the fields' only clear feature taking the form of light die polish lines visible under magnification, a bright glow emanating from the entirety of the planchet and serving to underscore an impression of impeccable quality for the type. From the Caranett Collection
Lot 416
Starting price: 500USD
Lot 30417 > Karl VI gold Ducat 1718 K-B MS66 NGC, Kremnitz mint, KM291, Fr-173. An illustrious ducat whose shimmering clear fields and sharp strike serve to indicate a standout quality rarely seen for the type, or even more broadly, for any coin of its age. A true gem, one certain to appeal to even the most conditionally discriminating collector. From the Caranett Collection
Lot 417
Starting price: 750USD
Lot 30418 > Jeremias Roth Senior gold 1/2 Ducat ND (1690-1751) MS66 NGC, Kremnitz mint, Fr-585, Husz-22. A conditionally superior selection of this fractional ducat type showcasing a profound clarity of strike with shimmering watery luster embracing the crisp devices. Though NGC does not list population data for this type, this is certainly among the finest, with none currently certified above MS64 by PCGS. From the Caranett Collection
Lot 418
Starting price: 500USD
Lot 30419 > Franz Joseph I gold 20 Korona 1916-KB AU58 NGC, Kremnitz mint, KM495, Fr-259, Husz-2231. Variety with Bosnian arms in shield. A sharp example of this better variety offering near-uncirculated features enhanced by a glowing mint brilliance.
Lot 419
Starting price: 700USD
Lot 30420 > Franz Joseph I gold 20 Korona 1916-KB AU55 NGC, Kremnitz mint, KM495, Fr-259, Husz-2231. Variety with Bosnian arms in shield. Blazing luster decorates the peripheries of this lightly circulated example showing evenly scattered light friction, though little to no wear throughout the majority of its design.
Lot 420
Starting price: 600USD
Lot 30421 > Republic gold Proof "Franz Liszt" 500 Forint 1961-BP PR66 Cameo PCGS, Budapest mint, KM565. A mirrored commemorative showcasing striking flow lines in fields radiating from the central regions. AGW 1.2166 oz.
Lot 421
Starting price: 950USD
Lot 30422 > Sultans of Delhi. Muhammad bin Tughluq (AH 725-752 / AD 1325-1351) gold Tanka AH 725 (AD 1324/5) MS64 NGC, Qutbabad mint, ICV-2501var (type), G&G-D321 (R). 11.05gm. Exceedingly handsome and well-centered for this characteristically high relief type. The piece on the whole appears very near to gem, with satiny surfaces studded with die polish.
Lot 422
Starting price: 600USD
Lot 30423 > Hyderabad. Mir Usman Ali Khan gold Ashrafi AH 1329 Year 1 (1911) MS63 NGC, Hyderabad (Farkhanda Bunyad) mint, KM-Y57, Fr-1165. "Short ayn" variety. An important and scarce variety of the type, featuring the short ayn within the obverse Char Minar gateway, the surfaces uniformly lustrous and absent any instances of handling that are worthy of mention. A strong example of the issue and worthy of close bidder examination.
Lot 423
Starting price: 1300USD
Lot 30424 > British India. Victoria gold Mohur 1862-(c) MS61 NGC, Calcutta mint, KM480, Fr-1598. "V" on bust. A popular Indian denomination, pale gold with moderate handling marks but no hint of circulation wear. Well-defined with an especially crisp depiction of Victoria as Empress.
Lot 424
Starting price: 950USD
Lot 30425 > British India. George V Proof Rupee 1911-(b) PR63 PCGS, Bombay mint, KM523, S&W-8.16. A commendable original striking of the 1911 Proof Rupee displaying mirrored, ultra-watery fields, a few isolated hairlines marks holding the coin from higher echelons of certification, the strike complete and yielding expressive highpoint detail. Worthy of a premium bid and close in-hand examination.
Lot 425
Starting price: 2000USD
Lot 30426 > British India. George V gold 15 Rupees 1918-(b) MS61 PCGS, Bombay mint, KM525, Prid-25, S&W-8.1. Fully Mint State, with bright golden luster and clear detailing culminating in an admirable visual display. As a type, highly collectible, particularly so when encountered in uncirculated condition.
Lot 426
Starting price: 1050USD
Lot 30427 > British India. George V gold 15 Rupees 1918-(b) AU58 NGC, Bombay mint, KM525, Prid-25, S&W-8.1. A quality representative of the type possessed of a semi-satiny appearance owing to light handling, with mint brilliance bordering the legends and central features.
Lot 427
Starting price: 825USD
Lot 30428 > British India. Habib Bank Private gold 5 Tolas ND MS61 NGC, KM-X58. 21.5mm. 58.36gm. Struck by Habib Bank Ltd., the date of manufacture and mintage unlisted in the Standard Catalog of World Coins Unusual volume. Lustrous and without wear to the devices, scattered light friction present in the fields; a substantial and wholly satisfying example of this ingot type.
Lot 428
Starting price: 2100USD
Lot 30429 > Republic gold Proof "Komodo Dragon" 100000 Rupiah 1974 PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC, KM41. A premium example of this popular Conservation Series type that features the Komodo Dragon. Heavily frosted devices gleam above deeply mirrored fields. Quite nice for the assigned grade.
Lot 429
Starting price: 750USD
Lot 30430 > Republic gold "Komodo Dragon" 100000 Rupiah 1974 MS66 NGC, KM41. An solid coin of this heavily demanded Conservation Series type that features the Komodo Dragon.
Lot 430
Starting price: 750USD
Lot 30431 > British Administration Proof Obol 1819 PR63 Brown NGC, KM-Pn4, Prid-19c. Variety with W.W. (for William Wyon) below the exergue on the reverse. Sharply defined details with even chocolate-brown patina over reflective fields and moderate contact marks. Ex. David Vice Collection
Lot 431
Starting price: 750USD
Lot 30432 > Qajar. Muzaffar al-Din Shah silver 5000 Dinars (5 Kran) AH 1322 (1904) AU50 PCGS, Tehran mint, KM980, Dav-287, Kian-161 (RRR). Struck to commemorate the Shah's birth. A superb rarity within the late Qajar silver series, with examples of this one-year commemorative virtually never escaping the VF level, and frequently found mounted or cleaned. Still holding die polish around the sun and lion motif, the present specimen is one of just two pieces certified at this level, with just one having been awarded Mint State between NGC and PCGS combined.
Lot 432
Starting price: 775USD
Lot 30433 > Muhammad Reza Pahlavi gold 5 Pahlavi SH 1348 (1969) MS66 NGC, Tehran mint, KM1164, Fr-99. Illuminated by whirling cartwheel luster, the surfaces of this superb gem revealing not a single instance of handling that could be considered meaningfully distracting in hand, the only impression established one of enviable preservation. Notably the finest example seen by either NGC or PCGS, and fully deserving of a premium bid.
Lot 433
Starting price: 1250USD
Lot 30434 > Muhammed Reza Pahlavi 9-Piece Certified gold & silver Proof Set SH 1350 (1971) Ultra Cameo NGC, 1) "Artaxerxes' Palace Column" 25 Rials - PR64, KM1184 2) "Darius I Griffin Frieze" 50 Rials - PR67, KM1185 3) "Cylinder of Cyrus II" 75 Rials - PR68, KM1186 4) "Pillared Palace" 100 Rials - PR66, KM1187.1. Mirrored fields. 5) "Persian Empire Anniversary" 200 Rials - PR64, KM1188 6) gold "Griffin" 500 Rials - PR66, KM1189 7) gold "Stone of Cyrus II" 750 Rials - PR66, KM1190 8) gold "Pillared Place" 1000 Rials - PR66, KM1191.1. Mirrored fields. 9) gold "Persian Empire Anniversary" 2000 Rials - PR66, KM1192 KM-PS2. A sharp set struck for the 2,500th year of Iranian monarchy. With "1 AR" assayer's marks on the 50 Rials, 75 Rials, 500 Rials, and 750 Rials. Sold with original case of issue. Total AGW approximately 1.60 oz.
Lot 434
Starting price: 1250USD
Lot 30435 > Muhammed Reza Pahlavi 9-Piece Certified gold & silver Proof Set SH 1350 (1971) NGC, 1) "Artaxerxes' Palace Column" 25 Rials - PR65, KM1184 2) "Darius I Griffin Frieze" 50 Rials - PR67, KM1185 3) "Cylinder of Cyrus II" 75 Rials - PR66 Cameo, KM1186 4) "Pillared Palace" 100 Rials - PR66 Cameo, KM1187.1. Mirrored fields. 5) "Persian Empire Anniversary" 200 Rials - PR66 Cameo, KM1188 6) gold "Griffin" 500 Rials - PR67 Ultra Cameo, KM1189 7) gold "Stone of Cyrus II" 750 Rials - PR67 Ultra Cameo, KM1190 8) gold "Pillared Place" 1000 Rials - PR66 Ultra Cameo, KM1191.1. Mirrored fields. 9) gold "Persian Empire Anniversary" 2000 Rials - PR68 Ultra Cameo, KM1192 KM-PS2. Struck for the 2,500th year of Iranian monarchy, the silver issues pleasingly toned to a steely lilac hue. Sold with original case of issue. Total AGW approx. 1.60 oz.
Lot 435
Starting price: 1250USD
Lot 30436 > Muhammad Reza Pahlavi gold "Noruz" Medal SH 1335 (1956) UNC Details (Obverse Cleaned) NGC, 36mm. 32.36gm. Struck in commemoration of the Persian New Year. A fully uncirculated example of the type displaying just a hint of cameo contrast.
Lot 436
Starting price: 800USD
Lot 30437 > Muhammad Reza Pahlavi gold "25th Anniversary of Reign" Medal SH 1344 (1965) MS61 NGC, Tehran mint. 37mm. 34.87gm. Struck in a weight of 5 Pahlavi. A large gold medal issued for the 25th anniversary of Muhammad Reza Pahlavi's reign showing handling limited to only lighter and less distracting instances than is often seen at this grade level.
Lot 437
Starting price: 850USD
Lot 30438 > Muhammad Reza Pahlavi gold Proof "Bank Melli 50th Anniversary" Medal MS 2536 (1978) PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC, 40mm. 29.62gm. Bank Melli opening 50th anniversary issue. The finest certified example of its type offering immaculate surfaces and a superb cameo contrast. By all measures a standout conditional survivor.
Lot 438
Starting price: 900USD
Lot 30439 > Muhammad Reza Pahlavi gold Proof "Bank Melli 50th Anniversary" Medal MS 2536 (1978) PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC, 40mm. 29.94gm. Issue celebrating the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Bank Melli by Reza Shah. Bordering on flawless, the delightfully satiny devices contrasting sharply against the mirrored fields surrounding.
Lot 439
Starting price: 800USD
Lot 30440 > Faisal I Proof 50 Fils AH 1349 (1931) PR64 PCGS, Royal Mint, KM100. Rare in Proof, an icy white offering with semi-reflective fields and shallowly engraved yet sharply rendered devices.
Lot 440
Starting price: 1150USD
Lot 30441 > Ottoman Empire. Mehmed V gold "Mint Visit" 100 Kurush AH 1327 Year 3 (1911/1912) MS63 NGC, Mint given as Salonika, though struck at Istanbul (in Turkey), KM812, Pere-1017. Mintage: 750. An enormously popular emission from Mehmed V's mint visit series, presently standing as the second finest certified example at NGC. Despite some extremely minor marks, the surfaces appear glassy and nearly Prooflike--befitting of a presentation issue such as this.
Lot 441
Starting price: 750USD
Lot 30442 > Ottoman Empire. Mehmed V gold 250 Kurush AH 1327 Year 4 (1912/1913) AU53 NGC, Constantinople mint (in Turkey), KM757, Fr-65. A very scarce issue, this being the first example of the type we have seen to date. An exceptional piece for the assigned grade, exhibiting considerable luster and only a very minimal amount of rub at the high points, as well as some hairlines in the central fields.
Lot 442
Starting price: 1050USD
Lot 30444 > Florence. Republic gold Florin ND (1526-1527) MS63 NGC, Fr-276, MIR-30/46. A scarcer issue displaying remarkably bold details and struck on a broad flan producing fully readable peripheral legends. A highly appealing selection of the type, worthy of close in-hand consideration.
Lot 444
Starting price: 1000USD
Lot 30445 > Lombardy-Venetia. Franz I gold 1/2 Sovrano 1831/21-M MS64 PCGS, Milan mint, KM-C10.1, Fr-741d. A rare overdate, unlisted in the Standard Catalogue of World Coins and one of only two examples graded by PCGS. Lightly Prooflike, with especially watery and contrasted reverse fields. A small scratch below the chin accounts for the current grade on what otherwise might be considered gem surfaces.
Lot 445
Starting price: 600USD
Lot 30446 > Lombardy-Venetia. Franz I gold Sovrano 1831/21-M MS64 PCGS, Milan mint, KM-C11.1, Fr-741c, Mont-332, Gig-16. A scarce overdate, especially in such near-gem quality. Superbly struck and practically Prooflike, each detail of the devices razor-sharp and lightly frosted against the mirrored golden backdrop of the fields. The overdate is clear and defined, the latter "1" especially visible beneath the final digit of the date.
Lot 446
Starting price: 800USD
Lot 30447 > Milan. Philip II gold Doppia 1578 MS62 PCGS, Fr-716, MIR-301/1, Crippa-4/A. A lustrous representative of this Spanish-Italian gold "Doppia", which retains considerable brightness throughout the entirety of the obverse and reverse surfaces. Only very light handling establishes the somewhat conservative grade, making for a wholly admirable selection.
Lot 447
Starting price: 750USD
Lot 30448 > Naples & Sicily. Ferdinand IV gold 6 Ducati 1776 BP//C-CC MS62 NGC, KM176, Fr-849. Choice for its certification, a luminous offering with full mint luster and a near-complete strike.
Lot 448
Starting price: 600USD
Lot 30449 > Sardinia. Vittorio Emanuele II 5 Lire 1850 (Anchor)-P AU55 NGC, Genoa mint, KM144.2. A scarce type in this quality, and an appealing example with nearly full mint luster and a pleasing light tone. One of the more affordable dates in the series.
Lot 449
Starting price: 750USD
Lot 30450 > Sicily. Frederick II (1197-1250) gold Augustale ND (1230-1250) XF40 NGC, Messina mint, Fr-134, MEC XIV-515, MIC-59, Spahr-98. 5.26gm. (annulet) IMP ROM | • CESAR AVG, Laureate bust right / +FRIDE | RICVS, Eagle left, head right, wings raised. An extremely rare and charismatic pseudo-Ancient type, styled and produced in the manner of an imperial Roman issue. Important as a representative of a turning point in medieval coinage, the first major piece to exhibit the realistic, detailed side-facing portrait that would become common on European coinage, and desirable for collectors of both Ancient and medieval coinage. Exhibiting moderate evidence of circulation, resulting in flatness in the high points, but well-struck, exhibiting bright yellow-gold surfaces and with much detail remaining nonetheless.
Lot 450
Starting price: 2000USD
Lot 30451 > Sicily. Ferdinand III Oncia of 30 Tari 1785-GLC AU58 NGC, Palermo mint, KM207, MIR-596, Spahr-1, Dav-1416. 68.25gm. A massive issue exhibiting a wholesome cabinet tone, the surfaces unbelievably original and permeated with light hues of violet and cobalt. Displaying a charming "rising phoenix" design that is very reminiscent of the eagle reverses of later Liberty Head gold issues of the United States. Overall a lovely and desirable example of this popular, massive multiple Crown issue. Ex. Bertolami Fine Art Auction 67 (July 2019, Lot 673)
Lot 451
Starting price: 1500USD
Lot 30452 > Venice. Ludovico Manin Tallero 1789 MS62 NGC, KM747, Dav-1575. An exalted representative for the type almost always encountered with some sort of externally caused flaw. Although somewhat flat in the strike, this wholesome piece persists with a commendable articulation within the details, and possesses a delicious tonal blend of steely grey and pastel lilac. An elite example worthy of an elite collection.
Lot 452
Starting price: 750USD
Lot 30453 > Venice. Ludovico Manin Osella Anno V (1793)-ZAB MS62 NGC, KM-X386, Paolucci II, 276. An exceptionally beautiful and enchanting design, this wondrous specimen, full of radiant luster and an attractive cabinet tone, is exceedingly scarce in such a state of preservation. Tremendous eye-appeal and charm are on full display with this near-choice piece, featuring rich allegory with Venice floating on clouds, ship and building in background. Ex. Heritage Long Beach Signature Auction 3057 (September 2017, Lot 31168)
Lot 453
Starting price: 220USD
Lot 30454 > Venice. Revolutionary 5 Lire 1848 MS65 PCGS, Venice mint, KM803 (prev. KM-C185). A scarce one-year type struck during the turmoil of 1848, this revolutionary issue exhibits a calm, subtle mottled toning beneath brilliant cartwheeling luster. Very little in the way of surface marks, and overall quite solid for the grade with charming eye-appeal to boot.
Lot 454
Starting price: 1250USD
Lot 30455 > Umberto I gold 20 Lire 1884-R MS64 PCGS, Rome mint, KM21, Pag-580. A scarce date that saw a total of only 9,775 struck, a figure much lower than the adjacent dates in the series which saw 182,000 and 165,000 produced. The first example of this date which we have offered and, notably, tied for finest certified across both NGC and PCGS combined.
Lot 455
Starting price: 750USD
Lot 30456 > Umberto I gold 100 Lire 1883-R MS61 NGC, Rome mint, KM22, Fr-18, Mont-3, Gig-3. Bust of King Umberto I left, with date below. Rev. Crowned arms dividing L.-100, within wreath. Extremely rare, with a tiny mintage of only 4,219 pieces; this offering exhibits abundant Prooflike luster and an immensely crisp portrait of Umberto, impacted by scattered contact marks in line with the grade yet remaining decidedly choice for issue. Scarcely encountered in Mint State, an enticing example boasting strong visual allure.
Lot 456
Starting price: 2600USD
Lot 30457 > Umberto I gold 100 Lire 1883-R UNC Details (Obverse Graffiti) NGC, Rome mint, KM22, Fr-18. Mintage: 4,219. A luminous representative of a low-mintage issue prized by Italian collectors in both circulated and uncirculated conditions alike. The present offering displays graffiti to the front of Umberto's bust, this clearly including the date "1885", serving as an indication that this was performed relatively close to the year that the coin was struck.
Lot 457
Starting price: 1000USD
Lot 30458 > Umberto I gold 100 Lire 1888-R AU Details (Rim Damage) NGC, Rome mint, KM22, Fr-18, Pag-570. Obv. Bare head left. Rev. Crowned coat-of-arms within Order chain; all within wreath; rayed star above. A lustrous example of this relatively low-mintage type which saw only 1,169 struck for 1888.
Lot 458
Starting price: 1250USD
Lot 30459 > Vittorio Emanuele III silver Prova Lira 1915-R MS63 NGC, Rome mint, KM-PrB26, Pag-259. A very rare pattern for the Lira, produced with a business strike finish but in Proof quality. Primarily a pearly argent in color, pale aurous patina permeating the devices and creating a charming two-tone effect, devices fully rendered and engraved to an exceptional medallic standard.
Lot 459
Starting price: 1000USD
Lot 30460 > Vittorio Emanuele III gold 10 Lire 1912-R MS65 PCGS, Rome mint, KM47, Fr-29. Mintage: 6,796. The rarest issue of the design-identical 20, 50, and 100 Lire denominations, the 1912-R 10 Lire stands as one of the most desirable and difficult issues of the Italian series, particularly so when encountered in gem condition - a status obtained by only a small handful certified to date. Satiny and lustrous, with abundant visual charm and no marks of consequence to deter the eye.
Lot 460
Starting price: 2500USD
Lot 30461 > Vittorio Emanuele III gold 10 Lire 1912-R MS64+ PCGS, Rome mint, KM47, Fr-29. A very conditionally scarce issue that saw only 6,796 struck. Satiny and bright, with soft mint luster washing over the well-kept surfaces.
Lot 461
Starting price: 2000USD
Lot 30462 > Vittorio Emanuele III gold 20 Lire 1923-R MS64 PCGS, Rome mint, KM64, Fr-31. A uniformly canary-yellow example of this fascist-era Italian gold, draped with satiny yet cartwheeling luster throughout the fields. A type seldom found in such high-end quality, tied with only three others for the finest graded at PCGS.
Lot 462
Starting price: 750USD
Lot 30463 > Vittorio Emanuele III gold 100 Lire 1912-R MS62 NGC, Rome mint, KM50, Fr-26. Mintage: 4,946. A desirable low-mintage type offering aurous mint luster without any larger instances of handling to deter the eye.
Lot 463
Starting price: 2401USD
Lot 30464 > Vittorio Emanuele III gold 100 Lire 1923-R MS62 Matte PCGS, Rome mint, KM65. A popular one-year type, introduced to commemorate the first anniversary of the fascist regime in Italy. A soft, satiny near-choice example with only light evidence of handling in the delicate Matte fields, placing it in line with its current grade.
Lot 464
Starting price: 1300USD
Lot 30465 > Vittorio Emanuele III gold 100 Lire 1923-R MS62 Matte PCGS, Rome mint, KM65, Fr-30. Mintage: 20,000. Struck as a one-year type in a matte finish to commemorate the first anniversary of the fascist regime in Italy. A popular issue that continues to see strong collector demand.
Lot 465
Starting price: 1250USD
Lot 30466 > Taisho gold 20 Yen Year 6 (1917) MS66 NGC, Osaka mint, KM-Y40.2, Fr-53, JNDA 01-6. A captivating gem, wonderfully satiny and with much of the surfaces in a state of near-flawlessness. Elusive in such a fine state of preservation, and firmly within its assigned grade.
Lot 466
Starting price: 1350USD
Lot 30467 > Johann II gold 10 Kronen 1900 MS64+ NGC, KM-Y5. A lower mintage issue that saw only 1,500 examples produced. Luxuriously silky luster pervades over surfaces that have seen gentle care in the past century, confirming the specimen entirely in its borderline gem certification.
Lot 467
Starting price: 1050USD
Lot 30468 > Ferdinand Hompesch 15 Tari 1798 MS63 NGC, KM344. Believed to have been struck during the French occupation of Malta (1798-1800). Simply sublime, the surfaces blast-white and lightly Prooflike, the strike complete and strong. Unheard of in such a pristine state of preservation, the sole example with a Mint State grade at either PCGS or NGC and unrivaled by any uncertified examples we have been able to find. Sure to attract much attention as an exquisite conditional rarity of a historically important type.
Lot 468
Starting price: 700USD
Lot 30469 > Philip II Cob 8 Reales ND (1556-1598) Mo-O AU55 NGC, Mexico City mint, KM43, Cal-156. 27.33gm. A highly attractive and apparently exceedingly rare type, with this being only the second example we have sold and been able to locate coming to auction in the past several decades, with the last bringing an astounding $20,400 in our September 2018 Long Beach sale (lot 34564). Close inspection of the fields reveals that this piece was clearly struck from highly polished dies, with a sizable die shift noted on the obverse, producing a truly singular appearance. Ex. Espinola Collection
Lot 469
Starting price: 1500USD
Lot 30470 > Philip V 2 Reales 1736/4 Mo-MF MS63 PCGS, Mexico City mint, KM84. An amazing representative of this scarce overdate, the first of the issue we have seen thus far and the sole Mint State example of four pieces graded by either PCGS or NGC. Exhibiting a deep, wholesome gunmetal tone throughout that speaks to the utmost originality of the surfaces, silhouetted against a faint backdrop of silvery gray-gold with hints of blue steel around the peripheries. An impressive piece with an illustrious pedigree. Ex. Norweb Collection
Lot 470
Starting price: 1000USD
Lot 30471 > Philip V 8 Reales 1735 Mo-MF MS62 NGC, Mexico City mint, KM103, Cal-779. A wholesome and original piece, well-struck and dappled with deep but attractive tone. An impressive representative of this early date.
Lot 471
Starting price: 1000USD
Lot 30472 > Charles III gold 8 Escudos 1777/6 Mo-FM AU53 NGC, Mexico City mint, KM156.2, Onza-767. Scarce overdate variety. An intensely attractive piece despite some circulation wear, the surfaces lightly reflective and with hints of red around the devices.
Lot 472
Starting price: 1050USD
Lot 30473 > Charles III gilt-bronze "Birth of Carlos & Felipe" Medal 1784 MS63 NGC, Grove-K-80b. 60mm. Besides a large die crack in the obverse center at 12 o'clock, a problem-free example with an unbroken gilt coat and crisp, high-relief devices.
Lot 473
Starting price: 750USD
Lot 30474 > Charles IV 8 Reales 1790 Mo-FM MS62 PCGS, Mexico City mint, KM107, Cal-682. "CAROLUS IV" legend. Seldom seen so nice, elusive in any Mint State condition and the finest known at PCGS. Satiny fields permeated by hints of auburn color, a light scattering of surface marks in line with the assigned grade.
Lot 474
Starting price: 775USD
Lot 30475 > Charles IV gold "EFLIX" 8 Escudos 1797 Mo-FM XF45 PCGS, Mexico City mint, KM159. A sound example of this known error variant, struck with "EFLIX" rather than "FELIX" in the reverse legend. The offering displays even rub across the middle to higher points of the bust, with bright luster retained in the crevices and legends. Sold with the original Eliasberg Collection ticket. Ex. Q. David Bowers Collection (Stack's Bowers Galleries 2016 NYINC Auction, January 2016, Lot 41237) ; Louis E. Eliasberg Collection (American Numismatic Rarities, April 2005, Lot 3189)
Lot 475
Starting price: 1050USD
Lot 30476 > Ferdinand VII 4 Reales 1821 Mo-JJ MS62 NGC, Mexico City mint, KM102. A conditionally scarce issue serving as the final date for the series, a consequence of Mexican independence, which was achieved in the same year. In addition to this clear historical importance the offering exudes Mint State quality, offering ample luster amidst hints of hazelnut and iridescent blue tones, a single spot of toning noted below Ferdinand's shoulder for completeness. Of the three examples NGC has presently certified in uncirculated condition only a single representative certifies finer.
Lot 476
Starting price: 1750USD
Lot 30477 > Ferdinand VII gold 8 Escudos 1811 Mo-JJ AU58 NGC, Mexico City mint, KM160, Fr-47. Attractively lustrous over satiny surfaces revealing only a minimum of disturbance considering any time spent in circulation. Though struck softly in the centers, this coin represents a quality of preservation that is clearly on the cusp of Mint State.
Lot 477
Starting price: 975USD
Lot 30478 > Ferdinand VII gold 8 Escudos 1811 Mo-HJ AU55 NGC, Mexico City mint, KM160. A soft sun-yellow example of this short-lived type, displaying the typical weak strike on the obverse cheek and central reverse areas.
Lot 478
Starting price: 925USD
Lot 30479 > Ferdinand VII gold 8 Escudos 1814 Mo-JJ MS60 NGC, Mexico City mint, KM161. Highly lustrous, a hint of rub on the obverse portrait contributing to the assigned grade.
Lot 479
Starting price: 1050USD
Lot 30480 > Republic 8 Reales 1863 Ce-ML MS61 NGC, Real de Catorce mint, KM377.1, DP-Ce01. A superior example of this scarce issue, rare in this condition and bearing a strike much stronger than is often to be found even at this level. The reverse is especially nice, its surfaces sleek and abounding with satiny luster.
Lot 480
Starting price: 1000USD
Lot 30481 > Republic 8 Reales 1863 Ce-ML AU58 NGC, Real de Catorce mint, KM377.1, DP-Ce01. Just a hair's breadth from Mint State condition, with softly satiny surfaces that reveal mint luster throughout, the lightness of the strike not to be confused for any heavier degree of wear. Exceedingly light residue deposits are noted at the obverse peripheries, but this charming selection remains a covetable example of this single-year issue from the Real de Catorce mint.
Lot 481
Starting price: 775USD
Lot 30482 > Estados Unidos "Caballito" Peso 1913 MS65 NGC, Mexico City mint, KM453. A radiant representative displaying a full mint bloom of argent luster contrasting attractively with gentle peripheral toning.
Lot 482
Starting price: 500USD
Lot 30483 > Estados Unidos Peso 1949-Mo MS63 NGC, Mexico City mint, KM456. A very rare date noted by the Standard Catalog of World Coins as "not released for circulation". Most known examples remain at or near uncirculated condition. However, this choice selection serves as a worthy representative of the date even considering that fact, demonstrating argent cartwheel luster balanced with only the softest hint of tone throughout.
Lot 483
Starting price: 1050USD
Lot 30484 > Estados Unidos gold 50 Pesos 1921 MS64+ NGC, Mexico City mint, KM481, Fr-172. The scarcer first date in the series, struck on the centennial of Mexican Independence, the surfaces satiny and appealing, fully justifying the assigned near-gem grade.
Lot 484
Starting price: 1350USD
Lot 30485 > Estados Unidos gold "Constitution Centennial" Medallic 50 Pesos ND (1957)-Mo MS61 NGC, Mexico City mint, KM-M122A. 41.73gm. Erroneously described by NGC as "10 Pesos". AGW 1.2057 oz.
Lot 485
Starting price: 850USD
Lot 30486 > Estados Unidos Mule Onza ("Libertad") 1999-Mo MS66 NGC, Mexico City mint, KM613. A very rare mule issue featuring the obverse (national arms) of the year 2000 Libertad paired with the reverse (Winged Victory) of the 1999 issue. This error appears to be rare enough that it took a number of years for the collecting community to take notice, with Coin World debuting an article titled "Mule error discovered in Mexico's Libertad bullion series" only in 2015. Only a few remain known, rendering the present offering a scarce if not unique chance for the majority of our bidders.
Lot 486
Starting price: 1500USD
Lot 30487 > Estados Unidos gold Proof "Recovery of Chamizal" Medal 1963 PR65 Ultra Cameo NGC, Grove-824. 41.5mm. 42.43g. Struck in memory of the 1911 resolution that granted Mexico 437 acres of disputed territory. Likely struck to 50 pesos (AGW 1.2057 oz) standards.
Lot 487
Starting price: 850USD
Lot 30488 > Charles III gold 100 Francs 1886-A MS63+ PCGS, Paris mint, KM99, Gad-MC122. Rich gold in color, with warm luster enlivening the planchet. A truly choice selection of the type.
Lot 488
Starting price: 825USD
Lot 30489 > Albert I gold 100 Francs 1891-A MS63 PCGS, Paris mint, KM105, Gad-MC124. A satiny selection with only light instances of handling to speak of. AGW 0.9334 oz.
Lot 489
Starting price: 775USD
Lot 30490 > Albert I gold 100 Francs 1904-A MS63 NGC, Paris mint, KM105. Champagne toned throughout, with a resulting unique visual allure that makes for a desirable example of the issue. AGW 0.9334 oz.
Lot 490
Starting price: 775USD
Lot 30491 > Shah Dynasty. Birendra Bir Bikram gold Proof "Great Indian Rhinoceros" 1000 Rupees VS 2031 (1974) PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC, KM844. Proof Mintage: 671. Conservation Series issue featuring the Great Indian Rhinoceros. AGW 0.9675 oz.
Lot 491
Starting price: 975USD
Lot 30492 > Kampen. City gold Imitative Rose Noble ND (1590-93) MS63 NGC, Kampen mint, Fr-151, Delm-1106. 7.48gm. MON | NO : AV • CIVI • CAMPEN • VALO : TRAN | • ISVLAN, king standing in ship facing, holding sword and shield, a flag bearing a C at the stern / (Castle mm) CONCORDIA RRS PARVÆ CRESCVNT, rose over sun with lions passant, crowns, and lis, trefoils in spandrels. A marvelous 17th century imitative issue struck on a broad and lustrous flan, any handling shown sufficiently scant as to be essentially relevant.
Lot 492
Starting price: 1100USD
Lot 30493 > Zeeland. Provincial silver 2 Ducats 1748 MS64 NGC, KM52.2, Dav-1847, Delm-976a (R1). 55.71gm. Immensely bright and well-kept for this heavy type, with blooming argent luster that traverses the open expanses, these decorated in gentle hints of silvery tone. With only a single small planchet flaw noted on the reverse, this remains the finest of its type and date yet seen by NGC.
Lot 493
Starting price: 1000USD
Lot 30494 > Willem I gold 10 Gulden 1824-B MS66 NGC, Brussels mint, KM56. The finest example the date we have had the privilege to offer, nearly flawless and decorated by tinges of sea green. AGW 0.1947 oz. From the Caranett Collection
Lot 494
Starting price: 500USD
Lot 30495 > Willem I gold 10 Gulden 1828-B MS65 NGC, Brussels mint, KM56, Fr-327. Highly lustrous, with the gem preservation evident upon even cursory inspection. Watery in the fields, just a hint of satiny texturing over the devices lending an element of visual contrast.
Lot 495
Starting price: 700USD
Lot 30496 > Willem III gold 10 Gulden 1851 MS65 NGC, KM95, Fr-340. Of a semi-medallic finish and preservation, this gem example offers fully rendered, sharp devices, the obverse fields positively mirrorlike and watery when held to light. Tied for finest certified by NGC to-date, a distinction that will reveal itself to be fully deserved to anybody with the fortune to experience the offering in hand. From the Caranett Collection
Lot 496
Starting price: 2000USD
Lot 30497 > Willem III gold Proof 10 Gulden 1877 PR64 Ultra Cameo NGC, Utrecht mint, KM106 (unlisted in Proof), Fr-342, Schulman-551. A stunning example with pristine and fully mirrored surfaces. Very rare as a Proof, and further aesthetically desirable due to its complete cameo contrast. Ex. Heritage Auction 458 (January 2008, Lot 51897) From the Caranett Collection