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Sale 108
NY International Coin Auction January 8-10, 2019
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Lot 2076 |
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Medal. PLATINUM. 67.7 mm. 394.2 gm. By G.C. Waechter. On the Accession of Catherine II to the Throne, June 28, 1762. Diakov 115.1 – unlisted in Platinum, Reichel 2241 – unlisted in Platinum; Willy Fuchs – "250 Years of Platinum Coinage" p.140, nr.85; cf. "Russian Medals Struck in Platinum," Charles S. Tumosa. In: Journal of the Russian Numismatic Society, # 62, p. 16-26, # 18. Armored bust of Catherine left cast as Minerva, wearing plumed helmet, signed below; ?? ????????? II. I?????? ? ???????? ??????? / Catherine seated left accepting the crown and scepter from Russia, who kneels before her supported by St. George, Providence on a cloud above greets the new Empress; ?? ??????I? ???? above; day, month and year in exergue. Impressive, and Exceedingly rare in Platinum and missing from the Grand Duke’s collection. Light scratch obverse field and a few tiny rim tics About uncirculated. Estimate Value $200,000 - UP
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$192,000 |
Lot 2077 |
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Medal. GOLD. 53 mm. 95.92 gm. By T. Ivanov and P.L. Vernier. Establishment of the Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg, 1765. Diakov 128.2, Sm--. Crowned and mantled bust of Catherine II right, ?? 1785. ? ????T?? ??????? below / Stone dais with symbols of painting, sculpture and architecture. Very rare. Slightly crude and typical for 18th Century production. Some light contact marks and small test mark on edge Extremely fine. Estimate Value $30,000 - UP
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Lot 2078 |
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Medal. Silver. 49 mm. By J.G. Holtzhey. Armed Neutrality, 1780. Betts 571, Diakov 184.1 (R3), Reichel 2637 (R3), Sm--. Crowned, veiled and draped bust of Catherine II right / Neptune, holding his trident aloft, standing on a seashell adorned with the Arms of Russia, Denmark, Sweden and Holland. Mercury seated at left, sailor standing at right. Very rare. Attractively toned. Authenticated and graded by NGC MS 61. Estimate Value $2,500 - UP
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$3,720 |
Lot 2079 |
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Prize Medal. Klippe. Silver. 36 mm. Unsigned. Russian Academy of Sciences 1783. Diakov 199.6 (R1), Reichel 2689, Sm 298. Radiant cipher of Catherine II within laurel wreath in central circle, legend around / A book, lyre, scepter and owl atop a globe sitting on a small pedestal within central circle. Small dig in field. Light lavender gray. Extremely fine. Estimate Value $500 - UP
Comes with old dealer’s tag – "Preger & Oppenheimer, Inc. Rare Coins Galleries".
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$600 |
Lot 2080 |
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Prize Medal. Klippe. Bronze. 35 mm. Unsigned. Russian Academy of Sciences 1783. Diakov 199.6 (R1), Reichel 2689, Sm 298. Types as above. Much Scarcer than the silver. Very light porosity Extremely fine. Estimate Value $500 - UP
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Lot 2081 |
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Medal. Silver. 65.3 mm. By T. Ivanov. On the Journey of Catherine II to the Crimea, 1787. Diakov 205.1 (R3), Reichel 2741, Sm--. Crowned and draped bust right, signed below: ??I?1787.? .????T?? ??????? / Outline map of Catherine’s journey from St. Petersburg to the Crimea. Very rare. Pale violet gray with soft iridescent highlights. Good extremely fine. Estimate Value $4,000 - UP
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$6,000 |
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