Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 123

September 26-29 Pre-Long Beach Auction

World Crowns and Minors

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1947		Hong Kong. Miscellaneous Lot of Minors: Choice examples included: Cent, 1933; 5 Cents, 1903 and 1932; 10 Cents 1904, plus a few other pieces. Careful examination recommended. Sold as is, no returns. Lot of 13 coins. Very Fine To Uncirculated. Estimated Value $100 - 150 View details	Realized $156
Lot 1948		Hungary. Forint, 1868-KB. KM-449.1. Franz Joseph I. Restrike. NGC graded Proof 66. Estimated Value $80 - 100 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $144
Lot 1949		Hungary. Group of 5 Korona Restrikes: 1900, 1907 (3), 1909. KM-488, 489. Franz Joseph I. Lot of 5 coins. Brilliant Proof. Estimated Value $250 - 300 View details	Realized $1,020
Lot 1950		Hungary. Miscellaneous Lot of Minors and Crowns: Mainly 1900 to 1940's a few early pieces, includes silver and restrikes. Careful examination recommended. Sold as is, no returns. Lot of 29 coins. Generally Very Fine To Uncirculated. Estimated Value $200 - UP View details	Realized $480
Lot 1951		India-British. ½ Anna, 1835 (C). KM-447.1. East India Company. Arms with supporters. Reverse; Value within wreath. Restrike. NGC graded Proof 65 Red. Estimated Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $990
Lot 1952		India-British. ½ Rupee,1862 (B&M). KM-472. Type B/2. Victoria. Sharply struck with brilliant mint luster. NGC graded MS-63. Estimated Value $100 - 150 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $132
Lot 1953		India-British. Rupee, 1919 (B). KM-524. George V. Attractively toned. NGC graded MS-64. Estimated Value $100 - 150 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $120
Lot 1954		India. ¼ Rupee, 1938 (C). KM-544. George VI. Attractive tone. Restrike. NGC graded Proof 65. Estimated Value $400 - 500 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,320
Lot 1955		India - British. Miscellaneous Lot: Victoria to George VI. A few choice examples. Careful examination recommended. Sold as is, no returns. Lot of 22 coins. Generally Extremely Fine To Uncirculated. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details	Realized $810
Lot 1956		Indochina. Vietnam, France Kingdom of Sedang Indochina, Order of Merit of Sedang. Jewel of commander in Silver, Gold Plated and enamel (white and blue). Gross weight 50 grams. Diameter 57 mm. Minor cracks in enamel. Very Rare. Very Fine. Estimated Value $2,500 - UP The Kingdom of Sedang was founded in Indochina in 1888. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,640
Lot 1957		Iran. Bravery Medal, AH1317. Silver. 38 mm. Qajar. Muzaffar al-din Shah, 1896-1907. Medal for valor. Lion. Reverse; Inscription and date inside beaded circle. Suspension loop. Surface marks, toned. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $132
Lot 1958		Iran. Order of the Crown, c.1919. Sultan Ahmad Shah, AH1327-1344 / 1909-1925AD. Silver-gilt with red, green and white enamels. 72 mm. Made by Arthus Bertrand, Paris. Commander's neck badge, wreath suspension. Obverse; Crown, year 1332 above. Reverse; Radiant sun face. Very Fine or better. Estimated Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1959		Iran. Order of the Crown. Sultan Ahmad Shah, AH1327-1344 / 1909-1925AD. Silver-gilt with red, green and white enamels. 45 mm. Made by Arthus Bertrand, Paris. Commander's neck badge, wreath suspension. Obverse; Crown, year 1332 above. Reverse; Radiant sun face. 1st class. Slight damage to enamel. Very Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 200 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $408
Lot 1960		Iran. Medal for Meritorious service, SH1304 (1925). 31 mm. 1st Class in silver-gilt, by Arthus Bertrand, Paris. Pahlavi, Reza Shah, 1925-1941. Lion standing left holding sword, sun rising behind, within floriated border. Reverse; Farsi, inscription for honor and service, original wire suspension. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $200 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $252
Lot 1961		Iran. Silver-Medal for Meritorious Service, SH1304 (1925). 31 mm. 2nd Class in silver, by Arthus Bertrand, Paris. Pahlavi, Reza Shah (1925-1941), lion standing left holding sword, sun rising behind, within floriated border. Reverse; Farsi inscription for honor and service, original wire suspension. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 200 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $144
Lot 1962		Iran. Very Rare Order of Pahlavi, Collar Set: Manufactured by Arthus Bertrand in Paris. Consisting of order's collar, silver gilt and enamels, with collar badge, diameter 78.9 mm, silver, partly gilt and enamelled with enamel painting, slight chipping and hairline cracks in the center ring and chipping on two blue rays, the four crowns on the reverse fixed with 12 hollow rivets, on the reverse manufacturer's name, total weight 361.2 grams. The breast star, diameter 93.7 mm, partly gilt and enamelled, 136.1 grams with enamel painting, the four crowns on the reverse fixed with 12 hollow rivets, manufacturer's name, with pin and two lateral fixing hooks. Reza Shah Pahlavi, 1925-1941. This highest order of the empire was named after the reigning Pahlavi dynasty. The 1st class, consisting of collar with badge, sash badge with sash and breast star, was limited to the male members of the immediate Imperial family, reigning monarchs and foreign heads of state. Very Rare. Very Fine or better. Estimated Value $20,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1963		Iran. Ghajar Order of Aaftaab Grand Cross Star Set. Order of the Sun after 1939. 1st-class set without diamonds, Iranian manufacturing. Consists of a silver badge, diameter 61 mm, height 58 mm. Enamel painted female face in center, plus silver breast star, diameter 60 mm, with enamel painted female face in center, reverse pin. Very Rare set. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $20,000 - UP Nasser-ed-Din shah also introduced the Aaftaab (Sun) order for royal women. The Aaftaab order was introduced in 1290/1873 specifically for presentation to queens and princesses, including the empress Augusta of Germany and Queen Victoria, during the shah's European tour in that year. The shah's wife Anis-ed-Dowleh received it on his birthday in 1306/1888. In 1314/1896 Mozaffar-ed-Din Shah (r.1313-24/1896-1907) awarded it to the wife of the Ottoman ambassador Shams-al-Din Beg. During his reign, decorations were made of silver. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1964		Iran. Persia Ghajar Order Sun and the Lion. First Class breast star. 86 x 86 mm. Set in colored paste stones and enamelled hand painted center of Lion and Sun. A superb Russian manufactured star, 84 on reverse pin for 84 zolotnik. Extremely Rare. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $5,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1965		Iran. Order of Homayoun Grand Cross Breast Star. Silver, with multi color enamel. Hand painted Lion & Sun center. Made by the Court Jeweler Arthus Bertrand, 95 mm in diameter. Small enamel flaw on one of the rays. Very Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1966		Iran. Order of Homayoun, Breast Star. Silver. Enameled. 95 mm. 1st Class. By Arthus Bertrand, Paris. Central medallion dipicting radiant lion holding sword within multi color enamel on eight pointed star: Reverse; Clasp. Very Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 800 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1967		Iran. Pahlavi Order of Homayoun Sash Badge/Knight's Badge. In silver, gilt and enamel. 60 mm. Loop and ring. Lion in multi color enamel. Reverse; Arthus Bertrand, Paris, in center. Very Fine or better. Estimated Value $200 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $408
Lot 1968		Iran. Order of the Sun and the Lion. 3rd Class (six-ray) badge (for foreigners) with diamonds. 77.2 mm. Silver, partly gold-plated, center with enamel and enamel painting, set with about 243 diamonds (missing a few), and 18 emeralds, 71.3 grams. Without neck ribbon. Very Rare. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $10,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1969		Iran. Order of the Lion and Sun, Civil Division, Third Class neck badge. Persian manufacture, in silver, 67 mm, with enamelled center and green enamel between rays of badge. Very Fine. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $480
Lot 1970		Iran. Pahlavi Order of Homayoun Commander's Neck Badge. Silver gilt and enamel, 77 mm. Lion in center with multi color enamel. Very Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 700 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $630
Lot 1971		Iran. Order of Homayoun, Night Badge. Miniature. 20 mm. Silver with lion enamel center. With ring. By Arthus Bertrand, Paris. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $100 - 125 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $332
Lot 1972		Iran. Pahlavi Order of Taj (Crown) Grand Cross. First Class badge with wreath, green, white and red enamel. Miniature. 16 mm. With ribbon. Very Fine. Estimated Value $100 - 150 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1973		Iran. Pahlavi Miltary Order of Service. 47 x 63 mm. Gilt silver (925) with red and green enamel. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 200 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1974		Iran. Pahlavi, Order of the 28th Mordad. Bronze. Gilt. 42 mm. Portrait left. With ribbon. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $100 - 150 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $300
Lot 1975		Iran. Pahlavi Pas Medal, 3rd Class for Police 1325SH. Bronze with loop. 35 mm. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $100 - 150 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $517
Lot 1976		Iran. Iran Persia Pahlavi Coronation Miniature Medal. Bronze. 19 mm. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $75 - 100 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $120
Lot 1977		Iran. Order of Liaqat (Merit) for Military, Night Badge 2nd Class. 34 mm. Silver. Blue and red enamel. With ribbon. Very Fine. Estimated Value $100 - 150 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $360
Lot 1978		Iran. Medal, 1971. Bronze. 38 mm. with Loop. Pahlavi 2500 years Anniversary of Persian Kingdom Medal. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $75 - 100 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $156
Lot 1979		Iran. Imperial Air Force Wings pre 1979. 2 pins 44 mm each; plus Pilot's wings 85 mm. Lot of 3 pin's. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $216
Lot 1980		Iran. Lot of Silver 5000 Dinars (c.1900-1940): KM-976 (3 pieces); KM-1058 (14 pieces); KM-1106 (5 pieces); KM-1131 (1 piece). Careful examination recommended. Sold as is, no returns. Lot of 23 coins. Averages Very Fine. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details	Realized $780
Lot 1981		Iran. Lot of Silver and Copper-Nickel Minors (c.1900-1979). Silver Minors, C.1900 to 1940 (63 pieces); Reza Pahlavi: Copper-Nickel (24 pieces). A few damaged pieces. Careful examination recommended. Sold as is, no returns. Lot of 87 coins. Generally Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details	Realized $720
Lot 1982		Iran. Miscellaneous Lot: Generally 1900-1940 period. Careful examination recommended. Sold as is, no returns. Lot of 25 coins. Generally Very Fine To Uncirculated. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details	Realized $576
Lot 1983		Iran. Miscellaneous lot of Medals and Tokens: Includes: Pahlavi had badge for military; Commemorative medal for 25th Anniversary of reign, Military Button pair; Pahlavi, Sepah Medal gold plated, 2nd Class, damaged; Silver crown used as a pendant; Plus Great Britain World War II Medal; Afghanistan. Campain Medal c.1930; India. Award Medals 27 mm (3 pieces). Sold as is, no returns. Lot of 11 items. Generally, Very Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 500 View details	Realized $240
Lot 1984		Iran. Miscellaneous Lot: 5000 Dinars, AH1320. KM-976. Loop on top; Plus two decoration with enamel and ribbons, 39 mm and 42 mm in diameter. Both with a crown in the center of a star and a cross. Lot of 3 items. Average Very Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 300 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1985		Ireland. Six Shillings - Bank Dollar, 1804. Dav-102; KM-Tn1. George III. Bust right. Reverse; Seated figure with harp left. NGC graded Extremely Fine Detail (Reverse Graffiti). Estimated Value $200 - 250 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $456
Lot 1986		Ireland. Farthing, 1806 and Halfpenny, 1805. KM-146.1, 147.1. George III. Reverse; Harp. Lot of 2 coins. About Uncirculated. Estimated Value $100 - 150 View details	Realized $168
Lot 1987		Israel. Lot of 5 Lirot, 1959-1967. Lot of 13 coins. Brilliant Uncirculated and Proof. Estimated Value $200 - 250 View details	Realized $300
Lot 1988		Israel. Certified Commemorative Lot: 5 Lirot Knesset. NGC Proof 64; 5 Lirot Israel Lives on. NGC Proof 65; 5 Lirot Port of Eilat. NGC Proof 64 Cameo; 10 Lirot Shalom. NGC Proof 64 Ultra Cameo; 25 Lirot Strength NGC MS 65. Lot of 5 coins. Estimated Value $100 - 125 View details	Realized $156
Lot 1989		Israel. Group of Silver Commemorative Issues: Includes: 5 Lirot, 1958 Menorah; Wildlife Series issues: 1992 Roe, 1993 Buck, 1997 Lion, etc. Total weight 7.4 ounces. Sold as is, no returns. Lot of 11 coins. Brilliant Uncirculated and Proof. Estimated Value $150 - 175 View details	Realized $228
Lot 1990		Israel. Miscellaneous Lot of Silver Medals: Includes: Partial set (9 medals) of Salvador Dali "Twelve Tribes of Israel" with color lithograph; Rembrandt Van Rijn' Chagall "King David" with color lithograph; "Israel 50", plus a few miscellaneous. Lot of 18 Medals. Approximately 43.5 total ounces of silver. Sold as is, no returns. Uncirculated. Estimated Value $750 - UP View details	Realized $990
Lot 1991		Israel. Miscellaneous Lot of Bronze Medals: Includes: Partial set (9 medals) of Salvador Dali "Twelve Tribes of Israel" with color lithograph; 70 mm Blossom of Galilee with color lithograph; nice assortment of large Bronze Medals 50-70 mm (27 Medals); plus various smaller bronze and copper-nickel medals (15 medals). Careful examination strongly recommended. Sold as is, no returns. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details	Realized $360
Lot 1992		Israel. 1 and 2 New Sheqel Silver Commemorative Lot: 1 New Sheqel (8) and 2 New Sheqel (6) (8.5 ounces of silver). Each coin in Philatelic Numismatic Cover with First Day of Issue Postage Stamp; plus 3 Medals. Sold as is, no returns. Estimated Value $200 - 250 View details	Realized $324
Lot 1993		Italian States: Fosdinovo. Luigino, 1667-A. KM-unlisted. Princess Maria Maddalena. Bust right. Reverse; Crowned French arms. Sharply struck and fully lustrous. NGC graded MS-64. Estimated Value $100 - 150 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $456
Lot 1994		Italian States: Naples. ½ Piastra (60 Grana), 1733-VMA-DCG. KM-144. Carlo VI. Laureate bust right. Reverse; Crowned arms. NGC graded VF-20. Estimated Value $100 - 125 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $240
Lot 1995		Italian States: Sardinia. 5 Lire, 1828-P. Dav-135. Mint mark, Anchor. Charles Felix. Scratch in obverse field and cleaned. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $75 - 100 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $90
Lot 1996		Italian States: Sardinia. 5 Lire, 1851-P (Genoa). Dav-137; KM-144.2; Pagani-372. Mint mark, Anchor. Vittorio Emanuele II. Brilliant mint luster. Rare in top grades. NGC graded MS-61. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,500

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