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Sale 44
Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction
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Lot 3725 |
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Afghanistan. Habibi (30 Rupees), AH1347 (1929). Fr-36; KM-899. Habibullah Ghazi, 1929. National emblem in star. Reverse: Legend in wreath. One year type. NGC graded MS-65.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
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| Realized
$633 |
Lot 3726 |
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Afghanistan. 8 Grams, SH1339 (1960). KM-952. Mintage 200 pieces. NGC graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $800 - 900.
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| Unsold |
Lot 3727 |
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Albania. 100 Francs, 1926-R. Fr-1; KM-11.3. Zog I, 1925-1939. Head left with two stars below. Reverse: Chariot. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200.
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| Realized
$1,438 |
Lot 3728 |
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Albania. 20 Franga Ari, 1926-R. Fr-4; KM-12. Zog I, 1925-1939. Bust of Skanderbeg. Reverse: Winged lion. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $300 - 350.
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| Realized
$575 |
Lot 3729 |
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Albania. 20 Francs, 1927-V. Fr-6; KM-12. Zog I, 1925-1939. Bust of Skanderberg right. Reverse: Winged lion. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $300 - 350.
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| Realized
$483 |
Lot 3730 |
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Albania. 10 Franga Ari, 1927-R. Fr-3; KM-9. Zog I, 1925-1939. Head left. Reverse: Eagle. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $175 - 225.
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| Realized
$299 |
Lot 3731 |
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Albania. Prova 100 Franga Ari, 1929-R. KM-PR39. By G. Romagnoli A.M. Otti. Inc. Mintage 50 pieces struck. Zog I, 1925-1939. Bust left within wreath. Reverse: Double eagle, cap on top, date and value below. Prova left of date. Rare. NGC graded MS-63.
Albania in 1929 was on the brink of disaster. Statehood was achieved in 1919, and Zog emerged as ruler in 1924 and was named king in 1928. He turned to Italy and Mussolini for assistance and was rewarded by being invaded and deposed in 1939.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
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| Realized
$4,888 |
Lot 3732 |
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Argentina. 8 Escudos, 1832-RA P. Fr-2; KM-21. Second sunface type. Flaming sun with human face. Reverse: Oval shield with clasped hands upholding cap of Liberty, wreath around, supported on crossed banners and cannons. NGC graded MS-62.
The independent province of Rio de la Plata was an outgrowth of the Spanish province of the same name. Its capital was Buenos Aires, and its name derives from the important estuary of Rio de la Plata that empties into the Atlantic Ocean. The estuary is formed by the combination of the Uruguay and Parana Rivers. It forms part of the border between Argentina and Uruguay, and is the largest estuary in the world.
Estimated Value $6,000 - 8,000.
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| Realized
$16,100 |
Lot 3733 |
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Australia. Half Sovereign, 1880-S. Fr-13; S.3862E; KM-5. Victoria. Young head left. Reverse: Mintmark below shield. NGC graded EF-40.
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
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| Realized
$552 |
Lot 3734 |
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Australia. Half Sovereign, 1883-S (Sydney). S.3862E; Fr-13; KM-5. Victoria. Young head. Light hairlines. Rare. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $550 - 650.
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| Realized
$863 |
Lot 3735 |
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Australia. Half Sovereign, 1887-M (Melbourne). S.3870; Fr-21; KM-9. Victoria. Jubilee head. Rare. About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $800 - 900.
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| Realized
$978 |
Lot 3736 |
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Australia. Sovereign, 1929-M. S.4000; KM-32; Fr-39. George V. Smaller head left. Reverse: St. George slaying the dragon. Rim filing at 1 o'clock. Lustrous. Rare date. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250.
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| Realized
$2,990 |
Lot 3737 |
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Australia. Platinum 5 Dollars, 1990. KM-145. Weight .0500 ounce. Elizabeth II. Reverse: Koala on tree limb facing right. In original case. Choice Brilliant Proof.
Estimated Value $75 - 100.
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| Realized
$81 |
Lot 3738 |
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Australia. 100 Dollars, 1994. KM-237. Weight 1 ounce. Elizabeth II. Reverse: Whiptall Wallaby. NGC graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $700 - 750.
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| Realized
$891 |
Lot 3739 |
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Australia. Gold Pattern 5 Shillings, 1808. New South Wales. George III. Obverse: Draped laureate bust of king facing right, by C.H. Kuchler. Initials C H K on shoulder. Legend reads: GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX. Reverse: Royal crown, over map of Australia, legend NEW SOUTH WALES and date 1808 below. Weight 46.75 grams. Proof struck in .916 (22 carat) gold. Reverse die axis en medaille (upright). This privately minted 'retro' pattern is one of a series of 12 and was inspired by the work of the numismatist W J Taylor who in the mid 1800s produced a series of coins using Kuchler's spectacular portrait of King George III. Choice Brilliant Proof.
Only two specimens have been struck in gold with the reverse upright.
Struck by INA Limited England in 2007, made of 22 carat gold. Will be listed in the next edition of Colin Bruce, Unusual World Coins, published by Krause. The dies are still in existence and will be made for silver and base metal coins only, then the dies will be canceled.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,300.
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| Realized
$2,875 |
Lot 3740 |
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Australia. Gold Pattern 5 Shillings, 1808. New South Wales. George III. Obverse: Draped laureate bust of king facing right, by C.H. Kuchler. Initials C H K on shoulder. Legend reads: GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX. Reverse: Royal crown, over map of Australia, legend NEW SOUTH WALES and date 1808 below. Weight 46.75 grams. Proof struck in .916 (22 carat) gold. Reverse die axis inverted 180%. UNIQUE. This privately minted 'retro' pattern is one of a series of 12 and was inspired by the work of the numismatist W J Taylor who in the mid 1800s produced a series of coins using Kuchler's spectacular portrait of King George III. Choice Brilliant Proof.
Only one specimens have been struck in gold with the reverse inverted.
Struck by INA Limited England in 2007, made of 22 carat gold. Will be listed in the next edition of Colin Bruce, Unusual World Coins, published by Krause. The dies are still in existence and will be made for silver and base metal coins only, then the dies will be canceled.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,300.
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| Realized
$2,070 |
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