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Sale 53
Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction
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Lot 2534 |
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France. 40 Francs, 1817-A (Paris). Fr-532; KM-713.1. Louis XVIII. Head right. Reverse: Crowned arms in wreath. About Very Fine.
Estimated Value $275 - 300.
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| Realized
$345 |
Lot 2535 |
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France. 50 Francs, 1862-BB (Strasbourg). Fr-583; KM-804.2. Napoleon III. Laureate head right. Reverse: Crowned imperial arms. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200.
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Lot 2536 |
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France. 50 Francs, 1864-A (Paris). Fr-582; KM-804.1. Napoleon III, 1852-1870. Laureate head right. Reverse: Imperial arms. In a new NGC 4 prong holder. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
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| Realized
$690 |
Lot 2537 |
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France. Gold Medal, 1867. By Barre. 33.6 mm. Bee & OR on edge. Weight approximately 20 grams. Napoleon III, Laureate head right. Reverse: Legend and date. Ministry of Agriculture. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200.
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Lot 2538 |
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France. 20 Euro, 2004. KM-1370. Weight 0.5028. Soldiers and Normandy invasion scene. Reverse: D-Day above. Mintage 2,000 pieces. PCGS graded Proof 69 Deep Cameo.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000.
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Lot 2539 |
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German New Guinea. 20 Marks, 1895-A (Berlin). Fr-1; J-709; KM-9. Perched Bird of Paradise, its feathers in display. Reverse: Value and date within wreath, NEW-GUINEA COMPAGNIE above. Very popular type and Very Rare. PCGS graded Proof 63.
Estimated Value $15,000 - 18,000.
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$24,150 |
Lot 2540 |
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Augsburg. Ducat, 1655. Fr-61; KM-83. 3.46 grams. 22.42 mm. Mintmark, three horseshoes (Johann Bartholomaus Holeisen the Younger, assistant mintmaster (1639-1668). In the name of Ferdinand III, 1637-1657. Laureate bust of Ferdinand right. Leg: FERDINAND.III.D.G.R.I.S.A.P.F. Reverse City crest in frame. Leg: AVGVSTA.VIN (mintmark) DELICORVM. Sparkling luster. NGC graded MS-62.
An outstanding example of Augsburg's city coinage. The city is located just 40 miles from Munich in Bavaria, and was the home to the Augsburg Confession, which helped define German Protestantism of the Reformation.
Estimated Value $1,750 - 2,000.
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Lot 2541 |
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German States -- Augsburg. Double Ducat, 1672. Fr-70; Forster-353; KM-89. 6.98 grams. Leopold I, 1657-1705. Conjoined busts of Leopold and Margaret left. Reverse: Pine cone within ornate cartouche of eagle heads, rosettes and cherub. Full even strike, and reflective fields. Rare in high grade. NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
Ex: Millennia Lot 561.
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Lot 2542 |
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German States -- Baden. 'Rhine Gold' Ducat, 1807 (Mannheim). Fr-148; KM-143; Kircheimer-48; Jaeger-5. 3.64 grams. Carl Fredrick, 1738-1811. Elderly head right. Reverse: The Rhine as a river god, resting among the shoals and reeds, holding a shield of arms; inscription: AVS RHEINSAND, in exergue, "22 ½ KAR. / 1807". A few light marks, mainly on portrait's cheek, otherwise as struck -- sharp, with frosty cameo devices and prooflike fields. Very rare. A mintage of only 972 pieces. NGC graded MS-65 Prooflike.
Germany's mineral assets were obtained either from the mountains or from gold panning along the rivers. While the mining of gold by means of excavation was strictly regulated, apparently anyone, for a small fee, could obtain a license to do panning or gold washing. These permits generally stipulated that the gold recovered would be delivered to the issuing authorities or mint, where it would be purchased at a set price. Sometimes the gold recovered in this manner would be struck up into coins -- usually ducats. From this practice, King Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria was able to issue a small number of gold coins in 1821, similar to the above ducat, denoting on the coins' reverses that the gold originated from the Danube, Inn, Isar and Rhein rivers. The total mintage for that issue was about 1,100 pieces.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
Ex: Millennia Lot 563.
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Lot 2543 |
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German States - Baden. 10 Mark, 1888-G. Fr-3756 (9); KM-264; J-186. Friedrich I, 1852-1907. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $125 - 150.
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$168 |
Lot 2544 |
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Bavaria. Ducat, 1644. Fr-195; KM-63. 3.47 grams. 21.83 mm. Maximilian I, 1598-1651. Elector kneeling before haloed madonna and child. Leg: PRO*ME* O*MARIA*ORA* Incused line under figures with crown, cross and orb below. Reverse Crowned oval arms with the chain of the Golden fleece. Leg: MAX:CO.P.R.V.BA.D.S.R.I.ARCHID.ET.EL. NGC graded AU-58.
Maximilian was known as "the Great" but true greatness eluded him. The Thirty Years War devastated his duchy, and he was constantly forced to make alliances with those he detested to save Bavaria. He appears in this coin before the Madonna, perhaps asking for guidance.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,800.
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Lot 2545 |
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Bavaria. Ducat, 1687. Fr-217; KM-115. 3.46 grams. 21.58 mm. Maximilian II, Emanuel, 1679-1726. Armor bust of Elector right, date below bust, CZ (Caspar Zeggin) on shoulder. Leg: M.E.V.B.& S.D.C. - P.R.S.R.I.A & E.L.L. Reverse Madonna standing, scepter in right hand, crowned overal shield in left. Leg: TVTA.STA.T.BAVARIA - TVO SVB PRESIDIO. Very Rare. NGC graded AU-58.
Maximilain was an able ruler who won many great battles, but lost one that badly hurt him, the Battle of Blenheim in 1704. By siding with the French against the empire, he was banished from the Munich court and this lost his influence and prestige. His plan to supplant the Habsburgs with the Wittelsbachs failed.
Estimated Value $6,000 - 8,000.
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Lot 2546 |
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Brandenburg-Franconia. Goldgulden, ND. Fr-304. 3.31 grams. 22.96. Mintmark, dog (Schwabach). Albrecht Achilles, 1464-1486. Obv. Radiant haloed St. John with lamb in left hand. ALBT: MARCH - BRAND: ELTO. Reverse Floriated cross with four shields in the angles and a fifth in the center. Leg: +MONETA:NOVA:AVR:SWOBACH. NGC graded AU-50.
The margraviat of Brandenburg Franken was a creation from the Hohenzollern line. Upon the death of elector Friedrich I, three sons inherited, but only one, Albrecht Achilles, issued gold coins. A very nice medieval striking.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200.
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Lot 2547 |
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German States - Brunswick-Lüneburg. 20 Mark, 1875-A. Fr-3775 (27); KM-1160; J-203. William, 1831-1884. Edge damage from 3 to 5 o'clock. One year type. Very Scarce. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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$437 |
Lot 2548 |
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Frankfurt am Main. Goldgulden, 1621. Fr-970a; KM-67. 3.14 grams. 22.76 mm. Haloed St. John standing facing right with lamb in right arm and left hand on Frankfurt shield breaking legend. Leg. *MO*NO*AVREA*RE - IP* FRANCOFVRT Reverse Orb. Leg:*FERDINAN*II*ROM*IMP*SEMP*AVG:1621133. NGC graded AU-50.
Frankfurt was the site of the election of the Emperors and the meeting place of the German Diets. This placed it as one of the most important medieval cities of Europe. Later Frankfurt accepted the Reformation, and therefore lost some of its luster, but continued to hold the elections.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,750.
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Lot 2549 |
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Frankfurt am Main. Ducat, 1645. Fr-975; KM-96.2. 3.45 grams. 21.82 mm. Mintmaster, GN (George Numberger der Jungere, 1644-1645). Obv: Angel holding shield and arms. Leg: NOMEN:DOMINI.TVRRIS.FORTSISMA. Reverse Angel above ornated cartouche. Leg: DVCATVS/NO:R.P:FR/ ANCOFVRT/ AD MOEN/1645. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,750.
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Lot 2550 |
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Lübeck (City). Ducat, 1656. Fr-1486-KM-36. 3.40 grams 22.15 mm. Mintmark, Star (Hans Wilms, 1645-1660). Obv. Armored royal figure standing with scepter in right hand and orb and cross in left hand. Leg: *MONE:NOVA -A- VREA.LVBEC Reverse Crowned double eagle with city arms on its breast and the arms of the Mayor underneath, date at sides. Leg: CIVITATIS. -- IMPERIAL. NGC graded MS-61.
Estimated Value $1,750 - 2,000.
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Lot 2551 |
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Lüneburg. Goldgulden, ND. Fr-1513.; Jesse-type 546. 3.29 grams. 23.12 mm. Minted during reign of Maximilian I, 1493-1508. Luneburg was the second German city to be awarded gold minting privileges in 1434 -Lubeck in 1340 was first. Obv. St. John standing holding lamb in left arm, shield between legs, within two piece beaded circle. Leg: MONETA*NO- LVNEBVRG. Reverse Orb within beaded circle. *+MAXIMILAI *RO NOR *REX. NGC graded AU-53.
Luneburg, just 50 miles from Hamburg, was a very important German city and Hanseatic trading center. Its power was limited, because it was one of the main centers of the duchy of Brunswick, and the dukes exerted much influence. Its coins are often crude, so this example should be truly appreciated.
Estimated Value $1,750 - 2,000.
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Lot 2552 |
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German States - Mainz. Ducat, 1653-MF. Fr-1656; KM-107. Johann Philipp, 1647-1673. Bust left. Reverse: Arms. Flan a bit crinkled. Lustrous. NGC graded AU-58.
Estimated Value $600 - 700.
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$690 |
Lot 2553 |
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Mainz. Ducat, ND (1696). Fr-1666; KM-220. 3.50 grams. 20.76 mm. Mintmaster initials, GFN (Geog Friedrich Nurnberger, in Nuremberg). Lothar Franc, 1695-1729. On the Peace of Ryswick. Concordia seated with corucopia in left arm, crown or wreath of victory in right extened arm. Under figure "CONCORDIA" Reverse Arms under canopy. Leg: L.F.D.G.A - &E.M.E.B. NGC graded MS-61.
The Peace of Ryswick was signed as an end to the war of the grand alliance. Essentially, the nations of England, Netherlands, Spain, and The Holy Roman Empire united to oppose the expansionsit aims of France and Louis XIV. In actuality, the war and the peace treaty accomplished little, yet at the time, was thought of as a great event. Notice that the war was not fought on religious graounds, as two of the Catholic countries opposed Catholic France. The times, they are a changing.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,800.
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Lot 2554 |
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Nuremberg. Goldgulden, 1536. Fr-1801; Kellner-12. 3.21 Grams. 24.03 mm. Saint Lawrence with halo, head and feet breaking legend at top and bottom. Book in left and right holding grate over shoulder. Leg: SANCTVS* - LAVRENTIVS -. Date in field on either side of saint. Reverse Eagle left breaking inner circle. Leg: NVRENBERG* - MONE*REIPVB. Boldly struck with considerable mint luster. NGC graded AU-55.
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400.
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Lot 2555 |
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German States - Nuremberg. Umgeldgoldgulden, ND (1630-32). Fr-1822; Kellner-351 (1st ed). St. Lawrence. SANCTUS LAURENTIUS. Reverse: Arms - V above shield. MONETA. REIPUB. NORIMBERGEN: Lightly cleaned. Rare. Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,500.
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Lot 2556 |
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German States - Pfalz. Goldgulden, ND. Fr-1967a. 3.51 grams. 21.29 mm. Ruprecht I, 1353-1390. Obv: St. John the Baptist with eagle to the right of his head. Reverse: Palatinate arms in octolobe. Leg: + RUPERT; DUX. - - ODESPAL. NGC graded MS-63.
Pfalz, also known as the Palatinate, was one of the first German areas to strike Goldguldens. Originally, these coins, modeled after the Florentine type, had St John with lily reverse. This example, still has St. John, but the reverse is changed to have the local arms displayed. A more advanced type.
Estimated Value $1,750 - 2,000.
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Lot 2557 |
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Pfalz-Simmern. Ducat, 1577. Fr-2051. 3.47 grams. 23.27 mm. Richard, 1569-1598. Obv. Count standing, sword in right hand on right shoulder, left hand on sword hilt. Leg: RICHA.D.G.C. - PA - .RHE. DVX.BA. Reverse Arms, value at bottom and two digit date. Mintmark at top, hat. Leg: MO.NO.AVRE. (in circle) (1/Dr) SIMERENSIS. Lovely original mint luster. NGC graded MS-62.
Pfalz, located in the Baden Wurttemberg region, was one of the seven Electors of the Holy Roman Empire. In fact, the count held the additional title of steward to the emperor. The Simmern subdivision, was actually the one who inherited the electoral right. This is a scarce and important coin.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
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Lot 2558 |
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German States - Prussia. 1 Frederick d'or, 1791-A. Fr-2417; KM-349. Friedrich Wilhelm II, 1786-1797. Draped bust right. Reverse: Eagle above trophies. In a new NGC 4 prong holder. NGC graded Fine-12.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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$357 |
Lot 2559 |
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German States - Prussia. Pair of Cuff Links. 10 Marks, 1888. KM-514. Brass mountings. Lot of 2 coins. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
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$196 |
Lot 2560 |
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Rantzau. Ducat, 1656. Fr-2449. 3.46 grams. 23.35 mm. Count Christian I, 1650-1663. Obv: Bust right. Leg: CHRISTIAN.COM.IN RANTZ. DOM.IN BREITENB. Reverse Complex coat of arms. Leg: DEO DUCE COMITE FORTVNA. A great rarity. NGC graded AU-58.
Rantzau is a small county in Schleswig Holstein. The count controlled one castle at Breitenburg. The area was constantly in conflict between German and Danish claims. In 1656, the Germans were in control, and a few gold ducats were produced. One can go years without seeing a Rantzau ducat.
Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,500.
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Lot 2561 |
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German States - Regensburg. Goldgulden, 1512. Fr-2454; Beck-101, type 1. 3.26 grams. 23.04 mm. Obv: City arms with date above. Leg: +MONE.NOAVRE.CIVITA.RATISPO. Reverse: St. Wolfgang standing holding church. Leg: S:WOLFGA - NG: ORPRO. Boldly struck with considerable original mint luster. Regensburg's first goldgulden, extremely rare. NGC graded MS-61.
Regensburg was a free city of the Holy Roman Empire as well as a bishopric. It started as the old Celtic settlement of Ratisbon, and the original name (ratispo), is found in the legend. The later ducat coinage is quite common, but the first city gold coin pictured here, is extremely rare and highly sought after. Just a great coin.
Estimated Value $17,500 - 20,000.
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$16,675 |
Lot 2562 |
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Regensburg. Goldgulden, 1617. Fr-2456; Beck-106. 3.22 grams. 23.33 mm. Obv. City arms with date above. Leg: *MONENO AVRE CIVITA RATISPON* Reverse Double headed eagle with crown above. Title in the name of Matthias. Leg: MATHIAE* ROM* IMP. AVG. P.F.DEC* Original mint fresh luster. Superb quality of this very rare type. NGC graded MS-63 Prooflike.
Another great rarity of Regensburg's early city coinage. Title of the Holy Roman Emperor, Matthias, who bestowed the mint right upon the city. Regensburg at this time was the most prosperous city of southern Germany.
Estimated Value $8,000 - 10,000.
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Lot 2563 |
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Regensburg. Ducat, 1651. Fr-2466; Beck-417; KM-91. 3.47 grams. 21.8 mm. Obv. City arms, crossed keys in cartouche in inner circle, date and legend. Leg: DVCATVS. RATISPONENSIS. 1651. Reverse Double eagle. Title in the name of Ferdinand III. Leg: *FERDI: III. D.G.ROM.IMP.SEM.AVGV.Rare. NGC graded MS-62.
Another city ducat of Regensburg, and another great rarity. The crossed keys are found on many of Regensburg's coins. During this period of economic stagnation, commerce was minimal so few gold coins were minted.
Estimated Value $8,000 - 10,000.
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Lot 2564 |
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Regensburg. Ducat, 1657-HF. Fr-2466; Beck-424; KM-91. 3.47 grams. 21.8 mm. Obv. City arms, crossed keys in cartouche in inner circle, date and legend. Leg: DVCATVS. RATISPONENSIS. 1657 Reverse Double eagle. Title in the name of Ferdinand III. Leg: *FERDI: III. D.G.ROM.IMP.SEM.AVG. Rare. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $6,000 - 8,000.
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Lot 2565 |
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German States -- Regensburg. Ducat, ND-GCB (after 1773). Fr-2540; Beckenbauer-510; Plato --. 3.49 grams. Joseph II, 1765-1790. Mintmaster, Georg Christoph Busch; die engraver, Johann N. Koernlein. Aerial city view from the northeast. Reverse: Laureate bust of Joseph II right. Sharp, with brilliant prooflike fields, and satiny to matte semi-cameo devices. Handling marks or wear very light. Very rare. NGC graded MS-62 Prooflike.
Joseph II, oldest son of Franz and Maria Theresa, was a true man of his age. His fanatical belief in Enlightened Despotism produced wonderful egalitarian trends but few concrete results.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000.
Ex: The Millennia Collection, Lot 667.
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$2,645 |
Lot 2566 |
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Rostock. Ducat, 1634. Fr-2587. 3.47 grams. 22.21 mm. In the name of Ferdinand II, 1618-1637. Obv. Arms. Griffin within elaborate cartouche within inner circle. Leg: MONETA.AUREA.CIVITA:ROSTOCH: 1634. Reverse Double headed eagle within inner circle, crown above. Leg: FERDINANDUS .II.D:G:ROM:IMP:S:AUG: NGC graded MS-63.
Rostock, located on an estuary by the Baltic Sea, was an important Hanseatic city and port of the period. Although technically under rule of Mecklenburg, the city was effectively independent and began issuing coins as early as 1325. Many coins were produced, but most were used in trade, so almost none have been preserved. To find one of these in this superb quality is most unusual.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
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$2,300 |
Lot 2567 |
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German States - Saxony. 20 Mark, 1873-E. Fr-3839; KM-1234; J-259. Johann, 1854-1873. Head left. Reverse: Eagle. NGC graded AU-55.
Estimated Value $175 - 200.
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$288 |
Lot 2568 |
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Saxe-Ernestine Line. Goldgulden, ND. Fr-2930. 3.24 grams. 23.80 mm. Leipzig Mint. Mintmaster Ulrich Gebhart, 1518-1532. Friedrich III (The Wise), Johann and Georg, 1500-1507. Obv. Haloed St. John with haloed lamb in left hand, pointing to it and right hand under, Saxon and Elector's arms. Leg: FRI.IO.GE.D.G.DV. SAX. Reverse Orb within beaded circle. Leg: +MONETA.NOVA.AUREA.LIPES. Rare. NGC graded AU-50.
Saxony divided in 1485 into the Ernestine and Albertine lines. The two grandsons of Friedrich, Ernst and Albert headed the two divisions. The Ernestine line lasted only until 1547, and all its gold coins are rare.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
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Lot 2569 |
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German States - Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp. Ducat, 1689. Fr-3080a; KM-81. 3.47 grams. 22.85 mm. Christian Albrecht, 1659-1694. Obv: Portrait right. Leg: *CHRIST. ALB.D.G.H.N.DVX.SLES&HOL: Reverse: Crowned shield within palms, date and HIL within a cartouche at bottom. Leg: AD ASTRA. PER ASPERA. Very Rare. NGC graded AU-58.
Christian Albrecht was a German duke, who constantly had to fend off the military advances of the Danish king Christian V. In fact, even though the Gottorp dukes had their full sovereignty confirmed by treaty in 1650, it was only in 1689 that Christian V acknowledged the treaty.
Estimated Value $12,000 - 15,000.
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Lot 2570 |
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Teutonic Order. Ducat, ND. Fr-3379. 3.46 grams. 21.73 mm. Maximilian of Austria, 1590-1618. Obv. Archduke standing right; left hand on sword hilt and right hand on scepter. Leg: MAX:D:G:AR:AV - D:B:MA:PR.ADM Reverse Crowned complex arms on shield. Leg: Orb+ ETOR:TEV:P:GER:ITA:MAG:CO:HA:ET:T A lovely well struck, mint fresh coin. NGC graded MS-63.
Maximilian was both Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire and Grandmaster of the Teutonic Order. The Teutonic Order was founded during the Crusades to safeguard the Christian pilgrims visiting the Holy Land. It was different from the other orders in that it was almost exclusively German. Already in the 16th century the order was in decline. Yet it still produced great coins.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000.
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Lot 2571 |
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Teutonic Order. Ducat, ND. Fr-3379. 3.48 grams. 21.25 mm. Maximilian of Austria, 1590-1618. Obv. Archduke standing right; left hand on sword hilt and right hand on scepter. Leg: MAX:D:G:AR:AV - D:B:MA:PR.ADM Reverse Crowned complex arms on shield. Leg: Orb+ ETOR:TEV:P:GER:ITA:MAG:CO:HA:ET:T. NGC graded AU-58.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
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Lot 2572 |
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German States - Trier. Goldgulden, ND. Fr-3399. 3.49 grams. 21.49mm. Coblenz mint (1382-1385). Kuno, Archbishop, 1362-1388. Obv: St. Peter seated in a Gothic arcade with two coats of arms at his feet and crossed scepter, right and keys left. Leg: MONETA - COVENS. Reverse: Same coats of arms in one shield with hexafoil in lys of hexafoil. Leg: +SACRI.IMPERI.PERGALLA. NGC graded AU-50.
Trier was granted the primacy over Gaul and Germany in the tenth century. This would be quickly challenged by Mainz and Cologne. Eventually, all three would be recognized as essentially equal electors.
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500.
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Lot 2573 |
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German States - Trier. Goldgulden, ND. Fr-3417; Noss-247a. 3.46 grams. 22.33 mm. Coblenz mint. Werner von Falkenstein, 1388-1418. Obv: St. John standing with scepter in left hand, right hand pointing up and a cross between legs breaking inner circle at top and bottom. Leg: +WERNERUS. - ARCPUS.TRE. Reverse: Five coats of arms within quadifoil within inner circle. Leg: +MONETA.NOVA *WESALIENSIS. Superb strike with original mint luster. Very rare this nice. NGC graded MS-64.
Trier claims to be the oldest city in Germany, founded in Roman times during the rule of Augustus (16 AD).
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
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Lot 2574 |
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German States -- Westphalia. Proof 20 Franken, 1808-J (Paris). Fr-3517; Schl.-893; J-39a; C-33. 6.44 grams. Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte, 1807-1813. Laureate bust left. Reverse: Value within wreath; horse-head symbol. Plain edge. Fully struck, some faint scattered hairlines. An exceptional specimen, and very rare. NGC graded Proof 65.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
Illustrated in Money of The World, coin 129; Ex: Millennia Lot 704.
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$6,900 |
Lot 2575 |
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German States - Westphalia. 10 Taler, 1813-B. Fr-3513; KM-C16a. Hieronymus Napoleon, 1807-1813. Laureate head left. Reverse: Value and date. A very pleasing original lustrous coin. Pop 1; Finest by two grades. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000.
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Lot 2576 |
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German States - Westphalia. 40 Francs, 1813-C. Fr-3516; J-44; KM-C34a. Hieronymus Napoleon, 1807-1813. Laureate head left. Reverse: Value in wreath. Plain edge restrike of 1867. Rare. In a new NGC 4 prong holder. NGC graded MS-61.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
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$5,060 |
Lot 2577 |
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Germany. 10 Ducat, 1957. KM-Bruce X#M28. 34.5 grams. 0.9800 fine. Weight 1.087 ounce. Security and Peace. Head of Konrad Adenaver. Reverse: Germania seated left with shield and sprigs. NGC graded Proof 60 Ultra Cameo.
Estimated Value $900 - 1,000.
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$1,495 |
Lot 2578 |
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Great Britain. Noble, ND. S.1486; Fr-89. Edward III, 1327-1377. Fourth coinage. Pre-Treaty period, 1351-1361. Series C. Closed E in center of reverse. Obverse: King standing facing in ship, holding sword and shield. Reverse: Floriated cross with lis at ends. An exceptionally high grade example of one of the earliest gold nobles. The portraits encountered on the first nobles of Edward III were often weak or barely visible, but this has a remarkable strong portrait. It is struck on a good sized flan with sharp detail and some original luster. NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000.
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$6,038 |
Lot 2579 |
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Great Britain. Noble, ND. S.1490; Fr-89. Edward III (1327-1377). Fourth Coinage (1351-1377) Pre treaty period (1351-1361) King standing facing in ship, holding sword and shield. Reverse: Floriated cross with lis at ends, E in center.
For what is usually a poorly made coin, this piece has a good portrait, and is well centered with nice original surfaces. Some original luster still evident and design sharp. NGC graded In a new 4 prong NGC holder. AU-55.
Estimated Value $2,700 - 3,000.
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$3,565 |
Lot 2580 |
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Great Britain. Half Noble, ND. S.1492 (Obverse) and 1493 (Reverse); North-1145/1161; Schneider 22; Doubleday-53. Edward III, 1327-1377. Pre-Treaty period. Mint mark cross 2 on reverse only. Lombardic N on reverse. Obverse: King standing facing in ship, holding sword and shield. Reverse: Floriated cross with lis at ends. An extremely rare muled combination of obverse type C and reverse type E. This coin is superior to the Doubleday specimen and the other example which is in the British Museum. NGC graded AU-55.
This is one of the earliest half nobles, and although naturally a little double struck on the reverse it is a very round and well made example of a normally badly made coin. Retaining much original luster this piece has a good portrait, boldly struck lettering, and an eye appeal which complements its great rarity. Quite probably the finest known specimen of this excessively rare type.
Estimated Value $3,250 - 3,750.
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Lot 2581 |
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Great Britain. Quarter Noble, ND. S.1510; Fr-97. Edward III, 1327-1377. Treaty period, 1361-1369. Obverse: Shield in tressure of eight arcs, trefoils in spandrels. Reverse: Floriated cross with lis at ends. A pleasant coin overall, well centered and with the design detail well struck up. An inexpensive item considering its relative scarcity and historical importance. NGC graded AU-53.
Estimated Value $700 - 800.
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| Realized
$891 |
Lot 2582 |
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Great Britain. Quarter Noble, ND. S.1511; Fr-94. Edward III, 1327-1377. Treaty Period 1361-1369. Obverse: Shield within tressure EDWARD DEI GRA REX ANGLZ FRANC D HYB, annulet before Edward, double saltire stops. Reverse: Floriate cross with lis at center. EXALTIBVR IN GLORIA double saltire stops. A superb early fractional Noble with great eye appeal, and unusually nice for issue. In a new NGC 4 prong holder. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $850 - 1,000.
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| Realized
$1,610 |
Lot 2583 |
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Great Britain. Noble, ND. S.1742; Fr-109. Henry V, 1413-1422. Obverse: King standing facing in ship, bearing sword and shield. Broken annulet on side of ship. Reverse: Floriated cross with lis at ends, large E in center. As is often the case, this is struck on a smaller diameter flan than the gold Nobles of other reigns. The piece is crisply made with well struck lettering, sharp design detail, and a good portrait. Nice original surfaces. All the gold coins of this brief reign are now difficult to find in any grade. High quality Nobles of Henry V are quickly disappearing. In a new NGC 4 prong holder. NGC graded MS-62.
*Henry V was one of the great warrior Kings of the Middle Ages who succeeded in accomplishing what so many of his ancestors had failed to achieve - the unification of the crowns of England and France in a single monarch. Dynamic and energetic, Henry is best known for winning the Battle of Agincourt. His marriage to Catherine of Valois, daughter of the King of France, was designed to unite the two countries. Their son, later Henry VI, was only an infant when his father died, and the struggles over the throne of France continued and led to renew hostilities in the Hundred Years' War. There were no great changes in the coinage during the reign of Henry V - probably because the King was preoccupied with war, but Henry's coins are distinctive. Henry did tackle domestic policies and sought to restore the fortunes of those who had suffered in the reign of his father Henry IV. Henry died suddenly from a form of dissentry in August 1422, never having realized his full potential.
Estimated Value $3,750 - 4,000.
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| Realized
$4,600 |
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