| Heritage World Coin Auctions > NYINC Signature Sale 3114 | Auction date: 16 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 33560 Price realized: 4,000 USD (Approx. 3,674 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: German States Teutonic Order. Maximilian I of Austria Taler 1603 MS62 PCGS, Hall mint, KM3, Dav-5848. Presenting motifs rendered to the fullest, this detailed and well-kept piece abounds in sharpness and in eye-appeal with the fiery lavender tone decorating the luminous crevices. https://coins.ha.com/itm/german-states/teutonic-order/german-states-teutonic-order-maximilian-i-of-austria-taler-1603-ms62-pcgs-/a/3114-33560.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3114-01162024 HID02906262019 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved |  |
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| Heritage World Coin Auctions > CSNS Signature Sale 3115 | Auction date: 8 May 2024 |
| Lot number: 31189 Price realized: 12,000 USD (Approx. 11,164 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: German States Saxony. Friedrich the Wise Guldengroschen (Taler) ND (1507) MS61 NGC, Hall or Dresden mint, Dav-9699, Schnee-37. With the name and title of Maximilian I. Friedrich the Wise founded the University of Wittenberg, where Martin Luther taught, and is remembered as the man who saved Martin Luther from the fury of the Catholic Church. Dressed in an old-world graphite patination with glints of blue and peach, this scarce and well-struck example would make a fine addition to any Taler collection - especially as the finest certified. Ex. Cape Coral Collection (Heritage Auction #3105, January 2023, Lot 31118); Johann Max Böttcher Collection (Harald Möller Auction 47, November 2007, Lot 814) https://coins.ha.com/itm/german-states/saxony/german-states-saxony-friedrich-the-wise-guldengroschen-taler-nd-1507-ms61-ngc-/a/3115-31189.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3115-05082024 HID02906262019 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved Estimate: 10000-15000 USD |  |
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| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Hong Kong Signature Sale 3111 | Auction date: 9 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 34017 Price realized: 60,000 USD (Approx. 55,722 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: China Fengtien. Kuang-hsü Dollar CD 1903 MS64 NGC, Fengtien Arsenal mint, KM-Y92.1, L&M-483, Kann-251b. Variety with the Manchu characters in the center of the obverse (reverse as holdered) reversed to read "Fung-Boo." Simply put, a paragon of this storied dragon Dollar, the first issue of Fengtien to conform to the "standard layout" of the provincial Dollars (featuring the Emperor's reign period, as well as English legends around the Dragon), and one of the more challenging emissions within the series. The eye appeal and condition of this particular representative should stir even the most cloistered desires of interested collectors. Healthy glow reverberates throughout the flan, bolstering the pastel lavender, aqua, and rose tones saturating the fields. Soft dolphin-gray tone silhouettes the reverse motifs, which, along with the iconic dragon design, indicate the most miniscule evidence of handling, a clear attestation to this near-Gem evaluation by NGC. The piece at hand is tied with three other examples for the highest certified grade across NGC and PCGS, and though MS63 offerings come to market once every few years, the case is not the same for specimens at the level of preservation witnessed here. In fact, this cataloger could locate no public auction results in the last few decades for comparable examples, making this a momentous occasion for collectors to make an acquisition of this quality outside of private channels. All in all, a standout amongst the dragon Dollars offered in this sale. https://coins.ha.com/itm/china/fengtien/china-fengtien-kuang-hsu-dollar-cd-1903-ms64-ngc-/a/3111-34017.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3111-12092023 HID02906262019 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved Estimate: 60000-80000 USD |  |
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| Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Europe s.r.o. > Auction 100 | Auction date: 23 November 2023 |
| Lot number: 911 Price realized: 3,301 EUR (Approx. 3,600 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: German States Regensburg Reichsstadt Taler 1706 NGC MS64 KM# 234, Dav# 2608; Silver; A tremendous near-gem of the type that certainly belongs in the conversation for finest known, with steely colored fields that absolutely gleam from roller-die striking, featuring undulations throughout that add a uniqueness to the appearance. Perfectly detailed as well, both the centers as well as the peripheral legends and outer-most dentils on both sides display pinpoint sharpness. A touch of pale tan tone outlines most of the designs and helps to ensure this piece's absolute originality. Seemingly the doppelganger to a piece sold by Kunker in the last few years, that coin, offered in March 2017, bringing an impressive €7,000 hammer (approximately $9,000 all-in at the time). From the Linda Collection.; UNC with mint luster and nice toning Starting price: 2000 EUR |  |
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| Heritage World Coin Auctions > NYINC Signature Sale 3113 | Auction date: 8 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 31187 Price realized: 160,000 USD (Approx. 145,856 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Great Britain Edward VII gold Specimen Pattern Crown 1902 SP62 PCGS, KM-Unl., ESC-3564 (R6), L&S-5, W&R-413. 81.00gm. Plain edge. By Spink & Son. An astounding and nearly unattainable Pattern striking, where those in silver come to market rather infrequently, garnering significant sums, while those in gold are witnessed maybe once every decade. Clearly imitating the iconic Crowns of Charles I, featuring a proud and highly detailed monarch on horseback, with a reverse oval shield and arms, here finely rendered and a stark juxtaposition against its prototype. Radiance abounds the expanses while the sheer size of the piece lends well to its engraved features, relaying just how monumental the piece truly is when viewed in-hand. Gentle flashes of terracotta pepper the legends, adding to the already advanced aesthetic caliber that will surely lead this piece to a discerning cabinet. Ex. Eliasberg Collection (American Numismatic Rarities, April 2005, Lot 516); John H. Clapp Collection https://coins.ha.com/itm/great-britain/great-britain-edward-vii-gold-specimen-pattern-crown-1902-sp62-pcgs-/a/3113-31187.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3113-01082024 HID02906262019 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved Estimate: 120000-180000 USD |  |
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| Heritage World Coin Auctions > NYINC Signature Sale 3113 | Auction date: 8 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 31143 Price realized: 10,000 USD (Approx. 9,116 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Great Britain Elizabeth I (1558-1603) "Portcullis Money" 8 Testerns ND (1600-1601) XF Details (Whizzed) NGC, Tower mint, "O" mm, S-2607A, Prid-1. 27.36gm. A magnificent piece with enviably distinct raised motifs for the type, presumably subjected to a whizz at some point in past rendering the surfaces with a bright appearance. Exhibiting localized russet and steel blue patina, with two edge cracks around 3 o'clock noted for completeness. Of utmost rarity, highly covetable for any advanced collection of British silver issues and we anticipate heightened bidder attention as this crosses the auction block. Celebrated as "Portcullis" money, these coins from the Elizabethan era provide remarkable insights into the economic dynamics that characterized the prolonged Anglo-Spanish war, spanning late 16th to early 17th centuries. This war remained a constant throughout much of Elizabeth I's reign, persisting even after the devastating defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588. These coins, bearing denominations of 1, 2, 4, and 8 Testerns, were envisioned as replacements for the dominant Reales system that was integral to the Spanish Colonial empire. Displaying thoughtful planning, they were crafted for distribution by the newly established 'Company of Merchants of London Trading into the East Indies' (more succinctly known as the 'East India Company'). Circulation in Muslim nations was also considered, which prompted the omission of Queen Elizabeth's portrait on these coins. Despite these grand plans, the mission to supplant the Reales system was not successful. Yet, these pieces have retained their significance as some of the most sought-after silver coins from the Elizabethan era. Their scarcity further enhances their appeal, with less than 200 pieces known to survive spread across all four denominations. A mere 46 specimens of this date are mentioned in the 1988 Salvesen catalog, with 15 of these conserved in museum collections. This scarcity makes each remaining specimen a precious window into a pivotal period in history. https://coins.ha.com/itm/great-britain/great-britain-elizabeth-i-1558-1603-portcullis-money-8-testerns-nd-1600-1601-xf-details-whizzed-ngc-/a/3113-31143.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3113-01082024 HID02906262019 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved Estimate: 8000-12000 USD |  |
