| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61372 | Auction date: 19 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 22129 Price realized: 460 USD (Approx. 427 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Honduras Republic Peso 1884 MS60 NGC, Tegucigalpa mint, KM52. Underlying mottling of the surfaces offers a pleasing visual foundation, while the limited presence of hairlines do not detract from the overall presentation of this uncirculated issue. Ex. Whittier Collection https://coins.ha.com/itm/honduras/honduras-republic-peso-1884-ms60-ngc-/a/61372-22129.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61372-02192024 HID02906262019 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved |  |
Match 1:
| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > January 2024 NYINC Auction | Auction date: 12 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 54329 Price realized: 62,500 USD (Approx. 56,994 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: RUSSIA. 5 Rubles, 1798-CM OU. Uncertain Mint in St. Petersburg. Paul I. NGC MS-62. Fr-144; KM-C-104.1; Bit-1. Emanating from the first year of issue, this stunner--surpassed in the NGC census by just three other examples--offers a pleasing strike, alluring color, and great vibrancy remaining. For completeness, a few minor planchet flaws are noted on the obverse, but these do not interfere with the overwhelming wholesome nature that exists. A tremendous opportunity for the advanced collector of this short-lived reign, or even Russian RARITIES in gold more broadly. To view all items from the Rothschild-Piatigorsky Collection, click here. To learn more about the collection, click here. From the Rothschild-Piatigorsky Collection. Estimate: $30000 - $50000 |  |
Match 2:
| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61362 | Auction date: 18 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 21135 Price realized: 1,850 USD (Approx. 1,719 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Great Britain George I gold Guinea 1715 XF45 NGC, KM543, S-3630. A moderately circulated example which boasts crisp devices and original color. Areas of wear on the high points and light contact marks do little to detract from the overall appeal of this Guinea, with tiny glimpses of mint luster nestling in the protected areas. Ex. The Marston Collection https://coins.ha.com/itm/great-britain/great-britain-george-i-gold-guinea-1715-xf45-ngc-/a/61362-21135.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61362-02182024 HID02906262019 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved |  |
Match 3:
| Heritage World Coin Auctions > NYINC Signature Sale 3113 | Auction date: 8 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 31206 Price realized: 19,000 USD (Approx. 17,320 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Honduras Republic gold 10 Pesos 1883 AU50 NGC, Tegucigalpa mint, KM58, Fr-5. A most appreciable and desirable date and denomination from Honduras. The 10 and 20 Pesos issues of 1883 remain as absolute rarities, seen at market once every few years despite a group of 13 pieces uncovered in the early 2000s. One of only four pieces have been witnessed in the last decade with each in comparable preservation. However, this example is one of the nicer coins from the recently uncovered group and thus represents an important numismatic item, one which is virtually unattainable to most collectors. The aforementioned group of thirteen 1883 10 Pesos were struck at a slightly later date, as was accepted and legal practice at the Tegucigalpa mint, probably as wedding tokens of a (very) wealthy groom for his future wife. This in indeed confirmed by two almost contemporary and independent reports proving that Honduras did not strike regular issue gold coins until 1888: a testimony from Mr. Consul Herring on the Honduran coinage of 1885 included in the 1888 "Report of the (United States) Director of the Mint" states that "There has never been any gold coined in the country" while Esteban Lazo ("Historia de la Moneda en Honduras", October 16, 1888) indicates that the first gold in denominations of 20, 5 and 1 peso (note the absence of the 10 Pesos denomination) minted in "... May of this year (of 1888) were the first gold coins minted in Honduras and, as such, will represent a milestone in the story of the country". Many of the 13 pieces from the wedding dowry have been harshly cleaned, and most all have at least some evidence of light cleaning. Several have been polished, or have other similar problems. Ex. Heritage Auction #3051 (January 2015, Lot 31192) https://coins.ha.com/itm/honduras/honduras-republic-gold-10-pesos-1883-au50-ngc-/a/3113-31206.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3113-01082024 HID02906262019 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved Estimate: 8000-12000 USD |  |
Match 4:
| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 42211 Price realized: 44,000 USD (Approx. 41,404 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: CHINA. Silver Dollar Pattern Mint Sport or Unofficial Restrike, Year 3 (1914). Tientsin Mint Dies. UNCIRCULATED Details. Cleaned. L&M-72; K-643; KM-Pn32; WS-0166; Wenchao-pg. 534#858 (rarity: ★★★); Mr. Shi Jiagan's collection-pg. 137#633; Sun-III-2-15. Weight: 24.83 gms. One of the most enigmatic issues of this Pattern we have every offered, with this piece likely representing a later made mint sport or unofficial striking of the three-quarters facing bust Pattern (L&M-72), made with official dies. Interestingly, this coin is not alone in this class of striking, and after study of other examples, this piece can be definitively linked to other certified examples of L&M-72 as well as the L. Giorgi signed patterns (L&M-73). Common characteristics include double striking, which is particularly bold on this example, and surfaces that display an as-made micro pockmarked texture. Most definitively, items in this class (both L&M-72 and L&M-73) were struck with the same reverse dies, each showing matching instances of die rust, which is heaviest near the top left tip of the 'yi' character. While it's almost certainly not a complete census, other examples in this class include lot 30193 in Heritage's December 2020 auction (L&M-72 - NGC MS-63), lot #51170 in our October 2022 Hong Kong sale (L&M-73 - NGC PR-61), and lot #51145 from our May 2022 auction (L&M-73 - NGC MS-61), which was once part of the collection of Richard Wright who authored The Modern Coinage of China, 1866-1949. Characteristics explored, it seems certain their manufacture from rusted dies ensures they were originals from the mint, however the quality of production suggests an unofficial or unsponsored piece. In fact, weighing this example yields a disparity of nearly 2 grams lighter than official issues (24.83 gms versus a standard of nearly 27 gms), which further supports the hypothesis of an unofficial strike or mint sport. Kann relays that mint sports were often the product of government minting facilities using official dies such as the present example. Because mint sport items were often a muling of different types, they are easy to distinguish, however examples are known to be struck over earlier dollars or display similar pockmarking of the surfaces, which helps draw a parallel between this piece and those classically identified as mint sport. Given these considerations, it is a fair summation to view this piece as a quasi-legitimate Pattern, produced with old original dies, on incorrect silver planchet stock. As far as the technical preservation of the piece, it remains nice, without wear but displays moderate handling in the form of hairlines. The surfaces give a soft glittering glow and a few instances of light tone. While it isn't a great surprise considering the enigmatic nature of this piece, we note that both PCGS and NGC have declined to encapsulate it, PCGS for "Authenticity Unverifiable" and NGC for "No Decision". As such, this issue must be treated as a SOLD AS IS/NO RETURNS lot. Despite the grading company decisions, we do believe that this example represents an intriguing and interesting Chinese numismatic item that raises questions of "when" and "why", but of which there is little dispute concerning the legitiamacy of the dies from which it was made. To view all items from the Nine Dragons Collection, click here. From the Nine Dragons Collection. Estimate: $5000 - $10000 |  |
Match 5:
| Heritage World Coin Auctions > NYINC Signature Sale 3113 | Auction date: 8 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 31189 Price realized: 12,000 USD (Approx. 10,939 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Great Britain Edward VII gold Matte Specimen "Coronation" Medal 1902 SP62 PCGS, BHM-3737, Eimer-1871a. Mintage: 878. 55mm. 92.14gm. By G. W. de Saulles. The official Royal Mint Issue. Featuring the regal visage of Edward VII, exuding a profound authority that remains undiminished by time, this beautiful coronation Medal functions as an eloquent testimony to the beginning of a historic ten-year reign. After witnessing the intricate detailing of both Edward and Alexandria with the use of imitative texture, it is easy to see why this is one of the most sought-after coronation issues of Edward VII. The beautiful golden tone upon the surfaces is reminiscent of an early sunrise glow; a lovely combination of champagne and lemon hues that effortlessly accent the portraiture and legends. While a gentle dispersal of grade-defining wisps decorates this piece, it does very little to detract from the overall visual grandeur. Overall, a superb Medal that is sure to intrigue and impress collectors of regal numismatic artistry. https://coins.ha.com/itm/great-britain/great-britain-edward-vii-gold-matte-specimen-coronation-medal-1902-sp62-pcgs-/a/3113-31189.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3113-01082024 HID02906262019 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved Estimate: 10000-12000 USD |  |
