| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > February 2024 World CCO Auction | Auction date: 26 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 75316 Price realized: 650 USD (Approx. 599 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: ITALY. Imitations of Venice. Achaia. Zecchino, ND (1346-64). Roberto d'Angio-Tarente. NGC MS-62. Fr-38A. Imitation of a Venetian Ducat of Andrea Dandolo. A charming Mint State example, this imitation is well struck, and though varying from the originals stylistically, retains a general appeal and charm. Estimate: $800 - $1200 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > January 2024 NYINC Auction | Auction date: 12 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 54157 Price realized: 15,000 USD (Approx. 13,679 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: IRAN. 10 Toman, AH 1311 (1894). Tehran Mint. Nasir al-Din Shah. PCGS MS-61. Fr-59; KM-945. A RARE type that is indeed very difficult to encounter in problem-free grades of Mint State, this impressive survivor offers tremendous brilliance glistening from the surfaces and a charming bright yellow nature to the coloring. Meanwhile, the strike is rather sharp and well executed, especially within the elegant calligraphy of the reverse. For the advanced collector of the Persian series more narrowly or general world gold more broadly, this specimen should generate massive appeal and interest. Estimate: $7500 - $15000 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > January 2024 NYINC Auction | Auction date: 12 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 54122 Price realized: 19,000 USD (Approx. 17,326 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: INDIA. British East India Company. Mohur, 1841-(C). Calcutta Mint. Victoria. NGC MS-62. Fr-1595A; KM-462.3; S&W-3.7; Prid-22. Type A/1: dot after date, "W.W.," and with plain 4. An alluring and exceptionally pleasing issue, this nearly-Choice Mohur glistens with immense lustrous brilliance and sports somewhat of a matte-like nature to the well struck surfaces. The overall hue is a charming pale gold, reminiscent of the finest pilsners. No doubt, this provocative example will generate great appeal and enthusiasm given all of its impressive accolades. Estimate: $10000 - $20000 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > January 2024 NYINC Auction | Auction date: 12 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 54383 Price realized: 185,000 USD (Approx. 168,702 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: RUSSIA. 37-1/2 Rubles (100 Francs), 1902-(★). St. Petersburg Mint. Nicholas II. NGC MS-62. Fr-170; KM-Y-B65; Bit-315 (R2); Sev-578 (RRR). Mintage: 235. Undoubtedly a titan of Russian numismatics, especially from the waning years of the empire and among the 20th century strikings, this large-format issue surpasses other gold denominations in terms of size and RARITY. Presenting the czar's familiar head on the obverse, this type displays the denomination on the reverse in both Rubles and Francs, owing to the French-focused banking interests within the imperial court. Extremely lustrous and tantalizing, with flashy mirroring in the fields and a subtle frosting upon the devices that yields an enticing prooflike cameo nature. Undoubtedly a specimen that will generate immense enthusiasm and endless fascination. Struck at a time shortly after Russia went onto the international gold standard, the piece is heavily influenced by foreign banking interests. Beginning in the late 18th century, and becoming more pronounced as the 19th century progressed, Russia increasingly relied upon foreign banking consortia to float Russian bonds. At first, funds were raised primarily in Amsterdam, then in Germany, and, by late in the 19th century, almost exclusively in France. The inclusion of "100 Francs" in the reverse legend--denoting the coin's adherence to the Latin Monetary Union--also clearly demonstrated the economic ties that Russia had with lenders in France. The Rothschild banking empire based in Paris, where many Russian bonds were placed, was a major participant in underwriting the Russian bond offering floated in early 1901, and may well be the source of the gold within the coin offered here. Containing the exact same gold content of a contemporary French 100 Francs and struck in the same 0.900 fine gold alloy, this 37 Rubles and 50 Kopeks piece would have been interchangeable at par in circulation. Bitkin describes the coin as a "donative," suggesting the coins were never intended to circulate, but instead were meant as gifts to gain influence while conducting official Russian state business. S. I. Chizhov, in his book Outline of Certain Types of Russian Coins in Past Two Centuries, states: "These coins were not struck for circulation but selected for high dignitaries in the amount of 225 specimens. In all, 200 pieces were presented to His Majesty for personal gifts on special occasions. The remaining 25 specimens were turned over to H. I .H. Grand Duke George Mikhailovich." 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: $150000 - $250000 |  |
Match 4:
| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > January 2024 NYINC Auction | Auction date: 12 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 54291 Price realized: 100,000 USD (Approx. 91,190 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: RUSSIA. Gold 2 Rubles, 1720. Moscow (Red) Mint. Peter I "the Great". NGC MS-65. Fr-91; KM-158.5; Bit-97. The sole finest graded example of the date in the NGC census, this tantalizing representative offers a crisp, clear portrait of the famous czar along with a somewhat stylized standing figure of the St. Andrew along with his saltire cross. Extremely well centered and struck, with a golden-orange nature further accenting the devices. For the connoisseur and advanced collector of the series, it is difficult to imagine a superior or even equivalent example being available anytime soon, making this opportunity one which simply cannot be missed. As such, VERY RARE and extremely important. 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: $40000 - $60000 |  |
Match 5:
| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > May 2024 World CCO Auction | Auction date: 13 May 2024 |
| Lot number: 32127 Price realized: To Be Posted | |
| Lot description: CRUSADER STATES. Chios. Maona Society. Zecchino, ND (ca. 1347-1566). Uncertain Mint. PCGS MS-65. Fr-2A (Greece); cf. Fr-1221 (Italy; for prototype). In the name and types of Venetian Doge Andrea Dandolo. Extremely radiant and vibrant, this Gem is undoubtedly a great example of the type. A great Crusader-era issue, this type was struck in imitation of the Venetian Zecchini of the period and were produced by the Maona Society--a group that collected taxes on behalf of the Republic of Genoa from areas in the Aegean and on the western coast of what is now Turkey. Estimate: $800 - $1200 |  |
