| Tauler & Fau > Auction 140 | Auction date: 11 March 2024 |
| Lot number: 2954 Price realized: 220 EUR (Approx. 240 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Uruguay. 50 centesimos. 1877. Paris. A. (Km-16). Ag. This handsome Mint State minor offers sharp detail and brilliant luster. The surfaces are gorgeously toned with metallic steel blue color that radiates outward from the peripheries, giving the piece a dramatic look. Light chatter in the fields, as expected from the grade, are the only mentionable imperfections. An eye-catching example. Slabbed by PCGS as MS 63. Ex Pat Johnson Collection. This coin is exempt from any export license fee. Est...400,00. Spanish description: Uruguay. 50 centésimos. 1877. París. A. (Km-16). Ag. Buen ejemplar con pleno brillo original y ligeros tonos azulados en las periferias. Extraordinaria. Encapsulada por PCGS como MS 63. Ex Colección Pat Johnson. Lote exento de tasas de exportación. Est...400,00. |  |
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| Tauler & Fau > Auction 140 | Auction date: 11 March 2024 |
| Lot number: 2955 Price realized: 290 EUR (Approx. 317 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Uruguay. 50 centesimos. 1894. Buenos Aires. (Km-16). Ag. This coin is a stunning Gem. The frosty devices display razor-sharp detail, surrounded by clean lustrous fields. The surfaces are elegantly toned with mottled hues of amber and mauve. A tempting offering for quality-conscious collectors. Slabbed by PCGS as MS 65. Ex Pat Johnson Collection. This coin is exempt from any export license fee. Est...500,00. Spanish description: Uruguay. 50 centésimos. 1894. Buenos Aires. (Km-16). Ag. Perfecta acuñación con pleno brillo original y algunas tonalidades anaranjadas y azuladas, sobre todo en las periferias. Una Gema impresionante y una tentadora oferta para coleccionistas preocupados por la calidad. Encapsulada por PCGS como MS 65. Ex Colección Pat Johnson. Lote exento de tasas de exportación. Est...500,00. |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > January 2024 NYINC Auction | Auction date: 12 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 51091 Price realized: 7,000 USD (Approx. 6,383 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: COLOMBIA. Cartagena. 1/4 Real, ND (ca. 1815). Ferdinand VII. NGC MS-64. EMO-306.2 (Plate coin); KM-C1; Cal-Unlisted; Restrepo-102.1 (Plate coin). Exceptional in both quality of manufacture and state of preservation, this VERY RARE copper minor may be the finest example extant. The mintmark, star, and denomination are crisp and legible on the obverse, and a well-centered lion exhibits crisp detail. Save for glimmers of brilliant red around the reverse design, the coin offers a remarkably wholesome brown patina. This piece will undoubtedly become a highlight within the next collection it enters. To view all items from the EMO Collection, click here. From the EMO Collection. Ex: Norweb Collection (with ticket). Estimate: $1500 - $3000 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > January 2024 NYINC Auction | Auction date: 12 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 52032 Price realized: 75,000 USD (Approx. 68,393 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: FRANCE. 100 Francs, 1889-A. Paris Mint. PCGS PROOF-63. Fr-590; KM-832; Gad-1137. Mintage: 100. An iconic stunner, this alluring and provocative "winged genius" type boasts a rather paltry flan bruni proof mintage of just 100 specimens struck in conjunction with the world's fair held in Paris. With just a small handful of specimens graded finer, it is clear that this enchantingly Choice rendering offers about as much flair and eye appeal as one can ever hope to encounter. The surfaces are precisely struck and awash with lustrous brilliance, while the overall color features some orange peel toning sprinkled elegantly throughout. Undoubtedly a colossal offering that should excite the collectors of the Belle Époque, or INCREDIBLY RARE world gold issues more broadly. To view all items from the Collection of Jacques Benuzillo (1899-1964), click here. From the Collection of Jacques Benuzillo (1899-1964). Estimate: $70000 - $100000 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 40235 Price realized: 32,000 USD (Approx. 30,112 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: CHINA. Republic. Silver Hand Engraved Serving Tray Inlaid with Chinese Dollars, ND (ca. 1927-32). Diameter: 33cm; Weight: 1,268 gms. This astonishing inlaid tray contains numerous numismatic RARITIES and speaks volumes to the proficient work done by the well-known silversmith, Mr. Zee Sung. Sung was active in Shanghai during the early years of the Republic up to the 1950's. The attention to detail and artistry of the engraving is typical of his work, but on a much larger magnitude than normally encountered for items of this nature. Usually when silver wares, in similar fashion to the present piece, are encountered they were done so in much smaller scale, with less artistry and far less attention to detail was paid. It is clear Mr. Sung spent much time in the preparation of this magnificent item given the amount of fine details offering many different textures and prominently features stylistic initials "EvK". The segmented rim, imitating bamboo stalk, is another feature reminiscent of the period, but in our experience is not typical of Sung's work. Each of the numismatic treasures contained in this piece are securely held in place appearing to be braised in several areas. Like many vintage silver artifacts that were manufactured for use and display the surfaces do show evidence of being cleaned numerous times over the decades with rich slate patina in the protected areas and crevasses. The reverse exhibits richer mottled patina with a slight iridescent sheen that is commonly seen on old silver. Close inspection of the reverse reveals Mr. Sung's well-known hallmark "ZEESUNG" and is flanked by what appears to be the character "Jian" (儉) in a square frame; also the rim shows methodical smoothing appearing to have been done during the manufacturing process which makes sense given the complex and time-consuming nature of the sophisticated precious metal work. When this wonderful piece was commissioned, the coins used would have either been supplied or gathered from circulation and added to the cost of manufacture. By today's standards there are several significant, important and highly desirable numismatic relics that are sought after by many collectors. When examining and comparing the pieces used, we notice that not even one can be dated after 1927, which in and of itself is of interest, and that there are no Sun Yat-sen "Junk" Dollars present. This last part is of special interest given how prevalent "Junk" Dollars are in today's marketplace and gives us a narrower time frame for when this piece was probably made. Most sources state that Mr. Sung was active circa 1910's to the 1950's, but we were unable to locate anything definitive. What we did find were several business listings for Mr. Sung, his company names and addresses in contemporary documentation. The earliest of these listings was "Zee Sung & Co." and was listed in the "China & Far East Finance & Commerce Year Book" Shanghai, 1921 where he is listed as one of the principal advertisers in "F. & C." publications. Another entry we were able locate was listed in "The Comacrib Directory of China 1925" published by the Commercial & Credit Information Bureau 29 Szechuen Road, Shanghai, China which was subsequently located on the same street as Mr. Sung's shop. This particular listing was specific and listed out the services that were offered by Sung and is as follows "Zee Sung & Co., Ltd. - Jewellers, Gold and Silver Smiths, Watch Repairers, Engravers, Dealers in Diamonds, Pearls, etc - 105 Szechuan Road" with what appears to be a listing of people who worked under Mr. Sung. The last listing in which we were able to locate was from the "Shanghai Classified Telephone Directory",1947 issue where Mr. Sung is under the Jewellers - Retail section as "Zee Sung Jewellery & Co. 464 Szechuan C (Szecn)". Clearly Mr. Sung was active with his business for a prolonged period and produced countless fine wares. By and large we don't really have a way to determine when a piece of his was made, but with the present piece coming to light a more specific period of manufacture can be ascertained based on the points above and is why we prescribed the date circa 1927-1932. Each piece contained in this beautifully done piece is as follows clockwise: 1) CHINA. Dollar, ND (1916). Tientsin Mint. Hung-hsien (Hongxian [Yuan Shih-kai]). L&M-942; K-663; KM-Y-332. Variety with reeded edge and no signature, dragon reverse. 2) CHINA. Silver Dollar Pattern, Year 12 (1923). Tientsin Mint. L&M-81; K-680; KM-Y-336. Small characters variety. 3) CHINA. Dollar, ND (1912). Wuchang Mint. L&M-45; K-639; KM-Y-321. Li Yuan Hung without hat. 4) CHINA. Kwangtung. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), ND (1890-1908). Kwangtung Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). L&M-133; K-26a; KM-Y-203. Variety with small rosettes (struck from Heaton Mint dies). 5) CHINA. Dollar, ND (1923). Tientsin Mint. L&M-959; K-678. Tsao Kun in military attire/Proclamation of the Constitution commemorative. 6) CHINA. Dollar, ND (1927). L&M-49; K-608; KM-Y-318a.1. High six-pointed stars variety 7) CHINA. Dollar, Year 3 (1911). Tientsin Mint. Hsuan-t'ung (Xuantong [Puyi]). L&M-37; K-227; KM-Y-31. Variety with no dot after "DOLLAR". 8) CHINA. Dollar, ND (1924). Tientsin Mint. L&M-865; K-683. Tuan Chi-jui type commemorating the "Peaceful Unification" of China. 9) CHINA. Kirin. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), CD (1905). Kirin Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). L&M-557; K-513; KM-Y-183a.3. Variety with 1904-style dragon, hooked "sheng" and "kuang," and dot within the Manchu script. 10) CHINA. Dollar, ND (1923). Tientsin Mint. L&M-958; K-677. Tsao Kun in civilian attire/Proclamation of the Constitution commemorative. 11) CHINA. Chihli (Pei Yang). 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), Year 34 (1908). Tientsin (Central) Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). L&M-465; K-208; KM-Y-73.2. Frozen date issue with plain 4 and long tail spine. 12) CHINA. Dollar, Year 10 (1921). Tientsin Mint. L&M-864; K-676. Variety with reeded edge and legend at bottom of reverse. 13) CHINA. Hupeh. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), ND (1909-11). Wuchang Mint. Hsuan-t'ung (Xuantong [Puyi]). L&M-187; K-45; KM-Y-131 14) CHINA. Chang Hsun Silver Medal, Year 1 (1912) L&M-941; KMX-528. Reeded Edge. 15) CHINA. Kiangnan. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), CD (1902)-HAH. L&M-248; K-93; KM-Y-145a.9 16) CHINA. Sinkiang. Sar (Tael), Year 6 (1917). Tihwa Mint. L&M-837; K-1265; KM-Y-45 17) CHINA. Dollar, Year 9 (1920). L&M-77; K-666; KM-Y-329.6 18) GREAT BRITAIN. Trade Dollar, 1911-B. Bombay Mint. KM-T5; Mars-BTD1 19) CHINA. Chihli (Pei Yang). 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), Year 29 (1903). Tientsin (East Arsenal) Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). L&M-462; K-205; KM-Y-73.1. Variety with period after "YANG".Due to the size and nature of this lot, additional shipping charges apply. Please call 800-458-4646 for more information. Estimate: $30000 - $50000 |  |
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| Spink > Auction 23151 | Auction date: 14 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 2006 Price realized: 370,000 GBP (Approx. 464,766 USD / 430,977 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: (g) NGC PF63+ UCAM | William IV (1830-1837), Pattern Proof Five-Pounds, 1831, struck from the Coronation 'W.W.' Crown dies in .999 Fine Gold, by William Wyon after Francis Chantrey and Jean-Baptiste Merlen for the Royal Mint, GULIELMUS IIII D: G: BRITANNIAR: REX F: D: bare head right, W.W. buried in truncation, rev. crowned shield-of-arms within the Collar of the Order of the Garter and draped with ermine mantle, St George pendant below, edge plain, [Median Spink XRF: 99.99% Au], 39.828g [614.64grns], 5h ("A Memoir of the Life and Works of William Wyon ESQ A.R.A, Chief Engraver of the Royal Mint", Nicholas Carlisle [1837], pp. 107-109; "The Wyons", L S Forrer [Spink, 1917], p. 103; KM Pn99; Fb. 381; PCGS ID 531509/542036; MCE p. 94, Pattern 34a; L&S 2, p. 71 this coin mentioned; Davies 300; W&R 270 [R5]; ESC 272 [R5]; Bull 2463 [R5]; Holloway GH 102; Sainthill -; Montagu 1086; Murdoch 437; Nobleman 198; Wertheimer 176 = Lingford 533; Blake BL310 this coin ['6 known']; Lady Duveen 64 = Douglas-Morris 184 ['about 10 known']; Spink 3833), an historic scratch to forehead with the faintest wisps to fields, below neckline and to right of mantle above the expected die flaw, with delicate carbon spotting to peripheries, otherwise entirely original and utterly splendiferous, the "frabjous" fields of Wyon's auriferous "wonderland" canon a befittingly exalted canvas for the strikingly high relief and stupendously cameo "Coronation portrait" personally approved by the King from this very obverse die, from an exceedingly limited corpus; this the viable finest of the nine confirmed specimens; truly "fresh from the die" and technically FDC, totally unblemished by recent 'conservation' or even rim contact marks that plague the extremities of every other known survivor, simply put: outrageous; extraordinary; and practically peerless; unseen at public auction for almost a CENTURY, having previously blessed the Alfred John Morris; George Hamilton-Smith; Hugh Vincent Summers, George Blake and Charles Dabney-Thompson cabinets, in NGC 'St. Helier' holder, conservatively graded PF63+ ULTRA CAMEO (Cert. #6767923-004) [Only 1 Certified Finer]. Provenance, ~ Recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records (1969) as the most expensive British coin ever sold at the time. For context, the average house price in the United Kingdom in July 1966 was £3,558.0.0 ~ , Spink, by private treaty, 4 July 1966 - £5,350.0.0, Charles Dabney-Thompson, collection purchased en bloc by Spink, 1965, SCMB, June 1956, BL310* - "AV Five Pounds, 1831, Pattern by William Wyon and Merlen...only six coins of this denomination are believed to have been issued. brilliant, FDC, RRRR" - £800.0.0, George Blake, collection purchased by Seaby, May 1956, ~ 1956: "In May of this year we were able to announce the purchase of the George Blake collection, which was one of the best we have bought in recent years. Pieces worth noting where the Cromwell half-broad, Charles II Petition and Reddite crowns, the George III five guineas of 1777, and the William IV five pounds of 1831" (H A Seaby, SCMB, July 1966, p. 241) ~, B A Seaby, by private treaty with George Blake, by February 1947, Hugh Vincent Summers ['XYZ'], collection purchased by Seaby, 1946, George Hamilton-Smith (died 18 November 1926), Glendining, 23-25 May 1927, lot 189 - "Pattern Five Pound Piece, 1831....edge plain, brilliant and of great rarity" - £110.0.0 [Spink for H V Summers], "Formerly in the Morris Collection", Alfred John Morris (5 February 1880 - 16 January 1943), collection sold by private treaty to Hamilton-Smith, between April and July 1922, Little is known about the Morris collection, as only Hamilton-Smith seems to have directly or at least publicly benefitted from it. It contributed at least three coins, a 1770 Pattern Five Guineas, an 1820 Five Pounds and this 1831 Five Pounds which is rather telling of its calibre and quality. Indeed Morris, first appears on the radar at the Nobleman sale of 27 March 1922, when he newly-registers as a commission bidder with Spink for the sale. Presenting the profile of an investor, strangely Morris targets only four lots - the strikings in silver of the 1820 Five-Pounds and Two-Pounds; a Pattern 1816 Sovereign, and finally lot 67A - the Incorrupta Crown in Gold. Strikingly no effort was made towards bidding for the Pattern Five Guineas, the 1820 Five Pounds or indeed the Renotiere example of the 1831 Gold piece - highly suggestive of a pre-existing collection, but an especially targeted focus when bidding. In each case Morris would be defeated by Spink's separate commission bidder Virgil Michael Brand, perhaps initiating Morris to apply for membership to the British Numismatic Society only a month later whereupon he would undoubtedly have met one of its council members, George Hamilton-Smith who probably persuaded him to approach him in his separate capacity as newly acting director of auctioneer Glendining's. His father had founded a company of upholsterer spring manufacturers, having started his career as a book-keeper in Belper, Derbyshire. Partnering with Edward Bagshaw, the firm of Bagshaw and Morris operated under the Morris' sole ownership from 43 Charlotte Road, Shoreditch between 1889 and 1935. It claimed to be the oldest manufacturer of coppered-steel springs for the upholstery trade. , , Corpus:, , 1) The Arnold Specimen (May 1993); Private Collection [PCGS PR63 DCAM] , , 2) The Murdoch Specimen (January 2020), 39.87g; Private Collection [PCGS PR63 DCAM - Cert. #39237162] , , 3) The Duveen Specimen (October 2020), 39.90g; Submitted for grading, Sarasota, Florida (January 2014), and 'brown'-holdered [NGC PF63 UCAM - Cert. #3731659-001]; Resubmitted and "conserved" before sale in Monaco; Private Collection [NGC PF66* UCAM - Cert. #5744153-004] , , 4) The St. Helier Specimen (May 1927), 39.828g, this coin; [NGC PF63+ UCAM - Cert. #6767923-004] , , 5) The Paramount Specimen (January 2023), 40.446g; graded NGC Proof Details ~ Obverse Tooled [Cert. #6066350-025]; Private Collection, presently unencapsulated. , , 6) The Thomas H Law Specimen (August 2013); [NGC PF63 UCAM]. , , 7) The Strauss Specimen (May 1994); [PCGS PR61 DCAM] , , 8) The Hunterian Specimen (-), ex Major-General William Yorke-Moore, Sotheby's, 21 April 1879, lot 340 - £22.0.0 [Rollin & Feuardent for Burns]; Edward Burns, by private treaty with Coats; Thomas Coats, collection bequeathed to Hunterian Museum, 1921 , , 9) The Ashmolean Specimen (-) , , https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/6767923-004/63/ Estimate: £240000 - £300000 |  |
