| Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles > Auction 148 | Auction date: 20 October 2025 |
| Lot number: 688 Price realized: 110 USD (Approx. 94 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Wallachia. Silver Ducat, ND. MBR-141; as Buz-141. Principality of Mircea cel Batrin, 1386-1418. Obv.: Prince standing facing with sword and crucifix. Reverse; Eagle on helmet. Sent to PCGS. Peeling lamination. Sharpness of Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $80 - 100 The Augustana Collection. |  |
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| Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles > Auction 146 | Auction date: 28 July 2025 |
| Lot number: 1840 Price realized: 190 USD (Approx. 163 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Wallachia. Silver Ducat, ND. MBR-141; as Buz-141. Principality of Mircea cel Batrin, 1386-1418. Obv.: Prince standing facing with sword and crucifix. Reverse; Eagle on helmet. Sent to PCGS. Peeling lamination. Sharpness of Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $80 - 100 The Augustana Collection. |  |
Match 2:
| Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles > Auction 146 | Auction date: 28 July 2025 |
| Lot number: 1442 Price realized: 1,150 USD (Approx. 988 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: German States: Saxony. Silver Cast Medal, 1535. Kress-605; Domanig 154; Scher-126; Habich-1935. 62.2 mm. 53.74 grams. By Hans Reinhart the Elder. Johann Friedrich, 'the Magnanimous', 1503-54. Obv.: IOANNIS. FRIDERICVS. ELECTOR. DVX SAXONIE. FIERI. FECIT. ETATIS SVÆ. 32nd Year of his Age; facing three-quarter length figure of the Elector, holding sword over his right shoulder and shield surmounted by electoral cap. Reverse; SPES MEA IN DEO EST ANNO NOSTRI SALVATORI M. D. X. X. X. V [My Hope is in God in the Year of Our Saviour 1535]; tri-helmeted, elaborate shield of arms. Skillful chasing can be detected in the fields as so often seen on Renaissance cast medals. None graded at PCGS. Sent to PCGS. Our grade, Very Fine. Estimated Value $2,000 - UP Johann Friedrich was a dedicated supporter of Martin Luther, whose side he took in the early religious controversies and later active warfare triggered by the split in the Western church. The Duke was a patron of this great German medalist, and his bust was inspired by paintings of Lucas Cranach the Elder. The Augustana Collection. |  |
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| Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles > Auction 146 | Auction date: 28 July 2025 |
| Lot number: 1806 Price realized: 120 USD (Approx. 103 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Sweden. Bronze Medal, 1634. Hildebrand-188. 78 mm. 115.96g. Gustavus Adolfus II (1611-1632) Death in Battle and Return of his Body to Stockholm Medal, 1634. Obverse: The king's body lies in repose at the battle of Lützen, as the battle continues in the distance with putti on clouds of smoke arising from the continuing conflict. Reverse; The king holding an open Bible and sword being transported in a chariot, drawn by three winged horses, which trample a hydra below. The figures of Faith and Courage hold a wreath over his head. Possibly later striking. None graded at PCGS. Sent to PCGS. Details of Extremely Fine (Surface Corrosion and filing on edge). Estimated Value $80 - 100 The Augustana Collection. |  |
Match 4:
| Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles > Auction 146 | Auction date: 28 July 2025 |
| Lot number: 1328 Price realized: Unsold | |
| Lot description: German States: Augsburg. Silver Medal, 1830. Whiting-666. 22.3 mm. 3.43g. On the 300th Anniversary of the Augsburg Confession. Martin Luther standing and facing right. Reverse; Legend in eight lines. Sent to PCGS, No Service (Peeling Lamination). Our grade, Sharpness of Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $40 - 50 The Augustana Collection. |  |
Match 5:
| Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles > Auction 146 | Auction date: 28 July 2025 |
| Lot number: 1561 Price realized: 110 USD (Approx. 95 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Germany. Oval Silver Medal, ND. 28.2 x 32.6 mm. 11.70g. Michaels-Pfennige, Moosburg. Partially enameled silver brotherhood pendant. Saint Michael the Archangel, holding a crucifix, a shield in blue enamel with the Christ monogram and nails on his left arm, standing on a dragon, wearing a stole with the letters F and P visible at both ends, crossed over his chest. Reverse; SIG CON FRAT S MICHAEL ARCH IN MOS. The blue cross on it reads FPFP within the inscription in a pearl oval. Tooling, Sent to PCGS, No Service. Our grade, Sharpness of Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250 The Augustana Collection. |  |
