Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4
Date: 2025-01-14 15:00:00 (2 weeks from now)
Lots: 1152
Total starting: $ 3,093,540.00
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Auction Summary
La subasta "Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4", programada para el 14 de enero de 2025, presenta una impresionante colección de 1152 lotes, destacando monedas de diversas épocas y regiones. Entre las piezas más notables se encuentra un estater de plata de Arkadia, datado entre 360-350 a.C., que muestra un magnífico retrato de Deméter y Hermes, con un precio estimado de 180,000 USD. También se destaca un denario de Bruto, famoso por conmemorar el asesinato de Julio César, que se ofrece por 150,000 USD, siendo considerado uno de los más icónicos de la numismática romana. Otro ejemplar notable es un estater de oro de Nektanebo II de Egipto, que representa un caballo y un collar jeroglífico, con un precio de 60,000 USD. Además, se presenta un dekadrachm de Siracusa, que es considerado uno de los más bellos de la antigüedad, con un precio de 60,000 USD. Estas monedas no solo son valiosas por su rareza y belleza, sino que también representan momentos significativos de la historia antigua, lo que las convierte en piezas de gran interés para coleccionistas y estudiosos.
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PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Xerxes I to Darios II. Circa 485-420 BC. AV Daric (15mm, 8.31 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance right, holding spear and bow / Incuse punch. Carradice Type IIIb, Group A/B (pl. XIII, 27); Meadows, Administration 321; BMC Arabia pl. XXIV, 26; Sunrise 24. Edge scuff. Superb EF.
Ex MACM inventory MMoCA1C; Patrick H. C. Tan Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 84, 5 May 2010), lot 748.
The Achaemenid series began in the late sixth century BC, deriving from the famous Kroiseid coinage, and lasted until the conquest of Persia by Alexander the Great in the 330s BC. The term “daric” dates from the fifth century BC, and was used by the Greeks as a term for Persian coinage, particularly the gold (see Herodotos 7.28). Its name derives from that of the Persian king Darios I, under whom the Persian coinage began. Ian Carradice’s study, “The ‘Regal’ Coinage of the Persian Empire” in: Coinage and Administration in the Athenian and Persian Empires (BAR International Series 343 [Oxford. 1987]) forms the modern basis for our understanding of this interesting coinage.
Ex MACM inventory MMoCA1C; Patrick H. C. Tan Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 84, 5 May 2010), lot 748.
The Achaemenid series began in the late sixth century BC, deriving from the famous Kroiseid coinage, and lasted until the conquest of Persia by Alexander the Great in the 330s BC. The term “daric” dates from the fifth century BC, and was used by the Greeks as a term for Persian coinage, particularly the gold (see Herodotos 7.28). Its name derives from that of the Persian king Darios I, under whom the Persian coinage began. Ian Carradice’s study, “The ‘Regal’ Coinage of the Persian Empire” in: Coinage and Administration in the Athenian and Persian Empires (BAR International Series 343 [Oxford. 1987]) forms the modern basis for our understanding of this interesting coinage.
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FRANCE, Second Republic. 1848-1852. AV Essai de 20 Francs (21mm, 6.44 g, 6h). Paris mint. By Tournier. Dated 1848. REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE, head of Marianne right, wearing wreath of laurel, oak, and grain ears / LIBERTÉ · EGALITÉ · FRATERNITÉ, 20/ FRANCS/ 1848 within wreath. Edge: in relief, DIEU PROTÈGE LA FRANCE. Mazzard 1263; KM –. In NGC encapsulation 6924486-005, graded MS 64+.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
With the foundation of the second Republic in 1848 came a need for new, Republican currency. The government invited a number of artists to submit designs for the new coinage. Numerous patterns were struck with types displaying a number of skilled portraits, making this an exciting area for the modern collector to explore.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
With the foundation of the second Republic in 1848 came a need for new, Republican currency. The government invited a number of artists to submit designs for the new coinage. Numerous patterns were struck with types displaying a number of skilled portraits, making this an exciting area for the modern collector to explore.
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GERMANY, Sachsen (Duchy & Electorate). Friedrich August III. Elector, 1763-1806. AV August d’or – 5 Taler (23mm, 6.64 g, 12h). Dresden mint. Dated 1778 EDC. Head right / Two wreathed coats-of-arms; elector’s cap above. Kahnt 1038 var. (mintmark); KM –; Friedberg 2876. In NGC encapsulation 6931384-008, graded AU 58. Extremely rare. Only one example of this date in CoinArchives. Top Pop, with none other graded at either NGC or PCGS.
From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex Harmer & Rooke (7 June 1989), lot 122.
From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex Harmer & Rooke (7 June 1989), lot 122.
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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos, with Arsinöe II, Ptolemy I, and Berenike I. 285-246 BC. AV Half Mnaïeion – ‘Tetradrachm’ (20mm, 13.74 g, 1h). Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 272-261/0 BC. Conjoined busts of Ptolemy II and Arsinöe II right; Ptolemy is diademed and draped, Arsinöe is diademed and veiled; AΔEΛΦΩN above, shield to left / Conjoined busts of Ptolemy I and Berenike I; Ptolemy is diademed and draped, Berenike is diademed and veiled; ΘEΩN above. CPE 314; Svoronos 604; Olivier & Lorber dies 28/– (unlisted rev. die); SNG Copenhagen 133; Adams III 2084; Boston MFA 2275; Dewing 2753-4; Noeske 38. Trace deposits, marks around edge from prior mount. Good VF.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
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KINGS of THRACE, Macedonian. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29mm, 17.09 g, 8h). Amphipolis mint. Struck 288/7-282/1 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΛYΣIMAXOY, Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background; monograms to inner left and in exergue. Cf. Thompson 210 & 211; cf. Müller 536 & 544; HGC 3, 1750l; Meydancikkale 2675 (same obv. die). Lightly toned, underlying luster. Superb EF. Attractive style.
Ex Triton VIII (11 January 2005), lot 262.
Ex Triton VIII (11 January 2005), lot 262.
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INDIA, Colonial. British India. Bengal Presidency. 1651-1835. Proof AR Rupee Pattern denomination set. Benares mint. Dually dated AH 1229 and RY 17/49 (Struck 1815). All coins: Persian couplet citing Shah 'Alam II; fish (with barbels) and sun symbols, no differentiating marks / Mint and RY date formula; flower symbol. Edge: \\. Includes the following:
1) Proof AR Rupee Pattern (27mm, 11.34 g, 12h). CEEIC 7.142; Pridmore 291; KM –. In NGC encapsulation 6928251-013, graded PF 65.
2) Unfinished Proof AR Half Rupee Pattern (21.5mm, 5.67 g, 12h). CEEIC 7.143; Pridmore 292; KM –. In NGC encapsulation 6928251-014, graded PF 64.
3) Unfinished Proof AR Quarter Rupee Pattern (21.5mm, 2.83 g, 12h). CEEIC 7.144; Pridmore 293; KM –. In NGC encapsulation 6928251-015, graded PF 65. All NGC graded.
From the Drewry Family Collection. E Stack’s (22 October 1985), lot 1650.
1) Proof AR Rupee Pattern (27mm, 11.34 g, 12h). CEEIC 7.142; Pridmore 291; KM –. In NGC encapsulation 6928251-013, graded PF 65.
2) Unfinished Proof AR Half Rupee Pattern (21.5mm, 5.67 g, 12h). CEEIC 7.143; Pridmore 292; KM –. In NGC encapsulation 6928251-014, graded PF 64.
3) Unfinished Proof AR Quarter Rupee Pattern (21.5mm, 2.83 g, 12h). CEEIC 7.144; Pridmore 293; KM –. In NGC encapsulation 6928251-015, graded PF 65. All NGC graded.
From the Drewry Family Collection. E Stack’s (22 October 1985), lot 1650.
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MACEDON, Akanthos. Circa 430-390 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 14.11 g, 10h). Thraco-Macedonian standard. Lion attacking right, biting into the hindquarter of a bull kneeling left, head raised; Γ in exergue / AKA-N-ΘIO-N in shallow incuse square around quadripartite square with stippled quarters in relief. Desneux 123a (D118/R110 [erroneous pedigree listed]) = Hunt IV 194 (this coin); cf. AMNG III 29; HGC 3, 391; SNG ANS 12 (same rev. die). Lightly toned, trace deposits, minor marks. Good VF.
Ex Leu 18 (5 May 1977), lot 107; Nelson Bunker Hunt Collection (Part IV, Sotheby’s New York, 19 June 1991), lot 194; Robert Allatini Collection (Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge, 9 May 1904), lot 24.
Ex Leu 18 (5 May 1977), lot 107; Nelson Bunker Hunt Collection (Part IV, Sotheby’s New York, 19 June 1991), lot 194; Robert Allatini Collection (Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge, 9 May 1904), lot 24.
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Vespasian. AD 69-79. AV Aureus (18mm, 6.99 g, 6h). “Judaea Capta” commemorative. Rome mint. Struck circa 21 December AD 69-early 70. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head right / IVDAEA in exergue, trophy; to right, Judaea, veiled and draped, seated right on ground in attitude of mourning, knees drawn up, head resting on left hand, which is propped on knees, right arm on lap. RIC II.1 1; Hendin 6492; Calicó 643; BMCRE 31-4; BN 20-2; Biaggi 324. Light graffito on reverse, a couple of tiny marks on edge. Good Fine.
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KINGS of MACEDON. temp. Alexander III – Philip III. Circa 325-319 BC. AV Stater (18.5mm, 8.61 g, 9h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Amphipolis mint. Struck under Antipater. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with coiled serpent, and pearl necklace / AΛEΞANΔPOY, Nike, wearing long chiton, standing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and cradling stylis in left arm; thunderbolt in left field. Price 164; Troxell, Studies, p. 127 and pl. 25, M; SNG Saroglos 96–8. Lustrous. EF. Struck from fresh dies.
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KINGS of MACEDON. temp. Alexander III – Kassander. Circa 325-310 BC. AV Stater (18mm, 8.60 g, 4h). In the name and types of Philip II. Uncertain mint in Macedon. Head of Apollo right, wearing laurel wreath; pellet behind neck / ΦIΛIΠΠOY, charioteer, wearing long chiton, holding kentron in extended right hand, reins in left, driving galloping biga right; thunderbolt below. Le Rider 628 (D260/R245 [Pella mint]); SNG ANS 205 (same obv. die); SNG Lockett 1402 (same obv. die). Minor mark on edge. EF. Attractive style. Rare.
From the Michael Rogal Collection. Ex Patrick H.C. Tan Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 97, 17 September 2014), lot 92; Gemini VII (9 January 2011), lot 250; Classical Numismatic Group 69 (8 June 2005), lot 146.
Le Rider’s attribution of his Group IIIC gold to Pella was tentative. He noted that the overall style was unlike other Pella issues, and the lack of these staters in hoards of other Pella issues was troubling. These gold issues find parallels in the tetradrachm coinage of Alexander that Price assigned to Pella, but he did not provide any analysis to support their attribution to that mint. As noted by N.J. Moore (The Lifetime and Early Posthumous Coinage of Alexander the Great from Pella [Princeton University, 1984], Appendix I), Newell placed these coins at an “uncertain mint in Macedon.” Moore’s analysis of the hoards of the parallel Alexanders is most persuasive in discounting both Pella and Amphipolis as a possible mint. Noting the overall “Macedonian” style of many of these coins, she preferred a return to Newell’s original attribution.
From the Michael Rogal Collection. Ex Patrick H.C. Tan Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 97, 17 September 2014), lot 92; Gemini VII (9 January 2011), lot 250; Classical Numismatic Group 69 (8 June 2005), lot 146.
Le Rider’s attribution of his Group IIIC gold to Pella was tentative. He noted that the overall style was unlike other Pella issues, and the lack of these staters in hoards of other Pella issues was troubling. These gold issues find parallels in the tetradrachm coinage of Alexander that Price assigned to Pella, but he did not provide any analysis to support their attribution to that mint. As noted by N.J. Moore (The Lifetime and Early Posthumous Coinage of Alexander the Great from Pella [Princeton University, 1984], Appendix I), Newell placed these coins at an “uncertain mint in Macedon.” Moore’s analysis of the hoards of the parallel Alexanders is most persuasive in discounting both Pella and Amphipolis as a possible mint. Noting the overall “Macedonian” style of many of these coins, she preferred a return to Newell’s original attribution.
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Trajan. AD 98-117. AV Aureus (18.5mm, 7.29 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck 20 February-circa autumn AD 116. IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GER DAC PARTHICO •, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / REGNA • AD SIGNATA, Trajan, bareheaded and in military dress, seated left on sella castrensis set on platform on right, holding out right hand; officers standing to left and right, the one on left holding spear; below, on the ground to left stand three kings, facing Trajan, the foremost holding out his right hand to receive a diadem. RIC II 367; Woytek 564f; Strack 250β; Calicó 1079; BMCRE 614-5; BN 862; Hunter 197; Adda –; Biaggi –; Jameson –; Mazzini –. Attractive reddish tone, some faint hairlines, flan flaw on reverse, areas of filing and scrapes on edge. VF. Die engraver’s circle still bold on obverse. Rare. Missing from most major private collections.
From the Ramrodivs Collection. Ex Harlan J. Berk inventory cc77900; Archer M. Huntington Collection, HSA 1001.1.22269 (Numismatica Ars Classica 67, 17 October 2012), lot 313.
This attractive reverse composition shows Trajan assigning the kingdoms of Armenia, Parthia, and Mesopotamia to rulers in concert with his invasion in the East. Military gains were briefly made by Rome under Trajan, but most did not last.
From the Ramrodivs Collection. Ex Harlan J. Berk inventory cc77900; Archer M. Huntington Collection, HSA 1001.1.22269 (Numismatica Ars Classica 67, 17 October 2012), lot 313.
This attractive reverse composition shows Trajan assigning the kingdoms of Armenia, Parthia, and Mesopotamia to rulers in concert with his invasion in the East. Military gains were briefly made by Rome under Trajan, but most did not last.
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KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AV Stater (17.5mm, 7.82 g, 12h). In the types of Philip II. Magnesia on the Maeander mint. Struck under Menander or Kleitos, circa 323-319 BC. Head of Apollo right, wearing laurel wreath, with the features of Alexander III / ΦIΛIΠΠOY, charioteer, wearing long chiton, holding kentron in right hand, reins in left, driving fast biga right; cornucopia below. Thompson, Philip 6 (same dies as illustration); Le Rider p. 278, 24; SNG ANS 316 (same dies). Scrapes and marks, edge filed (likely to fit a bezel). Good VF.
From the Henry A. Sauter Collection.
From the Henry A. Sauter Collection.
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Hadrian. AD 117-138. AV Aureus (19mm, 7.27 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 118. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / P M TR P COS II, SΛLVS ΛVG in exergue, Salus, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand, feeding serpent coiled around and rising from altar to left, resting left arm on chair. RIC II.3 137 (same dies as illustration); Strack 40γ1; Calicó 1368; BMCRE p. 250, note 84; Biaggi 654 var. (bust type) . Shallow scratch on reverse. Good VF.
Ex Roma XXIII (24 March 2022), lot 947.
Ex Roma XXIII (24 March 2022), lot 947.
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MONACO. Rainier III. 1949-2005. Set of four (4) AV Piedfort Essais. Paris mint; différents: cornucopia and wing. Dated 1950. Includes: (a) Piedfort AV Essai de 100 Francs (50.96 g). VG 142; KM PE9a. In NGC encapsulation 6917297-004, graded MS 62 // (b) Piedfort AV Essai de 50 Francs (40.88 g). VG 141; KM PE8a. In NGC encapsulation 6924486-002, graded MS 63 // (c) Piedfort AV Essai de 20 Francs (28.95 g). VG 140; KM PE7a. In NGC encapsulation 6924486-003, graded MS 63 // (d) Piedfort AV Essai de 10 Francs (20.96 g). VG 139; KM PE6. In NGC encapsulation 6924486-004, graded MS 65. All NGC graded. Only 325 struck of each denomination. Four (4) coins in lot.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
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MONACO. Rainier III. 1949-2005. Set of four (4) AV Essais. Paris mint; différents: cornucopia and wing. Dated 1950. Includes: (a) AV Essai de 100 Francs (25.52 g). VG 142; KM E33. In NGC encapsulation 6909515-001, graded MS 65. Top Pop // (b) AV Essai de 50 Francs (20.51 g). VG 141; KM E32. In NGC encapsulation 6909515-002, graded MS 64 // (c) AV Essai de 20 Francs (14.49 g). VG 140; KM E29. In NGC encapsulation 6909515-003, graded MS 65 // (d) AV Essai de 10 Francs (10.51 g). VG 139; KM E26. In NGC encapsulation 6909515-004, graded MS 64. All NGC graded MS 64 or MS 65. Only 500 struck of each denomination. Four (4) coins in lot.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
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KINGS of MACEDON. temp. Antigonos II Gonatas – Demetrios II Aitolikos. 246/5-229 BC. AR Tetradrachm (31mm, 17.02 g, 12h). Amphipolis or Pella mint. Head of Poseidon right, wearing wreath of marine plants / Apollo, testing bow in extended right hand, seated left on prow left inscribed BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIΓONOY; monogram below. TEA Period III, Group 44, 220 (O33/R210); HGC 3, 1051 (Antigonos Doson); SNG Alpha Bank 1047 (same obv. die); SNG Lockett 1257 (same obv. die); SNG München 1123 (same obv. die). Attractively toned, slight die wear, minor marks. Near EF.
From the Columbus Collection. Ex Warden Numismatics inventory 1923W3978D4 (2002).
Antiogonos Gonatas was the son of Demetrios Poliorketes and grandson of Antigonos Monophthalmos (“one-eyed”). During the wars of succession, he participated with his father on campaign in Greece and Macedon. Upon his father's death in 283 BC, Antigonos assumed the royal title and resolved to retake the Macedonian throne. Before he was able to invade Macedonia, in 279 BC, a huge wave of Galatians moved into the region from the north and ravaged as far south as Delphi. In 277 BC, Antigonos took his army north and decisively defeated the Celts in a victory that brought him recognition and acclaim across the Aegaean. Antigonos now seized the empty Macedonian throne and reigned successfully for nearly 30 years.
From the Columbus Collection. Ex Warden Numismatics inventory 1923W3978D4 (2002).
Antiogonos Gonatas was the son of Demetrios Poliorketes and grandson of Antigonos Monophthalmos (“one-eyed”). During the wars of succession, he participated with his father on campaign in Greece and Macedon. Upon his father's death in 283 BC, Antigonos assumed the royal title and resolved to retake the Macedonian throne. Before he was able to invade Macedonia, in 279 BC, a huge wave of Galatians moved into the region from the north and ravaged as far south as Delphi. In 277 BC, Antigonos took his army north and decisively defeated the Celts in a victory that brought him recognition and acclaim across the Aegaean. Antigonos now seized the empty Macedonian throne and reigned successfully for nearly 30 years.
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Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. AV Aureus (19mm, 7.11 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 138. IMP T AEL CΛES HADRI ANTONINVS, bare head right / ΛVG PIVS • P M TR P COS DES II, Pietas, draped, standing right, holding acerra in left hand, raising right hand over lighted and garlanded altar to right. RIC III 13; Strack 19δ0; Calicó 1469 (same dies as illustration); BMCRE 28; Adda 173; Biaggi 697 (same dies). Minor deposits, light marks. Good VF.
Ex Numismatik Naumann 113 (6 February 2022), lot 665; Dr. Hans Krähenbühl Collection (Leu Numismatik AG 8, 23 October 2021), lot 307.
Ex Numismatik Naumann 113 (6 February 2022), lot 665; Dr. Hans Krähenbühl Collection (Leu Numismatik AG 8, 23 October 2021), lot 307.
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Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. AV Aureus (19mm, 7.26 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 148-149. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XII, laureate bust right, slight drapery on both shoulders / COS IIII, Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopia in left. RIC III 177e var. (bust type); Calicó 1503; BMCRE 650; Adda 176; Biaggi 703; Gorny & Mosch 190, lot 499 (same dies). Edge marks. Near EF. High-relief portrait struck from dies of artistic merit.
Ex MACM inventory MMoCA47C; Numismatica Ars Classica 52 (7 October 2009), lot 445.
Ex MACM inventory MMoCA47C; Numismatica Ars Classica 52 (7 October 2009), lot 445.
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ROMANIA, Kingdom. Ferdinand I, with Maria. 1914-1927. AV 25 Lei (29mm, 8.06 g, 12h). Coronation. Dated 1922. Crowned and mantled bust of Ferdinand left / Crowned bust of Maria right. MBR 89; KM (X) M2; Friedberg 12. In NGC encapsulation 6890893-004, graded MS 63. Top Pop.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
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ISLANDS off ATTICA, Aegina. Circa 350-338 BC. AR Stater (22mm, 12.19 g, 7h). Ni–, magistrate. Tortoise with segmented shell; A–I flanking / “Thin skew” incuse pattern; N-I in upper incuses, dolphin in lower left. Milbank p. 51, a; cf. HGC 6, 445 (drachm); SNG Copenhagen 526; SNG Lockett 1998; BMC 190; Hunt II 433; Pozzi 1639. Attractively toned, with light golden hues around the devices, a little die wear. Near EF.
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GERMANY, Regensburg (city). AR Medal – Schautaler (41mm, 38.27 g, 12h). Peace of Westphalia. By U. Gravenauer and H.S. Federer. Dated 1649. * SANCTA COLIMBA ORBI CONSERUA MVNERA PACIS *, Noah's Ark left on waves; above, rainbow and dove flying left, holding olive branch in beak; coat-of-arms below / 1649/ * FRIDEN */ DANKHFESTES/ GEDACHTNUS/ DER STATT REG/ENSPVRG DEN/ 16 8 BRIS */ ·S·P·Q·R· within wreath. Dethlefs & Ordelheide 160; cf. KM 119 (for similar gold dukat). Toned. In NGC encapsulation 6898643-001, graded MS 65.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
In 1648, the Thirty Years' War, which had been one of the longest and most destructive of European conflicts and involved most of the states of continental Europe, was concluded in a series of treaties signed throughout the year. Largely a religious war, it pitted Catholics, led by the Holy Roman Empire, the Catholic League, and the Spanish Empire, against the coalition of Protestant states and allies of central Europe and England, led by Sweden under its warrior-king, Gustavus II Adolphus.
Although known collectively as the Peace of Westphalia, because the treaties were signed in two Westphalian towns (Münster and Osnabrück) over the year 1648, the peace consisted of three separate signings. The first, signed on 30 January between Spain and the Dutch Republic, ended the Eighty Years' War (1568-1648). On 24 October, two further and complementary treaties were signed: one at Osnabrück between The Holy Roman Empire (and its allies) and Sweden (and its allies); the other, commemorated by this medal, between The Holy Roman Empire and France. The treaties were the result of a large diplomatic congress and resulted in a new central European political order. Known later as Westphalian sovereignty, it created the notion of the sovereign state – the first step in the concept of the modern nation-state.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
In 1648, the Thirty Years' War, which had been one of the longest and most destructive of European conflicts and involved most of the states of continental Europe, was concluded in a series of treaties signed throughout the year. Largely a religious war, it pitted Catholics, led by the Holy Roman Empire, the Catholic League, and the Spanish Empire, against the coalition of Protestant states and allies of central Europe and England, led by Sweden under its warrior-king, Gustavus II Adolphus.
Although known collectively as the Peace of Westphalia, because the treaties were signed in two Westphalian towns (Münster and Osnabrück) over the year 1648, the peace consisted of three separate signings. The first, signed on 30 January between Spain and the Dutch Republic, ended the Eighty Years' War (1568-1648). On 24 October, two further and complementary treaties were signed: one at Osnabrück between The Holy Roman Empire (and its allies) and Sweden (and its allies); the other, commemorated by this medal, between The Holy Roman Empire and France. The treaties were the result of a large diplomatic congress and resulted in a new central European political order. Known later as Westphalian sovereignty, it created the notion of the sovereign state – the first step in the concept of the modern nation-state.