Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4
Date: 2025-01-14 15:00:00 (3 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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BULGARIA, Tsardom. Ferdinand I. 1908-1918. AR 50 Stotinki (18mm, 6h). Kremnitz mint. Dated 1913. Bare head left / Denomination within wreath. CBC p. 26; KM 30. Iridescent toning. In PCGS encapsulation 42272263, graded MS 66+.
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CANADA, Province of Lower Canada. Montreal. R.W. Owen Ropery. CU Halfpenny Token (27mm, 7.67 g, 12h). Struck 1824. Ship under sail right / R · W · OWEN/ MONTREAL/ ROPERY within braided rope border. Charlton LC-18; Breton 564. Green-brown surfaces, some roughness. Good VF. Not suitable for encapsulation. Extremely rare.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
Shortly after this token was issued, R.W. Owen sold his business to J.A. Converse, whose steam-powered production facilities were far superior. As such, this token is extremely rare and extraordinarily difficult to acquire in any grade.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
Shortly after this token was issued, R.W. Owen sold his business to J.A. Converse, whose steam-powered production facilities were far superior. As such, this token is extremely rare and extraordinarily difficult to acquire in any grade.
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CAMBODIA, Siamese-Vietnamese Protectorate. Ang Duong. 1845-1859. AR Fuang – 1/8 Tical (13mm, 1.94 g, 12h). Udong mint. Struck 1847. Hamsa bird standing left / Façade of the Palace of Angkor. Mitchiner, Non-Islamic 3039; KM 33. Deeply toned. In NGC encapsulation 6928251-010, graded MS 63.
From the Norman Frank Collection.
From the Norman Frank Collection.
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CANADA. Edward VII. 1901-1910. Specimen AV Sovereign (22mm, 7.99 g, 12h). Ottawa mint. Dated 1908 C. Bare head right / St. George on horseback rearing right, holding reins and sword and slaying dragon to lower right. Charlton p. 244; Bull, Gold 1903; Marsh 183; SCBC 3970. In NGC encapsulation 6928237-001, graded SP 65. Very rare – only 636 struck. A key date of the Canadian sovereign series.
Ex Charles L. Ruby Collection (Part II, Superior, 17 June 1974), lot 1167.
This wonderful specimen sovereign (called a ‘satin proof’ in Bull) is one of a very limited number struck by the Ottawa mint in its first year of operation. As Ottawa was legally considered a branch of the Royal mint in London, it was required to strike sovereigns on demand. Canada had it’s own decimal currency, including gold five and ten dollar coins struck from 1912 to 1914, and the sovereign never regularly circulated in the country. The sovereigns that were struck from 1909 to 1919 were mostly ordered by companies for export purposes.
Ex Charles L. Ruby Collection (Part II, Superior, 17 June 1974), lot 1167.
This wonderful specimen sovereign (called a ‘satin proof’ in Bull) is one of a very limited number struck by the Ottawa mint in its first year of operation. As Ottawa was legally considered a branch of the Royal mint in London, it was required to strike sovereigns on demand. Canada had it’s own decimal currency, including gold five and ten dollar coins struck from 1912 to 1914, and the sovereign never regularly circulated in the country. The sovereigns that were struck from 1909 to 1919 were mostly ordered by companies for export purposes.
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CANADA. George V. 1910-1936. AV Sovereign (22mm, 7.99 g, 12h). Ottawa mint. Dated 1913 C. Bare head left / St. George on horseback rearing right, holding reins and sword and slaying dragon to lower right. Charlton p. 244; Bull, Gold 1909; Marsh 222; SCBC 3997. In NGC encapsulation 6924407-005, graded MS 62.
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CENTRAL AMERICAN REPUBLIC, Federal coinage. 1823-1838/1841. AR 8 Reales (38mm, 26.92 g, 12h). Nueva Guatemala mint. Dated 1829 NG M. Sun rising over mountains / Ceiba tree. Stickney C92; KM 4. Toned with underlying luster. In NGC encapsulation 6898712-006, graded MS 63. Top Pop.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
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CHILE, Republic. 1818-present. Pattern AR 5 Pesos (37mm, 24.79 g, 6h). Santiago mint. Dated 1926 So. CHILE, native bust left, wearing feathered headdress; in right field, [072] effaced from die / Star; 5 above, CINCO PESOS below; all within wreath of brugmansia (angel’s trumpet); So below. KM Pn45. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 6924486-015, graded AU 58.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
The wreath on the reverse of this pattern is not the normal laurel or oak wreath, but rather appears to be made of a brugmansia, also known as the ‘angel’s trumpet’ due to its distinct trumpet-shaped flowers. The brugmansia, native to South America, is among the most toxic ornamental plants.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
The wreath on the reverse of this pattern is not the normal laurel or oak wreath, but rather appears to be made of a brugmansia, also known as the ‘angel’s trumpet’ due to its distinct trumpet-shaped flowers. The brugmansia, native to South America, is among the most toxic ornamental plants.
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CHILE, Republic. 1818-present. Pattern AR Peso (27mm, 9.27 g, 6h). Santiago mint. Dated 1926 So. CHILE, native bust left, wearing feathered headdress / Star; 1 above, UN PESO below; all within wreath of brugmansia (angel’s trumpet); So below. KM Pn38. Iridescent toning. In NGC encapsulation 6924486-015, graded MS 63.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
The wreath on the reverse of this pattern is not the normal laurel or oak wreath, but rather appears to be made of a brugmansia, also known as the ‘angel’s trumpet’ due to its distinct trumpet-shaped flowers. The brugmansia, native to South American, is among the most toxic ornamental plants.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
The wreath on the reverse of this pattern is not the normal laurel or oak wreath, but rather appears to be made of a brugmansia, also known as the ‘angel’s trumpet’ due to its distinct trumpet-shaped flowers. The brugmansia, native to South American, is among the most toxic ornamental plants.
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CHILE, Republic. 1818-present. Pattern AR Peso (27mm, 8.96 g, 6h). Santiago mint. Dated 1926 So. CHILE, native bust left, wearing feathered headdress; 072 (fineness) to right / Star; 1 above, UN PESO below; all within wreath of brugmansia (angel’s trumpet); So below. KM Pn39. Lightly toned. In NGC encapsulation 6924486-017, graded UNC Details, cleaned.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
The wreath on the reverse of this pattern is not the normal laurel or oak wreath, but rather appears to be made of a brugmansia, also known as the ‘angel’s trumpet’ due to its distinct trumpet-shaped flowers. The brugmansia, native to South American, is among the most toxic ornamental plants.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
The wreath on the reverse of this pattern is not the normal laurel or oak wreath, but rather appears to be made of a brugmansia, also known as the ‘angel’s trumpet’ due to its distinct trumpet-shaped flowers. The brugmansia, native to South American, is among the most toxic ornamental plants.
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CHINA, Qīng dynasty. Wénzōng (Xiánfēng). AD 1851-1861. Æ 1000 Cash (62mm, 108.10 g, 12h). Board of Revenue mint. Cast March-August 1854. Xian Feng Yuan Bao in Hànzì characters / Dang Qian (Value One Thousand) in Hànzì characters and boo chiowan in Manchu script. Hartill 22.714. Brown surfaces, scattered bumps, marks, and scratches, central hole slightly smoothed. VF. An exceptionally heavy example, with this type normally weighing from 60-85 g. Rare thus.
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CHINA, Qīng dynasty. Wénzōng (Xiánfēng). AD 1851-1861. Æ 50 Cash (42mm, 37.37 g, 12h). Prince Qìng Hui (Board of Revenue) mint. Cast May-August 1854. Xian Feng Zhong Bao in Hànzì characters / Dang wushi (Value Fifty) in Hànzì characters and boo chiowan in Manchu script; crescent and pellet flanking dang. Hartill 22.716. Brown surfaces with traces of red cinnabar and shimmering mineral residue remain on reverse, some edge damage. Good VF. Intricately engraved for later use as a charm, indicative of the contemporary popularity of the type.
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CHINA, Qīng dynasty. Wénzōng (Xiánfēng). AD 1851-1861. Æ 100 Cash (71mm, 187.2 g, 12h). Fuzhou mint in Fujian province. Cast circa 1853-1855. Xian Feng Tong Bao in Hànzì characters / Yi Bai (One hundred [cash]) in Hànzì characters and boo fu in Manchu script. Hartill 22.785. Brown surfaces, usual scattered marks and scratches. Good VF. An attractive example.
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CHINA, Qīng dynasty. Wénzōng (Xiánfēng). AD 1851-1861. Æ 100 Cash (71mm, 198.5 g, 12h). Fuzhou mint in Fujian province. Cast circa 1853-1855. Xian Feng Tong Bao in Hànzì characters / Yi Bai (One hundred [cash]) in Hànzì characters and boo fu in Manchu script. Hartill 22.785. Brown surfaces, usual scattered marks and scratches. VF.
From the Drewry Family Collection, purchased from George Watson, January 1994.
From the Drewry Family Collection, purchased from George Watson, January 1994.
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CHINA, Qīng dynasty. Wénzōng (Xiánfēng). AD 1851-1861. Æ 50 Cash (56mm, 96.48 g, 12h). Fuzhou mint in Fujian province. Cast circa 1853-1855. Xian Feng Zhong Bao in Hànzì characters / Wu Shi (Fifty [cash]) in Hànzì characters and boo fu in Manchu script. Hartill 22.794. Brown surfaces, usual scattered marks and scratches. VF.
From the Drewry Family Collection, purchased from George Watson, January 1994.
From the Drewry Family Collection, purchased from George Watson, January 1994.
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CHINA, Qīng dynasty. Provincial issues. Yúnnán. AR 7 Mace 2 Candareens – Dollar (38mm, 12h). Kūnmíng mint. Struck 1907. Legend in Hànzì characters / Dragon flying facing around central pearl. L&M 418; KM (Y) 254. Toned. In PCGS encapsulation 31772825, graded XF 40.
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CHINA, Qīng dynasty. Provincial issues. Fèngtiān. AR 7 Mace 2 Candareens – Dollar (38mm, 12h). Fèngtiān mint. Dated RY 24 of Dézōng (Guāngxù) (AD 1898). Dragon flying facing around central pearl; wide mustache / Denomination at center in Hànzì characters; legend in English and Manchu script around. Pointed Yī in denomination. L&M 471; KM (Y) 87. Toned. In PCGS encapsulation 89293789, graded VF Details, repaired.
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CHINA, Qīng dynasty. Provincial issues. Mǎnzhōu (Manchuria). AR 3 Mace 6 Candareens – 50 Cents (32mm, 13.23 g, 12h). Fèngtiān mint. Dated RY 33 of Dézōng (Guāngxù) (AD 1907). Legend in Hànzì characters / Dragon flying facing around central flaming pearl; stylized clouds around. L&M 488; KM (Y) 211. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 6929824-001, graded AU 58.
From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex H. Christensen 90 (4 October 1985), lot 54.
From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex H. Christensen 90 (4 October 1985), lot 54.
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CHINA, Qīng dynasty. Provincial issues. Jílín. AR 7 Mace 2 Candareens – Dollar (37mm, 11h). Jílín mint. Dated Ganzhi year Xinchou (AD 1901). Legend in Hànzì around taijitu (yinyang) / Dragon flying facing around central flaming pearl; stylized clouds around. L&M 536; KM (Y) 183a.1. In NGC encapsulation 3478851-004, graded MS 61.
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CHINA, Republic of China. Yuán Shìkăi. President, 1912-1915. AR Dollar (39mm, 26.76 g, 12h). Tiānjīn Central mint. 1918 restrike of a 1914 issue. Uniformed bust facing, wearing plumed kepi / Legend in Hànzì within wreath. L&M 858; KM (Y) 322.1. In PCGS encapsulation 50741197, graded AU Details, tooled.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
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CHINA, Empire of China. Yuán Shìkăi. 1915-1916. AR Dollar (38mm, 26.83 g, 12h). Tiānjīn Central mint. 1919 striking of a 1916 issue. Uniformed bust facing, wearing plumed kepi / Dragon flying left, holding spear and bundle of arrows. L&M 942; KM (Y) 663. In PCGS encapsulation 50741198, graded MS 63.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
After the Xinhai Revolution, a compromise was reached, leading to the abdication of Puyi – the last emperor of the Qing Dynasty. Yuan Shikai was subsequently appointed as the Provisional President of the Republic of China by the Nanking Senate. In October of the following year, Yuan was elected as the first formal President and took office in Beijing. In May of the third year of the Republic (1914), the new government issued the “Republic Commemorative Dollar,” designed by Luigi Giorgi. The coin's obverse featured Yuan Shikai wearing a plumed hat and dressed in a Military uniform. This finely crafted coin was well-received by the public.
In the fifth year of the Republic (1916), Yuan Shikai sought to restore the monarchy and proclaim himself emperor. The Minister of Finance, Zhou Xuexi, ordered the minting of a ten-yuan commemorative gold coin to raise funds and invited supporters to purchase it. The obverse design was a smaller version of Yuan Shikai's portrait from the “fat man dollar” coin, while the reverse depicted a flying dragon. The dragon had two wings on its back, and its claws held a compass and five arrows, symbolizing the emperor ruling facing south and the unity of the five races. The inscriptions “Empire of China” and “Hongxian Era” appeared on the top and bottom, with “Ten” and “Yuan” on the sides.
When the Tianjin Mint hired Giorgi, his duties included teaching staff to design drawings and engrave dies. During his time there, six students were selected by the mint to learn from him, studying dies that Giorgi had already engraved. In the eighth year of the Republic (1919), Li Boqi, who was then working at the Tianjin Mint, saw that one of the students, Tang Shangjin, had skillfully reproduced Giorgi’s flying dragon die. Impressed by his work, Li instructed him to remove the “Ten Yuan” denomination and engrave a new flying dragon die, and then combine it with the obverse die of Yuan Shikai's portrait from the 1914 Republic Commemorative Dollar. This resulted in the minting of a small batch of gold and silver coins for private gifting and orders to special VIPs, which was a common practice of the mint since the Imperial era. For more information, see: Sun Hao, Silver & Gold Coins of China, 1838-1949 (Shanghai Science and Technology Press, 2016), p. 199-201.
The type is popular among all interested in Chinese numismatics and 20th century coinage in general.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
After the Xinhai Revolution, a compromise was reached, leading to the abdication of Puyi – the last emperor of the Qing Dynasty. Yuan Shikai was subsequently appointed as the Provisional President of the Republic of China by the Nanking Senate. In October of the following year, Yuan was elected as the first formal President and took office in Beijing. In May of the third year of the Republic (1914), the new government issued the “Republic Commemorative Dollar,” designed by Luigi Giorgi. The coin's obverse featured Yuan Shikai wearing a plumed hat and dressed in a Military uniform. This finely crafted coin was well-received by the public.
In the fifth year of the Republic (1916), Yuan Shikai sought to restore the monarchy and proclaim himself emperor. The Minister of Finance, Zhou Xuexi, ordered the minting of a ten-yuan commemorative gold coin to raise funds and invited supporters to purchase it. The obverse design was a smaller version of Yuan Shikai's portrait from the “fat man dollar” coin, while the reverse depicted a flying dragon. The dragon had two wings on its back, and its claws held a compass and five arrows, symbolizing the emperor ruling facing south and the unity of the five races. The inscriptions “Empire of China” and “Hongxian Era” appeared on the top and bottom, with “Ten” and “Yuan” on the sides.
When the Tianjin Mint hired Giorgi, his duties included teaching staff to design drawings and engrave dies. During his time there, six students were selected by the mint to learn from him, studying dies that Giorgi had already engraved. In the eighth year of the Republic (1919), Li Boqi, who was then working at the Tianjin Mint, saw that one of the students, Tang Shangjin, had skillfully reproduced Giorgi’s flying dragon die. Impressed by his work, Li instructed him to remove the “Ten Yuan” denomination and engrave a new flying dragon die, and then combine it with the obverse die of Yuan Shikai's portrait from the 1914 Republic Commemorative Dollar. This resulted in the minting of a small batch of gold and silver coins for private gifting and orders to special VIPs, which was a common practice of the mint since the Imperial era. For more information, see: Sun Hao, Silver & Gold Coins of China, 1838-1949 (Shanghai Science and Technology Press, 2016), p. 199-201.
The type is popular among all interested in Chinese numismatics and 20th century coinage in general.
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CHINA, Republic of China. General issues. 1912-1949. AR Dollar (38mm, 12h). Central mint at Shànghǎi. Dated year 10 of the Republic (AD 1921). Bust of Yuán Shìkăi left / Denomination within wreath. “t” in Nián character. L&M 79; KM (Y) 329.6. Lustrous. In PCGS encapsulation 50777883, graded MS 65.