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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INDIA, Colonial. British India. Victoria. Queen of the United Kingdom and Ireland, 1837-1901. AV Mohur (25mm, 12h). Calcutta mint. Dated 1862. VICTORIA QUEEN, crowned younger bust left; no V at truncation of bust / ONE/MOHUR/–/INDIA/1862 in five lines; all within ornate floral border. UIC 4.1; Pridmore 1; Friedberg 1598. In NGC encapsulation 2007973-011, graded MS 61.
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INDIA, Colonial. British India. Victoria. Queen of the United Kingdom, 1837-1901. AV Restrike Proof 5 Rupees (20mm, 3.90 g, 12h). Calcutta mint. Dated 1870. VICTORIA QUEEN, crowned young bust left; C.M on truncation of bust / FIVE/RUPEES/–/INDIA/1870 in five lines; all within ornate floral border. UIC 4.23; Pridmore 40; Friedberg 1600a. In NGC encapsulation 6931384-011, graded PF 62.
From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex Edmonton Sale (Bowers and Merena, 19 March 1993), lot 2518.
From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex Edmonton Sale (Bowers and Merena, 19 March 1993), lot 2518.
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INDIA, Colonial. British India. George V. King of the United Kingdom and Emperor of India, 1910-1936. AV 15 Rupees (22mm, 12h). Bombay mint. Dated 1918. GEORGE V KING EMPEROR, crowned bust left / 15/RUPEES/–/INDIA/1918 in five lines; all within ornate floral border. UIC 8.1; Pridmore 25; Friedberg 1608. In NGC encapsulation 4861262-054, graded MS 63.
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INDIA, Colonial. British India. George VI. King of the United Kingdom, 1936-1952 and Emperor of India, 1936-1947. Proof AR Rupee Restrike (31mm, 11.65 g, 12h). Calcutta mint. Dated 1938. GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR ·, crowned head left; long trefoils in crown / · ONE ·/· RUPEE ·/· INDIA ·/– 1938 –/(yek rupiya in Persian) five lines; all within ornate floral border; Edge: |||||. UCI 9.7; Pridmore 231; KM 554. In NGC encapsulation 6924407-010, graded PF 64.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
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IRAN, Qajars. Nasir al-Din Shah. AH 1264-1313 / AD 1848-1896. CU 50 Dinar Pattern (23mm, 6h). Dated AH 1281 (1864). Radiant sun; crown above; all within laurel and oak wreath; AH date below wreath ties / raj-malik Iran and denomintation separated by line; within wreath; mint name below wreath ties. KM Pn3. In NGC encapsulation 3830633-008, graded AU 58 BN. WINGS approved.
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IRAN, Qajars. Nasir al-Din Shah. AH 1264-1313 / AD 1848-1896. AR 1000 Dinar Pattern (23mm, 6h). Tehran mint. Dated AH 1281 (1864). Persian lion and sun (Šir-o Xoršid); crown above, denomination below; all within laurel and oak wreath; AH date below wreath ties / al-sultan Nasir al-Din Shah Qajar in three lines within wreath; mint name below wreath ties. KM Pn9. In NGC encapsulation 4861363-004, graded MS 61.
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ITALY, Firenze. Republic. 1189-1532. AV Fiorino d’oro (20mm, 3.52 g, 11h). Cappone di Recco di Cappone, mintmaster. 1st semester, 1342. Ornate lily of Florence / St. John the Baptist standing facing, holding long cross. MIR 9/29 Bernocchi 1495; Friedberg 275. EF.
Ex Künker 383 (17 March 2023), lot 2222; Classical Numismatic Group inventory 937978 (February 2009); Numismatica Ars Classica 50 (15 November 2008), lot 58.
Ex Künker 383 (17 March 2023), lot 2222; Classical Numismatic Group inventory 937978 (February 2009); Numismatica Ars Classica 50 (15 November 2008), lot 58.
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ITALY, Genova. Simone Boccanegra. Doge, first tenure, 1339-1344. AV Genovino (21mm, .3.54 g, 10h). Stylized castle surrounded by alternating rosettes and pointed trilobes; all within tressure of eight arches; stars in spandrels; segno: A / Cross pattée surrounded by alternating rosettes and pointed trilobes; all within tressure of eight arches; stars in spandrels. MIR 28; cf. MEC 12, 269-270 (for type); Friedberg 354. Lustrous, edge bump, slightly double struck. EF.
Purchased by the consignor from Jonathan Kern.
Purchased by the consignor from Jonathan Kern.
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ITALY, Milano (Duchy). Filippo II di Spagna. 1554-1598. AR Mezzo scudo (33mm, 10h). Milano mint. Crowned, armored, and draped bust right, wearing ruff / Crowned coat-of-arms. MIR 311/2; Crippa 21. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 4484741-004, graded AU 50.
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ITALY, Savoia (Duchy). Emanuele Filiberto. 1553-1580. AR Lira (33mm, 12.41 g, 4h). Chambéry mint. Dated 1562 P. Armored bust right, wearing ruff / Legend in two lines within wreath. MIR 506d. Toned with hints of luster. EF.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
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ITALY, Toscana (Grand Duchy). Cosimo III de Medici. 1670-1723. AR Pezza Della Rosa (42mm, 25.91 g, 7h). Livorno mint. Dated 1701. Crowned coat-of-arms / Rose bush. MIR 66/7; Davenport 1499; KM 15.3. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 6898707-010, graded AU 58.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
The longest-reigning Grand Duke in the history of Toscana, Cosimo III was born to Ferdinando II de' Medici and Vittoria della Rovere. At the behest of his mother, he was raised with a religiously-oriented education, ultimately serving as the catalyst to the reactionary policies made throughout his reign. Poor management of the grand duchy, however, left Toscana in a fledgling economic state upon Cosimo's death and his son and successor, Gian Gastone, served as the final member from the de' Medici family.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
The longest-reigning Grand Duke in the history of Toscana, Cosimo III was born to Ferdinando II de' Medici and Vittoria della Rovere. At the behest of his mother, he was raised with a religiously-oriented education, ultimately serving as the catalyst to the reactionary policies made throughout his reign. Poor management of the grand duchy, however, left Toscana in a fledgling economic state upon Cosimo's death and his son and successor, Gian Gastone, served as the final member from the de' Medici family.
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ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Jacopo Contarini. 1275-1280. PB Seal – Bulla (42mm, 45.66 g, 12h). Doge standing right, head facing, receiving banner from St. Mark, standing facing before throne and holding gospel / IACOBVS/ COTARЄNO/ DI : GRA : VЄNЄT/IЄ DALMATIЄ/ ATQ · CHRO/ DVX. Gamberini 47. Exquisitely preserved with a trace of the original string. EF. Unparalleled style and detail in the faces of the two figures. Extremely rare in this remarkable condition, particularly for such an early seal.
Form the Jonathan Kern Collection, purchased August 1975. Ex Radford Stearns Collection.
Form the Jonathan Kern Collection, purchased August 1975. Ex Radford Stearns Collection.
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ITALY, Kingdom of Italy. Vittorio Emanuele III. 1900-1946. AR 5 Lire (35mm, 6h). Rome mint. Dated 1914 R. Uniformed bust right / Italia standing left in quadriga rearing left, holding olive branch and round shield. MIR 1136a; KM 56. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 2903210-004, graded MS 61.
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LIECHTENSTEIN, Principality. Joseph Wenzel. 1748-1771. AR Taler (41mm, 28.05 g, 11h). Wien (Vienna) mint. Dated 1758. Armored and collared bust right / Crowned and collared coat-of-arms with cherub supporters. Davenport 1579; KM (C) 2. Toned with underlying luster. In NGC encapsulation 6898643-002, graded MS 62. An attractive example with significant eye appeal.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
Joseph Wenzel was an extremely successful general across several wars. He participated in the Austro-Turkish War alongside Prince Eugene of Savoy and also took part in the War of Polish Succession again alongside Prince Eugene. He was made Generalissimo of Italy during the War of Austrian Succession and resoundingly crushed the combined French and Spanish armies during the Battle of Piacenza in 1746. He also reorganized the Austrian artillery service and served as a diplomat for various Austrian missions. He assumed the position of regent in 1745 for an heir who was only eight years of age and took over as Prince of Lichtenstein in 1748 and ruled until his death in 1772.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
Joseph Wenzel was an extremely successful general across several wars. He participated in the Austro-Turkish War alongside Prince Eugene of Savoy and also took part in the War of Polish Succession again alongside Prince Eugene. He was made Generalissimo of Italy during the War of Austrian Succession and resoundingly crushed the combined French and Spanish armies during the Battle of Piacenza in 1746. He also reorganized the Austrian artillery service and served as a diplomat for various Austrian missions. He assumed the position of regent in 1745 for an heir who was only eight years of age and took over as Prince of Lichtenstein in 1748 and ruled until his death in 1772.
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LOW COUNTRIES, Ariën-aan-de-Leie (Airé). AR 50 Sols (30x28mm, 14.69 g). War of the Spanish Succession issue. Besieged by the Austrian and English troops under the command of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough and François-Eugène de Savoie. Dated 1710. Crowned coat-of-arms / Blank. Korchnak 9; Mailliet pl. I, 5; KM 16.1 (French States). Toned. Good VF.
Ex Libertas Collection, purchased October 1980.
Throughout its history, the town of Ariën-aan-de-Leie was besieged numerous times. During the War of the Spanish Succession, the Alliance forces, under the command of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough and François-Eugène de Savoie laid siege to the town with Marlborough’s headquarters near the Priory of St. Andrew. After a siege of two months, the Marquis de Goesbriand, governor of the town, surrendered, handing over the city keys to Marlborough.
Ex Libertas Collection, purchased October 1980.
Throughout its history, the town of Ariën-aan-de-Leie was besieged numerous times. During the War of the Spanish Succession, the Alliance forces, under the command of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough and François-Eugène de Savoie laid siege to the town with Marlborough’s headquarters near the Priory of St. Andrew. After a siege of two months, the Marquis de Goesbriand, governor of the town, surrendered, handing over the city keys to Marlborough.
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LOW COUNTRIES, Vlaanderen (Flanders [County]). Lodewijk II van Male. 1346-1384. AV Gouden Flandres (29.5mm, 4.15 g, 5h). Gand (Ghent) mint. Struck 1369-1370. Lodewijk standing facing within Gothic canopy, holding sword and shield decorated with coat-of-arms; crested helmet to left / Cross fleurée and feuillue; lion rampant in central quadrilobe; F L A D in quarters; all within quadrilobe with trefoils in spandrels. Elsen 36; Delmonte, Or 464; De Mey, Flanders 204; Vanhoudt G2612; Friedberg 161. In PCGS encapsulation 50433362, graded UNC Details, cleaned.
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LOW COUNTRIES, Republic of the Seven Netherlands (Dutch Republic). West Friesland. 1581-1795. AR Piedford Dukaton (46mm, 65.52 g, 11h). Dated 1666. Knight on horseback galloping right, holding sword and reins; coat-of-arms below / Crowned coat-of-arms within leonine supporters. P&W Wf28.1; CNM 2.46.38; Delmonte, Argent 1019a; Davenport A4939; KM P11. Iridescent toning, slightly double struck, hairlines. EF.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
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LOW COUNTRIES, Republic of the Seven Netherlands (Dutch Republic). Zeeland. 1581-1795. AR Piedfort Dubbele daalder van 10 schelling – Double Taler (44mm, 62.82 g, 3h). Dated 1687. Knight standing left, head right, holding sword; crowned coat-of-arms to lower left / Seven entwined coats-of-arms. P&W Ze59.3; CNM 2.49.67; Delmonte, Argent 1074a; Davenport A4973; KM P23. Old collection toning. In NGC encapsulation 6917297-001, graded MS 66. Top Pop. Very rare, particularly so in this stunning high grade.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
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MALAY ARCHIPELAGO, Islamic Sultanates. Raja Bendaharas of Pahang. Tun Ahmad. AH 1279-1298 / AD 1863-1881. Tin Tampang – 1/25 Dollar (82x77mm, 64.81 g). Conical pyramid with flared base; crude Yew Lee Kong Si in Hànzì at crown, crude Jawi inscription around, floral ornaments in corners. SS 14. Lustrous. EF. A high grade example with exceptional metal quality.
From the Norman Frank Collection.
From the Norman Frank Collection.
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MALAY ARCHIPELAGO, Colonial. Netherlands East Indies. Dutch East India Company. 1602-1799. AR Ducatoon (44mm, 32.67 g, 12h). Dordrecht mint in Holland. Dated 1739. Knight on horseback right, holding sword and reins; crowned coat-of-arms below / Crowned coat-of-arms with crowned leonine supporters; below, VOC monogram within ornate frame. Edge: reeded. Scholten 28b; Delmonte, Argent 1061; Davenport 417; KM 71. Richly toned. In NGC encapsulation 6898643-003, graded MS 64. Top Pop. A superb example with exceptional eye appeal.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
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MALTA, Sovereign Military Order of Malta. Jean de Valette. Grandmaster, 1557-1568. AR 4 Tarì (32mm, 10.85 g, 7h). Fort St. Angelo (Birgu) mint. Coat-of-arms / St. John the Baptist standing facing, holding long cross; to right, agnus Dei standing right, head left. Gatt 06-4T-38X26; Restelli & Sammut 9-10; Schembri 3. Richly toned, flan cracks, scratches. Near EF. Rare.
Ex J. Eric Engstrom Collection.
Jean Parisot de Valette, after whom the capital of the Knights of Malta was named, served the Order both on Rhodes, when he was a young man, and was the 6th Grandmaster of the Knights of Malta. He was a man of considerable military skill and daring. From his appointment in 1537 as Governor of Tripoli to his time as a galley slave to the Barbary pirates, Valette demonstrated his abilities and, in 1557, was appointed Captain General of the Order’s galleys, a prestigious post. In this office, he earned a reputation as one of the great Christian commanders of the age. Described as a “very handsome man, speaking several languages fluently including Italian, Spanish, Greek, Arabic and Turkish,” Vallette’s reign was spent in almost continuous warfare with the Ottomans. During the Great Siege of Malta (1565), he ordered the defense of the city, holding out successfully against the Ottomans (including the Janissaries) until relief arrived. This victory increased the renown of the Order in Europe (thereby gaining new recruits), but Vallette refused to accept a cardinalship from the Pope, preferring to retain the Order’s sovereignty. The following year, Vallette began the construction of his new capital on the site of the former Fort St. Elmo. He died, however, before the work was completed.
Ex J. Eric Engstrom Collection.
Jean Parisot de Valette, after whom the capital of the Knights of Malta was named, served the Order both on Rhodes, when he was a young man, and was the 6th Grandmaster of the Knights of Malta. He was a man of considerable military skill and daring. From his appointment in 1537 as Governor of Tripoli to his time as a galley slave to the Barbary pirates, Valette demonstrated his abilities and, in 1557, was appointed Captain General of the Order’s galleys, a prestigious post. In this office, he earned a reputation as one of the great Christian commanders of the age. Described as a “very handsome man, speaking several languages fluently including Italian, Spanish, Greek, Arabic and Turkish,” Vallette’s reign was spent in almost continuous warfare with the Ottomans. During the Great Siege of Malta (1565), he ordered the defense of the city, holding out successfully against the Ottomans (including the Janissaries) until relief arrived. This victory increased the renown of the Order in Europe (thereby gaining new recruits), but Vallette refused to accept a cardinalship from the Pope, preferring to retain the Order’s sovereignty. The following year, Vallette began the construction of his new capital on the site of the former Fort St. Elmo. He died, however, before the work was completed.