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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SWITZERLAND, Canton of Basel. Basel. AR Doppeltaler (50mm, 56.18 g, 12h). Struck after 1700. Coat-of-arms within decorative border, surounded by eight coats-of-arms divided by floral decorations / View of the city over the Rhine. HMZ 2-77b; Davenport 1741; KM 71. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 6928245-003, graded MS 62.
From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex El Dorado (14 September 1985), lot 228; Schweizerischer Bankverein 10 (27 January 1981), lot 133.
From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex El Dorado (14 September 1985), lot 228; Schweizerischer Bankverein 10 (27 January 1981), lot 133.
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THAILAND (SIAM), Kingdom of Sukothai. 1238-1361. Silver Plated PB 25 Tamlung – 100 Baht (70x65x55mm, 1.5 kg). Punched with various wheel, elephant, and dot-in-triangle stamps. Cf. Mitchiner, Non-Islamic 2699 (for 50 Tamlung); cf. Heritage 3077, lot 38114 (12.5 Tamlung). Toned. VF. Extremely rare. Heavier than the largest Thai baht in CoinArchives.
From the Norman Frank Collection.
From the Norman Frank Collection.
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THAILAND (SIAM), Kingdom of Sukothai. 1238-1361. Silver Plated PB 6¼ Tamlung – 25 Baht (48x38x33mm, 378.5 g). Punched with various wheel, elephant, and dot-in-triangle stamps. Cf. Mitchiner, Non-Islamic 2699 (for 50 Tamlung); cf. Heritage 3077, lot 38114 (12.5 Tamlung). Toned. VF. Very rare.
From the Norman Frank Collection.
From the Norman Frank Collection.
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TRANSYLVANIA, Principality. Mihály Apafi I. 1662-1690. AR 3 Taleri (44mm, 88.54 g, 12h). Gyulafehérvár (Karslburg / Alba Iulia) mint. Dated 1683 AI. Half-length armored bust right, holding scepter over shoulder and resting hand on hilt of sword, wearing short brimmed fur cap with feather / Crowned coat-of-arms. Cf. Resch 247 (Taler); cf. MBR 2622 (Taler); cf. MNB 206 (Taler; same dies); cf. KM 492 (Taler) and A492 (dated 1681). Toned. Near EF. Extremely rare and apparently unpublished.
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VENEZUELA, Republic. 1830-pres. AV Venezolano Essai (15mm, 1.51 g, 6h). Paris mint. Dies by Barré. Dated 1875. BOLÍVAR LIBERTADOR, bare head of Simón Bolívar right; ESSAI to lower left / · ESTADOS UNIDOS DE VENEZUELA · G 1.6129 · 1875 · LEI 900, coat-of-arms surmounted by crossed cornucopias; olive branch and palm frond flanking, all set on ribbon inscribed INDEPEND LIBERTAD 5 DE JUNO 1811 28 DE MARZO 1864 DIOS Y FEDON. Edge: reeded. KM EA18. In NGC encapsulation 6917297-002, graded PF 62. Extremely rare. Top Pop.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
While a few examples of the larger 5, 10, and 20 Venezolano essais of 1875 have appeared on the market, none of this type have been offered since the John Jay Pittman Collection (David Akers, 9 August 1999), lot 3690 (hammer $18,400). The example offered there suggested there were perhaps only 5 known examples in total. A gilt copper uniface trial strike is also known: Heritage 3033 (8 August 2014), lot 23413 (hammer $75,000)
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
While a few examples of the larger 5, 10, and 20 Venezolano essais of 1875 have appeared on the market, none of this type have been offered since the John Jay Pittman Collection (David Akers, 9 August 1999), lot 3690 (hammer $18,400). The example offered there suggested there were perhaps only 5 known examples in total. A gilt copper uniface trial strike is also known: Heritage 3033 (8 August 2014), lot 23413 (hammer $75,000)
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VIETNAM (ANNAM), Nguyễn dynasty. Thánh Tổ (Minh Mạng). 1820-1841. AR Philong – 7 Tìên (39mm, 27.03 g, 12h). ‘Dragon’ type. Dated RY 15 (AD 1834/5). Ming Mang Bao Thong in Han-nom characters around central radiant sun / Dragon flying left; clouds around; Muoi Lam (date) below. Schroeder 183; BN, Vietnamiennes Supp. 403; KM 195. Toned. In PCGS encapsulation 50722814, graded AU Details, repaired.
From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex Galerie des Monnaies of Geneva (10 June 1978), lot 2837.
From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex Galerie des Monnaies of Geneva (10 June 1978), lot 2837.
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VIETNAM (ANNAM), Nguyễn dynasty. Thánh Tổ (Minh Mạng). 1820-1841. AR Philong – 7 Tìên (39mm, 12h). ‘Dragon’ type. Dated RY 15 (AD 1834/5). Ming Mang Bao Thong in Han-nom characters around central radiant sun / Dragon flying left; clouds around; Muoi Lam (date) below. Schroeder 183; BN, Vietnamiennes Supp. 403; KM 195. In PCGS encapsulation 50671182, graded AU Details, cleaned.
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VIETNAM (ANNAM), Nguyễn dynasty. Hiến Tổ (Thiệu Trị). 1841-1847. AR 7 Tìên (51mm, 27.23 g, 12h). Thiu Tri Thong Bao in Han-nom characters around central radiant sun / Two dragons flying upward; flaming pearl above, cloud below. Schroeder 238; BN, Vietnamiennes Supp. 447; KM 238. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 6928245-005, graded AU Details, plugged.
From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex H. Christensen 88 (7 September 1984), lot 737.
From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex H. Christensen 88 (7 September 1984), lot 737.
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VIETNAM (ANNAM), Nguyễn dynasty. Dực Tông (Tự Đức). 1847-1883. AR 3 Tìên (40mm, 13.10 g, 12h). Tu Duc Thong Bao in Han-nom characters / Two dragons flying upward; flaming pearl above, cloud below. Schroeder 347; BN, Vietnamiennes –; Thierry, Extrême –; KM 435. Toned. In PCGS encapsulation 50723184, graded AU Details, chopmark.
From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex H. Christensen 90 (4 October 1985), lot 4.
From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex H. Christensen 90 (4 October 1985), lot 4.
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VIETNAM (ANNAM), Nguyễn dynasty. Dực Tông (Tự Đức). 1847-1883. AR 2 Tìên (27mm, 7.47 g, 12h). Tu Duc Thong Bao in Han-nom characters / Su Dan Phu Tho in Han-nom characters. Schroeder 351B; cf. BN, Vietnamiennes Supp. 498-9; Thierry, Extrême –; KM 423. Toned. In PCGS encapsulation 50722818, graded AU 58.
From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex H. Christensen 90 (4 October 1985), lot 8.
From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex H. Christensen 90 (4 October 1985), lot 8.
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CHINA, temp. Qīng dynasty. Tiānjīn Provisional Government. 1900-1902. AV Medal (52mm, 12h). By J. Chevet. Struck by Tenshodo, Tokyo. Dated 1900 and 1902. · GOUVERNEMENT PROVISOIRE DISTRICT DE TIENTSIN · 1900-1902, enameled crossed flags of Germany, the United States, France, Britain, Italy, Japan, and Russia, all tied by ribbon engraved PAX LABOR / Legend in two lines in Hànzì characters. L&M 1108. In PCGS encapsulation 46265008, graded MS 63. Extremely rare example with original case (slightly damaged).
From 1899 to 1901, the Boxer Rebellion raged across northern China. Led by the Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists, the rebels violently opposed the influence of western colonial powers and their Christian missionaries. The Qing government itself soon came to support the Boxers. In response, an eight-nation multinational coalition invaded the country, with Germany, Japan, Russia, Britain, France, the United States, Italy, and Austria-Hungary all supporting the action.
On July 14, 1900, Tiānjīn was occupied by the eight-nation alliance, seizing control from the Boxers. To manage the city, a “Temporary Administration of Local Affairs” – also refereed to as the Tiānjīn Provisional Government – was set up in the former governor’s office. During its brief existence, the Tiānjīn Provisional Government struck a series of rare commemorative medals, with this particular type issued in gold, silver, and copper. Records indicate that twelve specimens were made in gold, but only two or three have thus far appeared in auctions. Tiānjīn would be administered by the Provisional Government until it was returned to Qing control on 15 August 1902.
From 1899 to 1901, the Boxer Rebellion raged across northern China. Led by the Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists, the rebels violently opposed the influence of western colonial powers and their Christian missionaries. The Qing government itself soon came to support the Boxers. In response, an eight-nation multinational coalition invaded the country, with Germany, Japan, Russia, Britain, France, the United States, Italy, and Austria-Hungary all supporting the action.
On July 14, 1900, Tiānjīn was occupied by the eight-nation alliance, seizing control from the Boxers. To manage the city, a “Temporary Administration of Local Affairs” – also refereed to as the Tiānjīn Provisional Government – was set up in the former governor’s office. During its brief existence, the Tiānjīn Provisional Government struck a series of rare commemorative medals, with this particular type issued in gold, silver, and copper. Records indicate that twelve specimens were made in gold, but only two or three have thus far appeared in auctions. Tiānjīn would be administered by the Provisional Government until it was returned to Qing control on 15 August 1902.
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CHINA, Republic of China. General issues. Cáo Kūn. President, 1923-1924. AR Medal (35mm, 12h). Inauguration. Tiānjīn Central (Tientsin) mint. Struck 1923. Facing uniformed bust of Cáo Kūn / Crossed flags; stars around. L&M 960. In PCGS encapsulation 50680934, graded AU Details, cleaned.
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FRANCE, Third Republic. Charles Lindbergh, American aviator. 1902-1974. AV Medal (67.5mm, 190 g, 12h). The First Solo Transatlantic Flight. Paris mint. By G. Prudhomme. Dated 1927. ★ CHARLES ★ A ★ LINDBERGH ★ NEW YORK ★ PARIS ★, bust right; ÆTATIS/ SVÆ/ XXV / · ALARVM · REMIGIO · IVNCTA · PRIMVM · OCEANI · LITTORA · MCMXXVII, map of Lindbergh’s transatlantic flight; U.S.A., New York, PARIS, AFRIQVE and ATLANTIQUE labeled. Edge: (cornucopia) 3 OR. Wonderful matte surfaces. As struck. In original case of issue. Extremely rare. The sole example known in gold and possibly the specimen presented to or intended for Lindbergh himself.
From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex Wayte Raymond Collection (Part II, NASCA, 6 June 1978), lot 2374.
In the early 1920s, a number of famous aviators were competing to win the Orteig Prize, sponsored by New York hotelier Raymond Orteig and to be awarded to whoever successfully completed the first nonstop Transatlantic Flight from New York to Paris. Several lost their lives while attempting the feat.
At the time, Charles Lindbergh was working as a civilian flight instructor and airmail pilot. He was also a reserve officer in the Missouri National Guard. Lindbergh managed to secure a bank loan to finance the purchase of a custom built monoplane form the Ryan Aircraft Company of San Diego, California, soon to be christened the Spirit of St. Louis. Lindbergh made his attempt on the morning of 20 May 1927, taking off from Roosevelt Field on Long Island en route to Le Bourget Aerodrome outside of Paris. Heavily laden with fuel, the aircraft was barely able to clear the runway. Lindbergh flew for thirty-three and a half hours straight, contending with turbulence, ice, and lack of sleep along the way. At 10:22 PM on 21 May, the Spirit of St. Louis finally touched down in Paris to massive crowds. Lindbergh claimed the Orteig Prize and lasting international fame.
The medal offered in this lot is the sole example known in gold. It was in all likelihood presented to Lindbergh himself.
From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex Wayte Raymond Collection (Part II, NASCA, 6 June 1978), lot 2374.
In the early 1920s, a number of famous aviators were competing to win the Orteig Prize, sponsored by New York hotelier Raymond Orteig and to be awarded to whoever successfully completed the first nonstop Transatlantic Flight from New York to Paris. Several lost their lives while attempting the feat.
At the time, Charles Lindbergh was working as a civilian flight instructor and airmail pilot. He was also a reserve officer in the Missouri National Guard. Lindbergh managed to secure a bank loan to finance the purchase of a custom built monoplane form the Ryan Aircraft Company of San Diego, California, soon to be christened the Spirit of St. Louis. Lindbergh made his attempt on the morning of 20 May 1927, taking off from Roosevelt Field on Long Island en route to Le Bourget Aerodrome outside of Paris. Heavily laden with fuel, the aircraft was barely able to clear the runway. Lindbergh flew for thirty-three and a half hours straight, contending with turbulence, ice, and lack of sleep along the way. At 10:22 PM on 21 May, the Spirit of St. Louis finally touched down in Paris to massive crowds. Lindbergh claimed the Orteig Prize and lasting international fame.
The medal offered in this lot is the sole example known in gold. It was in all likelihood presented to Lindbergh himself.
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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.
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GERMANY, Sachsen (Duchy & Electorate). Friedrich August II. Elector, 1733-1763. AR Medal (64mm, 116.2 g, 12h). On the Vikariat. By H.F. Wermuth. Dated 1741. (rosette) D . G . FRID . AVG . REX POL . DVX SAX . ARCHIMARESCHALL . ET ELECTOR, Friedrich August on horseback right, holding sword and reins / PRO LEGIS DEFENSIONE • /, open book inscribed AU/REA BUL/LA set on table; to right arm holding sword and emerging from cloud; in MDCCXLI • in exergue. Toned, marks, hairlines. EF. A popular type.
From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex El Dorado 9 (14 September 1985), lot 116.
This medal commemorates the “Vikariat,” or the brief interregnum following death of the Holy Roman Emperor and the election of his successor. Medals and coins on this subject were often issued in the German territories of the Empire.
From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex El Dorado 9 (14 September 1985), lot 116.
This medal commemorates the “Vikariat,” or the brief interregnum following death of the Holy Roman Emperor and the election of his successor. Medals and coins on this subject were often issued in the German territories of the Empire.
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GUATEMALA, Colonial. Fernando VII. King of Spain, 1808-1833. AR 2 Reales Medal (27mm, 7.39 g, 12h). Proclamation of the Constitution of Cádiz in Guatemala. Nueva Guatemala mint. Dated 24 September 1812. (star) POR LA CONSTITUCION POLITICA DE LAS ESPAÑAS, JUSTICIA and EQUIDAD in radiant open book / (star) LA CIUD · DE GUATEM · 24 · DE SEPT · DE 1812 ·, crowned coat-of-arms of Guatemala. Stickney M33; Prober 210. Iridescent toning. In NGC encapsulation 6928251-008, graded MS 63. Top Pop.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
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GUATEMALA, Provisonal Advisory Junta. September 1821-January 1822. AR Medal (43mm, 43.42 g, 12h). Declaration of Independence. Nueva Guatemala mint. By José Casildo España. Dated 15 September 1821. + GUATEMALA LIBRE * INDEPENDIENTE *, youth kneeling left, engraving base of obelisk 15 DE/ SEPTI–/ EMBRE/ DE/ 1821/ GENERL/ GAINZA; to lower left, scroll and book; to right, row of columns engraved Mo, L, and V / + EL LIBRE OFRECE PAZ * PERO EL SIERVO JAMAS *, winged Genus right, holding olive branch and separating globes depicting the unclasped hands of the Old and New Worlds. Stickney M51; Prober, Guatemala 230; Fonrobert 7206. Toned, lightly polished, hairlines, edge bumps. Near EF. Rare. Only 100 examples struck in silver.
From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex NASCA 58 (10 December 1985), lot 5893.
On the 15th of September 1821, in response to events in Mexico, a group of Guatemalan representatives met in Nueva Guatemala. Led by the governor general, Gambino Gainza, the representatives quickly agreed to follow the path of independence and, that same day, the Captaincy General of Guatemala issued a manifesto declaring their independence from the Spanish crown. A second manifesto was published the following day, organizing a Provisional Advisory Junta to govern until elections could be held.
Among the articles of the second manifesto was one ordering the creation of this medal to commemorate the province’s new independence. Proclamation medals had long been struck in Spanish territories to announce the coronation of a new monarch. This medal represents the earliest continuation of the practice into the republican period. As one of the first republican proclamation medals, the engraver was forced to quickly develop a new iconographic vocabulary. On the obverse, España depicts a youthful figure engraving an obelisk, emblematic of the work needed to establish a new government, while in the background march a row of other obelisks representing the other Spanish possessions. The reverse is even more dramatic. The engraver shows the twin globes of the new and old worlds, long a common symbol of the Spanish empire, but here being physically pulled apart. On each globe is a now-unclasped hand, with the two worlds still reaching out towards one another.
From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex NASCA 58 (10 December 1985), lot 5893.
On the 15th of September 1821, in response to events in Mexico, a group of Guatemalan representatives met in Nueva Guatemala. Led by the governor general, Gambino Gainza, the representatives quickly agreed to follow the path of independence and, that same day, the Captaincy General of Guatemala issued a manifesto declaring their independence from the Spanish crown. A second manifesto was published the following day, organizing a Provisional Advisory Junta to govern until elections could be held.
Among the articles of the second manifesto was one ordering the creation of this medal to commemorate the province’s new independence. Proclamation medals had long been struck in Spanish territories to announce the coronation of a new monarch. This medal represents the earliest continuation of the practice into the republican period. As one of the first republican proclamation medals, the engraver was forced to quickly develop a new iconographic vocabulary. On the obverse, España depicts a youthful figure engraving an obelisk, emblematic of the work needed to establish a new government, while in the background march a row of other obelisks representing the other Spanish possessions. The reverse is even more dramatic. The engraver shows the twin globes of the new and old worlds, long a common symbol of the Spanish empire, but here being physically pulled apart. On each globe is a now-unclasped hand, with the two worlds still reaching out towards one another.
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RUSSIA, Empire. Aleksandr II Nikolaevich. 1855-1881. AV Medal (35mm, 43.90 g, 12h). St. Petersburg Technological Institute – Prize medal. By V. Alexeev. Б . М . АЛЕКСАНДРЪ II ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС, bare head left / * ЗА ОТΛИЧНЬIЕ УСПѣХИ, С.П.Б./ ТЕЖНОΛОГИЧ./ ИНСТИТУТЪ; all within wreath. Diakov 646.2. In NGC encapsulation 6931380-001, graded MS 62. Rare. Top Pop. The only graded example, none at PCGS or in Coin Archives.
From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex Superior 912 June 1978), lot 1231.
From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex Superior 912 June 1978), lot 1231.
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RUSSIA, Empire. Aleksandr II Nikolaevich. 1855-1881. AR Medal (78mm, 215.8 g, 12h). Monument to Aleksandr II in Moscow. By A. Griliches. Dated 17 April 1818, 1 March 1881, 1893, and 1898. AЛEKCAHДPЪ II ИMПEPATOPЪ И CAMOДEPЖEЦЬ _x000B_BCEPOCCIЙCKIЙ/ POДИЛCЯ 17 AПPҌЛЯ 1818 ГOДA CKOHЧAЛCЯ 1 MAPTA 1881 ГOДA, bare head of Aleksandr II left / ИMПEPATOPOMЪ AЛEKCAHДPOMБ III ИMПEPATOPOMЪ HИKOЛAEMЬ II/ ЗAЛOЖEHЪ BЪ1893 ГOЛУ, view of the monument; BЪ KPEMЛҌ MOCKOBCKOMЪ below. Diakov 1261.1. Toned, hairlines, marks. Near EF. Rare.
From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex Galerie des Monnaies of Geneva (10 June 1978), lot 3361.
From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex Galerie des Monnaies of Geneva (10 June 1978), lot 3361.
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SWEDEN. AV Medal (26mm, 20.30 g, 12h). Nobel Nominating Committee – Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences. By G. Svenson-Lundqvist. Dated 1968, this medal struck 1975. SVERIGES RIKSBANK TILL ALFRED NOBELS MINNE 1968, bare head of Alfred Nobel left; cross cornucipias below / KUNGLIGA VETENSKAPSAKADAMIEN, radiant star surrounded by three crowns with larger crown above. All on textured surface. Edge hallmarks: SPORR 23K A10. In NGC encapsulation 4624989-003, graded MS 67.
This medal was presented to members of the nominating committee for the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences, also known as the Nobel Prize in Economics. The prize in 1975 was won by Drs. Leonid Kantorovich and Tjalling C. Koopmans, for contributions to the theory of optimum allocation of resources.
This medal was presented to members of the nominating committee for the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences, also known as the Nobel Prize in Economics. The prize in 1975 was won by Drs. Leonid Kantorovich and Tjalling C. Koopmans, for contributions to the theory of optimum allocation of resources.
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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Kent. Ecgberht. Circa 765-785. AR Penny (16mm, 1.23 g, 10h). Canterbury mint; Udd, moneyer. Struck circa 776-circa 784. + EGCBERHT around (RX) / VDD within pelleted rectangle; above and below, cross pattée with pellets in quarters between spiral and triple pellet ornaments. Chick 87j (this coin); SCBI 67 (BM), 664 (same dies); North 200; SCBC 874. Toned, slight die rust. Good VF. Very rare.
From the Sidney W. Harl & Kenneth W. Harl Collection, purchased from J. Linzalone. Ex Dix Noonan Webb 30 (16 July 1997), lot 90 (front and back cover coin).
The kings of Kent had close ties to the Frankish court ever since Æthelberht (589-616) received St. Augustine and his forty Benedictine monks and converted to Christianity in 597. Hence, the Kings of Kent were likely the first to adopt the new hammered technology for striking pennies in manner of the deniers of the Carolingian kings.
Ecgberht, King of Kent (765-785) issued many charters and struck the first hammered pennies in England. He fought King Offa of Mercia at the Battle of Otford in 776, and so resisted efforts of Offa to subject Kent. Offa, however, subjected Kent in 785-796. This silver penny is a very important and historical coin.
From the Sidney W. Harl & Kenneth W. Harl Collection, purchased from J. Linzalone. Ex Dix Noonan Webb 30 (16 July 1997), lot 90 (front and back cover coin).
The kings of Kent had close ties to the Frankish court ever since Æthelberht (589-616) received St. Augustine and his forty Benedictine monks and converted to Christianity in 597. Hence, the Kings of Kent were likely the first to adopt the new hammered technology for striking pennies in manner of the deniers of the Carolingian kings.
Ecgberht, King of Kent (765-785) issued many charters and struck the first hammered pennies in England. He fought King Offa of Mercia at the Battle of Otford in 776, and so resisted efforts of Offa to subject Kent. Offa, however, subjected Kent in 785-796. This silver penny is a very important and historical coin.