Triton XXVI - Session 4
Date: 2023-01-10 00:00:00
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Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVI - Session 4 . 1096
ITALY, Papal (Papal state). John VIII. 872-882. AR Denaro (22mm, 2.12 g, 11h). nomine Charles II or Charles III, Holy Roman emperor. Rome mint. + KAROLV(horizontal S) (MP), IOHANS monogram / S/C/S to left, P/E/TR/VS to right, half-length bust of St. Peter, wearing mantum and stole, facing slightly left, holding cross-tipped scepter. Depeyrot 867AO; CNI XV 5; MIR 47; Muntoni 2; Berman 36; MEC 1, 1053. Iridescent toning, deposits in devices, slightly clipped. Good VF. Good metal for issue. Very rare. John VIII (872-882) strengthened Rome's walls, including fortifying the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls and the surrounding area. He continued to defend against Muslim encroachment in southern Italy establishing an alliance at Traietto in 877. Finally, he was instrumental in creating a papal fleet.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVI - Session 4 . 1097
ITALY, Papal (Papal state). John X. 914-928. AR Denaro (22mm, 0.98 g, 6h). nomine Berengar I, Holy Roman emperor. Rome mint. Struck 915-924. + BERNEGARIV (MP), ROMA monogram / I/O/H to left, –/S/P/E/TR/VS to right, half-length bust of St. Peter, wearing mantum and stole, facing slightly left, holding cross-tipped scepter. Depeyrot 867AU; CNI XV 1; MIR 76; Muntoni 5; Berman 65; MEC 1, 1072. Toned, deposits, some roughness, peripheral weakness. EF. Extremely rare. Ex Nomisma 53 (20 October 2015), lot 1463; Leu 74 (19 October 1998), lot 571; Edoardo Martinori Collection (Santamaria, 24 November 1913), lot 2856.A candidate of the Counts of Tusculum, John X (914-928) attempted to unify Italy under Berengar of Friuli (crowned Holy Roman Emperor in December 915). John was instrumental in defeating the Saracens in June that same year at the Battle of Gargliano, where he personally led a coalition of Christian troops in battle, presaging the Crusades of the following century.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVI - Session 4 . 1098
ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Clement VI. 1342-1352. AR Grosso tornese (27mm, 3.90 g, 10h). Ponte della Sorga (Pont-de-Sorgues) mint. · CLЄMS · P P · SEXT (crossed keys) · (rosette stops), half-length figure of Clement facing, wearing Papal tiara; outer border of lis / + COMЄS · VЄИЄSI · (crossed keys)/ + ΛGIMVS : TIBI : GRΛS : OИIPOTEИS : DEVS · (double pellet and rosette stops), short cross pattée. MIR 198; Muntoni 2; Berman 183. Some light marks under rich toning. Good VF.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVI - Session 4 . 1099
ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Clement XI. 1700-1721. AV Mezzo scudo d'oro (16mm, 12h). Dated RY 17 (AD 1716). Bust right, wearing camauro, mozzetta, and pallium / Nimbate and draped bust of St. Peter left, head facing. Muntoni 29; Berman 2367; KM 768; Friedberg 189 (Vatican). In NGC encapsulation 3898442-004, graded MS 62. Ex Peter Napoli Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 118, 13 September 2021), lot 1290 (hammer $950).
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVI - Session 4 . 1100
ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Benedict XIV. 1740-1758. AV Zecchino (21mm, 3.40 g, 12h). Bologna mint. Dated RY 2 (AD 1742/3). Bust left, wearing camauro, mozzetta, and pallium / Felsina standing right, head left, holding banner and shield. Muntoni 222; Berman 2798; KM 228; Friedberg 378. Toned, underlying luster. Good VF. Very rare. Ex Eric P. Newman Collection (Heritage 3029, 14 January 2014), lot 30184 (there in NGC XF 45).
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVI - Session 4 . 1101
ITALY, Sardegna (kingdom). Carlo Felice. 1821-1831. AV 80 Lire (33mm, 25.88 g, 6h). Torino (Turin) mint; segni: L in lozenge and eagle's head. Dated 1826. Bare head left / Crowned and collared coat-of-arms within wreath. MIR 1032f; KM 123.1; Friedberg 1132. In NGC encapsulation 6489889-002, graded AU 55.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVI - Session 4 . 1102
ITALY, Sardegna (kingdom). Carlo Felice. 1821-1831. AV 80 Lire (32m, 6h). Genova (Genoa) mint; segni: P and anchor. Dated 1830. Bare head left / Crowned and collared coat-of-arms within wreath. MIR 1032m; KM 123.2; Friedberg 1133. In NGC encapsulation 5780851-002, graded MS 64. Very rare in this condition, only one graded higher.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVI - Session 4 . 1103
ITALY, Savoy (duchy). Carlo I. 1482-1490. AR Testone (29mm, 9.49 g, 6h). Type I. Cornavin mint. Draped bust right, wearing biretta and holding sword over shoulder / Coat-of-arms with knot above, fe rt across field; all within quadrilobe. MIR 227c. Toned, scrape, slightly double struck. Good VF.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVI - Session 4 . 1104
ITALY, Sicilia (kingdom). Federico I (Federico II, Sacro Romano Impero). 1198-1250. AV Augustale (21mm, 5.21 g, 6h). Messina mint. Struck circa 1231-1250. æģ˨⌈ʼ ⌈⎍Ż ი Ʊ⍵ዩ ʼɭ⍵, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / ๘ ŖʼƱዝዞ ʼƱæ⎍˨ , eagle standing left, head right, with wings spread. Kowalski dies R1/A16, 6 (this coin); MIR 59; Travaini; Spahr 98 (same dies); MEC 14, 514; Friedberg 134 (Brindisi). Toned, smoothing in obverse field. Good VF. From the Pythagoras Collection. Ex "JR" Collection.Frederick II Hohenstaufen, "Stupor Mundi" (Wonder of the World), was the most enlightened ruler of the medieval Europe. Besides encouraging the study of both the ancient and natural worlds, Frederick was instrumental in improving relations with the Muslims, negotiating free access to Christian holy sites in Palestine, where all Crusader armies had been unsuccessful. One of his innovations was a gold coinage comparable in style and quality to the gold of the ancient Caesars. The classical motifs proclaimed his inheritance of the legacy of Rome, and the augustale and its fractions were issued concurrently with the publication of the Constitution of Melfi, his codification of Norman law meant to follow the famous Roman law codes. These coins were struck until Frederick's death in 1250, and may have been continued by his successors for about another fifteen years.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVI - Session 4 . 1105
ITALY, Sicilia (kingdom). Federico I (Federico II, Sacro Romano Impero). 1198-1250. AV Augustale (21mm, 5.24 g, 5h). Messina mint. Struck circa 1231-1250. • CЄSAR AVG • • IMP ROM •, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / + FRIDE RICVS, eagle standing left, head right, with wings spread. Kowalski dies X1/A52; MIR 59; Travaini; Spahr 98 (same dies); MEC 14, 514; Friedberg 134 (Brindisi). Pinhole marks on edge from swivel mount. Near EF. Ex Numismatica Genevensis SA 14 (15 November 2021), lot 346; Künker 328 (10 October 2019), lot 5146.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVI - Session 4 . 1106
ITALY, Sicilia (kingdom). Federico I (Federico II, Sacro Romano Impero). 1198-1250. AV Half Augustalis (15mm, 2.63 g, 6h). Brindisi mint. Struck circa 1231-1250. CЄSAR AVG • IMP ROM, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / + FRIDE · · RICVS, eagle standing left, head right, with wings spread. Kowalski dies M91/B84; MIR 267; Spahr 104; MEC 14, 517 var. (no pellets; mint); Friedberg 135. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 2119442-010, graded MS 63. Rare. Ex Numismatica Genevensis 14 (15 November 2021), lot 350 (hammer 26000 CHF).Frederick II Hohenstaufen, "Stupor Mundi" (Wonder of the World), was the most enlightened ruler of the medieval Europe. Besides encouraging the study of both the ancient and natural worlds, Frederick was instrumental in improving relations with the Muslims, negotiating free access to Christian holy sites in Palestine, where all Crusader armies had been unsuccessful. One of his innovations was a gold coinage comparable in style and quality to the gold of the ancient Caesars. The classical motifs proclaimed his inheritance of the legacy of Rome, and the augustale and its fractions were issued concurrently with the publication of the Constitution of Melfi, his codification of Norman law meant to follow the famous Roman law codes. These coins were struck until Frederick's death in 1250, and may have been continued by his successors for about another fifteen years.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVI - Session 4 . 1107
ITALY, Sicilia (kingdom). Carlo III di Spagna. 1720-1735. AR Oncia (55mm, 73.80 g, 6h). Palermo mint. Dated 1733 C P S M. Laureate head right / Phoenix rising from flames; head left, wings spread; radiant sun above. MIR 516; Spahr 54; KM 134. Attractive cabinet toning with hints of golden luster around devices. EF. Beautifully struck for issue .
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVI - Session 4 . 1108
ITALY, Sicilia (kingdom). Ferdinando III di Borbone. 1759-1816. AR Oncia da 30 Tarí (48mm, 67.95 g, 12h). Palermo mint. Dated 1793 Nd OV. Cuirassed bust right / Phoenix rising from flames; head right, wings spread; radiant sun above. MIR 598/1; Spahr 3; KM 227. Toned, a few adjustment and other scattered marks. Good VF.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVI - Session 4 . 1109
ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Silvestro Valiero. 1694-1700. AR Leone (44mm, 26.89 g, 10h). For circulation in the Levant. Francesco Trevisan, mintmaster. Struck 1694. St. Mark standing facing, presenting long cross to doge kneeling left; * F · T * in exergue / Lion of St. Mark standing right, holding palm frond and Latin cross. CNI VIII 55; Papadopoli 72; Paolucci 23; KM 430. Toned with hints of luster, areas of weak strike. VF.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVI - Session 4 . 1110
ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Alvise IV Giovanni Mocenigo. 1763-1779. AV Quarto di ducato (da 2 zecchini) (30mm, 7.06 g, 6h). Domenico Gritti, mintmaster. Struck 1763-1767. St. Mark seated right facing, presenting banner to doge kneeling left; * D · G * in exergue / Lion of St. Mark standing left, resting paw on gospel; tower to left; stars and rosette in exergue. CNI VIII 57; Papadopoli p. 786, note 1; Paolucci p. 138, 20; KM Pn163; Friedberg –. Good VF. A very rare off-metal strike of the Quarto di ducato in gold. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 122 (14 November 2020), lot 728 (hammer €4250).
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVI - Session 4 . 1111
ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Ludovico Manin. 1789-1797. AV 10 Zecchini (50mm, 34.90 g, 12h). St. Mark standing right, presenting long cross to Doge kneeling left on pillow / Christ standing facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels, surrounded by mandorla containing sixteen stars. CNI VIII 62; Papadopoli 2; Paolucci 8; KM 791; Friedberg 1439. Evidence of having been placed in a bezel, scattered light scratches. EF. Very rare. An impressive large-format multiple of the iconic Venetian zecchino. Ex Gorny & Mosch 277 (20 April 2021), lot 1796 (hammer €17000).
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVI - Session 4 . 1112
ITALY, Kingdom of Lombardo-Veneto. Francis I. 1815-1835. AV Zecchino (20mm, 3.49 g, 12h). Venice mint. Struck 1815. St. Mark standing right, presenting long cross to Doge kneeling left / Christ standing facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels, surrounded by mandorla containing sixteen stars. Paolucci, Zecca 972; KM (C) 9; Friedberg 1517. In NGC encapsulation 6054937-008, graded MS 62. Very rare with less than ten sold in last 20 years at auction. Ex Gadoury (22 October 2021), lot 1549 (hammer €7000).A very rare, final issue of the venerable Venetian zecchino, struck in the name of Austrian Emperor Francis I as King of Lombardo-Veneto on the occasion of his visit to the Venice mint.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVI - Session 4 . 1113
ITALY, Kingdom of Italy. Umberto I. 1878-1900. AR 5 Lire (37mm, 24.99 g, 6h). Rome mint. Dated 1879 R. Bare head right / Crowned and collared coat-of-arms within wreath. MIR 1100a; KM 20. Dark rose-tinted gray toning with blue peripheral iridescence. EF, or better. Ex Montenapoleone 5 (29 May 1984), lot 709.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVI - Session 4 . 1114
ITALY, Kingdom of Italy. Vittorio Emanuele III. 1900-1946. AR 2 Lire (26mm, 6h). Rome mint. Dated 1904 R. Bare head right / Crowned eagle facing with wings spread, head left. MIR 1139d; Pagani 728; KM 33. Light golden toning over significant luster. In NGC encapsulation 6057910-003, graded MS 64+. Key date. Very rare in this state of preservation. One finer at NGC and the highest on PCGS only at AU58.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVI - Session 4 . 1115
JAPAN, Edo Period. Keicho Era. 1601-1695. AV Koban (38x71mm, 17.73 g, 12h). Edo (Tokoyo), Kyoto, or Suruga mint. Kiecho Koban Kin in Hanji within rectangular panel over Mitsutsugu in Hanji within rectangular panel; paulownia flowers above and below / Three official stamps. Hartill, Japanese 8.15; JNDA 09-13; Friedberg 9. In PCGS encapsulation 41059927, graded MS 62. Free of the usual chopmarks that commonly plague this series. Ex Pinnacle Collection (Stack's Bowers Galleries, 5 April 2021), lot 50027 (hammer $13500).
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVI - Session 4 . 1116
JAPAN, Edo Period. Shotoku-Kyoho Eras. 1714-1736. AV Koban (38x69mm, 17.78 g, 12h). Edo (Tokyo) mint. Kyoho Koban Kin in Hanji within rectangular panel over Mitsutsugu in Hanji within rectangular panel; paulownia flowers above and below / Three official stamps. Hartill, Japanese 8.20; JNDA 09-17; Friedberg 12. In PCGS encapsulation 41059928, graded AU 58. Rare. A finely made and high grade example. Ex Pinnacle Collection (Stack's Bowers Galleries, 5 April 2021), lot 50037 (hammer $5500).