Livorno. Cosimo III di Medici Tallero 1704/3, MIR-64/19, Dav-1498, CNI-75, Morosini II, 394/15, MS64 NGC. A superb example of this conditionally rare issue, with full strike and rich argent-gray toning over lustrous surfaces. A crowned portrait of Cosimo III graces the obverse, while the reverse displays a marvelous view of the harbor of Livorno. This is the single finest piece certified by either NGC or PCGS. Realized $8,812.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Livorno. Cosimo III Medici 1/2 Tallero 1683, KM26, MIR-75 (R2), CNI 18, AU55 NGC. Obv. Crowned bust of Cosimo III right. Rev. Single-masted ship with LIBVRNI and 1683 in exergue. Sharply defined, with rich gray and russet toning. The surfaces are free of detracting flaws, and traces of original luster remain. Very rare in this condition. Realized $3,525.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Livorno. Cosimo III Medici 1/2 Tallero 1683, KM26, MIR-75 (R2), CNI 18, AU55 NGC. Obv. Crowned bust of Cosimo III right. Rev. Single-masted ship with LIBVRNI and 1683 in exergue. Sharply defined, with rich gray and russet toning. The surfaces are free of detracting flaws, and traces of original luster remain. Very rare in this condition. Realized $3,525.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Awadh.?Wajid Ali Shah gold Ashrafi (Mohur) AH1265 Year 3 (1849), Lucknow mint, KM-378.1, Fr-1023, MS66 NGC. An amazing example, and the finest gold piece of any ruler we have seen from this area. Full mint brilliance with a flawless strike and no mentionable flaws. Realized $5,287.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Awadh.?Wajid Ali Shah gold Ashrafi (Mohur) AH1265 Year 3 (1849), Lucknow mint, KM-378.1, Fr-1023, MS66 NGC. An amazing example, and the finest gold piece of any ruler we have seen from this area. Full mint brilliance with a flawless strike and no mentionable flaws. Realized $5,287.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Franz II Rakoczi gold Ducat 1707-KB, Revolt of the Malcontents, Fr-160, Huszar-1521, AU55 NGC. Obv. Crowned arms. Rev. Madonna and Child with date. Well-struck with traces of luster remaining. A very rare issue. Issued by Franz II during his campaign against the Habsburgs. Ex: ?Colonel? E.H.R. Green; Green Estate? Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Realized $25,850.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Franz II Rakoczi gold Ducat 1705-KB, Rebellion of the Macontents, KM266, Fr-160, AU55 NGC. Lightly toned and attractive with well-struck features, a rare type struck at Kremnitz during the revolution. Ex: ?Colonel? E.H.R. Green; Green Estate? Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Realized $12,925.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Franz II Rakoczi gold Ducat 1705-KB, Rebellion of the Macontents, KM266, Fr-160, AU55 NGC. Lightly toned and attractive with well-struck features, a rare type struck at Kremnitz during the revolution. Ex: ?Colonel? E.H.R. Green; Green Estate? Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Realized $12,925.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Ferdinand I Posthumous gold Ducat 1565, Fr-48, Huszar-896, Kremnitz Mint, MS64 NGC. Struck in the second year of the reign of Maximilian II, this ducat is quite remarkable. The devices are almost fully struck, and the fields are exceptional; bright and prooflike. The flan appears to have the slightest of waves, unusual for this issue where creases are quite common. Ferdinand died in July of 1564 and this example was struck in 1565 along with the first ducat issues of the new Holy Roman Emperor, Maximilian II, perhaps using up remaining obverse dies with titles of Ferdinand. This example is the only 1565-dated example we have been able to locate with a search of auction records spanning the past decade. Realized $7,050.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Ferdinand I Posthumous gold Ducat 1565, Fr-48, Huszar-896, Kremnitz Mint, MS64 NGC. Struck in the second year of the reign of Maximilian II, this ducat is quite remarkable. The devices are almost fully struck, and the fields are exceptional; bright and prooflike. The flan appears to have the slightest of waves, unusual for this issue where creases are quite common. Ferdinand died in July of 1564 and this example was struck in 1565 along with the first ducat issues of the new Holy Roman Emperor, Maximilian II, perhaps using up remaining obverse dies with titles of Ferdinand. This example is the only 1565-dated example we have been able to locate with a search of auction records spanning the past decade. Realized $7,050.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
