Alfonso XIII Peso 1895-PGV, KM24, AU58 NGC. A choice example with antique harvest gold and magenta patina and only minimal contact marks. This example is much more attractive than many pieces we have seen graded as Mint State. Take a look and you'll agree! Realized $2,585.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Christian V of Denmark 1/4 Speciedaler 1685, KM-A107.2 (Rare), ABH-162 (XR), H-, S-, XF45 NGC. Obv. King on horseback right. Rev. Ship left with oars and sails, TERPAMARIO and 1685 below. Struck to commemorate the Royal visit to Norway in 1685. An exceedingly rare issue. Our research has located no previous sales records. Realized $17,625.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Republic gold 50 Pesos 1931, KM481, MS63 NGC. The fields are free of marks on both sides of the piece. A scarce date for this popular Mexican series. Realized $2,115.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Felipe V gold 2 Escudos 1741 Mo-MF, KM124, XF45 NGC. Bright with sharp details. Very few auction records exist for this type and date. Realized $1,762.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Emmanuel Pinto gold 20 Scudi 1765, KM277, Fr-34, AU Details (Surface Hairlines) NGC. Struck from slightly rusty dies. This piece features a Maltese cross on the reverse. Realized $2,232.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Hiberno-Norse Bracteate Penny ca. 1110-50, S-6196, uncertain mint and moneyer, VF20 NGC. Obv. Voided cross with X's in angles, crude legend. Rev. Incuse of obverse. A crude issue, these bracteate pennies are nonetheless extremely rare, especially in this level of preservation without any breakage. The metal is toned brown and there are greenish deposits throughout the devices. The bracteates and semi-bracteates of the mid-12th century were the last Hiberno-Norse issues before the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland began in 1169. Realized $4,993.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
George IV Halfcrown 1820, KM676, S-3807, Laureate Head, MS64 NGC. Exceptionally choice, with an unusually bold strike, this example has luster lying beneath a pleasing silvery, golden-gray iridescent toning. Three varieties of 2/6, or halfcrown, coins were issued during this reign. This was the first, combining the splendidly engraved Laureate Head with the Crowned Garnished Shield on the reverse. Realized $822.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
George III silver-plated Pattern Halfpenny 1788, by Droz, Peck-964 (rare), RENDER TO CESAR raised lettered edge, PR64 NGC. Late Soho issue, struck from dies repolished to remove rust. Peck mentions that the British Museum has an example, obtained from the Joseph Banks bequest of 1818, proving definitively that it is not a Taylor restrike but an original issue from Soho. And a beauty it is! The fields are reflective, the portrait as well as Britannia are both well detailed, and the toning is a rich sheathing of the metal in shades of silvery grayish blue and amber-hued golden iridesence. Truly, an exceptional specimen. Realized $2,350.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Henry VIII (1509-47) gold Half Angel ND, S-2301, North-1831 (rare), XF Details ?mount removed? NGC. 3rd Coinage, large annulet at middle of ship centered below the royal shield, large annulet stops on reverse, Lis mm (struck 1544-47). This evenly worn coin on a full flan shows evidence of mounting on the edge and rim above the angel?s head. The details are nice and clear, with old-time gold toning. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate' Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Realized $2,350.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Regensburg. Free City gold Ducat ND (1792-1803), KM467, Fr-2571, MS63 NGC. Fully lustrous with flashy surfaces, and a somewhat wavy flan. Struck with the titles of Franz II of Austria and featuring an intricate panoramic view of the city and river. Realized $5,875.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
