Eric P. Newman Collection, Part III // Hyku

Descrição:: Salzburg. Johann Jakob Khuen von Belasi gold 4 Ducats ND (1560-86), Fr-630, Probszt-459, AU58 NGC. Obv. Three shields. Rev. Two Saints seated, facing each other. An exceedingly rare issue. Coins produced in the sixteenth century are typically crude in both engraving and striking. Considering these shortcomings, this example is an exceptional product from these rather basic production methods. The rarity is unquestioned, as we can find no records of this type. Salzburg, like many other Europen cities, was a Bishopric from the Middle Ages through the early 1800's.? The Bishops' rule was quite firm in Salzburg, and in 1731 the Protestants were ordered to recant their non-Catholic beliefs or be banished from the city. Ex: ?Colonel? E.H.R. Green; Green Estate? Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Realized $35,250.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

Descrição:: Salzburg. Johann Jakob Khuen von Belasi gold 4 Ducats ND (1560-86), Fr-630, Probszt-459, AU58 NGC. Obv. Three shields. Rev. Two Saints seated, facing each other. An exceedingly rare issue. Coins produced in the sixteenth century are typically crude in both engraving and striking. Considering these shortcomings, this example is an exceptional product from these rather basic production methods. The rarity is unquestioned, as we can find no records of this type. Salzburg, like many other Europen cities, was a Bishopric from the Middle Ages through the early 1800's.? The Bishops' rule was quite firm in Salzburg, and in 1731 the Protestants were ordered to recant their non-Catholic beliefs or be banished from the city. Ex: ?Colonel? E.H.R. Green; Green Estate? Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Realized $35,250.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

Descrição:: Maria Theresa gold Ducat ND (1753-54), Vienna mint, KM-unlisted, Fr-418var., MS61 NGC. A rare dual-busted ducat depicting the busts of the imperial couple, Maria Theresa and Franz I, on both sides. While technically fitting the classifications of Fr-418, the legends on this type are entirely different than the plated specimen in Friedberg, and thus, it's appropriate to label it a variant. Upon searching, the only other match we were able to find was an example, from the same dies, that realized 3,200 euros in a 2007 Kunker auction (Auction 122, Lot 2464). That specimen, much like the present, showed no signs of actual circulation, but had numerous planchet striations (as struck) that remained in the central motifs. Given the apparent rarity, and the usual design composition, anything but intense interest would be unexpected. Realized $4,700.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

Descrição:: Maria Theresa gold Ducat ND (1753-54), Vienna mint, KM-unlisted, Fr-418var., MS61 NGC. A rare dual-busted ducat depicting the busts of the imperial couple, Maria Theresa and Franz I, on both sides. While technically fitting the classifications of Fr-418, the legends on this type are entirely different than the plated specimen in Friedberg, and thus, it's appropriate to label it a variant. Upon searching, the only other match we were able to find was an example, from the same dies, that realized 3,200 euros in a 2007 Kunker auction (Auction 122, Lot 2464). That specimen, much like the present, showed no signs of actual circulation, but had numerous planchet striations (as struck) that remained in the central motifs. Given the apparent rarity, and the usual design composition, anything but intense interest would be unexpected. Realized $4,700.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

Descrição:: Maria Theresa gold Medallic Ducat ND (1747)-I.L,OE, Erlanger-2281, MS63 NGC. By Johann Leonhard Oexlein. Obv. Maria Theresa facing right. Rev. The archdukes Joseph and Karl sharing a grasp of friendship with the Habsburg-Lorraine coat of arms between and a crowned imperial eagle above. An impressively produced medallic issue with fully prooflike fields and a high relief design that puts Maria Theresa in near sculptural relief on the obverse. A piece that should fit perfectly into a collection of illustrative coinage. Realized $2,173.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

Descrição:: Leopold I (the Hogmouth) gold Ducat 1683, Vienna mint, KM1325, Fr-276, AU58 NGC. Obv. Laureate and armored bust right. Rev. Crowned double-headed Imperial eagle with divided date above (16-83). Well struck with light marks, a slightly wavy flan, and some remaining luster. Leopold I was a Holy Roman Emperor who was nicknamed "the Hogmouth" because of the large, protruding, lower jaw pictured on many early Austrian coins. In truth, this was an exaggeration, though he still has a very distinct portrait. Realized $4,406.25. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

Descrição:: Maria Theresa gold Medallic Ducat ND (1747)-I.L,OE, Erlanger-2281, MS63 NGC. By Johann Leonhard Oexlein. Obv. Maria Theresa facing right. Rev. The archdukes Joseph and Karl sharing a grasp of friendship with the Habsburg-Lorraine coat of arms between and a crowned imperial eagle above. An impressively produced medallic issue with fully prooflike fields and a high relief design that puts Maria Theresa in near sculptural relief on the obverse. A piece that should fit perfectly into a collection of illustrative coinage. Realized $2,173.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

Descrição:: Leopold I (the Hogmouth) gold Ducat 1683, Vienna mint, KM1325, Fr-276, AU58 NGC. Obv. Laureate and armored bust right. Rev. Crowned double-headed Imperial eagle with divided date above (16-83). Well struck with light marks, a slightly wavy flan, and some remaining luster. Leopold I was a Holy Roman Emperor who was nicknamed "the Hogmouth" because of the large, protruding, lower jaw pictured on many early Austrian coins. In truth, this was an exaggeration, though he still has a very distinct portrait. Realized $4,406.25. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

Descrição:: Ferdinand III gold 2 Ducats 1647, Graz mint, Fr-206, MS62 NGC. Obv. Emperor standing, facing, holding orb and scepter. Rev. Crowned arms with date above. Shimmering luster with no flaws worthy of concern. Very rare in this Choice condition. Ferdinand III was born in Graz. He was the Holy Roman Emperor during a large part of the Thirty Years' War, and with the great help of his envoy Maximilian von und zu Trauttmansdorff, successfully brought the conflict to a conclusion. Ex: ?Colonel? E.H.R. Green; Green Estate? Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Realized $28,200.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

Descrição:: Ferdinand III gold 2 Ducats 1647, Graz mint, Fr-206, MS62 NGC. Obv. Emperor standing, facing, holding orb and scepter. Rev. Crowned arms with date above. Shimmering luster with no flaws worthy of concern. Very rare in this Choice condition. Ferdinand III was born in Graz. He was the Holy Roman Emperor during a large part of the Thirty Years' War, and with the great help of his envoy Maximilian von und zu Trauttmansdorff, successfully brought the conflict to a conclusion. Ex: ?Colonel? E.H.R. Green; Green Estate? Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Realized $28,200.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

Eric P. Newman Collection, Part III