Eric P. Newman Collection, Part III

User Collection 上市

3808 Items

Last Updated: 2022-03-24

Eric P. Newman Collection Part III, sold by Heritage Auctions, January 2014, featuring world coins.

收集细节

总项目: 3808
尺寸: unknown

作品 (3808)

3331. Lot 30242

描述:: Robert III (1390-1406) gold Demy-Lion ND, S-5161, MS62 NGC. Light Coinage of 1403-06. Rarely seen. A curious piece boldly struck in the centers but difficult to read on the legends as it is short of flan. This was the reign in which gold coins were introduced, and the smaller denominations, such as the coin in this lot, were variously called Half Crowns, Half Lions, and Demy-Lions, or sometimes just Demys. The obverse or lion design was copied from the French Ecu a la Couronne that had been struck during the second quarter of the 14th century. Opposing the lion is the famous Saint Andrew Cross, or more accurately, the image of Saint Andrew splayed on a cross, with both his hands and feet breaking through the outer legend and touching the edge on the full Lion, but this becomes stylistic on the Demy-Lion. The image and the Latin legend are allusions to Christ (in English, "Christ rules, Christ conquers, Christ commands"). Prominent is the fleur-de-lis mark, seen on the reverse of this specimen boldly struck with a simple bottom tail or stem. The shield of the obverse occurs with either a tressure of arches or a simpler spade-shaped crest. The full Lion had a contemporary value of 5 shillings, and altogether the gold was intended to compete with (and to be slightly more valuable intrinsically than) the English gold noble and its fractions, as the gold used was within 1/8 of a carat pure. All issues of this reign emanate from the Act of Parliament of 1393. Ex: ?Colonel? E.H.R. Green; Green Estate? Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Realized $7,931.25. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

3332. Lot 30242

描述:: Robert III (1390-1406) gold Demy-Lion ND, S-5161, MS62 NGC. Light Coinage of 1403-06. Rarely seen. A curious piece boldly struck in the centers but difficult to read on the legends as it is short of flan. This was the reign in which gold coins were introduced, and the smaller denominations, such as the coin in this lot, were variously called Half Crowns, Half Lions, and Demy-Lions, or sometimes just Demys. The obverse or lion design was copied from the French Ecu a la Couronne that had been struck during the second quarter of the 14th century. Opposing the lion is the famous Saint Andrew Cross, or more accurately, the image of Saint Andrew splayed on a cross, with both his hands and feet breaking through the outer legend and touching the edge on the full Lion, but this becomes stylistic on the Demy-Lion. The image and the Latin legend are allusions to Christ (in English, "Christ rules, Christ conquers, Christ commands"). Prominent is the fleur-de-lis mark, seen on the reverse of this specimen boldly struck with a simple bottom tail or stem. The shield of the obverse occurs with either a tressure of arches or a simpler spade-shaped crest. The full Lion had a contemporary value of 5 shillings, and altogether the gold was intended to compete with (and to be slightly more valuable intrinsically than) the English gold noble and its fractions, as the gold used was within 1/8 of a carat pure. All issues of this reign emanate from the Act of Parliament of 1393. Ex: ?Colonel? E.H.R. Green; Green Estate? Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Realized $7,931.25. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

3333. Lot 30241

描述:: Alexander II gold 3 Roubles 1875 C??-HI, Bitkin 37 (R), Fr-164, MS65 NGC. A sharply struck example with pleasing surfaces and soft rose-gold patina. The gold 3 Roubles, struck only during the reigns of Alexander II and III, are quite popular as a type, very scarce in all conditions, and extremely rare in Gem condition (such as the piece we offer here). This superb piece, with the hint of toning over fully original luster, exhibits exceptional eye-appeal with near-flawless fields. Realized $18,800.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

3334. Lot 30241

描述:: Alexander II gold 3 Roubles 1875 C??-HI, Bitkin 37 (R), Fr-164, MS65 NGC. A sharply struck example with pleasing surfaces and soft rose-gold patina. The gold 3 Roubles, struck only during the reigns of Alexander II and III, are quite popular as a type, very scarce in all conditions, and extremely rare in Gem condition (such as the piece we offer here). This superb piece, with the hint of toning over fully original luster, exhibits exceptional eye-appeal with near-flawless fields. Realized $18,800.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

3335. Lot 30240

描述:: Nicholas I Platinum 3 Roubles 1828 ???, Fr-160, Bitkin 73 (R1), MS64 NGC. Obv. Crowned double-headed Imperial eagle with orb and scepter. Rev. Date and value in beaded circle. Boldly struck with deeply mirrored fields. This is the first-year issue of Russian platinum coinage and very rare in Choice condition. Of the original mintage of 20,023, only a tiny number survive, as most were withdrawn from usage and melted after minting ceased in 1845 Realized $16,450.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

3336. Lot 30240

描述:: Nicholas I Platinum 3 Roubles 1828 ???, Fr-160, Bitkin 73 (R1), MS64 NGC. Obv. Crowned double-headed Imperial eagle with orb and scepter. Rev. Date and value in beaded circle. Boldly struck with deeply mirrored fields. This is the first-year issue of Russian platinum coinage and very rare in Choice condition. Of the original mintage of 20,023, only a tiny number survive, as most were withdrawn from usage and melted after minting ceased in 1845 Realized $16,450.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

3337. Lot 30239

描述:: Catherine II gold 10 Roubles 1766 ???-TI, Bitkin 12 (narrow bust) (R), Diakov 123, IT 1-3 (20 Rub), Petr (21), AU53 NGC with minor planchet lamination on reverse. An exceptional example of the grade, this coin has near-full mint luster and boldly defined features. Only a slight hint of friction on the highpoints keeps this impressive example from the Mint State category. The 10 Roubles of Catherine II, among the largest pre-1800 Russian gold coins, seldom appear in this appealing near-Mint condition, and when offered, generate considerable interest. Catherine II (also known as Catherine the Great) ruled Russia longer than any other female. She was crowned in 1762 and ruled until her death in 1796. Russia grew and prospered during her reign, which is often called the "Golden Age of Russia." Realized $18,800.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

3338. Lot 30239

描述:: Catherine II gold 10 Roubles 1766 ???-TI, Bitkin 12 (narrow bust) (R), Diakov 123, IT 1-3 (20 Rub), Petr (21), AU53 NGC with minor planchet lamination on reverse. An exceptional example of the grade, this coin has near-full mint luster and boldly defined features. Only a slight hint of friction on the highpoints keeps this impressive example from the Mint State category. The 10 Roubles of Catherine II, among the largest pre-1800 Russian gold coins, seldom appear in this appealing near-Mint condition, and when offered, generate considerable interest. Catherine II (also known as Catherine the Great) ruled Russia longer than any other female. She was crowned in 1762 and ruled until her death in 1796. Russia grew and prospered during her reign, which is often called the "Golden Age of Russia." Realized $18,800.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

3339. Lot 30238

描述:: Elizabeth Gold Ducat 1748, Moscow mint, Fr-113, Bitkin 6 (R1), Diakov 181 (R1), Ilyin (20 Rubles), Petrov (25 Rubles), XF40 NGC. Obv. Crowned bust right. Rev. Crowned double-headed Imperial eagle with orb and scepter. This exceedingly rare, one-year type is struck on a slightly uneven flan, with no significant flaws. Elizabeth, the daughter of Peter the Great, ascended to the throne by coup and, during her 20 year reign, accomplished such notable tasks such as helping to establish the University of Moscow, creating a state theater and outlawing the death penalty. Ex: ?Colonel? E.H.R. Green; Green Estate? Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Realized $39,656.25. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

3340. Lot 30238

描述:: Elizabeth Gold Ducat 1748, Moscow mint, Fr-113, Bitkin 6 (R1), Diakov 181 (R1), Ilyin (20 Rubles), Petrov (25 Rubles), XF40 NGC. Obv. Crowned bust right. Rev. Crowned double-headed Imperial eagle with orb and scepter. This exceedingly rare, one-year type is struck on a slightly uneven flan, with no significant flaws. Elizabeth, the daughter of Peter the Great, ascended to the throne by coup and, during her 20 year reign, accomplished such notable tasks such as helping to establish the University of Moscow, creating a state theater and outlawing the death penalty. Ex: ?Colonel? E.H.R. Green; Green Estate? Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Realized $39,656.25. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.