Peter II gold Ducat 1729,? Red mint, Bitkin 7 (no hair ribbon, 5 scallops) (R2), Diakov 6, IT 6 (50 Rub), Petr 1 (R-50), AU50 NGC. A splendid example of this exceedingly rare one-year type, with considerable remaining luster and sharp definition. The "no hair ribbon" variety is, by far, the rarer of the two major types for this seldom-seen issue. Peter II had a thoroughly miserable life, losing his mother shortly after his birth, and his imprisoned father when he was only three. He was kept in seclusion until the death of his uncle, Peter the Great, in 1725.. Although he was crowned Emperor following the death of Catherine I's death in 1727, his reign was brief , as he died of smallpox in 1730. Ex: ?Colonel? E.H.R. Green; Green Estate? Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Realized $205,625.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Peter II gold Ducat 1729,? Red mint, Bitkin 7 (no hair ribbon, 5 scallops) (R2), Diakov 6, IT 6 (50 Rub), Petr 1 (R-50), AU50 NGC. A splendid example of this exceedingly rare one-year type, with considerable remaining luster and sharp definition. The "no hair ribbon" variety is, by far, the rarer of the two major types for this seldom-seen issue. Peter II had a thoroughly miserable life, losing his mother shortly after his birth, and his imprisoned father when he was only three. He was kept in seclusion until the death of his uncle, Peter the Great, in 1725.. Although he was crowned Emperor following the death of Catherine I's death in 1727, his reign was brief , as he died of smallpox in 1730. Ex: ?Colonel? E.H.R. Green; Green Estate? Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Realized $205,625.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Alfonso XIII Peso 1895-PGV, KM24, MS64 NGC. Conditionally rare at this near-Gem grade and fully original with radiant luster beneath flares of antique gold, red and blue patina. The reverse is particularly magnificent as the palette of color fully paints the surfaces in a manner that enchants the beholder. One of only three graded at the MS64 level by NGC with a single example finer; that specimen, graded MS65, was sold for $30,550 in our January 2013 auction. Realized $14,100.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Alfonso XIII Peso 1895-PGV, KM24, MS64 NGC. Conditionally rare at this near-Gem grade and fully original with radiant luster beneath flares of antique gold, red and blue patina. The reverse is particularly magnificent as the palette of color fully paints the surfaces in a manner that enchants the beholder. One of only three graded at the MS64 level by NGC with a single example finer; that specimen, graded MS65, was sold for $30,550 in our January 2013 auction. Realized $14,100.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Miguel I gold 4 Escudos (Peca) 1830, KM397, MS62 NGC. Mintage of 2,274. A fully detailed original example of this two-year type. The handsome laureate-head bust of Miguel I is wearing the Order of the Golden Fleece on the obverse, and the crowned arms of Portugal appear on the reverse. A denomination with an equivalent value of 7500 Reis. Realized $2,585.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Miguel I gold 4 Escudos (Peca) 1830, KM397, MS62 NGC. Mintage of 2,274. A fully detailed original example of this two-year type. The handsome laureate-head bust of Miguel I is wearing the Order of the Golden Fleece on the obverse, and the crowned arms of Portugal appear on the reverse. A denomination with an equivalent value of 7500 Reis. Realized $2,585.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Alexander I of Russia gold 25 Zlotych 1818-IB, KM-C102A, Fr-106, XF45 NGC. Struck without collar type. Minor central loss from circulation is evident and a myriad of micro-abrasions on the surfaces give a pleasingly uniform appearance. Somewhat prooflike in the reverse fields, this is a scarce and desirable Polish gold striking. Realized $4,112.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Alexander I of Russia gold 25 Zlotych 1818-IB, KM-C102A, Fr-106, XF45 NGC. Struck without collar type. Minor central loss from circulation is evident and a myriad of micro-abrasions on the surfaces give a pleasingly uniform appearance. Somewhat prooflike in the reverse fields, this is a scarce and desirable Polish gold striking. Realized $4,112.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Andrzej Trzebicki Medallic gold 10 Ducats 1677, Hcz-4050 (AR only R7), 41mm, 34.752g, AU58 NGC. Boldly struck, and lustrous, with extremely high relief. The obverse has a portrait of Andrzej Trzebicki (Bishop of Krakow) facing right, while the reverse has a rather whimsical image of a goose facing left, with the date below in Roman numerals. The designer of this impressive piece was Johann Hohn, a German engraver working with the mint at Danzig, and also with various other German mints. We can find no record of an example in gold, either at auction, or in numismatic reference books. Exceedingly rare, and certain to be one of the true highlight items of the Eric P. Newman Collection sale of world coins. Ex: ?Colonel? E.H.R. Green; Green Estate? Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Realized $58,750.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Andrzej Trzebicki Medallic gold 10 Ducats 1677, Hcz-4050 (AR only R7), 41mm, 34.752g, AU58 NGC. Boldly struck, and lustrous, with extremely high relief. The obverse has a portrait of Andrzej Trzebicki (Bishop of Krakow) facing right, while the reverse has a rather whimsical image of a goose facing left, with the date below in Roman numerals. The designer of this impressive piece was Johann Hohn, a German engraver working with the mint at Danzig, and also with various other German mints. We can find no record of an example in gold, either at auction, or in numismatic reference books. Exceedingly rare, and certain to be one of the true highlight items of the Eric P. Newman Collection sale of world coins. Ex: ?Colonel? E.H.R. Green; Green Estate? Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Realized $58,750.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.