Eric P. Newman Collection, Part III // 俳句

描述:: Venice. Giovanna II Corner gold Striking of a Silver 20 Soldi (Liretta) ND (1709-22)-AB, Unlisted in Paolucci in gold, listed in silver as Paolucci-28, mintmaster Alvise Bon, CNI-86, AU55 NGC. Obv. A kneeling Doge looks upward toward the Virgin Mary and Child in the clouds. Rev. Justice, facing, with sword and scales. Extremely rare. Some remaining luster, with slightly wavy flan. We can find no previous record of this type in gold. Realized $4,112.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

描述:: Venice. Giovanna II Corner gold Striking of a Silver 20 Soldi (Liretta) ND (1709-22)-AB, Unlisted in Paolucci in gold, listed in silver as Paolucci-28, mintmaster Alvise Bon, CNI-86, AU55 NGC. Obv. A kneeling Doge looks upward toward the Virgin Mary and Child in the clouds. Rev. Justice, facing, with sword and scales. Extremely rare. Some remaining luster, with slightly wavy flan. We can find no previous record of this type in gold. Realized $4,112.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

描述:: Venice. Alvise II Mocenigo gold Osella of 4 Zecchini 1707-BG, Paolucci-360, Nomisma-228 (R5), CNI-, mintmaster Bernardo Gritti, 13.6 gm, XF Details (Plugged) NGC. Obv. Kneeling Doge accepting the banner from St. Mark. Rev. Peace, on the ground, leans against Justice. Very rare. A hole has been skillfully repaired at 12:00 on the obverse through the SIV of ALOYSIVS. Nicely detailed, with a slightly wavy flan. Realized $3,055.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

描述:: Venice. Alvise II Mocenigo gold Osella of 4 Zecchini 1707-BG, Paolucci-360, Nomisma-228 (R5), CNI-, mintmaster Bernardo Gritti, 13.6 gm, XF Details (Plugged) NGC. Obv. Kneeling Doge accepting the banner from St. Mark. Rev. Peace, on the ground, leans against Justice. Very rare. A hole has been skillfully repaired at 12:00 on the obverse through the SIV of ALOYSIVS. Nicely detailed, with a slightly wavy flan. Realized $3,055.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

描述:: Venice. Francesco Morosini gold Osella of 4 Zecchini 1691, Paolucci-339, Nomisma-199 (R5), 13.9g, AU55 NGC. Obv. Kneeling Doge accepting the banner from St. Mark. Rev. Bust of the Doge on a pedestal, decorated with trophies of war. The strike is quite bold, and a small test cut is noted, for accuracy, on the edge at 3:00. A very rare issue. Morosini was Captain General of the Venetian forces during the Turkish War, and during the Siege of Athens in 1687 he was responsible for the destruction of the Parthenon. He was the first living Venetian citizen to have a bust placed in the Great Hall. This piece was issued to commemorate the placing of the aforementioned bronze bust of Francesco Morosini in the Hall of Arms of the Council of Ten. Ex: ?Colonel? E.H.R. Green; Green Estate? Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Realized $9,987.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

描述:: Venice. Francesco Morosini gold Osella of 4 Zecchini 1691, Paolucci-339, Nomisma-199 (R5), 13.9g, AU55 NGC. Obv. Kneeling Doge accepting the banner from St. Mark. Rev. Bust of the Doge on a pedestal, decorated with trophies of war. The strike is quite bold, and a small test cut is noted, for accuracy, on the edge at 3:00. A very rare issue. Morosini was Captain General of the Venetian forces during the Turkish War, and during the Siege of Athens in 1687 he was responsible for the destruction of the Parthenon. He was the first living Venetian citizen to have a bust placed in the Great Hall. This piece was issued to commemorate the placing of the aforementioned bronze bust of Francesco Morosini in the Hall of Arms of the Council of Ten. Ex: ?Colonel? E.H.R. Green; Green Estate? Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Realized $9,987.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

描述:: Venice. Francesco Morosini gold Osella of 3 Zecchini ND (1688-94), Paolucci-341, Nomisma-200/BDA (R5), 10.4g, AU58 NGC. Obv. Kneeling Doge accepting the banner from St. Mark. Rev. Lion of San Marco standing left resting paw upon open book. Superbly struck, with original mint luster remaining, and no distracting marks. The surfaces display only the slightest touch of rubbing on the high points. An extremely rare type and denomination, and the first example we have seen offered. Ex: ?Colonel? E.H.R. Green; Green Estate? Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Realized $38,187.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

描述:: Venice. Francesco Morosini gold Osella of 3 Zecchini ND (1688-94), Paolucci-341, Nomisma-200/BDA (R5), 10.4g, AU58 NGC. Obv. Kneeling Doge accepting the banner from St. Mark. Rev. Lion of San Marco standing left resting paw upon open book. Superbly struck, with original mint luster remaining, and no distracting marks. The surfaces display only the slightest touch of rubbing on the high points. An extremely rare type and denomination, and the first example we have seen offered. Ex: ?Colonel? E.H.R. Green; Green Estate? Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Realized $38,187.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

描述:: Venice. Marcantonio Giustinian gold Osella of 4 Zecchini Anno I (1684), Paolucci II, 331, Nomisma 187 (R5), 13.84 gm, AU55 NGC. Well-struck for the issue, with the typical obverse of Saint Mark handing the flag to the Doge. The reverse is unique, with a view of the Piazza San Marco in Venice. This is an extremely rare issue, with the incredible reverse showing the Grand Canal, St. Mark's Cathedral, and the Palace of the Doges. Ex: ?Colonel? E.H.R. Green; Green Estate? Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Realized $17,625.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

描述:: Venice. Marcantonio Giustinian gold Osella of 4 Zecchini Anno I (1684), Paolucci II, 331, Nomisma 187 (R5), 13.84 gm, AU55 NGC. Well-struck for the issue, with the typical obverse of Saint Mark handing the flag to the Doge. The reverse is unique, with a view of the Piazza San Marco in Venice. This is an extremely rare issue, with the incredible reverse showing the Grand Canal, St. Mark's Cathedral, and the Palace of the Doges. Ex: ?Colonel? E.H.R. Green; Green Estate? Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Realized $17,625.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

Eric P. Newman Collection, Part III