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Kellogg & Humbert Gold Ingot, No. 920, 68.11 oz, .886 Fine, $1247.44 Face Value CAGB - 687. 98mm x 42mm x 30mm. A beautiful and highly important example from the greatest gold treasure ever found. Rich yellow-gold overall with some deep russet-brown scale on the back as is seen on many of the ingots recovered from the S.S. Central America. Cast as a rectangle almost four inches in length and two inches wide (slightly longer than a standard credit card). Face: No. 920 / 68.11 Oz. / 886 FINE / $1247.44 on four lines with the KELLOGG & HUMBERT ASSAYERS logo in a rectangle between lines one and two. The viewer's lower right corner was taken for assay reasons. Back: 920 at top, typical casting indentation at the center caused by shrinkage of the metal when it cooled in the mold, upper viewer's right corner taken for assay purposes. A very pleasing example of these sometimes hefty ingots, this one small enough to fit comfortably in one's hand.. Sold for US$140,400 inc. premium

1856 San Francisco Vigilance Committee Medal, Membership Number 1884. Sold for US$23,400 inc. premium

MCMVII (1907) High Relief $20, Wire Rim MS63 PCGS. Sold for US$18,720 inc. premium

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Included are: Greece, Kingdom of Macedonia, Alexander III (The Great) AR Tetradrachms ca. 310-290 B.C. (2), one shows a large flan clip at 10:00 on the reverse that extends to the upper portion of the obverse, otherwise well detailed; the second example is somewhat porous and shows ample detail; Byzantium, Anastasius, Gold Tremissis, 491-518 A.D., well centered but showing a few light scratches to the right of the bust and a right angle mark on the lower right side of the obverse, otherwise, original appearing surfaces; and a group of miscellaneous ancients (21 coins) including: Phoenicia, Sidon, Baalshallim II AR Double Shekel, ca. 386-372 B.C., a few marks and scratches, Ptolemaic Egypt, Ptolemy I, AR Tetradrachm, 305-283 B.C., surface corrosion, Sasanian Drachms (3), Tarentum, Calabria AR Drachm, notable flan porosity and corrosion, and Roman Republican and Imperial coins of Caesar, 15 coins in this unattributed group. An interesting group of ancient coins for the collector who is research-oriented. Total: 24 coins in lot.

1 — Included are: Greece, Kingdom of Macedonia, Alexander III (The Great) AR Tetradrachms ca. 310-290 B.C. (2), one shows a large flan clip at 10:00 on the reverse that extends to the upper portion of the obverse, otherwise well detailed; the second example is somewhat porous and shows ample detail; Byzantium, Anastasius, Gold Tremissis, 491-518 A.D., well centered but showing a few light scratches to the right of the bust and a right angle mark on the lower right side of the obverse, otherwise, original appearing surfaces; and a group of miscellaneous ancients (21 coins) including: Phoenicia, Sidon, Baalshallim II AR Double Shekel, ca. 386-372 B.C., a few marks and scratches, Ptolemaic Egypt, Ptolemy I, AR Tetradrachm, 305-283 B.C., surface corrosion, Sasanian Drachms (3), Tarentum, Calabria AR Drachm, notable flan porosity and corrosion, and Roman Republican and Imperial coins of Caesar, 15 coins in this unattributed group. An interesting group of ancient coins for the collector who is research-oriented. Total: 24 coins in lot.

Sold for US$1,872 inc. premium

Austria, Ferdinand III (1637-1657), Taler 1638. AU Details, Mount Removed NGC Davenport-3192, KM-858. St. Veit is a seldom encountered mint located in Carinthia. This example shows little wear and exhibits original steel-gray and lilac toning with lighter areas near the borders and in the recesses of the design elements. Evidence of mount removal is virtually not visible within the NGC holder.

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Austria, Ferdinand III (1637-1657), Taler 1638. AU Details, Mount Removed NGC
Davenport-3192, KM-858. St. Veit is a seldom encountered mint located in Carinthia. This example shows little wear and exhibits original steel-gray and lilac toning with lighter areas near the borders and in the recesses of the design elements. Evidence of mount removal is virtually not visible within the NGC holder.

US$1,000 - US$1,200

Central Asia, Bukhara, Abd al-Ahad. Gold Tilla AH1268/1269 (1851-1852 Two Dates) MS62 NGC 4.55 grams. KM-65. Essentially as struck, and scarce as a Mint State example. Minor weakness here and there. Listed in SCWC under Central Asia.

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Central Asia, Bukhara, Abd al-Ahad. Gold Tilla AH1268/1269 (1851-1852 Two Dates) MS62 NGC
4.55 grams. KM-65. Essentially as struck, and scarce as a Mint State example. Minor weakness here and there. Listed in SCWC under Central Asia.

US$500 - US$600

Central Asia, Bukhara, Abd al-Ahad. Gold Tilla AH1269 (1852) MS62 NGC 4.55 grams. KM-65. Scarce as a Mint State example and essentially as struck with some localized weakness. Listed in SCWC under Central Asia.

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Central Asia, Bukhara, Abd al-Ahad. Gold Tilla AH1269 (1852) MS62 NGC
4.55 grams. KM-65. Scarce as a Mint State example and essentially as struck with some localized weakness. Listed in SCWC under Central Asia.

US$500 - US$600

Central Asia, Bukhara, Abd al-Ahad. Gold Tilla AH1273 (1856) MS62 NGC 4.55 grams. KM-65. Struck in the name of the late Ma'sum Ghazi (Emir Shah Murad). Essentially as struck, and scarce as a Mint State example. Listed in SCWC under Central Asia.

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Central Asia, Bukhara, Abd al-Ahad. Gold Tilla AH1273 (1856) MS62 NGC
4.55 grams. KM-65. Struck in the name of the late Ma'sum Ghazi (Emir Shah Murad). Essentially as struck, and scarce as a Mint State example. Listed in SCWC under Central Asia.

US$500 - US$600

China, 1988 Lunar Gold Dragon 500 Yuan 5 Ounces AGW. KM-199, Fr-B65. On the obverse, three dragons are in a central circle with four dragons and the value (500 Yuan) surrounding; the reverse features the Great Wall with the date 1988 below. A Superb Gem Proof example with a full strike and deeply frosted devices which contrast nicely with the deeply mirrored fields. This is the first gold 500 Yuan produced for the Lunar series with a mintage of only 3,000 pieces. Housed in a plastic flip, the original mint packaging is missing.

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China, 1988 Lunar Gold Dragon 500 Yuan
5 Ounces AGW. KM-199, Fr-B65. On the obverse, three dragons are in a central circle with four dragons and the value (500 Yuan) surrounding; the reverse features the Great Wall with the date 1988 below. A Superb Gem Proof example with a full strike and deeply frosted devices which contrast nicely with the deeply mirrored fields. This is the first gold 500 Yuan produced for the Lunar series with a mintage of only 3,000 pieces. Housed in a plastic flip, the original mint packaging is missing.

US$9,000 - US$11,000

Denmark, Frederik V (1746-1766), Gold 12 Mark 1761-VH, AU Details, Bent NGC 3.118 grams. KM-587.3. Mostly lustrous overall with some minor weakness showing on the reverse. Still, a collectible example despite the minor bend noted by NGC.

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Denmark, Frederik V (1746-1766), Gold 12 Mark 1761-VH, AU Details, Bent NGC
3.118 grams. KM-587.3. Mostly lustrous overall with some minor weakness showing on the reverse. Still, a collectible example despite the minor bend noted by NGC.

US$700 - US$800

India (Great Britain), Victoria, Gold Mohur 1882-C, MS62 NGC Ex: David Fore Collection. Calcutta Mint, KM-496. Fully Uncirculated with no mentionable marks. The luster is slightly subdued on the obverse, probably the grade-limiting factor. The mintage was just 11,663 coins.

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India (Great Britain), Victoria, Gold Mohur 1882-C, MS62 NGC
Ex: David Fore Collection. Calcutta Mint, KM-496. Fully Uncirculated with no mentionable marks. The luster is slightly subdued on the obverse, probably the grade-limiting factor. The mintage was just 11,663 coins.

US$4,500 - US$5,500

India (Private Issue), Central Bank of India, Gold 5 Tolas (Undated). 58.39 grams. Obverse: THE CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA LTD. BOMBAY / H.M. MINT / FINE 996.56 FIVE TOLAS; reverse: the Central Bank of India building. A well preserved example showing no apparent damage or defects. Rare in this high grade.Ex: The Palace Collection, King Farouk

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India (Private Issue), Central Bank of India, Gold 5 Tolas (Undated).
58.39 grams. Obverse: THE CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA LTD. BOMBAY / H.M. MINT / FINE 996.56 FIVE TOLAS; reverse: the Central Bank of India building. A well preserved example showing no apparent damage or defects. Rare in this high grade.
Ex: The Palace Collection, King Farouk

US$5,500 - US$6,500

Japan, Mutsuhito, Gold 5 Yen Meiji 6, (1873), MS61 NGC 8.333 grams, 21.82mm. Y-11a. Obverse: dragon within beaded circle, legends surround; reverse: sunburst crest superimposed on sacred mirror, flanked by military banners, chrysanthemum above with Paulowina crest below. A low mintage issue with a production of only 108,746 pieces. Fully lustrous and well struck with a few minor hairlines in the fragile fields that seem to limit the grade.

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Japan, Mutsuhito, Gold 5 Yen Meiji 6, (1873), MS61 NGC
8.333 grams, 21.82mm. Y-11a. Obverse: dragon within beaded circle, legends surround; reverse: sunburst crest superimposed on sacred mirror, flanked by military banners, chrysanthemum above with Paulowina crest below. A low mintage issue with a production of only 108,746 pieces. Fully lustrous and well struck with a few minor hairlines in the fragile fields that seem to limit the grade.

US$2,000 - US$2,500

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Mexico, 8 Reales 1824 Mo-JM, MS62 NGC
KM-A376.2, "Hookneck Eagle." Mexico City mint, assayer, "JM". Obverse: radiant cap with denomination, date, and fineness below; reverse: full breast profile eagle with hooked neck and snake in beak, REPUBLICA MEXICANA surrounds. Fully Mint State with bright silver luster and only scant striking weakness on the eagle's breast. Only a few tiny field marks are noted mostly on the obverse. Very elusive and much in demand in this scarce Mint State grade.

Sold for US$4,914 inc. premium

Peru, 8 Reales 1847-Lima MB, XF45 NGC KM-142.1. Obverse: standing figure of Liberty surrounded by FIRME Y FELIZ POR LA UNION; reverse: wreath above arms within another wreath, date 1847 below. Surrounding legend: REPUB * PERUANA * MH * 8R * 10 Ds 20 Gs M * B * Close examination reveals limited wear and some luster remaining in the protected areas, but somewhat weakly struck in the centers. A scarcer example representing the popular Standing Liberty series.

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Peru, 8 Reales 1847-Lima MB, XF45 NGC
KM-142.1. Obverse: standing figure of Liberty surrounded by FIRME Y FELIZ POR LA UNION; reverse: wreath above arms within another wreath, date 1847 below. Surrounding legend: REPUB * PERUANA * MH * 8R * 10 Ds 20 Gs M * B * Close examination reveals limited wear and some luster remaining in the protected areas, but somewhat weakly struck in the centers. A scarcer example representing the popular Standing Liberty series.

US$500 - US$600

Peru, 8 Reales 1835-Lima MM, "POR AL UNION" VF35 NGC KM-142.3, Seppa-256. An interesting error piece in which the obverse legend reads: POR AL UNION instead of POR LA UNION. Moderate wear and nice, original toning shows overall. Certainly a desirable, highly collectible example that is simply marked "Rare" and unpriced in the KM catalog.

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Peru, 8 Reales 1835-Lima MM, "POR AL UNION" VF35 NGC
KM-142.3, Seppa-256. An interesting error piece in which the obverse legend reads: POR AL UNION instead of POR LA UNION. Moderate wear and nice, original toning shows overall. Certainly a desirable, highly collectible example that is simply marked "Rare" and unpriced in the KM catalog.

US$2,800 - US$3,500

Philippines, Ferdinand VII of Spain, 8 Reales 1828 Manila Counterstamp, VF25 NGC KM-24. Type One Manila counterstamp struck on a Peru 1827-Lima JM 8 Reales. This counterstamp was intended to obliterate the Spanish American 8 Reales undertype, however, the idea failed due to the weakness of the coin presses used. The whole operation was soon abandoned and all examples bearing this counterstamp are now considered very scarce.

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Philippines, Ferdinand VII of Spain, 8 Reales 1828 Manila Counterstamp, VF25 NGC
KM-24. Type One Manila counterstamp struck on a Peru 1827-Lima JM 8 Reales. This counterstamp was intended to obliterate the Spanish American 8 Reales undertype, however, the idea failed due to the weakness of the coin presses used. The whole operation was soon abandoned and all examples bearing this counterstamp are now considered very scarce.

US$1,600 - US$2,000

Philippines, 8 Reales, Undated (1834-1837), XF40 PCGS, Secure Holder Ex: Ray Czahor Collection. KM-138.4; Basso-43; Lopez-Chavez Yriarte-Type IV group A; Gil-Crown variety 5-3-1-I (1834). Type VI countermark crowned Y.II. within circle at center of obverse. Struck on an 1831-CUZCOG Peru 8 Reales which is a scarce host coin. The countermark is well struck and perfectly centered although inverted almost 180 degrees. A small die crack extends from 11 o'clock to 12 o'clock. Light even wear and lightly toned. Countermark shows XF Details as indicated on the PCGS holder.Ex: Stacks-Bowers Galleries, January 2015 NYINC, (1/15), lot 1422

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Philippines, 8 Reales, Undated (1834-1837), XF40 PCGS, Secure Holder
Ex: Ray Czahor Collection. KM-138.4; Basso-43; Lopez-Chavez Yriarte-Type IV group A; Gil-Crown variety 5-3-1-I (1834). Type VI countermark crowned Y.II. within circle at center of obverse. Struck on an 1831-CUZCOG Peru 8 Reales which is a scarce host coin. The countermark is well struck and perfectly centered although inverted almost 180 degrees. A small die crack extends from 11 o'clock to 12 o'clock. Light even wear and lightly toned. Countermark shows XF Details as indicated on the PCGS holder.
Ex: Stacks-Bowers Galleries, January 2015 NYINC, (1/15), lot 1422

US$1,300 - US$1,600

Philippines, 8 Reales, Undated (1834-1837), Genuine, Cleaning, XF Details PCGS, Secure Holder KM-138.4; Basso-43; Lopez-Chavez Yriarte-Type IV group A; Gil-Crown variety 5-4-1-II (1835). Type VI countermark crowned Y.II. within circle at center of obverse. Struck on an 1829-CUZCOG Peru 8 Reales which is a scarce, early date host coin. The countermark is rotated about 45 degrees clockwise and is slightly weak where there was no host design in the field between 11 o'clock and 12 o'clock. Light to moderate wear with minor tics amongst the devices. Lightly cleaned long ago with some minor hairlines that are now subdued from attractive toning showing hues of azure and gray. Countermark shows AU Details as indicated on the PCGS holder.Ex: Stacks-Bowers Galleries, January 2015 NYINC, (1/15), lot 1423; World Wide Coins of California Mail bid sale, November 17, 2011; )Lot # 121.

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Philippines, 8 Reales, Undated (1834-1837), Genuine, Cleaning, XF Details PCGS, Secure Holder
KM-138.4; Basso-43; Lopez-Chavez Yriarte-Type IV group A; Gil-Crown variety 5-4-1-II (1835). Type VI countermark crowned Y.II. within circle at center of obverse. Struck on an 1829-CUZCOG Peru 8 Reales which is a scarce, early date host coin. The countermark is rotated about 45 degrees clockwise and is slightly weak where there was no host design in the field between 11 o'clock and 12 o'clock. Light to moderate wear with minor tics amongst the devices. Lightly cleaned long ago with some minor hairlines that are now subdued from attractive toning showing hues of azure and gray. Countermark shows AU Details as indicated on the PCGS holder.
Ex: Stacks-Bowers Galleries, January 2015 NYINC, (1/15), lot 1423; World Wide Coins of California Mail bid sale, November 17, 2011; )Lot # 121.

US$1,300 - US$1,600

Philippines, 1942 Silver Medal Japanese Occupation of Homma 36mm. Honeycutt-310, Basso-150. Obverse: Japanese soldier standing in battle dress, inscription (in Japanese) above; reverse: two coconut trees and a poem (in Japanese) written by General Homma commemorating the expedition to the Philippine Islands in 1942. Plain edge with no loop, most are looped. Lightly worn from extensive handling with typical small marks, edge bruises, and hairlines as typically seen. This medal is rarely seen, and almost never without a mounting loop. Worthy of a premium bid.

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Philippines, 1942 Silver Medal Japanese Occupation of Homma
36mm. Honeycutt-310, Basso-150. Obverse: Japanese soldier standing in battle dress, inscription (in Japanese) above; reverse: two coconut trees and a poem (in Japanese) written by General Homma commemorating the expedition to the Philippine Islands in 1942. Plain edge with no loop, most are looped. Lightly worn from extensive handling with typical small marks, edge bruises, and hairlines as typically seen. This medal is rarely seen, and almost never without a mounting loop. Worthy of a premium bid.

US$1,200 - US$1,500

Republic of Argentina Gold Medal, circa 1880's 19.18 grams, plain edge. Struck during the war with Paraguay. Obverse: The popular sunface is at center surrounded by AL VALOR YALA CONSTANCIA / LA NACICN AGRADECIDA, reverse: an oil lamp with handles is featured at the center surrounded by a wreath. AL EJERCITO ALIADO EN OPERACIONES CONTRA EL GOBIERNO DEL PARAGUAY (To the Army Allied Operations Against the Government of Paraguay) / REPUBLICA ARGENTINA. A gold loop is at the top. This is a rare gold medal with much historical significance, Lightly worn but never cleaned or damaged (other than the loop).

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Republic of Argentina Gold Medal, circa 1880's
19.18 grams, plain edge. Struck during the war with Paraguay. Obverse: The popular sunface is at center surrounded by AL VALOR YALA CONSTANCIA / LA NACICN AGRADECIDA, reverse: an oil lamp with handles is featured at the center surrounded by a wreath. AL EJERCITO ALIADO EN OPERACIONES CONTRA EL GOBIERNO DEL PARAGUAY (To the Army Allied Operations Against the Government of Paraguay) / REPUBLICA ARGENTINA. A gold loop is at the top. This is a rare gold medal with much historical significance, Lightly worn but never cleaned or damaged (other than the loop).

US$1,200 - US$1,500

1830 Russian Imperial Academy of Arts Silver Medal 58.99 grams, 52mm. Smirnov 460.Diakov 492.4. This is a large silver medal from the Imperial Academy of Arts awarded for success in drawing. Obverse: Musical lyre on column, a palette with brushes top the right, a male head facing left at the left, the date 1830 is below in exergue; reverse: 4 line inscription within wreath, (From Imperial St. Petersburg Academy of Arts). Engraver P. Utkin's signature on medal in exergue on the reverse. Deep tobacco-brown toning compliments each side of this lightly handled example. A few marks and some hairlines are noted on each side of this rare Russian silver medal.

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1830 Russian Imperial Academy of Arts Silver Medal
58.99 grams, 52mm. Smirnov 460.Diakov 492.4. This is a large silver medal from the Imperial Academy of Arts awarded for success in drawing. Obverse: Musical lyre on column, a palette with brushes top the right, a male head facing left at the left, the date 1830 is below in exergue; reverse: 4 line inscription within wreath, (From Imperial St. Petersburg Academy of Arts). Engraver P. Utkin's signature on medal in exergue on the reverse. Deep tobacco-brown toning compliments each side of this lightly handled example. A few marks and some hairlines are noted on each side of this rare Russian silver medal.

Sold for US$936 inc. premium

Swedish Silver Medal, circa 1690's, John Calvin by A. Karlsteen 45mm, 35.4 grams. Obverse: portrait of John Calvin facing right, IOHANNES CALVINVS.M: surrounds; reverse: a hand holding an upside-down heart protrudes from clouds over the rising sun. PROMTE.ET.SINCERE.IN.OPERE.DOMINI. (completely and honestly, the work of...) surrounds. Estimated to have been struck sometime in the 1690s, a dedication to John Calvin (1509-1564) struck in silver. Light handling and a few marks and hairlines. A highly unusual medal, the first we have seen, and thought by the consignor to be "extremely rare."

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Swedish Silver Medal, circa 1690's, John Calvin by A. Karlsteen
45mm, 35.4 grams. Obverse: portrait of John Calvin facing right, IOHANNES CALVINVS.M: surrounds; reverse: a hand holding an upside-down heart protrudes from clouds over the rising sun. PROMTE.ET.SINCERE.IN.OPERE.DOMINI. (completely and honestly, the work of...) surrounds. Estimated to have been struck sometime in the 1690s, a dedication to John Calvin (1509-1564) struck in silver. Light handling and a few marks and hairlines. A highly unusual medal, the first we have seen, and thought by the consignor to be "extremely rare."

Sold for US$819 inc. premium

1641 Silver Medal - John Calvin's 100th Anniversary - Return to Geneva. Whit. 128, Schn. 478. 56mm, 43.5 grams. This medal commemorates the 100th anniversary of the return of John Calvin to Geneva after his exile. Dadler Sebastian: Germany, 1641. Obverse: Bust of Calvin, right, IOANNES CALVINUS PICARD: NOVIODUN: ECCLES: GENEV: PASTOR. (John Calvin from Noyen in the Picardy, Shepard of the Church of Geneva); reverse: Fame blowing a trumpet holding an open book with the inscription DOCTRINA. The right leg rests on a plinth with the inscription VIRTUS. Surrounding: DOCTRINA & VIRTUS HOMINES POST FUNERA CLARAT. (Teaching and Virtue Make Men Shine Even after Death). This example shows signs of handling and a few edge dings. All details are struck in high relief and some luster remains. A rare and interesting silver medal.John Calvin, (1509-1564), was a French theologian of the Protestant Reformation. He was greatly influenced by the Humanism of Erasmus while studying at the University of Paris. There he came to reject Papal authority and scholasticism in favor of the Scriptures. In 1533, because of his beliefs, he was forced into exile in Switzerland and in 1538 he fled to Strasbourg, where he subsequently married Idelette de Bure (1540). While there, the Syndics and Council of Geneva sent a letter to Calvin asking him not to return, and he was officially banished from the city. Later in 1541, with the city in turmoil, Calvin returned to Geneva to find a theocracy based on his Ecclesiastical Ordinances. Geneva welcomed religious refugees from across Europe and became a base for the spread of Calvinism.

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1641 Silver Medal - John Calvin's 100th Anniversary - Return to Geneva.
Whit. 128, Schn. 478. 56mm, 43.5 grams. This medal commemorates the 100th anniversary of the return of John Calvin to Geneva after his exile. Dadler Sebastian: Germany, 1641. Obverse: Bust of Calvin, right, IOANNES CALVINUS PICARD: NOVIODUN: ECCLES: GENEV: PASTOR. (John Calvin from Noyen in the Picardy, Shepard of the Church of Geneva); reverse: Fame blowing a trumpet holding an open book with the inscription DOCTRINA. The right leg rests on a plinth with the inscription VIRTUS. Surrounding: DOCTRINA & VIRTUS HOMINES POST FUNERA CLARAT. (Teaching and Virtue Make Men Shine Even after Death). This example shows signs of handling and a few edge dings. All details are struck in high relief and some luster remains. A rare and interesting silver medal.

John Calvin, (1509-1564), was a French theologian of the Protestant Reformation. He was greatly influenced by the Humanism of Erasmus while studying at the University of Paris. There he came to reject Papal authority and scholasticism in favor of the Scriptures. In 1533, because of his beliefs, he was forced into exile in Switzerland and in 1538 he fled to Strasbourg, where he subsequently married Idelette de Bure (1540). While there, the Syndics and Council of Geneva sent a letter to Calvin asking him not to return, and he was officially banished from the city. Later in 1541, with the city in turmoil, Calvin returned to Geneva to find a theocracy based on his Ecclesiastical Ordinances. Geneva welcomed religious refugees from across Europe and became a base for the spread of Calvinism.

US$1,200 - US$1,500

Russia, Anna Ivanovna, One Rouble 1734, Fine 15 NGC Bitkin-100, KM-192.2. Kadashevsky mint with smaller head type. The surfaces are an argent-gray color with a couple of slightly darker spots, but no noteworthy distractions or other flaws.

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Russia, Anna Ivanovna, One Rouble 1734, Fine 15 NGC
Bitkin-100, KM-192.2. Kadashevsky mint with smaller head type. The surfaces are an argent-gray color with a couple of slightly darker spots, but no noteworthy distractions or other flaws.

US$550 - US$650

Russia, Livonia & Estonia, Elizabeth I (1741-1762), 4 Kopecks 1757, VF20 NGC KM-2. Obverse: Crown above double-headed eagle, MONEIA surrounds; reverse: legend LIVOESTHONICA, the date 1757 at lower right, and the denomination 4 at the base. From a mintage of just 582,000 pieces. Notably worn with traces of red and black incrustation in selected recesses on each side.

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Russia, Livonia & Estonia, Elizabeth I (1741-1762), 4 Kopecks 1757, VF20 NGC
KM-2. Obverse: Crown above double-headed eagle, MONEIA surrounds; reverse: legend LIVOESTHONICA, the date 1757 at lower right, and the denomination 4 at the base. From a mintage of just 582,000 pieces. Notably worn with traces of red and black incrustation in selected recesses on each side.

US$500 - US$700

Russia, Elizabeth "Dassier" Rouble, 1757 CЛБ ЯI, XF40 NGC Bitkin-282 (R1), Diakov-433 (R2), KM-C19c.3, St Petersburg mint, Obverse: Crowned bust of Elizabeth right; reverse: double-headed Imperial eagle with scepter and orb in claws, date is above crown at top. This coin is a beautiful example of a Dassier designed ruble, and is one of our favorites in this sale because of its amazing originality. The surfaces are quite clean and only lightly worn with no post-production defects. The strike is a bit soft in Elizabeth's hair, as always seen with this issue, and the obverse exhibits several natural flan flaws, otherwise, these flaws are small, and minor.Jacques Antoine Dassier (1715-59), the son of famous medalist and coin engraver Jean Dassier (1676-1763), was in his own right, a leading luminary of 18th century medallic art. From 1740 to 1745, he was assistant engraver at the Royal Mint in London. After a 3 year sojourn in Russia he produced the dies for Elizabeth's silver rouble and her gold ten roubles. He died in 1759 at Copenhagen. His designs are among the most interesting and attractive of the period and now are highly sought after. A rare opportunity to acquire what would be the centerpiece for most advanced collections of Russian coins.

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Russia, Elizabeth "Dassier" Rouble, 1757 CЛБ ЯI, XF40 NGC
Bitkin-282 (R1), Diakov-433 (R2), KM-C19c.3, St Petersburg mint, Obverse: Crowned bust of Elizabeth right; reverse: double-headed Imperial eagle with scepter and orb in claws, date is above crown at top. This coin is a beautiful example of a Dassier designed ruble, and is one of our favorites in this sale because of its amazing originality. The surfaces are quite clean and only lightly worn with no post-production defects. The strike is a bit soft in Elizabeth's hair, as always seen with this issue, and the obverse exhibits several natural flan flaws, otherwise, these flaws are small, and minor.

Jacques Antoine Dassier (1715-59), the son of famous medalist and coin engraver Jean Dassier (1676-1763), was in his own right, a leading luminary of 18th century medallic art. From 1740 to 1745, he was assistant engraver at the Royal Mint in London. After a 3 year sojourn in Russia he produced the dies for Elizabeth's silver rouble and her gold ten roubles. He died in 1759 at Copenhagen. His designs are among the most interesting and attractive of the period and now are highly sought after. A rare opportunity to acquire what would be the centerpiece for most advanced collections of Russian coins.

US$30,000 - US$40,000

Russia, Catherine II (1762-1796), 1/2 Rouble (Poltina) 1763CЛБ ЯI MS61 NGC C-66.2, Bitkin-273. Obverse: bust of Catherine faces right, legend surrounds; reverse: two-headed eagle coat of arms, date 1763 at top, legend on either side. Bright and well centered with silver-gray surfaces and no distracting marks or abrasions. Abundant luster remains on the reverse. Rare as a Mint State example.

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Russia, Catherine II (1762-1796), 1/2 Rouble (Poltina) 1763CЛБ ЯI MS61 NGC
C-66.2, Bitkin-273. Obverse: bust of Catherine faces right, legend surrounds; reverse: two-headed eagle coat of arms, date 1763 at top, legend on either side. Bright and well centered with silver-gray surfaces and no distracting marks or abrasions. Abundant luster remains on the reverse. Rare as a Mint State example.

US$5,000 - US$6,000

Russia, Catherine II, Gold 1/2 Rouble (Poltina) 1777, AU58 NGC C-75, Bitkin-116. St. Petersburg mint. Obverse: crowned bust right; reverse: crowned monogram. Rich golden color with orange accents at selected areas of the design. Very light wear with a couple of minor handling marks.

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Russia, Catherine II, Gold 1/2 Rouble (Poltina) 1777, AU58 NGC
C-75, Bitkin-116. St. Petersburg mint. Obverse: crowned bust right; reverse: crowned monogram. Rich golden color with orange accents at selected areas of the design. Very light wear with a couple of minor handling marks.

US$1,400 - US$1,600

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Russia, Ekaterina II Velikaya (The Great) (1762-1796), Memorial Pattern Poltina 1796, Proof 62 Brown NGC

US$1,500 - US$1,800

Russia - France, Copper Essai (Pattern) 2 Francs 1801 MS64 Brown NGC 28mm. MAZ-589A, Bitkin-2 (R). Struck to commemorate peace between France and Russia in May 1801. Obverse: REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE / FLORFAI AN9 at base, French coat of arms at center; reverse: ALEXANDRE I EMPEREUR DE RUSSIE surrounds, PAIX ET AMITIE ENTRE LA FRANCE ET LA RUSSIE / MAY 1801 at center and base. Exceptionally well struck with pleasant light brown surfaces. A rare essai issue seldom seen or offered in any venue.

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Russia - France, Copper Essai (Pattern) 2 Francs 1801 MS64 Brown NGC
28mm. MAZ-589A, Bitkin-2 (R). Struck to commemorate peace between France and Russia in May 1801. Obverse: REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE / FLORFAI AN9 at base, French coat of arms at center; reverse: ALEXANDRE I EMPEREUR DE RUSSIE surrounds, PAIX ET AMITIE ENTRE LA FRANCE ET LA RUSSIE / MAY 1801 at center and base. Exceptionally well struck with pleasant light brown surfaces. A rare essai issue seldom seen or offered in any venue.

US$1,300 - US$1,600

Russia - France, Silver Pattern 2 Francs 1814, MS63 NGC MAZ-768, Bitkin-15, R.1. This was struck in honor of Emperor Alexander I (1801-1825) after the entry of allied forces into Paris. Obverse: Alexander I monogram, AU PACIFICATEUR DE L 'EUROPE / PARIS at base; reverse: three fleur-de-lis at center surrounded with legend, GALLIA REDDITIA EUROPAE / APRILE 1814 at base. On the edge, DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE is incused. A well preserved example featuring argent-gray toning that is accented with russet-brown shadings in the recesses of the design. Only a few minor marks are noted with magnification.

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Russia - France, Silver Pattern 2 Francs 1814, MS63 NGC
MAZ-768, Bitkin-15, R.1. This was struck in honor of Emperor Alexander I (1801-1825) after the entry of allied forces into Paris. Obverse: Alexander I monogram, AU PACIFICATEUR DE L 'EUROPE / PARIS at base; reverse: three fleur-de-lis at center surrounded with legend, GALLIA REDDITIA EUROPAE / APRILE 1814 at base. On the edge, DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE is incused. A well preserved example featuring argent-gray toning that is accented with russet-brown shadings in the recesses of the design. Only a few minor marks are noted with magnification.

US$1,800 - US$2,200

Russia, Alexander I, 1 Rouble 1808 CЛБ-MK, VF35 NGC KM-C-125a, St. Petersburg mint. Even wear most noticeable in the obverse central region. Light dove-gray patina overall, a desirable type coin selection.

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Russia, Alexander I, 1 Rouble 1808 CЛБ-MK, VF35 NGC
KM-C-125a, St. Petersburg mint. Even wear most noticeable in the obverse central region. Light dove-gray patina overall, a desirable type coin selection.

US$450 - US$550

Russia, Alexander I (1801-1825), Polupoltinnik (1/4 Rouble) 1810 СПБ-ФГ Bitkin-88(R), Severin-2598. St. Petersburg mint. Obverse: Crowned Imperial eagle; reverse: crowned inscription within wreath. The few examples that are infrequently encountered are normally in low grades, such as this coin showing even wear overall, but no apparent damage. A very scarce type, seldom offered.

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Russia, Alexander I (1801-1825), Polupoltinnik (1/4 Rouble) 1810 СПБ-ФГ
Bitkin-88(R), Severin-2598. St. Petersburg mint. Obverse: Crowned Imperial eagle; reverse: crowned inscription within wreath. The few examples that are infrequently encountered are normally in low grades, such as this coin showing even wear overall, but no apparent damage. A very scarce type, seldom offered.

US$600 - US$700

Russia, Nicholas I, 25 Kopecks 1831 CЛБ-HГ MS61 NGC C-159. Obverse: crowned double headed eagle with shield perched on ribbon with date, 1831 below; reverse: crowned denomination and mintmark (St. Petersburg) within wreath. Well defined with old silver surfaces and some traces of deep golden-brown toning at selected rim areas of the obverse. A curving die crack bisects most of the reverse in a vertical fashion. A scarcer date in the series with a mintage of 484,000 pieces.

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Russia, Nicholas I, 25 Kopecks 1831 CЛБ-HГ MS61 NGC
C-159. Obverse: crowned double headed eagle with shield perched on ribbon with date, 1831 below; reverse: crowned denomination and mintmark (St. Petersburg) within wreath. Well defined with old silver surfaces and some traces of deep golden-brown toning at selected rim areas of the obverse. A curving die crack bisects most of the reverse in a vertical fashion. A scarcer date in the series with a mintage of 484,000 pieces.

US$900 - US$1,200

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Russia, Nicholas I (1825-1855), 2 Kopecks 1841CЛБ VG10 NGC
Ex: Aalborg Collection. Bitkin-818 R.3. Izhora mint. Obverse: crowned logo of Nicholas I; reverse: denomination above date, mintmark below. Attractive reddish-brown surfaces show abundant wear, but no mentionable distractions. Very scarce in any grade and missing in most collections.

US$10,000 - US$12,000

Russia, Nicholas I, 5 Kopecks 1849 CЛБ-NA, MS65 NGC KM-C163. Ex: R.W. Julian Collection. Obverse: crowned double Imperial eagle; reverse: crown above date and value within a wreath. Richly toned with abundant golden-russet color overall and hints of reflectiveness at certain light angles. Just a couple of small marks are mentioned that serve to limit the grade from an even higher level.

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Russia, Nicholas I, 5 Kopecks 1849 CЛБ-NA, MS65 NGC
KM-C163. Ex: R.W. Julian Collection. Obverse: crowned double Imperial eagle; reverse: crown above date and value within a wreath. Richly toned with abundant golden-russet color overall and hints of reflectiveness at certain light angles. Just a couple of small marks are mentioned that serve to limit the grade from an even higher level.

US$500 - US$600

Russia, Alexander II, 1/2 Rouble (Poltina) 1857 CЛБ-ФБ, MS62 NGC KM-C167.1, Bitkin-51. St. Petersburg mint. Obverse: Crowned double-headed Imperial eagle, legend surrounds; reverse: crowned date and value within wreath. A moderately toned example with a few rim chips visible on the reverse. Still, a very collectible example of this conditionally scarce issue.

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Russia, Alexander II, 1/2 Rouble (Poltina) 1857 CЛБ-ФБ, MS62 NGC
KM-C167.1, Bitkin-51. St. Petersburg mint. Obverse: Crowned double-headed Imperial eagle, legend surrounds; reverse: crowned date and value within wreath. A moderately toned example with a few rim chips visible on the reverse. Still, a very collectible example of this conditionally scarce issue.

US$500 - US$600

Russia, Alexander II (1855-1881), Pattern 2 Kopecks 1863 EM, Proof 63 Brown NGC Brussels Mint. Brekke -142, GM-28.11 (Rare), Bitkin 600, R.2 - Very Rare. Obverse: crowned coat of arms in a plain field; reverse: a wreath surrounds the denomination and date. The surfaces are near-mark-free with reddish-brown patina and razor-sharp details throughout. Certainly a notable example of this rare pattern 2 Kopeck coin.

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Russia, Alexander II (1855-1881), Pattern 2 Kopecks 1863 EM, Proof 63 Brown NGC
Brussels Mint. Brekke -142, GM-28.11 (Rare), Bitkin 600, R.2 - Very Rare. Obverse: crowned coat of arms in a plain field; reverse: a wreath surrounds the denomination and date. The surfaces are near-mark-free with reddish-brown patina and razor-sharp details throughout. Certainly a notable example of this rare pattern 2 Kopeck coin.

US$3,000 - US$3,500

Russia, Alexander II, Rouble 1871CЛБ HI, MS61 NGC KM-Y-25, Bitkin-84. St. Petersburg mint. Obverse: crowned double-headed Imperial eagle; reverse: crowned date and value in wreath. A lower mintage issue with 884,000 pieces produced. Well defined and nicely toned overall lending a fully original appearance. Presently, only one piece has been graded finer at NGC, that being an MS64. Conditionally rare and highly collectible as a Mint State example.

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Russia, Alexander II, Rouble 1871CЛБ HI, MS61 NGC
KM-Y-25, Bitkin-84. St. Petersburg mint. Obverse: crowned double-headed Imperial eagle; reverse: crowned date and value in wreath. A lower mintage issue with 884,000 pieces produced. Well defined and nicely toned overall lending a fully original appearance. Presently, only one piece has been graded finer at NGC, that being an MS64. Conditionally rare and highly collectible as a Mint State example.

US$1,400 - US$1,600

Russia, Alexander III, 25 Kopecks 1894 AГ, MS64 NGC KM-Y44, Bitkin-97. St. Petersburg mint. his example displays a very sharp strike with full luster beneath a moderate coating of silver-gray patina with antique-gold highlights in the recesses of the design. There are no mentionable abrasions on this scarce Choice example.

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Russia, Alexander III, 25 Kopecks 1894 AГ, MS64 NGC
KM-Y44, Bitkin-97. St. Petersburg mint. his example displays a very sharp strike with full luster beneath a moderate coating of silver-gray patina with antique-gold highlights in the recesses of the design. There are no mentionable abrasions on this scarce Choice example.

US$1,300 - US$1,600

Large Lot of Canadian Type Coins Included are: various Canadian type coins -- cents to silver dollars, all housed in a large, framed black Capital plastic holder. Dates range from Victoria to Elizabeth II. Most of the later issues are Brilliant Uncirculated, some prooflike; the earlier ones appear to be average circulated. Scarcer coins include: 1900 Victoria 50C, 1916 George V 50C, 1872 Victoria 25C, 1913 George V 25C, 1936 George V $1, 1859 Victoria Large 1C, 1858 20C, and a 1922 5C. Each of the numerous coins requires a close examination for maximum appreciation of this set. There is simply too much to list. It is being sold "as is" with no return privilege.

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Large Lot of Canadian Type Coins
Included are: various Canadian type coins -- cents to silver dollars, all housed in a large, framed black Capital plastic holder. Dates range from Victoria to Elizabeth II. Most of the later issues are Brilliant Uncirculated, some prooflike; the earlier ones appear to be average circulated. Scarcer coins include: 1900 Victoria 50C, 1916 George V 50C, 1872 Victoria 25C, 1913 George V 25C, 1936 George V $1, 1859 Victoria Large 1C, 1858 20C, and a 1922 5C. Each of the numerous coins requires a close examination for maximum appreciation of this set. There is simply too much to list. It is being sold "as is" with no return privilege.

Sold for US$1,053 inc. premium

1723 Hibernia Farthing, DEI GRATIA, VF25 PCGS W-12255, Martin 3-Ba, 9 Harp Strings. Pleasing chocolate-brown surfaces reveal no serious marks to the unassisted eye. Well detailed throughout, an above-average example of a somewhat scarce variety. (PCGS 176)

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1723 Hibernia Farthing, DEI GRATIA, VF25 PCGS
W-12255, Martin 3-Ba, 9 Harp Strings. Pleasing chocolate-brown surfaces reveal no serious marks to the unassisted eye. Well detailed throughout, an above-average example of a somewhat scarce variety. (PCGS 176)

US$300 - US$400

1723/2 Hibernia Halfpence, Genuine, Fine Details, Environmental Damage PCGS W-12850. Not a bad appearing example with an exceptionally clear overdate feature. The surfaces are dull and exhibit a slightly unnatural color. An affordable example of this popular variety. (PCGS 183)

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1723/2 Hibernia Halfpence, Genuine, Fine Details, Environmental Damage PCGS
W-12850. Not a bad appearing example with an exceptionally clear overdate feature. The surfaces are dull and exhibit a slightly unnatural color. An affordable example of this popular variety. (PCGS 183)

US$300 - US$400

1773 Virginia Halfpenny, Genuine, AU Details, Environmental Damage PCGS 7 Harp Strings, Period After GEORGIVS. Sharp detailing remains on this charcoal example. Some porosity is also present on the obverse from environmental exposure. A higher grade piece that is quite collectible. (PCGS 240)

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1773 Virginia Halfpenny, Genuine, AU Details, Environmental Damage PCGS
7 Harp Strings, Period After GEORGIVS. Sharp detailing remains on this charcoal example. Some porosity is also present on the obverse from environmental exposure. A higher grade piece that is quite collectible. (PCGS 240)

Sold for US$105.30 inc. premium

1785 Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Right, Fine 15 PCGS W-2350, Miller 3.5-B. Lower dot of top colon very close to head, four hair locks emerge from upper front leaf uniting over forehead. Abundant wear is present as are several planchet striations on the obverse. A medium brown example that still retains good detail and no corrosion or pitting. (PCGS 316)

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1785 Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Right, Fine 15 PCGS
W-2350, Miller 3.5-B. Lower dot of top colon very close to head, four hair locks emerge from upper front leaf uniting over forehead. Abundant wear is present as are several planchet striations on the obverse. A medium brown example that still retains good detail and no corrosion or pitting. (PCGS 316)

Sold for US$210.60 inc. premium

1788 Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Right, Fine Details, Environmental Damage PCGS Unable to identify due to excessive corrosion and pitting at the left side of the obverse which completely obliterates AUCTORI. Deep brown color with a couple of planchet voids at the center of the obverse. (PCGS 397)

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1788 Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Right, Fine Details, Environmental Damage PCGS
Unable to identify due to excessive corrosion and pitting at the left side of the obverse which completely obliterates AUCTORI. Deep brown color with a couple of planchet voids at the center of the obverse. (PCGS 397)

US$300 - US$400

(1792-94) Kentucky Token, Plain Edge, AU Details, Environmental Damage PCGS W-8800. Generally problem-free for the grade, the surfaces display a deep steel-brown appearance and are somewhat muted from environmental exposure. (PCGS 614)

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(1792-94) Kentucky Token, Plain Edge, AU Details, Environmental Damage PCGS
W-8800. Generally problem-free for the grade, the surfaces display a deep steel-brown appearance and are somewhat muted from environmental exposure. (PCGS 614)

Sold for US$105.30 inc. premium

1783 Washington Cent, UNITY STATES, AU Details, Environmental Damage PCGS W-10130, Baker-1, Breen-1188. As often encountered, softly struck up around the borders. The surfaces quite smooth with some irregular reddish-brown color. (PCGS 689)

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1783 Washington Cent, UNITY STATES, AU Details, Environmental Damage PCGS
W-10130, Baker-1, Breen-1188. As often encountered, softly struck up around the borders. The surfaces quite smooth with some irregular reddish-brown color. (PCGS 689)

Sold for US$105.30 inc. premium

1783 Nova Constellatio Copper, Pointed Rays, Small US, Good Details, Environmental Damage PCGS W-1865. A well worn example featuring surface corrosion and a deep steel-brown color. A desirable "filler" example of this collectible type. (PCGS 801)

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1783 Nova Constellatio Copper, Pointed Rays, Small US, Good Details, Environmental Damage PCGS
W-1865. A well worn example featuring surface corrosion and a deep steel-brown color. A desirable "filler" example of this collectible type. (PCGS 801)

US$300 - US$400

New Jersey Cent, Small Planchet, Plain Shield VG10 PCGS Unable to identify due to wear. Surface porosity and a couple of planchet indentations are seen on the obverse. Deep steel-brown with lighter accents on some of the higher points of the design. (PCGS 506)

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New Jersey Cent, Small Planchet, Plain Shield VG10 PCGS
Unable to identify due to wear. Surface porosity and a couple of planchet indentations are seen on the obverse. Deep steel-brown with lighter accents on some of the higher points of the design. (PCGS 506)

US$300 - US$400

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3 — Central Asia, Bukhara, Abd al-Ahad. Gold Tilla AH1268/1269 (1851-1852 Two Dates) MS62 NGC 4.55 grams. KM-65. Essentially as struck, and scarce as a Mint State example. Minor weakness here and there. Listed in SCWC under Central Asia.

4 — Central Asia, Bukhara, Abd al-Ahad. Gold Tilla AH1269 (1852) MS62 NGC 4.55 grams. KM-65. Scarce as a Mint State example and essentially as struck with some localized weakness. Listed in SCWC under Central Asia.

5 — Central Asia, Bukhara, Abd al-Ahad. Gold Tilla AH1273 (1856) MS62 NGC 4.55 grams. KM-65. Struck in the name of the late Ma'sum Ghazi (Emir Shah Murad). Essentially as struck, and scarce as a Mint State example. Listed in SCWC under Central Asia.

7 — Denmark, Frederik V (1746-1766), Gold 12 Mark 1761-VH, AU Details, Bent NGC 3.118 grams. KM-587.3. Mostly lustrous overall with some minor weakness showing on the reverse. Still, a collectible example despite the minor bend noted by NGC.

8 — India (Great Britain), Victoria, Gold Mohur 1882-C, MS62 NGC Ex: David Fore Collection. Calcutta Mint, KM-496. Fully Uncirculated with no mentionable marks. The luster is slightly subdued on the obverse, probably the grade-limiting factor. The mintage was just 11,663 coins.

22 — Russia, Anna Ivanovna, One Rouble 1734, Fine 15 NGC Bitkin-100, KM-192.2. Kadashevsky mint with smaller head type. The surfaces are an argent-gray color with a couple of slightly darker spots, but no noteworthy distractions or other flaws.

26 — Russia, Catherine II, Gold 1/2 Rouble (Poltina) 1777, AU58 NGC C-75, Bitkin-116. St. Petersburg mint. Obverse: crowned bust right; reverse: crowned monogram. Rich golden color with orange accents at selected areas of the design. Very light wear with a couple of minor handling marks.

27 — Russia, Ekaterina II Velikaya (The Great) (1762-1796), Memorial Pattern Poltina 1796, Proof 62 Brown NGC

30 — Russia, Alexander I, 1 Rouble 1808 CЛБ-MK, VF35 NGC KM-C-125a, St. Petersburg mint. Even wear most noticeable in the obverse central region. Light dove-gray patina overall, a desirable type coin selection.

40 — 1723 Hibernia Farthing, DEI GRATIA, VF25 PCGS W-12255, Martin 3-Ba, 9 Harp Strings. Pleasing chocolate-brown surfaces reveal no serious marks to the unassisted eye. Well detailed throughout, an above-average example of a somewhat scarce variety. (PCGS 176)

41 — 1723/2 Hibernia Halfpence, Genuine, Fine Details, Environmental Damage PCGS W-12850. Not a bad appearing example with an exceptionally clear overdate feature. The surfaces are dull and exhibit a slightly unnatural color. An affordable example of this popular variety. (PCGS 183)

45 — (1792-94) Kentucky Token, Plain Edge, AU Details, Environmental Damage PCGS W-8800. Generally problem-free for the grade, the surfaces display a deep steel-brown appearance and are somewhat muted from environmental exposure. (PCGS 614)

46 — 1783 Washington Cent, UNITY STATES, AU Details, Environmental Damage PCGS W-10130, Baker-1, Breen-1188. As often encountered, softly struck up around the borders. The surfaces quite smooth with some irregular reddish-brown color. (PCGS 689)

47 — 1783 Nova Constellatio Copper, Pointed Rays, Small US, Good Details, Environmental Damage PCGS W-1865. A well worn example featuring surface corrosion and a deep steel-brown color. A desirable "filler" example of this collectible type. (PCGS 801)

48 — New Jersey Cent, Small Planchet, Plain Shield VG10 PCGS Unable to identify due to wear. Surface porosity and a couple of planchet indentations are seen on the obverse. Deep steel-brown with lighter accents on some of the higher points of the design. (PCGS 506)

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Central Asia, Bukhara, Abd al-Ahad. Gold Tilla AH1268/1269 (1851-1852 Two Dates) MS62 NGC
4.55 grams. KM-65. Essentially as struck, and scarce as a Mint State example. Minor weakness here and there. Listed in SCWC under Central Asia.

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Central Asia, Bukhara, Abd al-Ahad. Gold Tilla AH1269 (1852) MS62 NGC
4.55 grams. KM-65. Scarce as a Mint State example and essentially as struck with some localized weakness. Listed in SCWC under Central Asia.

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Central Asia, Bukhara, Abd al-Ahad. Gold Tilla AH1273 (1856) MS62 NGC
4.55 grams. KM-65. Struck in the name of the late Ma'sum Ghazi (Emir Shah Murad). Essentially as struck, and scarce as a Mint State example. Listed in SCWC under Central Asia.

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Denmark, Frederik V (1746-1766), Gold 12 Mark 1761-VH, AU Details, Bent NGC
3.118 grams. KM-587.3. Mostly lustrous overall with some minor weakness showing on the reverse. Still, a collectible example despite the minor bend noted by NGC.

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India (Great Britain), Victoria, Gold Mohur 1882-C, MS62 NGC
Ex: David Fore Collection. Calcutta Mint, KM-496. Fully Uncirculated with no mentionable marks. The luster is slightly subdued on the obverse, probably the grade-limiting factor. The mintage was just 11,663 coins.

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Russia, Anna Ivanovna, One Rouble 1734, Fine 15 NGC
Bitkin-100, KM-192.2. Kadashevsky mint with smaller head type. The surfaces are an argent-gray color with a couple of slightly darker spots, but no noteworthy distractions or other flaws.

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Russia, Catherine II, Gold 1/2 Rouble (Poltina) 1777, AU58 NGC
C-75, Bitkin-116. St. Petersburg mint. Obverse: crowned bust right; reverse: crowned monogram. Rich golden color with orange accents at selected areas of the design. Very light wear with a couple of minor handling marks.

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Russia, Ekaterina II Velikaya (The Great) (1762-1796), Memorial Pattern Poltina 1796, Proof 62 Brown NGC

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Russia, Alexander I, 1 Rouble 1808 CЛБ-MK, VF35 NGC
KM-C-125a, St. Petersburg mint. Even wear most noticeable in the obverse central region. Light dove-gray patina overall, a desirable type coin selection.

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1723 Hibernia Farthing, DEI GRATIA, VF25 PCGS
W-12255, Martin 3-Ba, 9 Harp Strings. Pleasing chocolate-brown surfaces reveal no serious marks to the unassisted eye. Well detailed throughout, an above-average example of a somewhat scarce variety. (PCGS 176)

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1723/2 Hibernia Halfpence, Genuine, Fine Details, Environmental Damage PCGS
W-12850. Not a bad appearing example with an exceptionally clear overdate feature. The surfaces are dull and exhibit a slightly unnatural color. An affordable example of this popular variety. (PCGS 183)

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(1792-94) Kentucky Token, Plain Edge, AU Details, Environmental Damage PCGS
W-8800. Generally problem-free for the grade, the surfaces display a deep steel-brown appearance and are somewhat muted from environmental exposure. (PCGS 614)

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1783 Washington Cent, UNITY STATES, AU Details, Environmental Damage PCGS
W-10130, Baker-1, Breen-1188. As often encountered, softly struck up around the borders. The surfaces quite smooth with some irregular reddish-brown color. (PCGS 689)

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1783 Nova Constellatio Copper, Pointed Rays, Small US, Good Details, Environmental Damage PCGS
W-1865. A well worn example featuring surface corrosion and a deep steel-brown color. A desirable "filler" example of this collectible type. (PCGS 801)

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New Jersey Cent, Small Planchet, Plain Shield VG10 PCGS
Unable to identify due to wear. Surface porosity and a couple of planchet indentations are seen on the obverse. Deep steel-brown with lighter accents on some of the higher points of the design. (PCGS 506)