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Sale 41
Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction
| The Dr. Terner Collection/Austria-Chios |
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Lot 3966 |
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Salzburg. Ducat, 1500. Fr-579; Prob-64. 3.51 grams. 21.46 mm. Leonhard Von Keutschach, 1495-1519. Church arms in quartered shield with date above in arch. Leg: +LEONARD 9 DG* ARCHIEPI* SAL Reverse: St. Rupert standing with miter, crook and saltpot; beneath family coat of arms. Leg: SANCT 9 RV -- DBERT 9 EPS. Boldly struck with traces of luster. NGC graded MS-63.
The archbishopric of Salzburg was one of the leading bishoprics in late medieval times. In fact, during the 16th and 17th centuries, Salzburg was the Catholic bastion of anti-Reformation sentiment. Saint Rudobertus (Rupert), being the patron saint is almost always pictured or mentioned.
Estimated Value $2,400 - 2,800.
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$3,565 |
Lot 3967 |
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Salzburg. Ducat, 1536. Fr-600; Prob-186. 3.52 grams. 20.24 mm. Matthau Lang Von Wellenburg, 1519-1540. Obv. Family arms with cardinal hat above date -1536- below within circle. Leg: +MATHEVS. CARD.ARIEPS.SALZ Reverse: Haloed mitred Saint standing holding crook in right hand, and salt pot in left, beneath, church arms. Leg: S.RVDBER (shield) TVS.EPVS. A very choice example with a bold strike and original fresh mint luster. NGC graded MS-62.
These early Salzburg Ducats are very scarce in such choice grades as is offered here. Not all of the Archbishops were cardinals of the church, but Matthau was, and the cardinal hat indicates that.
Estimated Value $1,750 - 2,250.
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Lot 3968 |
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Salzburg. Ducat, 1544. Fr-604; Prob-345. 3.51 grams. 22.31 mm. Ernst Von Bayern, 1540-1554. Obv. Date over shield and arms within circle. Leg: + ERNESTVS COF: IN ARIEP: SALZ: V.BA: DVX Reverse: Mitred, haloed Saint; saltbox in right, crozier in left and arms over feet. Leg: S. RVDBER - TVS. EPVS. A well struck example with considerable original mint luster. NGC graded AU-58.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500.
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Lot 3969 |
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Salzburg. Ducat, 1554. Fr-604; Prob-355. 3.52 grams. 22.50 mm. Ernst Von Bayern, 1540-1554. Obv. Date over shield and arms within circle. Leg: + ERNESTVS COF. IN ARIEPM. SALZ. V.BA.DVX Reverse: Mitred, haloed Saint; saltbox in right, crozier in left and arms over feet. Leg: S. RVDBER - TVS. EPVS. A well struck example with considerable original mint luster. NGC graded MS-60.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500.
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Lot 3970 |
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Salzburg. Ducat, 1577. Fr-637; Prob-505. 3.47 grams. 21.76 mm. Johann Jakob Khuen Von Belasi, 1560-1586. Obv. Haloed, mitred Saint with crook; body covered with quartered shield and S - R (Sanctus Rudbertus) on either side. Leg: IO: IAC: D: G. ARL EPS: SAL. A.S. Reverse: Double headed eagle. Leg: RVDOL: II: IMP: AVGVS:P:F:DE. Considerable original mint luster. NGC graded MS-61.
The title of the Holy Roman Emperor, Rudolph II, appears on the reverse here, but not on the earlier Salzburg Ducats. This is an indication of the growing power of the Empire, requiring such states as Salzburg to acknowledge its fealty.
Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000.
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Lot 3971 |
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Salzburg. Ducat, 1581. Fr-637; Prob-508. 3.47 grams. 21.76 mm. Johann Jakob Khuen Von Belasi, 1560-1586. Obv. Haloed, mitred Saint with crook; body covered with quartered shield and S - R (Sanctus Rudbertus) on either side. Leg: IO: IAC: D: G. ARL EPS: SAL. A.S. Reverse: Double headed eagle. Leg: RVDOL: II: IMP: AVGVS:P:F:DE. Considerable original mint luster. NGC graded MS-62.
In the legend, the title of the Emperor replaces the mentioning of the patron saint (St Rupert). Therefore, the letters "S R" are added to maintain the relationship with St. Rupert.
Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000.
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$3,795 |
Lot 3972 |
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Salzburg. Ducat, 1678. Fr-813; Prob-1623; KM-194. 3.50 grams. 22.25 mm. Max Gandolph Graf Kuenburg, 1668-1687. Obv. Hatted arms, very; ornate. Leg: MAX: GAND:D:G:AR:EP:SAL:SE:AP:L. Reverse: Seated Saint, holding orb and scepter. Leg: S: RVDBERTVS.EPS.SALISBVRG:,1678. NGC graded MS-61.
Clearly, coins of the latter part of the 17th century show improved minting techniques over their 16th century counterparts. This example, produced in 1678, is of a more modern appearance.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,750.
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Lot 3973 |
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Salzburg. Ducat, 1705. Fr-833; Prob-1777; KM-257. 3.50 grams. 20.90 mm. Johann Ernst von Thun and Hohenstein, 1687-1709. Obv. Arms under a legates hat. Leg: .IO.ERNEST 9.D:G:ARCHIEP.SAL.S:A:L. Reverse: Mitred, haloed, seated Saint with crook and salt box. Leg: S:RVDBERTVS.EPS.SALISBVRG.1705. NGC graded MS-61.
It should be appreciated how difficult it is to find these coins so choice, Collectors of the period, who would have saved these pieces, were almost non-existant.
Estimated Value $1,750 - 2,000.
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Lot 3974 |
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Austria. Goldgulden, ND. Fr-6. 3.25 grams. 22.81 mm. Archduke Sigismund, 1439-1496. Posthumous, minted after 1508. Tyrol. Obv. Standing Archduke, head breaking legend at top, holding sword and short scepter. Leg: SIGISM.ARCHI - DUX. AUSTRIE. Reverse: Arms of Austria, Karten, Steirmark & Tyrol in angles of floriate cross. Leg: +MONETA.AUREA.COMITIS.TIROL. Very Scarce. NGC graded EF-45.
This coin is a departure from the earlier types in that a secular figure (Archduke Sigismund), replaces a religious figure (St John), on the coins. Perhaps an indication of the trend towards secularization in Europe at the time.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,800.
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Lot 3975 |
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Austria. Ducat, 1563. Fr-45. 3.37 grams. 21.34 mm. Breslau mint. Ferdinand I, 1524-1564. Obv: Crowned kaiser with left hand on shoulder hilt, right hand holding scepter over shoulder. Leg: FERDI.D:G.EL.R.- I - M -.S.AGH.BO. Reverse: Crowned double eagle with 'halo; Silesian eagle shield on breast. Leg: Crown REX.INF.HIS.ARC.AV.D.SILAE.1563. Stated "to be Unique in the trade". Very Rare. NGC graded AU-58.
Breslau, in Silesia, was sort of a backwater of the Empire. Very few gold coins were minted there. Hence, the great rarity.
Estimated Value $17,000 - 20,000.
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Lot 3976 |
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Austria. Ducat, 1584. Fr-54. 3.47 grams. 20.83 mm. Klagenfurt (Carinthia) mint. Archduke Karl, 1564-1590. Armored figure of ruler standing with crown breaking legend at top and feet and sword at the bottom. Leg: CAROLUS.DEI.G. -ARCHI.DUX. Reverse: Crowned shield. Leg: AUSTRIAE .ET.CARINTHIAE.ZC.84. Boldly struck with lovely original mint fresh luster. NGC graded MS-64.
Archduke Karl was the younger brother of of Emperor Maximilian. He was given the Duchy of Styria to rule. All his coins were minted at Graz or Klagenfurt. It is most unusual to find one of these scarce ducats this choice.
Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500.
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$2,415 |
Lot 3977 |
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Austria. Ducat, 1589. Fr-87. 3.34 grams. 23.11 mm. Vienna mint. Rudolph II, 1576-1612. Obv. Three-quarter facing, armored standing monarch with sword in right hand and orb and cross in left. Leg: RU - DOL.II.D.G.R.I - S.A.G.H.B.REX. Reverse: Crowned shield with Order of Golden Fleece. Leg: SLADISLAUS * - HVNR.REX.1589. NGC graded MS-63.
Rudolph, son of the previous Emperor Maximilian II, ruled for 36 years. This relatively long reign allowed Rudolph to consolidate his diverse holdings. Interestingly enough, Rudolph was having a bit of difficulty in Hungary, and the mentioning of St. Ladislaus on the coin indicates his attempt to smooth over his rule there.
Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,600.
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$1,955 |
Lot 3978 |
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Austria. Ducat, 1594. Fr-85. 3.34 grams. 20.74 mm. Prague mint. Rudolph II, 1576-1612. Obv. Monarch armored with sword and scepter in right hand; orb and cross in left hand. With two crowned shields in field on each side of monarch. Left shield with Bohemian eagle and right shield Hungarian with bars and cross Lorrain. Leg: RUDOL. II.D:G.R.IM - S-A.G.HV.BOR. Reverse: Crowned double eagle. Leg:ARCHID.AUS.DUX.BUR.MA.MO.1594. NGC graded AU-58.
This Ducat is most unusual with the presence of the two obverse shields. The Bohemian and Hungarian shields are indicative of just how important these territories were.
Estimated Value $1,750 - 2,000.
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$1,783 |
Lot 3979 |
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Austria. Ducat, 1623. Fr-124; KM-47. Breslau mint. 3.47 grams. 22.16 mm. In the name of Ferdinand II, 1619-1637. Laureate head of ruler right. Leg: FERDIN.D:G.R.I.S.A.G.H.BO.REX.D:S. Reverse: Silesian eagle. Leg: *MONETA.AUREA.SILISEAE. 1623. Sharply struck with much original mint luster. Very Rare. NGC graded MS-63 Prooflike.
Ferdinand ruled at one of the most difficult times in the Empire's history. His election in 1619 was immediately followed by the defection of Bohemia and the beginning of the 30 Years War. Even though Bohemia was soon defeated, the war would devastate central Europe for the next century. Attempting to streamline his Empire, Ferdinand established primogeniture in his territories.
Estimated Value $12,500 - 15,000.
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$14,950 |
Lot 3980 |
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Austria. Ducat, 1642. Fr-225; KM-70. Breslau (Silesia) mint. Mintmaster, MI (Michael Jan, 1637-1646). 3.43 grams. 22.74 mm. Ferdinand III, 1627-1657. Obv. Young crowned bust right, breaking inner circle of legend at top. Leg: FERDINAND.IIID:G.R.I.SA.G.H.B.REX.DVX.S Reverse: Crowned double eagle breaking inncer circle at top and swan mintmark breaking circle at the bottom. Leg: ARCHIDVXAVST.D - VX. BVRMM.C.T.1642. Boldly struck example. Rare. NGC graded MS-62.
A very seldom seen type, especially this choice. Ferdinand is pictured as a young man, yet the Thirty Years War would age him considerably. He was able to see his Empire at peace for a few years before his death.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
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$4,370 |
Lot 3981 |
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Austria. Ducat, 1648. Fr-227; KM-1418. Prague mint. Mintmaster (mintmark), Jakob Wernhart Wolker, 1637-1649. 3.45 grams. 22.31 mm. Ferdinand III, 1637-1657. Obv. Laureate bust of Ferdinand right. Leg: FERDIN.III.DG.RO.IMPERA.S.A. Reverse: Crowned double eagle, on breast, crowned Bohemian shield, mintmaster mark below. Leg: GER.HUN.BOH. - EMIAE.REX.1648. Razor sharp and fully lustrous. Very Rare. NGC graded MS-64.
This is an amazing coin in terms of its quality. The details are of a sharpness not to be normally found. "Ger" signifying Germany is added to the legend indicating that the Peace of Westphalia established Germany as sovereign states answerable to the Emperor.
Estimated Value $15,000 - 18,000.
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Lot 3982 |
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Austria. Ducat, 1657. Fr-225 variant; KM-70v. Breslau (Silesia) mint. Mintmaster, GH (Georg Hubner, 1648-1664). 3.43 grams. 21.65 mm. Ferdinand III, 1637-1657. Obv. Older bust, crowned breaking inner circle at top. Leg: FERDINAND.III.D:G.R.I.S.A.G.H.B.REX.DVX.SI: Reverse: Crowned double eagle holding sword and scepter, breaking inner cirlce at top. Leg: ARCHIDVX.AVS.DVX.BVR.MA.MO.COM.T.1657. Lovely original mint luster. Scarcer bust variety. NGC graded MS-63.
This coin was struck right before Ferdinand's death. He appears as a much older man. A far less seen variety than the younger portrait. An amazingly sharp example for the type.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
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$4,830 |
Lot 3983 |
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Belgium. Ducat, 1654. Fr-324; KM-74 (Liege) 3.46 grams. 22.16 mm. Maximilian Henry of Bavaria, 1650-1688. Crowned quartered shield within middle shield - beneath, crook and sword. Leg: M - AX. HEN. ELEC. COLEPS -LEO. BA - D. Reverse: Legend on decorated tablet. Leg: DVCATVS / NOWS DVC/ BVLLONI/ ENSIS, date below square. Rare. NGC graded MS-61.
Liege was a powerful bishopric in the 17th century, with far greater holdings than the present city in Belgium. In fact, Liege controlled much of western Belgium and parts of France. The silver coins of the bishopric of Maximilian Henry are quite common, but the gold coins are almost never offered. The legend on the reverse tablet found on the reverse indicates the Dutch influence.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
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Lot 3984 |
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Bohemia. Goldgulden, ND. Fr-2. 3.40 grams. 20.58 mm. Charles I of Bohemia, 1346-1378, Karl IV, Holy Roman Emperor. Full facing crowned bust holding sword and orb. Leg: +KAROLVS.D - EI.GRA.CIE. Reverse: Bohemian lion. Leg: ROMA -NORVM.ET.BOEMIE.REX. NGC graded MS-61.
Bohemia at this time was an independent kingdom. The reverse Bohemian lion indicates that. So even though the Emperor is pictured, he was Karl I of Bohemia and Karl IV of the Empire. This is a very scarce and popular type, almost never seen this choice.
Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,500.
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$6,038 |
Lot 3985 |
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Bohemia. Goldgulden, ND. Fr-2 varient. 3.40 grams. 20.81mm. Charles I of Bohemia, 1346-1378, Karl IV, Holy Roman Emperor. Three-quartered facing crowned bust holding sword and orb. Leg: +KAROLVS.D - EI.GRA.CIE. Reverse: Bohemian lion. Leg: ROMA -NORVM.ET.BOEMIE.REX. NGC graded AU-58.
This is a distinct variety of the previous lot. Donnebauer indicates the variety, but Friedberg does not. The greatest difference is that here Karl is 3/4 facing and previously he was full facing.
Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,500.
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$7,475 |
Lot 3986 |
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Bohemia. Goldgulden, ND. Fr-7. 3.55 grams. 21.33 mm. Vladislav II (Jagiellonian Dynasty), 1471-1516. Haloed armored monarch standing with flag in right hand and eagle embossed shield in left hand. Leg: S.WENCES - LAVS; DVX. Reverse: Bohemian lion in crowned shield, R - B at sides. Leg: WLAD.ISLAI.D:G:R:BOHEMIE. Very rare early goldgulden in exceptional quality. NGC graded MS-63.
One of the rarer Goldguldens of this entire collection. Exceptional quality as well. Vladislav was the eldest son of of king Casimir of Poland. He was the ruler of Bohemia and Hungary. Due to the Polish connection, this coin is sought after by both collectors of Bohemian and Polish coins.
Estimated Value $17,500 - 20,000.
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Lot 3987 |
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Bohemia (Wallenstein). Ducat, 1631. Fr-145; KM-61. 3.70 grams. 21.94 mm. Albert Wallenstein (Duke of Friedland and Sagan), 1625-1634. Front large facing armored and draped bust in beaded circle broken at the top. Leg. ALBERTVS.D.G.DVX. MEGAPOL.FRIDL. Reverse: Crowned complex arms. Leg: ET.SAGAE.PRINC. -VANDAL.1631. Very Rare. NGC graded MS-62.
Wallenstein is one of the most fascinating characters of this period. Born of a noble family, he was appointed general of the Imperialist forces by emperor Ferdinand II. A great general, he won numerous battles for his commander. Unfortunately, his ego was as great as his abilities, and he so angered his officer corps, that they assasinated him.
Estimated Value $20,000 - 25,000.
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Lot 3988 |
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Brazil. 400 Reis, 1734-R (Rio). Fr-60; KM-152. Joao V, 1706-1750. 0.65 grams. Obv: Laureate head right, with mintmark R below, no legend. Reverse: Crown above date, Leg: IOAN. V. DG. P. REX. NGC graded VF-25.
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
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$460 |
Lot 3989 |
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Chios. Zecchino (Ducat), ND. Fr-4; Schumberger Pl XIV,#14; Ives & Grierson Pl XI, #2; Gamberini-398. 3.51 grams. 20.58 mm. Philippo Maria Visconti, 1421-1436. Milanese Dukes. Venetian imitation. Obv: Doge kneeling before St. Peter. Legend left: .S.PETRUS; Legend right: .D.MEDIOLAN. Reverse: Christ in glory. Legend somewhat blundered but of ususal venetian motto REGIS-ISTE.DUC. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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