Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 41

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

The Dr. Terner Collection/Itailan States

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 4098		Achaia. Zecchino, ND. Fr-38a. 3.56 grams. 22.92 mm. Duke of Achaia, 1346-1364. A crude imitation of the Venetian coinage of Andrea Dandolo. Obv. Doge kneeling before St. Mark. Reverse: Christ standing within stars. NGC graded MS-63. Achaia is actually in modern Greece, near Epirus, but was ceded to Charles II of Sicily in 1267. The coins are of an Italian ruler and of an Italian style (Venetian Ducat), yet could easily be labeled as Greek. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,840
Lot 4099		Ferrara. Ducat, ND. Fr-265; CNI-X,pl.XXX,8. 3.48 grams. 24.11 mm. Ercole I D'Este Duca II, 1471-1505. Obv. Portrait bust left. Leg: +.HERCULES.DVX.FERRARIAE. Reverse: Seated haloed Christ with staff in left hand. Leg: .SVREXIT.XPS.REX.GLE. Lovely renaissance portrait ducat. Rare. NGC graded AU-55. Ercole, listed as Hercules in the coin's legend, was one of the most important dukes of the Este family in Ferrara. He is known as a great patron of the arts, but was far less successful as a military leader, losing badly to Venice. He did increase the size of Ferrara and extended the walls of the city. A very important renaissance gold coin and exceedingly rare. Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $12,075
Lot 4100		Genova. Genovino, ND. Fr-354. 3.54 grams. 21.34 mm. Simone Boccanegra, 1339-1344 and 1356-1363. Obv. Castle within an ornate border. Reverse: Cross pattee within floral decorations around cross all within octafoil. Leg: +CONRADUS:REX:ROMANORUN. Sharply struck with brilliant luster. NGC graded MS-64. Genoa, like Venice was ruled by Doges, or dukes. They were elected, originally for life, then for just two years. Simone Boccanegra was the first elected doge, and the first to produce gold coins. This is an amazingly choice example of the coinage. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,760
Lot 4101		Genova. Ducat, ND. Fr-375; CNI-III,Pl.VI,7. 3.43 grams. 20.42 mm. Ludovico DI Campofregoso Doge XXVII, 1447-1450 and 1461-1462. Obv. Castle within floral decorations. Leg: +:L: C: DVX: IANVEN: XXVII.: Reverse: Cross pattee within floral decorations. Leg: + : CONRADVX: REX: ROMANOR: A (A in D): Very Rare. NGC graded AU-55. This ducat is one of the great rarities of this collection. The doges were theoretically chosen from the general populace, but were effectively chosen from a few wealthy families. In fact, two families, the Adornos, and Fregosos dominated the elections. Estimated Value $15,000 - 17,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4102		Genova. Ducat, ND. Fr-379; CNI III, Pl.VI,9. 3.37 grams. 20.43 mm. Paolo DI Campofregoso, 1463-1464. Obv. Castle flanked by P C. Leg: :P :C :DVX: IANVEN: XXIII. Reverse: Cross in octafoil. Leg: +: CONRADVX. REX. ROMANOR: B. Very Rare. NGC graded AU-58. Estimated Value $20,000 - 25,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4103		Genova. Ducat, ND. Fr-381; CNI-III, Pl.VI,6. 3.45 grams. 20.73 mm. Francesco I Sforza Duca DI Milano, Signore DI Genova, 1464-1466. Obv. Castle gate within beaded inner circle. Leg: F: S: DVX: MEDIOLANI: D: IAN Reverse: Cross within octofoil. Leg: + :CONRADVX: REX: ROMANO: T: NGC graded AU-55. Francesco Sforza, Duke of Milan, occupied Genoa at the end of his long and tumultuous reign. His rule was shortlived, so his coins are very scarce. Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4104		Genova. Scudi d'oro, ND. Fr-412; CNI III, 206. 3.36 grams. 23.09 mm. The Biennial Dogees, 1528-1797. CG, magistrate (1528-1541). Obv. Castle. Leg: + DVX. ET.GVBER.REIPV.GEN. Reverse: Cross pattee. Leg: + CONRADVS. REX.ROMA.CG. NGC graded MS-62. Starting in 1528,Andrea Doria enacted the reform allowing the doges to rule for only two years. From then on, the rulership in Genoa was known as the biennial doges. The coins are mostly distinguished by the magistrate's initials. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4105		Genova. ½ Doppia, 1563. Fr-420;CNI III, p.263.2. 3.21 grams. 21.10 mm. The Biennial Doges, 1528-1797. AS-Magistrate. Obv. Castle within beaded inner circle, date under castle. Leg: +DVX* ET* GVB* REIP* GENV Reverse: Cross pattee. Leg: + CONRADVS* II* RO* REXAS. NGC graded MS-61.* The 1/2 Doppias are quite rare and seldom offered. This is an exceptional example of the type. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4106		Messina. Ducat or Oncia, ND. Fr-654; Biaggi#1301 (Rarity 3); Ref. Spahr Collection (Leu) M & M Mar 1987 Lot 467, Realized 9,430 CHF. 4.33 grams. Constanza and Pietro III of Aragon, 1282-1285. Obv: Arms in center with two outer circles of legends: Inner Leg: + .P. D.DEI. GRA. ARAGON. SICIL. REX., outer leg: +. SUMMA. POTENCIA. EST. INDEO. Reverse: Uncrowned eagle right with two circles of legends. Inner leg: +COSTA. DEI. GRA. ARAG. SICIL. REG; outer leg: + XPS.VINCIT.XPS.REGNAT. SPX. IMPAT. Sharply struck and well centered. Very Rare. NGC graded MS-63. The history of Sicily at this time is one of constant foreign rule. The Sicilian natives in 1282 rose up against the Angevin rulers and briefly attained their independence. The Pope rejected their independence, so the citizens, desperate for some help, called upon Peter of Aragon to help. He arrived in five days, consolidated his power, and subjugated the ciizens for his own ends. Estimated Value $17,000 - 20,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $20,700
Lot 4107		Messina. Ducat, ND. Fr-655; Biaggi-1307 (Rarity-4); Ref Spahr Collection, Leu M & M, Mar 1987, Lot 471, realized 17,250 CHF. 4.39 grams. 23.33 mm. Giacomo of Aragon, 1285-1296. Obv. Arms of Aragon. Two legends. Inner leg: +IAC.DEI.GRA.ARAG.SICIL'MAIOR; Outer leg: +SUMMA.POTENCIA.EST.IN.DEO. Reverse: Crowned eagle right. Two legends. Of the highest rarity. Extremely Rare. NGC graded MS-64. The Aragonese dynasty produced very few coins. All are great rarities. It seemed the rulers were more concerned about their Spanish holdings, and less interested in Sicily. Estimated Value $30,000 - 40,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4108		Messina. Ducat, ND. Fr-659; Spahr-28. Mintmaster MC. 3.54 grams. 22.12 mm. Ferdinando II (The Catholic), 1479-1516. Obv: Crowned, seated ruler with scepter in right hand and orb and cross in left hand, within beaded inner circle, flanked by eagles. Leg: +FERINANDVS:D:G:R:CASTELLE:S:A. Reverse: Crowned eagle left, at feet MC. Leg: +FERDINANDVS:D:G:REX:SICILIE: Well struck example with an abundance of original mint luster. NGC graded MS-63. This coin was issued by Ferdinand the Catholic, who ruled Sicily as Ferdinand II, but was known as Ferdinand V of Castille and Leon. The legend describes him as king of Castille as well as Sicily. An incredibly well preserved example. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,325
Lot 4109		Milan. Ducat, ND. Fr-688; CNI V, Pl VIII,11. 3.45 grams. 22.99 mm. Galeazzo Maria Sforza, 1466-1476. Obv: Renaissance portrait right within inner gadrooned circle. Leg: G3.M.SF.VICECOS.DVX.MLI.V. Reverse: Helmeted arms, GM-3 at sides. Leg: +PP.ANGLE.Q3.CO.AC.IANVE.D. Simply a superb example of this important and popular renaissance type. Rare. NGC graded MS-63. Galeazzo was one of the more important renaissance figures of Italy. He is known both for his support of the arts and his cruelty. He is infamous for devising cruel and unusual tortures for his enemies. Not surprisingly, he was assassinated. He did produce some amazing renaissance gold coins. Estimated Value $8,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $10,638
Lot 4110		Naples. Salut d'or, ND. Fr-808; CNI-XIX pl.15,1; Biaggi-1624. 4.37 grams. 23.25 mm. Charles I of Anjou, 1266-1278. Split arms of Jerusalem and Anjou. Leg: +KAROL' DEI GRA IERL'M SICILIE REX. Reverse: The Annunciation: lily in vase below. Leg: AVE GRACIA PLENA DOMINUS TECUM. NGC graded AU-55. Charles, or Carlo I of Anjou, after being thrown out of Sicily, went to Naples and ruled there. He was allied with papal interests helping to keep the imperial forces out of Italy. Despite the setback in Sicily, his dynasty was very powerful in Naples. His gold coins are extremely rare. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,703
Lot 4111		Naples. Ducat, ND. Fr-819; CNI-pl.V,6 var; Biaggi-1669; Grierson-942; Pannuti-5. 3.53 Grams. 21.92 mm. Mintmaster C, Jacopo Cotrugli or Cola Spinglli. Ferdinand I (of Aragon), 1458-1494. Obv: Crowned portrait right of Ferdinand. Leg: RECORDAT:MISERICORDIE.SV. Reverse: Crowned shield with arms. Leg: FERDINANDVS:D:G:R.SI:IE Exceptional quality and thus rare. NGC graded MS-63. Ferdinand ruled Naples for 46 years. Following him would be tumult for ten years until Ferdinand the Catholic returned the Aragonese to the city. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,290
Lot 4112		Naples. Ducat, ND. Fr-820; CNI-8 pl.IX,5. Mintmaster T. 3.40 grams. 22.22 mm. Alfonso II (of Aragon), 1494-1495. Second issue. Obv: Crowned portrait right with T behind head. Leg: I DEXTERA.TVA.SIVS.MEA.DNE Reverse: Crowned arms. Leg: +ALFONSVS II D.G R SICILIE IER. Very Rare. NGC graded MS-62. Alfonso inherited the Neapolitan crown upon the death of his father. His kingdom was plagued by financial instability. With the imminent invasion of the French king, Charles VIII, supported by the Sforzas in Milan, the Spanish were doomed in Naples. Alfonso abdicated after a two year reign. His gold coins are great rarities. Estimated Value $17,500 - 20,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $21,850
Lot 4113		Naples. Ducat, ND. Fr-827; CNI-XIX,Pl. XII,2. Ferdinando and Isabela, 1504. Isabella died 1504. Obv. Crowned busts facing each other, within beaded border. Leg:+ QVOS DEVS CONIVNGIT.OMO.NON SEP Reverse: Crowned arms flanked by I-T. Leg: FERNANDVS.ET.ELISAB.D:G One year type, Very Rare. NGC graded MS-61. The French rule of Naples lasted just a few years. Ferdinand and Isabella, in alliance with Emperor Maximilian I, retook Naples. He appears here with Isabella. She died later in the same year, so almost no coins of Naples with both their portraits were struck. A great rarity. Estimated Value $30,000 - 35,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4114		Naples. Scudo d'oro, ND. Fr-835; CNI-XIX Pl XIII,14. 3.38 grams. 22.51 mm. Carlo V, 1519-1556. Obv. Double headed eagle on imperial arms within beaded border on both sides of arms only. Leg: CAROLVS --V:RO:IM: Reverse: Floriated cross with arms of cross touching beaded inner circle. Flame in four angles of cross and "K" in field of third quadiant. Leg: +:AISPARVM:VTRIVS:SICI:R:R. NGC graded MS-62. Charles V was possibly the most powerful ruler in the history of Europe. He controlled Spain, Naples and Sicily, and the Holy Roman Empire. He proved not equal to the complicated machinations of the politics of the time,and later abdicated. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,400. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4115		Sardinia (House of Savoy). Scudo d'oro, 1570. Fr-1039b. 3.31 grams. 24.88 mm. Emanuele Filiberto, 1538-1580. Obv: Crowned quartered ornate shield within double linear circle. Leg: EM.FILIB.D.G.DVX.SAB.P.PED Reverse: Floriated cross with E B R T in angles of cross within doulbe linear circle, mintmark, sun. Leg: IN.DOMINO.CONFIDO.1570.T.I.B.C. NGC graded MS-61. Savoy was a small duchy constantly being fought over by more powerful neighbors. Its location in northwestern Italy placed it in a contending position between France, Spain and the Empire. Little commerce could transpire during all the conflicts, so few coins were produced. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,255
Lot 4116		Sicily. Scudo Riccio, 1697. Fr-881 (Palermo); Spahr-61. 3.50 grams. 22.57 mm. Carlo II, 1665-1700. Obv: Crowned eagle facing left, a large crowned shield on its breast, under its teflon R-C. Leg: CA ROLUSIIDGHISPET SIC REX. Reverse: Bust of king right within an ornate cartouche surmounted by a large crown in which are palm branches. And at the sides of ornamented cartouche a ribbon with the legend: REVI VISCIT, ANNO and date below. Rare. NGC graded MS-62. Charles II ruled for 35 years, beginning as a minor under the regency of his mother. He actually improved the Spanish position in European politics. Trade increased, money once more returned to the Spanish treasury, and even his old enemy, Louis XIV of France, became somewhat conciliatory. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,613
Lot 4117		Siena. Sanese d'oro, ND. Fr-1164; Biaggi-2555. 3.53 grams. 19.51 mm. Giovanni Galeazzp. 1390-1404. Obv: Large "S" within eight arches with star in angles of arches, mintmark at top. Leg: SENAVETVS. CITITA.VIRGNS. Reverse: Large cross potent with same design around as obverse. Leg: +ALFA ET O PRINCIPIV E FINS. NGC graded MS-63. Siena was an important Tuscan city and rival of Florence. It maintained its independent republican status from 1167 to 1555. During that period it was an important wool and banking center. For a short period, the city was conquered by the Milanese adventurer Giovanni Galeazzo, who issued a small number of gold coins. All are rare. Estimated Value $7,000 - 9,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4118		Venice. Ducat, ND. Fr-1221; CNI pl III,15. 3.54 grams. 20.55 mm. Andrea Dandolo, 1343-1354. Obv: Doge kneeling before standing figure of St. Mark. Leg: ANDRADANDVLO /DVX/ S/M/V/E/N/E/T/I/. Reverse: Christ standing within stars. Leg: .SIT.T.XPE.DAT.Q.TV. REGIS.ISTE.DVCAT. NGC graded MS-65. A fairly common coin in an incredible grade. MS 65 ducats do not appear with any regularity. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,415
Lot 4119		Venice. Ducat, ND. Fr-1224; CNI pl III,26. 3.56 grams. 20.20 mm. Giovanni Delfino, 1356-1361. Obv: Doge kneeling before standing figure of St. Mark. Leg: IO.DelphYNO. S./M./V/E/N/E/T/I/ D//V//X// Reverse: Christ standing within stars. Leg .SIT.T.XPE.DAT Q.TV REGIS.ISTE.DVCAT. NGC graded MS-63. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 4120		Venice. Ducat, ND. Fr-1225; CNI pl III,29. 3.56 grams. 20.45 mm. Lorenzo Celsi, 1361-1365. Obv: Doge kneeling before standing figure of St. Mark. Leg: LAVR.CELSI S/M/V/E/N/E/T/I/ D//V//X// Reverse: Christ standing within stars. Leg: .SIT.T.XPE.DATQ.TV.REGIS.ISTE.DVCAT. NGC graded MS-63. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 4121		Venice. Ducat, ND. Fr-1226; CNI pl III,31. 3.55 grams. 20.30 mm. Marco Corner, 1365-1368. Obv: Doge kneeling before standing figure of St. Mark. Leg: MARC. CORNARIO S./M./V./E/N/E/T/I/ D//V//X// Reverse: Christ standing within stars. Leg: .SIT.T.XPE.DAT.QTV REGIS.ISTE.DVCAT. NGC graded MS-64. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 4122		Venice. Ducat, ND. Fr-1227; CNI VII, pl.IV,5. 3.55 grams. 19.89 mm. Andrea Contarini, 1368-1382. Obv: Doge kneeling before the figure of St. Mark. Leg: ANDR. 9TARENO S/M/V/E/N/E/T/I/ D//V//X//. Reverse: Christ standing within stars. Leg: .SIT.T.XPE. DAT. Q. TV. REGISISTE DVCAT. NGC graded MS-63. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,093
Lot 4123		Venice. Ducat, ND. Fr-1230; CNI VII pl.IV,19. 3.51 grams. 20.22 mm. Michele Steno, 1400-1413. Obv: Doge kneeling before standing figure of St. Mark. Leg: MichAEL STEN S./M./V./E/N/E/T/I/ D//V//X// Reverse: Christ standing within stars. Leg: .SIT. TXPE. DATQ TV REGIS.ISTE.DVCAT. Sharp strike, full luster and choice. NGC graded MS-65. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,553
Lot 4124		Venice. Ducat, ND. Fr-1231; CNI VII pl.IV,23. 3.54 grams. 20.59 mm. Tomaso Mocenigo, 1414-1423. Obv: Fr-1227; CNI VII,pl.IV,5. 3.55 grams. 19.89 mm. Andrea Contanni, 1368-1382. Obv: Doge kneeling before standing figure of St. Mark. Leg: TOMMOCENIGO S./M./V./E/N/E/T/I/ D//V//X// Reverse: .SIT.T.XPE.DAT Q TV REGIS .ISTE .DVCAT. Choice example. NGC graded MS-66. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,220
Lot 4125		Venice. Ducat (Zecchino), ND. Fr-1231; CNI VII pl.IV,23. 3.54 grams. 20.59 mm. Tomaso Mocenigo, 1414-1423. Obv: Fr-1227; CNI VII,pl.IV,5. 3.55 grams. 19.89 mm. Andrea Contanni, 1368-1382. Obv: Doge kneeling before standing figure of St. Mark. Leg: TOMMOCENIGO S./M./V./E/N/E/T/I/ D//V//X// Reverse: .SIT.T.XPE.DAT Q TV REGIS .ISTE .DVCAT. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 4126		Venice. Ducat, ND. Fr-1232; CNI VII, pl IV,28. 3.54 grams. 20.62 mm. Francesco Foscari, 1423-1457. Obv: Doge kneeling before standing figure of St. Mark. Leg: FRAC FOSCARI S./M/V/E/N/E/T/I/ D/V/X/ Reverse: Christ standing within stars. Leg: .SIT T XPE. DAT Q TV REGIS ISSTE DVCAT'. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 4127		Venice. Scudo d'oro, ND. Fr-1448; CNI VII pl.IX,16. 3.02 grams. 23.50 mm. Andrea Gritti, 1523-1539. Obv: Large cross. Leg: +ANDREAVS. GRITI.DVX.VENETIV& Reverse: Lion in shield. Leg: +.SANCTVS. MARCVS.VENETVS. NGC graded AU-58. Scudo d'oro types are far scarcer than the zecchinos. Note the mention of St. Mark, patron saint of Venice. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4128		Venice. Zecchino, ND. Fr-1257; CNI VII pl. XIII,16. 3.49 grams. 20.70 mm. Gerolamo Priuli, 1559-1567. Obv. Doge kneeling before standing figure of St. Mark. Leg: HIE. PRIOL .S/M./V./E/N/E/T./ D//V//X// Reverse: Christ standing within stars. Leg: SIT T XPE DAT Q TV REGIS ISTE DVCA. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $750 - 850. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,093
Lot 4129		Venice. Zecchino, ND. Fr-1332; CNI VII, pl.XV,4. 3.45 grams. 21.54 mm. Domenico Contarini, 1659-1674. Obv: Doge kneeling before standing figure of St. Mark. Leg: DOMIN. CONT S./M.,/V./E/N/E/T/ D//V//X// Reverse: Christ standing within stars. Leg: SIT.T.XPE.DAT.Q.TV REGIS.ISTE.DVCA. NGC graded MS-61. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,064
Lot 4130		Venice. Zecchino, ND. Fr-1341; CNI VIII pl.XVII,18. 3.50 grams. 21.46 mm. Marcantonio Giustinian, 1684-1688. Obv: Doge kneeling before standing figure of St. Mark. Leg: M.ANT.IVSTIN S./M./V./E/N/E/T/ D//V//X// Reverse: Christ standing within stars. Leg: SIT.T.XPE.DAT.Q.TV REGIS.ISTE.DVCA. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $650 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 4131		Venice. Eastern Imitation Ducat, ND (Circa 18th Century). 3.54 grams. 21.21 mm. Style of Vientian Ducats. Doge kneeling before standing figure of St. Mark. Reverse: Christ standing within stars. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $630