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Sale 44
Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction
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Lot 3791 |
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Chile. 8 Escudos, 1831-So I. Fr-33; KM-84. Republic. Radiant sunface over Andes, A.DE 1818 below, all within wreath. Reverse: Star over column with crossed national flags, all within wreath. NGC graded AU-58.
Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,800.
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| Realized
$3,565 |
Lot 3792 |
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Chile. 100 Pesos, 1947. Fr-54; KM-175. Head left. Reverse: Coat of arms. NGC graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $400 - 450.
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| Realized
$604 |
Lot 3793 |
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Chile. 100 Pesos, 1950. Fr-54; KM-175. Weight .5886 oz. Liberty head left. Reverse: Arms. NGC graded MS-61.
Estimated Value $375 - 400.
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| Realized
$546 |
Lot 3794 |
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Chile. 100 Pesos, 1961. Fr-54; KM-175. Liberty head left. Reverse: Arms. Brilliant Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $375 - 425.
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| Realized
$529 |
Lot 3795 |
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China. 14 Piece Proof Set, 1980. KM-PS2 (Y-10-23). Mintage 1,000 sets. 1 Yuan, Y-10. NGC Proof 69 Ultra Cameo; 1 Yuan Y-11 NGC Proof 68 Cameo; 1 Yuan Y-12. NGC Proof 68 Cameo; 1 Yuan Y-13. NGC Proof 67 Cameo; 1 Yuan Y-14. NGC Proof 68 Ultra Cameo; 1 Yuan Y-15. NGC Proof 68 Ultra Cameo; 1 Yuan Y-16. NGC Proof 68 Ultra Cameo; 1 Yuan Y-17. NGC Proof 67 Cameo; 20 Yuan Y-18. ICG Proof 69 Deep Cameo; 30 Yuan Y-19. NGC Proof 69 Ultra Cameo; 30 Yuan Y-20. NGC Proof 68 Cameo; 30 Yuan Y-21. NGC Proof 68 Ultra Cameo; Gold 250 Yuan Y-22. ICG Proof 69 Deep Cameo; Gold 300 Yuan Y-23. ICG Proof 69 Deep Cameo. Lot of 14 coins.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200.
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| Unsold |
Lot 3796 |
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China. Panada Set; 1 Ounce, ½, ¼, and 1/10th Ounce, 1982. KM-XMBA8-11. Temple of Heaven. Reverse: Panda with bamboo shoot. Lot of 4 coins. NGC graded One Ounce, MS-67, the 1/2, 1/4 and 1/10 ounce all NGC graded MS-68.
Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000.
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| Realized
$4,140 |
Lot 3797 |
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China. 50 Yuan, 1986. KM-104. ½ Ounce. Temple of Heaven. Reverse: Facing Panda standing. Choice Brilliant Proof.
Estimated Value $280 - 320.
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| Realized
$460 |
Lot 3798 |
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China. Panda Set: 100, 50, 25, 10 and 5 Yuan, 1987. KM-Y-124-128. Total weight 1.90 ounces. Temple of Heaven. Reverse: Panda. In original seal plastic holders. Choice Brilliant Proof.
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300.
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| Realized
$1,725 |
Lot 3799 |
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China. Platinum 100 Yuan, 1990. Y-225a (Y226). 1 ounce. Year of the Horse. NGC graded Proof 68 Ultra Cameo.
Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,800.
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| Realized
$2,040 |
Lot 3800 |
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China. 100 Yuan, 1990. Y-225. 1 ounce. Mintage 6,000. Year of the Horse. NGC graded Proof 69 Ultra Cameo.
Estimated Value $800 - 900.
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| Realized
$949 |
Lot 3801 |
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China. 25 Yuan, 1995. Fr-44; KM-642. Weight .2500 ounce. Panda. Reverse: Temple of Heaven. NGC graded MS-68.
Estimated Value $160 - 180.
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| Realized
$230 |
Lot 3802 |
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China. People's Republic Coins of Invention and Discoveries Gold Proof Five Piece Set, 1996. Includes 50 Yuan with Three Musicians, unlisted but similar to KM871, 50 Yuan with Suspension Bridge, unlisted but similar to KM872, 50 Yuan with Astronomical Cloak, unlisted but similar to KM873, 50 Yuan with Sailing Ship, unlisted but similar to KM874 and 50 Yuan with Horse Cart, unlisted but similar to KM875. Housed in the original wood case with certificates. The case also contains a music box that plays a version of "Unchained Melody". Lot of 5 coins. Choice Brilliant Proof.
Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000.
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| Realized
$4,600 |
Lot 3803 |
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China. 50 Yuan, 1996. KM-Y658. Weight .5000 ounce. Return of Hong Kong to China Series II. Hong Kong Harbor. With original case of issue. NGC graded Proof 69 Ultra Cameo.
Estimated Value $400 - 450.
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| Realized
$528 |
Lot 3804 |
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China. Panda Set: 100, 50, 25, 10, 5 Yuan Plus ¼ Ounce Medal, 1997. KM-Y716-720. Weight 2.15 ounces. Medal struck by the Singapore Mint. Commemorative set for Hong Kong. With original case of issue. Lot of 6 coins. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,600.
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| Realized
$1,980 |
Lot 3805 |
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China. 50 Yuan, 2001. Y-1113.0999 ounce. Temple of Heaven. Reverse: Panda walking left through bamboo. NGC graded Proof 70.
Estimated Value $120 - 140.
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| Realized
$180 |
Lot 3806 |
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Colombia. 1 Escudo, 1816-JF (Nuevo Reino). Fr-65; KM-64.1. Ferdinand VII. Bust of Charles IV right. Reverse: Crowned arms. Nice strike and nearly full luster. NGC graded AU-58.
Estimated Value $600 - 700.
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| Realized
$930 |
Lot 3807 |
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Colombia. Peso, 1826-JF (Bogota). Fr-73; KM-84. Liberty head left. Reverse: Crossed bow & arrows on fasces, flanked by cornuaccopiae. Very rare in this grade. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200.
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| Realized
$1,265 |
Lot 3808 |
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Colombia. 8 Escudos, 1829-UR (Popayan). Fr-68; KM-82.2. Republic of Colombia. Liberty head left. Reverse: Crossed bow and arrows on fasces, flanked by cornuacopiae. PCGS graded AU-55.
The name Popayan, is from an ancient local Indian dialect meaning two straw villages. Today, there are no longer any straw houses in the city. It was conquered by the Spanish conquistador, Sebastian de Belalcazar, in 1537, and became an important transfer point for the wealth being shipped from Catagena to Spain.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000.
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| Realized
$978 |
Lot 3809 |
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Colombia. 8 Escudos, 1829-FM (Popayan). Fr-68; KM-82.2. Republic of Colombia. Liberty head. Reverse: Crossed bow & arrows on fasces, flanked by cornuacopiae. Obverse planchet flaws. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $575 - 625.
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| Realized
$690 |
Lot 3810 |
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Colombia. 8 Escudos, 1829-RS (Bogota). Fr-67; KM-82.1. Republic of Colombia. Liberty head left. Reverse: Crossed bow and arrows on fasces, flanked by cornuacopiae. Scratches in field, edge cut and filing marks. Fine.
Estimated Value $500 - 550.
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| Realized
$690 |
Lot 3811 |
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Colombia. 1 Escudo, 1829-RU (Popayan). Fr-72; KM-81.2. Republic of Colombia. Liberty head left. Small attempt of piercing at top. Fine to Very Fine.
Estimated Value $75 - 100.
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| Realized
$96 |
Lot 3812 |
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Colombia. 16 Pesos, 1839-RS (Bogota). Fr-74; KM-94.1. Republic of Nueva Granada. Draped female bust with LIBERTAD on head band. Reverse: Condor and ribbon over national arms. Original luster. NGC graded MS-61.
In 1839, Colombia was actually the Republic of Nueva Granada. This grew out of the previous Gran Colombia, a creation of Simon Bolivar, who hoped to maintain one nation of all the countries of the area. Ecuador and Venezuela seceded from Gran Colombia, leaving just Panama as an additional part of Nueva Granada.
Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,500.
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| Realized
$1,668 |
Lot 3813 |
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Colombia. 2½ Pesos, 1920-A. Fr-114; KM-200. Large head of Simon Bolivar right. Reverse: Arms. Brilliant Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $120 - 140.
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| Unsold |
Lot 3814 |
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Colombia. 5 Pesos, 1929. Fr-115; KM-204. Simon Bolivar. Head right. Reverse: Arms. Lot of 4 coins. Almost Uncirculated to Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $600 - 650.
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| Realized
$863 |
Lot 3815 |
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Costa Rica. 2 Escudos, 1850-CR JB. Fr-3; KM-15 (Centeral American Republic). Sun and five mountain peaks. Reverse: Tree. Light file marks on edge and lightly cleaned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $500 - 550.
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| Realized
$719 |
Lot 3816 |
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Costa Rica. 20 Colones, 1899. Fr-19; KM-141. Head of Columbus right. Reverse: Arms. ANACS graded MS-61.
Costa Rica was visited by Columbus on his fourth voyage in 1502. The native Carib Indians greeted his arrival warmly. Little did they know that between smallpox and forced labor and conversion to Catholicism, 98 % of them would die. The Caribs had gold earrings and bracelets, which helped coin the phrase Costa Rica, or wealthy coast.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
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| Realized
$891 |
Lot 3817 |
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Costa Rica. 1000 Colones, 1970. Fr-23; KM-199. 4.31 ounces. 150th Anniversary of Central American Independence. Sun over mountains. With original case of issue. Very Scarce. NGC graded Proof 63 Ultra Cameo.
Estimated Value $3,200 - 3,600.
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| Realized
$4,025 |
Lot 3818 |
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Costa Rica. 500 Colones, 1970. Fr-24; KM-198. 2.1565 ounces. Jesus Jimenez and students at desks. 100th Anniversary of Public Education. With original case of issue. Very Scarce and choice. NGC graded Proof 65 Ultra Cameo.
Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,800.
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| Realized
$2,128 |
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