Goldberg Coins and Collectibles



Sale 59

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction


World Gold: Italian States - Liechtenstein
 
 
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Lot 3242
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 $10,000 - 12,500.
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Lot 3243
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 $3,400 - 3,800.
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Lot 3244
Italian States - Lombardy-Venetia. Sovrano, 1831-M (Milan). Fr-741c; KM-C-11.2; Pagani-104. Overdate, 1831 over 1821. Francis II (I), 1792-1835. Laureate head right. Reverse: Crowned double eagle. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $2,400 - 2,600.
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Lot 3245
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 $15,000 - 17,500.
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$20,700
Lot 3246
Italian States - Naples. Scudo d'oro, ND. CNI- Vol. XIX, Pl.13, no.13; Fr-836. 3.2 grams. Carlo V, 1519-1556. Double headed eagle behind shield. Reverse: Cross tipped with flames. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200.
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$604
Lot 3247
Italian States - Papal/Roman States. Ducat, ND. Fr-25; CNI XV,pl.23; Berman-447v. 3.50 grams. 23.89 mm. Sixtus IV (Francesco Della Rovere), 1471-1484. Obv: Arms in quatrefoil. Leg: .SIXTVS.PP* *QVARTVS. Reverse: Saints Peter and Paul standing. Leg: .S. PETRVS - S. -. PAVLVS. below ROMA. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
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$3,220
Lot 3248
Italian States - Papal/Roman States. Zecchino, 1740. Fr-227; CNI XVII, pl.XV,2; Berman-2713; KM-934. 3.38 grams. 21.51 mm. Sede Vacante (Camerlengo Card. Annibale Albani), February 6 - August 17, 1740. Obv: Metaphor church on clouds. Church in left hand, keys in right hand. Leg: SEDE VACAN - 1740. Reverse Dove above Papal arms. Leg: NVTAMTIA COR - DA TV DIRIGAS. NGC graded MS-62.

This is a Sede Vacante issue. Translated, this means vacant seat. Such coins were issued upon the death of one pope and before the next was elected. Various archbishoprics issued Sede Vacante coins as well.
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500.
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$1,438
Lot 3249
Italian States - Papal/Roman States. Zecchino, 1744. Fr-231; CNI XVII, pl.XVIII,18; Berman-2729; KM-943. 3.45 grams. 21.94 mm. Benedict XIV (Prospero Lambertini), 1740-1758. Year 4. Obv: Metaphor of church seated in the clouds. Leg: BENED. XIV - P.M. 1744 Reverse Arms below keys. Leg: REPENTE - DE.COELO. Rare date. NGC graded MS-62.

Pope Bernedict was a very active pope, reforming the education requirements of priests, and the means of dealing with non-Christian tribal natives. He also finally cataloged the Vatican library.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200.
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$1,265
Lot 3250
Italian States - Papal/Roman States. Platinum 2 ½ Scudi, 1858-R. As Fr-273; As KM-1117. Year XIII. 3.21 grams. Pius IX. Bust left. Reverse: Value and date within wreath. Only 5 pieces struck sometime in the 1950's, as per Metcalf. All order for him. Very Rare. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
Ex Edwards H. Metcalf Collection.

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$1,438
Lot 3251
Italian States - Papal/Roman States. Platinum 100 Lire, 1932. As Fr-283; As KM-Y9. 8.52 grams. Pius XI. Bust right. Reverse: Christ standing. Only 5 pieces struck sometime in the 1950's, as per Metcalf. All order for him. Very Rare. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
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$2,530
Lot 3252
Italian States - Papal/Roman States. 100 Lire, 1933 (1934). Fr-284; KM-19. Weight 0.2546 ounce. Pius XI. Jubilee issue. Bust right. Reverse: Standing Jesus facing with child at feet. NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $350 - 400.
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$431
Lot 3253
Italian States - Papal/Roman States. 100 Lire, 1933 (1934). Fr-284; KM-19. Pius XI, 1922-1937. On the Holy Year. Bust right. Reverse: Christ standing. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $350 - 400.
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$460
Lot 3254
Italian States - Papal/Roman States. 100 Lire, 1933 (1934). Fr-284; KM-19. Pius XI, 1922-1937. On the Holy Year. NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $350 - 400.
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$460
Lot 3255
Italian States - Papal/Roman States. Platinum 100 Lire, 1950. As Fr-289; As KM-Y48. 6.58 grams. Pius XII. Crowned bust left. Reverse: Opening of the Holy Door. On the Holy Year. Only 5 pieces struck sometime in the 1950's, as per Metcalf. All order for him. Very Rare. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
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$2,818
Lot 3256
Italian States - Papal/Roman States. Platinum 100 Lire, 1955. As Fr-290; As KM-Y53. 6.25 Grams. Pius XII. Bust right. Reverse: Charity standing. Only 5 pieces struck sometime in the 1950's, as per Metcalf. All order for him. Very Rare. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
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$2,530
Lot 3257
Italian States - Sardinia. Platinum 80 Lire, 1826-L. As Fr-1132; As KM-108.1. 25.92 grams. Plain edge. Mintmark, Eagle's head. Carlo Felice, 1821-1831. Head left. Reverse: Crowned arms. Only 5 pieces struck sometime in the 1950's, as per Metcalf. All order for him. Very Rare. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
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$3,680
Lot 3258
Italian States - Venice. Ducat, ND. Fr-1233. Pasquale Malipiero, 1457-1462. Doge kneeling before standing figure of St. Mark. Reverse: Christ standing within stars. PCGS graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200.
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$1,150
Lot 3259
Italian States - Venice. 4 Zecchini, ND. Fr-1378; CNI-30. Alvise Mocenigo III, 1722-1732. Doge kneeling before St. Mark. Reverse: Christ standing within stars. Rare. ICG graded EF-45.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
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$5,750
Lot 3260
Italian States - Venice. 1 Zecchino, ND. Fr-1445. Ludovico Manin, 1789-1797. Doge kneeling before St. Mark. Reverse: Christ standing within stars. NGC graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $700 - 900.
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$978
Lot 3261
Italy. Platinum 100 Lire, 1931. As Fr-33; As KM-72. 8.53 grams. Year IX. Vittorio Emanuele III, 1900-1946. Head left. Reverse: Italia on prow of ship. Only 5 pieces struck sometime in the 1950's, as per Metcalf. All order for him. Very Rare. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
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$2,990
Lot 3262
Jamaica. 250 Dollars, 1978. Fr-9; KM-78. Weight 1.2505 ounces. Elizabeth II. 25th Anniversary of Coronation. Queen seated on throne with crown, sceptre and orb. NGC graded Proof 69 Ultra Cameo.
Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200.
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$1,553
Lot 3263
Jamaica. 250 Dollars, 1978. Fr-9; KM-78. Weight 1.2505 ounces. Elizabeth II. 25th Anniversary of Coronation. Queen seated on throne with crown, sceptre and orb. NGC graded Proof 69 Ultra Cameo.
Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200.
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$1,553
Lot 3264
Jamaica. 250 Dollars, 1979. Fr-11; KM-83. Weight 1.2505 ounces. Elizabeth II. 10th Anniversary - Investiture of Prince Charles. Prince Charles with scepter. NGC graded Proof 68 Ultra Cameo.
Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200.
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$1,553
Lot 3265
Japan. Yen, 1871. Fr-49; KM-Y9. Meiji-4. High dot. Mutsuhito (The Meiji Era), 1867-1912. Japanese character. Reverse: Wreath over crossed banners. NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
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Lot 3266
Japan. 5 Yen, 1897. Fr-52; KM-Y32. Meiji-30. Mutsuhito, 1867-1912. Reduced size. Radiant sun. Reverse: Value in wreath. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $800 - 900.
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Realized
$633
Lot 3267
Japan. 10 Yen, 1909. Fr-51; KM-Y33. Meiji-42. Mutsuhito, 1867-1912. Radiant sun. Reverse: Value in wreath. NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $800 - 900.
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$834
Lot 3268
Japan. 20 Yen, 1911. Fr-53; KM-Y34. Meiji-44. Mutsuhito (The Meiji Era), 1867-1912. Radiant Sun. Reverse: Value in wreath. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $1,700 - 2,000.
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Lot 3269
Japan. 20 Yen, 1916. Fr-53; KM-Y34. Taisho-5. Yoshihito, 1912-1926. NGC graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200.
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$2,070
Lot 3270
Jordan. Pattern 7 Piece Proof Set: 1, 5, 10, 50 Fils ¼ and 1 Dinars Gold Strikings, 1975. KM-PN7 - PN13. Reported mintage of only 2 Sets. Bust of Hussein Ibn Talal right. Very Rare set. PCI graded All seven coins, Proof 68.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
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$7,188
Lot 3271
Keeling-Cocos Islands. 150 Rupees, 1977. Fr-1;KM-10. Weight 0.2497 ounce. John Clunies Ross. 150th Anniversary - Kelling -Cocos Islands. NGC graded Proof 67 Ultra Cameo.
Estimated Value $250 - 275.
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$633
Lot 3272
Kenya. 500 Shillings, 1966. Fr-1; KM-9. Weight 1.1203 ounces. 75th Anniversary - Birth of President Jomo Kenyatta. Mount Kenya. Reverse: Bust left. NGC graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100.
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$1,380
Lot 3273
Kiribati. New Millennium Coin Set: Platinum 100 Dollars, Gold 50 Dollars and Silver 5, 10, 20 Dollars, 2000. Platinum weight 6.2 grams, Gold weight 6.2 grams. Housed in a custom wood and glass presentation case. Lot of 5 coins. Choice Brilliant Proof.
Estimated Value $450 - 500.
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$575
Lot 3274
South Korea. 50,000 Won, 1986. Fr-7; KM-59. Weight 0.9998 ounce. For the 1988 Olympics. Turtle boat. NGC graded Proof 69 Ultra Cameo.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100.
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Lot 3275
South Korea. 25,000 Won, 1986. Fr-11; KM-58. Weight 0.4999 ounce. For the 1988 Olympics. Folk dancing. NGC graded Proof 69 Ultra Cameo.
Estimated Value $425 - 475.
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$604
Lot 3276
South Korea. 25,000 Won, 1987. Fr-12; KM-64. Weight 0.4999 ounce. For the 1988 Olympics. Fan dancing. NGC graded Proof 68 Ultra Cameo.
Estimated Value $425 - 475.
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$604
Lot 3277
Latvia. 100 Latu, 1993. Fr-20; KM-20. Weight 0.2501ounce. For the 75th Anniversary - Declaration of Independence. NGC graded Proof 66 Ultra Cameo.
Estimated Value $300 - 350.
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$374
Lot 3278
Liberia. 20 Dollars, 1964B. Fr-1; KM-19. Weight 0.5397 ounce. President William V.S. Tubman. NGC graded MS-65.
Estimated Value $450 - 500.
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$661
Lot 3279
Liberia. 25 Dollars, 1965-B. Fr-3; KM-21. Weight 0.6745 ounce. 70th Birthday of President Tubman. NGC graded Proof 67.
Estimated Value $575 - 625.
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$834
Lot 3280
Liberia. 25 Dollars, 1970-B. Fr-6; KM-23. Weight 0.6745 ounce. 75th Birthday of President Tubman. Birthplace of President. NGC graded Proof 65 Cameo.
Estimated Value $575 - 625.
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$834
Lot 3281
Liberia. 25 Dollars, 1972-B. Fr-11; KM-28. Weight 0.6746 ounce. President William Richard Tolbert Jr. Reverse: Providence Island. Sesquicentennial. NGC graded Proof 65.
Estimated Value $575 - 625.
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$834
Lot 3282
Liechtenstein. 50 Franken, 1956. Fr-20; KM-Y16. Weight 0.3267 ounce. Franz Joseph II, 1938-1989. Heads of Franz Josef II and Princess Gina. Reverse: Arms. NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $350 - 400.
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$575






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