The U.S. & Ancients Coinage Auction
October 2, 2000

World Coins: Comoros-German States

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COMOROS ISLAND. 5 Francs, AH1308-A (1890). KM-3. Crossed flags. Reverse: Canon, swords, etc. Toned. About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $600-800.

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CYPRUS. 45 Piastres, 1928. KM-19. George V. For the 50th Anniversary of British rule. One year type. Only 517 pieces struck in proof. A few light hairlines, brilliant and very attractive. Proof.
Estimated Value $400-500.

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ERITREA. Tallero, 1918-R. KM-5. Toned. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $250-350.
Ex Coin Galleries Sale, November 1993, Lot 1655.

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ETHIOPIA. Birr, EE 1892 (1899). KM-19. Menelik II. Bust right. Reverse: Lion. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $200-250.

CHOICE MOUTON D'OR

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FRANCE. 1 Mouton d'or, ND. Fr-280. Jean II Le Bon, 1350-1364. Lamb and cruciform staff with flying banner. Reverse: Floriated cross in quadrilobe. Boldly struck with considerable luster. Choice Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.

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COLOR="0000FF">236      GERMANY-BRUNSWICK-WOLFENBUTTEL. Taler, 1622. Dav-6320. Christian. Legend. Reverse: Arm from cloud holding sword. Well struck and beautifully toned. Choice Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $500-700.

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GERMANY-BRUNSWICK-NEW WOLFENBUTTEL. Seventh Bell Taler, 1643. Dav-6375. August The Younger. Helmeted arms. Reverse: Ringing bell over city view. Toned. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $200-250.

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GERMANY-EICHSTADT. Taler, 1757. Dav-2208; KM-75. Sede Vacante issue. Fifteen shields around arms in center. Reverse: Saints Willibald and Walburgs with shield below. Lustrous with prooflike fields. Choice About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $500-700.
Ex Coin Galleries sale, Feb 1997, lot 1379.

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GERMANY-HARZ. Baptismal Taler, 1715. Dav-2935. Baptismal scene in river Jordan with inscription. Reverse: Inscription. Toned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $250-350.

RARE JAGERNDORF DOUBLE TALER

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GERMANY-JAGERNDORF. 2 Talers, 1592. Dav-9328. Georg Friedrich of Brandenburg-Franconia. Partly facing bust. Reverse: Floriated cross with four arms in angles. Boldly struck with rich old toning. Rare. NGC graded AU-58.
Estimated Value $2,500-UP.

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COLOR="0000FF">241      GERMANY-MECKLENBURG-SCHWERIN. 5 Marks, 1904-A. Dav-730; Y-97; KM-334. Struck for the Wedding of Friedrich Franz IV. A minor mark. Beautiful iridescent toning and choice. Proof.
Estimated Value $300-400.
Ex Coin Galleries Sale, Nov 1993, Lot 1418.

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GERMANY-MANSFELD. Taler, 1582. Dav-9504. Johann Ernst I, Hohann Albrecht, Johann Hoyer III, Bruno II, Hoyer Christoph. Toned. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $175-225.

Lot 243
GERMANY-PRUSSIA. 5 Marks, 1903-A. Dav-789; KM-523. Toned. Choice About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $50-75.

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GERMANY-PRUSSIA. 5 Marks, 1904-A. KM-523; J-104. Beautiful iridescent toning. NGC graded Proof 66.
Estimated Value $600-UP.

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GERMANY-REGENSBURG. Taler, 1787. Dav-2606; Cr-9. Sede Vacante Issue. Saint in boat surrounded by fifteen shields. Reverse: Legend. Brilliant fields. Choice About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $500-600.

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GERMANY-SAXONY. Vicariat Taler, 1790. Dav-2697; Cr-134. Friedrich August III. Bust right. Reverse: Double eagle with arms on breast. Toned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $250-300.
Ex Coin Galleries sale, November 1993, Lot 1433.

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GERMANY-STOLBERG. Taler, 1625. Dav-7778. Wolfgang Georg. Helmeted arms with divided date in helmets. Reverse: Orb, Stag left. Hairline scratches on stag. About Very Fine.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 248
GERMANY-STOLBERG. 24 Marien Groschen, 1708. Dav-1000. Christian Friedrich and Iost Christian. Value. Reverse: Stag. Toned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $100-150.
Ex Coin Galleries sale, April 1996, Lot 2468.

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GERMANY-WURZBURG. Taler, 1779. Dav-2904; Cr-86. Franz Ludwig von Erthal. NGC incorrectly label the state as Bamberg. Toned. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $350-450.

MINT STATE PRIZE DOUBLE TALER

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GERMANY-WURZBURG. Prize 2 Talers, 1786. Dav-2906; Cr-93. Franz Ludwig von Erthal. Bust right. Reverse: Angel with book, globe, etc. on pedament dividing date. Beautifully toned and superb. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.