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

World Coins: Liechtenstein-Russia

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LIECHTENSTEIN. Taler, 1758. Dav-1579; Cr-2. Joseph Wenzel. Bust right. Reverse: Crowned and supported arms with date below. Toning a bit uneven on obverse with a few faint adjustment marks. Considerable luster, scarce one year type. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $700-900.
Ex Superior Grove and Grover Sale, June 1986, Lot 488.

Lot 277
MEXICO. 1918 20 Pesos in gold and 1906 10 Pesos in gold. A pair of uncirculated bullion gold coins. Lot of 2 coins. MS-60.
Estimated Value $175-225.

Lot 278
MEXICO. 1921 to 1931 50 Peso gold set. A date set of 11 gold 50 Peso coins from 1921 through 1931, each grades Uncirculated. The set is mounted in a custom Capital Plastics holder. Lot of 11 coins.
Estimated Value $3,750-4,000.

MINT STATE 1687 2 DUCATOONS

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NETHERLANDS-HOLLAND. 2 Ducatoons, 1687. Dav-4929; Delm-1014a. Rider right. Reverse: Supported arms. NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.

Lot 280
NETHERLANDS. 1913 and 1917 gold 10 guilders. A pair of these popular bullion gold coins. Lot of 2 coins. MS-60.
Estimated Value $100-130.

Lot 281
NETHERLANDS. 1925 gold 10 Guilders (10 pieces). A lot of these popular gold coins, each piece is Uncirculated. Lot of 10 coins. MS-60.
Estimated Value $500-600.

Lot 282
NETHERLANDS. 1927 and 1933 (2 pieces) gold 10 Guilders. Three nice bullion coins for the numismatist. Lot of 3 coins. MS-60.
Estimated Value $150-200.

WAITANGI CROWN

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NEW ZEALAND. Crown, 1935. KM-6. George V. Treaty of Waitangi in 1840. Woke Nene and Governor Hobson. Classic twentieth century crown. Attractive eye appeal. PCGS graded Proof 63.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.

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PARAGUAY. Peso, 1889. Eliz-1; KM-5. Crest of Paraguay. Reverse: Lion with pole topped by liberty cap. Toned. Choice About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 285
RUSSIA. Pair of Medals: Bronze Medal, 1736. 44 mm. By Vestner. Anna, bust right. Reverse: Queen seated; Coronation Medal, 1883. Bronze. 65 mm. By S. Vachenin and A. Griliches. Conjoined busts of Alexander III and Maria Feodorovna right. Reverse: Imperial eagle. Re-applied edge. Lot of 2 Medals. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 286
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1746. MMA. Dav-1678; Sev-1500. Elizabeth. NGC graded EF-40.
Estimated Value $200-300.

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RUSSIA. Poltina (½ Ruble), 1751. IM-SP'. Sev-1567. Elizabeth. NGC graded VF-35.
Estimated Value $300-400.

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RUSSIA. Ruble, 1756-IM. SP'. Dav-1679; Sev-1673. Elizabeth. Lovely light golden white surfaces, pebbly dies but no flaws, and very appealing. NGC graded AU-50.
Estimated Value $300-400.

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RUSSIA. Ruble, 1758. YaI-SP'. Dav-1681; Sev-1700. Elizabeth. Very Scarce. NGC graded EF-40.
Estimated Value $500-750.

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RUSSIA. Ruble, 1773. SP' YaCh. Dav-1684; Sev-2079. Catherine II. NGC graded EF-40.
Estimated Value $150-200.

POPULAR FAMILY 1 1/2 ROUBLES

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RUSSIA. 1½ Rubles (10 Zloty), 1836 (St. Petersburg). Sev-3181; Dav-286B; Cr-172.2. Reeded edge. Bust of Czar Nicholas to right. Paul Utkin initials on truncation. Reverse: Portraits of the imperial family, without circles. Engraver's name missing. Very Rare. Brilliant mirrored surfaces, the Czar's huge portrait moderately frosted against the mirrors, as are the smaller portraits on the reverse. Light hairlines in the fields, but very near to Choice. NGC graded Proof 62.
Estimated Value $8,000-10,000.

Lot 292
RUSSIA. Coronation Medal, 1856. Bronze. 65 mm. By A. Ljalin and M. Kushkin. Coronation of Alexander II. Bust right. Reverse: Imperial Eagle. Some surface encrustation. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $150-200.

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RUSSIA. Coronation Medal, 1883. Silver. 51 mm, by A.A. Griliches. Smirnov-873b. Alexander III and Maria Feodorovna. Conjoined busts right. Reverse: Imperial eagle. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $300-350.

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RUSSIA. Ruble, 1898. AG. Dav-293; Sev-4050. Nicholas II. Rare, especially so fine as this. Handsome tawny gold toning with glittery mirrors. NGC graded Proof 64.
Estimated Value $1,500-2,000.
Ex Irving Goodman Sale, Feb 1991, Lot 1460.

Lot 295
RUSSIA. 1899 5 Ruble Gold coins (10 pieces). A group of 5 Ruble coins for the bullion collector. Extremely Fine to Mint State. Lot of 10 coins.
Estimated Value $325-375.

Lot 296
RUSSIA. 1899-1904 Gold Rubles. Included are 2 Russian 10 Rubles gold coins; and 5 Russian 5 Ruble coins. Extremely Fine to Mint State. Lot of 7 coins.
Estimated Value $300-350.

Lot 297
RUSSIA. 4 Ducats Gold, 1905. Sev-583. Imitation of 4 Ducats of Franz Joseph I of Austria. Bust of Alexander II. With Crown counterstamp. Very Rare. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,500.

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RUSSIA. Ruble, 1912. Dav-296; Y-68. Nicholas II. The Centennial of Napoleon's defeat. PCGS graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $250-350.

Lot 299
RUSSIA. Medal, 1913. Bronze. 75 mm, by MC (Michail Skoudnov). 300th anniversary of the Romanov Dynasty. Conjoined busts half-right of Nicholas II and Michael Romanov. Reverse: Scene showing Michael Romanov being proclaimed czar. Accompanied by a silver Ruble of 1913. Y-70. Lot of 2 coins. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $125-175.

GANGUT RUBLE

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RUSSIA. Ruble, 1914. Dav-299; Y-71. For the second centennial of the naval victory at Gangut. Bust of Peter The Great. Reverse: Imperial crowned eagle. Rare. PCGS graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.