The June 2-5, 2002, Pre-Long Beach Sale, Sale 14

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World Crowns & Minors

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France. 5 Francs, 1870-A. KM-820.1; Dav-92. Third Republic. Three figures allegorical design. Fully struck, prooflike, die striations as always, lovely silvery color with a hint of lilac toning. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $400-UP.

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German East Africa. ½ Rupie, 1891. KM-4. Wilhelm II. First year of issue. A nearly perfect coin with bluish gold iridescence and "watery" surfaces. One of the finest known. PCGS graded MS-68.
Estimated Value $500-UP.

Lot 3177
German States. Lot of Choice Minors: Cologne. 1/6 Taler, 1717-IIH. KM-411; Hannover. 4 Pfennig, 1826-B. KM-135; Munster. 1/24 Taler, 1719. KM-160; 1/6 Taler, 1761. KM-195. Sede Vacante issue; 6 Pfennig, 1762. KM-441. City coinage. Lot of 5 coins. Extremely Fine or better.
Estimated Value $200-300.

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German States - Augsburg. Guldentaler, 1575. Dav-3 (10003). Pinecone crest, date in Roman numerals. Reverse: Double eagle, orb on breast with 60. In the title of Maximilian (I) II. Well struck and attractively toned. Rare. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $750-1,000.

BEAUTIFUL BALLON MEDAL

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German States - Augsburg. Silver Medal, 1786. Malpas-15. 47 mm. By V.J. Daiser. Baron von Lutgendorf in Augsburg, bust left. Reverse: Ballon over city view of Augsburg. Beautiful iridescent toning. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $400-500.

Lot 3180
GERMANY-BADEN. 5 Marks, 1907. Dav-537; KM-279. Death of Friedrich. Lightly toned. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $150-200.

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GERMANY-BAVARIA. Medal, 1892. Silver. 40.97 mm. Luitpold Prince Regent. Elegant golden blue iridescent toning is evenly distributed on both sides, atop reflective surfaces. Tiny abrasions and stray lines may be seen beneath the color, but only in the fields--the portrait and monument are unblemished. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $50-75.
Purchased from Ira S. Reed, 5/29/45 for $4.00.

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GERMANY-BAVARIA. Medal, 1892. Silver. 40.97 mm. Luitpold Prince Regent. This beautiful medal has prooflike surfaces, sharp high rims, only small abrasions beneath the color and none of them affecting the design elements, and the most lovely iridescent golden mauve and blue toning imaginable. The bridge on the reverse is a charming depiction of city life. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $50-75.
Purchased from Ira S. Reed, 5/29/45 for $4.25.

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German States - Mainz. Taler, 1794. Dav-2433; Cr-101b. Friedrich Karl Joseph von Erthal. Pointed shield with I.L below. Reverse: Value and date within wreath. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $300-400.

Lot 3184
German States - Prussia. 5 Marks, 1888-A. Dav-787; KM-512. Friedrich III. Beautifully toned. About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $75-100.

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German States - Saxony. 2 Mark, 1904-E. Y-191. Commemorating the death of King George. Stunning with vivid bright bluish gold iridescent toning. PCGS graded MS-67.
Estimated Value $200-UP.

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German States - Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach. 2 Mark, 1908-A. Y-174. Berlin mint. Jena University's 350th anniversary commemorative. Crowned King Wilhelm Ernst holding a sword, styled after an early taler. In spectacular condition, with superb rainbow iridescent colors, one of the finest known. PCGS graded MS-68.
Estimated Value $300-UP.

RARE ULM ½ TALER OF 1622

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German States - Ulm. ½ Taler, 1622. Slg.Weister-2041. 13.8 grams. City View. Reverse: Churb supporting shields. Natural edge crack. Very Rare. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.

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German Empire/Reich. 5 Pfennig, 1876-B. KM-3. Brilliant Proof.
Estimated Value $150-200.

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German Empire/Reich. Pattern ½ Mark, 1877. Sch-8G9. Silver. Uniface. Attractively toned, superb and Rare. PCGS graded Proof 67.
Estimated Value $300-UP.

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German Empire/Reich. Pattern 50 Pfennig, 1877. Sch-8G6. Copper. Uniface. Minor spotting, attractively toned. Rare. PCGS graded Proof 66Red and Brown.
Estimated Value $250-300.

Lot 3191
German Empire/Reich. 1 Pfennig, 1908-A. KM-10. Brilliant Proof.
Estimated Value $75-100.

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German Empire/Reich. 3 Reichsmark, 1925-A. Y-46. Commemorating the 1000th Year of the Rhineland. Fully brilliant with a hint of bright gold iridescent toning and deeply mirrored. NGC graded Proof 66.
Estimated Value $200-250.

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German Empire/Reich. 5 Reichsmark, 1927-A. KM-51. 100th Anniversary-Bremerhaven. Superb with truly lovely golden blue iridescent toning with deep mirrored surfaces. NGC graded Proof 67.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.

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German Empire/Reich. 5 Reichsmark, 1932-G. KM-56. Oak Tree commemorative. Superb with bright luster and charming silvery surfaces showing a blush of golden iridescent toning. PCGS graded MS-66.
Estimated Value $250-350.

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Great Britain. Celtic Britain. Iceni, c. 10-61 AD. AR Unit (1.2 g). Stylized emblem of two crescents back to back, pellets between. Reverse: Galloping horse right, rosette and branch above left, ethnic below. Seaby 275; CCB 736. Lightly toned, well centered, and sharply struck. A fine example! Choice Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $75-100.

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Celtic Britain. Iceni, c. 10 BC - 60 AD. AR Unit (1.2 g). "Early Face/Horse Type." Stylized head right, trefoil and pellets in field. Reverse: Stylized horse galloping right, Iceni emblem above left (wheel?). Seaby 74; Van Arsdell 794. Lightly toned, the obverse a tad off center. Nearly Extremely Fine. This type was attributed to Queen Boudicca by Van Arsdell.
Estimated Value $100-125.

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Great Britain. Anglo-Saxon Kings. Aethelred II, 978-1016 AD. AR Penny (1.1 g). Last small cross type, ca. 1009-1017. Draped amd diademed bust left / Small cross pattée. Moneyer: Oswold. North 777. Attractive gray and iridescent toning. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $175-225.

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Great Britain. Anglo-Saxon Kings. Cnut, 1016-1035 AD. AR Penny (1.1 g). Short cross type, ca. 1029-1036. Draped amd diademed bust left, holding scepter / Short cross voided. Thetford mint. Moneyer: Aelfwine. North 790; Seaby 1159. Well struck and centered. Deeply toned obverse, lightly toned reverse. Attractive coin. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $200-250.

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Great Britain. Anglo-Saxon Kings. Edward the Confessor, 1042-1066 AD. AR Penny (1.3 g). Hammer cross type, ca. 1059-1062. Draped and crowned bust right, holding scepter / Short cross voided, crescentic ends. Hastings mint. Moneyer: Duninc. North 828; Seaby 1181. Good strike and nicely toned. A pleasing example. About Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $200-250.

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