June 4, 2002, The Irving Goodman Collection, Sale 15

World Gold Coins

Lot 51
Ecuador. 8 Escudos, 1843-M.V.S. Fr-3; KM-23. Liberty head. Reverse: Sun and Zodiac over three mountain peaks. Attractive despite microscopic evidence of heavy cleaning. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $1,250-UP.

ECUADOR 1852 8 ESCUDOS

Lot 52
Ecuador. 8 Escudos, 1852 2 over 0-G.J. Fr-8; KM-34.1. Republic. Head of Bolivar left. Reverse: Flag-draped oval arms. Pleasing example and very scarce. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $2,500-UP.

Lot 53
France. Gold Medal, 1803. B-267; J-1158. 3.1 grams. 14 mm. Napoleon I. Negotiation with England. Choice Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $200-250.
Ex Dr. P. Julius Collection.

Lot 54
France. Gold Medal, AN III (1804). Br-329. 2.16 grams. 14 mm. Napoleon I, bust right. Reverse: Emperor being lifted by two men. On the coronation of Napoleon. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 55
France. Gold Medal, Year 13 (1804). B-329; J-1268. 2.14 grams. 14 mm. Napoleon I. Laureate head of Napoleon right. Reverse: Coronation scene. On the Coronation of Napoleon at Paris. About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 56
France. Gold Medal, 1810. B-956; J-2265. 15 mm. 3 grams. By Andrieu and Galle. Napoleon I. Conjoined busts right. Reverse: Marriage scene. Marriage of Napoleon I to Marie Louise in Paris. About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 57
France. Gold Miniature Medal, ND (1810). B-1024; J-2357. Gold, 0.26 grams. 5 mm. Second piece in Bronze, 5 mm. By Galle. Laureated head of Napoleon I right. Reverse: Eagle. Lot of 2 Medals. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $100-150.

Lot 58
France. 100 Francs, 1855-A. Fr-569; Y-37.1. Napoleon III. Bare head right. Proof-like. Brilliant Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $600-700.

Lot 59
France. 50 Francs, 1855-A (Paris). Fr-571; Y-36.1. Napoleon III. Bare head right. Reverse: Arms. About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $300-UP.

CHOICE LAUREATE 100 FRANCS

Lot 60
France. 100 Francs, 1862-BB (Strasbourg). Fr-581; Y-B40.2. Napoleon III. Laureate head right. Only 3,078 pieces struck. Possibly a proof or specimen. Superb proof-like. Brilliant Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.

Lot 61
France. 50 Francs, 1862-A. Fr-582; KM-804.1. Napoleon III. Laureate head right. Reverse: Crowned arms. Brilliant Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $400-500.

Lot 62
France. 100 Francs, 1886-A (Paris). Fr-590; Y-57.1. Angel. Lustrous. About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $450-550.

Lot 63
France. 100 Francs, 1912-A (Paris). Fr-590; Y-57.2. Angel. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $400-500.

Lot 64
German States - Nuremberg. 1/32 Ducat, ND (1700). Fr-1897. Lamb. Reverse: Shield. Lustrous. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $100-125.

Lot 65
German States - Nuremberg. ½ Ducat, 1773-N. KM-84. Three shields. Reverse: City view. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 66
German States - Regensburg. 1/32 Ducat, ND (ca. 1750). Fr-2547; Beckenb-526. Crossed keys. Reverse: Two headed eagle. One of the world's smallest gold coin. Brilliant Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $100-125.

Lot 67
German States - Saxony. Ducat, 1617. Fr-2663; Eassd-642; Engelh-522; Slg. Merseb-877. 3.44 grams. Johann Georg I. Bust of Johann Georg I. Reverse: Bust of Frederick III. On the Reformation. Lustrous. Choice Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $700-900.

VERY RARE 1630 GOLD 9 DUCAT

Lot 68
German States - Saxony. 9 Ducats, 1630. Fr-2694; Schnee-860. 30.99 grams. Johann Georg I. Bust of Johann Georg I. Reverse: Bust of John. On the centennial of the Augsburg Confession. Mount expertly repaired on edge. Very Rare. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.

1630 GOLD 5 DUCATS

Lot 69
German States - Saxony. 5 Ducats, 1630. Fr-2698. 17.1 grams. Johann Georg I, 1611-1656. Bust of Johann Georg I right. Reverse: Bust of John right. On the Centennial of the Augsburg Confession. Minor edge crack. Sharply struck. Very Rare. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $3,000-UP.

MINT STATE 1630 GOLD 2 DUCATS

Lot 70
German States - Saxony. 2 Ducat, 1630. Fr-2701. Johann Georg I. Bust of Johann Georg I. Reverse: Bust of John. On the Augsburg Confession Centennial. Exceptional for type. Brilliant Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $1,200-1,500.

VERY RARE 1657 GOLD 8 DUCATS

Lot 71
German States - Saxony. Vicariat 8 Ducats, 1657. Fr-2716. 27.40 grams. Johann Georg II, 1656-1680. Duke on horseback with arms below. Reverse: Twelve lines with his titles. On the death of the Emperor Ferdinand III. Seldom offered and Very Rare. About Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $7,500-UP.

RARE CORONATION 2 DUCATS

Lot 72
German States - Saxony. 2 Ducats, 1697 (Dresden). Fr-2826; Cz-2601. August II (King of Poland). Coronation of Friedrich August I as August II of Poland. King on horseback right. Reverse: Crowned, sword and sceptre above legend. Flatness in reeding on edge at 4 o'clock. Rare. About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.

VERY RARE 1711 GOLD 4 DUCATS

Lot 73
German States - Saxony. 4 Ducats, 1711 (Dresden). Fr-2819; Baumg-755. 13.96 grams. Struck from half taler dies. Mintmaster, Johann Lorenz Holland and Johann Wilhelm Hockner. King Friedrich August II. Vicariat issue. Elector on horseback right. Reverse: Two desks with insignia. Very Rare. About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $10,000-UP.

Lot 74
German States - Saxony. Ducat, 1711. Fr-2823; Mersb-1485. Friedrich August I, 1694-1733. Elector on horse. Reverse: Sword and sceptre crossed. Lustrous. About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $800-UP.

Lot 75
German States - Saxony. Vicariat Ducat, 1711-IHL. Fr-2822; KM-805. Friedrich August I. Elector on horseback right. Reverse: Two desks with insigina. Lustrous. About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $750-UP.