LOT: 176 various unsorted world coins, mainly from the period 1900-1980.
Mainly in base metal, but also a few silver.
Various qualities. Sold as is. No returns.
SURPRISE LOT. NO PHOTOS AVAILABLE !

weight 3,01gr. ; silver Ø 24,5mm.
mintmaster Johann Heinrich Löwe (IHL)
KM.359.1 ; Gaedechens 737 ; Jaeger 6 ; Schön 23
some minor scratches
vf

weight 38,40gr. ; silver Ø 41mm.

obv. City gate, large crown above, 1598 below, flaked by
two stars, within dotted circle, surrounded by the legend;
✶DVX✶ET✶GVB✶REIP′✶GEN✶
rev. Cross with star in each angle within dotted circle, surrounded
by the legend; ☩ CONRADVS✶II✶RO′✶REX✶P✶P

After 1528, the republic was ruled by an aristocracy. Key families included the Grimaldi (11 doges), Spinola (11 doges), and Durazzo (8 doges). Doges were elected for two-year (bi-ennial) terms rather than life, with leadership drawn from a small group of elite families, leading to economic and political control. With the biennial period of the Doges and thanks to the reform of Andrea Doria, Genoa experienced an era of unexpected political stability and great economic prosperity: it was the century of the Genoese, the bankers to the kings of Spain. This era saw the impressive production of gold and silver coins, such as the gold Doppia, gold Scudo ″del sole″ and the silver Scudo. 

The coins of Genoa, beginning in the 12th century up to the 17th century, prominently depict a stylized city gate. This architectural design was a symbolic representation of the city′s eponym, IANUA (Latin for "door" or "gate"), which is also the root of the name Genoa. It usually is shown as a castle gate or a gate with two towers, it symbolized the city′s power and autonomy. The reverse usually featured a cross (often a Crusader or Jerusalem cross), representing the Holy Roman Emperor, particularly Conrad II (1024-1039), who granted the city of Genoa the right to mint coins.

The other side usually featured a cross (often a Crusader or Jerusalem cross), representing the Holy Roman Emperor, particularly Conrad II (1024-1039). Conrad II, the first Salian Holy Roman Emperor, played a critical role in laying the foundation for Genoa′s rise as a powerful, independent maritime republic. By asserting imperial control over northern Italy and limiting the power of local bishops and feudal lords, and relying on the lesser nobility (valvassores) and city burghers, Conrad II created a political vacuum in coastal cities that enabled the merchant class to establish the Compagna, or commune, of Genoa. By promoting the rights of these urban elites, he facilitated the transition of power from the bishop to the early commune. Conrad II favored the development of cities, issuing market privileges and favoring the growth of a money-based economy, which was crucial for a maritime trading city like Genoa. Conrad′s suppression of powerful neighbors, such as the Marquis of Tuscany and the rebellious city of Pavia, allowed coastal areas like Genoa greater freedom to manage their own affairs. According to historical accounts, Conrad II took steps to strengthen Genoa′s economic autonomy, including granting the right to mint their own coins. So Conrad II provided the essential, yet paradoxical, framework for Genoa′s independence: by bringing the city firmly into the imperial fold, he gave the local elite the political cover and legal rights to overthrow the old, local feudal order, allowing the Republic of Genoa to emerge before 1100.

CNI 4 ; MIR (Varesi) 219/2 ; Numista 21453 ; Davenport 3900 R
Light traces of oxidation on the reverse.
Impressive large and heavy silver coin. Rare.
vf

weight 38,17gr. ; silver Ø 40,5mm.

obv. Cross with star in each angle within dotted circle, surrounded
by the legend; ☩ DVX★ET★GVB★REIP★GENV
rev. Virgin seated facing on cloud, head turned to right surrounded 
by 7 small stars, holding scepter in her right hand and holding child 
Jesus in her left arm, within dotted circle, surrounded by the legend;
★ET★REGE★EOS★1681•S•M★

In the period 1528-1797 every two years a new doge was chosen. This coin
was minted during te reign of Doge Agostino Spinola (29 July 1679 -
29 Juli 1681) and Luca Maria Invrea (13 August 1681 - 13 August 1683).

CNI 7-9 ; Lunardi 260 ; MIR (Varesi) 294/41 ;
Numista 21454 ; KM.79 ; Davenport 3901
Impressive large and heavy silver coin. Attractive toning.
vf

weight 0,80gr. ; silver Ø 16mm.
Class D

obv. City gate within cabled circle, surrounded by the legend;
✠ • IA • NV • A •
rev. Cross within cabled circle, surrounded by the legend;
CVNRAD1 REX•

The coins of Genoa, beginning in the 12th century up to the 17th century, prominently depict a stylized city gate. This architectural design was a symbolic representation of the city′s eponym, IANUA (Latin for "door" or "gate"), which is also the root of the name Genoa. It usually is shown as a castle gate or a gate with two towers, it symbolized the city′s power and autonomy. The reverse usually featured a cross (often a Crusader or Jerusalem cross), representing the Holy Roman Emperor, particularly Conrad II (1024-1039), who granted the city of Genoa the right to mint coins.

The gate on the coins is often associated with the medieval city gate, sometimes referred to as the Porta Soprana (or Porta di Sant′Andrea), which was part of the 12th-century defensive walls. The Porta Soprana, also known as Porta di Sant′Andrea, is an iconic medieval city gate that serves as a powerful symbol of Genoa′s historic strength, autonomy, and architectural heritage. Built in the 12th century, it was the main eastern entrance to the city and a key element of the city′s, the ″Walls of Barbarossa.″ It was part of the defensive structure, which was built between 1155 and 1159 to defend the city against the threat of attack from Frederick Barbarossa and to protect the rising Maritime Republic from potential invaders.

Biaggi 835 ; MEC XII, 213 ; CNI III, pl. I, 7 ; Numista 63890
vf-

gewicht 3,43gr. ; koper Ø 21mm.
muntmeester Johan Ernst Novisadi

Na een tussenpoze van 15 jaar werd in 1739 door de stad Utrecht besloten tot hervatting van de aanmunting van kopenen duiten. Hiervoor werd een nieuw type ontworpen die, met kleine aanpassingen, gehandhaafd zou blijven tot 1794. De productie van duiten wordt niet verantwoord in de muntbusgegevens, maar de productie van 1739 moet zeer omvangrijk zijn geweest. Blijkbaar was er een grote behoefte aan nieuw kleingeld. Zoals in die tijd gebruikelijk was, werden de muntstempels in het vooruit vervaardigd, zodat de productie kon doorgaan. Blijkbaar had men echter zoveel muntstempels met het jaartal 1739 vervaardigd, dat men nog tot aan het jaar 1755 deze stempels heeft gebruikt. Men sneedt dan het nieuwe jaartal over de 39. De 3 en/of 9 werden (deels) zo veel mogelijk weggewerkt, maar die cijfers zijn vaak nog (deels) in de omgesneden muntstempels te herkennen. In dit geval heeft men de 55 over de 39 gesneden. Contouren van de 3 zijn nog te ontwaren, maar van de 9 is niets meer te herkennen. Uiterst zeldzaam.

Verkade 116.6 ; Purmer & van der Wiel- (vgl.5111) ;
HNPM.- (vgl.20) ; CNM.2.44.21 ; vgl. Pietersen 43A RRR
Kleine zwaktes van de slag, doch vrijwel ongecirculeerd.
unc-

weight 3,31gr. ; silver Ø 14mm.
Milesian standard. Bee with spirals and with curved wings.

obv. Bee surrounded by the legend; EΦ - EΣI - O - И within dotted circle
rev. Quadripartite square incuse

BMC 12-13 ; SNG.Copenhagen 210 ; SNG.von Aulock 7819 ;
Head, period II, page 20, no.7 (pl. I, 13) ; Rosen Collection - (cf. 571) ;
Babelon, Traité II, 1867 (pl. CLII, 11) ; SNG.Tübingen - (cf. 2760) ; 
McClean 8063 ; Weber collection 5833 ; Mitchiner ATAEC - (cf. 484) ;
SNG. München 20 ; Sammlung Klein- ; SNG.Kayhan 140 ; Sear 3517var. R
attractive Ephesian drachm of the early classical times
vf

weight 35,05gr. ; silver Ø 43mm.

obv. Draped bust of Carlo Emanuele III facing left, I 7 6 5  below,
surrounded by the legend; CAR•EM•D•G•REX•SAR•CYP•ET•IER
translation: Charles Emmanuel by the grace of God king of Sardinia,
Cyprus and Jerusalem).
rev. Crowned round shield with the arms of Sardinia, Piedmont, Jerusalem,
Cyprus and Savoy (centre) encircled by the Collar of the Supreme
Order of the Most Holy Annunciation, surrounded by the legend;
DVX•SABAVD•ET•MONTISFER•PRINC•PEDEM•&•
translation : Duc de Savoie et de Montferrat, prince du Piémont.

The Supreme Order of the Most Holy Annunciation (Ordine Supremo della
Santissima Annunziata) was the highest distinction of the House of Savoy.

Carlo Emanuele III was born on 27 April 1701 in Turin to Vittorio Amadeus II of Savoy and his first wife the French Anne Marie d′Orléans. At the time of his birth, when he was known as Duke of Aosta, Carlo Emanuele was not the heir to Savoy; his older brother Vittorio Amadeus, Prince of Piedmont, was the heir apparent. Carlo Emanuele was the second of three sons that would be born to his parents. His older brother died in 1715 and Carlo Emanuele then became heir apparent.

As a result of his aid in the War of the Spanish Succession, Vittorio Amadeus II was made king of Sicily in 1713 under the Treaty of Utrecht which ended the war. Vittorio Amadeus was forced to exchange Sicily for the less important Kingdom of Sardinia in 1720 after objections from an alliance of four nations, including some of his former allies. On 3 September 1730, Vittorio Amadeus II who, in his later years had exhibited reticence and melancholy, abdicated the throne and retired from the royal court.

His son became King Carlo Emanuele III. He had not been a favorite of his father′s, who had neglected his education except on the military field, where the son had sometimes accompanied the father. After some time spent at his residence in Chambéry, however, the former king started to intervene in his son′s government. Vittorio Amadeus reclaimed the throne, accusing his son of incompetence. He established himself in Moncalieri, but Charles Emmanuel managed to have the former king arrested by the Crown Council, in order to prevent him from attacking Milan and probably causing an invasion of Piedmont. Vittorio Amadeus was then confined to the Castle of Rivoli, where he later died without further interference with his son′s regime.

Carlo Emanuele III married three times, but all of his three wives died young. His first wife was Anne Christine of Sulzbach, which he married on 15 March 1722 at Vercelli. She died during childbirth at the age of 19 on 12 March 1723. They had one child. His second wife was Princess Polyxena of Hessen-Rheinfels-Rotenburg, which he married by proxy on 23 July in Rotenburg. She died on 13 January 1735 at the age of 28. They had 6 children. His third wife was Elisabeth Therese of Lorraine which he married by proxy on 5 March 1737 at Château de Lunéville. Elisabeth Therese died on 3 July 1741 at the Palace of Venaria aged 29, having fallen ill with puerperal fever after childbirth. They had 3 children.

Carlo Emanuele played an important role in both the War of Polish Succession (1733-1735) and the War of Austrian Succession (1740-1748). In doing so, he proved himself a skilled leader of his armies, achieving considerable success. In 1747, he obtained a crushing victory over the French at the Battle of Assietta, and his territories were saved when the main battleground moved northwards to the Netherlands. The outcome was the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, which revealed his qualities as a negotiator, in as much as he both regained the lost provinces of Nice and Savoy, and obtained Vigevano as well as other lands in the Pianura Padana. Ties with Spain were re-established with the marriage of his son Prince Victor Amadeus to the Infanta Maria Antonia Ferdinanda of Spain in 1750. He declined to participate in the Seven Years′ War (1756–63), preferring to concentrate on administrative reforms, maintaining a well-disciplined army and strengthening his fortresses. In an attempt to improve the poor condition of the newly acquired Sardinia, he also restored the Universities of Sassari and Cagliari. Carlo Emanuele died in Turin in 1773. He was buried in the Basilica of Superga.

KM.48 ; Craig 20 ; Montenegro 171 ; MIR 946/h ; Davenport 1494
Very attractive lustrous example.
vf/xf à xf-

weight 26,15gr. ; silver Ø 41mm.

obv. Knight standing to left with head right, in armor and draped,
wearing an ornate crest; in front of him a lion shield dividing 16 - 03
at bottom, surrounded by the legend; xMOxNOxCAMx  -  AVSxCOxCO
rev. Rampant lion left inside beaded circle, surrounded by the legend;
✿CONFIDENSxDNOxNONxMOVETVRx

Correggio is a town and comune in the Province of Reggio Emilia, in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, in the Po valley. Camillo of Corregio was count of Correggio from 1551 until his death (in condominium with his brothers Giberto and Fabrizio and his cousins Hippolytus and Jerome). He governed the County of Correggio roughly between 1569 and 1605, with specific records noting his coinage and rule around 1597-1605.

It concerns here an imitation of a leeuwendaalder (″Lion Dollar″) from Holland. It is made in the style of the leeuwendaalders from 1576-1605, it matches the one engraved by Gerard van Bylaer from specifically 1589.

The leeuwendaalder (″Lion Dollar″) was designed as a ″trade coin″ rather than a local currency. Its weight was lower than the expensive heavy silver thalers but high enough to be trusted, making it ideal for international transactions. The Lion Dollar (Dutch: leeuwendaalder), originally minted in 1575 during the Dutch Revolt, became one of the most successful and widely used trade coins in the Levant (the eastern Mediterranean) throughout the 17th and early 18th centuries. Its success was driven by its convenient weight, high silver purity, and its role in fulfilling the trade demands of Dutch and English merchants operating in the Ottoman Empire.

The Lion Dollar initially contained approximately 27-28 grams of .870 fine silver, offering a standard and reliable medium of exchange for traders. Dutch merchants (specifically the Dutch East India Company or VOC) and the English Levant Company favored this coin for purchasing silk and other goods in Turkey, Syria, and Egypt. As demand grew, Italian and German states began producing their own imitations to share in the profit, which in turn lowered the silver content of the coins in circulation.

In the Ottoman Empire, the coin was commonly known as the aslani (from the Turkish word for lion) or abouquelb (Arabic for ″father of the heart/dog″). It was widely accepted in Mediterranean markets and became a cornerstone of commerce, often acting as a standard for setting prices in trading centers. Unpublished hoards discovered in the region have revealed high concentrations of 17th-century Lion Dollars from various Dutch provinces, confirming their widespread circulation in Ottoman Lebanon/Palestine.

♦ a very rare historical coin ♦

Gamberini page 22, no. 11 ; C.N.I. Vol. IX, p.45, no.10var. ;
MIR (Varesi), p. 40, no. 147 (R3) ; MB.46 ; Davenport 3876 RR
vf/vf+

weight 15,56gr. ; silver Ø 37mm.
mintmaster: Johann Koch (I.K.)
mintmark: two crossed arrows

obv. Armoured bust of Johann Georg IV facing righ, surrounded
by the legend; IOH•GEORG•IV•DG•DVX•SAX•I•C•M•A&•W•
rev. Four crowned arms (Sachsen, Kleve, Jülich and Berg) forming a cross,
cutting throught the denomination and the cross are two crossing swords,
surrounded by the legend; •SAC• - ROM•IMP• - ARCHIM• - &•EL• two
crossed arrows, the date 16 - 93 is at the end of the legend, separated on
the top by the saxony arms, the mintmaster initials I - K are seperated by
the Jülich arms.

Johann Georg IV was born on 18 October 1668, in Dresden as the eldest son of Elector Johann Georg III and Anna Sophie of Denmark. He received a strict Lutheran education, with his early life marked by intense religious training. In November 1685, 17-year-old John George embarked upon his ″Grand Tour″. At the radiant court of Louis XIV ″The Sun King″, he made a good impression, studying French, Italian, dancing and riding. In his free hours John George gambled and watched comedies. In June 1686, he arrived in Londen. In July, he sailed to The Netherlands. In Gottorp he met his Danish relations. In November, John George was back in Dresden. From the age of 16 onwards, John George IV had increasingly been involved in state affairs. Around 1688 Johann George fell madly in love with 13-year-old Magdalena Sibylla ″Billchen″, the daughter of his father′s notorious mistress. He succeeded his father as Elector of Saxony in 1691.

Upon taking power, he immediately moved his mistress, Magdalena Sibylla, into the palace, making her the first official ″Mistress″ (Favoritin) of a Saxon elector. She may have been his own half-sister, the illegitimate daughter of his father, though this was rumored rather than confirmed. His mother, Dowager Electress Anna Sophie, forced him to marry Princess Eleonore Erdmuthe of Saxe-Eisenach in 1692 to produce legitimate heirs. Johann Georg detested his wife, treating her with violence and attempting to murder her to marry his mistress, an act stopped by his brother, Friedrich August, according to details from Mad Monarchs and European Royal History. In 1693, he secured the title Countess of Rochlitz for Magdalena. Magdalena Sibylla contracted smallpox and died on 4 April 1694. Johann Georg was infected while holding her in her final moments. He died on 27 April 1694, just 23 days after his mistress. He is buried in Freiberg Cathedral. Having left no legitimate children, he was succeeded by his brother, Friedrich August I (later known as Augustus II the Strong).

♦ wonderful lustrous specimen with fine details ♦

KM.628 ; Kohl 317 ; Slg. Merseburger 1308 ; Clauss/Kahnt  661 ; Davenport 812
xf

weight 27,96gr. ; silver Ø 39mm.
mintmaster: Johann Christian Knaust (I.C.K.)

obv. Bust of Ludwig Günther facing right, surrounded by the legend;
D•G•LVDOVIC•GVNTHERVS•PR•SCHWARZB•RVD•DOM•SCHW•SENIOR•
rev. Crowned arms with wild man and wild woman supporters,
above; X•EINE FEINE MARCK•, in exergue; I • 1786. C• / K.

Ludwig Günther II was born on 22 October 1708 in Rudolstadt. He was the youngest of thirteen children of Prince Ludwig Friedrich I and Anna Sophie of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg. In his youth, he traveled extensively through Italy, where he developed a lifelong passion for art. He served as a colonel in Milan from 1726 to 1731, though his military career ended early due to hearing issues. He married Sophie Henrietta Reuss of Untergreiz (1711–1771) in 1733. They had four children; his eldest son, Friedrich Karl, served as Hereditary Prince and eventually succeeded him.

Ludwig Günther II succeeded his nephew, Johann Friedrich, who died without male heirs in 1767. At age 59, he became the sovereign prince. He maintained a close working relationship with his Chancellor, Christian Ulrich von Ketelholdt, who handled much of the daily governance while the Prince focused on cultural pursuits. In 1778, he established the court library in the west wing of Heidecksburg Palace, which now contains approximately 7,000 volumes. He enriched the library with a vast collection of copperplate engravings, including works by William Hogarth. In 1784, he granted trade concessions to Jewish families, effectively founding the Jewish community in Rudolstadt. Ludwig Günther II died at the age of 81 on 29 August 1790. Initially buried at Schwarzburg Castle, his remains were later moved to the Stadtkirche St. Andreas in Rudolstadt.

KM.132 ; Fischer 575 ; Davenport 2771
Some minor die breaks. Very attractive lustrous
specimen with excellent details. Rare this nice.
xf/unc à unc-

weight 27,96gr. ; silver Ø 39mm.
mintmaster: Johann Christian Knaust (I.C.K.)

obv. Bust of Friedrich Karl facing right, surrounded by the legend;
D•G•FRID•CAROLUS•PR•SCHWARZB•RUD•DOMSCHWARZB•SENIOR ✿
rev. Crowned arms with wild man and wild woman supporters,
X•EINE• at left, MARCK•F. at right, 1791 / I•C•K•

Friedrich Karl (1736–1793) was born on 7 June 1736 in Rudolstadt as son of Prince Ludwig Günther II of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt and Countess Sophie Henriette Reuss of Untergreiz. He was educated by private tutors before traveling to France (1755–1756) to study, where he visited factories and libraries.

Friedrich Karl was an enthusiastic natural history collector, already started as child with collecting, who established a significant cabinet of curiosities (Princely Natural History Collection) at Schloss Ludwigsburg. On 21 October 1763 he married his first cousin, Friederike of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt. They had six children, including his successor, Prince Ludwig Friedrich II (1767–1807). Friedrich Karl reigned as Prince of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt from 1790 until his death on 13 April 1793.

Minor die breaks, no weak parts, no adjustmarks, prooflike surfaces.
Probably a presentation piece. A realy wonderful coin.
In this condition very rare

cf. Künker, Auktion 293, 27-28 June 2017, lot 1349 (in unc € 4600 + 23%)

KM.134 ; Fischer 586 ; J.20 ; Schön 32 ; Davenport 2773
about unc

weight 29,30gr. ; silver Ø 39mm.
mintmaster: Thomas van der Motten
mintmark: angel head
engraver: Jacques Roëttier

obv. Four crowns in the angles of a floriated St. Andrew′s cross
mintmark at 12 ′o clock, surrounded by the legend:
MAR·THERESIA D:G·R·IMP·GERM·HUNG·BOH·REG. angle head
rev. Crowned imperial eagle with coat of arms on breast, surrounded by
the legend; ARCH·AUST·DUX·BURG·BRAB·COM·FLAND·1769

Edge: Raised text : JUSTITIA ET CLEMENTIA

The year 1769 has been altered from 1768. Rare as such.

On this coin the Cross of Burgund is depicted. It is a saw-toothed (raguly) form of the Cross of Saint Andrew, the patron saint of Burgundy, and a historical banner and battle flag used by holders of the title of Duke of Burgundy and their subjects. The cross of Burgund was first used in the 15th century by the Valois Dukes of Burgundy, who ruled a large part of eastern France and the Low Countries as an effectively independent state. At the extinction of the Valois ducal line in 1477, the Burgundian Low Countries were inherited by the Habsburgs, who retained the title of Dukes of Burgundy and adopted the flag as one of the many symbols of their dynasty. After the Burgundian Habsburgs ascended to the throne of Spain in 1506, their officials introduced this ensign in the Spanish Empire throughout the Castilian and Aragonese territories in Europe and in the Americas.

Delmonte 388var. ; Herinek 1945var. ; cf. de Witte 1141 ; 
cf. Vanhoudt 828.BS ; KM.21var. ; cf. Eypeltauer 438 ;
cf. Davenport 1282 R
vf

weight 29,35gr. ; silver Ø 40mm.
mintmaster: Thomas van der Motten
mintmark: angel head
engraver: Jacques Roëttier

obv. Four crowns in the angles of a floriated St. Andrew′s cross
mintmark at 12 ′o clock, surrounded by the legend:
MAR·THERESIA D:G·R·IMP·GERM·HUNG·BOH·REG.
rev. Crowned imperial eagle with coat of arms on breast, surrounded by
the legend; ARCH·AUST·DUX·BURG·BRAB·COM·FLAND·1767

Raised text on the edge: JUSTITIA ET CLEMENTIA

On this coin the Cross of Burgund is depicted. It is a saw-toothed (raguly) form of the Cross of Saint Andrew, the patron saint of Burgundy, and a historical banner and battle flag used by holders of the title of Duke of Burgundy and their subjects. The cross of Burgund was first used in the 15th century by the Valois Dukes of Burgundy, who ruled a large part of eastern France and the Low Countries as an effectively independent state. At the extinction of the Valois ducal line in 1477, the Burgundian Low Countries were inherited by the Habsburgs, who retained the title of Dukes of Burgundy and adopted the flag as one of the many symbols of their dynasty. After the Burgundian Habsburgs ascended to the throne of Spain in 1506, their officials introduced this ensign in the Spanish Empire throughout the Castilian and Aragonese territories in Europe and in the Americas.

Delmonte 388 ; Herinek 1943 ; de Witte 1141 ; 
Eypeltauer 438 ; Vanhoudt 828.BS ; KM.21 ; Davenport 1282
vf/xf

weight 29,24gr. ; silver Ø 40mm.
mintmaster: Thomas van der Motten
mintmark: angel head
engraver: Jacques Roëttier

obv. Four crowns in the angles of a floriated St. Andrew′s cross
mintmark at 12 ′o clock, surrounded by the legend:
MAR·THERESIA D:G·R·IMP·GERM·HUNG·BOH·REG.
rev. Crowned imperial eagle with coat of arms on breast, surrounded by
the legend; ARCH·AUST·DUX·BURG·BRAB·COM·FLAND·1767

Raised text on the edge: JUSTITIA ET CLEMENTIA

The year 1767 has been altered from 1766. Rare.  

On this coin the Cross of Burgund is depicted. It is a saw-toothed (raguly) form of the Cross of Saint Andrew, the patron saint of Burgundy, and a historical banner and battle flag used by holders of the title of Duke of Burgundy and their subjects. The cross of Burgund was first used in the 15th century by the Valois Dukes of Burgundy, who ruled a large part of eastern France and the Low Countries as an effectively independent state. At the extinction of the Valois ducal line in 1477, the Burgundian Low Countries were inherited by the Habsburgs, who retained the title of Dukes of Burgundy and adopted the flag as one of the many symbols of their dynasty. After the Burgundian Habsburgs ascended to the throne of Spain in 1506, their officials introduced this ensign in the Spanish Empire throughout the Castilian and Aragonese territories in Europe and in the Americas.

Delmonte 388var. ; Herinek 1943var. ; cf. de Witte 1141 ; KM.21var. ;
cf. Vanhoudt 828.BS ; Eypeltauer 438 ; cf. Davenport 1282 R
vf+/vf

weight 29,50gr. ; silver Ø 40mm.
mintmaster: Thomas van der Motten
mintmark: angel head
engraver: Jacques Roëttier

obv. Four crowns in the angles of a floriated St. Andrew′s cross
mintmark at 12 ′o clock, surrounded by the legend:
MAR·THERESIA D:G·R·IMP·GERM·HUNG·BOH·REG.
rev. Crowned imperial eagle with coat of arms on breast, surrounded by
the legend; ARCH·AUST·DUX·BURG·BRAB·COM·FLAND·1766
Raised text on the edge: JUSTITIA ET CLEMENTIA

On this coin the Cross of Burgund is depicted. It is a saw-toothed (raguly) form of the Cross of Saint Andrew, the patron saint of Burgundy, and a historical banner and battle flag used by holders of the title of Duke of Burgundy and their subjects. The cross of Burgund was first used in the 15th century by the Valois Dukes of Burgundy, who ruled a large part of eastern France and the Low Countries as an effectively independent state. At the extinction of the Valois ducal line in 1477, the Burgundian Low Countries were inherited by the Habsburgs, who retained the title of Dukes of Burgundy and adopted the flag as one of the many symbols of their dynasty. After the Burgundian Habsburgs ascended to the throne of Spain in 1506, their officials introduced this ensign in the Spanish Empire throughout the Castilian and Aragonese territories in Europe and in the Americas.

Delmonte 388 ; Herinek 1942 ; de Witte 1141 ; 
Eypeltauer 438 ; Vanhoudt 828.BS ; KM.21 ; Davenport 1282
attractive specimen with appealing toning
vf/xf à xf-

weight 21,42gr. ; bronze Ø 30mm.

obv.Laureate head of Marcus Aurelius right, surrounded by
the legend; IMP M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXV
rev. Marcus Aurelius, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing
out of patera in right hand over a tripod and holding scroll in
left hand, S - C across fields, COS III in exergue, surrounded
by the legend; VOTA SVSCEP DECENN II

The inscription Vota Suscepta Decennales II (or Vota Suscepta Decennalia Secunda) on coins of Marcus Aurelius refers to the formal, religious undertaking of vows (prayers and sacrifices) for the safety and success of the emperor during his second ten-year period of rule. These coins were typically minted around 170–171 AD, coinciding with his 25th tribunician power (TRP  XXV) and signaling the beginning of his 10th year of sole rule after the death of his co-emperor Lucius Verus. The Decennalia Secunda (DECENN II) indicates the second set of decennial vows. While Marcus ruled for 19 years (161–180), these coins often refer to his second 10-year period (commencing after his first 10, or in this specific context, the 10th year of his reign, sometimes called Primi Decennales in other contexts).

Cohen 1037 ; RIC 1017 ; BMC 1402 ; MIR 223 ; Sear 5020
very minor traces of oxidation
vf

weight 2,99gr. ; silver Ø 18mm.

obv. Laureate head of Marcus Aurelius right, surrounded
by the legend;  M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX
rev. Pax, draped, seated left, holding branch in right hand and
cornucopiae in left hand, PAX in exergue, surrounded by the
legend; TR P XX IMP IIII COS III

Under the reign of Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Empire witnessed much military conflict. In 161 Syria was invaded by the Parthians, a major power to the east. The war that followed (162–166) was nominally under the command of Lucius Verus, though its successful conclusion, with the overrunning of the  rebel Kingdom of Armenia and Mesopotamia, was the work of subordinate generals, notably Caius Avidius Cassius. The returning armies brought back with them a plague, which raged throughout the empire for many years and, together with the German invasion, fostered a weakening of morale in minds accustomed to the stability and apparent immutability of Rome and its empire. Together with Lucius Verus Marcus Aurelius was granted with the title ′Armeniacus′  ("Victorious in Armenia"), at the end of 163 AD. Marcus modestly refused the title ′Armeniacus′ , instead waiting until the following year to accept it. In 166 AD the title ′Parthicus Maximus′ ("The great victor in Parthia") was added. On this coin both titles are represented.

♦ magnificent portrait ♦

Cohen 435 ; RIC 159 ; BMC 401 ; MIR 140 ; Sear 4915
very attractive specimen with excellent portrait and beautiful iridescent toning
xf

weight 27,57gr. ; bronze Ø 33mm.

obv. Laureate and draped bust of Trajanus right, seem from back,
surrounded by the legend; IMP CAES TRAIANO OPTIMO
AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P
rev. Fortuna, draped, seated left on low chair, feet on stool,
holding rudder set on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left,
surrounded by the legend; SENATVS POPVLVSQVE ROMANVS,
FORT RED /  S • C in exergue

provenance: ex. Ars Classica Auktion 2, Luzern 1922, Lot 621

Cohen 157 ; RIC 651 ; BMC p.216, 1016 (3) ; MIR 505v ; Sear -
very attractive specimen with excellent details and dark patina
xf-

weight 4,42gr. ; gold Ø 21,5mm.

obv. Bust of Theodosius II, helmeted, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, 
facing front, holding spear in right hand behind head and shield 
decorated with horseman attacking enemy on left arm, surrounded
by the legend; DN THEODO  -  SIVS PF AVG
rev. Constantinopolis, helmeted, draped, enthroned, left, holding
cross on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand, left foot set
on prow; by the throne, a shield; star in right field, surrounded by
the legend; VOT XXX MVLT XXXX, in exergue TESOB

Theodosius II, whose rule was marked by significant stability, celebrated his tricennalia in 431. "VOT XXX MVLT XXXX" on Theodosius II′s coins stands for Votis Tricennalibus Multis Quadragennalibus ("vows for the 30th anniversary, more for the 40th"). It was propaganda promising prosperity for his 30th year of rule (c. 431) and requesting divine favor for the next decade. These often appear on gold solidi.

♦ a very rare and beautiful solidus from the mint of Thessalonika ♦

RIC 266 (R3) ; Depeyrot pag. 227, 52/1 ; MIRB 56 ; Sear 21159 RR
Very attractive lustrous coin with excellent details. Near mintstate.
xf/unc

weight 4,24gr. ; gold Ø 20mm.

obv. Bust of Theodosius, helmeted, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, facing front,
holding spear in right hand behind head and shield decorated with horseman
on left arm, surrounded by the legend; DN THEODOSIVS P F AVG
rev. Theodosius II, draped, cuirassed, standing front, holding standard
in right hand and cross on globe in left hand, cross on belly, star in left field,
surrounded by the legend; GLOR ORVI STERRAR, in exergue TESOB

The revers legend ″Gloria Orbis Terrarum″ means ″the Glory of the World″,
refering to the Roman Empire and of course the emperor himself.

Robust figure of emperor. (RIC variant A). Very rare.

RIC 361 (R2) ; MIRB (Hahn) 58 ; Depeyrot page 227, 51/1 ; Sear 21138 RR
Very attractive lustrous specimen with excellent details.
xf/xf+

gewicht 15,79gr. ; zilver Ø 39mm.
muntmeesterteken: rozet
muntmeester: Dirk van Romondt sr.

vz. Gekroonde rijksadelaar, waarde aanduiding 28 binnen een
cirkel op de borst, binnen een parelcirkel, omringd door de tekst;
DA PAC DOMIN DIEBVS NOSTRIS  ✿
kz. Gekroond provicniewapen van Overijssel, sierornementen
links, rechts en onder, het jaartal I - 6 - 8 - 9 tussen de fleurons
van de kroon, binnen een parelcirkel, omringd door de tekst;
MO˙NO˙ARGEN˙ORD˙TRANS−IS

De Bruijn registreerde van dit jaartal slechts 14 exemplaren,
tegenover bv.117 exemplaren uit 1685. Zeer zeldzaam.

De Bruijn recorded only 14 specimens from this year, compared to,
for example, 117 specimens for the year 1685. Very rare.

Deze zilveren florijn is voorzien van een klop ″HOL″,aangebracht door de Staten van Holland te Den Haag op 20 mei 1693 en de 6 weken daarop volgend teneinde de toekomstige minderwaardige florijnen van 28 stuivers uit de omloop te weren. Het initiatief voor deze actie lag bij Holland, dat zich al tijden mateloos irriteerde aan deze minderwaardige geldstukken die volop in het betalingsverkeer aanwezig waren. De bedoeling was dat alleen ingestempelde florijnen nog geldigheid hadden in het betalingsverkeer. Nieuwe, ongestempelde florijnen zouden op die wijze dus uitgebannen worden in het betalingsverkeer. Enerzijds was deze maatregel zeer succesvol; de aanmunting van florijnen kwam in 1693 definitief tot stilstand. Anderzijds bleven florijnen, ook de ongeklopte. nog tot de geldsanering van 1842-1849 aanwezig in het betalingsverkeer. Uitbanning uit het betalingsverkeer was met deze maatregel dus volledig mislukt. De kloppen ″pijlenbundel″ en HOL komen verreweg het vaakst voor.

Met een officieel voorgeschreven gewicht van 19,87 gram is deze munt duidelijk te licht. Door circulatie en daardoor slijtage treed er altijd gewichtsverlies op maar niet ruim 4 gram, zoals in dit geval. Dit gewichtsverlies is duidelijk veroorzaakt door het snoeien van de munt, zoals ook visueel is waar te nemen.
Als men bij vele munten steeds wat van de rand snoeide kon men toch aanzienlijk bij verdienen, soms wel honderden guldens. Natuurlijk was het wel zaak de munten in betaling te geven aan personen die het gewicht niet meteen konden controleren, anders zou men immers tegen de lamp lopen. Degene die met te lichte munten betaalde moest in principe het gewichtsverschil alsnog bijbetalen, maar dat gold alleen voor munten met geringe gewichtsafwijking. Was het verschil te groot, dan werden de stukken onmiddellijk uit omloop gehaald. Werd men betrapt op het snoeien van munten dan waren de straffen niet gering. Met verminking (o.a. brandmerking) kwam men er nog heel goed vanaf. Het verbranden of koken in een ketel met water, olie of lood en andere gruwelijke doodstraffen waren de gebruikelijke eindstations voor serieuze overtreders.

Delmonte 1105 ; Verkade 142.1 ; de Bruijn 54 ;
HNPM.58 ; CNM.2.38.84 RR
Gebruikelijke zwaktes van de slag.
zfr-

gewicht 32,46gr. ; zilver Ø 44mm.
muntmeester: Coenraad Hendrik Cramer
muntmeesterteken: kraanvogel staande naar links

vz. Geharnaste en gehelmde Nederlandse ridder te paard naar rechts,
met een sjerp om en in zijn rechterhand een geheven zwaard terwijl
hij met zijn linkerhand de teugels vast houdt, daaronder het provincie-
wapen van Overijssel, omringd door de tekst:
MO:NO:ARG:CONFOE:BELG:PRO:TRANSISALANIÆ. kraanvogel
kz. Gekroond Generaliteitswapen gehouden door twee frontaal aanziende
gekroonde leeuwen, daaronder 1754 binnen een cartouche van bladornamenten,
omringd door de tekst; CONCORDIA - RES PARVÆ - CRESCUNT  ✿

Afkomstig uit V.O.C. schip ′Hollandia′. Dit zgn. spiegelretourschipschip werd in 1742 gebouwd voor de Kamer van Amsterdam. Op 3 juli 1743 van Texel vertrokken voor de eerste reis naar Batavia, met 276 zeelieden en soldaten en een onbekend aantal passagiers aan boord, waaronder de broer en familie van de net aangestelde gouverneur-generaal Van Imhoff. De geldschat aan boord wordt geschat op 129.700 gulden. De route ging via het Kanaal maar i.p.v. daarna zuidwestelijk aan te houden, de Atlantische Oceaan opvarend, schijnt zij WNW te hebben gekoerst. Misschien hebben mist en slecht zicht de kapitein er toe gebracht bij Land′s End de kust te volgen, waardoor hij noordelijk van de Scilly Eilanden uitkwam i.p.v. ten zuiden daarvan. Daarna wending naar het zuiden maar te vroeg zodat het schip in een rechte lijn lag met een van de verradelijkste scheepsvallen, de half onder water liggende Gunner Rock in Broad Sound bij St. Agnes Eiland. In de nacht van 13 juli stootte het schip tegen de rots die haar bodem indrukte. Hulp kon door de eilandbewoners niet geboden worden, na een salvo kanonvuur, want het was te ver in zee en dus te gevaarlijk. Het schip zonk vrij snel en er waren geen overlevenden. Er is destijds niets geborgen. In september 1971 is het wrak ontdekt door Rex Cowan: de houtconstructie was verloren gegaan maar de voornaamste delen van de inhoud van het schip lagen nog op de zeebodem. De geborgen lading bevatte o.a. zo′n 35.000 zilveren munten w.o. deze zilveren rijder.

Coming from VOC ship ′Hollandia′. This so-called mirror return ship was built in 1742 for the Chamber of Amsterdam. Departed from Texel on 3 July 1743 for the maiden voyage to Batavia, with 276 seamen and soldiers and an unknown number of passengers on board, including the brother and family of the newly appointed Governor-General Van Imhoff. The treasure on board is estimated at 129,700 guilders. The route went through the Channel but instead of continuing south-westwards, sailing up the Atlantic Ocean, she appears to have headed WNW. Perhaps fog and poor visibility caused the captain to follow the coast at Land′s End, leaving him north of the Isles of Scilly rather than south. Then turn south but too early so that the ship was in a straight line with one of the most treacherous ship traps, the semi-submerged Gunner Rock in Broad Sound off St. Agnes Island. On the night of July 13, the ship collided with the rock that depressed her bottom. Help could not be offered by the islanders after a volley of cannon fire, because it was too far out to sea and therefore too dangerous. The ship sank quite quickly and there were no survivors. At the time, nothing was recovered. The wreck was discovered by Rex Cowan in September 1971: the wooden structure had been lost but the main parts of the ship′s contents were still on the seabed. The salvaged cargo contained, among other things, about 35,000 silver coins, including this silver rider.

Delmonte 1036 ; Verkade 136.1 ; HNPM.49 ;
CNM.2.38.79 ; Davenport 1829
Kleine contactspoortjes, doch gelijkmatig geslagen
exemplaar met goede details en een mooi patina.
zfr/pr à pr-

gewicht 28,69gr. ; zilver Ø 40mm.
muntmeester: Willem van Vierssen
muntteken: klimmend leeuwtje naar links

vz. Bostbeeld van geharnaste en gelauwerde Nederlandse ridder
naar rechts, geschouderd zwaard in zijn rechterhand terwijl hij in
zijn linkerhand her Friese wapenschild houdt aan de gelust koord,
binnen een parelcirkel, omringd door de tekst;
MO•ARG•PRO• - CONFOE•BELG•FRI• - klimmend leeuwtje naar links•
kz. Gekroond Generalitietswapen geflankeerd door I6 - II,
binnen een parelcirkel, omringd door de tekst;
✠CONCORDIA•RES•PARVְÆ•CRESCVNT

Met de invoering van de generaliteitsmunten in 1606 had men tevens besloten tot het slaan van een nieuw munttype, de Nederlandse rijksdaalder. Aanvankelijk werd deze munt uitgegeven op een koers van 47 stuivers, maar dat liep spoedig op naar 50 stuivers en vanaf 1659 was de koers 52 stuivers. De beeldenaar op de voorzijde, een geharnaste edelman met geschouderd zwaard, is duidelijk ontleend aan een voorloper van dit munttype, de Leicesterrijksdaalder. Op de keerzijde zien we het gekroonde generaliteitswapen van de Republiek. Deze munt werd ook veel gebruikt voor de handel op de Oostzee-landen. Die rol werd echter overgenomen door de zilveren dukaat, toen deze in 1659 werd ingevoerd. De productie van Nederlandse rijksdaalders nam vanaf dat moment drastisch af. Het laatste exemplaar werd in 1700, te Utrecht, geslagen.

Delmonte 947 ; Verkade 122.3 ; HNPM.40 ;
CNM.2.16.61 ; Jasek 52, A3 ; Davenport 4829 R
Kleine zwaktes van de slag. Zeldzaam.
zfr-/zfr

gewicht 31,62gr. ; zilver Ø 41mm.
muntmeester: Johan Christoph Novisadi
muntteken: stadsschildje van Utrecht

vz. De Nederlandse Maagd staande frontaal, speer met vrijheidshoed
in de rechterhand, haar linker elleboog leunend op de bijbel welke
geplaatst is op een rijkelijk versierd altaar, daaronder 1763 in een afsnede,
omringd door de tekst; HAC NITIMVR - HANC TVEMVR - stadsschildje
kz. Gekroond Generaliteitswapen geflankeerd door de waarde aanduiding
3 - GL, omringd door de tekst; MO:ARG:ORD:FOED•BELG:TRAI•

Delmonte 1150  ; Verkade 111.1 ; van der Wiel 15 (JMP.1960) ;
HNPM.71 ; CNM.2.43.117 ; Davenport 1852
attractief patina
zfr-

gewicht 26,75gr. ; zilver Ø 40mm.
muntmeester: Jan van Vianen van Jaersvelt
muntteken: stadsschildje Utrecht (voor MO)

vz. Geharnaste en gehelmde ridder staande naar links, hoofd naar
rechts gewend, sjerp royaal om zich heen geslagen waarvan hij het
geluste uiteinde in zijn rechterhand houdt, het wapenschild van Holland,
met gekroonde leeuw, binnen een geornamenteerde omlijsting voor zich
geplaatst, binnen een parelcirkel, omringd door de tekst;
stadsschildje MO•ARG•PRO•CO  –  FOE•BELG•TRA
kz. Klimmende Hollandse leeuw naar links binnen een parelcirkel, daarboven
1633, omringd door de tekst; •CONFIDENSxDNOxNONxMOVETVRx

In de jaren 1628-1634 werden in totaal slechts 56.951 stuks leeuwendaalders voor Utrecht aangemunt, met inbegrip van de halve leeuwenleeuwendaalders. In deze jaren was de productie dus zeer beperkt, waarbij het overgrote deel zal zijn aangemunt in het jaar 1629, aangezien dat het enige jaar is uit die periode dat met zekere regelmaat voorkomt in de handel en collecties. Het jaaral 1633 komt maar hoogst sporadisch voor en dan met met muntteken stadsschildje na TRAI. Bij dit exemplaar is het gepositioneerd voor MO. Uiterst zeldzaam.

In the years 1628–1634, a total of only 56,951 lion thalers for Utrecht were minted, including the half lion thalers. Production was therefore very limited during these years, with the vast majority likely having been minted in 1629, as that is the only year from that period that appears with any regularity in trade and collections. The year 1633 occurs only very sporadically, and then with a mint mark consisting of a small city shield after TRAI. On this example, it is positioned before MO. Extremely rare.

Delmonte 843 (R3) ; Verkade 107.4 ; HNPM.37 ;
CNM.2.43.64 ; Davenport 4863 RRR
zwaktes van de slag
fr/zfr