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 2,53gr. ; silver Ø 26mm.

obv. Saint Geminian standing frontally, the city of Modena in his
right hand and a bishop′s staff in his left, surrounded by the legend;
S•GEMINIANV  -  S•MVTINEN•PRO
rev. Crowned eagle standing frontally, head facing left,
surrounded by the legend; ✠ NOBILITAS•ESTENSIS

Alfonso II was born on 22 November 1533 as the elder son of Ercole II d′Este and Renée de France, the daughter of Louis XII of France and Anne of Brittany, and was the fifth and last Duke of Ferrara. As a young man, Alfonso fought in the service of Henry II of France against the Habsburgs. Soon after his accession, he was forced by Pope Pius IV to send his mother back to France due to her increasingly Calvinist beliefs. The 1570 Ferrara earthquake occurred during his reign. In 1583, he allied with Emperor Rudolf II in the war against the Turks in Hungary.

The court of Alfonso was a centre for the development of secular music, both in Italy and Europe at large. He assembled the concerto delle donne, a chorus of women performing for the entertainment of Alfonso and his court. Alfonso II raised the glory of Ferrara to its highest point, and was the patron of Torquato Tasso, Giovanni Battista Guarini, and Cesare Cremonini, favouring the arts and sciences, as the princes of his house had always done. Besides being fluent in Italian, he was also proficient in Latin and French. Luzzasco Luzzaschi served as his court organist. In addition, he was the sponsor of the Concerto delle donne, a type of group which was to be copied all over Italy. He also restored the Castello Estense, damaged by an earthquake in 1570.

The legitimate line of the House of Este ended with his death on 27 October 1597. Alfonso married three times, but had no known children. Emperor Rudolf II recognised as heir his cousin Cesare d′Este, member of a cadet branch, who continued to rule in the imperial duchies and carried on the family name. The succession as duke of Este, however, was recognised only by the emperor but not by the popes. In 1598, Ferrara was therefore incorporated into the Papal States by Pope Clement VIII, on grounds of doubtful legitimacy. As a result of Alfonso′s death, Cesare d′Este and his family were "obliged to leave the city", and the power of the government was there after turned over to the cardinal legate.

M.I.R.661 ; CNI 22/35 RR
Planchet fault on the obverse. Very rare.
vf-/vf

weight 2,70gr. ; silver Ø 25mm.

obv. Crowned coat of arms of the House of Medici, surrounded
by the legend; COSMVS•MED•R•P•FLOREN•DVX•II
rev. Saint John the Baptist, standing right, holding long cross,
and Saint Cosimo, standing right, head left, holding gospel,
DIVIS in exergue, surrounded by the legend;
IOA•B•PROT•  -  •E•COS•CONS

Cosimo I de′ Medici (1519–1574) was the second Duke of Florence (1537–1569) and the first Grand Duke of Tuscany (1569–1574). Cosimo was born in Florence on 12 June 1519, the son of the famous condottiere Ludovico de′ Medici (known as Giovanni delle Bande Nere) and his wife Maria Salviati. Born to Giovanni delle Bande Nere, he was considered a minor branch of the family, but was chosen as Duke at age 17 when the former Duke of Florence, Alessandro de′ Medici was assassinated in 1537, quickly suppressing a revolt. Cosimo strengthened Florentine territory by conquering Siena and building up the port of Livorno. He built the Uffizi (offices) to centralize his administration and was a massive supporter of the arts, renovating the Pitti Palace and developing the Boboli Gardens. He was a major patron of artists like Vasari and Cellini. He married Eleonora di Toledo in 1539, who provided him with a massive fortune and helped him influence political affairs. Cosimo died in 1574, having cemented his role as a key figure in late Italian Renaissance politics.With his policy he solidified the Medici dynasty′s power for generations, turning Florence from a fragile republic into a stable and permanent monarchical state.

MIR 131
some minor clipping
f/vf à f+

weight 6,20gr. ; silver 900/1000 ; Ø 24mm.
KM.19
small edge nick
vf

weight 8,13gr. ; zilver 835/1000 ; Ø 27mm.
with French legends
KM.140.1 ; Morin 518
f/vf

weight 10,01gr. ; silver 680/1000 ; Ø 28mm.
KM.878 ; Gadoury 801
vf

weight 5,50gr. ; silver 500/1000 ; Ø 24mm.
KM.59
f/vf

weight 5,63gr. ; silver 925/1000 ; Ø 23,5mm.
KM.39
xf

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 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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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