NEWPs: Heritage Non Floor

Zohar · January 13, 2015 7:29AM

I felt stuff got really competitive today. Perhaps folks who didn't win in the larger auctions bidding on this. I picked up 3 pieces I really liked. The highlight is the PF-66 Cameo which is unheard of for the type and the Philip III which to me has super eye appeal. Very happy with these, even though I lost a couple of others I was pursuing.

MACEDONIAN KINGDOM. Philip III Arrhidaeus (323-317 BC). AR drachm (4.38 gm). Colophon, ca. 323-319 BC. Head of Heracles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle and scepter; monogram in left field. Price P46. A lovely specimen, benefiting from dies of exceptional style and powerfully struck, warm toning, and mirror-like reverse fields. NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style.

Franz Joseph Proof 2 Florins 1870-A PR66 Cameo NGC, KM2232. Vienna, (A), mint. Lightly toned with superb reflectivity. Very rare in Proof quality.

Salzburg. Johann Ernst Taler 1692 MS63 NGC, KM254, Dav-3510. A sharp example with splendid old-collection patina highlighted by iridescent-toned luster in recessed areas. Scarce thus.

NiceCurrency · January 13, 2015 7:50AM

Nice little Drachm there from Alexander's older half-brother
Don't know about the other two but all are beautiful pieces

Iosephus · January 13, 2015 8:04AM

Nice as always! I really like that Salzburg taler.

TIF2 · January 13, 2015 8:33AM

Very nice! I didn't bid in today's HA but I did try (and fail) with a couple of Stack's lots. I also failed big on three Triton coins last week

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As for tomorrow's CNG auction... watch out! I'm bidding to win on a handful of lots.

EVillageProwler · January 13, 2015 9:07AM

The Salzburg, like your Graz 2T, is really AU58.

Zohar · January 13, 2015 9:11AM

That really hurt EVP

JCMhouston · January 13, 2015 10:03AM

Lovely Z, there are some nice pieces for a non-floor auction, I have a few bids in later tonight.

Mrs. JCM just came in and said those were pretty.

EVillageProwler · January 13, 2015 10:49AM

It's also my observation that this sale is more competitive than the Signature one, relative to estimate.

EVP

worldcoinguy · January 13, 2015 11:19AM

It was a quiet auction stretch for me but I did manage to win one lot today. It looks to have a good strike for the grade.

1719 Paderborn sede vacante medal
Zepernick 241

worldcoinguy · January 13, 2015 11:20AM

Z - very sharp 2 florins. Nice buys.

Zohar · January 13, 2015 11:23AM

worldcoinguy - I am glad you took it. It has a nice look - was the price right?

EVillageProwler · January 13, 2015 12:26PM

That is a very handsome medal!

worldcoinguy · January 13, 2015 1:09PM

<< <i>worldcoinguy - I am glad you took it. It has a nice look - was the price right? >>

Zohar & EVP - thanks guys. Hammer with bp was smack in the middle of estimate; I think Stacks had the right range. By no means a bargain but I am happy with the outcome.

zompels · January 13, 2015 10:52PM

Wow!!!! Thå PF66 CAMEO is Amazing , Wonderful issue .Congrats .

EVillageProwler · January 14, 2015 1:47AM

I saw some Guatemala colonial issues go crazy, like China issues of old... What gives?!?

Zohar · January 14, 2015 5:54AM

Got this and I am done.

Leopold the Hogmouth Taler 1693-KB MS64 NGC, Kremnitz mint, KM214.6, Dav-3263A. Superb, with highly-lustrous surfaces that boast glistening, champagne tone and feature an even strike from the roller dies. The overall allure of this massive Taler is immediate and every detail is fully-rendered, down the soft curls of Leopold's hair. Very impressive and well-preserved, this near-gem specimen is every bit worthy of its assigned grade.

NiceCurrency · January 14, 2015 6:13AM

I have a stupid question, why is that coin in the worlds largest holder?

Zohar · January 14, 2015 6:18AM

NGC small holder takes only 46mm. Painful.

JCMhouston · January 14, 2015 6:24AM

I've got coins in both the new oversize holder and the old one. To be honest I like the older elongated one.

Zohar · January 14, 2015 6:35AM

Same here, easier to put in the SDB.

Zohar · January 14, 2015 6:54AM

Zohar · January 14, 2015 6:59AM

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Zohar · January 14, 2015 7:01AM

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Zohar · January 14, 2015 8:16AM

Triple post - what happened here!

EVillageProwler · January 14, 2015 9:52AM

<< <i>Triple post - what happened here! >>

TRIPLE post?!?

I guess you're still stressed from your AU58 Graz 2T, yeah?

Zohar · January 14, 2015 9:57AM

Something has definitely changed here.

pruebas · January 14, 2015 12:56PM

Some nice coins here!

I was watching that Hogmouth cross the block and figured you were on it.

marcmoish · January 17, 2015 11:35AM

The Salzburg, like your Graz 2T, is really AU58

sorry Z - I have to agree somewhat unless my eyes are playing tricks - did you see this up close and personal?

The Hungary piece you prob should rephoto once you get it - looks sweet!

WCG that's a fantastic medal - wow! And WELL graded!!!

Zohar · January 17, 2015 11:38AM

Which one are you referring to?

marcmoish · January 17, 2015 11:55AM

the Salzburg 1692 above

Zohar · January 17, 2015 12:03PM

Yes - I had looked at this one as well. These coins are quite curved so the "wear" which is assumed is really weakness on one side. What I like here is the reverse side (coat of arms/baby) is comparable to obverse (bishop's cloak). Generally, one has to give. In this series you do not find as many MS-63s and 64s are very scarce. Never seen a GEM. This is how they come. If/when we meet I will bring a few to go over and compare.

bosox · January 18, 2015 1:15PM

I got this one. A fairly scarce obverse 2 over obverse 1 cent.

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Sullykerry52 · January 18, 2015 10:29PM

Bosox: Could you show the reverse please? I am not familiar with the Type. Thanks in advance. John

bosox · January 18, 2015 10:55PM

The reverse is a regular 1882H Canada cent. The obverse die that minted this coin was hubbed by both an obverse 1 and an obverse 2 punch. Such hybrid coins are described here.

http://www.victoriancent.com/hybrid-cent-obverses.html

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