Câteva monede antice și transilvane într-o licitație Heritage Auction XXII a - 11.01.2025

 1. SCYTHIA. Geto-Dacians. Coson (ca. after 54 BC). AV stater (19mm, 8.59 gm, 12h)

SCYTHIA. Geto-Dacians. Coson (ca. after 54 BC). AV stater (19mm, 8.59 gm, 12h). NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5. Ca. 44-42 BC. Roman consul (L. Junius Brutus) walking left, accompanied by two lictors fore and aft, BR monogram before, KOΣΩN in exergue / Eagle with spread wings standing left on scepter, clutching laurel wreath in right talon. RPC I 1701a (ΟΛΒ monogram for Olbia). Subtle distractions in the field do not detract from the overall brilliant and sunny surfaces.

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2. Johann II Uniface Siege Taler 1565

Johann II Uniface Siege Taler 1565 AU58 NGC, Dav-8796, Resch-53. A lovely representative of this intriguing "Necessity" Taler whose only design representation is a charming obverse stamp featuring a standing wolf beneath a star and moon filled night sky. 

Metal: Silver

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3. Leopold I gold Ducat 1696-KV MS65 NGC, Klausenburg mint

Leopold I gold Ducat 1696-KV MS65 NGC, Klausenburg mint, KM-509, Fr-495. 3.45gm. This beautiful and scarce issue of Leopold I, one of the most complex and longest-reigning of Holy Roman Emperors, appears as if freshly struck, with a veil of peach-gold atop unhandled devices. The smallest details on the blazon, including the characteristic eagle and seven towers, survive virtually unscathed and leave the viewer with the profound impression of quality. Sitting alone at the peak of the census by a full four points, a better representative of this type is unlikely to surface anytime soon, or ever. 

Coinage in Transylvania took on special importance in this period as several kingdoms, not least the powerful Holy Roman and Ottoman Empires, vied for control. In 1687, the ruling elite of Transylvania recognized the suzerainty of Leopold I while winning the concession that the territory would be administratively separated from other Habsburg territories, thus ensuring a modicum of local governing autonomy. 

Metal: Gold Diameter: 23mm

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4. Franz Joseph I gold Ducat 1866-E MS64 NGC, Karlsburg (Romania) mint

Franz Joseph I gold Ducat 1866-E MS64 NGC, Karlsburg (Romania) mint, KM2265, Fr-236. An uncommon date and mint combination, especially when offered with such bountiful mint bloom. Tied with one other example for finest known at NGC. 

Metal: Gold AGW: 0.1107oz

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