Câteva monede transilvane și românești într-o licitație Heritage Auction VIII - 05.01.2024

 1. Michael Apafi Taler 1681-AI MS62 NGC, Karlsburg mint

Michael Apafi Taler 1681-AI MS62 NGC, Karlsburg mint, KM492, Dav-4820, MBR-2613. An effortlessly alluring and scarce Taler type featuring the armored bust of Michael Apafi, juxtaposed with an ornate crowned arms reverse motif. Soft plum color overlies the surfaces, arranged upon bright fields revealing a sheen of mint luster that rolls over both the obverse and reverses faces upon subtle rotation in hand. Cementing the firm eye appeal of this specimen is a laudable arrangement of springtime color -- iridescent accents that dominate the peripheries while raising the offering's presentability to a top-notch caliber. The "Top Pop" specimen at NGC, and the only Mint State-certified example to date! 

Metal: Silver Diameter: 44mm

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2. Leopold I gold 3 Ducat 1694-KV MS63 NGC, Klausenburg mint

Rare Choice Leopold I 3 Ducat 

Leopold I gold 3 Ducat 1694-KV MS63 NGC, Klausenburg mint, KM-Unl., Fr-488, MzA-193, Herinek-137, CNA-83-i-7, Montenuovo-Unl., Resch-Unl., MBR-Unl. 10.30gm. A conditionally and visually superior specimen that pushes the very bounds of what is normally considered possible for a larger gold emission of its age and type. Bearing the portrait of Leopold I just one decade after the Battle of Vienna and the reconquest of Hungary and Transylvania, culminating with the Treaty of Karlowitz and the conclusion of the Great Turkish War in 1699. An homage to the region's new suzerainty, the bust displays a firm strike that yields nearly full expression of the engraver's intentions, lending an air of strength long associated with the ruler. Full lemon-yellow patina abounds, elevated by prominent instances of original mint brilliance as a result of the impressive state of preservation bestowed upon the offering. The reverse finds itself especially pristine and seemingly finer than the assigned grade would indicate, with nary a distracting mark outside of the occasional handling wisp to speak of, and only a minute rim ding to note for the sake of accuracy. Aptly Choice Mint State, this offering reveals a most complex and desirable character, and one not often encountered for auction. Interestingly the 5 and 10 Ducat issues have been witnessed for sale with greater frequency than this issue, and is the only piece of 3 Ducat weight to be seen crossing the block in the last 2 decades. As such, we expect high demand resulting in an elevated bidder enthusiasm for this exceedingly choice and rare specimen. 

Ex. Schulman Auction 365 (October 2020, Lot 1626); Hess-Divo Auction 332 (May 2017, Lot 709) 

Metal: Gold Diameter: 37mm

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3. Carol I gold 100 Lei 1906-(b) MS62 PCGS, Brussels mint

Carol I gold 100 Lei 1906-(b) MS62 PCGS, Brussels mint, KM40, MBR-83, Stamb-067. Mintage: 3,000. Struck in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of Carol I's reign. A very rare one-year commemorative, especially in Mint State, with the highest yet awarded for the type at either NGC or PCGS being MS64. Notably Prooflike throughout the surfaces as was first noted in the Hammel sale, close inspection both with and without the aid of a loupe reveals strong die polish over both sides between scattered surface chatter, clearly pointing to the high standards under which this coin was produced. Significantly eye-catching to say the least, and befitting any collection in search of a high-quality representative. 

 

Ex. Mortimer Hammel Collection (Stack's September 1982, Lot 577) 

 

Metal: Gold Diameter: 36mm Weight: 32.26g AGW: 0.9334oz Mintage: 3,000

 

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