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Câteva monede românești într-o licitație Heritage Auction I b - 01.01.2025

1. Ferdinand I gold Medallic "Coronation" 20 Lei 1922 (1928/1929)-(a)

Ferdinand I gold Medallic "Coronation" 20 Lei 1922 (1928/1929)-(a) MS63 PCGS, London mint, KM-XM1, Stamb-082. Struck in commemoration of Ferdinand's coronation. An appealing and comparatively rare one-year commemorative, some minor chatter, in-line with the grade, confined primarily to the obverse.

Metal: Gold Diameter: 21mm Weight: 6.4516g AGW: 0.1867oz Mintage: 300,000

Sursa: https://coins.ha.com/itm/romania/romania-ferdinand-i-gold-medallic-coronation-20-lei-1922-1928-1929-a-ms63-pcgs-/a/3085-31927.s?ic4=ListView-ShortDescription-071515

2. Ferdinand I gold Medallic "Coronation" 20 Lei 1922 (1928/1929)-(a)

Ferdinand I gold Medallic "Coronation" 20 Lei 1922 (1928/1929)-(a) MS63 PCGS, London mint, KM-XM1, Stamb-082. Struck in commemoration of Ferdinand's coronation. Impressively choice, featuring satiny and distinct golden brilliance gracing the whole of the surfaces.

Metal: Gold Diameter: 20.5mm Weight: 6.4516g AGW: 0.1867oz Mintage: 300,000

Sursa: https://coins.ha.com/itm/romania/romania-ferdinand-i-gold-medallic-coronation-20-lei-1922-1928-1929-a-ms63-pcgs-/a/3085-31928.s?ic4=ListView-ShortDescription-071515

3. Carol II gold 20 Lei 1940 MS61 PCGS, Bucharest mint

Carol II gold 20 Lei 1940 MS61 PCGS, Bucharest mint, KM-XM9, Fr-18, Stamb-108. Struck in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of Carol's reign. A desirable and highly collectible issue here seen with shimmering golden luster and no larger instances of handling to detract from its Mint State appeal.

Metal: Gold Diameter: 21mm Weight: 6.4516g AGW: 0.1867oz

Sursa: https://coins.ha.com/itm/romania/romania-carol-ii-gold-20-lei-1940-ms61-pcgs-/a/3085-31930.s?ic4=ListView-ShortDescription-071515

4. Carol I gold 50 Lei 1906-(b) MS62 NGC, Brussels mint

Carol I gold 50 Lei 1906-(b) MS62 NGC, Brussels mint, KM39, Fr-6. Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of Carol's reign. A fully Mint State representative of this popular commemorative issue evincing glowing mint brilliance that illuminates the obverse and reverse faces. Widely collected and sought-after, particularly in this uncirculated quality.

Metal: Gold Diameter: 40mm Weight: 16.13g AGW: 0.4667oz Mintage: 28,000

Sursa: https://coins.ha.com/itm/romania/romania-carol-i-gold-50-lei-1906-b-ms62-ngc-/a/3085-30285.s?ic4=ListView-ShortDescription-071515

5. Carol I gold 100 Lei 1906-(b) MS61 NGC, Brussels mint

Carol I gold 100 Lei 1906-(b) MS61 NGC, Brussels mint, KM40, Stamb-67. One-year type struck to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Carol I's reign. A scarcer issue that faces enduring collector interest, a consequence both of its status as a special and historical commemorative, and as a result of its low mintage limited to only 3,000 examples.

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

Sursa: https://coins.ha.com/itm/romania/romania-carol-i-gold-100-lei-1906-b-ms61-ngc-/a/3085-30286.s?ic4=ListView-ShortDescription-071515

6. Carol I 2 Lei 1873-(b) MS65 NGC, Bucharest mint

Carol I 2 Lei 1873-(b) MS65 NGC, Bucharest mint, KM8. The finest example of the date seen by NGC, the next-closest in certification ranking two points lower. Iridescent autumnal tones grip the devices amidst an original silver patina, laid over lustrous fields.

Metal: Silver Diameter: 27mm Weight: 10g ASW: 0.2684oz Mintage: 1,745,000

Sursa: https://coins.ha.com/itm/romania/romania-carol-i-2-lei-1873-b-ms65-ngc-/a/3085-31926.s?ic4=ListView-ShortDescription-071515

7. Carol II Proof 10 Lei 1930-(a) PR67 NGC, Paris mint

Carol II Proof 10 Lei 1930-(a) PR67 NGC, Paris mint, KM49. Quite rare at in this peak certification, presently tied with only one other at NGC--that example bringing $1762 in our April 2017 CCE auction.

Metal: AE Diameter: 23mm Weight: 5g

Sursa: https://coins.ha.com/itm/romania/romania-carol-ii-proof-10-lei-1930-a-pr67-ngc-/a/3085-31929.s?ic4=ListView-ShortDescription-071515

8. Socialist Republic gold Proof "2050th Anniversary of the First Independent State" 500 Lei 1982-FM PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS, Franklin mint

Socialist Republic gold Proof "2050th Anniversary of the First Independent State" 500 Lei 1982-FM PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS, Franklin mint, KM99, Stamb-195. Mintage: 7,500. A popular modern Romanian commemorative certified at technical perfection. Sold with the original padded case of issue for the two-coin Proof set, together with certificate of authenticity.

Metal: Gold Diameter: 25mm Weight: 8g AGW: 0.2315oz

Sursa: https://coins.ha.com/itm/romania/romania-socialist-republic-gold-proof-2050th-anniversary-of-the-first-independent-state-500-lei-1982-fm-pr70-deep-cameo-pcgs-/a/3085-31931.s?ic4=ListView-ShortDescription-071515

Câteva monede antice și transilvane într-o licitație Heritage Auction I a - 01.01.2025

1. SCYTHIA. Geto-Dacians. Coson (ca. after 54 BC)

SCYTHIA. Geto-Dacians. Coson (ca. after 54 BC). AV stater (19mm, 8.30 gm, 11h). NGC Choice MS★ 5/5 - 5/5. Ca. 44-42 BC. Roman consul walking left, accompanied by two lictors fore and aft; BA monogram before, KOΣΩN in exergue / Eagle with spread wings standing left on scepter, clutching laurel wreath in right talon; pellet in left field. HGC 3.2, 2049. RPC I 1701A.

Sursa: https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/greek/ancients-scythia-geto-dacians-coson-ca-after-54-bc-av-stater-19mm-830-gm-11h-ngc-choice-ms-5-5-5-5/a/3085-31034.s?ic4=ListView-ShortDescription-071515

2. George Rakoczi II Taler 1656-NB AU55 NGC, Nagybanya mint

George Rakoczi II Taler 1656-NB AU55 NGC, Nagybanya mint, KM286, Dav-4751, Resch-99. A rarer taler type that rarely escapes tooling, cleaning, and mounting, with this being the finest, and only the second, example of the date we have offered. Still noticeably original in the fields, mottled autumnal tones highlighting the contours of the design elements. From the Amsterdam Collection

Metal: Silver Diameter: 43mm

Sursa: https://coins.ha.com/itm/transylvania/transylvania-george-rakoczi-ii-taler-1656-nb-au55-ngc-/a/3085-30317.s?ic4=ListView-ShortDescription-071515

3. Sigismund Bathory gold Ducat 1582 MS63 NGC, Nagyszeben mint

Sigismund Bathory gold Ducat 1582 MS63 NGC, Nagyszeben mint, Fr-295, Resch-6. MON ? TRAN | IL | SIGI ? B ? D ? S, crowned, armored figure of Sigismund standing facing, globus cruciger in left hand, halberd at right side; to either side, 15-82 / ? PATRONA ? (crossed swords) ? VNGARIE ?, crowned Madonna and child seated on crescent. Extremely handsome and presently the finest certified at NGC, with a radiant appearance and clarity of strike seldom encountered. Ex. Princeps Collection

Metal: Gold Diameter: 24mm

Sursa: https://coins.ha.com/itm/transylvania/sigismund-bathory-gold-ducat-1582-ms63-ngc-/a/3085-32032.s?ic16=ViewItem-BrowseTabs-Inventory-BuyNowFromOwner-ThisAuction-120115

4. Gabriel Bethlen Taler 1621-KB MS60 NGC, Kremnitz mint

Gabriel Bethlen Taler 1621-KB MS60 NGC, Kremnitz mint, KM134, Dav-4710, Husz-374, Resch-92. Pleasingly sharp across the entirety of the central features and majority of the outer extremities as well, and displaying both lustrous qualities and a sufficient degree of mint frostiness to confirm a condition that is wholly uncirculated. Only subtle friction in the fields establishes the grade, and so, given the lack of any heavier instances of handling, the offering retains a high degree of visual appeal for its assigned certification.

Metal: Silver Weight: 28.6g

Sursa: https://coins.ha.com/itm/transylvania/transylvania-gabriel-bethlen-taler-1621-kb-ms60-ngc-/a/3085-32034.s?ic4=ListView-ShortDescription-071515

5. George II Rakoczi Taler 1656-NB XF Details (Mount Removed, Reverse Tooled)

George II Rakoczi Taler 1656-NB XF Details (Mount Removed, Reverse Tooled) NGC, KM-B287, Dav-4752, Husz-564. Well-struck, with rich antique tone. Evidence of old tooling presents itself in the lighter areas of the reverse fields, most likely an effort to repair damage from a prior mounting.

Metal: Silver Diameter: 45mm

Sursa: https://coins.ha.com/itm/transylvania/transylvania-george-ii-rakoczi-taler-1656-nb-xf-details-mount-removed-reverse-tooled-ngc-/a/3085-32035.s?ic4=ListView-ShortDescription-071515

6. Michael Apafi Taler 1667 AU Details (Cleaned)

Michael Apafi Taler 1667 AU Details (Cleaned) NGC, KM-B390, Dav-4789, Resch-63, Husz-746. A delightfully bold representative revealing sharply chiseled features, these decorated in ample mint frost which only further accentuates their comparatively high relief. Quite rare as a type and a prime opportunity when found with such a degree of charm and detail.

Metal: Silver Diameter: 42.5mm

Sursa: https://coins.ha.com/itm/transylvania/transylvania-michael-apafi-taler-1667-au-details-cleaned-ngc-/a/3085-32036.s?ic4=ListView-ShortDescription-071515

7. Sigismund Bathory gold Ducat 1594 MS62 NGC, Hermannstadt mint

Sigismund Bathory gold Ducat 1594 MS62 NGC, Hermannstadt mint, Fr-295. 3.50gm. An exceptionally fine example of this scarce type, the figures of Madonna and St. Ladislas admirably sharp and expertly detailed for an issue that often comes quite crude. Bright, full luster, with very few noticeable marks. Slight waviness to flan as typical.

Metal: Gold Diameter: 23mm

Sursa: https://coins.ha.com/itm/transylvania/transylvania-sigismund-bathory-gold-ducat-1594-ms62-ngc-/a/3085-32033.s?ic4=ListView-ShortDescription-071515