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Lot 704

GIRAY KHANS: Shahin Giray, as Russian vassal, 1777-1783, AE kyrmis (64.63g), Baghcha-Saray, AH1191 year 5. A-2118. KM-66. Bitkin-33. Second series, a possible presentation issue of some sort, as this is the only mint state coin we have ever encountered and the only one graded by NGC, well-executed strike on a nearly problem-free planchet, a fantastic example! NGC graded MS64 BR.
Estimated Value$10,000 - 15,000.

The introduction of the second series coincides with a monetary reform adopted during the 4th year of his reign (~1780), and are known with regnal years 4 through 7, though not all types are known for every year. The denomination 1 kyrmis = 5 kopecks = 15 akçe. This type normally weighs 45-55g, but at 64.63g, this is quite a heavy example.

This coin is featured on the cover of this auction catalog.

Estimate $10,000-15,000




 
Lot 2204

POLAND: Nicholas I, 1825-1855, AE jeden grosz pattern, [Warsaw], 1841. KM-Pn218. BIT-1244. Crowned small Russian two-headed eagle with Polish shield / denomination and date in 3 lines, traces of original red luster, NGC graded MS61 BR, RRRR.
Estimated Value$20,000 - 25,000

Estimate $20,000-25,000




 
Lot 1893

MOROCCO: Muhammad III, 1757-1790, AV 10 mitqals, Madrid, AH1201. KM-PnA1. Fr-4. Lec-1. Minor scratches on obverse field repaired, otherwise much original luster, NGC graded About Unc details, RRR.
Estimated Value$10,000 - 15,000.

This piece is among the first machine struck coins of Morocco. Authorization to produce this issue was granted January 13, 1787, under Sultan Muhammad III. Although listed in some references as a pattern, this issue was clearly intended for circulation. The production started September 22, 1787. A total of 10,000 pieces were struck from bullion stored in the city of Tangier. Although well executed, for multiple reasons this issue was destined for failure. The first reason was logistical, as the shipment arrived late, after the death of Muhammad III. The new Sultan Muhammad al-Yazid would not want to place these coins of the previous ruler into circulation. The coins also bear the name of the Madrid Mint in Arabic. This would compromise their acceptance among the Moroccan people as there was tension between the two countries. Nearly the entire mintage was recalled and melted down, and as few as 10 specimens are known to have survived.

Estimate $10,000-15,000




 
Lot 2510

PERU: AR 8 reales, 1841-AREQ. KM-142.11. El-148. Cr-132-2a. Flatt (1996) Figure 28. Assayer M, Arequipa Mint, one-year type, horizontal die axis, original tone, edge defect at 11:30, but attractive nonetheless for this exceedingly rare issue, VF, RRR, ex World Wide Coins of California Auction, May 15, 2014, Lot 310 (realized $11,000).
Estimated Value$10,000 - 12,000.

There is some trace of vertical reeding, as on the Peru Libre (KM-136) type, on the edge surrounding the flan flaw. The rest of the coin has the usual diagonal reeding. Extremely Rare per Elizondo. Issued after the Decree of September 30, 1840, which instructed that all gold and silver coinage henceforth struck at either of the Peruvian mints of the period would have its fineness indicated on the dies. That edict was considered necessary to distinguish the debased coinage that was struck by the "usurper" Santa Ana during the war against the Peru-Bolivia confederation. Among the rarest types of Latin American Republican crowns with just 4 confirmed examples. The Von Schuckmann specimen (Renaissance Auction, Dec. 2000, Lot 949) realized $17,000.

Estimate $10,000-12,000




 
Lot 170

UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AV dinar (4.03g), NM (Dimashq), AH107. A-136. Slightly clipped at one point, VF, RRR.
Estimated Value$9,000 - 11,000.

The year AH107 is the third rarest date of the Umayyad series of Damascus, with AH77 by far the rarest and most popular, 127 second, 107 third, and 132 fourth.

Estimate $9,000-11,000




 
Lot 2580

AUSTRALIA: George V, 1910-1936, AE penny, 1930(m). KM-23. Obverse 2 'Indian' die, reverse A 'London' die, key date for the series, NGC graded F15 BR, RR.
Estimated Value$7,000 - 9,000.

The 1930 penny is probably the most famous of all the Australian Commonwealth coins. Its existence was not known for some time after the coin was released into circulation. According to an article entitled "Notes on Australian Pre-decimal Coinage" by Bill Mullett, published in the 1996 Journal of the Australian Numismatic Society, "The now famous 1930 penny was the result of experimental work undertaken to produce better pennies for the 1930s." No pennies were ordered by the Treasury for 1930. The 1931 order did not specify a date to appear on the coins and so the good coins from the 1930 experimental work were available for distribution with the 1931 mint issue. It is not known how many 1930 pennies were struck. Estimates vary from around 2,000 to 10,000 with about 3,000 being the most commonly quoted figure. Only about 1,500 coins are being traded in the marketplace.

Obverse 2 is the 'Indian' die, easily identified by the last stroke of the N of OMN pointing to a border bead. This penny obverse die was used at the Calcutta, Melbourne, Sydney and Perth mints. There are 178 border beads. Reverse A is the 'London' die, and can be distinguished by the relative position of the letters ALIA of AUSTRALIA with border beads, with the tops of the letters AL aligned with and IA between beads. This is the original penny Reverse die of the series used at the London, Melbourne and Sydney mints, and has 174 border beads.

Estimate $7,000-9,000




 
Lot 1582

BRITISH INDIA: George VI, 1937-1947, AR rupee, 1939(b). KM-555. S&W-9.13. Reeded edge, very rare date, NGC graded AU55, RRR.
Estimated Value$7,000 - 9,000

Estimate $7,000-9,000




 
Lot 1302

BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR double rupee (22.63g), "Murshidabad", AH1198 year 26. Stv-3.1. KM-Pn9. Prid-346, in the name of Shah Alam II, with the edge inscription * UNITED * EAST * INDIA* COMPANY * 1784, struck at the Pulta mint, mount removed, VF to EF, RRRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection.
Estimated Value$6,000 - 8,000.

This is the largest denomination of the silver patterns produced at the Pulta mint under the authority of John Prinsep, using advanced machinery that would later become available at Calcutta. It is the only double rupee pattern produced for the Bengal Presidency, and none were ever struck for circulation there. The reverse of this example shows some die damage, identical to the specimen illustrated by Pridmore.

Estimate $6,000-8,000




 
Lot 1332

BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV mohur (12.33g), Azimabad (Patna), AH1183 year 10 (1769). Stv-5.12. KM-—. Prid—. Small flan defect near obverse center, struck to the same weight as the Murshidabad style British mohurs struck at Calcutta, EF, RRRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection.
Estimated Value$6,000 - 8,000

Estimate $6,000-8,000




 
Lot 2512

PERU: AR peso pattern, 1855. KM-Pn12. Silver pattern from the Philadelphia Mint, quite attractive for the technical grade with fewer than expected contact marks and only mild wear on the highest points of the design, nice quality compared to other specimens of this rare pattern, only one graded higher by NGC (April 2016), NGC graded Proof 53, RRR.
Estimated Value$5,500 - 6,500.

Historically important as part of the first series of foreign coinage struck at any United States mint, this very rare pattern marks the first attempts of the Peruvian Republic to issue coins under the decimal monetary standard and has been traditionally included in the Latin American regular crown series. One of only seven confirmed examples, many of which have been heavily impaired, and thus highly collectible in this pleasant quality, with only two certified by NGC.

Estimate $5,500-6,500




 
Lot 1846

COMOROS: Said Ali b. Said Omar, 1886-1912, AR 5 francs, Paris, AH1308. KM-3. Dav-9, crossed flags of France & the Comoros / selection of Comorian weaponry, all legends in Arabic, lovely toning, PCGS graded MS64, RR.
Estimated Value$5,000 - 6,000.

The highest grade noted on CoinArchives is MS-63.

Estimate $5,000-6,000




 
Lot 724

XINJIANG REBELLION: Ya'qub Beg, 1865-1877, AV tilla (4.51g), Kashgar Mahrusa, AH1290//1290. Cr-37-2.1. A-M3090.1. Wang Yongsheng-548 (this piece) (as Zeno-1608). In the name of the Ottoman sultan Abdul Aziz (1861-1876), obverse date above 'abd, EF, RRR.
Estimated Value$3,000 - 4,000.

Struck to the heavier standard, used only in 1290 and very briefly in the beginning of 1291, with the mint epithet mahrusa, used only in 1290, changed to dar al-sultanat towards the end of that year. See Zeno-1608 for further information.

Estimate $3,000-4,000