The June 4, 2000, Dr. Jon Kardatzke Collection Parts II & III, Sale 5
Lot 4975 
ROMANIA. 5 Lei, 1906. Dav-275; KM-35. 40th Anniversary-Reign of Carol I. Light hairlines. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $200-250.
Lot 4976
SAMOA. 25 Tala, 1987. KM-67. America's Cup Race. Lot of 2 coins. Proof.
Estimated Value $60-80.
Lot 4977
SAN MARINO. 5 Lire, 1898-R. Dav-302; KM-6. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $250-300.
Lot 4978 
SAN MARINO. 20 Lire, 1932-R. KM-11. Brilliant Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $175-225.
Lot 4979 
SARAWAK. 20 Cents, 1900-H. KM-10. Rajah C. Brooke. Heaton Mint Specimen. Bright silvery mirrors, fully brilliant, lovely pale lavender gold iridescence. Rare so splendidly preserved. An elusive item. NGC graded Specimen 66.
Estimated Value $500-700.
Lot 4980
SERBIA. Para, 1868. KM-1.2. Michael Obrenovich III. Full mint red. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $100-125.
Lot 4981 
SIERRA LEONE. 20 Cents, 1791. KM-4a. Bronzed copper. Lion obverse; reverse shows the clasped hands of free European and enslaved African. A splendid bronzed Proof having perfect "chocolate" surfaces, a hint of bluish iridescence, and none of the usual spotting or flaws. Rare in this state. PCGS graded Proof 67.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Lot 4982 
SIERRA LEONE. Dollar, 1791. KM-6a. Variety with 100 Cents. Lion. Superb Gem bronzed Proof with perfect chocolate color. PCGS graded Proof 66.
Estimated Value $750-1,000.
Lot 4983
SINGAPORE. 12 Ounce Silver, 1988. Struck for the International Coin Convention. Dragons. Proof.
Estimated Value $50-75.
Lot 4984
SOUTHERN RHODESIA. Proof Set, 1932. KM-PS1. George V. ½ Crown, 2 Shillings, Shilling, 6 Pence, and 3 Pence. Mintage of only 496 sets. Brilliant. Proof.
Estimated Value $400-600.
Lot 4985 
SPAIN. ½ Real (Plata), ND (Mallorca). CC-1915. Jaime II, 1276-1287. Facing bust. Reverse: Cross. Attractive dark gray toning. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 4986 
SPAIN. 2 Reales, 1724-J (Seville). CC-9420. Luis I. Crowned shield. Reverse: Lions and castles in frame. Beautifully toned to bright rainbow colors: mauve, blue and gold. About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 4987
SPAIN. 8 Reales, 1729-JJ (Madrid). Dav-1697. Philip V. Crowned arms. Reverse: Arms in frame. Pleasing light bluish gray surfaces showing not even one sizable blemish. Very Good.
Estimated Value $75-100.
Lot 4988 
SPAIN. 20 Reales, 1810-AI (Madrid). Dav-308; Cr-92.2; KM-551.2. Joseph Napoleon, Bonaparte. Reflective surfaces. Dark gray highlighted in the legends by bright amber toning. Elegant looking. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 4989 
SPAIN. 20 Reales, 1851 (Barcelona). Dav-333; Y-23.1. Isabella II. The queen's soft portrait is completely unblemished, as are the surrounding fields, which are reflective. On the reverse, only the central right quadrant of the shield shows any marks. The fields on this side are also prooflike. The toning is a delicate swirl of iridescent gold, lilac, magenta and gray. So, here is one of the finest Veinte Reales to be found anywhere. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Purchased from Ira S. Reed, 2/27/46 for $2.50.
Lot 4990 
SPAIN. 4 Reales, 1859 (Madrid). Y-29.2; KM-608.2. Isabella II. Prooflike with lovely iridescent golden green and bluish magenta toning. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $100-150.
Lot 4991 
SPAIN. Pattern 25 Centimos, 1859. Isabel II. Crowned head left. Reverse. Crowned shield. Splendid brick-red color. NGC graded Proof 63 Red and Brown.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Lot 4992 
SWEDEN. Riksdaler Specie, 1835. Dav-352; KM-632. Charles XIV John. A terrific coin showing just a hint of true wear. The surfaces, however, are remarkably free from injury. The color is a splendid, even mix of grayish gold iridescent hues. Maybe not the best there is, but surely one of the prettiest. Choice About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $200-250.
Lot 4993
SWEDEN. Riksdaler Specie, 1846. Dav-354; KM-667. Oscar I. Scrape on reverse. Toned. Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Purchased from Ira Reed, 4/19/45 for $2.50.
Lot 4994 
SWEDEN. 4 Riksdaler Riksmynt, 1864. Dav-356; KM-711. Charles XV. A numismatic jewel! This wonderful crown is graced by ages-old iridescent gray toning, showing some flashes of orange-gold luster, and blessed by some of the prettiest, most delicate lilac green hues we can remember seeing on any coin. Wonderfully free of blemishes, although, to be accurate, a few ticks can be seen on the rims and a very faint, shallow scratch lies beneath the toning on the king's face. Find a better one! Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $300-400.
Lot 4995
SWEDEN. 10 Ore, 1892 and 1 Krona, 1959. KM-755, KM-826 (scarce date). Lot of 2 coins. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $75-100.
Lot 4996 
SWITZERLAND-AARGAU. 20 Batzen, 1809. KM-17. Elegant dark gray toning. Truly beautiful! NGC graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $600-800.
Lot 4997
SWITZERLAND-AARGAU. 5 Batzen, 1826. KM-23. Strong cartwheel luster, sharp strike, lovely silvery look. NGC graded MS-65.
Estimated Value $100-150.
Lot 4998 
SWITZERLAND-BASEL. ½ Taler, 1640. KM-89. City arms. Reverse: Eagle. Toned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $500-700.
Lot 4999 
SWITZERLAND-GENEVA. 10 Francs, 1848. Dav-374; KM-138. Mintage of only 385 pieces. A spectacular specimen! Fully struck, with square and unblemished rims, reflective fields, and marvelous iridescent toning--amber gold and lilac gray on the date side, and a gleaming bluish gray all around the sunshine shield. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $600-800.
Purchased from Ira S. Reed, 2/27/46 for $25.00.
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