Feb. 16, 2001, The Benson Collection Part 1, Sale 8

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World Gold Coins

Lot 3233 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
Albania. 1927-R. 10 Francs. Fr-3; KM-9. Zog I. PCGS graded MS-65.
Estimated Value $225-275.

Lot 3234
Arabia - Islamic Dynasties. Lot of three coins, including a Dinar of Harun al Rhashid, 786-809 AD. Dinar with inscriptions front and back, Baghdad mint. Also two, gold Dinars, similar, of Ghaznavid Dynasty (1059-1098 AD.). Lot of 3 coins. The silver toned and somewhat lustrous. Silver coin Extremely Fine, both gold coins Fine.

The name of Harun al-Rashid conjures up visions of the fabled Orient. A son of a Yemeni slave, Harun reigned for nearly a quarter of a century -- becoming the most celebrated caliph of the Abbasid dynasty. Known in the West as a patron of the Arts, as a ruler he could with equal ease deal ruthlessly with the religious and social revolts which afflicted his far-flung kingdom, and even more ruthlessly with political rivals. By protecting and favoring intellectuals, Harun made Baghdad a brilliant center of culture and learning. It is from this aspect that he is still remembered today as a pivotal figure in the Arabian tales of a "Thousand and One Nights." .
Estimated Value $150-200.

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Australia. 1857 (sy). Half Sovereign. Fr. 10a; KM 3. Victoria. PCGS graded MS-63. Rare date and usually seen well worn.
Estimated Value $1,300-1,600.
Ex Pittman.

Lot 3236
Australia. 1908-S. Half Sovereign. Sydney mint. Edward VII. PCGS graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $250-300.
Ex Pittman.

Lot 3237
Australia. 1911-P. Half Sovereign. Perth mint. George V. PCGS graded AU-53.
Estimated Value $90-110.
Ex Pittman.

Lot 3238
Australia. 1915-P. Half Sovereign. Perth mint. George V. PCGS graded AU-58.
Estimated Value $90-110.
Ex Pittman.

Lot 3239
Australia. 1915-S. Half Sovereign. Sydney mint. George V. PCGS graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $125-150.
Ex Pittman.

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Austrian Netherlands. 1750-R. ½ Souverain d'Or. KM-14. Maria Theresia. Bust right. Reverse: Crowned crest. Faint obverse adjustment marks across bust. Lustrous. PCGS graded AU-58.
Estimated Value $500-600.

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Austrian Netherlands. 1793-H. ½ Souverain d'Or. KM-63; Fr-358. Francis I. Laureate head right. Reverse: Arms. PCGS graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $750-900.

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Austria - Salzburg. 1728. Ducat. Fr-745. Leopold Anton Eleutherius Von Firmian. Seated Saint Reverse: Arms. PCGS graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,250.

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Austria. 1851-A (1898). Ducat. Fr-387; KM-2268. Franz Joseph. Young laureate head left. Struck in 1898 on the 50th year of his reign. Rare. PCGS graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $1,200-1,500.

Lot 3244
Austria. 1915. 4 Ducats (restrike). Km-2276. Brilliant and proof-like. Superb Mint State.
Estimated Value $120-160.

Lot 3245
Belgium. 1914. 20 Francs. F-12; Km-78. Albert, bust left / Coat of arms. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $80-100.

Lot 3246
Belgium. 1914. 20 Francs, Flemish legends. Fr. 13. Albert (1909-1934). NGC graded Mint State 65.
Estimated Value $150-175.

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Brazil. 1714-R. 4000 Reis, Rio. Fr-27. Joao V. Arms and value. Rev. Cross of Jerusalem. PCGS graded AU-55.
Estimated Value $500-600.

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Brazil. 1832-R. 6400 Reis. Fr. 115; KM 387.1. Pedro II. PCGS graded AU-55. A decidedly rare issue, even more so this choice.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,300.

Lot 3249
Brazil. 1855. 5000 Reis. F-123; C-209. Peter II, head left / Coat of arms. Nice Uncirculated. Rare in this grade.
Estimated Value $100-150.

Lot 3250
Bulgaria. 1894-KB. 20 Leva. Km-20. Ferdinand I, head left / Coat of Arms. Extremely Fine. Scarce.
Estimated Value $80-100.

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Canada. 1914-C. Sovereign. Fr-2; KM-20. George V. PCGS graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,200.

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Chile. 1751-J. 8 Escudos, Santiago. Fr-5; KM-3. Ferdinand VI. Small standard bust to right. Reverse: Small crowned Habsburg arms within chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece. Prooflike fields. NGC graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $1,700-2,000.

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Chile. 1751-J. 8 Escudos, Santiago. Fr-5; KM-3. Ferdinand VI. Small standard bust to right. Reverse: Small crowned Habsburg arms within chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece. Reflective surfaces and lustrous. About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $1,500-1,800.

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China. 1984. 50 Yuan. Y-76. Temple of Heaven. Reverse: Lounging Panda with bamboo sprig. Choice Brilliant Proof.
Estimated Value $200-250.

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Colombia. 1767-J-PN. 1 Escudo. Fr-30; KM-35. Ferdinand VI. Mark in field, flan bent. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Ex Norweb Collection.

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Colombia. 1833-RS. 8 Escudos. KM-82.1; Fr-67. Bogota mint. Considerable luster with golden toning. PCGS graded AU-55.
Estimated Value $650-800.

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