June 4, 2002, The Irving Goodman Collection, Sale 15

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World Crowns & Minors

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Sweden. Riksdaler, 1767. Dav-1732; KM-335; SM-56. Adolphus Frederick. Bust right. Reverse:Crowned arms in Order chain separating date. Toned. Good Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $350-450.

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Sweden. Riksdaler, 1776. Dav-1735; SM-43. Gustav III. Bust right. Reverse: Crowned crest. Lustrous with light toning. Choice About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $400-500.

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Sweden. Riksdaler, 1818. Dav-349; KM-408; SM-39. Charles XIV John. Reflective surfaces with light gray toning. About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $300-400.

1827 RIKSDALER

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Sweden. Riksdaler, 1827-CB. Dav-351; KM-613; SM-50a. Charles XIV John. Variety with 7 angel heads. Sharply struck with partially prooflike fields and excellent luster under light reddish-gold toning highlighted with blue and violet near the rims. Only a two year type and scarce. Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.

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Sweden. Riksdaler Specie, 1836-CB. Dav-352; KM-632. Charles XIV John. Head right. Reverse: Crowned arms. Lustrous. About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $300-400.

CHOICE MINT STATE 1856 RIKSDALER SPECIE

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Sweden. 1 Riksdaler Specie, 1856-ST. Dav-355; KM-685; SM-56b. Oscar I. Prooflike fields with a lovely mottled light to medium reddish-gold toning with blue and violet highlights. Very scarce in grade. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $700-UP.

PROOFLIKE 1862 4 RIKSDALER RIKSMYNT

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Sweden. 4 Riksdaler Riksmynt, 1862-ST-LA. Dav-356; KM-711; SM-15a. Carl XV. A few minor contact marks in the field. Fully prooflike fields with medium golden toning with iridescent blue highlights and speckled reddish-brown toning on the obverse. Appearance of a proof. Truly spectacular in appearance. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $800-UP.

RARE MINT STATE HEN SHOWTALER

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Switzerland - Basel. Hen Showtaler, ND. Silver. 26.73 grams. Signed F.F. (F. Fechter, Swiss Medallist from 1629-1653). Sun rising above view of the city and harbor. Reverse: Hen and her chicks. Beautifully toned and one of the most beautiful piece in this wonderful collection. Rare. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.

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Switzerland - Basel. Hen Showtaler, ND. Slg. Fatio-1615. 25 grams. Plain edge. Hen and her chicks. Reverse: City view with city crest below. Toned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,250-UP.

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Switzerland - Basel. Hen Show Taler, ND (Ca.1700). 42 mm. Large hen with her chicks. Reverse: City view with city crest below. Choice Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,200-UP.

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Switzerland - Basel. 2 Talers, ND (1710). Dav-1742A; D.T.737. 57.1 grams. BASILEA over city view. Reverse: Eight shields around, in center basilisk holding city arms. About Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $600-800.

RARE 1494 TALER

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Switzerland - Bern. Guldiner or Taler, 1494. Dav-8721. Double eagle over bear. Seven shields above and a border of 20 shields. Reverse: Date, saint standing with book and quill in a border of crosses. Handsome example of one of the only pre-1500 talers to be occasionally available. Rare. Good Very Fine.
Estimated Value $3,000-UP.

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Switzerland - Schaffhausen. Taler, 1620. Dav-4627. Ram half emerged from temple. Reverse: Crowned eagle. Beautifully toned and well struck for issue. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $200-250.

HEADLESS MARTYRS ON 1512 TALER

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Switzerland - Zürich. Guldiner or Taler, 1512. Dav-8771; Divo-4; Hu-422. Three saints with heads in hands, date below. Reverse: Three shields crowned and supported by two lions in circle of 16 shields. Curious with three saints standing, holding their own decapitated heads! Very early dated taler. Rare and historically compelling. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $2,500-UP.
Ex-John Story Jenks collection and M&M's 45th anniversary sale in 1971 (realized CHF 4300).

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Switzerland. 5 Francs, 1865. Dav-382; KM-S8. For the Federal Shooting Festival at Schaffhausen. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $200-250.

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Thailand. Silver Medal, 1235 CS (1873). 65.5 mm. Marriage of King Chula Longkorn upon his attaining the age of majority. Presumably original case. Beautifully toned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $450-UP.

Lot 1042
Thailand. Lot of Medals. Fantasy 2 Baht in copper (2 pieces) and Rama V medals later strikings. Sold as is, no returns. Lot of 4 medals. Extremely Fine or better.
Estimated Value $100-UP.

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Transylvania. Necessity Taler, 1565. Dav-8796. Johann II, 1556-1571. Uniface striking. Arms with wolf, star, moon and date. Small pin hole on edge. Nice for issue. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $500-UP.

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