LII COLLECTION OF HISTORICAL COINS AND MEDALS

On Monday, January 22, 2024, Heritage Auctions will offer The LII Collection of Historical Coins and Medals in an unreserved Showcase Sale. The 100 lots cataloged will be a fleeting moment compared to its 2,500 year span of history portrayed within. From Ancient Athens to Modern Tunisia, there are items to interest neophytes to advanced specialists. Significant pedigrees abound and often complement the historical events exemplified upon them. Many of these pieces are rarely seen except in named public sales or museums. Often, they are only obtainable generationally – if at all. Riveting imagery, superior condition, and attractive patinas broadly brush a sweeping canvas of numismatic iconography from A to Zebra. There should be something for all collecting tastes and budgets.

 

Lot 24039
Germany-Saxony. Friedrich August I silver "Campaign Against the Turks in Hungary" Medal 1695-Dated MS63 NGC,  cf. Merseburger-1359 (there in bronze), Engelhardt-1204. 32mm. Plain edge. By Wermuth. Enigmatic and rarely encountered. This Clain-Stefanelli pedigreed piece is one of a triptych of Ottoman related historical medals offered. The lightning striking the dragon emits a stark image upon the reverse that is thought provoking.

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German States: Saxony. Friedrich August I silver "Campaign Against the Turks in Hungary" Medal 1695-Dated MS63 NGC, (https://coins.ha.com/itm/german-states/saxony/german-states-saxony-friedrich-august-i-silver-campaign-against-the-turks-in-hungary-medal-1695-dated-ms63-ngc-/a/61359-24039.s)

 

Lot 24045
Great Britain. Henry VIII (1509-1547) Testoon ND (1544-1547) VF Details (Test Cut) NGC,  Tower mint, Pellet in annulet mm, Third coinage, S-2365, N-1841. One of several historic Tudor period coins cataloged in this gathering. The debasement of Henry's coinage was rampant when this larger Testoon denomination was created near his death in 1547. Often poorly made from the start, this round and broad example is struck on good metal, strongly detailed, and superior to the majority extant.

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Great Britain: Henry VIII (1509-1547) Testoon ND (1544-1547) VF Details (Test Cut) NGC,... (https://coins.ha.com/itm/great-britain/great-britain-henry-viii-1509-1547-testoon-nd-1544-1547-vf-details-test-cut-ngc-/a/61359-24045.s)

 

Lot 24057
Great Britain. "James II and the Seven Bishops" silver Medal ND (1688) MS61 NGC,  MI- 634-57, Hawkins-pg. 634, 57. 48mm.  Archbishop Sancroft and the seven Bishops imprisonment by James II not only influenced Continental and English medalists, but furthered ushering in the accession of the House of Orange to the English Throne. The Owl lacks the fame of many great Anglo-Dutch medals due its immense rarity. This former Clain-Stefanelli prize was pursued ravenously when first auctioned a decade ago. Most examples known reside in museums and this is stellar preservation.

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Great Britain: "James II and the Seven Bishops" silver Medal ND (1688) MS61 NGC,... (https://coins.ha.com/itm/great-britain/great-britain-james-ii-and-the-seven-bishops-silver-medal-nd-1688-ms61-ngc-/a/61359-24057.s)

 

Lot 24062
Great Britain. George I silver "Accession" Medal 1714 MS62 NGC,  Eimer-464, MI-421/4. 44mm. Plain edge. By G.W. Vestner (Unsigned).  This 1714 Hanoverian dynastic accession medal is captivating with its leonine astrological reverse and elaborately detailed. It was in the same collection for 86 years when last auctioned at Dix Noonan Webb (Noonan's) in December 2020 for nearly $7,500 U.S.

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Great Britain: George I silver "Accession" Medal 1714 MS62 NGC,... (https://coins.ha.com/itm/great-britain/great-britain-george-i-silver-accession-medal-1714-ms62-ngc-/a/61359-24062.s)

 

Lot 24077
[Great Britain]. Hyman Montagu Collection Series (1895-1897; 1890) Specially Deluxe Bound Two Volumes Set, Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge. The epic Montagu English sales in multiple parts over three years in addition to the earlier 1890 Spink sale of patterns and proofs bound together in two volumes by Spink & Son. This set, though worn, was used for decades in the Stack's Family Library by such luminaries as the Clain-Stefanelli's, Jim Risk, Bob Archer, and John Burnham. Each, Crown quarto (24.5cm by 19.5cm).

Both in the original matching red half morocco, pebbled crimson cloth sides, five raised bands, spine compartments either paneled or lettered in gilt, marbled end-sheets and page edges. One of the most important pedigree works for the English series and a numismatic literature masterwork.

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Great Britain: Hyman Montagu Collection Series (1895-1897; 1890) Specially Deluxe Bound Two Volumes Set, (https://coins.ha.com/itm/great-britain/great-britain-hyman-montagu-collection-series-1895-1897-1890-specially-deluxe-bound-two-volumes-set-total-2-/a/61359-24077.s)

 

Lot 24082
Papal States. Pius V silver "Battle of Lepanto" Medal Anno VI / 1571 MS63 NGC, cf. Modesti-614 (there in bronze). 37mm. Plain edge. By G. Bonzagni (Parmensis).

Another important Ottoman historical related medal. The epic naval battle was one of last fought from galleys (like in Ben-Hur) and the Papal backed naval victory was critical.

This silver striking is an original dies example that came from the Stefanelli Collection and is virtually Gem.

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Italy: Papal States. Pius V silver "Battle of Lepanto" Medal Anno VI / 1571 MS63 NGC,... (https://coins.ha.com/itm/italy/papal-states/italy-papal-states-pius-v-silver-battle-of-lepanto-medal-anno-vi-1571-ms63-ngc-/a/61359-24082.s)

 

Lot 24088
"Capture of St. Eustatia" silver Medal 1781-Dated MS 62 Prooflike NGC, Van Loon-556. 45mm. By Holtzhey. 

The collection contains several popular Betts listed examples from the John Law and Anglo-Dutch series. This has a striking cameo effect to its nearly full-facing portraiture.

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Netherlands: "Capture of St. Eustatia" silver Medal 1781-Dated MS 62 Prooflike NGC,... (https://coins.ha.com/itm/netherlands/netherlands-capture-of-st-eustatia-silver-medal-1781-dated-ms-62-prooflike-ngc-/a/61359-24088.s)

This enticing collection will be auctioned on Monday, January 22, 2024, starting at 1:00 PM Central Time (2:00 P.M. Eastern, 7:00 P.M. GMT) on HA.com. Please contact Client Services at 214-409-1150 for further information or the World Coin department.. All lots are currently online to view and open for bidding now at ha.com/61359.

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