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ALBANIA |
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ALBANIA |
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20F 1927V PRINCE SKANDERBEG |
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NGC MS 65 |
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Owner Comments
1927V 20 Franga Ari - Design: OBVERSE: Bust of George Kastrioti "Skanderbeg" ~ REVERSE: Winged Lion of St. Mark with the following inscription "Albania, The Land Of The Eagles". Mintmark “V” – Vienna, Austria
Mint: Vienna
Mintage: 5,053
References: KM# 12 / Fr.4
Specifications: Diameter - 23mm
Weight - 6.4516 g. @ 0.900 Gold = .1867 oz AGW
Acquired: April 2006
Providence: None
Notes:
Ø This important gold coin is known for the warrior’s cap and long beard of Skanderbeg
Ø "Skanderbeg" was lesser known as George Castriota, the national leader in 1443-68, before Albania was over run by the Turks.
Ø The dies for this coinage were engraved by Giuseppe Romagnoli of the mint in Rome where the first pieces were struck in 1926
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AUSTRALIA |
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Australia |
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1S 1870 |
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NCS AU |
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Owner Comments
1870 1 Sovereign - Design: OBVERSE: Victoria's young head with oak (banksia) leaf hair tie ~ REVERSE: Sydney Mint with Crown and "Australia" surrounded wreath with One Sovereign at bottom.
Mint: Sydney
Mintage: 1,220,000
References: KM# 4 / Fr.10
Specifications: mm / 7.9881 g. @ 0.9170 Gold = .2354 oz AGW
Acquired: September 2005
Notes:
- NCS AU Details - Improperly Cleaned
- Final Year in type series. All the remaining Australian gold coins of Victoria and all thos of the following rulers are of the same type as English gold coins, but with the distinguishing Australian mintmarks
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AUSTRALIA |
| Origin/Country: |
AUSTRALIA - CIRCULATION |
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1SOV 1918S |
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NGC MS 64 |
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Owner Comments
1918-S Sovereign - Design: OBVERSE: Bust of King George V ~ REVERSE: St. George slaying the dragon
Mint: Sydney
Mintage: 3,716,000
References: KM# 29 / Fr.38
Specifications: mm / 7.9881 g. @ 0.9170 Gold = .2354 oz AGW
Acquired: November 2006
Notes
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AUSTRIA |
| Origin/Country: |
AUSTRIA - EMPIRE PART 2 |
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DUCAT 1868A |
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NGC MS 63 Prooflike |
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Owner Comments
1868-A Ducat - Design: OBVERSE: Franz Josef with older laureate head with heavier whiskers; Legend in Latin: FRANC. JOS. I. D. G. AVSTRIAE IMPERATOR [Francis Joseph I, By The Grace Of God Emperor Of Austria] ~ REVERSE: Coat of Arms of the Austrian Empire - The coat of arms consists of a Imperial double-headed eagle, each head crowned with a royal crown and both toped with an imperial crown, holding in his right claw a sword and scepter, and in it’s left an orb, with an shield impaled of Habsburg, Austria and Lorraine, and with a collar of the order of the Golden Fleece; Legend in Latin: HVNGAR. BOHEM. GAL. LOD. ILL. REX A. A. [King Of Hungary, of Bohemia, of Galicia, of Lodomeria, of Illyria, Archduke of Austria]
Mint: Vienna (Wien)
Mintage: Unknown
References: KM# 2266 / Fr.492
Specifications: Diameter - 20mm
Weight - 3.4909 g. @ 0.9860 Gold = .1106 oz AGW
Acquired: October 2006
Providence: None
Notes:
Ø The proof-like details make this coin very uncommon.
Ø Franz Josef I of the Habsburg Dynasty was Emperor of Austria, Apostolic King Of Hungary and King Of Bohemia from 1848 until 1916.
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AUSTRIA (Salzburg) |
| Origin/Country: |
AUSTRIA - STATES |
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1/2D 1709 SALZBURG FR-845 |
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NGC |
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Owner Comments
1709 1/2 Ducat - Design: OBVERSE: Mantled Arms below cardinal’s hat ~ REVERSE: St. Rupert seated facing, salt measure in right hand and crosier in left.
Mint: Salzburg
Mintage: Unknown
References: KM# 298/ Fr.845 / Probszt 1979
Specifications: Diameter - 17mm
Weight - 1.7500 g. @ 0.9860 Gold = .0555 oz AGW
Acquired: March 2009
Providence: None
Notes:
Ø Minted under Archbishop Franz Anton Graf von Harrach (1709-1727). Harrach is the name of a Bohemian and Austro-German noble family
Ø This coin is considered “RARE” in the numismatic community
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AUSTRIA (Salzburg) |
| Origin/Country: |
AUSTRIA - EMPIRE - 1857-1918 |
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DUCAT 1782 M |
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NGC MS 62 |
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Owner Comments
1782-M Ducat - Design: OBVERSE: Bust of Hieronymus Graf von Colloredo ~ REVERSE: Temple
Mint: Salzburg
Mintage: Unknown
References: KM# 452 / Fr.887 / Probszt 2386
Specifications: Diameter - 21mm
Weight - 3.500 g. @ 0.9860 Gold = .1109 oz AGW
Acquired: Kunker Auction #125 / Lot#794 - June 2007
Providence: None
Notes:
Ø Hieronymus was the last Prince-Archbishop of Salzburg from 1771 until 1803, when the Archbishopric was secularized.
Ø Hieronymus is known as the first patron of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Ø Coin was minted to commemorate the 1200th anniversary of the Bishopric.
Ø This coin is considered “RARE” in the numismatic community.
Ø The “M” on the obverse denotes the Engraver as Franz Xavier Matzenkopf, Jr.
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AUSTRIA (Salzburg) |
| Origin/Country: |
AUSTRIA - EMPIRE - 1857-1918 |
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DUCAT 1794 |
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NGC AU 58 |
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Owner Comments
1794 Ducat - Design: OBVERSE: Bust of Hieronymus Graf von Colloredo ~ REVERSE: Mantled Arm
Mint: Salzburg
Mintage: ??
References: KM# 437 / Fr.880
Specifications: mm / 3.5000 g. @ 0.9860 Gold = .1109 oz AGW
Acquired: October 2005
Notes:
- Hieronymus was the last Prince-Archbishop of Salzburg from 1771 until 1803, when the Archbishopric was secularized.
- He is known as the first patron of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- The “M” on the obverse denotes the Engraver as Franz Xavier Matzenkopf, Jr.
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AUSTRIA (Netherlands) |
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R'OR 1506-55 AUSTRIA NETHERLAND F-56 |
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NGC AU 55 |
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Owner Comments
ND(1506-55) Real d'or - Design: OBVERSE: Crowned hip-length figure of the emperor, half-right, holding in his right hand a sword and in his left hand the imperial orb. Legend – KAROLVS×D’×G’×ROM’×IMP’×Z×HISPA’×REX Hand (Karolus dei gratia Romanorum imperator et Hispaniarum rex ) ~ REVERSE: On a double-headed eagle, a shield with the arms of Castile and Leon upper left and lower right, and of Austria, Valois, Burgundy and Brabant in the other two quarters. Legend – Crown DA×MICHI×VIRTVT’×CONTRA×HOS’×TVOS (Da mihi virtutem contra hostes tuos) Translates “Give Me Strength Against Thine Enemies”
Mint: Antwerp (hand)
Mintage: 1,148,983
References: Fr.56 / Delmonte #97 - Rarity Scale = n/a
Specifications: mm / g. @ Gold = oz AGW
Acquired: October 2006
Notes:
- Minted under the rule of the Emperor Charles V.
- The Real d’or had a value of three Carolusgulden (gold) or 60 Stuivers (silver)
- The reverse legend was the emperor’s personal motto.
- The country of origin is also listed as Belgium “Brabant”
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AUSTRIA (Netherlands) |
| Origin/Country: |
AUSTRIA - EMPIRE - 1857-1918 |
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1/2SOV 1753-2 |
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NCS AU |
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Owner Comments
1753/2 1/2 Souverain - Design: OBVERSE: Crowned bust of Maria Theresa; Legend in Latin: MAR.TH. D: G. R. – JMP. G. HUN. BOH. R. [Maria Theresa, By The Grace of God, Empress of the Roman Empire, Queen of Germany, Hungary and Bohemia] ~ REVERSE: Oval Shield, headed by an Imperial Crown, over a Cross of Burgundy or St. Andrew (represented by a cross of two branches), Left half of shield represents Austria and right half represents Burgundy; Legend in Latin: ARCH. AUS. DUX - BURG. BRAB. C. FL. [Archduchess of Austria, Duchess of Burgundy and Brabant, Countess of Flandre]
Mint: Antwerp (Hand on reverse)
Mintage: 317,000
References: KM# 17 / Fr.135 / Delmonte #212 (Rarity Scale = N/A)
Specifications: Diameter – 21.5mm
Weight – 5.5300 g. @ 0.9190 Gold = .1634 oz AGW
Acquired: June 2006
Providence: None
Notes:
Ø This coin is listed in Friedberg as a 1 Souverain d'or under Belguim (Brabant)
Ø NCS AU Details – Bent (Very slightly, I might add)
Ø This coin is noteworthy due to the overstrike on the date 1753 / 2
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BELGIUM |
| Origin/Country: |
BELGIUM |
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20F 1914 FRENCH |
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NGC MS 63 |
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Owner Comments
1914 20 Francs - Design: OBVERSE: Uniformed bust of King Albert wearing the Star of the Order of Leopold on his tunic with the French legend "ALBERT ROI DES BELGES" inscription ~ REVERSE: Depicts the coat-of-arms a badge and collar of the Order of Leopold.
Mint: Brussels
Mintage: 125,000
References: KM# 78 / Fr.421
Specifications: mm / 6.4516 g. @ 0.9000 Gold = .1867 oz AGW
Acquired: November 2005
Notes:
- Both French and Flemish are official languages of Belgium so in 1914 half the coins were minted with French legends and half with Flemish legends.
- Before becoming King of Belgium at an age of 16, Albert was Count of Flanders. He ascended the throne on the death of his Uncle, Leopold II, 1909, due to the death of the intended heirs, Leopold’s son and nephew.
- King Albert died in a mountain climbing accident.
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BELGIUM (Brabant) |
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PIET'O (1355-83) BELGIUM BRABANT FR-11 |
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NGC MS 62 |
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Owner Comments
ND(1355-83) Pieter d'or - Design: OBVERSE: Haloed bust of St. Peter holding book and key, in a tressure of nine arches, above a quartered shield with two-tailed lions of Bohemia and Limburg (quatrants 1 and 4) and the single-tailed lions of Brabant and Luxemburg (quatrants 2 and 3). Legend – “Wenceslaus et Johanna dei gratia Brabantiae” ~ REVERSE: The cross transformed into ornament, with a rosette in the center. Legend – “Christus vincit, Christus regnat, Christus imperat”
Mint: Louvain
Mintage: ??
References: Fr.11 / Delmonte #45 - Rarity Scale = R. (Not Common)
Specifications: 27.3mm / 4.05g. @ .9950 Gold = 0.1296 oz AGW
Acquired: August 2006
Notes:
- Minted under the rule of Duchess Johanna and Duke Wenceslaus. (1355-1383)
- The Duchy of Brabant occupied the area of modern Belguim and the Southern Netherlands between rivers Maas and Scheldt. Brabant was a wealthy land due mainly to her cloth industry.
- The coin took its name from the bust of St. Peter on the obverse who was the patron saint of Louvain, where they were struck. The Pieter was struck starting in 1374 continuing without alteration until 1383.
- This coin was very popular and was imitated by the neighboring Prince-bishop of Liege, Jean d’Arckel (Reference Fr.281)
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BELGIUM (Flanders) |
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CHAISE (1346-84) BELGIUM FR-152 LOUIS DE MALE |
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NGC AU 55 |
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Owner Comments
ND(1346-84) Chaise d'or au lion - Design: OBVERSE: A diademed count seated on a throne of Gothic splendor, wearing plate armor and holding an upright broadsword in his right hand with his left hand on a shield emblazoned with a lion rampant. The legend reads: LVDOVICVS DEI GRA COM &DNS FLAND - “Louis, By The Grace of God, Count and Lord of Flanders” ~ REVERSE: Floriated cross within an ornamental quadrilobe. The legend reads: XPC VINCIT XPC REGNAT XPC IMPERAT – “Christ Conquers, Christ Reigns, Christ Commands”
Mint: Ghent
Mintage: 996,596
References: Fr.163 / Delmonte #454 (Rarity Scale = R.1 – Rare)
Specifications: Diameter – 30.0mm
Weight – 4.480 g. @ 0.9950 Gold = .1433 oz AGW
Acquired: March 2006
Providence: None
Notes:
Ø Minted under the rule of the Count Louis (Lodewijk) de Maele. Count de Maele’s rule was one of the longest and most stable of the times (1346-1384), which set the stage for prosperity and creativity in the Low Countries for the next 300 years.
Ø This coin was the last of 11 types of gold coins minted under de Maele. It was modeled after the French kingdom’s chaise d’or. The lion on the shield designates this coin as Flemish. The French version has no shield.
Ø “Chaise d’or” translates to “Golden Chair”
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BELGIUM (Flanders) |
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FRANC (1346-84) BELGIUM FR-156 LOUIS DE MALE |
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NGC AU 58 |
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Owner Comments
ND(1346-84) Cavalier d'or - Design: OBVERSE: Count in armor with heraldic sirecoat, and crested helmet wielding sword, galloping to left on horseback, the horse dressed with heraldic mantle depicting rampant lion. Legend “LVDOVIC 8 DEI GRA 8 COMES 8 FLADRIE” ~ REVERSE: Floriate cross in tressure of quadralobe of four double arcs with trefoils in angles. Legend “ +XRE VINCIT XRE REGNAT XRE INPERAT”.
Mint: Ghent
Mintage: 81,000
References: Fr.156 / Delmonte #458 (Rarity Scale = R.2 – Very Rare) / Gaillard 212/213
Specifications: Diameter – 30.0mm
Weight – 3.890 g. @ 0.9950 Gold = .1433 oz AGW
Acquired: April 2006
Providence: None
Notes:
Ø Minted under the rule of the Count Louis (Lodewijk) de Maele. Count de Maele’s rule was one of the longest and most stable of the times (1346-1384), which set the stage for prosperity and creativity in the Low Countries for the next 300 years.
Ø This coin was the last of 11 types of gold coins minted under de Maele. It was modeled after the French kingdom’s chaise d’or. The lion on the shield designates this coin as Flemish. The French version has no shield.
Ø This coin is sometimes referred to as a Cavalier d'or. (Delmonte)
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BELGIUM (Flanders) |
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Belgium |
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LION'O ND(1365-1370 |
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NGC MS 62 |
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Owner Comments
ND(1365-70) Lion Heaume' d'or - Design: OBVERSE: Lion seated left within ornate gothic baldaquin, wearing crowned helmet with elaborate lion-headed crest; in exergue FLANDRES. Legend- “LVDOVICVS : DEI o GRA : COM o Z : DNS FLANDRIE” translates as “Louis by the Grace of God, Count and Lord of Flanders ~ REVERSE: Cross fleury with "D" at center, "F-L-A-N" letters within the angles, all. within poly-lobed tressure. Legend – “+BENEDICTVS x QVI x VENIT x IN x NOMINE x DOMINI” translates as “Blessed be the one that comes in the name of the Lord”
Mint: Ghent
Mintage: 1,253,025
References: Fr.157 / Delmonte #460 (Rarity Scale = R. – Uncommon) / Gaillard 214
Specifications: Diameter – 33.0mm
Weight – 5.400 g. @ 0.9950 Gold = .1727 oz AGW
Acquired: September 2008
Providence: None
Notes:
Ø The stylized lion has long been a symbol of the Netherlands.
Ø Minted under the rule of the Count Louis (Lodewijk) de Maele. Count de Maele’s rule was one of the longest and most stable of the times (1346-1384), which set the stage for prosperity and creativity in the Low Countries for the next 300 years.
Ø This coin was struck between February 10, 1365 and August 5, 1370
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CANADA |
| Origin/Country: |
Canada |
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G$5 1912 |
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PCGS MS 63 |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1912 $5 Dollar - Design: OBVERSE: Crowned Bust of King George V ~ REVERSE: Arms of the Dominions superimposed upon two boughs of maple (Original 4 Provinces - ONTARIO (ST. George Cross and three maple leaves),QUEBEC (Two Lilies,Lion and three maple leaves),NOVA SCOTIA (A salmon and three thistles), and NEW BRUNSWICK (Lion and a galley).
Mint: Ottawa
Mintage: 165,680
References: KM# 26 / Fr.4
Specifications: mm / 8.3592 g. @ .9000 Gold = .2419 oz AGW
Acquired: October 2005
Notes:
- Designer: Obverse - Sir B.M. E. Bertram Mackennal, Reverse -W.H.J. Blakemore
- Production of the $5 gold coin was halted in 1914 when Canada enacted wartime legislation to restrict the flow of gold.
- The Ottawa Mint was a branch of the Royal Mint of London during the years between 1912 and 1914.
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