Stack’s Bowers Galleries is pleased to announce
details of their January 2018 auction held in conjunction with the prestigious
New York International Numismatic Convention (NYINC). The sale features world
coins, world paper money and ancient coins and will be held January 11-13 2018
at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Midtown Manhattan.
The Ancient and World coin sale will take place over
two days, with Session C commencing on Friday evening, January 12, at 6:30 PM
ET. Session E will be held Saturday, January 13 at 6:30 PM ET. Session B,
featuring World paper money, is scheduled to begin Friday. January 12 at 1:30
PM ET. In addition, Stack’s Bowers Galleries will present The Eldorado
Collection of Colombian Coins and Paper Money across three days, beginning with
Session A: The Eldorado Collection of Colombian Paper Money held on Thursday,
January 11 at 12:00 PM ET. Session D: The Eldorado Collection of Colombian and
Ecuadorian Coins Part 1 will be held Friday, January 12 at 6:30 PM ET. Session
F: The Eldorado Collection of Colombian and Ecuadorian Coins Part 2 will be
held Saturday, January 13 at 6:30 PM ET
World coins ranging from Afghanistan to Guatemala
comprise Session C. Lot 20065 offers an impressive highlight of the session,
the “King of Canadian Coins,” a 1921 50 Cents. This coin is exceedingly rare in
any grade, with this example graded an incredible PCGS Specimen-62. Also to be
presented in this session is a portion of the Alex Siegel Collection, featuring
high grade date runs of coins from Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica and Guatemala
(more highlights from this collection – including coins of Mexico – can be
found in Session E). Standout pieces from this collection in this session
include a Mint State Chile 1867 Peso and a high grade Costa Rica 1831 8 Reales.
The offering of 125 French coins in this session is
simply stunning and includes nearly a dozen major highlights. Lot 20135, a
Royal d’Or of Philip IV, begins this tremendous run of medieval French gold
coinage. Just three lots later, a magnificent Pavillon d’Or of Philip VI de
Valois in NGC MS-65 is featured, and is sure to elicit excitement. From the
same king is a lovely type depicting St. Michael the Archangel – Lot 20144 – a
rare Ange d’Or. The next French highlight is a lovely Mint State Hardi d’Or of
Charles issued for Aquitaine. Lot 20178, a Double Henri d’Or of Henry II,
continues this run of rare and desirable French gold. A very rare Double Louis
d’Or Aux Insignes is featured as Lot 20207, and is a marvelous piece with
traces of the coin it was struck over visible and adding to its appeal. A Demi
(1/2) Louis d’Or au Buste Habille is found in Lot 20227 and is an extremely
rare type that has not surfaced in a U.S. auction in the last decade.
Among coins of Germany, a massive Quedlinburg 8 Ducat
is offered as Lot 20277, a hefty, extremely rare and ornately designed piece.
The 124 lots of British coinage range from the 9th century through to Queen
Elizabeth II, and there is certain to be something for all collectors. The
first major highlight is a lovely sovereign issue of Queen Elizabeth I, a
highly desired type found as Lot 20299.
A visually stunning nine-piece set from Soho Mintmaster James Watt Jr.
(sold as three lots, arranged by metal type) is preceded by a richly detailed
introduction. Immediately following the three Proof sets is a 1818 pattern
crown by Pistrucci, which also offers ample historical information. This
marvelous coin, Lot 20350, is destined for a collection of significant caliber.
A gorgeous “Old Head” Queen Victoria 10-piece Proof set with gorgeous toning is
featured as Lot 20384. Guatemala rounds out the session, with a strong run of
the aforementioned Alex Siegel Collection pieces.
The bidding resumes on Saturday evening at 6:30 PM ET
with Session E, which begins with Ancient coins and also covers the remainder
of the world coin lots starting with Haiti. The Ancients section opens with a
nice run of Syracusan gold minors. Additional highlights include a Cyzicus EL
Stater with a lion’s head (Lot 21036) and a Judaean First Jewish War Year 3
Half Shekel. Among Roman coinage, a nice run of Aurei from multiple emperors is
culminated by a choice Julian II AV Solidus (Lot 21072).
Immediately following the final Ancient coin lot are
World coins, beginning with Haiti. The session’s highlights are led by the
monumental Venetian
40 Zecchini of Doge Paolo Ranieri (Lot 21136). This massive and
important piece represented significant wealth and prestige to the original
owner, and is worthy of inclusion in the finest collection. A fantastic
Japanese 1874 50 Sen (Lot 21140) represents an extremely rare key date that was
missing from the esteemed Dr. Norman Jacobs and Cornelius Vermuele collections.
Mexico offers 126 lots, with some high powered and significant pieces. The
first is Lot 21153, an iconic “MX” 8 Reales with single letter assayer’s mark.
Immediately following that piece is a Mint State 1733 8 Reales as Lot 21154.
Lot 21161 offers an imaginary bust of Ferdinand VI, a very rare and visually
distinct piece. This is followed by over two dozen gold 8 Escudos, republic
coinage, and a run of two dozen gold medals, most of which are from the Mexico
Numismatic Society.
Peru offers Lot 21280, a lovely Mint State 1712 8
Escudos and Lot 21286, a gorgeous Sun Face 8 Escudos. Highlights among Russian
coins include a Tynf and a Ruble of Peter I (the Great) as lots 21319 and 21321
respectively. The tragedy of the young emperor Ivan VI makes for compelling
reading, with this story told in lots 21327 and 21328. The first is an
exceptionally rare Ruble issue of the already scarce Ivan, featuring an obverse
legend that extends further underneath the bust. The second is one of the first
Rubles struck by Elizabeth, who usurped the throne from young Ivan and
hurriedly began striking her own coinage. Other exciting pieces of Russian
numismatics follow, and include Lot 21351, a rare beautifully toned Proof-only
1898 50 Kopek. Following Russia is a nice run of Swedish plate money (with more
examples in the online session). The “Holy Grail of Odd and Curious” a Yap
Island Stone money (approximately 62 pounds and 20 x 17 inches) is sure to draw
considerable attention.
There will also be several Internet Only Auction
Sessions, each packed full of desirable numismatic items. Session E will offer
282 lots of Ancient coins, as well as 1,000 World coin lots (from Afghanistan
to Great Britain) and will begin promptly at 9:00 AM PT on Monday, January 15,
concurrent with the World paper money Internet Only Session G. The second half
of the World coins – Session J – featuring over 1,1000 lots of coins from
Greece to Yugoslavia, will be held on Tuesday, January 16 and begin at 9:00 AM
PT. A substantial special collection, the James Heegeman Collection of New
Zealand Tradesmen Tokens anchors Session J and certainly warrants in-depth
study.
A few of the most desirable World bank notes can be
found within this catalog, with some being the finest, and in a few cases the
only notes known for their types. Some of the scarce pieces hail from British
Honduras. Stack’s Bowers Galleries is offering an Issued 1894 1 Dollar Type 1
note (Lot 30070) that comes directly from the family of Albert E. Morlan,
American Consul in Belize City in the 1890s. Also offered is a 5 Dollar
Specimen (Lot 30071) from the same series, which should equally excite
collectors. Among Bank of Canada notes, Stack’s Bowers Galleries will feature a
pair of gem notes (Lots 30093 and 30096), with Serial Number 9, along with many
rare charter and private bank notes that include a Union Bank of Canada 50
Dollar note (Lot 30115). There is also a very strong assortment of Australian
of notes led by a 6 Pence note and a 2 Shillings note from the Camp Hay
Internment Camp Seven (Lot 30022 and 30023). Other highlights include a very
scarce Puerto Rico 5 Pesos from 1896 in VF 25 condition (Lot 30390), the finest
certified example of the type according to the PMG census.
Lot viewing will be available at the Stack’s Bowers
Galleries Santa Ana office before the sale, as well as in New York
City. Check StacksBowers.com for specific dates and times. If you are
interested in selling your coins or paper money, Stack’s Bowers Galleries
offers professional handling of your collection, with a proven track record of
accomplishment. Currently, consignments are being accepted for the May 2018
Collector’s Choice Online auction, the April 2018 Hong Kong Auction and the
August 2018 ANA Auction. Contact a consignment specialist at 949-253-0916 or
via email at info@StacksBowers.com or
stop by and visit the Stack’s Bowers Galleries table located on the bourse
floor at the New York International Numismatic Convention in the Grand Hyatt
Hotel in Manhattan, Thursday, January 11 to Sunday, January 14.
