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A few new beauties.
Portugal, 1960, 10 Escudos, Matte Proof, MS65


Salm-Kyrburg, (1548-1607), 3 Kreuzer, MS62

Aachen, 1755, 32 Marck, XF40

 

Had to go check if mine was still there

 

Spain - 8 Reales 1731 PA, Silver, FELIPE V 1700-1746 Seville mint.

MS63. Second finest graded (one MS63+ is top pop)

KM # 357, scarce variant with assayer initials "PA" horizontal. Almost all others are KM # 358 with vertical initials.

 

German States - Thaler 1573, Silver, AACHEN With title of Maximilian II. Charlemagne enthroned facing holding sceptre and globe dividing date, shield with eagle below. Rev. crowned double-headed eagle with globe on breast.Ex Cherry Tree Collection. Charlemagne is throughout the ages a recurring figure on the coins of Aachen. The city always had a special connection to the legendary monarch as it reportedly had been his favorite residence, and later became his final resting place. He was buried in the Aachen Cathedral, until emperor Frederick II moved his remains into the newly constructed Karlsschrein, which to this day remains at the Cathedral.29.04 g.

PCGS XF45, but I couldn't find a higher graded or better looking specimen during my research.

I like the toning. And it's old. And well, Charlemagne was just boss. He is widely regarded as one of history’s most effective leaders: he united much of Western Europe, promoted education and culture, and laid the foundations for the Holy Roman Empire.

 

Netherlands, 1671 ducaton, ungraded. I believe this is a proof strike and will have it graded. I just hope it doesn't come back scratched or cleaned... I've had awful luck with submissions for some very expensive pieces.

 

And some piedfort (double-weight presentation strikes) from Zeeland, a province of the Seven United Netherlands. I'm trying to build a full set of all their piedfort strikes (maybe 30-40 coins?) but they are all exceedingly rare. It may be impossible to complete as there are two or three coins with known triple or quadruple weight piedforts. Each of those has only one or two known examples which may not come on the market for decades. The ones below are all double weight, most coming in at 55 grams (almost 2 oz). They're large, thick, heavy coins that make an impression when you hold them in your hand. All of these are raw.

1694 Zeeland, type IIb ducaton




1660 Zeeland, type I ducaton



1693 Zeeland dubbele daalder van 10 schelling



1683 Zeeland daalder van 30 stuiver




1754 Zeeland type IIa scheepjesschelling

 

Flashy little kreuzer from the city of St. Gallen

 

Nice! I love that walking bear design.

 

Me too and in hand it has a wonderful PL look.

 

Another for the world crown collection.

Comoros - French Colony. Said Ali Ibn Said Omar silvered-copper Pattern 5 Francs AH 1308 (1890) MS64 PCGS

 

My newest addition. Sellers photo and description.



France, Charles VII gold Écu d'Or ND (1422-1461) MS61 NGC, Fr-306, Dup-453. 3.91gm. 1st emission. + KAROLVS : DЄI : GRACIA : FRANCORVM : RЄX, crowned arms of France // + XPC * VINCIT * XPC * RЄGNAT * XPC * IИPЄRAT, cross fleurée within a quadrilobe with lis at points and crowns in spandrels.

Metal: Gold

 

Just curious what the "Little Bear Collection" on the slab means?

 

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Apparently at NGC you can pay the extra and have it pedigreed to your own collection. I found out on Instagram who the person was, by username only. He hasn't posted much but seems to have a nice of Swiss issues. I'll post any more information if he decides to come in with any details as another user tagged him.

 

I collect coins with bears so that one caught my eye.

 

Aaah. My thinking is this collector did as well and maybe had a few bear coins under this pedigree, not sure though. I will say, there's a sole top pop of this coin in MS67!