LOT: 176 various unsorted world coins, mainly from the period 1900-1980.
Mainly in base metal, but also a few silver.
Various qualities. Sold as is. No returns.
SURPRISE LOT. NO PHOTOS AVAILABLE !

weight 15,56gr. ; silver Ø 37mm.
mintmaster: Johann Koch (I.K.)
mintmark: two crossed arrows

obv. Armoured bust of Johann Georg IV facing righ, surrounded
by the legend; IOH•GEORG•IV•DG•DVX•SAX•I•C•M•A&•W•
rev. Four crowned arms (Sachsen, Kleve, Jülich and Berg) forming a cross,
cutting throught the denomination and the cross are two crossing swords,
surrounded by the legend; •SAC• - ROM•IMP• - ARCHIM• - &•EL• two
crossed arrows, the date 16 - 93 is at the end of the legend, separated on
the top by the saxony arms, the mintmaster initials I - K are seperated by
the Jülich arms.

Johann Georg IV was born on 18 October 1668, in Dresden as the eldest son of Elector Johann Georg III and Anna Sophie of Denmark. He received a strict Lutheran education, with his early life marked by intense religious training. In November 1685, 17-year-old John George embarked upon his ″Grand Tour″. At the radiant court of Louis XIV ″The Sun King″, he made a good impression, studying French, Italian, dancing and riding. In his free hours John George gambled and watched comedies. In June 1686, he arrived in Londen. In July, he sailed to The Netherlands. In Gottorp he met his Danish relations. In November, John George was back in Dresden. From the age of 16 onwards, John George IV had increasingly been involved in state affairs. Around 1688 Johann George fell madly in love with 13-year-old Magdalena Sibylla ″Billchen″, the daughter of his father′s notorious mistress. He succeeded his father as Elector of Saxony in 1691.

Upon taking power, he immediately moved his mistress, Magdalena Sibylla, into the palace, making her the first official ″Mistress″ (Favoritin) of a Saxon elector. She may have been his own half-sister, the illegitimate daughter of his father, though this was rumored rather than confirmed. His mother, Dowager Electress Anna Sophie, forced him to marry Princess Eleonore Erdmuthe of Saxe-Eisenach in 1692 to produce legitimate heirs. Johann Georg detested his wife, treating her with violence and attempting to murder her to marry his mistress, an act stopped by his brother, Friedrich August, according to details from Mad Monarchs and European Royal History. In 1693, he secured the title Countess of Rochlitz for Magdalena. Magdalena Sibylla contracted smallpox and died on 4 April 1694. Johann Georg was infected while holding her in her final moments. He died on 27 April 1694, just 23 days after his mistress. He is buried in Freiberg Cathedral. Having left no legitimate children, he was succeeded by his brother, Friedrich August I (later known as Augustus II the Strong).

♦ wonderful lustrous specimen with fine details ♦

KM.628 ; Kohl 317 ; Slg. Merseburger 1308 ; Clauss/Kahnt  661 ; Davenport 812
xf

weight 27,96gr. ; silver Ø 39mm.
mintmaster: Johann Christian Knaust (I.C.K.)

obv. Bust of Ludwig Günther facing right, surrounded by the legend;
D•G•LVDOVIC•GVNTHERVS•PR•SCHWARZB•RVD•DOM•SCHW•SENIOR•
rev. Crowned arms with wild man and wild woman supporters,
above; X•EINE FEINE MARCK•, in exergue; I • 1786. C• / K.

Ludwig Günther II was born on 22 October 1708 in Rudolstadt. He was the youngest of thirteen children of Prince Ludwig Friedrich I and Anna Sophie of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg. In his youth, he traveled extensively through Italy, where he developed a lifelong passion for art. He served as a colonel in Milan from 1726 to 1731, though his military career ended early due to hearing issues. He married Sophie Henrietta Reuss of Untergreiz (1711–1771) in 1733. They had four children; his eldest son, Friedrich Karl, served as Hereditary Prince and eventually succeeded him.

Ludwig Günther II succeeded his nephew, Johann Friedrich, who died without male heirs in 1767. At age 59, he became the sovereign prince. He maintained a close working relationship with his Chancellor, Christian Ulrich von Ketelholdt, who handled much of the daily governance while the Prince focused on cultural pursuits. In 1778, he established the court library in the west wing of Heidecksburg Palace, which now contains approximately 7,000 volumes. He enriched the library with a vast collection of copperplate engravings, including works by William Hogarth. In 1784, he granted trade concessions to Jewish families, effectively founding the Jewish community in Rudolstadt. Ludwig Günther II died at the age of 81 on 29 August 1790. Initially buried at Schwarzburg Castle, his remains were later moved to the Stadtkirche St. Andreas in Rudolstadt.

KM.132 ; Fischer 575 ; Davenport 2771
Some minor die breaks. Very attractive lustrous
specimen with excellent details. Rare this nice.
xf/unc à unc-

weight 27,96gr. ; silver Ø 39mm.
mintmaster: Johann Christian Knaust (I.C.K.)

obv. Bust of Friedrich Karl facing right, surrounded by the legend;
D•G•FRID•CAROLUS•PR•SCHWARZB•RUD•DOMSCHWARZB•SENIOR ✿
rev. Crowned arms with wild man and wild woman supporters,
X•EINE• at left, MARCK•F. at right, 1791 / I•C•K•

Friedrich Karl (1736–1793) was born on 7 June 1736 in Rudolstadt as son of Prince Ludwig Günther II of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt and Countess Sophie Henriette Reuss of Untergreiz. He was educated by private tutors before traveling to France (1755–1756) to study, where he visited factories and libraries.

Friedrich Karl was an enthusiastic natural history collector, already started as child with collecting, who established a significant cabinet of curiosities (Princely Natural History Collection) at Schloss Ludwigsburg. On 21 October 1763 he married his first cousin, Friederike of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt. They had six children, including his successor, Prince Ludwig Friedrich II (1767–1807). Friedrich Karl reigned as Prince of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt from 1790 until his death on 13 April 1793.

Minor die breaks, no weak parts, no adjustmarks, prooflike surfaces.
Probably a presentation piece. A realy wonderful coin.
In this condition very rare

cf. Künker, Auktion 293, 27-28 June 2017, lot 1349 (in unc € 4600 + 23%)

KM.134 ; Fischer 586 ; J.20 ; Schön 32 ; Davenport 2773
about unc

weight 29,30gr. ; silver Ø 39mm.
mintmaster: Thomas van der Motten
mintmark: angel head
engraver: Jacques Roëttier

obv. Four crowns in the angles of a floriated St. Andrew′s cross
mintmark at 12 ′o clock, surrounded by the legend:
MAR·THERESIA D:G·R·IMP·GERM·HUNG·BOH·REG. angle head
rev. Crowned imperial eagle with coat of arms on breast, surrounded by
the legend; ARCH·AUST·DUX·BURG·BRAB·COM·FLAND·1769

Edge: Raised text : JUSTITIA ET CLEMENTIA

The year 1769 has been altered from 1768. Rare as such.

On this coin the Cross of Burgund is depicted. It is a saw-toothed (raguly) form of the Cross of Saint Andrew, the patron saint of Burgundy, and a historical banner and battle flag used by holders of the title of Duke of Burgundy and their subjects. The cross of Burgund was first used in the 15th century by the Valois Dukes of Burgundy, who ruled a large part of eastern France and the Low Countries as an effectively independent state. At the extinction of the Valois ducal line in 1477, the Burgundian Low Countries were inherited by the Habsburgs, who retained the title of Dukes of Burgundy and adopted the flag as one of the many symbols of their dynasty. After the Burgundian Habsburgs ascended to the throne of Spain in 1506, their officials introduced this ensign in the Spanish Empire throughout the Castilian and Aragonese territories in Europe and in the Americas.

Delmonte 388var. ; Herinek 1945var. ; cf. de Witte 1141 ; 
cf. Vanhoudt 828.BS ; KM.21var. ; cf. Eypeltauer 438 ;
cf. Davenport 1282 R
vf

weight 29,35gr. ; silver Ø 40mm.
mintmaster: Thomas van der Motten
mintmark: angel head
engraver: Jacques Roëttier

obv. Four crowns in the angles of a floriated St. Andrew′s cross
mintmark at 12 ′o clock, surrounded by the legend:
MAR·THERESIA D:G·R·IMP·GERM·HUNG·BOH·REG.
rev. Crowned imperial eagle with coat of arms on breast, surrounded by
the legend; ARCH·AUST·DUX·BURG·BRAB·COM·FLAND·1767

Raised text on the edge: JUSTITIA ET CLEMENTIA

On this coin the Cross of Burgund is depicted. It is a saw-toothed (raguly) form of the Cross of Saint Andrew, the patron saint of Burgundy, and a historical banner and battle flag used by holders of the title of Duke of Burgundy and their subjects. The cross of Burgund was first used in the 15th century by the Valois Dukes of Burgundy, who ruled a large part of eastern France and the Low Countries as an effectively independent state. At the extinction of the Valois ducal line in 1477, the Burgundian Low Countries were inherited by the Habsburgs, who retained the title of Dukes of Burgundy and adopted the flag as one of the many symbols of their dynasty. After the Burgundian Habsburgs ascended to the throne of Spain in 1506, their officials introduced this ensign in the Spanish Empire throughout the Castilian and Aragonese territories in Europe and in the Americas.

Delmonte 388 ; Herinek 1943 ; de Witte 1141 ; 
Eypeltauer 438 ; Vanhoudt 828.BS ; KM.21 ; Davenport 1282
vf/xf

weight 29,24gr. ; silver Ø 40mm.
mintmaster: Thomas van der Motten
mintmark: angel head
engraver: Jacques Roëttier

obv. Four crowns in the angles of a floriated St. Andrew′s cross
mintmark at 12 ′o clock, surrounded by the legend:
MAR·THERESIA D:G·R·IMP·GERM·HUNG·BOH·REG.
rev. Crowned imperial eagle with coat of arms on breast, surrounded by
the legend; ARCH·AUST·DUX·BURG·BRAB·COM·FLAND·1767

Raised text on the edge: JUSTITIA ET CLEMENTIA

The year 1767 has been altered from 1766. Rare.  

On this coin the Cross of Burgund is depicted. It is a saw-toothed (raguly) form of the Cross of Saint Andrew, the patron saint of Burgundy, and a historical banner and battle flag used by holders of the title of Duke of Burgundy and their subjects. The cross of Burgund was first used in the 15th century by the Valois Dukes of Burgundy, who ruled a large part of eastern France and the Low Countries as an effectively independent state. At the extinction of the Valois ducal line in 1477, the Burgundian Low Countries were inherited by the Habsburgs, who retained the title of Dukes of Burgundy and adopted the flag as one of the many symbols of their dynasty. After the Burgundian Habsburgs ascended to the throne of Spain in 1506, their officials introduced this ensign in the Spanish Empire throughout the Castilian and Aragonese territories in Europe and in the Americas.

Delmonte 388var. ; Herinek 1943var. ; cf. de Witte 1141 ; KM.21var. ;
cf. Vanhoudt 828.BS ; Eypeltauer 438 ; cf. Davenport 1282 R
vf+/vf

weight 29,50gr. ; silver Ø 40mm.
mintmaster: Thomas van der Motten
mintmark: angel head
engraver: Jacques Roëttier

obv. Four crowns in the angles of a floriated St. Andrew′s cross
mintmark at 12 ′o clock, surrounded by the legend:
MAR·THERESIA D:G·R·IMP·GERM·HUNG·BOH·REG.
rev. Crowned imperial eagle with coat of arms on breast, surrounded by
the legend; ARCH·AUST·DUX·BURG·BRAB·COM·FLAND·1766
Raised text on the edge: JUSTITIA ET CLEMENTIA

On this coin the Cross of Burgund is depicted. It is a saw-toothed (raguly) form of the Cross of Saint Andrew, the patron saint of Burgundy, and a historical banner and battle flag used by holders of the title of Duke of Burgundy and their subjects. The cross of Burgund was first used in the 15th century by the Valois Dukes of Burgundy, who ruled a large part of eastern France and the Low Countries as an effectively independent state. At the extinction of the Valois ducal line in 1477, the Burgundian Low Countries were inherited by the Habsburgs, who retained the title of Dukes of Burgundy and adopted the flag as one of the many symbols of their dynasty. After the Burgundian Habsburgs ascended to the throne of Spain in 1506, their officials introduced this ensign in the Spanish Empire throughout the Castilian and Aragonese territories in Europe and in the Americas.

Delmonte 388 ; Herinek 1942 ; de Witte 1141 ; 
Eypeltauer 438 ; Vanhoudt 828.BS ; KM.21 ; Davenport 1282
attractive specimen with appealing toning
vf/xf à xf-

weight 21,42gr. ; bronze Ø 30mm.

obv.Laureate head of Marcus Aurelius right, surrounded by
the legend; IMP M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXV
rev. Marcus Aurelius, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing
out of patera in right hand over a tripod and holding scroll in
left hand, S - C across fields, COS III in exergue, surrounded
by the legend; VOTA SVSCEP DECENN II

The inscription Vota Suscepta Decennales II (or Vota Suscepta Decennalia Secunda) on coins of Marcus Aurelius refers to the formal, religious undertaking of vows (prayers and sacrifices) for the safety and success of the emperor during his second ten-year period of rule. These coins were typically minted around 170–171 AD, coinciding with his 25th tribunician power (TRP  XXV) and signaling the beginning of his 10th year of sole rule after the death of his co-emperor Lucius Verus. The Decennalia Secunda (DECENN II) indicates the second set of decennial vows. While Marcus ruled for 19 years (161–180), these coins often refer to his second 10-year period (commencing after his first 10, or in this specific context, the 10th year of his reign, sometimes called Primi Decennales in other contexts).

Cohen 1037 ; RIC 1017 ; BMC 1402 ; MIR 223 ; Sear 5020
very minor traces of oxidation
vf

weight 2,99gr. ; silver Ø 18mm.

obv. Laureate head of Marcus Aurelius right, surrounded
by the legend;  M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX
rev. Pax, draped, seated left, holding branch in right hand and
cornucopiae in left hand, PAX in exergue, surrounded by the
legend; TR P XX IMP IIII COS III

Under the reign of Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Empire witnessed much military conflict. In 161 Syria was invaded by the Parthians, a major power to the east. The war that followed (162–166) was nominally under the command of Lucius Verus, though its successful conclusion, with the overrunning of the  rebel Kingdom of Armenia and Mesopotamia, was the work of subordinate generals, notably Caius Avidius Cassius. The returning armies brought back with them a plague, which raged throughout the empire for many years and, together with the German invasion, fostered a weakening of morale in minds accustomed to the stability and apparent immutability of Rome and its empire. Together with Lucius Verus Marcus Aurelius was granted with the title ′Armeniacus′  ("Victorious in Armenia"), at the end of 163 AD. Marcus modestly refused the title ′Armeniacus′ , instead waiting until the following year to accept it. In 166 AD the title ′Parthicus Maximus′ ("The great victor in Parthia") was added. On this coin both titles are represented.

♦ magnificent portrait ♦

Cohen 435 ; RIC 159 ; BMC 401 ; MIR 140 ; Sear 4915
very attractive specimen with excellent portrait and beautiful iridescent toning
xf

weight 27,57gr. ; bronze Ø 33mm.

obv. Laureate and draped bust of Trajanus right, seem from back,
surrounded by the legend; IMP CAES TRAIANO OPTIMO
AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P
rev. Fortuna, draped, seated left on low chair, feet on stool,
holding rudder set on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left,
surrounded by the legend; SENATVS POPVLVSQVE ROMANVS,
FORT RED /  S • C in exergue

provenance: ex. Ars Classica Auktion 2, Luzern 1922, Lot 621

Cohen 157 ; RIC 651 ; BMC p.216, 1016 (3) ; MIR 505v ; Sear -
very attractive specimen with excellent details and dark patina
xf-

weight 4,42gr. ; gold Ø 21,5mm.

obv. Bust of Theodosius II, helmeted, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, 
facing front, holding spear in right hand behind head and shield 
decorated with horseman attacking enemy on left arm, surrounded
by the legend; DN THEODO  -  SIVS PF AVG
rev. Constantinopolis, helmeted, draped, enthroned, left, holding
cross on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand, left foot set
on prow; by the throne, a shield; star in right field, surrounded by
the legend; VOT XXX MVLT XXXX, in exergue TESOB

Theodosius II, whose rule was marked by significant stability, celebrated his tricennalia in 431. "VOT XXX MVLT XXXX" on Theodosius II′s coins stands for Votis Tricennalibus Multis Quadragennalibus ("vows for the 30th anniversary, more for the 40th"). It was propaganda promising prosperity for his 30th year of rule (c. 431) and requesting divine favor for the next decade. These often appear on gold solidi.

♦ a very rare and beautiful solidus from the mint of Thessalonika ♦

RIC 266 (R3) ; Depeyrot pag. 227, 52/1 ; MIRB 56 ; Sear 21159 RR
Very attractive lustrous coin with excellent details. Near mintstate.
xf/unc

weight 4,24gr. ; gold Ø 20mm.

obv. Bust of Theodosius, helmeted, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, facing front,
holding spear in right hand behind head and shield decorated with horseman
on left arm, surrounded by the legend; DN THEODOSIVS P F AVG
rev. Theodosius II, draped, cuirassed, standing front, holding standard
in right hand and cross on globe in left hand, cross on belly, star in left field,
surrounded by the legend; GLOR ORVI STERRAR, in exergue TESOB

The revers legend ″Gloria Orbis Terrarum″ means ″the Glory of the World″,
refering to the Roman Empire and of course the emperor himself.

Robust figure of emperor. (RIC variant A). Very rare.

RIC 361 (R2) ; MIRB (Hahn) 58 ; Depeyrot page 227, 51/1 ; Sear 21138 RR
Very attractive lustrous specimen with excellent details.
xf/xf+

gewicht 15,79gr. ; zilver Ø 39mm.
muntmeesterteken: rozet
muntmeester: Dirk van Romondt sr.

vz. Gekroonde rijksadelaar, waarde aanduiding 28 binnen een
cirkel op de borst, binnen een parelcirkel, omringd door de tekst;
DA PAC DOMIN DIEBVS NOSTRIS  ✿
kz. Gekroond provicniewapen van Overijssel, sierornementen
links, rechts en onder, het jaartal I - 6 - 8 - 9 tussen de fleurons
van de kroon, binnen een parelcirkel, omringd door de tekst;
MO˙NO˙ARGEN˙ORD˙TRANS−IS

De Bruijn registreerde van dit jaartal slechts 14 exemplaren,
tegenover bv.117 exemplaren uit 1685. Zeer zeldzaam.

De Bruijn recorded only 14 specimens from this year, compared to,
for example, 117 specimens for the year 1685. Very rare.

Deze zilveren florijn is voorzien van een klop ″HOL″,aangebracht door de Staten van Holland te Den Haag op 20 mei 1693 en de 6 weken daarop volgend teneinde de toekomstige minderwaardige florijnen van 28 stuivers uit de omloop te weren. Het initiatief voor deze actie lag bij Holland, dat zich al tijden mateloos irriteerde aan deze minderwaardige geldstukken die volop in het betalingsverkeer aanwezig waren. De bedoeling was dat alleen ingestempelde florijnen nog geldigheid hadden in het betalingsverkeer. Nieuwe, ongestempelde florijnen zouden op die wijze dus uitgebannen worden in het betalingsverkeer. Enerzijds was deze maatregel zeer succesvol; de aanmunting van florijnen kwam in 1693 definitief tot stilstand. Anderzijds bleven florijnen, ook de ongeklopte. nog tot de geldsanering van 1842-1849 aanwezig in het betalingsverkeer. Uitbanning uit het betalingsverkeer was met deze maatregel dus volledig mislukt. De kloppen ″pijlenbundel″ en HOL komen verreweg het vaakst voor.

Met een officieel voorgeschreven gewicht van 19,87 gram is deze munt duidelijk te licht. Door circulatie en daardoor slijtage treed er altijd gewichtsverlies op maar niet ruim 4 gram, zoals in dit geval. Dit gewichtsverlies is duidelijk veroorzaakt door het snoeien van de munt, zoals ook visueel is waar te nemen.
Als men bij vele munten steeds wat van de rand snoeide kon men toch aanzienlijk bij verdienen, soms wel honderden guldens. Natuurlijk was het wel zaak de munten in betaling te geven aan personen die het gewicht niet meteen konden controleren, anders zou men immers tegen de lamp lopen. Degene die met te lichte munten betaalde moest in principe het gewichtsverschil alsnog bijbetalen, maar dat gold alleen voor munten met geringe gewichtsafwijking. Was het verschil te groot, dan werden de stukken onmiddellijk uit omloop gehaald. Werd men betrapt op het snoeien van munten dan waren de straffen niet gering. Met verminking (o.a. brandmerking) kwam men er nog heel goed vanaf. Het verbranden of koken in een ketel met water, olie of lood en andere gruwelijke doodstraffen waren de gebruikelijke eindstations voor serieuze overtreders.

Delmonte 1105 ; Verkade 142.1 ; de Bruijn 54 ;
HNPM.58 ; CNM.2.38.84 RR
Gebruikelijke zwaktes van de slag.
zfr-

gewicht 32,46gr. ; zilver Ø 44mm.
muntmeester: Coenraad Hendrik Cramer
muntmeesterteken: kraanvogel staande naar links

vz. Geharnaste en gehelmde Nederlandse ridder te paard naar rechts,
met een sjerp om en in zijn rechterhand een geheven zwaard terwijl
hij met zijn linkerhand de teugels vast houdt, daaronder het provincie-
wapen van Overijssel, omringd door de tekst:
MO:NO:ARG:CONFOE:BELG:PRO:TRANSISALANIÆ. kraanvogel
kz. Gekroond Generaliteitswapen gehouden door twee frontaal aanziende
gekroonde leeuwen, daaronder 1754 binnen een cartouche van bladornamenten,
omringd door de tekst; CONCORDIA - RES PARVÆ - CRESCUNT  ✿

Afkomstig uit V.O.C. schip ′Hollandia′. Dit zgn. spiegelretourschipschip werd in 1742 gebouwd voor de Kamer van Amsterdam. Op 3 juli 1743 van Texel vertrokken voor de eerste reis naar Batavia, met 276 zeelieden en soldaten en een onbekend aantal passagiers aan boord, waaronder de broer en familie van de net aangestelde gouverneur-generaal Van Imhoff. De geldschat aan boord wordt geschat op 129.700 gulden. De route ging via het Kanaal maar i.p.v. daarna zuidwestelijk aan te houden, de Atlantische Oceaan opvarend, schijnt zij WNW te hebben gekoerst. Misschien hebben mist en slecht zicht de kapitein er toe gebracht bij Land′s End de kust te volgen, waardoor hij noordelijk van de Scilly Eilanden uitkwam i.p.v. ten zuiden daarvan. Daarna wending naar het zuiden maar te vroeg zodat het schip in een rechte lijn lag met een van de verradelijkste scheepsvallen, de half onder water liggende Gunner Rock in Broad Sound bij St. Agnes Eiland. In de nacht van 13 juli stootte het schip tegen de rots die haar bodem indrukte. Hulp kon door de eilandbewoners niet geboden worden, na een salvo kanonvuur, want het was te ver in zee en dus te gevaarlijk. Het schip zonk vrij snel en er waren geen overlevenden. Er is destijds niets geborgen. In september 1971 is het wrak ontdekt door Rex Cowan: de houtconstructie was verloren gegaan maar de voornaamste delen van de inhoud van het schip lagen nog op de zeebodem. De geborgen lading bevatte o.a. zo′n 35.000 zilveren munten w.o. deze zilveren rijder.

Coming from VOC ship ′Hollandia′. This so-called mirror return ship was built in 1742 for the Chamber of Amsterdam. Departed from Texel on 3 July 1743 for the maiden voyage to Batavia, with 276 seamen and soldiers and an unknown number of passengers on board, including the brother and family of the newly appointed Governor-General Van Imhoff. The treasure on board is estimated at 129,700 guilders. The route went through the Channel but instead of continuing south-westwards, sailing up the Atlantic Ocean, she appears to have headed WNW. Perhaps fog and poor visibility caused the captain to follow the coast at Land′s End, leaving him north of the Isles of Scilly rather than south. Then turn south but too early so that the ship was in a straight line with one of the most treacherous ship traps, the semi-submerged Gunner Rock in Broad Sound off St. Agnes Island. On the night of July 13, the ship collided with the rock that depressed her bottom. Help could not be offered by the islanders after a volley of cannon fire, because it was too far out to sea and therefore too dangerous. The ship sank quite quickly and there were no survivors. At the time, nothing was recovered. The wreck was discovered by Rex Cowan in September 1971: the wooden structure had been lost but the main parts of the ship′s contents were still on the seabed. The salvaged cargo contained, among other things, about 35,000 silver coins, including this silver rider.

Delmonte 1036 ; Verkade 136.1 ; HNPM.49 ;
CNM.2.38.79 ; Davenport 1829
Kleine contactspoortjes, doch gelijkmatig geslagen
exemplaar met goede details en een mooi patina.
zfr/pr à pr-

gewicht 28,69gr. ; zilver Ø 40mm.
muntmeester: Willem van Vierssen
muntteken: klimmend leeuwtje naar links

vz. Bostbeeld van geharnaste en gelauwerde Nederlandse ridder
naar rechts, geschouderd zwaard in zijn rechterhand terwijl hij in
zijn linkerhand her Friese wapenschild houdt aan de gelust koord,
binnen een parelcirkel, omringd door de tekst;
MO•ARG•PRO• - CONFOE•BELG•FRI• - klimmend leeuwtje naar links•
kz. Gekroond Generalitietswapen geflankeerd door I6 - II,
binnen een parelcirkel, omringd door de tekst;
✠CONCORDIA•RES•PARVְÆ•CRESCVNT

Met de invoering van de generaliteitsmunten in 1606 had men tevens besloten tot het slaan van een nieuw munttype, de Nederlandse rijksdaalder. Aanvankelijk werd deze munt uitgegeven op een koers van 47 stuivers, maar dat liep spoedig op naar 50 stuivers en vanaf 1659 was de koers 52 stuivers. De beeldenaar op de voorzijde, een geharnaste edelman met geschouderd zwaard, is duidelijk ontleend aan een voorloper van dit munttype, de Leicesterrijksdaalder. Op de keerzijde zien we het gekroonde generaliteitswapen van de Republiek. Deze munt werd ook veel gebruikt voor de handel op de Oostzee-landen. Die rol werd echter overgenomen door de zilveren dukaat, toen deze in 1659 werd ingevoerd. De productie van Nederlandse rijksdaalders nam vanaf dat moment drastisch af. Het laatste exemplaar werd in 1700, te Utrecht, geslagen.

Delmonte 947 ; Verkade 122.3 ; HNPM.40 ;
CNM.2.16.61 ; Jasek 52, A3 ; Davenport 4829 R
Kleine zwaktes van de slag. Zeldzaam.
zfr-/zfr

gewicht 31,62gr. ; zilver Ø 41mm.
muntmeester: Johan Christoph Novisadi
muntteken: stadsschildje van Utrecht

vz. De Nederlandse Maagd staande frontaal, speer met vrijheidshoed
in de rechterhand, haar linker elleboog leunend op de bijbel welke
geplaatst is op een rijkelijk versierd altaar, daaronder 1763 in een afsnede,
omringd door de tekst; HAC NITIMVR - HANC TVEMVR - stadsschildje
kz. Gekroond Generaliteitswapen geflankeerd door de waarde aanduiding
3 - GL, omringd door de tekst; MO:ARG:ORD:FOED•BELG:TRAI•

Delmonte 1150  ; Verkade 111.1 ; van der Wiel 15 (JMP.1960) ;
HNPM.71 ; CNM.2.43.117 ; Davenport 1852
attractief patina
zfr-

gewicht 26,75gr. ; zilver Ø 40mm.
muntmeester: Jan van Vianen van Jaersvelt
muntteken: stadsschildje Utrecht (voor MO)

vz. Geharnaste en gehelmde ridder staande naar links, hoofd naar
rechts gewend, sjerp royaal om zich heen geslagen waarvan hij het
geluste uiteinde in zijn rechterhand houdt, het wapenschild van Holland,
met gekroonde leeuw, binnen een geornamenteerde omlijsting voor zich
geplaatst, binnen een parelcirkel, omringd door de tekst;
stadsschildje MO•ARG•PRO•CO  –  FOE•BELG•TRA
kz. Klimmende Hollandse leeuw naar links binnen een parelcirkel, daarboven
1633, omringd door de tekst; •CONFIDENSxDNOxNONxMOVETVRx

In de jaren 1628-1634 werden in totaal slechts 56.951 stuks leeuwendaalders voor Utrecht aangemunt, met inbegrip van de halve leeuwenleeuwendaalders. In deze jaren was de productie dus zeer beperkt, waarbij het overgrote deel zal zijn aangemunt in het jaar 1629, aangezien dat het enige jaar is uit die periode dat met zekere regelmaat voorkomt in de handel en collecties. Het jaaral 1633 komt maar hoogst sporadisch voor en dan met met muntteken stadsschildje na TRAI. Bij dit exemplaar is het gepositioneerd voor MO. Uiterst zeldzaam.

In the years 1628–1634, a total of only 56,951 lion thalers for Utrecht were minted, including the half lion thalers. Production was therefore very limited during these years, with the vast majority likely having been minted in 1629, as that is the only year from that period that appears with any regularity in trade and collections. The year 1633 occurs only very sporadically, and then with a mint mark consisting of a small city shield after TRAI. On this example, it is positioned before MO. Extremely rare.

Delmonte 843 (R3) ; Verkade 107.4 ; HNPM.37 ;
CNM.2.43.64 ; Davenport 4863 RRR
zwaktes van de slag
fr/zfr

gewicht 28,34gr. ; zilver Ø 42mm.
muntmeester: Caspar Wijntgens
muntteken: roos
variant: zonder interpuncties op voor- en keerzijde

vz. Geharnaste buste van Willem van Oranje naar rechts, geschouderd
zwaard in zijn rechterhand, binnen een gekartelde cirkel, omringd door
de tekst: DEVS FORTITVDO ET SPES NOSTR - A+1598+
kz. Het West-Friese wapen gedekt door toernooihelm met helmteken
en lambrekijns binnen een gekartelde cirkel, omringd door de tekst;
MONE NO ARG DO  -  MI WESTFRISIÆ✿

De Latijnse tekst Deus fortitudo et spes nostra betekent: 
′God is onze sterkte en hoop′

The Latin text Deus fortitudo et spes nostra means:
′God is our strength and hope′.

Munt met het portret Willem I, Prins van Oranje (24 april 1533 - 10 juli 1584), ook wel bekend als Willem de Zwijger, of beter bekend als Willem van Oranje, was de belangrijkste leider van de Nederlandse opstand tegen de Spaanse Habsburgers die de Tachtigjarige Oorlog ontketende en resulteerde in de formele onafhankelijkheid van de Verenigde Provinciën in 1581. Hij werd geboren in het Huis Nassau als graaf van Nassau-Dillenburg. Hij werd Prins van Oranje in 1544 en is daarmee de stichter van de tak van het Huis Oranje-Nassau en de voorvader van de monarchie van de Nederlanden. Willem, een rijke edelman, diende de Habsburgers aanvankelijk als lid van het hof van Margaretha van Parma, landvoogde van de Spaanse Nederlanden. Ongelukkig met de centralisatie van de politieke macht, weg van de lokale standen en met de Spaanse vervolging van Nederlandse protestanten, sloot Willem zich aan bij de Nederlandse opstand en keerde zich tegen zijn voormalige meesters. Als de meest invloedrijke en politiek capabele van de rebellen leidde hij de Nederlanders naar verschillende successen in de strijd tegen de Spanjaarden. Hij werd in 1580 door de Spaanse koning vogelvrij verklaard en in 1584 in Delft vermoord door Balthasar Gérard (ook geschreven als ″Gerardts″).

Coin with the portrait William I, Prince of Orange (24 April 1533 – 10 July 1584), also widely known as William the Silent or William the Taciturn or more commonly known as William of Orange, was the main leader of the Dutch revolt against the Spanish Habsburgs that set off the Eighty Years′ War and resulted in the formal independence of the United Provinces in 1581. He was born in the House of Nassau as Count of Nassau-Dillenburg. He became Prince of Orange in 1544 and is thereby the founder of the branch House of Orange-Nassau and the ancestor of the monarchy of the Netherlands. A wealthy nobleman, William originally served the Habsburgs as a member of the court of Margaret of Parma, governor of the Spanish Netherlands. Unhappy with the centralisation of political power away from the local estates and with the Spanish persecution of Dutch Protestants, William joined the Dutch uprising and turned against his former masters. The most influential and politically capable of the rebels, he led the Dutch to several successes in the fight against the Spanish. Declared an outlaw by the Spanish king in 1580, he was assassinated by Balthasar Gérard (also written as ″Gerardts″) in Delft in 1584.

Delmonte 924 ; Verkade 63.3 ; HNPM.24 ;
Pannekeet 20 ; CNM.2.46.28 ; Davenport 8865
Zwaktes van de slag, doch met een attractief patina.
zfr-

gewicht 16,51gr. ; zilver Ø 33mm.
muntteken: rozet / bloem

vz. Geharnaste en gehelmde ridder staande naar links, hoofd naar rechts
gewend, sjerp royaal om zich heen geslagen waarvan hij het geluste
uiteinde in zijn rechterhand houdt, het wapenschild van Holland binnen
een geornamenteerde omlijsting voor zich geplaatst, binnen een parelcirkel,
omringd door de tekst; MO•ARG•PRO•CON – FOE•BELG•WEST
kz. Klimmende Hollandse leeuw naar links binnen een parelcirkel,
omringd door de tekst; CONFIDENS•DNO•NON•MOVETVR•I647✿

De Nederlandse ½ leeuwendaalder had een officieel voorgeschreven gewicht van 13,84 gram. Dit stuk is dus aanmerkelijk te zwaar. Daarnaast wijkt het qua stijl sterk af van de West-Friese halve leeuwendaalder uit die tijd. We hebben daarom te maken met eigentijdse imitatie. Waarschijnlijk is het geslagen in Oost-Europa, maar Italië of ergens in de Levant is ook een mogelijkheid. Als zodanig hoogst interessant en uiterst zeldzaam.

The Dutch ½ leeuwendaalder had an officially prescribed weight of 13.84 grams. This piece is therefore considerably too heavy. Furthermore, it differs significantly in style from the West Frisian half leeuwendaalder of that period. We are therefore dealing with a contemporary imitation. It was probably minted in Eastern Europe, but Italy or somewhere in the Levant is also a possibility. As such, it is highly interesting and extremely rare.

vgl. Delmonte 873 ; vgl. Verkade 66.5 ; vgl. HNPM.18 ;
vgl.CNM.2.46.25 ; vgl. Pannekeet 35 ; Gamberini -  RRR
attractief patina
zfr/pr

weight 29,38gr. ; silver Ø 40mm.
mintmaster: Jean-Joseph Wouters
mintmark: angel head

obv. Laureate bust of Franz II right, surrounded by the legend;
FRANC·II·D·G·R·IMP·S·A·GER·HIER·HUNG·BOH·REX·
rev. Burgundian cross with three crowns and the Golden
Fleece below, 17 angel head 94 above, surrounded by the legend;
ARCH·AVST·DVX·BURG·LOTH·BRAB·COM·FLAN·

Delmonte 396 (R2) ; KM.62 ; Herinek 496 ; 
de Witte 1168 ; Vanhoudt 891 ; Davenport 1286 R
Minor adjust marks. Very attractive example, beautifully toned. Rare.
vf/xf à xf-

weight 29,35gr. ; silver Ø 41mm.

obv. Laureate bust of Franz II right,
A below, surrounded by the legend;
FRANC·II·D·G·R·I·S·A·GER·HIE·HVN·BOH·REX·
rev. Burgundian cross with three crowns and the Golden
Fleece below, surrounded by the legend;
ARCH·AVST·DVX·BVRG·LOTH·BRAB·COM·FLAN·1796·

small die break on the reverse side (not a scratch)

KM.62.1 ; Herinek 466 ; Davenport 1180
very attractive lustrous specimen
xf-/xf+

weight 27,89gr. ; Ø 42mm.

obv. Veiled bust of Maria Theresia with pearl-diadem and décolletage right, 
S•F• below, surrounded by the legend; M•THERESIA•D•G• - R•IMP•HU•BO•REG•
rev. Crowned imperial eagle with double crowned shield of the Habsburg Empire, 
surrounded by the legend; ARCHID•AVST•DUX•  -  BURG•CO•TYR•1780  X

This coin was struck at Günzburg during the years 1781-1788.

The Maria Theresa Taler is a silver bullion coin and a type of Conventionstaler, first minted in 1741. The official weight is  28.0668 grams (0.99003 oz) and contains 23.386 grams (0.752 troy ounces) of fine silver. It has a silver content of .833 and a copper content of .166 of its total millesimal fineness. In 1751 this new standard Conventionstaler was effectively adopted across the German-speaking world when it was accepted formally in the Bavarian monetary convention. This new, post-1751 thaler has continued as a trade coin ever since. The last year of minting was in 1780, the year in which Maria Theresia died. As this cointype was very popular they continued the production, always been dated 1780. The Maria Theresia taler quickly became a standard trade coin and several nations began striking Maria Theresa talers. The following mints have struck Maria Theresia talers: Birmingham, Bombay, Brussels, London, Paris, Rome and Utrecht, in addition to the Habsburg mints in Günzburg, Hall, Karlsburg, Kremnica, Milan, Venice Prague, and Vienna. The Maria Theresa talers could also be found throughout the Arab world, especially in Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Muscat and Oman, in Africa, especially in Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, and in India. Hafner did thourough study after the Maria Theresa talers, which he published in a book. Millions were produced of this coin type. Many of the issues are very common, especially the post 1950 issues, but among the older one are also rarities.

KM.22 ; Davenport 1150 ; Herinek 510 ; Hafner 27
Edge nick and some very minor scratches,
otherwise very attractive specimen with fine details.
xf-/xf

weight 24,53 gr. ; silver 900/1000 ; Ø 37mm.
no dot above date
KM.17 ; Morin 41
several edge nicks
f/vf

weight 7,73gr. ; gold Ø 19mm.

obv. Laureate head of Nero Claudius Drusus left, surrounded by
the legend; NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMANICVS IMP
rev. Two shields, two pairs of spears, two trumpets, all crossed;
behind; vexillum with flag which is still or waving, surrounded
by the legend; DE GERMANIS

This aureus is an example of Claudian propaganda, in which that emperor recognized members of his family and their achievements. The obverse, depicting his father, Nero Claudius Drusus, or Drusus the Elder. The reverse commemorates the military campaign of Drusus the Elder against the German tribes across the Rhine. For five years, from 14 BC until his death in 9 BC, Drusus constructed a series of fortress bridgeheads along the western bank of the Rhine (including Moguntiacum (modern Mainz), Bonna (modern Bonn), and Colonia Agrippinensis (modern Cologne). Defeating those Germanic tribes located on the opposite shore, who had been engaging in raids against the Roman province of Gaul and threatening commerce on the Rhine, Drusus pushed into German territory as far as the Elbe, but turned back, because it was said that an apparition of a Germanic woman warned him against going further and that he was soon to die. For his successes, Drusus the Elder was awarded the agnomen Germanicus, a title that was applied to his two sons following his death.

In the past Rome was regarded as the mint for this coin type.
However, modern scholars regard Lugdunum as the most likely mint.

cf. CNG Auction 105, Lot 809 (in xf: $ 47.000 + 15%)

Cohen 5 ; RIC 73 ; BMC 104 ; cf, von Kaenel Type 13 ;
Calicó 317 ; Biaggi 182 ; Sear 1893  RR
attractive, well-centered specimen with good portrait
vf

gewicht 16,74gr. ; zilver Ø 34mm.
muntmeester: Gerrit Pietersz. Dou
muntteken: roos

vz. Geharnaste buste van Philips II naar rechts, omringd door
de tekst; •PHILIPPVS:D:G:HISP:REX:CO:HOL• ✿
kz. Gekroond wapenschild van Spanje-Oostenrijk-Bourgondië
rustend op Bourgondisch stokkenkruis, geflankeerd door twee
Bourgondische vuurstalen met afspattende vonken, eronder hangt
het kleinood (ramsvacht) van de Orde van het Gulden vlies,
omringd door de tekst; • - DOMINVS•  - MIHI - ADIVTOR - •

Na de invoering van de Philipsdaalder in 1557 bleek al snel behoefte aan kleine nominaties. Die volgden in 1562 met de introductie van de ½, 1/5, 1/10 en 1/20 Philipsdaalder. De munt die hier aangeboden wordt betreft de eerste ½ Philipsdaalder voor Holland.

Delmonte 71 ; van Gelder & Hoc 211-11a  ; Vanhoudt 268.DO
van der Chijs XXXIX,51var. ; CNM.2.28.14
lichte zwaktes van de slag
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