Atlas Numismatics presents the following ancient and world coins and medals for your consideration in September–including a spectacular “Travel Series” gold aureus of the Roman emperor Hadrian. We hope you find something interesting for your collection and look forward to hearing from you. Please contact us with any offers or other inquiries at [email protected].
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New World Coins at Atlas Numismatics
These five items are among the 589 recent additions to our stock. We have added new material in the World (534), Ancient (17) and U.S. (38) categories.
Exceptional “Travel Series” Aureus of Hadrian
1080330 | ROMAN IMPERIAL. Hadrian. (Emperor, 117-138 AD). Struck 134-138 AD. AV Aureus. NGC Ch. AU✭ (Choice About Uncirculated ✭) Strike 5/5 Surface 5/5 Fine Style. Rome. 7.31gm. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Bare-headed and draped bust right / Hadrian. Aureus. 134-138 AD. Rome. “Travel Series” issue. (Ric-II.3, 1562). (Calicó-1176a). Anv.: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Bare-headed and draped bust right. Rev.: ADVEN-TVI AV-G ITALIAE. Hadrian, togate, standing left raising right hand and holding roll, facing Italia holding cornucopiae and sacrificing out of patera over garlanded altar. RIC II.3, 1562; Calicó 1176a.
“Travel Series” aureus issue of Hadrian.
Ex Numismatica Genevensis SA, Auction 10 (3 December 2018) Lot 43.
Superlative Czech 10 Ducats
1079786 | CZECHOSLOVAKIA. Republic. (1918-1939). 1934 AV 10 Ducats. NGC MS68. By J. Benda (Obv.) & O. Spaniel (Rev.). Kremnitz. Edge: Milled. REPUBLIKA ČESKOSLOVENSKÁ. Czech lion with Slovak shield, denomination and date below /NEDEJ·ZAHYNOUTI·NÁM·I·BUDOUCÍM/ +929/ B-O·Š . Duke Wenceslas (Vaclav) on horseback right. KM 14; Fr.-4; Schlumberger 32; Novotny 19. 1298 pieces minted.
Beautiful Peace of Breda Medal
1079208 | GREAT BRITAIN. England. Charles II, Peace of Breda. (1667) AR Medal. PCGS SP62. By J. Roettiers. Edge: (rose) + (rose) CAROLVS (star) SECVNDVS (star) PACIS (star) ET (star) IMPERII (star) RESTITVOR (star) AVGVSTVS (Charles II, august restorer of peace and of the empire). 56mm. 74.68gm. CAROLVS · SECVNDVS · DEI · GRATIA · MAG · BRI · FRAN · ET · HIB · REX. Laureate head right / FAVENTE DEO (By God’s favor). Britannia seated left on rocky outcropping, beside hill, head turned toward fleet of ships in background, holding filleted spear in right hand and resting left hand on Union shield; in background to left, ship under sail left with fleet in distance, personification of the sun above; BRITANNIA in exergue. Van Loon II p. 522; MI 535/186; Eimer 241.
Includes original collector’s envelope.
1820 Proof Sovereign
1080058 | GREAT BRITAIN. George III. (King, 1760-1820). 1820 AV Sovereign. PCGS PR64DCAM (Deep Cameo). GEORGIUS III D.F. BRITANNIAR. REX F.D. Laureate head right / St. George slaying the dragon right. KM 674. Proof; SCBC-3785C; Friedberg 371; WR-200 (Rarity 7, 1-2 known).
Exceedingly rare date in proof; frosted devices and mirrored fields.
Ex. Bentley Collection, Baldwin’s Auction 76 (27 September 2012) Lot 385; Ex Sothebys, (17 November 2000) Lot 525 (part), illustrated as No.7.
Basel City View 3 Ducats
1079044 | SWISS CANTONS. Basel. 1740 H (Johann Jakob Handmann, Mintmaster) AV Pattern or Off-Metal 3 Ducats. PCGS MS63PL (Prooflike). 10.40gm. Eight shields above BASILEA over city view / Basilisk holding shield. KM Pn8; Fr.-64; Richter (Proben) 1-65; D.T. 768; cf. HMZ 2-102c.
Struck with 1/4 Thaler dies, KM#144; Richter lists under Proben (patterns). Superb Prooflike surfaces and exceedingly rare.
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Appraisal and Buying
Atlas Numismatics is actively buying individual items like the “Travel Series” aureus of Hadrian and other ancient and world numismatic rarities above – as well as whole collections. Please contact us if you have rare or exceptional ancient, United States, or world coins for sale; visit our appraisal page for more information.
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