Auction Preview: Coins at Dorotheum, Vienna, May 23
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What: CoinsWhere: Dorotheum; 1010 Vienna, Dorotheergasse 17, AustriaWhen: May 23; 10.00 AMTop lots at the sale:—Lot 1031: “Alexander III. Gold .” Great gold medal 1883, at the dedication of the Savior Cathedral in Moscow, Medaileur: Vladimir Alexeyev. AAuction Preview: Coins at Dorotheum, Vienna, May 23
What: CoinsWhere: Dorotheum; 1010 Vienna, Dorotheergasse 17, AustriaWhen: May 23; 10.00 AMTop lots at the sale:—Lot 1031: “Alexander III. Gold .” Great gold medal 1883, at the dedication of the Savior Cathedral in Moscow, Medaileur: Vladimir Alexeyev. Av: the Heads of Four Czars arranged around a Cross of Honor (for Faith and Czar): Alexander I, who after the victory over Napoleon in 1812 had the idea for the construction of the cathedral, Nicholas I who laid the foundation stone, Alexander II. under which it was completed and Alexander III. under which she was initiated. Rv: (transmit :) In remembrance of the dedication of Christ the Savior Cathedral, under the magnificent view of the Cathedral (transferred :) «In the third summer of the reign of the ruler Alexander III.» Diakov 936.1. (R5) = 296.24 g RFA analysis: 986, the weight equals 85 ducats, 77.5 mm extremely rare, probably offered in gold for the first time. Estimate: 65,000 EUR (73,000 USD)—Lot 1030: “Alexander III. Gold.” Great gold medal 1881 ad death Alexander II on the 1st (13th) March 1881, Med. V. Alexejeff / A. Griliches, the lapel designed by VP Vereschagin. Av: Bust of the Murdered Tsar r. surrounded by date of birth and death, as well as the date of the beginning of the reign, above it a palm branch and the radiant eye of God in a triangle. The kyril. Legend (translated): «Emperor (Tsar) Alexander II. Autocrator of Russia». Rv: (transfer) «His name may be blessed for centuries.» the mourning female personification of Russia puts a wreath on the coffin decorated with monogram «A II». Next to her is a mournful genius based on the coat of arms of Russia. The lower part surrounded by oak and laurel branches. In small writing the designing artist and the medalist are called. Diakov 88.1. (R5). = 297, 42 g RFA analysis 986, the weight corresponds to about 85 ducats; 77.4 mm. Estimate: 45,000 EUR (50,000 USD)— Lot 1704: “Privileged Austrian National Bank.” 100 gulden 1847, K / K 88, (blotchy) IV. Estimate: 20,000 EUR (22,000 USD)—Lot 1021: “Peter II. 1727-1730, Gold.” 2 rubles 1727, Moscow, Red Mint. Av: kyril. Legend with star beginning, Brb. the ruler to the right with laurel wreath, over a breastplate with the Russian double-headed eagle coat. Rv: kyril legend with 17-27, statue of St. Andrew standing on a flat pedestal. Coll. Grand Duke Georges Michailovitch, Monnaies de L 'Empire de Russe, 1725-1894. Paris 1916, reprint Boston 1973, p. 67, no. 184, plate XII, 1. (Avers and lapel equals stamp) = 4.04 g 11h «Chain Edge». Estimate: 9,000 EUR (10,000 USD)—Lot 1697: “Privileged Austrian National Bank.” 50 gulden 1841, K / K 75a, (left stained) IV. Estimate: 8,000 EUR (9,000 USD)—Lot 931: “Charles II of Spain, 1665-1700 Gold.” 2 Souverain d'or 1697, Antwerp. Delm. 185; = 11.12 g, very rare = (winz. Kr.) III + Prov: Coll. DI Friedr. Kornberger 1922-2014. Estimate: 7.000 EUR (7.800 USD)—Lot 1006: “Rainier III. 1949-2005, Gold.” probe, Piedfort to 50 Francs 1974, Paris, as 25th anniversary of the government. (without «Essai») KM P19a. = 102.84 g overlay: 250 pcs.) = I. Estimate: 5.000 EUR (5.600 USD)For details, visit: https://www.dorotheum.com/Click on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.http://www.blouinartinfo.com/Founder: Louise Blouin Read more