Stack's Bowers

Stack's Bowers

January 2023 NYINC Auction - Session F - The Taraszka Collection - Lots 24001-24030
  • Verkaufsdatum:
    15. Januar 2023
  • Erhaltung
    AU DETAILS
  • Service
    PCGS
  • Startpreis
    110000 $
  • Schätzpreis
    185000 $
  • Zuschlag
    220000 $
Katalog

Losnummer 24011. Expressive and Charming Polish-Lithuanian 10 DucatsPOLAND. Lithuania. 10 Ducats, 1622. Vilnius Mint. Sigismund III. PCGS Genuine--Damage, AU Details.Fr-4; H-Cz-5793 (R7); Kop-3576 (R8); Kur-2197 (R8); Gum-1433. Weight: 34.73 gms. Obverse: Crowned and enrobed bust of Sigismund III right; Reverse: Crowned coat-of-arms of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. A quite pleasing Vilnius 10 Ducats, a type which it almost goes without mentioning is of the highest RARITY. Being of this weight, this denomination was likely produced in extremely limited quantity, with fewer still surviving to the present. This example retains much in the way of merit, despite the notation of damage by PCGS. This notation arises either from the old collector punch to the left of the bust, or some scratches in the soft gold on the reverse. Sporting nearly the entire original design, the light rub that is present on the surfaces is limited to the highest elements on both obverse and reverse. A true treasure of Polish numismatics, and a piece that would make a meritorious addition to any advanced cabinet of holdings.Estimate: $185,000 - $300,000.Provenance: From the Anthony J. Taraszka Collection.Ex: Bowers and Merena (03/1988) Lot #457.Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.Click here to see Coins in Motion.