NGC-certified Gold Rarity from Switzerland Excels at Auction

NGC-certified gold rarities from 18th century Europe were among the highlights in a pair of coin auctions by Stack's Bowers held in New York on Jan. 11 and 12.

A 1745 Switzerland Medallic 20 Ducat, graded NGC AU 58, realized $84,000, well above its preauction estimate of $45,000 to $60,000. With an impressive diameter of nearly 49 mm, the gold piece may have struck for a dignitary. The obverse inclueds a coat of arms while the reverse shows the city of Lucerne.

1745 Switzerland Medallic 20 Ducat, graded NGC AU 58. Realized: $84,000 Click images to enlarge.

Other highlights from the auctions (Session B - World Coins Part 1 and Session C - Ancient & World Coins Part 2) include:

• Lot 40245 - 1721 Germany 8 Ducat, graded NGC AU 55. Realized: $78,000
• Lot 41399 - 1798 Switzerland 8 Ducat, graded NGC MS 63. Realized: $57,600
• Lot 41402 - 1694 Switzerland Pistol, graded NGC AU Details. Realized: $48,000
• Lot 41020 - Lydia Croesus (561-546 BC) Gold Stater, graded NGC Ancients AU, 5/5 Strike, 5/5 Surface. Realized: $40,800
• Lot 40237 - 1611 Germany Goldgulden, graded NGC XF Details. Realized: $33,600
• Lot 40043 - 1727M Brazil 20,000 Reis, graded NGC MS 64. Realized: $26,400
• Lot 41386 - 1568/7 Sweden Daler, graded NGC AU 53. Realized: $20,400
• Lot 40205 - 1889A France Gold 5 Francs, graded NGC PF 64 Ultra Cameo. Realized: $18,000
• Lot 40220 - 1550-79 Germany Ducat, graded NGC XF 40. Realized: $18,000
• Lot 40240 - 1811 Germany 2 Ducat, graded NGC MS 62. Realized: $17,400

PMG results

Stack's Bowers also held a paper money auction that ended January 11 during the New York International Numismatic Convention. PMG-graded highlights from this sale included:

• Canada 1898 $1, graded PMG 66 Gem Uncirculated EPQ. Realized: $25,200
• Canada 1907 $50 Specimen, graded PMG 53 About Uncirculated. Realized: $19,200
• Staits Settlements 1925-27 $100, graded PMG 30 Very Fine NET. Realized: $18,000
• Canada 1845-55 1 Dollar, graded PMG 25 Very Fine. Realized: $16,800
• Colombia 1923 500 Pesos Oro Specimen, graded PMG 55 About Uncirculated. Realized: $15,600
• Palestine Currency Board 1927-1944 10 Pound Specimen, graded PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated NET. Realized: $14,400