NGC-certified Gold Rarities Offered in Berlin Auction

Many historically and numismatically fascinating European coins certified by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) are being offered in an upcoming Berlin auction presented by Künker Münzauktionen and Goldhandel on January 30, 2020, just before the start of the World Money Fair.

A Hungary 1695KV (Transylvania) 10 Ducats graded NGC MS 62 has an estimate of 80,000 € (about $89,000 USD). This gold coin, minted for Transylvania, features Leopold I, the Holy Roman Emperor from 1654 until 1705. Leopold successfully pushed back the Ottoman Empire from interfering in Transylvania during his reign, which was the longest of any Habsburg emperor.

A Hungary 1695KV (Transylvania) 10 Ducats graded NGC MS 62 with an estimate of 80,000 € (about $89,000 USD) Click images to enlarge.

Leopold I’s long reign means that he is depicted on many coins from the Holy Roman Empire. Portrayals on coinage that exaggerated his lower jaw even gave him his nickname, “the Hogmouth.” Another example in this sale, from much earlier in his reign, is an Austria 1659 5 Ducats graded NGC MS 61 that has an estimate of 15,000 € (about $16,600 USD).

An Austria 1659 5 Ducats graded NGC MS 61 with an estimate of 15,000 € (about $16,600 USD) Click images to enlarge.

Other NGC-certified coins with impressive estimates include:

• a Germany 1754 40 Ducats graded NGC MS 62 with an estimate of 60,000 € (about $66,500 USD)
• a Germany 1753 5 Ducats graded NGC MS 61+ with an estimate of 40,000 € (about $44,000 USD)
• a Germany 1689 10 Ducats graded NGC MS 62 with an estimate of 40,000 € (about $44,000 USD)
• an England (1605-17) Ryal graded NGC MS 61 with an estimate of 30,000 € (about $33,000 USD)
• an Austria 1616 4 Ducats graded NGC MS 61 with an estimate of 30,000 € (about $33,000 USD)
• a Switzerland 1798 4 Ducats graded NGC MS 63 with an estimate of 25,000 € (about $27,700 USD)
• a Great Britain 1709 5 Guineas graded NGC AU 55 with an estimate of 25,000 € (about $27,700 USD)
• a France (1803) 5 Gold Francs graded NGC SP 63 with an estimate of 25,000 € (about $27,700 USD)
• a Hungary 1715 2 Ducats Gold Medal graded NGC MS 65 with an estimate of 20,000 € (about $22,000 USD)
• a series of four gold coins featuring Napoleon — a Germany 1813 40 Gold Franken graded NGC PF 64 Cameo, a Germany 1808 20 Gold Franken graded NGC PF 65, a Germany 1813 10 Gold Franken graded NGC PF 66+ and a Germany 1813 5 Gold Franken graded NGC PF 66 Cameo — with an estimate of 20,000 € (about $22,000 USD)

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• a Germany 1591 Reichstaler graded NGC MS 62 with an estimate of 20,000 € (about $22,000 USD)
• a Germany 1672 10 Ducats graded NGC AU 58 with an estimate of 20,000 € (about $22,000 USD)
• a Germany 1725 Reichstaler graded NGC MS 64 with an estimate of $20,000 € (about $22,000 USD)
• a Germany (1656) 5 Ducats Gold Medal graded NGC MS 63 with an estimate of $20,000 € (about $22,000 USD)
• a Russia 1741 Ruble graded NGC MS 64 with an estimate of 15,000 € (about $16,600 USD).

All estimates provided by the auction house.