NGC-certified Vintage Coins from Russia and Poland Highlight Polish Auction

A stunning Russian gold coin and a Polish gold pattern, along with other vintage world rarities certified by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®), are offered in an upcoming Antykwariat Numizmatyczny auction. Biding is currently underway for all three sessions, which are being held March 20-22, 2021.

A Russia 1889 10 Roubles graded NGC AU 55 (lot 956) dates from the reign of Emperor Alexander III, who ruled from 1881 to 1894. The emperor avoided Russian involvement in major wars, thus he was given the name “the peace maker.” The obverse features the emperor’s portrait, while the reverse shows the imperial double-headed eagle. The starting bid is 20,000 PLN (about $5,200 USD).

Another coin with a starting bid of 20,000 PLN is a Poland 1924 Essai Silver 2 Zlote graded NGC MS 66 and pedigreed to the Karolkiewicz Collection (lot 2515). After World War I, the newly independent Poland created a unified currency: the zloty. This is a rare essai (or pattern) for the coinage that began circulated in 1924. Its rarity and high grade make this particular coin a treasure from the Second Polish Republic.

Russia 1889 10 Roubles graded NGC AU 55 (left) and Poland 1924 Essai Silver 2 Zlote graded NGC MS 66 (right) Click images to enlarge.

Over a hundred NGC-certified world coins are being offered in the March sale, including:

• a Poland 1793 Taler graded NGC MS 62 (lot 536), with a starting price of 10,000 PLN (about $2,600 USD)
• a Poland 1934 10 Zlote graded NGC MS 62 PL (lot 2311), with a starting price of 10,000 PLN (about $2,600 USD)
• a Soviet Russia 1923 Gold 10 Roubles graded NGC MS 63 (lot 1152), with a starting price of 10,000 PLN (about $2,600 USD)
• a Poland 1930 25 Gulden Danzig graded NGC MS 66 (lot 2521), with a starting price of 9,000 PLN (about $2,400 USD)
• a Poland 1768 8 Groschen graded NGC MS 64 (lot 541), with a starting price of 7,000 PLN (about $1,900 USD)
• a Germany 1632 Taler graded NGC MS 62 (lot 4321), with a starting price of 6,000 PLN (about $1,600 USD)
• a Germany 1914 Bavaria 5 Marks graded NGC PF 66 Cameo (lot 4370), with a starting price of 3,000 PLN (about $800 USD)
• a Russia (1720) Rouble graded NGC AU 53 (lot 755), with a starting price of 3,000 PLN (about $800 USD)
• a Byzantine Empire 491-518 AD AV Solidus graded NGC Ch MS, 5/5 Strike, 5/5 Surface (lot 4092), with a starting price of 3,000 PLN (about $800 USD)
• a China, Chihli 1908 Y34 $1 graded NGC XF 45 (lot 4188), with a starting price of 1,500 PLN (about $388 USD)
• a Germany 1828 Taler graded NGC MS 62 (lot 4301), with a starting price of 1,000 PLN (about $259 USD)

All estimates are provided by the auction house.