Spectacular NGC-certified Rare Coins from Italy and Russia in Sincona Sales

A beautiful gold coin minted for diplomacy and a rare platinum coin are at center stage among hundreds of world coins certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company™ (NGC®) in Sincona auctions this month. Online bidding is currently underway for Auction 71 and Auction 73, which the prestigious Switzerland-based numismatics firm is presenting November 21-23, 2021.

A gold treasure from Savoy

One of the top highlights in the sales is an Italy 1641 Savoy 10 Scudi D’Oro graded NGC MS 61 (Auction 73, lot 1477). Issued under Charles Emmanuel II, Duke of Savoy from 1638 to 1675, this 10 Scudi was likely minted as a presentation piece for a special guest or dignitary. It has a starting price of CHF 100,000 (about $109,000 USD)

Italy 1641 Savoy 10 Scudi D’Oro graded NGC MS 61 Click images to enlarge.

This coin features on its obverse Duchess of Savoy Christine of France and her young son, Prince Charles Emmanuel II, who became Duke of Savoy upon his father’s death. On the reverse is Charles Emmanuel II’s coat of arms.

A rare platinum issue

Another fascinating coin being offered is a Russia 1836CNB 6 Roubles graded NGC PF 64+ Cameo (Auction 71, lot 193). Part of an ambitious and ultimately unsuccessful initiative to use platinum in Russian coinage, this piece has a starting price of CHF 80,000 (about $87,000 USD).

Russia 1836CNB 6 Roubles graded NGC PF 64+ Cameo Click images to enlarge.

In 1828, Russia starting minting platinum coins in three denominations: 3, 6 and 12 Roubles. The 3 Roubles became the world’s only circulating platinum coin, while the 6 and 12 Roubles coins were given as gifts to diplomats and wealthy collectors. The platinum Roubles were so expensive to mint, however, that the Russian government ultimately decided to end production in 1845.

More world coins featured in the sale

Other NGC-certified rarities in the auctions include:

In Auction 71:

• a Russia 1727 2 Roubles Peter II – No Hair Tie graded NGC MS 61+ (lot 45) with a starting price of CHF 70,000 (about $76,000 USD)
• a Russia 1801 AI Pattern Rouble graded NGC AU 58 (lot 153) with a starting price of CHF 60,000 (about $65,000 USD)
• a Russia 1716 Ducat graded NGC XF 45 (lot 12) with a starting price of CHF 60,000 (about $65,000 USD)
• a Russia 1716 Ducat graded NGC MS 61 (lot 11) with a starting price of CHF 50,000 (about $55,000 USD)
• a Russia 1836CNB 12 Roubles graded NGC MS 61+ PL (lot 192) with a starting price of CHF 50,000 (about $55,000 USD)
• a Russia 1838CNB HT Half Rouble graded NGC MS 66 (lot 200) with a starting price of CHF 50,000 (about $55,000 USD)
• a Russia 1808CNB OT Quarter Rouble graded NGC MS 61 (lot 162) with a starting price of CHF 50,000 (about $55,000 USD)
• a Russia 1883CNB AT 25 Kopeks graded NGC PF 66 (lot 251) with a starting price of CHF 50,000 (about $55,000 USD)

In Auction 73:

• a China 1921 Gold Dollar graded NGC MS 63 (lot 1060) with a starting price of CHF 30,000 (about $33,000 USD)
• a Colombia 1743FS 8 Escudos graded NGC AU 58 (lot 1538) with a starting price of CHF 25,000 (about $27,000 USD)
• a Switzerland 1772 Bern 3 Ducats graded NGC MS 64 PL (lot 4115) with a starting price of CHF 22,000 (about $24,000 USD)
• a Switzerland 1771 Geneva 3P graded NGC MS 63 (lot 4191) with a starting price of CHF 20,000 (about $22,000 USD)
• an Italy 1926R 100 Lire graded NGC MS 66 (lot 1452) with a starting price of CHF 20,000 (about $22,000 USD)
• a Switzerland 1925B Gold 100 Francs graded NGC MS 64 PL (lot 4614) with a starting price of CHF 18,000 (about $20,000 USD)
• a Colombia 1749SF SR 8 Escudos graded NGC AU 58 (lot 1539) with a starting price of CHF 17,500 (about $19,000 USD)

All starting prices provided by the auction house.