Rare NGC-certified Hungarian Gold Coin Stars in a Japanese Auction

A rare Hungarian gold coin certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company™ (NGC®) is the top lot in a Japan-based sale presented by Nihon Coin Auction. Online bidding is available for sale 54, which will conclude on December 12, 2021.

A Hungary 1668KB 10 Ducats graded NGC MS 62★ (lot 53) features a portrait of Holy Roman Emperor Leopold I, who ruled Hungary from 1658 to 1705. This exquisite example possesses exceptional eye appeal, earning it the coveted NGC Star Designation (★). The only one numerically graded in the NGC Census, this rarity has a starting price of ¥22,000,000 (about $191,300).

Hungary 1668KB 10 Ducats graded NGC MS 62★ Click images to enlarge.

Other NGC-certified highlights include:

• a Bohemia 1640 Prague 10 Ducats graded NGC MS 62 (lot 52), with a starting price of ¥12,000,000 (about $106,000)
• a Great Britain 1741/38 5 Guineas graded NGC MS 61 (lot 250), with a starting price of ¥11,000,000 (about $96,600)
• an Austria 1622/1 Vienna 10 Ducats graded NGC AU 53 (lot 51), with a starting price of ¥8,000,000 (about $70,700)
• a Japan M3(1870) 20 Yen graded NGC MS 64 (lot 1216), with a starting price of ¥6,000,000 (about $52,700)
• a Great Britain 2020 Three Graces Gold £500 graded NGC PF 70 Ultra Cameo (lot 397), with a starting price of ¥5,000,000 (about $43,900)
• a Great Britain 1845 Crown with a Plain Edge graded NGC PF 60 (lot 282), with a starting price of ¥3,000,000 (about $26,500)
• a Great Britain 2020 Queen Gold £500 graded NGC PF 70 Ultra Cameo (lot 381), with a starting price of ¥3,000,000 (about $26,500)

All starting prices are provided by the auction house. All dollar amounts are US Dollars.