August 2023 Global Showcase Auction – 14 - 21 August 2023
Live Sessions: Ancient and World Coins, Currency
Part B: Tu, 15.08.2023, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part D: Tu, 15.08.2023, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Tu, 15.08.2023, from 9:00 PM CEST
Part C: Tu, 15.08.2023, from 10:00 PM CEST
Part 3: We, 16.08.2023, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part 4: We, 16.08.2023, from 7:00 PM CEST
Part 5: We, 16.08.2023, from 10:00 PM CEST
Part 6: Th, 17.08.2023, from 12:00 AM CEST
Part E: Th, 17.08.2023, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 7: Th, 17.08.2023, from 8:00 PM CEST
Part 8: Fr, 18.08.2023, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part 9: Sa, 19.08.2023, from 1:00 AM CEST
Part 10: Sa, 19.08.2023, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part F: Mo, 21.08.2023, from 4:00 PM CEST
Description
1716 John Law / The Avenger of the Fraud Medal. Betts-125, Adams-3. Silver. AU-50 (PCGS).
41.4 mm. Edge engraved M. D. M. L. A. N. B. 11 SEPTEMBRE 1786. Another fine example of this type, this time showing a somewhat more mature bust of the young Louis XV compared to the infant portrait in the previous lot. Pale champagne and rose toning highlights both sides. A smattering of tiny contact marks are seen in the expanse of the obverse field, but none are individually serious, and a trace of luster remains on the reverse. An early striking with an 18th century edge inscription that has thus far defied interpretation. The reverse break is in a somewhat later state than on the example in the previous lot.
From the Skyler Liechty Collection. Earlier ex Emile Bourgey, July 1972; John J. Ford, Jr.; our (Stack's) sale of the John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part XIII, January 2006, lot 600; John Adams Collection, via Chris Eimer; Heritage's FUN Signature Auction of January 2014, lot 3026. Stack's lot tag and collector envelope with attribution and provenance notes included.
Estimate: $1000
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| Price realized | 10'000 USD |
| Starting price | 1 USD |
| Estimate | 1'000 USD |
