August 2024 Global Showcase Auction – 12 - 23 August 2024
Ancient and World Coins and Currency
Part B: Mo, 12.08.2024, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part C: Mo, 12.08.2024, from 10:00 PM CEST
Part 1: Tu, 13.08.2024, from 1:00 AM CEST
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Part 3: Tu, 13.08.2024, from 10:00 PM CEST
Part D: We, 14.08.2024, from 6:00 PM CEST
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Part 5: Th, 15.08.2024, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part E: Fr, 16.08.2024, from 5:00 PM CEST
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Part 8: Mo, 19.08.2024, from 7:00 PM CEST
Part G: Tu, 20.08.2024, from 6:00 PM CEST
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Part H: Tu, 20.08.2024, from 8:00 PM CEST
Part 10: We, 21.08.2024, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part I: We, 21.08.2024, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 11: Th, 22.08.2024, from 6:00 PM CEST
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Part K: Fr, 23.08.2024, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 12: Fr, 23.08.2024, from 6:00 PM CEST
Description
RUSSIA. Baptismal Gold Medal of 4 Ducats Weight, ND (ca. Late 19th Century). ALMOST UNCIRCULATED Details. Holed and Plugged; in a Bezel.
cf. GPH-1064 (1-1/2 Ducats weight). Weight: 14.5 gms. Obverse: Nativity through a triptych of scenes: Jesus in manger, surrounded by shepherd, Joseph, an angel, Mary, and an ox and donkey; above to left, the three magi riding on camels; above to right, two shepherds advancing left; radiant Star of Bethlehem between; Reverse: Baptism of Christ: Christ standing slightly left in the River Jordan, being baptized by St. John to left; two angels to right; radiant dove (Holy Spirit) flying downward. Holed and plugged at the top, with a corded bezel enveloping the edges. Nevertheless, an enchanting example of this series popular with Russian goldsmiths of the era, and one that was issued at a somewhat higher weight than usually encountered.
Estimate: $1500.00- $2500.00
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| Price realized | 900 USD |
| Starting price | 900 USD |
