27-03-2018 – 01-01-1970
Electronic Auction 417
CNG’s Electronic Auction 417 online
CNG’s Electronic Auction 417 closing on 28 March 2018, beginning at 10 AM ET, features 725 lots.
Lot 48: Kings of Macedon. Alexander III, 336-323 B.C. Drachm. Lampsakos. EF, lustrous. Estimate: 300 USD.
In the Greek section, collectors find another opportunity to acquire pieces from both the Colin E. Pitchfork Collection of Alexander-type coinage and the BCD Collection of Thessalian coins.
Lot 554: Kings of Northumbria, Aethelred II, 1st reign, 841-843/4. AE styca. York mint, Brother, moneyer. VF, brown surfaces. Ex Archbishop Sharp Collection (1644-1714); 1695 Rippon Hoard. Estimate: 75 USD.
Later in the sale, British collectors can once more seek specimens from the Archishop Sharp Collection (1644-1714), this time a selection of Northumbrian stycas pedigreed to the 1695 Rippon Hoard.
Lot 606: Great Britain. Hand engraved copper token. Ca. 1782. On the sinking of the Royal George. VF. Estimate: 150 USD.
The sale is rounded out by a lovely group of 17th century British farthing and halfpenny tokens, several of which are ex Norweb, as well as yet another large selection of group lots.
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