Heritage World & Ancient Coins Auction

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WORLD & ANCIENT COINS AuCTION
JANuARY 6-7 & 15-16, 2013 ❘ NEW YORK
Front Cover Lots 20189, 21015, 21403, 20047, 22567,
20909, 20065, 22452, 20339, 21881
Back Cover Lots 21073, 20185, 22634, 22658, 21933,
22223, 22541, 21274, 21032
Inside Front Cover Lots 21750, 20874, 22005, 20567,
22086, 20341, 20302, 22085, 21005, 20224
Inside Back Cover Lots 20109, 20155, 21816, 22101,
21296, 22602, 21435, 21911, 20438, 20646
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Heritage Signature® Auction #3021
World & Ancient Coins
Featuring: The Sunrise Collection • The Kairos Collection • The Cecil Webster Collection of Costa Rica
The Richard P. Ariagno Collection • The Elizabeth McPhall Charters Collection • The Westchester Collection of Ancient Coins
January 6-7 & 15-16, 2013 | New York
LIVE AUCTION Signature® Floor Sessions 1-4 LOT VIEWING
(Floor, Telephone, HERITAGE Live!,™ Internet, Fax, and Mail) Waldorf Astoria – Sutton Suite
301 Park Avenue • New York, NY 10022
Waldorf Astoria – Norse Suite
301 Park Avenue • New York, NY 10022 Friday, January 4 • 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET
Saturday, January 5 • 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM ET
Session 1 - World Coins - Albania to Great Britain Sunday, January 6 • 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET
Sunday, January 6 • 4:00 PM ET • Lots 20001–21118 Monday, January 7 • 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET
Tuesday, January 8 • 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
Session 2 - Ancient Coins
Monday, January 7 • 9:00 AM ET • Lots 21119 - 21547 View lots & auction results online at HA.com/3021
Session 3 - The Sunrise Collection of Islamic Coins BIDDING METHODS:
Monday, January 7 • 1:00 PM ET • Lots 21548 - 22064
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Tuesday, January 15 • 1:00 PM CT • Lots 26001–27549
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Ancient Coins • Lots 26001–26334
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World & Ancient Coin Specialists
Steve Ivy
CEo
Co-Chairman of the Board
Cristiano Warren Tucker
Bierrenbach Vice President,
Executive World Coins
Vice President
Jim Halperin
Co-Chairman of the Board
David Michaels Scott Cordry
Director, Assistant Director,
Ancient Coins World Coins
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President
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Consignment Directors: Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker, David Michaels, Scott Cordry
Cataloged by: Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker, David Michaels, Scott Cordry,
Todd Imhof
Bruce Lorich, Stuart Rubenfeld, Sam Spiegel, Greg Cole
Executive Vice President
Dear Bidder,
Welcome to the 2013 numismatic season and welcome to Heritage’s official NYINC auction. In the pages that follow,
we can say in confidence, that you will find at least one, but likely many coins of interest to your collection. The depth
of the 6000+ lots in the pages that follow is beyond what we have ever offered before. If there is a single aspect that
we would point out in this important offering it is “quality”. The main reason for this is the diligent and careful eyes of
Heritage consignors, so what better way to introduce our NY auction by presenting our five featured collections:
1. The Sunrise Collection - Certainly one of the greatest collections of Islamic coins ever brought to auction, with a
special focus on Iran and Mughal India. The Sunrise collector began assembling coins nearly forty years ago, always
seeking the finest quality and the greatest rarity. His profession and frequent travels brought him unique access
to sources unavailable to most collectors, and he tirelessly searched auction catalogues the world over to locate
choice coins in otherwise obscure sales. As his knowledge and financial position improved, he constantly searched
not just for the rarest coins, but the most artistically accomplished. The result is a collection that, within its scope, is
matchless in quality, beauty and historical significance. In the words of cataloguer Steve Album, “this is not a large
collection – it is a work of art!”
2. The Kairos Collection – With nearly 150 pieces, and built over the last 30 years, the Kairos collection is simply
astounding. As a matter of fact, there are dozens of pieces in this collection that simply should not exist in the
quality found here. The pieces of Great Britain of the 19th century sit atop the condition census for most dates and
types! There are a total of twenty four pieces certified 67 and six graded 68 by PCGS. These numbers certainly do
not reveal the incredible eye appeal of the pieces, all beautifully toned. If you are simply looking for the best that
exists in 19th century British, you will find plenty of it in the Kairos Collection.
3. The Cecil Webster Collection of Costa Rica – Cecil chose the beautiful region of Central America and put together
a very impressive set of gold coins including the issues of the Central American Republic in all denominations,
arguably one of the most beautiful coin designs ever produced. Please browse the lots carefully as they are many
gems of the elusive issues of 19th century Costa Rica. In the next page, you can read more about Cecil and his
history as a collector in his biography.
4. The Richard P. Ariagno Collection - Mr. Ariagno was an avid coin collector with a superior eye for quality and rarity.
The collection includes an outstanding Austrian gold 12 Ducat (lot #20047) that is rarely seen and here it is in mint
state condition. Other condition rarities are included from Britain, German States, Peru and Switzerland.
5. The Elizabeth McPhall Charters Collection - A numismatist since 1985, the consignor of the Charters Collection
credits his mother with giving him an eye for quality, style, and excellence, and he chose to name his collection
after her as a tribute. Elizabeth “Betty” MacPhall Charters was a remarkable woman who often went un-recognized
in here own time. A collector and practitioner of painting and poetry, she also was fluent in four languages. She
put this last talent to important use as an assistant to a high-ranking officer of the Royal Canadian Navy with
headquarters in Halifax during World War II. Widely traveled and well-read, she was a generous spirit and natural
teacher who once met and conversed with Albert Einstein.
of course, our 6200-lot NYINC auction event, the largest ancient and world coin offering Heritage has presented, goes
well beyond our feature collections. We are very proud that over 250 consignors have chosen Heritage to present their
rarities in the premiere event of the year for world and ancients.
We hope you can come see us at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel for the auction that opens 2013. If you can’t be there in
person this year, all the lots are available online with full descriptions and high-resolution images at HA.com/3021.
Finally, please make sure to inspect our internet sessions at HA.com/3022 with over 3200 lots in total! These will
conclude on-line on January 15 and 16.
Best of Luck with your Bidding!
Cristiano Bierrenbach Warren Tucker David Michaels
We are privileged to feature Mr. Webster’s collection in the following
pages and reproduce his bio letter below:
on my eighth birthday in 1943, my grandmother gave
me three five cent coins that have been kept in the family
since the late 1860’s. As a young boy I would visit the coin
shop located on an adjoining city block. In my teen years,
I would order coins from Max Mehl’s catalogs and from a
company in New orleans. By 1964 I began collecting Latin
American coins from Al Almazar and other companies.
Most of my career required living outside the continental
u.S., in Alaska, Central America and Europe. Some of
my foreign coins and tokens were acquired from antique,
jewelry and coin stores during the 1950’s and 60’s.
I became an advanced collector of Costa Rican Numismatics over the last forty years.
My extensive research has been in the libraries and vaults of the ANA, ANS, Library
of Congress, National Archives, Smithsonian and the Central Bank of Costa Rica in
San Jose. of course this includes my home numismatic library of 400 volumes and
hundreds of auction catalogs, coin magazines, research papers, etc. Also, I use a
home lab to examine, measure and study varieties. An example of this research can
be found in the 2nd edition of Russ Rulaus’ book on Latin American tokens of which I
am a major contributor.
My late wife and I were frequently seen at the major coin shows from Florida to
Hawaii. Holland Wallace’s Central American coinage reference book was a constant
companion as I walked the bourse floors. I am a long time member of the American
Numismatic Association, American Numismatic Society and Token and Medal Society.
The core of the Costa Rican collection was a large part of Dr. Jorge Lines holdings. As
a young man, Professor Lines worked in the Costa Rican Mint which closed in 1949.
He was able to acquire many rare coins, medals and tokens during this time.
Cecil Webster
SESSION ONE
Floor, Telephone, Heritage Live!®, Internet, Fax, and
Mail Signature® Auction # 3021
Sunday, January 6, 2012 | 4:00PM ET | New York
Lots 20001 - 21118
A 17.5% Buyer's Premium ($14 minimum) Will Be Added To All Lots
To view full descriptions, enlargeable images and bid online, visit HA.com/3021
AlbAniA

20001 Zog silver Prova Frang Ar 1937-R, KM-Pr45, MS65 NGC, a

choice and fully original example of this elusive pattern with
subtle toning in the legends. PROVA added to the reverse legends. 20004 Zog gold 100 Franga Ari 1927-R, KM11a.1, MS61 NGC, no star
Estimate: $1,400-$1,600 below the bust, lightly toned with considerable mint luster, very
Starting Bid: $1,300 faint handling.
Estimate: $2,250-$2,750
Starting Bid: $2,200

20002 Zog 2 Franga Ari 1926R, KM7, MS64 NGC, nicely toned with
shades of gold and silvery-gray, classic design featuring a male
sower. Very scarce in this select quality.
Estimate: $1,200-$1,500
Starting Bid: $1,000
20005 Zog gold 100 Franga Ari 1927R, KM11a.1, MS62 PCGS, variety
without stars below the bust, fully lustrous with minimal contact
marks for this certified grade.
Estimate: $2,000-$2,250
Starting Bid: $1,000

20003 Zog gold Prova 10 Franga Ari 1927, KM-Pr24, AU58 NGC, nicely
toned with no actual wear, mild hairlines in the exposed fields. A
rare pattern issue with PROVA added to the reverse design.
Estimate: $1,000-$1,250
Starting Bid: $500
Session One, Auction #3021 | Sunday, January 6, 2012 | 4:00PM ET 7
Albania

20008 Zog gold 100 Franga Ari 1937-R, KM21, MS62 NGC, fully bril-
liant with minimal contact marks, nicer than usually seen in the
market. Struck to mark the 25th anniversary of independence.
Estimate: $3,500-$4,500
Starting Bid: $2,450

AnnAm

20006 Zog gold Prova 100 Franga Ari 1927R, KM-PR29, MS65 NGC, a
gorgeous example of this classic pattern rarity with virtually pris-
tine surfaces and full golden mint brilliance.
Estimate: $12,000-$15,000
Starting Bid: $8,400

20009 Thieu Tri gold Tien nD (1841-47), KM257.1 (in silver), Sch-262,
20007 Zog gold 100 Franga Ari 1937-R, KM21, MS60 NGC, fully AU53 NGC, lightly toned and original with extremely sharp
brilliant, apparently net graded by NGC based on some heavy details, rare type listed in the SCWC in silver, but not in gold.
bagmarks on the obverse. Struck to commemorate the 25th anni- Very similar to KM517 for Tu Duc. 3.83 grams. Also similar
versary of independence. design to Fr-18a, which is a 1 1/2 Tien.
Estimate: $2,750-$3,250 Estimate: $5,500-$6,500
Starting Bid: $2,700 Starting Bid: $5,200
8 To view full descriptions, enlargeable images and bid online, visit HA.com/3021