The Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction, Ancient & World Coins

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The Summer 2022
Global Showcase Auction
Ancient & World Coins
August 22, 24, 26, 29 & 30, 2022
Costa Mesa, CA
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Front Cover (top to bottom, left to right): Background image: Lot 30214: GERMANY. Brunswick-Luneburg: Calenburg & Luneburg (Celle). 3 Talers, 1665-HS. Zellerfeld Mint.
Christian Ludwig. PCGS AU-58; Lot 32114: GREAT BRITAIN. Gold “Una and the Lion” 5 Pounds Pattern, 1839. London Mint. Victoria. NGC PROOF-64; Lot 32061: GREAT
BRITAIN. 5 Guineas, 1692. London Mint. William III & Mary II. NGC MS-63; Lot 30680: RUSSIA. 1-1/2 Rubles (“Family Ruble”) - 10 Zlotych, 1836-NY. St. Petersburg Mint.
Nicholas I. NGC MS-60; Lot 33033: BITHYNIA. Kalchedon. AV Stater (8.46 gms), ca. 230s-mid 220s B.C. NGC MS, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. Fine Style; Lot 30476: INDIA. 2 Mo-
hurs Restrike, “1835”-(C). Calcutta Mint. William IV. NGC PROOF-65 Ultra Cameo; Lot 30036: CZECHOSLOVAKIA. 5 Ducats, 1938. Kremnica Mint. NGC MS-66.
Back Cover (top to bottom, left to right): Lot 30545: PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Mexico. 8 Reales, ND (ca. 1834-37). Manila Mint. Isabel II. PCGS F-12; Countermark: EF Details;
Lot 30367: ETHIOPIA. Gold Birr (8 Werk) Pattern, EE-1917 (1925). Addis Ababa Mint. Zauditu. PCGS MS-61; Lot 30410: GERMAN NEW GUINEA. 10 Mark, 1895-A. Berlin
Mint. Wilhelm II. PCGS PROOF-64 Cameo; Lot 34433: MEXICO. 4 Reales, 1732-Mo. Mexico City Mint. Philip V. NGC MS-61; Lot 33096: NERO, A.D. 54-68. AE Sestertius (23.33
gms), Rome Mint, ca. A.D. 64. NGC VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5. Fine Style; Lot 34092: COSTA RICA. White Metal 1/2 Peso Pattern, 1850-JB. San Jose Mint. PCGS SPECIMEN-64;
Lot 34231: SPAIN. 8 Reales, 1728 F. Segovia Mint. Philip V. NGC MS-65; Lot 30459: HUNGARY. St. George/Christ & Apostles Gold Medal of 10 Ducats Weight, ND (ca. mid-late
17th Century). Kremnica Mint. PCGS AU-58; Lot 30582: RUSSIA. Ruble Novodel, 1720 (in old Cyrillic). Moscow (Kadashevsky) Mint. Peter I (the Great). NGC MS-66.
Some images courtesy of PCGS.
Stack’s Bowers Galleries presents
The Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction
Ancient & World Coins
August 22, 24, 26, 29 & 30, 2022
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The Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction
Ancient & World Coins
August 22, 24, 26, 29 & 30, 2022
Lot Viewing
Lot Viewing will be conducted at the Costa Mesa, CA offices (by appointment only): July 28-29 & August 1, 2022
1550 Scenic Avenue, Suite 150, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Lot Viewing will be conducted at the New York City offices (by appointment only): August 6-9, 2022
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Lot Viewing will be conducted at Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel: August 15-19 2022 • 9:00 AM-5:00 PM CT
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If you cannot view in person, we will have our professional numismatists on hand to answer questions via phone or email
about specific lots. Please email [email protected] to make arrangements.
Auction Location
Griffin Studios, Stack’s Bowers Galleries Headquarters
1550 Scenic Avenue, Suite 150
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
In person live bidding will be allowed in accordance with Covid-19 directives and
local mandates at the time of the auction. Reservations required.
Auction Details
Session A Session B* Session C Session D
World Coins Part 1 The Mark & Lottie Salton World Coins Part 2 Ancient Coins
featuring selections from Collection Part III featuring selections from Friday, August 26
the Augustana & Wednesday, August 24 the Augustana Collection 9:00 AM PT
Knepper Collections 9:00 AM PT & other British Properties Lots 33001-33123
Monday, August 22 Lots 31001-31345 Wednesday, August 24
9:00 AM PT 4:00 PM PT
Lots 30001-30760 Lots 32001-32224
Session E Session F* Session G*
World Coins Part 3 Ancient Coins & World Coins Part 2
featuring selections from the World Coins Part 1 & Conservation Series
Pat Johnson & Avrabanel Internet Only Internet Only
Collections & other Latin Monday, August 29 Tuesday, August 30
American, Spanish StacksBowers.com StacksBowers.com
& Portuguese properties 9:00 AM PT 9:00 AM PT
Friday, August 26
Noon PT
Lots 34001-34514
*Please refer to our other Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction catalogs for further offerings of Numismatic Americana,
U.S. Coins and Currency and Ancient and World Coins. Visit StacksBowers.com to view our Internet Only sessions.
Lot Pickup
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Dates, times and locations are subject to change.
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The Stack’s Bowers Galleries Team
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Robert Witt Chris Maisano
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John Pack Ext. 5513 – [email protected] Zhou Shou Yuan
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Cataloged by: Matt Orsini, Jeremy Bostwick, Jeremy Carlson, Nicholas Fritz, Kyle Ponterio, Gabriel Solares, and Kent Tran.
Photographed by: Karen Bridges, Gerry Bueno, Anthony Browning, Renee Ferguson, Christina Good, Jeremy Katz,
Carol Nguyen, Charlie Pech, Kristy Still, Keven Tran, Kristen Vu and Nicholas Weyand.
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The Stack’s Bowers Galleries Team
California Office
Richard Ponterio John Pack Peter A. Treglia Matt Orsini Ron Gillio Wayne Berkley
Executive Vice President Executive Director Director of Currency Director of World & Numismatic Acquisitions Vice President
[email protected] of Consignments [email protected] Ancient Numismatics Coordinator of Client Services
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Jeff Ambio Aris Maragoudakis Kyle Ponterio Ben Orooji Chris Ortega Steve Price
Vice President Director of World Senior Numismatist, Senior Numismatist, Numismatist, Director of Numismatic
of Numismatics Currency Auctions Consignment Director Auctioneer Lead Auctioneer Business Development
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East Coast Offices
Vicken Yegparian Mark Schimel James McCartney Andrew Bowers Bobby Avena Kevin Vinton
Vice President East Coast Retail Director Director of Consignments East Coast Sales Manager Head Numismatic Trader Senior Numismatist
of Numismatics [email protected] and Numismatics [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
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Asian and European Offices
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Additional Expertise
John Kraljevich Julie Abrams Jeremy Bostwick Mark Curcio Devin Hipp Larry Stendebach
Senior Consultant Consignment Director Senior Numismatist Philadelphia Vice President Numismatist
[email protected] and Dealer Liason and Cataloger Store Manager [email protected] [email protected]
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
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The Augustana Collection of Coins and Medals
About the Collection artistic, religious and political currents that
The Augustana Collection contains thousands of coins led to their creation. This Collection was
and medals accumulated over the course of nearly five built and is being passed on through
decades that will be offered over the next several months this auction, not just to fill holes in a
in multiple auction venues, many of which are certified collection, but to share the stories the
and graded. Though seemingly eclectic, they focus on items tell about the world.
and represent human progress over the last few centuries.
For example, there are United States pieces that About the Collector
span from the extinct antebellum Charlotte The Augustana collector’s interest in history,
and Dahlonega mints to the work of politics, economics, religion and art is evident in the
Augustus Saint-Gaudens, reflecting Collection, a cabinet that has taken years of passion and
America’s emergence on the world energy to assemble and refine. Forming contacts, building
stage, maturing and taking leadership long term friendships and creating a personal network
in many areas. were key to the success of the Collection. This process
The coins and medals of Great Britain included travelling to Europe, the United Kingdom,
speak to the monarchs they display and Africa, and Cuba, as well as having important and trusted
the continuity and stability of the institutions connections in the United States. It was not always smooth
of the British Isles. This story encompasses the molding and sailing and there were disappointments along the journey. But
refining of the “Keep Calm and Carry On” or “Stiff Upper Lip” overall, consistency and trust prevailed, great resources were
slogans that were shared with that empire’s North American found, and successful contacts were established.
cousins. “Monarchs to Meritocracy” is another theme that The collector loved to bring examples of United States
might be viewed in these coins and medals. coins, medals and currency to his foreign colleagues (and
The Central European offerings of gold and silver, in still does to this day). He has shared Eisenhower dollars in
particular those from Germany and the German States Normandy, France and $2 notes depicting John Trumbull’s
– Bohemia, Moravia, Austria and Hungary, tell a story of “Declaration of Independence” in East Germany, Czechia,
attempts to preserve the Royals as symbols of stability and Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary. Kennedy half dollars made it
the status quo. Examples from the Reformation address the to Cuba and Russia. And in Africa, coins featuring Sacagewea,
shift to individuality and personal responsibility. There are Susan B. Anthony, Abraham Lincoln, Booker T. Washington
Napoleonic issues that challenge the established order as well, and George Washington Carver delighted collectors along
that like the British pieces honor meritocracy in addition to with just regular folks.
hereditary entitlement. It is with pleasure that the architect of the Augustana
From the time after World War I, the Czech gold and Collection offers these treasures to new owners, hoping that
silver pieces are dazzling examples of the newly formed these numismatists appreciate not only the physical items, but
First Republic, which chose to present itself to the world as a the stories they tell, the art and history they express and the
democratic and independent country. The coins and medals encouragement they provide to collect in a meaningful way.
embody historical figures and themes that connect them to the
promise of a future based on independence and democratic
principles. The Wenceslaus 10 Ducat, the “Gold Cartwheel”
is the jewel of Czech numismatics and history, and has great
cross-border appeal. In addition, there are African and Cuban
pieces that tell the story of moving from colonialism to
independence, and perhaps illustrate the persistent yearning
for self-determination.
Overall, the Collection offers coins that trace the evolution
of history and art, but above all they are items of incredible
beauty. Future owners, when holding the works in their
hands, will be drawn to look deeper into the social, economic,
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The Pat Johnson Collection
Pat Johnson was a coin collector He attended coin shows in the United States in addition to
and dealer who specialized in United making numerous buying trips. His travels also took him to
States coins, Latin American coins, Mexico and Latin America in search of coins and trades for his
and Ancient coins. Over nearly half collection. It was on one of these trips to Mexico City that Pat
a century, Pat and his wife, Sylvia, met his dear wife, Sylvia. Settling in Houston, Texas, in 1965
worked diligently developing the the couple established their business, Houston Numismatic
Houston Numismatic Exchange, Exchange, Inc. Their sons, Jeff and Jay, joined the business in
Inc. and building it into a major the 1980s. Jay still runs the business today, and it is one of the
firm. Specializing in coins, currency largest rare coin and bullion retail stores in Texas.
and jewelry, Pat was always fair and Pat had a fondness for Latin America coins, and his
honest in his business, and earned the trust of many coin collection focused on acquiring the very best in condition and
collectors and dealers who relied on his expert knowledge of rarity of certain types. He amassed a large collection during
numismatics and the industry. his life, which ended too soon when he passed away in 2011.
Pat was born in February 1944 in Fay, Oklahoma, where he Pat leaves a legacy that includes a successful family business
grew up. Fay was a small town with a large farming community, as well as many friends both inside and outside of the hobby.
where most were of simple means. Pat’s interest in collecting He was a dedicated and loving husband to his wife, Sylvia, and
began with coins he received in change from customers on loved his sons, grandchildren, family members and friends.
his paper route. His passion grew, and while attending the
University of Oklahoma on a baseball scholarship he decided
to turn this passion into a career.
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The Robert C. Knepper Collection
Featuring Selections from the Largest American Collection of Wildman Coinage
Robert Curtis Knepper died in early 2022, just shy of With his formal education complete, and his career path
his 91st birthday. He spent much of his 90 years enjoying established, he married Susan Knepper in 1953, a marriage
numismatics. As with many collectors Bob’s first purchases that lasted for 68 years. Bob and Sue enjoyed life in California,
were made as a teen, back in the 1940s. Some of his first coins taking full advantage of the California lifestyle of sun, surf
were purchased from famed coin dealer David Bullowa, and and sports while tending to the joyous duties of raising three
comprised typical American series, beginning with small daughters. All the while, Bob enthusiastically worked on his
cents. He soon ventured into other denominations and coin collection.
eventually worked on a type set housed in old paper envelopes The couple traveled the world together, visiting Europe, the
and Whitman albums. Middle East, Africa, China and Thailand. At some point in
From the outset Bob was meticulous, tracking those earliest the 1970s, Bob’s collecting interests turned to the Wildman
acquisitions by keeping ledgers of purchases by hand. He motif found on German coinage of the 16th to 18th centuries,
continued that practice for the remainder of his life, carefully primarily from Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel and Brunswick-
recording each coin bought from leading dealers around the Lunenburg. He zeroed in on these coins and over the next five
world. Common sources listed were Abe Kosoff, Paramount, decades assembled what is likely the largest collection of this
Seaby, Spink, Wyatt and Ponterio, Bowers and Ruddy, Karl specialty in North America.
Stephens, Fritz Rudolf Kunker and Munzen und Medaillen, Bob is survived by his loving wife, their three daughters,
among many others. five grandchildren, and one foster grandson. He will be deeply
Bob’s meticulous nature served him well at Carnegie missed by his family, who loved him very much and always
Institute of Technology where he earned an engineering degree knew he loved them.
in 1952 and a master’s degree in 1953. Shortly thereafter he We are delighted to have the opportunity to present
began a career in the burgeoning aerospace industry, including Robert Knepper’s numismatic legacy to another generation of
over 30 years working for Hughes Aircraft. He programmed collectors in a series of offerings from his landmark collection.
in Fortran in the late 1950s, worked on developing flat screen
display systems, and generally advanced information display
technology.
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