1614. Alsace. Ensisheim Mint. Archduke Maximilian III (1612-1618) 2 Taler. DAV-3325, KM-280. Obv: Draped and cuirassed bust of the Archduke right, wearing Teutonic Order chain. Date below. Rev: Crowned complex arms with cross of the Teutonic Order at centre, flanked by small shields of Upper Alsace and Ferrette. Compelling for its type and nearly Mint State, with even gunmetal patination permeating russet- and cobalt-tinged devices. An ornately decorated multiple Taler rarely encountered in this fine a condition and sure to interest collectors of the series. NGC AU-58.

Ex. Beaussant Lefèvre (October 2010, Lot 421)

Price: $5,250

1624. Bohemia. Ferdinand II, 1592-1618-1637 Taler. Joachimstal Mint. Mintmaster:. Gregor Steinmüller. Obv: Emperor stands in armor, holding scepter and orb. Rev: Crowned double eagle with breastplate. A sharp specimen, offering great luster and peripheral toning for this Bohemian crown type. PCGS AU-58.

Price: $3,500

Austria. ND. Emperor Leopold I (1657-1705) "The Hogmouth" Double (2) Taler. Tirol, Hall Mint. DAV-3252. An exquisite original choice uncirculated specimen and extremely scarce as such. Lovely even antique silvery patina overall, very sharply struck and fully lustrous. Amazing quality and eye-appeal. NGC MS-64.

Price: $10,500

1706, Hungary, Ferenc II Rákóczi. Copper 10 Poltura Coin. Revolutionary Coinage. Huszar 1535, KM-264.1. Copper, 31mm Weight: 6.54gm.

Obv: Crowned Hungarian coat of arms splitting date (17-06). Rev: Legend in two lines (PRO LIBERTATE) above value (X) within foliage. NGC MS-66 BN.

Rákóczi’s War for Independence (1703–1711) was the first significant freedom fight in Hungary against absolutist Habsburg rule. It was fought by a group of noblemen, wealthy and high-ranking progressives who wanted to put an end to the inequality of power relations, led by Francis II Rákóczi (II. Rákóczi Ferenc in Hungarian). Its main aims were to protect the rights of the different social orders, and to ensure the economical and social development of the country. Due to the adverse balance of forces, the political situation in Europe and internal conflicts the freedom fight was eventually suppressed, but it succeeded in keeping Hungary from becoming an integral part of the Habsburg Empire, and its constitution was kept, even though it was only a formality. 

Ferenc (Francis) II Rákóczi (March 27, 1676 – April 8, 1735) was the leader of the Hungarian uprising against the Habsburgs in 1703-11 as the prince (fejedelem) of the Estates Confederated for Liberty of the Kingdom of Hungary. He was also Prince of Transylvania, an Imperial Prince, and a member of the Order of the Golden Fleece. Today he is considered a national hero in Hungary. He was born in Borsi, Royal Hungary and died in Rodosto, Ottoman Empire.

Price: $1,500

1778-M. Italy. Milan. Maria Theresia (1740-1780 Scudo (6 Lire). DAV-1386. KM-C36, 23.13g. Well struck with lovely rich antique patina, satiny luster. The first regular, machine struck crown type of Milan. Very rare quality for the type as Maria Theresa was very unpopular in Milan during this period and many of the coins issued with her portrait were defaced. NGC MS-62.

Price: $3,650

1789(b). Austria Netherlands. Joseph II. 1/2 Kronentaler. Angelface Mintmark, Brussels Mint. Engraver: Théodore Van Berckel. KM-34. Mintage of 24,418. Obv: Laureate portrait to the right. Legend around for "Iosephus II Dei Gratia Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus Germaniae Hierosolymae Hungariae Bohemiaeque Rex". Rev: Burgundian cross divides three crowns, decorated with the Order of the Golden Fleece. Date divided by mint mark. Legend around for "Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Lotharingiae Brabantiae Comes Flandriae". Conditionally scarce piece, standalone in its quality, having full original mint luster. PCGS MS-64.

Price: $4,000

1793 Nd-OV. Sicily. Ferdinando III Oncia (30 Tari) 1793 Nd-OV. Palermo mint, KM-227, DAV-1422. 68.17gm. Nicola d'Orgemont Vigevi as mintmaster. Obv. Armored bust of Ferdinando right with value below. Rev. Phoenix rising from the flames with date below. Choice piece. NGC MS-63.

Price: $7,000

1830. Italian Kingdom. Kingdom of Sardinia. Genoa Mint. Carlo Felice (1821-1831) 5 Lire. KM-116.2. Pagani-74. Gig-47, Montenegro-66. MIR-1035. Lusterous coin. NGC MS-63. 

Price: $2,650

1896. Hungary. Franz Joseph I. (1848-1916) Millennium George's Thaler. Kremnitz Mint. 45 mm . 26.78 g. Frühwald: 2206, Herinek 1107. Adamo KE11, Moravec 215. Mz .: 348, Gohl: N.K.1904.S.65, Tower: 897, Millenium coinage for the millennium celebration of the conquest of Hungary, applying Christian Hermann Roth designs depicting St. George slaying the dragon. Obv: Av: S: GEORGIVS • EQVITVM • PATRONVS • dragonfighting St. George's horse right, bottom of the year 1896. Rev: Rv: IN TEMPESTATE • SECVRITAS * in a sailboat storm, sleeping Jesus and the twelve apostles. Scarce with mintage of 100 pieces. PCGS MS-63.

Price: $5,350

1879. Austria. 2 Florin/Gulden. 36mm, 24.69gr. Franz Joseph I. Vienna mint. Dav-31; KM-XM5. KM-2233. Thun-464. Commemorating the 25th wedding anniversary of Franz Joseph I of Austria to Elizabeth of Bavaria. Mintage: 275,000. PCGS MS-65.

Price: $1,400

1911-R. Italy. Rome Mint. Victor Emmanuel III (1900-1946) 5 Lire struck for the 50th anniversary of the founding of the kingdom. NGC MS-65+. Finest Graded.

Price: $5,750

1928-R. Italy. Rome Mint. KM-70. Victor Emmanuel III (1900-1946) 20 Lire commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the end of World War I. Lusterous issues. NGC MS-64.

Price: $2,300

1963 (1382 AH). Yemen Arab Republic Rial. 40mm (19.60 grams) .720 Silver (0.4572 oz. ASW). Reference: Y#31. Obv: Denomination within circle. Rev: Leafy branch within, wreath and date below. NGC MS-67.

Price: $225

Medal commemorative devoted to the memory of Johannes Hevelius (1611-1687). Engraver: Ewa Olszewska-Borys. Cast bronze. 109x115mm. Issued by the Nicolaus Copernicus Museum in Frombork, 1986. 

Price: $600