Name: Auction: Italy, Genoa, Republic, gold 5 Doppie - AU 58 extremely rare
Brand: Stanley Gibbons Baldwin's
Price: 40000 GBP
Availability: InStock

Stanley Gibbons Baldwin’s marks the 125th edition of its Ancient, British and World Coin Auction, meticulously curated by in-house specialists. The sale spans Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Celtic, British, World and Islamic sections. &nbsp;Ancient highlights include two Ptolemaic Gold Octodrachms, an exceptional Dold Double decadrachm of Agathokles, a Siculo-Punic tetradrachm, and an extremely rare Carausius denarius recorded on the PAS. Celtic material ranges from a Bronze Age lock-ring to gold staters of Gaul and Britain, culminating in a superb ‘Classic’ Cunobelin stater. Within the British coin section, notable pieces include Anglo-Saxon pennies and hammered gold such as an Edward III Quarter-Noble, Elizabeth I Quarter Angel and pledge penny—and important hammered silver of Edward I, Henry VII, Henry VIII and Edward VI. Milled items include a lovely George II Two Guineas and the third tranche from 'The Frank Waley Collection', featuring a 1663 Charles II Shilling NGC MS63 and Victoria Gothic Crowns to PF65. World coins present a date run of Brazilian 960 Reis of João VI, early Hong Kong issues, rare Medieval Indian gold Gadyanas, the finest known Saladin commemorative Pound, a Genoese Quintuple Doppia AU58, and a Mint State Paul I Rouble and the Islamic section includes fine selections of dinars and rare Artuqid bronzes, capped by a stunning Ottoman Double Zeri Mahbub.

1796 George III 4 Reales Oval Countermark 

Stanley Gibbons Baldwin's Ancient, British & World Coins - Auction 125

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A H Baldwin & Sons Ltd has a history that dates back to 1872, and is one of the largest and longest established numismatic dealers and auction houses in the world. As a distinguished name in the numismatic trade, they have seamlessly transitioned into the world of bullion, bringing unparalleled expertise and commitment to quality to a broader audience.

Established in 1872, Baldwin's has been a cornerstone of the numismatic trade, earning a reputation for integrity, authenticity, and a passion for the rare and precious. For over a century and a half, we have been at the forefront of preserving and promoting the art and history encapsulated within rare coins and precious metals.

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Italy, Genoa, Republic, gold 5 Doppie, 1649 IBN (Jacopo de Franchi), ET REGE EOS, Mary with child Christ seated on the clouds. Rev. DVX ET GVB REIP GENV, cross with stars in quarters, 33.22g (MIR 257/12; KM 100; Fr. 427). In NGC holder graded AU 58 (8222230-001). Extremely Fine and extremely rare.&nbsp;Ex. Spink, Auction 13039, 1st October 2013, lot 259.The impressive gold multiples of 5 Doppie were struck in Genoa from 1639 to 1697, with some gaps in the series. These heavy gold issues were most likely created due to the large quantities of gold arriving to Genoa which was the banking and financial centre of Spanish sovereigns. Multiples of up to 25 Doppie are known. These large gold coins are extremely rare and seldom seen on the auction market. This is the only example of the gold 5 Doppia dated 1649 graded by NGC. There are only ten other Quintuple Doppias of different dates recorded in the NGC census.&nbsp;

Italy, Genoa, Republic, gold 5 Doppie - AU 58 extremely rare

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