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Cased 1849 Colt Pocket Model

Factory engraving

Manufactured in 1853

Matching serial numbers (62745).

Very nice condition. Much of the original silver plating remains over the brass backstrap and triggerguard. Sone screws are replacements.

"Samuel Colt" engraved on top of barrel.

Original shopkeeper's box with powder flask, Colt bullet mold, percussion cap box.

.31 caliber, 5 shot revolver.

The action works well. Cylinder only revolves when the hammer is fully cocked.

$6,800

1787 Gold Doubloon

Graded XF45 by NGC

Carolus III, Mexico City Mint.

8 Escudos.

$3,250



1790 Gold Doubloon

Minted in Santiago Chile

NGC Graded AU58 (The highest AU grade).

Brilliant luster on both sides. The coin displays a minimal amount of 'friction' so an uncirculated grade would be technically inappropriate. Details are very bold and the coin has no visible defecrts.

8 Escudos.

The name to the left of the King's head reads "CAROL IV." (Carolus IV).

But the portrait in the coin's center is that of his father Carolus III who died in December, 1788. That portrait had been used on Spain's coins for thirty years.

When the King died a new portrait for his successor/son was not yet available at the remote branch mint in Chile. The new king's name was known though, and easily used on the new coins. The only portrait available was his father's. That explains why some of the 1789 and 1790 gold coins were struck with this mismatch.

The name struck on this coin was Carolus IV. Once a portrait of the new king was done it was identified as Carolus IIII.

(A few weeks ago we sold a similar coin but that one was struck in 1804. Official portraits of King Carolus IIII were available by then so we had no explanation to offer.)

$3,650

Sardinia, Italy - 1835

Gold 100 Lira

About the size of a US $20 gold piece.

An undamaged coin with rich patina.

$2,650



1849 $10 Gold Piece

We bought this coin in a collection just before preparing today's email.

Our grade is XF45.

Very nice overall. There are a few marks and minimal wear.

$1,950



1852-O $1 Gold

NGC Graded MS62

$2,300

Athens – Owl of Athena

circa 166-57 BC

Silver Tetradrachm

Set into a 14k Yellow Gold Bezel with diamond prongs and bail.

Obverse: Owl standing on fallen amphora, body facing right with head facing forwards. AQE (of the Athenians) and magistrate’s names in field; all within olive leaf wreath

Reverse: Head of Athena facing right, wearing ornate crested helmet 

Pallas Athena was the goddess associated with wisdom, handicrafts and the disciplined, strategic side of war.  She was regarded as the patron and protectress of various Grecian cities, most notably Athens.  The Parthenon on the Acropolis of Athens is dedicated to her.  

Her major symbols include olive trees, snakes, gorgoneion, and most especially owls.  The owl has been considered a symbol of knowledge and wisdom, as well as Athena’s messenger.  It was a sign of victory from the Goddess if an owl flew over Greek soldiers before a battle, and it was believed that Athena often took the form of an owl when she wished to observe people.  

Larger than an American half dollar.

Luckily the coin is aligned so that it can be worn nicely on either side.

$ 3,850

Spurius Afranius

Roman Silver Denarius

Set into a 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel

Minted circa 150 BC

Obverse: Head of Roma facing right, X behind

Reverse: Victory in biga facing right

Reverse Legend: ROMA in ex / SAFRA

Afrania was a plebian family first mentioned in the second century BC. 

The most notable of the family was Sextus Afranius Burrus, a general in the time of Claudius, who served as tutor and advisor to the Emperor Nero.  He was poisoned in 62 AD for refusing to assist Nero in the assassination of Nero’s mother and wife.

The bezel is the size of a US nickel.

$ 1,265

4.87 Carat Teardrop Tanzanite

White Diamonds, white gold mounting, and 18 inch

white gold chain.

$4,450