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Islamic Dynasties
Ottoman Empire. Abdul Aziz & Muhammad al-Sadiq Bey gold 100 Piastres AH 1279 (1862/1863) MS63 NGC, Tunus mint (in Tunisia), KM149, Pere-Unl., UBK-pg. 78 (RR), Fenina-384. Struck from dies produced in Birmingham. The first year of issue for the type, and conditionally rare when located so fine, this offering is currently tied with only one other example at NGC in this top level of certification. Collectors of this series are familiar with the often poor states of preservation encountered for Ottoman Tunisian coinage, as most survivors suffer from heavy circulation or cleaning. This specimen, however, contains booming luster that effortlessly cartwheels the surfaces on rotation and satin texture that has accumulated around the intricate leaves of the wreaths, producing fully choice eye appeal. A date that was entirely missing from the Wilski Collection.
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Estimate: 2500-3000 USD
Ottoman Empire. Abdul Aziz & Muhammad al-Sadiq Bey gold 100 Piastres AH 1279 (1862/1863) MS63 NGC, Tunus mint (in Tunisia), KM149, Pere-Unl., UBK-pg. 78 (RR), Fenina-384. Struck from dies produced in Birmingham. The first year of issue for the type, and conditionally rare when located so fine, this offering is currently tied with only one other example at NGC in this top level of certification. Collectors of this series are familiar with the often poor states of preservation encountered for Ottoman Tunisian coinage, as most survivors suffer from heavy circulation or cleaning. This specimen, however, contains booming luster that effortlessly cartwheels the surfaces on rotation and satin texture that has accumulated around the intricate leaves of the wreaths, producing fully choice eye appeal. A date that was entirely missing from the Wilski Collection.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/islamic-dynasties/islamic-dynasties-ottoman-empire-abdul-aziz-and-muhammad-al-sadiq-bey-gold-100-piastres-ah-1279-1862-1863-ms63-ngc-/a/3096-30356.s?type=CoinArchives3096
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 2500-3000 USD