Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2023 NYINC Auction 13-16 Jan 2023
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CZECHOSLOVAKIA. Gold Medallic 2 Ducats, 1934. Kremnica Mint. NGC MS-65 Prooflike.
Fr-15; KMX-19; Novotny-VI.C (RRRR). Mintage: 159. By: Anton Ham. Obverse: St. Catherine kneeling in prayer and supplication, mining equipment before her being illuminated by the glory of God from a radiant cloud; behind her, arms of Hungary-Anjou and flowering plant, all within hexagon; Reverse: Scenes of mining operations within a hexagon, further encircled by border of beads and legend. When looking upon this piece, one is immediately struck by the intricacy of the engraving, with this attention to detail popping on this example with the prooflike appearance giving good contrast. Escaping any signs of aggressive handling or nicks, this entrancing example of the always popular type is certain to appeal to any collector hungry to add an example to their collection.
From the Whytecliffe Collection.
Estimate: $6000 - $9000
Fr-15; KMX-19; Novotny-VI.C (RRRR). Mintage: 159. By: Anton Ham. Obverse: St. Catherine kneeling in prayer and supplication, mining equipment before her being illuminated by the glory of God from a radiant cloud; behind her, arms of Hungary-Anjou and flowering plant, all within hexagon; Reverse: Scenes of mining operations within a hexagon, further encircled by border of beads and legend. When looking upon this piece, one is immediately struck by the intricacy of the engraving, with this attention to detail popping on this example with the prooflike appearance giving good contrast. Escaping any signs of aggressive handling or nicks, this entrancing example of the always popular type is certain to appeal to any collector hungry to add an example to their collection.
From the Whytecliffe Collection.
Estimate: $6000 - $9000