Paramount: the only word that comes close to describing the breadth, quality and rarity of this incredible collection that Heritage Auctions has the honor of presenting March 25-27. Comprised of 701 world and ancient coins, bidding is now open on the Paramount Collection World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction.

said Cristiano Bierrenbach, Executive Vice President of International Numismatics.

The Paramount Collection contains dozens of lots that are considered unique, with more than 100 multiple ducats that are 5 ducat size or larger, as well as coins that are making their first-ever appearance at auction.

Bierrenbach said.

VAST SELECTION OF WORLD COINS

The world coin section primarily focuses on large-format, gold coinage from Central and Western Europe, as well as the Americas. Many of these issues were struck to commemorate marriages and deaths, document the tumult of wars, mark the beginnings of revolutions and reformations, and one in particular, the abdication of a King instead of his coronation.

The Great Britain 1937 Edward VIII 5 Sovereign Pattern is one of only a small number of British Pattern coins produced for the would-be coronation of Edward VIII. Bierrenbach said.

Another highlight from this sale is a Saxony 10 Ducat of 1611 in Gem Mint State, as graded by NGC. Bierrenbach said.

The extraordinarily rare France 8 Louis d'Or from 1640-A, graded MS61 by NGC, is a massive gold trophy coin from a series that includes the largest gold coins produced in pre-Republic France. Made specifically for use by the King, the reason for its existence was entirely symbolic: to demonstrate France's wealth and opulence, a message reinforced by Jean Warin's powerful portrait of Louis XIII.

IMPORTANT ROMAN MEDALLIONS

Though the ancients portion of the Paramount Collection is small in comparison, it's holdings are still powerful. Led by a selection of Roman gold medallions, the first of which is a Maxentius (AD 307-312) AV quaternio or medallion of 4-aurei, struck circa AD 308 and graded MS 5/5 - 2/5, Fine Style, Smoothing, by NGC. This phenomenal medallion was issued as a commemorative during the restoration of the temple of Urbis Veneris, erected by Hadrian in AD 135.

A second Roman medallion, a Magnentius (AD 350-353) AV medallion of 3-solidi, has been certified by NGC as MS? 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style, Light Graffito. It is larger than most ancient coins and presents exceptional artistry.

The Paramount Collection World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction is March 25-27 at Heritage Auctions. Two floor sessions are scheduled for March 25 and 26 with an internet session set for March 27. Learn more at HA.com/3096.

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