Aureus of Macrinus

Our upcoming Official Auction of the ANA World's Fair of Money will present a tremendous array of stunning ancient coins emanating from various well-cultivated collections. A standout among them is a dazzling and lustrous gold aureus of Roman emperor Macrinus, who reigned briefly in A.D. 217-218 during a chaotic time in Rome's history. This stunning example, quite likely the finest of the type-or of any gold issue for the emperor-presents an exacting, razor-sharp strike that is so well centered that the beading of the borders on each side is wholly contained upon the flan.

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Stunning Aureus of Macrinus - A Connoisseur's Dream(https://www.stacksbowers.com/News/Pages/Blogs.aspx?ArticleID=choice-ms-aureus-of-macrinus-stacks-bowers-galleries-august-showcase-auction)

Merovingians, Quentovic Gold Tremissis

Merovingians, Quentovic (c. 620-640 AD), gold Tremissis, moneyer Dutta, VVICCO, diademed and draped bust right. Rev. DVTTA mOHET, cross set on three steps, 1.25g (NM Type 20-3A; Belfort 4960).

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MEROVINGIANS, QUENTOVIC (C. 620-640 AD), GOLD TREMISSIS - RARE(https://www.baldwin.co.uk/product/merovingians-quentovic-c-620-640-ad-gold-tremissis-rare/)

Atlantic & Ohio Telegraph Co. Counterstamp

1839 U.S. Large Cent

Countermarked "A & O / TEL. Co."

Brunk A-15.

This is an issue of the Atlantic & Ohio Telegraph Company. This company operated in Pennsylvania.

Ex. Q. David Bowers collection.

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1839 Large Cent, Counterstamp "A & O / TEL. Co" (Atlantic & Ohio Telegraph Co.)(https://www.ebay.com/itm/133799993553)

One Cent F. Buhl Encased Postage Stamp

EP-8, HB-67, S-38. Reed-BU01. One Cent. F. BUHL & CO., Detroit. Choice About Uncirculated.

Rated as Rarity-8 (5 to 10 known) according to Fred Reed. A wonderful opportunity to acquire one of the finest known. This high quality example has an attractive deep blue fully original Benjamin Franklin stamp that is well centered, if just a touch high. It is seen under clear mica that is unbroken and near perfect. The case is natural chestnut color with choice sharp legends. There are subdued traces of golden luster seen within the reverse. Previous examples include our EAHA Auction of August 27, 2005, The Dr. Gratz Collection Sale lot 831 graded Choice EF sold at $5,605; our EAHA Auction of April 25, 2014 lot 4, also graded Choice EF, sold for $4,130. This current One Cent F. Buhl & Co. is actually superior.

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Important One Cent Detroit Rarity-8(https://www.earlyamerican.com/Auctions/ClientPages/lots.item.php?auction=7&lot=199)

New York Central Railroad Postage Stamp Envelope

New York Central Railroad Company, 50 Cents, U.S. Postage Stamp Envelope, Full Complete Envelope with Top Flap, Choice Near New.

Printed in black ink on clean choice wove buff paper and reads: A stunning lovely example with a very impressive full and complete appearance. The highlight of this U.S. Postage Stamp Envelope section and the Finest Known. Original gum for sealing remains perfectly intact on the top flap. An extraordinary highlight for any advanced collection. Ex: Boyd/Ford Collection, Part 19, October 11, 2007, Lot 33 (no lot tag).

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Magnificent 50 Cents U.S. Postage Stamp Envelope, Choice Near New(https://www.earlyamerican.com/Auctions/ClientPages/lots.item.php?auction=7&lot=191)

1897 Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Medal

Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria, 1897, large gold medal by G W de Saulles after T Brock and W Wyon, veiled bust left, VICTORIA ANNVM REGNI SEXAGESIMVM FELICITER CLAVDIT XX IVN. MDCCCXCVII., rev. young head left, on laurel, LONGITVDO DIERVM IN DEXTERA EIVS ET IN SINISTRA GLORIA, 1837, 56mm, 88.88g (BHM 3506; Eimer 1817a). Extremely fine.

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DIAMOND JUBILEE OF QUEEN VICTORIA, 1897.(https://www.sovr.co.uk/diamond-jubilee-of-queen-victoria-1897-fm18758.html)