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| − | This specimen was lot 31233 in Heritage sale 3037 (New York, January 2015), where it sold for $10,575. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "Vittorio Emanuele III gold 50 Lire 1936 MS65 NGC, Tied for the finest graded by NGC, with no examples having been seen by PCGS. Not only is this coin in Gem Mint State condition, but it has the illustrious Eliasberg pedigree, which surely adds a premium to its value. Essentially no flaws or marks worth mentioning, with very good detail for this type struck in low relief that often wears easily. As desirable of an example of this type that one could ever hope to find. Ex. Eliasberg Collection. From The Alexander Collection." This rare piece is the last fifty lire struck under the monarchy. When the post war republic resumed production of this denomination, it was in stainless steel ([[Italy | + | This specimen was lot 31233 in Heritage sale 3037 (New York, January 2015), where it sold for $10,575. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "Vittorio Emanuele III gold 50 Lire 1936 MS65 NGC, Tied for the finest graded by NGC, with no examples having been seen by PCGS. Not only is this coin in Gem Mint State condition, but it has the illustrious Eliasberg pedigree, which surely adds a premium to its value. Essentially no flaws or marks worth mentioning, with very good detail for this type struck in low relief that often wears easily. As desirable of an example of this type that one could ever hope to find. Ex. Eliasberg Collection. From The Alexander Collection." This rare piece is the last fifty lire struck under the monarchy. When the post war republic resumed production of this denomination, it was in stainless steel ([[Italy 1956-R 50 lire|KM 95]]). |
''Recorded mintage:'' 790. | ''Recorded mintage:'' 790. | ||
| − | ''Specification:'' 4.40 g, .900 fine gold. | + | ''Specification:'' 4.40 g, 0.900 fine gold. |
''Catalog reference:'' KM 82, Fr-37, Pagani-661 (R2). | ''Catalog reference:'' KM 82, Fr-37, Pagani-661 (R2). | ||
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* [[Italy 1936-R 20 lire|1936 20 lire]] | * [[Italy 1936-R 20 lire|1936 20 lire]] | ||
* [[Italy 1936-R 100 lire|1936 100 lire]] | * [[Italy 1936-R 100 lire|1936 100 lire]] | ||
| − | * [[Italy | + | * [[Italy 1956-R 50 lire|1956 50 lire]] |
* [[Coins and currency dated 1936]] | * [[Coins and currency dated 1936]] | ||
* return to coins of [[Italy]] | * return to coins of [[Italy]] | ||
[[Category:Selections from Heritage sale 3037]][[Category: Selections from the Eliasberg Collection]] | [[Category:Selections from Heritage sale 3037]][[Category: Selections from the Eliasberg Collection]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:35, 5 March 2024
This specimen was lot 31233 in Heritage sale 3037 (New York, January 2015), where it sold for $10,575. The catalog description[1] noted, "Vittorio Emanuele III gold 50 Lire 1936 MS65 NGC, Tied for the finest graded by NGC, with no examples having been seen by PCGS. Not only is this coin in Gem Mint State condition, but it has the illustrious Eliasberg pedigree, which surely adds a premium to its value. Essentially no flaws or marks worth mentioning, with very good detail for this type struck in low relief that often wears easily. As desirable of an example of this type that one could ever hope to find. Ex. Eliasberg Collection. From The Alexander Collection." This rare piece is the last fifty lire struck under the monarchy. When the post war republic resumed production of this denomination, it was in stainless steel (KM 95).
Recorded mintage: 790.
Specification: 4.40 g, 0.900 fine gold.
Catalog reference: KM 82, Fr-37, Pagani-661 (R2).
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and Scott Cordry, Heritage Signature Auction 3037, featuring the Empire, the Santa Catarina, the Law and the Santa Maria Collections, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2014.
- Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
- Gigante, Fabio, Gigante 2016: Catalogo Nazionale delle Monete Italiano Dal '700 All'Euro, 24a ed. Varese, Italy, 2015.
- Montenegro, Eupremio, Montenegro 2015: Manuale del Collezionista di Monete Italiane, 30 ed., Torino, Italy: Montenegro s.a.s., 2014.
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