The Autumn Coins, banknotes and medals auction held on 27 September 2021 at the Royal Over-Seas League in London once again has been a great success, with an overall result of about £1.4 million.

Here are the best results of the Harmers of London’s numismatic sale (buyer’s premium included):

Lot 521

Kingdom – Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946) – Gold “Aratrice” Set 1926, 100 Lire to 10 Lire (4 coins) in NGC encapsulation – Mint: Rome – Obverse: Uniformed bust left – Reverse: Woman ploughing to right – Extremely rare, mintage of only 40 pieces: 100 Lire (MS 64, 6031993-004), 50 Lire (MS 64, 6031993-005), 20 Lire (MS 65+, 6031993-006), 10 Lire (MS 64+, 6031993-007)
Friedberg 26/29

Starting price: £ 100,000
Sold for: £ 204,600 

Lot 249

George III (1760-1820) – Gold Proof Pattern 2 Pounds 1820 NGC PF 62 + ULTRA CAMEO – Mint: London – Obverse: Laureate head right – Reverse: St George on horseback, rearing right, holding reins and sword, slaying the dragon below right – Very rare, only sixty pieces reportedly struck. In NGC encapsulation 6031993-003
W&R 179. SCBC 3784

Starting price: £ 15,000
Sold for: £ 52,000

Lot 255

George IV (1820-1830) – Gold Proof 5 Pounds 1826, SEPTIMO edge NGC PF 60 cameo – Mint: London – Obverse: Bare head left – Reverse: Crowned and mantled coat of arms – Very rare, mintage of only 150 pieces (estimated). In NGC encapsulation 6031993-001
Friedberg 373. SCBC 3787

Starting price: £ 15,000
Sold for: £ 89,280 

 

Lot 257

George IV (1820-1830) – Gold Proof Pattern 2 Pounds 1825 NGC PF 63 + ULTRA CAMEO – Mint: London – Obverse: Bare head left – Reverse: Crowned and mantled coat of arms – Very rare, mintage of only 150 pieces (estimated). Slight surface hairlaines. In NGC encapsulation 6031993-002
W&R 225. SCBC 3799

Starting price: £ 15,000
Sold for: £ 53,320

Lot 507

Venice – Alvise Pisani (1735-1741) – Osella d’oro da 4 Zecchini 1735 Anno I – Mint: Venice – Obverse: Nimbate Lion of S. Marco standing left, head facing, forepaw supporting open Gospel – Reverse: Legend in six lines within wreath – gr. 13,94 – Very rare. An incredible sample, with mint luster. Virtually mint state
Paolucci 401. CNI 94

Starting price: £ 7,500
Sold for: £ 27,280 

Lot 581

Catherine II (1762-1796) – Gold 10 Rouble 1762-MMA – Mint: Moscow – Obverse: Crowned and draped bust right – Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields with date numerals in angles – gr. 16,31 – Very rare. An amazing sample, struck on a broad flan. Extremely fine
Friedberg 129. Bitkin 1

Starting price: £ 15,000
Sold for: £ 44,640