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KUENKER AUCTION 352 SELECTIONSHere are some pieces that caught my eye in the upcoming Künker sale, found among highlights of the Hermann Schwarz Collection of world gold coins. -Editor This is one of the best moments in the life of any coin dealer: being able to offer a collection that has remained untouched for two generations. Hermann Schwarz (1880-1961), owner of the oldest Bavarian publishing house specialized in forms, had witnessed the period of hyperinflation after the First World War and learned from it to always invest a considerable part of his fortune in gold coins. In Auction 352, we have the pleasure to offer you these gold coins, which Schwarz mostly acquired from Munich coin dealers.
You can look forward to an impressive ensemble. The spectrum ranges from ancient coins, which will be on sale on Saturday, 25 September following Auction 351, to impressive rarities from all over the world, on sale on Monday, 27 September, to issues of the German States and coins of the German Empire on 27 and 28 September. As is the case with many good old collections, connoisseurs will find rarities of the finest quality alongside more common pieces of 
The gold medal was presented as a gift to the authorized minister of the Kingdom of Prussia, Heinrich Wilhelm von Werther, by Charles X on the occasion of his coronation in Reims on May 29, 1825. Baron von Werther, born on August 7, 1772 in Königsberg, died on December 7, 1859 in Berlin, was initially a Prussian officer before he entered the diplomatic service of the Prussian state in 1810. From 1824 to 1837 he served as Plenipotentiary Minister in Paris; in the July Revolution of 1830 it gained special significance due to its balancing role. From 1837 to 1841 Baron von Werther was Prussian Foreign Minister. This medal is an excellent historical document of how, on the occasion of the royal coronation in 1825, relations between France and Prussia were nurtured through a valuable gift. Excellent portrait, great details. -Editor
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William III, 1694-1702. 5 Guineas 1701 (13th year of government), London. 41.63 g. GVLIELMVS Û - III Û DEI Û GRA Û bust r. with laurel wreath // MAG - BR Û FRA - ET Û HIB - REX Four crowned coats of arms placed in the cross, a scepter in each corner, in the middle the lion's shield from Nassau, above the divided year Û J7 - 0J Û . With marginal writing : ‰ DECVS Û ET Û TVTAMEN Û ANNO Û REGNI Û DECIMO Û TERTIO ‰ . Fb. 310; Seaby 3456. In US plastic holder of NGC with the rating MS 61 (5960012-002). GOLD. R cabinet item. Sharp, distinctive specimen with marvelous gold patina, extremely brilliant uncirculated Acquired in 1954 from Julius Jenke, Munich Nice portrait. -Editor
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3 ducats 1659, with the title Johann Kasimirs (1649-1668). 10.37 g. EX AVRO Û SOLIDO Û CIVIT Ù THORVNENS Ù FIERI F Ù (triangle) City view of Thorn, with a bridge over the Vistula, on which small boats go, above two angels in clouds holding the city's coat of arms, below left. on a meadow the divided year number 16 - 59, in between the connected mint master's mark HL (Hans David Lauer, mint master in Thorn 1649-1668) // IOAN Ü CAS Ü D Ü G Ü REX Û POLON Ü & Ü SVE Û M ÛD Û L Û R Û P Û Crowned and armored bust r. with the cloak turned on and the chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece. Fb. 64; Dutkowski / Suchanek 1567; Kopicki -. GOLD. RR Slightly wavy, extremely fine Acquired in 1957 from Julius Jenke, Munich. Interesting city view. -Editor
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Elisabeth, 1741-1761. 5 rubles 1759 (date in the stamp changed from 1757), St. Petersburg. 8.20 g. Crowned bust r. with cloak folded // Four crowned coats of arms placed in the cross, eagle shield in the middle, the divided year 1 - 7/5 - 9 in the corners. Bitkin 88 (R2); Diakov 521 (R3); Fb. 124. In US plastic holder of NGC with the rating MS 62 (5960012-001). GOLD. Of great rarity. Only 2,354 copies minted. Very attractive example with a fine gold tint, extremely fine / extremely fine uncirculated Acquired in 1955 from Dr. Busso Peus, Frankfurt am Main. Big woman! -Editor
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At the instigation of his chief minister Montgelas, King Maximilian I Joseph carried out far-reaching state reforms in Bavaria. The various parts of the country scattered on the left and right of the Rhine were administratively integrated as far as possible and in 1813 a uniform modern criminal law was introduced. As early as January 1, 1808, Bavaria was the second German state (after the Kingdom of Westphalia) to receive a constitution that removed all traditional privileges of the church, the nobility, corporations and communities. In order to give the state a more solid unity and to counterbalance the national idea, the king decided to undertake more far-reaching liberal reforms. After the dismissal of the absolutist-minded Minister Montgelas, he passed a constitution on May 26, 1818, with which a parliament with two chambers was introduced for the first time in a German state. The new constitution guaranteed the Bavarians equality before the law and in taxation, freedom and security of person and property, freedom of belief and other civil rights. Legislation and taxation were tied to the approval of the state parliament. The introduction of the new constitution was proudly shown to the population with the attractive thaler. We are pleased to be able to offer this extremely rare gold strike from the thaler stamps, which was presumably given to important participants at the solemn proclamation of the constitution. Freedom and security of person and property, freedom of belief and other civil rights. Unusually plain reverse honoring a new constitution. -Editor
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Acquired in 1938 from Julius Jenke, Munich. The Peace of Rijswijk on September 29, 1697 ended the War of the Palatinate Succession (1688-1697), which had affected all of Europe. Louis XIV of France made peace with Great Britain, the Netherlands, Spain, as well as with the emperor and empire. The imperial city of Nuremberg, which had already expressed its wish for peace during the Thirty Years' War through numerous coins, celebrated the anniversary of the end of the war with the magnificent five-ducat coin offered here, which had also raged in Franconia, but above all devastated large parts of the Rhineland. Another great city view. -Editor
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20 New Guinea Mark 1895, A. J. 709. In US plastic holder of NGC with the rating PF 61 (5960009-001). RR Only 1,500 copies minted. Magnificent specimen. Made from a polished plate, minor scratches, extremely brilliant uncirculated Acquired from Helbing, Munich. Great wildlife portrait with an unusual wreath on the reverse reflecting native flora. -Editor
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