These include “Gross-Gold” specimens, the term given in numismatics circles
to coins that are worth many times their face value. As Peter Feuser, Head
of Numismatics at Auktionshaus Felzmann, explains: “These coins are
particularly popular among collectors given that their collector value is
far higher than their material value and that they are usually very rare.
While they used to be a standard means of payment, they are now minted only
for collectors or investors.” They include a very special coin minted in
London in 1668. The five guineas coin (Lot 1318), which features a likeness
of Charles II, was struck in gold imported from West Africa by the British
African Company. This was done to commemorate the 20th year in the reign of
Charles II, who ruled from 1660 to 1685, but had already been crowned king
in 1649 while in exile in France. The first gold coin was minted in the
sixth century BC by order of Lydian king Kroisos, who was known for his
wealth. He also inspired the common German phrase “Ich bin kein Krösus” –
literally “I’m not Kroisos” – used to indicate that something is too
expensive. Incidentally, silver coins were minted even earlier, circa 620
BC.
Coins from China are also very popular. Accordingly, Auktionshaus Felzmann
will also be featuring a “Chinese history” representation set (Lot 1901) in
its forthcoming auction. This small collection comes in a two-ply wooden
box containing almost all original certificates. The 50 coins in the set
include ten gold coins and the rare, much sought-after Mao issue.
As Peter Such, Head of Philately at Auktionshaus Felzmann, explains: “This
auction also includes material from a collection built up by a dealer who
invested enormous amounts of money in building up interesting stock. There
are a total of 1,050 albums that we have divided up into three group lots
(Lots 7001, 7002 and 7003). Among other things, these include stamps from
France, Russia and the German Empire with an inflation component. If you
wish to view the material, we would ask you to sign up beforehand, and also
to make sure that you plan in plenty of time for this volume of material.
Also sure to be of great interest is a “moon landing” specimen from Apollo
15, part of the “100 series”, which has also been signed personally by the
three astronauts from this mission: David Scott, Alfred Worden and James
Irwin.
Lastly, “The System of Terror 1933-1345”, a collection by author and
philatelist Claus Geissler, has received regular press coverage. This
exceptional collection was already singled out for an award at the
S’-HERTOGENBOSCH 2017 international stamp exhibition. The collection is to
be wound up in the form of single lots at the start of the philately
auction on 7 March. This includes, for example, a card sent by Carl von
Ossietsky, one of the best known inmates, to his wife in Hamburg.
For more information please contact us at:
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