For our inaugural preview of the Stack’s Bowers Galleries August 2016 ANA
World’s Fair of Money auction – held in Anaheim, California – we have a nice
rarity that is the finest certified of its kind by a large margin. Our
highlight for today is a Czechoslovakian 1934 10 Dukaten commemorating the
reopening of the Kremnica Mine. With a mintage of just 68 pieces the population
is small, with this example (certified by NGC with a grade of Mint State 68)
standing as the finest graded by a three-point margin at both PCGS and NGC.
The obverse design features Saint Catherine kneeling in prayer facing
right, clearly identified by the wheel to her right. The arms of Kremnica
appear behind her. The reverse design bears an intricate image of the exterior
of the mines, while the lower portion is a cut out of a mine tunnel featuring
both modern and antique miners and equipment. It’s easy to see how this piece
tops the charts for quality; the hue is a bright lemon yellow gold without
spots, tone or fog and the surfaces are exquisitely preserved. The intricate
design is set against deep dark prooflike fields, which add a third dimension
to the artwork when viewed in hand. A coin without peers that is sure to
impress. Ownership of this coin will propel any collection it enters to a new
level of sophistication and prestige. Be sure to check out our upcoming blogs
as we preview more exciting coins to be offered in our upcoming August ANA
World’s Fair of Money Auction.
We are now accepting consignments of world and ancient coins for our official
August 2016 ANA World’s Fair of Money Auction, as well as Chinese and other
Asian coins and currency for our August 2016 Hong Kong Showcase Auction. Time
is running short, so if you are interested in consigning your coins and paper
currency (whether a whole collection or a single rarity) be sure to contact one
of our consignment directors.
