Vintage World Coins Graded by NGC Top $400,000

Two vintage coins certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company™ (NGC®) each realized over $400,000 on June 28, 2022. Over 600 NGC-certified coins from around the world were featured in a Goldberg Auctioneers sale, including stunning examples of a Great Britain 1717 5 Guineas and a China 1904 Tael.

The star of the sale was a Great Britain 1717 5 Guineas with Inverted “D” on Edge graded NGC MS 63 (lot 1376) that realized $432,000. This variety has an inverted letter “D” on the reverse’s edge, and is the finest example of the seven in the NGC Census. This coin features a well-struck portrait of George I, who ruled Great Britain from 1714 to 1727.

Great Britain 1717 5 Guineas with Inverted “D” on the Edge graded NGC MS 63. Realized: $432,000 Click images to enlarge.

Another rarity, a China 1904 Hupeh Tael with Large Characters graded NGC MS 62 and pedigreed to the W&B Capital Collection (lot 1671) was sold for $420,000. During the Qing Dynasty, Taels like this one were circulated throughout the province of Hupeh (presently known as Hubei), as seen on the obverse legend.

China 1904 Hupeh Tael with Large Characters graded NGC MS 62 and pedigreed to the W&B Capital Collection. Realized: $420,000 Click images to enlarge.

Other NGC-certified highlights in the sale included:

• a Great Britain 1753 5 Guineas graded NGC MS 62 (lot 1377) that realized $126,000
• a China 1916 Hung Hsien Silver Dollar graded NGC MS 62 (lot 1660) that realized $120,000
• a Great Britain 1668 5 Guineas graded NGC MS 60 (lot 1369) that realized $105,000
• a Great Britain 1686 5 Guineas graded NGC MS 61 (lot 1371) that realized $105,000
• a China 1921 Hsu Shih Chang Silver Dollar with Bottom Legend graded NGC MS 62 (lot 1661) that realized $102,000
• a China 1921 Hsu Shih Chang Silver Dollar with Bottom Legend graded NGC MS 62 (lot 1663) that realized $84,000
• a China 1921 Hsu Shih Chang Silver Dollar with Bottom Legend graded NGC MS 61 (lot 1662) that realized $84,000

All prices realized include buyer’s premium.