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NGC-certified Highlights in November MDC Monaco AuctionPosted on 10/18/2019
An NGC-certified gold coin from the Netherlands has a starting bid of 150,000.

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) certified many vintage world coins that are featured in an upcoming sale in Monaco, presented by MDC (Monnaies de Collection sarl), a prestigious international auction house. Over November 13 and 14, 2019, more than 200 NGC-graded coins will be offered, including several that are expected to realize six figures.

A Netherland 1721 Gold Ducaton graded NGC PF 63 Cameo has a starting bid of€150,000 (about $164,000 USD). The obverse of this impressive gold coin depicts a finely detailed armored soldier on horseback, and the reverse is adorned with the crowned arms of the United Netherlands held by two lions. At the time this « gold rider » was minted, the Netherlands was a global superpower, though it was past the height of its influence.