The auction dedicated to numismatics will take place on May 24 and 25 in Verona.

Verona, Tuesday, May 20, 2025. The highly anticipated Auction 10 by Nomisma Aste is fast approaching. This auction features 1.447 lots dedicated to numismatics and is scheduled for Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 in Verona. An unmissable event for collectors and enthusiasts, it ideally concludes Verona’s numismatic week, enlivened by Veronafil. A unique opportunity for experts and industry professionals to discover numerous rarities and pieces of great historical and collectible value.

The catalogue of Auction 10

The catalog opens with a prestigious selection of ancient Greek coins from Magna Graecia and Sicily. Standing out is a superb high-grade tetradrachm from Syracuse (lot 10 – estimate € 2,000). Moving eastward, there is a group of issues in the name of the satraps of Caria and the Seleucid kings of Syria, among which a tetradrachm of Seleucus IV, who reigned from 187 to 175 BC, is notable for its remarkably well-preserved condition (lot 53 – estimate € 1,000).

The Roman section includes outstanding examples from the reigns of Tiberius, Claudius, Hadrian, Sabina, Faustina I, and Marcus Aurelius, with particular attention to the extremely rare aureus of Herennia Etruscilla (lot 116 – estimate € 8,000).

The foreign coin selection is rich and varied. A noteworthy piece is the 20 francs of Jérôme Bonaparte dated 1809 in near-FDC condition (lot 192 – estimate € 1,500).

Now to the heart of the catalog: the Italian mints. Many cities are represented. Starting with Bologna, there’s the very rare 5 lire 1810 struck in the name of Napoleon (lot 311 – estimate €3,000). Florence follows, with three florins of the Republic in exceptional preservation (lots 318, 319, 320 – estimated at € 3,000, € 2,800, and € 2,800 respectively), and a 1742 zecchino of Francis II of Lorraine (lot 327 – estimate € 1,500).

For Milan, a splendid gold scudo of Philip II is offered (lot 400 – estimate € 3,500), as well as a high-quality 20 lire from the Provisional Government (lot 419 – estimate € 3,800).

Naples is well-represented with rare and significant examples: a 1735 piastra graded EF–FDC (lot 464 – estimate € 1,600), and a 30-ducat coin from 1818 of exceptional quality, almost FDC (lot 483 – estimate € 10,000).

A true highlight is the quarter scudo of Piacenza, absent from standard references and likely minted in Milan in the name of Ottavio Farnese (lot 523 – estimate € 4,000).

The section concludes with Venice, showcasing truly exceptional pieces, including the 4-zecchini osella of Alvise II Mocenigo’s second year (lot 549 – estimate € 12,000) and the 1722 osella of Alvise III Mocenigo (lot 552 – estimate € 10,000).

Papal coinage receives special attention. Among the highlights are the piastra from the 12th year of Urban VIII depicting the Archangel banishing demons (lot 578 – estimate € 1,200), and the giulio of Alexander VII with a table of coins on the reverse (lot 581 – estimate € 1,800).

A significant section is devoted to the House of Savoy, with coins particularly remarkable for their exceptional preservation. Among the finest are the 1590 ducatone struck in Turin for Charles Emmanuel (lot 720 – estimate € 4,000), the 100 lire of 1883— not a rare coin, but seldom found in pristine condition (lot 812 – estimate € 5,800), and a standout piece: the 11-coin set of 1936 struck to commemorate the foundation of the Empire, in the rare PROOF version (lot 840 – estimate € 50,000).

In parallel with the coins, an important selection of medals is also presented, covering all categories: papal, Napoleonic, Renaissance, Fascist, and modern. Specialists will appreciate the wide representation of notable engravers.

The catalog concludes with two highly collectible collections: the third installment of the Strada Collection, focusing mainly on Neapolitan coinage, and the P.F.G. Collection, which spans ancient, medieval, and modern Italian coins, especially papal issues.

This auction once again confirms itself as the leading numismatic event of the Italian spring season, thanks to the exceptional quality and variety of lots featured.

The appointment is in Verona, on Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 at the headquarters of Nomisma Aste, for two days of great cultural and collecting interest.

All that remains is to take part and try to secure that long-desired piece to enrich your collection—or simply the one that captured your heart at first glance.

AUCTION PROGRAM
Auction 10
at Nomisma Aste, Via Legnago 144, 37134 Verona (VR)

Saturday, May 24 2025
Session I, from 4:00 pm CEST, Lots 1–309

Domenica 25 maggio 2025
Session II, from  9:30 am CEST, Lots 310-900
Session III, from  3:00 pm CEST, Lots 901-1447

It will be possible to participate in person or online.
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