英國歷史盡在掌握：科普硬幣收藏品即將拍賣

科普羅馬和英國硬幣收藏包括代表英國歷史關鍵時刻的稀有且重要的硬幣。該收藏由大約 1,000 枚硬幣組成，由錢幣學家杰弗裡·科普 (Geoffrey Cope) 收集，將透過 Numismatica Ars Classica、Classical Numismatic Group 和 Numismatica Genevensis 之間的合作進行出售。亮點包括描繪哈德良長城的羅馬塞斯特提烏斯、代表大貶的亨利八世測試和查理二世的請願王冠。

Unveiling the Cope Collection: A Treasure Trove of British History Coins

揭曉科普收藏：英國歷史硬幣的寶庫

For the first time in history, the illustrious Cope Collection of rare and historically significant Roman and British coins will be auctioned in two installments, one in May and the other in October. This extraordinary dispersal, spanning over half a century of meticulous acquisition by numismatist Geoffrey Cope, represents a pivotal chapter in British numismatic history.

歷史上首次，著名的科普收藏的稀有且具有歷史意義的羅馬和英國硬幣將分兩期拍賣，一次在五月，另一次在十月。錢幣學家傑弗裡·科普 (Geoffrey Cope) 花費半個多世紀的時間精心收藏，這件非凡的散佈作品代表了英國錢幣歷史上的關鍵篇章。

The Collection's Significance

該藏品的意義

The Cope Collection, encompassing an astonishing 1,000 coins, offers an unparalleled chronicle of coin production throughout the annals of British history. Each coin, a captivating miniature artwork, carries centuries of captivating history within its intricate designs.

Cope 收藏品包含數量驚人的 1,000 枚硬幣，提供了英國歷史上無與倫比的硬幣生產編年史。每一枚硬幣都是迷人的微型藝術品，其複雜的設計承載著數百年的迷人歷史。

"This sale represents one of the most significant dispersals of British coins in decades," declared David Guest, director of the Classical Numismatic Group. "It encompasses coins from every era of British coinage, providing a comprehensive overview of this nation's monetary heritage."

古典錢幣集團董事戴維·蓋斯特 (David Guest) 表示：“這次拍賣是幾十年來英國硬幣最重要的流通之一。” “它涵蓋了英國鑄幣各個時代的硬幣，全面概述了這個國家的貨幣遺產。”

Roman Splendors

羅馬輝煌

Among the 170 Roman coins, a captivating bronze sestertius of Emperor Hadrian stands out. Struck in 130 C.E., just after the completion of Hadrian's Wall, this coin bears witness to one of the most ambitious Roman engineering feats in British history. The obverse portrays Hadrian's regal likeness, while the reverse depicts the emperor addressing his legions, a symbol of the Empire's military prowess.

在 170 枚羅馬硬幣中，哈德良皇帝的迷人青銅塞斯特提烏斯最為引人注目。這枚硬幣於公元 130 年鑄造，當時哈德良長城剛剛竣工，它見證了英國歷史上最雄心勃勃的羅馬工程壯舉之一。正面描繪了哈德良的帝王形象，而背面則描繪了皇帝對他的軍團講話，這是帝國軍事實力的象徵。

Tudor Transformations

都鐸王朝的轉變

The collection also boasts a remarkable selection of British coins, including a 1544 testoon (shilling) of Henry VIII. This exceptional coin, crafted from Henry's portrait by Hans Holbein the Younger, captures a pivotal moment in Tudor history: the Great Debasement. Driven by financial necessity, the treasury adulterated its silver coinage with cheaper metals, marking a significant turning point in British monetary policy.

該系列還擁有精選的英國硬幣，其中包括 1544 年亨利八世的測試幣（先令）。這枚非凡的硬幣由小漢斯·霍爾拜因 (Hans Holbein the Younger) 根據亨利的肖像製作而成，捕捉到了都鐸王朝歷史上的一個關鍵時刻：大貶值。在財務需求的推動下，財政部在銀幣中摻入了更便宜的金屬，這標誌著英國貨幣政策的重大轉折點。

Cope spent years searching for the finest example of this coin, and he finally acquired the one presented in this collection, considered the most pristine known to exist.

科普花了數年時間尋找這枚硬幣的最佳樣本，他最終獲得了該系列中展示的一枚，被認為是已知的最原始的硬幣。

A Numismatic Marvel

錢幣奇蹟

Undoubtedly, one of the most captivating coins is the "numismatic marvel" Petition Crown of Charles II, struck in 1663. This exquisite piece, crafted by the celebrated medallist Thomas Simon, was a supplication to the King to reinstate Simon as the sole chief engraver of The Royal Mint. Its intricate details, including visible veins on the King's neck, attest to Simon's unparalleled artistry.

毫無疑問，最迷人的硬幣之一是1663 年鑄造的“錢幣奇蹟”查理二世請願王冠。這件精美的作品由著名勳章獲得者托馬斯·西蒙(Thomas Simon) 製作，是祈求國王恢復西蒙作為唯一首席雕刻師的地位皇家造幣廠的。它錯綜複雜的細節，包括國王脖子上可見的靜脈，證明了西蒙無與倫比的藝術才華。

Preservation and Provenance

保存與出處

Remarkably, the coins in the Cope Collection have been preserved in an exceptional state, with many considered the finest known examples in existence. This pristine condition not only enhances their aesthetic appeal but also underscores their historical value.

值得注意的是，科普收藏中的硬幣保存狀況極佳，其中許多被認為是現存最好的已知硬幣。這種原始狀態不僅增強了它們的美學吸引力，也凸顯了它們的歷史價值。

"The Cope Collection is truly exceptional, housing some of the finest specimens of Roman and British coinage," remarked Arturo Russo, director of Numismatica Ars Classica. "These coins are extraordinary not only for their artistic representations of pivotal historical events but also for their impeccable provenance."

「科普收藏確實非常出色，收藏了一些最精美的羅馬和英國硬幣樣本，」錢幣藝術藝術館總監阿圖羅·魯索 (Arturo Russo) 說道。 「這些硬幣的非凡之處不僅在於它們對關鍵歷史事件的藝術表現，而且還在於它們無可挑剔的出處。”

Collaboration and Auction

合作與拍賣

This historic sale will be conducted in two installments, with the first taking place in Zurich in May and the second scheduled for October. The auction is a collaborative effort between the coin firms Numismatica Ars Classica, Classical Numismatic Group, and Numismatica Genevensis.

這次歷史拍賣將分兩期進行，第一期將於 5 月在蘇黎世舉行，第二期將於 10 月舉行。此次拍賣是錢幣公司 Numismatica Ars Classica、Classical Numismatic Group 和 Numismatica Genevensis 之間的合作成果。

Collectors, enthusiasts, and historians alike eagerly anticipate this unprecedented opportunity to acquire a piece of British history, embodied in these exquisite and historically significant coins.

收藏家、愛好者和歷史學家都熱切地期待著這個前所未有的機會，以了解這些精美且具有歷史意義的硬幣所體現的一段英國歷史。