英国历史尽在掌握：科普硬币收藏品即将拍卖

科普罗马和英国硬币收藏包括代表英国历史关键时刻的稀有且重要的硬币。该藏品由大约 1,000 枚硬币组成，由钱币学家杰弗里·科普 (Geoffrey Cope) 收集，将通过 Numismatica Ars Classica、Classical Numismatic Group 和 Numismatica Genevensis 之间的合作进行出售。亮点包括描绘哈德良长城的罗马塞斯特提乌斯、代表大贬的亨利八世测试和查理二世的请愿王冠。

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

揭晓科普收藏：英国历史硬币的宝库

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.

历史上首次，著名的科普收藏的稀有且具有历史意义的罗马和英国硬币将分两期拍卖，一次在五月，另一次在十月。钱币学家杰弗里·科普 (Geoffrey Cope) 花费半个多世纪的时间精心收藏，这件非凡的散布作品代表了英国钱币历史上的关键篇章。

The Collection's Significance

该藏品的意义

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 收藏品包含数量惊人的 1,000 枚硬币，提供了英国历史上无与伦比的硬币生产编年史。每一枚硬币都是一件迷人的微型艺术品，其复杂的设计承载着数百年的迷人历史。

"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."

古典钱币集团董事戴维·盖斯特 (David Guest) 表示：“这次拍卖是几十年来英国硬币最重要的流通之一。” “它涵盖了英国铸币各个时代的硬币，全面概述了这个国家的货币遗产。”

Roman Splendors

罗马辉煌

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 枚罗马硬币中，哈德良皇帝的迷人青铜塞斯特提乌斯最为引人注目。这枚硬币于公元 130 年铸造，当时哈德良长城刚刚竣工，它见证了英国历史上最雄心勃勃的罗马工程壮举之一。正面描绘了哈德良的帝王形象，而背面则描绘了皇帝对他的军团讲话，这是帝国军事实力的象征。

Tudor Transformations

都铎王朝的转变

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.

该系列还拥有精选的英国硬币，其中包括 1544 年亨利八世的测试币（先令）。这枚非凡的硬币由小汉斯·霍尔拜因 (Hans Holbein the Younger) 根据亨利的肖像制作而成，捕捉到了都铎王朝历史上的一个关键时刻：大贬值。在财务需要的推动下，财政部在银币中掺入了更便宜的金属，这标志着英国货币政策的一个重大转折点。

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.

科普花了数年时间寻找这枚硬币的最佳样本，他最终获得​​了该系列中展示的一枚，被认为是已知的最原始的硬币。

A Numismatic Marvel

钱币奇迹

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.

毫无疑问，最迷人的硬币之一是 1663 年铸造的“钱币奇迹”查理二世请愿王冠。这件精美的作品由著名勋章获得者托马斯·西蒙 (Thomas Simon) 制作，是祈求国王恢复西蒙作为唯一首席雕刻师的地位皇家造币厂的。它错综复杂的细节，包括国王脖子上可见的静脉，证明了西蒙无与伦比的艺术才华。

Preservation and Provenance

保存和出处

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，科普收藏中的硬币保存状况极佳，其中许多被认为是现存最好的已知硬币。这种原始状态不仅增强了它们的审美吸引力，也凸显了它们的历史价值。

"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."

“科普收藏确实非常出色，收藏了一些最精美的罗马和英国硬币样本，”钱币艺术艺术馆总监阿图罗·鲁索 (Arturo Russo) 说道。 “这些硬币的非凡之处不仅在于它们对关键历史事件的艺术表现，而且还在于它们无可挑剔的出处。”

Collaboration and Auction

合作与拍卖

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.

此次历史性拍卖将分两期进行，第一期将于 5 月在苏黎世举行，第二期将于 10 月举行。此次拍卖是钱币公司 Numismatica Ars Classica、Classical Numismatic Group 和 Numismatica Genevensis 之间的合作成果。

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、爱好者和历史学家都热切地期待着这个前所未有的机会，以了解这些精美且具有历史意义的硬币所体现的一段英国历史。