Sovereign 1841 Marsh 24 with unbarred A's in GRATIA, an extremely rare date and type, Near VF/About VF, we note an example described as Fine sold in London Coins Auction A167 on 2/12 2019 for £6500 hammer price
Crown 1965 Satin Finish Specimen striking ESC 393O, Bull 4341, Davies 2301M. Excessively rare rated R5 by Bull and R6 by the 1992 ESC. This example in an NGC holder and graded SP67. The NGC Top Population coin, and the finest known example across three major grading companies. At the time of writing, our research has uncovered 11 examples graded by third party grading companies, some entries which may be duplicated. LCGS has graded 4 examples, in grades 82, 88 (2) and 90. PCGS has graded 3 examples, all SP65, and NGC has graded 4 examples SP62, SP64 (2) and this superb SP67 example. The fields display an even shimmering satin lustre, and displaying the die polish lines associated with this type under strong magnification, a key indicator of this excessively rare type. A wonderful example and would be a centrepiece coin in any advanced Crown collection. We note an example of this type sold in London Coins Auction A166 1/9/2019 described as 'nFDC with underlying brilliance' sold for £5500 hammer price
Fifty Pence 2012 London Olympic Games - Gold Medal Winners Coin - Cycling, Gold Proof Piedfort FDC NGC PR69, in June 2019 (LCA 165 Lot 1510) we sold a full set of 11 of these Gold Proof Piedfort 2012 Fifty Pences and the vendor of that set had obtained from The Royal Mint mintage figures (actual rather than issue limits which may be smaller) which showed just 26 of these Cycling Piedforts exist
Fifty Pence 2012 London Olympic Games - Gold Medal Winners Coin - Rowing, Gold Proof Piedfort FDC NGC PR69, in June 2019 (LCA 165 Lot 1510) we sold a full set of 11 of these Gold Proof Piedfort 2012 Fifty Pences and the vendor of that set had obtained from The Royal Mint mintage figures (actual rather than issue limits which may be smaller) which showed just 26 of these Olympic Rowing Piedforts exist
Five Pound Crown 2018 Prince George 5th Birthday Gold ProofS.L63 FDC uncased in capsule with no certificate, the Spink catalogue states a mintage of only 175 pieces, these all being issued in sets, (the S.PGC23 set) Crown collectors now have this opportunity to purchase this as a single coin. a few very small field nicks are visible under very strong magnification, otherwise FDC, and retaining full mint brilliance. We note an example described as 'nFDC with a minor handling mark and small tone spot visible under magnification' sold in London Coins Auction A164 3/3/2019 Lot 973 for £2000 hammer price
Sixpence 1939 VIP Proof/Proof of Record ESC 1829B, Bull 4226, Davies 2192P, in a PCGS holder and graded PR66CAM, the only example thus far graded on the PCGS Population report. One further example has been graded at PF64 by NGC, so potentially the finest known example. Bull states 'not traced' and allocates a rarity rating of R6, previously sold in London Coins Auction A156 5/3/2017 Lot 2817 for £1050 hammer price, and previously in a US auction for $1057.50 in April 2013
Sovereign 2017 Gold Proof Piedfort, George and the Dragon within Order of the Garter S.SC12 200 Years of the Pistrucci reverse design, Only 3750 minted, The first ever UK Gold Piedfort Sovereign issue. FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate. At the time of release this issue was keenly sought and the entire mintage was reserved and sold out at the Royal Mint very quickly.
USA Gold Quarter DollarCalifornia Gold issue, undated (c.1853) Period 1. A.L.Nouizillet Obverse: Bust left with 12 stars around, Reverse: Letter I for 1 in fraction, I/4 DOLLAR with star below, within a wreath, the reverse showing the characteristic die break between the tops of the wreath and the fraction numerator. Breen 7848, Breen-Gillio BG-222, in an old style PCGS green label holder and graded MS64, we note an example in similar grade sold in a US auction as far back as 2003 for $400
GB and World (10) GB Two Pounds 2014 Lunar Year of the HorseShengxiao CollectionS.5100Silver Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Two Pounds 2015 Lunar Year of the Sheep Shengxiao Collection S.5101 Silver Proofs (2) nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue the first with certificate and booklet, the second with certificate only, Alderney (4) Five Pound Crown 2009 50th Anniversary of the Mini Silver Proof nFDC in the box of issue with certificate, 2010 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain Silver Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, 2016 50th Anniversary of England winning the World Cup Silver Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, 2016 Remembrance Day Silver Proof the reverse with coloured poppies, FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Solomon Islands 25 Dollars 2005 HMS Dorsetshire One Ounce Silver Proof nFDC/FDC in the box of issue with certificate, GB Royal Mint Christmas Medal 2009 Silver BU in the box of issue with certificate, GB a 2-coin set The Queen's Coronation 60th Anniversary 1953-2013 comprising Crown 1953 Toned UNC and Five Pound Crown 2013 Cupro-Nickel UNC in the box of issue with certificate
Tunisia 5 Piastres Gold AH1276 (c.1859) Sultan Abdul Mejid, type as KM#122 (this date unlisted by Krause) GVF, Very Rare, We note a similar example sold in a European Auction in 2016 for 750 Swiss Francs (around £590)
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Eightieth Birthday Silver Proof Coin Collection 2006 contains 17 silver proof crown sizes issues with obverse gold cameo Alderney (2), Cayman I (2), East Caribbean (2), Falkland I (2), Fiji (2), GB, Guernsey (2), Jersey (2), Solomon I (2) all different reverse designs FDC and cased
Italian States - Venice (4) Soldino undated (1612-1615) Marcantonio Memmo KM#39 some weak areas otherwise GVF, Rare and unpriced in any grade by Krause, 10 Soldi (2) 1722 Alvise Mocenigo KM#502 Fine, 1734 Alvise Pisani KM#545 approaching Fine with some small weaker areas, 6 Bagattini undated (c.1680) KM#367 VG scarce
Medallic Cased items in silver (8) 2011 Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton Gold layered Silver Proof nFDC-FDC in the London Mint Office box with certificate, 2017 Queen Elizabeth II Birthday Medal Silver Proof FDC in the Jubilee Mint box with certificate, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge Christening 2015 50 grammes Gold Plated Silver Proof FDC in the Jubilee Mint box with certificate, 2017 Prince Harry and Ms Meghan Markle Engagement One Ounce in .999 silver, gold plated (2) both Proof FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates, 2018 Birth of Prince Louis of Cambridge One Ounce of .999 silver with inset diamond birthstone (2) both Proof FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates, 2018 End of World War ICentenary - The Unknown Warrior Antique Silver Proof with soldier-shaped cut-out 15.55 grammes of .999 silver FDC in the box of issue with certificate
Penny 1797 contemporary counterfeit, struck on a thin flan and weighing 18.90 grammes, struck from KP14 dies, Peck 1110 VG with all major details clear, see notes in Peck Second Edition page 302 regarding these Pennies, we note a similar example sold in London Coins Auction A164 3/3/2019 described as Near Fine for £75 hammer price, HalfpenniesGeorge III contemporary counterfeits (2) 1775 Fair and 1776 VG the latter a crude type and unlisted by Coleman
Switzerland 1960's-80's issues (8) mostly UNC or about includes 1 x EF and 2 x VF-GVF examples. Comprising 10 FrancsPick 45r dated 24th January 1972 series 79Q number 074085 signatures Brenno Galli, Leutwiler & Aebersold. 20 Francs (3) including Pick 46i (2) dated 16th October 1961 series 31X number 077780 signatures Brenno Galli, R. Motta & Kunz and 21st January 1965 series 47Y number 068583 signatures Brenno Galli, Iklé & Kunz along with Pick 46p dated 15th May 1968 series 56Z number 094602 signatures Brenno Galli, Leutwiler & Aebersold. 50 FrancsPick 48l dated 24th February 1972 series 37M 72293 De La Rue, London print and signatures Brenno Galli, Leutwiler & Aebersold. 10 Francs (2) including Pick 53b 1980 signatures Wyss & P. Languetin series 80 C 0996099 and Pick 53c 1981 signatures Wyss & P. Languetin series 81 A 5156455. Also the 20 Francs Pick 55c 1981 and variety with Snowflake underprint on front under "2" in value extends close to margin series 81 X 0313230 signatures Wyss & Leutwiler. A desirable group and for ease of readability Pick numbers listed - 45r, 46i, 46l, 46p, 48l, 53b, 53c and 55c.
France (Kingdom & Banque de France) issues along with County of Perth 5 Pound Sterling coupons (17) various issues and denominations in mixed grades on average VF-GVF some with the usual pinholes and includes a few higher grade notes. Comprises Assignat issues (6) including 25 Sols Pick A55b (Ass 25a) dated 4th January 1792 series 1358. 10 Livres Pick A66b (Ass 36c) dated 24th October 1792 series 11314 and variety with Loraine cross at left and right at upper left and watermark "RP-FR". And 23rd May 1973 issues (4) consisting of 10 Sols Pick A68b (Ass 40b) series 68o. watermark "RF". 15 SolsPick A69b (Ass 41b) series 1512 watermark "RF/15s". And 50 Sols Pick A70b (Ass 42b) watermark "RF 50s" (2) series 2989 & 3101. Also Banque de France issues (5) including 10 Francs "Mineur" Pick 99f (Fayette F8.21) signatures Gargam & Roussou dated 7th April 1949 series B.192 02989. Along with 100 Francs (4) consisting of the "Merson" Pick 78c (Fayette F24.14) signatures Boyer & Strohl series E.47256 052 and hand stamped over watermark area. It's successor the "Merson modifié" Pick 86b (Fayette F25.46) signatures Roussau & Favre-Gilly series O.66427 358. "Sully" Pick 94 (Fayette F26.29) signatures Rousseau & Favre-Gilly dated 16th May 1940 (2) a consecutively numbered pair series Q.10800 855 & Q.10800 856. And "Corneille" Pick 149c (Fayette F65.19) dated 7th December 1967 signatures Morant, Bouchet & Tondu series E.281 04024. In addition Corporation of the County of Perth 5 Pounds Sterling Municipal Loan Fund interest coupons (5) all perforated PAID and the interest payable 30th June 1878 at the Bank of Scotland, London, England and with the last 2 digits of the year hand written and bearing the signature of Robert Jones. All series 0009 and includes a few consecutive Debenture numbers 0132, 0133 and 0134 along with 0042 and 0126. A collectible group
Bahrain Monetary Agency Law of 1973 (4) in various grades VF-GVF to about UNC - UNC comprising 1/ Dinars (2) consisting of Pick 7 Law of 23/1973 (1973) solid security thread serial number TB597871 and Pick 17 Law of 23/1973 (1996) variety with brown shield in coat of arms and narrow segmented security thread serial number AB823727. A 1 Dinar Pick 8 Law of 1973 serial number FJ 113524. And along with the 20 Dinars Printed by false authorization Pick 16x Law of 1973 narrow segmented security thread and the variety confirmed by a wide space between the prefix letters in the lower right serial number TR 315527
Austria Medal 1792 Coronation of Franz II (1792-1806) 24mm diameter in silver Obverse: LEGE.ET.FIDE Crowned globus cruciger with crossed sword and sceptre behind. Reverse FRANCISCVS./HVNG.ET.BOH.REX/ARCH.AUST.M.D.HETR/ELECTVS/REX ROMANORVM/ CORONATVS. FRANCOFVRTI. XIV. IVL. /MDCCCXCVII, VF toned. Along with Shilling-sized Token 1804 SOLD BY CLARK WESTAND Co. FOR ONEC BRITISH SHILLING 1804 Reverse seated female left with three-masted ship behind, Good Fine toned
Penny 1797 contemporary counterfeit, struck on a thin flan and weighing 19.31 grammes, struck from KP14 dies, Peck 1110 NF/VG with all major details clear, see notes in Peck Second Edition page 302 regarding these Pennies, we note a similar example sold in London Coins Auction A164 3/3/2019 described as Near Fine for £75 hammer price
France Kingdom & First Republic, Tresor Francais, Emergency and early issues (6) in various grades Fine - VF to about UNC - UNC and always desirable issues as the French Kingdom & Frist Republic Assignat issues (3) including 50 Sols Pick A70b (Ass-42c) dated 23rd May 1793 series 3477 watermark "RF 50s" along with 5 Livres Pick A76 (Ass-46a) 10. Brumaire l'an 2ème (31.10.1793) (2) series 4736 & 6596. Also the Tresor Francis 10 Francs ND 1947 series A 05042236 intended for use of French Army personnel in occupied territories in Germany and Austria. Emergency issue Chamber de Commerce de Calais 1 Franc (Pirot 37) First series of the Replacement of the 5th Issue serial number B 17974 printed by LITH . ROY & VALADE, AMIENS, issued 28th February 1917. Along with Banque de France 100 Francs "Merson" Pick 71c (Fayette F23.15)dated 31st October 1922 series J.8647 212 signatures Platte & Aupetit. A very attractive and collectible group
AustraliaCrown 1937 Proof KM#34 in an NGC holder and graded PF64, only 8 examples have been graded by NGC of which this is the second finest, the first minting of the Crown in Australia. The event of the minting of the Crown was well publicised, this being the only denomination minted in that year. Many examples were sold outside of the traditional numismatic market and as a result, many of the tiny mintage of just 100 pieces were either mishandled or spent into circulation. The coin attained the nickname 'Casey's Cartwheel'. Extremely rare with a mintage of just 100 pieces
Fifty Pence 2012 London Olympic Games - Gold Medal Winners Coin - Boxing, Gold Proof Piedfort FDC NGC PR69, in June 2019 (LCA 165 Lot 1510) we sold a full set of 11 of these Gold Proof Piedfort 2012 Fifty Pences and the vendor of that set had obtained from The Royal Mint mintage figures (actual rather than issue limits which may be smaller) which showed just 18 of these Olympic Boxing Piedforts exist, prior to this sale we had only seen four of these 2012 Olympic Piedforts none were for boxing
Fifty Pence 2012 London Olympic Games - Gold Medal Winners Coin - Athletics, Gold Proof Piedfort FDC NGC PR69, in June 2019 (LCA 165 Lot 1510) we sold a full set of 11 of these Gold Proof Piedfort 2012 Fifty Pences and the vendor of that set had obtained from The Royal Mint mintage figures (actual rather than issue limits which may be smaller) which showed just 26 of these Olympic Athletics Piedforts exist
Five Pound Crown 2018 Prince George 5th Birthday Gold ProofS.L63 FDC uncased in capsule with no certificate, the Spink catalogue states a mintage of only 175 pieces, these all being issued in sets, (the S.PGC23 set) Crown collectors now have this opportunity to purchase this as a single coin. With two tiny nicks on St. George otherwise FDC. We note an example described as 'nFDC with a minor handling mark and small tone spot visible under magnification' sold in London Coins Auction A164 3/3/2019 Lot 973 for £2000 hammer price
Muscat and OmanQuarter Anna AH1311 (1893) as KM#2 an off-metal striking and weighing 7.71 grammes (normally struck in copper) thought to have been struck in India, this example showing small differences to the obverse design, EF. We note we have previously sold a silver example weighing 10.25 grammes that had been tested and realised £3400 hammer price in LCA 158 Lot 1243
Coin and Banknote SetMillennium 1999 comprising Five Pound Crown 1999 Gold Proof S.L7 FDC and Banknote Fifty Pounds Kentfield YR19 990478, C141 UNC in the limited black box of issue with certificate, Duggleby states that only 91 sets were sold
Sovereign 2017 PiedfortProof, Reverse St. George and the Dragon within the Garter, S.SC12 in an NGC holder and graded PF65 Ultra Cameo, this being the first ever Gold Sovereign Piedfort, the entire mintage sold out very quickly on the Royal Mint website after the release of the coin
AustraliaPenny 1920 KM#23 UNC or very near so with traces of lustre on either side, the obverse shows minor contact marks. The obverse struck to an excellent standard with all eight pearls and all the central diamond bold and clear, a superior example of this rare date and type. We note an example only described as Fine was sold by us in our Auction A156 (Lot 1057) for as much as £48 hammer price, a truly rare item and seldom offered
Ireland (Republic) Currency Commission Consolidated Banknote 5 Pounds The National BankPick 27 (PMI CNA2, BY E026) dated 5th January 1939 and a VERY LAST recorded prefix and higher serial number 04NK 037534 signatures Joseph Brennan & H A Russell. The note in brown on pale green and mauve underprint with the obverse featuring a ploughman (also the common name for these notes amongst collectors) with horses. The reverse displays an illustration of the St. Patrick's Bridge, Cork. Printed by TDLR without imprint. VF very Minor ink cleaning on reverse but not affecting the note's general appearance. Exceptionally Rare note with the very last recorded date and prefix with records indicating that the National Bank received its last batch of these £5 notes on the 5th November 1944 and the highest number issued was 04NK 040700 (date not known)
Halfpenny 1729 Peck 830 UNC evenly struck and a super example of the Young Head portrait type, slabbed in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, formerly part of the Andrew Wayne Collection, sold in London Coins Auction A113 5/6/2006 (Lot 980), this is one of the very early submissions to LCGS (UIN 0000030) and after a further 43,000 coins have been graded, is still the finest recorded example, thus proving the rarity of these early copper pieces.
GB and a few World sets and singles a varied group:- Royal Mint Year Sets (2) 1990, 1992, Royal Mint Baby Set 2000, Twenty Pounds 2013 Silver, George and the Dragon (3) UNC in the Royal Mint packs of issue. Coin an Banknote set 1996 Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday comprising Five Pounds Kentfield HM70 000490, and Five Pound Crown 1996 Cupro-Nickel UNC in the Royal Mint wallet as issued. Five Pound Crowns (5) 1996 Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday, 1999 Diana Memorial, 1999 Millennium, 2000 Queen Mother 100th Birthday, 2007 Diamond Wedding of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Two Pounds (4) 1994 Tercentenary of the Bank of England, 1996 Euro 96 Football, 1997, 2014 Outbreak of World War I - Lord Kitchener, Two Pounds a 2-coin set 1989 Bill and Claim of Rights, One Pound (2) 1995 Wales, 1997 England, Fifty Pences 1994 D-Day Landings (2), Fifty Pences a 2-coin set comprising 1992/3 EU Presidency and 1992 Britannia Fifty Pence, UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue. Last £sd Set Halfcrown to Halfpenny 1964-1967 (8 coins), UNC in the wallet of issue. Last £sd Set Halfcrown to Halfpenny (7 coins, only the English Shilling included), in mixed grades. Last £sd and First Decimal Coins 25th Anniversary of Decimal Currency the £sd comprising Halfcrown to Halfpenny (7 coins) 1965-1967 (only Scottish Shilling included) and Decimal Coinage 1996 Set (7 coins) One Pound to One Penny Lustrous UNC. UK/USA United Coin Collection comprising UK set 1997 (8 coins) Two Pounds to One Penny Lustrous UNC and USA Set 1997 (5 coins with medalet) Half Dollar to One Cent Lustrous UNC. Two Pounds Silver Britannias (2) 1998 UNC and 1999 UNC with a hint of toning, Crowns (11) 1953, 1965, 1977 (8), 1981 EF to UNC. Two Pounds 1995 UN 50th Anniversary EF. Hong Kong Mint Set 1997 Handover (7 coins) UNC in the wallet of issue, USA Silver Eagle 1993 Lustrous UNC, Alderney Five Pound Crown 1993 Concorde, Solomon Islands Five Dollars 1993 Concorde, UNC in the packs of issue, Gibraltar 2.8 Ecus 1993 Eurotunnel UNC, Alderney One Pound 1995 Silver Proof FDC in capsule with certificate, Jersey Fifty Pence 2018 100th Anniversary of the RAF UNC with coloured reverse, Isle of Man Five Pounds 1993 Nigel Mansell UNC, USA Half Dollar 1996S Atlanta Olympics - Swimmer Prooflike UNC, Tonga 50 Seniti 1996 Victorian Age - Queen Victoria Empress of India 1876 Silver Proof nFDC, Marshall Islands (2) Five Dollars 1993 Elvis Presley Lustrous UNC, Ten Dollars 1991 Legendary Aircraft - Avro Lancaster Lustrous UNC, Medallions (2) 1986 the Royal Wedding of Prince Andrew and Miss Sarah Ferguson UNC, 1990 Battle of Britain 50th Anniversary UNC on the card of issue, GB and Numismatic Covers (8) many with a World War II theme UNC many in the packs of issue, GB and World First Day and Philatelic Covers and Stamp Sets (34) many on the envelopes or album pages of issue UNC. Also a small group of GB and World (51) base metal issues mostly 20th Century in mixed grades, along with a British Armed Forces Threepence Second Series VG with folds
Ireland (Republic) Currency Commission Consolidated Banknote 1 Pound The Bank of Ireland First Issue Pick 8a (PMI CBI1, BY E001) dated 7th July 1938 series 82BA 057665 signatures Joseph Brennan & Joseph A Gargan. The note in green on pale orange and purple underprint with the obverse featuring a ploughman (also the common name for these notes amongst collectors) with horses. The reverse displays an illustration of the Customs House in Dublin. Printed by TDLR without imprint. A fresh and relatively crisp GVF - approaching about EF and Exceptionally Rare
Ireland (Republic) Currency Commission Consolidated Banknote 1 Pound The Provincial Bank of Ireland Third Issue Pick 38c (PMI CPB8, BY E037) dated 7th March 1939 and series 19PA 075590 signatures Joseph Brennan & G A Kennedy. The note in green on pale orange and purple underprint with the obverse featuring a ploughman (also the common name for these notes amongst collectors) with horses. The reverse displays an illustration of the Customs House in Dublin. Printed by TDLR without imprint. A fresh and relatively crisp about EF and an Exceptionally Rare note
Ireland (Republic) Currency Commission Consolidated Banknote 1 Pound The Bank of Ireland Second Issue Pick 8b (PMI CBI7, BY E002) last recorded date for this type 3rd July 1939 series 07BB 092897 signatures Joseph Brennan & H J Johnston. The note in green on pale orange and purple underprint with the obverse featuring a ploughman (also the common name for these notes amongst collectors) with horses. The reverse displays an illustration of the Customs House in Dublin. Printed by TDLR without imprint. A fresh and very crisp GEF minor attempt of cleaning inked graffiti on centre right obverse but this not affecting the notes general appearance and these notes Exceptionally Rare and seldom seen in these high grades
Ireland (Republic) Currency Commission Consolidated Banknote 1 Pound The Royal Bank of Ireland Second Issue Pick 44b (PMI CRB7, BY E047) dated 1st July 1935 serial number 18RA 058700 signatures Joseph Brennan & David R Mack. The note in green on pale orange and purple underprint with the obverse featuring a ploughman (also the common name for these notes amongst collectors) with horses. The reverse displays an illustration of the Customs House in Dublin. Printed by TDLR without imprint. A presentable VF Minor marginal rust but not affecting this Exceptionally Rare note's appearance
Five Pound Crown 2000 Queen Mother 100th Birthday Silver Proof Piedfort, Five Pound Crowns (2) 1996 Coronation 40th Anniversary Silver Proof, 2013 The Royal Birth Silver Proof, Two Pounds (3) 1994 Tercentenary of the Bank of England Silver Proof Piedfort, 1995 Peace Dove Silver Proof Piedfort, 1996 Euro 96 Football Silver Proof Piedfort, One Pound Silver Proof Piedforts (2) 1993, 1996, Fifty Pence 1992-1993 EU Presidency Silver Proof Piedfort, Crowns (3) 1972, 1977, 1981, Ten Pence 1992 Silver Proof Piedfort, Five Pence a 2-coin set 1990 Large and Small sizes Silver Proofs, Alderney Two Pounds 1999 Total Solar Eclipse Silver Proof, the Crowns with some toning, mostly FDC, in the boxes of issue with certificates
Ireland (Republic) Currency Commission Consolidated Banknote 1 Pound The Provincial Bank of Ireland First Issue Pick 38a (PMI CPB1, BY E036) dated 10th June 1929 series 04PA 079203 signatures Joseph Brennan & Hume Robertson. The note in green on pale orange and purple underprint with the obverse featuring a ploughman (also the common name for these notes amongst collectors) with horses. The reverse displays an illustration of the Customs House in Dublin. Printed by TDLR without imprint. Presentable and paper still retaining relative crispiness VF Pinholes and an Exceptionally Rare early dated First issue note certain to attract any serious collector
South America & Caribbean modern issues circa 1970's to 1990's (934) in large bundles in fully consecutive, near consecutive or consisting of several closely numbered consecutive sets. Includes Argentina 6 bundles consisting of 100 PesosPick 302b ND 1976 - 1978 without Ley, watermark Argentina's Coat of Arms, series E and signatures A. J. Camps & A. C. Diz. 1000 Pesos Pick 304d ND 1976-1983 without Ley text on obverse, watermark sunbursts, back lithographed, signatures P.C. Lopez & J.G. del Solar and Series I. 1 Peso Argentinos Pick 311a ND 1983 - 1984 (2 bundles) including 2 varieties - series A signatures P.C. Lopez & J.G. del solar and series B signatures P.C. Lopez & E.G. Vazquez, both watermark sunbursts. 5 Australes Pick 324a ND 1985 - 1989 signatures H.A. Alonso titled Subgerente general with 'SUB' printed in the signature & J. J. A. Concepcion titled Presidente, watermark sunbursts, series A. A bundle of Uruguay 2000 Nuevos Pesos 1989 Pick 68 Series A watermark J. G. Artigas. Brazil (3 bundles) including Brazil 5000 Cruzeiros (2 bundles) consisting of Pick 232a ND 1990 - 1993 series A signatures Zelia Maria Cardoso de Mello & Ibrahim Eris and Pick 232c ND 1990 - 1993 series A signatures Paulo Roberto Haddad & Gustavo Jorge Laboissiere Loyola which include the VERY LAST RUNS for this type - series A6041. Along with a bundle of 50 Cruzados Pick 210a ND 1986 - 1988 Series A signatures Dilson Domingos Funaro & Fernao Carlos Botelho Bracher. Dominican Republic bundle of 1 Peso Oros Pick 126c series of 1988, signatures Roberto Saladin & Roberto Martinez Villanueva, Thomas De La Rue Printing. Almost if not all in fresh and crisp UNC as if they are just out of printing, with a SCWPM value of over $1300 and the potential of hiding a few collectable fancy numbers it makes this a very desirable group
Ireland (Republic) Currency Commission Consolidated Banknote 1 Pound The Provincial Bank of Ireland Third Issue Pick 38c (PMI CPB8, BY E037) dated 8th April 1938 series 16PA 040544 signatures Joseph Brennan & G A Kennedy. The note in green on pale orange and purple underprint with the obverse featuring a ploughman (also the common name for these notes amongst collectors) with horses. The reverse displays an illustration of the Customs House in Dublin. Printed by TDLR without imprint. Presentable VF and an Exceptionally Rare note
USAConfederate & Obsolete Currency (9) in mostly higher grades average VF-GVF to EF-GEF comprising Confederate Richmond issues including a Rare 100 DollarsPick 45 (Criswell T41) dated 1st December 1862 number 78552 plate Z uniface and stamped on reverse "Issued at Montgomy/ ALA / 10th Jan 1863 / T. Sanford / Depositary" along with 17th February 1864 issues 5 DollarsPick 67 (Criswell T69-559) plate B series 2 number 3580, 10 DollarsPick 68 (Criswell T69-547) plate A series 5 number 92422 along with a 6th April 1863 issue 20 DollarsPick 61b (Criswell T67-517) plate D series 2 number 8328 cut-cancelled and red stamp July, 1863. Obsolete Currency (5) issues include a Western & Atlantic Railroad 50 Cents Atlanta, Ga. dated 1st July 1862 perforated "PAID". Macon & Brunswick Railroad Company Macon, GA. 1 Dollar dated 1st February 1867 number 31458 punchole cancelled. Bank of Windsor Vermont3 Dollars number 159 circa early 1800's both signatures Emerson with different first names. State of Louisiana 5 Dollars "Baby bond" circa 1870's date unfilled number 747 number 108427 with 5 Coupons for 7 and 1/2 Cents numbered 7 through 11. The Canal Bank New Orleans 20 Dollars Unissued Remainder Plate D circa 1800's reverse in red and obverse 3 Allegorical women at top, steam ship at bottom left and Allegorical woman at right with Bald Eagle above. An attractive group
Ireland (Republic) Currency Commission Consolidated Banknote 1 Pound The National Bank Only issue Pick 26 (PMI CNA1, BY E025) dated 14th February 1935 serial number 20NA 032484 signatures Joseph Brennan & H A Russel. The note in green on pale orange and purple underprint with the obverse featuring a ploughman (also the common name for these notes amongst collectors) with horses. The reverse displays an illustration of the Customs House in Dublin. Printed by TDLR without imprint. VF or near so with a small marginal piece missing at upper centre left margin and an Exceptionally Rare note with a 14/2/35 date
World a collection in a deed box of mostly modern 1970's issues onwards (lot) in various grades Good to about UNC consisting of notes from various countries and the majority from Europe, Africa and Asia. Includes a few earlier issue Reichsbank note from Germany. A few scarcer earlier notes include an Egypt Currency note 10 PiastresPick 167a Law 50 of 1940 the variety with a single letter prefix R at left of signature. Syria5 PiastresPick 49 from 1942. China The Canton Municipal Bank 10 CentsPick S2276b from 1933 signatures Huang & Ch'en and a Central Bank of China 20 CentsPick 194a from 1924. Hong Kong 10 Cents Pick 315b from 1941. Belgium Societe Generale 1 Franc Pick 86b dated 25th May 1917. France 1939 issues 5 FrancsPick 83a (Fayette F4) and 10 FrancsPick 100 (Fayette F7) and a very FIRST date for this issue 2nd February 1939 block 290 series R. 68527. Portugal Casa de Moeda 10 CentavosPick 97c dated 15th August 1917 (2) and 20 Centavos Pick 100 dated 4th August 1922 along with a Banco De Portugal 50 CentavosPick 112b dated 5th July 1918. Italy Biglietto Di Stato 5 LirePick 23f Royal Decree 07.10.1904 (1923) signatures Maltese & Rossolini block number 5302 and the 10 Lire Pick 20g Royal Decree 05.02.1888 signatures Giu. Dell'Ara & Porena block number 3318. Also includes a few French and Belgium World War I Necessity money and local currencies along with United Kingdom 9 and 1/2 percent Treasury Loan and Treasury War bonds 1999/1973. An interesting group
Peru (14) Half Sol (8) 1907 (2) LIMA FG-JR (2) UNC and A/UNC, 1922 GEF/AU scarce, 1927GN (2) GEF and Toned UNC, 1929GM (3) EF, GEF and A/UNC, along with (6) Real 1850 KM#143.1 Good Fine, Real 1860YB KM#181 Lustrous UNC, Half Real 1860YB KM#180 UNC and lustrous, Dinero 1866YB KM#190 UNC or near so with small rim nicks, Centavo 1864 KM#187.1 UNC with good subdued lustre, Peseta 1880 BF Dot after B below shield KM#200.2 NVF
Medals (2) Germany - Adolf Hitler 1889-1945, 35mm diameter, Reverse: German Eagle EIN VOLK EIN REICH EIN FUHRER, in base metal Lustrous UNC, cased and Italy - Mussolini 1928 35mm diameter the reverse with a similar design to the 20 Lire coin in base metal lustrous UNC in the case of issue
France a small group (4) Ecu 1785R Orleans Mint Good Fine or slightly better with some adjustment lines, Half Ecu (2) 1652F Near Fine/Fine for wear with pitted surfaces, 1767P 7 over 1, Dijon Mint VG or slightly better with good surfaces, 24 Sols (1/5 Ecu) 1728 mintmark 9 Rennes Mint KM#482.33 Fine
World (14) a varied group, includes some more unusual and scarcer items: Colombia - Cartagena Siege Coinage Half Real 1812 KM#D2 Good Fine with date full and bold, France 30 Sols 1820 Aniche Mining Company Token, Reverse: MD 1820 within wreath (Maz.779) GVF and very scarce, Lithuania Six Groszy 1652 Johann Casimir KM#44 VF/GF, a rare one-year type, South AfricaFlorin 1928 VF/GVF, Guatemala Quarter Quetzal 1926 KM#243.1 GVF, Ecuador Decimo 1902 LIMA with JF on reverse KM#50.3 UNC and lustrous, TunisiaOne Franc AH1335 (1916)A Muhammad Al-Nasir KM#238 UNC or near so and lustrous, New GuineaShilling 1935 KM#5 EF, Cyprus Nine Piastres 1901 KM#6 Bold Fine, Ireland Shilling 1930 S.6627 GVF, Greenland25 Ore 1926 (h) HCM GJ with central hole KM#6 Good Fine, Finland One Markka 1874S KM#3.2 Fine, Spain Real 1733 VG, Portugal 60 Reis undated (1683) KM#139 GVF
Farthing 1875H 5 Berries in wreath, with full brooch, perfect E in REG, Freeman 530 dies 3+C NVF/GF, Very Rare and rated R17 by Freeman, we note a similar example sold in London Coins Auction A149 Lot 2017 for £350 hammer price
France (10) 5 Francs (4) 1828W Lille Mint NVF/VF, 1849A Paris Mint, Liberty Head KM#761.1 Fine, 1870 A Paris Mint KM#799.1 NEF toned, 1875A Paris Mint GVF, One Franc (2) 1851A Liberty Head KM#759.1 Fine, scarce, 1871K Small K NVF/GF, 50 Centimes (3) 1859A Fine/Good Fine with some scuffs on the obverse, 1866A NVF with some green deposit, this possibly removable with care, 1895A Good Fine with some green deposit, possibly removable with care, 2 Sols 1792BB F/NVF
Congo (Democratic Republic) Banque Nationale 5 Zaires = 500 Makuta Pick 13a dated 2nd January 1967 and variety with signature above title Le Gouverneur serial number A297637 with 2 Large Cancelation punch holes across portrait and watermark. The note in dark green on multicoloured underprint with obverse featuring President (Joseph Désiré) Mobutu Sese Seko Nkuku wa za Banga at right and bank monogram at lower left. The reverse with the National Assembly building, Kinshasa. A Thomas De La Rue print on paper with solid security thread across middle and watermarked with an Antelope's head, not visible due to cancelation hole. Crisp about UNC - UNC and Exceptionally Scarce first date
Shilling 1869 ESC 1319, Bull 3037, Die Number 4, EF once cleaned, a rare date and possibly under-rated, our archive database shows we have sold only 5 examples in 13 years
German States - Mainz - 5 Sols Siege Coinage 1793 NVF/F for issue the reverse with some uneven toning and an edge crack, an unusual issue and rarely encountered in any grade
Twenty Pounds 2013 George and the Dragon UNC with a hint of toning on the rim, Five Pound Crown 2013 The Christening of Prince George, One Pound (3) 1986 Northern Ireland, 1987 England, 1988 United Kingdom, UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 UNC in the blue wallet of issue, Crown 1981 Royal Wedding A/UNC, Turks and Caicos Islands 10 Crowns 1979 10th Anniversary of the Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of WalesSilver Proof, Isle of Man Crown 1976 Bicentenary of USA Independence Silver Proof, Solomon Islands Five Dollars 2003 Concorde UNC on the Royal Mint card of issue, Bermuda One Dollar 2001 Gombeys UNC in the wallet of issue, Isle of Man One Pound 1978 UNC in a slide case, Ireland (6) Punt (4) 1990 (2), 2000 (2), Fifty Pence 1997 and Five Pence 1996 in mixed grades to EF, Medals (3) 80th Anniversary of the Somme 1996 in bronze UNC, Titanic 100th Anniversary 1912-2012 UNC in The Belfast Telegraph folder, City Hall Belfast, undated 44mm diameter UNC in a Tower Mint box, along with a promotional programme from a 'Top Rank' theatre from 1962 Belfast Stadium in very good condition
Italian States - Papal States 10 Soldi 1869 XXIII-R date and Roman year mismatch, unlisted type, obverse and reverse types as KM#1386.1 UNC and presumably very rare
China and Earthenware items, many crockery items, cups and saucers a mixed group with some matching items, mainly from three sets includes Alfred Meakin items (42 items) along with a large framed print : 'The Roman Army', from the Sunday Times 1969 and 1972 a very informative and detailed print describing weapons, ships, marches, soldiers, the various camps and a Time-line of historical events. Very good condition. To be removed by the buyer from the auction on sale day, no postal service
Penny 1922 with 1927 reverse Freeman 192A dies 3+C Near Fine/Fine and collectable, Extremely Rare and rated at R18 by Freeman. We note a similar grade example of this extremely rare variety sold at London Coins Auction A152 6/3/2016 (Lot 2484) for £3800 hammer price
United Kingdom 2015 Gold Proof Set the five-coin set Five Pounds to Quarter Sovereign, the first gold set with the new Fifth Portrait FDC in the case of issue with certificate and booklet stating a mintage of only 350 sets, all apparently sold out by the Royal Mint within 7 days of issue at the issue price of £2,700
Crown 1935 Incuse Edge ProofESC 377A (R6 - rated 2-5 examples believed to exist, making this rarer in number than the Gold Proof issue of this date) The edge legend much less sharply defined than on the currency and specimen strikings of this year. The edge itself is shaper, with the design and fields displaying a superior strength of detail and strike. nFDC with some hairlines and a pleasant underlying tone. Excessively rare and comparable in quality to the Van Roekel example sold in 2001. We note a similar example in London Coins Auction A128 as far back as 7/3/2010 realised £2200 hammer price (Lot 1186)
Five Pound Crown 2018 Prince George 5th Birthday Gold ProofS.L63 FDC uncased in capsule with no certificate, the Spink catalogue states a mintage of only 175 pieces, these all being issued in sets, Crown collectors now have this opportunity to purchase this as a single coin. We note an example described as 'nFDC with a minor handling mark and small tone spot visible under magnification' sold in London Coins Auction A164 3/3/2019 Lot 973 for £2000 hammer price, this being the only previous single piece we have offered
One Pound Green CatternsSPECIMENB225s issue 1930 serial number Q00 000000 and red SPECIMEN. overprint in small solid capitals over signature once diagonally. Crowned Britannia medallion at left and value at right on obverse and Bank of England building across top of reverse. Printed at St. Luke's Works, London and watermarked with Helmeted Britannia bust. GEF - About UNC, Pinholes and an Exceptionally Scarce note seldom appearing on the market
Five Pounds Peppiatt pre-war SPECIMENWhite Note B241s dated 20th April 1934 serial number 000Q 00000. GEF - About UNC, Minor Foxing Horizontal lines perhaps from storage. Britannia medallion at upper left red SPECIMEN overprint in solid capitals twice diagonally at centre left and across signature at lower right. These notes were produced for the benefit of foreign central banks. They should have been returned and destroyed when no longer needed for reference, but that was not always the case.
Threepence 1853 ESC 2060, Bull 3384 UNC or very near so with the lightest friction to the highest points, attractively toned, Very Rare, especially in this high grade, we note the example in the Andrew Wayne collection in UNC sold for £580 hammer price as long ago as June 2006
Sovereign 2017 Gold Proof Piedfort, George and the Dragon within Order of the Garter S.SC12 200 Years of the Pistrucci reverse design, Only 3750 minted, The first ever UK Gold Piedfort Sovereign issue. nFDC with some striking imperfections with the appearance of contact marks on the obverse, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate. At the time of release this issue was keenly sought and the entire mintage was reserved and sold out at the Royal Mint very quickly.
Crown 1675 5 over 3, with overstruck T in ET, the underlying letter unclear, certainly not a G as quoted by Bull, 5 strings to Harp, ESC 50A, similar to Bull 396, rated R3 by the 1992 ESC. VG or better with some haymarking, Very Rare. We note an example describe as 'Fine and thus far the finest we have handled' sold for £1100 hammer in London Coins Auction A155 4/12/2016 (Lot 554)
France early Kingdom & First Republic and Commercial bank issues (104) in mixed grades including Caisse d'Échange des Monnaies, Rouen 100 FrancsPick S245b dated 1er Frimaire 12 (23.11.1803) No. 1486 & 1595 both with "Annule" stamps on obverse. Kingdom & First Republic Assignats Domaines Nationaux (82) including 10 Livres Pick A51 (Ass-21a) dated 16th December 1791 (2). 50 Sols Pick A56 (Ass-26a) dated 4th January 1792 (7). 10 livres dated 24th October 1792 (16) Pick A66a (Ass-36a) watermark: two fleurs-de-lis at bottom (3) and Pick A66b (Ass-36b & Ass-36c) watermark: RP-FR (13) including a SOLID "Lucky" serial number 7777. 50 Sols Pick A70b (Ass-42b) watermark RF 50s and some of which Ass-42b-v1 variety with the letter i missing the dot in "Republique" at upper right (51). 25 Livres Pick A71 (Ass-43a) dated 6th June 1793 (20). Republicque Francaise Domaines Nationaux 5 Livres Pick A76 (Ass-46a) 1793 "10 Brumaire l'An 2ème" Issue 31.10.1793 (6).
Crown 1696 VG/NVG as part of a group of GB and World a collection Crowns to Farthings, includes over £8 face of pre-1947 issues, BrassThreepences to Halfpennies includes 20th Century date runs, in mixed circulated grades, World includes Vietnam 5000 Dong 2003, Cyprus (4) 25 Mils 1981, 5 Mils 1980 bronze (2) 1982 aluminium, Turkey (2) 1 Lira 1973, 25 Kurus 1973, Vatican (3) 100 Lire (3) 1971, 1977, 1993 in mixed grades many EF to UNC, Medalet Battle of Solferino 1859 12mm diameter in bronze with loop mount at the top GF, K&C Indoor Games Tokens (5) 25mm diameter in brass 7 grammes VF to GVF
ScotlandBank of Scotland (11) in mostly very high grades including about UNC - UNC comprising 1 Pounds (7) including Pick 100a (BY SC106a, PMS BA99a) dated 2nd March 1955 signatures Elphinstone & Watson series B0385499. Pick 100b (BY SC106b, PMS BA99b) dated 10th September 1956 signatures Craig & Watson series J0500780. Pick 100c (BY SC106, PMS BA99c) signatures Bilsland and Watson (2) dated 1st October 1957 series P0831811 & LAST prefix before fractional for this type Z0470733. Pick 102a (BY SC107a, PMS BA100c) dated 11th February 1964 signatures Bilsland & Watson series A/G 0513225. Pick 105a (BY SC107b, PMS BA 100c) dated 1st June 1966 signatures Polwarth & Letham series A/Q 0941053. Pick 105b (BY SC107c, PMS BA100f) dated 3rd March 1967 series signatures Polward & Letham series B/A 0373816. 5 Pounds (4) including Pick 106a (BY SC119a, PMS BA106b) dated 25th September 1961 signatures Bilsland & Watson and FIRST series for this type now with solid 5 Pound symbols series 3/H 8355. Pick 103a (BY SC118, PMS BA 106a) dated 55nd September 1961 signatures Bilsland & Watson LAST series for this type with hollow 5 Pound symbols serial number 8/G 2504. Pick 106b (BY SC119b, PMS BA106d) dated 8th March 1966 series F 351438. Pick 106c (BY SC119c, PMS BA106e) dated 1st February 1967 signatures Polwarth & Letham series G469532.
Proof Sets (7) Deluxe Set 2000, Red Leather Deluxe sets (4) 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, Black Leather Deluxe 2008 nFDC to FDC some coins with toning, in the cases of issue. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother 85th Birthday 1985 Mint Set One Pound to One Penny along with 85th Birthday Medal, UNC in a slide case. Queen Elizabeth II 60th Birthday 1986 Mint Set, Two Pounds to One Penny along with 60th Birthday Medal UNC in a slide case. GB Crowns (13) 1965 (3), 1972, 1977 (4), 1980, 1981 (3) EF to UNC, Pre Decimal Halfcrowns to Farthings (90) mostly base metal includes a few silver minors, along with a small group of World with some Machine tokens and base metal modern medals, in mixed grades, Pitcairn Islands One Dollar 1989 Bicentenary of the Mutiny on the Bounty Silver Proof nFDC boxed with certificate, Solomon Islands Ten Dollars 1993 Coronation 40th Anniversary Silver Proof nFDC in a soft case with certificate, Canada Proof Set 1989 FDC in the black case of issue with certificate, GB Two Pounds 1995 Peace Dove Silver Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, GB Medal 800 Years of Mayoralty 1189-1989 63mm diameter in bronze by the Royal Mint, Matt UNC boxed with certificate
17th CenturyKent (18) Brookland 1671, W.39 John Eve. undated. Canterbury W.77/8, Sibb Smith, undated, Thomas Parkson Deal W.154, undated Moyses and Potter Deal W.158, 1651 CD AT THE LEOPOLDVS Dover W.209, Eltham W.248, Gravesend (3) Iacob Parsonn W.301, A.M.W At the San W.306, John Watson W.308, At The George in Greenwich, Greenwich W.314, Robert Hovend, Harrietsham W.346, Sandwich 1656 Danill Pickley W.501, Sittingbourne W.524 John Milway, Sevenoaks, Nathll Owen 1669 Octagonal (holed) , Sittingbourne W.525 Thomas Pearce, 1650 Thomas Johnson Sturry W.542/3, John Solley Wingham W.569, Charles Allfrey Wrotham W.579 in mixed grades Poor to Fine, many with attributions
Australia Fine Silver Proof 2006 Year Set (8 coin set in the RAM wooded presentation box), GB Five Pounds 2013 60th Anniversary Silver Piedforts (2) both in the Royal Mint presentation boxes of issue with certificates, Jersey Five Pounds 2008 Silver Poppy Coin Prooflike BU in Westminster's presentation box, Tristan Da Cunha QE II 90th Birthday Solid Silver Proof Coin Collection 3 coin set by Jubilee Mint, Edward VIII 1936 6 coin fantasy set cased. All BU - FDC
The Royal Mint and Bank of England Debden Sets (3) 2000 Millennium C140 Twenty Pounds Kentfield YR19 991363 UNC with Five Pound Crown 1999 SilverProof FDC in the red box of issue with certificates, only 298 sets sold, 1996 Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday C120 Ten Pounds Kentfield HM70 000894 UNC and Five Pound Crown 1996 Silver Proof FDC in the green box of issue with certificate, 1998 Prince of Wales 50th Birthday C131 Ten Pounds Kentfield PW50 000067 UNC and Five Pound Crown 1998 Silver Proof FDC in the green box of issue with certificate, only 397 sets sold
Halfcrown19th CenturyNorthumberland - Newcastle-on-Tyne 1811 Obverse : Arms, Three Castles, two over one, gules, and supporters of Newcastle; motto FORTITER DEFENDIT TRIUMPHANS, Crest: a lion holding a standard, issuing from a castle PAYABLE BY JOHN ROBERTSON. NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Reverse: Female seated on a bale with spear and cornucopia, with a ship in the distance, NORTHUMBERLAND & DURHAM XXX PENCE TOKEN 1811 on the ground P. WYON. F. Davis 1, Withers 1 Fine/Near Fine. We note an example sold in London Coins Auction A157 4/6/2017 Lot 812 sold for £85 hammer price
Central & South America (24) in mixed mostly high grades comprising Brazil Republica Dos Estados Unidos do Brazil - Thesouro Nacional (2) 500 Reis Pick 1a ND (1891) Estampa 3 seria 13A number 99128 manuscript signature lower centre along with 10000 CruzeirosPick 182Ba ND (1966) Serie 390A number 008567 signed Denio Chagas Nogueria & Octávio Gouvêa de Bulhões. East Caribbean Currency Authority 5 DollarsPick 14a ND (1965) serial number A2 422955. Ecuador (4) including 100 Sucres Pick 112a (3) serie VA and a near consecutive trio all dated 24th May 1980 along with 1000 Sucres Pick 120b dated 24th May 1980 serie HV number 00215494. Nicaragua 500 Cordobas Pick 144 Res. 11.06.1985 serie G (12) including consecutive and near consecutive sets. Peru 500 Soles de Oro Pick 87dated 20th September 1963 serie L8 number 356309. Venezuela Banco Central 50000 BolivaresPick 83 dated 24th August 1998 and this being the highest denomination for the series at the time (5)
New ZealandReserve Bank 1 PoundPick 155 dated 1st August 1934 signature L. Lefeaux serial number 11B 411748. The note in purple on multicolour underprint featuring Kiwi bird at left, Coat of Arms at upper centre and Maori King Tawhiao at right on obverse and Milford Sound fiord and Mitre Peak at centre reverse. Fine and a very rare note given that it is the first issue to be released in New Zealand by Reserve Bank of New Zealand on 1 August 1934 as the sole issuer by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Act 1933, as until then private trading banks were the currency issuers. The discovery of gold in 1861 encouraged competing banks in New Zealand leading to a variety notes issues. By 1924, public demand for convenience in usage led to the six remaining banks agreeing a "Uniform" standard size and colour for each denomination.
Y.M.C.A. (Young Men's Christian Association) Herford & Bad Salzuflen canteen 1/6 Mark Token Voucher (Lothar-Weiß SU.9) for the English speaking Soldiers and Army in the area of Herford and Bad Salzuflen, Germany after the end of World War II circa 1945 onwards. Printed in black on light red thin cardboard and uniface, featuring the Y.M.C.A. triangle logo at upper centre which was a well recognized and common sight during the war. Almost as soon as the war broke out Y.M.C.A. developed mobile canteens to bring refreshments to the troops. These second-hand vans painted camouflage green were first used in East London and by the end of 1940 there 500 vans in operation bringing refreshments to the troops, rescue workers and victims of bomb raids. At the retreat of Dunkirk , Y.M.C.A. remained on the beaches until ordered to leave. The vans followed advancing and withdrawing armies not only serving mugs of tea but also selling cigarettes, chocolate, cake, hair cream, toothpaste and stationery. They also provided food and drink to those made homeless and hungry. They also had cinema vans and mobile libraries. The first British YMCA mobile canteen landed on the Normandy beaches on 29th July 1944. Internationally, the World Alliance of YMCAs expanded its work with prisoners of war and refugees: more than 250 secretaries visited camps in 38 countries. The Y.M.C.A. was given ‘official military establishment status’ – essentially given permission to operate with troops in all areas and particularly in front line positions which was very dangerous in these circumstances where the canteens became under attack and the men being wounded or captured. GVF - EF and very Scarce
Jettons and weights (46) VG to Fine, many are detector finds, along with World and Paranumismatic items (14) including Ireland Sixpence mintmark Bell Fair, and Papal States Soldini (4) VG to Fine, these in mixed lower grade
France 5 Sols 1792 Token Issue, KM#Tn31 7-line inscription with date IV in exergue About UNC and nicely toned, a few minor contact marks barely detract
Swiss Cantons - Geneva One Sol (3) 1817H KM#116 Billon EF, 1819 KM#119 Billon UNC, 1825 KM#120 Billon UNC with a small flan flaw at 8 o'clock on the obverse
Peru (2) Half Sol 1922 LIMA, LIBERTAD incuse KM#216 Toned UNC with underlying colour and lustre traces, scarce, 50 Centavos 1858MB KM#179.1 VF with small tone spots
German States - Pfalz- Electoral Pfalz (Pfalz-Sulzbach) Ducat 1792 Pattern in silver KM#Pn32 design as KM#489 (Previously Pfalz-Sulzbach KM#178) struck for the town of Mannheim, GVF/NEF, we note an example graded NGC MS62 sold at Heritage Auctions in June 2014 sold for $246
Indian Temple Tokens, undated (4) Obverse: Indian Deity Rama and Laxman standing, Rama with trident standing beside Laxmana with bow, Reverse: Rama Durbaar, Lord Rama's court. Rama and his consort Sita enthroned on platform with attendants around, Hanuman seated left beneath platform (3), one in brass and two in silver wash, 8.13 grammes, 12.13 grammes and 13.33 grammes respectively, Fine to GVF, the fourth a Durbar scene, Rama (left) and Sita (right) seated, with Rama facing, on Durbar platform. An attendant on left holds a parasol above them. Kusha and Lava stand on right. Hanuman sits beneath platform, Reverse: Hanuman runs right holding mace and Mount Sanjeevi. Two stars in field Fine
Fifty Pence, The London 2012 50p Gold Proof Piedfort Olympic Gold Medal Winners Set, a spectacular 11 coin set featuring the 11 sports that Team GB won their 29 medals in. Proof FDC with certificate number 2 (NO. 02 embossed in gold on the wooden lid) housed in a quality cabinet style wooden presentation box with a separate draw for the certificate and CD (unopened), and a CHIEF ENGRAVER MASTER PROOFS presentation card which shows the engraver's master proofs embossed in gold, the whole with outer card box. This is a rare set and must be The Holy Grail certainly of 50p sets and perhaps of the entire Royal Mint modern series since 1979. Some ambiguity has surrounded the mintages of these coins as the first time they appeared in The Coins of England reference book by Spink it was stated that just two of each coin had been struck one for the designer the other for the gold medallist. Here at London Coins we have offered four individual coins since 2012 all different sports (athletics, cycling, triathalon and tennis). The certificate on this set states 2/29, however the vendor has provided us with actual sales figures (rather than mintage limits) that he has obtained from The Royal Mint which indicate that just 15 of these 11 coin sets exist and states the additional coins issued separately so giving the following total mintages for each sport as Athletics 26, Boxing 18, Rowing 26, Cycling 26, Equestrian 22, Sailing 17, Shooting 17, Tennis 25, Taekwondo 15, Traithalon 22, Canoeing 17 (therefore no Taekwondo coins exist other than in these 15 sets). These are excessively low figures and anyone with an eye to wealth creation should reflect on the current values of Royal Mint proof sets that include gold from yesteryear, sets with mintages of 150 (10 times more than these 50p sets) can realise six figure sums. As far as we could tell this is the first example of this set offered so preparing an estimate can not be done on past results, what we can say is that the 4 individual coins we have sold totalled £20,800 or over £5,000 per coin.
USAFive Cents 1916 Doubled Die Obverse, Breen 2599, the variety confirmed by the last three digits of the date bold and with the understrike lower and to the right of the date, with also clear doubling to the feather tips, in a PCGS holder and graded XF40, listed as a separate entry in the Red book, the variety was only discovered in 1962, by which time many examples were well worn. It is estimated only 200-400 examples survive and of these many are in low grades, a key date rarity and listed in the Cherrypicker's Guide with the highest 'interest rating', this an evenly struck piece with pleasing detail and extremely rare thus, we note that the Heritage database shows only 4 examples sold since 2000. The PCGS database shows only 13 examples in XF40 with a PCGS price guide of £22,500
Resolution and Adventure Medal 1772 43mm diameter off-metal in brass, by Matthew Boulton, John Fothergill and John Westwood (Westwood not credited on the medal) Eimer 744a type a identified by the die flaw in the left of the exergue. Obverse: Bust right laureate GEORGE. III. KING. OF. GR. BRITAIN. FRANCE. AND. IRELAND. ETC. Reverse: Two ships at sea RESOLVTION ADVENTURE, Exergue: SAILED. FROM. ENGLAND MARCH. MDCCCLXXII , Fine or better and bold, missing the swivel mount as originally issued. Examples of the medal were distributed to the inhabitants of the Pacific Islands during the second voyage of mariner and explorer Captain James Cook. The logs of the Resolution and the Adventure record more than 30 places where the distribution took place, and examples mostly appear in a worn and weathered state
Bermuda Government British Administration 1 Pound dated 2nd December 1914, serial number in red 008547, P1, PMG 25 VERY FINE. An extremely rare piece, black on green underprint with arms at left on obverse. This is the first ever 1 Pound note issued in Bermuda and the only one to be printed by the American Banknote Company, Ottawa as the following later denominations were printed by British printers, mostly Waterlow & Sons and Bradbury & Wilkinson & Co. In 1882, the local 'legal tender act' demonetized the gold doubloon, which had in effect been the real standard in Bermuda, and this left pounds, shillings, and pence as the sole legal tender. The British pound sterling then remained the official currency of Bermuda until 1970. In 1920, 5 shilling notes were introduced, followed by 10 shillings in 1927 and 5 pounds in 1941. The 5 shilling note ceased production in 1957, with 10 pound notes introduced in 1964. It was finally decided to take the action that British Honduras had already done 85 years earlier. In line with the international trend towards decimalization, Bermuda introduced a new currency in the form of a dollar that was fixed at an equal value to the US dollar. The new Bermuda dollars operated in conjunction with decimal fractional coinage, hence ending the pounds, shillings, and pence system in that colony in the year before it was ended in the United Kingdom itself. The decision to finally align with the US dollar was at least in part influenced by the devaluation of sterling in 1967 and Bermuda's increasing tendency to keep its reserves in US dollars. Although Bermuda changed to a U.S. based currency and changed the bulk of its reserves from sterling to U.S. dollars in 1970, it still nevertheless remained a member of the sterling area since at that time, the pound sterling and the US dollar had a fixed exchange rate of £1 = $2.40. The design makes it a bit of an outlier as it does not feature any royal portraits.
BurmaSpecimen Set ND 1953 Union Bank of Burma Act 1952 (4) comprising 1 Rupee looks like Pick 38 unlisted series 5J 000000 Peacock at right obverse & Sailing boat reverse. 5 Rupees looks like Pick 39 unlisted series IM 000000 Chinze at right obverse & Woman spinning wheel reverse. 10 Rupees looks like Pick 40 unlisted series 1X 000000 Peacock at right obverse & Man riding elephant lifting log reverse. 100 Rupees looks like Pick 41 unlisted series 5J 000000 Peacock at centre Chinze at right obverse & Farmer and oxen on reverse. All UNC and single tiny faint stain on each note these however not extending into design. Extremely Rare. With the passage of the Union Bank of Burma Act 1952, the sole right of currency issued was transferred from the Burma Currency Board to a newly created Currency Department of the Union Bank of Burma with effect from 1st July 1952. The Burma Currency Board was abolished and its asset and liabilities were transferred to the Union Bank of Burma. Another important change in the new currency is the conversion to a decimal system. When the Union Bank of Burma took over the central bank’s responsibilities, a token issue of the bank notes was made on 1st July 1952. The new bank notes had the rupee denominations (1,5,10,100 rupees) that was later connected to kyat. It included peacock water mark. This set has been given to Mr. Sidney Wellington, Office of the High Commissioner for the United Kingdom who had been working with the UK & Burma Currency Board at the time and the set had stayed in possession of the family ever since. Comes with the contemporary brown envelope abbreviated at top left O.H.M.S (On His Majesty's Service) and the Royal Cypher G.R. of King George VI at bottom left along with a Burma Currency Board seal proof card. Part of a diplomat's group of Burma coins and notes which was accompanied by the original Burma Currency Board Secretary's compliment slip and note to the original recipient Mr. Sidney Wellington, Office of the High Commissioner for the United Kingdom with this original documentation accompanying the Burma Proof Coin listed in the coin section
USA Obsolete & Fractional Currency along with Confederate States issues (58) in mixed grades comprising The Washington County Bank Calais 5 Dollars dated March 1806. The Citizens' Bank of Louisiana New Orleans 5 Dollars unissued remainder "FIVE" in cursive pink font at lower centre. The Citizens Bank of Louisiana Shreveport 10 Dollars unissued remainder "TEN10TEN" in green at lower centre. The State of Alabama 1st January 1863 Montgomery issues (3) 25 cents, 50 cents and 1 Dollar. The Central bank of Alabama Montgomery 1 Dollar unissued remainder "ONE" in red at lower centre. Augusta Insurance & banking Co. Augusta Georgia (4) 2 Dollars dated 12th March 1862 horse running from train at upper centre, 1 Dollar dated on Christmas Eve 24th December 1861 Man watering horse at centre left Red underprint, 5 Dollars dated 10th March 1860 (?) man and barrels at lower left and girl child at lower right and red underprints, 1 Dollar dated 18th March 1862 blacksmith at upper centre. The cochitate Bank boston (2) 2 dollars blacksmith resting at upper left and 5 dollars sailing paddle steamship at sea surrounded by smaller vessels at upper left. The Commercial Bank of New JerseyPerth Amboy State of New Jersey 1 Dollar dated 10th July 1856 Farm animals at upper centre man with hat sitting at lower left. The Valley Bank of Maryland Haggerstown 5 Dollars dated 1856 Woman and anchor on shore and stormy seas and ship in background at upper centre "FIVE" in red at lower centre. The Egg Harbor Bank New Jersey dated 1861 dogs herding elk at upper centre "ONE" in green at lower centre. The Bank of Clarandon at Fayetteville State of North Carolina 5 Dollars dated 1st November 1855 "FIVE" in red at lower centre. Fractional Currency 50 CentsPick 124, 25 CentsPick 123a (2), 10 CentsPick 122b, 10 Cents Pick 98c, 3 CentsPick 105a. Along with St. Louis, MO- Terre Haute Alton & St. Louis Rail Road Company 10 Dollars dated 21st March 1859, this railroad was part of the Atlantic & Mississippi rail line. The Merchants Bank, Augusta, Georgia 5 and 10 Dollars both dated 1st October 1861 and both promise to pay Mr David L. Roath. The State of FloridaTalahasee 1863 issues (3) 10, 25 and 50 cents. a Silver Dollar Martha Washington Pick 321. The State of North Carolina Raleigh (3) 5 Cents 1st January 1866, 1 Dollar 1st January 1866 and 2 Dollars 6th October 1861. The State of Missisipi (10) 25 Cents 1st May 1864, 1 Dollar Cotton Pledged underprint in green dated 1st May 1862, 2 Dollars dated 1st May 1862 (2) Cotton Pledged underprint in green and blue, 3 Dollars dated 1st May 1862 Cotton Pledged underprint in green, 5 Dollars dated 1st May 1862 Cotton pledged underprint in green, 10 Dollars dated 1st May 1862 Faith of the State Pledged underprint in blue, 20 Dollars (2) dated 1st May 1862 Cotton Pledged underprint in green and 7th March 1862 Cotton pledged underprint in grey, 50 Dollars dated 1st May 1862 Cotton pledged underprint in green. Also includes an assortment of unissued remainders from various issuers
Sovereign 1929M Marsh 247 GEF/AU the obverse with a heavier contact mark in the field, rated R3 by Marsh and of comparable quality to the Ex-Park House Collection example, which later sold in London Coins Auction A154 September 2016 for £2000 hammer price
Ten Shillings Mahon, B210 Red/Brown issue 1928, a first production run piece series Z01 746952, UNC and very scarce in this high grade, designed collectively by William Keesey and other experts inside and outside the Bank and printed at St. Luke's Works, Old Street, London on banknote paper by Portals Ltd with a watermark of wavy lines and helmeted Britannia facing right, this note is an absolutely brilliant example and quite desirable
World a collection in 6 Albums in mixed circulated grades comprises early and modern issues mostly 1900's and some more rare notes as Quatar & Dubai Currency Board 1 RiyalPick 1 (3) about 1960's. Rhodesia £1 Pick 28a dated 15th June 1966 & $1 Pick 30e dated 19th July 1971 & Pick 30f dated 18th August 1971. USA $5 VirginiaTreasury Note Richmond, Fractional Currency 10 Cents 1874 Pick 122b & 50 Cents 1875 Pick 124, Obsolete Currency Canal Bank $20 unissued and a group of Notgeld in a small album
ByzantineGoldSolidus, Revolt of the Heraclii (608-610 AD), Obverse: Heraclius and Exarch Heraclius facing, robed, Reverse: Cross Potent on 4 steps, 4.45 grammes Good Fine
Hanoverian Medal for Waterloo 1815 awarded to Soldat Ludwig Schnat, Landwehr Battalion, Hameln. VF with some surface marks and edge nicks. Commanded by Major Von Strube, the Battalion was part of the 5th British Infantry Division under the command of Lieutenant General Sir Thomas Picton, who was the highest ranking allied casualty at Waterloo, and one of two MPs to be killed at Waterloo. The medal was authorised by the Prince Regent on behalf of his father George III in his capacity as Elector of Hanover and this was conferred on survivors of the battle.
USAHalf Dime 1795 Breen 2967 Fine or near so, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 15, we note this piece marginally superior to the similar raw coin sold in London Coins Auction A138 1/9/2012 (Lot 1345) which realised £1400 hammer price
Elizabeth I - Defence of the Kingdom, undated (c.1570) Medalet cast in silver, 23mm diameter, by E.Mestrelle. Obverse: Bust left, crowned and draped, Portcullis before and Rose behind, QVID NOS SINE TE, Reverse: Castle on a mount, between ER, below, a ribbon inscribed O QVANTO (N reversed) across a sphere, VF or better with a hint of toning. The absence of a date suggest this medalet is unlikely to commemorate a specific event or occasion, and the devices of portcullis, rose and castle refer more generally to the solidity of the Sovereign and State.
USA (38) an interesting group of Obsolete Currency, Colonial & Confederate States Issues in mixed circulated grades, comprising State of North Carolina (5) - 25 Cents 01.09.1862 S2357a, 50 Cents 01.09.1862 S2358a, 1 Dollar S2327a, 2 Dollars S2326a, 3 Dollars S2367a, The State of Alabama (4) - 10 Cents S210, 25 Cents S211c, 50 Cents (2) S212a & S212b, The State of Georgia (2) - 25 Cents S861, 5 Dollars S852, Bank of the State of South Carolina, Charleston 2 Dollars 1862, Farmers and Merchants Bank, Memphis 5 Dollars, The Farmers Bank of Bucks County, Bristol Pa.(2) 1 Dollar dated 18th June 1841, 2 Dollars dated 18th June 1841 Cut Cancelled, Railroad Bank State of Michigan 5 Dollars dated 1st August 1853, Railroad Bank, Massachusetts 5 Dollars, Susquehanna Rail Road Company, Baltimore 100 Dollars dated 8th January 1838, Farmers Ex. Bank, Gloucester, Rhode Island 5 Dollars, The Bank of Augusta, Georgia 5 Dollars undated & unissued, The Augusta Insurance and Banking Co.(2) 1 Dollar dated March 12th 1862, 1 Dollar dated 10th December 1861, The Augusta Savings Bank, GA 1 Dollar 9th December 1861, The Bank of Gallipolis, State of Ohio10 Dollars, Walker Iron and Coal Company, Rising Fawn, Georgia 25 Cents dated 1st January 1883, Confederate States of America 100 Dollars Pick 71, Bank of Massillon, State of Ohio(2) 5 Dollars & 10 Dollars, The East Haddam Bank, Connecticut 10 Dollars dated 10th January 1861, City Bank of New York, State of New York 3 Dollars, The Valley Bank of Maryland 5 Dollars dated 31st January 1855, The Lyons Bank, Wayne County, State of New York 5 Dollars dated 1st January 1869, The Franklin Bank, Boston 3 Dollars dated 27th February 1835, Bank of Chester, South Carolina 5 Dollars Cut-cancelled spells "T.C.C. & C...", The Peoples Bank of Paterson, State of New Jersey 5 Dollars 1851, The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Company 5 Dollars 1840, The Continental Bank of Boston, Massachusetts 5 Dollars 1860, The Exchange Bank of Norfolk, Virginia 100 Dollars
USA Confederate States & Obsolete Currency (22) in mixed grades comprising Richmond Virginia issues 17th February 1864 issues (3) 5 DollarsPick 67 and 50 DollarsPick 70 (2). 10 Dollars 6th April 1863 issues Pick 60a (2). 10 Dollars 2nd December 1862 stamp on reverse. Confederate States of America100 Dollars 1862. Confederate States of America Richmond 2 Dollars 2nd June 1862 Counterfeit. Virginia Treasury Notes (2) 1 Dollar dated 21st July 1862 and 5 Dollars dated 13th March 1862. The State of Georgia issues comprising 5 Dollars Milledgevile 6th April 1864. 5 Dollars Svannah dated 2nd August 1850. Bank of the State of Georgia (2) 5 Dollars and 10 Dollars. Bank of Commerce Savannah (4) 1, 2, 5 and 20 Dollars. Mechanics Savings & Loan Association 2 Dollars Savannah 31st July 1862. Merchants & Planters Bank 5 Dollars (2) one with roman 5 at lower denominations.
USA Silver Dollars late 1800's in mixed grades (7) comprising 5 DollarsPick 340 series 1899 Chief "Running Antelope" - Ta-to-ka-in-yan-ka (Hunkpapa Sioux tribe) on obverse serial number N67291779 Good and Scarce. Along with 1 Dollars (3) including Pick 321 Martha Washington series 1886 small red seal, plain border signatures Rosecrans & Jordan serial number B3412551, Pick 338b Eagle at centre President Abraham Lincoln and President Ulysses Grant series 1899 (2) serial number X38897012 VG and serial number D93187130. Along with USA Obsolete Currency The New Orleans Canal & Banking Company unissued Set 1800's (3) in mixed high grades comprising 5 Dollars Women around Denomination at centre, 10 Dollars Eagle and Shield at left and 20 Dollars Man holding hat and flag at seaside
USA (8) A group of Obsolete Currency issues in mostly higher grades aVF - choice UNC, comprising - The Bank of America, State of Rhode Island2 Dollars ND 1800's Remainder, Canal Bank, New Orleans 10 Dollars ND 1800s Remainder "Toppan, Carpenter & Co.", Bank of Louisiana, New Orleans 10 Dollars 14th January 1812 (?), The Central Bank of Pennsylvania, Hollidaysburg 5 Dollars ND 1800's Remainder, The New Orleans Canal & Banking Company 10 Dollars ND 1800's Remainder "Underwood Bald & Spencer", First National Bank of Gem City Business College, Quincy, State of Illinois100 Dollars 1st January 1873 Remainder, Canal Bank, New Orleans 100 Dollars ND 1850s Remainder "Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson. N.Orleans & N.Y." graded Choice Uncirculated 64 by PMG and in their holder, and last The Bank of America 1 Dollar, State of Rhode Island ND 1800s Remainder graded Choice New 63PPQ by PCGS and in their holder
GoldSolidus Gratian Mid 373-April 375AD, Obverse: DN GRATIANVS PF AVG, pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, Reverse VICTORIA AVGG, Two emperors enthroned facing, holding globe between them Victory with wings spread between their heads, vertical palm branch on throne, TROBT mintmark, RIC IX, Trier 39d, 4.41 grammes, Good Fine with some surface marks
USA & Chile (7) a mixed group in circulated grades comprising Confederate States Richmond (3) $10 17th February 1864 Criswell T68 ( Pick 68 ) Artillery horsemen, Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter, all VF some pinholes and stains. USA obsolete currency Farmers Joint Stock Bank, Toronto $1 (2) dated 1std February 1849 VF or near so , pinholes and stains, Rare. Chile The Nitrate Railways Company Limited 10 pesos (2) dated 1st May 1891 No 12585 Good and No. 9663 VG, both have pinholes and overprint "Cancelado" in blue
Britannia SilverProof Set 1997 nFDC to FDC with light toning, Five Pound Crowns (4) 1996 Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday Silver Proof, 1998 Prince Charles 50th Birthday Silver Proofs (2), 2002 Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Silver Proof, Two Pounds (6) 1996 Euro 96 Football Silver Proof Piedfort, 1994 Tercentenary of the Bank of England Silver Proof, 1995 Peace Dove Silver Proof, 1995 UN 50th Anniversary Silver Proof, 1996 Euro 96 Football Silver Proofs (2), One Pound 1998 Silver Proof, Crowns (2) 1980 Queen Mother 80th Birthday Silver Proof, 1981 Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer Silver Proof, nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates, along with World (4) Solomon Island Dollar 1992 Battle of the Coral Sea 50th Anniversary Silver Proof, Lesotho 10 Maloti 1979 Moshoeshoe II Silver Proof, Mauritius 25 Rupees 1978 10th Anniversary of Independence, Kiribati Five Dollars 1979 Independence Silver Proof, nFDC to FDC all but the Kiribati coin with certificates, GB/USA/France 50th Anniversary of the Allied Invasion 1994 a 3-coin set comprising GB Fifty Pence 1994 D-Day Silver Proof, USA Dollar 1995 D-Day Silver Proof, and France 1 Franc 1993 Normandy Landings Silver Proof FDC in the box of issue with all certificates
GB and World Cased and Proof items (14) Britannia Silver Two Pounds 2013 One Ounce, BU in the Royal Mint box of issue. Five Pound Crowns a 2-coin set 1999 and 2000 Millennium issues, the 2000 coin with the British Isles having gold highlighting, .999 Silver Proofs FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate. One Pound two-coin sets 1999 and 2000 (2 sets) Silver Proofs each with reverse frosting FDC in the Royal Mint boxes of issue with certificates. GB/Alderney Five Pound Crowns a 2-coin set comprising Alderney Five Pound Crown 2010 Prince William and Catherine Middleton Royal Engagement, and GB Five Pound Crown 2011 Prince William and Catherine Middleton Royal Wedding, both gold plated Silver Proofs FDC in the white Royal Mint box of issue with certificates. GB/Alderney Five Pound Crowns a 2-coin set comprising Alderney Five Pound Crown 2010 Prince William and Catherine Middleton Royal Engagement, and GB Five Pound Crown 2011 Prince William and Catherine Middleton Royal Wedding, Silver Proofs FDC in the white Royal Mint box of issue with single certificate. GB 50th Anniversary of the Death of Sir Winston Churchill a 2-coin set comprising Five Pound Crown 2015 Cupro-Nickel UNC, and Crown 1965 UNC, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate. GB 60th Anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II a 2-coin set comprising Five Pound Crown 2013 Cupro-Nickel UNC, and Crown 1953 UNC, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate. China 10 Yuan 2008 Tower of Buddhist incense and 17-Arch bridge in the Summer Palace of Beijing One Ounce Silver Proof with coloured reverse, in the box of issue with certificate. China 10 Yuan 2008 Great Wall of China One Ounce Silver Proof with coloured reverse, in the box of issue with certificate, Falkland Islands/Cayman Islands/Solomon Islands a 3-coin set 2006 Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday - The Royal Line comprising Falkland Islands Fifty Pence 2006 Silver Proof, Cayman Islands Five Dollars 2006 Silver Proof and Solomon Islands 25 Dollars Silver Proof each with gold highlighted portrait on the obverse and gold highlighted figure 80 on the reverse nFDC to FDC in the box of issue with certificate, GB/USA Symbols of Freedom a 2-coin set 1997 comprising GB One Pound 1997 Silver Proof and USA Eagle 1997P Silver Proofs nFDC in the box of issue, no certificate, GB/Australia/Canada The Accession Set 2002 a 3-coin set comprising GB Five Pound Crown 2002 Silver Proof, Australia 50 Cents 2002 Silver Proof, and Canada One Dollar 2002 Silver Proof, FDC in the case of issue with certificate, GB/USA/France 50th Anniversary of the Allied Invasion of Europe a 3-coin set comprising GB Fifty Pence 1994 D-Day Landings Silver Proof, USA One Dollar 1995 Silver Proof, France One Franc 1993 Silver Proof FDC in the case of issue with certificate
ScotlandBank of Scotland5 Pounds Deep Blue Borders ESSAY dated 14th August 1962 serial number 10/N 1234 signatures Bilsland for Governor & Watson for Treasurer with 3 punchhole cancels across the signatures and blue SPECIMENoverprint diagonally across obverse and reverse with design similar to that of Pick 106 (Calloway-Murphy BA 107a). The note with deep blue border margins and in blue and light brown with medallion at centre, arms and unicorns at left and value in wording in black panels at upper centre left and right in addition to the numerical ones to lower of the note on obverse and reverse in light brown with sailing ship at right, arms at centre and values in words in each 4 corners. Despite the introduction of solid £5 symbols it appears that the public continued to confuse £1 and £5 notes so renewed experimentation with the colours of the £5 notes was undertaken. In 1963 it was agreed to prepare essays in blue to reflect the chosen colour of Bank of England £5 notes. About UNC and an Exceptionally Scarce and seldom seen issue
ScotlandBank of Scotland5 Pounds Lighter Blue Borders ESSAY dated 14th August 1962 serial number 10/N 1234 signatures Bilsland for Governor & Watson for Treasurer with 3 punchhole cancels across the signatures and SPECIMENoverprint diagonally across obverse and reverse with design similar to that of Pick 106 (Calloway-Murphy BA 107a). The note with lighter blue border margins and in light blue and light brown with medallion at centre, arms and unicorns at left and value in wording in black panels at upper centre left and right in addition to the numerical ones to lower of the note on obverse and reverse in light brown with sailing ship at right, arms at centre and values in words in each 4 corners. Despite the introduction of solid £5 symbols it appears that the public continued to confuse £1 and £5 notes so renewed experimentation with the colours of the £5 notes was undertaken. In 1963 it was agreed to prepare essays in blue to reflect the chosen colour of Bank of England £5 notes. About UNC and an Exceptionally Scarce and seldom seen issue
Silver and Gold :- In Silver -: The Most Famous Landmarks of the World (Tower Bridge, Brandenburg Gate, Colosseum, Eiffel Tower to name a few) all on Official Silver Coin Bars 17 small silver bars featuring the land marks with 10 in a presentation card, One Ounce fine silver bars (6) various sized silver bar money with a variety of themes (11 with one cased), Liberia 10 Dollars 1996 One Ounce Silver Bar money. In Gold :- Tristan Da Chuna Half Crown 2009 0.5 grams pure, Solomon Islands 10 Dollars 2014 Tower Bridge 1 gram pure, Suisse 1 gram pure gold bar all. Unc - BU as issued
ScotlandBank of Scotland5 PoundsWhite Borders ESSAY dated 14th August 1962 serial number 10/N 1234 signatures Bilsland for Governor & Watson for Treasurer with 4 punchhole cancels across the signatures and blue SPECIMENoverprint diagonally across obverse and reverse with design similar to that of Pick 106 (Calloway-Murphy BA 107b). The note with white border margins and in light blue and light brown with medallion at centre, arms and unicorns at left and value in wording in black panels at upper centre left and right in addition to the numerical ones to lower of the note on obverse and reverse in light brown with sailing ship at right, arms at centre and values in words in each 4 corners. Despite the introduction of solid £5 symbols it appears that the public continued to confuse £1 and £5 notes so renewed experimentation with the colours of the £5 notes was undertaken. In 1963 it was agreed to prepare essays in blue to reflect the chosen colour of Bank of England £5 notes. UNC and an Exceptionally Scarce and seldom seen issue
Asia & Oceania (17) comprising New Zealand10 Dollars QE2 issue Pick 172b signature S.T. Russell titled Governor serial number NKG 136603, blue on multicolour mature portrait of Queen Elizabeth II at right on obverse and Kea bird at centre and plants on reverse. VanuatuCentral Bank 1000 Vatu Pick 3 ND 1982 serial number BB387621,black on light orange, green and multicolour underprint Melanesian chief standing with spear on obverse and three man outrigger sailboat at centre. Papua New Guinea (3) including 2 Kina Pick 1a ND 1975 serial number ACG 404906, black on light green and multicolour stylized bird of paradise on obverse and artefacts on reverse, 10 Kina Pick 3a ND 1975 serial number NAJ 646426, dark blue-green and purple on multicolour stylized bird of paradise on obverse and bowl ring and other artefacts on reverse, 10 Kina Pick 9b ND 1988 serial number NCU 377320, dark blue dark green and brown-violet on multicolour stylized bird of paradise on obverse and bowl ring and other artefacts on reverse. Solomon islands 2 DollarsPick 13a ND 1986 serial number B/1 000324, green on multicolour Arms at right on obverse and fishermen on reverse. Indonesia 10000 Rupiah Pick 131a dated 1992 serial number on reverse TAH050515, purple and red on multicolour sultan H. Buwono IX on obverse and Borobudur temple on reverse. Malaysia (4) including 1 RinggitPick 7 ND 1972-76 serial number N/81 816857, blue on multicolour T.A. Rahman at right, 10 RinggitPick 9a solid security thread ND 1972-76 serial number F/55 049873 red-orange and brown on multicolour T.A. Rahman at right, 1 Ringgit Pick 19A TDLR printer serial number AH6841004, dark blue and brown on pink and multicolour T.A. Rahman at right, 5 RinggitPick 28c ND 1986-91 serial number NU2971587, dark green and green on multicolour T.A. Rahman at right. Philippines (6) including 500 Pesos Pick 141a serial number A002344, black on purple and light tan Manuel Roxas at left obverse and reverse in purple bank building at centre, 20 Piso Pick 162a serial number PN195007, orange and brown on multicolour M.L. Quezon at left, 50 PisoPick 163b serial number QC341769, red on multicolour S.Osmena at left, 100 Piso Pick 164c black serial UY853723, purple and deep olive-green on multicolour M. Roxas at left, 10 Piso Pick 169a serial number AL535539, dark-brown brown and blue-grey on multicolour A. Mabini at centre left and 50 Piso Pick 171a serial number E106649, red and purple on multicolour E. Osmena at left. All about UNC - UNC
Bank of EnglandFforde QE2 portrait and seated Britannia 1967 issues (29) in mixed grades comprising One Pounds (18) B301 (4) a consecutive trio series A21Z 852878 - A21Z 852880 and a FIRST series prefix B66Y. B303 (3) prefixes K45Z, K58Z and E83Y. B305 (7) includes a SOLID number 777777 amongst the prefixes N10B, N57C, R34J and T06J which includes a consecutive trio. B306Replacement issues (2) prefixes R41M and S10M. B307 (2) prefixes R92L and U02E. Ten Shillings (11) include B309 (6) prefixes FIRST SERIES 39R along with 59T, 70T, 55X, 88Y and 98Z. B310 (3) prefixes A76N, B11N and C02N. B311 Replacement issues (2) prefixes M58 and M80
World (10) a mixed group in high grades GEF to UNC comprising Japan War Bonds (2) 1942 (Showa 18.2) "Battle Flags" design SB-3303 Printed in red, orange and black Uncancelled No. 085123 some pencilled letters and SB-3302 Green/White Printed in Japanese with nice vignettes of a tank, battleship, planes and the infamous rising sun Japanese flag Litho Uncancelled some pencilled letters. Laos 100 Kip (2) Pick 6a ND (1957) King Sisavang Vong, vessel of the Constitution & Ho Phra Keo temple, Vientiane; woman. Yugoslavia 100 Dinara (3) Pick 27b dated 1st December 1929 "Serbia", Belgrade & Sailing boats, man, arms Watermark: Alexander I. Peru 10 Soles de Oro Pick 75 dated 17th February 1955 Liberty & Arms. China 1 YuanPick 216a Dr. Sun Yat-sen & Palace of China, Peking. Angola1000 EscudosPick 108 dated 10th June 1973 Luiz de Camoes & Duque de Braganca (today Kalandula) waterfalls
Scotland (4) 1 Pounds Bank of Scotland (2) comprising Calloway & Murphy BA 94 ( Pick 86 ) dated 14th November 1929 series D 0836199 and Calloway & Murphy BA 95a ( Pick 91a ) dated 8th March 1937 series P 0816360 slight wear to design at upper centre. Both EF - about UNC (about ). Along with 5 Pounds Bank of Scotland (2) comprising Calloway & Murphy BA 106b ( Pick 106a ) solid £5 symbol 14th August 1962 series 11/N 4239 VF and BA106c Six digit serial ( Pick 106a ) 11th January 1965 series C 375683 GEF - about UNC
Reutergeld (208) (German Collectible Notgeld) a near complete set from all 70 places of issue in an album. Mixed grades. The Reutergeld was issued 1922 by seventy German cities and municipalities. The denominations of the bills were 10, 25 and 50 Pfennig. The banknotes were printed with pictures and quotes by the Mecklenburg poet Fritz Reuter, hence the name Reutergeld. The bills were printed by the Barensprung'schen Hofdruckerei in Schwerin and distributed by the Reutergesellschaft under Reinhold Wust. Reutergeld did not serve as usual emergency money as Notgeld, but was intended as a collector's item for Notgeld money collectors . It was only sold after the expiration day.
Peru (3) Half Sol 1907 FG-JR KM#203 UNC with practically full lustre, Sol 1932 Token Coinage KM#Tn4 Lustrous UNC, 4 Reales 1836 Cuzco B KM#151.1 Near Fine with toning
Roman Antoninianii (5) Caracalla (198-217AD) minted 215AD. Obverse: Radiate bust right, ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, Reverse: Serapis standing with sceptre PM TRP XVIIII COS IIII PP, 5.78 grammes, RCV 6777 About VF. Gordian III (238-244AD) Obverse: Bust right, radiate and draped, IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, Reverse: PM TR P V COS II P P Apollo seated left, resting arm on lyre, 4.50 grammes, RIC 87, RSC 237, About Fine with some verdigris. Trajan Decius (249-251AD) minted July-Dec. 250AD, Rome Mint, Obverse Bust right IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG, Reverse: Abundantia emptying cornucopia, ABVNDANTIA AVG, 4.41 grammes, RCV 9364 VF. Herennia Etruscilla (249-251AD) Obverse: Bust right, diamdemed and draped, HERETRUSCILLA AVG, Reverse: Pudicitia seated left PVDICITIA AVG, 3.73 grammes, RIC 59, RSC 19, VF/NVF with an edge crack. Valerian I (253-260AD) Obverse: Bust right, radiate and draped, VALERIANVS P P AVG, Reverse: Sol, standing left holding globe and raising right hand, ORIENS AVGG, 3.10 grammes, RIC 13 NVF/GF
France Kingdom & First Republic 1700's (6) a mixed grades group all stuck on paper and the paper with pencilled letters/numbers and glue residue comprising 10 Sous Pick A64a Women with liberty cap dated 24th October 1792. 15 SolsPick A65 Women with Liberty cap dated 24th October 1792. 25 Sols Pick A55 Cock dated 4th January 1792. 50 Sols Pick A56 Allegorical women ("Human Rights" and "Justice") dated 4th January 1792. 5 Livres Pick A76 10. Brumaire l'an 2ème (31.10.1793) series 1415. 10 Livres Pick A66b watermark "RP - FR" dated 24th October 1792
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