France (8), 50 Francs dated 1942, (Pick93) about Uncirculated, 100 Francs dated 1941, (Pick94) Uncirculated, 500 Francs dated 1941, (Pick95b) Uncirculated, 500 Francs dated 1942, (Pick95b), in PCGS holder graded 64PPQ Very Choice New, 50 Francs dated 1950, (Pick127), set of staple holes, about Uncirculated, 10 Francs dated 1969, (Pick147c), about Uncirculated, 200 Francs dated 1990, (Pick155d), about Uncirculated, 200 Francs dated 1999, (Pick159c), Uncirculated, very high grade lot all Uncirculated or about
Two Pounds a 2-coin set 1989 Bill and Claim of Rights Silver Proof Piedforts, Two Pounds 1986 Commonwealth Games Silver Proof, One Pound 1983 Silver Proof Piedfort, One Pound 1983 Silver Proof, Twenty Pence 1982 Silver Proof Piedfort, Crown 1951 nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue, Gibraltar Crown 1967 Silver Proof nFDC , Gibraltar Crown 1971 Silver Proof, New Zealand Dollar 1979 Proof, France 100 Francs 1989 Silver Proof Piedfort, nFDC to FDC in the cases of issue most with certificates, Ethiopia 5 Dollars 1972 Haile Selassie Silver Proof nFDC in a slide case, Cayman Islands 25 Dollars 1972 Silver Wedding Specimen UNC on the card of issue, Guernsey Two Pounds 1994 50th Anniversary of Normandy UNC boxed, Isle of Man Crown medal 1981 Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer UNC boxed with certificate, Isle of Man Crown 1990 Penny Black 150th Anniversary UNC boxed, Isle of Man Crown 1980 Queen Mother 80th Birthday Cupro-nickel UNC boxed with certificate, USA Half Dollar 1964 Kennedy UNC in a slide case, South Australia Cornish Festival Medallion 1975 UNC, Lundy Proof Set 1965 (4 coins) One Puffin and Half Puffin a Brass and Bronze striking of each nFDC to FDC in the box of issue, along with postcards and first day covers (10) and two Linen cigarette cards showing the Royal Standard and Montenegro flags, these by B.D.V.Cigarettes
France (22), 500 Francs (2) dated 1980 a consecutively numbered pair series X.115 96094 & X.115 96095, (Pick156) EF, 500 Francs (3) dated 1994, (Pick160) good EF to Uncirculated, 100 Francs (8) dated 1995, (Pick154) Uncirculated or about, 100 Francs (3) dated 1997 & 1998, (Pick158a) good EF to Uncirculated, 50 Francs (6) dated 1993 & 1994, including a consecutively numbered run of 4 notes, (Pick157) good EF to about Uncirculated, a nice high grade lot
World & GB (13), Italy (5), France (2) & GB (6), Italy Allied Military Currency 500 Lire dated 1943, good VF, 50 Lire (2) dated 1943, Fine & good Fine, 10 Lire issued 1918, signed Gui. Dell'Ara & Porena, cleaned and pressed, looks EF, 5 Lire issued 1923, signed Maltese & Rossolini, EF, France 100 Francs (2) dated 1952, a pair of consecutively numbered notes, VF, Bank of England 5 Pounds Gill (4), a consecutively numbered run prefix RJ58, about Uncirculated, 10 Shillings Fforde (2), a pair of consecutively numbered REPLACEMENT notes, series M64 428337 & M64 428337
France20 Francs 1992 Trimetallic, 12.66 grammes issue with .750 Gold outer ring, .950 Silver inner ring and .720 gold centre KM#1008.2a Proof nFDC in the Monnaie de Paris box with certificate
100 Years of FIFA 2004 a 4-coin set in silver comprising France1 1/2 Euros, Switzerland20 Francs, Brazil 2 Reals, and Uruguay 1000 Pesos SilverProofs FDC in the box of issue with certificate and booklet, AlderneyFive Pound Crowns an 8-coin set 2004-2005 England Football Silver Proof Collection the reverses depicting David Beckham, Michael Owen, Nicky Butt, David James, Sol Campbell, Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard, each reverse with a coloured England logo, Silver Proofs FDC in the box of issue with certificates
World (8), Netherlands (3) 100 Gulden dated 14th May 1970, (Pick93a) good EF, 10 Gulden dated 23rd March 1953, (Pick85), some glue residue on reverse, good EF, 5 Gulden dated 26th April 1966, (Pick90a) EF, Malta 1 Pound issued 1969, signed Hogg, (Pick29a) EF, France50 Francs dated 5th September 1974, (Pick148d) good EF, Hong Kong5 Dollars dated 31st July 1967, (Pick181c) EF, Switzerland(2), 10 Francs dated 15th January 1969, (Pick45o) about UNC, 20 Francs dated 5th January 1970, (Pick46r) about UNC
French Somaliland, Djibouti100 Francs (2), issued 1952 series D.129 837 & E.135 356, Tresor Public, (Pick26), one with a small tear the other with tiny pinholes, some small stains, cleaned & pressed Fine
World Proof Sets (4) Switzerland Proof Set 1975 (8 coins) KM#PS2 5 Francs to 1 Rappen nFDC to FDC in the box of issue, Swaziland Proof Set 1968 (5 coins) 1 Luhlanga to 5 Cents KM#PS1 nFDC with attractive toning, in the SA Mint box of issue, Spain Proof Set 1957 (72) (6 coins) 50 Pesetas to 10 Centimos KM#PS1 nFDC in the wallet and case of issue, Iceland Proof Set a 2-coin set 1974 1000 Kronur and 500 Kronur Silver Proofs KM#PS2 nFDC in the red box of issue
Democratic Republic of CongoProof Set 1965 5th Anniversary of Independence, a 5-coin set in gold comprising 100 Francs Gold KM#6, 50 Francs Gold KM#5, 25 Francs Gold KM#4, 20 Francs Gold KM#3, 10 Francs KM#2 nFDC to FDC in the black box of issue, approximately 3000 sets minted of which around 70% were melted
Reunion 20 New Francs overprint on 1000 francs issued 1971 series E.3 19895, signature type 2, (Pick55b), in PCGS holder graded 58PPQ Choice About New, Perfect Paper Quality
France (48) a very good assortment including 5000 Francs 1952 (Pick131), 5 Francs 1913 (Pick70), 100 Francs Tresor Central 1943 (Pick105), 500 francs 1985 (Pick157), 1000 Francs 1955 (Pick134), some duplication, mixed grades, needs viewing
Democratic Republic of Congo 25 Francs 2005 Pope John Paul II an impressive 140mm diameter Acrylic coin in the Blue box of issue with certificate, Democratic Republic of Congo 10 Francs 2004 Acrylic issues all depicting birds (7), as yet these unlisted by Krause UNC in a Lindner tray, Ten Dollars Liberia 2006 (2) Heart-shaped with coloured image of two swans on the reverse FDC in capsules, Cook Islands5 Dollars 2005 Egg-shaped with coloured image of an Easter Chick on the reverse FDC in capsule, Pope John Paul II/Sede Vacante/Pope Benedict XVI a 6-piece medallic set with first day covers each medal bimetallic and showing the stages of the election of the new Pope UNC in the impressive folder of issue, Pope Benedict XVI First Year of Pontificate a 2-piece part medallic set with first day covers (complete set will hold 12) UNC in the folder of issue, Pope Benedict XVI a 5-coin set 2006 in cupro-nickel the reverses with gold highlighting Proofs FDC in the box of issue with information book, Pope John Paul II 25th Anniversary of Pontification 2003 Medal and Stamp set with a different Vatican stamp for each year 1978-2003 depicting key events of the Papal Year, Pope John Paul II First Day covers (10) a varied selection, Vatican Coin and Stamp Sets (2) mixed dates comprising 1000 Lire, 200 Lire, 100 Lire and 50 Lire plus medal, and three stamps UNC in the wallets of issue, Liberia 2005 10th Anniversary of the Introduction of the Euro a 15 coin set bi-coloured blue and gold, the reverses depicting old and new coinage, and an iconic landmark from each member state UNC in the folder of issue with certificates
Small world lot (17), Russia (5) 1 Chervonetz dated 1926 (Pick198), 2 Chervontsa dated 1928 (Pick199), 5 Chervontsa dated 1932 (Pick201a), 500 Rubles dated 1912 (Pick14b), 100 Rubles dated 1910 (Pick13b), the 500 rubles EF, the rest fine or good fine, France (3) Assignats 50 Sols, 10 Livres & 100 Francs, Germany (9) collection of early reichsbank notes
CongoDemocratic Republic (4), 1000 Francs dated 15th October 1961 series B858782, portrait J. Kasavubu at left, (Pick8a), some dirt, Fine, 20 Francs (3) dated 15th September 1962, a pair of consecutively numbered notes and one other, (Pick4a), EF
DahomeyProof Set 1971 (4 coins, in silver) KM#PS2 comprising 1000 Francs KM#4.1, 500 Francs as KM#3.1, 200 Francs KM#2.2 and 100 Francs KM#1.3 all with 1000 in oval, nFDC to FDC uncased
France1000 francs dated 19th December 1940 series W.1174 200, Pick96, about EF along with France (11) a good selection including 20 francs 1917 Pick74 edge tear, 50 francs 1923 Pick64g and assorted 100 francs from 1914 to 1942, average Fine to VF but some higher grades also
Martinique100 francs issued 1944 series PU312717, Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer, Pick25, chemically treated, pressed and trimmed edges, about Fine but looks a little better
Entente Cordial 100th Anniversary Two-Coin Gold Set comprising Sovereign 1904 GVF and France 20 Francs 1904 EF/NEF cased as issued, one of 600 sets assembled by the Royal Mint
Germany, Bismarck 80th Birthday medalundated (1895) in silver VF as part of a group of GB and World 19th and 20th Century includes some silver items, also four mini albums and bags containing GB Shilling to Threepences, with some in silver, USA and South Africa silver items, Indian minors, and a group of France includes 5 Francs 1848A About Fine, 20 Francs 1933 Fine (2), 20th Century 100 Francs to 50 Centimes, Germany and German States mostly 19th and 20th Century, includes Prussia5 Marks 1902A F/GF, Prussia 3 Marks 1913 100th Anniversary of the Defeat of Napoleon EF, also with some silver minors, World Paper Money mostly Early 20th Century (131), and a group of ingots these imitations, in mixed grades
France in base metal (18) 100 Francs 1956, 50 Francs 1954 (No B), 20 Francs 1950 (2) 3 Feathers, G.Guiraud, 4 Feathers Georges Guiraud, 10 Francs (5) 1954 No B (3), 1986 Jimenez, Point of Brittany touching the edge and a normal issue for comparison, 5 Francs (5) 1946C (2), 1948 Closed 9, 1952, 2 Francs 1935, 1 Franc (3) 1935, 1943B, 1950B, in mixed grades to UNC many scarce or rare
World a small and diverse group (6) Norway50 Ore 1886 Fine, France5 Francs 1855 BB Near Fine/Fine, Spain 100 Centimos 1875 NEF with traces of lustre, Livonia - Brothers of the Sword Schillingundated Fine with uneven surfaces, Germany 50 Pfennig 1950G KM#109.1 EF, along with Western Satraps SilverDrachm, Fine
DahomeyProof Set 1971 (4 coins, in silver) KM#PS2 comprising 100 Francs KM#4.2, 500 Francs as KM#3.2 hallmarked 999.9 below S of FRANCS, 200 Francs KM#2.3 hallmarked 999.9 lower right of S in FRANCS and 100 Francs KM#1.2 hallmarked 999.9 to the right of denomination, nFDC to FDC uncased
France (3) 5 francs 1918 Pick72a rust spot EF and 10 francs 1917 Pick73a pinholes about VF, 100 Francs, 19/5/1949 issue Pick 128 GEF with a touch of foxing on the reverse
The OlympicCommemorative Collection a 12 coin set comprising USA One Dollar (7) Silver Proofs, Half Dollar (4) Cupro-Nickel Proofs, 1995-1996, FDC along with France 100 Francs 1992 Albertville Silver proof, FDC in a Westminster box with certificates, Golden Wedding of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip an 8-coin set 1997 from a host of Commonwealth countries, all bar one Crown sized and in silver, FDC in a Westminster box with booklet and certificates, along with an additional World group 1990s issues in a Westminster box (7) mostly Crown-sized with some in silver
World a mixed group (8) Rwanda 5000 francs SPECIMEN No.0199 dated 1-12-1998 series AA0000000, Pick28s, UNC, Saint Pierre & Miquelon 10 francs issued 1950-60, series F.41 47261, Pick23, UNC, Sri Lanka1000 rupees dated 1989-02-21 series A/12 460438, Pick101b, flick bottom edge, about UNC to UNC, Sudan (2) 50 piastres 1956 Pick2A, internal tear & surface dirt and £10 1967 Pick10c inked number & tear at bottom, both Fine or better, Tunisia (3) 5 francs dated 1940 and 50 francs dated 1941 both Pick12a and 100 francs dated 1942 Pick13b, all VF or better
Belgium5 Francs 1842 in Gold Choice aFDC graded, authenticated and encapsuled by PCGS and graded SP63 Plain Edge 36.88 gr. Dupriez 189 and rated R3 by Dupriez being unique or extremely rare, similar era to the Gold £5 of Great Britain 1839 Una and the Lion examples of which can realise over £100,000 in higher MS grades and have a much higher mintage than this Belgian piece offered here
France (17) 100 Francs (8) 1982, 1984 Marie Curie, 1985 Emile Zola, 1986 Statue of Liberty, 1988 Fraternity, 1990 Charlemagne, 1991 Descartes, 1993 (15 Ecus) SilverProof, 50 Francs 1975, 10 Francs (7) 1968, 1970 (4), 1987, 1997 Football World Cup Silver Proof FDC boxed, 1 Franc 1997 Football World Cup (UNC in capsule), unless stated EF to UNC
A mixed lot with some GB in Whitman Folders including silver issues, world coins from circulation, GB bronze, cuprocrowns, a few medals in White Metal and a group of paper money with strength in France100 Francs from the 1970s and in circulated grades (lot)
Burundi1000 francs colour trial in brown dated 1.6.1975, Specimen No.172 series A000000, Pick25ct,punch hole cancelled, small edge flick, about UNC to UNC, scarce
Chad (2) 200 Francs 1970 10th Anniversary of Independence KM#4 Silver Proof Lustrous UNC, Rare with a mintage of only 952 pieces, 100 Francs 1970 10th Anniversary of Independence KM#1 Silver Proof UNC, Rare with a mintage of only 975 pieces
Europe (9) Austria 5 Corona 1900 Fine, Hungary 5 Korona 1907KB VF, Denmark 2 Kroner 1945 Christian X 75th Birthday UNC, Sweden2 Kronor (3) 1900EBNF, 1912W NF, 1966 Lustrous UNC, France100 Francs (3) 1983 (2) UNC, 1988 EF, plus First World War 1914-1918 medal in silver awarded to Pte.C.J.Dawson S.A.M.C EF
Monaco (7) 100 Francs (5) 1974 Prince Rainier 25th Anniversary of Reign SilverProof FDC in the case of issue, 1982 Heir Apparent Prince Albert UNC, 1989 40th Anniversary of Reign UNC, 1997 700th Anniversary of the Grimaldi Dynasty UNC, 1999 50th Anniversary of Reign UNC, 50 Francs 1974 25th Anniversary Toned UNC in the red box of issue, 10 Francs 1966 100th Anniversary of the Accession of Charles III Toned UNC
World International Games 1984 (18) Guinea (2) 500 Syli, 200 Syli, Guinea-Bissau 250 Pesos (2)X#2 Cupro-NickelProof, X#1.1 Silver Proof, Mauritania (2) 500 Ouguia X#1.1 Athletes, full baseline and X#2 Fencing Cupro-Nickel Proofs, Lesotho 10 Maloti (2) Field Hockey and Hurdling Cupro-Nickel Proofs, Maldives 25 Rufiyaa (2) Football and Swimming Cupro-Nickel Proofs, Bhutan 25 Ngultrums (2) Shot Put and Boxing, Mongolia10 Tugriks (2) Archery and Equestrian Cupro-Nickel Proofs, Congo100 Francs Handball Cupro-Nickel Proof, St. Thomas and Prince Island Gymnastics 20 Dobros Cupro-Nickel Proof, Liberia10 Dollars (2) Weightlifting and Basketball Cupro-Nickel Proofs, UNC to FDC
France (27) nearly all different, dates from 1915 to 1970s, includes 5 francs 1915, 50 francs 1923, 1000 francs 1926 (taped repair), 1927, 1933 and 1950, 100 francs 1926, some military and Chambre de Commerce, better dates noted, average Fine to VF
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