Ras Al-Khaima Proof Set 1970 Centenary of Rome as Capital of Italy an 8-coin Gold and Silver Set comprising 200 Riyals Gold 1970 Romulus and Remus KM#25, 41.40 grammes of .900 Gold, 150 Riyals Gold 1970 Italia Standing KM#24, 31.05 grammes of .900 Gold, 100 Riyals Gold 1970 Victory in World War I KM#23, 20.70 Grammes of .900 Gold, 75 Riyals Gold 1970 Figure with Gun walking left KM#22, 15.53 grammes of .900 Gold , 50 Riyals Gold 1970 Italicum Regnum KM#21, 10.35 grammes of .900 Gold, 15 Riyals Silver 1970 Three Heads facing right KM#19, 45.00 grammes of .925 Silver, 10 Riyals Silver 1970 Emperor Stands with charging horses KM#18 30.00 grammes of .925 Silver, 7 1/2 Riyals Silver 1970 Man Ploughing KM#17, 22.5 grammes of .925 Silver, nFDC the 200 Riyals with very small flecks of toning, retaining practically full mint brilliance, the remaining coins all with full mint brilliance, the odd small contact marks and very light hairlines barely detract, very seldom seen complete, a superbly designed and outstanding set, in the original box of issue with booklet style certificate
Two Pounds 1831 ProofS.3828, 15.79 grammes, EF/About EF with some surface marks, Very Rare, Krause states a mintage of 225 pieces, although only 150 were in sets, Ex-LCA A162 Lot 2723 realised £5500 hammer price
AngelElizabeth I Sixth issue S.2531 Mintmark Crescent 5.09 grammes, Good Fine with some old contact marks and thin scratches, a rare issue, Elizabeth I gold pieces always popular and sought after
EgyptFive Pounds Gold 1960 (AH1379) Reverse: Aswan Dam KM#402 UNC or very near so and lustrous with a few light contact marks, a scarce and desirable large gold issue. The last of the 42.50 grammes gold Five Pounds issues, subsequent issues being 26 grammes. Our archive database stretching back to 2003 shows that we have not previously offered this type
Half Sovereign 1834 Small flan diameter of 17.9mm, Marsh 410 EF and lustrous, the obverse with some contact marks and hairlines, the very rare small size type was only produced in 1834 and is an important type coin for the discerning gold collector. All William IV Half Sovereigns are rare in high grade, see also the high grade 1835 coins in this sale
Italy100 Lire Gold 1923R First Anniversary of the Fascist Government, Matte Finish KM#65 NEF/GVF with some light contact marks, a rarely offered issue, our archive database stretching back to 2003 confirms we have not previously offered this type
Mexico 50 Pesos Gold 1931 KM#481 GEF and lustrous with some contact marks, with a mintage of only 137,000 pieces, the lowest mintage of this popular gold series
UniteJames I Second Coinage, Fourth Bust S.2619, North 2084, mintmark Escallop VF the reverse with a weaker area on the crown band, some surface marks on the obverse, struck on a full round flan and overall of very pleasing appearance, Ex-London Coins A156 5/3/2017 Lot 1832 hammer price £1700
Half Guinea 1686 Laureate Bust S.3404 VF with a few light haymarks, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 50, formerly in a PCGS holder and graded XF40, the ticket removed at the time of LCGS slabbing
Five Pound Crown 2015 Prince George Second Birthday Silver Proof, Britannia Silver Two Pounds (5) 2001 Silver Proof, 2015 Britannia bearing Trident and Shield Silver Proof, 2017 Britannia with body combined with a map of the United Kingdom, 20th Anniversary edition with 20 and Trident privy marks in the reverse field Silver Proof, 2018 Britannia in Corinthian Helmet Silver Proof, FDC in the boxes of issue with certificate. 2011 Britannia UNC in the Royal Mint card box of issue. Two Pounds Silver One Ounce - Shengxiao Collection (5) 2016 Chinese Lunar Year of the Monkey Silver Proof, 2017 Chinese Lunar Year of the Rooster Silver Proof, 2018 Chinese Lunar Year of the Dog (2) both Silver Proofs, 2019 Chinese Lunar Year of the Pig Silver Proof, Two Pounds Silver One Ounce - Queen's Beasts (4) 2017 The Lion of England (2) both Silver Proofs, 2018 The Red Dragon of Wales Silver Proof, 2019 Falcon of the Plantagenet's Silver Proof FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates. World (14) Jersey (3) Five Pound Crown 2002 Diana - The Work Continues Silver Proof, Two Pounds 1995 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Channel Islands Silver Proof, Guernsey Five Pound Crown 1999 Wedding of Prince Edward and Miss Sophie Rhys-Jones Five Pound Crown 2017 The Duke of Edinburgh - 70 Years of Service Silver Proof, Alderney (3) Five Pound Crowns (2) 2003 Last Flight of Concorde Silver Proof, 2005 Prince Henry 21st Birthday Silver Proof, 2017 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip 70th Wedding Anniversary Silver proof (in capsule). Barbados One Dollar 1997 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Golden Wedding Silver Proof. South Africa Silver Krugerrand 2017 50th Anniversary of the First minting of the Krugerrand UNC with 50 Year Anniversary privy mark in the reverse field. Canada (3) Twenty Dollars 2017 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip 70th Wedding Anniversary Silver Proof with crowned EP and ribbon coloured on the reverse, Five Dollars Maple Leaf (2) 2001, 2002 UNC still sealed in the Canadian Mint plastic envelopes, GB Trade Dollar 1997 in Nickel Silver with coloured obverse, Medals (5) 1979 Margaret Thatcher UNC, 2010 50th Anniversary of Coronation Street Silver Proof with gold highlighting, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, 2017 The Royal Engagement of Prince Henry and Ms. Meghan Markle .999 Silver Proof with selected gold-plating in the box of issue with certificate. RAF 100th Anniversary (2) Obverse CentenaryBadge, Reverse Spitfire and Union Jack with logo respectively. UNC to FDC most in the cases of issue with certificates
The Three Faces of Queen VictoriaGold Sovereign Set comprising Sovereigns (3) 1876 Marsh 88 GVF and lustrous with some contact marks, 1892 S.3866C, DISH L16 VF/NEF and lustrous, 1899 Marsh 150 NEF, in the large Bradford Exchange box with booklet-style certificate
South AfricaPond 1895 KM#10.2 EF with a thin scratch in the obverse field, the obverse with some contact marks, nevertheless a sharp and attractive example, this series always desirable in the higher grades
Sovereign 1887M Jubilee Head, First Head, G: of D:G: further from the crown, with small spread J.E.B on truncation, hooked J in J.E.B, the J.E.B lower on the truncation S.3867, DISH M3 EF and lustrous with some contact marks, a rare type - it is estimated only 4.5% of the total Melbourne Jubilee Head type are this variety (Source: 'The Jubilee Head Gold Sovereign 1887-1893' with extensive research by David Iverson)
Sovereigns (2) 1871 Shield Reverse Marsh 55, S.3853B, Die Number 1, VF with minor contact marks, 1872 George and the Dragon, W.W buried in truncation, Marsh 85, S.3856 About VF/VF with a small scuff in the field below the bust , each from the wreck of the RMS Douro, comes in the Royal Mint presentation box with certificate
Halfcrown 1883 ESC 711, Bull 2762 UNC with cartwheel lustre, and a beautiful light 'satiny' tone, a most attractive piece with original surfaces, light carbon marks on the obverse barely detract, the coin retaining choice eye appeal, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the finest known of 25 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1840 ESC 673, Bull 2715 NEF/GEF the obverse lightly toned with some contact marks, the reverse with much original mint lustre, Halfcrowns of 1839 and 1840 are the only dates with W.W on the truncation, and given the rarity of the 1839 coin, the 1840 is often collected as a popular type coin
Halfcrown 1708 Plumes, SEPTIMO edge ESC 578, Bull 1369 GVF/NEF evenly toned with minor haymarks, gold and grey toning over mint lustre further enhance the eye appeal of this original and attractive piece, very scarce in higher grades, one of the finest we have offered of this type
Coronations and Jubilees 1837-1953 a 7-medal set in silver, comprising Queen VictoriaAccession/Coronation 1837/1838, 46mm diameter in silver, 1897 Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 36mm diameter in silver, 1902 Edward VII Coronation 37mm diameter in silver, 1911 George V Coronation 38mm diameter in silver, 1935 George V Silver Jubilee 35mm diameter in silver, 1936 Edward VIII Accession and Abdication 35mm diameter in silver, 1937 George VI Coronation 35mm diameter in silver, UNC with Prooflike fields and some contact marks, numbered on the edge of each medal (Number 102) in a John Pinches box with certificate, only 250 sets issued
CanadaTwenty Dollars 2015 Maple-Leaf shaped One OunceSilverProof KM#1869 FDC in the large black box of issue with certificate. GuernseyTen Pounds 2015 Battle of Waterloo 200th Anniversary 5oz. Silver Proof with coloured reverse, FDC in the box of issue with certificate. Five Pounds 2016 Queen's Beasts 2oz Silver UNC with stippled obverse field, Two Pound Britannia 2017 One Ounce Silver 20th Anniversary Issue with "20" in Trident Privy Mark, Lustrous UNC, Five Pound Crowns (6) 1996 Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday Silver Proof FDC, 1999 Millennium Silver Proof FDC, 2007 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Diamond Wedding Silver Proof FDC, 2009 3-Year Countdown to the London Olympics Silver Proof with blue Olympic logo on the reverse NFDC with a hint of tone on the obverse, 2010 2-Year Countdown to the London Olympics Silver Proof with blue Olympic logo on the reverse nFDC, 2011 1-Year Countdown to the London Olympics Silver Proof with blue Olympic logo on the reverse nFDC. Crowns (2) 1980 Queen Mother 80th Birthday Silver Proof nFDC lightly toned, 1981 Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer Silver Proof nFDC with a hint of toning, in capsules, all but one in soft Westminster cases, one with a certificate. World (8) Germany5 Marks 1951F Good Fine, Italy 500 Lire 1959 VF, Netherlands2 1/2 Gulden 1959 VF, Denmark 10 Kroner 1972 Death of Frederik IX and Accession of Margrethe II KM#858 GEF, Greece 30 Drachmai 1964 Wedding of Constantine and Anne-Marie KM#87 About UNC, Spain100 Pesetas 1966 KM#797 GVF, Norway10 Kroner 1964 Constitution Sesquicentennial KM#413 A/UNC and lustrous, Belgium Ten Euro 2015 Battle of Waterloo 200th Anniversary KM#348 Silver Proof in Slab-style case nFDC with light toning
Halfcrown 1823 ESC 634, Bull 2365 NEF/GVF with some old golden tone, the obverse with some contact marks and a small tone spot above the head, comes with collectors ticket
Victoria Jubilee Head Coinage (5) Crown 1889 GEF and lustrous with attractive toning, Double Florin 1887 Arabic 1 UNC with lustre and a subtle golden tone, Halfcrown 1887 UNC or very near so and lustrous with minor cabinet friction, Shilling 1887 UNC or near so and lustrous with pleasing gold tone, Sixpence 1887 Withdrawn type UNC or near so and nicely toned with minor contact marks, a pleasing and attractive group
Italian States - Livorno Pezza Della Rosa 1684 Crown breaks legend KM#15.2 some scratches to the edge at 12 o'clock suggesting once in a mount, VF with some light tooling marks visible under magnification, Very Scarce
GB and a few World (51) GB includes Crowns (4) 1819LX (2) Fine and VG, 1888 VG/NF, 1893 LVII VG/Fine, Halfcrown 1817 Small Head VG, Shilling 1819 Good Fine, World includes German States - Baden 3 Marks 1910G Fine/Good Fine, German States - Prussia 3 Marks 1910A Breslau University NVF, along with USA Buffalo Nickels (3) 1935S, 1936, 1936S Fine in a presentation case, GB Farthings (9) Edward VII 1902-1910 inclusive Fine to VF in a slide case, GB Shillings/Decimal Five Pences in an album page (49) cupro-nickel issues includes 1959 and 1961 Scottish Shillings, in mixed grades to EF
Crowns (4) 1895 LIX ESC 309, Bull 2599, Davies 512 T of VICTORIA points to a space, dies 2A, VF the reverse slightly better. 1896 LX ESC 311, Bull 2601, Obv: T of Victoria points top a space, Rev: Lower Dragon's claw points to a space Davies 520 dies 2D, VF/GVF. 1897 LXI ESC 313, Bull 2603, Davies 522 dies 2D GF/NVF, 1898 LXII ESC 315, Bull 2605, Davies dies 2E Obv: border beads closer to legend, Rev: Even level streamer, VF with a light and attractive tone and some contact marks
Crown 1893 LVI ESC 303, Bull 2593, Davies 501 dies 1A with the B of B.P virtually indistinct, About UNC with some contact marks, retaining much original mint lustre
Halfcrown 1689 First Shield, Caul only frosted, with pearls, ESC 505, Bull 831 NVF/VF the obverse with some contact marks, with some residual mint lustre and gold toning
Crowns to Farthings in three albums 17th to 20th Century (537) includes some silver and some collectable Victorian Farthings, also includes a few Decimal issues, in mixed grades to UNC, Halfpennies 1937-1967 in a Whitman Folder with obverses in mixed circulated grades, USA (4) Dollars (2) 1881S EF, 1887 A/UNC, Half Dollar 1942 VG, Germany 5 Marks 1957J VF toned, along with a further group of World base metal and a small group of World Banknotes, in mixed grades
Halfcrowns 1940s silver issues (7) in mixed grades to NEF, Shillings to Halfpennies in two albums (154), along with Halfcrowns to Farthings in bags and album pages, includes Farthing 1834 EF, Medals (30) London Bridge Opened 1831 51mm diameter, Eimer 1245 VF. London Bridge Opened 1831 27mm diameter in bronzeEimer 1247 EF, London Bridge 1973 opened by Queen Elizabeth II (4) in silver, silver gilt (2) and bronze each 51mm diameter by Toye, Kenning & Spencer EF to UNC, many others with a London theme included, depicting the starting and completion of Landmarks such as London Bridge, Thames Tunnel, Hungerford and Lambeth Suspension Footbridge, Stamps in an Album - Cricket - Leaders of the World (126) UNC most in the pages of issue (lot)
Florin 1872 ESC 840, Bull 2878, Davies 756, dies 3B, Top Cross overlaps border beads, Die Number 47, EF/GEF with some contact marks, retaining much original lustre and blue/gold toning in the legends, displaying excellent eye appeal
World - a Journey in Currency (357) an extensive high-grade assortment mid to late 20th century issues, with most if not all in about UNC - UNC. All different and various issuers and countries with some giving the impression of being in near complete or complete denomination sets. Includes many different and colourful design works, including some lithographed and engraved types, and with various illustrations, featuring wildlife, native traditional scenes, landmarks or sights of the individual countries. An ideal starter collection for any interested in banknote collecting with issues from all corners of the globe including Eastern and Western Europe. The Middle East as Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Yemen, Lebanon, Israel and others. The Far East as China, Cambodia, Laos, Burma & Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and more. Africa including Congo, Guinea and Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar, Mozambique, Zaire, Zambia and others. Also, various from the Americas including Latin and Caribbean issues from Brazil, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, Nicaragua and many others.
Coronation of King George IV 1821 35mm diameter in silver, by J.Croker, Eimer 1146 The official Royal Mint issue Obverse Bust Left Laureate, Reverse George IV enthroned, left, crowned by Victory, behind, before him stand Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia PROPRIO JAM JURE ANIMO PATERNO in exergue INAUGURATUS DIE. JULII.XIX.ANNO.MDCCCXXI 35mm in Silver by Pistrucci NEF with many contact marks
German Federal RepublicProof Sets (3) 1967G KM#PS8 nFDC still sealed in the plastic sleeve of issue, only 3630 sets issued, 1966G KM#PS5 nFDC still sealed in the plastic envelope of issue, only 3070 sets issued, 1950-1965 KM#PS2 an 8-coin set 5 Marks to 1 Pfennig nFDC to FDC in the sealed plastic envelope, Very Rare with just 300 sets minted, along with 10 Marks a 4-coin set 1972 examples from Munich, Stuttgart, Karlsruhe and Hamburg Mints Proofs nFDC in a slide case
Shilling 1709 E* ESC 1152, Bull 1444, no stops after REG, MAG and FR, Reversed Z-type 1 and narrow 0 in date, (see illustration in Bull page 199), die axis upright, Fine with some surface marks, the * after the E bold and clear, Rare
Halfpenny 1720 Peck 795 NEF with some contact marks, the reverse with signs of die stress on Britannia's drapery, all George I copper hard to find in grades above VF
Portugal 1 Escudo 1916 KM#564 Lustrous UNC and sharp with minor contact marks, lists at $155 MS60 in Krause, unpriced in higher grade, this certainly superior to MS60
Florins (3) 1894 ESC 878, Bull 2964, Obv: First I of VICTORIA points to a bead, Rev: Left leg of the H of SHILLING points to a space, Davies 835, dies 2B, Good Fine/VF. 1897 ESC 881, Bull 2967 Bright NEF/EF the reverse with a colourful golden tone. 1901 ESC 885, Bull 2972 EF and lustrous with some hairlines and contact marks
Commemorative and Campaign Medals (7) Investiture of Prince Edward as Prince of Wales 1911 35mm diameter in silver, by W.Goscombe John, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1925 GVF cleaned. Coronation of King George V 1911 31mm diameter in silver by B.MacKennal, the Official Royal Mint issue Eimer 1922 EF with an attractive grey tone. King George V Silver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 2029, by P.Metcalfe Toned EF with some contact marks, in the red box of issue. Sinking of the Lusitania 1915 55mm diameter in iron, Eimer 1941A, cast by K.Goetz VF. Coronation of George VI 38mm diameter in White Metal GVF with contact marks, holed with suspension loop and ribbon, World War I 1914-18 and Victory Medal pair to 199606 to Dvr.T.R.Hamley R.A GVF
Shilling 1903 as ESC 1412, Bull 3589, Gouby Obverse 2a R of BRITT with tail less angled and away from the I, R of GRA has been recut, and R of REX with slight doubling, (illustrated on the michaelcoins website) EF the obverse with light contact marks, lustrous with a hint of gold tone
GB and World a small group (9) GB Trade Dollar 1898B Fine with T-shaped countermark/chop mark. Austria 5 Corona 1908 Franz Joseph I 60th Anniversary of Reign KM#2809 Fine. Bulgaria 5 Leva 1885 Good Fine. Latvia5 Lati 1929 GVF/NEF, Chile 5 Pesos 1927 Wide 5 in denomination KM#173.1 VF with some surface deposit. German states - Prussia3 Marks (2) 1909A KM#527 NVF, 1911A KM#527 VF/GVF and lustrous. GermanyFederal Republic (2) 5 Marks 1951G Fine, 2 Marks 1958F Max Planck Near VF
Farthing 1895 Bun Head Freeman 570 dies 7+F Lustrous UNC, with some small handling marks and spots, rarely seen in this high grade and with this amount of lustre
Florin 1873 ESC 841, Bull 2879, Davies 757, dies 3B, Top Cross overlaps border beads, Die Number 27 GVF/EF the obverse with some contact marks, the reverse with attractive blue/green and cinnamon toning
Tristan da CunhaGold Crown 2015 Queen Elizabeth II - The Longest Reigning Monarch One gram of 9 carat gold Lustrous UNC with light handling marks, in the Jubilee Mint box of issue with certificate, Cook Islands Gold One Dollar 2008 History of the Royal Family 0.5 grammes of .999 gold, Proof nFDC in capsule, with no certificate. GB Britannia Silver Two Pounds 2019 Proof nFDC with a hint of toning, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, GB Royal Mint Year Set 2007 (9 coins) comprising Two Pounds (2) 2007 200th Anniversary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade, 2007 300th Anniversary of the Act Of Union with One Pound to One Penny UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue. Ireland Euro Coin Set mixed dates 2005-2006 (8 coins) Two Euro to One Euro Cent Lustrous UNC in a plastic case. GB Numismatic First Day Cover 2009 comprising Five Pound Crown 2009 Henry VIII 500th Anniversary of the AccessionCupro-Nickel UNC and First Class Stamp UNC on the envelope of issue, with some adhesive to the rear. GB (6) Five Pound Crown 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Cupro-Nickel UNC, Florin 1945 EF/GEF, Shillings (3) 1893 VG, 1910 About Fine/VG, 1930 VG, Decimal Five Pence 2017 EF, along with GB and World Modern and Commemorative issues (24) mostly base metal includes many crown-sized and/or medallic issues mostly EF to Lustrous UNC, also Colour Figurines Franklin Mint Ladies of Fashion (issued 1983) (4) Eleanor c.1415, Jane c.1535, Elizabeth c.1630 and Charlotte c.1785 each around 48mm tall, in very good condition
France (2) a pair of 1000 Francs including "Ceres Et Mercure" Type 1927 modified Pick 90c (Fayette F38.30) dated 20th October 1938 signatures de Bletterie, Rousseau & Favre-Gilly block A.4610 306 number 115225306, GVF with usual small inner body holes and very tiny edge nicks on this very large sized note with an alluring and pleasing appearance. These earlier French series notes incorporate various beautiful and colourful designs and are very hard to maintain and find in high grade due to their nature with not very thick paper and especially this example with it's excessively large size. Ochre, blue and multicolour with portraits of Ceres and Mercury, also serving as watermarks, at upper left and right obverse with 2 cherubs - with Cock lower centre left holding sickle and maritime at right with paddle and anchor. The reverse with a four various craftsmen figures - Mathematician/Astronomer, Blacksmith, Painter/Artist and Scientist/Alchemist, on a river scene backroad with bota and ships. Along with the "Commerce Et Industrie" Type 1940 Pick 96a (Fayette F39.3) a LAST date 19th December 1940 for this signature type de Bletterie, Rousseau & Favre-Gilly block T.1260 963 number 031493963, about UNC or near so with minor rust at left 2 pinholes mostly marginal and very pleasing and scarce in this high grade World War II period note. Multicolour with allegorical female portraits at left and right with flowers, butterflies, agricultural produce and Cock on obverse. The reverse with illustration of Factories and ships in the background and allegorical man representing Industry at left with hammers, anvil, cog wheel and related along with Ceres at right holding the Caduceus staff representing Commerce with boat and anchor. Watermarked with another allegorical female portrait. An alluring and beautiful design certain to be enjoyed by any collector
Double Florins (2) 1887 Roman 1 ESC 394, Bull 2695 GEF and lustrous with some contact marks, 1887 Arabic 1 ESC 395, Bull 2697 UNC or very near so with original mint lustre and an attractive gold tone, minor contact marks and small rim nicks barely detract
World in silver (14) South Africa One Rand (2) 1967 English Legend KM#72.1 UNC, 1967 Afrikaans legend KLM#72.2 UNC. Switzerland20 Francs 1996B Dragon of Breno KM#77 UNC with some hairlines, Norway 50 Kroner (3) 1978 King Olav V 75th Birthday KM#424, UNC with light golden tone. 1991 Skiiers - 1994 Winter Olympics - Lillehammer (2) KM#431 both nFDC lightly toned. GB Crown 1981 Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer S.LL4SilverProof UNC in capsule. Isle of Man Crown 2006 Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday Silver Proof UNC. Austria 25 Schillings 1964Franz Grillparzer KM#2895.1 Lustrous AU/UNC with light toning. Belgium50 Francs 1958 Brussels World Fair KM#150.1 UNC with golden tone. Germany (4) 10 Marks (3) 1972J Munich Olympics KM#131 UNC with good subdued lustre, 1972J KM#132 UNC and lustrous with some contact marks, 1989G 40th Anniversary of the Republic KM#173 Lustrous UNC, 5 Marks 1969G Theodor Fontane 1819-1898 150th Anniversary of his Birth KM#125.1 About UNC and lustrous
Farthings (8) 1860 Toothed Border, 4 Berries Freeman 499 dies 2+B, NEF with a flan flaw on the reverse, 1861 4 Berries Freeman 502 dies 2+B, EF and lustrous, 1881H Freeman 548, dies 7+E, Cooke type B, H below date nearer to the first 8 and well clear of the linear circle, GVF/NEF with contact marks, 1893 Freeman 568, Normal, wide date, dies 7+F, GVF, 1895 Veiled Head Freeman 571 dies 1+A, NEF toned, 1896 Freeman 572 dies 1+A, EF with a flan flaw at the top of the reverse, 1897 Dark Finish Freeman 575 dies 1+B EF/GEF with a surface mark on the veil, 1897 Bright Finish Freeman 574 dies 1+A EF/NEF with a small spot on the reverse
Europe Fantasy Coins (36) Poland Fantasy 5 Euro Obverse Jan Pawel II, Reverse MODEL, in copper (8) UNC with varying degrees of lustre, Vatican Fantasy 5 Euros 2005 Pope Benedict XVI (4) Silver (2), the Pope having no teeth in error, come with ticket stating only 36 pieces minted, Goldine (2) the Pope having no teeth in error UNC with good subdued lustre, Germany INA Fantasy One Mark 2005 (6) each with 'BUNDERSREPUBLIK' error spelling, design as X#Pn106, Lustrous UNC, with an additional normal spelling example for comparison, Germany 10 Marks INA Fantasy issues 2005 (3), in Cupro-Nickel (2) and brass (1) UNC, along with a Lead Trial1 Markundated with 'BUNDERSREPUBLIK' error spelling about as struck with some surface deposits, Slovenia INA Fantasy 5 Euros (2) 2004 Janez Vajkard Valvasor 1641-1693 Bimetallic Trial, 26 grammes, UNC, believed unique, 2004 Gold plated Trial, 22.67 grammes, Lustrous UNC, Slovakia (3) Fantasy 5 Euro 2004 Reverse: Farmworker, in brass Toned UNC, 5 Euro 2004 Reverse: Horseman (2) Trials in copper, 33 grammes, both lustrous UNC, Denmark INA Fantasy 5 Euros 2002 (3) BrassPiedforts (2), weights 27 grammes and 27.4 grammes, and a standard issue weight 21.32 grammes, UNC with varying degrees of lustre, Denmark INA Fantasy 2 Euro 2002 Pattern with Large DANMARK Lustrous UNC, Sweden INA Fantasy 5 Euros 2003 (4), one Gold plated, one Goldine, and one in copper, the last with MODEL reverse, UNC with varying degrees of lustre
Crown 1895 LIX ESC 309, Bull 2599, Davies 512 T of VICTORIA points to a space, dies 2A, GVF with some contact marks, small rim nicks and a few small tone spots
Farthing 1852 as Peck 1574, Aboutfarthings Obverse 2, Reverse B, unbarred A's in BRITANNIAR, EF with around 15% lustre, LCGS Variety 02, the obverse with some contact marks, scarce in high grade
Isle of Man (2) an interesting lot comprising a very early issue Douglas & Isle of Man Bank 1 PoundPick S131 (IOMPM M233) partnership of Henry Holmes Junior, John Holmes and James Holmes manuscript ink entered parts of the note slightly faded but still barely visible best judged to be dated 1st January 1841 and signed by James Holmes, VG or better for type with the expected age related marks but still presentable and a Rare early issue. The obverse features a panel to left with a monogram of the partnership and a vignette of a harbour scene at upper centre. The reverse with a vignette of sailing ships at upper centre and the Isle of Man Coat of Arms at centre. The lot also includes a more modern 1 Pound Pick 40b (BY IM35b; IOMPM M534) ND 1991 signature Cashen.
Scotland The Union Bank of Scotland Limited 1 PoundSPECIMEN PROOF similar to Pick S816a (BY SC904a, PMS UB68a) signature Morrison dated 17th October 1949 serial number B/15 352000 with guide lines on obverse and stamped in violet "The Union Bank of Scotland Limited / 25th June 1950", 3 sets of punchole cancellations formed in vertical lines, about UNC - UNC, Printers Annotations and with the usual minor display marks and removal signs, foreign paper
Shilling 1902 ESC 1410, Bull 3587 EF/AU gold and olive toned with hints of blue and magenta, the obverse with some contact marks but retaining a most attractive eye appeal
Eastern Caribbean (2) a high grade QE2 portrait pair, UNC or near so, consisting of a 20 DollarsPick 44v ND 2003 serial number M 348896 V suffix V for St. Vincent, Governor House, map of the isles and Nutmeg plant. Along with a 50 DollarsPick 54a ND 2012 narrow segmented security thread variety with red marks for the sight impaired, St Kitts, Brimstone hill, map of the isles and St Lucia, Les Pittons. Both bear the signature of K.D. Venner along with a silver foil Butterfly/Hummingbird security device and Bank building in the underprint without the extension on obverse, also featuring various sea and bird life.
Southern RhodesiaHalfcrowns (2) 1937 KM#13 NEF/GEF and lustrous with some contact marks, a one-year type with the shortened Obverse legend arrangement, 1938 KM#15 GVF/EF with some contact marks, retaining some lustre
Penny 1897 Freeman 145 dies 1+B, UNC with good subdued lustre, Halfpenny 1901 Freeman 378 dies 1+B, UNC with practically full lustre and some light contact marks
Five Guineas 1669 VICESIMO PRIMO S.3328 About EF, with much fine detail apparent to the bust and the reverse design, some surface marks and scratches more than usually found on an EF coin, the edge with all lettering intact displays some consistent roughness suggests possibly an ex-shipwreck piece, and perhaps once cleaned. With low grade and/or damaged Five Guineas realising £5000-£6000 in the recent past, this being several grades above represents very good value in today's market at the low estimate, or in our opinion at several bids above. We note Spink now lists this coin in VF at £16,000 and EF at £80,000
India One Rupee 1910 Edward VII Pattern in silver KM#Pn99, S&W.7.12, Pridmore 1049, weight 11.59 grammes. UNC and lustrous with hints of colourful tone, some hairlines and contact marks a slight distraction, nevertheless an exceptionally rare piece which would make a wonderful addition to any Indian or Commonwealthcollection
Coronation of George IV 1821 35mm diameter in gold an unfinished pattern of the Official Royal Mint issue by B.Pistrucci (Eimer 1146a), of similar style design. Obverse: Bust Left Laureate, GEORGIUS IIII D.G. BRITANNIARUM REX F.D. Reverse: George IV enthroned, left, crowned by Victory, behind, before him stand Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia PROPRIO JAM JURE. ANIMO PATERNO, the pattern however with differing reverse exergue legend thus: INAUGURATUS/ DIE. /ANNO MDCCC in three lines. The B.P initials on the right of the exergual line have the following stop approximately 0.75mm from it's extreme right edge, whereas on the standard Royal Mint issue the stop following the initials is around 1.5mm from the extreme right edge. Weight 33.00 grammes. GVF with some contact marks and edge nicks. We note an example of this rare pattern exists in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Fifth Avenue, New York. Our research has only uncovered the Metropolitan Museum example as well as the medal offered. See also the Gold Coronation of George IV Official Royal Mint issue 1821 medal also offered in this sale
Sovereign 1891S an unlisted type, Obverse with the first type legend with D:G: further from the crown, Reverse: Horse with long tail. NEF/EF with some contact marks and small rim nicks. Previously it had been thought that all 1891S Sovereigns were of the second legend type. This type unlisted by Spink, Marsh, McDonald and even the specialist DISH catalogue. According to David Iverson in his excellent publication 'The Jubilee Head Gold Sovereign 1887-1893' there are a small number of 1889S Sovereigns with the first legend (around 3% to 5% estimated.) this number decreases still further for the 1890S Sovereign (around 1% estimated). The discovery of this coin therefore updates the footnote in the Bentley Catalogue (Lot 706) where it is stated that all 1891S Sovereigns have the second obverse legend. An important coin in this fascinating series and sure to be of great interest to the Specialist Victoria Gold collector
Colombia 150 Pesos Gold 1971 6th Pan-American Games, Reverse: Symbols on raft within an inner circle, the outer circle with 11 different sports depicted, KM#252 the impressive 50mm diameter .900 Gold Proof issue, nFDC lightly toning, with some contact marks and hairlines, a seldom seen issue, our archive auction results database stretching back to 2003 shows we have not previously offered this issue
UniteCharles I Group D, Fifth Bust with falling lace collar, smaller bust with unjewelled crown, S.2692, North 2153 mintmark Anchor, 8.94 grammes, some weakness to the edge where possibly once mounted, some surface marks otherwise Good Fine, the reverse better, Ex-Spink Auction 15004 25/3/2015 Lot 618
Royal Mint Trial pieces (18) a fascinating group contains pieces from many of the recognised trial series 1957-c.1963 as follows:- 1) No Denomination Obverse: Britannia Striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: Royal Mint Buildings and Gates THE ROYAL MINT LONDON 36mm diameter, weight 30.79 grammes in silver, undated EF with matt finish. 2) Ten Pence Trial, Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: Small number 10, no legend, similar in style to Bull PDS.6 with smaller reverse numeral 28.5mm diameter in cupro-nickel, milled edge, weight 11.14 grammes UNC with minor contact marks. 3) Obverse: Five Pence Trial, Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: Small number 5, no legend, similar in style to Bull PDS.6 with smaller reverse numeral 23.5mm diameter in cupro-nickel, milled edge, weight 5.67 grammes GEF. 4) Two Pence Trial, Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: Small number 2, no legend, similar in style to Bull PDS.6 with smaller reverse numeral, 26mm diameter in bronze, plain edge, weight 7.18 grammes, Lustrous UNC with some toning. 5) One Penny Trial, Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: Small number 1, no legend, similar in style to Bull PDS.6 with smaller reverse numeral 20mm diameter in bronze, plain edge, weight 3.6 grammes, Lustrous UNC, 6) Half Penny Trial, Obverse Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: Small fraction 1/2, no legend, similar in style to Bull PDS.6 with smaller reverse numerals, 17mm diameter in bronze, plain edge, weight 1.78 grammes, Lustrous UNC, the obverse with some toning, 7) Five Pence Trial Mule, undated, Obverse Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA as Bull PDS.6, Reverse: Tower mintmark in centre as Bull PDS.4, 24mm diameter in cupro-nickel, milled edge with incuse line in centre, not dissimilar to a security edge, weight 5.47 grammes, UNC, 8) One Penny Trial, Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: Large number 1, no legend, 21.5mm diameter, weight 4.52 grammes, Bull PDS.3, GEF/AU with traces of lustre. 9) Half Penny Trial, Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: Large 1/2 fraction, no legend, 19mm diameter, weight 2.19 grammes, Bull PDS.3, A/UNC with traces of lustre. 10) Royal Mint Trial Die 1961 No denomination, in aluminium or white metal, Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: ROYAL MINT TRIAL DIE with 1961 within 6-pointed star in centre, 15mm diameter, weight 1.05 grammes, plain edge EF. 11) Two Pence Trial in bronze, undated, Obverse: Tower mintmark in centre, Reverse large 2, no legend, plain edge, 21mm diameter, weight 4.06 grammes. similar in design to the Bull PDS.4 series with different weight. 12) One Penny Trial in bronze, undated, Obverse: Tower mintmark in centre, Reverse large 1, no legend, 18mm diameter, weight 1.98 grammes, plain edge, lustrous UNC with a slightly uneven tone. 13) Royal Mint Trial Die 1957 Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: ROYAL MINT TRIAL DIE with 1957 within 6-pointed star in centre, 25mm diameter in nickel-brass, 5.50 grammes, plain edge, A/UNC and lustrous. 14) Royal Mint Trial Die 1957 Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: ROYAL MINT TRIAL DIE with 1957 within 6-pointed star in centre, 25mm diameter in bronze, 5.74 grammes, plain edge, UNC and lustrous with minor cabinet friction. 15) Royal Mint Trial Die 1957 Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: ROYAL MINT TRIAL DIE with 1957 within 6-pointed star in centre, 25mm diameter possibly struck in steel, 5.08 grammes, plain edge, GEF. 16) Royal Mint Trial Die 1957 Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: ROYAL MINT TRIAL DIE with 1957 within 6-pointed star in centre, 25mm diameter possibly struck in nickel, 5.06 grammes, plain edge, A/UNC. 17) Royal Mint Trial Die 1957 Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: ROYAL MINT TRIAL DIE with 1957 within 6-pointed star in centre, 25mm diameter possibly struck in plated steel, 5.41 grammes, plain edge, GEF. 18) No denomination, Royal Mint Trial 31mm diameter in bronze Obverse Crown with ROYAL above and MINT below. Line and bead alternate border, Reverse: a large N, no legend, 11.6 grammes, plain edge, Good Fine, a group for the specialist collector, with some of the Royal Mint Trial die coins (15-17) in uncertain metals, worthy of further study, contains pieces not represented in the comprehensive J.T
USA Ten Dollars Gold 1891CC Second C of mintmark double punched, variety confirmed by the spine below the chin on the obverse, and various states of die cracks through the stars, Breen 7035 (Rare) EF/GEF and lustrous with some contact marks
Sixpence 1658 CommonwealthESC 1494, Bull 209 mintmark Anchor, 2.76 grammes Good Fine or better and bold with some surface marks, Very Rare, rated R3 by ESC and Bull, our archive database stretching back to 2003 indicates that we have not previously handled a Commonwealth example of this date
Thailand 4000 Baht 1981 (BE2524) International Year of the Child Y#153, 17.17 grammes of .900 gold, Proof nFDC with light handling marks, uncased in capsule, the only issue of this unusual denomination
Two Pounds 1887 S.3865 A/UNC and lustrous with some minor contact marks and small rim nicks, comes with a Royal Mint 'Certified and Authenticated' ticket
Colombia 50 Pesos Gold 1971 6th Pan-American Games, two figures within inner circle, the outer circle with 11 different sports depicted, KM#251 nFDC with light toning, and some contact marks and hairlines, a seldom seen issue, our archive auction database stretching back to 2003 shows we have not previously offered this issue
25 Pence 1981 Royal Mint Trial piece, nine sided, Reverse: EXPERIMENTAL COIN 1981 on raised broad rim, around coat of arms ROYAL MINT on ribbon below, Obverse: ROYAL MINT TRIAL on broad raised rim around crowned orb, Lustrous UNC with minor contact marks, believed to be one of only a few in existence
GermanyEmpire Reichsschuldenverwaltung REICHSKASSENSCHEIN 5 Mark Pick 1 (Ros. 1) dated 11th July 1874 Series IX. Lit. J Fol. 161 number 0801784, Fair to Good with a 4mm oblong centre hole and numerous other small holes in the main body of the note and an Exceptionally Rare early first series of the ImperialTreasury notes. Dark blue and grey-blue featuring small cherubs and the Reich Sadler (Imperial Eagle) Coat of Arms this series was issued just 3 years after the unification of various German states into the German Empire. Currency in the already economically powerful regions were dominated by state issued coins and notes mainly of Prussia (North German Confederation) and Bavaria. Even after unification, there was no large demand to unify the currency under a single issuer, as there was a set exchange rate between the coins of each currency. Each state also continued to issue their own currency, thus both supply and demand for this early series was small. It was not until a few series later, after the majority of these notes were already redeemed, when a unified currency became the most popular type in Germany. These issues remained in circulation until 30th June 1885. The PMG Population currently holds only 6 examples of this scarce small denomination note although it would be roughly a worker's daily wage as at time it would average between 1.50 and 6 marks.
Crown 1887 ESC 296, Bull 2585 A sharply struck example with superb detail and eye appeal, displaying much original mint lustre and blue/green and golden toning, a superior piece, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest of 117 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. Many of the Jubilee Head Crowns suffer from excessive contact marks due to the large fields, thus lowering the grade. Indeed the Population Report at the time of writing recorded only 2 examples in grade 82, and only a further 6 in grade 80, showing that these are very difficult to find in the choicest grades
Crown 1893 LVI ESC 303, Bull 2593, Davies 501 dies 1A, A choice example with original mint lustre offset by hints of subtle golden tone, a superior example with only a very few contact marks, on an issue where usually the fields show many imperfections. The reverse shows superb detail on the George and the Dragon design. Would make a truly superb type coin. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 31 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. At the time of writing 220 Victorian currency Veiled Head Crowns of all dates had been graded, only 3 have graded LCGS 85
ShillingPhilip and Mary 1554 English titles only, with mark of value S.2501, North 1968 some surface marks, otherwise About VF with grey tone, comes with two old tickets, one stating P.Finn 10.1/95 £350
Crown 1735 OCTAVO Roses and Plumes ESC 120, Bull 1663 the edge with signs of old smoothing at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock, the edge now retoned, the obverse with tooling marks and hairlines otherwise EF
Shilling 1654 CommonwealthESC 990, Bull 137, 5.60 grammes, Fine and bold, evenly struck with some surface marks, comes with old ticket stating 'No stop after .XII. ' Fine. Spink £2.10.0 Nov '62, although there are some scratches in the area after II
China - Szechuan Province Dollar Year 1 (1912) Y#456.1 Good Fine or better with touches of underlying tone, China - Hupeh Province Dollar undated (1895-1907) Y#127.1 Bold Good Fine the obverse with a few light chopmarks
Sixpence 1873 ESC 1727, Bull 3228, Davies 1079 dies 3A, Die Number 43 choice and with a light subtle golden tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85. The joint finest known of 6 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. Grade 85 pieces in the mid-Young Head period very hard to obtain, as many pieces show contact marks and/or weak striking in parts, the grade 85s are likely in the top 1% of surviving examples
ShillingEdward VI Second issue, in debased silver, 1549 Southwark Mint, mintmark Y, Bust 5, S.2466B, 5.07 grammes, Near Fine/Fine with some old scratches and surface marks
Australia, Canada and Cyprus INA Fantasy Patterns (17) Australia (8) Sixpences 1920 (2) UNC Toned and Lustrous UNC, Threepence 1920 Toned AU/UNC, Crown undated Obverse ADVANCE AUSTRALIA Emu and Kangaroo with map of Australia all crowned , Reverse MODEL Gold Plated Piedfort, 40.19 grammes, Lustrous UNC, Crowns 1937 Edward VIII (3) one Silver plated UNC, one with some contact marks on the King's neck, Lead Trial in the style of a 1797 GB Penny AUSTRALIAN PROCLAMATION 1800-2000 UNC with some edge nicks, Canada INA Fantasy Dollars Edward VIII (5) 1937 Crowned and draped bust left in Barton-style gold plate (2), 1937 Bare Head left, in Barton-style gold plate, 1937 Crowned and draped bust left, in Barton-style silver plate (2) all UNC with practically full lustre, Cyprus INA Fantasy 45 Piastres 1937 Edward VIII (4) comprising Small bust and EDWARDVS VIII REX IMPERATOR continuous legend, in copper lustrous UNC (2), and Larger bust and EDWARD VIII KING EMPEROR divided legend UNC and lustrous with some toning
Hong Kong (15) Mil 1866 KM#1 EF with traces of lustre and an edge bruise, 50 Cents (2) 1902 KM#15 VF toned with some contact marks, 1951 KM#27.1 NVF/VF with small spots, 20 Cents 1893 KM#7 VG, 10 Cents (4) 1888 KM#6.3 EF, 1902 KM#13 VG/GF, 1935 KM#19 Good Fine the reverse with a few spots, 1950 KM#25 EF with lustre, Five Cents (3) 1904 KM#12 VG/Fine, 1938 KM#22 Fine/Good Fine, 1949 KM#26 EF with some lustre and a few small spots, One Cent (4) 1901 KM#4.3NEF/EF with some lustre, 1902 KM#11 VF with some surface marks, 1919H KM#16 NEF with traces of lustre, 1933 KM#17 GEF and lustrous
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