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
South AfricaThaler 1780SF Maria Theresa with three countermarks on the obverse, the countermarks showing wildebeests galloping left with mountains behind, Lustrous UNC. Cataloguer's Note: These were produced for the Natal Numismatic Society in Durban 5th to 10th July 1976. Examples with one countermark were sold to the public, two countermarks were sold at a premium to the public, three countermarks were presented to those involved with the organisation of the convention, and a unique four countermark example was presented to Pastor J.F.Rowlands an eminent Durban Numismatist
BruneiProof Sets (2) 1987 (6 coins) KM#PS6 comprising One Dollar, 50 Sen, 20 Sen, 10 Sen, 5 Sen and One Sen all Silver Proofs, nFDC to FDC in the green box of issue, 1993 (6 coins) KM#PS14 comprising One Dollar, 50 Sen, 20 Sen, 10 Sen, 5 Sen and One Sen all Silver Proofs, FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Germany 10 Marks a 3-coin set comprising 10 Marks 1989D 2000 Year Anniversary of Bonn Silver Proof, 1998J 300th Anniversary of the end of the 30 Years War - Peace of Westphalia Silver Proof, 1998F 50 Years of the Deutsche Mark Silver Proof nFDC to FDC lightly toning, Poland 20 Zloty 1996 400th Anniversary of Warsaw as capital city Silver Proof FDC in the box of issue, Philippines 500 Piso 1999 50th Anniversary of the Central Bank Silver Proof FDC in the green box of issue with certificate. GB Crowns 1965 (4) EF to UNC, Medals - Opening of the Millennium Dome December 1999/January 2000 (2) 51mm diameter UNC in the wallets of issue, along with framed banknote Egypt 25 Piastres (1967-1969 issue) EF, and a small group of Burma/Myanmar Banknotes 1970s to 1990s issues (8) Ten Kyats (2), Five Kyats (2), One Kyat (4) Fine to EF, and a further group of World Banknotes (56) includes issues from Brazil, Philippines, Israel, Nigeria, Peru, Egypt, an Venezuela, in mixed grades
GermanyEmpire Reichsschuldenverwaltung REICHSKASSENSCHEIN 5 Mark Pick 4 (Ros. 6) dated 10th January 1882 series M number 169853, VG and Scarce early ImperialTreasury note. Dark blue featuring a knight in full armour with broadsword over his shoulder and a shield illustrating the Reich Sadler (Imperial Eagle) Coat of Arms. This is one of the first examples after the unification to be used across multiple states, before this each state and private bank issued their own local notes. The earlier example of this denomination and the highest and very Rare denomination 50 Marks of the same date are also offered in this sale
IrelandNational Bank Seventh Issue 10 Pounds PROOF Pick 199 (PMI NA37) dated 10th April 1871 with 73 branches in 5 lines at centre, EF pencilled annotation in signature area reading 'To this 11th April 1871', usual glue marks on reverse and Very Rare. Printed by Perkins, Bacon & Co. London in black & white and uniface featuring a vignette at upper centre of a seated Allegorical figure of Hibernia with crowned harp, wolfhound and wheat at left and barrels, containers and compass at right and sailing ship in distance. At the top left corner is the Bank's Coat of Arms featuring a shield with harp supported by 2 wolfhounds and a castle tower with an Irish elk
GB and World (6) GB Penny 1884 Freeman 119 dies 12+N UNC the reverse with traces of lustre, Keeling Cocos Islands 5 Rupees 1913 KM#Tn7 Good Fine, Rare, Morocco 10 Mazunas AH1321 (1904) Y#17.2 EF with traces of lustre, possibly lightly cleaned in the past, Tunisia5 Francs 1946 KM#273 NVF, Halfpenny18th CenturyDublin 1795 Alexander Cornwell, Obverse Bust left ALEXr CORNWELL , Reverse: A Shield on which is FOR TRADE surmounted by the Prince of Wales' Crest, DH307 Plain edge, EF with some surface marks, the obverse with the distinctive die break for this issue.(Now thought by many to be attributed to Alexander Cornwell of Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland), USA/IrelandFarthing St. Patricks undated (c.1670) Breen 208, S.6569 Poor
Russia Two Kopeks 1800EM C#95.3 EF with traces of lustre, the with minor spots and a few contact marks, a most attractive example, Russia - Siberia Two Kopeks 1779 C#4 Near VF with good surfaces
USA (4) Dollars (2) 1882S Breen 5568 Lustrous UNC, 1884 O, Oval O, Breen 5577 Lustrous UNC, Half Dollars (2) 1949 Breen 5223 almost full Bell-lines, Lustrous UNC, 1957 Type I, Breen 5241 UNC and lustrous with some contact marks
Farthing 1835 Raised Line on Saltire, Reverse B, Peck 1473 in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, attractively toned with traces of mint lustre, the fields with only minimal contact marks contributing to this high grade. The second finest known of 9 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Penny 1858 Large Rose Ornamental Trident, Small Date with WW unlisted by Peck, believed to be only a few examples in existence, Fine with contact marks we note an example described as CGS Fine 35 sold in our June 2012 auction for £600 hammer price
Germany, German States, Austria and Austrian Netherlands a small group (8) German States (4) Prussia3 Marks 1913A Wilhelm II - 25th Year of his Reign KM#535 GEF/AU and lustrous, Hamburg 3 Marks 1914J KM#620 NEF/EF lightly toned in places, Baden One Kreuzer 1871 KM#242 UNC with traces of lustre, Hamburg Two Schillings 1726 IHL Titles of Karl VI KM#357 VG, Germany - Federal Republic5 Marks 1957F KM#112.1 VF, Austria (3) Thaler 1780 SF Fine/About Fine, 1793 , Austrian NetherlandsKronenthaler 1793B KM#62.2 Fine, Ex-mount, Half Kronenthaler 1790A KM#41 Fine/Good Fine
Penny 1841 REG No Colon Peck 1484 EF with traces of lustre and some contact marks, Halfpenny 1841 Peck 1524 NEF with traces of lustre and a few small spots
East Caribbean States (2) comprising 20 DollarsPick 15d serial number A3 803438 QE2 Annigoni's portrait, VF. Along with 100 DollarsPick 55b ND 2012 segmented security thread and with marks for the sight impaired, building in the underprint without extension & Sir Arthur Lewis on reverse serial number VP 785662, UNC and the highest denomination in the series. These Central AmericaCommonwealth issues always keenly collectible with their colourful and eye-catching designs
Sixpence 1918 ESC 1803, Bull 3879 in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, Very few Early head George V issues attain this grade normally due to weak strikings and an abundance of contact marks. This example however is lustrous and with flashes of original gold, magenta and blue/green tone, an extremely choice piece, the joint finest of 15 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Roman (6) Antoninianus Tetricus II Reverse: Sacrificial implements, Cunetion 2590, RIC 255var, portrait VF on an irregular flan with ragged edge. Claudius (41-54AD) As, Reverse: Minerva standing right brandishing spear RIC 100 VG. Denarius C.Postumius (73BC) Rome Mint, Obverse: Bust of Diana right, hair tied into a knot bow and quiver over shoulder, Reverse hunting dog running right Exergue C.POSTVMI TA, spear below NVF with some contact marks, along with a further three unattributed these low grade or damaged
World a small group (5) China5 Yuan 1986 in silver KM#150 22.22 grammes, Lustrous UNC, Philippines Fantasy Amulet Dollar Holy Family 'Jesus Maria Joseph'/'La Concepcion' weight 24.86 grammes, in low grade silver these issue manufactured by Mang Maning Dealino and were said to bring good luck in business. About VF, USA Cent 1818 Wide Date, Head of 1817, Breen 1798 GVF/VF with some contact marks, Australia5 Cents 1972 KM#64 minor hairlines and spots visible under magnification, otherwise UNC, SwedenOne Krona 1907EB KM#772 EF or very near so, with some speckled toning
Germany - Weimar Republic (2) 3 Reichsmarks 1930F 700th Anniversary of the Death of Wather von der Vogelweide KM#69 EF. 3 Reichsmarks 1925A 1000th Year of the Rhineland KM#46 NEF
Crowns (2) 1935 Specimen ESC 376, Bull 3652 AU/UNC the obverse with a colourful, speckled tone, the reverse lustrous, 1937 ProofESC 393, Bull 4021 UNC/nFDC the obverse with some contact marks and signs of die rust
German StatesBavaria (2) Three Marks 1913D EF, Two Marks 1900D VF, Germany 25 Pfennigs 1910J VF as part of a group of Germany 19th and 20th Century mostly base metal issues (300) includes Third Reich a few German States minors, in mixed circulated grades
MoroccoDirhams, Milled Coinage (5) AH1309 Paris Y#5 NEF, AH1310 Paris Y#5 (2), AH1311 Paris (2) Y#5 NEF to GEF, each with collector's inked marks on the obverse
Palestine (7) 20 Mils 1942 KM#5a UNC or near so with an edge nick to the centre hole. 10 Mils (3) 1939 (2) KM#4 both UNC or near so, one with some lustre and minor tone spots, 1942 KM#4 A/UNC with some small spots on the obverse, 2 Mils (2) 1941 KM#2 UNC or near so with traces of lustre and some small edge nicks, 1945 KM#2 A/UNC with traces of lustre and with some light contact marks
Germany - Third Reich2 Reichsmarks (2) 1933A 450th Anniversary of the Birth of Martin Luther KM#79 UNC and lustrous, 1933D 450th Anniversary of the Birth of Martin Luther KM#79 UNC with some tiny flecks of toning
Germany - Third Reich2 Reichsmarks (2) 1933D 450th Anniversary of the Birth of Martin Luther KM#79 A/UNC and lustrous, 1933F 450th Anniversary of the Birth of Martin Luther KM#79 UNC with minor cabinet friction
Hong KongOne Cent 1862 Copper Pattern, Type C, KM#Pn25, Pridmore 280. Obverse : Small Gothic head left, crowned, Reverse: ONE CENT around central circle, with date between anchor and lion. Unpriced by Krause, 9.17 grammes, GEF/AU the obverse with a few minor contact marks. All Hong Kong pattern Cents are very rare. We note this type is not recorded on the Heritage, Goldbergs or Stacks archive databases, and our research has not revealed any recent transactions of this type. A rare opportunity to own this rare pattern which would be certain to enhance any advanced Hong Kong collection
Shilling 1905 ESC 1414, Bull 3591 A/UNC with minor contact marks and a very small tone spot on the obverse. A very high grade example of this key date rarity, this date always keenly sought after when offered in high grades
German States - Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach 20 Marks Gold 1896A Carl Alexander KM#213 About EF/EF with some thin scratches below the bust, a rare two-year type, with a low mintage of just 15,000 pieces
Germany, Germany - Weimar Republic and German States (25) comprising German States (17) FrankfurtThaler 1862 KM#370 NVF. Bavaria (5) 5 Marks 1911D 90th Birthday of Prince Regent Luitpold KM#999 (2) the first UNC with a subtle blue and gold tone, the second UNC with original mint lustre, 3 Marks 1911D 90th Birthday of Prince Regent Luitpold KM#998 (2) both UNC and lustrous with original toning, 2 Marks 1911D 90th Birthday of Prince Regent Luitpold KM#997 UNC and lustrous. Baden (2) 5 Marks 1907G Death of Friedrich KM#279 UNC with choice original mint lustre over blue, gold and magenta toning, 2 Marks 1907G Death of Friedrich KM#278 UNC with choice prooflike fields and original blue, gold and magenta toning. Prussia (3) 3 Marks 1913A Wilhelm II 25th Year of Reign KM#535 (2) both UNC with original lustre and choice toning, 2 Marks 1913A Choice UNC with original lustre and tone. Prussia (5) 3 Marks (4) Breslau University 1910A KM#530 UNC and choice with golden tone, 1911A Breslau University KM#533 UNC with choice lustre and tone, 1913 100th Anniversary of the Defeat of Napoleon KM#534 Lustrous UNC with touches of attractive toning, 2 Marks 1913 100th Anniversary of the Defeat of Napoleon KM#532 Lustrous UNC with touches of golden tone. Saxony 3 Marks 1913 Battle of Leipzig Centennial KM#1275 Lustrous UNC with touches of gold tone. Germany - Weimar Republic (4) 5 Reichsmarks 1930D Zeppelin KM#68 UNC toned retaining original lustre, 3 Reichsmarks (3) 1930D KM#67 Lustrous UNC, 1925D 1000th Year of the Rhineland KM#46 Lustrous UNC with flecks of toning, 1929 10th Anniversary of the Weimar Constitution KM#63 UNC with gold tone, Germany (2) One Mark 1914D (2) KM#14 Lustrous UNC with original gold toning, Weimar Republic Medallic Coinage - 1927 80th Birthday of Von Hindenberg - Karl Goetz issue X#1 NEF/EF toned, Medal 19287 Fitzmaurice/Von Hunefeld/Kohl 13 April 1928 Silver Medal 90th Anniversary of the departure of the departure from Baldonnel of the Junkers D-1167 the first successful flight across the North Atlantic from East to West on a heavier than air machine, 36mm diameter in .900 silver UNC and nicely toned, An original group containing many choice items, with accompanying paperwork suggesting these have been untouched since 1951
Florin 1875 ESC 844, Bull 2883, Die Number 65 UNC the obverse with a few very minor contact marks, a very pleasing old original subdued mint lustre is present, very few examples of the Gothic Florin series now survive with this pleasing eye appeal
Florin 1909 ESC 927, Bull 3585 UNC or near so with some contact marks and rim nicks, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75 and the joint finest on the LCGS population report
One PoundBradbury First Issue T3.3 Black Six-digit serial number Dot in No. issue 1914 series G/21 015545 original and relatively crisp GVF Rust Paper Clip Marks, Minor Edge tears one at paper clip mark, a Scarce and pleasing early note
Sixpence 1678 8 over 7, M and G of MAG both double struck, as ESC 1517, Bull 573 lists G over O or D, on this piece, the G is clearly struck over another G, GVF and nicely toned with some light haymarks and minor adjustment lines, most attractive for the grade with plenty of eye appeal
USA (20) Silver Eagles (7) 1987, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 Lustrous UNC, Dollars (10) 1878, 1881S (2), 1882, 1883 O, 1884 O, 1885 O, 1921D Morgan, 1922S, 1923, VF to Lustrous UNC, Half Dollars (3) 1944 Fine, 1962 Lustrous UNC, 1964 UNC or near so and lustrous with some contact marks, Canada Dollar 1967 Loon Lustrous UNC with minor contact marks
SixpenceElizabeth I 1562 Milled Issue, Large Broad Bust with elaborately decorated dress S.2596 mintmark Star VF with some thin scratches in the field and some striation marks around the base of the shield possibly caused in striking, comes with collectors ticket
Seychelles Thomas De la Rue underprint black & white Progressive Proofs for the 1918-36 George V portrait issue 1 and 5 Rupee Plates (3) all with Printer's Annotations, Thomas De La Rue imprint, well kept and all have pinholes. Consisting of a progressive proof for the 1 Rupee with Printer's Annotations in the border frame possibly for corrections, this has a minor Inner Tear and Rust paper clip marks possibly when displayed and archived in regard to the corrections. Along with Progressive proofs for the 5 Rupees both stuck on photographic paper (2) including the initial inspected proof and annotations of 2 flaw areas in the border frame areas near lower right and upper left corners near numerical denomination values. Along with the proof after corrections have taken place pointing to the same areas. An Exceptionally Rare and interesting find, infect our research could not find any similar proof's appearing on the internet. A unique opportunity for any collector to obtain these fine proof examples of the first Seychelles own Rupee currency which was circulating with and slowly replaced the Mauritius rupee, and these issues were the only circulating currency in the form of banknotes until the first introduction of coins in 1939. Also displaying the detailed and fine early work of Thomas De La Rue printers
Election Medal 1816 Thomas Leyland 39mm diameter in silver by T.Halliday, named to T.J.Oates, Obverse: A Liverbird on seashore, withy boats at sea in the distance. LIVERPOOL BE FREE. Reverse: T.J.Oates engraved in cartouche above text: ONE OF THE INDEPENDENT MINORITY 738 WHO VOTED FOR THOS. LEYLAND Esq AT THE LIVERPOOL ELECTION 1816 VF with some surface marks, holed at the top, comes with copies of an article from the Evening Express September 10 1950. also with a copy of two pages from 'Memorials of Liverpool' compliments of Central Libraries, Liverpool
Penny 1903 Closed 9 in date LCGS Variety 03, Choice UNC much around 75% mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known example of 7 thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. All Edward VIIPennies prone to contact marks and grade 85s truly rare for all dates, to date only 7 examples out of 265 submitted 1903-1910 examples have been recorded in 85 or higher
Russia 5 Kopeks 1776EM VF, India - Mewar One Rupee VS1985 (1928) (2) GVF, German States - Bavaria Three Marks 1909D F/GF, GB Florin 1907 NVF/GF, Belgium10 Centimes 1930 BELGIQUE with 3 overstruck, possibly over a 2 or 0 Good Fine, a small group of Roman bronzes in mixed grades, along with 18th to 20th Century GB and World includes some GB pre-1947 and pre-1920 silver issues, medallic issues, NAAFI tokens, and some Fantasy Items. These in mixed circulated grades. World items include France, Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland and more, along with a small group of GB and World Banknotes (6) includes GB One Pound Fforde G K93Z 681450 EF and Ten Shillings Peppiatt K14D b5644734 Fine (lot)
Australia (2) Florin 1934/35 Melbourne Centenary KM#33 Near EF with some contact marks, scarce, Penny 1917I KM#23 EF with traces of lustre and a contact mark on the King's neck
Crown 1893 LVII ESC 305, Bull 2595, Davies 506 dies 2A, T of VICTORIA points to a space, a scarcer type, EF with a few minor contact marks, we note an example described as 'About VF/VF' realised £140 hammer price in London Coins Auction A157 in June 2017
Royal Bank of Scotland 1 Pounds late 1930's to modern including Limited, plc and some Commemorative issues in a small album and a amalgamation of different designs (39) all in various grades ranging from VF-GVF to about UNC - UNC consisting of Pick 322a (PMS RB55b, BY SC802c) dated 1st December 1938 signature D. Speed (2) serial numbers C/1 740903 & D/1 384987. Pick 322c (PMS RB55e, BY SC802e) dated 1st November 1952 signature J. D. C. Dick and last series for this type X/1 914343 before printers imprint changed. Pick 324a (PMS RB55h, BY SC803) dated 1st November 1955 signature W. R. Ballantyne last series for the variety without the W. H. Egan on reverse - AH 621816. Pick 324b (PMS RB55h, BY SC803) signature W. R. Ballantyne and with W. H. Egan reverse (2) dated 1st October 1962 series BK 921312 along with 2nd April 1963 series BM 473690. Pick 325a (PMS RB56a, BY SC804a) last date and series for this type dated 2nd April 1963 signature W. R. Ballantyne serial number CG 567538. Pick 325b (PMS RB56b, BY SC804b) dated 1st July 1967 signature C. P. Robertson serial number CV 632043. Pick 336a (PMS RB75, BY SC815) signature J. B. Burke (4) including a very first date for this issue 5th January 1972 serial number A/27 701310 along with very last date for this issue 1st May 1981 (3) a consecutively numbered set serial numbers C/55 428030 - C/55 428032. Pick 341a (PMS RB80a, BY SC831a) very first date for this issue 3rd May 1982 signature C. R. Winter serial number C/61 094633, Bradbury Wilkinson printing and with sorting marks. Pick 351d signature Mathewson titled Group Chief Executive dated 30th March 1999 (10) a consecutively numbered set serial numbers C/77 902448 - C/77 902457. Together with Commemorative issues 100th Anniversary of Death of Robert Louis Stevenson Pick 358 (PMS RB 94, BY SC835) dated 3rd December 1994 signature Mathewson (16) all UNC and in a consecutively numbered set serial numbers RLS 0925807 - RLS 0925822 and each note's reverse illustrating Stevenson with scenes from his life and works and the obverse with a Commemorative overprint at watermark area. A various design and period group, with a lot of collectible notes and certain to attract interest
Charles IDeath and Memorial 1649 (undated) 50mm diameter in copper by J.and N.Roettier Eimer 162a Obverse bust right armoured and draped, CAROL.D.G.M.B.F.ET.H.REX.&.GLOR.MEM. Reverse A hand issuing from heaven holds a celestial crown. Below: sheep in a landscape, VIRTVT. EX. ME.FORTVNAM. EX. ALIJS, NEF with some light contact marks, comes in the original round box
German States - Schwarzenburg-Sondershausen 3 Marks 1909A Death of Karl Gunther KM#154 Lustrous UNC and choice with a hint of golden tone in the legend, very few issues from this principality, would make an excellent type coin
ScotlandBank of Scotland (9) in various very high grades GEF to about UNC - UNC comprising 1 PoundPick 111a (PMS BA113a, PMS SC 109a) dated 10th August 1970 series A/8 0672016 signatures Polwarth & Walker, sorting marks on reverse and 5 PoundsPick 116b (PMS BA115b, PMS SC122b) dated 18th January 1993 series EV 934319 signatures Pattulo & Burt. Along with "Tercentenary of Bank of Scotland 1695-1995" issues (7) consisting of 5 Pounds (3) including Pick 119a (PMS BA122a, BY SC123a) 4th January 1995 FIRST series AA 582391 signatures Pattillo & Burt. Pick 119b (PMS BA122b, BY SC123b) 13th September 1996 series AT 977232 signatures Pattillo & Masterton. And Pick 119c (PMS BA122c, BY SC123c) 5th August 1998 series BG 706041 signatures Grant & Masterton. Along with 10 Pounds (4) consisting of Pick 120a (PMS BA123a, BY SC 136a) 1st February 1995 series AZ 030421 signatures Pattillo & Burt. Pick 120b (PMS BA 123b, BY SC 136b) 5th August 1997 series BV 354307 signatures Pattillo & Masterton. Pick 120c (PMS BA 123c, BY SC 136c) 18th August 1998 LAST series for this type DT 099524 signatures Grant & Masterton. And Pick 120d (PMS BA 123d, BY SC 136d) 18th June 2001 series EH 824799 signatures Shaw & Mitchell. An interesting and varied group
Elizabeth II Currency Sets (15) 1953-1967 complete Crowns to Farthings, in a red presentation album, in mixed grades, Sixpences 1936-1967 (32) a complete date run in a Danbury Mint box, in mixed circulated grades, with an information card for each, describing key events of the year, Euro Sets (12) in a blue album, one set from each country 2000-2002 Austria, Italy, Belgium, Portugal, Spain, Ireland, Greece, Finland, France, Germany, Netherlands and Luxembourg, Two Euros to One Euro Cent each set UNC and lustrous in the plastic wallets of issue, Europe Pre-Euro currency sets in an album (12) comprising Austria 10 Schillings to 10 Groschen (5 coins) mixed dates 1996-1998, Italy 1000 Lire to 5 Lire (8 coins) 1989-1999, Belgium 50 Francs to 50 Centimes (5 coins) mixed dates 1994-1998, Portugal 200 Escudos to 1 Escudo (7 coins) mixed dates 1998-2000 , Spain 500 Pesetas to 1 Peseta (8 coins) mixed dates 1998-2001, Ireland One Punt to One Penny (7 coins) mixed dates 1990-2000, Finland (5 coins) 10 Markka to 10 Penni (5 coins) mixed dates 1991-2000, Greece 100 Drachma to One Drachma, mixed dates 1986-1998 (7 coins), Germany 5 Marks to 1 Pfennig, mixed dates 1969-1995 (8 coins), France mixed dates (9 coins) 20 Francs to 5 Centimes 1970-2000, Netherlands mixed dates (6 coins) 5 Gulden to 5 Cents 1996-2001, Luxembourg mixed dates (4 coins) 50 Francs to 1 Franc 1983-1990, some coins circulated, the majority UNC and lustrous
France (4) 50 Centimes 1866BB KM#814.1 UNC and lustrous, the obverse with some light contact marks, Quarter Franc 1834W KM#740.13 EF and nicely toned, 20 Centimes (2) 1859A KM#778.1 UNC and attractively toned, 1860A KM#778.1 Lustrous UNC
ScotlandClydesdale Bank plc & The Royal Bank of Scotland 1, 5 and 10 Pounds 1940's to modern issues (10) a very collectible amalgamation of various issues and designs in VF - GVF to about UNC - UNC leaning more towards the higher end of the spectrum. Comprising Clydesdale Bank plc (3) consisting of 1 Pound Pick 211b (PMS CL41b, PMS SC328b) dated 5th January 1983 series D/CJ 180002 signature Hamilton, with sorting marks on reverse. 5 PoundsPick 218a (PMS CL 48a, BY SC330a) dated 2nd April 1990 series E/BB 190537 signature Hamilton. And 10 PoundsPick 226b (PMS CL51c, BY SC344c) dated 12th October 1999 series series A/BV 636653 signature Wright. Royal Bank of Scotland (7) consisting of 1 Pound Pick 322b (PMS RB 55d, BY SC802d) dated 1st March 1943 FIRST series for this type H/1 549441 signature Brown, inverted watermark readable correctly from the reverse of the note. Royal Bank of Scotland limited (3) including 1 Pounds (2) consisting of Pick 329a (PMS RB68, BY SC814a) dated 19th March 1969 series A/5 380458 signatures Robertson & Burke, sorting marks on reverse along with Pick 336a (PMS RB75, BY SC815) dated 5th January 1972 First date for type series A/12 402891 signature Burke, sorting marks on reverse. And 5 Pounds Pick 337a (PMS RB76, BY SC817) dated 10th January 1981 series A/92 757750 signature Burke, sorting marks on reverse. Also Royal Bank of Scotland plc (3) made of 5 Pounds (2) Pick 352b (PMS RB97b, BY SC843b) dated 26th March 1997 seriesB/42 336425 signature Mathewson along with the Commemorative 250th Anniversary of St. Andrews's Royal & Ancient Golf Club Pick 353a (PMS RB103a, BY SC853a) dated 14th May 2004 special prefix series R&A 0356254 signature Goodwin. Also a 10 Pounds Pick 353a (PMS RB103a, BY SC853a) dated 23rd March 1994 serial number C/64 135044 signature Mathewson. Always keenly sought after and collectible examples of the extensive Scottish banknote history
Halfcrown 1911 ESC 757, Bull 3709 UNC or very near so with some light contact marks, with good lustre, slightly mottled under magnification, starting to tone
Halfcrown 1902 Matt ProofESC 747, Bull 3568 in an NGC holder and graded PF62 Matte, appears conservatively graded with only minimal contact marks visible even under strong magnification, with the classic old grey original tone associated with this issue
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