Straits Settlements (2) One Dollar 1920 KM#33 EF with a hint of golden gold and a thin scratch behind the King's head, 20 Cents 1935 Round-top 3 in date KM#30b Lustrous UNC
China - Republic Mint Error - Mis-Strike One Dollar 1927 Memento with 6-pointed stars, Y#318a.2 a spectacular double striking with around 5mm of the lower half of the coin double struck showing a crescent-shaped portion of additional legend from 3 to 9 o'clock. The reverse therefore has an additional 'OF REPUBLIC OF', the top part of the coin having MEMENTO and the top of the Chinese obverse legend approximately half off the flan. In an NGC holder and graded MS62. We note a triple struck example of this coin sold at Heritage auctions in December 2019 described as PCGS - Genuine, AU-details Environmental Damage for $4560, this coin is of far superior eye appeal and grade, the error also is over a greater area of the coin and the double striking is more bold. A fascinating and incredibly rare error, in a series where minor errors are known, but spectacular pieces such as this must exist in extremely small numbers only.
USAOne Dollar 1886 Breen 5586 UNC sharp and lustrous, the obverse with partial golden tone and a small tone spot, the reverse with even deep golden tone, an eye-catching example
USAOne Dollar 1884O Oval O with slit opening, traces of repunching on the mintmark, Breen 5577 (see Breen comments page 453), in an NGC holder and graded MS65
USAOne Dollar 1885O Breen 5583 UNC with minor cabinet friction, a stunning colourful tone displaying shades of magenta, gold and blue, a most eye-catching example
CanadaOne Dollar 1947 Pointed 7 in date, KM#37 in an NGC holder and graded MS63+, one of the key date/variety combinations in the series and seldom seen
USAOne Dollar (4) 1889 Breen 5605 in an NGC holder and graded MS64, 1900 O Closed 9, Large O, Breen 5672 in an NGC holder and graded MS64, 1901 O New Reverse Hub Breen 5683 in a PCGS holder and graded MS64, 1902 O New over old reverse hub, (Not in VAM) Breen 5692 in an NGC holder and graded MS64
USAOne Dollar (2) 1883CC Breen 5574 UNC and lustrous with a heavy edge knock at the top of the reverse, 1878CC 7 Tail Feathers, Short nock, Close CC, Breen 5523 Fine, the obverse with some scratches
USAOne Dollar 1886 Breen 5586 UNC and lustrous with some contact marks, the obverse with golden tone, the reverse with partial gold and bronze toning and with excellent eye appeal
USAOne Dollar 1878S 7 Tail Feathers, Parallel arrow feathers, short nock, Breen 5518 Lustrous UNC with some contact marks and small rim nicks, enhanced by partial golden toning
USAOne Dollar 1888 Breen 5599 UNC with minor cabinet friction to the high points only, golden toned and enhanced by areas of underlying blue and magenta
USAOne Dollar 1882 Breen 5565 UNC with choice deep bronze toning, enhanced by touches of magenta on the high points, desirable in this grade with outstanding eye appeal
CanadaOne Dollar 1947 Pointed 7 in date, KM#37 in an NGC holder and graded MS63+, one of the key date/variety combinations in the series and seldom seen
USAOne Dollar 1883O Breen 5572 UNC or near so with light cabinet friction and a subtle and attractive tone, the obverse with some light surface residue, this possibly removable with care
USAOne Dollar 1884 CC Breen 5580, which states 'at least 9 minor varieties from 10 pairs of dies' this example has minor doubling to the 18 of the date, and additionally , a small spike extends from the lower left of the first 8. Listed by VAM as VAM 4 Spiked date, in a PCGS 'Green Ticket' holder and graded MS63
USAOne Dollar 1870 Proof, Breen 5482, UNC with some hairlines, only 1000 pieces minted, Proofs of this design were produced in very small numbers and always desirable on the rare occasions they are offered.
USA Three Dollars 1854 Breen 6346 VF, along with USA One Dollar Gold Obverse Good Fine, the reverse smoothed then engraved with SWP monogram with ornate border
USAOne Dollar Gold 1852O Good Fine, Cent 1820 About Fine for wear with corrosion in the fields and a depression in the field above the bust, viewing recommended
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