CeylonTen Cents 1963 VIP Proof/Proof of Record, type as KM#130, in an NGC holder and graded PF66 Cameo, unlisted as a Proof by Krause, only two examples recorded by NGC
Southern RhodesiaHalfpenny 1951 VIP Proof KM#26 in a PCGS holder and graded PR64 RB, retaining much original mint brilliance, the reverse displaying hints of red and green toning. The exact mintage figure is unknown, however we note that Krause lists this coin at $850 in Proof 63 and £1250 in Proof 65, this being considerably higher that the following issue 1954 KM#28 issue which had a mintage of only 20 pieces. An exceedingly rare issue and seldom offered
East AfricaOne Cent 1951KN VIP Proof/Proof of record KM#32 in a PCGS holder and graded SP64 RB, these Proofs of record minted in very small numbers, we note Heritage only record one example in their archive, this auctioned back in 2004
Shilling 1944 English, Specimen striking, unlisted by ESC, Davies or Bull who all list VIP Proofs. The fields superior to the currency pieces but lacking the frosting associated with the VIP Proofs of the period. The appearance is not dissimilar to Polished die coins. 5.64 grammes, UNC and lustrous, the specimen strikings said to be rarer than the VIP Proofs. We note a pair of 1966 English and Scottish Specimen Shillings (Lots 1888 and 1889) in similar grades sold in London Coins Auction A161 3/6/2018 for £500 and £680 hammer price respectively
In VIP Presentation Boxes Proof Set 1953 (10 Coin Set Crown - Farthing) aFDC-FDC the bronze with some lustre the case of a superior quality and different surface texture with sharp and bright embossment on the lid and in excellent condition. Proof Set 1970 (7 coin set Halfcrown - Halfpenny) aFDC this in a hard square red box with LSD embossed on the lid in a stylish gold font both boxes with the Royal Mint logo inside the lid. Highly unusual
Halfcrown 1933 VIP Proof/Proof of record, Bull 3746, Davies 1710P, Coincraft G5HC-170, nFDC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 91, VIP Proofs of this series were produced in extremely small numbers and all and keenly sought after of the rare occasions they appear for sale, Ex-Roland Harris Collection, London Coins Auction A124 February 2009 Lot 501 hammer price £750
Shilling 1947 Scottish VIP Proof/Proof of record, Bull 4188, Davies 2161P, Extremely Rare, rated R4 by Bull, nFDC the bust frosted, the reverse with the odd tiny spot. These pieces were only produced in very small numbers, and are extremely sought after on the rare occasions we offer them
Shilling 1954 Scottish VIP Proof/Proof of record, Bull 4486, Davies 2450P, Excessively Rare, rated R6 by Bull, Near FDC, with a light pastel toning, the bust frosted, these pieces were only produced in very small numbers. The are seldom offered and always extremely sought after. We note a 1961 Scottish VIP Proof described as 'nFDC with a small spot on the obverse' realised £1150 hammer in London Coins Auction A156 5/3/2017 Lot 2706
Shilling 1947 English VIP Proof/Proof of record, Bull 4181, Davies 2123P, Extremely Rare, rated R4 by Bull. nFDC with a small spot on the reverse. These pieces were only produced in very small numbers, and are extremely sought after on the rare occasions we offer them
Shilling 1947 English VIP Proof/Proof of record, Bull 4181, Davies 2123P, Extremely Rare, rated R4 by Bull. nFDC with some very small spots on either side. These pieces were only produced in very small numbers, and are extremely sought after on the rare occasions we offer them
Halfpenny 1949 VIP Proof/Proof of Record, Freeman 456, dies 2+O, rated R18 by Freeman, nFDC and lustrous with hints of colourful toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 90, formerly in an NGC holder and graded NGC PF64 RB, Ex-London Coins Auction A108 March 2005 Lot 1312 hammer price £240, these VIP Proofs are Extremely rare and were only produced in very small numbers
Shilling 1943 English, Specimen striking, unlisted by ESC, Davies or Bull who all list VIP Proofs. The fields superior to the currency pieces but lacking the frosting associated with the VIP Proofs of the period. The appearance is not dissimilar to Polished die coins. 5.67 grammes, UNC and lustrous, the specimen strikings said to be rarer than the VIP Proofs. We note a pair of 1966 English and Scottish Specimen Shillings (Lots 1888 and 1889) in similar grades sold in London Coins Auction A161 3/6/2018 for £500 and £680 hammer price respectively
Shilling 1943 Scottish, Specimen striking, unlisted by ESC, Davies or Bull who all list VIP Proofs. The fields superior to the currency pieces but lacking the frosting associated with the VIP Proofs of the period. The appearance is not dissimilar to Polished die coins. 5.65 grammes, UNC and lustrous, the specimen strikings said to be rarer than the VIP Proofs. We note a pair of 1966 English and Scottish Specimen Shillings (Lots 1888 and 1889) in similar grades sold in London Coins Auction A161 3/6/2018 for £500 and £680 hammer price respectively
Shilling 1953 English VIP Proof CGS Variety 9, CGS type SH.E2.1953.09, UNC with golden tone, enhanced with touches of blue and magenta, slabbed and graded CGS 80, Ex-J.B.De Loynes (Ex-Head of the Nigeria Bank), the VIP Proofs very seldom seen, Ex-London Coins Auction A151 6/12/2015 Lot 1671 hammer price £420
East Africa50 Cents 1948 VIP Proof/Proof of Record KM#30, the odd tiny nick, otherwise FDC, these Proofs are very rare and were produced in extremely small numbers
Shilling 1944 English, Specimen striking, unlisted by ESC, Davies or Bull who all list VIP Proofs. The fields superior to the currency pieces but lacking the frosting associated with the VIP Proofs of the period. The appearance is not dissimilar to Polished die coins. 5.64 grammes, UNC and lustrous, the specimen strikings said to be rarer than the VIP Proofs. We note a pair of 1966 English and Scottish Specimen Shillings (Lots 1888 and 1889) in similar grades sold in London Coins Auction A161 3/6/2018 for £500 and £680 hammer price respectively
Florin 1953 VIP Proof (Obverse 1) Davies 2360P, UNC with attractive toning, some light scratches in the obverse field, the standard Proof for this year has the Obverse 2 portrait. Ex-J.B.De Loynes (Ex-Head of the Nigeria Bank)
MauritiusQuarter Rupee 1951 VIP Proof/Proof of Record KM#27 nFDC retaining practically full mint brilliance and the merest hint of toning. These were produced in exceptionally small numbers and are rarely offered
Farthing 1930 VIP Proof/Proof of record Freeman 614 dies 3+B lightly toned retaining much mint lustre, these George V VIP Proof issues were produced in extremely small numbers and all are rated R18 by Freeman. (6-15 examples believed to exist). In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88
Crown 1951 VIP ProofESC 393D, Bull 4025, Davies 2010V, nFDC some very light tone spots evident under magnification, with original frosting and much original mint brilliance, a very rare type, rated R4 by Bull (11-20 examples thought to be in existence), come with old M.Rasmussen Ticket for £695
Sixpence 1939 VIP Proof/Proof of Record ESC 1829B, Bull 4226, Davies 2192P, in a PCGS holder and graded PR66CAM, the only example thus far graded on the PCGS Population report. One further example has been graded at PF64 by NGC, so potentially the finest known example. Bull states 'not traced' and allocates a rarity rating of R6, previously sold in London Coins Auction A156 5/3/2017 Lot 2817 for £1050 hammer price, and previously in a US auction for $1057.50 in April 2013
Saudi Arabia - Hejaz & Nejd - Kingdom and Sultanate Quarter Girsh AH1344 (1926) Abd Al-Aziz Bin Sa'ud (Ibn Saud) VIP Proof/Proof of record KM#4 in a PCGS holder and graded PR64, these were issued in very small quantities and are highly sought after on the rare occasions they are offered
Halfpenny 1936 VIP Proof/Proof of record Freeman 427 dies 3+B, rated R18 by Freeman, in a PCGS holder and graded PR65 RB, we note there are only two examples recorded by the PCGS Population Report, of which this is the finest known, a very rare item with only a handful of examples known
Rhodesia and NyasalandShilling 1955 VIP Proof/Proof of record, KM#5 the excessively rare cupro-nickel issue with a mintage of only 10 pieces, in an NGC holder and graded PF66 Ultra Cameo, we note NGC does not list Rhodesia and Nyasaland coins on their Census, however the PCGS Population Report only shows coins graded up to and including PF65, this therefore potentially the finest known example
Ceylon10 Cents 1926 VIP Proof/Proof of record KM#104a in an NGC holder and graded PF63, we note the NGC Population Census records only 2 examples, both in the same grade, so this the joint finest known example as recorded by the NGC Census
Rhodesia and NyasalandHalfpenny 1956 VIP Proof/Proof of record, KM#1. in an NGC holder and graded PF66 RD. These VIP Proofs were minted in tiny numbers. We note NGC does not list Rhodesia and Nyasaland coins on their Census, however the PCGS Population Report only shows one coin of this type (PR65), this therefore potentially the finest known example
CeylonQuarter Cent 1870 VIP Proof/Proof of record struck in copper KM#90 in an NGC holder and graded PF65 BN, we note that there are no example recorded by the Heritage auction archive, only two coins of this date and type appear on the NGC Census, of which this is the finest known. These specially minted items were struck in tiny numbers and are very seldom offered
CeylonFive Cents 1945 VIP Proof/Proof of record struck in Nickel-Brass KM#113.2 in an NGC holder and graded PF66, only 3 examples of this date and type appear on the NGC Census, of which this is the finest known example. Very seldom offered and would make a choice addition to any advanced Commonwealthcollection
CeylonOne Cent 1890 VIP Proof/Proof of record struck in copper KM#92 in an NGC holder and graded PF63 RB, only two examples of this date and type are recorded on the NGC Census. These VIP issues were minted in tiny numbers and are seldom offered
CeylonQuarter Cent 1890 VIP Proof/Proof of record struck in copper KM#90 in an NGC holder and graded PF64 RB, only two coins of this year and type appear on the NGC Census. These specially minted items were produced in tiny numbers and are very seldom offered, would make a high quality addition to any quality Commonwealthcollection
Ecuador10 Centavos 1919 KM#64 VIP Proof/Proof of record struck in cupro-nickel, in a PCGS holder and graded PR64, these VIP Proofs were minted in very small numbers, this is the only example thus far recorded by the PCGS Population Report
BurmaProof Set 1949 (5 coins) KM#PS1 comprising 8 Pe, 4 Pe, 2 Pe, Pe, and 2 Pyas VIP Proofs/Proofs of record, nFDC with light toning, retaining much original lustre and brilliance, with a mintage of only 100 pieces, this set in the Royal Mint maroon box with the Chinze crest in gold on the lid and accompanied by the original Burma Currency Board Secretary's compliment slip and note to the original recipient Mr. Sidney Wellington, Office of the High Commissioner for the United Kingdom, with extra notes on the back of this slip written by the original recipient. The set has been in the recipient's family for the entire 70 years since issue, only the second complete set to be offered for sale in recent times, the previous set lacking the accompanying paperwork realising £6200 hammer price in June 2016, also only two other incomplete sets have been offered, both lacking the 2 Pyas coin and also without the box
South Africa Proof Set 1937 Halfcrown to Farthing (8 coins) Krause states a mintage of just 116 Proof sets, the coins now all in PCGS holders and graded as follows:- Halfcrown PCGS PF65 Cameo, Florin PCGS PR66 Cameo, Shilling PCGS PR66 Cameo, Sixpence PCGS PR66 Cameo, Threepence PCGS PR65, Penny PR65 BN, Halfpenny PR66 BN and Farthing PCGS PR65 BN comes in a wooden box with 'Koninklike Munt Pretoria Proefmuntstukke - Royal Mint Pretoria Specimen Coins 1937' on the lid, The Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence and Threepence with frosted portraits, the Penny, Halfpenny and Farthing mint toned as issued, possibly a VIP set, believed to have once belonged to a South African diplomat, although there are now no supporting documents, a very rare low mintage set
New ZealandHalfpenny 1963 VIP Proof/Proof of record KM#23.2 UNC/nFDC with some light contact marks, with an attractive red and magenta tone, retaining much original mint brilliance
Mauritius5 Cents 1960 VIP Proof/Proof of record KM#34 nFDC, minor contact marks only, retaining almost full mint brilliance, with some eye-catching light magenta toning on the portrait
Saudi Arabia - Hejaz and Nejd Ghirsh AH1344 (1926) VIP Proof/Proof of record KM#6 in a PCGS holder and graded PR63, we note no examples recorded on the Heritage database, Extremely Rare, EX LCA 157 Lot 1599 realised £1700
Saudi Arabia - Hejaz and Nejd Quarter Ghirsh AH1344 (1926) VIP Proof/Proof of record KM#4 in a PCGS holder and graded PR65 EX LCA 157 Lot 1600 realised £1700
Ceylon a 6-coin set 1963 VIP Proofs/Proofs of record comprising 50 Cents KM#132 for type, 25 Cents KM#131 for type, 10 Cents KM#130 for type, 5 Cents KM#129 for type, 2 Cents KM#128 for type and 1 Cent KM#127 for type, nFDC to FDC and brilliant, we note that Krause does not list any of these pieces as Proofs so clearly issued in very small numbers
Malaya and British North Borneo1 Cent 1962 VIP Proof KM#6 nFDC with a spot in the reverse field, otherwise retaining almost full brilliance, only 25 struck, Extremely Rare, the first we have offered, we note also there are no examples recorded on the Heritage archive database, lists at $2500 and $3000 in Proof 63 and 65 respectively
Sixpence 1954 VIP Proof/Proof of record Davies 2490P, dies 1A, Bull 4527 (listed as not traced), estimates Rarity 6, nFDC the obverse with small spots on the portrait
Shilling 1966 Scottish a Specimen striking, the fields superior to the currency pieces but lacking the frosting associated with the VIP Proofs of the period, indeed the appearance is not dissimilar to the Polished die coins, 5.61 grammes, unlisted by Davies, we note the Proofs are listed by Bull but stated to be 'not traced', we also note these two Specimen 1966 Shillings are struck from the same obverse die, UNC and lustrous
Shilling 1966 English a Specimen striking, the fields superior to the currency pieces but lacking the frosting associated with the VIP Proofs of the period, indeed the appearance is not dissimilar to the Polished die coins 5.71 grammes, unlisted by Davies, we note the Proofs are listed by Bull but stated to be 'not traced', we also note these two Specimen 1966 Shillings are struck from the same obverse die, UNC and lustrous
Southern RhodesiaHalfpenny 1951 VIP Proof KM#28 nFDC retaining much original mint brilliance, the reverse with touches of magenta and green tone, Very Rare with Krause listing at $550 and $850 in Proof 63 and 65 respectively
Southern RhodesiaVIP Proof/Proof of record 6-coin set 1937 comprising Halfcrown 1937 KM#13 in a PCGS holder and graded PR65, Florin 1937 KM#12, in a PCGS holder and graded PR65, Shilling 1937 KM#11 in a PCGS holder and graded PR65, Sixpence 1937 KM#10 in a PCGS holder and graded PR65, Threepence 1937 KM#9 in a PCGS holder and graded PR66, and Penny 1937 KM#8 in a PCGS holder and graded PR65, a very rare set with a mintage of just 40
CeylonVIP Proofs/Proofs of record 1963 a 6-coin set comprising 50 Cents KM#132 for type, 25 Cents KM#131 for type, 10 Cents KM#130 for type, 5 Cents KM#129 for type, 2 Cents KM#128 for type, 1 Cent KM#127 for type, all unlisted as Proofs by Krause, an extremely rare set nFDC to FDC and brilliant
Crown 1951 Festival of BritainVIP ProofESC 393DDavies 2010V nFDC, a few very tiny contact marks, otherwise choice and retaining almost full mint brilliance, along with 1951 Proof issues Halfcrown to Farthing (9 coins), nFDC to FDC and lustrous, with some ribbon toning, in the maroon box of issue, this in excellent condition
Rhodesian and NyasalandShilling 1955 VIP Proof/Proof of record, struck in Cupro-Nickel, KM#5, in an NGC holder and graded PF66 Ultra Cameo, excessively rare, one of only 10 examples minted
Ceylon10 Cents 1926 VIP Proof/Proof of record KM#104a in an NGC holder and graded PF63, we note only one previous example listed in the Heritage Auction archive
CeylonQuarter Cent 1870 VIP Proof/Proof of record struck in copper KM#90 in an NGC holder and graded PF65 BN, we note that there are no example recorded by the Heritage auction archive
New ZealandHalfpenny 1962 VIP Proof/Proof of record KM#23.2 UNC/nFDC lightly toning, with some minor contact marks retaining much original mint brilliance
Panama1 Centesimo 1962 VIP Proof/Proof of record KM#22 in a PCGS holder and graded PR63 RB, Krause estimates a mintage of just 50 pieces, only one complete 1962 set is recorded by the Heritage database, this way back in June 2006
Panama 5 Centesimos 1962 VIP Proof/Proof of record KM#23.2 in a PCGS holder and graded PR65 CAM, Krause estimates a mintage of just 25 pieces, we note that there are no example on the Heritage database
Bulgaria a 2-coin set 100 Leva 1934 VIP Proof/Proof or record KM#45 in an NGC holder and graded PF65, 50 Leva 1934 VIP Proof/Proof of record KM#44 in an NGC holder and graded PF65, both Ex-Melbourne Mint Museum and only the second pair graded of these extremely rare issues, unpriced by Krause
New ZealandFlorin 1933 VIP Proof/Proof of record KM#4 in an NGC holder and graded PF64 Cameo, Krause states an estimated mintage of just 20 pieces, Extremely Rare with only one example previously recorded in the Heritage archive, this in a set
New ZealandFlorin 1937 VIP Proof/Proof of record KM#10.1 in an NGC holder and graded PF64, we note only one example in the Heritage archive, this as part of a set, Extremely rare
Halfpenny 1936 VIP Bronze Proof/Proof of record Freeman 427 dies 3+B in a PCGS holder and graded PR65 RB, Extremely Rare, rated R18 by Freeman, the only example recorded by the PCGS Population Report
IrelandPenny 1968 VIP Proof KM#11, nFDC starting to tone, slabbed and graded LCGS 91, one of 20 examples minted, examples have been realising upwards of $800 of late
New ZealandHalfpenny 1960 VIP Proof/Proof of record KM#23.2 UNC with very good original lustre, some light toning, the obverse with some light contact marks
New ZealandPenny 1962 VIP Proof/Proof of record KM#24.2 in an NGC holder and graded PF65 BN, Ex-Pittman collection, Heritage Auction 13/14 January 2015 Lot 35969
New ZealandHalfpenny 1962 VIP Proof/Proof of record KM#23.2 nFDC the obverse with minor contact marks, retaining practically full original mint brilliance
BritishHondurasOne Cent 1961 VIP Proof/Proof of record KM#30 UNC/nFDC with some light contact marks and toning, retaining much original mint brilliance
Costa RicaVIP Proofs/Proofs of record 1937 a 3-coin set comprising 1 Colon 1937 KM#177 in an NGC holder and graded PF66, 50 Centimos 1937 KM#176 in an NGC holder and graded PF65, 25 Centimos 1937 KM#175 in an NGC holder and graded PF65, an extremely rare set, we note a similar set with the 50 Centimos and 25 Centimos in lesser grades realised $3525 at Heritage in April 2014
Saudi Arabia - Hejaz and Nejd Ghirsh AH1344 (1926) VIP Proof/Proof of record KM#6 in a PCGS holder and graded PR63, wwe note no examples recorded on the Heritage database, Extremely Rare
Southern RhodesiaHalfcrown 1952 VIP Proof/Proof of record KM#24 in an NGC holder and graded PF67, we note there are no examples on the Heritage database, Extremely Rare and a choice example
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