South AfricaHalf Pound 1959 Gold Proof KM#53 nFDC with minor hairlines and very light toning, retaining practically full original mint brilliance, only 630 pieces minted
Djibouti250 Francs Gold 1996 Reverse: Old Portuguese Ship KM#36 Gold Proof FDC retaining full original mint brilliance, the only Gold issue of this denomination from Djibouti
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.
USAHalf Dollar 1893 Proof. Breen 5048, in a PCGS holder and graded PR64. Only 792 Proofs were issue in this year, Half Dollar Proof issues of this period are very seldom encountered and always keenly sought after.
USAQuarter Dollar 1896 Proof, Breen 4148, in an NGC holder and graded PF64, only 762 Proofs were minted making this a rare and desirable issue always in high demand
USATen Cents 1892 Proof, Right ribbon end free of wreath, Breen 3470, in an NGC holder and graded PF64 Cameo. Very attractive and desirable with the Cameo designation. Only 1245 Proofs minted of this date, and seldom offered
USADollar 1897 ProofBreen 5650, A/UNC retaining much lustre and brilliance, formerly in an NGC holder Proof - Polished, Very Rare with a mintage of just 731 pieces
India2 Annas 1940 Calcutta, High Relief Prooflike Restrike, type as KM#540 in an NGC holder and graded PL61, unlisted as a Proof or Prooflike restrike by Krause,
GibraltarFive Pounds 2018 Centenary of the End of World War I - Amiens Gold ProofPiedfort, Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II right, Reverse: Amiens Battle scene AMIENS 1914-1918, weight 79.50 grammes, a very rare modern issue with just 25 pieces minted, uncased. The release of these coins by the Tower Mint was commemorated by a visit from Simon Weston, the inspirational Falklands War veteran, survivor of the worst attack on British Force during the conflict. Simon himself struck the first Sovereign coin
Falkland IslandsFifty Pence 1982 Liberation of the Falkland Islands Gold Proof KM#18b, the obverse with the lightest of toning on the field visible under magnification, otherwise FDC, uncased, an extremely rare and highly desirable issue with a mintage of just 25 pieces
United Arab Emirates 1000 Dirhams Gold 1990 Death of Shaikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Obverse: Bust right, Reverse: Dubai International Trade Centre KM#26 Gold Proof FDC retaining full mint brilliance, an impressive and imposing large Gold Proof issue
AlderneyFive Pounds 1995 Queen Mother 95th Birthday - Queen Mother with children Gold Proof, 47.8 grammes of .916 Gold KM#14b, nFDC with scattered lights hairlines, retaining practically full mint brilliance, uncased, rare with only 150 pieces minted
Ascension IslandFifty Pence 1995 Queen Mother 95th Birthday Gold Proof KM#7b 47.54 grammes of .916 Gold nFDC with a few very minor hairlines, retaining practically full mint brilliance, uncased in capsule, rare with only 150 pieces minted
Malta 100 Liri Gold 1983 International Year of Disabled People, Obverse: Republic Emblem within circle, Reverse: Puzzle Head to right with missing pieces on top, Gold ProofPiedfort 31.98 grammes of .916 gold, type as KM#66, a few very light hairlines near the reverse rim otherwise FDC and retaining full mint brilliance, Very Rare, unlisted by Krause, only 150 pieces minted, (Source: Central Bank of Malta website) our research found no previous auction transactions of the Gold Piedfort
Jordan 50 Dinars Gold 1977 Conservation series, Obverse: Bust of King Hussein Ibn Talal to right, Reverse: Houbara Bustard bird KM#34 Gold Proof. 33.80 grammes. The fields with a few tiny imperfections, a superb piece, Rare with only 287 issued, one of the smallest mintages of the ever popular Gold Conservation series
Cayman Islands $250 Gold 1990 Reverse: Cameo of Sir Winston Churchill above Spitfire flying over Dover, 'SO MUCH OWED BY SO MANY TO SO FEW', Gold Proof, 31.21 grammes of .999 gold, FDC retaining full mint brilliance, Krause states a mintage of around 500 pieces
GibraltarTwo Pounds 2018 Centenary of End of World War I - Dover Strait, Gold ProofPiedfort, Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II right, Reverse: A close-up naval battle scene DOVER STRAIT 1914-1918, weight 31.95 grammes, FDC retaining full original mint brilliance, only 25 minted. The release of these coins by the Tower Mint was commemorated by a visit from Simon Weston, the inspirational Falklands War veteran, survivor of the worst attack on British Force during the conflict. Simon himself struck the first Sovereign coin
Bhutan 2 Sertum 1979 Gold, Obverse: Crowned Bust left, Reverse: Two Dragons around an inner circle KM#52 Gold Proof nFDC/FDC with a very small spot in the obverse field, retaining practically full mint brilliance
Malta 100 Liri Gold 1983 International Year of Disabled People, Obverse: Republic Emblem within circle, Reverse: Puzzle Head to right with missing pieces on top KM#66 Proof FDC or very near so with a hint of very light tone,
DubaiMedallic issue, Gold Half Ounce 2007 'Visions on Dubai' series, Obverse: H.H Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, issued by the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, Half an ounce of .999 Gold, Prooflike UNC/UNC the first series of coins issued by Dubai
China50 Yuan Gold 1996 50th Anniversary of the United Nations KM#814 Reverse: The United Nations building, Half Ounce .999 Gold Proof nFDC with the merest hint of toning, retaining practically full original mint brilliance, uncased
St. HelenaOne Pound Gold 2017, the reverse a modern representation in the style of the India Gold Mohur 1877, Gold Proof, a few trivial hairlines only, nFDC retaining full mint brilliance, uncased
Kyrgyzstan 100 Som Gold 1995 Millennium of Manas .999 Gold Proof KM#2 FDC retaining full mint brilliance, a scarce issue with only 1000 pieces minted, the following issue of this denomination was struck in 2000 in .916 Gold
Bhutan Sertum 1979 Gold, Obverse: Obverse: Crowned Bust left, Reverse: Two Dragons around an inner circle KM#51 Gold Proof FDC retaining full original mint brilliance
Ajman - United Arab Emirates 25 Riyals Gold undated (1971) Obverse: State emblem with denomination above, Reverse: Two Men ringing a large bell, KM#36 Gold Proof nFDC retaining practically full mint brilliance
Bolivia Model undatedPattern Boliviano (1991) Obverse: Bust of Simon Bolivar right, REPUBLICA DE BOLIVIA . LIBERTADOR SIMON BOLIVAR. Reverse: MODEL 39mm diameter in silver, 31.07 grammes, as X#TS1 but struck in silver, Prooflike UNC, attractively toned
South AfricaCrown 1949 Proof KM#40.1 only 800 pieces minted nFDC with a few light marks and a handling marks on the obverse, retaining much original lustre, a very pleasing piece and rare thus
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
Pakistan 3000 Rupees Gold 1976 Conservation Series - Astor Markhor KM#44 UNC with practically full lustre and prooflike, a most attractive example, and much sought after with a low mintage of just 902 pieces
China 450 Yuan Gold 1979 International Year of the Child KM#9, 17.17 grammes of .900 gold, Proof FDC uncased in capsule, the only issue of this unusual denomination
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
Canada Gold Ten Dollars 2002 Proof 90th Anniversary of the 1912 Ten Dollar coin, KM#520 in an NGC holder and graded PF69 Ultra Cameo, at the time of writing we note only 4 examples graded higher by NGC
Canada Gold Five Dollars 2002 Proof 90th Anniversary of the 1912 Five Dollar coin, KM#519 in an NGC holder and graded PF70 Ultra Cameo, at the time of writing we note only 5 examples graded PF70 Ultra Cameo on the NGC Census
USAThree Cents 1879 Breen 2441 Fine, Rare with a mintage of just 38,000 pieces, Breen states: More often offered in Proof state than in business strike form
Monaco100 Francs Casino Tokens (2) both undated (1977), in sterling silver 39mm diameter 20.21 and 20.42 grammes respectively Prooflike UNC with some handling marks, we note examples being offered at 89 Euros each on internet websites
Jordan 50 Dinars Gold 1977 Conservation series - Houbara Bustard Bird Gold Proof KM#34 in a PCGS holder and graded PR69 Deep Cameo, Krause states only 287 pieces minted
USA One Trillion Dollars 2013 TrialPattern in platinum plated copper, 27.91 grammes, Prooflike UNC. Originally produced in 2013 by the American Mint. A US website stated in 2013 'Financial bloggers in the US floated the notion of a Trillion Dollar coin to address the nation's debt problems. A technicality in US law says it's Treasury has special discretion to create platinum coins of any denomination. The US Secretary of the Treasury could then deposit the coin in it's bank account via the Federal Reserve, then afterwards, it could sell bonds to raise money to pay down the debt
AustraliaCrown 1937 Proof KM#34 in an NGC holder and graded PF64, only 8 examples have been graded by NGC of which this is the second finest, the first minting of the Crown in Australia. The event of the minting of the Crown was well publicised, this being the only denomination minted in that year. Many examples were sold outside of the traditional numismatic market and as a result, many of the tiny mintage of just 100 pieces were either mishandled or spent into circulation. The coin attained the nickname 'Casey's Cartwheel'. Extremely rare with a mintage of just 100 pieces
AustraliaPenny 1938 Proof KM#36 in an NGC holder and graded PF65 BN, only 6 examples have been graded by NGC, the first Proof issue of the iconic Kangaroo design. Extremely rare with just 250 pieces minted, we note Krause lists at $26,000 in PF63
New ZealandCrown 1935 WaitangiProof KM#6 nFDC and retaining much original mint brilliance, in a PCGS holder and graded PR64, a truly superb example of this iconic design. Very Rare and seldom offered. Krause states that of the original low mintage of just 468 pieces, 364 were issued in sets with 104 issued loose
AustraliaHalfpenny 1938 Proof KM#35 in an NGC holder and graded PF65+ BN, the first Proof minting of the Kangaroo design on the Halfpenny. Extremely rare with just 250 pieces minted. Although graded with a BN designation, this coin is by far the finest thus far graded by NGC, the next finest being PF63 RD, a rare opportunity to own a Top Population rare Proof item. We note also, only one example graded PF65 by PCGS
AustraliaFlorin 1938 Proof KM#40 in an NGC holder and graded PF65, the finest known of 7 examples thus far graded by NGC, the first Proof striking of the new Kangaroo, Emu and Coat of Arms design introduced for George VI. Extremely rare with a mintage of just 250 pieces
Pakistan 3000 Rupees 1976 World Conservation Series Obverse: Crescent within monument with star at upper left, Reverse: Astor Markhor and value KM#44,Weight 33.43 grammes. Prooflike UNC and lustrous with minor hairlines, comes with capsule and Royal Mint certificate
AustraliaShilling 1938 Proof KM#39 in an NGC holder and graded PF63, only 8 examples have been graded by NGC with only one finer, the first issue of the new Ram's head design. Extremely rare with just 250 pieces minted
AustraliaSixpence 1938 Proof KM#38 in an NGC holder and graded PF64, the joint finest known of just 6 examples graded by NGC, the only Proof issue of Sixpence for George VI. Extremely rare with just 250 pieces minted
CyprusHalf Piastre 1887 Proof KM#2 in an NGC holder and graded PF63 RB, very seldom encountered as a Proof issue, we note NGC and PCGS both show only 3 examples on their respective Population Reports
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
Falkland Islands 150 Pounds Gold 1979 World Conservation Series Obverse: 'Machin' Bust of Queen Elizabeth II right, Reverse: Falkland Fur Seal KM#13, Weight 33.43 grammes. UNC and highly lustrous with prooflike fields and a few touches of red tone, Rare, with a mintage of only 488 pieces, one of the lowest mintages in the entire Conservation Series
Pakistan 3000 Rupees 1976 World Conservation Series Obverse: Crescent within monument with star at upper left, Reverse: Astor Markhor and value, KM#44 Weight 33.43 grammes. Prooflike UNC and lustrous with minor hairlines, comes with capsule and Royal Mint Certificate
Ethiopia 600 Birr Gold EE1970 (1977) World Conservation Series Obverse: Lion within circle divides wreath surrounding symbols at centre, Reverse: Walia Ibex right, KM#63, Weight 33.43 grammes. Prooflike UNC and fully lustrous, a very choice example and very seldom seen in this high grade. With only 547 minted, this is one of the lowest mintages in the entire Conservation Series, comes with capsule and Royal Mint certificate
Ethiopia 600 Birr Gold EE1970 (1977) World Conservation Series Obverse: Lion within circle divides wreath surrounding symbols at centre, Reverse: Walia Ibex right, KM#63, Weight 33.43 grammes. Prooflike UNC and fully lustrous, very seldom seen in this high grade, with only 547 minted, this is one of the lowest mintages in the entire Conservation Series
Malawi 250 Kwacha 1978 World Conservation Series Obverse: Head of Hastings Banda right, Reverse: Nyala KM#17. Weight 33.43 grammes. UNC with practically full mint lustre and the odd small touch of red tone, Prooflike with reflective fields, a most attractive example, Rare with a low mintage of just 566 pieces, one of the lowest mintages in the entire Conservation series
AustraliaThreepence 1938 Proof KM#37 in an NGC holder and graded PF64, only 8 examples have been graded by NGC, this Proof being the first issue of the 'Wheat stalks' design. Extremely rare with just 250 pieces minted
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
Iran 25 Fils 1972 a Specimen striking, type as KM#127 unlisted as a Proof striking by Krause, in a PCGS holder and graded SP67, a most attractive and sharp example
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
AlderneyFive Pound Crown 2019 50th Anniversary of the First Moon Landing Gold Proof, nFDC with minor hairlines, retaining practically full mint lustre and brilliance, in capsule, no certificate. Online research shows an extremely low mintage of just 45 pieces, with an original issue price of £3795 by Jubilee Mint
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
Isle of ManHalfpenny 1733 Silver Proof, interior of cap frosted, 6.41 grammes, S.7410d, Pridmore 29b die rotation of around 60 degrees GEF with old grey toning and flashes of gold, Rare, comes with old ticket stating Ex-Spink Auction 11.1980
Isle of ManPenny 1733 Silver Proof, interior of cap plain, 8.83 grammes, S.7408c, die rotation of around 30 degrees, GEF lightly toned, Ex-M.Rasmussen December 2006, comes with old tickets
South AfricaKrugerrand 1984 Proof KM#73 FDC or very near so with just a hint of toning on the reverse, retaining practically full mint brilliance, in the red box of issue
South AfricaKrugerrand 1986 Proof KM#73 nFDC lightly toned with some minor contact marks, retaining practically full original mint brilliance, in the red box of issue
South AfricaKrugerrand 1984 Proof KM#73 nFDC with minor contact marks on the obverse, retaining practically full mint brilliance, in the red box of issue
New ZealandTrial piece Crown-sized undated uniface, George VI bust obverse with designer's initials HP below, GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR, the obverse with prooflike fields, the bust sharp and frosted, in a PCGS holder and graded SP66
MaltaFive Pounds 1988 20th Anniversary of the Central Bank of Malta Silver ProofPiedfort as KM#87, FDC in the box of issue with certificate, unlisted as a Piedfort by Krause, the certificate states a mintage of 500 pieces
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
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