Sudan 1 Millieme Reverse uniface trial, undated, struck in cupro-nickel, legend in English text, Weight 4.75 grammes, unlisted by Krause, Lustrous and Prooflike UNC
Zanzibar Quarter Riyal AH1299 (1882) KM#2, BritishCommonwealth Coins (1971) Y3, weight 6.80 grammes, a superb example, Sharp GEF or better, the fields lustrous and prooflike with subtle blue and gold toning, displaying only a few minor contact marks, this example superior to the Krause plate example, and also superior to the British Museum example, of the highest rarity, British Commonwealth Coins by Remick states 'only a few specimens known', no prices given in current world catalogues such as Krause and this not surprising as we were unable to find any recorded sales of this type, Baldwin's have twice offered the Gold 2 1/2 Riyals in 2014 (realised £38,000) and in 2008 (realised £26,450) and this silver issue will be of similar scarcity if not rarer
USADollar 1892 ProofBreen 5625 This and the other two Proof coins from a provincial sale also containing items from the estate of McCormick believed to be descendants of the McCormick family of International Harvester of Chicago, major exhibitors at the Columbian Exposition of 1892, so would explain how he obtained these Proof pieces, Extremely Rare nFDC and superb with an even and colourful underlying tone with only 1245 pieces minted, these rare Proofs seldom seen
USAHalf Dollar 1892 ProofBreen 5043 UNC with a most attractive colourful tone, Extremely Rare with a mintage of just 1245 pieces. This and the other two Proof coins from a provincial sale also containing items from the estate of McCormick believed to be descendants of the McCormick family of International Harvester of Chicago, major exhibitors at the Columbian Exposition of 1892, so would explain how he obtained these Proof pieces
New GuineaHalfpenny 1929 Proof KM#1a in Cupro-Nickel NGC PF63, all but 400 pieces were melted after being returned to the Melbourne Mint, these were later sold in sets along with the Penny of this year
New Guinea Penny 1929 Proof KM#2 in Cupro-Nickel NGC PF62, all but 400 pieces were melted after being returned to the Melbourne Mint, these were later sold in sets along with the Halfpenny of this year
IndiaQuarter Rupee 1946 Bombay Mint Proof UNC and lustrous retaining much original brilliance, unlisted by Krause, however we note that there are 1946 Proof Quarter Rupees in the Royal Collection
IndiaQuarter Rupee 1946 Bombay Mint Proof UNC retaining much original brilliance, with some small spots on the rim, unlisted by Krause, however we note that there are 1946 Proof Quarter Rupees in the Royal Collection
St. Helena, British East India Company Coinage Halfpenny 1821 in bronze, reverse inverted, design as the KM#4a Proof issue (Proof Issue is reverse upright) unlisted as a currency piece by Krause, Format FT3, stated to be a mintage of 702,704 pieces with 566,064 pieces melted at the Soho Mint in 1831. EF with traces of lustre and a nick in the reverse field above the date (Ex LCA 137 Lot 971 realised £280 hammer)
Honduras 8 Pesos 1862 in copper (2) one weighing 27.85 grammes and another heavier (28.9 gramms) and on a thicker flan so presumed a Proof or Trial piece both UNC or near so with traces of lustre the second presumed rare
Mexico Proclamation Medallic Coinage 2 Reales 1790 GEF and prooflike, unlisted by Krause, the obverse similar to the 1789 issues, the reverse ENSU PROCLAMACION, the 5-line proclamation surrounded by a rope-like inner circle
IrelandPenny 1805 Copper Proof, Plain edge, stated to be a later restrike by Taylor, KM#148.2 toned nFDC with a rim cud on the reverse at 2 to 3 o'clock
Chad (2) 200 Francs 1970 10th Anniversary of Independence KM#4 Silver Proof Lustrous UNC, Rare with a mintage of only 952 pieces, 100 Francs 1970 10th Anniversary of Independence KM#1 Silver Proof UNC, Rare with a mintage of only 975 pieces
St. Helena, British East India Company Coinage Halfpenny 1821 in bronze, reverse inverted, design as the KM#4a Proof issue (Proof Issue is reverse upright) unlisted as a currency piece by Krause, Format FT3, stated to be a mintage of 702,704 pieces with 566,064 pieces melted at the Soho Mint in 1831. EF with traces of lustre and a nick in the reverse field above the date (Ex LCA 137 Lot 971 realised £280 hammer)
Thailand (2) Half Pai CS1244 (1882) UNC with traces of lustre and a few small spots, Half Att CS1236 (1874) UNC toned with cabinet friction and a few small spots, both reported as Proofs by the vendor
Fiji 250 Dollars 1978 World Wildlife Fund 33.43 grammes of .900 gold UNC and prooflike with a few very light hairlines, rare with just 810 pieces minted
RussiaRoubles (2) 1822 CПБ ПД with first 2 struck over 1 in date C#130, weight 19.5 grammes, Fine, 1851 CПБ C#168.1 GVF with prooflike fields, stated by the vendor "possibly an impaired Proof?" weight 20.7 grammes
Guatemala One Quetzal 1995 Gold Matt Proof with plain edge, in an NGC holder grading PF65 the plain edge coins listed by Krause 'Unusual World Coins' as X#Pn2 or Pn4 Unique in gold
Isle of ManHalfpenny 1786 Milled Edge Bronzed ProofS.7414d nFDC with a couple of very minor contact marks, a most attractive example with excellent eye appeal
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
USADollar 1866 ProofBreen 5476 Lustrous UNC with a few light contact marks and hairlines. A pleasing golden tone gives much eye appeal. Very Rare, Breen states that only 725 Proofs were minted of this date
South Africa (2) Florin 1923 Proof KM#18 nFDC with a few small spots in the obverse field, Shilling 1923 Proof KM#17.1 nFDC with a couple of small contact marks
St. Helena, British East India Company Coinage Halfpenny 1821 in bronze, reverse inverted, design as the KM#4a Proof issue (Proof Issue is reverse upright) unlisted as a currency piece by Krause, Format FT3, stated to be a mintage of 702,704 pieces with 566,064 pieces melted at the Soho Mint in 1831. EF with traces of lustre (Ex LCA 137 Lot 971 realised £280 hammer)
Swiss Cantons - Basle Double Thaler, undated, 51mm diameter, 55.62 grammes, Dav.588, Obverse: City view with seven ships in harbour, BASILEA above, not in cartouche, Reverse: Winged Dragon with arms of Basel surrounded by a border of shields UNC or near so with prooflike fields, well struck, a choice piece, Ex-St. James Auction 16 7/12/2010 Lot 522
New ZealandCrown 1953 Matt Proof KM#30 a couple of tiny spots otherwise FDC, Extremely Rare, Krause states 4-10 examples known, Ex-Rasmussen21/3/2006 £600
GibraltarCrown 1967 VIP Proof KM#4a nFDC with a hint of golden tone, Very Rare, Krause states a mintage of 50 pieces, Ex-Rasmussen, comes with a standard 1967 Crown UNC for comparison
Cyprus Model Sovereign 1936 Edward VIII Proof now listed in Krause 'Unusual World Coins' as X#M2 and showing a mintage of 200 pieces in .375 gold Prooflike UNC
USADollar 1870 CC Widely spaced CC Breen 5486 UNC or near so with some contact marks and light scratches in the obverse field, the reverse field with a prooflike finish. The declared mintage was 12462 although it is believed fewer were actually produced. We note inferior examples such as XF, AU or damaged are currently being offered on internet sites ranging from $2000 - $11000
CanadaDollar 1936 Edward VIII Pattern by INA in .925 silver. Obverse: Right facing head by P.Metcalfe, with date in legend, Plain edge, One of only 12 made UNC and prooflike
Canada Edward VIII Retro Pattern Fantasy Dollar 1936 by INA Ltd Proof in .925 silver with a milled edge, Obverse a right facing portrait of Edward VIII by Percy Metcalfe which was never used on coinage, Reverse traditional Canadian design of Voyager and maple leaf below, one of only 12 made in silver with a milled edge nFDC with some toning
St. Helena, British East India Company Coinage Halfpenny 1821 in bronze, reverse inverted, design as the KM#4a Proof issue (Proof Issue is reverse upright) unlisted as a currency piece by Krause, Format FT3, stated to be a mintage of 702,704 pieces with 566,064 pieces melted at the Soho Mint in 1831. EF with traces of lustre, our records indicate this is the first we have handled
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