China (2) Republic Dollar Year 3 Six Characters above head, Y#329 GVF lightly toned on the reverse, China - Szechuan Province Dollar Year 1 (1912) Y#456 Fine with an area of scuffing on the edge at 3 o'clock
USAOne Dollar (2) 1882S Breen 5568 UNC with some contact marks, the reverse with reflective fields, 1888 Breen 5599 Lustrous UNC with some contact marks
USAOne Dollar 1896 Breen 5642, UNC and lustrous with minor cabinet friction, the obverse with some contact marks, and enhanced by choice golden tone in places
USAOne Dollar 1885 O Breen 5583, UNC, the obverse with even bronze tone with the lightest of cabinet friction to the high points, the reverse fully lustrous and choice, an eye-catching example
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.
USA Gold Dollar 1853D Dahlonega, Large D, Breen 6028, Near VF with an edge pinch at 8 o'clock, slightly bent at this point, a rare issue with just 6583 minted
USACalifornia Gold Quarter Dollar 1864 Obverse: Bust left within 14 stars, Reverse: 1/4 DOLLAR 1864 within a wreath, round, on a 9mm diameter flan, NEF, the obverse with red tone in places
China - Republic Dollar Year 3, Six characters over head, L&M 63, Y#329, Fine/Good Fine, toned with some surface residue, comes with NGC label stating 'Not Encapsulated, Residue'
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
China - Szechuan Province Dollar Year 1 (1912) Y#456, 25.79 grammes, VF toned with a series of fine scratches on the lower right quarter of the reverse
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
China - Republic Dollar Year 10 (1921) Seven characters above the bust, Y#329.6, 26.89 grammes, NEF and lustrous with touches of gold tone, the reverse shows signs of die clashing
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
China (2) Kiangnan Province Dollar 1904 HAH CH Y#145a.2, Fine and unevenly toned, with some chopmarks, Republic Dollar undated (1927) Memento Y#318a.1 VG the obverse worn at 3 and 9 o'clock
USA (2) Quarter Dollar 1926 Breen 4250 GVF/VF, the obverse with a slightly uneven gold and grey tone, Ten Cents 1912 Breen 3581 GVF nicely toned, the obverse with a scratch on the portrait
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
Bahamas One Hundred Dollars Gold 1967 Adoption of New Constitution, Reverse: Columbus, KM#14 Gold Proof, the obverse with a few very minor hairlines and nicks, otherwise FDC retaining full mint brilliance. Rare with only 850 minted
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
Bermuda30 Dollars Gold 1996 Triangular Gold Proof, Reverse: Map of the Islands, a compass and a capsizing ship, KM#97 FDC or near so with the odd small flecks of red tone, in capsule with certificate
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
USA Gorham Manufacturing Co. 1896, 'Bryan Dollar' 52mm diameter, 53.3 grammes of silver, Plain edge. Uniface, A GOVERNMENT DOLLAR CONTAINS// 412 1/2 GRAINS// COIN SILVER 900/1000 FINE// --- //THIS PIECE CONTAINS// 823 GRAINS COIN SILVER// IN VALUE THE EQUIVALENT OF// ONE GOLD DOLLAR// SEPT. 16th. 1896.// GORHAM MFG. CO, SILVERMITHS. in 9 Lines, About EF. These pieces were struck for the Presidential campaign of 1896, for William Jennings Bryan, and represent the difference in size between a Silver Dollar and the silver bullion equivalent of a Gold Dollar. The market price of silver on Sept. 16th was used for comparison. Bryan fought for monetary reforms as part of his Presidential campaign. He was narrowly defeated in the election by William McKinlay. An interesting piece of USA Political history. Uniface examples are recorded as are hand-inscribed reverse types. Gorham Silver was founded in 1831 by Jabez Gorham and Henry L. Webster, and was well-known for high quality spoons, thimbles, jewellery and other small items. They were the first in America to use a steam-powered drop press. Such was their prowess in manufacturing that even Tiffany & Co. outsourced all it's silverware production to them.
British West IndiesQuarter Dollar 1822 2 over 1, Anchor Money KM#3 GVF or better with a pleasing gold tone, the reverse with touches of blue, green and magenta
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
South Africa - Griquatown Silver Ten Pence Token, undated (c.1815-1816) Obverse: GRIQUA TOWN with 10 in centre, Reverse: A dove with an olive branch in it's beak. Edge: Oblique Milling. 25mm diameter, 4.19 grammes, approaching EF, toned with original surfaces. An extremely rare and sought after issue, our research has established that a 10 Pence Silver, described as choice mint state was sold in Australia in 2007 realised $17,250 Australian Dollars, The Griqua Coinage is South Africa's first autonomous coinage and forms an important part of South African numismatic history. Cataloguers note: Griquatown is situated in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa. The town, formerly named Klaarwater, was established in April 1805 by missionary William Anderson of the London Missionary Society. The Griquas were formidable traders who understood the concept of money, acting as middlemen between the colony and the northern nations. The coinage was minted in four denominations: 1/4 and 1/2 pence in copper, and 5 and 10 pence in silver. The coins circulated for no more than two years before being withdrawn and smelted. The South African Mint struck a Commemorative 5 Rand marking the 200th Anniversary coin in 2015 with the reverse featuring the dove design
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
USADollars (2) 1881S Breen 5561 Lustrous UNC with choice gold, magenta and blue tone, 1887 Breen 5592 UNC with minor cabinet friction, and a choice gold and blue/green tone
JamaicaSix Shillings and Eightpence GR countermark, undated (1758) on Mexico City 8 Reales host coin KM#8.2, host coin 1758 Mo MM (KM#104.1), 26.66 grammes, Countermark and host coin both Fine and bold. A very rare issue, we note an example sold in London Coins Auction A126 9/6/2006 Lot 534 described as 'Fine with some surface marks and spots' realised £460 hammer price, this example considerably superior. Cataloguers Note: In 1758 the Jamaica assembly passed an act which provided that some of the new Spanish milled money should be made lagal tender and have a fixed value. £100,000 was proposed and to distinguish the re-valued coins, they were countermarked with the initials of the reigning monarch, George II. This succeeded in raising the value of the Dollar to 6 Shillings and Eight Pence. All of the new money, stamped or not also passed at this rate. Home authorities, on receiving copies of the local act, repealed it and the Governor of Jamaica was censured for exceeding his powers. Only £12,000 of coinage was countermarked and the project was abandoned in 1759.
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 (2) Quarter Dollar 1892 Type II, Wing covers more than half of the E of UNITED, Breen 4124, A/UNC and attractively toned, One Cent 1812 Small date with thin centre stroke to 8, Breen 1783 VG
USATen Cents 1834 Large perfect 4 in date, Large D in UNITED, the D from a font originally intended for use on the Half Dollar, this rare variety discovered in 1975 by Breen. Breen 3203, Davis 2, many die pairings are listed for this date, this die pairing one of the more rare and desirable types. GVF, a bold and pleasing example of this rare type.
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
HawaiiQuarter Dollar 1883 Breen 8032 UNC with minor cabinet friction, and a small nick by the shield on the reverse, with mint lustre over golden tone and with much eye appeal, the Hawaii coinage seldom seen in high grades
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