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
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
Palestine100 Mils (2) 1935 KM#7 UNC or near so, the obverse lightly toned, 1942 KM#7 UNC and lustrous, the reverse with a green spots visible on close examination
Palestine 20 Mils 1940 KM#5 UNC with an attractive subtle golden tone, in a PCGS holder and graded MS63, Rare in this high grade, of 34 examples graded by PCGS, only one has graded higher
Poland 5 Zlotych 1928 Y#18 GEF/AU, rare and considerably under-rated by Krause, we note at the time of writing, only four other examples available online, all significantly inferior to this piece and priced from £140-£250. Our archive database stretching back 17 years, shows we have not previously offered another piece
Portugal 50 Escudos 1930 KM#577 in an NGC holder and graded MS62, appears conservatively graded, one of the lowest mintages in this series, listed at $400 in MS60 by Krause, with no price given for MS63
Russia (2) 50 Kopeks 1886 AΓ Y#45 VF, Ex-swivel mount, the edge now repaired, the obverse with some scratches and hairlines, a very rare date with a tiny mintage of just 2058 pieces, 10 Kopeks 1901 CПБ ф3 Y#20a.2 Fine and scarce
Russia Two Kopeks 1800EM C#95.3 EF with traces of lustre, the with minor spots and a few contact marks, a most attractive example, Russia - Siberia Two Kopeks 1779 C#4 Near VF with good surfaces
Scotland 60 Shillings 1692 S.5642, Second reverse with larger, wider harp, as described in the Coincraft Standard Catalogue 1999 edition SWM60S-020 Good Fine or better a bold and even coin, Very Rare, superior to the Spink plate coin and of comparable quality to the Coincraft plate coin.
ScotlandSix ShillingsJames VI 1619 Scottish Arms in first and fourth quarters S.5508 Near Fine/Good Fine the obverse with some scratches, all legends bold
South AfricaThaler 1780SF Maria Theresa with three countermarks on the obverse, the countermarks showing wildebeests galloping left with mountains behind, Lustrous UNC. Cataloguer's Note: These were produced for the Natal Numismatic Society in Durban 5th to 10th July 1976. Examples with one countermark were sold to the public, two countermarks were sold at a premium to the public, three countermarks were presented to those involved with the organisation of the convention, and a unique four countermark example was presented to Pastor J.F.Rowlands an eminent Durban Numismatist
Straits SettlementsHalf Cent 1889 KM#15 UNC with an underlying colourful tone, sharply struck an extremely attractive example, in a PCGS holder and graded MS63, Rare thus
Sweden Quarter Riksdaler 1833 CB KM#627 EF/NEF and lustrous, the obverse with a few small spots, a key date in the series with a mintage of just 63,000 pieces
Swiss Cantons - Zurich 10 Batzen 1812B Choice UNC and lustrous, in a PCGS holder and graded MS64, the finest known example thus far recorded by the PCGS Population Report
Switzerland10 Rappen 1875B KM#6 in a PCGS holder and graded MS62, Extremely Rare and one of the key coins in the entire Swiss series, lists at $1700 UNC in Krause, we note the PCGS Population Report records only nine examples
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
Tunisia 10 Millim 1960 Obverse and Reverse uniface trial pair, struck in gold, design as KM#306, weight 6.66 and 6.67 grammes,, these trials unlisted by Krause, Lustrous UNC
Tunisia 20 Millim 1960 Obverse and Reverse uniface trial pair, struck in gold, design as KM#307, weight 8.90 and 8.96 grammes, these trials unlisted by Krause, Lustrous UNC
USA Dime 1916D Mercury, Breen 3599 in an NGC holder and graded VF30. The 1916D Mercury Dime is one of the legendary rarities of the US coinage, with even lower grade examples now realising top prices. Only 264,000 pieces were minted, by far the lowest mintage in the series
USAHalfpenny 1760 VOCE POPULI Group III, Head divides E and R of HIBERNIA, 60 over 00, tail added to first 0 to form the 6, touching exergue line, Crosslet after VOCE, Breen 226, approaching Fine
USA Ten Dollars Gold 1891CC Second C of mintmark double punched, variety confirmed by the spine below the chin on the obverse, and various states of die cracks through the stars, Breen 7035 (Rare) EF/GEF and lustrous with some contact marks
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
USAWashington Cent 1793 3 over 2, Breen 1225 Anglesey edge, 10.42 grammes, an earlier striking with no signs of the obverse die breaks in the legend, strong VF for the type, the reverse with a planchet fault on the ships rigging, desirable in all grades above Fine
Australia (2) Florin 1934/35 Melbourne Centenary KM#33 Near EF with some contact marks, scarce, Penny 1917I KM#23 EF with traces of lustre and a contact mark on the King's neck
AustraliaHalfpenny 1923 KM#22 Good Fine showing partial centre diamond, the surfaces with some dark tone and residual dirt, the key date in the series. Note: Dies dated 1922 were used to produce the vast majority of the quoted 1,113,000 mintage, leaving only a small percentage of the mintage dated 1923.
France2 Francs 1866A KM#807.1 GEF/AU and attractively toned, Belgium50 Centimes 1898 French Legend DES BELGES KM#26 Choice UNC with a deep and colourful tone
German States - PrussiaThaler 1772 E Frederick The Great KM306.4, Dav 2586C EF with the legend weakly struck in FREDERICUS and a scratch on the portrait, and obverse field, a scarce two year type
German States - Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach 2 Marks 1892A Carl Alexander Golden Wedding Y#212UNC and lustrous with a small spot by SACHSEN, a rare one-year type
German States - Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach 20 Marks Gold 1896A Carl Alexander KM#213 About EF/EF with some thin scratches below the bust, a rare two-year type, with a low mintage of just 15,000 pieces
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
Hong KongOne Cent 1862 Copper Pattern, Type C, KM#Pn25, Pridmore 280. Obverse : Small Gothic head left, crowned, Reverse: ONE CENT around central circle, with date between anchor and lion. Unpriced by Krause, 9.17 grammes, GEF/AU the obverse with a few minor contact marks. All Hong Kong pattern Cents are very rare. We note this type is not recorded on the Heritage, Goldbergs or Stacks archive databases, and our research has not revealed any recent transactions of this type. A rare opportunity to own this rare pattern which would be certain to enhance any advanced Hong Kong collection
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