GB and World with many in silver comprising Numismatic Cover Turks and Caicos Islands 25 Crowns 2000 Millennium Gold and Silver Alloy Proof, nFDC with some toning on the cover of issue with One Dollar stamp, on the commemorative envelope, Numismatic Covers - The Prince William 21st Birthday Silver Coin Cover Collection with Crown-sized Silver Proofs (22) and GB One Pound 2003 Silver Proof from a variety of Commonwealth Countries, nFDC to FDC in the album as issued, each cover with its own commemorative stamps from countries such as Papua New Guinea, Sierra Leone, South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, Gambia, Tokelau, Tristan da Cunha, Isle of Man, Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar and Guernsey, all as issued on the commemorative envelopes, Numismatic Covers - Falkland Islands Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee 2002 (4) each cover with a Falkland Islands Five Pounds 2002 Silver Proofs, all with different reverses, nFDC to FDC with a selection of stamps from Dominica, Liberia, Maldives, and Guyana, as issued on the commemorative envelopes of issue, Numismatic Cover - France Bicentennial of the French Revolution comprising 50 Francs 1977 UNC toned and set of stamps 2 Francs 20 Centimes (3) and 45 Centimes, UNC on the commemorative envelope of issue, Numismatic Cover - Canada 1996 Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday comprising Five Dollars Maple Leaf 1996 UNC and 4x 45 Cents stamps, on the commemorative envelope as issued, Jersey/Guernsey/Gibraltar Five Pounds 2013 a 3-coin set Queen Elizabeth II CoronationDiamond Jubilee Silver Proofs with gold highlighting in the Westminster box of issue with certificate, East Caribbean States One Dollar 2002 The Golden Jubilee Monarchs a 5-coin set in gold-plated silver FDC in the Westminster box of issue with certificate, Fifty Pounds Silver (3) 2015 Britannia UNC, 2016 William Shakespeare (2) UNC still sealed, in the Royal Mint packs of issue, Twenty Pounds Silver (2) 2015 Queen Elizabeth II - The Longest Reign, 2016 Queen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday UNC still sealed in the Royal Mint packs of issue, GB Proof Sets (4) Deluxe Display Set 2000, Red Leather Deluxe Sets (3) 2002, 2005, 2007 GB Royal Mint Year Sets (3) 2005, 2006, 2008 UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, GB Five Pound Crown 2015 Queen Elizabeth II - The Longest Reigning Monarch, Alderney Five Pounds 2016 England World Cup Winners 50th Anniversary UNC in the wallet of issue, British Virgin Islands Ten Dollars 2008 King Canute Silver Proof FDC, Tristan da Cunha Five Pounds 2008 450th Anniversary of the Accession of Elizabeth I UNC, and undated Notes (2) Northwich Cocoa Romm One Penny and Two Penny VF
France (58) 30 Sols 1792K, 1/12th Ecu 1642A (Ex-Mount), Four Sols 1676D KM#232, Two Sols 1792B, Liard (2) 1721S, 1770W, Five Francs (4) 1834A, 1873A, 1877A, 1933, Two Francs (2) 1871A Poor, 1944, One Franc (10) 1819W, 1866A, 1868BB, 1872A, 1917, 1942, 1943, 1944 (2), 1960, Half Franc (6) 1808A, 1826A, 1826Q, 1839A, 1840A (2), 50 Centimes (11) 1860A, 1864A, 1867A (3), 1867BB, 1872A, 1887A, 1895A, 1913, 1917, Quarter Franc 1838W, 25 Centimes (2) 1924 (UNC), 1927, 20 Centimes 1867A, Ten Centimes (8) 1872K, 1912, 1935 (2), 1936, 1937, 1938 (2), Five Centimes (3) L'An 7W, 1856W, 1884A, Two Centimes 1916, One Centime (3) L'An 6A, 1849A, 1911, along with Boulogne Chemist Token 1921 in aluminium, and Medal 1806-1836 Inauguration of the Arc de Triomphe, by Montagne Obverse : Busts of Napoleon and Louis Philippe (EF) in mixed grades, some VF to EF, includes some useful pieces
Ephemera a varied group, comprising Share Certificates (2) Southern Spain - Islas Del Guadalquivir S.A, Vignette of allegorical man and woman with spider's web behind, farmers working in the background. Dated 25 October, 1926 with all 40 coupons both VF, a Train platform ticket from Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch from 1965, a banknote album, Stamps (8) Penny Reds (4) on a small envelope postmarked FE25 1855, 1½d 1937 with MOROCCO AGENCIES 15 CENTIMES Overprint (4) unused, Wireless telegraphy Receiving License certificates (14) 1926-1954, Cheques (8) a group from 1906-1954 Martins Bank Limited (5), Midland Bank Limited, Wilts & DorsetBankingCompany Limited and Union of London & Smith's Bank, all written, Overseas Club printed Certificates (7) 1915 Christmas Day Gifts (2), Empire Day 1915 (2), Empire Day 1916 (2), Empire Day 1941, these in excellent condition, a fascinating insight into the war effort in World War I and World War II, Receipts for the purchases of a piano (1913) and a Gramophone (1913), First Day Cover 1970 '892 Squadron Phantom Official Flown Cover' with 5p stamp on a commemorative envelope, imitation cheque 'Bank of Good Fortune' made out for 365 Happy days, A New Year card 1925 with photo of minister Robertson Ballard, signed, a gun licence certificate, date stamp worn, Photograph taken of Broadway, Worcestershire, in a folder with typewritten note containing details of radio transmissions and technical data, a written receipt with details of a holiday stay in 1938 (£3-19-8), Promotional leaflet introducing the New £10 Banknote with Charles Darwin design, and a handwritten letter with seal, in mixed condition, an interesting and varied group
World (37) includes France20th Century issues (22) 100 Francs 1956 VF, 25 Centimes 1904 Fine, and 20 Francs to 5 Centimes 1920s to 1970s issues, Scandinavia (15) Iceland 25 Aurar 1922 as part of a group of base metal issues, includes issues from Iceland, Norway, Denmark and Sweden, 1940s to 1970s issues in mixed grades, along with a further group of World (around 1.3 Kilos) mostly 20th Century base metal issue includes some earlier GB coppers in mixed grades
France and related (8) France (7) 20 Francs 1933 (2) NVF and Good Fine, Ten Francs (3) 1929 GF/NVF, 1938 (2) Good Fine and NVF, Five Francs (2) 1813Q Perpignan Mint KM#694.12 VG, 1848A Louis Phillipe KM#749.1 VF/Good Fine, Haiti25 Centimes AN14 (1817) as KM#15.2 Fine
GB and Numismatic Covers (32) comprising GB (8) 1972 35th Anniversary of the First Scottish Shilling comprising Shilling 1937S Near Fine, 1½d brown stamp from 1937 and 5p mauve stamp, 1971 Last Day of the Shilling as a monetary unit comprising Shilling 1956E VF and One Shilling mauve stamp, 1974 Final Issue Silver Threepence 30th Anniversary, comprising Silver Threepence 1934 VF/GF with some tape residue, and 2x stamps 3p Silver Wedding commemorative issue and ½p blue, 1972 60th Anniversary of the 1912H Penny comprising Penny 1912H VG and 3p Tutankhamun Discovery stamp, 1968 Definitive issue First Day Cover comprising Sixpence 1967 Lustrous UNC, Penny 1967 Lustrous UNC, Halfpenny 1967 Lustrous UNC, and set of 4 x stamps, 6d, 2d, 1d and ½d., 1974 80th Anniversary of the Last Bun Penny, comprising Pennies (2) 1890 and 1891 both VG, and 4p stamp, 1974 70th Anniversary of the lowest mintage Edward VII Penny (1904) comprising Pennies 1905 and 1908 VG and 4p stamp, 1972 35th Anniversary of the First Wren Farthing, comprising Farthings (2) 1936 NEF, 1939 GEF and 4p stamp, 1971 Decimal Definitives, comprising Ten Pence 1969 GEF and 10p stamp, Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference 1973 comprising One Penny 1973 Lustrous UNC and 8p Commemorative stamp, Isle of Man (3) 1973 Definitive issue comprising Five Pence 1971 and 5p stamp, First day of use Two Pence, One Penny and Half Penny 1971, all lustrous UNC with 3p stamp, 1973 The Last Day of British Postal Service in the Isle of Man comprising Two Pence , One Penny and Half Penny 1971 Lustrous UNC with 3p stamp, Guernsey (3) 1971 Threepence and Eight Doubles Last Day of Legal Tender comprising Threepence 1959 GVF and Eight Doubles 1956 VF with 2p 'Thomas de la Rue' stamp, 1972 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Silver Wedding Anniversary comprising Crown 1972 UNC and 2p stamp Saint Martin de la Bellouse, 1974 Union Postal Universelle 100th Anniversary comprising Five Pence 1968 UNC and 2x 2½p stamps, Jersey (2) 1971 Last day of Legal tender of the Penny comprising 1/12th Shilling 1966 GEF taped to the cover, and 2½p stamp, 1971 Decimal Definitives comprising Two Pence, One Penny and Half Penny 1971 all Lustrous UNC with 3x stamps, 2½p, 2p and ½p, Canada (2) 1973 Centenary of Prince Edward Island's entry into the Confederation comprising One Dollar 1973 Prince Edward Island A/UNC and 8 Cent stamp, 1973 North West Mounted Police 100th Anniversary, comprising 25 Cents 1973 A/UNC, Ireland 1971 Eire stamps demonetised comprising Threepence 1966 GVF, Penny 1968 Lustrous UNC and Halfpenny 1966 VF cleaned, with set of 3p, 2p, and 1p stamps, Alderney 1993 40th Anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II comprising Two Pounds 1993 Lustrous UNC with 13p and 11p stamps, Malta 1972 Change to Decimal Currency comprising Five Cents 1972 EF, Two Cents 1972 NEF, and One Cent Lustrous UNC, with set of 4x stamps, 5m, 3m, 2m and One Cent, Bahamas Last Day of British Sovereignty 1973 comprising One Cent 1973 Lustrous UNC and 7 Cent stamp, Netherlands 25th Anniversary of the Reign of Queen Juliana comprising One Cent 1970 Lustrous UNC and 40 cent Commemorative stamp, Belgium 1972 Economic Union of Belgium and Luxembourg comprising Belgium Franc 1972 BELGIQUE, UNC and with Belgium One Franc 50 Centime stamp, St. Helena, 1973 Tercentenary of the East India Company Charter comprising 25 Pence 1973 Lustrous UNC, Samoa 1992 40th Anniversary of the Accession of Queen Elizabeth II comprising Tala 1992 Lustrous UNC and set of 5x stamps $3, 85 Sene, 75 Sene, 60 Sene and 20 Sene, France Vietnam Peace 1973 comprising One Franc 1968 EF and 45 centime stamp (number 10 of only 50 covers issued), EEC 1973 comprising a 10-coin set comprising GB Halfpenny 1971 (2), Ireland Half Penny 1971, Netherlands One Cent 1970, Luxembourg 25 Centimes 1972, Germany Five Pfennigs 1971D, France Five Centimes 1972, Italy Five Lire 1972R, Denmark One Ore 1969, Belgium 25 Cents 1970 all UNC, the Danish coin discoloured, with 3p EEC Commemorative stamp, Japan 1972 The Reversion of Okinawa to Japan comprising Ten Yen, Five Yen and One Yen and 20 Yen Commemorative stamp, Gibraltar 1972 First Day of Usage comprising Crown 1971 UNC and 1p stamp, and Gibraltar First Day Cover 1967 First Silver Coin 3p stamp on commemorative envelope, all on the envelopes of issue with First Day postmarks
Halfcrowns to SilverThreepences (51) Halfcrowns (10) 1834 Poor, 1913 Fine, 1914 Good Fine, 1922 VG, 1923 (2) the first Fine, the second NVF with colourful tone, 1928 Fine, 1930 VG, 1939 A/UNC, 1944 Good Fine, Florins (6) 1849 WW obliterated by inner circle, VG, 1887 Jubilee Head Bright Fine with suspension mount, 1922 VG, 1925 VG/Near Fine, 1929 EF, 1931 Fine, Shillings (17) 1879 No Die Number VG, 1887 Jubilee Head NEF with hairlines, 1887 Jubilee Head in a mount on a chain, GVF, 1897 Good Fine, 1898 VG/Near Fine, 1899 Fair, 1902 GF/NVF, 1907 Fine, 1909 VG, 1914 NVF/VF, 1915 VG, 1916 VG, 1918 Good Fine, 1924 Fine, 1925 VG (2), 1942E F/GF, Sixpences (7) 1853 Fair, 1890 VG, 1907 VG, 1910 VG, 1915 EF, 1924 EF, 1926 Modified Effigy VF, Silver Threepences (11) 1762 Fine, holed, 1897 VG, 1899 Fine, 1906 VG, 1908 VG, 1938 VF, 1940 (2) Fine and EF, 1941 Fine/VF, 1942 (2) both Good Fine and cleaned, and further group containing Farthings (14) Bun Head 'double head' two pieces joined together Fine, 1860 Toothed Border, 1861, 1866 (2), 1867, 1869, 1884, 1897 Dark Finish, 1899, 1905, 1908, 1909, 1910 the 1910 GEF others VG to VF, Model Coinage (2) Penny undated (c.1848) by Joseph Moore Near Fine, Halfpenny undated (c.1848) by Joseph Moore Fine, Five Pound Crowns (2) 1999 Diana Memorial EF, 2002 Queen Mother Memorial EF, Two Pounds 1986 Commonwealth Games GEF, World (2) France 5 Centimes 1857MA EF and lustrous, India Quarter Rupee 1883 Fair, and Medalet East and West India Dock Company - The Opening of the Tilbury Deep Water Docks, 28mm diameter in bronze, April 17th 1886, Fine, holed
World a small group (5) Finland 10 Pennia 1866 NEF with traces of lustre, Luxembourg5 Centimes 1870 NEF, Norway5 Ore (2) 1896 NEF, 1907 EF with some edge nicks, USA Dime 1837 No Stars, Small Date, Round Top to 3 Breen 3217 Fine, Holed
Tunisia (10) 1 Franc (2) 1926 AH1344 UNC with a choice and colourful tone, 1941 EF, 50 Centimes 1941 UNC with a small tone spot, 25 Centimes (2) 1919 GEF and attractively toned, 1920 UNC, 10 Centimes (2) 1919 EF with small spots, 1920 lustrous UNC, 5 Centimes (2) 1919 UNC and attractively toned, Turkey (6) 25 Kurus AH1341 (1923) VF, 25 Kurus 1935 Good Fine, 10 Kurus (4) 1926 (3) GEF and lustrous (2), and Lustrous A/UNC, AH1341 (1923) A/UNC and lustrous
World (37) includes France20th Century issues (22) 100 Francs 1956 VF, 25 Centimes 1904 Fine, and 20 Francs to 5 Centimes 1920s to 1970s issues, Scandinavia (15) Iceland 25 Aurar 1922 as part of a group of base metal issues, includes issues from Iceland, Norway, Denmark and Sweden, 1940s to 1970s issues in mixed grades, along with a further group of World (around 1.3 Kilos) mostly 20th Century base metal issue includes some earlier GB coppers in mixed grades
Twopences 1797 (2) Fine and VG holed, Pennies (6) 1806 VG, 1854OT Good Fine, 1855OT Fine, with George III (3) worn, Halfpennies (8) 1724 Fair, 1742 Poor, Contemporary Counterfeit 177- Fair, 1799 Good Fine, George III worn, 1854 Fine, 1856 Fine, 1858 Good Fine, Farthings (3) 1825 (2) Fine and Good Fine, 1828 VG, Half Farthings (4) 1843 VF, 1844 (3) Fine, Good Fine and VF, Crowns (4) 1951 UNC Boxed, 1965 UNC, 1972 A/UNC, 1977 EF Halfcrowns (4) 1948 Fine, 1949 Fine, 1961 Fine, 1967 VF, Florins (4) Edward VII date worn, 1921 VG, 1951 VG, 1955 Fine, Shillings (2) 1842 VG, 1957E Fine, Sixpence 1816 creased, Groats (7) 1836 (VF), 1838, 1846, 1848 (Good Fine), 1849 (2) and another with worn date, SilverThreepences (7) 1873 Good Fine, 1895 Fair, 1911 VG, 1916 VG, 1926 Modified Effigy Near Fine/Fine, 1934 Fine, 1939 Good Fine/VF, Brass Threepence 1967 EF, Australia Penny Token undated Fenwick Brothers Melbourne, Victoria KM#Tn66a Fine, scarce, India (2) Quarter Anna 1835 Near Fine, Two Annas 1841 VF Toned, France (2) 50 Centimes 1852A VG/Fine, 25 Centimes 1846W Fine/Good Fine, toned, Netherlands 25 Cents 1849 KM#76 Fine, Danzig 5 Pfennig 1932 KM#151 NEF with some spots, Poland 2 Zloty 1933 EF, Canada One Cent 1899 NVF, as part of a group (109) 18th to 20th Century mostly base metal, includes some token issues, in mixed grades, along with a further group of Pennies (62) 1921 VG, 1938 Fine, 1949 NVF, 1963 VG and EF, 1966 EF, 1967 (56) EF to lustrous UNC, Halfpennies (84) 1921, 1927, 1929, 1930, 1933, and ships (79) in mixed circulated grades, Farthings 1896, 1899, 1909 (2), 1911, 1914, 1915, 1917, 1918 (2), 1920, 1923 (2), 1924, 1925 (4), 1927, 1928, 1929, 1932 (3), 1936 (3), Wrens (105) in mixed grades a few later dates with lustre
France (18) Double Tournois 1609D VG, One Centime 1851A EF with traces of lustre, 5 Centimes (2) 1854A NEF, 1899 A/UNC and lustrous, 10 Centimes 1861K VF/GVF, 5 FrancsSilver (3) 1963 EF, 1964 EF, 1966 EF, 10 Francs 1954 No B (7) Good Fine to VF, 50 Francs 1954 No B (2) Good Fine and NVF, One Euro undatedEssai de Frappe Monnaie/Monnaie de Paris Etablissement de Pessac bimetallic EF
Belgium (11) Centime 1845 NVF/VF, 2 Centimes 1864 4 over 1 (2) Good Fine and Fine, 5 Centimes (5) 1838 Good, scarce, 1849 Large Date GVF with a rim nick, 1894 Dutch Legend, VF with a small edge flaw, 1898 French legend VF scarce, 1900 1900 Dutch legend NVF with a small rim nick, 10 Centimes (3) 1833 Near Fine with an edge bruise, 1864 NVF, 1917 NVF/VF
SwitzerlandHalf Franc 1921B KM#23 UNC/AU with choice original tone, the reverse with just the lightest cabinet friction, Belgium5 Centimes 1842 KM#5.1 GEF with traces of lustre
France20 Francs Trimetallic issues (20) 1992 Mont St. Michel (12), 1993 Tower of Adge, 1994 Pierre de Coubertine - Founder of the modern day Olympic Games (6), 1995 GVF to A/UNC, along with France a further group 100 Francs to 5 Centimes (116) includes 10 Centimes (80) and One Decime L'An 5A also French-related (9) base metal issues from Tunisia, Morocco, French Colonies, French Polynesia and Chad, these all in mixed circulated grades, also Greece 50 Drachma 1982 EF
Luxembourg5 Centimes 1860 KM#22.2 UNC with minor cabinet friction, a pleasing and even blue tone, very attractive with much eye appeal, we note this is the first we have offered of this date
Congo Free State 5 Centimes 1888 Toned UNC, South Africa Two Shillings 1897 VF as part of a group of Africa and Colonial base metal issues (285) in mixed grades mostly circulated with a few later coins lustrous
Tunisia (10) 1 Franc (2) 1926 AH1344 UNC with a choice and colourful tone, 1941 EF, 50 Centimes 1941 UNC with a small tone spot, 25 Centimes (2) 1919 GEF and attractively toned, 1920 UNC, 10 Centimes (2) 1919 EF with small spots, 1920 lustrous UNC, 5 Centimes (2) 1919 UNC and attractively toned, Turkey (6) 25 Kurus AH1341 (1923) VF, 25 Kurus 1935 Good Fine, 10 Kurus (4) 1926 (3) GEF and lustrous (2), and Lustrous A/UNC, AH1341 (1923) A/UNC and lustrous
France (13) Half Francs (2) 1808A KM#680.1 NVF, 1811A KM#691.1 VF/GF, Quarter Franc (9) 1817A KM#714.1 GVF, 1818A KM#714.1 NVF, scarce with only 28,000 minted, 1824A KM#714.1 EF and lustrous, 1834A KM#740.1 EF, 1835A KM#740.1 (2) UNC or near so and lustrous, and VF, 1836A KM#740.1 GVF the reverse with some hairlines, 1840A KM#740.1 GEF/AU and lustrous, 1840W KM#740.13 Scarce, the lowest mintage Lille mint coin in the series NEF, 25 Centimes 1846A KM#755.1 GEF/EF and lustrous, 20 Centimes 1867A KM#808.1 NEF with some hairlines
Elizabeth II Currency Sets (15) 1953-1967 complete Crowns to Farthings, in a red presentation album, in mixed grades, Sixpences 1936-1967 (32) a complete date run in a Danbury Mint box, in mixed circulated grades, with an information card for each, describing key events of the year, Euro Sets (12) in a blue album, one set from each country 2000-2002 Austria, Italy, Belgium, Portugal, Spain, Ireland, Greece, Finland, France, Germany, Netherlands and Luxembourg, Two Euros to One Euro Cent each set UNC and lustrous in the plastic wallets of issue, Europe Pre-Euro currency sets in an album (12) comprising Austria 10 Schillings to 10 Groschen (5 coins) mixed dates 1996-1998, Italy 1000 Lire to 5 Lire (8 coins) 1989-1999, Belgium 50 Francs to 50 Centimes (5 coins) mixed dates 1994-1998, Portugal 200 Escudos to 1 Escudo (7 coins) mixed dates 1998-2000 , Spain 500 Pesetas to 1 Peseta (8 coins) mixed dates 1998-2001, Ireland One Punt to One Penny (7 coins) mixed dates 1990-2000, Finland (5 coins) 10 Markka to 10 Penni (5 coins) mixed dates 1991-2000, Greece 100 Drachma to One Drachma, mixed dates 1986-1998 (7 coins), Germany 5 Marks to 1 Pfennig, mixed dates 1969-1995 (8 coins), France mixed dates (9 coins) 20 Francs to 5 Centimes 1970-2000, Netherlands mixed dates (6 coins) 5 Gulden to 5 Cents 1996-2001, Luxembourg mixed dates (4 coins) 50 Francs to 1 Franc 1983-1990, some coins circulated, the majority UNC and lustrous
World (13) French IndochinaPiastres (3) 1902A GVF, 1905A Good Fine, 1913A NEF and lustrous, France (8) Ten Francs 1967A UNC or near so and lustrous, 50 Centimes 1902 GEF and colourfully toned, 20 Centimes 1855A NEF and attractively toned, 10 Centimes 1902 NEF, 5 Centimes GVF with some scratches, Double Tournois 1619 Good Fine, Douzain Billon 159- (last digit not visible) Near Fine, Denier (c.1200) St.Maiol Fine. HungaryDenar 1547KB NVF, Spain 4 Maravedis Philip III on an irregular flan, the detail VF, date off flan (1618-1620)
Belgium (11) 2 Francs 1909 Dutch Legend UNC lightly toned, 1 Franc 1909 Dutch legend UNC or near so and lightly toned, 50 Centimes (2) 1907 Dutch legend GEF, 1909 French legend UNC and nicely toned with small tone spots, 5 Centimes (5) 1850, 1856, 1856 Medallic Coinage 25th Anniversary of Independence, 1857, 1859 Cross on Crown, 2 Centimes (2) 1863, 1864 GVF to GEF
Belgium World War I Emergency "Necessity Money" Notgeld & Private issues (150) a collection in an album in mixed mostly very high grades to UNC comprising 5 Centimes to 100 Francs from a variety of issuers as Aubel, Ville de Verviers, Ville de Leuze, Ville de Huy, Willebroeck, Eename, Sint Blasisus-Boekle, Commune de Bilstain, Commune de Hodimont, Commune d'Ensival, Antwerpen, Nederbrakel, Ville de Binche, Ville de Namur, Dendermonde, Comite Local de Chatelineau, Ooestende, Mechelen, Kortruk, Grand Bazar de ka Okace Sint Lambert, Norderwijck and others. Some cut canceled, some puncholed "PAYE" and a few retaining the counterfoil. Also includes a propaganda note 1000 Francs. GermanyReichsbanknote (2) including 20 Francs and 50 Francs both stamped "Centre de Rassemblement" Pick 181 and Pick 182 for type. Andre Dumont Watrschei 20 Francs with counterfoil and stamped "Annule" dated 17th May 1940. During the German occupation of Belgium during World War I there was a shortage of official coins and banknotes in circulation and as a result around 600 communes, local governments and companies issued their own unofficial currency to enable the continued functioning of the local ecnomies. The National Bank of Belgium's museum digitized it's collection which is available online. The lot is accompanied by a catalogue of these notes by Jean-Rene De Mey titled "Repertoire des Billets de Necessite Communaux Et Prives Bleges (1914 - 1919)" issued 1991
Medals the majority in White Metal 19th and 20th Century (26) includes Coronation and Royal Wedding types, many pierced, in mixed grades to EF, Catholic School Good Conduct Medal 47mm diameter in bronze by Thomas Leighton of Birmingham EF, Edinburgh University Prize medal undated and uninscribed 52mm diameter in bronze GEF, along with Luxembourg 25 Centimes 1927 Fine with a stain on the reverse, and Germany 5 Pfennigs 1889F Fine
Belgium (23) 50 Centimes 1886 Dutch legend KM#27 VF toned, 10 Centimes (4) 1864 KM#22 (3) GVF, GVF/NEF and EF with small spots, 1917 Zinc KM#81 Fine with dull tone, 5 Centimes (2) 1895 French legend, the 8 and 9 overstruck, the underlying figures unclear, type as KM#41 EF/GEF, 1900 French legend KM#40 NEF along with Belgium 2 Francs 1909 French Legend KM#58.1 VF, 1909 Dutch legend KM#59 GF/NVF with speckled tone, 50 Centimes (4) 1886 KM#26 DES BELGES NEF toned, Rare, 1901 French legend KM#50 VF/EF toned, 1909 French legend KM#60.2 EF toned, 1909 Dutch legend KM#61.1 NEF/EF and nicely toned, 10 Centimes (2) 1864 KM#22 A/UNC with some small spots, 1898 Dutch legend KM#43 GEF/AU along with 50 Centimes (3) 1886 Dutch legend KM#27 VF/GVF toned, 1901 French legend KM#50 (2) NEF and lustrous, and NVF toned, 10 Centimes 1864 KM#22 (2) EF/GEF toned, GEF toned, 1895 French legend KM#42 the 5 overstruck, does not appear to be over a 4, VF, 1898 French legend KM#42 NEF, 5 Centimes 1900 French legend NEF toned with a few small spots, rare
Belgium, a large group: 5 Francs (11) 1944 French Legend (3), 1945 French Legend (5), 1946 French Legend (3), 1 Franc (3) 1923 (2), 1929, 50 Centimes (2) 1928 French Legend, 1928 Dutch Legend, 25 Centimes (12) 1921 (6), 1927 (3), 1928 (1), 1929 (2), 10 Centimes (19) 1903 Dutch Legend, 1904 French Legend (3), 1905 Dutch Legend (2), 1905 French Legend (2), 1920 Dutch Legend, 1921 Dutch Legend (5), 1921 French Legend, 1923 French Legend, 1927 French Legend, 1929 Dutch Legend, 1929 French Legend, 5 Centimes (15) 1902 French Legend, 1904 French Legend, 1905 5 over 4 Dutch Legend (2), 1905 French Legend, 1906 Dutch Legend, 1906 French Legend (2), 1922 22 over 12 Dutch Legend, 1925 25 over 15 Dutch Legend, 1925 French Legend, 1926 French Legend, 1928 French Legend (3) VF to UNC plenty with lustre Belgium - German Occupation Coinage 50 Centimes 1918 German Occupation (19) Fine to VF, 25 Centimes 1917 (8), 1918 (15) average Fine, 10 Centimes (5) 1916 (3), 1916 6 over 5 (2) Fine to Good Fine, plus a further group of 20th Century issues includes Wartime issues (113) these in mixed grades, Belgium Zinc issues (525) 5 Franc (128), 1 Franc (129) 25 Centimes (122), 10 Centimes (111), 5 Centimes (35) in mixed grades, and a further group of Belgium 5 Francs to 1 Centimes 19th and 20th Century 5 Francs (23), 2 Francs (2), 25 Centimes (6), 20 Centimes (1), 10 Centimes (23), 5 Centimes (15), 5 Centimes bronze (1), 2 Centimes (38), 1 Centime (8) in mixed grades
Belgium (10) 2 Francs 1909 French Legend KM#58.1 F/VF, 50 Centimes (3) 1886 Dutch legend KM#27 VF toned, 1901 French legend KM#50 (2) VF toned, and EF toned, 10 Centimes (4) 1864 KM#22 (2) A/UNC with a few small spots, and GVF with a small spot, 1898 French legend KM#425 EF, 1917 Zinc KM#81 Fine, 5 Centimes (2) 1898 French legend KM#40 GVF/EF, 1900 French legend KM#40 GVF/EF
Monaco (50) Principality and Reform Coinage issues, 100 Francs to 5 Centimes, many different types represented, many being one-year types, in mixed grades to UNC
Swiss Cantons (2) Solothurn 2 1/2 Batzen 1826 KM#81 UNC and lustrous with traces of gold toning and signs of the under-struck coin still visible in parts, Geneva25 Centimes 1847 Billon A-B KM#135 UNC and lustrous with a hint of golden tone
Belgium (2) 5 Centimes 1864 KM#21 UNC and lustrous with golden tone, scarce, 10 Centimes 1864 KM#22 UNC with good, subdued lustre, the reverse with a tone spot
World (9) Lebanon (2) 50 Piastres 1929 KM#8 Fine, 10 Piastres 1929 KM#6 Good Fine, French Indo-China (4) 20 Centimes 1928 KM#17.1 Good Fine, 10 Centimes (3) 1910 KM#9 Fine, 1937 KM#16.2 (2) GEF and lustrous, each with small tone spots, Tunisia25 Centimes KM#244 (2) 1920 UNC and EF toned, 10 Centimes 1920 KM#243 Lustrous UNC, 5 Centimes 1919 KM#242 (2) UNC and nicely toned, and EF with some spots
World a small group (8) France (2) Quarter Ecu 1605 L Bayonne Near Fine, 5 Francs 1832A NVF/VF, Brazil80 Reis 1786 Good Fine, Denmark5 Ore 1884 Fine, scarce, Belgium (4) 2 Centimes (3) 1835 VF with some spots, 1836 A/UNC with traces of lustre, 1835 reported as 'Tin/Bronze', the milling certainly of a different style, Fine with some stains, 5 Centimes 1835 reported as Tin/Bronze, Fine
France5 Centimes 1909 (7) EF to UNC, as part of a group of France (67) 18th to 20th Century includes a couple of token issues, in mixed grades a few in EF
Belgium5 Centimes 1860 KM#5.1 the date with traces of 6 over 5, the ball of the 5 showing on the left lower curve of the 6, approaching EF with a small area of toning on the reverse , Rare
FrancePiedforts (6) a set with matching numbered certificates 1 Franc 1968 in nickel KM#P401, Half Franc 1968 in nickel KM#P398, 20 Centimes 1968 in aluminium-bronze KM#P395, 10 Centimes 1968 in aluminium-bronze KM#392, 5 Centimes 1968 in aluminium-bronze KM#P389 and 1 Centime 1968 in chrome-steel KM#P386 FDC in the Monnaie de Paris boxes still in the sealed plastics with certificates
Belgium (2) 50 Centimes 1886 DER BELGEN legend KM#27 Bright GEF, 5 Centimes 1842 2 over 1 type as KM#5.1 the variety though unlisted by Krause A/UNC with traces of lustre
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