Vatican Mint Set 1929 Pope Pius XI (9 coins) KM#MS1 comprising 100 LireGold, 10 Lire, 5 Lire, 2 Lire, 1 Lire, 50 Centesimi, 20 Centesimi, 10 Centesimi and 5 Centesimi, the 1929 coins only issued in the Mint sets, the 100 Lire with minor cabinet friction to the reverse, the 10 Lire and 5 Lire attractively toned, UNC in the original red case of issue, with gold lettering on the lid, we note this set now lists at $2400 in Krause
Bahamas Ten Dollars 1978 a 2-coin set 5th Anniversary of Independence comprising 1978 Prince Charles and Sir Milo P.Butler issues Silver Proofs nFDC in the box of issue, Guernsey Proof set 1966 the 4-coin set Ten Shillings, Threepence, Eight Doubles and Four Doubles, FDC in the green box of issue, Crown-medals a 4-coin set 1981 Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer a 4-piece set in gold plated silver Proof nFDC to FDC in the red Pobjoy Mint box of issue with certificate. Pobjoy Mint Gold on Silver Sucrier Sweetmeat dish with Christmas Reindeer Cameo, weight 57 grammes, UNC in a presentation box with certificate, issue limited to 250 pieces. Pobjoy Mint Ingot set 1979 Centenary of Sir Rowland Hill a set of 5 stamp ingots in gold plated silver, the ingots depicting four Victorian Stamp issues One Penny, Two Pence , Four Pence and One Shilling and a Rowland Hill Fantasy Prooflike UNC in the box of issue with certificate, only 100 sets issued. Isle of Man Mint set 1978 (6 coins) Fifty Pence to Half New Penny UNC in a slide case. Guernsey Mint set 1987 (7 coins) One Pound to One Penny UNC in the wallet of issue, Italy Mint Set 2000 (12 coins) 400th Anniversary of the Death of Giordano Bruno 1000 Lire to 1 Lire includes the 1000 Lire and 500 Lire in silver, UNC in the wallet of issue. Isle of Man Crown 1972 Proof UNC, GB (2) Crown 1965 A/UNC boxed, Fifty Pence 1973 Prooflike UNC boxed, Medal - General Election 1974 45mm diameter Eimer 2131 in copper UNC. Co-op Society Medal 1913 50th Anniversary 1863-1913 in brass John Shillito Obverse UNC with suspension loop and ribbon, boxed. Coin holders - Magic Pocket Money Savings Bank (3) that hold Sixpences, Brass Threepences and Silver Threepences respectively in excellent condition, along with a mix of empty cases, capsules and certificates.
Italy (3) a trio of the 1000 Lire "Ornata di Perle" (Decorated with pearls), as known amongst Italian collectors, all in GVF or about and in 2 different date varieties including Pick 83 dated 20th March 1947 signatures Einaudi & Urbini (2) block U 101 number 029397 and block Q90 number 068666. Along with the later dated Pick 88d dated 25th September 1961 signatures Carli & Ripa block U443 number 005121. All printed by I.P.S. Officina Carte-Valori, Rome, watermarked with the bust of "Italia" and seal type "Medusa". These notes very popular amongst collectors and feature the portrait of one of the "Three Graces" of the painting "Primavera", by the early Renaissance Italian painter Sandro Botticelli.
Italy100 Lire Gold 1923R First Anniversary of the Fascist Government, Matte Finish KM#65 NEF/GVF with some light contact marks, a rarely offered issue, our archive database stretching back to 2003 confirms we have not previously offered this type
Somalia/Turkey/Kazakhstan - Miniature Gold Icons of the Ancient World a 6-coin set comprising Turkey 1,000,000 Lire 1997 Kroesus, Somalia 50 Shillings (4) 2002 Gold of the Pharoahs, 2003 King Solomon, 2004 Julius Caesar, 2004 Cleopatra, Kazakhstan 100 Tenge 2004 King Midas each 1.24 grammes of .999 gold Prooflike UNC, the King Midas coin with a tone spot, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
CanadaTwenty Dollars 2015 Maple-Leaf shaped One OunceSilverProof KM#1869 FDC in the large black box of issue with certificate. GuernseyTen Pounds 2015 Battle of Waterloo 200th Anniversary 5oz. Silver Proof with coloured reverse, FDC in the box of issue with certificate. Five Pounds 2016 Queen's Beasts 2oz Silver UNC with stippled obverse field, Two Pound Britannia 2017 One Ounce Silver 20th Anniversary Issue with "20" in Trident Privy Mark, Lustrous UNC, Five Pound Crowns (6) 1996 Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday Silver Proof FDC, 1999 Millennium Silver Proof FDC, 2007 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Diamond Wedding Silver Proof FDC, 2009 3-Year Countdown to the London Olympics Silver Proof with blue Olympic logo on the reverse NFDC with a hint of tone on the obverse, 2010 2-Year Countdown to the London Olympics Silver Proof with blue Olympic logo on the reverse nFDC, 2011 1-Year Countdown to the London Olympics Silver Proof with blue Olympic logo on the reverse nFDC. Crowns (2) 1980 Queen Mother 80th Birthday Silver Proof nFDC lightly toned, 1981 Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer Silver Proof nFDC with a hint of toning, in capsules, all but one in soft Westminster cases, one with a certificate. World (8) Germany5 Marks 1951F Good Fine, Italy 500 Lire 1959 VF, Netherlands2 1/2 Gulden 1959 VF, Denmark 10 Kroner 1972 Death of Frederik IX and Accession of Margrethe II KM#858 GEF, Greece 30 Drachmai 1964 Wedding of Constantine and Anne-Marie KM#87 About UNC, Spain100 Pesetas 1966 KM#797 GVF, Norway10 Kroner 1964 Constitution Sesquicentennial KM#413 A/UNC and lustrous, Belgium Ten Euro 2015 Battle of Waterloo 200th Anniversary KM#348 Silver Proof in Slab-style case nFDC with light toning
Italy early Biglietto Di Stato issues (21) all in various grades averaging Fine/VF to about UNC/UNC - a substantial part is in high grades and some in consecutively numbered runs and high grades King Vittorio Emanuele III portrait issues. Comprising 5 LirePick 23f signatures Maltese & Rossolini (12) consisting of the following listed blocks and numbers: Block 5836 Numbers - 046157, 062478, 080053 and a consecutively numbered pair 080269 & 080270, Block 5783 number 043820, Block 5509 number 033246, Block 5805 number 045474, Block 5778 number 088627, Block 5739 number 094901, Block 5782 number 074214 and Block 5839 number 016815. Also the 10 Lire Pick 20h signatures Maltese & Rossolini with inverted reverse print (7) consisting of the listed blocks and numbers - Block 4067 consecutive trio - numbers 091366 - 091368, Block 4070 consecutive duo - 047623 & 047624, Block 4056 number 041447 and Block 4074 number 009629. The lot also includes 1 Liras (2) consisting of Pick 29b signatures Bolaffi, Cavallaro & Giovinco block 352 number 379040 and Pick 29c signatures Di Cristina, Cavallaro & Parisi block 549 number 688954.
World (54) a mostly early 1900's mixed grade group most ranging in the average of Fine/VF to about UNC - UNC and consisting of various and exotic issues. Comprising examples from Russia (22) from various periods and regions as the Imperial examples (6) including the Scarce 100 Rubley Catherine II Pick 5c dated 1898 (1898-1912) signatures Konshin & Ivanov. 1 Ruble Pick 1d 1898 (1912) signature Shipov second cashier's signature unrecognizable by me. 3 Rubley Pick 9c 1905 (1912) signatures Shipov & Baryshev. 5 Rubley Pick 10b 1909 (1912-17) signatures Shipov & Bubyakin. 10 Rubley Pick 11c 1909 (1912-17) signatures Shipov & Bylinskiy. 25 Rubley Pick 12b 1909 (1912) signatures Shipov & Bubyakin. 100 Rubley Pick 13a 1910 (1909-12) signatures Konshin & Afanasev. And 500 Rubley Pick 14b 1912 (1912-17) signatures Shipov & Metz. Provisional Government (3) 250 Rubley Pick 36 1917 signatures Shipove & Baryshev issued by the R.S.F.S.R. series ??-144.1000 Rubley Pick 37 1917 (1917-18) signatures Shipov & Sofronov series ?? 105222 issued by the R.S.F.S.R. And 1000 Rubley Pick 95 1918 signature Zhikharev series ??-045. South Russia State Bank (2) 1000 Rubley Pick S418c 1919 series ??-00093 and 5000 Rubley Pick S419d 1919 series ??-200, both with watermark mosaic. South Russia - High Command of the Armed Forces (4) 500 Rubley Pick S434 1920 series ??-011 along with 10000 Rubley Pick S425a 1919 printed on both sides variety (3) series ??-048, ??-086 and ??-020. Also 50 Kopek (2) Pick 31 ND 1915 and Pick S407 ND 1918. Soviet Union Lenin portrait 1937 examples (3) 1, 3 and 10 Chervontsev Pick 202, 203 and 205 respectively. Along with other countries examples as Italy (2) a RARE pair 500 Lire Pick 71 (Gigante BI 32A - R3) Seal Type Italia/ Monogram B-I 23rd August 1943. And 1000 Lire Pick 81a Seal Type Medusa / Monogram B-I 14th April 1948 signatures Eianudi & Urbini. South Africa1 RandPick 116a. Greece 1943-44 (4) including the highest, for its series, denomination 100.000.000.000 Drachmai Pick 135. Along with 50 Drachmai Pick 121. 25000000 Drachmai Pick 130b. And 100000 Drachmai Pick 125a. ChinaBank of Communications (5) consisting of 5 YuanPick 154 1935. Along with various 10 Yuan (3) including Pick 118q 1914 Shanghaioverprint, Pick 155 1935. And Pick 159 without overprint of place of issue (issued in Japanese controlled area) 1941 variety with serials on obverse and reverse. Also, a 100 YuanPick 120a 1st October 1914 place of issue - CHUNGKING. Romania (5) an interesting selection of the 1917 Ferdinand I First World War Emergency issues (5) very well preserved including 10 Bani Pick 69 (3) and 50 Bani Pick 71 (2). Sweden10 Kronor Commemorative 300th Anniversary of Sveriges Riksbank (1668-1968) Pick 56. France Kingdom Assignat 50 Sols Pick A70b (Ass-42a). Malta 1 ShillingGeorge VIPick 16 manuscript signature and title Cuschieri ND 1943. Bolivia 100 Bolivianos Pick 147 with conflict overprint. Canada 1 Dollar George Vi portrait Pick 58e signatures Coyne & Towers. Yugoslavia (7) including a denomination set of the 1944 Partisan issues (4) 1, 5, 10 and 20 Dinara Pick 48b, 49b, 50a and 51c respectively. Along with 50, 100 and 500 Dinara from the following 1946 issues Pick 64b, 65b and 66b respectively. And finally Mexico 1960's issues (3) including 1, 5 and 10 PesosPick 59j, 60h and 58j respectively.
GB and World Proof Sets (23) GB (10) Flat Packs (9) 1971 (2), 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, Blue Set 1999 nFDC to FDC in the cases of issue some coins with toning, World Proof Sets (13) British Virgin Islands 1974 (6 coins) includes the Silver one Dollar, Ceylon 1971, Gambia 1971, Nigeria 1973, Falkland Islands 1974, Swaziland 1974, Morocco 1974, Yemen 1974, Botswana 1976, Tuvalu 1976, Mauritius 1978, Zambia 1978, Sri Lanka 1978 nFDC to FDC in the cases of issue. Mint Set New Zealand 1978 UNC. Vatican Coin and Stamp Set 500 Lire to 20 Lire 1991-1995 (5 coins) along with 40 Lire and 15 Lire stamps UNC on the card of issue. India - 'Old Indian Coins' (2) both 16-coin sets comprising Indian States Gwalior copper and 15 base metal coins of varying types Edward VII - 1972 in mixed grades, each coin stuck to a card backing. GB Pennies Provincial Mints (5) 1912H, 1918H, 1918KN, 1919H, 1919KN VG to Near Fine in a slide case
Italy Banca d'Italia 20000 Lire Pick 104 (Crapanzano-Giulianini 594) dated 21st February 1975 signatures Carli & Barbarito, a pleasing about UNC serial number 1A 258032 E , and highest denomination for its series. Brown-black and dark brown on red-brown and pale olive-green underprint featuring a portrait of Tiziano Vercelli or Vercelli, known in English as Titian an Italian Renaissance painter and the reverse featuring one of his works - the painting Amor Scare e Amor Profano. Watermarked with woman's head.
World a small group (10) South AfricaFive Shillings 1956 KM#52 AU/UNC attractively toned. CeylonFive Rupees 1957 2500 Years of Buddhism KM#126 EF. Philippines (2) 50 Centavos 1944S KM#183 NEF with golden tone, 50 Centavos 1947 KM#184 Lustrous UNC with some gold toning. Denmark (2) 2 Kroner 1958 (h) C;S Princess Margrethe's 18th Birthday KM#845 UNC and lustrous, lightly toning, 5 Kroner 1977 (h) S;B KM#863.1 UNC lightly toned. New ZealandFlorin 1961 KM#28.2 Lustrous UNC. Italy 10 Lire 1936R Yr.14 KM#80 Good Fine with some surface residue. Portugal 20 Reis 1883 KM#527 GVF/NEF. Sweden2 Kronor 1897 EB Oscar II Silver Jubilee KM#762 VF/GVF toned
Europe (21) an interesting group all in mixed grades VF - GVF to EF - UNC. Consisting of Italy (10) an interesting accumulation circa World War II period including Allied Military issues to modern 1980's. Consisting of the Allied Military issues of 1943 (2) including the 10 Lire Pick M13b series of 1943 and variety without the printer's Code letter series A 04788845 A. Along with the 100 LirePick M21b series 1943 A and variety with serial number prefix - suffix "A-B" in serial number A 57895275 B. Also a group of the Biglietto Di Statto (4) including 5 LirePick 28 dated 1940-XVIII block 0287 number 839724. 50 Lire Pick 91a 31st December 1951 signatures Bolaffi, Cavallaro and Giovinco, block 2009 number 044654. 100 Lire Pick 92a 31st December 1951 signatures Bolaffi, Cavallaro and Giovinco, block 2727 number 027616. The Aretusa 500 Lire Pick 93a 20th October 1967 block K18 number 818006. Along with a Banca d'Italia group (4) including 1000 Lires (2) Pick 96e 1968 block U42 number 161539 and Pick 109a 1982 signatures Ciampi & Stevani serial number RD 854632 O. 5000 Lire Pick 111b 1985 signatures Ciampi & Speziali serial number PC 517069 Y. And finally, the 10000 Lire Pick 112b 1984 signatures Ciampi & Speziali serial number VE 109657 M. Along with Portugal (11) a varied selection of different denominations circa 1960's to 2000. Consisting of 20 EscudosPick 167b 26th May 1964 serial number prefix variety with 3 letters - BNB 09536, Santo Antonio. 50 Escudos Pick 168 28th February 1964 serial number AFM 81003, Queen Isabella. 100 Escudos Pick 169b 20th September 1978 Camilo Castelo Branco (2) serial number HTM 41346 and HJN 37545. 50 Escudos Pick 174b 1st February 1980 serial number AHG 67097, Infante Dona Maria. 20 Escudos Pick 176b 4th October 1978 serial number AXM 083677, Admiral Gago Coutinho. 500 Escudos Pick 177 4th October 1979 serial number VJ 87535, Francisco Sanches. 100 Escudos Manuel Maria Barbosa Du Bocage (2) Pick 178b dated 24th February 1981 serial number ANS 45046 and Pick 178c 31st January 1984 serial number DML 88532. 100 Escudos Pick 169b , Camilo Castelo Branco. Together with examples from the last pre-euro issues 500 Escudos Joao de Barros (2) Pick 187b 11th September 1997 serial number 79A 200971 along with Pick 178c 7th November 2000 serial number 82A 642383.
World (14) Belgium20 Francs 1954 BELGIQUE legend KM#140.1 Lustrous UNC, scarce. Russia (2) 20 Kopeks 1975 Y#132 Lustrous UNC/Practically BU, 15 Kopeks 1916 No mint initials, minted at Osaka, Japan, Y#21a.1 Lustrous UNC. Portugal 500 Reis 1891 KM#535 UNC with practically full lustre. SwitzerlandHalf Franc 1905B KM#23 EF/AU the reverse with speckled tone, scarce in high grade. Italy20 Lire 1927R Year VI KM#69 Fine. CanadaFive Cents 1924 KM#29 UNC with pale lustre. Cyprus Quarter Piastre 1884 KM#1.1 VF. Ireland (5) Shillings Gunmoney (2) Mar: Timmins TB12K-1C, VG and 1689 Nov: Timmins TB12F-1C VG, Ireland Military Organisation Countermarked Pieces (2) Fifty Pence 1971 countermarked VUP, VF, Ten Pence 1971 countermarked UVF, GVF. USAHalf Dollar 1971 countermarked IRA H BLOCK, VF. France Five Francs 1937 KM#888 in an NGC holder and graded UNC Details - Cleaned
Europe circa 1940's to modern (22) in mixed grades VG to UNC and comprising various issues from Cyprus (6) consisting of George VI portrait 3 PiastresPick 28a dated 18th June 1943 series A/1 342034. 500 MilsPick 42b dated 01.06.1974 series 1/33 031827. 1 Pounds (2) Pick 43b dated 01.05.1973 series H/63 003422 & 01.07.1975 series J/79 083058. 1 Pound Pick 60b dated 01.12.1998 series W527018. Along with the Scarcer Central Bank5 PoundsPick 44c dated 1st June 1974 serial number N/124 086770. Greece Local Banks Crete (Trapeze Kritis) 25 Drachmai Pick S153 dated 26th September 1915 FIRST series A001 number 290,341Germany. (5) consisting of a Bank Deutscher Lander (3) including a Reich banknote 100 ReichsmarkPick 190a Emergency issue - photo-mechanically produced (blurred printing), dated 24th June 1935 (1945) all these issues have an identical serial number T 7396475 and similar to Pick 183, these notes were printed few days before the end of the war by order of the bank and were to be printed by any means necessary locally if they had to so the banks used whatever supplies they had and ended up printing on paper used for the food ration cards, the notes did not have a long life in circulation. 5 Deutsche Mark 1948 series Pick 13i serial number 7T 138077 printer BDK without imprint. 1949 series (2) both dated 22nd August 1949 including 10 and 20 Deutsche Mark Pick 16a and 17a and serial numbers N5795169H and P5834987T respectively, both American Banknote Company printing without imprint. Democratic Republic Deutsche Notenbank 5 Mark der DDR dated 1964 series JJ 241008. Iceland Haskola (Haskoli) Islands fund raising ticket 1/4 hlutur I 5. flokki 1943 d. Italy 100,000 Lire Pick117b. Yugoslavia & Croatia (7) including Yugoslavia 50 Dinara (3) - Pick64a & Pick64b, 10 Dinara Pick50c (2) and Croatia (2) 200 Kuna colour trial notes for the 1993 issue one obverse and one reverse similar to Pick33. And an Austria 100 ShillingPick 150. An interesting and varied group
Italy - Papal StatesTestone (30 Baiocchi) 1689 Fine, Ex-Jewellery, Two Centesimi 1898R A/UNC with traces of lustre as part of a group of Italy (248) mostly 20th Century base metal issues in mixed grades, also includes San Marino (2) 10 Centesimi 1893R VF and 100 Lire 1977 VF
World (248) a collection in an album circa mid 1920's onwards in various grades Fine to UNC comprising many interesting issues and some World War II related currency from Europe, Asia and Africa. Some desirable notes and issues include a Malaya denomination set of the 1941 King George VI portrait issues 1 Cent to 1 Dollar. Hong Kong George VI portrait 10 Cents and 1 Dollars. GermanyFederal Republic 10 Deutsche Mark Pick 16a series 1949 serial number R1097636R American printing without imprint. Italy100 LirePick 39f dated 6th March 1926 (2). Tonga 1970's issues. France10 FrancsPick 73d (Fayette F6.11) 1926 issues. Malta 5 Liri Pick 35a L.1967 (1979) (4) near consecutive some missing numbers. Also includes some German and Austrian Notgeld, GB Postal Orders and cheques and a skit note for 1000 Good Wishes. A very attractive and interesting collection
Europe early 1900's and World War II to modern (153) a collection in a metal tin in various grades averaging Fine - VF some better and includes a selection of different issuers and interesting notes. Comprising countries as Austria including some Not geld issues and Deutschosterreich overprints. France mostly 1940's various denominations 5 to 1000 Francs, also some Allied Military World War II 2, 5 and 10 Francs and World War I Provincial and Chamber de Commerce including various places of issue as Nancy, Paris, Marseille, Ville de Lille and Lyon. Also an Algeria5 Francs (2) 1941 and 1942. Switzerland 5, 10, 20 and 50 Francs mostly 1970's. Italy 1000 Lire 1982. Belgium various denominations 5 to 1000 Francs including World War II period issues onwards and some earlier 1 Franc 1920 and 5 Francs 1938. Along with Netherlands including a denomination set 1966-71 of 5, 10, 25 and 100 Francs along with some earlier 1940's issues 1 Gulden and 2 and 1/2 Guldens. Also Portugal 20 to 1000 Escudos mostly 1960's to modern including some consecutively numbered and an earlier 1920's Casa Da Moeda 20 Centavos. An interesting and varied collection certain to attract significant attention
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 a collection in a deed box of mostly modern 1970's issues onwards (lot) in various grades Good to about UNC consisting of notes from various countries and the majority from Europe, Africa and Asia. Includes a few earlier issue Reichsbank note from Germany. A few scarcer earlier notes include an Egypt Currency note 10 PiastresPick 167a Law 50 of 1940 the variety with a single letter prefix R at left of signature. Syria5 PiastresPick 49 from 1942. China The Canton Municipal Bank 10 CentsPick S2276b from 1933 signatures Huang & Ch'en and a Central Bank of China 20 CentsPick 194a from 1924. Hong Kong 10 Cents Pick 315b from 1941. Belgium Societe Generale 1 Franc Pick 86b dated 25th May 1917. France 1939 issues 5 FrancsPick 83a (Fayette F4) and 10 FrancsPick 100 (Fayette F7) and a very FIRST date for this issue 2nd February 1939 block 290 series R. 68527. Portugal Casa de Moeda 10 CentavosPick 97c dated 15th August 1917 (2) and 20 Centavos Pick 100 dated 4th August 1922 along with a Banco De Portugal 50 CentavosPick 112b dated 5th July 1918. Italy Biglietto Di Stato 5 LirePick 23f Royal Decree 07.10.1904 (1923) signatures Maltese & Rossolini block number 5302 and the 10 Lire Pick 20g Royal Decree 05.02.1888 signatures Giu. Dell'Ara & Porena block number 3318. Also includes a few French and Belgium World War I Necessity money and local currencies along with United Kingdom 9 and 1/2 percent Treasury Loan and Treasury War bonds 1999/1973. An interesting group
Medals (2) Germany - Adolf Hitler 1889-1945, 35mm diameter, Reverse: German Eagle EIN VOLK EIN REICH EIN FUHRER, in base metal Lustrous UNC, cased and Italy - Mussolini 1928 35mm diameter the reverse with a similar design to the 20 Lire coin in base metal lustrous UNC in the case of issue
Italy (5) comprising a Banca Toscana Di Anticipazionie Di Sconto Firenze (Florence) dated 24th April 1870 Series B b Number 06,384 about UNC - UNC. Allied Military Currency 10 Lire series 1943 (2) Pick M13a with printer's Code Letter 'F' at lower right serial number A13800208A and Pick M13b without printer's Code letter serial number A07312831A both GVF. Banca D'Italia Large sized early high denomination issues (2) including 1000 Lire Pick 81a dated 14th April 1948 series W3708 number 011843 signatures Einaudi & Urbini in Violet-brown and brown with Medusa seal at lower centre on obverse and monogram B-I at lower centre on reverse, printed by I. P. S. - Officina Carte-Valori, Rome and watermarked with Allegorical woman's bust Fine along with 5000 Lire Pick 85c dated 27th October 1953 series M490 number 7460 signatures Menichella & Boggione also known amongst Italian collectors with the name 'Regine del Mare' (Queens of the Sea) in green and brown featuring Two women seated at centre (Venezia and Genova) at lower centre and Medusa seal at upper centre on obverse and Allegorical bust at centre and monogram B-I at upper centre on reverse. Printed by Officina della Banca d'Italia, Rome and watermarked with Dante at centre left, "Italia" at centre right good Fine.
Slovenia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Croatia & Serbia (38) in mixed grades average VF and above to about UNC - UNC comprising Slovenia (9) including 1 Tolar Pick 1. 2 Tolarjev Pick 2. 5 Tolarjev Pick 3. 10 Tolarjev Pick 4. 50 Tolarjev Pick 13. 100 Tolarjev Pick 14. 200 Tolarjev Pick 15a. 500 Tolarjev Pick 16a. World War II Occupation Savings Bank of The Province of Ljubliana (Laibach) 1000 Lire Pick R9 dated 14th September 1944 series A number 055228 in deep purple on brown and pale blue underprint featuring a portrait of a Woman wearing a National costume hat at left and The Slovene Home Guard Coat of Arms represented by a Crowned eagle with a checkered crescent on its chest. The Slovene Home Guard was an anti-Partisan military organization that was active during the 1943-1945 German occupation of the formerly Italian-occupied Province of Ljubliana. It consisted of former Village Sentries part of Italian-sponsored Anti-Communist Volunteer Militia re-organized under Nazi command after the Italian Armistice 3rd September 1943. Combined with other 2 "Home Guard" units they were formed exclusively of ethnic Slovenes which at their peak had a combined membership of around 21000 men, 15000 of which were in the Ljubliana Province. Macedonia (5) including 1993 Issues (2) including 10 Dinars Pick 9a and 20 Dinars Pick 10a">Pick 10a Along with 1992 issues (3) including 10 Denars Pick 1a, 25 Denars Pick 2a and 5000 Denars Pick 7a. Montenegro (8) including Army Administration 1917-18 (K.u.K. Militarverwaltung) Convertible Voucher 5 Perper = 2 Munzperper 50 Para Pick M150 dated Cetinje (the Old Royal Capital of Montenegro), 5th July 1917 serial number 081283. The note with black text and purple frame on green underprint and reverse with black text and green frame on red underprint. Both sides featuring the Austro-Hungarian Lesser Coat of arms of Cisleithania and Transleithania under the Imperial Crown and the Crown of Saint Stephen respectively, linked by the crowned Habsburg-Lorraine armorials, the Order of the Golden Fleece with the Latin motto on the bottom 'Indivisibiliter ac Inseparabiliter' meaning Indivisable and Inseparable in the underprint. 1 Perper Pick 15a series A.55 number 980 blue with dark brown text and Ornamental Anchor at upper centre. 2 Perpera Pick 16a series E.34 number 150 brown with dark blue text and ornamental Anchor at top. 10 Pepera Pick 18 series T.2 number 286 blue with brown text and Coat of Arms at upper left corner and Hermes's Caduceus staff at left and right. 50 Perpera Pick 19 series FIRST series A.1 number 567 red with dark text featuring 2 Angels at left and right of The Caduceus staff at upper centre and 2 Allegorical women holding cornucopias at left and right of Farmer ploughing with cows at lower centre. 50 Perpera Pick 19 series FIRST series A.1 number 567 red with dark text featuring 2 Angels at left and right of The Caduceus staff at upper centre and 2 Allegorical women holding cornucopias at left and right of Farmer ploughing with cows at lower centre. 10 Perpera 1914 Second issue Pick 10 series B number 08707 red with brown-red text featuring Coat of Arms in the underprint on obverse and reverse. Croatia (9) including World War II Axis Influence Kingdom, Independent State of Croatia Government issues (4) including 1000 Kuna dated 20th May 1941 Pick 4a (2) serial numbers Y0897826 & R1488706, brown featuring Croatian farmers wife at left and Ustasha Coat of Arms in the underprint at centre on obverse and Velebit mountains on reverse. 100 Kuna dated 26th May 1941 Pick 2a (2) including the BINARY RADAR serial number C0800080 and L0795277, dark blue and green on light brown and light blue underprint featuring Utasha Coat of Arms at left. Croatian State Bank (Hrvatska Drzavna Banka) 1943 issues (4) including 100 Kuna Pick 11 serial number R0410449, dark blue on light brown underprint featuring round design of birds and flowers at right on obverse and reverse with child in national dressing on a guilloche pattern at centre. 1000 Kuna Pick 12a serial number F1812926, brown on yellow and green underprint featuring Frieze at centre on obverse and 2 Croatian women in national dressings one of which holding a rose flower and the other holding a pot. 5000 Kuna Pick 13a serial number K0310514, brown on red-brown and blue underprint featuring the Baptizing font of first Croatian Prince Viseslav, Nin Heptagonal at right on obverse and Couple from Dalmatia in national dressings on
Crown 1696 VG/NVG as part of a group of GB and World a collection Crowns to Farthings, includes over £8 face of pre-1947 issues, BrassThreepences to Halfpennies includes 20th Century date runs, in mixed circulated grades, World includes Vietnam 5000 Dong 2003, Cyprus (4) 25 Mils 1981, 5 Mils 1980 bronze (2) 1982 aluminium, Turkey (2) 1 Lira 1973, 25 Kurus 1973, Vatican (3) 100 Lire (3) 1971, 1977, 1993 in mixed grades many EF to UNC, Medalet Battle of Solferino 1859 12mm diameter in bronze with loop mount at the top GF, K&C Indoor Games Tokens (5) 25mm diameter in brass 7 grammes VF to GVF
World (17) in very high grades predominantly Bank of England issues (13) comprising 1 Pounds (11) including Hollom QE2 & seated Britannia B288 issue 1963 serial number H33N 546220. Page QE2 pictorial & Sir Isaac NewtonB337 issue 1978 serial number U12 121644. Somerset (9) QE2 pictorial & Sir Isaac Newton B341 issue 1981 in 2 consecutively numbered sets, the first being a trio prefix DT33 and the second is a set of 6 prefix DW24. 10 PoundsKentfield QE2 pictorial & Florence NightingaleB360 issue 1991 (2) a consecutive pair serial numbers KN84 765212 & KN84 765213. Turkey Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankası 1 Million Turk Lirasi Pick 213 L. 1970 serial number O50 604946 and the note in claret red and blue-grey on multicolour underprint featuring a portrait of President K. Ataturk on obverse and Atatürk dam, Şanlıurfa and Adiyaman Provinces on reverse. Italy (3) including Repubblica Italiana BIGLIETTO DI STATO (resumed) 500 Lire Pick 94 dated 2n April 1979 both prefix QE33 (2) and Banca D'Italia 2000 Lire Pick 103c dated 24th October 1983 and signatures Ciampi & Stevani serial GA 120583 Y.
San Marino20 Lire Gold 1925R KM#8 UNC or near so and lustrous, the reverse with a scratch below the L, a rare one year type with a tiny mintage of just 9,334 pieces
Italy, Luxembourg, Ivory Coast & San Marino Republic (98) in mixed grades early to modern issues includes some Italy Military & Allied Currency and some higher denominations. Also includes Moneta Patriotica 1, 2, 3 and 5 Lire. 5 Lire Banca Nazionale nel Regno D'Italia Pick S734 series Q25. 500 Lire Banca Nazionale nel Regno D'Italia Pick S744 red "Annularo" overprint at lower left Scarce. 500 Lire Banco Di Napoli Pick S858 series F-A 02145 vertical stamp at left and right reading "CHANTOLAIR 11 MIGLOIUR LIQUORE". Ivory Coast 0.50 Franc Colonie De La Cote D'Ivore Pick 1b series P-96 008 11th February 1917 Black and orange on yellow underprint, obverse and reverse side of a French50 centimes coin at upper left and right and black text on reverse of note. San Marino 1978 Emergency issues 150 and 200 Lire Pick S101 and Pick S102
Proof Sets 1971 (2) nFDC to FDC in the cases of issue, Crowns to Farthings includes some silver, part Maundy Set 1882 Fourpence, Twopence and Penny NEF to EF, Pennies (18) 1902 Low Tide (1), 1912H (3), 1918H (5), 1919H (6), 1918KN (2), 1919KN (1), 1926 Modified Head, in mixed circulated grades, Penny 1951 UNC/AU with traces of lustre, with some World items and a small group of World Paper money (4) Cyprus One Shilling 1947 Pick 20 Good Fine with some spots, Egypt 5 Piastres 1940 undated issue Pick 165a NEF, Italy 5 Lire 1944 (2) Pick 31 Fair
ChinaMedals - Highlights of Nanjing's Zhongshan Mountain a 24-piece set of gilded medals Prooflike UNC in the green presentation folder, China First Day Postcard and stamp set - The Eternal Three Gorges of the Yangtze River (17 covers, some with China Cash coins) UNC in the wallets of issue, Postcard with stamp 1989 Lotus in the Breeze at Crooked Courtyard UNC, The Museum of Terracotta Warriors Medal No.2 Bronze Chariot UNC on the card of issue, along with San Marino Mint Set 1972 a 5-coin set comprising 20 Lire, 10 Lire, 5 Lire, 2 Lire and 1 Lira UNC in the box of issue
GB and World in an album, mostly 20th Century base metal issues, a few earlier, from a wide range of countries, (300) in mixed grades, along with Vatican Set 1993/4 comprising 500 Lire, 200 Lire, 100 Lire, 50 Lire (2) and stamps 40 Lire, 20 Lire and 10 Lire UNC in the wallet of issue
Vatican Mint Set 1929 (9 coins) KM#MS1 comprising 100 LireGold, 10 Lire, 5 Lire, 2 Lire, 1 Lire, 50 Centesimi, 20 Centesimi, 10 Centesimi and 5 Centesimi, the 1929 coins only issued in the Mint sets, UNC in the original blue case of issue, we note this set now lists at $2650 in Krause
Miniature Gold Icons of the Ancient World a Six-Coin Set comprising Somalia 50 Shillings (4) 2003, 2004 (2) depicting Cleopatra, Caesar, Pharaoh and Solomon, Turkey 1 million Lire 1997 depicting Kroesus, Kazakhstan 100 Tenge 2004 all 13.92mm diameter and weighing 1.24 grammes FDC cased as issued with certificate, the issue limited to 200 sets
GB and World Gold (8) GB (3) Sovereigns (2) 1821 Near Fine, the reverse with some scuffs, 1829 VG, Half Sovereign 1817 About Fine, slightly bent, France (3) 20 Francs (3) 1815A Fine, 1897A GVF, 1904 NEF/GVF, Italy 10 Lire 1863 VG, Italian States - Papal States 20 Lire 1869R Good Fine
Italy (31), 100,000 lire (15) dated 1st September 1983, (Pick110), 10,000 Lire (2) dated 1962 & 1968, (Pick97), 5 Lire (6) dated 1944 a consecutively numbered run series OO14 101086 to OO14 101091, (Pick31) Uncirculated, 1000 Lire dated 1964 (Pick96b), 2000 Lire (3) dated 8th October 1973 a consecutively numbered run series SA 259080 D to SA 259082 D, (Pick103a), plus 4 others, mixed grades
Italian States and Italy (5) Naples and Sicily 120 Grana (4) 1834 KM#309 Fine, 1855 KM#370 GVF/NEF, 1856 KM#370 VF, 1857 as KM#370 1 over 1 in date Good Fine, Italy 5 Lire 1874M BN KM#8.3
World (21), small collection with interesting notes some in high grade, Malta Banco di Malta 20 lire Sterline dated 18xx, an unissued remainder, (PickS163), usual holes to left, about Uncirculated, South Africa Barry & Nephews 5 Pounds unissued remainder, Swellendam branch dated 185x, vignette of cattle wagon at centre, Uncirculated, South Africa Montagu Bank, Cape of Good Hope 5 Pounds dated 18xx, unsigned remainder series No.1456, (PickS231r), usual holes to left, Uncirculated, Malta Government 1 Pound (Law 1949) issued in 1951, series A/21 058885, King George VI portrait at right, (Pick22a), Uncirculated, USA the Sussex Bank New Jersey50 Dollars dated 18xx, unsigned remainder, Uncirculated, Saudi Arabia (6) 1 - 100 Riyals 1980's, generally VF, Scotland (4) face value £21, Bank of England 10 Shillings (2) Peppiatt mauve WW2 issue, one aVF the other aUncirculated, plus a small booklet of Travellers Cheques (4), Martins Bank Limited, 5 Pounds, 10 Pounds (2) and 50 Pounds
World a small group (18) Italy 500 Lire 1958 Lustrous UNC, Italy Fantasy 20 Lire 1943 Mussolini UNC, Italian States - GenoaDenier 12th Century Conrad III VF, Italian States - Gubbio Baiocchi 1728 Fine or better, Italian States - Papal States Half Baiocchi 1802R GEF the obverse off-centre, Vatican (6) 20 Centesimi 1934 UNC, 1 Lira (2) 1866 EF/GEF, 1867 Good Fine with a flan flaw, 10 Soldi 1868 VF, 5 Soldi 1867 (2) Fine and Good Fine, South Africa (4) Crowns 1947 (2) VF and lustrous A/UNC, Penny 1923 EF the reverse lacquered, Farthing 1923 EF the reverse lacquered, Southern RhodesiaHalfcrown 1947 UNC, SamoaTala 1969 KM#8 UNC, New ZealandFlorin 1964 Fine
World in silver (75) Netherlands 10 Gulden (10) 1964 (2), 1970 (7), 1973, South AfricaHalfcrowns (16) 1951, 1952 (2), 1953, 1954 (2), 1955 (6), 1958 (2), 1960 (2), Greece 30 Drachmai 1963 Five Greek Kings KM#86 (7), Peru Sol 1934 (2), Austria2 Schillings (7) 1929 Dr. Theodor Billroth, 1930 7th Centennial of the Death of Walther von Vogelweide (5), 1937 The Bicentennial of the Completion of St. Charles Church, Italy 500 Lire 1974 Marconi KM#103, Sweden (32) 5 Kronor 1966 100th Anniversary of Constitution Reform (20), 2 Kronor (12) 1939G KM#787 (6), 2 Kronor 1944G (6) NEF to UNC the majority with lustre
World a small group (5) Italy - Kingdom of Napoleon5 Lire 1814M KM#10.4 Near Fine/Good Fine and toned with some pitting on the obverse, Krause lists at $1500 in VF (unpriced below this grade), GermanyWeimar Republic3 Reichsmarks 1932J KM#74 VF Rare, Danish West Indies (2) 20 Cents 1879 KM#71 VF with some hairlines, 10 Cents 1878 KM#70 VF both heavily hairlined, Sweden 1 Ore 1685 KM#264b Near Fine with some surface pits
Democratic Republic of Congo 25 Francs 2005 Pope John Paul II an impressive 140mm diameter Acrylic coin in the Blue box of issue with certificate, Democratic Republic of Congo 10 Francs 2004 Acrylic issues all depicting birds (7), as yet these unlisted by Krause UNC in a Lindner tray, Ten Dollars Liberia 2006 (2) Heart-shaped with coloured image of two swans on the reverse FDC in capsules, Cook Islands5 Dollars 2005 Egg-shaped with coloured image of an Easter Chick on the reverse FDC in capsule, Pope John Paul II/Sede Vacante/Pope Benedict XVI a 6-piece medallic set with first day covers each medal bimetallic and showing the stages of the election of the new Pope UNC in the impressive folder of issue, Pope Benedict XVI First Year of Pontificate a 2-piece part medallic set with first day covers (complete set will hold 12) UNC in the folder of issue, Pope Benedict XVI a 5-coin set 2006 in cupro-nickel the reverses with gold highlighting Proofs FDC in the box of issue with information book, Pope John Paul II 25th Anniversary of Pontification 2003 Medal and Stamp set with a different Vatican stamp for each year 1978-2003 depicting key events of the Papal Year, Pope John Paul II First Day covers (10) a varied selection, Vatican Coin and Stamp Sets (2) mixed dates comprising 1000 Lire, 200 Lire, 100 Lire and 50 Lire plus medal, and three stamps UNC in the wallets of issue, Liberia 2005 10th Anniversary of the Introduction of the Euro a 15 coin set bi-coloured blue and gold, the reverses depicting old and new coinage, and an iconic landmark from each member state UNC in the folder of issue with certificates
Italian States (15) Ancona 2 Baiocchi 1799 Good Fine with some scratches, Papal States - Gubbio 2 1/2 Baiocchi 1796 VF with some verdigris, Sardinia 5 Centesimi 1826 Fine/VG, Italian States Emilia 50 Centesimi 1860 KM#11 Papal States (11) 20 Baiocchi 1865r (3) 5 Baiocchi 1864R, 10 Soldi (2) 1867R, 1869R, 5 Soldi 1866R, 2 Baiocchi 1849R, in mixed grades a few EF and lustrous, Vatican City (3) 5 Lire 1930 Fine with some scratches, 2 Lire 1942 EF, 50 Centesimi 1942 EF, San Marino (2) 5 Lire 1937 VF, 100 Lire 1976 EF, as part of a group of Italy and Italian States (60) 19th and 20th Century in mixed circulated grades, along with an additional group, Italy (156), Papal States (2) 19th to 20th Century, the majority in base metal, in mixed grades and a further group of Italy 19th and 20th Century 2 Lire to 1 Centesimo (236) in mixed circulated grades
Italy 50 lire dated 3rd February 1918 series N82 7120, signed Stringher & Sacchi, farmer with oxen on reverse, Pick43a, small stains, pressed VF to GVF, very scarce
Italy20 Lire 1882 EF, Italy Mint Sets (2) 1970, 1980, UNC as part of a group of Italy and World a collection in 2 albums, mostly base metal, in mixed grades
Italy20 Lire to 10 Centesimi (34) 19th and 20th Century, includes 2 Lire 1924, 1 Lire (2) 1922, 1924, 50 Centesimi (3) 1919 Reeded edge, 1920 Plain edge, 1941, 20 Centesimi 1912 Fine to VF, the others mostly 10 Centesimi 1860s and Italian States (2) Naples 10 Tornesi 1857 Near Fine, Milan One Soldo 1777 Near Fine, Italy 5 Lire 1879 R Fine as part of a group of Italy (126) 19th and 20th Century mostly minors, in mixed circulated grades Italy Lira 1887 NEF, 1907 Lustrous UNC, Papal States Lire 1867 VF, Papal States 10 Solsi 1861 A/UNC as part of a group of Italy (15) 19th and 20th Century in mixed grades to UNC, Italy, Italian States and Papal states (38) includes 5 Lire 1927, 1929, 1 Lira 1915, also Cyprus (2) 3 Piastres 1901, 5 Mils 1955 in mixed grades
Italy (41) pre-Euro types from 2000 lire to 100000 lire, many higher values and Russia (7) 10000 rubbles to 50000 rubbles these all dated 1993, average VF but quite a few better grades noted
Vatican Mint Set 1929 Pius XI (9 coins) 100 LireGold, 10 Lire, 5 Lire, 2 Lire, 1 Lire, 50 Centesimi, 20 Centesimi, 10 Centesimi, and 5 Centesimi KM#MS1 UNC, the 10 Centesimi with a spot in the field, in the blue box of issue
Malta, Banco di Malta (5) a full set of unissued remainders, 5 lire sterline, 10 lire sterline, 20 lire sterline, 50 lire sterline & 100 lire sterline (lire sterline=GB£) issued 1880s, Picks161 to Picks165, all with some toning, the 10 lire heavily toned, about UNC to UNC, scarce as a full set
World Gold (2) Turkey 50000000 Lire 2000 Owl Gold Proof with two diamonds set into the reverse FDC, unlisted by Krause, Belarus 50 Roubles 2003 Fox Gold Proof with two diamonds set into the reverse FDC in the box of issue
Italy in 2 albums (72) a good range for 1920 to 1970 includes many large size notes 1000 lire to 10000 lire and later high values Leonardo 20000 lire (2), Manzoni 100000 lire, some scarcer types, viewing recommended
Proof Sets (27) Blue Sets (17) 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, Standard Sets (10) 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2008 Royal shield of Arms, 2009 nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue, Five Pound Crowns (3) 1990 Queen Mother 90th Birthday Silver Proof, 2002 Golden Jubilee Silver Proof, 2005 Trafalgar Silver Proof, One Pound 2003 Silver Proof in the 5-coin box, Crowns (3) 1972 Silver Wedding Silver Proof, 1977 Silver Jubilee Silver Proof, 1980 Queen Mother 80th Birthday Silver Proof, nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue most with certificates, Royal Mint Year Sets (5) 1982, 1999 (2), 2003, 2008 Emblems of Britain UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, Falkland Island Fifty Pence 1981 Royal Wedding, Gibraltar Crown 2006 Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday, Medal 1977 Silver Jubilee , these A/UNC to UNC, San Marino a 4-coin set comprising 100 Lire 1985, 10 Lire 1980, 1 Lira 1980, and gold coloured San Marino emblem piece 10mm diameter (3 feathers) these UNC stuck to card with only the reverses visible
Italy and related (4) Italy 20 Lire 1927R Year VI KM#69 GVF/NEF, Italian Somaliland Rupia 1915R KM#6 NVF, Eritrea Lira (2) 1890R KM#2 Fine, 1891 KM#2 Fine
World a small group (15) German East Africa (5) 1 Rupie (4) 1905A NVF, 1911J VF/GVF, 1913J VF, 1914J Fine, Quarter Rupien 1910J GF, German States - Bavaria5 Marks 1874 D NEF tooled in the fields, France5 Francs 1869 BB GF/NVF, Finland 5 Pennia 1917 Lustrous UNC, Egypt 2 Piastres 1917 About UNC, USA (2) Half Dollar 1920D Pilgrim NEF/EF, Cent 1807 Poor, Italy (2) 10 Lire 1927R EF, 2 Lire 1916 EF, Forgeries (2) Germany 5 Marks 1908 a base metal fantasy NVF, German New Guinea 5 Marks 1894Aa cast copy underweight at 21.45 grammes GF
Italy Mint Set 1968 the 8 coin set in the ROMA LA ZECCA plastic display holder, many of the coins of this year only available in this set, Lustrous UNC, 2000 Lire (3) 1998 (2) UNC, 1999 UNC this in the wallet of issue, 200 Lire 1988 UNC, Three coin set 1993 comprising 500 Lire, 200 Lire, and 100 Lire UNC in the wallet of issue, Two coin set 1991 comprising 500 Lire and 200 Lire UNC in the wallet of issue
A mixed group with Canada QE II issues (7) $1 - $20 in higher grades, Cuba Exchange Certificates (38) several different types with duplication generally Unc, Euro Fantasy promotional sets €1 - €500 2 sets, Eire 3/- postal order 1969 with Gaelic script, Tripolitania 10 Lire Military Authority purple issues VF, Antarctica Fantasy $1 (4) Unc, Morocco50 Francs 1.4.44 VG along with a parcel of circulated world notes 480 grams should be around (550)
British Military NAAFI Tokens (5) 10 Lire in Aluminium SB352, 5 Lire Aluminium SM 351, Half Franc 1944 CP3 struck incuse, 20 Groschen in red plastic, 10 Groschen in yellow plastic Fine to GVF
The Fine Gold Miniatures Collection A 12-coin set 1995-2005 comprising Niue 25 Dollars 1996, Western Samoa10 Dollars 1995, Bhutan 300 Ngultrum 1997, Tokelau 10 Dollars 2003, China 20 Yuan 2004, Papua New Guinea 20 Kina 1998, Kazakhstan (2) 100 Tenge 2004 Marco Polo, 100 Tenge 2004 King Kroisos Treasure, Australia4 Dollars 2005, Turkey 7,500,000 Lire 1999, Laos 1000 Kip 2003 Tiger, Loas 2000 Kip 2000 Elephants Gold Proofs FDC in the box of issue all except one with certificates
Proof Sets (3) Executive Set 2007, 2008 Royal Shield of Arms, Standard Set 2000, Five Pound Crown 2010 Restoration of the Monarchy Silver Proof, Two Pounds Britannia (2) 2007 Silver proof, 2008 Silver Proof, One Pound 2009 Silver Proof, One Pound a 4-coin set 2010 and 2011 (4 coins) comprising London, Cardiff, Belfast and Edinburgh types Silver Proofs all FDC in the cases of issue with certificates, Vatican Coin, Medal and Stamp set 4 coins 100 Lire 1972, 50 Lire 1967, 50 Lire 1974, 20 Lire 1975, Pope John Paul II Medal 2008 Bimetallic and 40 Lire Stamp 1963 Sede Vacante and 5 Lire Stamp UNC in the wallet of issue
Italy Regie Finanze Torino (5) 50 lire 1765, 100 lire 1765, pair of horizontal uncut 50 lire & pair of vertical uncut 50 lire plus 200 lire 1746, all remainders, EF to UNC
Ireland Mint Sets 1978, 1996, 1998, 2000 and an undated The Last Coins of Ireland BU in presentation packs, along with MaltaPope John Paul II 2005 1 Lire 5 coin set in a presentation pack all Unc - BU as issued
Italian States (7) Naples and Sicily (3) Lire 1813 EF, 20 Grana (2) 1851 GF, 1856VF, Sardinia (3) Lire 1827 About Fine, 50 Centesimi 1828 NF, 25 Centesimi 1829 EF with some lamination traces on the portrait, Kingdom of Napoleon Lire 1812M NVF/VF
Italy group (25) nearly all different includes large size 1000 lire 1947, 100 lire 1943, 500 lire 1946, 500 lire Allied Military 1943, dates range from 1920s to 1980, mostly Fine or better, viewing recommended
Imitations/Counterfeits, many contemporary, Italy (8) in lead, 500 lire Ship, 10 Lire 1930, Lire 1920s type (Poor), 10 Centesimi (5) 1936-43 type all double obverse, Counterfeits, France (17) 5 Centimes 1935, One Franc 1917, 2 Francs 1869BB, 2 Francs Napoleon III worn, 1914, 5 Francs 1971 holed, 10 Francs 1982 Gambretta, 1988, 1989 (2), 1990 (2), 20 Francs 1868, 1887 (2, these in different metals), and another undated in plastic, similar to a brothel token, , 50 Francs 1953B, Counterfeits India (6) Rupee 1903 in cupro-nickel, Rupee 1945, George VI in lead, (worn), East India Company2 Anna 1841 (3) all holed, in mixed grades
Somalia/Turkey/Kazakhstan 'Miniature Gold Icons of the Ancient World' a 6-coin set Somalia 50 Shillings (4), Turkey 1000000 Lire (1) and Kazakhstan 100 Tenge (1) 1997-2004 each struck in .999 gold and weighing 1.24 grammes Proof FDC cased as issued with certificate
World a mixed group comprising USA (2) Dollar 1923 UNC, Cent 1858 VG, IndiaTwo Annas (2) 1841 GEF nicely toned, 1841 About VF/VF, Straits Settlements5 Cents 1895 NVF/VF, Australia (2) Shilling 1910 VF/GVF, Sixpence 1955 VF/EF, Italy (3) 5 Lire 1929 GEF, 20 Centesimi 1942 EF, One Centesimo 1910 VF/GVF, Egypt40 Para (Qirsh) 1277/10 (1869) KM#248.1 Fine, Unofficial Farthings (2) Staffordshire Stone 1820 Lucas Genuine Tea Warehouse Bell 4890 GF, Newport G.S.Beale's Patrick Street, Cork 1842 Bell 5690 Fine, plus unidentified presumed modern replica in silver of medievalEuropean hammered gold coin GF
Tokens and a few medallic items a mixed group 19th and 20th century (38) includes copies of Italy 5 Lire 1873 NEF, Germany 5 Mark 1907, in mixed grades
ItalyWW2Prisoner of War Civil Internment camp notes Cremona (7) all with star of David, 0.50 lire, 1 lire, 2 lire, 10 lire, 20 lire and 50 lire (2), mostly VF to EF, one 50 lire in UNC
Canada (2) 5 Dollars Maple Leaf (2) 2002 Year of the Horse FDC with coloured black horse on the reverse, 2005 FDC both in capsules with certificates, Alderney 1995 One Pound 'Peace in Europe' SilverProof FDC in capsule, Vatican City mint set (7 coins) 1982 Pope John Paul II UNC in the folder of issue, Vatican City 500 Lire 1978 second Sede Vacante issue KM#141 UNC in the red wallet of issue
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