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
France (3) 50 Centimes 1903 KM#854 A/UNC and lustrous, Rare, 2 Francs (2) 1902 KM#845.1 EF with a few small verdigris spots, 1910 EF KM#845.1 with subdued lustre and a few small spots
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
World (16) Biafra 2 1/2 Shillings 1969 KM#4 UNC with practically full lustre. Germany - Empire (3) One Mark 1915D EF, Half Mark 1915D GVF/VF toned, 1916A UNC and beautifully toned, German States - Saxony 1/24th Thaler 1764 Fine, German States - LubeckSchilling 1722JJJ VG, German States - Hesse-Darmstadt (2) 2 Albus 1705 IAB VG, Kreuzer 1722 BIB VG, Austria One Kreuzer (2) 1816 Fine, 1885 VF, France (2) Double Tournois 1610-1643, Fair, Denier Tournois 1583A VG/Fine, Italian States - Sardinia Mainland Coinage 2 Denari 1725, Soldo Mainland coinage, legend and date worn. France 2 Centimes 1887A Fair, a detector find, Isle of ManOne Pound 1979 UNC, along with Hammered (3) Groats (2) and Penny (1) these low grade and damaged
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
Copper and bronzeVictoria to Elizabeth II (40) Pennies 1940 Single Exergue line (4) along with Pennies minor varieties 1916-1967 (16), Halfpennies minor varieties (3) and Farthings (2), along with Countermarked (3) VOTES FOR WOMEN on a 1906 Penny, TILLEY'S COALS Brighton on a France 10 Centimes 1855BB, PEARS SOAP on a France 10 Centimes 1876, VG to Fine. includes a further group of mis-strikes (11) including Penny 1948 struck off-centre with a 1.5mm raised lip from 7 to 12 o'clock on the obverse VF, thin flans, weak strikes and also an engraved Victorian Bun Penny with JD on a scroll within an ornate floral engraving
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
Palestine (31) 50 Mils 1935 (2), 10 Mils 1935, Two Mils (7) 1927 (2), 1941 (3), 1942 (2), One Mil (15) 1927 (2), 1935, 1937 (2), 1939, 1941 (2), 1942 (6) Near Fine top VF, along with Israel base metal issues 1960s onwards (88), France10 Centimes 1968 and a modern plastic Toy Penny, in mixed grades some later coins lustrous
World circa late 1800's early 1900's onwards (139) a vast amalgamation of various issuers and denominations and all in average good Fine - VF and above mostly European, Latin America, Canada and US including modern star replacments, Africa, Egypt, Middle and Far East including some World War I and II Occupation and Military examples, British Armed Forces, French Kingdom Assignats, British Cheques and Postal orders and includes a Contemporary modern US Confederate states copy. Including some Exceptionally Rare and always collectible notes as the Strait Settlements very sought after issues with signature Rex Curall and dated 1st January 1935 (2) including 1 Dollar Pick 16b series J/91 68507 along with a very scarce 5 DollarsPick 17b series B/66 96209. Hong Kong Government George V portrait 1 Dollar Pick 311 ND 1935 serial number C049564, BWC printing and very sought after. Egypt Government Currency note 5 PiastresPick 161 early dated 1st June 1918 series J/59, purple on green and orange underprint, reverse in green with ruins. Dominion of Canada 1 Dollar Pick 32a dated 17th March 1917 signature at right Boville, without printer's imprint and serial number 336978-C plate D manuscript countersigned at left, Princess Patricia Ramsey (Princess of Connaught) on obverse. Jersey World War II German Occupation 6 PencePick 1a ND 1941 serial number 70259. Kenya 100 Shillings Pick 10a dated 1st July 1969 series A/15 19598. German East Africa Emergency World War I Interim-Banknote 1 RupeePick 19 dated 1st February 1916 series N2 text "Gebucht von" at left. Brazil Thesuro Nacional (3) including 1 Mil ReisPick 3b ND 1891 Estampa 7A series 195A number 28152. 2 mil Reis Pick 12 Estampa 10 nuber 584249. And 5 Mil Reis Pick 18 ND 1890 Estampa 9A series 73A number 66757. Argentina Rupublic (2) including Caja de Conversión 5 Centavos Pick 209 L. 2707 of 1st August 1890 dated 1st November 1891 series B number 764949 signatures Areco & Marín. Together with Banco Provincial de Córdoba 2 Pesos Pick S1122c dated 1st January 1888 with black overprint Ley. 8 January 1894. Malta 1 Pound QE2 Annigoni's portrait Pick 29 L. 1967 (1968) the George Cross at center series A/15 048390. BurmaIndia Government 1 Rupee George VI red overprint "Military Administration of Burma" plate letter A Pick 25b. An interesting French provincial 50 centimes issued during German occupation attached to a manuscript letter of Y.M.C.A with the British Expeditionary Force On Active Service signed with initials C. H.H. dated january 1919. This lot certain to attract a significant ammount of attention from both collectors and dealers alike
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
Russia 5 Kopeks 1776EM VF, India - Mewar One Rupee VS1985 (1928) (2) GVF, German States - Bavaria Three Marks 1909D F/GF, GB Florin 1907 NVF/GF, Belgium10 Centimes 1930 BELGIQUE with 3 overstruck, possibly over a 2 or 0 Good Fine, a small group of Roman bronzes in mixed grades, along with 18th to 20th Century GB and World includes some GB pre-1947 and pre-1920 silver issues, medallic issues, NAAFI tokens, and some Fantasy Items. These in mixed circulated grades. World items include France, Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland and more, along with a small group of GB and World Banknotes (6) includes GB One Pound Fforde G K93Z 681450 EF and Ten Shillings Peppiatt K14D b5644734 Fine (lot)
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
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
France (4) 50 Centimes 1866BB KM#814.1 UNC and lustrous, the obverse with some light contact marks, Quarter Franc 1834W KM#740.13 EF and nicely toned, 20 Centimes (2) 1859A KM#778.1 UNC and attractively toned, 1860A KM#778.1 Lustrous UNC
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)
France (10) 5 Francs (4) 1828W Lille Mint NVF/VF, 1849A Paris Mint, Liberty Head KM#761.1 Fine, 1870 A Paris Mint KM#799.1 NEF toned, 1875A Paris Mint GVF, One Franc (2) 1851A Liberty Head KM#759.1 Fine, scarce, 1871K Small K NVF/GF, 50 Centimes (3) 1859A Fine/Good Fine with some scuffs on the obverse, 1866A NVF with some green deposit, this possibly removable with care, 1895A Good Fine with some green deposit, possibly removable with care, 2 Sols 1792BB F/NVF
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
France a small group (4) Quarter Ecu 1602 I (Limoges) Fine with some small edge cracks, unlisted by Krause, 1/12th Ecu 1644A KM#140.1 Fine, 1/12th Ecu 1659D KM#166.4 NVF with a thin scratch on the reverse, First Empire10 Centimes 1809A KM#676.1 Fine
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
Farthing17th CenturyEssex - Pleshy HVMPHREY SARIENT W.253 VG Rare as part of a small and varied group of Tokens (8) USA Hard Times Token undated (c.1820) New York - Erie County, Patterson Brothers Hardware dealers, Anvil/Padlock, engrailed edge, Near Fine. Ireland - Ballyglunin Estate Truck tokens or Scrip tokens (2) Four Pence W.I.Blake in copper VF, Eight Pence W.I.Blake in copper VF, 'The Constitution Club' Pall Mall, London Oval 50mm x 40mm VF, holed, once cleaned. Theatre Token countermarked on a France 10 Centimes 1854A, 'EMPIRE IMMENSE SUCCESS THEATRE' Countermark Fine, coin VG. Inn/Pub Tokens (2) Twopence undated John Brown Oddfellows Arms, Tunstall About VF, Threehalfpence John Markey Primrose Hill Retreat, Fine with pitted surfaces
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
French Equatorial Africa (3) One Franc 1942SA Brass KM#2 UNC and lustrous with a small spot on the reverse, 50 Centimes (2) 1942SA KM#1 Toned About UNC, 1943SA KM#1a UNC and nicely toned the reverse with some lustre
Belgium (3) 2 Francs 1909 Dutch Legend KM#59 UNC or near so with a pleasing gold tone, 1 Franc 1909 Dutch Legend KM#57.1 UNC and lustrous with some golden tone, 50 Centimes 1909 French Legend KM#60.2 AU/GEF
Belgium50 Centimes (3) 1886 KM#27 Dutch legend EF or slightly better, 1901 KM#51 Dutch legend EF with a scuff on the obverse, 1909 French legend KM#7.2 EF
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
German East Africa (5) Rupia 1904A Fine, 20 Heller 1916T (2) Fine to Good Fine on with a planchet clip, 10 Heller 1911A Good Fine, 1 Heller 1907J Fine, Congo Free State (2) 20 Centimes 1908 Fine, 10 Centimes 1894 UNC with traces of lustre
World 18th and 19th Century issue with many in silver (29) USA (2) Half Dollar 1854O VG, One Cent 1863 Fine, cleaned, Canada 25 Cents 1892 Good Fine with a scratch on the portrait, Belgium One Franc (2) 1869 Good Fine, 1887 with period in signature, Near Fine, France (6) 5 Francs 1849BB Fine, 1 Franc (2) 1822A NVG, 1866A NVF/Fine, Half Franc 1835W NVG/VG, 50 Centimes (2) 1850A NVG, 1867A VG, Ceylon 50 Cents 1895 GF, Guatemala 2 Reales 1898 NVF, Italy (3) 1 Lira (2) 1863 M-BN KM#15 VG, 1863 M-BN KM#5a.1 VG, 50 Centesimi 1863 M-BN KM#14.1, Near Fine, Papal States 1 Lira 1867R KM#1378 Fine, Russia (6) 5 Kopeks (2) 1730, 1838EM, 2 Kopeks 1788, 1 Kopek 1833EM, Denga (2) 1731, 1753 in mixed grades VG to Fine, along with Belgium Half Franc 1843 VG, Netherlands (3) 25 Cents 1849 William II KM#76 (2), William III KM#81 VG, Italian States - Venice, Andrea Gritti. 1523-1538 AD. AR Mocenigo o Lira. obv: Christ standing, facing on platform inscribed GZ; GLORIA-TIBI-SOLI. rev: Doge with gonfalon kneeling left, before St. Mark standing rt., raising hem of his robes; SM-VENET-ANDREAS-GRITI. DVX down flag staff. Fine with edge loop mount at top, Medal Thailand 1891 Rama V, Chulalongkorn 1868-1910 47mm diameter in silver Obverse: Princes Paripatra and Chakrabongs, Reverse: The golden name tablets VF with some surface marks and small edge nicks
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 (19) 2 Centimes 1835 Narrow rims, KM#4.2 Fine E of CENT with weak lower bar and T of CENT with missing lower right serif VF Scarce, 1 Centime (3) 1869 KM#33.1 GVF, 1870 KM#33.1 EF, 1875 KM#33.1 Toned About UNC along with 2 Francs (4) 1910 French Legend VF/EF toned, 1911 French legend VF/EF toned, 1912 Dutch legend EF/AU nicely toned, 1924 Dutch legend NVF, 1 Franc 1910 About UNC and lustrous along with 2 Francs (4) 1911 Dutch legend EF and lustrous, 1912 Dutch legend (3) VF, NEF with some tone spots and NEF with a spot on the reverse, 1924 Dutch legend F/VF, 1 Franc 1910 French legend EF toned along with 2 Francs 1880 50th Anniversary of Independence KM#39 (3) VF and Fine (2), 1 Francs 1880 50th Anniversary of Independence KM#38 both Fine/VF (2)
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
France10 CentimesPatterns (2) 1848 Copper Pattern 30mm diameter by E.Rogat, Obverse Head left, Armoured Head, similar in overall style to the 20 Franc Gold Pattern, REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE, Reverse 10 CENTIMES 1848 within a wreath, LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE, Plain edge, UNC with an attractive blue tone, 14.37 grammes, unlisted by Krause in either the Standard catalogue or Unusual World Coins catalogue, 1848 Copper Pattern 30mm diameter by E.Rogat, Obverse head left, laureate REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE with handshake and Liberty cap privy marks in the field, Reverse 10 CENTIMES 1848 within a wreath, LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE, Plain edge, 13.45 grammes, UNC toned the reverse with some spots
Belgium10 Centimes 1895 GF as part of a group of Europe 19th and 20th Century (237) mostly base metal issues with strength in Belgium, and Netherlands issues, in mixed grades with some in EF
France50 Centimes (136) 1914 (1), 1915 (8), 1916 (17), 1917 (34), 1918 (29), 1919 (40), 1920 (7) One 1917 in VF, the others NEF to Lustrous UNC some with toning
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
France (4) 1 Franc (3) 1866BB KM#806.2 practically UNC and lustrous, 1867A KM#806.1 Lustrous UNC with some gold toning, the obverse with a tone spot, 1868A KM#806.1 UNC/AU and lustrous, the obverse with small tone spots, 50 Centimes 1864BB KM#814.2 GEF
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
France (2) 1 Franc 1872 Small A KM#822.1 UNC and almost fully lustrous, the reverse with a very small tone spot, 50 Centimes 1888A KM#834.1 UNC with practically full lustre
France (3) 1 Franc (2) 1872 Small A KM#822.1 A/UNC with a small tone spot on the obverse, 1887A KM#822.1 GEF and lustrous with hints of gold tone, 50 Centimes 1881A KM#834.1 UNC and lustrous
Belgium10 Centimes 1853 Medallic Coinage Marriage of the Duke and Duchess of Brabant X#1.1 (2) the first UNC with a few small tone spots and traces of lustre, the second gilded NEF
French Colonies10 Centimes 1825A KM#11.1 UNC and with good, slightly subdued lustre, very rare in this high grade, Krause does not price this series higher than EF, vastly superior to the Krause plate coin, XF lists at $125, this would be a standout piece in a French copper collection
Monaco (3), 50 Centimes dated 1920 series C 243866, pinholes and edge nicks, cleaned and pressed Fine, 1 Franc (2) dated 1920 series D 57968 & D 54188, both EF, (Pick3a & Pick5)
Belgium2 Centimes (2) 1845 Large Date KM#4.2 UNC and attractively toned, the obverse with an old hairline scratch in the field, 1846 KM#4.2 UNC with an attractive and colourful tone
Belgium2 Centimes (5) 1835 KM#4.1 GVF nicely toned, 1846 KM#4.2 NEF with a small spot, 1847 KM#4.2 GVF with some surface residue, 1869 KM# NEF with a small edge nick, Rare, 1876 About UNC and colourfully toned
France10 Centimes 1839 Essai in bronze, Reverse 1839 Londres in two lines, weight 15.88 grammes, Gadoury 211 NEF/EF the reverse with some scratches and light pitting by the date, unlisted by Krause
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
Belgium (4) 10 Centimes 1898 KM#43 About UNC with a small amount of surface residue in the legend, 1 Centime (3) 1869 KM#33.1 EF, 1874 KM#33.1 A/UNC with a colourful underlying tone and some hairlines, 1875 KM#33.1 About UNC and nicely toned with some small rim nicks
Halfpennies and Farthings Charles II to George IV (54) VG to Good Fine, some with green patina, includes a Contemporary Counterfeit Farthing 1773 VF, along with France 50 Centimes 1857A Fine and toned, Netherlands East Indies Duit 1732 Fine no legend KM#70a, and a Victorian Inkerman token 1854 Good Fine
World (11) Argentina 5 Pesos (7) issued 1951, series H and G, some consecutively numbered notes, Pick264d, VF to good VF, 1 Peso issued 1948, series M, Pick257, good EF, Iceland 10 Kronur Law of 1928, no serial prefix, Pick33a, good EF, France10 Centimes (2) issued 1923, a consecutively numbered pair A.6 563102 & A.6 563103, Franco Belgian railways administration in Occupied German Territories, PickSR2, in ICG holder graded Gem UNC 68
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
Germany, Bismarck 80th Birthday medalundated (1895) in silver VF as part of a group of GB and World 19th and 20th Century includes some silver items, also four mini albums and bags containing GB Shilling to Threepences, with some in silver, USA and South Africa silver items, Indian minors, and a group of France includes 5 Francs 1848A About Fine, 20 Francs 1933 Fine (2), 20th Century 100 Francs to 50 Centimes, Germany and German States mostly 19th and 20th Century, includes Prussia5 Marks 1902A F/GF, Prussia 3 Marks 1913 100th Anniversary of the Defeat of Napoleon EF, also with some silver minors, World Paper Money mostly Early 20th Century (131), and a group of ingots these imitations, in mixed grades
Belgium (3) 20 Centimes (2) 1852 KM#19 VF toned, 1853 KM#19 Fine, toned, 10 Centimes 1847 4 over 3 KM#2.1 Near Fine, USAOne Cent (2) 1866 Breen 1968 VG, 1876 Breen 1993 Good Fine with an edge knock, East AfricaShilling 1941 I KM#28.2 Thicker rim with legend and leaves very close to the edge, longer border teeth, Fine and darkly toned, along with the KM#28.1 type VG for comparison
France Piedforts (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
Europe 17th to 20th Century from an old collection, a mixed group (16) Swiss Cantons (12) Berne (3) Half Batzen 1718, 1794, 1798, Chur Bluzger undated, Lucerne Schilling 1647, Geneva One Sol 1833, Vaud (2) 1 Batzen 1806, Half Batzen 1804, St.Gallen Half Batzen 1815 Solothurn 1 Batzen 1826, Neuchatel Half Batzen 1792, Freiburg 5 Rappen 1831, Swiss Republic Half Batzen 1799, Rare, Luxembourg1 Sol 1790, Monaco50 Centimes 1926 EF, Austria3 Kreuzer (2) 1669, 1697 in mixed grades VG to VF an interesting early group, all with old collector's envelopes
France 10 Centimes 1855A Fair, converted into a box by cutting around the inner circle, Penny 1919 hollowed into a tray, so just the reverse remains, the tray containing a 1916 Penny Fine
World a small group (4) Ionian IslandsObol 1819 VF with uneven surfaces, Reunion50 Centimes 1896 KM#4 Good Fine, Turkey 2 Kurush AH1223/14 (1822) KM#570 Fine, toned, BohemiaThaler 1764 NVF/GF Ex-mount, the surfaces with some raised dots, viewing recommended
Algeria50 Centimes 1973 Obverse and Reverse uniface trial pair, design as KM#102, struck in gold 10.83 and 10.85 grammes, these trials unlisted by Krause, Lustrous UNC
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