Auction Catalogues (7) The Leonidas C.Hermes Collection of Russian Coins and Commemorative Medals 1997 Baldwins, good condition, The Conte Collection of Viking and Irish Coins 1997, The Ton Eijkelenkamp Collection of Coins of the Dutch South East Asian Territories 2001, Sir John Wheeler Collection of East India Company and British Imperial India Coins 2000, The Ken Wiggins Collection of Coins of the Indian Princely States and East India Companies 2001, all in good condition
USAHalf Dollar Commemoratives (11) 1892 Columbian Exposition, 1893 Columbian Exposition, 1918 Illinois Centennial, 1920 Pilgrim, 1922 Grant, 1923 Monroe Doctrine Centennial, 1925 Stone Mountain, 1926 Sesquicentennial of Independence, 1935S CaliforniaPacific International Exposition, 1946 Booker T.Washington, 1951 Washington/Carver, NEF to UNC a few with surface marks
World in sleeves (45) includes Seychelles5 rupees 1968 EF & 50 rupees "SEX" note 1973 gFine, Syria1 piastre 1920 & 1 livre 1939 VF, Fanning Islands £1 cut in two, also Australia $10 aborigine Commemorative in folder, worth viewing
Germany a collection of modern silver issues 1960s onwards, mostly commemorative issues (71) 10 Marks (43), 5 Marks (31) NEF to UNC housed in an Abafil carrying case
Proof Sets (12) 2008 Emblems of Britain 7 coins One Pound to One Penny in Silver in the hard black box of issue with certificate, Red Leather Deluxe Sets (2) 1988, 2001, Blue Sets (7) 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 (2),. 1987, 1989, Executive Set 2002, 2008 Royal shield of Arms, FDC in the cases of issue with certificates, Five Pound Crown 1997 Golden Wedding UNC in the wallet of issue, Numismatic First Day Covers (4) Crown 1981 with stamps, UNC, Five Pound Crown 2000 Millennium UNC with stamps, Two Pounds 1986 Commonwealth Games UNC with stamps, One Pound 1999 Scottish Parliament UNC with stamps, Commemorative Document Millennium moment 2000 UNC in wallet, Cook Islands One Dollar 1986 Queen Elizabeth II 60th Birthday UNC in case, Russia One Rouble a 5-coin set 1980 MoscowOlympics Cupro-Nickel Proofs nFDC in the blue box of issue with promotional leaflet
Church and Sunday School related (23) commemorative medals in base metal includes Robert Raikes (12 different) and Church Lads Brigade (10) in mixed grades
England's Ashes Victory 2005 crown sized gold medal 22 carat 39.9 grams commemorating the England cricket team's victory in a five test match series over Australia in 2005. May become a rarity as it is likely to be a while before another such commemorative can be issued. FDC cased as issued by the Royal Mint with certificate
Austria a collection in album pages (76) 100 Schillings (6), 50 Schillings (19), 25 Schillings (19), 20 Schillings (2), 10 Schillings (2), 5 Schillings (5), 2 Schillings (8), 1 Schilling (6), 50 Groschen (4), Half Schillings (2), Thalers 1780 Maria Theresa (3) two are Restrikes, many of the higher denominations are silver Commemoratives, in mixed grades, many in EF-UNC
ScotlandClydesdale Bank 2009 World Heritage commemorative series with low matching numbers W/HS 000102 in commemorative folder, Pick229i to 229M, slight wear to outer folder, notes all UNC
USA, Canada and Europe, USA and Canada (73), Iceland 1000 Kronur 1974 and 500 Kronur 1974 Silver issues UNC in the case of issue, Iceland 500 Kronur 1986 100th Anniversary of Icelandic Banknotes Silver Proof nFDC in the case of issue with certificate, Germany - Democratic Republic20 Marks to 1 Pfennig (46) 1949-1984 in mixed grades to UNC, Greece (17) 250 Drachmai (2) 1981 Javelin, 1982 Shot Putt, 100 Drachmai (2) 1981 Long Jump, 1982 Pole Vault, 30 Drachmai (2) 1964 Wedding, 1963 5 Kings, 5 Drachma 1876A, 2 Drachma 1873A, 1911, 1 Drachma 1874A, 1910 (2), 50 Lepta 1874A (2), 20 Lepta 1874A in mixed grades to UNC, Austria (25) 5 Schillings to 1 Groschen 1920s and 1930s issues includes some Commemoratives, in mixed grades to EF
Johannes Giravd 1861, by Girometti, w/m, 43mm., Johannes Ronge 1813, by A & M, w/m, 43mm., Hyde Town Hall 1885, by Cartwright & Rattray, Devon Master Bakers Assoc. medal, bronze to M. Collins & Son 1929, bronze. Together with a German 1928 Commemorative medal, silver. Generally AEF. (5).
Royal Mint Year Sets (45) 1977 (unofficial, in soft case), 1982, 1983 (2), 1984, 1985, 1986 (2), 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 (2), 1996 (3), 1997 (3), 1998, 1999, 2000 (2), 2001 (2), 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 (3), 2007 (3), 2008, 2009 (2), 2010 (2), 2011 Commemorative Coins (5 coins £2 (2), £1 (2) and 50 Pence) UNC in the cases of issue, plus unofficial set in cupro-nickel (5), The Gillick Portrait Collection Halfcrown to Farthing (9 coins), Proof Set 2012 (14 coins), a small group of 'British Banknote' modern issues and others in gold plated copper in mixed high grades
The Official China Commemorative Coin Collection a 12-coin set comprising 10 Yuan (4), 5 Yuan (7) and 3 Yuan (1) some are Proof issues, UNC to FDC housed in capsules within a Westminster box with certificates
USA (14) Cents (7) 1907 EF, 1909 Indian Head Toned UNC, 1914S Fine, 1931D Good Fine, 1931S About VF, 1932 VF, 1933D EF, Five Cents (2) 1931S EF, 1939S GEF, 10 Cents 1931 Toned UNC, Half Dollars Commemoratives (2) 1936 O San Diego UNC, 1925 Stone Mountain About UNC toned, Half Dollars (2) 1948 Toned UNC, 1964 Lustrous UNC with some green from poor storage
Germany - Federal Republic5 Marks Commemorative Coinage 1952D Centenary of the Nurnberg Museum KM#113 UNC and lustrous with a few flecks of toning around the rims
Germany - Federal Republic5 Marks Commemorative Coinage 1952D Centenary of the Nurnberg Museum KM#113 UNC and lustrous with a light golden tone, and a few flecks of darker tone around the rims
AustraliaFlorins in a Dansco Album (27) 1938/40/41/42/42S/43/43S/44/44S/45/46/47/51/52/53/54/56/57/58/59/60/61/62/63 along with commemoratives 1927 1951 and 1954 a high grade group generally Unc or near
ChinaProof Set 2008 a 6-coin set BeijingOlympics 2008 The Official CommemorativeGold and Silver Coins for the games of the 29th Olympiad Series III comprising 150 Yuan Gold (2) depicting Classical Wrestling and Classical Soccer player, 10 Yuan Silver (4) depicting Chinese Folk customs with coloured images on parts of the obverse FDC, issued by the Peoples Bank of China in the impressive box of issue, with all certificates, the box stating 'VIP - Beijing 2008' Limited Edition 17th August 23/99 on the top of the lid in addition to the usual inscription found on other sets of this type, research indicates that Series I and Series II sets of similar make-up have been offered on the internet for around £1700, these without the VIP inscription on the box lid
East Caribbean StatesBritishMilitary Leaders the PiedfortCollection 2003 in cupro-nickel plated with fine gold a 12 coin set depicting great leaders 14th to 20th Century in a Westminster case FDC, Alderney/Jersey/Guernsey 60th Anniversary of D-Day Landings Commemorative Collection comprising Newspaper copy, Three Five Pound Crowns in silver plus flag pins (2) and a miniature medal FDC in a commemorative tin as issued, a pair of R.M.S. Titanic Reproduction silver spoons, by Arthur Price, boxed, Five Pound Crown 2004 Entente Corsdiale Cupro-NickelProof, boxed with certificate, Solomon IslandsDollar 2000 Olympics Proof FDC with coloured reverse, a Corona pocket watch in an ornately inscribed case depicting a hunting scene, GB and World a small group (20) mostly modern includes some Crown sized, and some silver issues in mixed grades
TahitiCommemorative Medal by Georges Guiraud, bronze, 53mm dia., obv. busts of Wallis, de Bougainville & Cook, rev. sailing ship with names Dolphin, Boudeuse & Endeavour around edge. 20th Century manufacture, GVF.
Austria 500 Schilling Commemorative issues (40) 14 in .640 Silver and 26 in .925 Silver, 100 Schilling .640 Silver issues (5), in higher grades EF to Lustrous UNC
Austria a collection in album pages (76) 100 Schillings (6), 50 Schillings (19), 25 Schillings (19), 20 Schillings (2), 10 Schillings (2), 5 Schillings (5), 2 Schillings (8), 1 Schilling (6), 50 Groschen (4), Half Schillings (2), Thalers 1780 Maria Theresa (3) two are Restrikes, many of the higher denominations are silver Commemoratives, in mixed grades, many in EF-UNC
A mixed lot with a Royal Mint Sets, quantities of 1980s commemorative brasstwo pounds. Pre decimal coinage and some paper money (this with adhesive marks) (lot)
GermanyFederal Republic Commemorative Coinage (2) 5 Marks 1955G 300th Anniversary of the Birth of Ludwig von Baden KM#115 VF, Rare, 5 Marks 1964J 150th Anniversary of the Death of Johann Gottlieb Fichte KM#118.1 VF
Five Pound Crowns (4) 1996 Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday Silver Proof, 1997 Golden Wedding Silver Proofs (2), 2002 Golden Jubilee Silver Proof, Crowns (5) 1972 Silver Wedding Silver Proofs (2), 1977 Silver Jubilee Silver Proofs (2, one in capsule), 1980 Queen Mother 80th Birthday Silver Proof, 1981 Royal Wedding Charles and Diana Silver Proof, Alderney Five Pound Crown 1999 Total Eclipse of the Sun Silver Proof, nFDC to FDC in the cases of issue unless stated, Israel 10 Lirot (5) 1967 VictoryCommemorative with stars on edge UNC, 1973 25th Anniversary of Independence Silver Proofs (2), 1974 Pidyon Haben Silver UNC (2) all in the plastic wallets of issue
Roman, Caligula (4) Sestertius, Rev. ADLOCVT COH, Caligula on platform haranguing five soldiers, NF Rare; As, Rev Vesta F rough surface obverse, Quadrans GVF or better; and a commemorative As of his father Germanicus NF, RCV 1799, 1803, 1804, 1821
Isle of Man Government £20 issued 1979, Millennium commemorative with QE2 portrait, series No.002657, signed Dawson, (only 5000 notes issued), Pick32, corner flicks, about UNC to UNC
Concorde's Last Flight 2003 50mm diameter 2 ounces of .999 Silver Proof FDC in the case of issue, Annual History Commemorative 2003 5 ounces of .999 Silver in 'Antique' Matt Proof FDC in the case of issue with certificate, 200th Anniversary of Cook's Discovery of Australia by John Pinchesundated (1970) a 2-piece set in silver gilt (.925) each weighing 39 grammes nFDC in the case of issue with certificate
The Patterns of Edward VIII, Silver Plated Commemorative Medal Collection a 7-coin set 1937 comprising Medal plus representations of the Pattern Crown, Halfcrown, Florin, Scottish Shilling, Sixpence and Threepence FDC in the Westminster box of issue with certificate
BeneluxEuro Mint Sets Belgium Intro Set containing 3 x 8 coin sets 1999, 2000, and 2001, then Belgium 8 coin sets with centre cupro-nickel medal 2002, 2003 (2) one a Ford Centennial, 2004 2005, 2006, 2008: Luxembourg 2003, 2004, these 8 coin sets, 2005, 2008 these 9 coins sets with a second €2 commemorative, Netherlands 8 coin sets 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 (2), 2003, 2006, 2008, 8 coin sets plus medal 2004 Wedding (2), 2005 all BU in the official presentation cards as issued
FinlandEuro Mint Sets (15) 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 (contains 14 carat gold medal at centre), 2005, 2006 (9 coin set contains 2 x €2 one a commemorative), 2007, 2008 all with at least 8 coins 1,2,5,10,20,50 Cents €1,€2 BU in the Mint of Finland LTD official cards as issued the 2002/3/5/7/8 sets with a cupro-nickel medal at the centre
San MarinoEuro Mint Sets 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 all in the official presentations packs as issued by San Marino le Finanze e il Bilancio, the 2002 8 coins 1,2,5,10,20,50 Cents €1, €2 the others 9 coin sets and all contain an eye catching €5 silvercommemorative, BU as issued
Two Pounds (7) 1994 Tercentenary of the Bank of England Silver Proof, 1995 UN Silver Proof, 1995 Peace Dove Silver Proof (2), 1998 Silver Proof (2), 2003 DNA Double Helix Silver Proof, One Pound (2) 1992 Silver Proof, 1993 Silver Proof, Fifty Pence 1973 EEC Cupro-Nickel Proofs (4), Fifty Pence a 2-coin set 1998 NHS and EEC Silver Proofs, Ten Pence a 2-coin set 1992 Large and Small sizes Silver Proofs, FDC in the cases of issue most with certificates, Fifty Pence 1973 Gilded EF, Fifty pence 2000 Public Libraries on a money clip, France 100 Francs (2) 1994 WinstonChurchill Silver Proof, 1994 Liberation of Paris Silver Proof, Liberia Five Dollars 1992 Ayrton Senna Silver Proof FDC in the cases of issue with certificates, Medals (2) East under-16 Indoor Hockey Champion 1988/89, KingGeorge VSilver Jubilee 1935 the Official Royal mint issue in silver 31mm diameter GEF in box, The CommemorativeGolden JubileeCollection 2002 (8) all different designs Cupro-Nickel Proofs with coloured bunting on the reverse, Jersey Five Pound Crowns (2) 2002, 2004, 'Hong Kong Returns' Trade Dollars 1997 UNC with coloured obverses
Commemorative Medals 19th and 20th Century (34) in base metal and white metal, a varied group includes some Coronation and Jubilee issues, in mixed grades to UNC
Switzerland5 Francs Commemorative Issues (3) 1936 Confederation Armament UNC, 1941 650th Anniversary of the Confederation UNC, 1944 500th Anniversary of the Battle of St.Jakob An Der Birs UNC
Scotland Royal Bank plc £20 (2) a consecutive pair dated 4th August 2000 Queen Mother 100th Birthday commemorative low number series QETQM 0000076 & 0000077, Pick361 UNC
Paranumismatic including medals prize and commemorative some in silver, machine and transport tokens, fantasy issues and tourist imitations, plus two albums of first day cover with coins and some of these coins now removed, plus others (lot)
The Red Arrows 2005 40 Years of Excellence with coloured aircraft on obverse 5oz Fine Silver Proof nFDC in a Westminster case with certificate, Annual History Commemorative 2005 5oz Matt Proof in .999 Silver FDC in a Westminster case with certificate
UK Proof Sets (12) Flat Packs (11) 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977 (2), 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, Red Leather Deluxe 1999, Crowns (5) 1977 Silver Jubilee Silver Proofs (2), 1980 Queen Mother 80th Birthday Silver Proofs (2), 1981 Charles and DianaRoyal Wedding Silver Proof, One Pound 1984 Silver Proof Piedfort, Guernsey Crown 1978 Royal Visit Silver Proof, Bahamas Ten Dollars 1978 5th Anniversary of Independence Silver Proof, Malta Proof Set 1977 (9 coins), USA Proof Set 1977, USA Dollar 1983 Olympics Silver Proof, nFDC- FDC in the cases of issue, USA the Official Bicentennial Day Commemorative Medal FDC in the black wallet of issue
25th Anniversary of the Battle of BritainCommemorative Medal by Metalimport Ltd. .257 troy ounces of 18 carat gold Lustrous UNC, in the blue case of issue with certificate
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