France Louis D'Or 1727 E KM489.7 privy mark under bust sideways C or horseshoe pleasant VF the obverse resembles an error coin as there is a curved design struck on the portrait (7.55 grams)
France in Silver (17) 100 Francs 1982, 1983, 1984, 1987 these with Pantheon obverse KM95.1, 1985 Emile Zola, 1989 Human Rights and 1991 Pointing Finger. 50 Francs 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977 and 1978 these generally Unc-BU. Along with 10 Francs 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1970 these EF-Unc
France a collection of bronze10 Centimes 1852-1921 (105) displayed in 3 Lindner trays no duplication regarding date mint mark combination for example there are seven pieces dated 1853 but all have different mint marks. Mixed collectable grades F-EF (most VF or better), the following examples being in lustrous Unc 1852A, 1898, 1900, 1902, 1904, 1904, 1911, 1912
France a collection of bronze5 Centimes 1853-1917 (102) displayed in 2 Lindner trays no apparent duplication regarding date mint mark combination, mixed grades most VG-EF, the following examples being in lustrous Unc 1853A, 1864A, 1897, 1899, 1900, 1911, 1913, 1916
Francesilver issues Ten Francs 1931, two Francs (2), Five Francs 1868 and 1870 then the smaller silver 20th century issue (4), One Franc (4), 50 Centimes (32), from circulation
France a collection of One Francs 1898-1959 (66) in silver 1898-1920 (23), in brass 1920-1941 (19), im aluminium 1941-1959 (24) mixed grades though many in high grades and lustrous including some of the silver issues
France a collection of 50 Centimes 1898-1947 (50) in silver 1898-1920 (23), in brass 1920-1941 (18), in aluminium 1941-1959 (9) mixed grades though many in high grades and lustrous including some of the silver issues
Franco-British Exhibition London 1908 51mm silver by Boucher and awarded to Earle Bourne & Co Birmingham, Eimer 1903 Obv winged female of peace standing behind two figures representing France and England, rev female figure standing left over exhibition buildings EF with some thin scratches reverse and a seldom offered issue, this example being the first we have seen
FranceConstitutional Charter 1830 Bronze 41mm by R. Gayard Louis Philippe bust reverse AU CONSERVATEUR DE LA LIBERTE IX AUOT MDCCCXXX in wreath Choice and graded MS64BN by NGC
France a collection of base metal issues in 3 stock boxes a few earlier pieces from the 18th century these in lower grades, bronze issues from the 19th century in circulated grades and various denominations from the 20th century some of these in high grades
World (3) France5 Centimes 1856 countermarked with two oval crowns on the obverse, IrelandHalfpenny 176? Double struck so with 2 portraits probably a contemporary forgery VG, Peru 1/4 Real 1901H EF with some scuffs
France 1791 Token Coinage Monneron Freres Negocians (2) 2 Sols VF and 5 Sols EF along with Eiffel Tower Souvenir Medal 1889 42mm brass EF and a modern fantasy replica based on Indo China
France (5) 500 Francs 27.5.1937 VG, 100 Francs 17.6.1914 VG and 22.9.1932 Fine with pinholes, 50 Francs (2) 10.7.1930 VG and 12.3.1931 Fine with some pinholes
France5 Francs 19.10.1918 Laferriere and Picard Pick 72a VF with two ink smudges reverse and Chamber of Commerce Paris 1 Franc 1 July 1922 Purple and Blue on White Fine
World in silver (1750 grams) 19th and 20th century some later dates lustrous some earlier dates useful such as France5 Francs L'An 5 A (a few perhaps 5 or 6 holed)
France a collection Assignats to late 20th century including military and Occupied Territories, from circulation (71) along with FrenchColonial (11) Indo China, Cambodia, Occidental etc these generally on low grades
First World War, Peace 1919 38mm diameter in silver, Eimer 1964 variant, Obverse Bust of George V left, TO COMMEMORATE THE VICTORIUS PEACE 1919 GREAT BRITAIN / ITALY / BELGIUM / UNITED STATES / SERBIA / FRANCE Reverse PAX ET CONCORDIA Britannia standing, two cherubs below Unc
Medals (5) Keighley Agricultural Society, Established 1843 obverse a man ploughs a field accompanied by his dog, reverse a group of animals under a tree, copper 54mm, Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland obverse Semper Armis Nunc Et Industria reverse William Kennedy Luce Mains 1909 Copper 50 mm, NVF , On Birth Henry V.Chambord September 1820, France 38 mm VF, City Of Bristol Rifle Volunteers 27 May 1865 copper 40mm VF, Lantern Slides W N Homkes 2nd Prize for Lantern Slides 1904 copper 42 mm NEF
World with some in frames Uganda 5000 Shillings 1986 Unc, Scotland RBS Pound 1993 (2) and USA (8) being $48 face these from circulation and dating back to 1935, in frames Confederate States of America $1,000 1863, £1 Somerset and 10/- Fforde this D15N 277777, France Assignat 1793, Confederate Stated $10 Richmond 1864, Zimbabwe and Vietnam 10,000000000 2008 and 10 Dong, Peppiatt £1 with a 1944 coins set so the 6d, Shilling, 2/- and 2/6 .5 silver the notes in frames in mixed grades, Banbury Old Bank cheque 13th July 1870. UK Proof Set 1970 (no outer wrapper) along with a small group of mixed world coins in mixed grades some of these in silver with two sets in perspex holders
Franceundated shareholders plaquette 44x58mm 58 grams silvered, Compagnie des chemins de fer de Paris à Lyon et à la Méditerranée (PLM) “Assemblée générale des actionnaires” by Louis‑Oscar Roty. EF
Rome Republic SilverDenarius of 16 Asses 74 BC Head of Medusa left, Bellerophon riding Pegasus L•COSSVTI•C•F below (Lucius Cossutius son of Gaius) VF with some old scratches left of Medusa struck off centre so the text SABINA is not showing comes in a CGB France Numismatique packet
World Crown-sized mostly in silver (11) comprising Bermuda Crown 1959 350th Anniversary of the Founding of the Colony KM#13 UNC and lustrous with a small spot and a tiny edge nick, Egypt20 Qirsh AH1327/6H KM#310 NVF, South Africa Crown 1949 KM#40.1 NEF/EF with some contact marks, CanadaOne Dollar 19513 water lines KM#46 GVF, Cyprus500 Mils 1970 FAO KM#43 UNC, Spain Five Pesetas 1876 DE-M KM#671 Fine, toned, France Five Francs (2) 1810W Lille Mint KM#694.16 VG with a thin scratch on the obverse, 1816A Paris Mint KM#711.1 Near Fine/About Fine, Netherlands 2½ Gulden (2) 1858 KM#82 Good Fine, 1930 KM#165 Good Fine, Curacao 2½ Gulden 1944 KM#46 EF
World (approximately 8 Kilos) in mixed circulated grades some later issues EF to UNC along with World Panama Five Balboas 1972 FAO KM#30 Lustrous UNC, Panama One Tenth Balboa 1961 Fine, NetherlandsGulden 1931 Fine, SwitzerlandHalf Franc 1953 GVF toned, AustraliaSixpences 1948 (2) both VG/Near Fine, FranceSilverJeton/Medal 1818 Reverse: DISPENSAIRE GENERAL DE LYON FONDE EN MDCCCXVIII, VF as part of a group of
World ( 12 ) Middle East & Turkey circa 1970's to modern (8) all different and interesting notes in various grades VF to UNC including Iran Bank Markazi (2) consisting of a 1000 Rials Pick 138b ND 1982-2002 series 68/6 198944 without text on reverse and 5000 Rials Pick 130 ND 1981 series 25/A 360777 with security thread. Syria 500 Syrian Pounds Pick 105b 1979-1399 serial number TH/3 337027. Qatar 10 Riyals Pick 22a ND 2003 series D/3 572982 and without mark for the sight impaired. Kuwait Contraband stolen by the Iraqi Forces during the Invasion in 1990 (2) including 10 Dinars Pick 15x (prefix denominators 70-87) signatures as for Pick 15c and serial number HJ/71 109675 together with 20 DinarsPick 16x (prefix denominators 9-13) signatures as for Pick 16b and serial number WJ/9 799426. Also Turkey Law of 14th January 1970 (3) including 10000 Turk Lirasi Pick 199b series E08 909435. 250000 Turk Lirasi Pick 211 series H42 793361 . And 1000000 Turk Lirasi Pick 209 series C38 890270 with optically variable grape shaped device right on front. Portugal (2) comprising 500 Escudos Pick 177 dated 4th October 1979 serial number OF 12193 signatures Jose da Silva Lopes & Abel Antonio Pinto dos Reis, about UNC. Together with 1000 EscudosPick 172a dated 19th May 1967 serial number MGJ 18941 ,French Equatorial Africa Caisse Centralle de La France Libre 10 FrancsPick 11a dated 2nd December 1941 serial number FC 701064, VF Pinholes
A mixed lot with a collection of USSR in an album, Medals in Copper and Bronze (3) 1874 Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh Marriage 30mm GVF-EF, 1926 For Service in the National Emergency 52mm EF and Junior Trial Eights 1963 Prize Medal Unc, Coin Weights Half Sovereign (3) 1821 Royal Mint, Eyemouth Industrial Cooperative undated these F-VF the third Fair and undated, France Fantasy (FACTICE below bust) 50 Francs 1862 in copper VF, other earlier coppers (7) tokens and currency issues in mixed grades one holed
World (12) Hong Kong (2) Ten Cents 1901 KM#6.3 GVF/NEF with some small spots, Five Cents 1894 KM#5 NEF with a slightly uneven tone and a small spot by CENT, Straits Settlements Five Cents 1935 KM#36 EF, Peru 1/5 Sol 1897 JF KM#205.2 GEF and lustrous, Italy One Lire 1913 KM#45 About EF nicely toned, FranceTwo Francs 1918 KM#845.1 GVF/NEF, USA Dimes (3) 1943 KM#140 EF/GEF, 1964D KM#195 VF, 1967 KM#195a EF, YugoslaviaDinar 1925 KM#5 GVF with grey tone, Netherlands25 Cents 1944 KM#164 A/UNC, Panama One Tenth Balboa 1961 KM#24 VF or better with some small spots
France, Death of Charles Ferdinand, Duke of Berry 1820, 41mm in bronze by R. Gayrard, Obverse: Bust left in military uniform, CH. FERDINAND DUC DE BERRY, Reverse: Legend in 8 lines: PUGIONE / PERCUSSUS PERIIT / 14 FEB. 1820 / GALLIA SPEM SUAM / CONJUX AMANTEM / MILITES DUCEM / PAUPERES PATREM / PERDIDERE. 39.95 grammes, EF
World (15) Poland Five Zloty 1932 Y#21 VG or better/Fine, Iran Five Rials AH1344 KM#1175a UNC, IndiaQuarter Anna 1907 KM#502 Fine, the reverse with some spots, Sweden Krona 1930G KM#786.2 VG, USATen Cents 1940D KM#140 Near Fine, Japan Ten Sen Year 12 (1923) KM#10 Good Fine, Canada25 Cents 1945 KM#35 GVF with some hairlines, Seychelles (3) Half Rupee 1971 KM#12 VF with a small spot on the reverse, 25 Cents 1973 KM#11, Five Cents 1972 FAO KM#11 GEF, FrenchPolynesia20 Francs 1970 KM#6 VF, Hungary Two Filler 1934BP KM#506 Fine, Finland Ten Pennia 1922 KM#24 NEF with some spots, France Two Centimes 1856W KM#776.7 Good Fine, Liege Liard 1751 KM#155 Fine with some surface dirt in places
France Machine Token - Meta-Matic July 1959 Paris, Tinguely, 30mm in brass, Obverse: PONTIUS . VIVAEVA . YVES . HENRI . IRIS-XAVIER, META-MATIC, Reverse: META-MATIC JUILLET . 1959 . PARIS TINGUELY, 7.55 grammes, EF and lustrous, Rare, Note: This a token for the operation of the Tinguely Mechanised drawing machine. We note an example offered online for £495.
Prize medal - Army Rifle Association - British Armies In France - For Skill With The Rifle, Inscribed RHINE ARMY RIFLE MEETING 1919, 45mm in bronze, unsigned, toned UNC with minor friction in a Fattorini & Sons, Bradford, box
USA Libertas Americana Medal 1781 48mm in cast bronze by A.Dupre, Obverse: Bust of Liberty left with flowing hair and staff wearing the cap of Liberty, LIBERTAS AMERICANA, In Exergue: 4.JUIL 1776, Reverse: Infant figure of America, as Hercules, strangling two serpents, while France, as Minerva, repels the approach of an attackingBritish lion. NON SINEDIIS ANIMOSUS INFANS. In Exergue: 17/19 OCT.1777/1781. The two dates in the exergue signify the two American victories over General Burgoyne at Saratoga in 1777, and over 1st Marquis Charles Cornwallis British major-general in the American War of Independence. Eimer 793, Betts 615, 48.94 grammes, NEF with a small edge nick. Note: This medal was conceived by Benjamin Franklin, who ordered its production. 300 pieces were struck in bronze, of which it is believed around 100 survive today, also 55 in silver and it is believed that two pieces were ordered in gold for Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. This medal signifies an important piece of early American history.
GB and World in silver 19th and 20th Century (around 1750 grammes, 419 coins) includes GB, USA, France, Netherlands, South Africa, India, Egypt, Germany and more, in mixed circulated grades
GB and World a collection in sleeves inside glass photo frames, Medal Set Italy - Regions of Italy a 17-piece set Crown-sized with 15 in .925 silver (and the remaining two in gold plated 0.925 silver), Prooflike UNC with minor toning, mounted in a glass photo frame, GB (69) Crowns (3) 1820LX, 1890, 1937, Halfcrowns (12) 1898, 1920, 1923, 1924, 1926 First type, 1929, 1931 (2), 1933 (2), 1936, 1942, Florins (6) 1869 Die Number 9, 1887, 1889, 1896, 1914, 1940, Shillings (11) 1817, 1826, 1887, 1896 Small Rose, 1910, 1939S, 1943E, 1943S, 1944S, 1945E, 1946E, Sixpences (6) 1954, 1958, 1962 (2), 1965, 1966, SilverThreepences (4) 1921, 1934, 1938, 1939, Pennies (2) 1854 Ornamental Trident, 1855 Plain Trident, DecimalOne Pound (5) 2010, 2014, 2015 Shield, 2015 Royal Arms (2), Decimal Fifty Pences (20) 2004 4-minute mile, 2006 Victoria Cross - The Heroic Acts, 2011 Olympic issues (16) 2011 Modern Pentathlon, 2011 Tennis, 2011 Volleyball (2), 2011 Badminton, 2011 Triathlon, 2011 Handball, 2011 Athletics, 2011 Weightlifting, 2011 Gymnastics, 2011 Aquatics, 2011 Judo, 2011 Wrestling, 2011 Boxing, 2014 Commonwealth Games (2), 2015 Battle of Britain 75th Anniversary, and World (82) France (6) Ten Francs 1949, Five Francs 1837W, One Franc 1960, 25 Centimes 1904, Ten Centimes (2) 1890A, 1900, USA (12) One Dollar (2) 1922, 1922S, Half Dollar 1937, Quarter Dollars (7) 1967 (4), 1968, 1981D, 1985D, Ten Cents (2) 1980D, 1986P, Switzerland Two Francs 1937B, Spain 100 Pesetas 1966, Ireland (5) Penny 1822, Punt 1990, Fifty Pence 1988, Ten Pence (2) 1976, 1980, Netherlands (2) Gulden (2) 1931, 1982, Vatican100 Lire 1987 Pope John Paul II, Germany - Third Reich (2) Five Reichsmarks 1935A, Two Reichsmarks 1938A, Germany Federal Republic (2) Two Marks (2) 1970D, 1970J, Austria (2) Five Schilling 1969, Ten Groschen 1928, Mexico (4) 500 Pesos 1987, Five Pesos 1972, One Peso (2) 1962, 1980, Australia (3) 50 Cents (3) 1970 Cook, 1971, 1984, South Africa (2) Penny 1929, 20 Cents 1972, West African States 100 Francs 1967, Portugal (3) Five Escudos (3) 1964, 1975, 1977, Japan 100 Yen Year 48 (1973), Malta 50 Cents 1972, Denmark (4) Ten Kroner 1979, Five Kroner 1961, One Krone (2) 1968, 1974, Belgium Five Francs 1962, St. Helena & Ascension Ten Pence 1984, Guernsey (2) Eight Doubles 1864, Five Pence 1968, Jersey 1/12th Shilling 1888, Cyprus 50 Mils 1972, Venezuela (2) Five Bolivares 1989, One Bolivar 1972, Norway (2) One Krone 1971, 1983, Czechoslovakia Koruna (2) 1922, 1929, Sweden Krona 1942, Hong Kong One Dollar 1980, British West Africa (4) Pennies (4) 1936KN (4), East Caribbean States 50 Cents 1965, Poland 50 Zlotych 1965 Marceli Nowotko, Turkey (2) 100 Lire (2) 1985, 1987, Pakistan One Rupee 1949, Italy Two Lire 1939 Reeded edge, Jamaica 20 Cents 1969, Kenya Shilling 1971, Indonesia 100 Rupiah 1978, New Zealand 50 Cents 1971, Greece Ten Drachma 1968, in mixed grades, these easily removable, along with Germany Third Reich in a glass photo frame, Five Mark Banknote, coins (9) Two Reichsmark to One Reichspfennigs, includes Zinc, Bronze and Aluminium-Bronze types, these stuck to a backing card, Note: for collection from our offices only - NO POSTAL
France Suez Crisis 1956 50 Francs FORCES FRANCAISES and MEDITERRANER ORIENTALE Pick M16 Fine - VF S/N 29017 W.1 the clear white circle on the back has an inked annotation Nicosia and we were told that the vendor's late father was there in the British Armed Forces in 1958 where she believed he obtained this note
GB and World (7) GB (2) Five Pound Crown 2000 MillenniumSilver Proof, the reverse with Gold-coloured map, .999 Silver Proof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet, Britannia Two Pounds Silver One Ounce 2010 UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue, Canada One Dollar (2) 1981 100th Anniversary of the Trans-Canada Railway Silver Proof FDC/nFDC, 1983 World University Games Silver Proof nFDC both in the boxes of issue, France - Medallic Coinage 100 Francs-15 Euros 1996 Grand Place Bruxelles Silver Proof FDC in the box of issue, Cook Islands One Dollar 2005 Battle of Trafalgar 200th Anniversary Silver Proof FDC boxed with certificate, Isle of Man Crown 1990 UNC in 'Pearl Black' Silver, in London Mint box with Pobjoy Mint certificate
Campaign medals and Stars (5) Korea (1950-1953) awarded to 22587912 Pte. M. Blatchley, D.W.R, GVF with some spots, World War II 1939-1945 Medal NEF with light hairlines, Defence medal NEF with light hairlines, 1939-1945 Star EF, France and Germany Star NEF, along with a Victoria Cross replica, Silver Items (3) ArmyTemperance Association Medal 1893 in silver, an A.R.P Cap Badge (9.6 grammes), Rifle Club Prize medal 15th Division, 1943 (16.87 grammes), in mixed grades Fine to VF, and a further group (7) Lancashire & Cheshire Coal Owners Rescue Station Medal with 1911 Hulton clasp, Army Temperance Association Medal 1889, Royal Life Saving Society Bronze Cross, awarded to A.T. MacNeil Dec. 1950, Italy World War I Cross, Italy - Battle of Adwa 30mm in bronze, Spain - Battle of Montejurre, November 7/8/9 1873, and 1914-1918 Bronze Cross medal, in mixed grades Good Fine to EF
GB and World 18th to 20th Century (90) GB Crowns to Farthings, the Crowns mostly modern issues, World includes USA, Canada, Austria, Greece, Ireland, Poland, France, Morocco, Angola, Seychelles, Netherlands and more, with some silver items, in mixed circulated grades, some later issues EF to UNC
World in high grade (8) FranceTwo Francs 1898 KM#845.1 UNC and lustrous with hints of golden tone, Belgium (3) Two Francs (2) 1911 DER BELGEN KM#75 A/UNC and lustrous with some contact marks, 1912 DER BELGEN KM#75 UNC/GEF with subdued lustre, One Franc 1909 DES BELGES, with period in signature, KM#57.1 Lustrous UNC with light toning, IndiaHalf Rupee 1918 Bombay KM#522 EF with some contact marks, PortugalEscudo 1945 KM#577 UNC, Denmark (2) Five Ore 1874 (h) CS KM#794.1 UNC or near so with hints of colourful tone, Two Ore 1874 (h) CS KM#793.1 UNC or near so with hints of attractive tone and some small tone spots in places
France Ten Centimes (32) 1853A (EF with lustre traces), 1854W (GVF), 1855MA Dog, 1855W, 1856A, 1856B, 1856BB, 1856D, 1856K, 1856MA, 1856W, 1857A, 1857B, 1857K, 1861A, 1861BB, 1861K, 1872A, 1876 (mint letter worn), 1880A, 1886A, 1887A, 1893A, 1895A, 1896A Fasces, 1897A, 1898A, 1898, 1915, 1916, in mixed grades Fair to VF unless stated, some with surface residue from long-term vinyl storage, this possibly removable with care
World (2) Portugal1000 Reis 1898 400th Anniversary of the Discovery of India KM#539 GVF/NEF with some contact marks, France Five France 1827A Paris Mint KM#728.1 Good Fine, the obverse possibly once cleaned
Medals (11) Death of George V 1936 uniface trial in white metal, Reverse: BORN 1865 / SUCCEEDED TO THE THRONE 1910 / DIED 1936 within a wreath, Reverse as Eimer 2038 by Turner & Simpson, Obverse blank with 2A scratched on it, 29.50 grammes, GEF. Coronation of George VI 1937 52mm uniface trial in white metal, Obverse: Busts left conjoined, CORONATION OF KING GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH , Obverse as Eimer 2049 by J. Langford Jones, Reverse: Blank with 2C scratched on it, 32.30 grammes, EF. France (7) Universal Exposition Paris 1878 30mm in bronze by Dubois Lustrous A/UNC, Stade de la Suze 1935 60mm in bronze, stamped BRONZE on the edge EF, Obverse: Marianne, uniface medal 59mm in bronze by H. Dropsy, BRONZE 1971 on edge, UNC Obverse: Marianne uniface medal 50mm in bronze by A.Guzman, stamped BRONZE 1971 on edge UNC, France Award Medal 54mm in silvered bronze by H. Dropsy ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE ET GAZ DE FRANCE awarded to M.Dequet, EF, Agricultural Medal 40mm in brass, Reverse: Sheep, Paris Shooting Company 41mm in bronze by Dubois, undated, EF, and Prize Medal 50mm uniface, inscribed FOVERAN / & BELHELVIE / Presented by / COL. HUNTER / HORT. SOCIETY, EF, in a silver coloured mount, not hallmarked so presumed not silver
GB and World stamps an accumulation in 6 albums (many hundreds) along with an additional bag of loose stamps, many countries represented, includes GB with types back to Queen Victoria with a vast array of different subjects and themes, World with issues back to early 20th Century, includes Czechoslovakia, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Cyprus, Hong Kong, Gibraltar, Dominica, South Africa, Rhodesia, Rhodesia & Nyasaland, Fiji, Barbados, Antigua, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Gambia, St. Vincent, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaya, Norfolk Island, British Guiana, Aden, Ghana, Dahomey, Mauritius, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, France, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Greece, Poland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Romania, Guernsey, Jersey, China, Mongolia, Mexico, Yemen, Philippines, USA, Rwanda, French Colonies, Cameroon, Martinique, Vietnam, Nigeria, Egypt, Monaco, Senegal, India, Ceylon, Pakistan, Gold Coast, Germany, Tonga, Zambia, Malta, Portugal, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Cuba, Liberia, Isle of Man, Uganda, Tonga, Russia, Grenada, Ecuador, Guatemala, Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Liberia, Reunion, Bolivia, Arab States, includes a group of overprinted examples, a mix of used and mint stamps, along with an album of postcards (105) GB and a few World types, includes some black-and-white and sepia toned
France (2) Two Francs 1914C Castelsarrasin Mint, KM#845.2 UNC or near so and lustrous with minor cabinet friction and some small rim nicks, One Franc 1904 KM#844.1 UNC and fully lustrous
France10 Francs "Minerva " Pick 73e (Fayette F6.18) very LAST date for this issue 25th February 1937 signatures Strohl & Boyer a later block number , given that the last recorded block number for this type is 68208, J.68158 series 680 number 1703933680, a presentable VF with no pinholes only a very minor rust spot to lower margin and a very minor and small 1mm and 2mm marginal tears to upper margin. An Exceptionally Rare last date issue and very seldom seen. Blue featuring Minerva at upper left on obverse. The reverse illustrating a resting seated farmer woman in field holding scythe and surrounded by agricultural produce. A rare opportunity for French, or any collector, to get their hands on this splendid last date example
France, Bicentenary of the Death of Henry IV 1810 40mm in bronze by Droz, Obverse: Bust right, in military uniform, HENRICVS IIII D.G. FR. ET. NAV. REX, Reverse: Legend within a wreath in 4 lines IL FUT / DE SES SUJETS / LE VAINQUEUR / ET LE PERE, 32.43 grammes, EF
France, Montyon and Franklin Society 1833, 41mm in bronze by J.J. Barre, Obverse: Busts left, legend written vertically, FRANKLIN / BIENFAISANCE DU GENIE, MONTYON / GENIE DE LA BIENFAISANCE, Reverse: Legend in 7 lines, within a wreath, LES / SOUSCRIPTEURS / ASSOCIÉS POUR / PROPAGER L'HISTOIRE / DES BIENFAITEURS / DE L'HUMANITÉ / 1833, Outer legend: SOCIETE MONTYON ET FRANKLIN POUR LES PORTRAITS DES HOMMES UTILES, 34.43 grammes, EF
France, Death of Charles Ferdinand, 1820, Obverse: Bust of The Duchess of Berry left, C.F. DUCH DE BERRY NEE 5 NOV. 1798 MARIEE 17 JUIN 1816 VEUVE 14 FEV. 1820, Reverse: Figure of The Duchess, mourning, leans on a plinth, upon which stand a funerary urn, NOUS QUI SOUFFRONS DE SA DOULEUR. PIRIONS DIEU POUR LA JEUNE VEUVE, 39.16 grammes, GVF with a spot on the reverse
France Quarter Euro 2021-2024 The Olympic Games, Paris 2024 a 17-coin set each 34mm in copper 16 pieces with reverses depicting different Olympic Sports, the other depicting the Olympic torch, BU in the Westminster case of issue with certificate
France, Death of Charles Ferdinand, Duke of Berry 1820 41mm in bronze, by R.Gayrard, Obverse: Bust left, in military uniform, CH. FERDINAND DU DE BERRY, Reverse: 8-line legend within a wreath PUGIONE / PERCUSSUS PERIIT / 14. FEB 1820 / GALLIA SPEM SUAM / CONJUX AMANTEM / MILITES DUCEM / PAUPERES PATREM / PERDIDERE, 41.82 grammes, NEF with a verdigris spot in the obverse field
France, Alexandre Auguste Ledru Rollinand the Proclamation of Universal Suffrage 1848, 26mm in copper by B.C., Obverse: Bust right LEDRU ROLLIN NE EN 1808, Reverse: Legend in 6 lines: Gouvernement / PROVISOIRE / PROCLAMATION / DU SUFFRAGE / UNIVERSEL / 1848, Edge: CUIVRE and cornucopia mark, 10.67 grammes, NEF with some small spots
Medals (6) Sheffield Sunday School Union 1862 38mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: Bust left, SHEFFIELD SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION JUBILEE 1862. MONTGOMERY, GEF holed on the edge at the top, Peace Medal 1919, Shoreditch local issue, 35mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: Britannia as Peace standing facing with dove and olive branch, BRITAIN FRANCE ITALY AMERICA BELGIVM, Reverse: Crest JUNE 1919 H. BUSBY BIRD J.P. MAYOR, Good Fine, holed at the top, The King's Medal, London County Council, awarded for Attendance, Conduct and Industry during the year, to A. Barrett, with 1912-13 bar GEF with some spots on the reverse, S.S. Great Britain, Safe Return to Bristol 1970, 39mm diameter in bronze, EF cleaned, First Communion medal 39mm diameter, in white metal, in Gothic style, unsigned, 6.42 grammes, GVF with suspension loop at the top, The Visit of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh to Fort William 1991 39mm diameter in aluminium, Obverse: Fort William 300, AN GEARASDAN (Gaelic for 'The Garrison), GVF with some scratches
Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969 (4) by M. Rizzello, Obverse: Bust right, draped ARWISGIAD CHARLES TWWISOG CYMRU 1969 CAERNARFON, Reverse: The Welsh Dragon Y DDRAIG GOGH DDYRY CYCHWYN, 58mm diameter in silver, 97.92 grammes, 58mm diameter in gilt bronze, 99.91 grammes, 45mm diameter in silver, 70.02 grammes, (this cleaned), and 32mm diameter in gilt bronze, 26.26 grammes, EF to UNC in the Royal Mint boxes of issue, Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969 a 4-piece set, struck in .958 silver, by John Pinches, London, comprising 38mm diameter - 27.67 grammes, 32mm diameter - 16.84 grammes, 28mm diameter -1343 grammes, and 24mm diameter - 7.02 grammes, UNC to nFDC with some toning, in the John Pinches box with certificate, Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee 2002 40mm diameter in base metal, Obverse: Full length figure of the Queen standing, holding sceptre and orb, Reverse: ESSEX POLICE upon a badge, UNC boxed, France - Paris Airport - Charles de Gaulle 1974 76mm diameter in bronze A/UNC, USA Century 21 Exposition Seattle 1962, One dollar Exhibition token 39mm diameter in bronze EF
World Proof Sets (3) and Singles (7), Sets comprising Panama Proof Set 1976 a 2-coin set 20 Balboas and 2½ Centesimos 'Panama Pill', France Proof Sets (2) 1973 (8 coins) Ten Francs to One Centime, 1974 (9 coins) 50 Francs to One Centime, Singles comprising Southern Rhodesia Crown 1953 Cecil Rhodes Silver Proof, Isle of Man Crown 1970 Manx cat Silver Proof, Gibraltar Crown 1967 Silver Proof, Jamaica Five Shillings 1966 Commonwealth Games Cupro-Nickel Proof, Zambia Five Shillings 1965 First Anniversary of Independence Cupro-Nickel Proof, Malawi Crown 1966 Day of the Republic Nickel-Brass Proof, Turks and Caicos Islands Crown 1969 Cupro-Nickel Proof, UNC to FDC in the boxes of issue, the sets with certificates
France (13) Medallic Gallery of the Great Men (11) each 41mm diameter in bronze 1817-1825, as follows: A.E. Modestrus Gretry, Charles Rollin, P. Du Terrail Bayard, J. Francois Regnard, Gme Thomas Raynal, Jacques Cujas, Olivier De Serres, F. Eudes de Mezeray, J.B. Bourguignon d'Anville, Jean Varin and Pierr Bayle, the reverses with the details of births and birthplaces and dates of deaths of each subject, EF to GEF, an attractive group, along with Napoleon Le Grande Tribute Medal 1840, 45mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: Bust right NAPOLEON LE GRAND, nf five lines below: JE DESIRE QUE MES CENDRES REPOSENT SUR LES RIVES SE LA SEINE AU MILIEU DE CE PLUPLE QUE J'AI TANT AIME, Reverse: A Funeral Urn A LA MEMOIRE DE L'EMPEREUR LOI DU 10 JUIN 1840, NVF, and Agricultural Prize medal, Obverse: Helmeted bust right, REPVPLIQVE FRANCAISE 42mm diameter in bronze VF
SpanishNetherlands - Jeton Vigilance with the Truth - The Triple Alliance with England, France and the United Provinces 1596, 29mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: Three soldiers join hands on an altar, COMMVNIS QVOS CAVSA MOVET SOCIAT, Reverse: A soldier points at a tablet suspended from a column in which 'ODIVM TYRANNIDIS is inscribed' TITVLVS FOEDERIS, MI I 161/144, 6.00 grammes, pleasing Fine
GB and World Medals (14) comprising GB (10) Visit of Napoleon III to England 1855 42mm in White Metal by Pinches, Obverse: French Eagle supporting medallions with portraits of Queen Victoria and Napoleon III, sprays of roses, thistles and shamrocks around, WELCOME TO ENGLAND, Reverse: Crossed flags of France and England behind fasces, TO COMMEMORATE THE VISITOF THEIR IMPERIAL MAJESTIESTHE EMPEROR AND EMPRESS OF FRANCE APRIL 1855, BHM 2564, GVF, Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee 1887 36mm in bronze by Pinches, Obverse: Bust left, Laureate, Veiled and crowned, QUEEN VICTORIA BORN MAY 24th 1819 ASCENDED THE THRONE 20th JUNE Reverse: JUBILEE OF HER MAJESTY'S REIGN 1887, BHM 3276, NEF with a thin scratch on the obverse, The Great Exhibition 1851 38mm in White metal by W.J. Taylor, Obverse : Bare head of Prince Albert left H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT, Below: STRUCK IN THE BUILDING OF THE EXHIBITION, Reverse: Royal Arms with supporters GREAT EXHIBITIONS OF THE INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS LONDON, BHM 2459, GVF, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 38mm in White Metal, unsigned, Obverse: Bust left, diademed and veiled, VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS, Reverse: Royal Coat of Arms above inscription within a wreath TO COMMEMORATE / THE SIXTIETH YEAR / OF THE REIGN / OF H.M. QUEEN / VICTORIA / 1897, BHM 3591, Good Fine/VF, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 51mm in White Metal, by F.Bowcher, for Spink & Son, London, Obverse: Crowned, Laureate and Veiled draped bust of the Queen, left, VICTORIA D:G: BRITT : REGINA : F:D: IND : IMP : IN . COMMEM . AN . REG . SEXAGESMI MDCCCXCVII, Reverse: Royal Coat of Ams within a circle of shields inscribed with the names of the members of the Royal Family, THE ROYAL FAMILY BHM 3512, VF pierced for suspension, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 40mm in White Metal by Joseph Carter, Obverse: Busts of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra left, conjoined, KING EDWARD VII QUEEN ALEXANDRA, Reverse: Crowned Royal Arms within wreath CORONATION AUGUST 9TH 1902, About EF pierced for suspension, Duke and Duchess of Portland 1914, 25th WeddingAnniversary and 21st birthday of their eldest son , William Arthur Henry Marquis of Titchfield. 37mm diameter in bronze, by F.Bowcher, BHM 4109, VF. Note William Arthur Henry Marquis of Titchfield later became a Conservative MP and achieved posts in the governments of Stanley Baldwin and Ramsey MacDonald, Edward VIII Coronation 1937 45mm in bronze by Turner & Simpson VF with some scratches in the obverse field, Safe Return of the SS Great Britain 1970 39mm diameter in bronze Obverse: Ship sailing right, THE GREAT BRITAIN 8-line inscription, Reverse: TO COMMEMORATE THE SAFE RETURN OF THE S.S. GREAT BRITAIN / TO BRISTOL ON 19TH JULY 1970, About EF with some lustre, Prize medal - The Yorkshire Society For The Jubilee Show of Stock, Poultry, Roots, undated, unawarded, 24.26 grammes of Sterling Silver, EF boxed World (4) Italy (2) Wedding of Umberto and Margherita of Savoy 1868 43mm in White metal, Obverse: Busts left, conjoined, UMBERTO E MARHERITA DI SAVOIA, Reverse: AMORE PENETRO IL DESIO D'ITALIA FIRENZE ESULTA XXX APRILE MDCCCLVIII within a wreath, Good Fine, Firenze Chamber of Commerce & Arts Silver Medal (c.1890), undated by Gorie Sansoni, 37mm in silver, 25.11 grammes, Fine, Israel - Hebrew University of Jerusalem 1975, 59mm diameter in bronze, UNC, Poland Ocean Lines Bathory - First Transatlantic Crossing April-May 1969, 60mm diameter in base metal, UNC in the red case of issue
France - Universal Exposition 1878 86mm diameter in bronze by E.Oudine, Obverse: Allegory of the Exposition crowning Arts, Commerce Industry and Agriculture, EXPOSITION .UNIVERSELLE INTERNATIONALE MDCCCLXXVIII, Reverse: Two Cherubs hold a map of the exhibition layout, 311.00 grammes, A/UNC with traces of lustre
GB and World Sets and Singles a varied group, comprising GB Royal Mint Year Set 2008 (7 coins) Royal Shield of Arms One Pound to One Penny, UNC in the wallet of issue, Russia Coin and Banknote Set 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics comprising 25 Roubles (4) 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 issues along with Banknote 100 Roubles Obverse: Olympic Arena and Snowboarder, aa prefix, Pick 274a, all UNC, in the box of issue with certificate, Kiribati Five Dollars 1997-2000/Samoa Five Tala 1997 the 2-part issue Tempura Metantur Silver Proofs UNC with handling marks, USA Half Dollar 1969D NEF/EF, GB Crowns (2) 1951 GEF, 1953 Fine, World Crown-sized (8) Jersey Five Shillings 1966 (2) NEF and A/UNC, Guernsey Five Pounds 2007 A/UNC, Isle of Man (2) 1995 Queen Mother 95th Birthday A/UNC, 2006 Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday UNC with handling marks, Gibraltar (3) Crown 1969 A/UNC, 2.8 Ecus 1993 Eurotunnel UNC, Crown 2017 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince PhilipPlatinum Wedding UNC with Wedding photograph on the reverse, Fantasy issues (8) Crown-sized issues from Wales (3) undated, in goldine and copper and cupro-nickel (?), and base metal issues from Ireland 1808, Scotland 1830, Ceylon 1830, Bermuda 1936, Wales/Europe 1992, many are INA issues GVF to UNC, along with Medallic issue, France - Francois Mitterrand 1916-1996 40mm diameter in silver plated copper, Lustrous UNC
GB and World with groups from Egypt, the Low Countries of Europe and The Middle East mainly base metal from circulation with a few in silver, France5 Francs 1874 A Fine, a few USA in low grade including Cent 1852, GB back to William III these low grade, a small group of fantasies and imitations, along with paper money these mostly Yugoslavia in mixed grades
World (10) Cyprus Nine Piastres 1940 KM#25 NEF, lightly cleaned with some hairlines, Egypt (2) Ten Piastres 1957 KM#383a NEF with a small spot on the reverse, Two Piastres 1929 KM#348 NEF, IndiaQuarter Rupee 1945 Bombay, Small 5, KM#547 EF, FranceTwo Francs 1915 KM#845.1 NEF, Italy (2) 500 Lire 1961 Unification Centennial KM#99 GEF and lustrous, Five Lire 1927R KM#67.1 VF, Latvia One Lats 1924 KM#7 GVF toned, NetherlandsGulden 1956 KM#184GEF and lustrous, Panama 1/10th Balboa 1962 KM#10.2 EF
Argentina Advertising Medal undated 49mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: ESTANISLAO AREVALO /PROPETARIO DE MINAS / DE CIMIENTO / DIRECCION TELEGÁFICA / AREVALO MENS / CHATEAU DE CORNILLON PRES MENS - ISERE - FRANCE / CRIADOR AND CULTIVADOR, Reverse: SE ENCARGA EXPRESAMENTE / DE LA / COMPRA Y ENVIO DE ANIMALES / DE RAZA / INSTRUMENTOS DE AGRICULTURA / RIELES, LOCOMOTORAS, ETC. ETC. ETC. / POR ÓRDENES / DIRIJIRSE EN BUENOS AIRES / Á / F. SUPERVIELLE / LA MINERVA FLORIDA 130, 44.68 grammes, GVF an unusual piece
World in base metal (around 5 Kilos) includes GB, Ireland, France, Germany, Spain, Canada, USA, and more, includes some redeemable Euro currency, in mixed circulated grades, must go offered here with zero reserve
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