The Allied and Central Powers Prestige Gold Set (8 coin set) Great Britain Sovereign 1914 EF, Prussia 20 Marks 1913 AU, France 20 Francs 1908 Unc, Russia 10 Roubles 1903 VF, Austria 20 Corona 1898 EF, Hungary 20 Korona 1893 EF, USA 5 Dollars 1912 VF and Italy 20 Lire 1882 EF in the London Mint Office presentation box with certificate, an eye catching display
GB and World - Second World War 50th Anniversary International Coin Collection 1995 a 9-coin set comprising Alderney Two Pounds 1995, France 100 Francs 1995, Guernsey Two Pounds 1995, Israel Two Sheqalim 1995, Jersey Two Pounds 1995, Netherlands 50 Gulden 1995, Russia Two Roubles 1995, Norway 50 Krone 1995 and GB Two Pounds 1995, all SilverProofs nFDC to FDC some with toning, in the blue Royal Mint box of issue with booklet-style certificate
Switzerland General Herzog (1870-71) celebrates Swiss neutrality and humanitarian action during the Franco-Prussian War (1870–71), engraved by C. Richard, silver, 51mm diameter, weight 88 grams has left facing bust obverse and the legend HANS HERZOG GENERAL below the bust C. RICHARD .F. the reverse has Helvetia carrying a sword and a Swiss flag and the legend NEUTRALITE SUISSE SOUVENIR DU SERVICE FAIT PAR L ARMEE FEDERALE DU 16 JUILLET 1870 AU 25 MARS 1871. AU and toning
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) the capture of Breisach (Brisach/Breisacum) 1703, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 34 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse the duke on horseback with the legend EXPEDITIO DUCIS BURGUNDIAE and in the exergue BRISACUM CAPTUM VII SEPTEMBRIS M.DCCIII. EF with some verdigris in the reverse legends
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) Battle of Saint-Denis 1678, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 34 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse the god Mars with the legend MARS PACIS VINDEX and in the exergue PUGNAAD FANUM S DYONISII XIII AUG M.DC.LXXVIII. AU-UNC
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) Capture of Ypres (Ypres taken), 1678, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 33 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse has soldiers armour with a goddess and angel with the legend HOSTES AS PACEM ADACTI and in the exergue YPRIS CAPT M.DC. LXXVIII. About Unc with a touch of verdigris
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) later restrikes (2) the fortification of Marseille 1660, copper, 41mm diameter, weight 35 grams, has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse has seascape with boats clouds and a peninsular and the legend MASSILIA ARCE MVNITA and in the exergue M.DC. LX. About Unc and a later restrike with BRONZE stamped on the edge along with Maria Theresa of Austria 1660, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 34 grams, has 1975 BR stamped on the edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse has left facing bust of Maria Theresa and the legend MARIA THERESA AUSTRIACA FR ET NAV REGINA and in the exergue M.DC. LX About Unc
World in high grade (3) Switzerland Five Francs 1952B B mintmark overstruck, the underlying figure unclear, KM#40 Lustrous UNC with some contact marks, scarce, Germany - Weimar Republic One Mark 1924F KM#42 UNC with good subdued lustre and some minor tone spots, Finland Five Pennia 1901 KM#15 GEF with attractive light tone
France 50 Nouveaux Francs on 5,000 Francs 30-10-1958 Pick 139a VF multiple pinholes, top right corner missing along with 50 Francs 7-6-1962 VF with a small tear top edge and 10 Nouveaux Francs 6-4-1961 Fine with pinholes
Mint Error France 1/2 Ecu (21 mm diameter, 2.2 grams) 1697 struck over an earlier 1653 issue so one side as a portrait of the Sun King struck at an angle over the crowned French arms and with two dates clearly showing VF on a wavy flan
Switzerland BU Rolls 2 Rappen 1974 (2 x 1 Franc Rolls so 100 coins), 1 Rappen 1973 (2 Rolls 100 coins), 10 Rappen and 5 Rappen (1 roll of each of 100 coins) these all still sealed in the rolls as issued, of the 6 rolls the dates can only be seen on one of the 2 Rappen (1974) and Rappen (1973) the other 4 rolls were acquired at the same time so the dates will be early seventies along with 1 Rappen 1963 (40) and 5 Rappen 1963 (18) these UNC
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) French legal code 1667 (The Code Louis), bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 34 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse has the king enthroned with Justic before him with the legend LITIUM AMBAGES RESCISSAE and in the exergue NOVO CODICE M.DC. LXVII. EF the reverse perhaps better
France (2) Paris Universal Exhibition 1867 50mm in bronze by E. Ferret, Obverse: Ariel view of the exhibition building, Vignette of Prince Imperial President Napoleon Louis Eugene below, Reverse: an eagle with wings spread, stands upon a scroll with 10-line legend, 41.15 grammes, NVF holed, Josephine de Beauharnais, consort of Napoleon I, 68mm cliché, lead-filled, in bronze, uniface by Andrieu, 65 grams, VF with some surface marks
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) Regency medal for Anne of Austria, 1643, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 31 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse Anne enthroned and the legend REGIS ET REGNI CURA ANNAE AUSTRIACAE DATA and in the exergue XVIII MAII M.DC. XLIII. About Unc
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) Bavarians defeated 1648, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 33 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse goddess Victory standing on a shield and the legend VICTORIA FRACTAE FIDEI ULTRIX and in the exergue PULSO TRANS AENUM BAVARORUM DUCE XX JULII M.DC. XLVIII. About Unc
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) the capture of Cadaqués and its fort/castle on the Catalan coast 1655, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 38 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse has an allegorical figure with shield, armour and helmet with the legend CADAQUESIUM ET CASTILLIO CAPTAE and in the exergue AD ORAM CATALONIAE MARITIMAM M.D C.LV, AU
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) feeding and educating the poor 1656, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 21 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse mother seated with three children and the legend ALENDIS ET ECUCANDIS PAVPERIBVS and in the exergue AEDES EXTRUCTAE ET FUNDATAE M.DC. LVI. Good EF
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) The duel abolished 1662, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 27 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse has Justice standing over a devil the legend JUSTITIA OPTIMI PRINCIPIS and in the exergue SINGULAR CERTAM FUROR COERCIT M.DC. LXII. EF or better
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) crackdown on financial corruption in 1666, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 30 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse female figure (Justice) with scales and a sword a man kneeling before her tipping out coins with the legend PECULATORES BONIS MULCTATI and in the exergue M.DC.LXVI Unc the obverse legend double struck with some stress faults fields and edge
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) closure of the chamber of justice 1669 41mm diameter, weight 35 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse female figure (Justice) with scales and a sword a man kneeling before her opening a box with the legend PECULATORES AERE MULCTATI and in the exergue INTERMISSA PECULATUS ET REPETUNDARUM JUDICIA MENSE AUG M.DC.LXIX. About UNC
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) Maastricht freed from siege 1673, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 34 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse has the goddess Victory with spear and wreath a cityscape in the background and the legend VICTORIA OPIFERA and in the exergue ALDENARDA OBSID LIBERATA M.DC. LXXIII. EF
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) Battle of Entzheim (Ensheim) 1674 3rd Victory over the Germans, copper, 41mm diameter, weight 27 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse has Victory standing with the legend DEGERMANIS TERTIO and in the exergue AD EINSHEMIUM M.DC. LXXIV. About Uncirculated
Archbishop Sancroft and the Bishops 1688 cast with plain edge 51mm diameter in silver by G.Bower, Eimer 288 Obverse Bust right wearing a cap and clerically robed. GVIL.SANCROFT.ARCHIEPISC.CANTAVR.1688 Reverse Seven medallions containing busts, clerically robed depicting William Lloyd, Francis Turner, John Lake, Henry Compton, Thomas Ken, Thomas White and Sir John Trelawney, a field of stars, VF or better
France, Louis XIV (1643-1715), Bronze Medal, Capture of Montmédy, 1657, by Mauger, 41mm, 37.0g. Bust of the youthful Louis XIV right, legend LUDOVICUS XIIII REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS; rev. trophy of arms and standards beneath crowned shield bearing a view of the town, legend MONS MEDIUS CAPTUS, in exergue M.DC.LVII.. A medal commemorating the French capture of Montmédy from Spain during the Franco-SpanishWar. Extremely fine with pleasing brown tone, a few light marks and hairlines, small edge bruise and minor flan flaw at obverse 12 o’clock. Scarce.
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) Departure of Philip V (of Spain) 4 December 1700 41mm diameter, weight 36 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse has the king on horseback with the legend PROFECTIO PHILIPPI V HISPANIARUM and in the exergue IV DECEMBRIS M.D.CC AU with a die crack across the portrait
World in high grade (6) Southern Rhodesia Two Shillings 1950 KM#23 AU/EF, Congo Free State (2) Five Centimes 1887 KM#3 UNC with traces of lustre and a hint of colourful underlying tone, Five Centimes 1888 8 over 7 KM#3 UNC with traces of lustre and some small tone spots, BelgiumTwo Francs 1912 DER BELGEN KM#75 UNC with subdued lustre and a pleasing light golden tone, SwedenOne Krona 1933G KM#786.2 BU, Germany - Empire 1912 One Mark 1912A KM#14 UNC and lustrous with touches of choice golden tone
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) Restoration of security throughout the kingdom 1669, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 36 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, with no designers name below the bust, the reverse Hercules with a cudgel over his shoulder with the legend ADSERTOR SECURITATIS PUBLICAE and in the exergue M.DC.LXIX. EF with a die crack across the portrait
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) Capture of fourteen towns/fortresses 1654, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 32 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse a warrior being crowned and the legend DIVES TRIUMPHIS GALLIA and in the exergue XIV URB.AUT.ARC.CAPTAE M.DC. LIV. VF with a die crack obverse
France Louis XIV (1638-1715), Battle of Entzheim 1674 40mm diameter, weight 27 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F the reverse has two birds either side of a globe with the legend VIS ET CELERITAS and in the exergue PUGNA AD ZINTZEIMIUM M.DC.LXXIV AU with a thin die crack on the portrait
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) the capture of Huy and Dinant 1675, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 35 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse has a god sitting on rocks with the harbour in the background with the legend PROLATI AS MOSAM IMPERII SECURITAS and in the exergue DENONANTIO ET HOYO CAPTIS M.DC. LXXV. EF or better
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) Conscription of 60,000 sailors 1680 41mm diameter, weight 38 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse has a man leaning on a pillar which has the inscription NAUTAPRUM LX.MILL CONSCRIPT anchor at left ships on the horizon with the legend BELLO ET COMERCIO and in the exergue M.DC.LXXX, EF
France Louis XIV (1638-1715), Battle of Leuze 1691 bronze, 40mm diameter, weight 38 grams has right facing bust of Louis XIV with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS the reverse has mounted soldier with sword raised with the legend VIRTUS EQUITUM PRAETORIANORUM and in the exergue PUGNA AD LEUZAM M.DC.LXXXXI AU/GEF with some contact marks
World in high grade (7) Jersey 1/12th Shilling 1911 S.7011 UNC with good lustre and some darker tone spots on either side, BelgiumTwo Francs 1909 DER BELGEN KM#59 UNC or near so with touches of gold tone in places, Germany Two Marks 1951F KM#111 EF, Morocco 2½ Dirhams AH1310 Paris Mint Y#6 GEF with some contact marks, German States - Saxony-Albertine Five Pfennigs 1862B KM#1217 UNC with underlying colourful tone, a most pleasing example, Switzerland (2) Two Rappen 1899B KM#4.2 GEF with some edge nicks, displaying a choice colourful tone, 1910 KM#4.2 EF scarce
France Vaccination Medal 1814 (with a Bee followed by 1ARGENT on the otherwise plain edge), silver, 33mm diameter, weight 16 grams has a cow walking to the right obverse and in the exergue EX INSPERATO SALUS the reverse has a floral wreath surrounding the legend VACCINATIONS MUNICIPALES DE PARIS MDCCCXIV, EF
France, Death of Charles Ferdinand, Duke of Berry 1820 41mm in bronze, by R.Gayrard, Obverse: Bust left, in military uniform, C.BITURIG . DUX NAT 24. JAN 1778 CONFOSSUS SICA PERIIT 14 FEB 1820, Reverse: Veiled bust of Duchesse de Berry (Caroline Ferdinande Louise), facing left with legends on both sides, NUPTA 17 JUN 1816 ORBA 14 FEBR 1820, CAR.FERD.LUD BITURIG DUCISSA, Around: NON EST DOLOR SICUT DOLOR MEUS, plain edge, original striking, 43.56 grammes, GVF with small spots and some small rim nicks
FranceEssai 1867 produced by the Biache-Saint-Vaast foundry and rolling mills for the firm Oeschger Mesdach & Cie during the Second Empire of Napoleon III copper, 24mm diameter, weight 6.3 grams, has right facing bust of Liberty with the legend FONDERIES ET LAMINOIRES DE BIACHE St. VAAST and with BARRE below the bust the reverse has ESSAI at the centre with the legend OESCHGER MESDACH ET Cie 1867, EF
France, St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre 1572, a 19th Century Restrike, 36mm in bronze, with BRONZE and cornucopia on the edge Reverse: The King enthroned, facing right, VIRTVS IN REBELLES, 18 grams, EF
France, Heloise d 'Argenteuil, French nun, philosopher, writer and scholar, Tribute Medal 1819, 40mm in bronze by Gayrard, Obverse: Portrait left, veiled, Reverse: Legend in 8 lines, offset, NEE / EN / A / MORTE / EN M.C.LXIV / GALERIE METALLIQUE / DES GRAND HOMMES FRANCAIS / 1819, 41 grams, EF
France, Louis Eugene Cavaignac, Presidential candidate 1848, 28mm in bronze, unsigned, Obverse Bust left in military uniform E. CAVAIGNAC CHEF DU POUVOIR EXECUTIF, Reverse: A silvered rose, Outer legend: CANDIDAT A LA PRESIDENCEDE LA REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE, Inner Legend 1,448,302 SUFFRAGES LUI ONT VALU 1848, 9.7 grams, AU
France, Gallery of Great French Men - Olivier De Serres 1821, Author of Theatre d'Agriculure (1600) the accepted textbook of French agriculture in the 17th Century, 41mm in bronze by Donadio, Obverse: Bust right OLIVIER DE SERRRES, Reverse: Legend in 8 lines: NE / EN M.D.XXXIX / A VILLENEUVE DE BERG / MORT / EN M.DC.XIX /GALERIE METALLIQUE / DE GRANDS HOMMES FRANCAIS / 1821, 35 grams, NEF with some small spots
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) Hôtel des Invalides in Paris 1676, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 39 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust the letters LI, the reverse has a palace (Hotel Des Invalides) with the legend MILITIBVS SENIO AVT VVLNERE INVALIDIS and in the exergue M.DC. LXXVI. EF
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
GroatRichard II New Lettering, retrograde Z before FRANCIE, Reversed N's in Reverse legend, S.1679, 4.18 grammes, some clipping though much of the legend visible about Fine with the reverse bold Fine, a rare type and sought after in all grades
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
Burton upon Trent Bank £1 dated 1817 for Harding, Oakes & Willington, Outing 373a, Grant 588, pinholes, Very Good. Deal Bank unissued 19th century £5 SPECIMEN engraved by Rob Branston, large size note, VF left bottom corner missing once mounted. Five Pounds Newcastle upon Tyne Joint Stock Banking Company 1st July 1840 No. 7867 Fine "cancelled" and trimmed. Stockton on Tees Bank £5 dated 1887 for Jonathan Backhouse & Comp., Grant 2766, signature cut-cancelled and repaired. MargateIsle of Thanet Bank sight notes dated 1796 (2) series No.823 and No. 832 signed Francis Cobb & Son, both about VF but with central holes along with Margate Bankers Receipt 4 Dec 1887 1d stamp at bottom VF
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 (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
Death of the Duke of Bedford BHM 532 copper 43mm bare head of the Duke facing left FRANCISUS DUX BEDFORDIAE, Shepherd leaning on broken pillar reverse BHM 532 EF
Switzerland Five Francs 1907B KM#34 Good Fine with some contact marks and rim nicks along with Swiss Cantons - Berne 1826 KM#192 appears an overstruck type, the underlying coin a 4 Kreuzer 1798 or 1796 KM#87 (under type date is visible) Good Fine, an interesting and unusual piece
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
NobleEdward III Fourth Coinage Pre-Treaty Period EDWARD DEI GRA REX ANGL FRANC DHYB as Sneider 46 with annulet immediately before E of Edward reverse with E at centre, obverse bold and strong GVF the reverse fields have been repaired and smoothed in two places 6.64 grams
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 ( 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
World (15) FrenchGuyana - Colony of Cayenne Two Sous 1789A KM#1 Fine/VG with some weakness in the centre of the reverse as often on this issue, CeylonOne Rupee 1957 2500 Years of Buddhism KM#125 VF, Guatemala 25 Centavos 1964 KM#263 Lustrous UNC with a small spot on the reverse, India (2) Quarter Rupee 1898 Calcutta, C incuse KM#490 Good Fine, Quarter Anna 1909 KM#502 VG/Fine, Italian States - Sardinia 20 Soldi (Lire) 1795 KM#94 Poor, Norway Ten Ore 1898 KM#350 Near Fine, Turkey40 Para AH1327/4 KM#766 Fine with some stains, USATen Cents 1942D KM#140 Near Fine, Japan 100 Yen 1960 (Year 35) Y#78 EF/GEF with some lustre, New ZealandSixpence 1933 KM#2 F/VF toned, Venezuela Bolivar 1954 Y#37 VF, LiberiaDollar 1966 KM#18a.1 NVF, French Polynesia20 Francs 1972 KM#9 GVF, Seychelles Ten Cents 1969 KM#10 Fine with some scuffs
World (20) China - EmpireTen Cashundated (1906) Y#10.2 Good Fine with some surface residue, East AfricaOne Cent 1935 KM#22 GF/F with some surface residue, Canada One Cent 1884 KM#7 Near Fine, DenmarkSkilling 1771 KM#616.1 VG, Egypt Ten Piastres AH1392 (1976) Re-Opening of the Suez Canal KM#452 UNC and lustrous, Saudi Arabia - United Kingdoms Four Girsh AH1378 KM#42 EF the reverse with a slightly streaky tone, IndiaQuarter Anna (3) 1862 V raised on bust KM#467 Good Fine with some corrosion, 1912 KM#512 Near Fine/Fine, 1940 Bombay KM#531 Good Fine, Argentina Centavo 1891 KM#32 Good Fine, Afghanistan 25 Pul SH1331 (1952) KM#941 Fine, Seychelles (2) Ten Cents 1973 KM#10 Fine with spots and stains, 25 Cents 1960 KM#11 Fine, Norway Ten Ore 1898 KM#350 VG, BelgiumOne Franc 1866 KM#28.1 VG/Fair, USAFive Cents (3) 1901 KM#112 Good, 1902 KM#112 VG, 1935S KM#134 VG, Greece Five Lepta 1894A KM#58 Good Fine with some surface residue, and St. George medal-style button type 27mm diameter
World (20) French Indo-ChinaOne Cent 1887A KM#1 Good Fine with some surface residue, Argentina Two Centavos 1893 KM#33 VF the obverse with some spots, AustraliaFlorin 1927 Parliament House KM#31 Good Fine, Russia One Rouble 1965 20th Anniversary of the End of World War II Y#135.1 VF, IndiaQuarter Anna (3) 1920 KM#512 VF, 1925 Bombay KM#512 Good Fine/Fine with some spots on the reverse, 1926 Bombay KM#512 Fine, bent, Syria One Piastre 1940 KM#71a VF, scarce, Norway Five Kroner 1964 KM#412 VF/GVF, Peru Five Centavos 1879 Provisional Coinage KM#197 Good Fine with some surface marks, CanadaTen Cents 1919 KM#23 NVF/Good Fine, USAFive Cents (3) 1906 KM#112 Good, 1930 KM#134 Fine, 1934 KM#134 Fine, ThailandBaht BE2505 (1962) Y#84 NEF, Morocco Franc undated (1921) Y#36.1 Fine, Seychelles (2) Half Rupee 1969 KM#12 Fine, One Rupee 1971 KM#13 Fine, Jeton Nuremberg undated, (Nuremberg spelling) Wolf Laufer Near Fine with a flan crack, Russia Advertising Jeton, Anatoli Durow, undated (1890) Reverse: PREMIER CLOWN RUSSE, Good Fine/NVF
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 (10) India (2) Half Anna 1862 Bombay KM#468 VF, Quarter Anna 1882 Bombay KM#486 Good Fine, Vatican Two Lire 1933-34 Jubilee issue KM#16 VF/GF with some spots, Sweden Krona 1948TS KM#814 Near Fine/VG, Norway Ten Ore 1899 KM#350 Fine, Bahamas50 Cents 1966 KM#7 Fine, USAFive Cents 1936 KM#134 Fine with some thin scratches, Greece Five Lepta 1912 KM#62 Good Fine, Algeria Quarter Budju (6 Mazuna) AH1244 KM#67 Fine, Belgium Franc 1910 Dutch Legend KM#73.1 About Fine
World (15) British West Indies 1/16th Dollar 1822 Anchor Coinage KM#1 Fine/Good Fine, China - KwangtungTen Cashundated (1900-1906) Y#193 GVF, German States - Prussia (2) Four Pfennigs 1855A KM#454 VG with some verdigris, Three Pfennigs 1848D KM#453 near Fine with some graffiti on the obverse, Denmark Five Ore 1874 (h)CS KM#794.1 Fine, NetherlandsHalf Gulden 1928 3 pearls diadem under GI, KM#160 Fine/Good Fine, Belgium (2) Five Francs 1931 Dutch Legend KM#98 Fine, 20 Centimes 1861 KM#22 Good Fine, India (2) Quarter Anna 1900 KM#486 Near Fine/Fine, Quarter Anna 1905 KM#501 Near Fine/Fine with some spots, Turkey20 Para AH1255 (regnal date worn) KM#653 Fair, holed, Canada (2) Five Cents 1968 KM#60.1 Lustrous UNC with some minor contact marks, Five Cents 1969 KM#60.1 NEF/EF, Mexico Five Pesos 1973 KM#472 VF, Japan Ten Sen Year 27 (1894) Y#23 NVF
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.
World (10) India (3) Half Anna 1877 Bust B, KM#487 Good Fine with some spots on the obverse, Quarter Anna 1889 Bombay KM#486 About Fine, Bombay Presidency Quarter Anna 1833/AH1249 KM#232 Fine, Belgium50 Francs 1958 Dutch Legend KM#151.1 NVF with some scratches on the obverse, Finland 1000 Markka 1960 S-J Centenary of the Markka Currency System KM#43 VF with speckled tone, SeychellesTen Cents 1953 KM#10 Near Fine/Fine, Sweden Ten Ore 1962 Silver, KM#823 Good Fine, toned, Netherlands East Indies One Tenth Gulden 1930 KM#311 Fine with some stains on the obverse, Peru (2) Ten Soles 1974 KM#258 UNC, Five Soles 1973 KM#257 A/UNC
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 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
200th Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo 2015 a 6-piece set by Worcestershire Medal Service, comprising Duke of Wellington Gold medal 22mm diameter, 7 grammes of 14 carat gold, Proof FDC, along with Medal George Regent, a modern replica of the Waterloo Medal 36mm in gold-layered bronze BU, and Monarchs of the Napoleonic Wars (4) depicting Napoleon, Francis I of Austria, King Frederick William III of Prussia and Tsar Alexander I of Russia, these 36mm in bronze and each with a reverse of the heraldic lion with WATERLOO below, all Lustrous UNC in the folder of issue
World in silver, mostly Crown-sized (13) comprising EgyptFive Pounds 1970 GEF/AU and lustrous, Netherlands (3) Ten Gulden 1973 (2) both GEF with minor spots, 2½ Gulden 1964 EF and lustrous, Panama One Balboa 1947 (2) both GEF, Portugal1000 Escudos (3) 1996 N.S da Conceicao Padroeira de Portugal KM#696 UNC, 1997 100th Anniversary of the Portuguese Oceanic Expedition KM#695 UNC, 1997 Pauliteiros Dancers KM#704 Lustrous UNC with a hint of tone, Romania 100,000 Lei 1947 KM#71 GEF, Belgium250 Francs 1976 UNC, Israel Five Lirot 1958 Tenth Anniversary of Israel KM#21 EF toned, SwitzerlandShootingThaler, Chur 1949 UNC with some gold toning
Archbishop Sancroft and the Bishops 1688 (Struck) by G. Bower, Obverse: Bust facing right wearing a cap and clerically robed GVIL.SANCROFT.ARCHIEPISC.CANTAVR.1688. Reverse Seven medallions containing busts, clerically robed, of William Lloyd, Francis Turner, John Lake, Henry Compton, Thomas Ken, Thomas White, and Sir John Trelawney, a field of stars, edge: SI FRACTUS ILLABATUR ORBIS IMPAUIDOS FERIENT RUINAE. Eimer 288a 53.42 grammes, GEF with grey tone and some edge nicks, now in an NGC holder UNC Details RIM DAMAGE Cataloguers Note : William Sancroft (1617-1693) Archbishop of Canterbury refused to read James II's 'Declaration of Indulgence' exempting Catholics and dissenters from penal statutes. The bishops were committed to the Tower for opposing the edicts of James II
Birth of Napoleon, King of Rome 1811 (struck after 1880), 41mm in bronze by Dominique-Vivant Denon, Jean-Bertrand Andrieu and Julien, Obverse: Bust left NAPOLEON FRANCOIS JOSEPH - CHARLES ROI DE ROME, Reverse: Marie-Louise standing facing holding the King of Rome on her left arm, NAISSANCE DU ROI DE ROME, In Exergue: MDCCCXI, Edge stamped BRONZE with cornucopia mark, 35.60 grammes, NEF/EF
World in high grade (7) Canada50 Cents 1943 KM#36 EF with some contact marks, South Africa (2) Two Shillings 1952 KM#38.2 AUNC with a gentle edge bruise, displaying touches of attractive pastel tone, Two Shillings 1960 KM#50 UNC, SwedenOne Krona (2) 1930G KM#786.2 UNC and fully lustrous, 1933G KM#786.2 UNC and fully lustrous, BelgiumOne Franc 1909 DER BELGEN KM#57.1 UNC or near so and attractively toned, with some small edge nicks, MoroccoHalf Rial (5 Dirhams) AH1336 Y#32 A/UNC and lustrous
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
World in high grade (8) USAQuarter Dollar 1920 Breen 4240 EF with some edge nicks, Japan Bu (Ichibu) undated, Ansei era (1859-1868) C#16a, UNC, nicely toned, with some flaw flaws on either side, Belgium (3) Two Francs 1923 BELGIQUE KM#91.2 GEF and lustrous, Five Centimes (2) 1901 DER BELGEN KM#45 UNC, DES BELGES KM#44 UNC with some minor spots in the obverse legend, Panama (2) Quarter Balboa 1934 KM#11.1 EF with gold tone and some minor contact marks, 2½ Centesimos 1907 KM#7.1 UNC with some very small spots, Finland Five Pennia 1908 KM#15 Toned UNC with an edge nick
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 (7) Palestine Two Mils 1942 KM#2 UNC with good subdued lustre, Morocco (2) One Dirham AH1311 Paris Mint Y#5 Lustrous GEF, Half Dirham AH1313 Paris Mint Y#4 GEF and lustrous, Denmark One Rigsbankskilling 1853 KM#756 NEF, a one-year type, Belgium (3) One Franc 1909 DER BELGEN KM#57.1 UNC the obverse with minor spots and contact marks, Ten Centimes 1895 DES BELGES KM#43 VF, Five Centimes 1901 DES BELGES, Large BRAEMT signature KM#44, UNC
World Proof Sets (7) South Africa 1961 (7 coins) in the 9-coin box (no gold), 1967 (7 coins), USA 1976S Bicentenary (3 coins) One dollar, Half Dollar and Quarter Dollar Silver Proofs, New Zealand (4) 1969 Cook Bicentenary (7 coins), 1975 (7 coins), 1977 (7 coins) includes the One Dollar Waitangi day/Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Silver Proof, 1978 (7 coins) includes the One Dollar Coronation 25th Anniversary Silver Proof, UNC to FDC in the boxes or folders of issue, some with toning, World Mint sets (4), Switzerland 2005 (9 coins, Ten Francs to One Rappen), Singapore 1990 (6 coins), Spain 1977 (3 coins), New Zealand 1976 (7 coins), World Coin and Banknote set New Zealand 1990 comprising Banknotes (2) Two Dollars and One Dollar with Coins (2) Two Dollars and One Dollar all UNC in the folders and wallets of issue, and USA Dollar 1971S UNC in the blue envelope of issue
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
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
Tahiti100 Francs issued 1939-65 S/N W.177 548, Banque de l'Indochine, Papeete, LE PRESIDENT, LE DIRECTEUR GENERAL Pick14d, VF one pinhole and the odd small light brown mark right border
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, 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
Fifty Pence 2023 Star Wars - R2D2 and C3PO S.H120GoldProof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet. Only 210 pieces issued, with just 200 in this presentation format, this series sure to appeal to fans of the Star Wars franchise
Archbishop Sancroft and the Bishops 1688, Type A (struck) Obverse: Bust right, wearing a cap and clerically robed, GVIL . SANCROFT . ARCHIEPISC . CANTVAR . 1688. Reverse: Seven medallions containing busts, clerically robed, of William Lloyd, Francis Turner, John Lake, Henry Compton, Thomas Ken, Thomas White and Sir John Trelawney, a field of stars. Edge: SI FRACTUS ILLABATUR ORBIS IMPAUIDOS FERIENT RUINÆ, Eimer 288, MI 622-37, in a large NGC holder and graded MS61
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
General Marquis de Lafayette Defender of America 1824 47mm diameter in bronze, by Francois Caunois, Obverse: Bust of Lafayette facing right GENERAL LAFAYETTE, signed below bust at left: CAUNOIS FRENCH., Rev: THE DEFENDER / OF AMERICAN AND / FRENCH LIBERTY. / 1777-1824. / BORN IN CHAVANIAC, THE 6 SEPTEMBER, /1757. - Inscription within wreath. This medal was issued to commemorate General Lafayette's return visit to America in 1824. Callignon-412, Oliver-35., 47.97 grammes, A/UNC and nicely toned
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
World Crown-sized (8) Spain Five Pesetas (4) 1870 Near Fine/Fine, 1871 (Year 71) SD-M Near Fine/Fine, cleaned, 1885 (Year 87) MS-M Near Fine, 1891 (Year 91) PG-M Fine, Netherlands 2½ Gulden 1858 Near Fine/Fine, PhilippinesPeso 1908S Near Fine, with scratches, New Hebrides100 Francs 1966 VF, Panama Balboa 1984 A/UNC
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
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