World (5) India (2) One Rupee 1907 Bombay, B incuse, KM#508 GVF lightly cleaned with some contact marks, Half Rupee 1835 RS incuse on truncation KM#449.4 Bold Fine, Macau (3) Five Patacas (2) 1952 KM#5 UNC and fully lustrous, 1971 KM#5a UNC and fully lustrous, One Pataca 1952 KM#4 Lustrous UNC with some light spots
Crowns to Farthings (46) Crowns (7) 1822 TERTIO (ex-edge pin mount), 1893 LVI, 1951, 1953, 1977, 1981 (2), Halfcrown 1950, Florins (6) 1931, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1967, Shillings (4) 1947S, 1949E (2), 1951S, Sixpence 1965, Groat 1844 (holed), BrassThreepence 1967, Threehalfpence 1843 43 over 34, Model Penny, Bimetallic, by Joseph Moore (c.1848), Pennies (9) 1910, 1918, 1921, 1927, 1944, 1945, 1966, 1967, Halfpennies (6) 1773, 1920, 1943, 1962, 1965, 1966, Farthings (3) 1854, 1860 Toothed Border, 1895 Veiled Head, DecimalFifty Pence 1973, Decimal Ten Pence 1969, Decimal Half Penny 1981, Ireland Two Pence 1971, and France Half Franc 1587 Henry III VG/NF holed, Unofficial Year Sets (2) 1936 Halfcrown to Farthing (8 coins), 1940 Halfcrown to Farthing (9 coins, missing the Sixpence) in mixed circulated grades, Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71, UNC in the blue wallets of issue, Unofficial Year Set 1967 (6 coins) Halfcrown to Halfpenny Lustrous UNC in a slide case, Halfpennies in a collector's folder 1915-1967 complete with obverses, in mixed circulated grades, Five Pound Crown 2007 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, UNC still sealed in the Royal Mint pack of issue, Macau a 10-coin unofficial set mixed dates 1952-1978, comprising, Five Patacas 1988, Pataca 1982, 50 Avos (2) 1952, 1982, 20 Avos 1982, Ten Avos (4) 1952, 1968, 1975, 1988, Five Avos 1967 VF to UNC, World Banknotes a mixed group (24) includes issues from GB, Germany, Japan, India, Russia, Indonesia and more, in mixed grades, Pennies 1967 (47) mostly Lustrous UNC, Pennies Victoria Veiled Head to Elizabeth II (134) in mixed grades, includes a handful of Provincial Mint types, Halfpennies (233) Victoria to Elizabeth II in mixed circulated grades
Macau 500 Patacas Gold 1978 25th Anniversary of the Macau Grand Prix, No advertising logos on the car, KM#13 Gold Proof FDC in the Pobjoy Mint box of issue with certificate
Macau - Portuguese Administration - Chan Tung Cheng Bank Ten Dollars 1934 issue, Obverse: Black on pink underprint, Reverse: Red: Government building in the centre, watermark The Hong Kong Printing Press, Pick S92rPMG 62 Uncirculated Stained on the original perforated sheet, the outer sheet with the usual staple holes in the corners, an unusual issue and scarce thus (catalogues at $1350 in the Specialised Pick catalogue)
World (13) Hungary (2) 500 Forint 1980 Lake Placid Olympics KM#619 Silver Proof nFDC toned, in the case of issue with certificate, 200 Forint 1980 Lake Placid Olympics KM#618 nFDC toned, in the case of issue with certificate. Finland (2) 25 Markkaa 1978 KM World Skiing Championships - Lahti KM#56, UNC in the blue wallet of issue with certificate, 10 Markkaa 1971 10th European Athletics Championships, KM#52 UNC in the blue wallet of issue with certificate, Bulgaria (3) Ten Leva (2) 1975 10th Olympic Congress Proofs (2) KM#93.1 the first Lustrous UNC, the second nFDC retaining much original brilliance, 50 Stotinki 1977 University Games at Sofia KM#98 Lustrous UNC with subtle golden tone, New ZealandOne Dollar 1974 Commonwealth Games KM#44 UNC in a slide case, Russia One Rouble 1977 Moscow Olympics Y#144 UNC in the sealed vinyl as issued, Germany - Democratic Republic Ten Marks 1973A 10th Youth Festival Games KM#44 UNC, Macau100 Patacas 1978 25th Anniversary of the Macau Grand Prix, racing car without advertising, Silver Proof KM#11 FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Isle of Man (3) Fifty Pence 1981 TT Races Silver Proof KM#83a nFDC toned, in the box of issue with certificate, Crowns (2) 1977 Silver Jubilee Silver Proof KM#41a nFDC toned, boxed as issued with certificate, 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympics Silver Proof KM#64a FDC in the box of issue with certificate
Asia - Far East (24) mostly UNC comprising various and interesting notes including countries and issuers as China - Peoples Republic, Hong Kong - various issuers as HSBC including 1960-70's examples, The Chartered Bank including a $5 Pick 68c (Mars S6) ND 1962-70, Special Administrative Region $10 issue, Korea with examples from both North & South including a SPECIMEN 5000 Won Pick 46s1, Macau, Malaya - Japanese Occupation $1000 and Vietnam including examples from Northern Vietnam.
Macau - Portuguese Administration - Chan Tung Cheng Bank Ten Dollars 1934 issue, Obverse: Black on pink underprint, Reverse: Red: Government building in the centre, watermark The Hong Kong Printing Press, Pick S92 A/UNC with some light staining, on the original perforated sheet, the outer sheet with the usual staple holes in the corners, an unusual issue and scarce thus (catalogues at $1350 in the Specialised Pick catalogue)
Macau1000 Patacas Gold 2000 Year of the Dragon KM#101 Gold Proof nFDC/FDC with the odd very small tone spot, retaining practically full original mint brilliance
The Official MotorsportCommemorative Coin Collection a 26-coin set 1978-1997 comprising issues from Liberia (20), Macau (1), Europe (1) and Isle of Man (4) the reverses depicting Formula 1 drivers Ayrton Senna (2), Jacques Villeneuve, Nigel Mansell (6), Heinz-Harald Frentzen, Riccardo Patreses, Aguri Suzuki, Ukyo Katayama, Michael Schumacher, Alain Prost, Mika Hakkinen, Damon Hill, David Coulthard, Johnny Herbert, Martin Brundle, Mark Blundell, Eddie Irvine, Jean Alesi, Rubens Barrichello and Gerhard Berger, 24 in silver, with 20 Crown-sized the Liberia coins in 0.999 Silver
Asia (6) a very diverse and desirable group in mixed grades Japan - Hansatsu Banknote Of The Tokugawa Shogunate Period, Osaka 1 silver Momme Daikoku (Old Man) and rice bales circa 1700's. Malaya5 CentsGeorge V portrait issue Pick 7b dated 1st July 1941. North Korea 5000 Won Pick 46s1 2002 SPECIMEN with regular serial numbers 429163 watermarked angled view of Arch of Triumph. Malaysia 20 RinggitPick 22aND 1982-84 series TC2750361 signature Abdul Aziz Taha. PhilippinesWW2 period "VICTORY" overprint issues (2) consisting of 20 Pesos Pick 121a "VICTORY" and "CENTRAL BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES" overprint series No.66 (1949) serial number F10906432 signatures Sergio Osmena & J. Hernandez along with 50 PesosPick 99a "VICTORY" overprint series 66 (1944) serial number F02429055 lower right signature title "Auditor General". And Macau Banco Nacional Ultramarino 20 PatacasPick 66 dated 1st September 1996 series AG 028670.
China5 Yuan 1997 Child Holding Carp KM#1058 One OunceSilverPiedfort UNC in capsule with certificate of issue, 5 Yuan 1986 KM#150 in silver 22.22 grammes UNC and lustrous in the black box of issue, Macau100 Patacas 1995 Reverse Pig KM#73 Silver Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate
Egypt Qirsh AH1293/27W (1903) UNC, 5/10 Qirsh AH1293/27 (1903) UNC, as part of a group of Middle East and North Africa issues (295) with examples from Egypt, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Tunisia and more, along with Italy Coins and Medals 1863-2000 (180) mostly base metal issues, a wide variety, in mixed circulated grades, along with Portuguese India (2) Rupia 1882 GVF, Quarter Tanga 1903 Fine as part of a group of Portugal and related includes Macau, Mozambique and Angola, 19th and 20th Century issues (87) mostly in base metal in mixed grades with a few in EF
World a mixed group (74) Switzerland (39) 5 Francs 1923, One Franc (5) 1861, 1898, 1909, 1921, 1945 along with 20 Rappen to 1 Rappen 1850-1970 in mixed grades a few in EF, Portugal and related (26) includes issues from Portugal, Algarve, Angola, Brazil, Macau, Portuguese Guinea, Mozambique, Portuguese India, Mozambique, Timor, mostly 20th Century with a few earlier pieces, includes a handful of silver issues, in mixed grades to EF, Albania (4) Two Leke 1939R Italian Occupation KM#32 VF, One Lek 1939 KM#31 VF, Half Lek (2) 1926R KM#4 Fine, 1930V KM#13 Good Fine, Scotland 20 Shillings 1695 S.5686 VG, Netherlands25 Cents 1897 KM#115 GEF/AU, Poland (2) 50000 Zlotych 1988 70 Years of Polish Independence Y#163 A/UNC with some toning above the bust, 100 Zlotych 1966 Polish Millennium Y#57 A/UNC, Russia Quarter Kopek 1928 Y#75 Fine with some dirt and verdigris in the legends
China5 Yuan 1997 Child Holding carp KM#1058 One OunceSilverPiedfort UNC in capsule with certificate of issue, 5 Yuan 1986 KM#150 in silver 22.22 grammes UNC and lustrous in the black box of issue, Macau100 Patacas 1995 Reverse Pig KM#73 Silver Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate
Portugal and Colonies a collection in an album Portugal (85) with examples dating back to 1900, Angola (37) with examples dating back to 1914, Macau (18), Timor (6), Mozambique (21), Cape Verde (10) with examples back to 1909, St. Thomas & Prince (13), Portuguese India (6) and Portuguese Guinea (4) mixed grades
GB and World Proof and Mint items, GB Proof Sets Red Leather Deluxe (15) 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, Standard Set 2004, nFDC to FDC in the cases of issue, a few coins with very light toning, Five Pound Crowns (2) 1990 Queen Mother 90th Birthday Silver Proof, 2002 Queen Mother Memorial Silver Proof, nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates One Pound 1987 Silver Proof, Britannia Two Pounds Silver and Five Pound Crown 1999 Millennium a 2-coin set UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue, Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 UNC in the blue wallet of issue, One Pound 1988 UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, Farewell to the £sd System a 10-coin set Crown to Farthing 1948-1967 UNC in an unofficial case, The KingGeorge VI Collection, a 10-coin set Halfcrown to Farthing 1941-1952 in mixed grades, all the silver coins being pre-1947, in mixed grades to EF, in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, Crowns (4) 1977 Silver Jubilee UNC, 1980 Queen Mother 80th Birthday (2) UNC, 1981 Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer Royal Wedding A/UNC, World Proof Sets (2) Guernsey 1989, Jamaica 1988 (9 coins) with Ten Dollars and Five Dollars in silver FDC in the cases of issue, Macau 100 Patacas 1988 35th Anniversary of Grand Prix, Silver Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, New Zealand Mint Set 1990 (6 coins) Two Dollars to Five Cents UNC in the wallet of issue, plus Banknotes Five Pounds to Ten Shillings Beale to Gill (£36 face) in mixed grades to UNC
Macau 10 Avos dated 19th January 1952 series 2178378, Pick42, not officially released but about 5000 notes found their way to the market, Uncirculated, scarce
Portugal and colonies, includes Angola, Mozambique, Brazil 19th and 20th Century (80) in mixed grades to EF, also Portugal and related (26) includes a small group of Mozambique, Macau, St. Thomas and Prince, and Angolan pieces, 19th and 20th Century most in base metal, in mixed grades a few EF
Portugal & Colonies (55) Portugal 20 escudos to 1000 escudos includes better types from 1950s, Macau 5 patacas 1944 Fine, St Thomas & Prince 50 & 100 escudos 1958, Timor, various Angola & Mozambique, some lower grades but many EF to UNC
Macau original artwork for 500 patacas unadopted design, an unfinished coloured drawing of the reverse in pencil, shows bridge & city view at bottom & serial number M/000000, EF and unusual
PortugalProof Sets (3) 1997, 1998, 1997 - 200 Escudos a 4-coin set The Golden Age of Portuguese Discovery Silver Proofs, 1000 Escudos 1996 Fernando II e Gloria Silver Proof, 500 Escudos (5) 1995 Santo Antonio de Lisboa Silver Proof, 1997 Padre Antonio Vieira Silver Proof, , 1998 Ponte Vasco da Gama Silver Proof, 1999 Macau Silver Proof, 2000 Centenary of the Death of Eca de Queiroz Silver Proof, FDC in the cases of issue, Mint Set 1997 - 200 Escudos a 4-coin set The Golden Age of Portuguese Discovery UNC in the wallet of issue, 2004 European Football a 3-coin set Crown-sized and in in silver BU in the wallet of issue
Macau 100 Patacas 1998 Silver Proofs (3), GB Crown 1977 Silver Proof, IcelandProof Set 1974 a 2-coin set 1000 Kronur and 500 Kronur, Venezuela sets (2) each with a 25 gram coin VG to Fine and 1960/65 issues later coins UNC, New Zealand Pennies 1964 UNC (8), Crown 1965 EF gilded, Edward III memorial medal after Dassier in copper NEF, Africa (19) 20th Century a varied high grade group EF-UNC
UK Proof Set 2005 Executive Set, Five Pound Crown 2003 CoronationAnniversarySilver Proof, One Pound 2004 Silver Proof Piedfort, Fifty Pence 1992/3 EU Presidency Silver Proof, Twenty Pence Britannia 2003 Silver Proof nFDC-FDC cased as issued with certificates, South Africa 1 Rand 1985 Parliament Silver Proof (no certificate), Macau 100 Patacas 1998 Silver Proof boxed FDC with certificate, USA 2004 Silver Proof Set comprising a 6-piece set One Dollar, Half Dollar, One Dime, Five Cents (2), and One Cent and a 5-piece set comprising State Quarters from Michigan, Florida, Texas, Iowa and Wisconsin FDC cased as issued with certificate
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