Isle of ManPenny 1859 Proof, S.7417, Plain truncation, Pridmore 22, M.94, Near FDC and lustrous with flashes of gold blue/green and magenta toning on reflective surfaces, of the highest rarity and with be a centrepiece coin in any Isle of Man Copper collection, Ex-R.J.Ford Collection 15/10/1990 Lot 217
CongoDemocratic Republic100 Francs 1965 5th Anniversary of Independence Gold Proof KM#6 UNC to nFDC with some minor contact marks and hairlines, retaining almost full brilliance. Approximately 3000 pieces were minted, of which around 70% were melted
Isle of ManPenny 1733 Silver Proof, interior of cap frosted, Plain Edge, S.7403, Pridmore 13A, M.46a, EF, minor wear to the high points only, retaining some lustre and grey toning, Ex-R.J.FordCollection 15/10/1990 Lot 199
Isle of ManHalfpenny 1786 Plain edge Proof, S.7414, Pridmore 31B, M.65, Choice FDC toned with hints of blue and magenta, a superb example, and would enhance any choice collection of Isle of man or George III copper, Ex-R.J.FordCollection 15/10/1990 Lot 210
Isle of ManPenny 1786 ProofS.7413, Pridmore 16B, M.57, minor contact marks to the cheek and jawline, the reverse with a small spot in the first Q of QVOCVNQVE, otherwise nFDC and very rare thus, Ex-R.J.FordCollection 15/10/1990 Lot 208
Isle of ManPenny 1813 ProofS.7415, Pridmore 19A, M.76, three small contact marks in the obverse field, nFDC with reflective fields enhanced by touches of blue/green and magenta tone, Very rare, Ex-R.J.FordCollection 15/10/1990 Lot 214
CongoDemocratic Republic50 Francs 1965 5th Anniversary of Independence Gold Proof KM#5 UNC to nFDC with some minor toning, retaining much original brilliance. Approximately 3000 pieces were minted, of which around 70% were melted
Isle of ManPenny 1798 Bronzed ProofS.7415b, Pridmore 18A, M.68, UNC with minor handling marks, Ex-R.J.FordCollection 15/10/1990 Lot 212, where it states 'probably a restrike'
Isle of ManHalfpenny 1798 S.7416 Pridmore 18, M.66, UNC with good original mint lustre, an extremely eye-catching piece, the reverse prooflike with reflective fields, Ex-R.J.FordCollection 15/10/1990 Lot 211 (part)
CongoDemocratic Republic (2) 20 Francs 1965 5th Anniversary of Independence Gold Proof KM#3 UNC to nFDC with minor contact marks and hairlines, Ten Francs 1965 5th Anniversary of Independence Gold Proof KM#2, UNC to nFDC with some minor hairlines. Approximately 3000 pieces were minted of each, of which around 70% were melted
Isle of ManPenny 1758 Silver ProofS.7411, Pridmore 15A, M.52, edge grained in herring-bone style, VF with some scuffs in the reverse field, Extremely rare, Ex-R.J.FordCollection 15/10/1990 Lot 206
CongoDemocratic Republic 25 Francs 1965 5th Anniversary of Independence Gold Proof KM#4 UNC to nFDC with some minor contact marks. Approximately 3000 pieces were minted, of which around 70% were melted
China10 Yuan 2008Z BeijingOlympics - The Great Wall, One Ounce Silver Proof, the reverse with ornament at left in colour, KM#1674 in an NGC holder and graded PF70 Ultra Cameo
Swaziland 25 Emalangeni 1974 75th Anniversary of the Birth of King Sobhuza II Gold Proof KM#20 nFDC retaining practically full mint brilliance, numbered and hallmarked in the reverse field
Thailand 4000 Baht 1981 (BE2524) International Year of the Child Y#153, 17.17 grammes of .900 gold, Proof nFDC with light handling marks, uncased in capsule, the only issue of this unusual denomination
South AfricaPennies (2) 1950 Proof KM#34.1 A/UNC with contact marks, retaining much original mint brilliance, only 500 issued as part of the Proof set for 1950, 1950 Currency issue KM#34.1 UNC with practically full mint lustre and small rim nicks
RhodesiaOne Pound 1966 Proof KM#6 nFDC to FDC retaining practically full mint lustre, in the original box of issue with the original card outer box both in excellent condition
South Africa Two Shillings 1937 Proof KM#29 UNC or near so with many contact marks, with gold toning in places, retaining considerable original brilliance, an extremely rare issue with a mintage of just 116 pieces
CeylonTen Cents 1963 VIP Proof/Proof of Record, type as KM#130, in an NGC holder and graded PF66 Cameo, unlisted as a Proof by Krause, only two examples recorded by NGC
South Africa One Rand 1977 Silver Proof in an NGC holder and graded PF69 Ultra Cameo, the joint finest on the NGC Census with only three pieces of this grade
South AfricaProof set 1923 the 10-coin set Sovereign to Farthing FDC or near so with some minor hairlines, attractively toned a superb and eye-catching set in the original Mappin and Webb long box this in excellent condition
South AfricaProof set 1923 10 coin set Sovereign to Farthing UNC to FDC with some minor contact marks and hairlines, the bronze chocolate UNC presumed Proofs attractively toned an eye-catching set in an unofficial wooden box
GuernseyTwo Pounds 1987 900th Anniversary of the Death of William the Conqueror Gold Proof KM#49b, an impressive large issue, Gold 1.4oz AGW, very small flecks of toning, otherwise FDC and retaining practically full mint brilliance
Ethiopia 600 Birr Gold EE1970 (1977) World Conservation Series Obverse: Lion within circle divides wreath surrounding symbols at centre, Reverse: Walia Ibex right, KM#63, Weight 33.43 grammes. Prooflike UNC and fully lustrous, a very choice example and very seldom seen in this high grade. With only 547 minted, this is one of the lowest mintages in the entire Conservation Series, NGC MS68
Ivory Coast100 Francs Gold 1966 Proof, Reverse: Elephant within wreath KM#5 nFDC retaining practically full mint brilliance, Ivory Coast released 5 coin in 1966, the 100 Franc Gold being the flagship coin
Congo, Democratic Republic100 Francs 1965 Fifth Anniversary of Independence, Gold Proof KM#6, a tiny scuff on the top of the reverse rim and the odd minor contact mark, nFDC to FDC retaining full mint lustre
Southern RhodesiaProof set 1932 the 5-coin silver set Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence, and Threepence, nFDC to FDC with beautiful and choice blue/green and magenta tone, in the original maroon box with SOUTHERN RHODESIA on the lid, an extremely desirable and rare set
Ras Al-Khaimah 15 Riyals 1970 FootballWorld Cup - Mexico KM#33 Silver Proof, comes with Numismatica Raponi certificate stating, 'Graffieti di pulizia e macchia' (Cleaning, scratches and stains), UNC with hairlines over the aforementioned scratches and stains, retaining much original brilliance
Congo, Democratic Republic50 Francs 1965 Fifth Anniversary of Independence, Gold Proof KM#5, the odd small contact mark, otherwise FDC. Note: of the approximately 3000 pieces minted, it is estimated that 70% of the mintage were melted
Southern RhodesiaHalfpenny 1951 VIP Proof KM#26 in a PCGS holder and graded PR64 RB, retaining much original mint brilliance, the reverse displaying hints of red and green toning. The exact mintage figure is unknown, however we note that Krause lists this coin at $850 in Proof 63 and £1250 in Proof 65, this being considerably higher that the following issue 1954 KM#28 issue which had a mintage of only 20 pieces. An exceedingly rare issue and seldom offered
Congo, Democratic Republic 25 Francs 1965 Fifth Anniversary of Independence, Gold Proof KM#4, the odd minor contact mark, otherwise FDC, retaining full mint lustre. Note: of the approximately 3000 pieces minted, it is estimated that 70% of the mintage were melted
St. HelenaGuinea 2016 East India Company, 200th Anniversary of the End of the Guinea Era Gold Proof, nFDC to FDC with minor hairlines, retaining full mint lustre (originally issued at £800)
Congo, Democratic Republic20 Francs 1965 Fifth Anniversary of Independence, Gold Proof KM#3, nFDC to FDC with touches of very light tone and the odd minor contact mark, retaining practically full mint lustre. Note: of the approximately 3000 pieces minted, it is estimated that 70% of the mintage were melted
Congo, Democratic Republic Ten Francs 1965 Fifth Anniversary of Independence, Gold Proof KM#2, some very minor hairlines, otherwise FDC and retaining full mint lustre. Note: of the approximately 3000 pieces minted, it is estimated that 70% of the mintage were melted
Cyprus 45 Piastres 1928 50th Anniversary of British Rule, Proof KM#19 nFDC with attractive grey tone, only 517 pieces minted, in the original box of issue and listing of the sale, the box in the style of the 1935 Specimen crown box, but lacking the markings on the lid. Accompanying paperwork reads thus: 'GOVERNMENT OF CYPRUS THE CYPRUS CROWN PIECE. It is notified for general information that specimens of the Jubilee 45-piastre piece, specially struck and finished by hand as medals and encased in a cardboard box, will be available for sale to the public at all Post Offices on and after Monday 26th March 1928, at a charge of 7/4½ cp. each'. Stated by the vendor to be one of only two remaining examples of the Proof coin with the box and accompanying paperwork, the box with some wear and staining, a true piece of Cypriot history
Mali100 Francs 1967 President Mobido Keita, Gold Proof, 32 grammes of .900 gold KM#8 nFDC with some light hairlines, retaining much original mint brilliance
Tristan da Cunha Two Guineas 2008 250th Anniversary of the Birth of Lord Nelson, numbered 063/499 in the exergue, 17.02 grammes, Gold Proof FDC, uncased
Mali50 Francs 1967 President Mobido Keita, Gold Proof, 16 grammes of .900 gold KM#7 nFDC with some light hairlines, retaining much original mint brilliance
USADollar 1897 ProofBreen 5650, A/UNC retaining much lustre and brilliance, formerly in an NGC holder Proof - Polished, Very Rare with a mintage of just 731 pieces
East AfricaOne Cent 1951KN VIP Proof/Proof of record KM#32 in a PCGS holder and graded SP64 RB, these Proofs of record minted in very small numbers, we note Heritage only record one example in their archive, this auctioned back in 2004
Mali10 Francs 1967 President Mobido Keita, Gold Proof, 3.18 grammes of .900 gold KM#5 nFDC with some minor contact marks and light hairlines, retaining much original mint brilliance
GibraltarFifty Pence 2020 75th Anniversary of VE Day Gold Proof 8.3 grammes of gold, the reverse with coloured flags, nFDC with some minor hairlines, no box or certificate
Europa - Europino Coinage - Five Europinos 1952HM 36mm diameter in silver, milled edge X#17 Prooflike UNC with a subtle and colourful tone, only 300 pieces minted
Egypt500 Piastres Gold AH1340 (1922) Proof KM#342, an imposing large Gold King Fuad I Royal Mint issue, 42.50 grammes, in an NGC holder and graded PF62 Cameo
South AfricaKrugerrand 1979 KM#73 Proof, Lustrous UNC in a South Africa Gold Coin Exchange plastic holder, Point Value 101, in a Gold Society black box
IndiaQuarter Anna 1835 Madras Mint, Large legend on the reverse, type as KM#446.1 Prooflike Restrike, undoubtedly a superior strike on a polished flan, unlisted by Krause as a restrike or Proof, in an NGC holder and graded PF64 RB. At the time of writing, only two such pieces had been graded by NGC, both PF64 RB
Russia100 Roubles Gold 1980 Olympic Torch, Moscow Olympics, Moscow Mint Y#186 Gold Proof, the slightest hint of toning in places, otherwise FDC, in capsule, uncased
Gibraltar Sovereign 2017 200th Anniversary of the Re-introduction of the Gold Sovereign Gold Proof, in an NGC holder and graded PF70 Ultra Cameo, with signature of the reverse designer, Angela Benita Pistrucci (Great great great grand niece of Benedetto Pistrucci) on the hand-signed NGC label
German States - BadenKronenthaler 1869 commemorating the customs Union of 10 States KM#206, 29.48 grammes, EF with a subtle and attractive blue, gold and magenta tone over prooflike fields. Note: Research on this pieces shows Krause and other internet sites listing this piece at 18.418 grammes. This weighs 29.48 grammes, as the Kronenthalers of 1830-1837.
Germany Saxe Coburg Gotha 20 Kreuzer 1831 Silver Issue obverse legend reads ERNST HERZOG ZS COBURG U GOTHA FZ LICHTEN B 1831 date bisected by denomination 20, reverse 60 EINE F MARK EF with prooflike fields and some old very faint almost hairline scratches on the King's neck
German States - Frankfurt Three Kreuzer 1856, as KM#334, the 5 of the date struck over a very small 5 (possibly from the One Kreuzer punch) the underlying 5 too far to the left with around half being fully visible, UNC and fully lustrous, the obverse prooflike, a very unusual overstrike
Yemen - Arab Republic 50 Rials 1969 Qadhi Mohammed Mahmud Azzubairi Memorial Gold Proof KM#11a 49.00 grammes of .900 Gold, nFDC retaining practically full mint brilliance, with official numbering 0202 in the obverse field. Obverse: National Arms and denomination ????????? ??????? ??????? YEMEN ARAB REPUBLIC, Reverse: a lion standing right, facing front. A superb example of this stunning and eye-catching reverse design, this series seldom offered.
Bahamas One Hundred Dollars Gold 1967 Adoption of New Constitution, Reverse: Columbus, KM#14 Gold Proof, the obverse with a few very minor hairlines and nicks, otherwise FDC retaining full mint brilliance. Rare with only 850 minted
Isle of ManPenny 1758 Silver Proof with herring bone to right milled edge, 11.53 grammes, S.7411b, KM#7a, minor contact marks, EF with hints of colourful toning, Ex-Neil B.Todd collection, Ex-J.D.Bolton Collection (Douglas) 26/11/2010 Lot 64
IndiaQuarter Rupee 1862 Calcutta Mint Mule Prooflike Restrike, the obverse die from the Gold Five Rupee, as KM#470 in an NGC holder and graded PL64, rare and unusual
India100 Rupees 2007 150th Anniversary of the First War of Independence, Reverse: Heroes of the War of Independence, Rani of Jhansi, General Tatya Tope, and Bahadur Shah Zafar II, an off-metal trial Strike in cupro-nickel, die axis upright, 25.94 grammes, the Silver Proof issues are 35.00 grammes, nFDC with some weakness in places, typical features of many trial strikes
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