BelarusRouble 1996 Gold, 50th Anniversary of the United Nations KM#31 nFDC retaining practically full lustre and with a hint of toning, encased in capsule with Royal Mint certificate
New ZealandPenny Tokens (2) 1874 United Service Hotel, Auckland, Reverse legend in curved line, KM#Tn67 Fine with some edge nicks, 1874 United Service Hotel, Reverse legend in straight line, KM#66 VG
USA Token Washington Cent 1783 Reverse UNITY STATES OF AMERICA , ONE CENT within wreath, 1/100 fraction below, Breen 1188, outer legend and date weakly struck, head and wreath both mainly bold, Fine/VG
Netherlands East Indies -United East India Company, Batavian Emergency Issue, Half Stuiver 1644 Cast Coinage KM#31 Fine/VG with some old scratches, Rare and seldom seen in any grade
OttomanUnit 38mm diameter undated, 4.18 grammes, Good Fine, holed at the top, comes with an NGC label stating 'ND OTTOMAN UNIT - NOT ENCAPSULATED - INELIGIBLE TYPE
AustraliaSovereign 1855 Sydney Branch Mint Marsh 360 GVF/EF the first Sydney branch mint Sovereign, rare in all grades and especially so in this high grade, a rare opportunity to add a choice piece to an Australian or a Sovereign collection. Whilst South Australia solved its mid 19th century currency shortage by issuing the Adelaide Pound without London's approval Victoria and New South Wales requested the creation of a branch of the Royal Mint which opened in 1855 using part of Sydney Hospital. The first coins were struck in that year, including the coin offered here.
USAOne Cent 1857 Closed E in ONE, Breen 1927 EF with some tone spots in the legends, the obverse with some thin scratches in the field and with weak striking on TED and STA of UNITED STATES
United Arab Emirates 750 Dirhams AH1400 (1980) International Year of the Child Gold Proof KM#8 one small handling mark, otherwise FDC with practically full mint brilliance
USA (3) Two Cents 1864 Large Motto, with weak upper serif in D of UNITED, Large 4 in date, shows the die evolution of the Breen 2378 variety, Good Fine with some spots , One Cent (2) 1868 Breen 1975 VG Rare, 1883 Breen 2003 GVF
Ajman - United Arab Emirates 100 Riyals Gold undated (1971) Obverse: State Emblem with denomination above, bust below, Reverse: Courthouse with denomination to lower left SAVE VENICE KM#40 Gold Proof, a few minor hairlines, otherwise FDC and retaining practically full mint brilliance, only the second such piece we have offered since 2003
Argentina Five Pesos Gold 1995 50th Anniversary of the United Nations KM#136 Proof, the odd tiny hairline otherwise FDC, rare with a mintage of just 250 pieces
Argentina Five Pesos Gold 1995 50th Anniversary of the United Nations KM#136 Gold Proof, nFDC with a hint of very light toning, a rare issue with a mintage of just 250 pieces
AustraliaHalf Sovereign 1858 Sydney Branch Mint, Marsh 383 EF/AU the obverse with a small minting flaw on the Queen's neck the reverse in particular most attractive and sharply struck, a few minor hairlines overall, but a superb example of this type, almost never seen in high grades, our archive database shows that this is by far the finest example we have offered in 16 years. A rare opportunity to add this type to an advanced Half Sovereign collection
United Arab Emirates 1000 Dirhams Gold 1990 Death of Shaikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Obverse: Bust right, Reverse: Dubai International Trade Centre KM#26 Gold Proof FDC retaining full mint brilliance, an impressive and imposing large Gold Proof issue
China50 Yuan Gold 1996 50th Anniversary of the United Nations KM#814 Reverse: The United Nations building, Half Ounce .999 Gold Proof nFDC with the merest hint of toning, retaining practically full original mint brilliance, uncased
Ajman - United Arab Emirates 25 Riyals Gold undated (1971) Obverse: State emblem with denomination above, Reverse: Two Men ringing a large bell, KM#36 Gold Proof nFDC retaining practically full mint brilliance
USA (2) Quarter Dollar 1892 Type II, Wing covers more than half of the E of UNITED, Breen 4124, A/UNC and attractively toned, One Cent 1812 Small date with thin centre stroke to 8, Breen 1783 VG
USATen Cents 1834 Large perfect 4 in date, Large D in UNITED, the D from a font originally intended for use on the Half Dollar, this rare variety discovered in 1975 by Breen. Breen 3203, Davis 2, many die pairings are listed for this date, this die pairing one of the more rare and desirable types. GVF, a bold and pleasing example of this rare type.
Birth of Prince Charles (KingCharles II) 1630 30mm diameter in silver Eimer 115 Obverse four heart-shaped shields united in the centre at their bases, HACTENVS. ANGLORVM. NVLLI Reverse HONOR' . PRIN'. MAG'. BRI'. FR'. ET.HIB'. NAT'. 29. MAII'. ANN'. 1630 within a decorative square tablet, Good Fine or better
Hong KongOne Cent 1862 Copper Pattern, Type C, KM#Pn25, Pridmore 280. Obverse : Small Gothic head left, crowned, Reverse: ONE CENT around central circle, with date between anchor and lion. Unpriced by Krause, 9.17 grammes, GEF/AU the obverse with a few minor contact marks. All Hong Kong pattern Cents are very rare. We note this type is not recorded on the Heritage, Goldbergs or Stacks archive databases, and our research has not revealed any recent transactions of this type. A rare opportunity to own this rare pattern which would be certain to enhance any advanced Hong Kong collection
AustraliaHalfpenny 1938 Proof KM#35 in an NGC holder and graded PF65+ BN, the first Proof minting of the Kangaroo design on the Halfpenny. Extremely rare with just 250 pieces minted. Although graded with a BN designation, this coin is by far the finest thus far graded by NGC, the next finest being PF63 RD, a rare opportunity to own a Top Population rare Proof item. We note also, only one example graded PF65 by PCGS
USA Post Colonial issue, George Washingtonundated, c.1793, Obverse bust of Washington right GEORGE WASHINGTON, Reverse design in the style of George Wyon's Constellatio Nova pieces, with 15 stars, SUCCESS TO THE UNITED STATES, struck on a 25mm diameter flan Fine for wear with pitted surfaces
Essequibo and Demerary2 Guilders 1816 KM#14 UNC or near so and a rare one-year type with a low mintage of just 15,000 pieces, our archive database shows that this is the first example we have offered in 16 years, lists at $1100 in UNC in the Krause catalogue. Note: The area was not ceded to the British by the Dutch until 1814, and the Three colonies of Essequibo, Demerary and Berbice were eventually united in the British Crown Colony of British Guiana in 1831
Essequibo and DemeraryHalf Guilder 1816 KM#12 EF/AU a rare one-year type, our archive database shows that we have only previously offered one example, that coin being way back in 2004. In the light of this, probably scarcer than catalogue values may suggest. Note: The area was not ceded to the British by the Dutch until 1814, and the Three colonies of Essequibo, Demerary and Berbice were eventually united in the British Crown Colony of British Guiana in 1831
USA (3) 5 Cents (2) 1868 Breen 2472 About VF with dull tone, 1883 without CENTS Breen 2529 A/UNC and lustrous, Two Cents 1865 Fancy 5, Top serif of D in UNITED missing Breen 2381 VF
BurmaProof Set 1949 (5 coins) KM#PS1 comprising 8 Pe, 4 Pe, 2 Pe, Pe, and 2 Pyas VIP Proofs/Proofs of record, nFDC with light toning, retaining much original lustre and brilliance, with a mintage of only 100 pieces, this set in the Royal Mint maroon box with the Chinze crest in gold on the lid and accompanied by the original Burma Currency Board Secretary's compliment slip and note to the original recipient Mr. Sidney Wellington, Office of the High Commissioner for the United Kingdom, with extra notes on the back of this slip written by the original recipient. The set has been in the recipient's family for the entire 70 years since issue, only the second complete set to be offered for sale in recent times, the previous set lacking the accompanying paperwork realising £6200 hammer price in June 2016, also only two other incomplete sets have been offered, both lacking the 2 Pyas coin and also without the box
USA Ten Dollars Gold 1907 St.Gaudens, No Motto, Type II with triangular dots after UNITED, STATES and OF, no periods. Breen 7096 NEF with some contact marks
Danish West Indies3 Cents Token undated (1888-1892) G.Beretta, St. Thomas, Sieg-1, Carlsen-3, Higgie-400, EF and lustrous, these token issues were used for small change for transactions involving Mexican Pesos in wide circulation at the time and they were valued using the Mexican monetary units. Many of the merchants could not or refused to redeem the tokens. Because of this, the Governor of the islands banned the further issue of these tokens on November 4, 1892
USAHalf Dollar 1828 Small 8's with flat-based 2's, United States as one word Breen 4679 UNC and lustrous with hints of golden toning, a small fleck of darker toning on the obverse barely detracts, scarce in this high grade
USAWashington Cent 1791 Hancock, Small Eagle, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA edge, Breen 1217 Good Fine/NVF once cleaned on the obverse, the reverse with a small scratch in the field
ScotlandUnit or Sceptre piece James VI 10th Coinage, Scottish Arms in first and 4th quarters S.5464 mintmark Thistle Good Fine with a scratch in the obverse field
USAHalf Dollar Commemorative 1892 Columbian Exposition ProofBreen 7420, nFDC and superb with a light golden tone, and plenty of eye appeal, Extremely Rare with only 103 examples minted, these being 1-100, numbers 400, 1492 and 1892 also being Proofs. This and the other two Proof coins from a provincial sale also containing items from the estate of McCormick believed to be descendants of the McCormick family of International Harvester of Chicago, major exhibitors at the Columbian Exposition of 1892, so would explain how he obtained these Proof pieces. We note another Proof example sold for $42,250 in 2002, very seldom offered for sale, a rare opportunity
USAThreepence 1652 Large Pine Tree Issue Breen 50, Noe 34, Two Pellets flank trunk, NEW ENGLAND .. D of ENGLAND correctly aligned, III more widely spaced, reverse with the distinctive die flaw on the lower arc of the 6, this directly above the middle I of III, the obverse off-centre towards 12 o'clock as often with this die pairing, the reverse off-centre with the legend off flan between 6 and 9 o'clock, 1.00 grammes, NEF/GVF for issue with some scratches above the 52 of the date, a small edge crack at 7 o'clock on the reverse barely detracts, not visible from the obverse of the coin, a rare opportunity to obtain an early US colonial piece in collectable grade, we note examples in similar grades have been realising upwards of $5400 in US auctions]
ScotlandUnit, or Sceptre piece James I Ninth Coinage, after accession to the English throne, S.5463 mintmark Thistle VF with some light scratches, a pleasing piece, seldom offered
NetherlandsUnited Provinces Ducat 1646 Stadholder Frederick Henry Prince of Orange Kampen VF for wear but with some striking of field problems reverse causing an unusual appearance
Italian States - Livorno Pezza Della Rosa 1703 KM15.3 Cosimo III Medici with crowned arms of Medici obverse, rosebush reverse, Dav 1501, KM15.4 scarce, about EF toned and a small edge bruise and small flan crack and a rare opportunity to acquire a piece from this small and lesser known state
Ancient Burma - Kingdom of Sriksetra Full Unit 96 Ratti 5th to 7th Century (2) approximately 35 mm in diameter and weighing 8.96 grammes and 10.33 grammes respectively Good Fine
AustraliaSovereign 1855 Sydney Branch Mint Marsh 360 GVF/EF with a hint of mint brilliance, the first Sydney branch mint Sovereign, rare in all grades and especially so in this high grade, a rare opportunity to add a choice piece to an Australian or a Sovereign collection. Whilst South Australia solved its mid 19th century currency shortage by issuing the Adelaide Pound without London's approval Victoria and New South Wales requested the creation of a branch of the Royal Mint which opened in 1855 using part of Sydney Hospital. The first coins were struck in that year, including the coin offered here.
ScotlandUnit or Sceptre piece James VI Ninth Coinage with Scottish Arms in First and Fourth Quarters S.5464 mintmark Thistle GVF, an excellent portrait with some weakness on the Scottish emblems, Ex-London Coins Auction A137 3/6/2012 Lot 951 realised £2340
USAHalf Dollar 1828 Small 8's, Flat based 2 with UNITEDSTATES as one word Breen 4679 UNC or near so with an attractive colourful tone and light cabinet friction to the highest points, Rare in this high grade
New ZealandPenny Tokens (2) 1874 United Service Hotel KM#Tn67Fine with some surface marks, 1871 Auckland Licensed Victuallers Association KM#Tn6 VF with a small edge nick
USA, Ulysses S.Grant 34mm diameter in bronze Obverse bust right, Reverse PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES within wreath; Inaugurated First Term Marsch 4, 1869, Second Term March 4, 1873 UNC with minor cabinet friction
Italian States - Livorno Pezza Della Rosa 1703 KM15.3 Cosimo III Medici with crowned arms of Medici obverse, rosebush reverse, rich and even dark grey tone, Unc or near so, Dav #1499 scarce, and a rare opportunity to acquire a piece from this small and lesser known state
ScotlandUnit or Sceptre piece James VI Ninth Coinage with Scottish Arms in First and Fourth Quarters S.5464 mintmark Thistle GVF, an excellent portrait with some weakness on the Scottish emblems
India Token Silchar Assam Retreat Club Canteen 4 units in brass GVF, Ceylon Token Carey Strachan & Co. Union Mills Colombo 1 unit c.1873 in bronze NEF with traces of lustre
USAHalf Dime 1863 Proof Closed top to D in UNITED Breen 3106 nFDC a few minor hairlines with blue and gold toning, Breen states a mintage of just 460 pieces
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