AustraliaShilling 1918M KM#26 GEF and lustrous, with all the diamonds and pearls bold on the crown band, a most attractive example and rare thus, comes with old ticket
Belgium (2) Five Francs 1848 Raised lettering on edge KM#3.2 Fine, Five Centimes 1833 KM# NEF with traces of lustre and some minor spots, Rare, one of the key dates in the series
Chile Five Pesos Gold 1895 KM#153 NEF/GVF with some rim nicks, the edge milling smoothed at the top, obverse shows light signs of expert repair at the top
Chile One Decimo 1894 4 over 3, with E of REPUBLICA overstruck, the underlying letter unclear, KM#136.3 Lustrous UNC, Ecuador One Decimo 1893 LIMA KM#50.3 Lustrous UNC
China - Hupeh Province Dollarundated (1909-1911) Y#131, in an NGC holder (with incorrect label, showing date of 1895-1907) and graded VF Details, Chop marked
China - Kiangnan Province Dollar 1904 HAH CH, no dots or rosettes, L&M 257, Y#145a.12, Fine or slightly better with some surface residue, come with NGC label stating 'Not Encapsulated, Residue'
China - Kwangtung Province Dollarundated (1890-1908) L&M 133, Y#203, Fine with some ink marks and chopmarks, comes with NGC label stating 'Not Encapsulated , Ink Marks, Chop marked'
China - Republic Dollar Memento, undated (1927) 6-pointed stars, L&M 49, a choice example and fully lustrous, superb and eye-catching, in an NGC holder and graded MS65. We note an example in London Coins Auction A170 in an NGC MS63 holder realised £800 hammer price, this a full two grade points higher
China - Republic Dollar Year 3, Six characters over head, L&M 63, Y#329, Fine/Good Fine, toned with some surface residue, comes with NGC label stating 'Not Encapsulated, Residue'
China - Republic Dollar Year 3, Six characters over head, L&M 63, Y#329, Good Fine/NVF with some surface residue, comes with NGC label stating 'Not Encapsulated - Residue'
China - Yunnan Province 50 Centsundated (1917) KM#479.1, L&M 863, Obverse: Bust of General T'ang Chi-yao facing, Reverse: Crossed flags, with circle in centre of left flag, in an NGC holder and graded AU53
China Provincial (2) Kwangsi Province 20 Cents Year 16 (1927) Y#415b VF with underlying colourful tone, Anwei Province 20 Cents Year 24 (1898) Rosettes divide legend, Y#42.2 About Fine with dark tone
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
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 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
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
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
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
Ethiopia Mahaleki EE1885 KM#1 Fine/Good Fine and very rare, apparently the final issue of the Harrar Mint following the capture of that city by Menelik's forces in 1887 in the Battle of Chelengo
France50 Francs Gold 1857A, Paris Mint, KM#785.1 VF the reverse with some deeper hairlines above the shield and crown causing a shallow depression in this area
FranceHalf Franc 1618A Pattern by Nicholas Briot, a Piedfort of Quadruple Thickness, 28.06 grammes, Obverse: Bust of Louis XIII right, date below LVDOVICVS. XIII. D. G. FRAN. ET. NAVARÆ. REX. Reverse: Cross floretty and fleur de lis with L in centre,.SIT. NOMEN. DOMINI. BENEDICTVM. Edge Lettering: PERENNITATI IUSTISSIMI REGIS, KM#P25, VF and bold, possibly once gilded, comes with an NGC ticket stating 'Piefort' 'Not Encapsulated - Altered Surface (28.06g) an extremely rare and desirable piece, we note lists at $6500 in Krause
FranceOne Franc (3) 1872A Small A KM#822.1, UNC and lustrous with two small tone spots on the portrait, 1887A KM#822.1 Lustrous UNC with a hint of golden tone in the legends, 1888A KM#822.1 UNC or near so and lustrous, the obverse with some small spots on the wreath
Gambia 500 Dalasis Gold 1977 World Conservation Series Obverse: Bust of President Dawda Jawara, Reverse: Sitatunga KM#19.Weight 33.43 grammes. NGC MS68, only 699 pieces minted, making this one of the lowest mintages in the entire Conservation Series
Gambia 500 Dalasis Gold 1977 World Conservation Series Obverse: Bust of President Dawda Jawara, Reverse: Sitatunga KM#19.Weight 33.43 grammes. NGC MS68, only 699 pieces minted, making this one of the lowest mintages in the entire Conservation Series
Guatemala Five Pesos Gold 1874P KM#198 VF ex-mount, the edge shows signs of the mount being skilfully removed, the coins surfaces show no signs of being an ex-jewellery piece
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
India - Bengal Presidency Gold Half Mohur AH1202/19 KM#101 the rim filed, with the oblique milling only partially visible in places, weight 5.38 grammes, otherwise Fine
India (3) One Rupee (2) 1911 'Pig' Rupee, Bombay Mint KM#523 in an NGC holder and graded MS63, 1911 'Pig' Rupee, Calcutta Mint KM#523 in an NGC holder and graded MS62, Half Rupee 1914 Bombay Mint KM#522 in an NGC holder and graded MS62
India Mint Error - Mis-strike Five Rupees (c.2000) struck on an irregularly shaped flan 46mm x 62mm, 37.86 grammes, similar in shape to a Chinesespade money coin. the India coin, obverse and reverse is partially struck on one 'arm', VF most unusual and possibly unique
India One Rupee (2) 1840 Calcutta Mint, Divided legend, 28 Berries, Large Diamonds, KM#458.2 EF/GEF the obverse with some light hairlines, 1885 Bombay, B Raised, Type A bust, type II Reverse, KM#492 NVF cleaned
Iran - Mohammad Reza Shah AH1346 (1967) Coronation of Farah Diba Pahlavi as Shahbanu of Iran. 30mm diameter in silver, 10.95 grammes UNC and attractively tone, come with ticket stating 'Court Collection £250'
IrelandSixpenceJames I Second Coinage (1604-1607) S.6517 mintmark Rose, some colourful tone indicates possibly once cleaned, 2.23 grammes, NVF/VF and scarce in all grades above Fine
Isle of ManPenny 1811 Douglas, Atlas Fire Office, John Beatson and George Copeland W.2075, KM#Tn11, Obverse: Atlas kneeling, holding a globe on his shoulders, Reverse: Triskeles, 12.82 grammes, Good Fine/Fine with some light scratches in the reverse field most example are encountered in worn condition, this a collectable example of this scarcer type
Italian States - Kingdom of Napoleon40 Lire Gold 1814M KM#12 the reverse with some deeper hairlines evident under magnification, causing a shallow depression in this area
Italian States - Papal States (2) Ten Soldi 1867XXI-R KM#1376 UNC the obverse with some toning, Five Soldi 1866XXI-R KM#1375 UNC with a touch of light toning in the reverse legend
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