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
IndiaHalf Rupee 1888 Bombay Mint, without mintmark KM#491 VF with touches of golden tone, Quarter Rupee 1892 Bombay Mint, B incuse KM#490 GEF/EF and lustrous
India One Rupee 1903 Bombay, with Raised B mintmark within the crown, KM#508 by far the scarcer of the two Bombay types with a mintage of only 52,969 pieces, EF with attractive blue and gold toning, Rare thus
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
Indo-Greek Kushan Empire, Shaka, (c.325-425AD) Gold Dinar, 19mm diameter, the legend largely off-flan, Obverse: King standing left holding trident and sceptre, sacrificing over altar, Reverse: Goddess enthroned, nimbate, facing, 7.73 grammes, Good Fine or better and bold
Indonesia 100,000 Rupiah Gold 1974 World Conservation Series Obverse: National Emblem of Indonesia, Reverse: Komodo Dragon Lizard (Varaus komodensis) KM#41, Possibly the most popular issue in the Conservation Series, 33.63 grammes, UNC and fully lustrous, comes in capsule, uncased with no certificate
Iran Half Toman (5000 Dinars) Gold AH1305 (1887/8) Nasir al-Din Shah, Tehran Mint, KM927 VF date appears as '135' the 1 on the left of the reverse weakly struck
IrelandHalfpenny 1692 S.6597 VF a very pleasing example, a well struck piece with much eye appeal, the William and Mary issue very difficult to find in grades above Fine
IrelandShilling Elizabeth I, 'Fine' Coinage of 1561 REG in obverse legend S.6505 mintmark Harp, 4.13 grammes, About Fine/Fine, the obverse with an old scratch, and with an edge nick at 9 o'clock, Rare in all grades
IrelandShilling Elizabeth I, 'Fine' Coinage of 1561 REGI in obverse legend S.6505 mintmark Harp, 4.68 grammes, legend Fine, portrait Near Fine, Rare in all grades
Ireland Six ShillingBank Token 1804 S.6615 Top leaf points to upright of the E of DEI, NVF/Good Fine with some thin scratches, traces of the under type are visible in places
IrelandSixpenceGunmoney 1689 Aug, pearled top arch to crown, S.6583C, Timmins TB06C-1C, Fine, the edge slightly flattened between 10 and 11 o'clock on the obverse, this type of Crown listed as Rare by Timmins for this date
Isle of Man (2) Penny 1733 James Stanley, second issue, a contemporary counterfeit, as S.7409, diagonal 1 between legs, 8.53 grammes, About Fine, Halfpenny 1733 James Stanley, second issue, a contemporary counterfeit, as S.7409, 3.70 grammes, Fine and of good style. Ex-Neil B.Todd collection, bought Seaby 1963
Isle of ManElectrotype of Penny 1732 Pattern in copper, as Pridmore 9, KM#Pn19, the edge marked APR (August Papworth Ready) younger son of Robert Cooper Ready, famed for the British Museum electrotypes. 11.47 grammes, GEF attractively toned, comes with old collectors ticket, Ex-Neil B.Todd collection
Isle of ManFarthings 1839 S.7417, KM#12 (4) NEF (2), GVF/NEF the obverse with some surface residue, and GVF with some thin scratches in the obverse field
Isle of ManHalfpenny 1709 James Stanley, cast issue S.7402 Good Fine, comes with old ticket showing a purchase price of 45/-, bought Seaby 1960, Ex-Neil B.Todd collection
Isle of ManHalfpenny 1733 James Stanley, second issue, inside of cap plain, S.7409, 5.10 grammes, Fine, a collectable example, comes with old ticket showing purchase price of 10/-.
Isle of ManPenny 1709 James Stanley, cast issue S.7401 VF or better on a slightly mis-shapen flan, very rare in all grades above Fine, comes with old ticket stating 'Glendinings 7.3.45, Ex-R.W.Williamson, and £3 - 1963 Spink & Son Ltd', Ex-Neil B.Todd Collection
Isle of ManPenny 1733 James Stanley, second issue Silver Proof, interior of cap frosted, S.7408c, 8.53 grammes, VF, lightly toned and attractive, Very Rare
Isle of ManPenny 1733 James Stanley, second issue, inside of cap frosted,S.7408 in bath metal, on a heavy flan weighing 12.14 grammes, Bold VF, comes with old ticket showing a purchase price of 25/-.
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
Isle of ManPenny 1839 S.7417, KM#14 GEF attractively toned with glossy surfaces, the reverse with some contact marks, Ex-John Roberts-Lewis collection, comes with old collector's ticket showing the purchase price of 20/-
Italian States - Naples and Sicily 120 Grana 1818 Obverse: Large crowned head to right, front of crown points to the end of the L of SICILIARVM, KM#281 Near Fine/Fine
Italian States - Parma40 Lire Gold 1815 C#32 VF/GVF with a series of hairlines in the obverse field causing a slight depression, one of only two dates issued, Krause lists a total of only 21 coin issues for Parma in the 19th Century across all denominations
Jersey (2) 1/48th Shilling 1877H S.7008 EF with a small tone spot on the obverse, 1/26th Shilling 1858 S.7002 GVF/NEF gilded, some of the gilding now worn off the obverse
Jersey 1/24th Shilling 1877H Pattern or off-metal striking in cupro-nickel, 5.54 grammes, as S.7007 VF with traces of old gilding, with an edge bruise at 5-o'clock and some ink marks on the obverse, unlisted by Pridmore in this metal for this denomination
Mexico Eight Reales (2) 1876 Go FR, Guanajuato Mint, KM#377.8 VF with some areas of darker toning, 1894 Zs FZ Zacatecas Mint, KM#377.13 NEF with a small area of weakness around the date
Mexico Eight Reales 1802FT Mo KM#109 EF with some light adjustment lines and a small trace of flan stress. A choice grade example with a superb portrait and a subtle tone further enhancing the eye appeal
Nepal (2) 50 Rupees VS2031 (1974) World Conservation Series, Reverse: Red Panda KM#841a Silver Proof FDC or very near so retaining practically full mint brilliance, 25 Rupees VS2031 (1974) World Conservation Series, Reverse: Himalayan Monal Pheasant KM#839a Silver Proof FDC, in capsules, no box or certificates, the Wildlife Conservation coins have always proved to be a popular series.
Nepal1000 Rupees Gold VS2031 (1974) World Conservation Series Obverse: Crowned Bust of King Barendra right, Reverse: Great Indian Rhinoceros KM#844, Weight 33.64 grammes. UNC and fully lustrous with the odd small contact mark, comes in capsule, uncased with no certificate
Nepal and India (2) comprising Nepal Half Mohar VS1968 KM#693 Lustrous UNC with colourful tone, Indian Princely States - IndoreQuarter Rupee Obverse: Sun face, Reverse inscription - Shah Alam (II) date off flan, 2.81 grammes, otherwise around Fine
Norway Two Kroner 1907 Border Watch, Obverse: Crowned and mantled Arms, Reverse: Inscription and date within tree, a wreath of clasped hand surround, crossed guns below date. KM#366 VF, Rare with a mintage of just 27,500 pieces
ScotlandJames VIHalf Merk 'Noble' 1577 S.5478, 6.77 grammes, Good Fine with a slight weakness on the 6 of the denomination, rare in all grades and seldom offered, comes with old ticket
Switzerland Five Francs 1923B KM#37 EF and lustrous, the obverse with golden toning, Germany - Weimar Republic Five Marks Medallic Coinage 1927 80th Birthday of Paul von Hindenburg X#1 EF/GEF
Tanzania (2) 50 Shilingi 1974 Wildlife Conservation Series, Reverse: Black Rhinoceros facing KM#8a Silver Proof, the odd small flecks of toning otherwise FDC retaining practically full mint brilliance, 25 Shilingi 1974 Wildlife Conservation Series, Reverse: Giraffes running right KM#7a Silver Proof FDC or very near so and retaining practically full mint brilliance, in capsules, no box or certificates, the Wildlife Conservation coins have always proved to be a popular series.
Tanzania1500 Shilingi Gold 1974 World Conservation Series Obverse: President J.K.Nyerere left with flowers either side, Reverse: Cheetahs. KM#9, weight 33.60 grammes. Minor flecks of toning and very light hairlines, UNC and fully lustrous with the odd small contact mark, a very attractive example. Scarce with a mintage of just 2779 pieces, comes in capsule, uncased with no certificate
Thailand (2) 100 Baht BE2517 (1974) Wildlife Conservation Series, Reverse: Brown-antlered Deer Y#103a Silver Proof FDC or very near so retaining practically full mint brilliance, 50 Baht BE2517 (1974) Wildlife Conservation Series,. Reverse: Rhinoceros Y#102a Silver Proof FDC or very near so retaining practically full mint brilliance, in capsules, no box or certificates, the Wildlife Conservation coins have always proved to be a popular series
Thailand 5000 Baht Gold BE2517 (1974) World Conservation Series - Obverse: Rama IX, Reverse: White-eyed River Martin Y#104, Weight 33.63 grammes. Rare with a mintage of just 2062 pieces. UNC and fully lustrous and brilliance, with the odd small contact mark mentioned only for completeness, a superb and eye-catching example, comes in capsule, uncased with no certificate
USA 2 1/2 Dollars Gold 1926 Sesquicentennial of American Independence, Obverse: Liberty standing with cap hold declaration of Independence, Reverse: Sun behind Independence Hall. 4.20 grammes, Breen 7467, GVF, ex-edge mount, the surfaces appear undamaged and vastly superior to the majority of ex-jewellery pieces that we encounter. Out of the 200,000 minted 154,207 were melted, so only 45,793 pieces remain
USA Gold Dollar 1870 Breen 6084, GVF and listed as very scarce by Breen, only 5,900 pieces minted, our archive database stretching back to 2003 indicates that this is the first example we have offered
USAHalf Dollar 1824 Tall 1, Plain 2 in date, Breen 4656 EF with uneven toning and some scuffing, the bust with a clear double strike to the face and neck
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
USAOne Dollar 1882 Breen 5565 UNC with choice deep bronze toning, enhanced by touches of magenta on the high points, desirable in this grade with outstanding eye appeal
USA Three Dollars Gold 1888 Good Fine, Ex-Jewellery, a mount having been removed from the edge, the surfaces superior to those usually encountered on ex-jewellery pieces
Venice 40 Soldi Undated Alvise Mocenigo MC in exergue toned VF, St Mark seated obverse MEMOREROTVI IVSTINA VINGO, Reverse allegorical standing figure with cross SM VENETVS ALOYMOCE
World (3) IrelandHalfcrown 1939 S.6633 NEF, Panama Quarter Balboa 1933 KM#11.1 GEF/AU and lustrous, scarce in high grade, Spain Two Reales 1812 Cadiz Mint, mintmark crowned C, KM#460.1 VF/GVF brushed
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.
Australia Fantasy Crown 1936 Edward VIII Geoffrey Hearn Series (struck in 1954) Reverse: Kangaroo standing left, plain edge X#M1a nFDC with some light hairlines
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