Ireland Dublin Money - Lord's Justices Coinage Crown an imitation (possibly c.19th Century) V.s in beaded circle on either side, in the style of S.6542, KM#54 Fine on an irregular octagonal shaped flan
Italian States - Venice (4) Soldino undated (1612-1615) Marcantonio Memmo KM#39 some weak areas otherwise GVF, Rare and unpriced in any grade by Krause, 10 Soldi (2) 1722 Alvise Mocenigo KM#502 Fine, 1734 Alvise Pisani KM#545 approaching Fine with some small weaker areas, 6 Bagattini undated (c.1680) KM#367 VG scarce
Italian States - Venice Silver Grosso undated, Antonio Venier (1382-1400), type 2, 1382-1385, Venice mint, Filippo Barbarigo as mint master, * and F in fields, Obverse: Christ enthroned holding a book of gospels, Reverse: St. Mark standing left handing banner to Doge, 2.00 grammes, Paolucci 37.2, Near EF with old grey tone
Italian States - Venice Silver Grosso undated, Giovanni Soranzo (1312-1328), Obverse: Christ enthroned holding a book of gospels, Reverse: St. Mark standing left handing banner to Doge, 2.11 grammes, Paolucci 26.2, a few small spots otherwise NEF, the obverse with some light pitting
Italian States - Venice Silver Grosso undated, Pietro Ziani (1205-1229), Obverse: Christ enthroned holding a book of gospels, Reverse: St. Mark standing left handing banner to Doge, 2.08 grammes, Paolucci 1, Good Fine
Italy50 Centesimi 1924R the edge largely plain with a few very small traces of milling visible under strong magnification, VF/NVF with some edge nicks, the obverse with signs of minor field lamination, both plain and reeded edge types are rare for this date, viewing recommended
Jersey (2) 1/13th Shilling 1861 S.7001 EF/GEF with traces of lustre, 1/26th Shilling 1861 S.7002 GEF with traces of lustre and some thin scratches below the bust
Kuwait50 Fils AH1414 (1993) a double reverse TrialPiedfort with security edge, weight 8.93 grammes, EF, a highly unusual pieces and apparently unrecorded. We note the Birmingham Mint collection, which contains specimen coins from this series, did not contain an example of this type.
Netherlands - Gelderland Gulden (3) 1704 mintmark Knight on horse (previously KM#65.2 now unlisted) Fine, 1715 KM#65.3 mintmark Crane, 1723 Closed 2 in date as KM#65.3 Fine
Netherlands - Holland 28 Stuivers countermarked coinage of 1693, KM#69.11 with HOL countermark on Overijssel-Kampen 28 Stuivers 1685, host coin KM#76, the date shown as 85 on the host coin (1685), 19.48 grammes, Countermark Fine, host coin Near Fine, unpriced in any grade by Krause
Netherlands - Overijssel - Deventer 20 Stuivers (Gulden) 1698 type as KM#91 mintmark Sitting dog after NITMIVR, 1 of denomination struck over G, this variety not listed by Krause, Bold Fine and an unusual variety on this one-year type
Netherlands - Overijssel Gulden 1737 KM#63.1 mintmark Crane About EF and lustrous, struck on a slightly irregular flan, a very pleasing example of this normally poorly struck type
Netherlands - West Friesland 6 Stuivers (2) 1601 KM#5.1 VG or slightly better, 1680 Crowned Arms with branches in inner circle KM#5.1 Fine with old grey tone with underlying touches of blue, gold and magenta
Portuguese India - Goa (2) 6 Reis copper, undated (c.1845) KM#259 Fine, 12 Reis copper, undated (c.1845), design as KM#259, curiously unlisted by Krause GVF with an edge crack
SpanishNetherlandsDucaton 1640 KM#72.1 mintmark Hand, Antwerp mint, appears Good Fine/GVF on a porous flan, close examination reveals very little actual wear
Uruguay 5 Centesimos (BritishRoyal Mint Trial) 23mm diameter, Obverse a modified Sierra Leone obverse (c.1964) the portrait with added moustache, Reverse 5 Centesimos within a wreath I.M.I. KN.B in the field, 4.69 grammes, appears to be struck in cupro-nickel ? a curious piece EF
USA (2) One Cent 1861 as Breen 1949 the top bar of the E of STATES is weak in the centre and protrudes to the left of the vertical bar, About Fine, unusual and unlisted by Breen or Fivaz/Stanton, Quarter Dollar 1953D Breen 4366 VG housed in a 'Harvey's Restaurant MiamiSilver Anniversary Advertising token outer ring
USA Gold Dollar 1853 Breen 6025 some scratches on the edge at the top of the obverse, however the surfaces show no signs of the coin bring an ex-jewellery piece Fine/NVF, GB (2) Sixpence 1758 ESC 1213, Bull 1734, Fine/Good Fine, MaundyThreepence 1686 ESC 1981, Bull 795 VG with all major details bold and clear
USAHalf Dollar 1949D as Breen 5225 with the D mintmarked doubled, the underlying D to the left, Breen mentions the possibility of doubled mintmarks in this series (Page 416, 1988 edition) Lustrous UNC in an NGC holder graded MS63 Full Bell Lines
USA One Trillion Dollars 2013 TrialPattern in platinum plated copper, 27.91 grammes, Prooflike UNC. Originally produced in 2013 by the American Mint. A US website stated in 2013 'Financial bloggers in the US floated the notion of a Trillion Dollar coin to address the nation's debt problems. A technicality in US law says it's Treasury has special discretion to create platinum coins of any denomination. The US Secretary of the Treasury could then deposit the coin in it's bank account via the Federal Reserve, then afterwards, it could sell bonds to raise money to pay down the debt
AustraliaCrown 1937 Proof KM#34 in an NGC holder and graded PF64, only 8 examples have been graded by NGC of which this is the second finest, the first minting of the Crown in Australia. The event of the minting of the Crown was well publicised, this being the only denomination minted in that year. Many examples were sold outside of the traditional numismatic market and as a result, many of the tiny mintage of just 100 pieces were either mishandled or spent into circulation. The coin attained the nickname 'Casey's Cartwheel'. Extremely rare with a mintage of just 100 pieces
AustraliaFlorin 1938 Proof KM#40 in an NGC holder and graded PF65, the finest known of 7 examples thus far graded by NGC, the first Proof striking of the new Kangaroo, Emu and Coat of Arms design introduced for George VI. Extremely rare with a mintage of just 250 pieces
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
AustraliaPenny 1938 Proof KM#36 in an NGC holder and graded PF65 BN, only 6 examples have been graded by NGC, the first Proof issue of the iconic Kangaroo design. Extremely rare with just 250 pieces minted, we note Krause lists at $26,000 in PF63
AustraliaShilling 1938 Proof KM#39 in an NGC holder and graded PF63, only 8 examples have been graded by NGC with only one finer, the first issue of the new Ram's head design. Extremely rare with just 250 pieces minted
AustraliaSixpence 1938 Proof KM#38 in an NGC holder and graded PF64, the joint finest known of just 6 examples graded by NGC, the only Proof issue of Sixpence for George VI. Extremely rare with just 250 pieces minted
AustraliaThreepence 1938 Proof KM#37 in an NGC holder and graded PF64, only 8 examples have been graded by NGC, this Proof being the first issue of the 'Wheat stalks' design. Extremely rare with just 250 pieces minted
Afghanistan 10,000 Afghanis Gold 1979 World Conservation Series Obverse: National Arms of Afghanistan, Reverse: Marco Polo Sheep KM#982, Weight 33.43 grammes. UNC and almost fully lustrous, the obverse with the odd small fleck of toning, comes in the capsule, no certificate. Very Rare with a mintage of just 694 pieces, this being one of the lowest mintages in the entire Conservation series
Afghanistan 10,000 Afghanis Gold 1979 World Conservation Series Obverse: National Arms of Afghanistan, Reverse: Marco Polo Sheep KM#982. Weight 33.43 grammes. UNC and lustrous, comes in the capsule, with Royal Mint certificate. Very Rare with a mintage of just 694 pieces, this being one of the lowest mintages in the entire Conservation series.
AustraliaPenny 1920 KM#23 UNC or very near so with traces of lustre on either side, the obverse shows minor contact marks. The obverse struck to an excellent standard with all eight pearls and all the central diamond bold and clear, a superior example of this rare date and type. We note an example only described as Fine was sold by us in our Auction A156 (Lot 1057) for as much as £48 hammer price, a truly rare item and seldom offered
Austrian States Bishopric of Salzburg Gold Ducat 1642 Obv Arms in an oval shield below a hat, no inner circle PARIS D G ARCHI EPS SAL SE AP LE Rev St Rupert seated with salt box and crozier, the mitra divides the legend on top SANCTVS RVDBERTVS EPS SALISB 3.4 g, VF on a wavy flan and plain edge
Botswana 150 Pula Gold 1978 World Conservation Series Obverse: National Arms of Botswana, Reverse: Brown Hyena facing, KM#13, weight 33.43 grammes, UNC and lustrous with small flecks of red toning. Rare with only 664 pieces minted making this one of the rarest issues of the Gold World Conservation series, comes with capsule and royal Mint certificate
Botswana 150 Pula Gold 1978 World Conservation Series Obverse: National Arms of Botswana, Reverse: Brown Hyena facing, KM#13, weight 33.43 grammes, UNC with two very small tone spots on the reverse, otherwise retaining full mint lustre and original mint brilliance, very sought after in this choice grade. Rare with only 664 pieces minted making this one of the rarest issues of the Gold World Conservation series, comes with capsule and royal Mint certificate
Brazil - Minas Gerais Counterstamped Coinage 960 Reis 1804, Counterstamp Obverse: Crowned shield in branches/Counterstamp Reverse: Banded globe with cross, host coin Bolivia8 Reales 1804PTS (KM#73) KM#242 counterstamps Bold Good Fine, host coin Obverse VG, the reverse a little better, our archive database shows we have not previously offered this type
BritishHondurasOne Cent 1885 KM#6 UNC and eye-catching with around 75% lustre, in a PCGS holder and graded MS64 RB, at the time of writing, PCGS had graded 18 One Cent coins of this date, of which this is the finest known example
Canada10 Cents 1910 KM#10 UNC and lustrous in a PCGS holder and graded MS64, scarce in high grades, indeed we note Krause quotes a value of $400 in MS63 and $1200 in MS65
CanadaTen Cents 1886 Large, Knobbed 6 in the date (see illustration in Charlton page 102) Portrait T5, KM#3, VF the rarer of the reverse types for this date
Ceylon10 Cents 1926 VIP Proof/Proof of record KM#104a in an NGC holder and graded PF63, we note the NGC Population Census records only 2 examples, both in the same grade, so this the joint finest known example as recorded by the NGC Census
CeylonFive Cents 1945 VIP Proof/Proof of record struck in Nickel-Brass KM#113.2 in an NGC holder and graded PF66, only 3 examples of this date and type appear on the NGC Census, of which this is the finest known example. Very seldom offered and would make a choice addition to any advanced Commonwealthcollection
CeylonOne Cent 1890 VIP Proof/Proof of record struck in copper KM#92 in an NGC holder and graded PF63 RB, only two examples of this date and type are recorded on the NGC Census. These VIP issues were minted in tiny numbers and are seldom offered
CeylonQuarter Cent 1870 VIP Proof/Proof of record struck in copper KM#90 in an NGC holder and graded PF65 BN, we note that there are no example recorded by the Heritage auction archive, only two coins of this date and type appear on the NGC Census, of which this is the finest known. These specially minted items were struck in tiny numbers and are very seldom offered
CeylonQuarter Cent 1890 VIP Proof/Proof of record struck in copper KM#90 in an NGC holder and graded PF64 RB, only two coins of this year and type appear on the NGC Census. These specially minted items were produced in tiny numbers and are very seldom offered, would make a high quality addition to any quality Commonwealthcollection
Colombia 15000 Pesos Gold 1978 World Conservation Series Obverse: Bust of Tomas Cipriano left, Reverse: Ocelot left KM#266, Weight 33.43 grammes. UNC with practically full lustre and a small tone spot on the reverse, in capsule with no certificate, with only 490 pieces minted, one of the lowest mintages in the entire Conservation series
Colombia 15000 Pesos Gold 1978 World Conservation Series Obverse: Bust of Tomas Cipriano left, Reverse: Ocelot left KM#266. Weight 33.43 grammes. BU and with full blazing lustre, a truly superb example, in capsule with no certificate, with only 490 pieces minted, one of the lowest mintages in the entire Conservation series
Costa Rica 1500 Colones Gold 1974 World Conservation Series Obverse: National Arms, Reverse: Giant Anteater with denomination below, KM#202, Weight 33.43 grammes. UNC with practically full lustre and the odd contact mark, scarce with a mintage of just 2418 pieces
Costa Rica 1500 Colones Gold 1974 World Conservation Series Obverse: National Arms, Reverse: Giant Anteater with denomination below, KM#202. Weight 33.43 grammes. UNC with practically full lustre and the odd contact mark, comes with capsule and the Royal Mint certificate, scarce with a mintage of just 2418 pieces
CyprusHalf Piastre 1887 Proof KM#2 in an NGC holder and graded PF63 RB, very seldom encountered as a Proof issue, we note NGC and PCGS both show only 3 examples on their respective Population Reports
Denmark10 Ore 1888CS KM#795.1 in a PCGS holder and graded MS64 a key date rarity in this short series. Now lists at $650 UNC in Krause, We note this is the only example thus far recorded on the PCGS Population Report
Ecuador10 Centavos 1919 KM#64 VIP Proof/Proof of record struck in cupro-nickel, in a PCGS holder and graded PR64, these VIP Proofs were minted in very small numbers, this is the only example thus far recorded by the PCGS Population Report
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, comes with capsule and Royal Mint certificate
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, very seldom seen in this high grade, with only 547 minted, this is one of the lowest mintages in the entire Conservation Series
Falkland Islands 150 Pounds Gold 1979 World Conservation Series Obverse: 'Machin' Bust of Queen Elizabeth II right, Reverse: Falkland Fur Seal KM#13, Weight 33.43 grammes. UNC and highly lustrous with prooflike fields and a few touches of red tone, Rare, with a mintage of only 488 pieces, one of the lowest mintages in the entire Conservation Series
Falkland Islands 150 Pounds Gold 1979 World Conservation Series Obverse: 'Machin' Bust of Queen Elizabeth II right, Reverse: Falkland Fur Seal KM#13,Weight 33.43 grammes. UNC and almost fully lustrous, with small touches of red toning, Rare, with a mintage of only 488 pieces, one of the lowest mintages in the entire Conservation Series
Fiji 250 Dollars Gold 1978 World Conservation Series Obverse: 'Machin' Bust of Queen Elizabeth II right, Reverse: Banded Iguana KM#43, Weight 33.43 grammes. UNC with practically full blazing lustre, a superb example, comes in capsule with certificate, only 810 pieces minted making this one of the rarer coins in the Conservation Series
Fiji 250 Dollars Gold 1978 World Conservation Series Obverse: 'Machin' Bust of Queen Elizabeth II right, Reverse: Banded Iguana KM#43, Weight 33.43 grammes. UNC with practically lustre, with the odd small touch of red tone visible under magnification, comes in capsule with certificate, only 810 pieces minted making this one of the rarer coins in the Conservation Series
Gambia 500 Dalasis Gold 1977 World Conservation Series Obverse: Bust of President Dawda Jawara, Reverse: Sitatunga KM#19.Weight 33.43 grammes. Lustrous BU with odd tiny fleck of toning, a superb piece and extremely sought after in this choice high grade, 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. Tiny fleck of toning otherwise choice retaining full mint lustre and brilliance, only 699 pieces minted, making this one of the lowest mintages in the entire Conservation Series, Extremely sought after in this choice grade. Comes with capsule and Royal Mint certificate
German States - Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel Thaler 1626 Goslar Mint, with HS mint master initials after the date, Crossed Keys mintmark at the commencement of the obverse legend, V's for U's in legend. KM#52.4, 26.19 grammes, Bold VF
Germany20 Pfennigs 1875C Frankfurt Mint KM#5 Choice UNC with colourful toning, in a PCGS holder and graded MS66, this being the finest known example recorded by PCGS, the only example thus far graded MS66 recorded by the PCGS Population Report
Hungary Two Ducats Gold 1646KB Kormoczbanya mint KM#128, Friedberg 108, Obverse: Ferdinand II standing right divides the KB mintmark within an inner circle. Reverse: Madonna and Child, 25mm diameter, 6.92 grammes, Good Fine and bold, a small scuff on the edge by FERD hardly detracts, this issue seldom seen, indeed the NGC Population Census shows no examples for this date
Indonesia 100,000 Rupiah Gold 1974 World Conservation Series Obverse: National Emblem of Indonesia, Reverse: Komodo Dragon Lizard (Varaus komodensis) KM#41,Weight 33.43 grammes. Possibly the most popular issue in the Conservation Series, UNC and lustrous, the reverse with a small die flaw by the denomination, comes in the capsule, no certificate
Indonesia 100,000 Rupiah Gold 1974 World Conservation Series Obverse: National Emblem of Indonesia, Reverse: Komodo Dragon Lizard (Varaus komodensis) KM#41.Weight 33.43 grammes. Possibly the most popular issue in the Conservation Series, UNC and lustrous, the reverse with a small die flaw by the denomination, comes in the capsule, with Royal Mint certificate
Iran 25 Fils 1972 a Specimen striking, type as KM#127 unlisted as a Proof striking by Krause, in a PCGS holder and graded SP67, a most attractive and sharp example
Italy - Florence Gold Florinundated, Republic, Trefoil in left field, Friedberg 276 undated (1422-1531) Fine or better, comes with an old Baldwin's ticket
JapanYen Year 3 (1870) type 1 Y#5.1, Yen character with border, JNDA 01-9 in a PCGS holder and graded MS62, these pieces seldom seen in high grades and very desirable thus
Jordan 50 Dinars Gold 1977 World Conservation Series Obverse: King Hussein Ibn Talal, Reverse: Houbara Bustard bird, KM#34, Weight 33.43 grammes. UNC and lustrous with some minor hairlines, comes in the capsule with the Royal Mint certificate. Very Rare with a mintage of just 829 pieces.
Jordan 50 Dinars Gold 1977 World Conservation Series Obverse: King Hussein Ibn Talal, Reverse: Houbara Bustard bird, KM#34.Weight 33.43 grammes, A few small flecks of red tone, UNC and retaining practically full mint lustre, comes in the capsule with the Royal Mint certificate. Very Rare with a mintage of just 829 pieces.
Malawi 250 Kwacha 1978 World Conservation Series Obverse: Head of Hastings Banda right, Reverse: Nyala deer KM#17. Weight 33.43 grammes. Choice UNC with the odd tiny fleck of toning, a superb example, one of the lowest mintages in the entire Conservation series, these always sought after in choice grades. Come with capsule and Royal Mint certificate
Malawi 250 Kwacha 1978 World Conservation Series Obverse: Head of Hastings Banda right, Reverse: Nyala KM#17. Weight 33.43 grammes. UNC with practically full mint lustre and the odd small touch of red tone, Prooflike with reflective fields, a most attractive example, Rare with a low mintage of just 566 pieces, one of the lowest mintages in the entire Conservation series
Malaysia500 Ringgit Gold 1976 World Conservation Series Obverse: Malaysian Arms with supporters, Reverse: Malayan Tapir KM#21. Weight 33.43 grammes. Lustrous UNC with minor hairlines, comes with capsule and Royal Mint certificate, one of the more popular issues in the series and keenly sought after with just 2894 pieces minted
Malaysia500 Ringgit Gold 1976 World Conservation Series Obverse: Malaysian Arms with supporters, Reverse: Malayan Tapir KM#21. Weight 33.43 grammes. UNC and with almost full mint lustre, comes with capsule and Royal Mint certificate, one of the more popular issues in the series and keenly sought after, with just 2894 pieces minted
Mauritius1000 Rupees Gold 1975 World Conservation Series Obverse: 'Machin' Bust of Queen Elizabeth II right, Reverse: Mauritius Flycatcher KM#42, Weight 33.43 grammes. UNC and with practically full lustre, a few very minor tone spots visible under strong magnification, scarce with only 1966 pieces minted, with capsule and Royal Mint certificate
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