RussiaPoltina (Half Rouble) 1741 CПБ Ivan VI KM206.2, Bitkin 39, EF the reverse better with a rich grey tone, the property of a deceased jeweller active in Maidenhead in the 1950 s and 1960s, rare. We could find no examples recorded on the PCGS Population Report for either 1741 Ivan VI type of this denomination
Belgium5 Francs 1842 in Gold Choice aFDC graded, authenticated and encapsuled by PCGS and graded SP63 Plain Edge 36.88 gr. Dupriez 189 and rated R3 by Dupriez being unique or extremely rare, similar era to the Gold £5 of Great Britain 1839 Una and the Lion examples of which can realise over £100,000 in higher MS grades and have a much higher mintage than this Belgian piece offered here
USATwenty Dollars Gold 1859O Breen 7196, thin mintmark, centrally positioned between the N and the tail feathers, Near EF/EF the obverse rubbed on the face and possibly once cleaned in the past. Only 9100 minted, Estimates vary on current extant pieces, it is thought that between 85 and 100 pieces survive today. We note that the 1859O Twenty Dollars is one of the coins tracked in the US by the 'Rare Coins Values Index' a representative group of 87 rare US coins tracking the ongoing progress of the market.
India - Bombay PresidencyPatternRupee 1678 KM#Pn2, Pridmore 20, struck in silver at the Tower Mint, Obverse: THE RVPEE OF BOMBAIM in three lines, with two roses below, [BY] AUTHORITY OF [CHARLES THE] SECOND, Reverse: Crowned British Shield [KINGE. OF. GREAT. BRITAINE. ] FRANCE . AND. IREL [AND] 5.76 grammes, Fine on a wavy flan, struck off-centre, Very Rare. We refer to Pridmore Auction October 1982, Lots 450 and 451, this example with more similar striking and flan positioning to Lot 451, we also note a silver example in the British Museum with larger roses, and weighing 10.83 grammes, only a handful of examples known in silver, we also note examples are known struck in pewter, a pewter example selling at Baldwins in 2009 for £10,552 inclusive of buyers premium
Zanzibar Quarter Riyal AH1299 (1882) KM#2, BritishCommonwealth Coins (1971) Y3, weight 6.80 grammes, a superb example, Sharp GEF or better, the fields lustrous and prooflike with subtle blue and gold toning, displaying only a few minor contact marks, this example superior to the Krause plate example, and also superior to the British Museum example, of the highest rarity, British Commonwealth Coins by Remick states 'only a few specimens known', no prices given in current world catalogues such as Krause and this not surprising as we were unable to find any recorded sales of this type, Baldwin's have twice offered the Gold 2 1/2 Riyals in 2014 (realised £38,000) and in 2008 (realised £26,450) and this silver issue will be of similar scarcity if not rarer
Andaman Islands One Rupee Token 1866 KM#Tn2 EF silvered, weight 9.14 grammes, noted by 'BritishCommonwealth Coins' by Remick/James/Dowle/Finn as being 'the rarest British Commonwealth coins' and records only 5 examples having been sold between the publications of the second and third editions between 1969 and 1971, Internet research has not revealed any past auction results for the pieces dated 1866
IndiaEast India Company2 Mohur 1835 RS Incuse on truncation KM#452.1 GEF with contact marks and with a faint number 750 scratched in the reverse field, Extremely Rare with a mintage of just 1170 pieces
USADollar 1795 Draped Bust Breen 5367 head too far left choice EF and toned desirable thus and rare in this high grade and possibly would attract an AU designation if slabbed in the US unless some surface scratches under the toning prevent numerical grading resulting in a grade of AU details
South AfricaBurgers Pond 1874 Fine Beard KM#1.2 NGC AU55, EF/GEF and extremely rare in this pleasing and high grade. This 1874 issue was South Africa's first circulating Pond (Pound or Sovereign) issue, engraved by Leonard Wyon the then Royal Mint engraver and struck by the Heaton Mint Birmingham. The coin was rejected by South African legislators who objected to the use of the portrait of Thomas Burgers the 2nd president of the Republic and the man entrusted with the design. The total issue of 695 were sold off as novelties with the vast majority becoming jewellery pieces, hence the extreme rarity of undamaged examples in this high grade. As well as South African collectors the coin fits well into any comprehensive Sovereign collection being the same weight and fineness, and in fact an example was sold in the recent Bentley Sovereign Collection at Baldwins which realised £38,000
ChinaHupeh Province Tael 1904 Bullion Tael Coinage, Larger Obverse inscription Y#128.1 UNC or near so and toned with a few very light contact marks, Very scare in this high grade
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
USAFive Cents 1916 Doubled Die Obverse, Breen 2599, the variety confirmed by the last three digits of the date bold and with the understrike lower and to the right of the date, with also clear doubling to the feather tips, in a PCGS holder and graded XF40, listed as a separate entry in the Red book, the variety was only discovered in 1962, by which time many examples were well worn. It is estimated only 200-400 examples survive and of these many are in low grades, a key date rarity and listed in the Cherrypicker's Guide with the highest 'interest rating', this an evenly struck piece with pleasing detail and extremely rare thus, we note that the Heritage database shows only 4 examples sold since 2000. The PCGS database shows only 13 examples in XF40 with a PCGS price guide of £22,500
South AfricaBurgers Pond 1874 Fine Beard KM#1.2 GVF with some small scratches on the obverse, very rare with the mintage believed to be just 695 pieces with few surviving, most of which are ex-jewellery, we note an example in a recent London Auction described as VF, and with a scratched X in the obverse field realised over £4000
China - Chihli Province Dollar Year 23 (1897) Y#65.1, LM-444 in a PCGS holder and graded AU53, attractively toned green and gold in the legend and with much eye appeal, a scarce and desirable coin in this grade
Straits SettlementsQuarter Cent 1890 Proof KM#14 About UNC toned, perhaps sometime lacquered and with a corrosion spot on the reverse, Krause states simply 'rare' with no price given
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
ScotlandMary Three Pound piece 1555 S.5397 Fine the obverse cleaned perhaps ex-jewellery and now slightly underweight at 7.54 grammes but no evidence of problems to the fields or legends an excessively rare issue and seldom seen in any grade, an example recently realised £17,000 in Baldwins sale 25/9/2015 Lot 3444 which weighed 7.51 grammes
Brazil 12800 Reis 1731 M Joao V, Minas Gerais Mint KM#139 UNC with practically full lustre, superbly struck and superior to the Krause plate coin. We note that choice examples such as this piece have been realising prices up to $17,000 US
South AfricaEen Pond 1902 Veld-Boer WarSiege Issue KM 11 reeded edge usual adjustment marks at places towards the rim VF, Only 986 pieces are believed to have been struck by PJ Kloppers at Pilgrim's Rest by hand. The issue crude as it is was based on the BritishSovereign, so befits a Sovereign collection as well as a South African Collection
India One Rupee 1910 Edward VII Pattern in silver KM#Pn99, S&W.7.12, Pridmore 1049, weight 11.59 grammes. UNC and lustrous with hints of colourful tone, some hairlines and contact marks a slight distraction, nevertheless an exceptionally rare piece which would make a wonderful addition to any Indian or Commonwealthcollection
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
South AfricaEen Pond 1902 Veld-Boer WarSiege Issue KM 11 reeded edge and with die "slash" (die fault or nick which shows in left field obverse) usual adjustment marks at places towards the rim and Good EF or better probably about as struck for this emergency issue and with some brilliance, rare thus, Only 986 pieces are believed to have been struck by PJ Kloppers at Pilgrim's Rest by hand. The issue crude as it is was based on the BritishSovereign, so befits a Sovereign collection as well as a South African Collection
USA Dime 1797 13 stars, knobbed 9 in date, Breen 3142, Breen states 'usually found in low grades', bold VF so likely to be XF by US standards for this early type and rare
Japan 20 Yen Gold Year 3 (1870) Y#13 VF a very rare issue and seldom encountered in any grade, attached to jewellery mounts and a short chain with two charms attached, the charms without hallmarks and do not appear to be gold
USADollar 1802 Divided Date, Narrow Date, T of LIBERTY missing it's right foot, Breen 5400, B-6,BB-241, R.1, recognised by the missing right foot of the T in LIBERTY, EF or better with the obverse particularly sharp and with a pleasing old tone, this series seldom seen in these high grades and much sought after by collectors.
USA Bar Copper undated (1785) weighing 5.8 grammes, with spur from second bar, partial die crack between sixth and seventh bars and re-cutting above end of sixth bar, Good VF with a few small spots, very rare
USA Cent 1794 Head of 1794, Breen 1656 PCGS AU55 a very high grade example of the early US Cent series, these seldom seen in this high grade and extremely sought after, we note PCGS list price in AU55 is $10,500
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.
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
Italy 2 Lire 1903R KM#33 Good EF with a few small rim nicks and a tone spot on the forehead, extremely rare currently lists at $7500 EF and $16000 UNC in Krause
South AfricaBurgers Pond 1874 Fine Beard KM#1.2 NVF/VF with a mount having been removed from the edge at the top. The coins surfaces in this area appear undamaged. 7.99 grammes. A Very Rare issue and seldom offered, with a mintage of just 695 pieces
USATwenty Dollars 1852O Breen 7154 EF or very near so with some contact marks and a small edge bruise, Breen states 'often weakly struck' however this a pleasing and well struck example, very rare thus
China - Republic Dollar Year 12 (1923) L&M 80, Y#336.1 Large Characters EF or near so with some spots and contact marks, rarer type. Cataloguers Note: Originally thought to have been struck for the Wedding of Pu Yi, now thought to be trial pieces for an unadopted new National Emblem
New ZealandCrown 1935 Waitangi Proof KM#6 nFDC and retaining much original mint brilliance, in a PCGS holder and graded PR64, a truly superb example of this iconic design. Very Rare and seldom offered. Krause states that of the original low mintage of just 468 pieces, 364 were issued in sets with 104 issued loose
Ireland Hiberno-Norse, Penny type V Obverse Bust left with hand on Neck, Reverse similar to William I Two Stars type S.6156 GVF toned on a 16mm diameter flan, Extremely rare, we could not find another recorded transaction of a similar type piece
Iran Gold 10 Pahlavi MS2537 (1978) KM#1213, 81.36 grammes of .900 gold, Obverse: Head of the Shah, left with 'Aryamehr' now added to the legend, Reverse: Crown above radiant lion holding sword within wreath, BU and fully lustrous, an imposing coin, the flagship coin of the Iranian series and the last large Gold issue bearing the portrait of the Shah, these pieces were used as presentation pieces by the Shah to friends and dignitaries. This piece would be a high quality addition to any World or Middle Eastern Collection
AustraliaFlorin 1912 KM12 choice mint state with a hint of gold toning over original mint bloom some minor friction obverse and the tiniest of rim nicks reverse hardly detract, very rare in this grade
AustraliaFlorin 1913 AU/UNC with much original lustre some high points friction obverse and some light scratches below the bust, reverse choice Unc with a hint of gold over original brilliance
Bulgaria a 2-coin set 100 Leva 1934 VIP Proof/Proof or record KM#45 in an NGC holder and graded PF65, 50 Leva 1934 VIP Proof/Proof of record KM#44 in an NGC holder and graded PF65, both Ex-Melbourne Mint Museum and only the second pair graded of these extremely rare issues, unpriced by Krause
Rhodesia and NyasalandProof Set 1955 a 7-coin set in cupro-nickel and copper, KM#PS1 Halfcrown to Halfpenny in LCGS holders comprising Halfcrown 1955 slabbed and graded LCGS 91, Florin 1955 slabbed and graded LCGS 90, Shilling slabbed and graded LCGS 90, Sixpence 1955 slabbed and graded LCGS 88, Threepence slabbed and graded LCGS 88, Penny 1955 slabbed and graded LCGS 90, Halfpenny 1955 slabbed and graded LCGS 90 Very Rare with a mintage of just 10 sets nFDC with light toning, in the blue case of issue, listed at $2500 by Krause
USA Five Dollars 1877 CC Breen 6700 NEF with signs of being waterworn, reported as a detector find, on a beach in Suffolk, rare with only 8680 minted, Breen states 'usually in low grades'
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
USAQuarter Dollar 1901S Breen 4171 approaching Fine with most of the LIBERTY and most of the motto lettering visible, overall with a pleasing and even appearance and the key date rarity in the series with a mintage of just 72,664 pieces
Muscat and OmanQuarter Anna AH1311 (1893) as KM#2 an off-metal striking, tested and found to be struck in .925 silver, 10.25 grammes (normally struck in copper) thought to have been struck in India to test the dies to be supplied to the Muscat Mint, VF and possibly unique
IrelandHalfcrown 1943 choice BU from a recently found small war time hoard and graded 82 by CGS, NGC and Krause lists values up to MS60 for this key date rarity their value for MS60 being $4,600 this coin is choice and would probably be in the MS64 - 65 range which equates to CGS 82
USA Ten Dollars 1876 Breen 6982 Good Fine with some uneven dark tone, a key date rarity with just 687 minted, and most of the few survivors (believed to be in double figures) in low grades
GibraltarFive Pounds 2018 Centenary of the End of World War I - Amiens Gold ProofPiedfort, Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II right, Reverse: Amiens Battle scene AMIENS 1914-1918, weight 79.50 grammes, a very rare modern issue with just 25 pieces minted, uncased. The release of these coins by the Tower Mint was commemorated by a visit from Simon Weston, the inspirational Falklands War veteran, survivor of the worst attack on British Force during the conflict. Simon himself struck the first Sovereign coin
ScotlandDollar 5 Shillings and Sixpence, Lattice Countermark on Mexico8 Reales 1797Mo ,Lattice countermark with S.D & Co LE, and an additional smaller countermark SD surrounded by wreath, countermark Good Fine, host coin About Fine
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
Russia Five Roubles 1785 C#78c, 6.46 grammes, NVF the edge a little uneven possibly once in a mount, the surfaces though are undamaged, viewing recommended
RussiaRouble 1839 HΓ Battle of Borodino Memorial C#170 UNC, the obverse with very light cabinet friction, with a choice magenta and cyan toning, a superb example with spectacular eye appeal
New ZealandCrown 1935 Waitangi KM#6 CGS Proof FDC with original brilliance and a most attractive example of this very rare issue and graded UNC 88 by CGS - UK
Greece 50 Lepta 1921 KN KM#65 Krause states that most pieces of this issue were melted and only an estimated 30-40 pieces are believed to have survived VF or slightly better with a couple of small edge bruises. We note a similar example in VF sold in our
USADollar 1799 with Octagonal CountermarkS.3766B. The countermark is finely executed and has a more hauteur profile than is usually encountered, possibly from being a slightly later unofficial striking (the Maundypenny die not used on this coin is considered the die officially used). Notwithstanding it still remains an extremely rare example with only about 3 examples known. Some Obverse tooling is evident otherwise the host coin is toned about VF with the countermark somewhat better -- comes with an enlarged photograph of the countermark
Falkland IslandsFifty Pence 1982 Liberation of the Falkland Islands Gold Proof KM#18b, the obverse with the lightest of toning on the field visible under magnification, otherwise FDC, uncased, an extremely rare and highly desirable issue with a mintage of just 25 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
Australia - New South Wales Fifteen Pence Dump 1813 FIFTEEN and PENCE with 5mm date spacing, Mira (1977) type D/2, KM#1.3 the crown bold with the legends clear, Good Fine, has been plugged and well repaired, traces of the underlying coin are visible in places
BermudaCrown 1959 350th Anniversary of the founding of the Colony Proof in an NGC holder and graded PF65 Cameo, a very rare matt proof is listed in the latest Krause catalogue, but brilliant proofs such as this are unlisted, we note a Proof 65 Ultra Cameo sold for $4025 in 2009 in the USA
Isle of ManFarthing 1860 Bronzed ProofS.7419D UNC with traces of lustre, slabbed and graded CGS 82, Extremely Rare with only around 8-10 examples thought to have been struck
USAHalf Dollar 1807 Small Stars type the rare variety approaching EF by English standards with a good eye appeal lists at $8,500 in AU 55 on the PCGS web site
EgyptTen Pounds Gold 1964 (AH1384) Reverse: Nile River basin scene KM#409 GEF and lustrous the intricacy of the reverse design can be fully appreciated on this large and impressive 52 gram issue. Our archive database stretching back to 2003 shows that we have not previously offered this type
BermudaCrown 1959 350th Anniversary of the founding of the Colony Proof in an NGC holder and graded PF66 Cameo, a very rare matt proof is listed in the latest Krause catalogue, but brilliant proofs such as this are unlisted, we note a Proof 65 Ultra Cameo sold for $4025 in 2009, one example in PF65 sold in our previous sale in March for £3042 inclusive of buyers premium, another sold for $8000 in Japan
Swiss Cantons - Basle Double Thaler, undated, 51mm diameter, 55.62 grammes, Dav.588, Obverse: City view with seven ships in harbour, BASILEA above, not in cartouche, Reverse: Winged Dragon with arms of Basel surrounded by a border of shields UNC or near so with prooflike fields, well struck, a choice piece, Ex-St. James Auction 16 7/12/2010 Lot 522
USAHalf Dollar 1807 Small Stars type the rare variety approaching EF by English standards with a good eye appeal lists at $8,500 in AU 55 on the PCGS web site
AustraliaHalf Sovereign 1862 Sydney Branch Mint Marsh 387 NEF/EF a very pleasing example with only very minor contact marks, the surface considerably superior to most examples usually seen. Rare with a mintage of just 210,000 pieces. Our archive database confirms that this is only the second example we have offered in 17 years
ScotlandTestoon of Four Shillings 1553 Mary, Queen of Scots, First Period, before marriage, S.5401 VG on a full round flan, with some weakness and old creasing, 4.41 grammes, a very rare issue and seldom offered in any grade
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
Ethiopia 200 Dollars 1966 75th Anniversary of Birth and Anniversary of Reign of Haile Selassie FDC and an impressive 80 grams of .90 gold, a rarely offered issue
Costa RicaVIP Proofs/Proofs of record 1937 a 3-coin set comprising 1 Colon 1937 KM#177 in an NGC holder and graded PF66, 50 Centimos 1937 KM#176 in an NGC holder and graded PF65, 25 Centimos 1937 KM#175 in an NGC holder and graded PF65, an extremely rare set, we note a similar set with the 50 Centimos and 25 Centimos in lesser grades realised $3525 at Heritage in April 2014
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
USADollar 1798 Close date with pointed 9 and high 8, arc pattern on reverse Breen 5385 EF possibly once cleaned now almost fully retoned with coppery appearance and some tooling marks
USA Cent 1794 Head of 1794, Sheldon 42 , Obverse 18: Truncated Hair Locks, Several hair locks are cut short just above and below the point where the cap meets the hair. Additional incomplete areas are noted in the hair behind the jaw and neck. Reverse R : Weak OF, AM of AMERICA widely spaced. A short spine or point extends the left stem end. Weight 13.22 grammes, NEF/GVF the reverse with a small spot near the centre, Rare in all grades above Fine
Saudi Arabia - Hejaz and Nejd Ghirsh AH1344 (1926) VIP Proof/Proof of record KM#6 in a PCGS holder and graded PR63, we note no examples recorded on the Heritage database, Extremely Rare, EX LCA 157 Lot 1599 realised £1700
Saudi Arabia - Hejaz and Nejd Quarter Ghirsh AH1344 (1926) VIP Proof/Proof of record KM#4 in a PCGS holder and graded PR65 EX LCA 157 Lot 1600 realised £1700
China - Republic Dollar 1914 Y#322 Founding of the Republic 2.8mm thickness, in a PCGS holder, Genuine, Bent-AU Details, seems conservatively graded with choice even fields
Flanders Cavalier d'Or Louis de Male 1346-84. Delmonte 458, weight 3.83 grammes, About Mint state, very rare thus. Comes with an old Baldwins ticket 5/6/2002
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