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
IndiaEast India Company Two 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
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
IndiaMohur 1841 Small date Plain 4 KM#462.3 pleasing EF with a couple of rim nicks, we note an example in London Coins Auction A181 (June 2023) described as About UNC realised £3800 hammer price
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
China - Republic Mint Error - Mis-Strike One Dollar 1927 Memento with 6-pointed stars, Y#318a.2 a spectacular double striking with around 5mm of the lower half of the coin double struck showing a crescent-shaped portion of additional legend from 3 to 9 o'clock. The reverse therefore has an additional 'OF REPUBLIC OF', the top part of the coin having MEMENTO and the top of the Chinese obverse legend approximately half off the flan. In an NGC holder and graded MS62. We note a triple struck example of this coin sold at Heritage auctions in December 2019 described as PCGS - Genuine, AU-details Environmental Damage for $4560, this coin is of far superior eye appeal and grade, the error also is over a greater area of the coin and the double striking is more bold. A fascinating and incredibly rare error, in a series where minor errors are known, but spectacular pieces such as this must exist in extremely small numbers only.
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
Venezuela Caracas 1 Real 1817 BS C-5.1 NGC VF 30 extremely rare type this being the only example of the C-5.1 on the NGC population census. From an original parcel of coins fresh to the market, the current vendor, himself a senior citizen, could tell us that his father now deceased who left the coins had an aunty who spent time in Central America presumably in the 19th century
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
IndiaFive Rupees 1870 Calcutta Mint, Gold Proof Restrike KM#476, in a PCGS holder and graded PR63 CAM, one of only two examples graded PR63 CAM by PCGS, the India Gold Restrikes very rare and desirable
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.
Albania 500 Leke 1968 500th Anniversary of the Death of Prince Skanderbeg KM#56.1 Gold Proof, an imposing 55mm diameter issue weighing 98.374 grammes, struck in .900 Gold, (AGW 2.857 oz.) the odd minor hairlines, otherwise FDC retaining full original brilliance, would make an impressive addition to a collection of large gold issues
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
Iran Ten Pahlavi Gold SH2537 (1978) KM#1213 UNC 81.36 grammes an imposing issue struck in .900 Gold (AGW 2.3542 oz.) would make an impressive addition to a collection of large gold issues
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
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.
South AfricaProof set 1923 the 10-coin set Sovereign to Farthing FDC or near so with some minor hairlines, attractively toned a superb and eye-catching set in the original Mappin and Webb long box this in excellent condition
IndiaRupee 1877 CalcuttaProof KM#492 in an NGC holder and graded PF60, Proofs of this series are seldom offered, we note that NGC have only graded 4 examples
New ZealandCrown 1935 WaitangiProof 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
Egypt500 Piastres Gold AH1357 (1938) Proof, Royal Wedding of King Farouk and Safinaz Zulficar, (Queen Farida) KM#373, an impressive 42.50 grammes issue, nFDC retaining around 90% original mint brilliance, an imposing large Royal Mint issue
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
German Colonial 2 -1/2 Tola Pattern in Silver undated (1877) 35mm Schaaf 62 M2 Silver rare Choice Mint State with a lovely tone and graded MS64 by NGC, this being the only Schaaf variety M2 (silver) that NGC has seen
German East Africa15 Rupien Gold 1916T Right Arabesque ends below the T of OSTAFRIKA KM#16.1 UNC and very rare in this high grade, this coin considerably superior to the other example graded NGC MS62 listed in this sale
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
Egypt500 Piastres Gold 1938 KM#373 Gold Proof nFDC with practically full original mint brilliance, the reverse rim slightly flattened in a small area, this looks to be caused in striking
South AfricaProof set 1923 10 coin set Sovereign to Farthing UNC to FDC with some minor contact marks and hairlines, the bronze chocolate UNC presumed Proofs attractively toned an eye-catching set in an unofficial wooden box
IrelandHalfcrownCharles IInchquin MoneyS.6533 with 9dwt. 16gr. Countermark, Issue of 1642, Type 2, with thick lettering and wire line inside beaded border, struck on an irregular hexagonal flan , weight 11.31 grammes, overall VF with most of the design struck clearly, extremely rare and keenly sought after in any grade
Mauritius1000 Rupees Gold 1981 Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer (Reverse design by Christopher Ironside) Gold Proof KM#47 FDC uncased in capsule, Extremely Rare with a tiny mintage of just 22 pieces
IndiaFive Rupees Gold 1870 KM#476 Prooflike Restrike UNC and highly lustrous, some light contact marks and hairlines are evident, a very desirable example of this popular series and always highly sought after
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'
Egypt500 Piastres Gold AH1340 (1922) Proof KM#342, an imposing large Gold King Fuad I Royal Mint issue, 42.50 grammes, in an NGC holder and graded PF62 Cameo
India Gold Mohur 1841 Small Date, WW incuse, small divided legend, Plain 4 with stop after date KM#462.3 VF/NEF, a classic design and always sought after
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
AustraliaThreepence 1923 KM#24 Choice and graded MS66 by NGC rare thus. With a mintage figure of just 815,000 this is the second lowest mintage by date (1915 800,000) for George V business strike issues with other dates in the millions. NGC gives a book valuation of US$2,200 in MS63 with no values given for higher grades, this example is the finest recorded by NGC and their population census shows none in MS65 and one in MS64 so by far the finest recorded
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
Egypt500 Piastres Gold AH1340 (1922) Proof KM#342, an impressive 42.50 grammes issue, with a gentle edge bruise at 1 o'clock and minor hairlines, nFDC retaining around 90% original mint brilliance, an imposing large Gold King Fuad I Royal Mint issue, only 1800 currency issues were minted, the Proof items with no mintage figure stated by Krause and offered far less frequently than the currency issues.
Jordan 25 Dinars Gold AH1389 (1969) Reverse: Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem KM#27, Proof FDC retaining full mint brilliance and frosting, individually numbered (483) in the field, a stunning and choice piece fully capturing the quality of the design, almost 2 ounces of gold in this large 50mm diameter imposing piece, a high quality piece and seldom offered. All four of the Jordan 1969 Gold Proof issues are offered in this sale
AustraliaSovereign 1855 Sydney Branch Mint Marsh 360 Good Fine, rare in all grades, 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
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
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
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.
India 15 Rupees Gold 1918 KM#525 GVF/EF the crown band fully visible, some light contact marks and a tiny edge nick at 6 o'clock on the reverse, still a very pleasing example of this rare one-year type, seldom offered in any grade and one of the finest we have offered
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
USAOne Cent 1794 Head of 1794, Closed wreath, High 7 in date, 4 almost touches truncation, Reverse: weak area on lower quarter of ribbon, Sheldon 50. 12.90 grammes, VF or near so with minor surface residue, Extremely rare with only around 30-35 believed to survive in all grades
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