Seychelles 1500 Rupees Gold 1978 World Conservation Series Obverse: Seychelles Arms with supporters, Reverse: Flycatcher birds KM#41, weight 33.43 grammes, UNC and with practically full lustre. Rare with a low mintage of just 683 pieces, one of the lowest mintages in the entire World Conservation Series, comes with capsule and Royal Mint certificate NGC MS68
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.
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
Oman Saidi Rial AH1391 Qabus bin Sa'id, Obverse: National Arms within circle, with star and moon border. Gold Proof, struck by the Royal Mint, for presentation purposes KM#44 UNC and prooflike, the obverse with a series of deeper hairlines causing a slight depression in the field. A highly desirable large gold issue with just 100 pieces minted
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
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.
British West AfricaShilling 1952 Trial in Thin Stainless Steel, Obverse with TRIAL in a vertical curved line in front of the bust, Reverse with TRIAL written horizontally above the date, KM#TS1, FT 326, Edge mostly Plain with some file marks, EF with some light surface corrosion, Rare. Note: these pieces were made by the Royal Mint in the late 1960s as experimental pieces using old dies.
British West AfricaShilling 1952 Trial in Chromed Steel, Obverse with TRIAL written vertically behind the bust, Reverse with TRIAL written vertically in the right field KM#TS1, FT 327 EF with some surface corrosion, Edge mostly Plain with some file marks, Rare. Note: these pieces were made by the Royal Mint in the late 1960s as experimental pieces using old dies.
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
Royal Mint Trial for 2 Euro Cent undated, each side having the Crowned Coat of Arms flanked by Castle and Rose with ROYAL MINT on a ribbon below, grooved edge, 19mm diameter, 3.04 grammes Lustrous UNC
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, Z in the field within the figure 5, weight 4.95 grammes, plain edge, believed to be struck in steel, UNC and lustrous, the obverse with some light hairlines, Rare
Sarawakundated 4 Gallon token (2) Binatang District Council - Water Council Obverse: B. D. C around a central hole, Reverse: 4 GALL around a central hole, 20mm diameter , weight 1.95grstruck at the Royal mint EF nicely toned and lustrous A/UNC
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
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
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
Pakistan 3000 Rupees 1976 World Conservation Series Obverse: Crescent within monument with star at upper left, Reverse: Astor Markhor and value KM#44,Weight 33.43 grammes. Prooflike UNC and lustrous with minor hairlines, comes with capsule and Royal Mint certificate
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.
Thailand 5000 Baht Gold BE2517 (1974) World Conservation Series - Obverse: Rama IX, Reverse: White-eyed River Martin Y#104, Weight 33.43 grammes, rare with a mintage of just 2062 pieces. A few very small flecks of red tone, otherwise choice UNC and retaining practically full mint brilliance, comes in the capsule with the Royal Mint certificate, these pieces seldom seen in the highest grades, visibly superior to obverse slabbed pieces graded at MS63
Zambia 250 Kwacha Gold 1979 World Conservation Series Obverse: Head of President K.D.Kaunda right, Reverse: African Wild Dog, right KM#20. Weight 33.43 grammes. Very Rare with a low mintage of just 455 pieces UNC a very sharp strike with some light toning, the fields mirror-like, an extremely desirable example and extremely scarce in this high grade, comes with capsule (this with some damage) and Royal Mint 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
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
Pakistan 3000 Rupees 1976 World Conservation Series Obverse: Crescent within monument with star at upper left, Reverse: Astor Markhor and value, KM#44 Weight 33.43 grammes. Prooflike UNC and lustrous with minor hairlines, 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 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
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
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
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
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 fully lustrous, a super example, scarce with only 1966 pieces minted, with capsule and Royal Mint certificate
Mongolia 750 Tugrik Gold 1975 World Conservation Series Obverse: National Arms, Reverse: Przewalski Horses KM#38 Weight 33.43 grammes. UNC and with practically full mint lustre, rare with only 929 pieces minted, comes with capsule and Royal Mint certificate
Mongolia 750 Tugrik Gold 1975 World Conservation Series Obverse: National Arms, Reverse: Przewalski Horses KM#38, Weight 33.43 grammes. Rare with only 929 pieces minted, UNC and fully lustrous, a very attractive example, comes with capsule and Royal Mint certificate
Oman 75 Omani Rials Gold AH1397 (1976) World Conservation Series Obverse National Arms above date, Reverse: Arabian Tahr KM#63, Weight 33.43 grammes. UNC with almost full lustre, comes in capsule with Royal Mint certificate, scarce with only 825 pieces minted
Oman 75 Omani Rials Gold AH1397 (1976) World Conservation Series Obverse National Arms above date, Reverse: Arabian Tahr KM#63, Weight 33.43 grammes. UNC with practically full lustre and a few small touches of red tone, comes in capsule with Royal Mint certificate, scarce with only 825 pieces minted
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
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.
Seychelles 1500 Rupees Gold 1978 World Conservation Series Obverse: Seychelles Arms with supporters, Reverse: Flycatcher birds KM#41, weight 33.43 grammes, one tiny spot by the denomination otherwise fully lustrous UNC and choice, Rare with a low mintage of just 683 pieces, one of the lowest mintages in the entire World Conservation Series, comes with capsule and Royal Mint certificate
Seychelles 1500 Rupees Gold 1978 World Conservation Series Obverse: Seychelles Arms with supporters, Reverse: Flycatcher birds KM#41, weight 33.43 grammes, UNC and with practically full lustre, minor nicks on the top of the rims in a couple of places otherwise choice. Rare with a low mintage of just 683 pieces, one of the lowest mintages in the entire World Conservation Series, comes with capsule and Royal Mint certificate
Venezuela 1000 Bolivares Gold 1975 World Conservation Series Obverse: National Arms above Ribbon, Reverse Cock of the Rocks. KM#48.1 Weight 33.43 grammes. UNC with practically full mint lustre, comes with capsule and Royal Mint certificate, 5047 minted
Venezuela 1000 Bolivares Gold 1975 World Conservation Series Obverse: National Arms above Ribbon, Reverse: Cock of the Rocks. KM#48.1 Weight 33.43 grammes. UNC and fully lustrous, a choice example, comes with capsule and Royal Mint certificate, 5047 minted
Zaire 100 Zaires Gold 1975 World Conservation Series Obverse: Mobuto Sese Seko facing, Reverse: Leopard right, KM#11, Weight 33.43 grammes. One small tone spot on the reverse, otherwise UNC with practically full mint lustre a rare issue with only 1415 pieces minted, comes in capsule with Royal Mint certificate
Zaire 100 Zaires Gold 1975 World Conservation Series Obverse: Mobuto Sese Seko facing, Reverse: Leopard right, KM#11, Weight 33.43 grammes. UNC with practically full mint lustre with some light red toning, a rare issue with only 1415 pieces minted, come with capsule and Royal Mint certificate
Nepal1000 Rupees Gold VS2031 (1974) World Conservation Series Obverse: Crowned Bust of King Barendra right, Reverse: Great Indian Rhinoceros KM#844, Weight 33.43 grammes. UNC and retaining practically full mint lustre with minor hairlines and the odd small contact mark, comes in the capsule with Royal Mint certificate. Rare with only 2176 pieces minted
Nepal1000 Rupees Gold VS2031 (1974) World Conservation Series Obverse: Crowned Bust of King Birendra right, Reverse: Great Indian Rhinoceros KM#844, Weight 33.43 grammes. UNC and retaining practically full mint lustre, comes in the capsule with Royal Mint certificate visibly superior to observed slabbed pieces graded at MS63. Rare with only 2176 pieces minted
Tanzania1500 Shilingi Gold 1974 World Conservation Series Obverse: Head of President J.K.Nyerere left with flowers either side, Reverse: Cheetahs. KM#9, weight 33.43 grammes. Minor flecks of toning, otherwise UNC and fully lustrous, a very attractive example. Scarce with a mintage of just 2779 pieces, Comes with capsule and Royal Mint certificate
Tanzania1500 Shilingi Gold 1974 World Conservation Series Obverse: President J.K.Nyerere left with flowers either side, Reverse: Cheetahs. KM#9, weight 33.43 grammes. Minor flecks of toning and very light hairlines, UNC and with practically full lustre, a very attractive example. Scarce with a mintage of just 2779 pieces. Comes with capsule and Royal Mint certificate
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
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. Marsh 360 Good Fine, rare in all grades
British West AfricaShilling 1952 Trial in chromed steel, FT327 TRIAL written vertically to the right of the King's head, the reverse with TRIAL written vertically above the 52 of the date, GEF toned, with some file marks on the edge, as often, Note: these pieces were made by the Royal Mint in the late 1960s as experimental pieces using old dies
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