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
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
Albania 200 Leke 1968 Buthrotum Ruins KM#55.1 Gold Proof, an impressive 46mm diameter issue weighing 39.49 grammes, struck in .900 Gold (AGW 1.1427 oz.) the odd very small flecks of toning, otherwise FDC and retaining full original mint brilliance, would make an impressive addition to a collection of large gold issues
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Canada - Lower Canada Blacksmith Token undated (c.1830) Obverse bust right , the with long toothed border, die cud below bust, reverse Britannia right, seated, Fair, Note: Internet sources illustrate an example from the Bank of Canada National Currency Collection in similar grade Source: coinsandcanada.com
French Colonies10 Centimes 1825A KM#11.1 UNC and with good, slightly subdued lustre, very rare in this high grade, Krause does not price this series higher than EF, vastly superior to the Krause plate coin, XF lists at $125, this would be a standout piece in a French copper collection
New ZealandPenny 1962 VIP Proof/Proof of record KM#24.2 in an NGC holder and graded PF65 BN, Ex-Pittman collection, Heritage Auction 13/14 January 2015 Lot 35969
East Africa1 Cent 1930 VIP Proof/Proof of record, KM#22 nFDC retaining much original lustre, only two examples recorded in the Heritage auction archive, these both from the Professor Wayne Newton Palmer collection as far back as 2004
East Africa10 Cents 1942 VIP Proof/Proof of record, KM#26.2 nFDC retaining almost full original mint brilliance, we note that Heritage list just one example in their archive, this sold as far back as 2004, from the Professor Wayne Newton Palmer collection
East Africa10 Cents 1949 VIP Proof/Proof of record, KM#34 near FDC and retain much original brilliance, superior to the example in the David Vice collection
East Africa5 Cents 1935 VIP Proof/Proof of record, KM#18 nFDC, one tone spot on the reverse otherwise retaining much original colour and lustre, we note that Heritage record no examples in their archive and there was no example in the Professor Wayne Newton Palmer collection
East Africa5 Cents 1955 VIP Proof/Proof of record, KM#37 nFDC retaining almost full mint brilliance, only one example recorded in the Heritage auction archive, this from the Professor Wayne Newton Palmer collection as far back as 2004
East AfricaShilling 1952 VIP Proof/Proof of record, KM#31 nFDC retaining much original mint lustre, we note Heritage record only 2 examples in their archive, these from the Professor Wayne Newton Palmer, and Ted Reams collections from 2004 and 2013 respectively
East Africa5 Cents 1963 VIP Proof/Proof of record, KM#37 nFDC retaining almost full mint brilliance, we note that Heritage list just one example in their archive, this sold as far back as 2004, from the Professor Wayne Newton Palmer collection
Ethiopia Matona EE1923 (1930) KM#27 struck by ICI in Birmingham, England, in a PCGS holder and graded SP66RD, Ex-King's Norton Mint Collection, superior to another example graded SP66 RB sold at Heritage in September 2016 (also King's Norton Collection) for $470
Scotland - Lanarkshire - Dalzell Farm, Countermarked on France5 FrancsNapoleonic era, Paris Mint, (date obscured by the countermark) , Countermark NVF, host coin F/GF, this countermark mostly seen on the later period French pieces c.1812, Extremely Rare, we note there was no example in the Neil Beaton Collection
IndiaQuarter Rupee 1946 Bombay Mint Proof UNC and lustrous retaining much original brilliance, unlisted by Krause, however we note that there are 1946 Proof Quarter Rupees in the Royal Collection
IndiaQuarter Rupee 1946 Bombay Mint Proof UNC retaining much original brilliance, with some small spots on the rim, unlisted by Krause, however we note that there are 1946 Proof Quarter Rupees in the Royal Collection
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
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
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
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.
Cyprus 45 Piastres 1937 Patina Collection Edward VIII Pattern/Model Proof struck in Copper with plain edge. Obverse, crowned and robed ‘colonial‘ head of king left. Short legend EDWARD VIII KING EMPEROR. Reverse, passant lions of Cyprus. Only 10 examples made About FDC and with almost full lustre, Ex-INA Archive Collection
New Zealand Patina Collection Pattern Crown 1937 in .925 silver Obverse, head of king left by DR Golder. Reverse date 1937 and crowned arms of New Zealand. Obverse has longer legend not used on production pieces. One of only 3 specimens made in silver, Ex-INA Archive Collection, nFDC toned
Ireland Crown 1937 Edward VIII Patina Collection in .925 silver. Milled edge. Obverse Percy Metcalfe head of the king facing right. Reverse crowned Irish harp. One of only 12 pieces made nFDC with light toning
Ireland Crown Edward VIII Fantasy Patternundated in .925 silver with milled edge Obverse Large portrait of the King by D.R.Golder Reverse Crowned Irish Harp. One of only 12 pieces made in silver with a milled edge. UNC and Prooflike, lightly toned, Ex-INA Archive Collection
Ireland Crown 1937 Edward VIII Patina Collection in .925 silver. Plain edge. Obverse Percy Metcalfe head of the king facing right. Reverse crowned Irish harp. One of only 12 pieces made nFDC with some toning
Ireland Crown Edward VIII Fantasy Patternundated in gold-plated copper with a plain edge, Obverse Large portrait of the King by D.R.Golder Reverse Crowned Irish Harp. One of only 12 pieces made in this metal with a milled edge. UNC and Prooflike, Ex-INA Archive Collection
AustraliaCrown Edward VIII Patina Collection undatedPattern in .925 silver. Milled edge. Obverse large head of the king by D.R Golder. Reverse crown, wreath and SYDNEY NEW SOUTH WALES. One of only 12 pieces made nFDC with some toning
ScotlandCrown Edward VIII Patina Collection undated .925 silver PatternProof. Obverse, large portrait of king left, by DR Golder. Reverse, Scottish arms within shield, flanked by 2 thistles. E R (Edward Rex) to top left and top right of crown. Milled edge. Only 12 pieces made. FDC or near so with a hint of toning
New Zealand Edward VIII 1937 Patina Collection PatternCrown, struck in .925 silver, Obverse, portrait of Edward VIII facing right by Percy Metcalfe, Reverse adaptation of the famous Waitangi design, milled edge. One of only 12 pieces made FDC or near so with a hint of toning on the reverse
New ZealandCrown Edward VIII Patina Collection undatedPattern in .925 Proof silver. Plain edge. Obverse, large head of king by D.R.Golder. Reverse, map of New Zealand and ship ‘Endeavour.' One of only 12 pieces made, nFDC with some light toning
ScotlandCrown Edward VIII Patina Collection 1937 struck in Platinum coloured ferrous alloy. Obverse, large portrait of king left, by DR Golder. Reverse, Scottish arms within shield, flanked by 2 thistles. E R (Edward Rex) to top left and top right of crown. Plain edge. Only 12 pieces made. FDC or near so with a slight hint of toning
New Zealand Edward VIII 1937 Patina Collection PatternCrown, struck in golden alloy, Obverse, portrait of Edward VIII facing right by Percy Metcalfe, Reverse adaptation of the famous Waitangi design. Plain edge. One of only 12 pieces made nFDC with toning
New ZealandCrown Edward VIII Patina Collection undatedPattern in platinum coloured alloy. Plain edge. Obverse, large head of king by D.R.Golder. Reverse, map of New Zealand and ship ‘Endeavour.' One of only 12 pieces made, nFDC
AustraliaCrown Edward VIII Patina Collection undatedPatternPiedfort in Gold plated copper (akin to Barton's metal) Milled edge. Obverse, large head of King by D.R. Golder. Reverse, map of Australia, emu, kangaroo and crown. One of only 12 pieces made. Lustrous nFDC
ScotlandThirty ShillingsCharles I Third Coinage Falconers issue with No F S.5557 mintmark Thistle with leaves on obverse, Small Thistle with no leaves on reverse GVF struck on a slightly oval flan, the main design crisply struck and with much eye appeal, with die scoring marks in the legend between 8 and 9 o'clock on the obverse and in the corresponding position on the reverse, Ex-Portrait Spink Sale 20 2/6/1982, Ex-N.G.Brodie Collection SC121
BelgiumFlanders (Low Countries) Chaise d'Or undated (Ghent) Louis de Maele 1346-1384 Ruler on ornate gothic throne facing, holding upright sword and hand resting on shield having lion within, all within gothic poly-lobed tressure. Reverse Cross fleury with voided quatrefoil at centre, fleur-de-lis at the angles, all within quatre-lobe tressure. A superb example lustrous with a crisp and even strike, the obverse die showing a touch of light die rust. Scarce this nice, previous graded MS64 by NGC, we grade UNC with minor cabinet friction, an example in Goldbergs Millennia Collection May 2008 Lot 523 realised a hammer price of US$5250
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