AustraliaHalf Sovereign 1862 Sydney Branch Mint, Marsh 387, in an NGC holder and graded AU53. Rare, with a mintage of just 210,000 pieces. Our archive database shows that this is only the third example we have offered in 20 years, an example sold in London Coins Auction A171 December 2020 (Lot 535) described as NEF/EF a very pleasing example, realised £2400 hammer price
AustraliaHalf Sovereign 1866 Sydney Branch Mint, Marsh 391, in an NGC holder and graded AU55. Our archive database stretching back 20 years shows that this is the first example we have offered
AustraliaSovereign 1870 Sydney Branch Mint, Marsh A375, VF/GVF the reverse retaining some lustre, an attractive example and rare in all grades above Fine
AustraliaSovereign 1860 Sydney Branch Mint Marsh A365, GVF/NEF with some contact marks and some gentle edge bruises, all Sydney Branch Mint issues hard to find in grades above VF
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.
AustraliaHalf Sovereign 1856 Sydney Branch Mint, the 6 of the date overstruck, the underlying digit unclear, Marsh 381, VG with some flan damage, Very Rare in all grades
Falkland IslandsTwo Pounds 1974 Reverse: Romney Marsh Sheep, Gold Proof KM#8 FDC or near so, retaining full mint brilliance and frosting. 2000 coins of the 2158 minted of this denomination were reserved for the Gold Proof Sets
AustraliaSovereign 1860 Sydney Branch Mint Marsh 365 VF/GVF with some light contact marks, all the Sydney Branch Mint gold is hard to find in grades VF and better
AustraliaSovereign 1867 Sydney Branch Mint Marsh 372 GVF/EF a little weakly struck on the Queen's hair, with some contact marks, retaining some mint lustre, all the Sydney Branch mint gold difficult to find in grades above VF
AustraliaPenny Token H.J.Marsh & Brother Hobart, Tasmania, undated, Obverse: I of IRONMONGERS above bottom of J of H.J. Reverse: Tools, with spade handle to right KM#Tn158.1, Near Fine, Very Rare, by far the rarest of the three types recorded, Krause lists at $350 in VG.
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
AustraliaSovereign 1861 Sydney Branch Mint Marsh 366 GVF with a small area of light scuffing to the top of the rim between 12 and 1 o'clock on the reverse
AustraliaSovereign 1857 Sydney Branch Mint Marsh 362 EF with subdued brilliance and some hairline scratches on the reverse and very scarce in this high grade
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
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
AustraliaHalf Sovereign 1857 Sydney Branch Mint, Marsh 382 GVF/NEF with some hairlines, the reverse with a heavier contact mark, the first year of the second issue Half Sovereigns
AustraliaSovereign 1863 Sydney Branch Mint Marsh 368 NEF with traces of underlying lustre and some contact marks, all Sydney Branch Mint Sovereigns hard to find in grades above VF
AustraliaSovereign 1862 Sydney Branch Mint Marsh 367 About EF, the obverse with a heavier contact marks in the field, Sydney Branch Mint Sovereigns all hard to find in grades above VF
AustraliaSovereign 1866 Sydney Branch Mint Marsh 371 GVF/NEF with some contact marks and small rim nicks, all Sydney Branch Mint Sovereigns hard to find in grades above VF
AustraliaSovereign 1867 Sydney Branch Mint Marsh 372 GVF/NEF with some contact marks and a few small rim nicks, all Sydney Branch Mint Sovereigns hard to find in grades above VF
AustraliaHalf Sovereign 1863 Marsh 388 Fine/Near Fine a collectable example for the grade, always a popular series and scarcer than catalogue values might suggest
AustraliaSovereign 1864 Marsh 369, KM#4 Sydney Branch Mint EF with some contact marks, all Sydney Branch Mint Sovereigns of this period are difficult to find in high grade
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
AustraliaSovereign 1857 Sydney Branch Mint Marsh 362 EF with subdued brilliance and some hairline scratches on the reverse and very scarce in this high grade
AustraliaSovereign 1868 8 over 6 Sydney Branch Mint unlisted by Marsh or McDonald, in a PCGS holder and graded PCGS AU58+, the variety not listed on the holder
AustraliaSovereign 1858 Marsh 363, KM#4, the gap in the 5 filled between the top and the curve, Fine with some scuffs on the portrait and an edge nick, Very Rare
FranceLouis XV The Military Conquest of Brussels 1746 41mm diameter in bronze by Marshal Maurice of Saxony by Marteau, François Joseph, 28.82 grams. Obverse: Bust right, LVD. XV. REX CHRISTIANISS Reverse: A warrior bearing flag city view and castle behind MARS HYEMIS IMMEMOR, Exergue XXI. FEBRUARII M.DCC.XLVI A/UNC with an attractive patina, Ex-J.Elsen & Sons Auction 100 Lot 29
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.
USA, Ulysses S.Grant 34mm diameter in bronze Obverse bust right, Reverse PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES within wreath; Inaugurated First Term Marsch 4, 1869, Second Term March 4, 1873 UNC with minor cabinet friction
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