Cayman Islands $250 Gold 1990 Reverse: Spitfires in flight/Vignette of Churchill, One Ounce of .999 Gold Proof KM#107 nFDC with a light handling mark, retaining practically full mint brilliance
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
St. Helena Gold Mohur 2014 Proof, the reverse design in the style of the India Gold Mohur 1835, with the East India Company logo in the exergue, in .999 gold FDC in capsule
St. Helena and Ascension One Mohur Gold 2013, the reverse a modern representation in the style of the 'Lion and palm tree' India Gold Mohur design used from 1835-1841, with the EIC mintmark and ONE MOHUR in the exergue, Proof nFDC/FDC retaining practically full mint brilliance
St. Helena One Mohur Gold 2016, the reverse a modern representation in the style of the 'Lion and palm tree' India Gold Mohur design used from 1835-1841, with the EIC mintmark and ONE MOHUR in the exergue, Proof nFDC/FDC
Isle of ManHalfpenny 1813 Bronzed ProofS.7416f a restrike , in an NGC holder and graded PF64 BN, Proof of this series very sought after in the highest grades
Isle of ManPenny 1813 Bronzed Proof Restrike, the obverse showing signs of die rust, in an NGC holder and graded PF63 BN, Proofs of this series very sought after in the highest grades
IranMedallic issue 1976 Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, 50th Anniversary of the National Bank of Iran MS.2535 (1976) Octagonal Gold Proof, Obverse: Conjoined busts of the Shah and his father. Reverse: Façade of the Bank , 21mm diameter, 4.93 grammes of .900 gold Proof nFDC retaining almost full mint lustre
British West Africa Two Shillings 1938KN Format 26, KM#24, a Specimen striking, in a PCGS holder and graded SP65, the coin displays superior fields but lacking the full brilliance of a Proof strike.
British West AfricaPenny 1937KN Format 180, KM#19, in a PCGS holder and graded SP64, we note the Format and Krause catalogues list a Proof of the date and type but no specimen strike. This coin displays superior fields but is lacking the full brilliance of a Proof strike
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
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
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
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
GuernseyFive Pounds 2018 100 Years of the Royal Air Force Gold Proof, the reverse showing the RAF badge with selective Rhodium plating, Proof FDC in capsule
JerseyFive Pounds 2018 100 Years of the Royal Air Force Gold Proof, the reverse showing three iconic aircraft in selective Rhodium plating, Proof FDC in capsule
Israel100 Lirot Gold 1968 (JE5728) Reunification of Jerusalem - Israel's 20th Anniversary KM#52 Gold Proof, a small tone spot on the reverse otherwise FDC, the Israel larger Gold issues seldom offered
Bermuda30 Dollars Gold 1996 Triangular Gold Proof, Reverse: Map of the Islands, a compass and a capsizing ship, KM#97 FDC or near so with the odd small flecks of red tone, in capsule with certificate
RhodesiaOne Pound 1966 Gold Proof KM#6 nFDC with a small tone spot and minor handling marks, retaining considerable original mint brilliance, in the South Africa Mint box of issue
East Africa50 Cents 1948 VIP Proof/Proof of Record KM#30, the odd tiny nick, otherwise FDC, these Proofs are very rare and were produced in extremely small numbers
Alderney £25 Gold 2005 History of the Royal Navy - HMS Warspite, KM#117 Gold Proof, a hint of light toning, nFDC uncased in capsule, with no certificate
Jersey £25 Gold 2003 History of the Royal Navy - Sovereign of the Seas Gold Proof, unlisted by Krause, the odd tiny nick, otherwise FDC retaining full original mint brilliance
Jersey £25 Gold 2004 History of the Royal Navy - HMS Victory KM#156 Gold Proof nFDC lightly toned, retaining practically full mint brilliance, uncased in capsule, with no certificate
Jersey £25 Gold 2003 History of the Royal Navy - Sovereign of the Seas, Gold Proof, unlisted by Krause, nFDC the obverse with a minor handling mark, retaining almost full mint brilliance
RhodesiaTen Shillings 1966 Gold Proof KM#5 nFDC with the odd small contact mark and retaining almost full original mint brilliance, in the South Africa Mint box of issue
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
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
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
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
GuernseyFive Pounds 2001 100th Anniversary of the End of the Victorian Era KM#106b Gold Proof nFDC retaining almost full mint brilliance, uncased in capsule, no certificate
Jordan Ten Dinars Gold AH1389 (1969) Reverse: Visit of Pope Paul VI KM#26, a few tiny nicks are visible under strong magnification, mentioned only for total accuracy. Proof FDC retaining full mint brilliance and frosting, a superb piece, the high quality enhancing the superb execution of this attractive design. All four of the Jordan 1969 Gold Proof issues are offered in this sale
Jordan Five Fils Gold Pattern AH1395 (1975) KM#Pn8 Proof nFDC with minor handling marks and practically full lustre, 11.78 grammes, only 170 pieces minted
United Arab Emirates 750 Dirhams AH1400 (1980) International Year of the Child Gold Proof KM#8 one small handling mark, otherwise FDC with practically full mint brilliance
Bahrain Ten Dinars Gold AH1404 (1983) Opening of Hamad Town X#3 Gold Proof, with the odd tiny hairline otherwise FDC retaining full mint brilliance and frosting
GermanyMedal 750th Anniversary of Ansbach 1221-1971 25mm diameter, 9.85 grammes of .986 gold, UNC or very near so with prooflike fields, and a tone spot on the reverse
CeylonQuarter Cent 1891 Proof KM#90 in an NGC holder and graded PF64 RB, Proofs of this series are seldom offered, we note that NGC have only graded 4 examples
JordanProof Set 1969 a 3-coin set KM#PS6 comprising One Dinar AH1389 (1969) KM#23 Reverse: Temple Hill, Jerusalem, 3/4 Dinar AH1389 (1969) KM#22 Reverse: Shrine of the Nativity, Bethlehem and 1969 Half Dinar KM#21 Reverse: Al Harraneh Palace nFDC retaining much lustre and frosting, an eye-catching set, uncased
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
Peru 100 Soles Gold 1956 KM#231 UNC and lustrous with prooflike fields, only 1159 pieces minted, one of the lower mintages in this very impressive large gold series
Oman Saidi Rial AH1391(1971) Gold Proof, an impressive large gold type struck for presentation purposes. A Proof issue only, with a tiny mintage of 100 pieces only for this year, UNC with some deeper scratches at the top of the obverse causing a depression in the field, a minor scuff is evident on the top of the rim, with the edge milling fully intact. The fields retaining much lustre and brilliance. A very rare issue, and the scarcer of the two years issued for this rare type. Our archive database stretching back to 2003 indicates this is the first of this type of either year we have offered
EgyptFive Pounds Gold AH1377 (1957) Fifth Anniversary of the Revolution KM#388 UNC or near so with some contact marks, however a highly lustrous piece with prooflike fields, a large and imposing piece with exceptional eye appeal and seldom offered, these large Egyptian gold pieces always sought after on the rare occasions we offer them
Egypt Gold Five Pounds 1970 (AH1390) President Nasser KM#428 UNC or near so with some hairlines, the fields with a prooflike quality. Egypt Gold issues are always sought after on the rare occasions we offer them
Ajman - United Arab Emirates 100 Riyals Gold undated (1971) Obverse: State Emblem with denomination above, bust below, Reverse: Courthouse with denomination to lower left SAVE VENICE KM#40 Gold Proof, a few minor hairlines, otherwise FDC and retaining practically full mint brilliance, only the second such piece we have offered since 2003
Thailand 4000 Baht Gold 1981 International Year of the Child KM#153 Gold Proof FDC uncased in capsule, no certificate, an unusual denomination and a one-year type
Turkey 10,000 Lire Gold 1979 International Year of the Child KM#933 Gold Proof nFDC retaining full mint brilliance, Rare with a mintage of just 4450 pieces
India - Bengal Presidency Gold Mohur AH1202/19 edge with oblique milling, Murshidabad Mint, 12.34 grammes, KM#113 EF with Prooflike fields and small tone spots by the 19, the edge with traces of expert repair at 8 o'clock on the obverse, comes with old envelope from 1962
EgyptGold Pound AH1401 (1981) Third Anniversary of the Re-Opening of the Suez Canal KM#525 Prooflike UNC with some light hairlines, a superb example with full mint lustre, the main features of the reverse design not frosted. Krause quotes a mintage of 150 Proof pieces only however our research has discovered that 4850 pieces were minted in total (including the 150 Proofs), of which 3407 were subsequently melted (1443 currency coins are still remaining) nevertheless a rare item and particularly desirable in this high grade, we note an example in an NGC holder graded MS65 recently being offered for $1500 (approximately £1083) on the internet, one of a number of high grade Egypt Gold Pounds offered in this sale
Argentina Five Pesos Gold 1995 50th Anniversary of the United Nations KM#136 Proof, the odd tiny hairline otherwise FDC, rare with a mintage of just 250 pieces
Falkland IslandsHalf Pound 1974 Gold Proof KM#6 nFDC with a hint of very light toning, a scarce one-year type, this issue unusual in that it bears no denomination.2000 coins of the 2673 minted of this denomination were reserved for the Gold Proof Sets
MauritiusTen Cents 1954 Proof KM#33 nFDC with minor light toning and trivial contact marks, Very Rare, comes with envelope stating 'Purchased 23rd Feb 93 cost £200'
India10 Rupees (2) 1970 FAO Bombay Mint, Proof KM#186 UNC with a few light hairlines, retaining almost full original brilliance, 1973 FAO Bombay Mint Proof KM#188 UNC with light toning on the obverse
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
Fiji $250 Gold 1978 Wildlife Conservation Series - Iguana KM#43 Gold Proof the odd minor hairline and tiny contact marks barely detract, retaining full mint brilliance and full frosting, and rare thus, with a low mintage of just 252 pieces, one of the lowest Proof mintages in the Wildlife Conservation series
Macau1000 Patacas Gold 2000 Year of the Dragon KM#101 Gold Proof nFDC/FDC with the odd very small tone spot, retaining practically full original mint brilliance
New Zealand Double Sovereign 2019 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Victoria, Reverse: Gothic Head of the Queen, Gold Proof FDC, uncased in capsule with certificate, only 399 pieces issued
Guernsey £50 Gold Half Ounce 1999 The Life of the Queen Mother, KM#136 .999 Gold Proof, the odd tiny fleck of toning, otherwise FDC uncased in capsule with certificate
MauritiusQuarter Rupee 1951 VIP Proof/Proof of Record KM#27 nFDC retaining practically full mint brilliance and the merest hint of toning. These were produced in exceptionally small numbers and are rarely offered
South AfricaPound 1958 Gold Proof KM#54 nFDC with very minor hairlines and the odd small contact mark, retaining practically full original mint brilliance, only 515 pieces minted
Niger 25 Francs Gold 1968 Reverse: Barbary Sheep KM#9.1 Gold Proof nFDC with the odd small contact mark, retaining practically full original mint brilliance, only 1000 pieces minted
Argentina Five Pesos Gold 1995 50th Anniversary of the United Nations KM#136 Gold Proof, nFDC with a hint of very light toning, a rare issue with a mintage of just 250 pieces
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