Italian States - Venice (4) Soldino undated (1612-1615) Marcantonio Memmo KM#39 some weak areas otherwise GVF, Rare and unpriced in any grade by Krause, 10 Soldi (2) 1722 Alvise Mocenigo KM#502 Fine, 1734 Alvise Pisani KM#545 approaching Fine with some small weaker areas, 6 Bagattini undated (c.1680) KM#367 VG scarce
Malta Bank Centrali 10 Liri Pick 36b Law of 1967 (1979) serial number C/21 924398 and the variety with 3 dots at upper right for the visually impaired, in a PMG holder and very high graded example in Choice UNC 64EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality). Gray and pink on multicolour underprint featuring Map at upper left, Malta Coat of Arms at upper right and Statue of "Justice" at lower centre on obverse. The reverse displaying an Aerial view of Malta drydocks, La Valletta at left centre. Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company and watermarked with Allegorical bust of Malta facing right. This variety much scarcer and sought after
The Roman Emperors Collection a 23-coin set, 19 in bronze and 3 in silver many different Emperors represented includes Thedosius I, Valentinian II, Gratian, Valens, Valentinian I, Julian II, Constantius Gallus, Constantius II, Constans, Constantine II, Crispus, Licinius I, Constantine the Great, Constantius I, Maximianus, Probus, Tetricus I, Claudius II, Gallienus, Gordian III, Severus Alexander, Septimus Severus and Aurelian in mixed grades VG to VF, comes in a blue presentation case, with some coins stuck into the case, would appear to be easily removable
Shilling 1906 ESC 1415, Bull 3592, Davies 1557 dies 2A, E of DEI has short upper arm, Lustrous UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, Ex-London Coins Auction A146 7/9/2014 Lot 2416 hammer price £110
Eastern Africa (13) a pleasing and desirable collection in various grades VF-GVF to about UNC - UNC and different types, denominations and issuers with no duplication. Comprising Kenya (4) consisting of a 5 Shillings Pick 11b dated 1st January 1975 series B/18 869929, Swahili and English Denomination. Along with the Scarcer earlier issue 20 Shillings (2) Pick 3c last date for type 1st July 1968 series A/18 343107 and English and Arabic numerals and text and Pick 8b dated 1st July 1971 series A/44 316571 English values and text only. Also the highest denomination for the series 100 ShillingsPick 5a first date for type 1st July 1966 series A/6 646215 and English and Arabic numerals and text Scarce. Tanzania (5) including 10 Shillings Pick 2a ND 1966 series AR497986. 100 Shillings (2) consisting of Pick 8c ND 1978 series DN552038 signature at left begins with "C" and Pick 14a ND 1986 series MW 248118 Islands of Zanzibar, Pemba and Mafia added on map on reverse. 1000 ShillingsPick 27a ND 1993 series CV 278176. And 10000 Shillings Pick 29a ND 1995 series AJ588534. Together with Uganda (4) consisting of 20 Shillings Pick 7c ND 1973 signature titles "Governor" & "Secretary" series B/51 892993. 50 Shillings (2) including Pick 8c ND 1973 signature titles "Governor" & "Secretary" series C/50 582034 and Pick 30c 1996 with a collectible BINARY serial number MF 888008 signature titles "Governor" & "Secretary" and no Printers imprint on reverse. And 100 Shillings Pick 9c ND 1973 signature titles "Governor" & "Secretary" series D/21 694538. A very collectible group
Northern Europe including Scandinavia early 1900's to modern issues (17) a delightful group of all different issues and designs from various periods in mixed grades ranging from Fine/VF to about UNC - UNC. Comprising some Scarcer early issues from Belgium (6) as the small sized 1 Francs (2) Pick 86b dated 16th October 1917 series N3 548366, in violet and Pick 92a dated 25th March 1920 series V01 281570, in blue. 5 FrancsPick 75a dated 1st July 1914 signatures Babau & de Lantsheere series 034.X.573, green and brown featuring various allegorical figures. 20 Francs Banque National - Bruxelles (Brussels) Pick 67a dated 24th July 1913 signatures Tschaggeny & de Lantsheere series 2217C 358, in red and green Minerva with lion & the Arms of 30 towns. 500 Francs (2) including the WW2 period large size issue 500 Francs = 100 Belgas Pick 109a dated 1st May 1943 signatures Sontag & Goffin series 1462.Q.404, with a design similar to French notes and in blue and green, variety with signatures on both sides. Along with the modern Pick 135b dated 17th May 1971 signatures Jorden's & Vandeputte. Netherlands (2) 10 Gulden Pick 91b dated 25th April 1968 series 5153296428 without '0' in bullseye on reverse and 25 GuldenPick 100 dated 5th April 1969 barcode serial number 2328399760. Denmark (2) 10 KronerPick 44ae 1971 block B7712D number 7089109 signatures Sunesen & Velour together with a 50 Kroner Pick 50j 1992 block C7922D number 6347858 signatures Thomasen & Herly. Sweden (4) including 5 Kronors (2) Pick 33n 1931 series R144198, Svea seated at right and Gustav Vasa with letter 'C' at lower left and right. Pick 51c 1972 EX series L 750764, King Gustav Vasa at right. Also 10 Kronors (2) including Pick 40f 1945 series 16121712, Gustav Vasa at left & Coat of Arms. Pick 52c 1971 A series F 284126, King Gustaf VI Adolf. And Finland (3) consisting of 1 Markka Pick 98a dated 1963 series AI 8280972 signatures Karjalainen & Aranko. 5 Markka Pick 106Aa dated 1963 series F 5436918 Litt. B signatures Uusivirta & Nars. And 20 Markka Pick 123a 1993 series 2120450453 Litt. A. Pleasing and collectible group, certain to attract attention
Halfcrown 1920 Davies 1672N struck in a hard nickel type alloy and weighing 12.43 grammes. There are 1924 trial nickel shillings, with a very rare example struck metrically weighing 5 gr. The 1672N Halfcrown listed here may also be a Royal Mint trial, when a complete elimination of silver seemed feasible. There appears to be an interesting 'privy' mark, introduced by a thicker down stroke to the 'D' of 'Dei' with the top serif of this 'D' being double struck. The border bead above is also oversized (wider). This would be an odd occurrence for any counterfeiter, especially on top of striking perfectly die-cut, but lightweight coins in this hard metal, and having excellent milling. a similar example was listed in Auction A151 6/12/2015 (Lot 2687, weight 11.92 grammes, realised £120 hammer price), the description then stating that only 6 of these examples were then known to the vendor Near Fine/VG a highly unusual type, comes with Colin Adams collection ticket
Africa Equatorial & Southern (11) including some early colonial issues and all different issuers and denominations of these exotic notes in various grades mostly in the VF - GVF to about UNC - UNC range. Comprising Congo (Republic) issues (2) 100 FrancsPick 6a dated 1st September 1961 series B814233 along with 1000 FrancsPick 8a dated 1st August 1964 series S 678253,both with no star perforations. Congo Democratic Republic50 FrancsPick 91Aa dated 4th January 2000 printed by Hotel des Monnaies, Kinshasa,imprint at lower right on back - barely visible. Angola (3) including 50 CentavosPick 63 dated 1923 series D/8 239277. 1 Angolar Pick 64 dated 14th August 1926 series Ah 085693. And 500 Escudpos Pick 107 dated 10th June 1973 series BL64083. Cameroon500 FrancsPick 15d dated 1st January 1983 series A.16 26319. Together with Zimbabwe (4) consisting of 2 DollarsPick 1a Salisbury 1980 signature Dr. D. C. Krogh. 5 DollarsPick 2e Harare 1994 signature L. Tsumba watermark variety Zimbabwe bird SCWPM Type B. 50 DollarsPick 8r Harrare 1994 signature L. Tsumba, a Replacement Note prefix AE series 00587939. And 100 DollarsPick 9a Harrare 1995 signature L. Tsumba.
Costa Rica Banco de Costa Rica Unsigned Remainders (4) circa early 1900's and all in About UNC - UNC comprising 5 PesosPick S163r1 serial number 82212 featuring a Lion at upper centre on obverse and ornate design and value at left and right on reverse. 10 PesosPick S164r serial number 63055 featuring the American & Canadian Horseshoe Falls Niagara on obverse and ornate design Woman's bust at centre on reverse. 10 Pesos Pick S174r Series C number 34866 featuring a Steam passenger train on obverse and Banco de Costa Rica building, San Jose on reverse. 20 Pesos Pick S179r Series C number 08337 featuring the Juan Santamaria monument on obverse and Banco de Costa Rica building, San Jose on reverse. All very colourful and eye-appealing notes, a desirable group. Almost all printed by the American Banknote Company with the exception of the 20 Pesos printed by Waterlow & Sons
Switzerland 1950's and earlier (9) in a variety of grades from Fine-good Fine to about UNC - UNC comprising 5 Francs William Tell monument (7) including Pick 11h dated 22nd October 1936 series 19M number 061323 signatures Schaller, Weber & Blumer. Pick 11k dated 10th November 1944 series 26W number 020617 signatures Bachmann, Hirs & Blumer. Pick 11l dated 31st August 1946 series 30W number 049427 signatures Bachmann, Weber & Blumer. Pick 11n dated 20th January 1949 (2) series 45W number 014606 and series 45W number 014606 both with signatures Müller, Keller & Blumer. Pick 11o dated 22nd February 1951 series 48L number 078466 signatures Müller, Rossy & Blumer. And Pick 11p dated 25th March 1952 series 53E number 029137 signatures Müller, Hirs & Blumer. Along with 20 Francs Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi portrait (2) including Pick 39p dated 16th October 1947 series 21K number 031737 signatures Müller, Rossy & Blumer and Pick 39s dated 22nd February 1951 series 27G number 041517 signatures Müller, Rossy & Blumer. A desirable and varied group. For ease of readability Pick numbers listed - 11h, 11k, 11l, 11n (2), 11o, 11p, 39p and 39s.
Halfpennies18th Century (2) Westmoreland (now Cumbria) 1794 Kendal, Obverse: a cypher R&D crest a lion, Reverse: a figure of Justice standing, Edge: Payable at Banbury, Oxford or Reading, DH4 UNC with traces of lustre and very light cabinet friction, undated Kendal, Obverse a cypher R&D crest a lion, Reverse: a man-of-war sailing, edge Payable in Dublin or London, DH5a A/UNC some spots, nicely toned
Ticket or Pass 1731 THE KINGS PRIUATE ROADS 31mm diameter in bronze,. With surveyors initials RA (Richard Arundel) between the 17 and 31 of the date, About VF officially holed. Note: The Kings Road was formerly a private road and these tickets were issued to holders to gain admission.
Pop Legends Busts - The Beatles (4) Ceramic Sculptures by Peggy Davies, modelled by Ray Noble, a limited edition of 500. Hand made and painted in Staffordshire, England. Not caricatures like many other sets. All numbered on the bases, Paul McCartney 57/500, John Lennon 129/500, George Harrison 24/500, Ringo Starr 51/500, each member of the band in their respective 'Sergeant Pepper' colours as on the cover of the album, in excellent condition. We note a similar set auctioned in the US in November 2019 realised $1500
RomanDenarius (3) Elagabus 219AD. Rev. Liberalitas standing left with abacus and cornucopia RIC 100, RSC 81a About VF/VF, Anoninus Pius 152-153AD Rev.Vesta standing left holding simpulum and palladium strong Good Fine with some edge cracks, Vespasian 75AD. Rev.Pax seated left, holding branch RIC 772, RSC 366 Near Fine
RomanDenarius (3) Severus Alexander 226AD. Rev.Severus Alexander standing left, sacrificing over altar RIC 55, RSC 289 NVF, Vespasian 75AD. Rev.Pax seated left, holding branch RIC 772, RSC 366 Near Fine, Elagabus 219AD. Rev.Liberalitas standing left with abacus and cornucopia RIC 100, RSC 81a Good Fine with an edge chip
Penny 1797 contemporary counterfeit, struck on a thin flan and weighing 18.90 grammes, struck from KP14 dies, Peck 1110 VG with all major details clear, see notes in Peck Second Edition page 302 regarding these Pennies, we note a similar example sold in London Coins Auction A164 3/3/2019 described as Near Fine for £75 hammer price, HalfpenniesGeorge III contemporary counterfeits (2) 1775 Fair and 1776 VG the latter a crude type and unlisted by Coleman
Sixpence 1905 ESC 1789, Bull 3601, UNC or very near so, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75, Ex-London Coins Auction A151 6/12/2015 Lot 1730 hammer price £95
Tristan da Cunha in gold (2) Quarter Sovereign 2018 Defence of Our Skies, Reverse: Hawker Hurricane with Union Jack coloured background, Proof FDC in the Harrington & Byrne soft pouch of issue and with their certificate, GoldCrown 2014 Prince George First Birthday in 9 carat gold Prooflike UNC in a Jubilee Mint soft pouch of issue with their certificate, along with Book 'The Defence of Britain's Skies' by Stewart Binns
Netherlands - Holland 28 Stuivers countermarked coinage of 1693, KM#69.11 with HOL countermark on Overijssel-Kampen 28 Stuivers 1685, host coin KM#76, the date shown as 85 on the host coin (1685), 19.48 grammes, Countermark Fine, host coin Near Fine, unpriced in any grade by Krause
Penny 1848 8 over 6 also with thicker I in GRATIA, as Peck 1494 VF with some contact marks, we note a GVF example in London Coins Auction A161 2/6/2018 (Lot 1816) GVF with some contact marks realised £300 hammer price, and a GEF example in London Coins Auction A152 6/3/2016 (lot 2346) realised £500 hammer price
South & Central America (20) an eye-pleasing collection of notes in very high grades most in About UNC - UNC with no duplication and various issuers, denominations and designs. Comprising Belize 1 DollarPick 46b dated 1st January 1986 series A/9 976202, QE2 portrait issue. A very beautiful near complete denomination set of EcuadorCentral Bank 1980's issues (3) made of 5 Sucre's Pick 108b dated 20th April 1983 series HX number 20305343. 20 Sucre's Pick 121Aa dated 29th April 1986 series LO number 10317699, without printers imprint & "Sociedad Anonima" below bank title. And 50 Sucres Pick 122a dated 5th September 1984 series TX number 14832640, also without printers imprint & "Sociedad Anonima". Paraguay Banco Central Franklin Mint SPECIMEN Collectors Set Pick CS1 of 5 notes - 100, 500, 1000, 5000 and 10000 Guaranies. All with Maltese cross prefix, serial numbers 006485, overprinted SPECIMEN in red and come with the original envelope , informative card and Certificate of Authenticity signed William F. Kriegg. Suriname (2) 5 GuldenPick 120b dated 1st September 1963 series CP088117 and 1000 Gulden Pick 141adated 1st July 1993 series AA239209. Uruguay 10000 Pesos ND 1967 series B number 3080251 signature titles Co-Gerente General, Secretario General & Presidente and signatures Walter Garrido, J. C. Pacchiotti & J. Echeverría Leunda. Venezuela (8) comprising a beautiful wildlife denomination set of upright modern 2012-15 issues (6) comprising 2 Bolivars Pick 88e series L49242336, 5 Bolivares Pick 89f series U23341336, 10 Bolivares Pick 90e series X71950336, 20 Bolivares Pick 91f series W06310336, 50 BolivaresPick 92k series AT61736396 and 100 Bolivares Pick 93j series CE76634396. These notes becoming scarcer by the day, especially in these high grades, as the Venezuela's economic collapse caused their value to plummet and it has been noted that the lower denominations were no longer being seen in circulation due to the hyperinflation. Also accompanied by 500 Bolivares Pick 67b dated 3rd February 1987 series C15067901 and 1000 Bolivares Pick 73a dated 8th August 1991 series A04519522 variety with ERROR dot in i of word 'Bolivares' instead of an accent both on obverse and reverse.
South Africa Proof Sets 1953 (2) a 9-coin set Crown to Farthing KM#PS27 nFDC to FDC the bronze with practically full lustre , the second an 8-coin part set missing the Threepence UNC to FDC the silver brilliant the bronze with toning, both in the blue South Africa Mint boxes of issue
Toy Money, mostly Lauer types and Spielgeld (13) in a cylindrical miniature box shaped in the style of a stack of 14 x 1900 Shillings, Toy Money and medalets (13) in a small box with Windsor castle on the lid, some of the medalets depict Queen Victoria's children, along with Tokens, Medals, Checks and Jetons (11) an eclectic mix in mixed grades to GVF
South Africa (3) Crown 1952 KM#41 UNC with good original subdued lustre and some light surface residue, Two Shillings 1897 KM#6 EF/GEF and attractively toned, Shilling 1897 KM#5 GEF/EF and nicely toned
Farthing 1837 Peck 1475 UNC or near so and with traces of lustre, the obverse with a couple of small spots, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, Ex-London Coins Auction A152 6/3/2016 Lot 2184 hammer price £75
Farthings (2) 1828 Peck 1443 UNC or near so with traces of lustre and a carbon spot on the obverse, Ex-Finch, Ex-Farthing Specialist 26/5/1985, Ex-London Coins Auction A141 2/6/2013 Lot 1421 hammer price £42, 1830 Peck 1445 GEF/EF the reverse with some minor surface residue, possibly removable with care
Penny 1884 Freeman 119 dies 12+N, Gouby BP1884AG, with part of an extra linear circle visible below the date, UNC with good subdued lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75, Ex-London Coins Auction A131 9/12/2010 Lot 1655 hammer price £110
Penny 1903 Closed 3 in date LCGS Variety 03 UNC with practically full lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Ex-London Coins Auction A145 1/6/2014 Lot 1953 hammer price £140
Sixpence 1906 ESC 1790, Bull 3602, UNC and lustrous, the obverse with a hint of golden toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, Ex-London Coins Auction A142 31/8/2014 Lot 821 hammer price £70
Sixpence 1907 ESC 1791, Bull 3603, UNC and attractively toned, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, formerly in an NGC holder and graded MS64, (this ticket removed at the time of LCGS slabbing) Ex-London Coins Auction A151 6/12/2015 Lot 1732 hammer price £65
World (18) in average VF or slightly better comprising France (3) including a scarce early 5 FrancsPick 70 (Fayette F2.33) dated 6th November 1915 series D.8666 717 and interestingly months in the date of these issues were encoded with symbols of the zodiac this with Sagittarius. Along with 10 Francs "Minerve" Pick 73d (Fayette F6) signatures Platet & Strohl (2) dated 27th August 1931 and 17th September 1931. Also Canada issues (3) including a 1 Dollar Pick 85b 1973 signatures Lawson & Bouey. Also a 2 DollarsPick 86a 1974 signatures Lawson & Bouey. And a 10 DollarsGeorge VI portrait Pick 61c 1937 signatures Coyne & Towers. West African States - Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire) 1000 FrancsPick 111Ag 1997. Along with Belarus 100000 Rubley Pick 15b 1996 security thread with imprint "РБ100000" (11).
Penny 1797 contemporary counterfeit, struck on a thin flan and weighing 19.31 grammes, struck from KP14 dies, Peck 1110 NF/VG with all major details clear, see notes in Peck Second Edition page 302 regarding these Pennies, we note a similar example sold in London Coins Auction A164 3/3/2019 described as Near Fine for £75 hammer price
Gibraltar Government 10 Pounds Pick 22b dated 21st October 1986 serial number A 921678, fresh and crisp about UNC - UNC and very pleasing note. Deep violet, dark brown and blue on multicoloured underprint featuring H.M. Queen Elizabeth II, Gibraltar's Coat of Arms and sea view with Rock of Gibraltar on obverse. The reverse with illustration of the The Convent (Governor's house) a historical landmark that has been the official residence of the Governors of Gibraltar since 1728, built in 1531 it's original purpose was a convent (hence it's name) of Francisian friars. Watermarked with a bust of H.M. the Queen facing right.
Medals (6) with 4 in silver Kings Hussars XIV 32mm diameter in silver, loop mounted at the top, Prize medal 32mm diameter in silver, Northern Group Inter Unit Team Boxing 1937 Runner-Up, India Prize Medals (2) Lahore District 1938 Assault-At-Arms (2) one with loop mounting at the top. VF to EF. Household Division 39mm diameter in base metal with ribbon, two clasps, 1979 and Benham Trophy Ind, EF, 2nd Battalion The Duke of Wellington's Regiment Inter Company prize medal, uninscribed, Reverse: HINDOOSTAN on inner circle, crowned, with elephant within, 35mm diameter in base metal NEF loop mounted at the top, along with additional ribbons (11) of varying colours and types, as new condition
Farthing 1713 Contemporary forgery in copper, reverse in the style of Peck 752, BRITANNIA . 1713 . reverse legend, weight 4.46 grammes, VG with an edge crack at 4 o'clock, we note an example described as Fine in London Coins Auction A147 7/12/2014, Lot 1460 realised £46 hammer price
USA One Trillion Dollars 2013 TrialPattern in platinum plated copper, 27.91 grammes, Prooflike UNC. Originally produced in 2013 by the American Mint. A US website stated in 2013 'Financial bloggers in the US floated the notion of a Trillion Dollar coin to address the nation's debt problems. A technicality in US law says it's Treasury has special discretion to create platinum coins of any denomination. The US Secretary of the Treasury could then deposit the coin in it's bank account via the Federal Reserve, then afterwards, it could sell bonds to raise money to pay down the debt
IrelandTen Shillings 1966 Pearse S.6646 UNC, JerseyProof Set 1966 900th Anniversary of the Battle of Hastings a 4-coin set comprising Threepences 1966 (2) and Pennies 1966 (2) UNC to nFDC in the box of issue, and GB Crown 1965 UNC, along with Book ' Collectors Banknotes 1995' Richards Reference and price guide in good second-hand condition
Five Guineas 1684 Elephant and Castle below bust, TRICESIMO SEXTO edge, S.3332 VG or better with all major details and the legend clear, an even and collectable example, even in this grade an imposing and impressive coin
Guinea 1702 Queen Anne Before Union S3562 a seldom offered date, certainly the first we have offered, NGC AU50 desirable thus, very few past results exist for this rare date, Spink list at £6,000 in VF, NGC offer no price in AU50 but lists it at $7,500 in XF40
Qatar & Dubai Currency Board 50 Riyals Pick 5a ND (circa 1960's) serial number A/1 735283. The note in red on multicoloured underprint Dhow, derrick, and palm tree at left on obverse and denomination at centre on a guilloche panel and issuer across the top on reverse, watermarked Falcon's head and bearing the signature Khalifa bin Hamad al-Thani. In a PMG holder and graded Very Fine 25 Annotations. One of the rarest denominations for the short-lived currency union of Qatar & Dubai being perceived to be just as Rare as the 25 Riyals, this note will make a fascinating addition to any serious collection. While the use of 1, 5, 10 and 100 Riyals proved popular and numbers increased in circulation over the years after the initial release, the 25 and 50 Riyals however decreased and with the initial issued figures being significantly lower than the other denominations not a lot of examples must have survived over the years.
UniteCharles I Group C, Third Bust with heavier armour, Reverse Oval shield with CR at sides S.2690 mintmark Rose, 8.96 grammes, a little weak in some places, the King's clothing showing excellent detail, VF overall and with much eye appeal, we note that only one example appears on our archive database which shows 16 years of auction sales, so possibly rarer than catalogue prices would suggest
South Africa Proof Set 1946 an 8-coin set Halfcrown to Farthing KM#PS18 nFDC to FDC with some flecks of toning, the silver retaining practically full mint brilliance, the bronze with pleasing subdued colour and choice fields, in the original blue South Africa Mint box of issue, a rare set with only 150 issued
Five Pound Crown 2018 Prince George 5th Birthday Gold ProofS.L63 FDC uncased in capsule with no certificate, the Spink catalogue states a mintage of only 175 pieces, these all being issued in sets, (the S.PGC23 set) Crown collectors now have this opportunity to purchase this as a single coin. With two tiny nicks on St. George otherwise FDC. We note an example described as 'nFDC with a minor handling mark and small tone spot visible under magnification' sold in London Coins Auction A164 3/3/2019 Lot 973 for £2000 hammer price
Five Pound Crown 2019 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Victoria, Reverse an intricate and well-executed design showing portrait of Queen Victoria, plus other inventions of the Victorian Era, the Steam Train, Paddle Steamer, PennyFarthing Bicycle, and telephone, each within a series of cogwheels, edge inscription WORKSHOP OF THE WORLD, by John Bergdahl Gold Proof FDC as yet unlisted in the Spink catalogue, one very small area of toning otherwise FDC, uncased in capsule, no certificate
Muscat and OmanQuarter Anna AH1311 (1893) as KM#2 an off-metal striking and weighing 7.71 grammes (normally struck in copper) thought to have been struck in India, this example showing small differences to the obverse design, EF. We note we have previously sold a silver example weighing 10.25 grammes that had been tested and realised £3400 hammer price in LCA 158 Lot 1243
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
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 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
A collection of Jubilee Mint Gold Coin sets (5) comprising Tristan da Cunha a 2-coin set 2016 Queen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday Two Pounds and One Pound Gold Proofs. Tristan da Cunha/Alderney 2018 Coronation 65th Anniversary a 3-coin set comprising Tristan da Cunha (2) Crown, Orb and Sceptres reverse and Crown reverse issues and Alderney Gold Crown 2018 Prooflike UNC. Tristan da Cunha Gold Crowns 'The Route To VictoryWWII a 4-coin set comprising 2014 70th Anniversary of D-Day, 2015 (3) 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain, 2015 50th Anniversary of the Death of Sir WinstonChurchill, 2015 70th Anniversary of VE Day Prooflike UNC. Tristan da Cunha/Alderney 2017 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince PhilipPlatinum Wedding Anniversary a 2-coin set comprising Gold Crowns (2) Wedding Portrait and Crowned EP monogram reverses Prooflike UNC. 100th Anniversary of the House of Windsor 2017 Medallic issues a 5-coin set 16mm diameter in 9 carat gold, the reverses with coloured portraits of four Windsor monarchs and a coloured heraldic design, Prooflike UNC. Jubilee Mint Tristan da Cunha One Pound 2015 Queen Elizabeth II The Longest Reigning Monarch Gold Proof, FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates, The Worlds Smallest Gold Coin and Gold Rarities of the 21st Century a 6-coin set comprising Liberia Ten Dollars 2006 Panda Gold Proof, Liberia 25 Dollars 2000 Julius Caesar Gold Proof, Andorra 2 Diners 2008 Ludwig van Beethoven Gold Proof, Africa undated (2007) 40th Anniversary of the First Krugerrand Gold Proof, Medallic issues (2) 2000 Christopher Columbus Gold Proof, 2000 Mozart Gold Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificates
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
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, scarce with a mintage of just 2418 pieces
Half Sovereign 1825 I in GEORGIUS and second I in BRITANNIAR have no top left serifs, UNC or very near so with very light cabinet friction, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, the finest known of 4 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
MaundyThreepence 1765 ESC 2035, Bull 2257 UNC with just the lightest hint of cabinet friction to the highest points, with a subtle and choice gold and green toning, the rarest date in the entire series and in choice grade make this coin a 'must' for the serious Maundy Money collector, a small planchet clip at 9 o'clock on the reverse adds character and period authenticity. A superb piece, and must surely be one of the finest remaining examples.
Two Pounds 1902 Matt Proof, with wide rims, blunt 2 in the date with the wide 6.25mm date spacing, similar to the currency coin, recorded by LCGS by Variety 4, we have recorded very few of this date space variety nFDC the obverse with some minor contact marks, comes with Hallmark certificate, we note purchased in London Coins Auction A161 for £1500 hammer price
Straits Settlements Government 5 DollarsPick 17a first date of issue 1st January 1931 serial number A/33 57403 signed Shelley For the Currency Commissioners. A beautiful Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. print in violet featuring a portrait of KingGeorge V at right on obverse. The reverse displaying a Bengal tiger at centre and Allegorical Woman's bust at left. Watermarked Tiger's head. A presentable and relatively crisp VF and Extraordinarily Rare note in any grade, keenly collected by any serious collector and very seldom appearing on the market so this being a unique opportunity to acquire this note
AustraliaPenny 1920 KM#23 UNC or very near so with traces of lustre on either side, the obverse shows minor contact marks. The obverse struck to an excellent standard with all eight pearls and all the central diamond bold and clear, a superior example of this rare date and type. We note an example only described as Fine was sold by us in our Auction A156 (Lot 1057) for as much as £48 hammer price, a truly rare item and seldom offered
Detector Finds a wide ranging group, includes Hammered Sixpences to Pennies, with some Cut Halfpennies, Cut Farthings and more, Ancients Denarii (3), Ancient bronzes (6), also includes Pre-1947 and pre 1920 Silver items, and a Spanish American Cob, (lot) in mixed grades a few holed
Guinea 1798 S.3729 A/UNC and with original lustre, very light cabinet friction to the high points only, displaying considerable eye appeal in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 70, very desirable in this high grade
GroatRichard III with RICARD legend S.2154 mintmark Halved Sun and Rose 1, Fine/Good Fine for wear, the portrait even and pleasing, the flan with a light crease, with an extended part to the edge at 4 o'clock, a rare piece this being only the second we have offered in 16 years
PennyEdward VII trial 1902 produced by the Kings Norton Metal Co. Birmingham. Obverse: Bust of the King, right, within a raised inner circle, no legend, Reverse: A border of triangular teeth KINGS NORTON METAL Co L.D 1902 An inner circle of linked concentric circles, within this a further ten small separate circles, and within this a further set of linked concentric circles and the KNM cypher. 10.14 grammes. UNC or near so the obverse weakly struck, as seems to be the case with many of this series of Kings Norton patterns, an extremely rare piece with possibly only a handful known
Penny 1862 VIGTORIA error legend a recently discovered type, previously unlisted by Freeman, Gouby, Satin or Spink, we note also the error G is of a slightly different font to the G of D:G: Extremely rare and believed to be one of only a small number of known examples, VG with some surface marks but the variety very clear. We note an example described as Fair realised £1400 hammer price in our Auction A156 (5/3/2017 Lot 2509). This example is visually a superior coin with all legends clear. Probably rarer than the 1877 Narrow date coin, of which an LCGS Fine 20 example realised £7020 in our June 2010 auction
Charles I Scottish Coronation 1633 29mm diameter in silver by N.Briot, Eimer 123, Obverse: Bust crowned and draped CAROLVS.DG.SCOTAE.ANGLAE.FR.ET.HIB.REX. Reverse: Thistle HING.NOSTRAE.CREVERE.ROSAE, In exergue Coron.18.IV NII . 1633 .R , NEF and Rare in this high grade, Ex-Matthew Rich Collection
Penny 1862 VIGTORIA error legend a recently discovered type, previously unlisted by Freeman, Gouby, Satin or Spink, we note also the error G is of a slightly different font to the G of D:G: Extremely rare and believed to be one of only a small number of known examples, Fair with some pitting but the variety very clear. We note an example described as Fair realised £1400 hammer price in our Auction A156 (5/3/2017 Lot 2509). Probably rarer than the 1877 Narrow date coin, of which an LCGS Fine 20 example realised £7020 in our June 2010 auction
ChinaCanton Municipal Bank 50 CentsPick S2255 dated 1st May 1928 Canton serial number A 0007396. The note in green on light brown underprint with red seals at lower centre and Coat of Arms on an elaborate guilloche panel on obverse and the reverse in English and all in brown featuring value at each corner, Banks name across top and a portrait of Dr. Sun Yat-sen - first president of the Republic of China and the first leader of the Kuomintang. In a PMG holder and graded Very Fine 25 Rust and an Exceptionally Scarce note this being the only one recorded example in the PMG Population Report at the time of writing, listed without any price reference in the current SCWPM. This note is almost certain to be missing from even the most comprehensive collections therefore this being a unique opportunity to acquire it
Ireland (Republic) Currency Commission Consolidated Banknote 5 Pounds The National BankPick 27 (PMI CNA2, BY E026) dated 5th January 1939 and a VERY LAST recorded prefix and higher serial number 04NK 037534 signatures Joseph Brennan & H A Russell. The note in brown on pale green and mauve underprint with the obverse featuring a ploughman (also the common name for these notes amongst collectors) with horses. The reverse displays an illustration of the St. Patrick's Bridge, Cork. Printed by TDLR without imprint. VF very Minor ink cleaning on reverse but not affecting the note's general appearance. Exceptionally Rare note with the very last recorded date and prefix with records indicating that the National Bank received its last batch of these £5 notes on the 5th November 1944 and the highest number issued was 04NK 040700 (date not known)
World mostly mid 1900's to modern (669) a collection in album pages in various grades VG to about UNC - UNC including a wide selection of issuers in different denominations some of which very high along with some World War 2 Allied Occupation and Japanese Occupation Currency. Includes a rare MauritiusReplacement10 RupeesPick 35 with serial number Z/1 140626. Malta scarce QE2 portrait issues such as the 1 PoundPick 26a from 1949 series A/2 205923 and the 10 Shillings Pick 28a from 1967. Denmark 10 KronerPick 36 from 1944. Cyprus 250 Mils Pick 41c dated 1st September 1979. Jamaica QE2 portrait 10 Shillings Pick 51Bd from 1964 signed R.T.P. Hall titled Governor. Trinidad and Tobago 1964 QE2 portrait issues. Rhodesia 1979 issue 1 and 2 Dollars. Gambia 25 DalasisPick11b and 10 Dalasis Pick 6c. Different and interesting issues from France, FrenchAfrica and the Pacific. Also some of the 1979 Sri Lanka 'fauna and flora' issues. An interesting and vast collection
Qatar & Dubai Currency Board 10 Riyals Pick 3a ND (circa 1960's) serial number A/5 625790. The note in grey-blue on multicoloured underprint Dhow, derrick, and palm tree at left on obverse and denomination at centre on a guilloche panel and issuer across the top on reverse, watermarked Falcon's head and bearing the signature Khalifa bin Hamad al-Thani. In a PMG holder and graded About Uncirculated 50 Annotation. Rare and very sought after note
Crown 1683 TRICESIMO QVINTO ESC 66, Bull 419, Obverse Fine or near so with an edge bruise, Reverse Bold Fine and evenly struck, unusually so for this date, a rare date and seldom seen in any grade
An accumulation in a home-made cabinet and box includes GB Mint Set 1994, GB Proof Set 1970, GB Halfcrowns to Farthings 18th to 20th Century, GB 18th CenturyHalfpenny tokens (12), Anglesey Penny Token 1787, 19th Century Penny Tokens (3), Penny 1841 REG:, with World items including USA Mint Sets (2) 1972 and 1972D, USA Large Cents (4) 1812, 1837, 1842 and 1852, Austria Thaler 1780 Maria Theresa Restrike, as part of a group of USA, Canada, South Africa, France, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, India and more, includes some in silver in mixed grades (lot), also a group of GB and World Banknotes (47) in mixed grades includes Libya - Bank of Libya Quarter Libyan Pound issued in the name of King Idris I in accordance with Law No.4 5th February 1963, and United Kingdom of Libya Ten Piastres , Law No.4, 24th October 1951 in the Reign of King Idris I, United Kingdom of Libya Five Piastres, Law No.4 24th October 1951, in the Reign of King Idris I
South Africa Proof Set 1949 a 9-coin set Crown to Farthing KM#PS21 nFDC to FDC the Silver retaining much original mint brilliance, the bronze with some uneven toning, in the blue South Africa Mint box of issue, a rare set with only 800 minted
South Africa Proof Set 1950 a 9-coin set Crown to Farthing KM#PS22 nFDC to FDC the Silver with some toning, retaining much original mint brilliance, the bronze with some toning, with much mint brilliance in the blue South Africa Mint box , a rare set with only 500 minted
Crown 1682 2 over 1 TRICESIMO QVARTO with QVARTO over TERTIO on edge ESC 65B, Bull 418 Near VF, the obverse with two small tone spots, a rare date with an unusual type, rated R2 by ESC and Bull, these later dates are seldom seen in grades above Fine
Penny 1862 Freeman 39 dies 6+G a very sharply struck example showing the all the intricate detail of this elegant early design, early Bun Pennies often show faults and weaknesses but this example a superior strike with choice chocolate tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
East Africa Currency Board 1930's issues (4) comprising a George V portrait 5 Shillings Pick 20 dated 1st January 1933 with an attractive BINARY serial number J/7 50000 in good Fine or near so. Along with George VI portrait issues in VF - GVF (3) including 5 ShillingsPick 28a dated 1st June 1939 and the variety with all numbers and letters in the date in italic serial number N/1 04165. 10 Shillings both dated 1st June 1939 (2) comprising 2 varieties including Pick 26B with numbers and letters in date partly in italic and upright and printer's imprint at lower centre on obverse serial number K/2 87350. Along with Pick 29a date numbers and letters all in italic serial number J/2 97909. All printed by Thomas De La Rue & Co. Ltd London and watermarked with East African Currency Board monogram in hexagonal panels across the whole of the note. A Scarce and very attractive group
Oliver Cromwell Lord General 1650 Oval, uniface struck from an oval die on a round flan, 30mm x 26mm in silver by T.Simon, 20.16 grammes, Eimer 180, Bust of Cromwell facing, three-quarters right, OLI. CROMWEL. MILIT.PARL.DVX.GEN. a most pleasing NEF, and rare thus, Ex-Matthew Rich Collection
Rhodesia and NyasalandProof Set 1955 a 7-coin set KM#PS2 Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence and Threepence in Silver, One Penny and Halfpenny in bronze, nFDC with some toning, most coins retaining mint brilliance, in the Red Royal Mint box of issue. New Zealand Proof Set 1953 an 8-coin set Crown to Halfpenny nFDC to FDC with light toning, retaining much mint brilliance, the halfpenny with some toning in the Red box of issue. Rhodesia Proof Sets 1964 (4 coins) Halfcrown to Sixpence) (2 sets) UNC to FDC in the blue boxes of issue of issue. Fiji Mint Set 1969 (6 coins) One Dollar and 20 Cents to One Cent UNC in the box of issue. Jersey Proof Set 1966 Comprising Crowns (2) FDC and 1966 Penny (2) and Threepence (2) FDC in the boxes of issue. Falkland Islands One Pound 1987 Silver Proof Piedfort. South Africa Two Rand 1989 Proof nFDC in a slide case
Halfpenny 1770 Peck 893 UNC or very near so with a dark chocolate tone, a lovely example with only very light friction preventing a higher grade, slabbed in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75
East Africa Currency Board (4) a fine early collection of Scarce issues in about VF-VF to EF-GEF comprising a King George V portrait 5 Shillings Pick 20 dated 1st January 1933 serial number K/4 94597 3 signatures. Along with King George VI portrait issues (3) including 1 Shillings Pick 27 dated 1st January 1943 serial number A/10 85413 4 signatures. 5 ShillingsPick 28a dated 1st July 1941 serial number T/6 53769 3 signatures. And 20 Shillings = 1 PoundPick 30b dated 1st August 1951 serial number B/70 62009 4 signatures. All Thomas De La Rue printing and very collectable
Scotland The British Linen Bank 20 Pounds Fourth Waterlow issue Pick 159a (BY SC234c, PMS BL68c) dated 2nd July 1942 serial number F/4 8/103 printed signature George Mackenzie titled General Manager and manuscript signature Robertson titled P. Accot. The obverse in blue on light green and red sunburst underprint featuring Bank's Coat of Arms at upper centre surrounded by value in panels at left and right and at far left - a panel displaying Ditat and seated helmeted Athena (Pallas). The reverse in blue on light green underprint featuring an enlarged Ditat helmeted Athena (Pallas) panel at centre and numerical value panels at left and right. GEF or Scottish UNC as some would say due to the engrained habit of Scottish bank tellers of folding their notes to fit them in their tills. Printed by Waterlow & Sons Ltd London Wall, London imprinted in lower centre obverse and reverse, on 'granite' paper containing red and blue silk fibres as an additional security feature. An Exceptionally Rare war-time note and very seldom offered in this superb high grade with sharp corners, certain to be a fabulous addition to any advanced Scottish collection therefore this being a unique opportunity to acquire it
USAConfederate States - Richmond issues 1863 and 1864 (8) comprising 20 DollarsPick 61a (Crisswell T58 418/1) with red overprint April, 1863 serial number 15646 plate G cross-cut cancelled twice. Along with a near complete set of the 1864 issues - 1 Dollar Pick 65c (Crisswell T71 577) plate A periods before each letter serial number 11117. 2 DollarsPick 66b (Criswell T70 568A) plate A period before last letter serial number 48477, Pinholes. 5 DollarsPick 67 (Criswell T69 558) no series plate E serial number 40876. 10 DollarsPick 68 (Criswell T68 549) 7th Series with only 1 dot after the 7 and a dot at the end of series, plate D serial number 14812, with very small parts of red seal at lower left possible C.S.A. Treasury Department. 20 Dollars Pick 69 (Criswell T67 510) VI series plate A serial number 66096, Pinholes. 50 DollarsPick 70 (Criswell T66) 2nd series with periods after the 2 and series, no flourish over 'Con' in 'Confederate' number 40737 and large lower margin with letter M showing minor parts of next note. 100 DollarsPick 71 (Criswell T65 493) series I plate A serial number 83914 and faded red seal at upper right corner possible C.S.A. Treasury Department Seal. All in mixed grades from Fine to about EF/EF
Austrian States Bishopric of Salzburg Gold Ducat 1642 Obv Arms in an oval shield below a hat, no inner circle PARIS D G ARCHI EPS SAL SE AP LE Rev St Rupert seated with salt box and crozier, the mitra divides the legend on top SANCTVS RVDBERTVS EPS SALISB 3.4 g, VF on a wavy flan and plain edge
Proof Set 1951 (10 coins) Crown to Farthing UNC to FDC in the green box of issue, Proof Sets (5) 1970 (3), Blue Set 1993, 2000 Deluxe Display Set nFDC to FDC one of the 1970 sets with toning, One Pound Silver Proof Piedforts (3) 1987, 1988, 1989, One Pound Silver Proof 1986, Crowns (2) 1977 Silver Jubilee Silver Proof, 1981 Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer Silver Proof, UNC to FDC in the Royal Mint boxes of issue with certificates. Plastic Set 1953 UNC in the wallet of issue, Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 (3) UNC in the wallets of issue, Royal Mint Year Sets (3) 1983 Heinz, 1995, 2000 UNC in the wallets of issue, Five Pound Crown 1999 Millennium, Two Pounds (3) 1986 Commonwealth Games, 1995 Peace Dove, 1997 UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, Five Pound Crown 1997 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince PhilipGolden Wedding, Crowns (5) 1953, 1972 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Silver Wedding, 1980 Queen Mother 80th Birthday (3), Fifty Pence 1973 EEC, EF to UNC, Turks and Caicos Islands 25 Crowns 2000 Millennium, Gold plated Silver Proof KM#272 FDC in capsule, Australia 50 Cents 1977, USA Dollar 1976, Falkland Islands Fifty Pence 1983 EF to UNC. Medals (2) USA Inauguration of John F. Kennedy as President 1961 76mm diameter in base metal portrait by Gilroy Roberts VF/NEF, GB 2002 Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II 50mm diameter in base metal GEF. Medals 'The Sheffield Coin Collection' by Carrs of Sheffield undated a 7-piece set Crown-sized depicting Cutler's Hall, The Old Queen's Head, Sheffield Cathedral, Sheffield Town Hall, Beauchef Abbey, Turret House and the Sheffield Coat of Arms UNC lightly toned in the box of issue, no certificate, Stamps Queen Elizabeth II includes pre-Decimal types in a Collecta album, Cigarette cards in an album (50), and a small album of black and white photographs of Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway, and Book Miller's Royal Memorabilia by Eric Knowles
Scotland The British Linen Bank 20 Pounds First Thomas De La Rue issue Pick 164 (BY SC236, PMS BL73) dated 5th March 1962 serial number H/6 13/237 signature Andrew Philip Anderson titled General Manager. The obverse in blue on light green and red sunburst underprint featuring Bank's Coat of Arms at upper centre surrounded by value in panels at left and right and at far left - a panel displaying Ditat and seated helmeted Athena (Pallas). The reverse in blue on light green underprint featuring an enlarged Ditat helmeted Athena (Pallas) panel at centre and numerical value panels at left and right. About EF or near to about `Scottish UNC` as some would say due to the engrained habit of Scottish bank tellers of folding their notes to fit them in their tills. Printed by Thomas De La Rue imprinted in small script at lower centre on obverse and reverse, and a very desirable note Scarce in these high grades. Consecutive serial number to next lot
Scotland The British Linen Bank 20 Pounds First Thomas De La Rue issue Pick 164 (BY SC236, PMS BL73) dated 5th March 1962 serial number H/6 13/238 signature Andrew Philip Anderson titled General Manager. The obverse in blue on light green and red sunburst underprint featuring Bank's Coat of Arms at upper centre surrounded by value in panels at left and right and at far left - a panel displaying Ditat and seated helmeted Athena (Pallas). The reverse in blue on light green underprint featuring an enlarged Ditat helmeted Athena (Pallas) panel at centre and numerical value panels at left and right. About EF or near to about `Scottish UNC` as some would say due to the engrained habit of Scottish bank tellers of folding their notes to fit them in their tills. Printed by Thomas De La Rue imprinted in small script at lower centre on obverse and reverse, and a very desirable note Scarce in these high grades. Consecutive serial number to previous lot
South America & Caribbean modern issues circa 1970's to 1990's (934) in large bundles in fully consecutive, near consecutive or consisting of several closely numbered consecutive sets. Includes Argentina 6 bundles consisting of 100 PesosPick 302b ND 1976 - 1978 without Ley, watermark Argentina's Coat of Arms, series E and signatures A. J. Camps & A. C. Diz. 1000 Pesos Pick 304d ND 1976-1983 without Ley text on obverse, watermark sunbursts, back lithographed, signatures P.C. Lopez & J.G. del Solar and Series I. 1 Peso Argentinos Pick 311a ND 1983 - 1984 (2 bundles) including 2 varieties - series A signatures P.C. Lopez & J.G. del solar and series B signatures P.C. Lopez & E.G. Vazquez, both watermark sunbursts. 5 Australes Pick 324a ND 1985 - 1989 signatures H.A. Alonso titled Subgerente general with 'SUB' printed in the signature & J. J. A. Concepcion titled Presidente, watermark sunbursts, series A. A bundle of Uruguay 2000 Nuevos Pesos 1989 Pick 68 Series A watermark J. G. Artigas. Brazil (3 bundles) including Brazil 5000 Cruzeiros (2 bundles) consisting of Pick 232a ND 1990 - 1993 series A signatures Zelia Maria Cardoso de Mello & Ibrahim Eris and Pick 232c ND 1990 - 1993 series A signatures Paulo Roberto Haddad & Gustavo Jorge Laboissiere Loyola which include the VERY LAST RUNS for this type - series A6041. Along with a bundle of 50 Cruzados Pick 210a ND 1986 - 1988 Series A signatures Dilson Domingos Funaro & Fernao Carlos Botelho Bracher. Dominican Republic bundle of 1 Peso Oros Pick 126c series of 1988, signatures Roberto Saladin & Roberto Martinez Villanueva, Thomas De La Rue Printing. Almost if not all in fresh and crisp UNC as if they are just out of printing, with a SCWPM value of over $1300 and the potential of hiding a few collectable fancy numbers it makes this a very desirable group
Farthing 1673 No Stops on Obverse Peck 525 Fine and bold, very few known examples, the listing for the Cooke collection states 'we know of none better than GF', this example certainly compares favourably with the Cooke collection example. Listed as Extremely Rare by Peck, we note we have only offered one previous example, London Coins Auction A151 6/12/2015 Lot 2310 described as 'better than Fine, bold and clear' which realised £200 hammer price
East Africa Currency Board 1 FlorinPick 8 dated 1st May 1920 serial number B/7 20232 3 signatures at lower centre. A Thomas De La Rue printing in olive-brown and red featuring a medallion with a bust of KingGeorge V at right on obverse. The reverse in blue displaying a Hippopotamus with native spears and shield below. VF or near so and Exceptionally Rare note very seldom seen and offered with very few possible survivors left
East Africa Currency Board 100 Shillings = 5 Pounds Pick 31b dated Nairobi 1st October 1949 serial number C/7 70614 4 signatures. A Thomas De La Rue print in blue-black on green and lilac underprint featuring a portrait of KingGeorge VI at upper left on obverse. The reverse displaying a guilloche panel with a Lion at centre. Original and fresh VF or slightly better, paper still retaining relative crispiness and an Exceptionally Rare denomination always sought after by various collectors
East Africa Currency Board 5 Shillings Pick 33 1953-57 issues (3) comprising a first year of issue dated 31st March 1953 serial number G53 17882. Along with 1st October 1957 (2) serial numbers M58 29343 and N30 13027. All Thomas De La Rue printing in blue-black on orange-brown underprint featuring a crowned portrait of H.M. the Queen at right on obverse and a guilloche panel with Lion on reverse. The first Fine, second VF, third good Fine - VF
Pre-1947 Silver £10.75 face, Pre-1920 silver £0.35 face, Silver Threepences pre-1947 (53), Silver Threepences pre-1920 (20), South Africa Silver Threepences (2) 1933, 1936, Australia Silver Threepence 1943, Crowns (6) 1953 (2), 1965, 1972 (2), 1977, Florins Cupro-Nickel issues (41), Shillings Cupro-Nickel issues (38), Sixpences Cupro-Nickel issues (33, two holed), along with a further group of pre-decimal issues Brass Threepences (11), Pennies (27), Halfpennies (11), Farthings (3), Decimal Five Pence and Decimal Halfpennies (4) in mixed grades. World (127) mostly USA and Canada 20th Century issues, in mixed grades some with lustre
GB and World in Silver (20) all but one Crown-sized , includes issues from GB, South Africa, Canada, Mexico, Panama, Malta and more, dates range from 1873-2003 in mixed grades some EF to UNC
USAConfederate & Obsolete Currency (9) in mostly higher grades average VF-GVF to EF-GEF comprising Confederate Richmond issues including a Rare 100 DollarsPick 45 (Criswell T41) dated 1st December 1862 number 78552 plate Z uniface and stamped on reverse "Issued at Montgomy/ ALA / 10th Jan 1863 / T. Sanford / Depositary" along with 17th February 1864 issues 5 DollarsPick 67 (Criswell T69-559) plate B series 2 number 3580, 10 DollarsPick 68 (Criswell T69-547) plate A series 5 number 92422 along with a 6th April 1863 issue 20 DollarsPick 61b (Criswell T67-517) plate D series 2 number 8328 cut-cancelled and red stamp July, 1863. Obsolete Currency (5) issues include a Western & Atlantic Railroad 50 CentsAtlanta, Ga. dated 1st July 1862 perforated "PAID". Macon & Brunswick Railroad Company Macon, GA. 1 Dollar dated 1st February 1867 number 31458 punchole cancelled. Bank of Windsor Vermont3 Dollars number 159 circa early 1800's both signatures Emerson with different first names. State of Louisiana 5 Dollars "Baby bond" circa 1870's date unfilled number 747 number 108427 with 5 Coupons for 7 and 1/2 Cents numbered 7 through 11. The Canal Bank New Orleans 20 Dollars Unissued Remainder Plate D circa 1800's reverse in red and obverse 3 Allegorical women at top, steam ship at bottom left and Allegorical woman at right with Bald Eagle above. An attractive group
World circa early 1900's to modern (403) a collection in a biscuit tin in various grades VG to UNC comprising many countries and issuers from Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, The Middle East and others includes some higher denominations. Some scarcer and collectable issues include an Iran 10 Rials Pick 33Ad SH1317 Blue date stamp 1321 on back. Spain 1000 Pesetas Pick 151 1965. A De La Rue Systems Test note. USAReplacement Silver Star Certificate 1 Dollar series 1935E serial number *86228539D. Hong Kong10 CentsPick 315b anda QE2 portrait issue 1 Dollar Pick 324Ab. Includes a few Contemporary USA Confederate 'Bubble Gum' money
East Africa Currency Board Queen Elizabeth II portrait ND 1950-60's issues (4) comprising the 4 signatures at right variety (4) including 5 Shillings Pick 37 prefix L11, 10 Shillings Pick 38 (2) prefixes N1 and D9 and 20 Shillings Pick 39 prefix C15. Also includes the 3 signatures at left and 4 at right variety 20 Shillings Pick 43b with top left signature of A. L. Adu serial number Q24 15134. All Thomas De La Rue prints and watermarked with a Lion's head. All Very scarce, the 4 signature variety group average good Fine - VF, the later GEF
Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation 100 DollarsPick 176e dated 31st March 1947 serial number D252329. A Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. print in red on multicoloured underprint with the obverse featuring an Allegorical woman with books at left and the Bank's Coat of Arms incorporating the UK Royal Coat of Arms. The reverse displaying an illustration of the Old HSBC Bank building. Watermarked with a helmeted warrior and denomination below. A very Rare and desirable early large size issue in VF with very Minor Rust and a small repair but an attractive and seldom seen note being the second highest denomination for the series
World a collection in a deed box of mostly modern 1970's issues onwards (lot) in various grades Good to about UNC consisting of notes from various countries and the majority from Europe, Africa and Asia. Includes a few earlier issue Reichsbank note from Germany. A few scarcer earlier notes include an Egypt Currency note 10 PiastresPick 167a Law 50 of 1940 the variety with a single letter prefix R at left of signature. Syria5 PiastresPick 49 from 1942. China The Canton Municipal Bank 10 CentsPick S2276b from 1933 signatures Huang & Ch'en and a Central Bank of China 20 CentsPick 194a from 1924. Hong Kong 10 Cents Pick 315b from 1941. Belgium Societe Generale 1 Franc Pick 86b dated 25th May 1917. France 1939 issues 5 FrancsPick 83a (Fayette F4) and 10 FrancsPick 100 (Fayette F7) and a very FIRST date for this issue 2nd February 1939 block 290 series R. 68527. Portugal Casa de Moeda 10 CentavosPick 97c dated 15th August 1917 (2) and 20 Centavos Pick 100 dated 4th August 1922 along with a Banco De Portugal 50 CentavosPick 112b dated 5th July 1918. Italy Biglietto Di Stato 5 LirePick 23f Royal Decree 07.10.1904 (1923) signatures Maltese & Rossolini block number 5302 and the 10 Lire Pick 20g Royal Decree 05.02.1888 signatures Giu. Dell'Ara & Porena block number 3318. Also includes a few French and Belgium World War I Necessity money and local currencies along with United Kingdom 9 and 1/2 percent Treasury Loan and Treasury War bonds 1999/1973. An interesting group
GB and World Tokens (31) South Africa Halfpenny 1861 Whyte & Co. Obverse: TEA MERCHANTS ANDS GROCERS. CAPE TOWN with WHYTE & CO in centre, Reverse: Figure of Hope seated with anchor behind to right, 1861 in exergue, VF. New Zealand Penny undated Obverse: Standing Female with arm on shield, Palm Tree behind NEW ZEALAND, Reverse bust of Maori warrior 3/4 right ADVANCE NEW ZEALAND KM#Tn49 VF, Ireland Penny 1818 Obverse Bust of George III, LUKE XX.CHAP.XXV.VER, Reverse Harp VG. Halfpennies18th Century (18) Kent - Lamberhurst 1794 DH32 Fine, Rare. Yorkshire - Leeds 1791 Paley's Bishop Blaze standing DH43 EF with traces of lustre. Warwickshire (2) - Birmingham 1793 DH50 Obv: Figure of Boy/Rev: Shield, VF. Birmingham Mining and Copper Company 1792 DH85 NVF. Hampshire - Emsworth 1793 Obv: Ship sailing/Reverse: Seated female DH9 Fine. Shropshire - Shrewsbury 1793 Obverse: Shield/Reverse: Woolpack DH19 NVF, Lancashire - Rochdale 1791 Obv: Man in loom weaving Reverse: Hanging Fleece, Edge Payable at the Warehouse of John Kershaw DH140. Plymouth - Devon 1796 Obverse: A female spinning/Reverse: A man in a loom weaving, DH6 VF. Middlesex - Salter's The Cheapest Hat Warehouse in the World undated DH473 GEF with traces of lustre. Middlesex - Lackington's 1795 milled edge, DH357a VF. Middlesex Lackington's 1794 Edge Payable at the Temple of the Muses DH353 NEF/GVF. Norfolk - Norwich undated Obverse: Bottle/Reverse: Hope standing, Plain edge DH23b NEF. Middlesex Political and Social Series 1793 Newton DH1033 NVF/GF. Hampshire - Emsworth 1794 Earl Howe, plain edge not in collar DH14a GVF/VF. Somerset - Bath 1794 F.Heath DH39 NVF. Warwickshire - John Wilkinson Iron Master 1792 with plain edge DH451h, GVF. Warwickshire - Birmingham undated Dr.Samuel Johnson DH71 VF. Dublin undated John of Gaunt, Plain edge DH231a VF. Pennies 19th Century (3) Staffordshire Penny 1811 TO FACILITATE TRADE Davis 21 EF, 1811 Bristol and South Wales Fine with poor surfaces, 1812 Birmingham and South Wales About Fine, Borough of Gateshead 1849 Boundary Token 32mm diameter in bronze George Hawks, NEF, and Masonic Tokens in bronze, Halfpenny sized (4) along with Halfpenny 1699 Date in Exergue Peck 687 NVF/GF and Gibraltar Two Quarts 1842 Fair, Mother of Pearl Decorative counters , oval shaped (2) EF
South Africa Proof Set 1947 a 9-coin set Crown to Farthing KM#PS19 nFDC to FDC four of the six silver pieces with a with a beautiful rainbow tone, the bronze with slightly subdued attractive original colour, a superb set, in the original blue South Africa Mint box of issue
East Africa Currency Board 20 Shillings = 1 PoundPick 35 dated Nairobi 1st January 1955 serial number G66 62332, 4 signatures at lower right. A Thomas De La Rue printing in blue-black on yellow and orange underprint featuring a crowned portrait of H.M. the Queen at upper right. The reverse features a guilloche panel with a Lion at centre. Original fresh and crisp About UNC and very Rare in this high grade
IranCentral Bank of the Islamic Republic 100 Rials Pick 140f ND 1985 - 2005 signatures Dr. Mohsen Noorbakhsh & Dr. Hossein Namazi variety with watermark Khomeini (600) in 6 bundles of 100 consecutively numbered notes each with the same prefix 99/4. Serial numbers fall in the ranges 784001 through 784100, 784401 through 784500 and 784601 through 785000. Each note in purple on multi-coloured underprint and the obverse featuring a portrait of Ayatollah Moddaress at right, an Iranian Twelver Shi'a cleric, a notable supporter of the Iranian Constitutional Revolution and one of the founding members of the reformist party Hezb-e Eslaah-talab, he was killed while imprisoned in 1937. The reverse displaying the Parliament building in Tehran at left. Almost if not all notes in original fresh and crisp UNC, and include a REPEATER number 99/4 784784, RADAR number 99/4 784487, a James Bond last 3 digit number 99/4 784007, a last 3 digit Islamic lucky number 99/4 784786 and last 3 digit holy number 99/4 784777
South Africa Proof Sets (9) 1969 (3), 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1991 nFDC to FDC some coins with some spots, in the cases of issue, Crowns (2) 1950 EF, 1954 NVF/VF, 50 Cents 1962 Lustrous UNC, 1964 UNC and lightly toned, One Rand 1991 Nursing (2) Silver Proofs nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue, One Rand 1991 Nursing (2) Lustrous UNC, One Rand 1990 P.W.Botha Nickel Proof FDC in a slide case, Ten Cents (17) 1966 English legend (5), 1966 Afrikaans legend (5), 1969 English Legend (2), 1969 Afrikaans legend (5) A/UNC to UNC, Five Cents 1989 Proof FDC, 2 1/2 Cents 1964 UNC, One Cent 1965 English Legend (2) UNC toned (2)
Scotland The National Bank of Scotland Limited Sixth issue 1 PoundPick 248b (PMS NA31, BY SC501c) wartime dated 15th May 1924 serial number N 080-654 and engraved signature William J Samuel titled P. General Manager and letterpress signature Andrew McKissock titled Accountant. A large sized note in blue on yellow and red sunburst underprint with the obverse displaying the Royal Coat of Arms at upper centre, a portrait of Henry Schomberg Kerr the 9th Marquess of Lothian at left and a view of Edinburgh Castle at right. The reverse with an elaborate guilloche panel featuring an illustration of a city view in Edinburgh and numerical denomination in each corner. Printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, London imprinted in small script at lower centre on obverse and reverse. A presentable and crisp VF - GVF, and a very Rare note
German States - Saxe-Old-Alteburg Thaler 1598 Friedrich Wilhelm I and Johan III, Saalfeld Mint MB#79 Dav.9779 Good Fine and bold, superior to the illustration in Krause 'German Coins' 3rd edition (page 1119)
Canada Bank 100 DollarsPick 64c dated Ottawa 2nd January 1937 serial number B/J 4869230 signatures Coyne & Towers. A Canadian Banknote Company Limited printing in black on brown underprint featuring portrait of Sir John A. Macdonald at centre on obverse. The reverse featuring allegorical figures. Very scarce higher denomination note sought after by many. Fresh and crisp GVF
World (14) a varied group, includes some more unusual and scarcer items: Colombia - Cartagena Siege Coinage Half Real 1812 KM#D2 Good Fine with date full and bold, France 30 Sols 1820 Aniche Mining Company Token, Reverse: MD 1820 within wreath (Maz.779) GVF and very scarce, Lithuania Six Groszy 1652 Johann Casimir KM#44 VF/GF, a rare one-year type, South AfricaFlorin 1928 VF/GVF, Guatemala Quarter Quetzal 1926 KM#243.1 GVF, Ecuador Decimo 1902 LIMA with JF on reverse KM#50.3 UNC and lustrous, TunisiaOne Franc AH1335 (1916)A Muhammad Al-Nasir KM#238 UNC or near so and lustrous, New GuineaShilling 1935 KM#5 EF, Cyprus Nine Piastres 1901 KM#6 Bold Fine, Ireland Shilling 1930 S.6627 GVF, Greenland25 Ore 1926 (h) HCM GJ with central hole KM#6 Good Fine, Finland One Markka 1874S KM#3.2 Fine, Spain Real 1733 VG, Portugal 60 Reis undated (1683) KM#139 GVF
German East Africa (2) One Rupie 1910J KM#10 UNC the obverse toned, the reverse with good lustre, a couple of small spots only prevent the reverse from being choice, seldom encountered in this high grade, Quarter Rupie 1909A KM#9 GVF/EF, a scarcer date in this short series, Mombasa One Rupee 1888H ImperialBritish East Africa Legend KM#5 VF with some surface marks, a scarce one-year type
Farthing 1875H 5 Berries in wreath, with full brooch, perfect E in REG, Freeman 530 dies 3+C NVF/GF, Very Rare and rated R17 by Freeman, we note a similar example sold in London Coins Auction A149 Lot 2017 for £350 hammer price
Canada Bank 50 DollarsPick 63c dated Ottawa 2nd January 1937 serial number B/H 4822069 signatures Coyne & Rasminsky. A Canadian Banknote Company Limited printing in black on orange underprint featuring portrait of KingGeorge VI at centre on obverse. The reverse featuring allegorical figure. Very scarce higher denomination note sought after by many. Presentable and relatively crisp VF or near so
Italy (5) comprising a Banca Toscana Di Anticipazionie Di Sconto Firenze (Florence) dated 24th April 1870 Series B b Number 06,384 about UNC - UNC. Allied Military Currency 10 Lire series 1943 (2) Pick M13a with printer's Code Letter 'F' at lower right serial number A13800208A and Pick M13b without printer's Code letter serial number A07312831A both GVF. Banca D'Italia Large sized early high denomination issues (2) including 1000 Lire Pick 81a dated 14th April 1948 series W3708 number 011843 signatures Einaudi & Urbini in Violet-brown and brown with Medusa seal at lower centre on obverse and monogram B-I at lower centre on reverse, printed by I. P. S. - Officina Carte-Valori, Rome and watermarked with Allegorical woman's bust Fine along with 5000 Lire Pick 85c dated 27th October 1953 series M490 number 7460 signatures Menichella & Boggione also known amongst Italian collectors with the name 'Regine del Mare' (Queens of the Sea) in green and brown featuring Two women seated at centre (Venezia and Genova) at lower centre and Medusa seal at upper centre on obverse and Allegorical bust at centre and monogram B-I at upper centre on reverse. Printed by Officina della Banca d'Italia, Rome and watermarked with Dante at centre left, "Italia" at centre right good Fine.
Scotland The Clydesdale Bank Limited Fourth issue 5 Pounds Pick 189 (PMS CL20e, BY SC305d) wartime dated 5th May 1943 in small sans serif capitals with a very attractive true BINARY serial number Z2/W 0001000 bearing the signatures Andrew Mitchell titled General Manager and Robert Young titled Accountant & Cashier. The note in blue and red with the obverse featuring an ornate panel at left with thistles and the Bank's monogram in cursive along with the City of Glasgow's 'Let Glasgow Flourish' Coat of Arms at upper centre. The reverse in blue featuring an elaborate guilloche panel with an enlarge Glasgow's Coat of Arms as on obverse flanked by denomination numerical values. About VF - VF, Scarce and desirable with this collectable number
World 19th and 20th Century in an Album (200) a wide range of countries represented, largely base metal issues, in mixed grades, individual total ticket priced around 870 Euros
South Africa Proof Set 1947 (9 coins) nFDC to FDC the silver brilliant, with a light tone, the bronze with a pleasing and colourful tone, in the blue South Africa Mint box of issue
Straits Settlements 1 DollarPick 16b dated 1st January 1935 serial number L/2 77893 signed Rex Curall For the Currency Commissioners and the note in dark blue on multicolour underprint featuring a portrait of KingGeorge V at right on obverse and an Allegorical woman's bust at left and tiger at centre on reverse. Printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co Ld Engravers New Malden Surrey England in small script at lower centre margin on obverse and in a panel at lower centre reverse. Watermarked Tiger's head. A fresh and crisp GEF - about UNC, Minor Rust on reverse and a very Rare and collectable note especially in these high grades
Straits Settlements (25) One Cent 1919 (2), 1920 (21), 1926 (2) in mixed grades a few EF with traces of lustre, Half Cents 1932 (119) a few with light friction, the vast majority UNC and lustrous, Quarter Cents (41) 1845, 1884 (3), 1898 (4), 1899, 1901 (3), 1905 (2), 1916 (27), the Victorian and Edwardian issues VG, George V issues mostly EF to UNC, many with lustre, Germany - Weimar Republic Five Reichspfennigs 1930E Fine
Bank of England 5, 10 and 20 Pounds (4) comprising various designs and with different cashier signatures. Including the last Lion & Key design for the 10 Pounds - PageB326 issue 1971 serial number C20 539939. Somerset 5 Pounds QE2 pictorial & The Duke of WellingtonB343 issue 1980 serial number LR37 412891. Kentfield First Historical design 5 Pounds QE2 & George StephensonB363 Crown at upper right issue 1993 and very FIRST RUN from circulation serial number AA01 007172. Lowther Second Historical design 20 Pounds QE2 & Sir Edward Elgar B386 issue 1999 and a first prefix serial AA03 046856. All about UNC - UNC and an attractive variety group
IranCentral Bank of the Islamic Republic 100 Rials (400) in 4 bundles of 100 notes in consecutive runs or made up of consecutive sets. Including 3 bundles Pick 140c ND 1985 - 2005 signatures Majid Ghassemi & Mohammad Djavad Iravani watermarked Coat of Arms, 2 bundles of which with matching last 3 digits of the serial numbers of each note. Along with a bundle Pick 140f ND 1985 - 2005 signatures Dr. Mohsen Noorbakhsh & Dr. Hossein Namazi variety with watermark Khomeini. Each note in purple on multi-coloured underprint and the obverse featuring a portrait of Ayatollah Moddaress at right, an Iranian Twelver Shi'a cleric, a notable supporter of the Iranian Constitutional Revolution and one of the founding members of the reformist party Hezb-e Eslaah-talab, he was killed while imprisoned in 1937. The reverse displaying the Parliament building in Tehran at left. Almost if not all notes in original fresh and crisp UNC and include a few Islamic lucky and holy numbers - 786 and 777
ScotlandBank of Scotland Third Waterston issue 5 Pounds Pick 92c (PMS BA101c, BY SC112c) and a very last and wartime date for this uniface type 26th September 1944 and next to last prefix 13/R 2746 bearing signatures of Lord Elphinstone titled Governor and John B Crawford titled Treasurer. The note in brown on light brown and grey underprint and Uniface featuring a panel at left with a thistle motif in the Scotland Royal Arms along with the Great Britain Royal Coat of Arms at bottom and a seal featuring KingWilliam II seal on top with motto "DEO FAVENTE 1695", the Bank's Coat of Arms at upper centre flanked by black value panels above a grey medallion at lower centre. Printed by G. Waterston & Sons, Ld. imprinted in small script at lower right and watermarked with chain-like frame, Bank of Scotland text and value both in wording and numerical. VF - GVF and a Scarce VERY last issue for this uniface 5 Pounds type sized issue also called a 'horse blanket' note by Scottish collectors due to their large size
Suriname Central Bank & Government modern issues circa 1980's and 1990's (389) in 4 consecutively numbered bundles. Comprising Government 2 and 1/2 GuldenPick 119 L. 08.04.1960 / 01.11.1985 signature title 'Minister van Financiën en Planning' in 3 bundles prefixes H/4 and V/4. Each note in red-brown, light blue and multicolour featuring a blue-grey Tanager bird (Thraupis episcopus) on obverse and a green Iguana and Afobaka dam, Brokopondo District. Along with a bundle of Central Bank 5 Guldens Pick 136b dated 1st December 1996 serial numbers AH202601 through AH202700, and each note deep blue and green on multicolour underprint with log trucks at upper left and the Central Bank building at centre on obverse and Toucan bird (Ramphastidae) and logging scene on reverse, printed by Thomas De La Rue and Company limited and watermarked Toucan. Almost if not all notes in original fresh and crisp UNC
Shilling 1816 as ESC 1228, Bull 2140 the top bar of the E in REX not struck in the centre, UNC with blue, gold and olive toning, the reverse with the lightest of cabinet friction
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