Darlington Bank 1 Guinea dated 1st October 1814 number D29 for Mowbray, Hollingsworth, Wetherell, Shields, Boulton & Co., Manuscript signatures Entered Plews and signed Hollingsworth (Outing 630b), about VF Pinhole and Exceptionally Rare featuring an Allegorical woman holding wheatsheaf next to a shield at left, the manuscript calligraphy and signatures in beautiful cursive and an embossed Revenue Stamp for Four Pence. Uniface
Darlington Bank 1 Pound FIRST year for this type dated 6th September 1813 number A382 for Mowbray, Hollingsworth, Wetherell, Shields, Boulton & Co., Manuscript signatures Entered Plews and signed Hollingsworth (Outing 630c; Grant 927F), Fine Pinholes and Scarce featuring an Allegorical woman holding wheatsheaf at left and the manuscript calligraphy and signatures in beautiful cursive and embossed Revenue Stamp for Four Pence at centre left. The reverse features a monogram panel M.H.W.S.B & Co.
East Africa Currency Board a near complete denomination set of the ND (1964) "Lake" issues (4) comprising 5 Shillings Pick 45 (2) serial numbers R998257 and Y294385. 10 Shillings Pick 46a serial number B940404. And 20 Shillings Pick 47 serial number J 853478. All very Scarce and watermarked with Rhinoceros head. The 5 and 20 Shillings VF or near so, the 10 shillings GEF
Isle of Man Mint Set 1978 One Pound to Half Penny all struck in silver, ABU-BU the One Pound with a small tone spot, along with One Pound 1978 Standard issue UNC, in the black box of issue with certificate, One Pound 1978 Silver Proofs (6) nFDC to FDC with some toning, in the boxes of issue with certificates, One Pound 1979 Silver Proofs (4) each accompanied by a standard issue coin 1979 minted of the first day of issue these UNC, One Pound 1978 UNC, Isle of Man Crowns (5) 1976 Bicentenary of American Independence (2), 1977 Silver Jubilee (3) Silver Proofs nFDC to FDC in the red boxes of issue with certificates, Crown medals 1976 Field Marshal Montgomery (2) Silver Proofs nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates
Scotland The National Bank of Scotland Limited 5 Pounds Pick 259d (PMS NA57, BY SC512f) dated 1st October 1953 serial number D 364-389 horizontal format signatures John Alan Brown for General Manager and Alexander S O Dandie for Cashier. The note in blue on red and yellow underprint with the obverse featuring the Bank's Coat of Arms at centre, portrait of Henry Schomberg Kerr the 9th Marquess of Lothian to left, view of Edinburgh Castle at right. The reverse with an elaborate guilloche panel with an illustration of Edinburgh city view at centre flanked by numerical value. Printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, London, England. Large sized note in fresh and crisp GVF or near so and the redesigned signature format than its predecessor for reference see previous lot
CanadaTwenty Dollars 2016 Aircraft of the First World War a 3-coin set comprising 2016 Sopwith Triplane, 2016 Curtiss H-12 and Royal Aircraft Factory SE 5a, each coin with a coloured reverse SilverProofs FDC in the case of issue with certificate, along with Canada Twenty Dollars 2017 Aircraft of the Second World War - Hawker Hurricane Silver Proof FDC with coloured reverse, in the Royal Canadian Mint box of issue with certificate
World War II Great Britain Prisoners of War Camps Currency Sixpence serial number 846193. Camp 664 a Stadium Camp located in Catterick, Yorkshire, England. Black on green underprint and WD (War Department) at centre in the underprint. Camp of Issue stamped 664 Italian Pioneer COY at upper centre. About UNC and a very well preserved example without claim stamps on reverse, rarely seen in this condition. This paper POW currency was printed by HMSO (His Majesty's Stationery Office) and was introduced in 1943 and issued by the War Department. The first mass influx of POWs into Britain occurred in 1941 with the arrival of 100,000 Italians captured in the North African campaign followed by the next large influx of both Italian and German POWs with the surrender of Axis forces in North Africa in May 1943, but up until these times the POW camp system was not extensive and consisted only of small numbers of German Naval and Airforce crew.
ScotlandClydesdale Bank PLC Eight Issue 10 Pounds Pick 213c (PMS CL43c, BY SC341c) dated 18th September 1987 serial number D/SU 046367 and signature Arthur Richard Cole Hamilton titled Chief Executive. The note in brown on multicoloured underprint with the obverse featuring a portrait of David Livingstone at left. The reverse displaying a beach scene with 3 African people next to palm tree, a man riding a Dromedory camel and a sailing boat. A crisp and presentable GVF or better
Scotland The Clydesdale Bank Limited Fourth issue 5 Pounds Pick 189 (PMS CL20d, BY SC305d) wartime dated 15th May 1940 in small sans serif capitals serial number X2/H 0003371 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. An attractive and presentable VF or slightly better, Scarce
Caribbean, Central & South America Queen Elizabeth II issues (7) in various grades VF to UNC comprising Bahamas Monetary Authority Law of 1968 (4) including 50 Cents (1/2 Dollars) Pick 26a">Pick 26a (4) serial numbers C285396, D595859 and E047102 along with 1 Dollar Pick 27. Cayman Islands Currency Board 5 Dollars Law of 1971 issue Pick 2 serial number A/1 028837. BelizeCentral Bank 5 Dollars Pick 47b serial number J/5 369514. And a Falkland Islands Government 1 PoundPick 13a dated 1st October 1984 serial number A161434. A very collectable and attractive group
Guatemala 1 QuetzalPick 73c dated 22nd January 1992 (200) in 2 bundles of 100 consecutively numbered notes with same series prefix and suffix B - F, fairly closely numbered and with near matching serial numbers with only the 4th digit different. Serial numbers B4281401F through B4281500F and B4285401F through B4285500F respectively. Each note in green on multicoloured underprint with obverse displaying the nearly threatened Quetzal bird (Pharomachrus mocinno) important in Mesoamerican mythology at upper left and General J. M. Oreliana at right, a political and military leader in early 1900's during which time the Quetzal was established as the currency of Guatemala. The reverse featuring the Banco de Guatemala building with Plate of Leyden at left Ara del Tikal seal at right. Printed by the Canadian Bank Note Company without watermark. All notes in fresh and crisp UNC as if just came out of printing
Guatemala50 Centavos de Quetzals (1/2 Quetzals) FIRST & LAST year issues for this type (180) in 2 bundles with same prefix and suffix letters A - C and most matching the last 3 digits of the serial numbers. The first bundle of a 100 notes Pick 72a first date for this type 4th January 1989 in a fully consecutive run serial numbers A1376801C through A1376900C. The second bundle of 80 notes Pick 72b last date for this type 14th February 1992 in a near consecutive run A8419801C - A8419900C missing only a small range A8419879C - A8419898C. Each note in brown on multicoloured underprint featuring at upper left - nearly threatened Quetzal bird (Pharomachrus mocinno) important in various types of Mesoamerican mythology and also an illustration of Tecun Uman at right, one of the last rulers of the K'iche' Maya people believed slain by Spanish conquistador Pedro de Alvarado in the battle against the Spanish approach to Quetzaltenango in 1524. The reverse displaying the Mayan Tikal I Temple. Printed by the Canadian Bank Note Company and without a watermark. Most if not all in fresh and crisp UNC conditions as if just printed with only 1 of the bundles utmost top few notes with very minor wear perhaps from storage mentioned for accuracy
Scotland Clydesdale & North of Scotland Bank Limited Fifth Issue 1 PoundPick 191b (PMS CL24d, SC311b) dated 1st May 1958 last prefix for this date serial number A/T 334283 signature R.D. Fairbairn. In blue/grey on red/orange underprint featuring the New Coat of Arms and vignettes of Agricultural and Shipping scenes on obverse. The reverse displaying a highlands river scene all in blue. Fresh and crisp GEF
ScotlandOne Pound (8) in very high grades mostly UNC comprising different issuers comprising Clydesdale Bank Limited (2) including Pick 197 (PMS CL 30a, BY SC317a) Seventh Issue FIRST date 2nd September 1963 and FIRST PREFIX for type C/A 286938 signature Robert D Fairbairn along with Pick 204c (PMS CL35c, BY SC 318c) Eighth Issue LAST date for this type 27th February 1981 serial number D/BS 718931 signature Alexander Ross Macmillan. Clydesdale Bank PLC Eighth Issue signature Arthur Richard Cole Hamilton (4) including Pick 211b (PMS CL41b, SC328b) dated 5th January 1983 serial number D/CJ 180011 with sorting marks on reverse. Pick 211c (PMS CL41c, BY SC328c) FIRST date for this type 8th April 1985 serial number D/CX 887597 without sorting marks on reverse. Pick 211d (PMS CL41d, BY SC328d) LAST date for this type 9th November 1988 without sorting marks on reverse (2) and both with the VERY LAST prefix for this type serial numbers D/DW 920988 and D/DW 995513. Along with Bank of Scotland (2) comprising Pick 111c (PMS BA 113c, BYBY SC109c) dated 8th September 1976 serial number C/69 0048863 signatures Lord Clydesmuir & A. M. Russell and Pick 111g (PMS BA113g, BY SC109f) dated 19th August 1988 serial number E/3 0517340 signatures Sir Thomas Risk & Peter Burt.
Scotland The Commercial Bank of Scotland Limited Thirteenth issue 5 Pounds Pick S328b (PMS CO 62d, BY SC413d) wartime dated 5th January 1943 serial number 15/S 20532 signatures James Thomson titled Cashier & Sir John Erskine titled General Manager. The note in dark blue on yellow and red underprint with the obverse featuring a portrait of Lord Pitcairn the first Chairman of the Bank at lower centre and Allegorical figures at upper centre the same as the pediment on the head office building. The reverse with a dark blue guilloche panel featuring the Bank's head office building at centre flanked by the numerical values. Printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, London Wall, London E.C. imprinted in small script at lower centre on obverse and which designs are regarded as amongst the very finest of the 20th century Scottish notes. This note in an attractive and presentable VF - GVF and a Scarce large sized issue
Finland Bank (Suomen Pankki) 1945 high denomination issues (2) comprising 500 Markkaa Pick 81a FIRST print FIRST series Litt. A serial number A 0708381 bearing signatures Raittinen & Wahlman and the note in blue depicting Allegorical figures in wheat field on harvest. Along with 1000 Markkaa Pick 82a FIRST print First series Litt. A serial number A 3584474 bearing signatures Tuomioja & Whalman and the note in blue-violet depicting Allegorical figures on lake-side view. Both notes featuring the Coat of Arms on reverse at centre and watermarked with a lozenge-shaped pattern across the whole of the notes. Both Fine to about VF
Scotland The Commercial Bank of Scotland Limited Fourteenth and Final Bradbury Wilkinson issue 5 Pounds Pick S333 (PMS CO67b, BY SC414b) dated 2nd January 1954 serial number 17E 048 024 and bearing signature Ian Macdonald titled General Manager. A very handsome and eye-catching design mainly in violet on multicolour underprint with the obverse featuring a portrait of Lord Cockburn one of the Bank's first Directors flanked by 2 Allegorical female figures representing Agriculture and Maritime shipping at upper centre and Allegorical female bust at lower left. The reverse in violet featuring a Victorian period scene of George street, Edinburgh with the Bank's building at centre. Printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ld. New Malden, Surrey, England imprinted in small script at lower centre obverse and watermarked with the same female bust as on lower left obverse. VF and this is an example of the very last issue for the bank before the merger with the National.
Scotland The National Bank of Scotland Limited 5 Pounds Pick 259c (PMS NA54, BY SC512c) dated 6th July 1942 serial number B 489-712 larger vertical format signatures A A Bremner for Chief Accountant and George Drever for Cashier. The note in blue on red and yellow underprint with the obverse featuring the Bank's Coat of Arms at centre, portrait of Henry Schomberg Kerr the 9th Marquess of Lothian to left, view of Edinburgh Castle at right. The reverse with an elaborate guilloche panel with an illustration of Edinburgh city view at centre flanked by numerical value. Printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, London, England. Large sized wartime dated note with paper still retaining relative crispiness VF or near so with very faint Pencilled Annotation, for the redesigned signature format successor of this issue see next lot
Scotland The Union Bank of Scotland Limited Fifth General issue 1 PoundPick S815c (PMS UB63e, BY SC903d) pre-war dated 31st May 1938 fractional prefix variety serial number M/34 840148 signatures Norman Hird for General Manager and M J Wilson for Cashier. The note in blue on yellow and red sunburst underprint with the obverse displaying the Bank's Coat of Arms at upper centre flanked by 2 Allegorical women and 2 equestrian statue illustrations in each opposing corner at lower left and right. The reverse displaying an elaborate panel with large denomination figure in circle at centre and circled with text "The Union Bank of Scotland Limited". Fresh and crisp About UNC or near so
Southern Rhodesia Central Africa Currency Board issue 1 PoundPick 17a dated 10th September 1955, Salisbury serial number B/274 045795. A Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. printing in green on multicoloured underprint with the obverse featuring a young crowned portrait of H.M. the Queen at right and Coat of Arms at upper centre. The reverse displaying a Sable at left and Zimbabwe ruins at centre. Minor piece of the upper left corner missing otherwise about Fine - Fine and a very Scarce note
South AfricaSixpence 1924 KM#A16 one of only two dates for this reverse type, A/UNC and with good subdued lustre, the obverse with all eight pearls and the central diamond visible and scarce thus
Farthings (2) 1799 3 Berries Peck 1279 UNC with minor cabinet friction and a few small tone spots, 1799 4 Berries, Peck 1280 the much scarcer variety VF/NEF
AustraliaCommonwealth Bank 5 Pounds Pick 31a ND 1954 - 1959 issue bearing signatures Coombs titled Governor, Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Wilson titled Secretary to the Treasury FIRST prefix TA/06 141644. The obverse in black on blue and light blue underprint featuring Australia Coat of Arms, officially known as the Commonwealth Coat of Arms with a shield depicting the 6 states and held by the native Australian animals - the kangaroo and emu bird, along with a portrait of Sir John Franklin, a British Royal Navy officer and a famous explorer of the Arctic who disappeared and died along with the crew on his last expedition in 1847 whilst attempting to chart and navigate the Northwest passage in the North American Arctic. The reverse in blue featuring sheep, agricultural products, boomerang and native aboriginal shield between Bull and Cow's head. Fresh and crisp about UNC and Scarce in this high grade earlier note
Ireland Ross Bank unissued 4 Guineas dated 1 September 1814 serial number 379 in black and white featuring Allegorical maiden (Commerce/Maritime) at left in oval frame and emboss Revenue stamp at right reads "Bankers Note of Bill / Three-halfpence / Ireland". VF Minor tear at bottom but not obstructing the note's general appearance
RomanDenarius Lucilla (161-169AD) Obverse: Draped Bust right, LVCILLAE AVG M ANTONINI AVG F, Reverse: Vesta standing left, sacrificing from a simpulum over a lit altar left, holding palladium, 3.2 grammes, RSC 92, RIC 788, some edge cracks, excellent surfaces, the reverse with very little actual wear, EF, EX-M.Trenerry (£125)
South AfricaReserve Bank 1 PoundPick 84e dated 5th November 1940 serial number A/101 036730 and signed J. Postmus. The note in dark brown on multicoloured underprint and watermarked J. van Riebeeck. The obverse featuring a sailing ship at left, caravan and woman cooking on an open fire at lower centre and factories scene at right. The reverse displaying South Africa's Coat of Arms at centre. English and Afrikaans text. Original and presentable About UNC with very Minor Dirt
Mozambique Banco nacional Ultramarino 1000 Escudos First 1972 issue Pick 112a dated 16th May 1972 variety without prefix in the serial number 371943 and signature Samuel Rodrigues Sanches for Administrador. The note in black-blue on multicoloured underprint with the obverse featuring Mozambique's Coat of Arms at the time at upper centre and King D. Afonso V 'The African'. The reverse featuring the Bank's Coat of Arms at upper centre and an illustration of woman and sailing ships of different time periods. Watermarked with King D. Afonso V 'The African' same as on obverse. Fresh EF - GEF and Scarce with an attractive design and the highest denomination
Scotland The Royal Bank of ScotlandLizars design reduced size 1 PoundPick 321 (PMS RB54b, BY SC802b) dated 31st October 1935 serial number K 776299 printed signature D. Speed for Accountant and manuscript signature D B Berwick for P. Cashier. Blue on yellow and brownish underprint with the obverse featuring a portrait of George I at top flanked by unicorn and lion at top and 2 Allegorical women figures at bottom left and right corners. The reverse with a blue panel with illustrations of the Bank's head office building in Edinburgh and Glasgow. A presentable and relatively crisp VF and Scarce
World a small group (4) Isle of ManHalfpenny 1813 NVF, Sweden 1/6 Skilling 1832 Draped Bust with Plain Border KM#634 Good Fine cleaned, Morocco 2 1/2 Dirhams AH1313 Paris Mint Y#6 About VF, Roman Denarius Vitellius Obverse: Laureate head right A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P/Tripod with raven below and dolphin above XV VIR SACR FAC, RIC 109, 2.76 grammes, Near Fine with dark tone
South AfricaReserve Bank 10 Pounds / PondPick 98 dated with the last date of issue for this type 19th November 1958 serial number D/4 436795 signature Dr. M. H. de Kock and first line of Bank name and value in English variety. The note in brown-violet on multicoloured underprint with the obverse displaying a portrait of Jan van Riebeeck with surrounding wildlife and agricultural products at left and a female with child at right. The reverse displaying an illustration of a mining site. Crisp VF or slightly better minor pinholes and marginal tears which do not extend to the main design, not jeopardizing the note's general appearance, and a meaningful condition considering very few survivors of this note are seen in high grades
Scotland Clydesdale & North of Scotland Bank Limited Fifth Issue 5 Pounds Pick 192a (PMS CL25a, BY SC313a) dated 2nd May 1952 serial number C104000 signature J J Campbell titled General Manager. The note in purple on green and pink underprint with the obverse featuring vignettes of King's College Aberdeen at left and the Glasgow Cathedral at right. The reverse in purple with a large panel with Bank's name across top and a large circular panel with a large Bank's Coat of Arms inside and flanked with numerical denominations. Presentable and relatively crisp VF, and an undoubtedly eye catching design
Engraved (2) of Naval and Military interest, George V Pennies (2) the first engraved Sgt. H.Lawson 203722 C of E 4th K.O.Y.L.I, the second engraved '8.A.M. /18 DEC. 1942. / BRETWALDA . S.S./ 4N. 15. W./ J.A.LEECH. VG to Fine. Note:- The S.S.Bretwalda was sunk by a German U-boat on it's voyage from North Africa to Belfast on this date, along with Token Birmingham Taylor and Challen Minting Machinery Coining Press 1903 NVF with uneven tone
South Africa (2) Sixpence 1923 KM#A16 AU/UNC with light golden toning and retaining some mint lustre, a most pleasing example of this two -year type, Threepence 1942 KM#26 EF/AU the obverse with some small spots
Scotland The Clydesdale Bank Limited Fourth issue 1 PoundPick 189c (PMS CL19c, BY SC303b) wartime dated 24th February 1943 and in small sans serif capitals, serial number B7897720 signatures Andrew Mitchell for General Manager and Robert Young for Accountant & Cashier. The note in blue on yellow and red sunburst underprint with the obverse featuring Glasgow's Coat of Arms at upper centre with Allegorical women of science and engineering, along with an illustration with allegorical women of Maritime and Agriculture at lower left and Allegorical woman of Arts at lower right. The reverse displaying an elaborate guilloche panel with enlarged Glasgow's Coat of Arms at centre flanked by numerical value at left and right. A presentable and relatively crisp GVF or near so
Scotland The Commercial Bank of Scotland Limited Fourteenth and Final Bradbury Wilkinson issue 1 PoundPick S336 (PMS CO66, BY SC406) dated 2nd January 1954 serial number 27C 573 789 and bearing signature Ian Macdonald titled General Manager. A very handsome and eye-catching design mainly in blue on multicolour underprint with the obverse featuring a portrait of Lord Cockburn one of the Bank's first Directors at upper right and Allegorical female bust at lower centre flanked by thistle plants and 2 Allegorical figures representing Agriculture and Maritime shipping. The reverse in blue featuring a large panel with the Bank's Coat of Arms with a seated Maritime Allegorical female figure on top and flanked by 2 Griffins and thistle plants. Printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ld. New Malden, Surrey, England imprinted in small script at lower centre obverse and watermarked with the same female bust as on obverse. A fresh and crisp GVF example of the very last issue for the bank before the merger with the National.
Scotland The National Bank of Scotland Seventh issue 1 PoundPick 258b (PMS NA48, BY SC503e) very FIRST date and prefix for this type 1st March 1947 serial number A/W 394-325 signature John Allan Brown titled General Manager. The note in light brown and black on red and yellow sunburst underprint with the obverse displaying Glasgow Cathedral and Palace of Holyrood house at left and right along with the Bank's Coat of Arms at upper centre. The reverse featuring an elaborate guilloche panel displaying a city view of Edinburgh at centre flanked by large numerical value in a panels, Coat of Arms above and surrounded with numerical value. Printed by W & A.K. Johnston. Ltd Edinburgh. A fresh and crisp GEF or near so with very Minor marginal Dirt not affecting the note's general appearance
Royal Horticultural Society bronze medal To Lord Digby May 1951, 55mm. EF.
Reverse engraved "To The Lord Digby D.S.O. M.C. Gdnr Mr. A.G.Smith for an exhibition of Rhododendrons1 May 1951". Lord Digby: Lord Lieut Dorset, Captain Coldstream Guards - DSO MC, served WW2, Malaya 1948-50, BAOR 1951-52, Member of Royal Agricultural Society, Royal Agricultural Society of Commonwealth & Royal Bath & West Society.
Scotland The Commercial Bank of Scotland Limited Fourteenth and Final Bradbury Wilkinson issue 1 PoundPick S332 (PMS CO65, BY SC405) dated 3rd January 1951 serial number 27M 754 866 and bearing signature Sir John Erskine titled General Manager. A very attractive and eye-catching design mainly in violet on multicolour underprint with the obverse featuring a portrait of Lord Cockburn one of the Bank's first Directors at upper right and Allegorical female bust at lower centre flanked by thistle plants and 2 Allegorical figures representing Agriculture and Maritime shipping. The reverse in violet featuring a large panel with the Bank's Coat of Arms with a seated Maritime Allegorical female figure on top and flanked by 2 Griffins and thistle plants. Printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ld. New Malden, Surrey, England imprinted in small script at lower centre obverse and watermarked with the same female bust as on obverse. A presentable GVF example of the very last issue for the bank just before the merger with the National.
China and Earthenware items, many crockery items, cups and saucers a mixed group with some matching items, mainly from three sets includes Alfred Meakin items (42 items) along with a large framed print : 'The Roman Army', from the Sunday Times 1969 and 1972 a very informative and detailed print describing weapons, ships, marches, soldiers, the various camps and a Time-line of historical events. Very good condition. To be removed by the buyer from the auction on sale day, no postal service
Sovereign 1830 William IV Gold Pattern by W.Wyon after Chantrey's Model. Coarse hair and with flat-topped ear, Coarse Beading, the nose points to the last I in BRITANNIAR. W.W. incuse on the truncation. Reverse by J.B.Merlen. Die Axis inverted. S.3829B, Wilson & Rasmussen 260 and rated R5, in an NGC holder and graded PF61 Cameo, some hairlines in the fields but retaining much original mint lustre, a key rarity and an interesting Pattern for the William IV collector, with no William IV currency coins minted for this date. We note the Bentley example realised £19,200 hammer price as far back as 2013. Now lists in the Spink catalogue at £21,500
Ten Pounds 2017 SHINE THROUGH THE AGES Five OunceGoldProof (.999 Fine Gold) issue The Sapphire Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen FDC in The Royal Mint's presentation box with certificate 098 of 120. Royal Mint issue price £8,250
South AfricaBurgers Pond 1874 Fine Beard KM#1.2 NVF/VF with a mount having been removed from the edge at the top. The coins surfaces in this area appear undamaged. 7.99 grammes. A Very Rare issue and seldom offered, with a mintage of just 695 pieces
Crown 1845 Cinquefoil Stops on edge ESC 282, Bull 2564 UNC with attractive toning over original mint lustre, a few small rim nicks barely detract, the obverse sharply struck with crisp hair and ribbon detail, very few contact marks are evident, this issue normally has many marks and/or hairlines, the reverse showing the smallest touches of cabinet friction, overall a high quality example with superb eye appeal, would be ideal for the type collector
United Kingdom 2016 Gold Proof Five Coin Sovereign Collection, Gold Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign, Half Sovereign and Quarter Sovereign FDC with certificate in the original box of issue. Certificate number 14 of 750. Royal Mint issue price £3295
Penny 1922 with 1927 reverse Freeman 192A dies 3+C Near Fine/Fine and collectable, Extremely Rare and rated at R18 by Freeman. We note a similar grade example of this extremely rare variety sold at London Coins Auction A152 6/3/2016 (Lot 2484) for £3800 hammer price
AngelHenry VIII First Coinage S.2265, North 1760, mintmark Portcullis, 5.07 grammes, VF a pleasing and evenly struck example, Ex-London Coins Auction A153 5/6/2016 Lot 1881 hammer price £2200
United Kingdom 2015 Gold Proof Set the five-coin set Five Pounds to Quarter Sovereign, the first gold set with the new Fifth Portrait FDC in the case of issue with certificate and booklet stating a mintage of only 350 sets, all apparently sold out by the Royal Mint within 7 days of issue at the issue price of £2,700
United Kingdom 2015 Gold Proof Five Coin Sovereign Collection, Gold Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign, Half Sovereign and Quarter Sovereign FDC with certificate in the original box of issue. Certificate number 184 of 750. Royal Mint issue price £3295
United Kingdom 2018 Gold Proof Five Coin Sovereign Collection, Gold Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign, Half Sovereign and Quarter Sovereign FDC with certificate in the original box of issue. Certificate number 2 of 750 so formerly the property of a Royal Mint elite buyer and in our experience Royal Mint certificate number 2 issues are seldom offered to the secondary market desirable thus. Royal Mint issue price £3345
USA Cent 1794 Head of 1794, Sheldon 42 , Obverse 18: Truncated Hair Locks, Several hair locks are cut short just above and below the point where the cap meets the hair. Additional incomplete areas are noted in the hair behind the jaw and neck. Reverse R : Weak OF, AM of AMERICA widely spaced. A short spine or point extends the left stem end. Weight 13.22 grammes, NEF/GVF the reverse with a small spot near the centre, Rare in all grades above Fine
Crown 1935 Incuse Edge ProofESC 377A (R6 - rated 2-5 examples believed to exist, making this rarer in number than the Gold Proof issue of this date) The edge legend much less sharply defined than on the currency and specimen strikings of this year. The edge itself is shaper, with the design and fields displaying a superior strength of detail and strike. nFDC with some hairlines and a pleasant underlying tone. Excessively rare and comparable in quality to the Van Roekel example sold in 2001. We note a similar example in London Coins Auction A128 as far back as 7/3/2010 realised £2200 hammer price (Lot 1186)
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, Crown collectors now have this opportunity to purchase this as a single coin. 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, this being the only previous single piece we have offered
Two Pounds 1823 S.3798 PCGS MS61, we grade UNC or near so and lustrous, the fields with some contact marks and hairlines, we have seen many coins graded MS61 which are inferior to this, Ex-London Coins Auction A147 6/12/2014 Lot 3399 realised £1700 hammer price
The Magnificent Seven' a 7-coin set in gold a mixed date set comprising GB Sovereign 2005 Proof FDC, Canada Ten Dollars 2003 Quarter Ounce Lustrous UNC, Australia 25 Dollars 2004 Nugget Quarter Ounce Proof, USA Ten Dollars 2006W Quarter Ounce Proof FDC, China 100 Yuan 2006 Quarter Ounce Panda Lustrous UNC with small tone spot, Mexico Quarter Onza 2005Mo Proof nFDC with two small tone spots, South Africa Quarter Krugerrand 2006 Quarter Ounce Proof nFDC in the presentation box of issue with certificate
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 not yet listed in the Spink catalogue,
Five Pounds 2017 "The Five Sovereign Piece" 200th Anniversary of the re-introduction of the Gold Sovereign BU and in the Royal Mint's presentation box with certificate. Royal Mint issue price £1,895
Five Pounds 2019 The Legends of the Ravens GoldProof FDC in the Royal Mint's presentation box of issue certificate No 003 of just 325 issued, Royal Mint issue price £1,950
AlderneyFive Pound Crown 2019 50th Anniversary of the First Moon Landing Gold Proof, nFDC with minor hairlines, retaining practically full mint lustre and brilliance, in capsule, no certificate. Online research shows an extremely low mintage of just 45 pieces, with an original issue price of £3795 by Jubilee Mint
UniteJames I Second Coinage, Fourth Bust S.2619, North 2084, mintmark Escallop VF the reverse with a weaker area on the crown band, some surface marks on the obverse, struck on a full round flan and overall of very pleasing appearance, Ex-London Coins A156 5/3/2017 Lot 1832 hammer price £1700
Straits Settlements10 DollarsPick 18b dated 1st January 1935 serial number C/21 94745 signed Curall For the Currency Commissioners and the note in green on multicolour underprint featuring a portrait of KingGeorge V at right on obverse and tiger at centre and an Allegorical Woman's bust at left on reverse. Printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ld Engravers New Malden Surrey England inscribed in small script at lower centre margin on obverse and in a panel at lower centre on reverse. Watermarked Tiger's head. In a PMG holder and graded VF 30, Restoration
USA/IrelandHalfpenny St. Patricks (undated c.1670) FLOREAT .*. REX legend, Checkerboard Floor, Breen 201, Rare, in an NGC holder and graded VF25 BN, the joint highest graded on the NGC Census
Straits Settlements5 DollarsPick 17b dated 1st January 1935 serial number B/87 88136 signed Rex Curall For the Currency Commissioners and the note in Violet featuring a portrait of KingGeorge V at right and tiger at centre and Allegorical Woman's bust at left on reverse. Printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ld Engravers New Malden Surrey England inscribed in small script at lower centre margin on obverse and reverse. Watermarked Tiger's head. In a PMG holder and graded VF 30, Minor Restoration
CrownGeorge IVundatedPattern (c.1829) ESC 265A, Bull 2353, struck in White Metal. Obverse similar in style to the 1821 crowns, with no B.P. below the bust. Reverse Royal Arms with supporters, with M (Merlen) below. Similar in style to the Whiteaves patterns of the period, No legend, 16.79 grammes, Near EF with a few surface marks, Extremely Rare, rated R6 by ESC (3 or 4 examples known). We note the example in the Maritime Collection (London Coins Auction A148 Lot 1782 realised £1500 hammer price as far back as September 2014
MaundyThreepence 1765 ESC 2035, the 5 in the date with traces of an overstrike, extremely rare and rated R5 by ESC, NEF/GVF and nicely struck, with minor haymarks and a small scratch on the obverse. Overall a most pleasing coin and excessively rare We note this coin struck from the same dies as a similar piece in our auction A151 (Lot 2746, graded Good Fine/Fine) which realised £1400 hammer price, this considerably superior and quite possibly one of the finest examples extant, Ex-London Coins Auction A158 9/9/2017 Lot 2342 realised £1600 hammer price
The Magnificent Seven' 2008 a 7-coin set in gold comprising South Africa One Tenth Krugerrand 2008, AustraliaKangaroo 15 Dollars 2008 One Tenth Ounce, USA Five Dollars 2008 One Tenth Ounce, Canada 5 Dollars Maple Leaf 2008 One Tenth Ounce, China 50 Yuan Panda 2008 One Tenth Ounce, Mexico Libertad 2008 One Tenth Ounce, and Austria 10 Euro 2008 Wiener Philharmoniker all lustrous UNC in the presentation box of issue with certificate
Fifty Pence 2019 Stephen Hawking Innovation in Science Black Hole GoldProof FDC in the Royal Mint's presentation box with certificate, issue limited to 400. Royal Mint issue price £795
Threepence 1853 ESC 2060, Bull 3384 UNC or very near so with the lightest friction to the highest points, attractively toned, Very Rare, especially in this high grade, we note the example in the Andrew Wayne collection in UNC sold for £580 hammer price as long ago as June 2006
Great Seals of the Realm (2 sets) the first 'Nineteenth Century', an impressive five piece collection of medallic 5 ounce pure silver issues depicting the Royal seals of George III (2), George IV, William IV and Victoria superb engraving comes with detailed historical documentation UNC and in the impressive box of issue. issue number 0057 of 1,000 limit, the second, Great Seals of the Realm, Twentieth Century, an impressive six piece collection of medallic 5 ounce pure silver issues depicting the Royal seals of Victoria, Edward VII, George V (2), George VI and Elizabeth II superb engraving well presented with detailed historical documentation Satin Finish UNC and cased as issued. issue number 0308 of 1,000 limit UNC and in the impressive box of issue
Bank of England & Treasury (25) collection in an album in mixed grades comprising Treasury issues (6) including Bradbury (2) Ten Shillings T13.2 Type 2 Six Digit Serial issue 1915 serial number P1/18 059624 and 1 Pound T16 Dot in No. issue 1917 serial number F/52 316685 along with Fisher (4) consisting of 10 Shillings (2) T25 Dot in No. issue 1919 LAST series H/6 579715 Scarce and T30 No. omitted issue 1922 serial number L/9 098585 and 1 Pounds (2) T24 Dot in No. issue 1919 serial number R70 673931 and T31 Dot in No. issue 1923 CONTROL note serial number Z1/38 591956 Scarce. Bank of England issues (17) consisting of PeppiattWhite notes (2) a 5 Pounds B255 Thick Paper Metal thread Scarcer earlier issue dated 30th November 1944 serial number E77 003795 London branch and an Operation BernhardForgery 10 Pounds B242 dated 18th December 1936 serial number K/179 89453. Beale White 5 Pounds B270 Scarcer later dated issue 19th August 1952 serial number Y63 002774. O'Brien 5 Pounds Lion & Key (3) including B277 Shaded Symbol issue 1957 serial number C48 904966 and B280 White Symbol issues 1961 (2) serial numbers K22 542106 & First series H70 687181. Hollom (3) including 5 Pounds QE2 portrait & seated child Britannia B297 issues 1963 (2) serial numbers A09 201764 & A13 717477 along with 10 Pounds Lion & Key B299 issue 1964 FIRST RUN serial number A01 261771. Fforde (4) comprising 5 Pounds QE2 portrait & seated child Britannia B312 issue 1967 serial number Y81 342627 along with 10 Pounds Lion & Key B316 issues 1967 (3) a consecutive trio serial numbers A48 369328 through A48 369330. Page (4) consisting of 5 Pounds QE2 portrait & seated child Britannia B324 issues 1971 (2) serial numbers 75E 771785 & FIRST series 39C 149102 along with 10 pounds Lion & Key 1971 issues (2) consisting of a B327Replacement issue serial number M07 822804 along with B326 serial number B17 851613. The group accompanied by a Barclays Bank Limited Hereford. cheque for 18 Pounds and 5 Shillings dated 11th July 1923 number 30/C 04380 and a Postal Order for 3 Shillings to pay R. Haylett and signed Richard Haylett number D7/71 483638
JerseyTreasury of the States 1 PoundPick 6a (BY JE6) World War II German Occupation Period note issued in April 1942 and June 1942 ND with the prefix JN only. This note bears the very LOW number of 200 and the signature H. J. Eraut titled Treasurer of the States of Jersey. The note in purple on green underprint featuring Jersey's Coat of Arms at upper left, the serial number in black and the prefix and signature embedded in the printing on obverse and the reverse illustrating Men with horse cart gathering seaweed. Thick Chain watermark. The Channel Islands have the unenviable distinction of the only British teritories to be occupied by the German Forces during the war and since change was in short supply, the Islanders issued their own currency and even used the German notes. It was not until 9th May 1945, day after Victory in Europe Day (also known as VE Day or V-E Day in North America), where freedom became reality for the Bailiwick of Jersey. UNC, pressed and Exceptionally Rare in this high grade considering the low printing of 11,000 notes. At the time of writing PMG has only 9 recorded examples on their Population Report
GB and World cased items comprising GB (10) Five Pounds 2017 Queen's Beasts - The Griffin of Edward III 2oz. Silver UNC. Five Pounds 2018 Queen's Beasts - The Unicorn of Scotland 2oz.Silver UNC both in the Jubilee Mint boxes of issue with certificates. One Pound 2017 Nations of the Crown Silver Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate. Britannia Silver Fifty Pounds 2015 UNC in the Royal Mint pack of issue. Twenty Pounds Silver (2) 2016 Queen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday UNC, 2017 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince PhilipPlatinum WeddingAnniversary both UNC in the Royal Mint packs of issue. Five Pound Crown 2016 Queen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, Two Pounds Silver Britannias (2) 2015, 2016 UNC, One Pound 2011 Half Ounce Silver Britannia UNC with certificate, Canada The 2014 Maple Leaf Premium Set a 5-coin set 2014 comprising 5 Dollars (One Ounce), 4 Dollars (Half Ounce), 3 Dollars (Quarter Ounce), 2 Dollars (One Tenth Ounce) and 1 Dollar (One Twentieth Ounce) in silver with selected gold plating FDC in the red box of issue with certificate. Silver Coins of the World 2016 a 6-coin set comprising GB Two Pounds Britannia, USA Silver Eagle, Canada Five Dollars Maple Leaf with Double Maple Leaf Privy Mark with number 16 within, China 10 Yuan Panda, AustraliaKookaburra and Australia Kangaroo UNC in a Harrington & Byrne box with certificate. Medals (2) 2016 40th Anniversary of the First Commercial Flight of Concorde 5oz. Proof in .999 silver FDC boxed with certificate, only 99 minted, and 2016 40th Anniversary of the First Commercial Flight of Concorde Silver Proof 10 grammes, FDC with certificate, Alderney Five Pound Crown 2017 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Platinum Wedding Anniversary Silver Proof nFDC to FDC boxed with certificate, Alderney Five Pound Crown 2018 65th Anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II Silver Proof. Tristan da Cunha Five Pounds 2014 70th Anniversary of D-Day Proof in Gold plated Silver FDC boxed with certificate, Guernsey Five Pound Crowns (2) 2013 Birthdate of Prince George of Cambridge Silver Proof FDC 2014 100th Anniversary of the Outbreak of the First World War FDC boxed with certificate, South Africa 2017 One Ounce Silver Krugerrand with 50 Year Anniversary Privy Mark Choice UNC with South Africa Mint certificate, Tristan da Cunha Five Pounds 2015 Queen Elizabeth Ii The Longest Reigning Monarch Proof FDC. Alderney One Pound 2017 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Platinum Wedding Anniversary Silver Proof FDC with certificate, Tristan da Cunha One Pound (4) 2015 Queen Elizabeth II The Longest Reigning Monarch Silver Proof, 2016 80th Anniversary of the Spitfire Silver Proof, 2016 Queen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday Silver Proof, 2017 80th Anniversary of the Coronation of George VI Silver Proof nFDC to FDC in the soft pouches of issue with certificates, USA Dollar 1921 Morgan NEF in a presentation box with certificate, World 21st Century Crown-sized issues in base metal (8) comprising issues from Jersey (5), Guernsey (2), Isle of Man, UNC
South Africa Proof Set 1952 KM#PS24 an 11-coin set comprising Gold Pound, Gold Half Pound, Five Shillings, Two and a Half Shillings, Two Shillings, Shilling, Sixpence, Threepence, Penny, Halfpenny and Farthing UNC to FDC, some with toning, a little softly struck as sometimes occurs on this issue, in the original South Africa blue box of issue
Halfcrown 1925 ESC 772, Bull 3727 UNC or very near so and lustrous, with only very minor cabinet friction, a well struck example with strong hair detail for this issue. A most pleasing and attractive coin with plenty of eye appeal, a key date and very rare in this high grade, and in our experience much rarer than the 1930 Halfcrown in this condition
British North Borneo 1 DollarPick 29 dated 1st July 1940 serial number K665072 signature W.A.C. Smelt. The note in black with a red guilloche at centre in the underprint and reverse with value in numerical and wording on a guilloche patter at centre on reverse. Printed by Blades East & Blades Ltd Banknote Engravers London imprinted in small script at lower centre on obverse and reverse. In a PMG holder and graded Very Fine 30. The treasurer Captain William Anthony Casterton Smelt born 29 September 1895 was appointed District Treasurer at Sandakan in March 1925 and assumed his duties on arriving in North Borneo in May 1925. He was appointed Chief Treasurer in January 1930 after returning from furlough and the chief financial controller a year later. During the visit of Governor Clifford of the Straits Settlements in June 1928, he was the acting ADC (Aide-de-Camp) or chief of staff to Governor Humpreys of North Borneo. Sir Hugh Clifford was also Governor of North Borneo from 1900 to 1901. In the New Year Honours of 1946, Smelt was granted an OBE in recognition of his services during internment in WWII, presumably at Kuching in Sarawak
Qatar & Dubai Currency Board 5 Riyals Pick 2a ND (circa 1960's) serial number A/6 202747. The note in purple on multi-coloured underprint featuring Dhow, Oil derrick and Palm trees at left on obverse and denomination at centre on a guilloche panel and issuer across top on reverse, watermarked Falcon's head. In a PMG holder and graded Extremely Fine 40. Rare and very sought after note
Costa Rica & Nicaragua (50) in mostly high grades comprising early to modern issues with a wide variety and some scarce notes include Costa Rica 2 Colones Pick 167 series B number 304575 and 100 ColonesPick 194Overprint issue dated 4th February 1942 series D number 145120 and Nicaragua 1 Cordoba Pick 82 series 1935 number 749653, 5 Cordabas Pick 83 series 1935 number 247294 and 50 CentavosPick 89a series 1938 number 215786
Rhodesia, Southern Rhodesia, Rhodesia & Nyasaland (8) in mixed including high grades comprising Southern Rhodesia 1 Pound Queen Elizabeth II Pick 17 dated 10th September 1955 serial number B/321 000555, 5 Shillings KingGeorge VIPick 8b dated 1st January 1948 serial number D/49 059686 Scarce, Rhodesia & Nyasaland 10 Shillings Queen Elizabeth IIPick 20b signature Richards dated 25th January 1961 serial number W/31 041055, 1 Pound Queen Elizabeth II Pick 21a signature Grafftey-Smith dated 17th August 1956 serial number X/5 930314, Rhodesia 2 DollarsPick 35c dated 5th August 1977 serial number K/144 079475, 5 DollarsPick 36b dated 20th October 1978 serial number M/19 178306, 10 DollarsPick 33i dated 3rd December 1975 serial number J/38 075667 and 10 Dollars Pick 37 dated 1st March 1976 serial number J/43 242425
AustraliaCommonwealth Bank 10 Pounds Pick 28a ND (1938-1952) "George VI" Issue serial number V/4 277884 signatures H. J. Sheehan and S. G. McFarlane in deep red on multicolour underprint featuring portrait of King George VI at centre on obverse and Allegorical Agriculture figures, Farmers and horses at centre right on reverse and watermarked Captain James Cook. Pressed GVF, Ink Bleed and a very Rare note
Crown 1821 Uniface trials or electrotypes for both sides of the coin, the reverse slightly convex, struck in silver; The reverse displays a small raised dot on the horse's breast, This ties in with ESC 262 (page 33 1992 edition) which states:- 'a small dot on the horse's body' which 'has not yet been removed' Rayner is referring to a plain edge coin minted the following year exhibiting the same characteristics as this piece. The reverse also missing the streamer, this also referred to in Linecar & Stone 6 on a copper trial (Page 57) where it is stated 'This would appear to be an artist's trial the check the erasion of the streamer' We also note some raised dots on the King's portrait, this would appear to be an intermediate pattern whose design was adopted, albeit with some changes, on the 1821-1822 Currency issues, Both sides NEF with matching dark grey tone, and both sides with full edge inscription as on the currency 1821 issue, an interesting insight into the progression on artists types 1820-1822. A coin of this description with the dot, but with full streamer and dated 1820 was present in the Forster, Marshall, Brice, Lingford, Clarke-Thornhill, Nobleman, Hamilton-Smith, Monagu and Murdochcollections
Halfcrown 1881 ESC 707, Bull 2758, Davies 590 dies 4D UNC and lustrous the reverse with very light cabinet friction and minor toning on the wreath by DEF
BrazilImperio Do Brazil 2 Mil ReisPick A202 dated 1st June 1833 manuscript signed at lower centre and uniface featuring Arms at Left, allegorical figures of Arts at upper centre and Decreto at right. Printed by Perkins, Bacon & Petch, London Patent hardened Steel Plate all inscribed in small script at lower centre. About Fine and a very rare early Imperial issue, very seldom offered
East Africa & British West Africa (11) in mixed grades comprising East Africa King George V, King George VI and young Queen Elizabeth II issues some scarcer of which include 20 Shillings Pick 43a ND 1961 serial number N17 36282, 20 Shillings = 1 PoundPick 30b 4 signatures variety dated 1st August 1951 serial number B/42 27313 and 5 ShillingsPick 20 dated 1st January 1933 serial number H/8 48064 along with British West Africa 10 Shillings Pick 10a dated 31st March 1953 serial number A/F 992412
German East Africa Deutsch-Ostafrikanische Bank 100 Rupien Pick 4 dated Daressalam, 15th June 1905 serial number 12943. The note in black on green underprint featuring Portrait Kaiser Wilhelm II in cavalry uniform at center with Regalia objects beneath. Printed by Giescke & Devrient, Leipzig. In a PCGS Gold Shield holder graded VF 30 and Scarce
Canada The Bank of Nova Scotia10 DollarsPick S623f dated Halifax, N.S. 2nd January 1929 series D number 1715512 in black on ochre and blue underprint featuring miners scene at lower left, Coat of Arms with unicorn and Native American at centre and Sailing ship at lower right. Printed by the Canadian Bank Note Company Limited inscribed in small script at bottom centre on obverse and reverse. About VF
Central America (42) in mostly high grades late 1800's to modern issues from Cuba (39) including a 20 Pesos Pick 97x series F69 American 'Bay of Pigs' invasion force counterfeit and Puerto Rico (2) Puerto Rico Banco Territorial $3.50 7% Bond Coupon 30.11.1911 & 30.05.1913 Pick UNL (2) and Panama Facsimile 1 Balboa note similar to Pick 22
GuatemalaBanco Agricola Hipotecario early Rare issues (2) including the 100 Pesos Reissue of Caja Reguladora Pick S105e dated 15th February 1926 number 106888 and an additional set of serial numbers 01888 overprinted, VG and Exceptionally scarce with PMG only having 1 example of this note on their Population Report at time of writing. Technically speaking, this is no longer an issue of the private bank, as the emission rights of those banks did expire between 1923-1926. The purpose of Caja Reguladora was the stabiliziation of the Peso. This goal was achieved in August 1924 at an exchange rate of Pesos 60 per US$. Remaining stock of the private banks were overprinted with an additional set of serial numbers. Along with 1 Peso Pick S101a dated 26th March 1900 number 1112257, rare early note bearing the date at the turn of the century, VF - GVF and seldom seen in higher grades.
Slovenia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Croatia & Serbia (38) in mixed grades average VF and above to about UNC - UNC comprising Slovenia (9) including 1 Tolar Pick 1. 2 Tolarjev Pick 2. 5 Tolarjev Pick 3. 10 Tolarjev Pick 4. 50 Tolarjev Pick 13. 100 Tolarjev Pick 14. 200 Tolarjev Pick 15a. 500 Tolarjev Pick 16a. World War II Occupation Savings Bank of The Province of Ljubliana (Laibach) 1000 Lire Pick R9 dated 14th September 1944 series A number 055228 in deep purple on brown and pale blue underprint featuring a portrait of a Woman wearing a National costume hat at left and The Slovene Home Guard Coat of Arms represented by a Crowned eagle with a checkered crescent on its chest. The Slovene Home Guard was an anti-Partisan military organization that was active during the 1943-1945 German occupation of the formerly Italian-occupied Province of Ljubliana. It consisted of former Village Sentries part of Italian-sponsored Anti-Communist Volunteer Militia re-organized under Nazi command after the Italian Armistice 3rd September 1943. Combined with other 2 "Home Guard" units they were formed exclusively of ethnic Slovenes which at their peak had a combined membership of around 21000 men, 15000 of which were in the Ljubliana Province. Macedonia (5) including 1993 Issues (2) including 10 Dinars Pick 9a and 20 DinarsPick 10a">Pick 10a Along with 1992 issues (3) including 10 Denars Pick 1a, 25 Denars Pick 2a and 5000 Denars Pick 7a. Montenegro (8) including Army Administration 1917-18 (K.u.K. Militarverwaltung) Convertible Voucher 5 Perper = 2 Munzperper 50 Para Pick M150 dated Cetinje (the Old Royal Capital of Montenegro), 5th July 1917 serial number 081283. The note with black text and purple frame on green underprint and reverse with black text and green frame on red underprint. Both sides featuring the Austro-Hungarian Lesser Coat of arms of Cisleithania and Transleithania under the Imperial Crown and the Crown of Saint Stephen respectively, linked by the crowned Habsburg-Lorraine armorials, the Order of the Golden Fleece with the Latin motto on the bottom 'Indivisibiliter ac Inseparabiliter' meaning Indivisable and Inseparable in the underprint. 1 Perper Pick 15a series A.55 number 980 blue with dark brown text and Ornamental Anchor at upper centre. 2 Perpera Pick 16a series E.34 number 150 brown with dark blue text and ornamental Anchor at top. 10 Pepera Pick 18 series T.2 number 286 blue with brown text and Coat of Arms at upper left corner and Hermes's Caduceus staff at left and right. 50 Perpera Pick 19 series FIRST series A.1 number 567 red with dark text featuring 2 Angels at left and right of The Caduceus staff at upper centre and 2 Allegorical women holding cornucopias at left and right of Farmer ploughing with cows at lower centre. 50 Perpera Pick 19 series FIRST series A.1 number 567 red with dark text featuring 2 Angels at left and right of The Caduceus staff at upper centre and 2 Allegorical women holding cornucopias at left and right of Farmer ploughing with cows at lower centre. 10 Perpera 1914 Second issue Pick 10 series B number 08707 red with brown-red text featuring Coat of Arms in the underprint on obverse and reverse. Croatia (9) including World War II Axis Influence Kingdom, Independent State of Croatia Government issues (4) including 1000 Kuna dated 20th May 1941 Pick 4a (2) serial numbers Y0897826 & R1488706, brown featuring Croatian farmers wife at left and Ustasha Coat of Arms in the underprint at centre on obverse and Velebit mountains on reverse. 100 Kuna dated 26th May 1941 Pick 2a (2) including the BINARY RADAR serial number C0800080 and L0795277, dark blue and green on light brown and light blue underprint featuring Utasha Coat of Arms at left. Croatian State Bank (Hrvatska Drzavna Banka) 1943 issues (4) including 100 Kuna Pick 11 serial number R0410449, dark blue on light brown underprint featuring round design of birds and flowers at right on obverse and reverse with child in national dressing on a guilloche pattern at centre. 1000 Kuna Pick 12a serial number F1812926, brown on yellow and green underprint featuring Frieze at centre on obverse and 2 Croatian women in national dressings one of which holding a rose flower and the other holding a pot. 5000 Kuna Pick 13a serial number K0310514, brown on red-brown and blue underprint featuring the Baptizing font of first Croatian Prince Viseslav, Nin Heptagonal at right on obverse and Couple from Dalmatia in national dressings on
South America (7) in mixed grades comprising Brazil 10 Mil ReisCounterfeit note Pick A231x Seria 1a No. 16845. Colombia El Banco Republicano 1 Peso dated 30th October 1899 serie 1a serial number 053146 with Banco Popular de Midellin overprint as per Contract 7th September 1899 similar to Pick S606 only the overprint being on the obverse right hand side of the note. Uruguay El Banco Franco-Platense 20 Pesos / 2 Doblones Pick S173a L. 10.05.1870 / 01.08.1871 serial number 03717. Chile Republica de Chile 2 Pesos Pick 21b dated 15th November 1915. Mexico Londres Y Mexico 20 Pesos Pick S235d dated 2nd January 1913 serie F number 214668. Along with Paraguay (2) including El Tesoro Nacional 3 Pesos Pick 23 ND (1865) manuscript signatures Pascual Bedoya & V. Dentellos and Banco Central Del Paraguay 1000 Guaranes Pick 191a L. 25.03.1952 signatures Hermógenes González Maya & Epifanio Méndez serie A number 0115892.
United States National Currency (2) comprising 1 Dollar Pick 371JKansas City Missouri series of 1918 blue seal serial number J21651488A dated 18th May 1914 portrait George Washington at left on obverse and reverse in green featuring Eagle with spread wings holding the US flag, GEF - UNC. Along with 10 Dollars serial number A202563 B series of 1902 Charter 7487 The National Commercial Bank of ClevelandOhio dated 8th November 1904 government signatures Lyons and Roberts at upper centre left and right and manuscript signatures at lower centre left and right titled cashier and president. The note VF and features President William McKinley at left and blue seal at right on obverse and reverse in green featuring Allegorical figure of Panama between 2 ships at centre. Both notes rare
Toy Cheques & Money (45) in mixed grades including Cheques London circa 1800's Miss. rs M & J. Nenton (31) includes some unfilled, partially and completely filled in. Along with Toy Money - Toy & Juvenile Bank 1817 (14) including 10 Pounds dated 15th November 1817 London with promissory text to pay Mr J. Nenton (4) and 5 Pounds dated 15th November 1817 London with promissory text to pay Mr J. Nenton (10), both denominations featuring an Allegorical Bust of Hermes & the Caduceus staff at upper left believed to be the symbol of Commerce. Scarce
Proof Sets Flat Packs (8) 1972 (3), 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977 nFDC to FDC, Pre-1920 silver £1.65 face, Silver Threepences (93) includes some Victorian (one holed), plus a further group of Crowns to Sixpences (18) Crowns (4) 1889 (2), 1895 LVIII, 1935, Halfcrowns (4) 1895 (2), 1900, 1930, Florins (3) 1900, 1925 (2), Shillings (4) 1816, 1895, 1898, 1915, Sixpences (3) 1899, 1913, 1952, in mixed grades, DecimalTwo Pounds 1994 Tercentenary of the Bank of England (10) lustrous UNC, Plastic Set 1953 UNC, Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 UNC in the wallet of issue, Crowns 1977 (10) EF to UNC some in slide cases, Shillings 1959S (7) mounted on card in a small photo frame, European a small group (5) 1863-1929 in mixed grades, Silver Jubilee of George Vmedal 1935 a Commonwealth issue the reverse INDIA AUSTRALIA BRITAIN CANADA AFRICA NEW ZEALAND with respective national emblems GVF toned, Pennies () 1912 (2), 1912H (8), 1918 (3), 1918H (2), 1918KN (4), 1919 (1), 1919H (10), 1926 First Head (30), 1926 Modified Effigy (1), 1950 in mixed circulated grades, Ireland Halfpenny 1760 VG, Farthings (102) and Halfpennies (9) and Pennies (2) mostly 20th Century in a tin in mixed grades
El Salvador & Guatemala Specialized issues (17) in mixed grades early to modern issues and some scarcer notes include El Salvador Banco Agricola Comercial 1 Colon Pick S109 dated 1st March 1922 series B number 840092 and Banco Nacional del Salvador Pick S164 dated 8th August 1910 series A number 7800 and Guatemala Banco Colombiano 1 DollarPick S121b dated 17th April 1900 series 1a number 26359 and Banco Internacional de Guatemala 1 Pesos (2) including Pick S153a dated 5th April 1920 series 2A number 1447670 and Pick S151c dated 20th December 1899 number 1735757
Penny 1876H Narrow Date Freeman 89 dies 8+K UNC with even subdued lustre and excellent surfaces, the reverse with very light friction to the highest points
World 18th to 20th Century includes USAGoldDollar in damaged low grade, Norway 2 Skilling 1810 EF, South Africa Shilling 1892 Fine, a good mix of countries includes USA, South Africa, Canada, AustraliaDenmark and more, includes some 18th Century token issues, in mixed grades to EF. A Collectors folder containing Shillings (32) and Sixpences (34) 1937-1967, includes many silver issues, in mixed circulated grades, Pre-Decimal issues Victoria to Elizabeth II Shillings to Farthings in base metal (lot), in mixed grades, Copper and Bronze Pre-Victorian issues in mixed low grades, Plastic Sets 1953 (2) UNC in the wallets of issue, and a Slave Token undated, London, Liverpool or Bristol edge NVF, along with Banknotes in Photo frames (5 notes in 3 frames) UK Peppiatt Blue £1, Hollom Ten Shillings, Page One Pound, Somerset One Pound and Royal Bank of Scotland One Pound 1982 in mixed grades
Maundy Sets (2) 1904 ESC 2520, Bull 3710 UNC with a matching, colourful tone, 1911 ESC 2527, Bull 3970 A/UNC to UNC with a matching, colourful tone, the Threepence with minor friction, the Twopence with some dark toning near the reverse rim, the Penny with some very small edge nicks
South Africa George V issues in silver (58) 2 1/2 Shillings (13) a date run except for 1931, 2 Shillings (13) a date run except for 1931, Shillings (11) a date run except for 1926 and 1931, Sixpences (9) 1923, 1925, 1926, 1930, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935 and 1936, Threepences (12) 1923, 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928, 1930, 1932, 1933, 1934 (2), 1935, 1936 in mixed grades to GVF
AustraliaCommonwealth Bank 1 DollarPick 22a ND 1933-1938 serial number N/42 502043 signatures Riddle & Sheehan and the note in dark green on multicolour underprint featuring Portrait KingGeorge V at right and Australia's Coat of Arms at upper centre on obverse and Allegorical Pastoral figures shepherds with sheep on reverse and large value at centre left on reverse. Watermark: Edward (VIII), Prince of Wales and "ONE POUND" at lower centre panel. GVF and scarce
Dominican Republic Banco Nacional de Santo Domingo L. 14.08.1889 (1912) Remainder issues (3) including 2 Pesos Pick S142 series A No. 43338 Allegorical woman at right Arms at left and about VG, 5 PesosPick S143 series B No. 43690 Christopher Columbus at upper centre and Arms at left VG - about Fine and 100 PesosPick S147 series D No. 1372 Christopher Columbus at upper right and Arms at left VF - GVF. All very rare issues and Charles Skipper & East, England imprinted in small script at lower centre on obverse
South Africa Proof Sets (3) 1954 (9 coins) Crown to Farthing nFDC to FDC the bronze toned, 1955 Crown to Farthing nFDC to FDC the bronze with some toning, 1957 nFDC to FDC silver brilliant, the bronze with some tone spots
Operation Raleigh 1984-1988 a 12-piece set 50mm diameter each 53 grammes of .925 silver each medal with a reverse depicting flora, fauna, birds or animals native to twelve different countries or regions:- United Kingdom, USA, Caribbean, Central America, South America, South Atlantic, Australia, Indonesia, New Zealand, Japan, Oman and Africa, nFDC to FDC some with light toning, in the box of issue with certificate and promotional booklet
Maundy Set 1838 ESC 2445, Bull 3478 UNC or very near so the Penny and Twopence with very minor cabinet friction, the set otherwise of choice quality with superb old toning, the Fourpence cobalt, gold and with touches of magenta, the Threepence, Twopence and Penny gold, blue and with touches of magenta, the set with beautiful eye appeal
Dominican Republic & Haiti (27) in mixed grades including EF - about UNC comprising early to modern and a few specialised issues. Some scarcer notes include Dominican Republic BANCO DE LA COMPAÑIA DE CRÉDITO DE PUERTO PLATA 1 PesoPick S103 Remainder 1800's and 2 Peso Pick S104r Remainder 1800's, BANCO NACIONAL DE SANTO DOMINGO 1 Peso Pick S131r Remainder ND 1889 and 50 Pesos Oro Pick 121b series 1985 serial number A604832B. Haiti Republique D'Haiti 10 GourdesPick 36 L.1827 Black and ornate format with oval arms at top centre series F number 591032 printed reverse Blue paper, 5 Gourdes Pick 34 L.1827 Black Ornate format with oval arms at centre Series A number 380678 White paper, 1 Gourde Pick 41 L.1827 Black Portrait Pres. Geffard at upper left Wide margins perforated edges series O number 85837 Pink paper,2 Gourdes Pick 33 L.1827 Black Ornate format with oval arms at top centre Series C number 935089 Yellow paper and Commemorative issue 1 Gourde Centennial of Haitian Independence (1804-1904) Pick 110a L.1903 Black on blue-grey underprint Series E number 100711 Portrait J.J. Dessalines and date 1804 at left, arms at centre and Portrait Nord Alexis and date 1904 at right. Banque Nationale D'Haiti 1 PiastrePick 70 Sept. 1875. Black on blue and orange underprint featuring Portrait President Michel Domingue at left, Arms at centre, Allegorical woman (Agriculture) at right serial number 14856
World War I group of Four awarded to Pte. CH16430 Frederick Edwards R.M.L.I comprising 1914 Star R.M. Brigade, British War Medal 1914-1920 R.M.L.I, First World WarVictory Medal R.M.L.I, and Royal NavalService and Good Conduct Medal Type (2nd Type Obverse) MNE. R.F.R. GVF-NEF. Pte.Edwards joined in London in 1909 and was sent to Deal Depot. He joined the 9th (Chatham) Battalion RMLI , and, as part of the Royal Marine Brigade, served at the defence of Antwerp in 1914, and was part of the MediterraneanExpeditionary Force in Dardanelles and Gallipoli (Feb 1915-March 1916). Comes with copies of Pte. Edwards service record
Egypt & Middle East (16) in mixed grades comprising scarce issues as Qatar & Dubai Currency Board 1 RiyalPick 1a ND circa 1960's dark green on multicolour underprint featuring Dhow, Oil derrick and palm tree at left on obverse and watermarked Falcon's head. Egypt Government Currency 5 PiastresPick 162 dated 1st June 1918 serial number E/29 09296 lilac-brown on green underprint featuring a Camel caravan at lower centre on obverse and reverse in blue featuring 2 Sphinx statues at lower left and right. Kuwait (9) including 10 Dinars (3) Pick 15a (2) and Pick 15b with a prefix denominator 72 believed to belong to a group of notes stolen by the Iraqi Forces during the Invasion in 1990. 20 DinarsPick 16b (5) including 1 note with prefix denominator 14 believed to belong to a group of notes stolen by the Iraqi Forces during the Invasion in 1990. Lebanon 25 PiastresPick 36 dated Beyrouth 1st August 1942 serial number A/6 010120. Saudi Arabia Monetary Agency 5 Riyals Pick 17a incorrect word "Khamsa" (Five) spelling at lower centre on obverse. Yemen Arab Republic Currency Board 10 Buqshas Pick 4 ND 1966 (3) a consecutively numbered trio
South AfricaSilverKrugerrands 2017 (8) 50 Years of the Krugerrand, each with the 50th Anniversary privy mark, One ounce of .999 silver, design brilliant upon matt fields (reverse frosted effect) BU in capsules
AustraliaCommonwealth Bank ND (1933-1939) "George V Facing Front" Issues signed Riddle & Sheehan (2) comprising 10 Shillings Pick 21 serial number D/69 429991 in orange on multicolour underprint featuring portrait of King George V at right on obverse Allegorical manufacturers at centre, Watermarked Edward VIII Prince of Wales. Along with 1 PoundPick 22 serial number L/69 584493 in dark green on multicolour underprint featuring portrait of King George V at right on obverse and Allegorical pastoral figures men with sheep at centre on reverse. The first about Fine and the second about VF, both pressed and the 10 /- with Minor tears in the border area mentioned for accuracy
Fiji (10) in mixed grades comprising Fiji Government British Administration 1937-1951 KingGeorge VI portrait issues (3) 5 Shillings Pick 37g dated 1st January 1946 signatures Robertson, Banting and Hayward serial number B/4 151287 and the note in blue on brown and blue underprint featuring King George VI facing 3/4 left and Coat of Arms at upper centre on obverse. 10 Shillings Pick 38k dated 1st June 1951 and last date of issue signatures Taylor, Donovan and Smith serial number B/5 162141 and the note in brown on blue underprint featuring King George VI facing 3/4 left and Coat of Arms at upper centre on obverse. 1 PoundPick 40d dated 1st August 1949 signatures Taylor, Banting and Smith serial number B/4 174876 and the note in green on red underprint featuring a portrait of King George VI now facing forward and Coat of Arms at upper centre. Fiji Government 1942 World War II Emergency Shillings issues (3) 1 PennyPick 47a dated 1st July 1942 serial number P/1 039396 signatures Robertson, Martin and Banting and this black on green underprint featuring a holed Penny coin at lower right and Coat of Arms in the underprint and the reverse with a guilloche panel and the reverse of the Penny Coin dated 1942. This note although it was nothing of value at the time was a source of amusement for the American GI's that were in Fiji, because it featured a holed Penny on the note and they thought of a penny in very different terms. Being low value and paper many of the GI's sent them back to their families with their letters home. 1 Shilling Pick 49b dated 1st September 1942 Block letter B 5-digit serial number 00798 signatures Robertson, Banting & Martin and partial watermark "Gowen EXTRA STRONG". 2 ShillingsPick 50a dated 1st January 1942 serial number 159168 signatures Robertson, Hayward & Banting. The 1 Penny printed by Australia Government Printer and the Shillings - Fiji Government Printer, letter press. Fiji Government British Administration H.M. Queen Elizabeth II young portrait 1953-67 issues (3) 5 ShillingsPick 51d dated 1st September 1964 serial number C/13 172650 signatures Richie, Griffiths & Cruickshank and the note in grey-blue on lilac underprint. 10 Shillings Pick 52e dated 1st October 1965 signatures Richie, Griffiths & Cruickshank (2) close serial numbers C/9 84561 & C/9 84580. The notes in brown on pink, yellow and green underprint. Government of Fiji Ad-Interim Currency Board 50 CentsPick 64a ND 1971 serial number A/2 690284 signature Wesley Barret titled Chairman Currency Board and the note in blue-green on multicolour featuring H.M. Queen Elizabeth II at right and Coat of Arms at upper centre on obverse and Thatched bure (house) and coconut Palm trees on reverse.
Fiji (9) in exceptionally high grades comprising Central Monetary Authority (7) ND 1974 issues (2) 1 Dollar Pick 71a serial number A/8 064979 signatures Barnes & Earland and the note in brown on brown, green and pink underprint featuring Yanuca beach scene in Yasewas on reverse. 5 DollarsPick 73c serial number A/5 603952 signatures Barnes & Tomkins and the note in orange on purple and grey underprint featuring a geometric lathe pattern reverse. 1980 ND mature H.M. Queen Elizabeth II portrait issue 1 Dollars Pick 76a signed Barnes & Tomkins (2) serial numbers C/2 703928 & C/3 278579. Both notes in brown multicolour underprint featuring open air markets at Suva and a Passenger ship on reverse. 1983-86 ND mature H.M. Queen Elizabeth II portrait issues (3) 1 Dollar Pick 81a serial number D/1 008018 signatures Barnes & Siwatibau and the note in grey on multicolour underprint featuring Open air Suva markets and a Passenger ship on reverse. 5 Dollars Pick 83 serial number B/5 118421 signatures Barnes & Siwatibau and the note in orange on multicolour featuring a circle of Fisherman fishing in water with net on reverse. 20 DollarsPick 85 serial number B/7 113555 signatures Barnes & Siwatibau and the note in blue on multicolour showing a Fijian Bure (house) on reverse. Reserve Bank of Fiji (2) 1987-88 ND modified mature H.M. Queen Elizabeth II issue 2 DollarsPick 87a serial number D/70364847 signed Siwatibau and the note in green on multicolour underprint depicting a Sugar cane harvesting scene with a small train on reverse. 1992 ND mature H.M. Queen Elizabeth II portrait issue 10 DollarsPick 94 serial number C/1 717273 signature Kubuabola and the note in purple and brown on multicolour featuring a Ceremonial dance scene on reverse
Straits Settlements Government 1 DollarPick 16a dated 1st January 1933 serial number D/18 04985 signature Rex Curall For the Currency Commissioners and the note in dark blue featuring Portrait KingGeorge V at right on obverse and Allegorical woman's bust at left and tiger at centre on reverse. Printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co Ld. Engravers New Malden Surrey England inscribed in small script at lower centre on obverse and reverse and watermarked Tiger's head. Good Fine - About VF and a much scarcer date type
The Arms of the Prince and Princess of Wales a 12-ingot set in gold plated silver, Prooflike UNC in the Danbury Mint box with certificate, Medallic First Day Covers (2) United Nations series 1973 Number 2 Stop Drug Abuse and Number 4 NamibiaSilver Proofs nFDC to FDC retaining full mint lustre, on the envelopes of issue with UN stamps, GB and World (7) GB Two Pounds 1994 Silver Proof nFDC uncased, Alderney Two Pounds 1992 Silver Proof nFDC uncased, Isle of ManCrown 1979 Silver Proof nFDC uncased, Isle of Man Fifty Pence 1979 Day of the Tynwald Silver Proof, uncased, GuernseyOne Pound 2000 Queen MotherCentenary Silver Proof UNC, uncased, USADollar 1921S GVF, AustriaThaler 1780 VF, Maria Theresa Medals (4) Harold Wilson - First Referendum of the British People 1975 in Silver UNC, 1991 The British Royal Mint - 100 Years of the American Numismatic Association Silver Proof FDC, Louis Armstrong undated, Silver Crown-sized UNC toned, Isle of Man Post Office Authority - Postal Independence 1973 stamp ingot in silver UNC, Settebello Portafortuna miniature gold (7) includes issues from Vatican, Guatemala, Cuba, Austria, Italy, Netherlands and Peru sealed in a display card in mixed grades VF to NEF boxed
Danzig Bank of Danzig 20 GuldenPick 63 dated 1st November 1937 single letter prefix serial number K 864025 in Dark green featuring Artushof(Artus' courtyard) at centre and Coat of Arms at left on obverse and Allegorical figure of Poseidon and horses at right on reverse. VF and an Exceptionally Scarce note seldom offered on the market
South AfricaReserve Bank 2 Rand Pick 118d ND (1978-1980) signature de Kock with security thread (99) bundle in an original bank wrapper and all consecutively numbered BD4977002 through BD4977100. All About UNC - UNC
Yugoslavia, Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina and Bulgaria (102) in mixed grades good Fine-VF to about UNC - UNC comprising Croatia Regional (11) including 5000 DinarsPick R20. 50000 Dinars Pick R21. 100000 Dinars Pick R22. 500000 Dinars Pick R23. 5 Million Dinars Pick R24. 100 Million Dinars Pick R25. 500 Million Dinars Pick R16. 500 Million Dinars Pick R26. 5 Milliard Dinars Pick R27. 10 Milliard Dinars Pick R19. 10 Milliard Dinars Pick R28. Bosnia & Herzegovina (11) including 10 Dinars Pick 133">Pick 133. 10 Dinars Pick 10a. 50 Dinars Pick 134. 100 Dinars Pick 135. 5000 Dinars Pick 149. 50000 Dinars Pick 150">Pick 150. 100000 Dinars Pick 151. 1 Million Dinars Pick 152. 5 Million Dinars Pick 153. 100 Million Dinars Pick 154. 500 Million Dinars Pick 155. Yugoslavia (44) including 10 Dinars Pick 21a dated Belgrade, 1st November 1920 serial number AL349382, in blue on multicolour featuring 'Progress' - Man with rolling wheel with Hermes holding the Caduces staff and Allegorical figures on obverse and Rocky seashore Landscape view on reverse. 1919 Provisional Overprint issues (3) including 20 Kronen on 5 DinarsPick 16a series B.031 number 013340, in brown on light blue underprint featuring Miloš Obilić (Serbian hero) at left on obverse and The Caduceus staff with wreath on reverse. Red overprint "Kruna 20 Krona / Kron" on Pick 12A">Pick 12A. 4 Kronen on 1 Dinar Pick 15 series 18H number 075512, in brown and orange-brown on light tan underprint featuring Miloš Obilić (Serbian hero) at left on obverse and guilloche panel at centre with value at left and right on reverse. Red Overprint with error "Kurne 4 Krune / Krone" on Pick 12. 2 Kronen on 1/2 Dinar Pick 14a series 01924 number 029311, in brown and aqua on pink underprint featuring Coat of Arms at lower centre. Red Overprint "Krune 2 Krune / Kroni" on Pick 11. 1919 Dinar issue 25 Para = 1/4 Dinars Pick 13 dated 21st March 1921 blue on olive underprint featuring girl at left and right of Church on obverse and reverse in brown featuring Church at left and Equestrian statue of Ban Jelacic in Zagreb at right. Kingdom National Bank 100 Dinars Pick 27b">Pick 27b dated 1st December 1929 series P. 1416 938 number 35393938 watermark Alexander I, purple on yellow underprint featuring an allegorical figure of "Serbia" and view of the Danube and Belgrade on obverse and Sailing boats and man with Arms on reverse along with the Serbian 1st May 1941 Overprint Provisional Issues (2) 100 Dinars Pick 23 (2) series P.2835 801 number 70868801 and series Y.2544 437 number 635974378. Brown overprint "Srpska Narodna Banka" on Yugoslavia Pick 27, watermark Alexander I, purple on yellow underprint featuring an allegorical figure of "Serbia" and view of the Danube and Belgrade on obverse and Sailing boats and man with Arms on reverse. Government 1944 "Partisan" Issues (4) 1 Dinar Pick 1b. 5 Dinars Pick 5b Thin vertical security thread. 10 Dinars Pick 50a paper with small fibres. 20 DinarsPick 51c paper with small fibres serial number JJ 269248. All featuring Partisan Milivoje Rodić, later colonel of the Yugoslav army, with rifle at right on obverse and Coat of Arms at left on reverse. Federal Republic National Bank issues (3) including 50 Dinars Pick 64a dated 1st May 1946 8-digit serial number 32767973, brown on multicolour underprint featuring Miner at left on obverse and Wood cutter at centre and Coat of Arms at left on reverse. 100 Dinars Pick 69 dated 1st May 1955 serial number XF426345, red on multicolour featuring Girl in national costume at left and seashore scene of Dubrovnik/Ragusa. 1000 Dinars Pick 71b Scarcer Plate #2 variety at lower right dated 1st May 1955 serial number CM254427, dark brown on multicolour featuring Steel worker at left on obverse and Steel mill at centre on reverse. Socialist Federal Republic National Bank (24) including 5 Dinars Pick 81b dated 1st May 1968 serial number CL054679. 5 Dinars Pick 81b dated 1st May 1968 RADAR serial number CL054450. 20 Dinars Pick 85 dated 19th December 1974 serial number DF2639133. 20 Dinars Pick 88a dated 12th August 1978 serial number DU6543972. 50 Dinars Pick 83c with security thread and 7-digit serial number AA2093342. 50 Dinars Pick 89a dated 12th August 1978 serial number AD9843931. 50 Milliard Dinars Pick 136 dated 1993 serial number AA8074703. 100 Dinars Pick 90b dated 4th November 1981 serial number CF1535012. 100 Dinars Pick 139 dated 1994. 500 Dinars
GB and World, GB Proof Sets (6) Flat Packs (2) 1981, 1982, Blue Sets (3) 1983, 1984, 1986, Red Leather Deluxe Set 1985, nFDC to FDC in the cases of issue some coins with toning, GB Mint Set 1986 (9 coins) Two Pounds to One Penny accompanied by a bronze medal Queen Elizabeth II 60th Birthday UNC in a slide case, USA Liberty Coins a 2-coin set comprising One Dollar 1986S Ellis Island - Gateway to America Silver Proof and Half Dollar 1986S New York Skyline Cupro-Nickel Proof nFDC-FDC lightly toning, in the box of issue with certificates, Tristan Da Cunha Gold Crown 2016 Queen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday/Prince Philip 95th Birthday Prooflike UNC 1.00 gram of 9 carat gold, in the soft pouch of issue with certificate, GB Two Pounds 1986 Commonwealth Games Silver Proof, GB Crown 1981 Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer Silver Proof, nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates, GB Crowns (4) 1977 (2), 1981 (2) A/UNC to UNC, The Royal Wedding Medal 1986 Prince Andrew and Miss Sarah Ferguson 44mm diameter in .925 silver, UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, Australia Mint Set 1985 (7 coins) One Dollar to One Cent UNC in the wallet of issue, along with a group of GB and World (159) includes a mother-of-pearl gaming token, these mostly 20th Century in mixed circulated grades, and World banknotes (4) in mixed lower grades
IranBank Melli 500 Rials Pick 37d SH1317 without French text on reverse and Orange-Red stamp SH1320 on reverse Persian numerals in serial number A/993806 signatures of Khosravi and Hajir.The note in blue on multicolour underprint featuring Portrait Shah Reza in three-quarter face towards left without cap at right, Coat of Arms at centre with Crown, Sun and Lion holding Sword at centre and 2 Allegorical figuresholding staffs at left and right on obverse and Tomb of Cyrus the Great, Pasargadae on reverse. VF- GVF Minor Tape Repair, Minor Ink offset downwards at the lower right serial number mentioned for accuracy and an Exceptionally Scarce high denomination note seldom seen and offered especially with this date stamp on reverse
German East Africa Deutsch-Ostafrikanische Bank 50 Rupien Pick 3b dated Daressalam, 15th June 1905 serial number 13095. The note in black on blue underprint featuring a crowned Portrait Kaiser Wilhelm II in cavalry uniform at left. Printed by Giescke & Devrient, Leipzig. In a PCGS Gold Shield holder graded VF 25, Details - Pinholes, Spotted paper but a Scarce note
Proof Sets (3) New Zealand 1973 FDC in the case of issue, Swaziland 1968 Independence (2) nFDC to FDC toned, in the South Africa Mint boxes of issue. Malawi Crowns 1966 Proofs (10) nFDC to FDC in the green boxes of issue. Botswana 50 Cents 1966 Independence, in silver (8) Prooflike UNC with toning in white boxes. Uganda Five Shillings 1968 FAO KM#7 Cupro-Nickel Proofs (5) nFDC to FDC in the plastic envelopes of issue. Jersey Decimal Ten Pences 1968 (13) A/UNC to UNC and lustrous, lightly toning. Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 (35) UNC many of the sets with good or full lustre. Turks and Caicos Islands Crowns 1969 (9) A/UNC to UNC in slide cases. New Zealand One Dollar 1969 Captain Cook (3) UNC in slide cases. GB Crowns 1965 (68) A/UNC to UNC
South Africa Proof Sets (2) 1955 (9 coins) Crown to Farthing nFDC to FDC the silver brilliant, the bronze lightly toned, 1957 (9 coins) Crown to Farthing nFDC to FDC with some toning, each in the 11-coin South Africa Mint boxes
Bank of England (12) mostly about UNC - UNC comprising O'Brien (2) including 10 Shillings B271 Red-Brown issue 1955 serial number C51Y 891803 and 1 Pound Green B273 issue 1955 serial number N02K 366188. Hollom (2) including 1 Pound QE2 portrait & seated Britannia B288 issue 1963 serial number E39N 646954 and 5 Pounds QE2 portrait & seated child Britannia B297 issue 1963 serial number K76 786162. Fforde 10 Shillings QE2 portrait & seated Britannia B309 issue 1967 serial number 90T 068296. Page (2) including 5 Pounds QE2 pictorial & The Duke of WellingtonB336 L Reverse issue 1973 serial number AT30 184096 and 10 Pounds Lion & Key B326 issue 1971 serial number B44 252116. Somerset 1 Pounds QE2 pictorial & Sir Isaac NewtonB341 W reverse issues 1981 (2) serial numbers AZ57 014879 and DU59 660148. Gill 5 Pounds First Historical QE2 & George StephensonB357 issues 1990 (2) including a FIRST RUN serial number A01 207028 along with L36 811855. Kentfield 5 Pounds First Historical QE2 & George StephensonB364 issue 1993 serial number AK42 974168
Italy Banca D'Italia (3) all pressed and Fine to about VF comprising Wartime issue 50 Lire Seal Type "Italia" / "Fascio" Pick 64 dated 31st March 1943 series T7 number 000373 signed Azzolini & Urbini and in blue on green underprint featuring large "L" with Allegorical woman ("Arts") at left on obverse and Italia bust at right on reverse, Foreign Substance, Annotations, Erausure. 100 Lire Wartime issue "Italia" / "Monogram B-I" Pick 67a dated 23rd August 1943 series S34 number 082318 signed Azzolini & Urbini and in brown on yellow underprint featuring seated Allegorical figure woman ("Knowledge") at left and Allegorical figure ("Justice") at right on obverse and Allegorical woman ("Science") on reverse, Minor Repair. 1000 Lire Post War issue "Italia" / "Monogram B-I" Pick 72c dated 12th October 1946 series W1426 number 013661 signed Einaudi & Urbini, Large sized and in Violet-brown and brown with ornate frame featuring Large M with Winged woman at left on obverse and Italia bust at right on reverse.
Maundy Set 1932 ESC 2549, Bull 3993 GEF to A/UNC with a hint of golden tone, the Threepence and Penny with some green around the rims, this possibly removable with care. Historical Note: 1932 was the first time in around 250 years that the Maundy Money was personally distributed by the reigning monarch.
Maundy Set 1935 ESC 2552, Bull 3996 EF to A/UNC, comes in a square red Maundy Money box, the King's Jubilee Year sets were quickly bought by American visitors
Maundy Set 1935 ESC 2552, Bull 3996 GEF to A/UNC with some scattered darker tone spots, the Fourpence with some tiny rim nicks, a scarce set, comes in a long red contemporary box. The King's Jubilee Year sets were quickly bought by American visitors
German States - Prussia (8) 2 1/2 Groschen 1843A KM#444 UNC, 1 Groschen (7) 1824D KM#410 Toned UNC, 1866A KM#485 UNC and lustrous with a small tone spot on the obverse, 1868B KM#485 Lustrous UNC, 1869A KM#485 Lustrous UNC with a light golden tone, 1869B KM#485 Lustrous UNC with some hairline scratches, 1871C KM#485 Lustrous UNC, 1872C KM#485 Lustrous UNC with minor cabinet friction
AustraliaCommonwealth Bank of Australia 10 Pounds Pick 32a 1960-1965 signature title Governor, Commonwealth Bank of Australia signatures Coombs & Wilson serial number WA/07 785594. The note in red and black on multicolour underprint featuring Portrait of Governor Phillip at left and Coat of Arms at upper centre on obverse and reverse in red featuring Symbols of Science, Industry and Law at centre and seated Allegorical woman holding pair of compasses. Admiral Arthur Phillip was a Royal Navy officer and the first Governor of New South Wales who founded the British penal colony that later became the city of Sydney, Australia. About EF - EF and Scarcer earlier issue
United Arab Emirates Currency Board 10 Dirhams Pick 3a ND (1973) serial number 14J 396806. The note in grey-blue on multicolour underprint featuring Dhow, camel caravan, palm tree and oil derrick at left on obverse and an aerial view of Umm al-Qaiwan at centre right on reverse. Printed by Thomas De La Rue imprinted with a small script "De La Rue" at lower centre right on reverse and watermarked Horse's head. In a PMG holder and graded Choice Very Fine 35.
Halfcrown19th CenturyNorthumberland - Newcastle-on-Tyne 1811 Obverse : Arms, Three Castles, two over one, gules, and supporters of Newcastle; motto FORTITER DEFENDIT TRIUMPHANS, Crest: a lion holding a standard, issuing from a castle PAYABLE BY JOHN ROBERTSON. NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Reverse: Female seated on a bale with spear and cornucopia, with a ship in the distance, NORTHUMBERLAND & DURHAM XXX PENCE TOKEN 1811 on the ground P. WYON. F. Davis 1, Withers 1 Fine/Near Fine. We note an example sold in London Coins Auction A157 4/6/2017 Lot 812 sold for £85 hammer price
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