Edward VIKing's Medal 48mm diameter in silver, Obverse: With the tomb of William of Wykeham within its chantry, B. WYON and ETIAM SEPULTI VIVIT FAMA WYKEHAMI; Reverse bare head of Edward VII facing left, EDWARDVS VII REX ET IMPERATOR HONOREM PROPOINT edge: GUY SEELY LEACH.1904, Note: Guy Seely Leach was a headmaster at Winchester and served as a Captain in World War I (Yorkshire Light Infantry) and is referred to in the book 'Memories of an SOE Historian' by Michael Richard Daniell Foot, along with Edward VII and Queen Alexandra Visit to the City of Cardiff 51mm diameter in bronze (2) EF and GEF, Prince Albert Edward (as Prince of Wales) Colonial and Indian Exhibition 1886 (2) 52mm diameter in bronze the first UNC in a Heaton box, the box in fair condition, the second GEF, Prince Edwardmarriage to Princess Alexandra of Denmark 1863 in white metal Eimer 1564 UNC boxed (6 pieces in lot)
South AfricaBoer War - Lord Roberts 1900 32mm diameter in gilt, weight 16.88 grammes, by E.Fuchs, Birmingham NEF, along with General Sir George White 31mm diameter in bronze Obverse : Bust right, Reverse Honeste Parta Geo s . White 1900 a facsimile of his handwriting, Eimer 1847, by E.Fuchs, Birmingham NEF
Britannia SilverProof Set 1997 nFDC with a hint of toning, in the box of issue with certificate, Britannia Silver Two Pounds 2004 (2) UNC still sealed on the Royal Mint cards of issue, South Africa 5 Rand 1994 Presidential Inauguration Proofs (2) nFDC in the slide cases of issue, South Africa 2 Rand 1989 Proof nFDC in the slide case of issue, South Africa Mint Sets 1995 (2) UNC in the South Africa Mint wallets of issue
South Africa 1895 (2) 43mm diameter one in silver, the other in bronze, similar designs, Opening van den Delagoabaai Spoorweg (bronze 37.67 grammes, silver 35.21 grammes obverse Kruger bust left OPENING VAN DEN DELAGOABAAI SPOORWEG, Reverse Wagon Wheel with wings, wheel pierced by arrows, silver NEF, bronze EF
South Africa (25) a good range from 1943 to 1960's, inc. £10 (4), £5 (6), £1 (5), 10/- (2), and later type 1, 2 & 10 rand, plus GB £1 and Canada $1, VG to VF
World Commonwealth issues (26) includes British India 18th to 20th Century (10), South Africa (7) and issues from Australia, New Zealand, Southern Rhodesia and more, includes Crown-sized and plenty of silver, in mixed grades to NEF
South Africa Fantasy pieces (2) Threepences 1898 (jewellers copies?) presumably in gold weighing 2.67 and 2.78 grammes respectively, purity unknown, modern imitations of the Sammie Marks pieces, UNC and lustrous
A group of 42 bonds and share certificates mainly from Brazil, Mexico, Russia, U.S.A. and ColonialAfrica. Noted are Brazil Railway, 1910 and 1911; National Railways of Mexico; Russian Public Loan, 1917 (2 – used as currency), Forestiere Franco-Australienne, 1921; Soc. Coloniale Agricole et Miniere SCAM, 1938 and Soc. Generale des Comptoirs Franco-Africains, 1925, some modern, mostly VF and better (42)
South Africa One Tenth Krugerrand 1982 KM#105 EF in a 9 carat mount with thin chain, this broken, total weight 4.47 grammes, not attached to the coin so probably removable without damage
Sixpence 1853 Roman I in date, VG and unlisted by ESC or Bull (Bull illustrates this but does not list it by date), we note we have only previously listed one example, this a Good Fine example, in our Auction A138 September 2012 and subsequently in A151 December 2015 in an LCGS holder, with hammer prices £130 and £110 respectively, we also note this was the only example graded by LCGS
Napoleon I, Peace of Tilsit 1807 by Andrieu and Droz; 40mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: Heads of Napoleon I, Alexander I and Friedrich Wilhelm III conjoined, Reverse: the God of the river Niemen resting on urn holding a model home, NEF, Napoleon/Annibal undated 41mm diameter in bronze by D.Denon and F.Depaulis EF and prooflike, with some light contact marks
Switzerland (2) 1891, 600th Anniversary of the Three Forest Cantons, Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden, 50mm diameter, 44.59 grammes, Coat of Arms' of the three forest Cantons, surrounded by 19 Coats' of Arms of the other Swiss Cantons, Swiss Coat of Arms within wreath above, Reverse Rütlischwur scene with vistas of Morgarten and Sempach to left and right; Victory hovering above holding palm leaf and wreath. GVF with suspension loop at the top, the reverse with some scratches, Swiss Gratitude to American families 1918, Hans Frei. Eagle flying right over the ocean with wheat in claws, American flag in clouds above. Rev. text under coat-of-arms. TO THE PRESIDENT / AND PEOPLE / OF THE UNITED STATES / OF AMERICA / THE GRATITUDE / OF THE SWISS / FAMILIES 1918.AR 39.6 mm. 25.85 grammes, VF with pin mount, along with Ormskirk and Southport Agricultural Society medal 1860 UNC 47mm diameter in white metal in a lunette style case, awarded to 'G.S.Sainsbury for Pen of East India Ducks, Southport, Aug.15 1860' EF
Constantius II barbaric imitation Ar Siliqua. C, 4th century AD. Rev; VOTIS V MVLTIS X within wreath; unusual mint sign in ex. Good strike for an imitation, interesting. 1.53g. VF
Edward VIII (3) Coronation 1937 57mm diameter by D.R.Golding Obverse: Bust right EDWARD .VIII.CROWNED.MAY.XII, in field MCMXXXVII in three lines, Reverse: Britannia seated, right holds a crown, upon which stands a Dove carrying an olive branch CANADA. INDIA. S.AFRICA.AUSTRALIA. NEW ZEALAND, Coronation 1937 33mm diameter in silver by Spink and Son Obverse Bust left in Coronation robes, CROWNED MAY 12 1937 Shield within Garter, crowned with supporters KING AND EMPEROR UNC in the Red Spink box of issue, Coronation 1937 44mm diameter in base metal Obverse Bust right in Coronation robes, crowned, HIS.MAJESTY.KING.EDWARD VIII Reverse: Standing Britannia facing, between two columns, holds a crown aloft, and a Union Jack flag EF
RussiaPoltina (Half Rouble) 1741 CПБ Ivan VI KM206.2, Bitkin 39, EF the reverse better with a rich grey tone, the property of a deceased jeweller active in Maidenhead in the 1950 s and 1960s, rare. We could find no examples recorded on the PCGS Population Report for either 1741 Ivan VI type of this denomination
CrownCharles I Group II, Second Horseman , type 2a, Smaller horse, with plume on head only, cross on housing, S.2755, North 2193 mintmark Harp, the harp on the obverse overstruck GVF, full and round, with a pleasing even strike, a most pleasing piece and very desirable in this grade, we note the Slaney example of this type, in slightly higher grade and with inferior surfaces, realised £8000 hammer price in May 2015
Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 Eimer 1733 58mm diameter in Gold, the official Royal Mint issue. (weight 85.37 grammes) Obverse Bust left Crowned and Veiled. VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX. Reverse Enthroned figure of Empire, facing, flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters and Art left, opposite those of Industry and Agriculture right, at their feet below Empire are Mercury reclining and Time Above two cherubs displaying shields inscribed MDCCCLXXXVII and MDCCCXXXVII and V.R.I in a wreath between . IN. COMMEMORATION. Exergue. Five linked shields inscribed ASIA AMERICA EUROPE AUSTRALASIA and AFRICA by J.E.Boehm and F.Leighton NEF with some small rim nicks, comes with a red contemporary Spink and Son box
Sovereign 1831 First Bust Marsh 16, EF and lustrous with some light contact marks, scarce and desirable in this high grade, more so than catalogue prices would suggest
USA Silver Ingots (100) each depicting different American banks, 1970 and 1971 Franklin Mint editions each ingot around 65 grammes of sterling silver UNC
Costa RicaVIP Proofs/Proofs of record 1937 a 3-coin set comprising 1 Colon 1937 KM#177 in an NGC holder and graded PF66, 50 Centimos 1937 KM#176 in an NGC holder and graded PF65, 25 Centimos 1937 KM#175 in an NGC holder and graded PF65, an extremely rare set, we note a similar set with the 50 Centimos and 25 Centimos in lesser grades realised $3525 at Heritage in April 2014
South AfricaKrugerrand 1967 (minted 2017) 'Vintage' 50th Anniversary of the Krugerrand, dated 1967 with LT SARB 2017 Privy mark on the obverse, and 1967-2017 50 Year Anniversary privy mark on the reverse, Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificates, originally issued at £3500 by the South African Mint
Aelius. Ae sestertius. C, 137 AD. Rev; TR POT - COS II S C; Spes walking l raising skirt and holding flowe. RIC 1055. Small patch of verdigris on reverse. Super detail. 24.83g. GVF
Licinius I. Au aureus. C, 321-322 AD. Rev; IOVI CONS LICINI AVG; Jupiter enthroned facing on high dais inscribed SIC X / SIC XX in two lines, holding Victory on globe and scepter; at his to left, eagle standing left, head right, holding wreath in beak; SMNΓ in ex. RIC 41. Ex mount with worn surfaces. RARE. 5.13g. G Fine
MaundyFourpence 1765 ESC 1909 Excessively Rare, Near Fine/Fine, rated R5 by ESC, the first example we have offered, we note Spink lists this in Fine at £200, by comparison, auction archive results show the 1765 Threepence, of similar R5 rarity, in Good Fine/Fine (listed by Spink at £250 Fine) achieved £1400 hammer price in our December 2015 sale
Halfcrown 1849 Small Date, the 8 struck over the lower broken 8 as normally found on this type ESC 683 A/UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 70, Ex-London Coins Auction A147 7/12/2014 Lot 2616 hammer price £1200
Nero. Au aureus. C, 64-65 AD. Rev; IVPPITER CVSTOS; Jupiter seated l., holding sceptre and thunderbolt. RIC 52. Gritty surface marks on bust. 7.14g. G Fine
England's Ashes Victory 2005 crown sized gold medal 22 carat 39.9 grams commemorating the England cricket team's victory in a five test match series over Australia in 2005. FDC cased as issued by the Royal Mint with certificate No 25 of just 123 minted
Lucius Verus. Ae sestertius. C, 167-168 AD. Rev; TR POT VIII IMP V COS III S C; Victory advg l hldg wreath and palm. RIC 1466. Even brown tone. 23.97g. NEF
Julian II. Au solidus. Antioch. C, 355-360 AD. Rev; GLORIA REPVBLICAE; Roma and Constantinopolis, with right foot on prow, enthroned, each holding scepter and supporting shield with eight-pointed star between them; SMANZ. RIC VIII 166. Scarce. 4.22g. NVF
Rhodesia (4) One Pound 1964 issue Pick 25 G/7 327225 GVF, One Pound 1967 issue Pick 28 K/26 200977 VF pressed, Ten Shillings 1964 issue Pick 24 H/3 482835 Fine, Ten Shillings 1968 issue Pick 27a L/17 397137 EF with light folds, Rhodesia and Nyasaland (3) 10 Shillings 1961 Pick 20b Signature Richards W/22 004868 Fine or better, pressed, 10 Shillings 1961 issue Richards signature W/33 408022, Pick 20b VG with a small pinhole at left, and tape residue mark on the reverse, scarce, One Pound 1961 signature Richards Pick 21b X/66 838225 Fine with a small tear at the bottom edge and small signs of foxing, Rare, Southern RhodesiaFive Shillings 1948 issue Pick 8b VG some folds, with a small nick on the top edge and a pinhole at the centre
Gaius Caesar under Augustus. Ar denarius. C, 17 BC. Obv; CASAR, bare head of Gaius Caesar (or Augustus?) right within oak wreath. Rev; AVG-VST across field, candelabrum ornamented with rams' heads; all within a floral wreath entwined with two bucrania and three paterae. RIC 540. Slight bend on edge. 3.68g. GVF
Pescennius Niger. Ar denarius. C, 193-194 AD. Rev; MONETE AVG; Moneta standing l., wearing polos, holding scales in r. hand and cornucopiae in l. RIC 65. RARE. 3.13g. NVF
Currency Set 1893 (9 coins) Crown 1893 LVI AU/EF, Halfcrown 1893 colourfully toned over original mint lustre, Florin 1893 About UNC/UNC retaining much original mint brilliance under original tone, Shilling 1893 UNC toned with minor cabinet friction, Sixpence 1893 UNC toned, Maundy Set 1893 UNC with matching tone
Farthing 1790 Restrike Pattern in copper by Droz, Obverse 2, Reverse B, Peck 1091 R35 UNC with minor cabinet friction, the reverse with scratches in the field above Britannia's arm, Very Rare, Ex-Farthing Specialist
Valentinian III. Au solidus. Ravenna. C, 426-430 AD. Rev; VICTORIA AVGGG, emperor standing l., holding long cross and Victory on globe; he places foot on head of human-headed coiled serpent; in field, R - V, COMOB in ex. RIC 2011. Scarce. 4.45g. EF
Pertinax. Ar denarius. C, 193 AD. Rev; OPI DIVIN TR P COS II, Ops seated left, holding two grain ears in right hand, resting left on seat of chair. RIC 8a. Scarce. 3.3.19g. NVF
Otho. Ar denarius. C, 69 AD. Rev; SECVRITAS P R; Securitas, draped, standing left, holding wreath in extended right hand, cradling sceptre in left arm. RIC 10. Good surfaces. 3.49g. VF
USA Great Historic Sites of America, Numismatic a Medallic 49-piece set of Medal covers by Franklin Mint, (issued 1970-1972) UNC -FDC in 2 albums as issued with stamps
Pertinax. Ar denarius. C, 193 AD. Rev; PROVID DEOR COS II; Providentia standing left, raising one hand toward star and resting the other on her breast. RIC 11a. Patchy dark tone. Scarce. 3.21g. NVF
Vitellius. Ar denarius. C, 69 AD. Rev; XV VIR SACR FAC; tripod-lebes with dolphin lying on top and raven standing below. RIC 109. Nice metal and detail. 3.30g.
USA The Currier and Ives Silver Ingot Collection a 12-piece set, each ingot 81mm x 54mm and .999 silver Proof each with different scenes such as American Express Train, Clipper Ship 'Flying Cloud', The Life of a Hunter, Catching a Trout, Haying Time, Wooding Up on the Mississippi, The Road - Winter, Winter in the Country - The Old Grist Mill, Trotting Stallion, Yosemite Valley, California, Central Park Winter - The Skating Pond, and Home to Thanksgiving these one of the few sets issued in .999 silver, nFDC to FDC on the green cards of issue
Farthings Charles IRichmond (8) 5 Harp strings, type 1c privy mark Harp, Peck 172, VF, Peck recorded only one example, this now thought to be better than the example in the Cooke collection, Type 1c Peck 174 privy mark Harp, Good Fine, Type 1c Peck 178, privy mark Lion passant, Type 1c, Peck 185 privy mark Mascle, GF/NVF Excessively rare, Ex-M.A.Brigg 1943, Ex-Dr.Johnstone 1973, Ex-C.Cooke, Type 1c Peck 187 privy mark Nautilus, Fine on a pitted flan, Very Rare, Type 1d, Peck 196 privy mark Lion Rampant Good Fine, Very Rare, Type 1f Peck 202 privy mark Double Rose Type 4b Peck 277 About VF on a slightly ragged flan, Good Fine Very Rare
Crown 1902 VF, South Africa Pond 1898 Fine, Ex-Jewellery, along with a group of Halfcrowns to Farthings 18th to 20th Century, plus a small group of World base metal and paper money £7 face
The Pompeians. Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio and Eppius. Ar denarius. C, 47- 46 BC. Obv; Head of Africa right, wearing elephant skin headdress; stalk of grain to right, plow below. Rev; Hercules standing facing, with hand on hip, leaning on club draped with lion skin and set on rock. Crawford 461/1. Good metal. 3.84g. VF
Diadumenian. Ar denarius. C, 218 AD. Rev; SPES PVBLICA; Spes advancing left, holding flower and raising hem of skirt. RIC 116. Even dark tone. 2.95g. EF
Marcian. Au solidus. C, 450 AD. Rev; VICTORIA AVGGG S; Victory standing left, holding long jewelled cross; star in right field, CONOB in ex. RIC 510. Some light surface marks to reverse. 4.40g. GVF
Sabina. Ae sestertius. C, 128-136 AD. Rev; PVDICITIA; Pudicitia seated l., placing hand before lips; in ex. S C. RIC 1032. Some light smoothing in fields. 27.88g. NVF
Penny 1826 Reverse A Peck 1422 UNC with around 20% lustre and very slight cabinet friction, the fields practically free from contact marks, Ex-Tennants 2/5/2012 Lot 45 (part)
Galerius. Ar argenteus. C, 295-297 AD. Rev; VIRTVS MILITVM; the four tetrarchs sacrificing over tripod before city enclosure with six turrets, Δ in ex. RIC 35b. Nice surfaces. 3.41g. NVF
Zeno. Au solidus. C, 476-491 AD. Rev; VICTORIA AVGGG Ɵ; Victory standing left, holding long jewelled cross; star in right field, CONOB in ex. RIC 911. 4.50g. VF
Caribbean Development Bank Tenth Anniversary a 5-coin set 1980 comprising Bahamas10 Dollars, Barbados25 Dollars, Belize 25 Dollars, Jamaica 10 Dollars and Trinidad and Tobago 25 Dollars Silver Proofs FDC in the long case of issue with certificate, Jamaica (11) 25 Dollars 1978 Silver Proof FDC, 10 Dollars 1972 10th Anniversary of Independence Silver Proof FDC, 10 Dollars 1972 10th Anniversary of Independence UNC in the blue cards of issue (5), 5 Dollars (4) 1972 Silver Proofs (2), 1973 Silver Proofs (2) FDC, Cayman Islands (3) 25 Dollars 1972 Silver Wedding Silver Proof, 25 Dollars 1972 Silver Wedding (2) UNC on the cards of issue, Panama One Balboa (3) 1972 (2) UNC, 1976 Silver Proof FDC on the green card of issue, France50 Francs 1980 Silver Proof Piedfort FDC in the box of issue with certificate, USA The American Prospector 1987 Medal One Ounce of Silver UNC
Penny 1861 Satin 28, Gouby BP 1861G as Freeman dies 4+D with central cut fishtail, this obverse rarely found on the 1861 coins, Satin census report states only three examples recorded up to 2001, now believed to be around six known, VG or better once cleaned, now retoned, Very Rare, Ex-Spink 23/9/16, we note that the example in the Laurie Bamfordcollection June 2006 was listed as Fine and realised £350 hammer price
Liberia10 Dollars 1979 Organization of African Unity, Reverse: Facing bust of William R. Tolbert Jr.KM#37 GoldProof FDC in the box of issue with certificate
Canada5 Dollars Maple Leaf 1989 Silver Proof, FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Canada Dollars (5) 1988 Forges du Saint-Maurice Ironworks, Silver Proof, 1989 Sir Alexander Mackenzie Silver Proof, 1990 Henry Kelsey, 1992 Stagecoach Silver Proof, 1993 Stanley Cup Silver Proof FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates, Canada Mint Set 1967 a 6-coin set UNC in the sleeve of issue, Canada a 2-coin set comprising Dollars (2) 1969 UNC and 1994 RCMP Last Dog Team patrol Silver Proof FDC in a Westminster envelope the second with certificate, JerseyOne Pound 1988 Parish of St. John Silver Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, New Zealand Sets 1967 Polished Standard Specimen sets (2) Prooflike UNC in the one folder as issued, GB Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 (2) UNC in the wallets of issue, GB in Whitman Folders (2) Shillings 1937-1951 complete with obverses many EF with lustre, Halfpennies 1902-1936 complete except for 1929 in mixed grades, GB Penny Sets in slide cases (2) Provincial Mints (5) 1912H/1918H/1918KN/1919H/1919KN VG to NF, Elizabeth II (8) 1953/1961/1962/1963/1964/1965/1966/1967 first NVF others EF to UNC
USA Postmasters of America 1970s Medallic First Day Covers (26) Franklin Mint issues with sterling silver Crown-sized medals and stamps, UNC in the wallets of issue, along with Postmasters of America Pewter Medal 1975 Benjamin Franklin Medallic cover
World (15) Fiji25 Dollars 1974 Centennial of cession of Fiji to Great BritainSilverProofs (5) FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates, Equatorial Guinea100 Pesetas 1970 Goya Silver Proofs (2) FDC in the soft wallets of issue with certificates, Costa Rica 20 Colones 1970 Venus de Milo Silver Proofs (2) nFDC lightly toned in the soft wallets of issue, Peru 50 Soles 1971 150th Anniversary of Independence (3) A/UNC to UNC, Netherlands2 1/2 Gulden 1944 UNC in capsules (3)
Crown 1889 ESC 299Davies 484 dies 1C UNC with old toning over original mint lustre, very light cabinet friction, a superior example, comes with old paper envelope containing old collectors ticket showing a purchase price of 10 Shillings
Medals (10) George I c.1714 (undated) Eimer 471 25mm diameter in silver Obverse Bust right, Reverse Shield within Garter with Lion and Unicorn supporters, Diev et mon droit on a scroll below, Fine, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 The Official Royal Mint issue 26mm diameter in silver Eimer 1817 EF toned, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 The Official Royal Mint issue 31mm diameter in silver Eimer 1871 EF, Coronation of George V 1911 the Official Royal Mint issue 31mm diameter in silver, Eimer 1922 UNC in the paper envelope of issue, Silver Jubilee of George V 1935 The Official Royal Mint issue 32mm diameter in silver Eimer 2029 UNC, Coronation of George VI 1937 The Official Royal Mint issue in silver 32mm diameter in silver Eimer 2046 GEF, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 The Official Royal Mint issue 56mm diameter in bronze UNC in the red box of issue, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 The Official Royal Mint issue 56mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1871 UNC with a small spot on the reverse, Coronation of George V 1911 the Official Royal Mint issue 51mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1922 UNC in the red box of issue, South African War National Commemorative 1900 45mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1851 by Spink and Son EF
Sixpence 1825 as ESC 1659 the I in GEORGIUS and the first I in BRITANNIAR has no top left serif, (second I in BRITANNIAR does have the left serif) UNC and lustrous with minor cabinet friction
USA The Patriots Hall of Fame - Era of the American Revolution 1770-1789 Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge a 20 medal set, each piece depicting key figures and heroic deeds of the time, all Crown-sized and in sterling silver nFDC to FDC in the two boxes of issue
USAHalf Dollar 1859O NGC 'Shipwreck Effect' A/UNC from the SS Republic 1853-1865 nicely presented in a wooden box with DVD, historical information from the Odyssey Marine Association about the ship, its cargo and its recovery in 1865
Costa Rica Real undated (1849-1857) countermarked on a GB Sixpence 1816 KM#87 Countermark GF, host coin VG with some scratches, Cyprus (2) 18 Piastres 1901 KM#7 Near Fine/Fine toned, Quarter Piastre 1905 KM#8 Fine with some surface corrosion, Italy 2 Lire 1906 KM#33 Fine with an edge knock
Penny 1861 Freeman 29 dies 6+D UNC with very minor cabinet friction, the coin exceptional and virtually free from any contact marks, comes in an old Baldwins Envelope with the Duncannon Street Address. Cataloguers note: the envelope dates from 1920 or earlier as this is when Baldwins moved to Adelphi Terrace
SpanishAmerican Cobs (6) 8 Reales (1), 2 Reales (3, one mounted), 1 Real (2) a better than average group, with four pieces having clear dates VG to NVF
Alexander III the Great. Ar tetradrachm. C, 325-323 BC. Obv; Head of Heracles right, wearing lion skin headdress. Rev; Zeus enthroned left, holding a scepter and an eagle, crescent on left. Price 89. Toned. 17.21g. NVF
Octavian. Ar denarius. C, 13 BC. Rev; C MARIVS C F; Prancing quadriga r., bearing erect palm-branch; to r, TRO in ex. RIC 399. Patchy dark tone. 3.76g. NVF
Aelius. Ar denarius. C, 137 AD. Rev; TR POT COS II; Concordia seated left, holding patera in right hand and resting left elbow on cornucopiae behind; CONCORD in ex. RIC 436. 3.19g. NVF
Augustus. Ar denarius. C, 2 BC-4 AD. Rev; Caius and Lucius standing facing, holding shield and spear; between them, lituus and simpulum AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT, C L CAESARES in exergue. RIC 207. Porous surface. 3.81g. VF
Valentinian I. Ar siliqua. C, 364-367 AD. Rev; RESTITVTOR REIP; Valentinian stdg r hldg labarum and Victory; TCONST in ex. RIC 63,6c. Good silver. 1.99g. VF
Germany - Federal Republic (30) 10 Marks (10) 1972D Olympics (2), 1972F Olympics, 1972G Olympics, 1972J Olympics, 1987 30 Years of European Unity, 1988F Carl Zeiss, 1988 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Schoppenhauer, 1990F 800th Anniversary of the Death of Kaiser Friedrich Barbarossa, 1993J 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Robert Koch, 5 Marks (20) 1951F, 1968G 500th Anniversary of the Death of Johannes Gutenberg, 1969F 375th Anniversary of the Death of Gerhard Mercator (4), 1969G 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Theodor Fontane, 1970F 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Ludwig van Beethoven, 1971D 500th Anniversary of the Birth of Albrecht Durer, 1971G 100th Anniversary of the German EmpireSilverProof, 1971D, 1973G 125th Anniversary of the Frankfurt Parliament, 1973F 25th Anniversary of Constitutional Law (4), 1975G Centenary of the Birth of Albert Schweitzer Silver Proof, 1975F European Monument Protection Year, 1977G 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Heinrich von Kleist, 1977 225th Anniversary of the Death of Balthasar Neumann mostly EF to UNC
Hadrian. Ar denarius. C, 119-125 AD. Rev; P M TR P COS III; Fortuna standing left, holding spear and rudder set on globe. RIC II 85 var. Super portrait. 3.44g. NEF
USA The Official Bicentennial Day 1976 Commemorative Medals (2) each 32mm diameter in silver, in the bookform cases of issue, The Great Women of the American Revolution a 36-medal set each 45mm diameter in pewter each depicting an iconic figure from the time and a brief account of their achievements in the era UNC on the cards of issue, Presidential Medals (2) George W.Bush and Ronald Reagan UNC, Dominica 1982 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Franklin D.Roosevelt Medallic Covers (4) Crown-sized in silver with stamps UNC, Thomas Jefferson 1976 Bicentennial First Day Covers in base metal (3) in the covers of issue with stamps, America's First Medals 1970s issues by Franklin Mint (56) in pewter UNC in the boxes of issue
Julian II. Ae 1. C, 360-363 AD. Rev; SECVRITAS REI PVB; Bull standing r., two stars above him, ANTB between two palms in ex.RIC 216. Nice evn black patina. 10.19g. EF
Lucius Verus. Ar denarius. C, 166 AD. Rev; TR P VI IMP IIII COS II; Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopiae; PAX in ex. RIC 561. Small flan crack but otherwise superb detail. 2.95g. EF
Septimius Severus. Ar denarius. C, 193 AD. Rev; LEG VIII AVG; legionary eagle between two standards; TR P COS in exergue. RIC 11. Good metal. 3.18g. VF
Eugenius. Ar siliqua. C, 392-395 AD. Rev; VIRTVS ROMANORVM; Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory on globe and reversed spear; TRPS in ex. RIC 106d. Clipped. Rare. 0.91g. Fine
South Africa Barry & Nephews £5 unissued remainder (2), Swellendam branch dated 185x, vignette of cattle wagon at centre, Pick not listed, toned at bottom area, both about UNC to UNC
NeroClaudius Drusus. Ae sestertius. C, 42-43 AD Rev; TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P S C; Claudius, bare-headed and togate, seated left on curule chair, holding branch in his right hand and resting his left on his lap; around the chair, spears, shields, cuirass, and a helmet. RIC 109. 29.25g G Fine
NeroClaudius Drusus. Ae sestertius. C, 42-43 AD Rev; TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P S C; Claudius, bare-headed and togate, seated left on curule chair, holding branch in his right hand and resting his left on his lap; around the chair, spears, shields, cuirass, and a helmet. RIC 109. Counter mark on obverse. 28.86g G Fine
Crown 1889 ESC 299Davies 484 dies 1C UNC with old light toning over original mint lustre, very light cabinet friction, a superior example, comes with old paper envelope containing old collectors ticket showing a purchase price of 10 Shillings
Medals on stamp covers (10), replica Victorian campaign medals set into an envelope with stamps franked with name of battle. Issued by Benham, Kent. Assorted medals, South Africa 1853 copy, Crimea 1854 2 bars Balaklava & Sebastopol copy, 1939- 45 Star, Defence Medal, War Medals (2) copies, Campaign Service Medal bar Northern Ireland copy, Operational Service Medal, copy, together with other assorted bars and ribbons Victoria Cross, copy, Waterloo Medal 1815, copy, Defence & War Medals. GVF. Together with a bag of assorted medal ribbons, photographs of medals and Buckingham Palace Memorial card & M.O.D. Veterans card. (4)
Shillings (2) 1893 Large Lettering on obverse ESC 1361, Davies 1011 dies 2A Lustrous UNC with a colourful tone, 1894 ESC 1363Davies 1015 dies 2B Lustrous UNC with a colourful tone and minor cabinet friction
Shilling 1839 No WW on truncation, as ESC 1283 but second A in BRITANNIAR unbarred with no left base serif, also the T in VICT and the F in F:D: have no bases, NEF and lustrous with a small edge nick, unusual and only the second example seen by us, the previous example in 'Lustrous UNC' realised £75- hammer price in our Auction A143 in December 2013 (Lot 2255)
Half Farthing 1830 Peck 1451 Reverse B Small Date GVF with some scratches, Very Rare, Ex-Farthing Specialist, our archive database indicates this is only the second example we have offered, the other being in the Andrew Wayne collection in 2006 (EF/NEF £125 hammer price)
Gratian. Ar siliqua. C, 375-378 AD. Rev; VRBS ROMA; Roma seated facing on throne, head l., holding globe and spear; TRPS•.in ex. RIC 46b. Good metal no flan cracks. 2.11g. VF
St. Patricks Day Medallic First Day Covers by the Franklin Mint (2) 1975 The Triumph over the Devil's Demon Birds on the Mountain Croagh Patrick c.439AD FDC on the envelope of issue with stamp, and 1978 St. Patricks Final Years FDC on the envelope of issue with stamp, both in the packs of issue with certificates, The 41st International Eucharist Congress 1976 a Medallic First day cover, medal FDC with stamp as issued. The United Nations 1974 Peace Medal in sterling silver FDC in the pack of issue, plus a further group of medals (5) The 1976 Presidential Debate Eyewitness Medal, Mission to Mars 1976 Eyewitness Medal, The 1977 Presidential Inaugural Eyewitness Medal, The 1977 RoyalSilver Jubilee Eyewitness Commemorative Medal, President Sadat Visit to Israel 1977 Eyewitness Medal these in sterling silver in the boxes of issue with certificates
Pennies (7) 1911 Freeman 171 dies 1+A Lustrous UNC, Ex-London Coins Auction A109 5/6/2005 Lot 1694 (part), 1912 Freeman 172 dies 1+A UNC with streaky lustre, Ex-London Coins Auction A109 5/6/2005 (part), 1913 Freeman 174 dies 1+A EF and lustrous Ex-Tennants 11/6/2006 Lot 100 (part), 1913 Freeman 177 dies 2+B, Ex-Spink 23/9/2015 Lot 607 (part), 1914 Freeman 178 dies 2+B UNC with around 30% lustre, Ex-Tennants 11/6/2006 Lot 100 (part), 1917 Freeman 181 dies 2+B UNC and lustrous with a few small spots, Ex-Carlisle 4/7/2003 Lot 105 (part), 1917 Freeman 181 dies 2+B VG a curious piece, the reverse overstruck with two concentric circles
Magnus Maximus. Ar siliqua. C, 383-388 AD. Rev; VIRTVS ROMANORVM; Roma enthroned facing, head left, holding globe and spear; TRPS in ex. RIC 84b. Dark tone. 1.71g. NVF
Septimius Severus. Ar denarius. C, 193 AD. Rev; LEG XIII GEM M V; legionary eagle between two standards; TR P COS in exergue. RIC 13. Good metal. 2.93g. VF
Treasures of Tek Sing Original Chinese Porcelain from the Famous 1822 Shipwreck dish (soup bowl size in a presentation box with historical narrative on the back (4)
Severus II. Ae follis. C, 307 AD. Rev; GENIO POPVLI ROMANI; Genius standing l., with modius on head, holding patera and cornucopiae, KB in ex. C 31. RIC 27b. Traces of silvering. 8.87g. VF
Netherlands and related (10) Netherlands (8) 50 Gulden 1982 Dutch-American Friendship UNC in slip case, 50 Gulden 1984 400th Anniversary of the Death of William of Orange UNC cased, 50 Gulden 1987 Queen Mother and Prince Bernhard Golden Wedding UNC, 50 Gulden 1988 300th Anniversary of William and Mary UNC cased, 10 Gulden 1970 25th Anniversary of Liberation UNC, 10 Gulden 1973 25th Anniversary of the Reign of Queen Juliana, 2 1/2 Gulden 1932 KM#165 GVF, Netherlands Antilles (2) 25 Gulden 1973 25th Anniversary of the Reign of Queen Juliana, 2 1/2 Gulden 1964 A/UNC with golden tone, Curucao 2 1/2 Gulden 1944 EF
Titus. Ar denarius. C, 73 AD. Rev; PONTIF MAXIM; Vespasian std r on curule chair hldg sceptre. RIC 553. 3.39g. NVF TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P; Dolphin coiled around anchor. RIC 112. 3.51g. NVF
Valentinian II. Ar siliqua. C, 364-375 AD. Rev; VICTORIA AVGGG; Victory standing left, holding palm branch and wreath, A Q PS in ex. RIC 26b. 1.86g. VF
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