USA/IrelandHalfpennies (2) 1723 Woods 3 over 2, Small 3, with much of the 2 showing to the right, struck on a generous 27mm diameter flan, Breen 153, Good Fine, 1723 Woods, No Stop before HIBERNIA, Large 3, Breen 155 NVF/Good Fine
Israel100 Lirot Gold 1968 (JE5728) Reunification of Jerusalem - Israel's 20th Anniversary KM#52 Gold Proof, a small tone spot on the reverse otherwise FDC, the Israel larger Gold issues seldom offered
USAFive Cents 1883 Barber Liberty Head First Type, No Cents, Repunched Date, with a small extra line extending from the lower left of the first 8 (possible 8 over 1?) Fivaz/Stanton 1301 AU/GEF, the variety unlisted by Breen and much scarcer than the standard date variety for this type
Jordan 25 Dinars Gold AH1389 (1969) Reverse: Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem KM#27, Proof FDC retaining full mint brilliance and frosting, individually numbered (483) in the field, a stunning and choice piece fully capturing the quality of the design, almost 2 ounces of gold in this large 50mm diameter imposing piece, a high quality piece and seldom offered. All four of the Jordan 1969 Gold Proof issues are offered in this sale
USAHalf Dollar 1866S No Motto Breen 4929, only Good but a key rarity in the series. The 1866S No Motto coin is extremely rare in all grades. The variety's very existence depends on a quirk of timing. The Act of March 3, 1866 stated that all silver and gold coins minted after Jan 1 1866 large enough to carry the motto 'IN GOD WE TRUST' had to carry it. The obverse dies reached San Francisco before the end of 1865, but the reverses did not follow until May 1866. In the meantime San Francisco authorities made 60,000 Half Dollars using left over reverses without the motto. Of these at most a few hundred survive in all grades, making this an extremely rare piece.
USA Gorham Manufacturing Co. 1896, 'Bryan Dollar' 52mm diameter, 53.3 grammes of silver, Plain edge. Uniface, A GOVERNMENT DOLLAR CONTAINS// 412 1/2 GRAINS// COIN SILVER 900/1000 FINE// --- //THIS PIECE CONTAINS// 823 GRAINS COIN SILVER// IN VALUE THE EQUIVALENT OF// ONE GOLD DOLLAR// SEPT. 16th. 1896.// GORHAM MFG. CO, SILVERMITHS. in 9 Lines, About EF. These pieces were struck for the Presidential campaign of 1896, for William Jennings Bryan, and represent the difference in size between a Silver Dollar and the silver bullion equivalent of a Gold Dollar. The market price of silver on Sept. 16th was used for comparison. Bryan fought for monetary reforms as part of his Presidential campaign. He was narrowly defeated in the election by William McKinlay. An interesting piece of USA Political history. Uniface examples are recorded as are hand-inscribed reverse types. Gorham Silver was founded in 1831 by Jabez Gorham and Henry L. Webster, and was well-known for high quality spoons, thimbles, jewellery and other small items. They were the first in America to use a steam-powered drop press. Such was their prowess in manufacturing that even Tiffany & Co. outsourced all it's silverware production to them.
JordanProof Set 1969 a 3-coin set KM#PS6 comprising One Dinar AH1389 (1969) KM#23 Reverse: Temple Hill, Jerusalem, 3/4 Dinar AH1389 (1969) KM#22 Reverse: Shrine of the Nativity, Bethlehem and 1969 Half Dinar KM#21 Reverse: Al Harraneh Palace nFDC retaining much lustre and frosting, an eye-catching set, uncased
USA Twenty Cents 1875S Clear S, Breen 3874 NVF with a small tone spot and some thin scratches on the obverse, a scarce and short lived denomination only issued from 1875 to 1878
USAFive Cents 1882 Breen 2518 a small die chip between the upper curve of the 2 and the base at the right extremity give the impression of 2 over 1, (see notes in Breen, page 248) Lustrous UNC a most attractive example
USAOne Dollar 1883O Breen 5572 UNC or near so with light cabinet friction and a subtle and attractive tone, the obverse with some light surface residue, this possibly removable with care
USA (3) Two Cents 1864 Large Motto, with weak upper serif in D of UNITED, Large 4 in date, shows the die evolution of the Breen 2378 variety, Good Fine with some spots , One Cent (2) 1868 Breen 1975 VG Rare, 1883 Breen 2003 GVF
USA/IrelandHalfpenny 1723 Woods, Small 3 over 2, with much of the 2 showing to the right of the 3, Breen 153 NGC AU58 BN, struck on a generous 28mm diameter flan, all Woods Halfpennies rare in high grade, the variety coins particularly elusive
USA Dime 1832 High 2, Breen 3198,the obverse with golden toning, the reverse with a colourful gold, blue and magenta tone, graded as UNC Cleaned by NGC
USADollar 1882CC Breen 5569 graded PCGS MS62, this coin housed in an old PCGS 'rattler' holder on green paper with typewritten details (These holders used between Feb.1986 and Sept.1989)
USADollar 1884CC Breen 5580 graded PCGS MS63, this coin housed in an old PCGS 'rattler' holder on green paper with typewritten details (These holders used between Feb.1986 and Sept.1989)
USADollar (2) 1884O, Oval O with slit opening, Breen 5577 UNC with original lustre, 1885O Breen 5588 UNC and lustrous with some contact marks and small rim nicks
USAFive Cents 1937 a Mint Error - Mis-Strike clogged die, the reverse legend FIVE CENTS having the E of FIVE and the C of CENTS barely visible under magnification, Good Fine, an unusual error and rare thus
USADollar 1878S 7 Tail Feathers, parallel arrow feathers, Short nock, Breen 5518 UNC or very near so and lustrous with some contact marks and small rim nicks
USA North American Token 1781 Breen 1144, weight 7.52 grammes, Fine, a little weak on the RC of COMMERCE, otherwise bold and with some detail remaining on the ship's hull, unusual for this grade, slightly bent but rare
USAQuarter Dollar 1847 Doubled Reverse die, the doubling very clear on QUAR and DOL, Breen 3970 EF with attractive old grey toning, a seldom seen type and rare, especially in high grade
USADollar 1882 CC Breen 5569 UNC with some light contact marks, retaining practically full original mint brilliance, the design frosted on both sides, a piece of exceptional eye appeal, in a GSA black box
USAOne Dollar 1884 CC Breen 5580, which states 'at least 9 minor varieties from 10 pairs of dies' this example has minor doubling to the 18 of the date, and additionally , a small spike extends from the lower left of the first 8. Listed by VAM as VAM 4 Spiked date, in a PCGS 'Green Ticket' holder and graded MS63
USADollars (2) 1881S Breen 5561 Lustrous UNC with choice gold, magenta and blue tone, 1887 Breen 5592 UNC with minor cabinet friction, and a choice gold and blue/green tone
USA Ten Dollars Gold 1891CC Second C of mintmark double punched, variety confirmed by the spine below the chin on the obverse, and various states of die cracks through the stars, Breen 7035 (Rare), FS-501 NGC MS61
USAOne Dollar 1870 Proof, Breen 5482, UNC with some hairlines, only 1000 pieces minted, Proofs of this design were produced in very small numbers and always desirable on the rare occasions they are offered.
USAHalf Dollar 1893 Proof. Breen 5048, in a PCGS holder and graded PR64. Only 792 Proofs were issue in this year, Half Dollar Proof issues of this period are very seldom encountered and always keenly sought after.
USAQuarter Dollar 1896 Proof, Breen 4148, in an NGC holder and graded PF64, only 762 Proofs were minted making this a rare and desirable issue always in high demand
USATen Cents 1892 Proof, Right ribbon end free of wreath, Breen 3470, in an NGC holder and graded PF64 Cameo. Very attractive and desirable with the Cameo designation. Only 1245 Proofs minted of this date, and seldom offered
USAHalf Dollar 1834 Large Date, Small Letters, Normal 4, Breen 4705, in an NGC holder and graded AU58, a little weak on the RIB of PLURIBUS as often ,including on the Breen plate coin, desirable thus
USADollar 1897 ProofBreen 5650, A/UNC retaining much lustre and brilliance, formerly in an NGC holder Proof - Polished, Very Rare with a mintage of just 731 pieces
USA/IrelandHalfpenny 1760 Group I with head dividing R and N of HIBERNIA, Imperial Head Breen 221 about Fine for wear with good surfaces, a few small spots in the devices, these possibly removable with care
Jamaica $250 Gold 2008 BeijingOlympic Games - Usain Bolt, World Record 100 Metres and 200 Metres. KM#202 16.19 grammes of .916 gold, nFDC with a few light hairlines, retaining full mint brilliance. Only an estimated 2000 pieces minted, a fitting commemoration of one of the World's great athletes
USA Five Dollars Gold 1840D Narrow mill 21.65mm diameter, with mintmark over VE, Breen 6527, NVF for wear but has been in jewellery, Very Rare with only 18,459 minted
USA (2) Quarter Dollar 1892 Type II, Wing covers more than half of the E of UNITED, Breen 4124, A/UNC and attractively toned, One Cent 1812 Small date with thin centre stroke to 8, Breen 1783 VG
USATen Cents 1834 Large perfect 4 in date, Large D in UNITED, the D from a font originally intended for use on the Half Dollar, this rare variety discovered in 1975 by Breen. Breen 3203, Davis 2, many die pairings are listed for this date, this die pairing one of the more rare and desirable types. GVF, a bold and pleasing example of this rare type.
USAHalfpenny 1787 New Jersey, Obverse: short grips the highest of which points to the left upright of the N of NOVA, rather than below it, Reverse with medium, uneven shield in the style of Breen 892, Central top point of shield points to the upright of the B in PLURIBUS, 10.00 grammes, possibly a contemporary counterfeit, VG/Near Fine for issue and unusual
USA Dime 1916D Mercury, Breen 3599 in an NGC holder and graded VF30. The 1916D Mercury Dime is one of the legendary rarities of the US coinage, with even lower grade examples now realising top prices. Only 264,000 pieces were minted, by far the lowest mintage in the series
USA Ten Dollars Gold 1891CC Second C of mintmark double punched, variety confirmed by the spine below the chin on the obverse, and various states of die cracks through the stars, Breen 7035 (Rare) EF/GEF and lustrous with some contact marks
USAWashington Cent 1793 3 over 2, Breen 1225 Anglesey edge, 10.42 grammes, an earlier striking with no signs of the obverse die breaks in the legend, strong VF for the type, the reverse with a planchet fault on the ships rigging, desirable in all grades above Fine
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