Saudi Arabia Four Pounds Gold undated (1945-1946) Obverse American eagle with wings spread U.S. MINT PHILADELPHIA U.S.A, Reverse: Three lined inscription : GROSS WEIGHT - 493.1 GRAINS / NET WEIGHT - 452.008333 GR. / FINENESS 916 2/3, GVF with some surface marks and an edge nick. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint for a concession payment for oil to the Saudi government. Of the 91,000 minted, most examples were melted
Austria - Strasbourg (Bishops) Quarter Thaler Carl v.Lothringen undated (1592-1607) Reverse Arms and Cardinals hat ALSAS LANGARA VF, pleasing and even, the obverse with a small stain below the bust
China (4) - Kwangtung Province 20 Centsundated (1890-1908) Y#201 GVF with some spots, Kirin Province Ten Cents undated (1898) Large basket, crosses either side of date, Y#180 Fine with a stain on the reverse, Kiangnan Province Ten Cents undated (c.1898) Reverse: no inner circles, large rosettes at sides of dragon Y#142a.1 Fine, Chihli Province Cash CD1908 Y#7c Fine/VG
China (2) Ten CashYuan Dynasty, Tab Yuan Tung Pao (1307-1311AD), Reverse plain, 19.32 grammes, Fine and bold, Ten Cash Yuan- Shun-Ti, undated (1335-1367) 45mm, 22.11 grammes, About Fine
French States - Provence Gros a la couronne or Sol Coronat undated Louis III (1417-1434) Obverse: Crown over portcullis and two lis, Reverse: Combined arms of Jerusalem and Anjou, Boudeau 866, 1.74 grammes, Good Fine, short of flan in places
World a small group (6) India (3) - Post Mauryan city of Taxila (Pushkalavati) Bronze square Karshapana Obverse: Elephant right, Reverse: Lion left with swastika above, 11.02 grammes, Fine, Silver Tankas (2) Mohammed III undated (1325-1361) both Fine, St. HelenaHalfpenny 1821 Good Fine, Canada - Nova Scotia penny Token 1856 Near Fine/Fine, China - YunnanHalf Dollar undated (1911-1915) Y#257 Near Fine
German States - Lorraine (2) Two Denierundated (1624-1625) Rulers : Karl III and Nikolaus, KM#42 Fine on a slightly irregular flan, Six Deniers Karl III undated (1565-1608) Reverse: Cross of Lorraine, 0.54 grammes, Fine
China - Republic Dollar Memento, undated (1927) 6-pointed stars, L&M 49, a choice example and fully lustrous, superb and eye-catching, in an NGC holder and graded MS65. We note an example in London Coins Auction A170 in an NGC MS63 holder realised £800 hammer price, this a full two grade points higher
China - Yunnan Province 50 Centsundated (1917) KM#479.1, L&M 863, Obverse: Bust of General T'ang Chi-yao facing, Reverse: Crossed flags, with circle in centre of left flag, in an NGC holder and graded AU53
China - Kwangtung Province Dollarundated (1890-1908) L&M 133, Y#203, Fine with some ink marks and chopmarks, comes with NGC label stating 'Not Encapsulated , Ink Marks, Chop marked'
China - Hupeh Province Dollarundated (1909-1911) Y#131, in an NGC holder (with incorrect label, showing date of 1895-1907) and graded VF Details, Chop marked
Venice 40 Soldi Undated Alvise Mocenigo MC in exergue toned VF, St Mark seated obverse MEMOREROTVI IVSTINA VINGO, Reverse allegorical standing figure with cross SM VENETVS ALOYMOCE
India - Madras Presidency Gold Mohurundated (1819) Small Lettering, KM#421.1, edge with vertical milling, GVF with some contact marks, a rare issue one-year type and always sought after
Trinidad & Tobago Farthing - Token Coinage undated (1874), J.G.D'Ade & Co. Reverse: ONE FARTHING TOKEN, 21mm diameter, KM#Tn2, 2.96 grammes, Fine for wear with some corrosion and verdigris, Very Rare
China - Republic Dollarundated (1927) Memento - Birth of the Republic, Rosettes in legend Y#318a.1, 27.15 grammes, EF and lustrous, obverse and reverse show signs of die clashing
Italian States - Florence, Florin of 30 Denari (Guelfo), undated (1318), First Semester, Mint Master Dardano Acciaiuoli, Obverse: Lily of Florence, DET TIBI FLO [RERE] XPS FLORENTIA VERE, Reverse: Saint John the Baptist enthroned, cloak resting on shoulder, and holding in his right hand a staff ending in a cross, and in his left hand a scroll with the word ECCE, SANTVS IOHANNES BATISTA, Bernocchi 1201, 1.94 grammes, Fine, scarce
German States - Archbishopric of Trier, Kuno II of Falkenstein Half Schillingundated (1376) Obverse: Half length figure of St. Peter facing, holding cross and key, shield of Munzenberg below, Reverse: Long Cross MONETA CONFLVENC, 1.14 grammes, Fine
German Colonial 2 -1/2 Tola Pattern in Silver undated (1877) 35mm Schaaf 62 M2 Silver rare Choice Mint State with a lovely tone and graded MS64 by NGC, this being the only Schaaf variety M2 (silver) that NGC has seen
Order of MaltaZecchino Emmanuel Pinto undated issue 3.5 grams Armoured Bust left, Crown Shield reverse SEP.HIER HOSPI.ER.S. KM 233 EF/GVF the obverse double struck with the bust spectacularly so giving the appearance of a conjoined bust issue
Korea2 Chon, Tae Dong Treasury Department undated (1882-1883) KM#1082 27mm diameter, Fine with most of the blue cloisonne enamelling still remaining, Rare
Mexico - Revolutionary - SinaloaPeso 'Sand Money' undated (1898-1909) KM#769, 28.03 grammes, Fair, a seldom seen issue. Note: These pieces were sand moulded using a regular Peso KM#409
OttomanUnit 38mm diameter undated, 4.18 grammes, Good Fine, holed at the top, comes with an NGC label stating 'ND OTTOMAN UNIT - NOT ENCAPSULATED - INELIGIBLE TYPE
China (2) Kiangnan Province Dollar 1904 HAH CH Y#145a.2, Fine and unevenly toned, with some chopmarks, Republic Dollar undated (1927) Memento Y#318a.1 VG the obverse worn at 3 and 9 o'clock
SpanishAmerican 8 Reales Cob undated 1726 a countermarked issue the mint and assayer unclear. The countermark worn, 25.67 grammes, host coin Good, countermark Poor
India (3) Hindu Shahis Silver Drachm 850-1000AD 3.38 grammes Fine, 20 Cash Krishnaraja Wodeya, undated (1811-1833) C#177b NVF, India - Mughal EmpireRupee Akbar I (1556-1605) Fine
Venice 40 Soldi Undated Alvise Mocenigo MC in exergue toned VF, St Mark seated obverse MEMOREROTVI IVSTINA VINGO, Reverse allegorical standing figure with cross SM VENETVS ALOYMOCE
Italian States - MilanTestoneundated, Ludovica Maria Sforza (1494-1499) Obverse Bust right just breaks inner circle, LUDOVICVS. MS F ANGLVS . DVX. MIL, Reverse: Crowned Coat of Arms PP. ANGLE. Q3. CO. AC. IANVE. D. 7C, 9.63 grammes, NEF and attractively toned
Italian States - Venice Osella undated Giovanni Corner I (Year IIII-1628) Obverse St. Mark standing left, presenting staff, S.M.VEN. IOA. CORNEL. DVX, with G.C in exergue, Reverse: Doge Kneeling receiving in front of altar, FLORES APPARVER. IN. TERRA NOSTRA, 38mm diameter, 9.48 grammes, VF and pleasing
Italian States - VeniceDucato undated Marcantonio Giustinian (1684-1685) A.D. in exergue KM#381, Davenport 4277 EF with some lustrous and with some colourful toning in the legends, one edge nick and a small edge crack barely detract
Italian States - Venice Lira Nicolo Tron undated (1471-1473) Obverse: Bust of Doge left TRONVS. DVX. NICOLAVS, Reverse: Lion within inner circle MARCVS SANCTVS, 6.45 grammes, Biaggi#2901, Paolucci 2, NVF/Good Fine
AustriaThalerundated (1522-1564) Obverse: Crowned Half length bust right, holding sceptre and sword, FERDI . D:G. RO. VNG. BOE. DAL. CRO. Z. REX , Reverse: Double-Headed Imperial eagle and shield INF. HISPA. ARCHIDVX. DVX. BVRG, Hall Mint, Davenport 8026, NEF the reverse with some light porosity in places, an eye-catching example of early European roller-press coinage
Australia Tokens (4) Pennies (3) undated, Melbourne, Victoria, E. De Carle & Co. Obverse: Legend, Reverse: Britannia seated left, KM#Tn54 Fine, 1857 Melbourne, Victoria, Hide & De Carle Obverse: Crowned Lion at centre, Reverse: Seated Justice KM#Tn104 Good Fine with some edge nicks, 1858 Melbourne, Victoria, Hide & De Carle Obverse: Crowned Lion at centre, Reverse: Seated Justice KM#Tn104 Good Fine, Halfpenny 1857 Melbourne, Victoria, Hide & De Carle Obverse: Crowned Lion in centre, Reverse: Seated Justice KM#Tn103 NVF/VF
AustraliaPenny Token H.J.Marsh & Brother Hobart, Tasmania, undated, Obverse: I of IRONMONGERS above bottom of J of H.J. Reverse: Tools, with spade handle to right KM#Tn158.1, Near Fine, Very Rare, by far the rarest of the three types recorded, Krause lists at $350 in VG.
AustraliaPenny Tokens (5) undated, Sydney, Advance Australia KM#Tn293/294 wear in the key area prevents exact attribution, Fair, Rare, 1855 Sydney, A. Toogood, Merchant, Reverse: Seated Justice, KM#Tn256 (2) NVF with an edge nick , and Good Fine, 1856 Sydney, Hanks & Lloyd, Opening of the Sydney Railway KM#Tn84 About Fine, undated, Sydney, Iredale & Co. Reverse: Justice Standing KM#Tn135 Fine
AustraliaPenny Tokens (3) 1855 Hobart, Tasmania, W.D. Wood, Wine & Spirit Merchant, Reverse: Building with HOBART TOWN above and date in exergue below, KM#Tn275 About Fine, undated Hobart, Tasmania W.D. Wood Reverse: Building MONTPELIER RETREAT INN above, W.D WOOD below, KM#Tn274 Fine, undated, Hobart, Tasmania William Jarvey, Pawnbroker, KM#137.3 Fair
Australia Tokens, Pennies (2) Sydney, New South Wales and Brisbane, Queenslandundated, Flavelle Bros. & Co, Obverse Legend and Denomination, Reverse: Kangaroo and Emu, Thick foliage behind Kangaroo's tail; KM#Tn69.1 Good Fine with some surface deposit, London, England - Professor Holloway 1858 8 over 7 KM#Tn278.1 Good Fine, Halfpenny - London, England Professor Holloway 1858 KM#277.1 Fine
AustraliaPenny Token undated, Melbourne, Victoria, J. McFarlane Wholesale and Retail Grocer, Reverse: Standing Peace, with lion and sheep PEACE AND PLENTY KM#Tn164 GF/NVF the obverse with some light surface deposit
South Africa - Griquatown Silver Ten Pence Token, undated (c.1815-1816) Obverse: GRIQUA TOWN with 10 in centre, Reverse: A dove with an olive branch in it's beak. Edge: Oblique Milling. 25mm diameter, 4.19 grammes, approaching EF, toned with original surfaces. An extremely rare and sought after issue, our research has established that a 10 Pence Silver, described as choice mint state was sold in Australia in 2007 realised $17,250 Australian Dollars, The Griqua Coinage is South Africa's first autonomous coinage and forms an important part of South African numismatic history. Cataloguers note: Griquatown is situated in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa. The town, formerly named Klaarwater, was established in April 1805 by missionary William Anderson of the London Missionary Society. The Griquas were formidable traders who understood the concept of money, acting as middlemen between the colony and the northern nations. The coinage was minted in four denominations: 1/4 and 1/2 pence in copper, and 5 and 10 pence in silver. The coins circulated for no more than two years before being withdrawn and smelted. The South African Mint struck a Commemorative 5 Rand marking the 200th Anniversary coin in 2015 with the reverse featuring the dove design
Ajman - United Arab Emirates 100 Riyals Gold undated (1971) Obverse: State Emblem with denomination above, bust below, Reverse: Courthouse with denomination to lower left SAVE VENICE KM#40 Gold Proof, a few minor hairlines, otherwise FDC and retaining practically full mint brilliance, only the second such piece we have offered since 2003
JamaicaSix Shillings and Eightpence GR countermark, undated (1758) on Mexico City 8 Reales host coin KM#8.2, host coin 1758 Mo MM (KM#104.1), 26.66 grammes, Countermark and host coin both Fine and bold. A very rare issue, we note an example sold in London Coins Auction A126 9/6/2006 Lot 534 described as 'Fine with some surface marks and spots' realised £460 hammer price, this example considerably superior. Cataloguers Note: In 1758 the Jamaica assembly passed an act which provided that some of the new Spanish milled money should be made lagal tender and have a fixed value. £100,000 was proposed and to distinguish the re-valued coins, they were countermarked with the initials of the reigning monarch, George II. This succeeded in raising the value of the Dollar to 6 Shillings and Eight Pence. All of the new money, stamped or not also passed at this rate. Home authorities, on receiving copies of the local act, repealed it and the Governor of Jamaica was censured for exceeding his powers. Only £12,000 of coinage was countermarked and the project was abandoned in 1759.
Ireland, 17th Century Ireland - WexfordPenny Token, undated, Isak Freeborn W.744 Fine, unevenly toned with some surface marks and a planchet clip, Rare, unpriced by Williamson
India - Madras Presidency Gold Mohurundated (1819) Reverse: ENGLISH EAST INDIA COMPANY, Small letters on the reverse, edge with vertical milling KM#421.1 Near EF with some light contact marks, many of these coins were mounted and placed in jewellery, as a result on the rare occasions we have offered these unmounted pieces they have always been keenly sought after
Ajman - United Arab Emirates 25 Riyals Gold undated (1971) Obverse: State emblem with denomination above, Reverse: Two Men ringing a large bell, KM#36 Gold Proof nFDC retaining practically full mint brilliance
Royal Mint Trial for 2 Euro Cent undated, each side having the Crowned Coat of Arms flanked by Castle and Rose with ROYAL MINT on a ribbon below, grooved edge, 19mm diameter, 3.04 grammes Lustrous UNC
Bolivia Model undatedPattern Boliviano (1991) Obverse: Bust of Simon Bolivar right, REPUBLICA DE BOLIVIA . LIBERTADOR SIMON BOLIVAR. Reverse: MODEL 39mm diameter in silver, 31.07 grammes, as X#TS1 but struck in silver, Prooflike UNC, attractively toned
Sarawakundated 4 Gallon token (2) Binatang District Council - Water Council Obverse: B. D. C around a central hole, Reverse: 4 GALL around a central hole, 20mm diameter , weight 1.95grstruck at the Royal mint EF nicely toned and lustrous A/UNC
China - Szechuan Province Dollar Year 1 (1912) Y#456.1 Good Fine or better with touches of underlying tone, China - Hupeh Province Dollar undated (1895-1907) Y#127.1 Bold Good Fine the obverse with a few light chopmarks
India 4 Annas Token undated (1899) in bronze 27mm diameter Tea Garden token Kanan Devan Hill Produce Company Ltd. Murnar: Facing Bust of bearded man within inner circle TOKEN FOR 4 ANNAS, three-quarter view of a factory building with K.D.H.P. CO.LD. in exergue, plain edge, 6.86 grammes, NEF with a dark tone area to the left of the obverse, retaining some lustre, Very Rare especially in higher grades
India 4 Annas Token undated (1899) in bronze 27mm diameter Tea Garden token Kanan Devan Hill Produce Company Ltd. Murnar: Facing Bust of bearded man within inner circle TOKEN FOR 4 ANNAS, three-quarter view of a factory building with K.D.H.P. CO.LD. in exergue, plain edge, 6.86 grammes, obverse with some scratches, the reverse stained, nevertheless very rare
Austrian States - Hall ThalerFerdinand II undated (1577-1599) Obverse: Half length portrait of Ferdinand facing right, Reverse: Composite arms including 1. Hungary, 2 Bohemia, 3. composition of Castilla and León, 4 of Austria and Burgundy. VF with two edge bruises, the obverse with some spots
Monaco100 Francs Casino Tokens (2) both undated (1977), in sterling silver 39mm diameter 20.21 and 20.42 grammes respectively Prooflike UNC with some handling marks, we note examples being offered at 89 Euros each on internet websites
Tobago - Cut and Countermarked coinage 1 1/2 bits undated (1798-1825) KM#9 Script T with rays on centre plug cut from a SpanishAmerican 8 Reales, Very Fine, very rare
USAKentucky Halfpence Token, undated (1792-1794) Plain edge, Breen 1155, the State Initials all bold and sharp, as are the lines on the stars, UNC with some lustre and touches of colourful toning by some distance the highest grade example we have offered
USA Gold Quarter DollarCalifornia Gold issue, undated (c.1853) Period 1. A.L.Nouizillet Obverse: Bust left with 12 stars around, Reverse: Letter I for 1 in fraction, I/4 DOLLAR with star below, within a wreath, the reverse showing the characteristic die break between the tops of the wreath and the fraction numerator. Breen 7848, Breen-Gillio BG-222, in an old style PCGS green label holder and graded MS64, we note an example in similar grade sold in a US auction as far back as 2003 for $400
Poland - Swedish Occupation Ort (18 Groszy) undated (1656) Carolus X KM#38, Kop 9689, 30mm diameter in silver, 5.51 grammes, Fine with some weakness behind the bust, unlisted by Krause, the Numista website suggests a value in the region of 3100-3500 Poland Zloty. GB Halfpenny 1899 has been largely smoothed with little detail remaining, the obverse with incuse rim teeth and a raised cross from edge to edge, an unusual piece
Italian States - Venice (4) Soldino undated (1612-1615) Marcantonio Memmo KM#39 some weak areas otherwise GVF, Rare and unpriced in any grade by Krause, 10 Soldi (2) 1722 Alvise Mocenigo KM#502 Fine, 1734 Alvise Pisani KM#545 approaching Fine with some small weaker areas, 6 Bagattini undated (c.1680) KM#367 VG scarce
Portuguese India - Goa (2) 6 Reis copper, undated (c.1845) KM#259 Fine, 12 Reis copper, undated (c.1845), design as KM#259, curiously unlisted by Krause GVF with an edge crack
Italian States - Venice Silver Grosso undated, Giovanni Soranzo (1312-1328), Obverse: Christ enthroned holding a book of gospels, Reverse: St. Mark standing left handing banner to Doge, 2.11 grammes, Paolucci 26.2, a few small spots otherwise NEF, the obverse with some light pitting
Italian States - Venice Silver Grosso undated, Antonio Venier (1382-1400), type 2, 1382-1385, Venice mint, Filippo Barbarigo as mint master, * and F in fields, Obverse: Christ enthroned holding a book of gospels, Reverse: St. Mark standing left handing banner to Doge, 2.00 grammes, Paolucci 37.2, Near EF with old grey tone
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