World a small group (12) Vatican Ten Lire 1931 VF, IndiaTwo Annas 1910 NEF with a nick on the portrait, Lundy (2) Puffin 1929 A/UNC toned, Half Puffin 1929 UNC with traces of lustre, Straits SettlementsOne Cent 1875 Fine with uneven tone, Hong KongTen Cents 1898 NVF unevenly toned, Denmark Two Kroner 1903 Christian IX 40th Anniversary of Reign VF, USA/Philippines (5) 20 Centavos 1944S Lustrous UNC, Five Centavos 1944S A/UNC and lustrous, One Centavo (3) 1919S VF, 1941M Good Fine, 1944S GEF with traces of lustre
VaticanEssai Fantasy Euro Coins 2005 (800) each piece uniface, struck on an oversized blank, comprising Two Euro 2005 Obverse (50), Two Euro 2005 Reverse (50), One Euro 2005 Obverse (50), One Euro 2005 Reverse (50), 50 Cents 2005 Obverse (50), 50 Cents 2005 Reverse (50), 20 Cents 2005 Obverse (50), 20 Cents 2005 Reverse (50), 10 Cents 2005 Obverse (50), 10 Cents 2005 Reverse (50), Five Cents 2005 Obverse (50), Five Cents 2005 Reverse (50), Two Cents 2005 Obverse (50), Two Cents 2005 Reverse (50), One Cent 2005 Obverse (50), One Cent 2005 Reverse (50), all Lustrous UNC, all the reverses bear the portrait of Pope Benedict XVI
World a mixed group (70), includes many silver items, India (5) 50 Rupees 1978 FAO Lustrous UNC, Half Rupee 1946 Bombay EF, Two Annas 1918 NVF, 1/12th Anna (2) 1909 EF, 1926 GVF, Netherlands Antilles (6) Gulden 1963 Lustrous UNC, Quarter Gulden 1963 Lustrous UNC with a hint of toning, One Tenth Gulden 1963 Lustrous UNC, Five Cents 1963 Lustrous UNC, 2 1/2 Cents 1959 A/UNC and lustrous, One Cent 1963 Lustrous UNC, Russia (2) Five Kopeks (2) 1780 EM VF, 1781 EM VF, France Ten Francs (3) 1965 (2) the first Lustrous A/UNC, the second EF cleaned, 1966 GEF, Spain100 Pesetas (2)1966 (dated 66) UNC, 1968 (dated 68) NEF, BermudaCrowns 1964 (5) UNC (3), A/UNC and EF, New Zealand (3) Crowns (3) 1949 (2) the first GEF lightly toned, the second NEF with some spots and thin scratches, 1953 UNC, IraqRiyal (200 Fils) 1932 (2) both Fine, India Rupee 1892 Bombay Mint, B incuse VF, with some darker toning, New GuineaShilling 1938 GVF, SeychellesTen Rupees 1974 Sea Turtle Lustrous UNC, Gibraltar Crown 1971 Barbary Ape Proof UNC retaining some original brilliance, Switzerland (2) Five Francs 1967B Lustrous UNC with some minor contact marks, Half Franc 1953B GVF, Canada (12) One Dollar (2) 1961 VF, 1967 Goose EF toned, 50 Cents 1967 Howling Wolf GEF toned, 25 Cents (4) 1909 Fine, 1967 Lynx (3) NEF, EF and GEF the last with attractive toning, Ten Cents (3) 1949 NEF, 1967 Atlantic Mackeral (2) EF and GEF, Five Cents 1967 Rabbit Lustrous UNC, One Cent 1967 Dove A/UNC, Canada - Newfoundland One Cent 1865 NVF, Spain Two Pesetas 1870 (dated 74) Fine, Italian States - Papal States Five Baiocchi 1853R Good Fine, Egypt Ten Qirsh AH1293/32 (1906) Fine, German States - Prussia (2) Four Groschen 1796 KM#362 VG, Groschen 1856A VF, Jersey (2) 1/13th Shilling 1861 NVF, 1/24th Shilling 1923 VF, GuernseyOne Double 1830 NVF, Italian States - Venice Two Lire 1801, 9.389 grammes variant, Near Fine, the reverse with some verdigris, scarce, Indian Princely States - Hyderabad Rupee AH1311 Fine, India Madras Presidency Ten Cash 1803 Fine, Ceylon 25 Cents 1893 NEF, Germany Five Pfennigs 1921E EF, Germany - Weimar Republic (2) Ten Rentenpfennigs 1924J VF, Two Pfennigs 1936F VF, Germany - Third Reich Two Pfennigs 1938D VF, Bulgaria (3) 20 Stotinki 1917 Zinc (2) Good Fine and VF, 10 Stotinki 1913 About Fine, NorwayKrone 1949 GVF, Vatican Ten Centesimi 1933-34 EF MedalBirmingham Peace Celebration 34mm diameter in bronze, holed for suspension, and an unattributed badge/jeton, no legend or date, uniface bust right, the edge with four mounting lugs, one broken, Fine
World a mixed group (15) Monaco (3) Two Francs 1926 KM#115 UNC or near so with subdued lustre, One Franc 1924 KM#111 UNC or near so and lustrous, 50 Centimes 1926 KM#113 A/UNC, Austria (4) Five Schilling 1935 Madonna and Mariazell KM#2853 EF, Two Schillings (3) 1929 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Dr. Theodor Billroth KM#2844 EF/GEF, 1932 Death of Dr. Ignaz Seipel KM#2849 EF, 1935 Death of Karl Lueger KM#2855 EF/GEF, Finland (2) 1000 Markka 1960 Markka Currency System centenary KM#43 (2) EF and GVF, 500 Markka 1952H KM#35 NEF, Japan 1000 Yen 1964 Y#80 Tokyo Olympics Toned UNC, Portugal200 Reis 1898 400th Anniversary of the Discovery of India KM#537 GEF, Italy 500 Lire (3) 1990 Columbus - Discovery of America KM#140 UNC in the folder of issue, 1992 500th Anniversary of the Death of Lorenze de Medici KM#149 UNC in the folder of issue, 1993 650th Anniversary of the University of Pisa KM#158 UNC in the folder of issue, Vatican 1000 Lire 1978 KM#142 UNC in the folder of issue, the only Pope John Paul I issue (he was Pope for just 33 days in 1978)
VaticanMedallic issues (10) some in nickel, others in silvered bronze, each depicting Pope John Paul II, three are dated, 1983 (2) and 2000, the others undated, the reverses depicting, St. Peter's Square, and religious icons and beliefs, along with a Temple Token of modern appearance NEF to A/UNC many with lustre
GB and World (11) San Marino 1972 KM#21 Lustrous UNC with attractive tone, Vatican (2) 500 Lire 1958 Sede Vacante KM#57 Lustrous UNC with two edge nicks, and choice toning, 500 Lire 1970 Pope Paul VI KM#122 Lustrous UNC with partial toning, Italy 500 Lire (3) 1965 700th Anniversary of the Birth of Dante Alighieri KM#100 Lustrous UNC, 1985 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Alessandro Manzoni KM#123 Prooflike UNC with a hint of gold tone, along with cased items, Italy 500 Lire 1985R First Italian Presidency of the Common Market KM#115, Lustrous UNC with a choice and colourful tone, Israel 5 Lirot 1958 10th Anniversary of Israel KM#21 Lustrous UNC, Belgium250 Francs 1976 French Legend, Large B, Slant 5, KM#158.1 A/UNC and lustrous, AustraliaSixpence 1963 KM#58 Good Fine/VF, GB Fifty Pences 1973 EEC (2) Prooflike UNC, along with cased items (5) Jamaica Mint Set 1975 (8 coins) Ten Dollars to One Cent Lustrous UNC on the card of issue with certificate, no box, GB Crown 1977 Silver Jubilee Silver Proof nFDC in the box of issue with certificate, GuernseyOne Pound 2000 Queen Mother 100th Birthday Silver Proof FDC in a soft case with certificate, Solomon Islands Ten Dollars 1993 Coronation 40th Anniversary Silver Proof FDC in a soft case in capsule with certificate, ArgentinaFootballWorld Cup a 3-coin set 1978 comprising 100 Pesos, 50 Pesos and 20 Pesos UNC in the plastic sleeve as issued
Italy and related (53) Italy (44) 10 Lire 1927R KM#68.1 (2) Fine and Good Fine, 5 Lire (2) 1927R KM#67.1 NEF, 1930 KM#67.1 GVF, 2 Lire (4) 1863 N BN KM#16.2 About Fine/Fine, 1863 N BN KM#6a.1 Fine, 1887 KM#23 Fine, 1916R KM#55 Good Fine, One Lira (9) 1863 M BN KM#156.1 Near Fine/Fine, 1863 T BN KM#5a.2 Fine, 1863 M BN KM#5a.1 Near Fine, 1884R KM#24.1 VG/Near Fine, 1886R KM#24.1 VG, 1887M KM#24.2 Fine, 1907R KM#32 GF/NVF, 1915R KM#57 EF, 1917R KM#57 Good Fine, 50 Centesimi 1863 N BN KM#14.2 Good Fine, 10 Centesimi (8) 1867H KM#11.3 VF, 1893 B/I KM#27.1 GF/NVF, 1911 50th Anniversary of the Kingdom KM#51 (4) all around Fine, 1925R KM#60 GEF with traces of lustre, 1938R KM#74 NEF with traces of lustre, 5 Centesimi (4) 1918R KM#42 VF, 1923R (2) KM#59 EF and A/UNC with lustre traces, 1925R KM#59 A/UNC with lustre traces, 2 Centesimi (6) 1900R KM#30 VF, 1905R KM#38 Good Fine/Fine, 1911R KM#41 NVF/VF, 1917R (3) KM#41 Fine/GF, Fine/NVF, and Good Fine/Fine, One Centesimo (6) 1895R KM#29 Good Fine, 1900R KM#29 A/UNC with a trace of lustre, 1904R KM#35 Fine and Good Fine, 1915R KM#40 Good Fine, 1917 KM#40 VF, San Marino (7) 5 Lire 1935 (2) KM#9 Good Fine and VF both nicely toned, 10 Centesimi (4) 1894R KM#2 Fine, 1935R KM#13 NVF/GF, 1937R KM#13 (2) VF and VF/NVF, 5 Centesimi 1935 KM#12 A/UNC with traces of lustre, nicely toned, Vatican (2) 10 Lire 1934 1900th Anniversary Jubilee of the Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ KM#18 GVF with gold tone, 5 Lire 1939 KM#28 Lustrous UNC
World a mixed group (9) Essequibo and Demerary One Stuiver 1813 KM#10 Good Fine, Vatican (3) Half Baiocco (2) 1802 Good Fine, 1836 VI-R, NVF, and MedalPope Paul VI 35mm diameter in silvered copper, Reverse: Michelangelo - La Pieta. GEF. Brazil (4) 80 Reis 1823R VG, 40 Reis Countermarked issues (2) undated (1835) countermarked on 80 Reis Pedro I 1828R, and undated (1835) countermarked on 80 Reis Pedro II 1832R, both About Fine, 20 Reis countermarked issue undated (1835) on 40 Reis 1824R Fine. SpanishAmerican Cob 5.44 grammes (2 Reales?) 1719 VG
World a high grade group (10) Vatican 10 Lire 1939 Sede Vacante KM#21 (2) Lustrous UNC and Lustrous A/UNC, 10 Lire 1941 KM#38 UNC or near so, 5 Lire 1941 KM#28 Lustrous UNC, Belgium10 Francs 1930 French Legend KM#99 VF, Austria2 Schillings 1932 Josef Haydn KM#2848 UNC and lustrous with some tiny spots, Portugal50 Centavos 1916 KM#561 Lustrous UNC with some tone spots, Ceylon5 Rupees 1957 2500 Years of Buddhism KM#126 GEF, Switzerland5 Francs 1939 Zurich Exposition KM#43 A/UNC, Hungary 5 Korona 1907 40th Anniversary of the Coronation of Franz Joseph I KM#489 NEF with an edge nick
Europe Fantasy Coins (36) Poland Fantasy 5 Euro Obverse Jan Pawel II, Reverse MODEL, in copper (8) UNC with varying degrees of lustre, Vatican Fantasy 5 Euros 2005 Pope Benedict XVI (4) Silver (2), the Pope having no teeth in error, come with ticket stating only 36 pieces minted, Goldine (2) the Pope having no teeth in error UNC with good subdued lustre, Germany INA Fantasy One Mark 2005 (6) each with 'BUNDERSREPUBLIK' error spelling, design as X#Pn106, Lustrous UNC, with an additional normal spelling example for comparison, Germany 10 Marks INA Fantasy issues 2005 (3), in Cupro-Nickel (2) and brass (1) UNC, along with a Lead Trial1 Markundated with 'BUNDERSREPUBLIK' error spelling about as struck with some surface deposits, Slovenia INA Fantasy 5 Euros (2) 2004 Janez Vajkard Valvasor 1641-1693 Bimetallic Trial, 26 grammes, UNC, believed unique, 2004 Gold plated Trial, 22.67 grammes, Lustrous UNC, Slovakia (3) Fantasy 5 Euro 2004 Reverse: Farmworker, in brass Toned UNC, 5 Euro 2004 Reverse: Horseman (2) Trials in copper, 33 grammes, both lustrous UNC, Denmark INA Fantasy 5 Euros 2002 (3) BrassPiedforts (2), weights 27 grammes and 27.4 grammes, and a standard issue weight 21.32 grammes, UNC with varying degrees of lustre, Denmark INA Fantasy 2 Euro 2002 Pattern with Large DANMARK Lustrous UNC, Sweden INA Fantasy 5 Euros 2003 (4), one Gold plated, one Goldine, and one in copper, the last with MODEL reverse, UNC with varying degrees of lustre
Vatican 500 Lire (23) 1958 Sede Vacante KM#57 (6), 1962 Second Ecumenical Council KM#74, 1963 Sede Vacante KM#75 (4), 1963 KM#83.1 (8), 1964 KM#83.2, UndatedPope Paul VI (1967) KM#99 (2), 1978 Pope Paul VI KM#139 GEF to ABU
World a small group (18) Italy 500 Lire 1958 Lustrous UNC, Italy Fantasy 20 Lire 1943 Mussolini UNC, Italian States - GenoaDenier 12th Century Conrad III VF, Italian States - Gubbio Baiocchi 1728 Fine or better, Italian States - Papal States Half Baiocchi 1802R GEF the obverse off-centre, Vatican (6) 20 Centesimi 1934 UNC, 1 Lira (2) 1866 EF/GEF, 1867 Good Fine with a flan flaw, 10 Soldi 1868 VF, 5 Soldi 1867 (2) Fine and Good Fine, South Africa (4) Crowns 1947 (2) VF and lustrous A/UNC, Penny 1923 EF the reverse lacquered, Farthing 1923 EF the reverse lacquered, Southern RhodesiaHalfcrown 1947 UNC, SamoaTala 1969 KM#8 UNC, New ZealandFlorin 1964 Fine
Belgium Franc 1887 Dutch with period in signature KM29.1 GEF, 5 Francs 1830 - 1880 CopperMedallic Issue KM X M8a Unc with a hint of lustre, and ANVERS 10 Cents 1814 Fine with edge problems along with Vatican Baiocco 1840 sharp Unc and lustrous but with a planchet fault
Italian States (15) Ancona 2 Baiocchi 1799 Good Fine with some scratches, Papal States - Gubbio 2 1/2 Baiocchi 1796 VF with some verdigris, Sardinia 5 Centesimi 1826 Fine/VG, Italian States Emilia 50 Centesimi 1860 KM#11 Papal States (11) 20 Baiocchi 1865r (3) 5 Baiocchi 1864R, 10 Soldi (2) 1867R, 1869R, 5 Soldi 1866R, 2 Baiocchi 1849R, in mixed grades a few EF and lustrous, Vatican City (3) 5 Lire 1930 Fine with some scratches, 2 Lire 1942 EF, 50 Centesimi 1942 EF, San Marino (2) 5 Lire 1937 VF, 100 Lire 1976 EF, as part of a group of Italy and Italian States (60) 19th and 20th Century in mixed circulated grades, along with an additional group, Italy (156), Papal States (2) 19th to 20th Century, the majority in base metal, in mixed grades and a further group of Italy 19th and 20th Century 2 Lire to 1 Centesimo (236) in mixed circulated grades
Vatican Mint Set 1929 Pius XI (9 coins) 100 LireGold, 10 Lire, 5 Lire, 2 Lire, 1 Lire, 50 Centesimi, 20 Centesimi, 10 Centesimi, and 5 Centesimi KM#MS1 UNC, the 10 Centesimi with a spot in the field, in the blue box of issue
Vatican City (5) 10 Lire 1939 Sede Vacante Lustrous UNC with a hint of gold tone, 500 Lire (4) 1963 Sede Vacante Lustrous UNC, 1964 UNC, 1965 UNC, 1984 KM#184 Proof nFDC
Europe in album pages mostly 20th Century base metal issues with some earlier pieces medieval-19th Century in circulated grades also includes some UNC, Proof and silver issues from a wide variety of countries and regions (over 2700 coins) includes Italy, France, Poland, Spain, Belgium, Vatican, Switzerland and Germany in mixed circulated grades, plus a small group of minor mis-strikes (33) e.g. slight off-centres, weak strikes etc. in mixed grades
World a varied group with USA issues including silverdollars these mostly graded and encapsulated by ECC (this grading house unknown to us previously), Roman minor bronze, Vatican Mint sets, Irish issues, paper money include a £10 bank of Ireland issue, silver and base issues Europe and beyond some early, generally in circulated grades (lot)
Italy, Vatican, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, Mozambique and Angola an accumulation 19th and 20th Century (550) Italy and Vatican (165), Switzerland, Spain (220), Portugal, Mozambique and Angola (115) around 80 are pre World-War II, in mixed grades with over 100 in UNC
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