2008 September Long Beach, CA World Coin Signature Auction
| Sale Number: | 3002 |
| Location: | Long Beach Convention Center 300 E. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90802 |
| Auction Date: | September 18th at 2 PM CT through September 21st |
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The World Coin Collection of Dr. Patrick Tan, Part II
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Session 1
Ancients
Calabria, Taras. Ca. 315-302 B.C. AR nomos (20 mm, 7.84 g). Ari..., De..., and A..., magistrates. Nude warrior on horseback right, holding shield and two spears, and thrusting third spear downward / Taras riding dolphin left, holding kantharos and rudder. Fischer-Bossert group 74a, 901 (V353/R701); Vlasto 642 (same dies); HN Italy 939. VF, test punch on obverse.
Calabria, Taras. Ca. 290-281 B.C. AR nomos (20 mm, 7.84 g). Ar..., Phi..., and Philis..., magistrates. Nude warrior on horseback right, holding shield and two spears, and thrusting third spear downward / Taras riding dolphin left, holding distaff; eagle behind. Fischer-Bossert group 78a, 1054 (V400/R816); Vlasto 572 (same obv. die); HN Italy 933. VF, deteriorated obverse die, flatness on reverse.
Calabria, Taras. Ca. 272-240 B.C. AR nomos (19 mm, 6.49 g). Apollonios, magistrate. Youth on horseback right, crowning horse; anchor below / Taras riding dolphin left, holding Nike and distaff. Vlasto 821; HN Italy 1020. Toned VF.
Calabria, Taras. Ca. 272-240 B.C. AR nomos (20 mm, 6.46 g). Apollonios, magistrate. Warrior on horseback right, holding shield and spear; (Delta Iota) above / Taras riding dolphin left, head facing holding trident; Nike above to left crowning him; waves below. Vlasto 894-898; HN Italy 1038. VF.
Sicily, Akragas. 213-210 B.C. AR drachm (18 mm, 3.06 g). Laureate head of Zeus right; monogram behind / Eagle standing left, wings spread; T in left field. Enna Hoard p. 6 = SNG ANS 1136 (same dies). Toned XF.
Sicily, Entella. Ca. 300-289 B.C. AR tetradrachm (23 mm, 16.44 g). Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Horse's head left; palm tree behind, Punic legend below. Jenkins series 5b, 370 (O115/R293). XF, a couple of small die-breaks on reverse.
Sicily, Gela. Ca. 490/85-ca. 480/75 B.C. AR didrachm (18 mm, 8.55 g). Horseman riding right, raising javelin / Forepart of man-headed bull right within circular incuse. Jenkins grp. I1, 3 (O2/R2); SNG ANS 2 (same dies). Good VF, edge flaw.
Sicily, Gela. Ca. 420-415 B.C. AR tetradrachm (23 mm, 17.40 g). Slow quadriga driven right by charioteer, holding reins and kentron; Nike flying left, crowning charioteer above; bird in exergue (off flan) / Forepart of man-headed bull right. Jenkins grp. VIII, 478.7 (O92/R188; this coin). Toned VF, worn obverse die. Ex Moretti Collection; Baranowsky 4 (16 June 1930), 318; Ratto (24 June 1929), 105.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Sicily, Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny. Ca. 485-466 B.C. AR tetradrachm (23 mm, 17.28 g). Under Hieron I, ca. 475-470 BC. Charioteer driving quadriga right, holding kentron and reins; Nike flying right, crowning horses, above / Diademed head of Arethusa right, surrounded by four dolphins swimming clockwise. Cf. Boehringer series XI, 259-60 (V117/R-); SNG ANS 89 (same obv. die). Toned, good VF.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Sicily, Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny. Ca. 485-466 B.C. AR tetradrachm (22 mm, 17.32 g). Under Hieron I, ca. 475-470 BC. Charioteer driving quadriga right, holding kentron and reins; Nike flying right, crowning horses, above / Diademed head of Arethusa right, surrounded by four dolphins swimming clockwise. Boehringer series XI, 278 (V129/R191); SNG ANS -. Good VF, a little off center.
Sicily, Syracuse. Agathokles. 317-289. AR tetradrachm (25 mm, 17.23 g). Ca. 310-305 B.C. Wreathed head of Arethusa left; three dolphins swimming around, (Phi)I below neck / Charioteer driving galloping quadriga left, holding kentron and reins; triskeles above, monogram in exergue. Ierardi 79 (O15/R50); SNG ANS 636 (same obv. die). Toned XF.
Sicily, Syracuse. Agathokles. Ca. 317-289 B.C. EL 50 litrae (15 mm, 3.59 g). Ca. 306/5 B.C. Laureate head of Apollo left; astralagos behind / Tripod. Jenkins grp. B, dies and symbol not listed; SNG ANS -. XF, reverse a little off center. Apparently unpublished.
Sicily, Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II. 275-215 B.C. AR 16 litrai (26 mm, 13.56 g). Ca. 216-215 B.C. Diademed and veiled bust left; spear behind / Nike driving walking quadriga right; MI above. Enna Hoard -; SNG ANS - ; BMC p. 214, 556. Toned XF.
Thracian Kingdom. Lysimachos. 305-281 B.C. AR tetradrachm (27 mm, 16.76 g). Magnesia, 297/6-282/1 B.C. Diademed head of the deified Alexander with horn of Ammon right / Athena seated left, holding Nike and spear; torch to outer left, monogram to inner left. Thompson 115. Toned, good VF, light die-rust on throne.
Thracian Kingdom. Lysimachos. 305-281 B.C. AR tetradrachm (30 mm, 16.67 g). Uncertain mint, mid-late 3rd century B.C. Diademed head of the deified Alexander with horn of Ammon right / Athena seated left, holding Nike and spear; quiver to inner left. Müller 460. VF.
Macedonian Kingdom. Philip II. 359-336 B.C. AV stater (17 mm, 8.60 g). Pella, ca. 340/36-ca. 328 BC. Laureate head of Apollo right / Charioteer driving biga right, holding kentron and reins; kantharos below. Cf. Le Rider 158 (D76/R-). Good VF.
Macedonian Kingdom. Philip II. 359-336 B.C. AV stater (16 mm). Amphipolis, ca. 340/36-ca. 328 BC. Laureate head of Apollo right / Charioteer driving biga right, holding kentron and reins; caduceus below. Le Rider 53 (D26/R43). XF45 ICG.
Macedonian Kingdom. Philip II. 359-336 B.C. AR tetradrachm (24 mm, 14.28 g). Amphipolis, ca. 342/1-ca. 329/8 BC. Laureate head of Zeus right / Nude youth on horseback right, crowning horse with palm-branch; fly below, rudder below raised foreleg. Cf. Le Rider 503 (D241/R-; reverse die no listed). Near VF.
Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III. 336-323 B.C. AR tetradrachm (24 mm, 17.19 g). Amphipolis, ca. 332-326 B.C. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle and sceptre; horse's head left in left field. Price 59; Troxell D4. Good VF.
Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III. 336-323 B.C. AR tetradrachm (24 mm, 17.02 g). 'Pella', ca. 315-ca. 310 B.C. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle and sceptre; Boiotian shield in left field. Price 248. Toned VF.
Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III. 336-323 B.C. AR tetradrachm (31 mm, 16.32 g). Odessos, during the Mithradatic alliance, ca. 120-90 B.C. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle and sceptre; (Theta Epsilon) above knee, monogram below throne, monogram on linear plinth in exergue. Price 1184. XF.
Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III. 336-323 B.C. AV stater (18 mm, 8.56 g). Miletos, ca. 323-ca. 319 B.C. Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian style helmet; serpent on bowl of helmet / Nike standing left, holding wreath and stylis; grain ear and labrys under wings. Price 2096; Thompson 129. VF.
Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III. 336-323 B.C. AR tetradrachm (27 mm, 16.92 g). Kition, ca. 325-ca. 320 B.C. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle and sceptre; monogram in left field. Price 3110. Toned, good VF.
Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III. 336-323 B.C. AV stater (17 mm). Ake, year 30 (317/6 B.C.). Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian style helmet; serpent on bowl of helmet / Nike standing left, holding wreath and stylis; date in left field. Price 3277; Newell 32. XF45 ICG.
Macedonian Kingdom. Perseus. 179-168 B.C. AR drachm (16 mm, 2.56 g). Third Macedonian War issue, struck in Thessaly ca. 171/0 B.C. Hermias, magistrate. Head of Helios facing slightly right / Rose with bud to right. M. J. Price, "The Larissa, 1968 Hoard (IGCH 237)" KME, pl. LV, 247; SNG Keckman 793. Toned XF, good metal and well struck. R. Ashton, "A Series of Pseudo-Rhodian Drachms from Mainland Greece," NC (1988), pp. 29-30, persuasively argues that because of familiarity with Rhodian coinage circulating in Crete, these Rhodian style drachms were issued by Perseus to pay his Cretan mercenaries during the Third Macedonian War.
Macedonian Kingdom. Perseus. 179-168 B.C. AR drachm (15 mm, 2.58 g). Third Macedonian War issue, struck in Thessaly ca. 171/0 B.C. Hermias, magistrate. Head of Helios facing slightly right / Rose with bud to right. M. J. Price, "The Larissa, 1968 Hoard (IGCH 237) "KME, pl. LV, 247; SNG Keckman 793. Toned XF, good metal and well struck.
Macedon, under Roman administration. Aesillas, Quaestor. Ca. 70-60 B.C. AR tetradrachm (28 mm, 16.65 g). Diademed head of Alexander right / Money chest, club and chair. SNG Ashmolean 3303-7. Toned VF.
Thessaly, Larissa. Ca. 460-440 B.C. AR drachm (19 mm, 5.86 g). Youth, with petasos tied at neck, wrestling bull right / Bridled horse galloping right, within square incuse. Cf. Herrmann pl. II, 5; SNG Copenhagen 100 (same dies). VF.
Attica, Athens. Ca. 460-404 B.C. AR tetradrachm (22 mm, 17.16 g). Helmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing right, head facing; olive-spray with berry and crescent above. Svoronos pl. 14; SNG Copenhagen 31-40. Toned XF.
Attica, Athens. Ca. 460-404 B.C. AR tetradrachm (22 mm, 17.10 g). Helmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing right, head facing; olive-spray with berry and crescent above. Svoronos pl. 14; SNG Copenhagen 31-40. Toned VF.
Attica, Athens. Ca. 460-404 B.C. AR tetradrachm (22 mm, 17.14 g). Helmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing right, head facing; olive-spray with berry and crescent above. Svoronos pl. 14; SNG Copenhagen 31-40. VF, scratch in reverse field.
Attica, Athens. Ca. 393-355 B.C. AR tetradrachm (20 mm, 17.19 g). Helmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing right, head facing; olive-spray with berry and crescent above. SNG Copenhagen 63. Toned VF, tight flan as normal.
Corinthia, Corinth. Ca. 405-345 B.C. AR stater (22 mm, 8.40 g). Pegasos flying left / Helmeted head of Athena left; crotalus behind. Pegasi I p. 256, 406; BCD 118. VF, pegasos flatly struck.
Pontic Kingdom. Mithradates VI. 120-63 B.C. AV stater (17 mm, 8.19 g). Kallatis, time of the First Mithradatic War, 88-86 B.C. Diademed head of deified Alexander the Great right, wearing horn of Ammon / Athena seated left, holding Nike in extended arm, resting elbow on shield; trident in exergue. AMNG 258. Nice VF.
Aiolis, Kyme. Ca. 165-140 BC. AR tetradrachm (29 mm, 16.65 g). Metrophanes, magistrate. Head of the Amazon Kyme right, hair bound with tainia / Horse standing right, raising foreleg; one-handled cup below; all within laurel wreath. Oakley dies 9/a; SNG Copenhagen 104. XF.
Aiolis, Myrina. Ca. 155-145 B.C. AR tetradrachm (30 mm, 16.70 g). Laureate head of Apollo right / Apollo Grynios standing right, holding branch and phiale; omphalos and amphora at feet, monogram to left; all within laurel wreath. Sacks Issue 20; SNG Copenhagen 223. Good VF.
Lesbos, Mytilene. Ca. 412-378 B.C. EL hekte (9 mm, 2.51 g). Laureate head of Apollo right / Female head right in linear square border within square incuse. Bodenstedt Em. 70 ; SNG von Aulock 1713. Near VF.
Ionia, Herakleia. Ca. 165-140 B.C. AR tetradrachm (31 mm, 16.84 g). Head of Athena to right, wearing helmet adorned with Pegasos and five horse foreparts / Club; below, Nike standing left between two monograms; all within oak wreath. SNG Lockett 2823. Choice XF, well struck.
Ionia, Magnesia. Ca. 160-150 B.C. AR tetradrachm (32 mm, 16.73 g). Herognetos, son of Zopyrion, magistrate. Diademed and draped bust of Artemis right, quiver on shoulder / Apollo Delphios standing left, leaning against tripod; maeander pattern below; all within laurel wreath. Jones obv. die 32; SNG Copenhagen -. XF, reverse off center.
Cilicia, Tarsos. Mazaios. Satrap, 361-334 B.C. AR stater (23 mm, 10.83 g). Baaltars seated left, head facing, holding grapes, grain ear, eagle, and sceptre / Lion attacking bull left. SNG BN 333-5; SNG Levante Supp. 20. XF.
Cilicia, Tarsos. Mazaios. Satrap, 361-334 B.C. AR stater (23 mm, 10.78 g). Baaltars seated left, head facing, holding grapes, grain ear, eagle, and sceptre / Lion attacking bull left. SNG BN -; SNG Levante 106. Superb XF, minor encrustation.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Seleukid Kingdom. Seleukos I. 312-281 B.C. AR tetradrachm (27 mm, 17.18 g). Sardis, 282-281 B.C. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding Nike and sceptre; monogram on shield in left field, (Alpha Sigma) below throne. SC 3.1. XF.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Seleukid Kingdom. Seleukos I. 312-281 B.C. AR tetradrachm (26 mm, 17.17 g). Seleukeia Pieria, ca. 300-281 B.C. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding Nike and sceptre; monogram in circle in left field, KP below throne. SC 29.1b. XF.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Seleukid Kingdom. Seleukos I. 312-281 B.C. AR tetradrachm (28 mm, 16.99 g). In the name of Alexander III of Macedon, Babylon II, ca. 311-after 305 B.C. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle and sceptre; monogram and anchor in left field, (Pi) below throne. SC 94.2A. XF.
Seleukid Kingdom. Antiochos I. 281-261 B.C. Fourrée tetradrachm (28 mm, 17.18 g). Pergamon, under Philetairos but in the name of Seleukos I, ca. 279-274 B.C. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle and sceptre; helmeted head of Athena right in left field, crescent below throne. Cf. SC 308b. Toned XF, area of plating broken on the reverse.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Seleukid Kingdom. Antiochos IV. 175-164 B.C. AR tetradrachm (31 mm, 16.64 g). Antioch, ca. 173/2-169/8 B.C. Diademed head right / Zeus seated left, holding Nike and sceptre; monogram in exergue. SC 1396a. Toned VF.
Seleukid Kingdom. Antiochos VIII. 121/0-97/6 B.C. AR tetradrachm (31 mm, 16.64 g). Ake-Ptolemais, ca. 1121/0-113 B.C. Diademed head right / Zeus Ouranios standing left, holding star and sceptre, crescent above his head; monogram to outer left; all within wreath. SC 2336.2a. Toned XF, light porosity.
Phoenicia, Byblos. Azbaal. Ca. 350-333 B.C. AR dishekel (25 mm, 13.25 g). War galley sailing left carrying three hoplites; zigzag waves below; hippocamp left above murex in exergue, Phoenician letters between hippocamp and waves / Lion attacking bull left. Betlyon 14 var. (no letters); Dewing 2662. Good VF, obverse off center.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Phoenicia, Sidon. Baalshallim II. Ca. 401-366 B.C. AR double shekel (30 mm, 27.89 g). Galley sailing left on waves; figure at prow, standard at stern, Phoenician letter above / Persian king and driver in chariot drawn by goat left; behind, King of Sidon advancing left. Elayi and Elayi 634 (D37/R55; this coin); Betlyon 18. Toned, good VF. Ex Alexandre de Barros Collection (CNG 73, 13 September 2006), 587; CNA XV (5 June 1991), 252.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Phoenicia, Tyre. 126/5 B.C.-A.D. 65. AR shekel (29 mm, 14.40 g). Year 50 (77/6 B.C.). Laureate bust of Melqart right, lion's skin tied around neck / Eagle standing left on prow, palm over wing; date and club before, A behind, Phoenician letter between legs. BMC p. 243, 142. Toned XF.
Phoenicia, Tyre. 126/5 B.C.-A.D. 65. AR shekel (28 mm, 14.39 g). Year 82 (45/4 B.C.). Laureate bust of Melqart right, lion's skin tied around neck / Eagle standing left on prow, palm over wing; date and club before, BN behind, Phoenician letter between legs. BMC -; Rouvier -. Lightly toned XF.
Phoenicia, Tyre. 126/5 B.C.-A.D. 65. AR shekel (24 mm, 13.99 g). Year 107 (20/19 B.C.). Laureate bust of Melqart right, lion's skin tied around neck / Eagle standing left on prow, palm over wing; date and club before, monogram behind, Phoenician letter between legs. BMC p. 247, 184. Toned VF.
Judaea. The Jewish War. 66-71 C.E. AR shekel (22 mm, 14.26 g). Year 2 (67/8 C.E.). 'Shekel of Israel', omer cup with pearled rim / 'Jerusalem the holy', stem with three pomegranates. Meshorer 193; Hendin 659. Toned XF.
Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy I. 305-285 B.C. AR tetradrachm (26 mm, 14.29 g). Alexandria. Diademed bust right, wearing aegis; tiny (Delta) behind ear / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; P and monogram in left field. Svoronos 252; SNG Copenhagen 69. Toned, good VF, scratch on chin.
Ptolemaic Kingdom. Period of Ptolemy VI and Ptolemy VIII, Kings of Egypt, 180-116 BC. Gold Octodrachm (27.65 g), Alexandria. Issued in the name of Arsinoê II. Veiled head of Arsinoê right, wearing diadem and stephane, with ram's horn at ear; at shoulder and behind head, lotus scepter, and in left field, K. Reverse: Double cornucopia, bound with fillet; in Greek, name of Arsinoê and title. Svoronos 1498-9; SNG Cop. 321-2; SNG Delepierre 3063 (as head of Cleopatra I); Dewing Coll. 2762. Very well centered and beautifully struck, the high relief portrait is pristine and elegant for this series. The Millennia Collection Specimen was not as nice and commanded $27,000. Accompanied by David L. Sear authentication certificate stating "brilliant, virtually mint state".
Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy V. 205-180 B.C. AR tetradrachm (25 mm, 14.18 g). Alexandria. Diademed bust of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt. Svoronos 1231; Mørkholm pl. III, B; SNG Copenhagen 244-5. Toned, good VF.
Ptolemaic Kingdom. Cleopatra VII. 51-30 B.C. AE 80 drachmae (27 mm, 17.16 g). Alexandria. Diademed and draped bust right / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; cornucopiae in left field, (Pi) in right. Svoronos 1871; SNG Copenhagen 419. VF, red-brown and green patina.
Zeugitania, Carthage. Ca. 310-290 B.C. EL stater (19 mm, 7.75 g). Wreathed head of Tanit left; pellet before neck / Horse standing right on single ground line; double pellet in exergue. Jenkins-Lewis grp. V, 278; MAA 12. VF.
Zeugitania, Carthage. Ca. 310-290 B.C. EL stater (18 mm, 7.38 g). Wreathed head of Tanit left / Horse standing right on single ground line; pellet on ground line. Cf. Jenkins-Lewis grp. V, 313-20 (obv. die not listed, rev. die uncertain); MAA 12. Near VF, flan crack.
Zeugitania, Carthage. Ca. 221-201 B.C. AR shekel (21 mm, 6.30 g). Second Punic War issue, ca. 213-210 B.C. Male head left / Elephant walking right. MAA -; SNG Copenhagen 382. XF, find patina, old edge fracture.
Zeugitania, Carthage. Ca. 221-201 B.C. AR 1/2 shekel (17 mm, 3.42 g). Second Punic War issue, ca. 213-210 B.C. Male head left / Elephant walking right. MAA -; SNG Copenhagen 383. XF, find patina.
Achaemenid Kingdom. Darios I to Xerxes II. Ca. 485-420 B.C. AV daric (14 mm, 8.26 g). Persian king or hero in kneeling/running stance right, holding spear and bow / Incuse punch. Carradice IIIb A/B. XF.
Baktria, Pre-Seleukid era. Imitating Athens. Ca. 340-300 B.C. AR tetradrachm (23 mm, 16.96 g). Attic standard. Helmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing right, head facing; olive-spray with berry and crescent above. SNG ANS 1; MIG 13. VF, surface corrosion, cleaning scratches. Rare.
M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. 57 B.C. AR denarius (18 mm, 4.25 g). Helmeted and winged bust of Vacuna right, bow and quiver over shoulder; cornucopiae below chin / Eagle standing on thunderbolt right, head left. Crawford 409/1; Sydenham 809; Plaetoria 4. XF, lustrous.
Julius Caesar. 47-46 B.C. AR denarius (17 mm, 6'). Uncertain mint in Africa. Diademed head of Venus right / Aeneas advancing left, carrying Anchises and palladium. Crawford 458/1; HCRI 55; Sydenham 1013; RSC 12. Ex Lucas Collection. XF45 ICG.
Julius Caesar. 46-45 B.C. AR denarius (17 mm, 4.03 g). Military mint traveling with Caesar in Spain. Diademed head of Venus right; Cupid on shoulder / Trophy of Gallic arms with seated captives at either side of base. Crawford 468/1; HCRI 58; Sydenham 1014; RSC 13. Toned VF.
Julius Caesar. 44 B.C. AR denarius (17 mm, 3.36 g). P. Sepullius Macer, moneyer. Laureate and veiled head of Caesar right / Venus standing left, holding Victory and sceptre set on star. Crawford 480/14; HCRI 107e; Sydenham 1074a; RSC 39/40. Lightly toned, near VF, porosity on reverse.
Brutus. 42 B.C. AR denarius (17 mm, 3.79 g). Military mint traveling with Brutus and Cassius in the East. L Sestius, proquaestor. Veiled and draped bust of Libertas right / Tripod between axe and simpulum. Crawford 502/2; HCRI 201; Sydenham 1290; RSC 11. Darkly toned VF.
Augustus. 27 B.C.-A.D. 14. AV aureus (19 mm, 7.91 g). Lugdunum, 2 B.C.-A.D. 14. Laureate head right / Gaius and Lucius Caesars standing facing, resting hands shields on ground between them; spears behind; simpulum and lituus above. RIC 206. VF, struck a little off center.
Divus Augustus. Died A.D. 14. AE dupondius (29 mm, 16.02 g). Rome, under Gaius Caligula, A.D. 37-41. Radiate head left / Caligula seated left on curule chair, holding laurel branch and globe. RIC 56. XF, Choice brown patina.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Agrippa. Died A.D. 12. AE as (27 mm, 11.41 g). Rome, under Gaius Caligula, A.D. 37-41. Head of Agrippa left, wearing rostral crown / Neptune standing left, holding dolphin and trident. RIC 58 (Gaius Caligula). Near XF, attractive red-brown and black patina.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Tiberius. A.D. 14-37. AV aureus (19 mm, 7.46 g). Lugdunum, ca. A.D 16-37. Laureate head right / Livia, as Pax, seated right, holding branch and sceptre; ornate legs to throne. RIC 29. Fine, mount removed.
Tiberius. A.D. 14-37. AR denarius (17 mm, 3.81 g). Rome, A.D. 16-37. Laureate head right / Livia, as Pax, seated right, holding sceptre and olive branch; legs of chair ornate. RIC 30; BMC 48; RSC 16a. Toned, nice VF.
Gaius Caligula. A.D. 37-41. AE as (28 mm, 11.37 g). Rome, A.D. 37-38. Bare head left / Vesta seated left, holding patera and scepter. RIC 38. XF, green patina, active corrosion (should be treated).
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Gaius Caligula. A.D. 37-41. AE as (27 mm, 10.32 g). Rome, A.D. 37-38. Bare head left / Vesta seated left, holding patera and scepter. RIC 38. VF, tan patina, light porosity.
Antonia II. Augusta, A.D. 37 and 41. AV aureus (18 mm, 7.56 gh). Lugdunum, under Claudius, A.D. 41-42. Draped bust right, wearing wreath of grain-ears / Antonia, as Constantia, standing facing, holding long torch and cornucopiae. RIC 65. Fine, reverse a little off center.
Claudius. A.D. 41-54. AE brockage sestertius (35 mm, 25.18 g). Rome. Laureate head right / Incuse of obverse. Cf. RIC 96 for obv. type. Good VF, dark green patina. Rare denomination brockage.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Claudius. A.D. 41-54. AE sestertius (36 mm, 27.47 g). Rome, A.D. 41-42. Laureate head right / Spes advancing left, holding flower and raising hem of skirt. RIC 99. VF, brown patina. Bold portrait.
Nero. A.D. 54-68. AV aureus (19 mm, 6.90 g). Rome, ca. A.D. 64-65. Laureate head right / Roma seated left on cuirass, foot on helmet, holding Victory and parazonium; shields behind. RIC 54. Near Fine.
Nero. A.D. 54-68. AE sestertius (35 mm, 32.02 g). Uncertain mint in Thrace. Laureate head right / Nero on horseback right, holding spear; behind him, soldier on horseback right, holding vexillum. RIC -; BMC -; Von Kaenel, "Britannicus, Agrippina Minor und Nero in Thrakien," SNR 63 (1984), -; Cohen -. Good VF, green patina. Unpublished.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Galba. A.D. 68-69. AE as (29 mm, 13.75 g). Rome. Laureate head right / Pax standing left, holding branch and caduceus. RIC 281. VF, nice brown patina, pit in obverse field.
Vespasian. A.D. 69-79. AE sestertius (32 mm, 26.93 g). Rome, A.D. 71. Laureate head right / Roma standing left, holding Victory and spear. RIC 190, and note 53. VF, brown patina, porosity.
Vespasian. A.D. 69-79. AE sestertius (34 mm, 26.05 g). Judaea Capta issue. Rome, A.D. 71. Laureate head right / IVDAEA CAPTA, palm tree beneath which on left bound captive standing right, and on right Jewess seated right on cuirass in attitude of mourning; various arms around. RIC 233. Good VF, red-brown patina, well centered. An historically important type. Ex Otto Collection (A. Hess [Lucerne] 207, 1 December 1931 ), 1004; L. Hamburger 76 (19 October 1925), 647.
Domitian. As Caesar, A.D. 69-81. AV aureus (20 mm, 7.14 g). Rome, A.D. 73. Laureate head right / Prince on horseback left, raising arm and holding sceptre. RIC 538 (Vespasian). Fine.
Domitian. A.D. 81-96. AE as (27 mm, 11.10 g). Rome, A.D. 85. Laureate bust right, wearing aegis / Altar. RIC 305. XF, Choice green patina.
Trajan. A.D. 98-117. AE sestertius (33 mm, 26.71 g). Rome, A.D. 115-116. Laureate and draped bust right / Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia. RIC 672. Good VF, Choice tan and brown patina, minor porosity.
Trajan. A.D. 98-117. AE as (24 mm, 10.72 g). Rome, ca. A.D. 116, for use in the East. Radiate and draped bust right / Large S C within oak wreath. RIC 647; McAlee 509. Good VF, brown patina, a couple of old scratches. Attractive.
Hadrian. A.D. 117-138. AE Sestertius (32 mm, 25.71 g). Rome, ca. A.D. 132-135. Laureate and draped bust right / Galley sailing left, with five oarsmen and hortator. RIC 706f. Good VF, black patina with brown highlights, light smoothing. Ex Alexandre de Barros Collection (CNG 73, 13 September 2006), 618; Triton I (2-3 December 1997), 1446.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Hadrian. A.D. 117-138. AE dupondius (26 mm, 12.75 g). Rome, ca. A.D. 134-138. Radiate head right / Pietas standing right, holding incense box; altar before. RIC 601a. Good VF, green and brown patina, minor porosity.
Antoninus Pius. A.D. 138-161. AV aureus (19 mm, 7.14 g). Rome, A.D. 139. Laureate head right / Pietas standing left, extending arm and holding box of incense; altar before. RIC 53b. VF.
Antoninus Pius. A.D. 138-161. AE sestertius (33 mm, 30.63 g). Rome, ca. A.D. 141-143. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, the laurel-wreath interspersed with grain-ears / Salus standing left, feeding from patera serpent coiled about altar and holding sceptre. Cf. RIC 635 (plain wreath). XF, Tiber patina, minor porosity. A quite remarkable and majestic portrait.
Marcus Aurelius. A.D. 161-180. AV aureus (19 mm, 7.28 g). Rome, A.D. 168. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and sceptre. RIC 201. XF, some luster.
Divus Marcus Aurelius. Died A.D. 180. AE sestertius (30 mm, 21.13 g). Rome, under Commodus, A.D. 180/1. Bare head right / Eagle standing facing, head left, wings spread, on globe. RIC 654 (Commodus). Good VF, green patina with some red.
Faustina II. Augusta, A.D. 147-175. AV aureus (19 mm). Rome, under Marcus Aurelius, ca. A.D. 170-175/6. Draped bust right / Cybele seated right on throne between two lions, holding tympanum. RIC 704. XF45 ICG.
Lucius Verus. A.D. 161-169. AE sestertius (29 mm, 25.23 g). Rome, A.D. 164. Laureate head right / Mars advancing right, holding spear and trophy. RIC 1379. VF, tan surfaces, a little porous.
Commodus. A.D. 177-192. AE sestertius (31 mm, 25.81 g). Rome, A.D. 182-182. Laureate head right / Annona standing left, holding grain-ears over modius and cornucopiae. RIC 334. Good VF, brown surfaces, edge splits, reverse die shift.
Caracalla. A.D. 198-217. AE sestertius (30 mm, 22.23 g). British Victory issue. Rome, A.D. 211. Laureate bust right, slight drapery on far shoulder / Victory standing right, erecting trophy; woman standing facing, captive at her feet, on right. Cf. RIC 464 and 483. Good VF, dark green-black surfaces, a little porous. The reverse type celebrates Septimius Severus' military campaigns in northern Britain against the Picts and the Scots. However, with Septimius' death at York in 211, and due to the quarrels between his two sons, Caracalla and Geta, the military action was not settled, leaving Britain unstable and barely protected.
Caracalla. A.D. 198-217. AE sestertius (31 mm, 26.95 g). Rome, A.D. 213. Laureate and cuirassed bust right / View of the Circus Maximus in Rome, as seen from the Forum Boarium: arcade of thirteen arches with a large triumphal arch at each end, above which are the shrines at the far side; down the center extends the spina with its central obelisk; on the right are three chariots racing to left. RIC 500a. Fine, brown patina. An important architectural type.
Diadumenian. As Caesar, A.D. 217-218. AE as (24 mm, 9.02 g). Rome. Bare headed, draped and cuirassed bust right / Prince standing left, holding standard and sceptre; two standards behind. RIC 212 (Macrinus); Clay Issue 2. VF, brown patina, rough.
Severus Alexander. A.D. 222-235. AE sestertius (28 mm, 19.76 g). Rome, A.D. 229. Laureate bust right, slight drapery on far shoulder / Emperor, holding eagle-tipped scepter and reins, driving slow triumphal quadriga right. RIC 495. Good VF, olive-green patina with flecks of red.
Severus Alexander. A.D. 222-235. AE dupondius (25 mm, 14.29 g). Rome, A.D. 229. Radiate head right / Emperor, holding eagle-tipped scepter and reins, driving slow triumphal quadriga right. RIC 497. Good VF, medium brown patina with orange-red highlights, a little rough.
Maximinus I 'Thrax'. A.D. 235-238. AE sestertius (29 mm, 18.29 g). Rome, A.D. 235-236. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Fides standing facing, head left, holding two military standards. RIC 43. Good VF, green patina, minor roughness on reverse.
Balbinus. A.D. 238. AE sestertius (28 mm, 23.00 g). Rome. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Providentia standing left, holding wand over globe and cornucopiae. RIC 19. VF, mottled green and brown patina with some red.
Gordian III. A.D. 238-244. AE sestertius (30 mm, 19.26 g). Rome, A.D. 238-239. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Fides standing left, holding standard and sceptre. RIC 254a. VF, green patina, light porosity.
Philip I. A.D. 244-249. AE sestertius (29 mm, 17.14 g). Rome, commemorating the city's 1000th anniversary, A.D. 249. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Cippus inscribed in two lines. RIC IV 157a. Good VF, black patina, minor smoothing.
Philip II. A.D. 247-249. AE sestertius (27 mm, 15.62 g). Rome, commemorating the city's 1000th anniversary, A.D. 248. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Goat walking left. RIC 264a. Good VF, brown patina, planchet flaw on reverse.
Trebonianus Gallus. A.D. 251-253. AE sestertius (28 mm, 15.22 g). Rome Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Libertas standing left, holding pileus and sceptre. RIC 114a. Good VF, green and black patina.
Constantius II. A.D. 337-361. AV solidus (20 mm). Antioch, A.D. 355-361. Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield / Roma and Constantinopolis enthroned facing, supporting between them inscribed shield; .SMANA.. RIC 168; Depeyrot 11/1. AU58 ICG.
Valens. A.D. 364-378. AV solidus (21 mm, 4.04 g). Antioch, A.D. 366. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / Emperor standing facing, head right, holding labarum and Victory on globe; .ANTA.. RIC 2d.xxii; Depeyrot 26/3. Fine, heavily clipped, graffiti.
Gratian. A.D. 367-383. AV solidus (20 mm, 4.45 g). Treveri, A.D. 369. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / Two emperors, one adult and one a child, seated facing, holding globe between them; half figure of Victory above and between; palm branch below; TROBT. RIC 39d; Depeyrot 45/2. Superb XF.
Arcadius. A.D. 383-408. AV solidus (19 mm, 4.45 g). Constantinople, A.D. 397-402. Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder shield decorated with a horseman spearing fallen enemy / Constantinopolis seated facing, head right, holding sceptre and Victory on globe, foot on prow; H/CONOB. RIC 7; Depeyrot 55/1. VF, ex jewelry.
Honorius. A.D. 393-423. AV solidus (20 mm, 4.47 g). Mediolanum, ca. A.D. 395-402. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / Honorius standing right, foot on bound captive, holding labarum and Victory on globe; M-D/COMOB. RIC 1206; Depeyrot 16/2. Superb XF.
Honorius. A.D. 393-423. AV solidus (20 mm, 4.36 g). Ravenna, ca. A.D. 408-415. Diademed, helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust right, wearing beard; three small stars on bowl of helmet / Honorius standing facing, crowned by manus Dei, holding staff surmounted by christogram, hand on hilt of sword, foot on the back of prostrate lion; R-V/COB. RIC 1310; Depeyrot 3/1. VF, flan wavy, edge bruises, scuffs.
Honorius. A.D. 393-423. AV solidus (20 mm, 4.44 g). Constantinople, A.D. 408-420. Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder shield decorated with a horseman spearing fallen enemy / Constantinopolis seated facing, head right, holding sceptre and Victory on globe, foot on prow; star in left field; B/CONOB. RIC 201; Depeyrot 73/1. VF, graffito in obverse field.
Theodosius II. A.D. 408-450. AV solidus (20 mm, 4.41 g). Constantinople, A.D. 425-430. Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder shield decorated with a horseman spearing fallen enemy / Theodosius enthroned and Valentinian III standing facing, both wearing consular robes, holding mappa and cruciform sceptre; star above and between; CONOB. RIC 234; Depeyrot 78/1. VF.
Theodosius II. A.D. 408-450. AV solidus (20 mm, 4.24 g). Constantinople, A.D. 441-450. Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder shield decorated with a horseman spearing fallen enemy / Constantinopolis seated left, holding globus-cruciger and sceptre; shield by throne; star in left field; COMOB. RIC 308; Depeyrot 84/1. VF, clipped.
Marcian. AD 450-457. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.22 g). Constantinople. Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder shield decorated with a horseman spearing fallen enemy / Victory standing left, holding long jewelled cross; star in right field; B/CONOB. RIC 510; Depeyrot 87/1. VF.
Leo I. A.D. 457-474. AV solidus (20 mm, 4.45 g). Constantinople, A.D. 462-473. Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder shield decorated with a horseman spearing fallen enemy / Victory standing left, holding long jewelled cross; star in right field; B/CONOB. RIC 605; Depeyrot 93/1. Good VF, lustrous, nose flat.
Leo I. A.D. 457-474. AV solidus (21 mm, 4.43 g). Constantinople, A.D. 462-473. Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder shield decorated with a horseman spearing fallen enemy / Victory standing left, holding long jewelled cross; star in right field; (Gamma)/CONOB. RIC 605; Depeyrot 93/1. Good VF, areas of flatness.
Justin II. 565-578. AV solidus (21 mm). Constantinople. Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding Victory on globe / Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head right, holding sceptre and globus cruciger; (Gamma)/CONOB. DOC 4 var. (officina); SB 345. AU58 ICG.
Justin II. 565-578. AV solidus (21 mm). Constantinople. Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding Victory on globe / Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head right, holding sceptre and globus cruciger; I/CONOB. DOC 4i; SB 345. AU55 ICG.
Justin II. 565-578. AV light weight solidus of 22 siliquae (21 mm). Antioch(?). Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding Victory on globe / Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head right, holding sceptre and globe; (Theta)S/OB*+*. DOC 138; SB 376. Good VF.
Maurice Tiberius. 582-602. AV solidus (21 mm). Constantinople, 583-601. Helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger / Angel standing facing, holding long P-headed cross and globus cruciger; S/CONOB. DOC 5f; SB 478. AU55 ICG.
Maurice Tiberius. 582-602. AV solidus (22 mm, 4.44 g). Constantinople, 583-601. Helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger / Angel standing facing, holding long P-headed cross and globus cruciger; H/CONOB. DOC 5h; SB 478. XF.
Phocas. 602-610. AV solidus (21 mm, 4.45 g). Constantinople, 603-607. Crowned facing bust, holding globus cruciger / Angel standing facing, holding long cross and globus cruciger; A/CONOB. DOC 5a; SB 618. XF.
Phocas. 602-610. AV solidus (21 mm). Constantinople, 603-607. Crowned facing bust, holding globus cruciger / Angel standing facing, holding long cross and globus cruciger; (Gamma)/CONOB. DOC 5c; SB 618. AU55 ICG.
Heraclius. 610-641. AV solidus (19 mm, 4.40 g). Constantinople, 613-616. Crowned facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, wearing ornate crowns; cross above / Cross potent on four steps; (Theta)/CONOB. DOC 8i; SB 734. XF.
Heraclius. 610-641. AV solidus (20 mm). Constantinople, ca. 616-625. Crowned facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine; cross between / Cross potent on three steps; B/CONOB. DOC 13b; SB 738. AU58 ICG.
Heraclius. 610-641. AV solidus (20 mm). Constantinople, ca. 616-625. Crowned facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine; cross between / Cross potent on three steps; E/CONOB. DOC 13d; SB 738. AU55 ICG.
Heraclius. 610-641. AV solidus (19 mm). Constantinople, ca. 616-625. Crowned facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine; cross between / Cross potent on three steps; (Theta)/CONOB. DOC 13h; SB 738. AU50 ICG.
Constans II. 641-668. AV Solidus (19 mm). Constantinople, 654-659. Crowned facing busts of Constans and Constantine IV; cross above / Cross potent on three steps; (Theta)/CONOB. DOC 25i; SB 959. MS64 ICG.
Leontius. 695-698. AV tremissis (15 mm, 1.33 g). Constantinople. Crowned facing bust, holding globus cruciger / Cross potent on base; S/CONOB. DOC 4; SB 1333. VF. Scarce.
Leo III, with Constantine V. 717-741. AV solidus (20mm, 4.45 g). Constantinople, 725-732. Crowned facing bust of Leo III, holding globus cruciger and akakia / Crowned facing bust of Constantine, holding globus cruciger and akakia. Cf. DOC 5 (rev. legend); SB 1504. VF, die rust on obverse, scratches.
Constantine V. 741-775. AV solidus (20 mm, 4.43 g). Constantinople, 741-751. Crowned facing bust of Constantine V, holding cross potent and akakia / Crowned facing bust of Leo III, holding cross potent and akakia. DOC 1c; SB 1550. VF, some roughness.
Constantine V, with Leo IV. 741-775. AV solidus (22 mm, 4.31 g). Constantinople, 751-ca. 757. Crowned facing busts of Constantine V and Leo IV; pellet between busts, cross above / Crowned bust of Leo III, holding cross potent. DOC 2; SB 1551. VF, double struck, clipped.
Nicephorus I, with Stauracius. 802-811. AV solidus (20 mm, 4.42 g). Constantinople, 803-811. Crowned and draped bust of Nicephorus facing, holding cross potent and akakia; pellet in left field / Crowned and draped facing bust of Stauracius, holding globus cruciger and akakia; E at end of legend. DOC 2a; SB 1604. Good VF, soft strike.
Michael II, with Theopilus. 820-829. AV solidus (12 mm, 3.90 g). Syracuse, 821-829. Crowned facing bust of Michael, holding globus cruciger / Crowned facing bust of Theophilus, holding cross potent. DOC 15; SB 1646. Good VF.
Romanus III. 1028-1034. AV histamenon nomisma (23 mm, 4.27 g). Constantinople. Christ enthroned facing, holding Gospels / Mary standing facing, crowning Romanus standing facing, holding globus cruciger. DOC 1b; SB 1819. Good VF.
Romanus III. 1028-1034. AV histamenon nomisma (23 mm, 4.39 g). Constantinople. Christ enthroned facing, holding Gospels / Mary standing facing, crowning Romanus standing facing, holding globus cruciger. DOC 1b; SB 1819. VF.
Romanus III. 1028-1034. AV histamenon nomisma (23 mm, 4.28 g). Constantinople. Christ enthroned facing, holding Gospels / Mary standing facing, crowning Romanus standing facing, holding globus cruciger. DOC 1c; SB 1819. Good VF.
Romanus III. 1028-1034. AV histamenon nomisma (23 mm, 4.43 g). Constantinople. Christ enthroned facing, holding Gospels / Mary standing facing, crowning Romanus standing facing, holding globus cruciger. DOC 1d; SB 1819. VF, a couple of hairline edge splits, spot of encrustation.
Constantine IX. 1042-1055. AV histamenon nomisma (29 mm, 4.37 g). Constantinople. Christ enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels / Crowned facing bust of Constantine, holding cruciform sceptre with tendrils and globus cruciger with patriarchal cross. DOC 1a; SB 1828. XF.
Constantine IX. 1042-1055. AV histamenon nomisma (27 mm, 4.42). Constantinople. Bust of Christ facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels / Crowned facing bust of Constantine, holding cruciform sceptre and globus cruciger. DOC 3; SB 1830. XF.
Constantine IX. 1042-1055. AV histamenon nomisma (28 mm, 4.37). Constantinople. Bust of Christ facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels / Crowned facing bust of Constantine, holding cruciform sceptre and globus cruciger. DOC 3; SB 1830. Good VF.
Isaac I Comnenus. 1057-1059. AV Histamenon Nomisma (27 mm, 4.25 g). Constantinople. Christ enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels / Isaac standing facing, holding drawn sword and resting hand on sheath. DOC 2; SB 1843. VF.
Constantine X. 1059-1067. AV histamenon nomisma (27 mm, 4.37 g). Constantinople. Christ enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels / Constantine standing facing on footstool, holding labarum and globus cruciger; no pellet on shaft of labarum. DOC 1a; SB 1847. VF, small graffito X on reverse edge.
Constantine X. 1059-1067. AV histamenon nomisma (28 mm, 4.36 g). Constantinople. Christ seated facing on lyre-backed throne, holding Gospels / The Virgin, nimbate, standing facing, crowning Constantine, standing facing, holding globus cruciger. DOC 2; SB 1848. Good VF, bend on edge.
Michael VII. 1071-1078. EL histamenon nomisma (27 mm, 4.41 g). Constantinople. Bust of Christ facing, raising right hand in benediction and holding Gospels / Crowned facing bust of Michael, holding labarum and globus cruciger. DOC 2c; SB 1868. XF, obverse a little double struck, encrustation on reverse.
Kushan Kingdom. Vasudeva I. Ca. A.D. 164-200. AV dinar (20 mm, 8.03 g). King standing left before lighted altar, holding trident / Siva standing facing, holding trident; the bull Nandi standing left behind, tamgha above. Göbl 507. XF.
Lot of four Greek AR. Includes: Celtic, Danube region. Drachm. Imitating Alexander III or Philip III // Thracian Islands, Thasos. Local ancient imitations. Tetradrachm (2) // Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III. Tetradrachm. Fine to VF.
Lot of sixteen miscellaneous ancient AR and AE. Includes: Calabria, Taras. AR diobol // Lucania, Poseidonia. AR nomos // Sicily, Margantina. AR litra // Sicily, Syracuse. Agathokles. AR tetradrachm // Roman Republic: Anonymous. AE uncia // Anonymous. AR denarius // C. Vibius C. f. Pansa. AR denarius // Various Greek AE (9). Fair to VF, the tetradrachm VF but with extensive obverse porosity.
Lot of seven Greek, Roman Provincial and Roman Imperial AE. Includes: Sicily, Himera // Sicily, Kamarina // Sicily, Syracuse (2) // Syria, Antioch // Mesopotamia, Singara. Gordian III, with Tranquillina. AE 32 // Nero. AE as. Temple of Janus. Near VF to Good VF.
Lot of four Greek AR tetradrachms. Includes: Mysia, Pergamon // Lydia, Tralles // Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy III // Skythian Kingdom. Azes. Fine to VF.
Lot of four Seleukid AR tetradrachms. Includes: Antiochos VII (2) // Philip I Philadelphos (2). Fine to near VF.
Lot of three Seleukid AR tetradrachms. Includes: Antiochos III (fourrée) // Demetrios I // Antiochos VIII. Fine to near VF.
Lot of sixty-two Sasanian AR drachms. Nearly all later rulers (Peroz I, Kavad, Shapur II, Khusro II, etc.), all with mint and date attributions. Fine to VF, mostly toned.
Lot of five Roman Provincial and Imperial AR. Includes (all denarii unless otherwise indicated): Cappadocia, Caesarea. Vespasian. Didrachm // Augustus // Vitellius // Hadrian // Septimius Severus. Fine to VF, all toned.
Lot of eleven Roman Republican AR denarii. Includes: C. Fonteius // P. Laeca // D. Silanus L. f. // Q. Titius (2) // Anonymous // P. Furius Crassipes // C. Norbanus // L. Manlius Torquatus and L. Cornelius Sulla // M. Aemilius Scarus and Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus // Mn. Cordius Rufus. Fair to Fine.
Lot of four coins, originally marketed by G & M Antiquities as "The Roman Antiquities Set." Includes: Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus. AR denarius. Fine, heavily corroded and crystallized // Marcus Aurelius. AR denarius. Near VF, harshly cleaned but now re-toning // Constantine I. AE follis. Rome. Nice VF // Phocas. AV solidus. XF.
Lot of six Roman Imperial AE. Includes: Claudius. Quadrans // Aelius. Sestertius. Aelius. As // Sabina. Sestertius // Antoninus Pius. Sestertius. She-wolf and twins // Commodus. Sestertius. British type. Average Fair or a little better. Quite worn but scarce.
Lot of seven Roman Imperial AR denarii. Includes: Vespasian (2) // Trajan // Sabina // Aelius // Marcus Aurelius // Lucilla. Fine to VF, all toned. Some better rulers.
Lot of nine Roman Imperial AR denarii. Includes: Nerva // Hadrian // Sabina // Antoninus Pius // Marcus Aurelius // Septimius Severus (3) // Severus Alexander. Fine to VF.
Lot of six Roman Imperial AR denarii. Includes: Marcus Aurelius (2) // Commodus // Elagabalus // Severus Alexander // Julia Mamaea. VF to Good VF.
Lot of seven Roman Imperial AR denarii. Includes: Clodius Albinus // Caracalla // Geta // Macrinus // Elagabalus // Severus Alexander // Julia Mamaea. VF or a little better, mostly toned.
Lot of six Roman Imperial AR denarii. Includes: Septimius Severus (2) // Geta // Elagabalus // Severus Alexander // Maximinus I 'Thrax'. VF to Good VF.
Lot of eight Roman Imperial AR and BI double denarii and aurelianiani. Includes: Gordian III // Philip I // Philip II // Postumus // Claudius II 'Gothicus' // Aurelian // Numerian // Diocletian. VF to XF.
Lot of seven Tetrarchic AE folles. Includes: Galerius // Galeria Valeria // Maxentius (2) // Maximinus II // Licinius I // Constantine I. VF to XF.
Lot of three Byzantine AV and EL. Includes: Justin II. Solidus // Constantine IV. Solidus // Michael VII. Histamenon nomisma. Fine to XF.
Afghanistan
Kings of Afghanistan Collection, twenty-five examples dating from 1891-1961, primarily silver with grades ranging from Fine to Choice UNC and averaging a solid VF. Coins from this remote country are becoming increasingly scarce in the international market, and the local supply was fully depleted decades ago. The prices listed in the SCWC have been outdated for some time. This group includes: KM801.1 Copper Paisa 130(9)AH, thinner variety compared with KM802 and 21mm, very scarce, KM810 Abbasi 1313 date above tughra, Choice toned UNC, rare grade for this era, KM825 Qiran or 1/2 Rupee 1316, scarce type, KM806 Rupee 1308, KM813 Rupee 1313, KM814 Rupee 1313, KM818 Rupee 1314, scarce type, KM842.2 Rupee 1322 and 1324 (2), KM851 Abbasi 1334, scarce denomination, KM853 Rupee 1330 and 1333, Solar Dating (SH): KM884 1/2 Rupee 1299, KM885 Rupee 1299, KM910 Afghani 1304/7 and 1305/8, KM920 1/2 Afghani 1350AH, KM926 1/2 Afghani 1312, KM932.2 1/2 Afghani 1313, KM936 2 Pul 1316, KM938 5 Pul 1316, KM945 25 Pul 1331, Choice BU and very scarce, and KM953 Afghani 1340, two pieces. A fascinating little selection that would make a great starter collection. Retail value: $400-500. Sold as is, no return.
Albania
President Zog 2 Franga Ari 1927R, KM7, MS62 NGC, slightly mottled toning, scarce type.
President Zog gold 20 Franga Ari 1927V, KM12, MS64 NGC, fully brilliant and very attractive. Scarce in this designation.
President Zog gold 100 Franga Ari 1927R, KM11a.3, MS62 NGC, two stars below the bust, fully brilliant with light surface marks on the obverse.
Algeria
Algeria Collection, 1822-1975, this intriguing selection of seventeen coins, medalettes and tokens traces the history of Algeria from the western outpost of the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century to the modern Islamic Republic. Coins from the Ottoman branch mints are becoming increasingly scarce and popular. Silver issues: Sultan Mahmud II KM67 1/4 Budju 1242AH, superb toned AU-UNC, tiny hole, and 1244 VG; KM68 Budju, four dates including: 1237 toned VF, 1238 AVF, 1239 AVF and 1240 VF, all nice undamaged examples and underpriced in the SCWC; KM75 2 Budju 1238 toned XF, center pierced but still very collectible; and KM78 1/3 Budju 1245, very scarce one year type, F+/VG; and rebel coinage under Abdel Kader at Taqidemt, KM85 copper 5 Aspers 1254 with Persian 4, two pieces, porous VG and brown XF, crudely struck but rare grade; French influence: three small bronze medalettes dated 1857 in arabic numerals, issued after the victory of Marechal Randon at Kabylie and distributed locally, Gadoury 33, 34 and 35, two are holed as usual, very scarce French colonial types; Aluminum token for Bougie 10 Centimes 1915 Gadoury 46 VF; and Islamic Republic: KM109 50 Centimes 1975 UNC, KM105 silver 5 Dinars 1972 AU-UNC and KM108 5 Dinars 1974 scarce XF. Catalog/Retail value circa $500. Sold as is, no return.
Argentina
Rio de la Plata Real 1813J PTS, KM2, MS61 NGC, a lustrous example with sharp features, some dark patination along the edges. Very scarce grade.
Rio de la Plata 8 Reales 1813J PTS, KM5, AU53 NGC, a Choice example with pleasing patina and bold features, especially on the sunface. This early series was struck at the Potosi (Bolivia) Mint.
Rio de la Plata 8 Reales 1813J PTS, KM5, Choice AU-UNC, highly lustrous with bold details and excellent eye appeal. One of the nicer pieces we have seen.
Rio de La Plata 8 Reales 1815-F PTS, KM14, MS62 PCGS, nice silver patina and outstanding eye appeal for this coin. "Sunfaces" are extremely elusive in mint state condition especially on the earlier dates of 1813 and 1815.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Rio de la Plata gold 2 Escudos 1826-RA (La Rioja), KM19.2, XF45 NGC, variety without the P. A nice lightly toned example with a small dig between the 8 and 2 of the date, barely noticeable. Very scarce type.
Confederation-La Rioja 8 Reales 1838R, KM8, AU58 NGC, coin rotation, deeply toned with incredibly sharp details, a premium example with instant eye appeal.
Republic gold 5 Pesos (Argentino) 1881 - Pair, KM31, MS61 PCGS and MS62 PCGS, both are fully lustrous.
Republic gold 5 Pesos (Argentino) 1886, KM31, MS60 NGC, lightly toned with full underlying mint luster.
Australia
Victoria gold 1/2 Sovereign 1857, KM3, VF-XF with some original mint luster, one noticeable mark on the Queen's neck and some light filing on the reverse rim at the top. Despite the small blemishes, this is an attractive example of the date and type.
Victoria gold 1/2 Sovereign 1859, KM3, VF, evenly worn with no obvious flaws, some traces of luster in the legends.
Victoria gold 1/2 Sovereign 1887M Jubilee, KM9, MS61 NGC, a nice lustrous coin with light old-time toning. Rare date in mint state.
Victoria gold 1/2 Sovereign 1887M Jubilee, KM9, MS62 NGC, full mint brilliance with light contact marks in the obverse fields and a particularly Choice reverse for this designation. Very rare date and mint in mint state!
Victoria gold Sovereign 1857, KM4, lustrous XF, one tiny obverse rim nick and a couple of light scratches. Scarce early date in this grade.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1857, KM4, sharply struck XF with noticeable mint luster, scuff mark in the left obverse field and on the cheek of the Queen.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1865, KM4, highly lustrous XF, typical contact marks on both sides, scarce date in this grade.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1866, KM4, AU50 NGC, a lustrous piece with typical contact marks.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1866, KM4, AU53 NGC, well-struck and lustrous, minimal surface marks.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1866, KM4, AU55 NGC, luster in the legends, typical surface abrasions.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1867, KM4, brilliant AU-UNC, an exceptionally attractive example for this series with minimal contact marks and light original toning. There is one noticeable edge bruise at 1 o'clock.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1870, KM4, nice lustrous XF-AU, sharply struck details with very decent surfaces.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1872M Shield, KM6, lustrous XF, few tiny surface marks, early date.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1872M Shield, KM6, nice lustrous XF-AU, very attractive.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1875S Shield, KM6, nice lustrous XF-AU, the reverse is particularly Choice.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1878S Shield, KM6, fully lustrous AU, tiny obverse contact marks, Choice reverse.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1879S Shield, KM6, lustrous XF-AU, few small obverse rim nicks.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1879S Shield, KM6, nice AU, highly lustrous.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1879S Shield, KM6, Choice AU, fully lustrous.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1880S Shield, KM6, lustrous XF-AU, few tiny surface marks.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1882M Shield, KM6, Choice XF-AU.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1883M Shield, KM6, AU58 NGC, a nice lustrous example with typical small contact marks on the obverse. Very scarce date and grade.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1884M Shield, KM6, lovely AU-UNC, highly lustrous.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1885S Shield, KM6, lightly toned AU, a nice original example.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1885S Shield, KM6, MS60 NGC, lightly toned.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1885S Shield, KM6, MS61 NGC, light original toning.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1885S Shield, KM6, MS61 NGC.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1885S Shield, KM6, MS61 NGC.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1885S Shield, KM6, MS61 NGC.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1885S Shield, KM6, MS61 NGC.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1886S Shield, KM6, lustrous AU.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1874M St. George, KM7, lustrous AU, few tiny contact marks on the obverse.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1879S, KM7, MS61 PCGS, fully lustrous and very scarce in this grade.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1881M St. George, KM7, lustrous AU.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1882S St. George, KM7, nice AU, very sharp details.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1885M St. George, KM7, fully lustrous AU-UNC, much nicer than usually seen.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1885M St. George, KM7, MS62 NGC, fully lustrous, few small contact marks, scarce in mint state.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1886M St. George, KM7, Choice lustrous AU.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1887S St. George, KM7, Choice lustrous XF-AU.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1887M St. George, KM7, nice lustrous AU, scarcer date.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1889S Jubilee, KM10, MS64 NGC, a nice fully lustrous example.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1890M Jubilee, KM10, brilliant AU-UNC, small surface marks in the obverse fields.
Victoria gold Sovereign - Two Dates, KM13, 1895M MS62 NGC and 1896M MS63 NGC.
Victoria gold Sovereign - 2 Veiled Bust Dates, KM13, 1896M MS63 NGC and 1897M MS62 NGC.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1897M, KM13, MS62 NGC, light contact marks.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1898M Veiled Bust, KM13, fully brilliant AU-UNC.
Victoria gold - Foursome, KM9 1/2 Sovereign 1893M XF with one rim nick, scarce, and Sovereigns (3): KM6 Shield reverse, 1873S VF-XF with some dark residue and 1875S VF+, and KM13 1899M, Choice AU-BU. Sold as is, no return.
Victoria gold Sovereign Lot Veiled Bust, KM13, seven coins as follows: 1894S MS61 ICG, 1898M MS61 NGC, 1899S MS61 ICG, 1899M MS61 ICG, 1900M MS61 ICG (2), and 1901M MS61 ICG.
Edward VII Shilling 1910, KM20, MS63 NGC, lightly toned with superior surfaces, scarce grade.
Edward VII Florin 1910, KM21, Choice AU, sharp details, nearly fully lustrous. Perhaps lightly dipped at one time and now with light toning in the legends. Scarce grade for this popular type.
Edward VII Florin 1910, KM21, MS62 NGC, light silvery gray patina, few small contact marks on the bust of the King. Scarce type in mint state.
George V Half Penny 1913 Wide Date, KM22, MS63 RB NGC, two-toned obverse with a small mark on the top of the 3. Scarce in mint state.
George V Penny 1911, KM23, MS64 RB NGC, an attractive example of this initial date with glossy brown surfaces and considerable original mint red.
George V Penny 1924, KM23, MS62 BN NGC, mostly brown with some traces of luster in the legends.
George V Penny 1924, KM23, MS63 BN NGC, an appealing mint state example with milk chocolate surfaces and some hints of luster in the legends. Scarce in this quality.
George V Threepence 1911, KM24, AU58 NGC, light gray and gold toning, notably lustrous on the reverse.
George V Threepence 1912, KM24, AU58 NGC, nicely toned and fully original, scarce date in this grade.
George V Threepence 1916M, KM24, MS65 NGC, a brilliant coin with bold features and lovely deep golden patina on the reverse. Very rare in this select quality.
George V Threepence 1919M, KM24, MS63 NGC, blazing white mint luster with appealing toning on the reverse. There are few stray marks in the obverse fields, but this is a coin with great eye appeal.
George V Threepence 1920M, KM24, MS64 NGC, a Choice example with the perfect blend of mint brilliance and original attractive toning. A rare little coin in this grade.
George V Threepence 1922, KM24, AU55 NGC, a nice lightly toned coin.
George V Sixpence 1912, KM25, AU58 NGC, a nice lustrous coin, scarce in this grade.
George V Sixpence 1912, KM25, AU58 NGC, lightly toned with well-struck details. Very scarce date in this pleasing grade.
George V Sixpence 1916M, KM25, AU55 NGC, a lustrous example missing two pearls on the central headband. Elusive date in this condition.
George V Sixpence 1918M, KM25, AU55 NGC, sharp details, lustrous on the obverse with oldtime gray and gold patina on the reverse. Rare grade.
George V Sixpence 1920M, KM25, AU55 NGC, a nice blend of luster and light patina, some tiny marks in the obverse fields.
George V Sixpence 1922, KM25, MS62 NGC, light golden toning and extremely sharp details. Rarely seen in mint state.
George V Sixpence 1925, KM25, MS64 NGC, a lovely example with full frosty white mint brilliance and light golden patina. The strike is full and sharp.
George V Sixpence 1935, KM25, MS64 NGC, beautiful original patina with well-struck design features. Rare in this select quality.
George V Shilling 1911, KM26, AU58 NGC, a Choice example with light patina and full underlying mint luster.
George V Shilling 1912, KM26, AU55 NGC, a lustrous example with light toning on the reverse. A rare date in mint state and this coin doesn't miss by much!
George V Shilling 1915H, KM26, AU53 NGC, a lustrous example of this rare date with light marks in the obverse fields and appealing original toning on the reverse.
George V Shilling 1916M, KM26, MS60 PL NGC, dipped at one time and now lightly toned on the reverse. The obverse fields display considerable handling, but the surfaces are reflective and the strike is exceptionally sharp. This could be a refugee from the 1916 specimen set.
George V Shilling 1920M, KM26, AU58 NGC, a lustrous specimen with light toning on the reverse. The strike is sharp with all the headband details clear and bold. Rare date in this quality.
George V Shilling 1924, KM26, AU58 NGC, lightly toned and lustrous, a sharply struck coin with good eye appeal. Mint state examples of this date are rare and this coin is very close.
George V Shilling 1933, KM26, AU, cleaned and with some noticeable marks in the obverse fields. A key date in XF or better.
George V Shilling 1936, KM26, MS63 NGC, lightly toned and fully original, exceptionally blemish-free surfaces.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
George V Florin 1912, KM27, AU58 NGC, very bold details with considerable original mint luster.
George V Florin 1913, KM27, AU58 NGC, lustrous with very little wear evident. Very scarce grade.
George V Florin 1915H, KM27, AU58 NGC, well-struck and lustrous, perhaps lightly dipped at one time. Scarce date.
George V Florin 1915H, KM27, MS63 NGC, a nice lustrous example with light marks in the obverse fields. Rare grade for this date and mint.
George V Florin 1917M, KM27, MS61 NGC, fully lustrous with some scattered contact marks. Quite attractive for this designation.
George V Florin 1919M, KM27, MS62 NGC, fully brilliant and attractive, just a few stray contact marks in the obverse fields. Rare grade.
George V Florin 1922, KM27, AU55 NGC, considerable mint luster, very scarce grade for this date.
George V Florin 1922, KM27, MS63 NGC, full brilliant mint luster, exceptionally nice surfaces for this softly struck date.
George V Florin 1925, KM27, MS63 NGC, brilliant mint luster with sharply struck details, rare grade.
George V Florin 1926, KM27, MS62 NGC, nearly fully lustrous, dipped at one time, and with a faint dull streak in the right obverse field. Very sharply struck.
George V Florin - Pair of Dates, KM27, 1935 MS62 NGC, dull obverse with a lustrous reverse, and 1936 MS62 NGC, fully brilliant, light contact marks on the obverse.
George V Florin 1934-35 Melbourne, KM33, toned AU-UNC, a nice original coin.
George V gold Sovereign 1926-P, KM29, fully lustrous AU-UNC, very scarce date/mint.
George VI Crown 1938 - Quartet, KM34, cleaned XF (2) and AU58 NGC (2). Sold as is, no return.
George VI Crown 1938 - Mint State Pair, KM34, two pieces, both MS61 NGC. Scarce date and grade.
George VI Crown 1938 - Certified Duo, KM34, two examples of this scarce date, both MS62 NGC. One is particularly nice with light original toning and a fully lustrous reverse.
Collection of 20th Century Australia, twenty-four coins including many high grade examples as follows: George V: Halfpenny 1930 VF, Penny 1918 scarce VF, Penny 1932, scarce date, glossy brown XF, two examples, Threepence 1921M toned VF, Threepence 1936 toned AU, Sixpence 1911 toned VF, Sixpence 1936 toned XF, Florin 1927 Parliament F-VF, George VI: Penny 1939 glossy red & brown UNC, Penny 1940 XF with sheen, Sixpence 1942, two pieces both XF-AU, Sixpence 1942S AU-UNC, Shilling 1943S AU, Florin 1943S AU-UNC, and Elizabeth II (all UNC): Halfpenny 1953 and 1959, Penny 1960, Threepence 1964, Florin 1963, 50 Cents 1969, and Dollar 1984 and 1986. A very useful group of this popular country. Retail/catalog value: $350-400. Sold as is, no return.
George VI Crown Lot, KM34, 1937 (4), toned XF to AU, and 1938 (2), toned AU. A nice group that should be carefully viewed. Sold as is, no return.
George VI Crown 1937 - Large Lot, KM34, sixteen pieces, mostly nice lustrous XF. Sold as is, no return.
George VI Crown 1937 - Large Lot, KM34, twenty-two coins ranging from VF to XF+. Sold as is, no return.
George VI Crown 1938 - Lot, KM34, seven examples of this scarcer date, mostly XF but with one nearly mint state. Sold as is, no return.
George VI Crown Lot, KM34, forty-seven coins including 36 1937's and 11 1938's, with grades ranging from VF to AU. Several of the scarcer 1938 dates are quite nice, and we suggest careful viewing. Sold as is, no return.
Elizabeth II Penny 1955(M), KM56, Proof 65 RD NGC, a brilliant example of this Proof striking.
Elizabeth II Penny 1958 Proof Pair, KM56, two Proof examples, one toned and one noticeably cleaned. Sold as is, no return.
Elizabeth II Penny 1959(M), KM56, Proof 65 BN NGC, scarcer date in Proof, deep brown toning with purple highlights.
Elizabeth II Penny 1960, KM56, Proof 65 Red and Brown NGC. Mostly original red color with a minor splotch of purple-blue toning on the obverse.
Elizabeth II Penny 1962, KM56, Proof 66 Red NGC. A fully brilliant obverse with light reverse toning.
Elizabeth II Florin 1958 - Proof Pair, KM60, Proof 65 NGC and Proof 66 NGC, two very nice examples.
Elizabeth II Florin 1959 - Pair, KM60, both Proof 65 NGC.
Elizabeth II Florin - Trio of Dates, KM60, 1959, 1960 and 1961, all Proof 65 NGC.
Austria
Ferdinand I Broad Schautaler 1529, Markl 2004, Doneb 1011, toned XF and very attractive, lightly tooled fields and a vague mount trace at the top. 32.2 grams. Struck to mark the first siege of Vienna by the Turks and the defense of the city.
Archduke Ferdinand Taler ND (1564-95), Davenport 8097, Hall Mint, lightly toned XF, sharp details, old scratch below the Duke's right forearm.
Archduke Maximilian Taler 1618 Hall, KM227, superb AU-UNC, intricate details with old-time cabinet toning.
Archduke Leopold Taler 1632 Hall, KM629.4, Davenport 3338B, Choice toned AU, well-struck and attractive.
Leopold the Hogmouth 2 Taler ND (1657-1705) Hall, Davenport 3251, KM1120.2, MS64 NGC, without lion's head in the shoulder drapery. A superb coin with gorgeous old-time patina and gleaming surfaces.
Charles VI Taler 1729 Hall, KM1629, modified bust, Choice toned AU-UNC, very appealing with harvest gold and russet patina in the legends.
Charles VI Taler 1737 Hall, KM1639.2, AU58 NGC, 2 below bust, pewter gray and gold toning, a nice example of 18th century coinage.
Franz I gold Ducat 1765-WI, KM1725.2, AU58 NGC, a Choice example with pleasing patina in the legends.
Franz II 20 Kreuzer 1832A Mint Error, KM2147, Choice toned AU, struck over an 1829 Austria 20 Kreuzer out of collar so that the peripheral legends for both coins are clearly readable. A spectacular mint error or mint sport, one of the more fascinating pieces of its kind that we have encountered in the market.
Republic 5 Schilling 1957, KM2879, lustrous XF, a nice coin with very little wear evident. One of the key dates of the modern Austrian series.
Franz Joseph I gold 100 Corona 1908, KM2812, lustrous AU with prooflike flashes, small contact marks and a tiny rim nick on the obverse at 6 o'clock. 60th anniversary of reign commemorative.
Mostly 17th Century Silver Minors Assortment, a very pleasing group of silver 3, 6, 10 and 15 Kreuzers from various portions of the Holy Roman Empire including Austria-Tyrol, Breslau, Salzburg and Hungary. The grades are mostly XF or better. Careful viewing is suggested. Retail value is about $800. Sold as is, no return.
Austrian Netherlands. 3 Florins 1790, KM50, toned AU, sharply struck and very attractive. Struck during the insurrection of 1790 at Brussels. Variety with curved 9 in the date.
Austrian Netherlands. 3 Florins 1790, KM50, MS61 PCGS, pewter gray and gold patina, very scarce in mint state. Straight 9 in the date.
Austrian Netherlands. Leopold II gold Souverain d'Or 1792B, KM43, AU58 NGC, a nice lustrous example with no adjustment marks. Sold with a tag from Numismatic Gallery Auction Sale August 21-22 1941, Lot 317, and ink 18.00 (paid?)
Ferdinand II Taler 1634 Bohemia, KM355, XF, gun metal gray patina.
Bahamas
Elizabeth II gold Proof Set 1987-1989, three gold 250 Dollars commemorating the landing of Columbus at San Salvador in the Bahamas. KM121, KM126 and KM131, all gem cameo Proofs in the plastic capsules of issue, and presented in the official mint box with COA. 4.2 ounces of pure gold.
Belgium
Flanders. Louis de Male gold Lion d'Or ND (1346-84), Friedberg 157, MS62 NGC, struck at Ghent, a superb coin with incredibly bold details and immediate eye appeal.
Brabant. Philippe le Bon Lion d'Or ND (1430-67), Friedberg 29, boldly struck XF, very nice details.
Flanders. Philip II of Spain gold 1/2 Real d'Or (1555-98), Friedberg 213, XF45 NGC, Bruges Mint, variety without ANG REX. Lightly toned and original, a pleasing example of this relic of Spanish domination in Western Europe.
Leopold II 2 Francs (1880) French Legends, KM39, nice AU-UNC, fully lustrous. Struck to commemorate the 50th year of Belgian Independence.
Bermuda
Elizabeth II gold 50 Dollars 1989, KM59, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC, only 500 minted. The reverse depicts the Hogge Money issues of the Sommer Islands.
Elizabeth gold 60 Dollars 1997, KM102, Proof 67 Ultra Cameo NGC, Wreck of the Sea Venture, triangular planchet.
Elizabeth II gold 100 Dollars 1989, KM77, Proof 68 Ultra Cameo NGC, commemorating the Hogge Money issues. Only 500 minted.
Elizabeth II gold 5 Cents 1995, KM45b, Proof 68 Ultra Cameo NGC, Angel Fish, 500 struck in gold.
Elizabeth II gold 10 Cents 1995, KM46b, Proof 69 Utra Cameo NGC, Bermuda Lily, 500 struck in gold.
Elizabeth II gold 25 Cents 1995, KM47b, Proof 67 Ultra Cameo NGC, Yellow-billed Tropical Bird, 500 minted in gold.
Elizabeth II gold Dollar 1995, KM56b, Proof 68 Ultra Cameo NGC, Sailboat, 500 struck in gold.
Bhutan
Kingdom gold 10000 Ngultrum 1996, KM-UNL, Proof, small maximum mintage of 500, nice design featuring the snow leopard.
Bolivia
Felipe II cob 8 Reales Assayer B (1556-98), boldly struck VF+, clear P and denomination, B is somewhat obscured. Generally strong details with some dark patination along the edge.
Felipe IV cob 8 Reales 1650 Assayer O with Dot, KM-C19.7, crown over L counterstamp (very bold), crude VF with a large natural planchet crack, said to be from the Maravillas treasure. The assayer and 165 of the date are clear with the top of the 0 also visible.
Carlos II cob 8 Reales 1686-VR, KM26, Choice VF with bold date, mint and assayer and a second date on the reverse.
Carlos II cob 8 Reales 1691-VR, KM26, nice toned VF, not a salvage coin, clear date and assayer with slight double strike on the obverse.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Felipe V cob Royal 8 Reales 1739-M, KM-R31a, toned VF, holed at the top, evenly worn with all details bold. Very rare presentation issue. 25.3 grams.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales 1768-JR, KM50, bold VF, plugged and skillfully repaired at the top, dark patina. 4 petaled rosette.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales 1770-JR, KM50, lightly toned VF-XF, a nice example.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales 1770-JR, KM50, bold XF-AU, somewhat harshly cleaned.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales 1770-JR, KM50, lightly toned XF, a nice type coin for the Potosi series.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales 1770-JR, KM50, lightly toned AU, a Choice example with considerable original mint luster. Worth a premium bid.
Carlos III 8 Reales 1776-PR, KM55, toned AU, very lightly cleaned long ago and now very attractive. Sharply detailed throughout and always a popular date.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Carlos III 8 Reales 1777-PR, KM55, Choice AU-UNC, well-struck design features, cleaned and now toning, lightly porous surfaces.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Carlos III 8 Reales 1778-PR, KM55, AU58 NGC, highly lustrous with virtually no wear evident.
Carlos III 8 Reales 1780-PR, KM55, AU58 NGC, a Choice untoned example with considerable original luster and well-struck details.
Carlos IV Silver Set 1808, KM69-72, a nice date set featuring the 1/2 Real AU-UNC, Real AU-UNC, 2 Reales toned AU and 4 Reales lustrous AU-UNC, lightly cleaned. A well-matched quartet for the type collector. Sold as is, no return.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Carlos IV gold 8 Escudos 1796-PP, KM81, toned VF-XF, nicely toned and original. One light scratch in the left obverse field.
Carlos IV gold 8 Escudos 1804-PJ, KM81, nice XF with considerable original mint luster and no planchet laminations or adjustment marks.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1825-JL, KM84, MS61 NGC, lustrous and original, a premium example of this final date of Spanish colonial coinage in Potosi.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Spanish Colonial Bust 8 Reales - Quintet, Carlos IIII: 1806-PJ, lustrous AU and 1808-PJ (2), both AU; Ferdinand VII: 1824-PJ, XF-AU lightly cleaned and scarce, and 1825-JL, nice toned XF. Sold as is, no return.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Republic 4 Soles 1857-FJ Mint Error, KM123.2, XF, nicely double-struck approximately 10% off-center leaving both dates clear and bold. A pleasing mint error with a decided dramatic effect.
Republic gold 1/2 Escudo 1855-FP, KM113, MS62 NGC, lightly toned and original, a very nice example of this tiny gold type featuring the bust of Bolivar.
Republic gold 8 Scudos 1837-LM, KM99, AU50 PCGS, a nice lustrous example with unusually problem-free surfaces. (The holder incorrectly gives the denomination as 8 Sol.)
Republic Melgarejo 1865-FP, KM146, lightly toned AU-UNC, full underlying mint luster and exceptionally sharp details on the beard and uniform. Very scarce grade for this one-year type featuring the bust of General Melgarejo.
Potosi cob 1 Real Selection, twenty coins, most with dates and only a couple with holes, grades range from VG to VF. An useful group which should be viewed carefully. Sold as is, no return.
Potosi cob 2 Reales Quintet, dates include 1734, 1743, 1759 and 1762 (2), grades vary from VG to crude VF with none holed. Sold as is, no return.
Potosi cob Collection, a very useful grouping of 1 and 2 Reales silver cobs from the Potosi Mint including eleven 1 Reales from 1685-1766 and ten 2 Reales dating from 1723-1760. Grades range from Fine to VF with none holed. A great little starter collection for this intriguing series. Sold as is, no return.
Brazil
Joao IIII 250 Reis Countermark on Lisbon 200 Reis (1/2 Cruzado), KM33.2, Choice VF, very nice host coin with full details with the Brazilian "2SO" countermark on the obverse. One of the first Brazilian coins.
Pedro II gold 2000 Reis 1697/6, KM88, Choice VF, narrow crown, good details on the mini shields, overdate. Most of the early gold coins struck at the Bahia Mint are elusive and this is a coin where the Krause catalog is a bit off on their published value.
Pedro II gold 4000 Reis 1700/699, KM98, nice XF, some original luster still remaining, interesting 3-digit overdate.
Pedro II gold 4000 Reis 1700, KM98, Choice XF, struck at the Rio Mint. Good strike for this early type, deep yellow toning and original surfaces.
Joao V gold 4000 Reis 1718-B, KM106, MS61 NGC, a very old and light cleaning may have downgraded this coin to its NGC grade. Otherwise it is an extremely sharp strike with great eye appeal. A couple of interesting die cracks on the reverse.
Joao V gold 10000 Reis 1725-M, KM116, MS63 NGC, a superb example with an appealing blend of original mint luster and light toning. Very rare in this grade.
Joao V gold 12800 Reis Dobra 1732/1-R, KM148, MS62 NGC, clear overdate, an outstanding mint state specimen of Dobra from the Rio de Janeiro Mint. Towers and mini-shields on the reverse are flawless. The King's wig is also fully detailed. Dobras were a short-lived gold type that were mainly struck from 1727 to 1733 at the Minas Gerais Mint (M) where gold was readily available. Similar coins were struck also in Rio (R) and Bahia (B) though mintages were but a small fraction at these mints and therefore any 12800 Reis with "R" or "B" mint marks are much rarer than "M" mint marks. NGC has only graded 2 1732 Dobras, one AU 50 and this one.
Joao V gold 12800 Reis Dobra 1732-M, KM139 AU58 NGC. Nice deep orange and red toning with only slight circulation observed. Overall great eye appeal for this popular Brazilian type.
Joao V gold 20000 Reis Dobrao 1725-M, KM117, Friedberg 33, Choice AU, very sharp details with great deal of mint luster. Highly desirable coin.
Joao V gold 20000 Reis Dobrao 1726-M, KM117, Friedberg 33, Choice AU, another dobrao with great eye appeal, sharp strike and plenty of mint brilliance.
Joseph I silver 640 Reis 1755, KM170.1, lightly cleaned AU. Starting to retone, bold strike with great overall details and minimal circulation. No "R" mint mark.
Joseph I silver 640 Reis 1756, KM170.2, about XF, somewhat soft strike on the center fields.
Jose I gold 2000 Reis 1773, KM198, Choice XF, with nice rims and overall good strike.
Jose I gold 6400 Reis 1753-R, KM172.2, VF-XF, scarcer early date.
Jose I gold 6400 Reis 1761-R, KM172.2. AU58 NGC, soft strike as it is common for this issue with minimal circulation. Plenty of original mint luster still present. 1761 is a slightly scarcer date for this series.
Jose I gold 6400 Reis 1762-R, KM172.2 EF45 NGC. A good strike for this issue, especially on the reverse which grades AU-55.
Jose I gold 6400 Reis 1765-R, KM172.2, AU58 NGC, plenty of original mint luster, very light circulation on the high points. Overall a very appealing specimen of the popular "Joe".
Jose I gold 6400 Reis 1766-R, KM172.2, AU55 NGC. A very nice coin, likely an AU-58. King's hair is full, very light circulation on the mini-shields on the reverse. Soft strike on the left of the crown. The Krause catalog lists all the coins in this series as the same and this is certainly not the case. Many dates are scarcer than others and 1766 is one of these.
Jose I gold 6400 Reis 1768-R, KM172.2, AU55 NGC. Nice overall surfaces with light circulation throughout the hair. Softer strike at around the towers on the reverse.
Jose I gold 6400 Reis 1775-R, KM172.2, EF45 ICG. Most circulation found on the King's upper forehead and hair. Bagmarks in accordance to grade.
Maria I and Pedro III gold 6400 Reis 1778-R, KM199.2, AU50 NGC, partial mint luster, reverse is especially nice on this coin.
Maria I and Pedro III gold 6400 Reis 1782-R, KM199.2, brilliant Unc, a fully struck and highly attractive example with glowing mint luster.
Maria I silver 640 Reis 1790, KM222.3, Choice AU, soft strike mainly on the mini-shields. Nicely toned with great eye appeal. "High" crown variety.
Maria I silver 640 Reis 1791-R, KM222.2, Choice XF, cleaned a long time ago and now retoning. This is a very tough issue which Krause simply lists as "Rare".
Maria I gold 6400 Reis 1789-R, KM226.1 AU53 NGC. Bold strike and nice surfaces for the grade. Legend and rims are sharp. First date of issue.
Maria I gold 6400 Reis 1798-R, KM226.1, Choice Unc, a superb example of this series, double strike evident mainly around the legends, a bit soft around the date. Especially attractive brilliance on the reverse.
Joao Prince Regent 320 Reis 1810B, KM255.2, MS62 NGC, struck over an earlier coin, lightly toned with sharp details. The Bahia Mint issues for this type are very scarce.
Joao VI silver 640 Reis 1811-M, KM256.3, nice XF. This coin is struck on an old 600 Reis of the "J" type, probably from the 1750's and many parts of the host coin are visible. Very broad rim. In the early nineteenth century, the Minas Gerais mint (M) was very seldom at work and most of the coins struck were copper ones. As such, any silver coins from the Minas mint demand a high premium over those from Rio (R) and Bahia (B) mints.
Joao VI Silver 640 Reis 1816-R, KM256.2, Choice XF. Lightly toned, struck a bit off-centered. 1816 is the scarcest date of this 640 Reis series.
Joao VI silver 640 Reis 1819-R, KM325.2, AU, lightly cleaned long ago and starting to retone. Broad planchet with a beautiful rim. Better date.
Joao VI silver 640 Reis 1822-R, KM325.2, toned Choice AU, a bit softly struck on the obverse at 6 o'clock. Very scarce date.
Joao VI silver 960 Reis 1810-M, KM307.2, about very fine, likely ex-jewelry, still the towers and mini-shields are greatly detailed on the obverse. The large die crack which is typical of this issue is especially deep on this specimen. More importantly the "M" mint mark is complete and full on the reverse, the original Lima 8 Reales legends are complete since the 960 Reis was softly struck around the edges. Krause simply lists this coin as "Rare", unpriced in all grades.
Joao VI silver 960 Reis 1814-R, KM307.3, AU-Unc, beautiful gray patina. Struck on a Argentina 8 Reales from 1813. Early 960 Reis are extremely scarce on Argentina "sunfaces" with few coin appearing under 1814's and 1815's. Great visibility of the host coin.
Joao VI silver 960 Reis 1815-R, KM307.3, Choice toned AU, overstruck on a 1813 8 Reales from Argentina. Another scarce early date and host coin combination. Also great visibility of the "sunface" on the reverse of the 960 Reis.
Colonial collection of seven Bahia mint 960 Reis as follows: KM307.1, 1810, toned AU, struck over 8 Reales from Lima; 1812, Choice XF; 1813, Choice AU, scarce on this grade; 1814, nice XF; 1815, lustrous AU; 1816, AU; and an 1821, on Spanish (Metropolitan) 8 Reales, better host type. Sold as is no returns accepted.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Cuiaba. 960 Reis (1821), 960 over C Counterstamp, KM351, struck on a Bolivia 8 Reales 1808 PJ-PTS. XF, lightly cleaned. This counterstamp was applied in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso in order to raise the value of the circulating 8 Reales from 800 Reis to 960 Reis. This is the "no dot" variety. Very scarce coin.
Joao VI gold 4000 Reis 1809, KM235.1, Choice XF, mount removed at twelve o'clock. This coin was struck at the Bahia mint which makes it a lot scarcer than the regular, Rio mint 4000 Reis.
Pedro I silver 640 Reis 1827-R, KM367, toned Unc, flawless tulips around the denomination, one of the rarest 640 Reis from Brazil with very few specimens known to exist today.
Pedro I silver 960 Reis 1823-R, KM368.1, MS65 NGC, amazing strike and condition for this coin, tulip ring is perfect, full date and details. Beautiful reddish-gray patina, a true gem.
Pedro I silver 960 Reis 1827-R, KM368.1, AU50 NGC. deep gray toning, very interesting 960 Reis overstruck on a 8 Reales from Bolivia with a Brazilian Minas Gerais counterstamp (1809). 1827 is the rarest date on this series and is only priced up to XF in Krause.
Pedro II silver 400 Reis 1834, KM455, Choice AU, toned. perfect tulips and great overall eye appeal.
Pedro II silver 800 Reis 1835, KM456, toned Unc, deep gray patina with flawless tulips on the obverse. The 800 Reis is the scarcest denomination in the Cruzado series.
Pedro II silver 960 Reis 1833-R, KM385, lightly cleaned XF. Pedro II 960 Reis are much rarer than any other type. Only about 3000 coins were minted in 1832, the first year of issue and the mintages decreased dramatically in 1833 and 1834. With a slightly modified design, larger denomination and more "modern" strike, the 960 Reis of the Pedro II era were all struck in original planchets, different from the rest of 960's which were restruck on Spanish 8 Reales. The 1833 is an extremely elusive coin with less than 20 known to exist today. A great Brazilian rarity.
Pedro II silver 1200 Reis 1843, KM454, cleaned XF, 3-lined zodiac variety. Extremely elusive type of the Cruzados series.
Pedro II 50 Reis 1871, KM unlisted, Russo #001, Unc. There has been discussion whether this piece is either a pattern or a coin. Renowned author Kurt Prober in his 1960 "Catalogue of Brazilian Coins" lists this as an Ensaio or pattern. Later numismatic research pointed to it being an actual strike for circulation but evidently only the 100 and 200 Reis of this series actually made into circulation. Records indicate that only 143 were struck of which only very few actually exist today.
Pedro II 100 Reis 1872, KM477, Fine. With a reported mintage of 100 pieces, the 1872 100 Reis is a classic and charismatic Brazilian rarity. Elusive in any grade, this coin has a fully visible date and quite a strong reverse.
Pedro II silver 1000 Reis 1849, KM459, cleaned XF, very sharp details for a coin which is usually heavily worn and circulated. A new monetary system was put into place in 1848 to substitute the Cruzado series. Coins were first issued in 1849 and only 965 1000 Reis coins were struck on this date. This the key coin for the collection of Brazil's third monetary system.
Pedro II silver pattern 1000 Reis 1867, KMPn131, Choice Unc, toned. Extremely elusive pattern from the Brazilian empire. The 1000 Reis of this type was actually last struck in 1866 with the bust of Pedro II included on the coins which were struck from 1868 on. It is quite interesting then, that the Brazilian mint would strike a pattern after the series was over.
Pedro II silver 2000 Reis 1859, KM#466, Choice AU, lightly cleaned long ago. 1859 is the scarcest date of the extensive 2000 Reis series of the Brazilian empire.
Pedro II silver 2000 Reis 1867, KM466, XF-AU, very light scratch next to date. The alignment on this coin is at 135 degrees, which is a rare, documented variety of this date.
Pedro II silver 2000 Reis 1886, KM485, Choice AU, lightly toned. First year of issue with small mintage of 1190 pieces.
Pedro II gold 6400 Reis 1832-R, KM387.1, Choice Unc. Near perfect strike with plentiful mint brilliance and hints of deep orange and red toning especially on the reverse. An outstanding coin.
Pedro II gold 10000 Reis 1879, KM467, VF, noticeable surface marks on the obverse, scarcer low mintage date.
Pedro II gold 10000 Reis 1884, KM467, AU58 NGC. Slightly better date and above average condition for the type.
Pedro II gold 20000 Reis 1851, KM461, MS62 NGC, first type bust. Beautiful deep orange patina and extremely elusive in this grade. Finest graded by NGC.
Pedro II gold 20000 Reis 1867, KM468, toned XF, some traces of luster in the legends, three tiny obverse rim nicks.
Pedro II gold 20000 Reis 1889, KM468, MS63 NGC. Choice condition for this coin which is usually found circulated and baggy. Last year of issue, in 1889 Brazil was declared a Republic and Emperor Pedro II went to France in exile where he passed two years later.
Republic 20 Reis 1935, KM516.2, toned AU. With a tiny mintage of 100 pieces, this coin is one the rarest Brazilian coin of the twentieth century.
Republic 50 Reis 1935, KM517, toned Choice AU, same tiny mintage of 100 pieces as the 20 Reis. Very rare and the first we have offered.
Republic 200 Reis 1900, KM493, Choice AU. Brightly toned, soft strike in parts of the field. Very scarce in this condition and key date for the series. Unpriced in Unc in the Krause catalog.
Republic silver 1000 "Reiz" 1906, KM507, cleaned VF. Inverted "S" in "Reis". One of the most popular and charismatic errors in Brazilian numismatics, it appears in two different dates 1906 and 1909. The 1906 is much rarer than the latter with only 3 coins known! This is the first one offered anywhere in nearly a decade.
Republic silver 1000 "Reiz" 1909, KM507, nice XF. The second date of the inverted "S" error in the 1000 Reis republic series. There are likely 30-40 these known.
Republic silver 2000 Reis 1891, KM498, AU58 NGC, virtually no circulation with hints of red and brown toning. Sharply struck. Very rare date for this issue.
Republic Silver 2000 Reis 1896, KM498, MS62 NGC. Light brown and gray toning with impeccable details and near-perfect strike. The so-called "Republic Heads" were struck by the newly formed Brazilian Republic to pay leftover debt (by the Empire) to the British. Most of these coins were subsequently melted by the Great Britain so the large mintages are quite deceptive. Most of the remainder coins today are dated 1897. 1896 is by far the rarest date of the three and especially rare in mint state condition.
Republic silver 2000 Reis 1900, KM501, MS64 NGC, gorgeous light rainbow toning and outstanding details. The 2000 Reis is the hardest to find in high grade of the 1900 commemorative set.
Republic 1 Cruzado Novo 1990, KM Unlisted, Russo E374, Unc. This piece nicknamed "Christ's Cross" by Brazilian collectors has been subject of controversy. This is an item which was never put into circulation by the Brazilian central bank and for this many consider it to be a pattern. Others regard it as a coin for it was struck for circulation and during the hyper inflationary period of the early 1990's, a monetary reform substituted the Cruzado Novo for the Cruzeiro and these coins were held back and subsequently destroyed. Only about a dozen specimens can be found in collectors' hands today.
Republic gold 20000 Reis 1889, KM497, Choice XF, first year of issue and first year of the Brazilian republic.
Republic gold 20000 Reis 1889, KM497, Choice XF, rim nick at 1:30.
Republic gold 20000 Reis 1893, KM497, baggy XF, slightly better date.
Republic gold 20000 Reis 1897, KM497, Choice XF, a few rim dings and bag marks.
Republic gold 20000 Reis 1897, KM497, XF, a second example of this coin in similar baggy condition.
Republic gold 20000 Reis 1897, KM497, Choice XF, a third example of this type and date in similar condition.
Republic gold 20000 Reis 1902, KM497, AU58 NGC, near mint state with light circulation on the high points. Some original mint luster remains mainly around the legends. 1902 is one the toughest dates on this series with few specimens known.
Pair of gold commemorative coins, KM644, 20 Reais 1995, Proof, Ayrton Senna, Formula 1 race driver. KM655, 20 Reais, Proof, 500 Years of Discovery of Brazil.
British Guiana
Essequibo & Demerary. George III Guilder 1809, KM6, toned AU-UNC, ex Remick Collection, sharply struck with some die rust evident on the obverse. Very scarce in this quality.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Essequibo & Demerary. George III 2 Guilders 1809, KM7, AU53 NGC, ex Remick Collection, a nice original coin with medium toning and just a few tiny marks on the bust of the King. Very rare in this select quality.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Essequibo & Demerary. George III 2 Guilders 1809, KM7, AU58 NGC, ex Remick Collection, a Choice original coin with highly appealing gold and silvery gray patina. Very rare type coin in this quality.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Essequibo & Demerary. George III 3 Guilders 1809, KM8, superb prooflike AU-UNC, shimmering surfaces with aged patina and full underlying mint luster. The strike is bold throughout and the overall eye appeal is undeniable. There is a small raised area on the rim at 2 o'clock on the reverse which appears to be a flan flaw, but is not. Certainly one of the finest known for this classic Latin crown. This is the Remick example which was described as virtually FDC and which brought 7500 Pounds in January 2007.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Demerary & Essequibo. George III 3 Guilders 1816, KM15, MS61 NGC, ex Remick Collection, a Choice original coin with very bold features and light attractive toning. Very scarce type in mint state. For the 1816 issues, the colony name order was switched from Essequibo & Demerary.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
British North Borneo
British Administration Half Cent 1886H - Six Pieces, KM1, a Choice group with lustrous prooflike surfaces. Sold as is, no return.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
British Administration Half Cent 1907H, KM1, MS63 BN NGC, scarce date and a nice glossy brown piece.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
British Administration Half Cent 1907H, KM1, MS63 RB NGC, a lovely coin with toned orange mint luster, very scarce grade for this date.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
British Administration Specimen Cent 1886H, KM2, Specimen 66 RB NGC, fully brilliant with some light toning, a very attractive coin, plus an 1882H Cent slabbed by NGC as Specimen 63 BN, but we think the Specimen designation is unlikely. Sold as is, no return.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
British Administration Cent Quartet, KM2, 1886H (3), all lustrous prooflike UNC, very close to Specimen quality, plus an 1896H which has been harshly cleaned and retoned. Sold as is, no return.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
British Administration Cent 1890H - Trio, KM2, all NGC certified, MS64 RB, MS64 BN and MS65 BN.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
British Administration Cent - Foursome, KM2, all NGC graded, 1890H MS65 BN, 1890H MS65 RB, 1891H MS64 BN and 1896H MS64 BN, scarce date and grade.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
British Administration Cent 1907H, KM2, MS65 BN NGC, Choice surfaces with blended glossy brown sheen and original mint red. Scarce date and grade.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Collection of Br. North Borneo, a nice group of this scarce locale featuring: KM2 Cent, eleven pieces: 1884H (2), 1885H, 1886H (2), 1887H (2), 1888H, 1889H, 1890H and 1891H, and KM6 silver 25 Cents 1929H, toned AU and a scarce one year type coin. The Cents range in grade from VF to nice XF-AU and are becoming increasingly elusive in all grades. Retail/catalog value approximately $400-500. Sold as is, no return.
British Administration 5 Cents Date Run, KM5, 1903H, 1920H, 1921H, 1927H, 1928H, 1938H, 1940H and 1941H. A nice group with grades ranging from AVF to UNC. Also added, KM6 25 Cents 1929H, XF. Sold as is, no return.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
British Administration 25 Cents 1929H - Trio, KM6, scarce one year silver type, cleaned XF, cleaned AU and toned AU. Sold as is, no return.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
British Administration - Quartet, Half Cent 1891H, Choice lustrous UNC, Cent 1886H Choice UNC, abundant mint luster, 5 Cents 1903H lightly toned UNC and 25 Cents 1929H toned AU. Sold as is, no return.
British Virgin Islands
Elizabeth II gold 500 Dollars 1994, KM164, Proof 63 Ultra Cameo NGC, Santa Maria.
Elizabeth II gold 500 Dollars (1996), KM258, Proof 68 Ultra Cameo NGC, Voyage of Discovery.
Bulgaria
King Ferdinand I gold 100 Leva 1912, KM34, Proof 65 NGC National Bank Hoard, an exceptionally appealing example of this large gold type with a full cameo effect on the raised details.
Cambodia
Norodom I 1/4 Tical CS1208 (1847), KM35, Choice toned AU, lustrous and highly attractive. Very scarce in this premium grade.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Norodom I Tical CS1208 (1847), KM36, early type with thick flan, toned XF-AU, very attractive.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Norodom I 50 Centimes 1860, KM-X5 (previously KM45.1), Proof 66 PCGS, a superb example of the original striking for this type. Coin axis rotation.
Norodom I 4 Francs 1860, KM-X8 (previously KM48.1), Proof 64 NGC, flashy mirror surfaces and light original patina, a very handsome example of this classic Southeast Asian type. The NGC Proof 64 in the Goldberg's Millenia Sale brought $13,000.
Canada
Victoria Cent 1859/8 Wide 9, KM1, MS63 RB PCGS, a particularly handsome example of this popular overdate with original surfaces and abundant mint red.
George V Cent 1923, KM28, MS63 Red & Brown ICCS, the key date with considerable original mint brilliance. Rare and desirable in this quality.
George V Cent 1923, KM28, MS64 RB PCGS, very sharply struck with abundant orange mint luster. Rare grade for this date, most mint state examples are certified as brown.
George V Cent 1925, KM28, MS63 BN PCGS, extremely sharp details with just a trace of mint red in the recessed legends. Scarce grade for this elusive date.
George VI Cent 1944, KM32, MS64 RED ICCS, scarce date in this designation.
Victoria 5 Cents 1887, KM2, MS63 PCGS, a Choice example of this scarce date with full original mint brilliance, very attractive!.
Edward VII 5 Cents 1908 Small 8, KM13, MS65 PCGS, blue-green and russet toning. (The small 8 notation is not on the holder.)
George V 5 Cents 1911, KM16, MS65 PCGS, full blazing mint luster with a pleasing complement of light patina in the legends.
George V 5 Cents 1912, KM22, MS65 PCGS, light original toning, very attractive.
Edward VII 10 Cents 1903, KM10, MS64 PCGS, lightly toned and attractive with full underlying mint luster. Rare date in this select quality.
George V 10 Cents 1914, KM23, MS66 PCGS, a lovely example with rich old-time cabinet patina. Rare and desirable date in this premium quality.
George V 10 Cents 1918, KM23, MS66 PCGS, fully lustrous with gorgeous violet and gray patina.
George VI 10 Cents 1939, KM34, MS65 PCGS, fully lustrous with aged blue-green and russet patina.
George VI Specimen 10 Cents 1939, KM34, Specimen 64 PCGS, prooflike surfaces with a cameo bust and ship. Rare as a Specimen, this is the first example we have offered.
George VI 10 Cents 1949 Specimen, KM43, Specimen 66 PCGS, shimmering surfaces with full mint brilliance.
George VI 10 Cents 1951, KM43, MS67 PCGS, deeply toned with blue-green and slate gray patina. Very rare grade and certainly amongst the finest known for this date.
Elizabeth II 10 Cents 1954, KM51, MS68 PCGS, a superb coin with flawless surfaces and a mild cameo contrast to the bust. This is the first example of this date we have seen in MS68.
Elizabeth II 10 Cents 1956 Dot, KM51, MS67 PCGS, a Choice original example of this variety featuring a tiny dot below the date.
Elizabeth II 10 Cents 2000-P, KM183b, MS67 PCGS, a virtually perfect example of this scarce issue minted for testing purposes only.
Victoria Specimen 25 Cents 1875H, KM5, Specimen 64 PCGS, flashy reflective surfaces with appealing silvery gray and violet patina. There is a small planchet lamination on the cheek of the Queen, mostly hidden by the toning. Extremely rare date both as a business strike and a Specimen - with only 4 Specimens believed to exist.
Victoria 25 Cents 1880H Wide 0, KM5, toned Fine, a nice original example of this scarce variety.
Victoria 25 Cents 1883H, KM5, MS64 PCGS, intensely lustrous with frosty white mint brilliance and extremely sharp details.
Victoria 25 Cents 1899, KM5, MS65 PCGS, a gorgeous coin with the perfect blend of luster and aged golden patina.
Victoria 25 Cents 1900, KM5, AU55 ICCS, a Choice original example with light gray and gold patina and considerable underlying mint luster.
Victoria 25 Cents 1900, KM5, MS65 PCGS, fully original with rich violet and gray patina. Rare date in this select quality and a coin with immediate eye appeal.
Edward VII 25 Cents 1902, KM11, MS64 PCGS, lightly toned with full underlying mint brilliance. Rare date in this designation.
Edward VII 25 Cents 1907, KM11, MS64 PCGS, frosty white mint brilliance with just a wisp of toning emerging in the legends. Highly attractive and rare in this quality.
George VI 25 Cents 1946, KM35, MS66 PCGS, a gorgeous example with bright white mint brilliance. Rare grade, only the second we have offered in this designation.
George VI Specimen 25 Cents 1950, KM44, Specimen 66 PCGS, fully reflective with a nice cameo effect on the raised details. High relief variety, although not noted as such on the holder.
Victoria 50 Cents 1870 No LCW, KM6, Fine, lightly cleaned and now beginning to tone, several dark adhesions. Very scarce variety.
Victoria 50 Cents 1872H, KM6, MS64 PCGS, pale silvery gray patina with full underlying mint luster, an exceptional example with virtually pristine surfaces. Very rare grade for this date. High grade Victorian halves are perhaps the most appealing of all Canadian coins.
Victoria 50 Cents 1888, KM6, Choice VF+, lightly toned and original. Very scarce low mintage date.
Victoria 50 Cents 1892, KM6, toned AVF, few minor surface marks but a nice example of this scarce date.
Victoria 50 Cents 1900, KM6, MS63 PCGS, lightly toned with a few noticeable marks on the Queen's cheek. Very rare in this designation. The patina ranges from soft blue-green to gold and is quite attractive.
Edward VII 50 Cents 1902, KM12, XF45 ICCS, a nice lustrous example of this first date of the Edward VII series.
Edward VII 50 Cents 1904, KM12, MS64 ICCS, deeply toned with exceptionally sharp details, extremely rare date in this superb condition. The Belzberg example, PCGS MS64, brought $18,400 with the buyer's fee.
Edward VII 50 Cents 1905, KM12, Fine, a nice undamaged example of this low mintage date.
Edward VII 50 Cents 1909, KM12, MS64 ICCS, lovely silvery gray patina and full underlying mint luster. An exceptionally attractive example of this elusive date in mint state. We sold a MS64 PCGS in January, 2008 for $14,375 including the buyer's fee. The Belzberg example was MS63 ICCS.
George V 50 Cents 1914, KM25, XF40 ICCS, slate gray patina with light wear on the high points. Scarce date in this condition.
George VI 50 Cents 1943, KM36, MS65 PCGS, fully brilliant and decidedly rare in this designation.
George VI 50 Cents 1944, KM36, MS65 PCGS, somewhat mottled toning on the obverse, early PCGS holder.
George VI 50 Cents 1944, KM36, MS66 ICG Pittman Collection, violet and gray toning, very rare in MS66.
George VI 50 Cents 1946, KM36, MS65 PCGS, plain 6 variety, deep harvest gold toning, very flashy surfaces. Rare date in this lofty designation.
George VI 50 Cents 1947 Maple Leaf Curved Right, KM36, AU50 PCGS, lightly toned with minimal wear on the bust. Rare variety.
George VI 50 Cents 1948, KM45, MS64 PCGS, frosty white mint brilliance, scarce grade for this date.
George VI 50 Cents 1948, KM45, MS66 PCGS, deep blue-green and russet patina, very attractive. Rare quality for this scarcer date.
George VI 50 Cents 1949, KM45, MS66 PCGS, prooflike surfaces with sparkling details. Rarely seen in this designation.
George VI 50 Cents 1950 Design in 0, KM45, MS66 ICG, a beautiful example with russet and blue-green toning. Rare in this grade.
George VI 50 Cents 1950 No Design in 0, KM45, MS65 PCGS, an exceptionally attractive coin with superior surfaces and highly appealing toning in the legends. Definitely a premium coin for this designation.
George VI 50 Cents 1951, KM45, MS66 PCGS, lightly toned with virtually flawless surfaces.
George VI 50 Cents 1951 Specimen, KM45, Specimen 66 PCGS, fully brilliant with satiny surfaces.
Elizabeth II 50 Cents 1953 SD No Strap, KM53, MS66 PCGS, a fully original example with light russet and silvery gray patina. Rarely seen in this quality.
Elizabeth II 50 Cents 1962, KM56, MS67 PCGS, gorgeous blue-green and pink toning, rare grade for this date.
George V Dollar 1935, KM30, MS65 PCGS, a Choice and fully original example with light peripheral toning.
George V Dollar 1936, KM31, MS66 PCGS, deeply toned with blue-green, gold and russet hues on both sides. Rare in MS66.
George V Dollar 1936, KM31, MS66 PCGS, a Choice original example with aged blue-green and russet patina. Very scarce in this designation.
George VI Dollar 1937, KM37, Choice prooflike UNC, an early strike with spectacular blue-green and pink toning.
George VI Dollar 1939 Matte Specimen, KM38, Specimen 66 Matte PCGS, beautiful deep gold and blue-green patina. Scarce with this exceptional eye appeal.
George VI Mirror Specimen Dollar 1939, KM38, Specimen 67 Mirror PCGS, deeply toned with blue-green and russet shades. Very scarce and desirable in this lofty designation.
George VI Dollar 1945, KM37, MS62 PCGS, lightly toned with typical light surface abrasions.
George VI Dollar 1945, KM37, MS62 PCGS, a superior example for this designation with minimal contact marks on the bust.
George VI Dollar 1945, KM37, MS64 NGC, deep violet and gray patina, scarce date in this grade.
George VI Specimen Dollar 1945, KM37, prooflike UNC, minor hairlines, very scarce as a Specimen striking.
George VI Dollar 1947 Maple Leaf, KM37, UNC, somewhat cloudy in part due to an old-time cleaning, scarce date.
George VI Dollar 1948, KM46, brilliant UNC, light golden patina in the legends, ever-popular key date.
George VI Dollar 1948, KM46, MS63 PCGS, fully brilliant with attractive frost on the bust. Scarce grade for this key date Dollar.
George VI Dollar 1950 FWL, KM46, PL67 PCGS, a virtually perfect coin with gleaming surfaces a just a hint of toning in the legends.
George VI Dollar 1951, KM46, Prooflike 63 PCGS, FWL, attractive reflective surfaces.
George VI Dollar 1951 Arnprior, KM46, MS65 PCGS, deep russet and gold patina, vague fingerprint pattern on the obverse, not distracting. Rarely seen in MS65, the Belzberg example was MS64.
George VI Dollar 1952 NWL, KM46, MS66 PCGS, very light patina with reflective surfaces.
Elizabeth II Dollar 1960, KM54, MS66 PCGS, deep blue-green and russet toning, very rare grade for this date.
Elizabeth II Dollar 1962, KM54, MS65 PCGS, full frosty white mint brilliance. Surprisingly rare in this designation.
Elizabeth II Dollar 1963, KM54, MS66 PCGS, a superb original example with rich blue-green and gray patina. Very rare in MS66.
Elizabeth II Dollar 1964, KM58, MS66 PCGS, Charlottetown commemorative, attractively toned and very elusive in this designation.
Elizabeth II Dollar 1967 Diving Goose, KM70, MS64 NGC, Confederation commemorative, full frosty white mint brilliance, rotated double-strike in the collar creating the "diving goose" design on the reverse. Much nicer than usually seen for this popular mint error.
George VI Mint Set 1948, the six coin set featuring the key date 1948 Dollar, all mint state with light toning on the Cent, presented in a custom blue plastic holder.
Elizabeth II 1960 Prooflike Sets - Large Lot, KM-PL11, 25 sets in the original cardboard and cellophane holders. Sold as is, no return.
Elizabeth II 1960 Prooflike Sets - Large Lot, KM-PL11, 26 sets, all in the original cardboard and cellophane holder except for one set in a custom black holder. Sold as is, no return.
George V gold Sovereign 1911C, KM20, MS63 PCGS, full mint luster.
George V gold Sovereign 1911C - 5 Pieces, KM20, all are MS64 PCGS and several have exceptional original patina.
George V gold Sovereign 1911C - 5 Pieces, KM20, all are MS64 PCGS with appealing original patina.
George V gold Sovereign 1918C, KM20, MS63 PCGS, fully lustrous with typical small contact marks.
George V gold Sovereign 1919C, KM20, MS64 PCGS, lightly toned with full mint luster, scarce grade.
George V gold 5 Dollars 1912, KM26, MS62 PCGS, lightly toned with superior fields for this grade.
George V gold 5 Dollars 1912, KM26, MS63 PCGS, fully brilliant with light marks in the left obverse field.
George V gold 5 Dollars 1913, KM26, AU58 NGC, highly lustrous with minimal surface marks.
George V gold 5 Dollars 1913, KM26, MS62 PCGS, lightly toned.
George V gold 5 Dollars 1913, KM26, MS62 PCGS, lightly toned with minimal contact marks for this grade.
George V gold 5 Dollars 1914, KM26, MS60 PCGS, a mint state coin with full mint luster and noticeable contact marks on the obverse. The reverse is Choice.
George V gold 10 Dollars 1912, KM27, MS64 PCGS, fully lustrous with golden toning in the legends and only a few tiny contact marks in the fields. Very scarce in this designation.
George V gold 10 Dollars 1913, KM27, MS61 PCGS, a nice lustrous coin with a few stray obverse surface marks.
George V gold 10 Dollars 1913, KM27, MS62 NGC, fully lustrous with superior fields for this designation.
George V gold 10 Dollars 1914, KM27, MS63 PCGS, very bright and attractive with full blazing mint luster. Very scarce grade for this date and denomination.
Elizabeth II gold $5 and $10 2002, KM519 & 520, both coins are PCGS Proof 69 Deep Cameo.
Elizabeth II palladium 50 Dollars 2005, Maple Leaf, MS66 NGC, one fine ounce of palladium.
Elizabeth II platinum 1990 Polar Bears Set, KM-PS15 comprising KM174-177, 1.85 ounces of pure platinum. The 30, 75, 150 and 300 Dollars, all in gem cameo Proof in the plastic capsules of issue. Presented in the original mint box, no COA.
Elizabeth II platinum 1992 Cougar Proof Set, KM-PS20, comprising KM226-229, the 30, 75, 150 and 300 Dollars, a total of 1.85 ounces of pure platinum. Presented in the original case with COA.
Elizabeth II platinum 1993 Arctic Fox Proof Set, KM-PS22, comprising KM24-243, the 30, 75, 150 and 300 Dollars, total weight 1.85 ounces of pure platinum. In the original presentation case with COA.
Collection of Canadian Large Cents, a very nice collection featuring forty-nine coins in a custom album and nine pieces in PCGS holders. The album includes an 1858 in XF, 1859 repunched type II and both 1891 small date varieties. The slabbed examples are as follows: 1859 Narrow 9 MS64RB, 1876H MD64RB, 1881H MS63RB, 1888 MS63BN, 1890H AU58, 1891 LD LL MS61RB, 1893 MS64 BN, 1904 MS64RB and 1910 MS63RB. An exceptionally nice selection! Sold as is, no return.
Selection of Canadian Silver, 10 Cents 1875H Good with numerous surface digs, key date, 25 Cents 1948 Choice prooflike BU, and 50 Cents (4): 1892 Fine, 1902 nice toned F-VF and 1947 Maple Leaf straight 7, two examples, both nice XF. Sold as is, no return.
New Brunswick Victoria Half Cent 1861, KM5, MS63 BN PCGS, sharply struck details, scarce in this grade.
New Brunswick Victoria 10 Cents 1864, KM8, AU55 PCGS, extremely sharp details, lightly dipped at one time but with considerable original luster.
Newfoundland George VI 5 Cents 1941C, KM19, MS65 PCGS, blue-green patina, faint fingerprint.
Newfoundland Victoria gold 2 Dollars 1865, KM5, AU58 NGC, a highly lustrous coin with just a faint rub on the cheek. Scarce date in this quality.
Newfoundland Victoria gold 2 Dollars 1881, KM5, AU58 NGC, fully lustrous and attractive, a premium coin for this grade, and a scarcer date.
Newfoundland Victoria gold 2 Dollars 1885, KM5, toned AXF, few minor scratches.
Central American Union
Union gold 20 Pesos 1971, KM-X14, Proof 67 Ultra Cameo NGC, 20th anniversary.
Ceylon
Gold Stater circa 840-1295, Friedberg 1, XF45 NGC, nicely centered.
Quartet of 19th Century Tokens, a nice representation of the token coinage for Ceylon featuring: Wekande Mills 1843 Pridmore 96, Hultsdorf Mills, Ship Token Pr-97 and Strachan Mills Pridmore 14. All are XF to UNC. Sold as is, no return.
Chad
Republic gold 3000 Francs 1970, KM9, Proof 63 Ultra Cameo NGC, Governor Eboue, map of central Africa.
Chile
Ferdinand VI gold 8 Escudos 1751-J, KM3, AU58 PCGS, a lustrous mint state coin presumably from the Nuestra Senora de la Luz treasure with exceptionally sharp details and some minor scuffs in the right obverse field.
Ferdinand VI gold 8 Escudos 1751-J, KM3, superb UNC with virtually pristine surfaces, bold design features and sparkling mint luster. Presumably from the Nuestra Senora de la Luz, and one of the nicer examples we have seen.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Carlos III gold 8 Escudos 1778/7-DA, KM27, nice AU, boldly struck design features and light original patina. The overdate is quite clear and is currently unlisted in the SCWC.
Carlos III gold 8 Escudos 1786-DA, KM27, AU58 NGC, a lovely example with sharp features and gleaming mint luster. Very scarce type in this quality, and worth a premium bid.
Carlos III gold 8 Escudos 1787-DA, KM27, XF45 PCGS, lightly cleaned long ago, traces of luster in the legends.
Carlos IV 4 Reales 1791/0-DA, KM38, toned nearly XF with strong design features and some traces of luster in the peripheral legends. Very scarce transitional type featuring the bust of Carlos III.
Carlos IIII 4 Reales 1806-FJ, KM60, Choice toned XF-AU, very attractive, one light scratch on the King's forehead. Scarce grade for this denomination.
Carlos IIII 4 Reales 1808/7-FJ, KM60, AU50 NGC, a lovely coin with aged silvery gray patina. The overdate is very clear.
Carlos IIII gold 8 Escudos 1804-FJ, KM54, XF, lightly cleaned with a few small contact marks. Well-struck details with no adjustment marks.
Carlos IV Silver Proclamation Medal 1789 (Peso), Medina 146, Herrera 130, Fonrobert 9805, VF-XF, porous surfaces and cleaned at one time but now attractively toned. Bust of the new King by Nazaual, reverse with two Indians with spear and bow and arrow. 26.7 grams.
Ferdinand VII 1/4 Real 1817-So, KM73, MS64 NGC, a Choice example with lovely silvery gray toning. The 1817 and 1818 dates for this type were struck in the 1820's during the Republic era.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1810-FJ, KM75, cleaned VF-XF, lightly porous surfaces on the obverse. Scarce imaginary laureate bust type.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1812-FJ, KM80, Choice toned AU, very attractive, one small edge nick at 9 o'clock on the reverse. Scarce first date of the proper bust type.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1813-FJ, KM80, MS61 NGC, a well-struck coin with light original toning, scarce and desirable grade. Mint state examples are highly elusive and this example brought $1840 in our June 2007 sale.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Republic 1/2 Real 1834-I, KM90, MS65 NGC, a superb little coin with full blazing mint brilliance and very sharp design details. One of the nicest examples we have seen.
Republic Real 1834-IJ, KM91, Choice toned AU, lightly cleaned long ago but an attractive example of this one-year type.
Republic 2 Reales 1834-IJ, KM92, MS62 NGC, a lustrous coin with a faint rub on the smoke above the volcano.
Republic Peso 1817-FJ, KM82.2, toned XF, few faint scratches in the reverse fields, an attractive type coin for this popular volcano issue.
Republic Peso 1817-FJ, KM82.2, superb toned UNC with an appealing blend of aged cabinet patina and underlying mint brilliance. There is one light scratch and some faint hairlines in the obverse fields, virtually obscured by the toning. A most attractive coin with excellent eye appeal.
Republic Peso 1818/7-FD, KM82.2, AU58 NGC, a gorgeous coin with soft gold and gray patina and exceptionally bold design features. The overdate is very clear. A fully original example that is sure to please!
Republic Peso 1818-FD, KM82.2, toned XF-AU, a lovely original coin with considerable mint luster. Very scarce date.
Republic Peso 1820-FD, KM82.2, toned AU with beautiful patina in the legends. The surfaces display some wispy hairlines from an old-time cleaning, now covered by the toning and there is one small mark to the right of the column.
Republic Peso 1822-FI, KM82.2, lightly toned VF+, some sheen in the peripheral legends. The surfaces display some scattered tiny contact marks, but the overall appearance of this example is quite pleasant.
Republic Peso 1822-FI, KM82.2, lightly toned XF-AU, very boldly struck. The surfaces have been cleaned at one time, but the natural patina gives the coin a very appealing look.
Republic Peso 1833-I, KM82.2, AU50 NGC, an attractive example with medium gray patina and flashes of luster in the legends and recessed areas in the design.
Republic Real 1840-IJ, KM94.1, AU55 NGC, a superb example of this larger diameter type struck in 1838 and 1840 only. A fully original coin with soft gold and gray patina and abundant mint luster.
Republic Silver Duo, Real 1842 KM94, AU58 NGC, 20.5 mm and wreath with berries. This exact variety does not seem to be listed in the SCWC. Very sharp features with toned surfaces. Plus a 2 Reales 1848 KM100.2, AU58 NGC, lovely toning and well-struck.
Republic Real 1844-IJ, KM94.2, MS64 NGC, deeply toned and appealing, rare grade for this early condor series.
Republic 2 Reales 1843-IJ, KM100.1, MS62 NGC, very scarce large diameter type with fuller plume on the reverse, silvery gray patina over flashy lustrous surfaces.
Republic 8 Reales 1849-ML, KM96.2, AU55 NGC, sharply struck with light gray patina. Scarce grade for this popular condor type.
Republic - Trio of NGC Certified Minors, KM126 1/2 Centavo 1853 MS64 RB, highly lustrous, KM121a 1/2 Decimo 1860/59 MS65, blazing white mint brilliance, and KM135 20 Centavos 1867 large wreath variety, MS63, very scarce.
Republic 1/2 Decimo 1862, KM121a, MS64 Prooflike NGC, very rare date with a mintage of 4400. Reflective surfaces and a nice cameo effect on the condor.
Republic - Trio of Choice Pesos, KM142.1 1877 MS63 NGC, lightly toned and fully original, 1881 MS63 NGC, tiny flaw and resultant spot on the condor, and 1884 lustrous UNC. Sold as is, no return.
Republic - Three NGC Certified Pesos, KM142.1, 1885 MS64, 1886 MS64 and 1889 MS63, scarcer date. All three are fully lustrous and very attractive.
Republic Peso 1890 9/8 Overdate, KM142.1, MS66 NGC, beautiful russet patina over full mint brilliance. A very scarce date in rare grade!
Republic Peso 1891, KM142.1, toned AU, an attractive example of this rare final date of the type.
Republic - Copiapo 50 Centavos 1865, KM3, toned AU, very rare with less than 10 believed to exist. This type was produced privately by Medina circa 1909.
Republic Copper Pattern (10 Pesos) 1876/1878, KM-PnA24, Choice UNC, mostly glossy brown but with flashes of luster on the reverse. Struck without a denomination and dated 1876 below Libertad and 1878 on the reverse. The first example we have seen.
Republic Silver Proclamation Medal 1833, Fonrobert 9853, MS62 NGC, nicely toned. Struck to commemorate Constitutional Reform.
Republic gold 10 Pesos 1867/6, KM131, MS61 NGC, large plume type, very scarce grade.
Republic gold 10 Pesos 1872, KM145, AU58 NGC, a nice lustrous example with above average surfaces.
Republic gold 100 Pesos 1962, KM175, MS64 NGC, fully brilliant.
Republic gold 100 Pesos 1968, KM185, Proof 67 Ultra Cameo NGC, 150th anniversary of the National Congress.
Spanish Colonial Quartet, Ferdinand VII 1/2 Real 1808-FJ KM64, toned XF, softly struck, Real 1812/1-FJ KM65, nice toned Fine, 2 Reales 1813-FJ KM79, toned VG, and Carlos III 2 Reales 1788-DA KM30, toned VG/F. A nice little group, all ex-Norweb Collection with the original envelopes. Sold as is, no return.
Republic Condor Minors, four nice coins from this popular era in the Chile series featuring: 1/2 Real (2), 1846-IJ, toned AU-UNC and 1847-IJ, toned AU-UNC, and 2 Reales (2), 1844-IJ, nice AU and 1846-IJ, lustrous AU-UNC, very flashy and attractive. Sold as is, no return.
Republic - Pair of Pesos, KM129, 1853, toned nearly XF, quite attractive, and 1856/5, lustrous AU-UNC, lightly toned, rare grade for this type, bold overdate details. Both coins are ex-Norweb Collection with the original spider web envelopes.
Collection of Decimal Minors, a nice selection including: 1835 1/2 Centavo, thick, lustrous UNC, 1851 1/2 Centavo, nearly BU, minor scuffs, 1835 Centavo, thick, brown XF, 1853 Centavo, brown AU-UNC, Centavo 1886 bronze, BU, and 5 Centavos (6): 1896, 1901, 1913, 1913/2, 1915 and 1926, all Choice AU-UNC. A very tidy assortment which will undoubtedly attract much attention! Sold as is, no return.
Medio Decimo Date Collection, seventeen Choice examples of this tiny silver denomination featuring the following dates: 1853, 1855, 1856/5, 1856, 1857/6, 1857, 1866, 1869, 1870, 1875, 1877, 1880, 1887, 1892, 1892 9/8, 1893 and 1894 9/8. The grades range from XF to UNC. Sold as is, no return.
Collection of Decimos & 10 Centavos, ten coins comprising: KM124 Decimo (3), 1852 Choice toned UNC, very scarce, 1856/5 lustrous AU-UNC and 1857 toned AU; KM136 Decimo (5), 1872, 1883, 1887, 1893 and 1894/3, all UNC; and 10 Centavos 1896 and 1907, AU-UNC. Sold as is, no return.
Date Run of 20 Centavos, twelve nice examples featuring: 1853 lustrous AU, 1860/59 toned AU, 1861 superb toned UNC, slightly prooflike, 1874 UNC, 1875 AU, 1876/5 AU, 1876 gem BU, 1878 AU, 1880 AU, 1881 XF, 1891 9/8 KM138.2a 4.0 grams, Choice lustrous AU-UNC and very scarce, and 1893 Choice UNC. Sold as is, no return.
50 Centavos Date Collection, including: KM128 (6), 1854 VF, 1855 AVF, 1856 Choice toned AU, 1858 cleaned VF, 1859 toned XF and 1862 toned AVF; 1868 XF, 1870 (2) XF and Choice AU-UNC and 1903 AU; plus 40 Centavos 1908 AU, scarce. Five pieces are ex-Norweb with the original envelopes. Sold as is, no return.
Silver Peso Date Assortment, KM142.1, seven nice examples including: 1871 AU, scarce, 1874 XF, 1876 XF, 1878 nice AU, 1879 toned AU-UNC, ex-Norweb, 1880 toned AU-UNC, ex-Norweb, and 1883 round top 3, nice UNC. Both Norweb coins have the original envelope. Sold as is, no return.
Reduced Size Peso Selection, KM152.1, two pieces: 1895 toned UNC and 1897/6 cleaned XF, unlisted overdate, KM152.2 1902 AU, and 1910, 1915, 1924, 1927, two varieties, 1932, 1933 and 1945; plus a 2 Pesos 1927. Except as notes, the grades are AU-UNC. Sold as is, no return.
Copiapo Silver Necessity Coinage, KM1 50 Centavos (1859) star in relief, cleaned VF-XF; KM2 Peso (1859), two examples, both toned XF; and KM4 Peso 1865, two pieces, both toned AU. Sold as is, no return.
Selection of Chilean Medals, a fascinating group of commemorative medals featuring a silver 2 Reales Proclamation dated 1823 celebrating the new constitution, toned XF, and six other medals, plus a large silver 10 Pesos 1976 KM211 in gem cameo Proof. We suggest careful viewing! Sold as is, no return.
Session 2
China
Gold 1 Tael ingot, probably early Republic, 31.1g, 21x13x9 mm, three rows of Chinese characters on face, XF.
Gold 1 Tael ingot, probably early to late Republic, 37.3g, 26 mm, circular with Chinese characters and 1000 around a central hole, crude AU.
Gold 1 Tael Sycee, probably early Republic, 37.3g, 26 mm, two lines of Chinese characters on the face, AU.
Empire Hu-Poo Pattern Mace Year 29 (1903), KM-Pn291, Kann-930, L&M-4, MS64 NGC. Fully prooflike surfaces with argent-gray and russet toning. A very rare pattern issue that is seldom encountered in the market.
Empire Tientsin Dollar ND (1908), KM-Y14, L&M-11, UNC with white central areas, russet peripheral color and moderate abrasions.
Empire 1/10 Dollar (1910), Kann 222, MS64 NGC, a superb coin with bold details and appealing old time patina. Rare type, particularly in this quality.
Empire Tientsin 1/2 Dollar ND (1910), KM-Y23, L&M-25, AU53 PCGS, light silvery gray toning, completely original and very attractive. Very scarce type.
Empire Tientsin Pattern Dollar ND (1910), Kann 219, L&M-24, MS61 NGC. Lightly abraded with a hint of toning. A very scarce issue.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Empire Tientsin Specimen, or Proof Dollar ND (1910), Kann-219, L&M-24, toned UNC with fully prooflike surfaces and a bold strike. A few wispy hairlines, otherwise, very nice and a very scarce issue.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Empire Tientsin Dollar Year 3 (1911), KM-Y31, nice lustrous UNC, sharply struck details on both sides.
Empire Tientsin Dollar Year 3 (1911), KM-Y31, MS62 NGC, lightly toned with full underlying mint luster, just a few tiny marks on the reverse.
Empire Tientsin Dollar Year 3 (1911), KM-Y31, MS61 NGC. Fully lustrous with minor marks and a hint of toning.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Empire Tientsin Dollar Year 3 (1911), KM-Y31, Nicely toned UNC with full underlying luster and only minor imperfections.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Empire Tientsin Dollar Year 3 (1911), KM-Y31, MS63 NGC. Fully white and brilliant with a bold strike.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Empire Tientsin Dollar Year 3 (1911), KM-Y31, MS63 NGC. Light golden toning with a few minor marks.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Empire Tientsin Dollar Year 3 (1911), KM-Y31, MS63 PCGS, full silvery white mint brilliance with just a bit of dullness along the edge. The surfaces on both sides are remarkably free of abrasions.
Empire Tientsin Dollar Year 3 (1911), KM-Y31, MS63 NGC. Brilliant and lustrous with a hint of golden toning.
Empire Tientsin Dollar Year 3 (1911), KM-Y31, MS64 NGC. Well struck with satiny luster and only tiny marks.
Empire Tientsin Dollar Year 3 (1911), KM-Y31, MS65 NGC, flashy white mint brilliance with just a bit of gold and russet patina emerging on the reverse. A highly attractive example and rare in this designation.
Empire Dollar Year 3 (1911), KM-Y31.1, XF-AU details . Nicely toned with underlying luster and a reverse scratch. This is the scarce Dot after Dollar variety and much more elusive than KM indicates.
Empire Tientsin Dollar Year 3 (1911) Dot After Dollar, KM-Y31.1, AU58 PCGS, superb deep gray and gold patina over fully lustrous surfaces. The dot after DOLLAR variety is rare in this select quality. The R in Dollar is clearly reengraved from a P.
Empire Tientsin Dollar Year 3 (1911) Dot After Dollar, KM-Y31.1, attractively toned, lustrous UNC. Very rare in Mint State and the first example of this elusive variety we have had in this condition.
Anhwei 20 Cents ND (1899), KM-Y43, L&M-196, fully lustrous UNC with light abrasions. Very scarce in this condition.
Chekiang reverse brockage 10 Cents obverse brockage ND (1903-06), type of KM--Y49.1, XF45 ANACS. Very scarce.
Chihli Dollar Year 23 (1897), KM-Y65.1, L&M-444, lightly cleaned XF. A scarcer type.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Chihli Dollar Year 25 (1899), KM-73, AU55 NGC, a Choice coin with light toning and abundant mint luster. (Incorrectly noted as 1903 on the NGC holder.)
Chihli Dollar Year 29 (1903), KM-Y73.1, period after legend, fully lustrous UNC, very sharp details on the dragon's scales. The surfaces display some light toning spots and minor hairlines on the reverse. Rare grade for this date.
Chihli Dollar Year 33 (1907), KM-Y73.2, MS62 NGC, very lightly toned with full mint luster. Very scarce date in mint state, the first example we can recall offering.
Chihli Dollar Year 34 (1908), KM-Y73.2, MS62 PCGS, golden toning on the obverse with gold and russet on the reverse.
Chihli Dollar Year 34 (1908), KM-Y73.2, MS62 PCGS, fully lustrous with attractive original toning and superior surfaces. Clearly a premium coin for this designation.
Chihli Dollar Year 34 (1908), KM-Y73.2, MS62 NGC, lightly toned with minor imperfections.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Chihli Dollar Year 34 (1908), KM-Y73.2, MS62 NGC, light golden toning with only minor marks.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Chihli Dollar Year 34 (1908), KM-Y73.2, MS63 PCGS, lightly toned with a few dark spots along the edge.
Chihli Dollar Year 34 (1908), KM-Y73.2, MS63 NGC, frosty white mint luster with minimal contact marks on the reverse.
Chihli Dollar Year 34 (1908), KM-Y73.2, MS63 PCGS, attractively toned.
Chihli Dollar Year 34 (1908), KM-Y73.3, MS63 PCGS, full frosty white mint luster with some light dullness along the edge. The scales on the dragon are incredibly sharp on this coin.
Chihli Dollar Year 34 (1908), KM-Y73.2, MS64 PCGS, fully lustrous and very attractive, rare type in this grade.
Chihli Dollar Year 34 (1908), KM-Y73.2, MS64 PCGS, deep blue-green and purple patina, rare in this designation.
Chihli Dollar Year 34 (1908), KM-Y73.2, L&M-465, variety with small letter 34, Choice UNC with full luster beneath argent-gray and blue toning and a nice strike. Scarce in this condition.
Fengtien Dollar Year 24 (1898), KM-Y87, L&M-471, XF-AU details, lightly cleaned and sharply struck with some remaining luster, small-mouthed Dragon.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Fengtien Dollar Year 24 (1898), KM-Y87, L&M-472, large-mouthed Dragon, cleaned XF with lightly porous surfaces. A very rare variety
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Fengtien Dollar Year 25 (1899), KM-Y87.1, L&M-477, AU55 NGC. Double inner circle. Very scarce.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Fengtien Dollar CD1903, L&M-482, normal Manchu central characters (Bao Feng), cleaned XF and quite scarce.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Fengtien Dollar CD1903, KM-Y92.1, L&M-482, AU58 NGC. Considerable remaining luster with mottled gold and russet toning. Very scarce. L&M lists this variety as the regular Manchu central characters (Bao Feng).
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Fengtien Dollar CD1903, KM-Y92.1, L&M-483, Manchu characters in center reversed (Feng Bao), XF with minor scuffing between FUNG-TIEN and PROVINCE.
Fengtien Dollar CD1903, L&M-483, Manchu characters in center reversed (Feng Bao), cleaned XF with small rim bump.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Fengtien Dollar CD1903, L&M-483, Manchu characters in center reversed (Feng Bao), AU details, lightly cleaned.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Fengtien Dollar CD1903, KM-Y92, L&M-483, Manchu characters in center reversed (Feng Bao), AU50 NGC. Some remaining luster.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Hupeh Dollar ND (1895-1907), KM-Y127.1, L&M-182, fully lustrous AU details with a hairline scratch on the reverse.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Hupeh Dollar ND (1895-1907), KM-Y127.1, brilliant mint luster, two tiny obverse rim nicks.
Hupeh Dollar ND (1895-1907), KM-Y127.1, L&M-182, fully lustrous with AU-UNC details. Light hairlines from a minor cleaning.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Hupeh Dollar ND (1895-1907), KM-Y127.1, L&M-182, AU58 NGC. Fully lustrous with just a touch of rubbing on the highpoints.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Hupeh Dollar ND (1895-1907), KM-Y127.1, L&M-182, Choice AU. Fully lustrous with minor marks.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Hupeh Dollar ND (1895-1907), KM-Y127.1, L&M-182, MS64 NGC. Brilliant luster with only minor abrasions. A Choice example, and rare in this condition.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Hupeh Dollar ND (1909-11), KM-Y131, L&M-187, lustrous AU details with scratches on both sides.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Hupeh Dollar ND (1909-11), KM-Y131, L&M-187, fully lustrous UNC with golden toning and two tiny, barely noticeable chopmarks.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Hupeh Dollar ND (1909-11), KM-Y131, L&M-187, MS63 NGC. Scattered light toning with full luster.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Hupeh Dollar ND (1909-11), KM-Y131, L&M-187, MS63 NGC. Full luster with golden toning.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Hupeh Dollar ND (1909-11), KM-Y131, L&M-187, MS63 NGC. Well struck and brilliant white with near-flawless surfaces. A Choice coin and a premium example of the grade.
Hupeh Dollar ND (1909-11), KM-Y131, L&M-187, MS63 NGC. Well struck and lustrous with reddish-golden patina and only a few minuscule marks.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Hupeh Tael Year 30 (1904), KM-Y128.2, L&M-180, lightly cleaned AU with luster remaining. Small central characters variety.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Hupeh Tael Year 30 (1904), KM-Y128.2, L&M-180, lightly cleaned AU with abundant remaining luster. Small central characters variety.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Hupeh Tael Year 30 (1904), KM-Y128.2, L&M-180, lightly cleaned, lustrous AU-UNC with a touch of golden toning. Small central characters variety.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Kiangnan 20 Cents CD1900, KM-Y143a.5, L&M-234, Choice UNC. Fully lustrous with a touch of toning. Very scarce in this condition.
Kiangnan Dollar CD1898, KM-Y145a.2, AU55 NGC, uncircled dragon with small letters in the legend. Lightly toned and very scarce.
Kiangnan Dollar CD1899, KM-Y145a.2, L&M-222, lustrous AU. Very scarce in this condition.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Kiangnan Dollar CD1901, KM-Y145a.7, AU55 PCGS, highly lustrous and attractive.
Kiangnan Dollar CD1902, KM-Y145a.8, L&M-247, XF-AU. Well struck and lustrous with russet toning.
Kiangnan Dollar CD1902 HAH, KM-Y145a.8, AU58 NGC, very light original toning with abundant underlying mint luster. Scarce date and grade.
Kiangnan Dollar CD1904, KM-Y145A.12, L&M-257, MS61 NGC. Fully brilliant with golden peripheral toning.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Kiangnan Dollar CD1904, KM-Y145A.12, L&M-257, MS62 NGC. Well struck with full luster and light golden toning.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Kiangnan Dollar CD1904, KM-Y145A.12, L&M-257, MS62 NGC. Light golden toning with minor marks.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Kiangnan Dollar CD1904, KM-Y145A.12, L&M-257, MS62 NGC. Full luster with light obverse scuffing.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Kiangnan Dollar CD1904, KM-Y145A.12, L&M-257, MS62 NGC. Brilliant and golden toned with minor abrasions.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Kiangnan Dollar CD1904, KM-Y145A.12, L&M-257, MS62 NGC. Minor hairlines with a touch of golden toning over full luster.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Kiangnan Dollar CD1904, KM-Y145a.12, MS65 NGC, full frosty white mint brilliance with a sharp strike on the dragon and virtually pristine surfaces. A top example of the type. HAH and CH without periods or rosettes.
Kiangnan Dollar CD1904, KM-Y145a.13, lightly toned UNC with bold features and considerable underlying mint luster. Variety with a dot at 3 and 9 o'clock on the reverse.
Kiangnan Dollar CD1904, KM145a.13, MS61 PCGS, fully lustrous, a premium example for this designation. Type with HAH and CH on the reverse and dots at 3 and 9 o'clock.
Kiangnan Dollar CD1904, KM-Y145a.13, L&M-258, type with dots on either side, MS62 NGC. Well struck and brilliant white with only minor imperfections.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Kiangnan Dollar CD1904, KM-Y145a.13, L&M-258, type with dots on either side, MS63 NGC. Lustrous and bright with light golden patina.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Kiangnan Dollar CD1904, KM-Y145a.14, MS63 NGC, fully brilliant, very scarce this nice. Variety with a dot to the left of the 7.
Kiangnan Dollar CD1904, KM-Y145a.15, L&M-259, variety with four-dot rosette, cleaned XF and scarce.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Kiangnan Dollar CD1904, KM-Y145a.16, L&M-256, variety with HAH and TH, lightly cleaned XF-AU. A very scarce variety and one of the few examples we have seen.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Kirin Dollar CD1900, KM-Y183a, L&M-526, figure 8 Yin-Yang in center, lustrous XF-AU. Very scarce in this condition.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Kirin Dollar CD1901, KM-Y183a.1, L&M-536, lightly cleaned XF with substantial remaining luster. Very scarce.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Kirin Dollar CD1902, KM-183a.1, L&M-542, full Dragon scales, AU details. Lightly cleaned with luster and an exceptional strike for the issue.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Kirin Dollar CD1902, KM-Y183a.1, L&M-542, AU58 NGC. Fully lustrous, Choice AU. Very scarce in this condition.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Kirin Dollar CD1905, KM-Y183a.3, L&M-557, lustrous, Choice AU with a touch of peripheral toning.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Kirin Dollar CD1905, KM-Y183a.3, lovely toned AU-UNC, sharply struck and very attractive for this series.
Kwangtung 50 Cents ND (1891), KM-Y202, L&M-134, MS63 NGC. Boldly struck, and nicely toned, with reflective surfaces. An exceptional example of the grade.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Kwangtung Dollar ND (1891), KM-Y203, L&M-133, MS61 NGC. Fully brilliant with light abrasions.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Kwangtung Dollar ND (1891), KM-Y203, L&M-133, MS62 NGC. Well struck and lustrous beneath light russet toning.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Kwangtung Dollar ND (1891), KM-Y203, L&M-133, MS63 PCGS, deeply toned and fully original. Very scarce in this appealing grade.
Kwangtung Dollar ND (1890-1908), KM-Y203, MS64 PCGS, rich gold and gray patina over full mint brilliance, the reverse being a bit mottled. Rare condition for this popular type.
Kwangtung Dollar ND (1909), KM-Y206, L&M-138, MS61 NGC. Well struck and lustrous with golden-russet patina. Appears to be nicer than the stated grade.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Kwangtung Dollar ND (1909), KM-Y206, L&M-138, MS62 NGC. Fully lustrous with only minor abrasions.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Kwangtung Dollar ND (1909), KM-Y206, L&M-138, MS62 NGC. Brilliant white luster with a nice strike.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Kwangtung Dollar ND (1909), KM-Y206, L&M-138, Choice UNC with mottled russet, blue, and gray toning.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Kwangtung Dollar ND (1909-11), KM-Y206, MS63 PCGS, russet and gold patina, an attractive and original example with superior eye appeal.
Kweichow Auto Dollar Year 17 (1928), KM-Y428, L&M-609, VF25 ICG. Medium gray patina with the normal marks one might expect of the grade.
Kweichow Auto Dollar Year 17 (1928), KM-Y428, VF25 NGC, evenly worn, an attractive example of this commemorative marking the first road in the province.
Kweichow Auto Dollar Year 17 (1928), KM-Y428, L&M-611, variety with different car doors, MS61 NGC. Sharply struck with underlying luster and evidence of prooflike surfaces. By far, the nicest Auto Dollar that we have seen, and in our opinion a coin that could have been graded much higher as there are minor flan flaws, but no significant post-striking imperfections.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Manchurian Provinces Dollar Year 33 (1907), KM-Y212, L&M-487, lustrous XF details with two chopmarks, one each on the obverse and reverse. A very scarce issue.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Sinkiang Tael ND (1910), KM-Y7, L&M-811, MS61 NGC. Lustrous UNC with no significant flaws. Krause and NGC both have the wrong date on this piece. L&M (Lin & Ma) lists the date as 1910. Very scarce in Mint State.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Sinkiang Tael (Sar) 1325AH (1907), KM-Y26.1, L&M-742, cleaned XF for this crudely produced type. Very rare, one-year type from this large nomadic area of northwestern China. Examples are seldom seen, and yet we have an embarrassment of riches with two pieces offered in this auction.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Sinkiang Tael (Sar) 1325AH (1907), KM-Y26.1, L&M-742, extremely rare type with Kashgar Tsao at the top of the reverse. Crudely produced but XF for the type with well-struck features on both sides. The dark stains are mostly superficial, but do constitute oxidation.
Sinkiang Tael Year 7 (1918), KM-Y45.2, MS61 NGC, a nice strike for this usually crude coinage, scarce in mint state.
A pair of CD1906 Szechuan 20 Cash including: KM-Y11T, XF and iridescent XF-AU. Very scarce.
A pair of Szechuan CD1909 20 Cash as follows: KM-Y21T.1, XF and lustrous AU-UNC. Very scarce.
Szechuan Dollar ND (1901-08), KM-Y238, Choice AU-UNC, fully lustrous with light appealing patina. Narrow-faced dragon. Very scarce grade for this type.
Taiwan 10 Cents ND (1893-4), KM-Y247, MS64 NGC, just an incredible specimen with rich gold, green and russet patina and razor sharp details. Very rare grade and the finest we have seen.
Taiwan Republic Yuan 1961, KM-YA537, MS61 NGC. Bright and well struck with light marks. Very scarce issue that was not released for general circulation.
Taiwan gold 1000 Yuan Year 54 (1965), KM-Y541, Choice AU-UNC in the original case of issue.
Taiwan gold 1000 Yuan Year 54 (1965), KM-Y541, MS63 NGC, head of Sun Yat Sen.
Taiwan gold 2000 Yuan Year 54 (1965), KM-Y542, UNC in the original case of issue.
Yunnan Dollar ND (1908), KM-Y254, AU55 NGC, a nice well-struck coin with considerable mint luster.
Yunnan Dollar ND (1908), KM-Y254, Choice lustrous AU-UNC, very close to mint state.
Yunnan Dollar ND (1909-11), KM-Y260, nice UNC, deep gold and russet patina, sharply struck on the dragon's scales. Very scarce grade and an elusive type.
Yunnan Dollar ND (1920-22), KM-Y258.1, MS62 NGC. Sharply struck with underlying luster. Type with four circles below pearl.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Yunnan Dollar ND (1920-22), KM-Y258.1, MS62 NGC. Well struck and bright with a hint of toning. Variety as previous coin.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Yunnan gold 5 Dollars ND (1919), KM-Y481, nice lustrous AU-UNC, softly struck in part, very scarce type. Numeral 2 below the flag tassels.
Yunnan Tael ND (1943-44), KM-A3 (French Indo-China), MS63 PCGS, lightly toned with strong details and full mint luster. Very scarce type in this grade and a fascinating World War II issue.
Republic 20 Cents ND (1912), KM-Y317, L&M-61, MS66 PCGS. Frosty, Gem Mint State with near-flawless surfaces. Rare in this condition and the finest example of this type that we have seen.
Republic Dollar ND (1912), KM-Y319, MS63 NGC, light silvery gray toning with abundant mint luster. Very scarce grade.
Republic Dollar ND (1912), KM-Y319, MS63 NGC, lightly toned with bright mint luster. Very attractive.
Republic Li Yuan-hung Dollar ND (1912), KM-Y320.1, L&M-44, Choice UNC. This is the scarce variety with the "OF" misspelled as "OE". Well struck and fully lustrous with prooflike surfaces and sea green peripheral toning. One of the nicer examples we have offered.
Republic Dollar ND (1912), KM-Y321, L&M-45, cleaned XF with scratches and a reverse rim bump.
Republic Dollar ND (1912), KM-Y321, L&M-45, MS62 PCGS. Fully brilliant and lustrous with only moderate abrasions.
Republic Dollar ND (1914), KM-Y322, L&M-858, lustrous AU with minor stains on the obverse.
Republic Dollar ND (1916), KM--Y332, L&M-942, cleaned AU with luster remaining.
Republic Dollar ND (1916), KM-Y332, L&M-942, lustrous UNC with light hairlines.
Republic Dollar ND (1916), KM-Y332, L&M-942, UNC, gold and russet patina, some light hairlines and scattered surface marks, still quite attractive and an ever-popular type featuring Hung-hsien on the obverse and the flying dragon reverse.
Republic Yuan Shih-Kai Dollar Year 9 (1920), KM-Y329.6, L&M-77, MS67 PCGS. A truly stunning piece and the finest so-called "fat man" dollar that we have ever seen, of any date. Superbly struck with intense luster and amazing eye-appeal. You will never see a nicer example of this type.
Republic Dollar Year 10 (1921), KM-Y329, MS64 NGC, very attractive with light original toning. Scarce in this designation.
Republic Tsao Kun Dollar ND (1923), Civilian Dress, Kann-677, L&M-958, lustrous AU with light hairlines and very little actual wear. Very close to Mint State.
Republic Tsao Kun Dollar ND (1923), Military Dress, Kann-678, L&M-959, lightly toned, lustrous UNC with minor hairlines. Prooflike surfaces with brilliant luster. The light hairlines are the only noticeable flaws.
Republic Tuan Chi Jui Dollar ND (1924), Kann-683, L&M-865, prooflike AU. Well struck with light russet patina.
Republic Mausoleum Dollar Year 16 (1927), Kann-609, L&M-85, XF. Lightly cleaned with specks of peripheral toning on the reverse. A rare, and popular, issue that many consider a Pattern.
China Republic Dollar Year 21 (1932) Birds over Junk, KM-Y344, L&M-108, MS62 PCGS. One of the more popular Chinese issues.
Republic Yuan Shih-Kai gold Dollar ND (1916), KM-Pn44, L&M-1114, Inauguration of the Hung-hsien Regime, 3/4 facing military bust/Winged dragon with legend above and below, lustrous AU-UNC. Sharply struck with only a few minor marks. The Republic Dollars struck in gold are extremely popular and have seen a dramatic jump in price over the last few years.
Republic Sun Yat-Sen Pattern Dollar Year 18 (1929), Kann-614a, L&M-91, made in Italy and signed A. Motti Inc., UNC with satiny luster and a few minor obverse hairlines, possibly from a very light cleaning. The rarest of the 1929 Pattern Dollars.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Republic Sun Yat-Sen Pattern Dollar Year 18 (1929), Kann-614, L&M 92, made in Italy, prooflike UNC with minor hairlines on both sides from a light cleaning. The strike is bold and the appearance is still attractive. Very scarce.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Republic Sun Yat-Sen Pattern Dollar Year 18 (1929), Kann-615, L&M-94, made in England, MS62 NGC. Fully struck with reflective surfaces beneath golden-russet toning. Nicer than the stated grade might indicate. Very scarce.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Republic Sun Yat-Sen Pattern Dollar Year 18 (1929), Kann-616, L&M-95, made in the United States, MS64 NGC. Lustrous and white with the slightest hint of toning. A few minor spots are the only noticeable imperfections on this very scarce issue.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Republic Sun Yat-Sen Pattern Dollar Year 18 (1929), Kann-617, L&M-97, made in Austria, AU58 NGC. Lightly toned and lustrous. Minor hairlines are noticeable, as from being kept in a cabinet for years, but there is no visible wear, or evidence of circulation, therefore the grade is a bid of a puzzlement.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Republic Sun Yat-Sen Pattern Dollar Year 18 (1929), Kann-618, L&M-93, made in Japan, MS62 NGC. Golden gray patina with a few light marks. A very scarce issue.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
People's Republic silver Panda 10 Yuan Proof trio including: 1983 10 Yuan, KM67, Proof 68 Ultra Cameo NGC; 1984 10 Yuan, KM87, Proof 66 Ultra Cameo NGC; and a 1985 10 Yuan, KM114, Proof 67 Ultra Cameo NGC. All are scarce, especially so in these Gem conditions.
People's Republic three-piece lot of 1986 silver 50 Yuan, KM147, 120th anniversary of the birth of Sun Yat-Sen. All Choice Proof.
People's Republic silver 50 Yuan pair including: Year of the Dragon 50 Yuan 1988, KM194, Gem Proof in the original sealed plastic; Barcelona 1992 Olympic Games 50 Yuan, KM303, Gem Proof.
People's Republic Year of the Dog silver 50 Yuan, KM644, toned Proof with minor spots. Scarce with a mintage of only 1,000 pieces.
People's Republic gold 100 Yuan 1984, KM102 (Y72), Choice Cameo Proof, in the original box with the COA #5732. Emperor Huang Di.
People's Republic gold 100 Yuan 1988, KM214 (Y167), Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC, golden monkey.
People's Republic gold Panda Proof Set 1990, KM-PS29, comprising KM268-272, the 5, 10, 25, 50 and 100 Yuan. Presented in the case of issue in the original plastic capsules with the COA.
People's Republic Unicorn gold 100 Yuan 1994, KM682, Gem Proof in the original wooden case with certificate.
People's Republic Unicorn gold 100 Yuan 1995, KM803, Gem Proof in the original wooden case without certificate.
People's Republic Unicorn gold 100 Yuan 1996, KM947, Gem Proof in the original case without certificate.
People's Republic gold 250 Yuan 1980, KM28 (Y22), Proof 66 Ultra Cameo NGC, alpine skiing.
People's Republic Lunar Series gold 2000 Yuan, 2000, KM1327, Year of the Dragon, number 6 of a total mintage of only 15 pieces, 1 Kilogram (1,000 gm.,) of .999 gold, 32.124 oz AGW, Gem Proof in the original wooden case with certificate. The coin is also in the sealed mint plastic. This beautiful piece has an eight sided, scalloped edge, frosted devices, with fully mirrored fields. The obverse shows the Yangzhou Five Pavilion Bridge with the date below and the reverse has a double dragon design and the value. None of the Lunar Kilo gold coins were produced for issue in China, but rather were exported, mainly to Europe and the U.S. Of the 15 pieces, there is no way to determine how many survive, but undoubtedly, a few have vanished. The Dragon motif is extremely popular and we can find no record of this issue selling at auction. The few Lunar Kilo gold pieces recently sold, that we have recorded, have realized record prices, and these have all been numbers 10 and higher.
People's Republic two-piece Unicorn set 1994 including: 1/2 ounce gold 50 Yuan .999, KM460; and a bi-metallic 25 Yuan, 1/4 ounce .999 gold, 1/8 ounce .999 silver, both Gem Proof in the original case with certificate.
People's Republic five-piece gold Unicorn set 1995, 1/20 ounce 5 Yuan, 1/10 ounce 10 Yuan, 1/4 ounce 25 Yuan, 1/2 ounce 50 Yuan, all gold, and a bi-metallic 25 Yuan 1/4 ounce gold and 1/8 ounce silver. All are Gem Proof in the original wooden case with certificate.
People's Republic seventeen-piece silver coin lot including: 5 Yuan, 1984 KM101, 1986 KM141, 1986 KM142, 1986 KM143, and 1986 KM144; 10 Yuan Panda 1990 KM276, 10 Yuan 1990 KM316, 10 Yuan 1991 KM374, 10 Yuan 1991 KM296, 10 Yuan 1993 KM524, 10 Yuan 1994 KM527, (2) 10 Yuan 1995 KM813, and 10 Yuan Panda 1999 KM1216; 25 Yuan 1982 KM60, 25 Yuan 1982 KM59; and a 35 Yuan 1979 KM8. All are Gem Proof. Sold as is, no return.
People's Republic Archaeological Finds Four-piece Gold Set 1981, KM-PS8, 200 Yuan Leopard, 200 Yuan Dragon, 400 Yuan Rhinoceros, and 800 Yuan Elephant. A rare and popular set in the original case of issue with certificate.
People's Republic six-piece silver set including: 5 Yuan Year of Peace 1986, KM148, in case with cert.; 10 Yuan Panda 1983, KM67, in case, no cert.; 10 Yuan 1984 Birth of Cheng Jiageng, KM103, in case with cert.; 10 Yuan 1986 Birth of Sun-Yat-Sen, KM146, in case with cert.; 10 Yuan 1986 Birth of Sun Yat-Sen, no case or cert.; and 35 Yuan 1981 70th Anniversary of Revolution, KM50, in case with cert. All are Gem Proof. Some are very scarce. Sold as is, no return.
People's Republic three-piece gold lot including: 1/10 ounce Pandas 1982 and 1984, both Gem UNC; and a 100 Yuan 1991, KM381, Gem Proof in the original case.
People's Republic six-piece lot including: 50 Yuan Panda 1990, KM273; 50 Yuan Panda 1991, KM353; 50 Yuan 2001 Chinese Grottoes Art, KM1388; rectangular 50 Yuan 2002, Peking Opera (not in KM); 4-coin set of silver 10 Yuan 2000, A Dream of Red Mansions; and a 4-piece set of 10 Yuan 2000 Guilin River scene (not in KM). All Gem Proof in original case with certificate. Sold as is, no return.
Yunnan Fantasy Dollar ND, KMX-M205, MS64 NGC, Empress Yun Lu. Scarce and attractive type, especially in this grade.
Sinkiang Fantasy Tael 1329AH (1911), KMX-M340, Choice AU, sharply struck, lightly cleaned at one time.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Kansu Fantasy Tael CD1905, KMX-M45, sharp AU, lightly cleaned, rounded mountains at base.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Taiwan Fantasy Lotus Flower Dollar ND (ca. 1960's), type of KM-C-25-4, lightly toned UNC. Produced as a fantasy issue in tiny quantities in the early 1960's.
Republic Silver 10 Dollars ND (circa 1920), KMX-M681, Choice toned AU, featuring the bust of former President Feng Kuo-chang. Very scarce type believed to have been struck in Hupeh.
Chili 1908 Dollar quintet including: (4) pieces with plain 4 and (1) piece with crosslet 4, grades from VF to XF-AU, some cleaned. Sold as is, no return.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Chihli Dollar quartet YR34 as follows: (3) pieces with plain 4, (1) piece with crosslet 4. Grades from VF-XF to nice AU, some cleaned. Sold as is, no return.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Yunnan Dollar quartet consisting of: (3) 1907, and (1) 1909, grades from XF to AU, some cleaned. Sold as is, no return.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Szechuan Dollar quartet including: (4) pieces with inverted A instead of V in PROVINCE, grades from VF to AU, some cleaned. Sold as is no return lot.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Chihli Dollar trio as follows: (3) pieces with plain 4, grades from XF to AU. Sold as is, no return.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Kiangnan six-piece Dollar lot including: (1) 1901 thick HAH, (5) 1904 (one with dots L&M-258), grades AU to AU-UNC. An exceptional lot. Sold as is, no return.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Mixed Dollar lot including: (3) Kirin Dollars, L&M-516; (3) Szechuan Dollars, (2) L&M-345 and (1) L&M-346, grades from VF to XF, some cleaned. Sold as is, no return.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Assorted 8-piece lot as follows: (2) Empire Dollars Year 3 (1911), L&M37 UNC with corrosion and L&M 36 (Dot after DOLLAR), harshly cleaned; (2) Yunnan Dollars L&M-421 both cleaned XF-AU; Sinkiang Tael 1910 L&M-811, VF-XF with obverse scratch; Kwangtung 5, 10, and 20 Cents 1891 L&M 135, 136, & 137, XF to AU. Sold as is, no return.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Assortment of Machine-Struck China coins, a very useful group of primarily silver Dollars and 1/2 Dollars from the Empire and Republic. We suggest careful viewing as many high grade items are included. Sold as is, no return.
Colombia
Felipe IV gold 2 Escudos 1632C-E, KM4.6, Cayon 6654, AU55 NGC, boldly struck with light reddish-brown patina. The denomination, Cartagena mint (C) and assayer E (retrograde) are all clearly readable, and the full four digit date is completely clear in the reverse peripheral legend. A most desirable example with all of these critical details visible.
Carlos II cob 8 Reales 1668NR P. ors, KM12, toned XF (no real wear evident), porous surfaces with minor patination and possibly from the Piedmont wreck. Ex-Lasser Collection. All four digits of the date are readable, although the "68" is softly struck. VIII to the left of the shield, struck at Sante Fe de Bogota.
Felipe V gold 2 Escudos 1736SF-M, KM17.2 crudely produced XF, portions not struck up. The M assayer is visible to the right of the shield and a bit of the F in the mintmark is also discernable. The 17 of the date is bold, but the 36 is somewhat mushy.
Ferdinand VI gold 2 Escudos 1758J Popayan, KM30.2, VG8 NGC, lightly toned and original with even wear. The reverse is F-VF.
Carlos III gold Escudo 1769/7-J Popayan, KM35, VF35 ICG, a nice evenly worn example of this scarce type with an extremely bold overdate.
Carlos III gold 2 Escudos 1772-P JS, KM49.2, Choice XF, partial mint brilliance still present, great strike and eye appeal for the type.
Carlos III gold 2 Escudos 1786-SF Popayan, KM49.2a, AU50 NGC, a very nice coin with original mint luster.
Carlos III gold 4 Escudos 1778-SF Popayan, KM44, VF25 ICG, light marks on the obverse, but an attractive original coin and a scarcer early date for this type.
Carlos IV gold Escudo 1789/8-SF Popayan, KM54.2, VF25 NGC, traces of luster in the legends, bust of Carlos III.
Carlos IIII gold 4 Escudos 1792NR-JJ, KM61.1, toned AVF, evenly worn with aged patina.
Carlos IIII gold 8 Escudos 1795-JF Popayan, KM62.2, cleaned VF, small lamination on the reverse under the "S".
Carlos IIII gold 8 Escudos 1797-JJ Nuevo Reino, KM62.1, AU-UNC, outstanding eye appeal for this coin, full mint bloom and complete strike.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Carlos IIII gold 8 Escudos 1803/2-JF Popayan, KM62.2, Choice XF, lightly cleaned and starting to retone. Interesting die crack at twelve o'clock on the obverse.
Carlos IIII gold 8 Escudos 1803/2-JJ Nuevo Reino, KM62.1, about AU with some light scratches on the fields. Overdate.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1814-P JF, KM71, nice XF, light gray toning with hints of purple and gold, especially on the reverse. Very nice strike and overall condition. 8 Reales from the Colombian mint of Popayan are very scarce and this is one of the nicest we have come across.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Ferdinand VII gold 8 Escudos 1814-JF Nuevo Reino, KM66.1, about XF, cleaned, some bag and contact marks on the fields.
Republic of Nueva Granada silver 1/4 Real 1850 Bogota, KM108.1, MS62 PCGS, nice bluish-gray toning, common coin in rare condition.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1834-RS Bogota, KM82.1, XF45 PCGS, lightly toned and original, somewhat baggy but overall decent grade for the type.
Republic gold 10 Pesos 1864 Popayan, KM141.3, AU53 NGC, a nice lightly toned example, fully original and attractive.
Republic gold 10 Pesos 1871 Medellin, KM141.2, AU55 NGC, very boldly struck and attractive.
Republic gold Proof Set 1968, KM-PS1, comprising KM231-235, the 100, 200, 300, 500 and 1500 Pesos, all in Gem Cameo Proof. The set commemorates the International Eucharistic Congress and each coin features the bust of Pope Paul VI. Presented in the original case of issue with COA #3812. 3.24 ounces of pure gold.
Comoros
Sultanate 5 Francs 1308AH (1890), KM3, AU58 NGC, lightly toned with just a few scattered surface marks. Very scarce and popular world crown struck at the Paris Mint.
Costa Rica
Republic gold 10 Colones 1900, KM140, AU55 NGC, lustrous with some tiny contact marks.
Republic gold 20 Colones 1897, KM141, AU58 NGC, very sharply struck.
Republic gold 20 Colones 1899, KM141, AU50 NGC, luster in the legends.
Republic gold 20 Colones 1899, KM141, Choice AU-UNC, fully lustrous and superior to most examples seen in the market.
Crete
Prince George 5 Drachmai 1901, KM9, UNC, lightly dipped long ago and now with appealing golden patina emerging in the peripheral legends. The strike is razor sharp and there is no indication of wear on even the highest points of the design. The exposed fields display some extremely faint hairlines but retain a lustrous, almost reflective quality. Extremely rare type in mint state, missing in even the most advanced collections of modern Greek coinage. There is one tiny rim nick on the obverse at 6 o'clock, mentioned for absolute accuracy only.
Croatia
Republic gold 1000 Kuna 1994, KM33, Proof 67 Ultra Cameo NGC, honoring Pope Paul II.
Republic gold 1000 Kuna 1994, KM33, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC, Pope Paul II.
Republic gold 1000 Kuna 1997, KM72, Proof 68 Ultra Cameo NGC, three Black Storks.
Cuba
No Lot.
Republic Souvenir Peso 1897, KM-XM2, MS63 ANACS, a nice original example with medium gray patina. Closely spaced date with star below baseline.
Republic ABC Peso 1937, KM22, AU55 NGC, lightly toned, the key date for this type.
Republic gold Peso 1915, KM16, MS64 NGC, a Choice example with intense mint luster.
Republic gold Peso 1916, KM16, AU58 NGC, a nice lustrous piece.
Republic gold Peso 1916, KM16, MS62 NGC, fully lustrous.
Republic gold 2 Pesos 1916, KM17, MS63 NGC, very bright and attractive.
Republic gold 4 Pesos 1915, KM18, MS63 PCGS, fully brilliant, two noticeable marks on the neck. Rare type and date in this designation.
Republic gold 4 Pesos 1916, KM18, AU58 NGC, highly lustrous, few small surface marks.
Republic gold 5 Pesos 1915, KM19, MS62 NGC, a nice lustrous coin.
Republic gold 5 Pesos 1915, KM19, MS63 NGC, brilliant mint luster.
Republic gold 5 Pesos 1916, KM19, MS62 NGC, full mint brilliance, just a few small contact marks.
Republic gold 10 Pesos 1916, KM20, UNC, fully lustrous and attractive with some small contact marks in the obverse fields.
Republic gold 10 Pesos 1916, KM20, MS62 NGC, full mint luster, typical handling in the fields.
Republic gold 20 Pesos 1915, KM21, lustrous AU, cleaned, leaving hairlines in the obverse fields, and one faint scratch on the bust.
Republic gold 20 Pesos 1915, KM21, fully lustrous AU-UNC, heavy bagmarks on the obverse bust and right field.
Republic gold 20 Pesos 1915, KM21, AU-UNC, fully lustrous, heavy surface marks on both sides.
Republic gold 20 Pesos 1915, KM21, AU50 NGC, lightly toned, numerous small surface abrasions as is typical for this heavy type.
Republic gold 20 Pesos 1915, KM21, AU58 NGC, lustrous and attractive for this type with only minor contact marks.
Republic gold 20 Pesos 1915, KM21, MS60 ANACS, a lustrous coin with the expected small surface abrasions. Mint state examples of this type are getting scarce.
Cyprus
Republic gold 50 Pounds 1977, KM47, MS67 NGC, honoring Archbishop Makarios.
Czechoslovakia
Republic gold Dukat 1931, KM8, MS65 NGC, a Gem example, very scarce this nice.
Republic gold Dukat 1932, KM-M12, MS63 NGC, Tyrs-Sokol Movement. (KM-M10 on the holder.)
Republic gold Dukat 1933, KM-M15, MS63 NGC, Dr. Antonin Svehla. Very scarce type.
Republic gold 2 Dukaty 1931, KM9, nice lightly toned UNC.
Socialist Republic gold 2 Dukaten 1978, KM-M29, MS67 NGC, 600th anniversary of the death of Charles IV.
Danish West Indies
Frederick VII Prooflike 3 Cents 1859, KM-64. PL63 PCGS. Lightly toned. A one year type that is listed in the catalogue with a mintage of 10.
Frederick VII Prooflike 5 Cents 1859, KM65. PL64 PCGS. Lightly toned. A one year type with a listed mintage of 10 pieces. A great item for people who collect ships on coins.
Danzig
Free City Gulden 1923, KM145, MS63 NGC, full frosty white mint luster. Very scarce and popular in mint state.
Free City 2 Gulden 1923, KM146, MS61 NGC, lightly toned, very scarce type.
Free City 2 Gulden 1923, KM146, MS64 NGC, light original toning, very scarce grade.
Free City 2 Gulden 1923, KM146, Proof 64 NGC, a nice untoned coin with a slight cameo effect on the lions.
Free City gold 25 Gulden 1930, KM150, MS63 NGC, glittering prooflike mint brilliance with light handling in the fields.
Free City gold 25 Gulden 1930, KM150, MS66 NGC, a superb example with light original patina and excellent eye appeal.
Denmark
Trio of Early Silver Types, KM495 12 Skilling 1711-CW nice VF, KM521 12 Skilling 1720-CW Fine, and KM536 24 Skilling 1732-CW toned nearly XF, portrait type, very attractive. Sold as is, no return.
Frederik V gold 12 Mark (Ducat) 1759-VH, KM587.3, MS63 NGC, fully lustrous and well-struck, exceptional grade for this trade coin series.
Christian VII 1/4 Speciedaler 1769-HSK, KM604, MS63 PCGS, a Choice example of this rare one-year type with silvery gray toning over fully lustrous surfaces. The strike is sharp from rim to rim. Very rare in mint state. Struck at Rethwisch.
Christian VII Copper Pattern Speciedaler ND (1799), Hede 16, similar to KM651.3, Proof 65 RB NGC, a gorgeous coin with reflective surfaces and glittering orange mint luster. Obverse: Bust of the King, Reverse: Coat of Arms.
Frederik VII Rigsdaler (1854-5) Mint Error, KM760, MS62 NGC, flip-over double strike on a copper planchet, perhaps intended for a 2 Rigsbank Skilling. A spectacular error with the king's bust prominently struck on one side with the reverse wreath at the peripheries, and the reverse central portions on the other side at the center with significant portions of the king's bust showing at the sides. An intriguing mint error!
Frederik VII Copper Pattern 2 Rigsdaler 1857-PP, KM-PnA61, Proof 64 RB NGC, a superb coin with the perfect blend of glossy brown surfaces and aged red-orange mint brilliance. Very similar to the issued types but with a laureate bust of the king. Extremely rare and the first we have seen.
Margrethe II gold 10 Kroner 2005, KM907, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC, commemorating The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Andersen.
Margrethe II gold 10 Kroner 2005, KM911, Proof 67 Ultra Cameo NGC, honoring The Little Mermaid.
Dominica
Elizabeth II gold 300 Dollars 1979, KM19, Proof 66 Ultra Cameo NGC, John Paul II.
Dominican Rep.
Republic Copper-Nickel Pattern Centavo 1892, KM-E18, Proof 61 NGC Farouk/Whittier, somewhat mottled toning, rare type with ESSAI DE MONNAIE 1892 on the reverse.
Republic 50 Centesimos 1891A, KM10, MS64 NGC, a pleasing example with light toning and full mint luster. Very scarce type in this grade.
Republic 50 Centesimos 1891A, KM10, Proof 65 NGC, deep blue-green and purple toning with flashy reflective surfaces. Rare type in Proof and even more elusive in this designation.
Republic Specimen 1/2 Peso 1897A, KM15, Specimen 62 NGC, fully lustrous and original with appealing gray and gold patina. Clearly a premium coin for this designation with excellent eye appeal. Extremely rare as a Specimen; this is the only example we have seen.
Republic Peso 1939, KM22, MS62 NGC, fully lustrous with soft gray and gold patina. An original example - never cleaned - which is rarely the case for this key date.
Republic Peso 1939, KM22, MS64 NGC, full frosty white mint luster, one of the nicer examples of this date that we have encountered. The 1939 Peso in true UNC has long been one of the most elusive coins in the Latin crown series.
Republic gold 250 Pesos 1979, KM56, Proof 67 Deep Cameo PCGS, marking the visit of Pope John Paul II.
East Africa
George V 'Proof' Set 1920H, KM-PSA1. Superb toned original set with the ORIGINAL dated box "EAST AFRICAN CURRENCY BOARD, 1920". While Krause calls this a "PROOF SET" we again have to look at the coins characteristics. We were pleased to see in our last sale the appreciation for the special status of the British West Africa 1913 double Proof set when it sold for $13,800 on a pre-sale estimate of $5,000-$7,000 and a catalogue value of $1,250! This set is very important for a number of reasons. It is the first year for coins minted specifically for East Africa (Uganda was dropped). They are all one year types. In Mint State the 25 Cents is scarce, the Florin is Rare, the 1 Cent, 5 Cent and 10 Cents are very rare and the 50 Cents is really only known as a Specimen strike from one of the 20 or so sets struck. The silver coins have the weak faces that was typical of this issue but the mint frost is full and superb. They are NOT Proof strikings though, nor are any of these sets. They are not double struck, and they are not struck on polished planchets with polished, acid etched dies. They are Specimen strikes in that they were not intended for circulation and they were to serve a 'higher' purpose as 'show' items. The copper-nickel pieces have the semi-prooflike surfaces of this metal when they are struck with a new die. I could go on, but, these are wonderful coins in their Original Box, that combine rarity and a one year type. The box is still in nice shape although not perfect, but I find this very appealing as it shows that these items have been appreciated by past collectors.
George V Mint Specimen Set 1921-1922, KM-MS 1. This set includes the 1 Cent 1922H, 5 Cents 1921, 10 Cents 1922, 50 Cents 1922, Shilling 1922H. All in a purple, original case marked in gold letters, "EAST AFRICAN CURRENCY BOARD 1922". The coins are first strikes off fresh dies but there was no other special handling applied. The silver has the tone that one would expect from coins stored in a box of this era. The 1 and 5 Cent are Red and Brown while the 10 Cents is toned with some red, but the toning magnifies the early strike characteristics. The appeal is as much in the original box--who were these sets given to and why are there only a few sets known. It would take planning to produce a set like this. The dates and mintmarks are mixed between the Royal Mint and the Birmingham Mint. Was this set put together in East Africa after coins had been received by a local bank, or were they put together in England to be used as presentation sets of the new coinage? The box shows only minor signs of wear. Maybe the internet will secure an answer.
Ecuador
Republic 4 Reales 1862-GJ, KM37a, VF-XF, lightly cleaned with some small scuffs and scratches. The details are quite bold including the head of the condor on the reverse. The date is crudely engraved as if done by hand, rather than with punches. Very rare type and one of the classic Latin "half dollars."
Republic 8 Reales 1846-GJ, KM32, XF45 Details ANACS, "Tooled-Cleaned." Rare and popular type, the surfaces were cleaned long ago and now gray and gold patina is emerging in the legends. The obverse fields and the bust of Libertad are somewhat porous and have been lightly tooled and there is one rim flaw on the reverse at 4 o'clock. The overall appearance of the coin is quite nice.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1842-MV-S, KM23.2, superb AU-UNC, a remarkable coin with glittering mint luster and exceptionally bold design features. The surfaces a virtually pristine and free of any laminations or striking flaws. Just a spectacular example!
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1855/2-GJ, KM34.1, AU58 PCGS, lightly toned, somewhat grainy of the bust of Bolivar, but with virtually no wear evident. Rare and desirable type, a classic in the Latin and Bolivar series.
Republic Specimen Centavo 1872 Heaton, KM45, fully lustrous UNC with reflective surfaces, ex-Heaton Mint archives collection. The obverse rim at 5 o'clock has either a nick or natural flan flaw. Sold as is, no return.
Republic - Pair of NGC Certified Sucres, KM53.1 1884 Heaton MS62 and KM53.3 1897 Lima MS62. Both coins are fully lustrous.
Republic - four NGC Certified Sucres, KM53.2 1888 Santiago AU53, and KM53.3 1890 Lima AU58, 1895 Lima XF45, and 1897 Lima AU53.
Republic 2 Sucres 1973, KM82, Choice brilliant UNC, scarce type not released to circulation.
Republic 5 Sucres 1973, KM84, Choice brilliant UNC, never released to circulation, now a rare type and the key to the modern Ecuador series.
Republic gold Condor 1928, KM74, MS63 NGC, a Choice example from the Birmingham Mint, very scarce in this quality.
Egypt
Abdul Hamid I gold Zeri Mahbub 1187AH Year 2 (1778), KM127, AU55 NGC, lustrous and well-struck for this crude coinage with a clear date and mint.
Suez Canal Token Series 1865, four different types, all with original tags from Ran Zander, featuring: Borel Lavalley 20 Centimes KM-Tn5 XF, 50 Centimes KM-Tn6 VF, Franc KM-Tn7 VF and Bazin 50 Centimes KM-Tn2 VF. A very nice group with a good pedigree.
Abdul Hamid II 20 Para 1293AH Year 3, KM276, AU50 ANACS, very bold strike for this series, scarce type and grade. (The holder incorrectly states the denomination as 10 Para and catalog number as KM275.)
British Administration gold 100 Piastres 1916, KM324, AU58 NGC, a nice lustrous example of this one-year type.
Farouk gold 100 Piastres 1938, KM372, MS63 NGC, fully lustrous, very bright and attractive.
Farouk gold 500 Piastres 1938, KM373, Proof 65 NGC, struck for the Royal Wedding. A gorgeous coin with an unflawed cameo bust and exceptional eye appeal.
Republic gold Pound 1995, KM767, MS66 NGC, 75th anniversary of the Bank of Misr.
United Arab Republic gold 10 Pounds 1964, KM409, Choice Brilliant UNC, diversion of the Nile commemorative. 1.46 ounces of pure gold.
Republic gold 10 Pounds 1980, KM519, MS64 NGC, Egyptian-Israeli Peace Agreement featuring the bust of Sadat.
Republic gold 50 Pounds 1988, KM625, Proof 68 Ultra Cameo NGC, 24th Summer Olympics, pharaoh and athletes against a globe. Very low mintage!
Republic gold 50 Pounds 1988, KM627, Proof 68 Ultra Cameo NGC, 24th Summer Olympics, athletes and mythological figures.
Republic gold 50 Pounds 1988, KM629, Proof 66 Ultra Cameo NGC, Winter Olympics, ski jumper and figure skater. Also very low mintage, only 200 struck in UNC and Proof!
El Salvador
Republic gold 250 Colones 1977, KM152, Choice BU, 18th annual Governor's Assembly.
Republic gold 2500 Colones 1992, KM161, Proof 66 Ultra Cameo NGC, Columbus' ships against a map.
Equatorial Guinea
Republic Two Piece Gold Set 1992, KM105 7000 Francos and KM106 15000 Francos, both gem cameo Proof and struck to promote endangered wildlife in Africa. Very attractive with lions and elephants depicted. Only 450 each were minted.
Ethiopia
Menelik II 1/2 Birr EE1889 (1897), KM4, AU-UNC with attractive green and gold patina. Very scarce grade for this date.
Menelik II Birr EE1895 (1903), KM19, nice lustrous AU, golden patina in the legends, typical contact marks in the obverse fields.
Menelik II Talari or Birr EE1895 (1903), KM19, AU-UNC, virtually no circulation wear evident, lightly cleaned long ago and now with pleasing pink and gold patina.
Haile Selassie gold 20 Dollars 1966, KM39, Proof 67 Ultra Cameo NGC, honoring the birth and reign of Haile Selassie.
Peoples Republic gold 500 Birr 1981, KM68, Proof 66 Ultra Cameo NGC, International Year of Disabled Persons.
Falkland Islands
Elizabeth II gold 2 Pounds 1974, KM8, Proof 67 Ultra Cameo NGC, Romney marsh sheep.
Fiji
Queen Elizabeth platinum Proof $20 - 2002 Pair, Gem Proofs in original case with C.O.A. Reverse, Westminster Abbey June 1953 and Defender of the Faith.
Finland
Russian Duchy gold 10 Markkaa 1905-L, KM8.2, MS66 NGC, a superb example of this rare date with sparkling mint brilliance.
Russian Duchy gold 20 Markkaa 1879-S, KM9.2, nice UNC, fully lustrous.
Republic gold 1000 Markkaa 1997, KM86, Proof 68 Ultra Cameo NGC, 80th anniversary of independence from Russia.
France
Acquitaine. Edward, Prince of Wales gold Pavillion d'Or ND (1362-72), Friedberg 5, MS62 NGC, a magnificent example of this important rarity with fully struck details from rim to rim and no doubling. The design is meticulously executed and features "The Black Prince" standing under a Gothic canopy with sword drawn and two lions at his feet. The reverse design utilizes a foliate cross within a quadrangle with alternating leopards and lis in the angles. A true numismatic rarity in select quality.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Acquitaine. Henry VI of England gold Salut d'Or ND (1422-53), Friedberg 18, lightly toned XF, well-struck design features, two mild creases to the flan. The obverse depicts the Madonna receiving a parchment with inscription AVE from the archangel Gabriel.
Acquitaine. Henry VI of England gold Salut d'Or ND (1422-53), Friedberg 18, Choice UNC, lightly toned with meticulously sharp details and full mint luster. The obverse features Mary receiving a parchment with AVE from Gabriel.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Charles V gold Franc a Pied ND (1364-1380), Friedberg 284, MS62 NGC, fully struck with no doubling and excellent eye appeal, a premium example for this designation.
Charles VI gold Ecu d'Or ND (1380-1422), Friedberg 291, AU50 NGC, boldly struck with light original toning.
Charles VI gold Ecu d'Or ND (1380-1422), Friedberg 291, Choice AU-UNC, fully struck and very attractive. Retrograde S in KAROLVS.
Charles VI gold Ecu d'Or ND (1380-1422), Friedberg 291, UNC, sharp features, light encrustation on the reverse.
Louis XII gold Ecu d'Or au soleil ND (1498-1515), Friedberg 323, fully struck XF, lightly cleaned.
Louis XII gold Ecu d'Or au soleil ND (1498-1515), Friedberg 323, AU53 NGC, very sharply struck and a scarcer type.
Francois I gold Ecu d'Or ND (1515-47), Friedberg 347, nice XF, tiny x-shaped scratch in the reverse field, barely noticeable. Type with a small cross added to both sides.
Francois I gold Ecu d'Or ND (1515-47), Friedberg 347, XF45 NGC, fully struck legends.
Francois I gold Ecu d'Or au Dauphine ND (1515-47), Friedberg 354, AU53 NGC, weakly struck second and fourth quadrants on the obverse.
Charles IX gold Ecu d'Or 1566-K, Friedberg 378, XF40 ANACS, well-struck date and mint, the reverse is slightly off-center and double-struck. Scarce type with the date in Roman numerals.
Louis XIII 60 Sols 1642A, KM120.1, Davenport 3796, toned VF, very attractive, rose without points above the reverse crown, one small rim nick on the reverse at 7 o'clock. Rare and desirable type.
Louis XIIII 1/2 Ecu 1662-B, KM202.2, lightly cleaned XF, well-struck details, laureate juvenile bust.
Louis XIIII 1/2 Ecu 1691-H, KM273.6, lustrous AU with some prooflike qualities, struck over an earlier coin but with very sharp details and immediate eye appeal.
Louis XIIII 1/2 Ecu 1710-A, KM382.1, XF details but with light surface patination and faint tooling on the neck of the King.
Louis XIIII Ecu 1644A, KM144.1, AU55 NGC, superbly toned and very attractive, a most handsome example of this first Ecu portrait for Louis XIIII.
Louis XIIII Ecu du Parliament 1679-Aix, KM226.12, sharply detailed VF-XF, lightly cleaned with noticeable haymarking on the obverse.
Louis XIIII Ecu du Parliament 1682-Rennes, KM22.13, toned XF with bold details, slightly dark on the reverse.
Louis XIIII Ecu 1692-Rennes, KM275.21, XF details but with heavy surface oxidation.
Louis XIIII Ecu ND (1693-1704) Rennes, KM298.24, Choice toned AU, bold details, struck over an earlier Ecu with portions of the original coin showing through (and effacing the date.)
Louis XIIII Ecu ND circa 1701, KM329.1, AU55 NGC, Paris Mint, struck over an earlier Ecu clearly dated 1694 below the bust of the King. The actual date which is possibly 1701, has been obscured by the overstrike. (Incorrectly dated 1694 by NGC on the holder.)
Louis XIIII Ecu 1709-A, KM386.1, bold AU, lightly cleaned at one time and now with appealing toning. An attractive example with unusually sharp design features.
Louis XIIII gold Louis d'Or 1668A, KM219.1, AU55 PCGS, an exceptionally well-struck example with abundant mint luster.
Louis XIIII gold Louis d'Or 1694Y, KM302.22, Fine 15 NGC, Bourges Mint, evenly worn with no obvious flaws.
Louis XIIII gold Louis d'Or 1702A, KM334.1, AU58 NGC, struck over an earlier coin (dated 1695) but with unusually sharp details including a full date and mint. Scarce grade for this era.
Louis XIIII gold 2 Louis d'Or 1694A, KM303.1, AU55 NGC, lightly toned with bold features and considerable original mint luster. Struck over an earlier coin.
Louis XV 1/2 Ecu 1764-H, KM516.9, toned AU, nicely struck with light adjustment marks at the reverse center. Rare type in this quality.
Louis XV Ecu 1718A, KM435.1, toned AU, cleaned long ago and now nicely toned. The reverse shows some light porosity. Youthful armored laureate bust.
Louis XV Ecu 1721A, KM459.1, AU58 NGC, struck over an earlier coin or a flip-over double strike, the date is still quite clear.
Louis XV Ecu 1727-E, KM486.7, lightly XF, a nice original example.
Louis XV Ecu 1766T, KM512.20, toned nearly XF, the reverse is particularly attractive. One flaw on the rim at 2 o'clock, probably as made. Nantes Mint.
Louis XV Ecu 1768-A, KM512.1, toned XF, very faint haymarking, barely noticeable. A well-struck and attractive example.
Louis XV Ecu 1774-L, KM551.9, toned VF-XF, slightly porous surface, scarce type with the older bust of Louis.
Louis XV gold Louis d'Or 1726A, KM489.1, AU53 NGC, sharply struck with attractive oldtime toning.
Louis XV gold Louis d'Or 1726-E, KM489.7, bold XF, lightly polished.
Louis XV gold Louis d'Or 1734A, KM489.1, AU55 NGC, rich patina and considerable mint luster in the legends.
Louis XV gold Louis d'Or 1755/4-BB, KM513.4, MS64 NGC, fully lustrous with reflective surfaces and cameo frost to the bust, a sparkling example of this 18th century coinage.
Louis XV gold 2 Louis d'Or 1717A, KM428.1, AU55 ANACS, a gorgeous example with bold features and virtually full mint luster. Very popular crowned young bust type.
Louis XV gold 2 Louis d'Or 1756AA, KM519.2, AU50 NGC, light original rose gold patina, very attractive.
Louis XV gold 2 Louis d'Or 1760-Rennes, KM519.21, AU58 NGC, bold details with one tiny natural flan flaw on the obverse edge at 5 o'clock, barely visible.
Louis XV gold 2 Louis d'Or 1771D, KM519.5, AU58 NGC, Lyon, unlisted date for this mint in the SCWC. An attractive coin with sharp details and abundant mint luster.
Louis XVI 1/2 Ecu or 3 Livres 1792A, KM613.1, toned XF, beautiful details and a very scarce type in this quality.
Louis XVI Ecu 1786-L, KM564.9, bold AU-UNC, lustrous surfaces with just some light traces of patination.
Louis XVI gold Louis d'Or 1786A, KM591.1, AU53 NGC, well-struck and lustrous, faint scratch on the obverse.
Louis XVI gold Louis d'Or 1787A, KM591.1, AU55 NGC, highly lustrous and attractive, the reverse is prooflike.
Louis XVI gold Louis d'Or 1787A, KM591.1, MS62 NGC, bright and lustrous with no adjustment marks.
Louis XVI gold 2 Louis d'Or 1786A, KM592.1, nice toned XF, oldtime patina in the legends, somewhat rough rim.
Louis XVI gold 2 Louis d'Or 1786A, KM592.1, XF45 ICG, lightly toned with no adjustment marks.
Louis XVI gold 2 Louis d'Or 1786A, KM592.1, MS63 NGC, exceptionally bold design features, full original mint brilliance.
Republic 6 Livres 1793AA An II, KM624.2, AU55 NGC, lovely old-time cabinet patina, very scarce quality.
Republic (Consulship) 5 Francs An 8-Q, KM639.8, Choice toned AU, very scarce grade.
Republic (Consulship) 5 Francs An 9-T, KM639.9, XF45 NGC, light silvery gray patina, overdate, perhaps 9/7/5? Rare date and mint in this grade.
Napoleon Premier Consul 5 Francs An 12-K, KM659.8, toned XF, minor patination along the rims. Bordeaux Mint. Scarce type issued before the declaration of the First Empire.
Napoleon 5 Francs An 13-A, KM662.1, Choice toned AU-UNC, boldly struck with no adjustment marks. Non-laureate bust of Napoleon.
Napoleon 5 Francs 1810-BB, KM694.3, toned AU, an attractive original example, haymarking on the obverse (tiny flaws in the planchet, as made.) Scarcer low mintage date.
Napoleon 5 Francs 1812-Q, KM694.12, lustrous AU, subtle gold patina.
Napoleon 5 Francs 1813-A, KM694.1, MS63 PCGS. The graders must have been having a bad day when they designated this lovely example as 63. Well struck with superb steel-blue and green toning with only a few well-hidden contact marks, this piece has exceptional eye-appeal.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Napoleon 5 Francs 1815-L "100 Days", KM704.5, toned XF, well-struck with just a few tiny contact marks. An attractive example of this popular type struck during Napoleon's final 100 Days rule in France.
Napoleon gold 20 Francs An 12-A, KM651, nearly XF, few typical surface marks. Napoleon non-laureate bust.
Napoleon gold 20 Francs 1811A, KM695.1, MS64 NGC, fully lustrous and very attractive, scarce in this quality.
Napoleon gold 20 Francs 1812A, KM695.1, Choice brilliant UNC, lightly toned and original.
Napoleon gold 20 Francs 1812-W, KM695.10, AU55 NGC, a lustrous piece with typical small contact marks.
Napoleon gold 20 Francs 1813A, KM695.1, MS64 PCGS, lightly toned with full mint brilliance and an exceptionally sharp obverse strike.
Napoleon gold 20 Francs 1814-A, KM695.1, lustrous AU, small flaw at the tip of the laureate wreath.
Napoleon Premier Consul gold 40 Francs An 12-A, KM652, AU58 NGC, a Choice lustrous coin with light original toning. The details on the bust and hair are far to superior to most seen in the market.
Napoleon gold 40 Francs An 13A, KM664.1, MS61 NGC, sharply struck and fully lustrous, light handling in the fields. Very scarce bare head bust in mint state.
Louis XVIII 5 Francs 1814A, KM702.1, Choice AU-UNC, lightly toned with flashy reflective surfaces. A most handsome example of this First Restoration type.
Louis XVIII 5 Francs 1815/4-Q, KM702.11, lustrous XF, tiny spot on the obverse. Very bold overdate details.
Louis XVIII gold 20 Francs 1814A - Pair, KM706.1, two pieces, both XF45 ICG. First restoration series.
Louis XVIII gold 20 Francs 1815-A, KM706.1, MS61 NGC, fully lustrous with light original toning, a premium coin for this designation. Popular First Restoration type.
Louis XVIII gold 20 Francs 1818A, KM712.1, MS62 NGC, a nice lustrous example, scarce in mint state.
Louis XVIII gold 20 Francs 1819-A, KM712.1, nice lustrous UNC.
Louis XVIII gold 20 Francs 1819-W, KM712.9, MS64 NGC, fully brilliant with soft original patina, very attractive.
Louis XVIII gold 20 Francs 1824W, KM712.9, MS64 PCGS, full gleaming mint brilliance, light toning on the obverse. Very scarce in this designation. The coin is incorrectly attributed as 1824A on the holder.
Charles X 5 Francs 1830B, KM728.2, MS63 NGC, an attractive lustrous coin with light silvery gray and violet patina. Scarce in mint state.
Charles X gold 20 Francs 1825A, KM726.1, nice lustrous AU.
Charles X gold 20 Francs 1825A, KM726.1, MS62 PCGS, a lustrous coin with light handling on the obverse and a Choice reverse. Scarce type in mint state.
Charles X gold 40 Francs 1824A, KM721.1, XF-AU, considerable original mint luster.
Charles X gold 40 Francs 1830A Incuse Letters, KM721.1, MS61 NGC, sharply struck with some small marks in the obverse fields.
Henri V 5 Francs 1831 Pretender Coinage, KM-X35, cleaned VF-XF, lettered edge, scarce provisional coinage.
Louis Philippe I 5 Francs 1833A, KM749.1, MS63 NGC, fully white with unbroken frost across the bust, very nice!
Louis Philippe I 5 Francs 1847A, KM749.1, MS63 NGC, fully lustrous with light original toning, few noticeable contact marks on the obverse.
Louis Philippe I gold 20 Francs 1831A Raised Letters, KM746.1, MS62 PCGS, fully lustrous and very attractive. Scarce grade.
Louis Philippe I gold 20 Francs 1836A, KM750.1, sharp AU-UNC, lightly cleaned.
Republic 5 Francs 1850A, KM761.1, MS61 NGC, fully lustrous, clearly a premium coin for this designation.
Republic gold 20 Francs 1848A, KM757, MS65 PCGS, light original toning with good eye appeal.
Republic gold 20 Francs 1850A, KM762, lustrous XF-AU.
Republic gold 20 Francs 1850A, KM762, MS63 NGC, full original mint luster.
Republic gold 20 Francs 1851A, KM762, Proof 65 NGC, glittering reflective surfaces and a nice cameo effect on the raised details. Very rare type in Proof and rarer still in this lofty designation.
19th Century gold 20 Francs Trio, KM706.1 1815A AU55 NGC, lightly toned, and KM762 (2), 1850A AU58 NGC and 1851A XF-AU. Sold as is, no return.
Napoleon III 5 Francs 1855A, KM782.1, MS64 NGC, lightly toned, exceptionally blemish-free surfaces for this type. Rare and desirable in this lofty grade.
Napoleon III 5 Francs 1861A, KM799.1, MS64 NGC, highly appealing with old-time gray and gold patina. There is one noticeable abrasion in the right obverse field, barely visible due to the toning. Rare date and quality.
Napoleon III 5 Francs 1862-(A), KM799.1, toned VF+, variety without the A mintmark. Very scarce.
Napoleon III gold 5 Francs 1854A Reeded Edge, KM783, MS63 NGC, light original toning, scarce type.
Napoleon III gold 10 Francs 1859A, KM784.3, MS63 NGC, lightly toned, scarce grade.
Napoleon III gold 20 Francs 1853A, KM781.1, MS65 PCGS, a superb coin with virtually flawless surfaces and lightly toned original surfaces.
Napoleon III gold 20 Francs 1854A, KM781.1, MS63 NGC, toned and original.
Napoleon III gold 20 Francs 1859A, KM781.1, MS63 NGC, an attractive lustrous specimen.
Napoleon III gold 20 Francs 1860A, KM781.1, MS64 NGC, a Choice coin, much nicer than usually encountered.
Napoleon III gold 20 Francs 1861A, KM801.1, MS61 NGC, lustrous with noticeable contact marks on the obverse. The reverse is Choice.
Napoleon III gold 20 Francs 1867BB, KM801.2, MS63 NGC, full brilliant mint luster.
Napoleon III gold 20 Francs 1869BB, KM801.2, MS64 NGC, lightly toned with exceptional surfaces.
Napoleon III gold 50 Francs 1857A, KM785.1, Choice AU-UNC, fully lustrous and attractive.
Napoleon III gold 50 Francs 1862A, KM804.1, nice lustrous AU, the 6 appears to be punched over a 5, overdate unlisted.
Napoleon III gold 50 Francs 1862A, KM804.1, AU55 NGC, fully lustrous with a few light marks on the bust.
Napoleon III gold 50 Francs 1867A, KM804.1, MS63 NGC, a Choice example with full gleaming mint brilliance. Scarcer date with a mintage of 2000.
Napoleon III gold 100 Francs 1858A, KM786.1, nice lustrous AU-UNC, very scarce in this pleasing quality.
Napoleon III gold 100 Francs 1859A, KM786.1, nice UNC, fully lustrous and very attractive. Truly mint state coins for this denomination are scarce.
Napoleon III gold 100 Francs 1867A, KM802.1, nice lustrous UNC, very sharply struck, few tiny contact marks on the bust.
Republic 2 Francs 1871A Small A, KM817.1, MS64 NGC, a lovely coin with full mint luster and a nice complement of light toning.
Republic 5 Francs 1872A, KM820.1, MS65 NGC, a Gem quality coin with fully white mint brilliance and golden patina in the legends. Scarce low-mintage date.
Republic gold 20 Francs 1871A, KM825, MS63 NGC, fully brilliant.
Republic gold 20 Francs 1875A, KM825, MS64 NGC, full brilliant mint luster.
Republic gold 20 Francs 1875A, KM825, MS66 PCGS, pristine surfaces, very scarce in this condition.
Republic gold 100 Francs 1886A, KM832, lustrous AU, few tiny contact marks.
Republic gold 100 Francs 1886A, KM832, nice lustrous AU.
Republic gold 100 Francs 1886A, KM832, MS63 NGC, lightly toned and original, scarce grade for this large type.
Republic gold 100 Francs 1899A, KM832, MS62 NGC, a nice lustrous coin.
Republic gold 100 Francs 1900A, KM832, lustrous UNC, one rim nick on the reverse.
Republic gold 100 Francs 1900A, KM832, Choice Prooflike UNC, some faint surface marks but far superior to most seen in the market.
Republic gold 100 Francs 1908A, KM858, AU58 NGC, fully brilliant, a mint state coin with small surface marks.
Republic gold Denomination Trio, 20 Francs 1896A, toned AU with bagmarks, 50 Francs 1904A, AU-UNC with heavy surface abrasions, very scarce type, and 100 Francs 1879A, toned AU, noticeable contact marks. Presented in a custom plastic holder with title "French Family of Angels." Sold as is, no return.
Republic gold Piefort Centime 1976, KM-P541, Proof 65 Ultra Cameo NGC, only 100 minted.
Republic gold Piefort Centime 1978, KM-P595, Proof 66 Ultra Cameo NGC, mintage 144.
Republic gold Piefort 5 Centimes 1977, KM-P571, Proof 68 Ultra Cameo NGC, only 41 struck in gold.
Republic gold Piefort 5 Centimes 1978, KM-P598, Proof 67 Ultra Cameo NGC, mintage of 144.
Republic gold Piefort 20 Centimes 1979, KM-P633, Proof 67 Ultra Cameo NGC, 300 pieces struck in gold.
Republic gold Piefort Franc 1979, KM-P639, Proof 69 NGC, pristine surfaces, 600 struck in gold.
Statue of Liberty platinum 100 Francs 1986, KM-960c. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty. Gem Proof in box with C.O.A.
Republic gold Piefort 2 Francs 1979, KM-P642, Proof 68 NGC, attractive matte surfaces. Mintage of 600 in gold,
Republic gold Albertville 1992 Proof Set, ten gold 500 Francs dated 1989-1991 in gem cameo Proof, all in the original plastic capsules and presented in the case of issue with descriptive cards. Each coin contains a half ounce of pure gold and features an aspect of the Winter Games.
Mona Lisa Anniversary gold 100 Euros 2003, To commemorate the 500th anniversary of the painting of the Mona Lisa. 99 pieces struck. Gem Proof in the original box with C.O.A.
Republic Euro 2001 Mint Error, KM1288, Choice UNC, struck on a brass planchet intended for a 20 Euro Cents KM1286. Very rare and popular mint error.
Republic 20 Euro Cents Reverse Mule, MS60 Net ANACS (Cleaned.) Very rare mint error with the reverse die for the 20 Euro Cents used for both sides. France KM1286, but this reverse was used by several countries. We sold a similar piece in January 2007 in MS64 for $2500.
Lorraine. Antoine le Bon (1508-44) - Silver Pair, 1/4 Teston 1524, bust of Antoine, toned VF-XF and 1/2 Plaque ND, arm with sword type, Choice toned VF+.
Selection of Silver 5 Francs, twelve very collectible examples including: 1837B, 1838A, 1838W, 1841W, 1843V, 1844A, 1844BB, 1845K, 1848A, 1852A, 1876A and 1877A. Grades range from XF to UNC. Sold as is, no return.
French Indo-China
French Colonial Piastre 1895A, KM5, MS63 NGC, full frosty white mint brilliance, very attractive.
French Colonial Piastre Collection, KM5a.1, thirteen different dates of this popular trade coin featuring: 1896, 1899, 1900, 1901, 1903, 1906, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1925, 1926, 1927 and 1928. The grades vary from XF to BU.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Gabon
Republic gold 25 Francs 1960, KM2, Proof 67 Ultra Cameo NGC, President Leon Mba.
Republic gold 3000 Francs 1969, KM7, Proof 67 Ultra Cameo NGC, Albert Bongo.
German East Africa
Wilhelm II Rupie 1890, KM2, MS61 NGC. Fully brilliant and lustrous with semi-prooflike fields. Much nicer than one might expect of the grade.
Wilhelm II 2 Rupien 1893, KM5, MS65 NGC. Brilliant luster with blue peripheral toning and only a few insignificant marks. The finest example of this scarce, and popular, issue that we have seen.
Wilhelm II gold 15 Rupien 1916T, KM16.2, lustrous AU and well struck for the issue. Very scarce and an issue that seems to be getting increasingly more popular each year.
German New Guinea
German Colonial 2 Marks 1894A, KM6, MS65 NGC. A Gem example of this beautiful issue with brilliant white, well-struck surfaces with only a few tiny marks.
German Colonial 5 Marks 1894A, KM7, UNC details, cleaned with a frosty obverse and prooflike reverse. the reverse has hairlines from the light cleaning. Often considered the most beautiful crown ever minted.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
German States
Anhalt-Dessau. Friedrich I gold 10 Mark 1901A, KM25, Proof 64 Cameo PCGS, highly reflective surfaces and mellow old-time patina, rare type in Proof with a mintage of 200.
Baden. Friedrich I 2 Marks 1877G, KM265, well struck XF with slate-gray toning and only minor marks. Very scarce.
Bavaria. Maximilian I gold 5 Ducats 1640, KM62, F-196, brilliant AU with a tiny obverse rim bump between 8 and 9 o'clock and the appearance of a Mint State coin. A stunning example of this large gold issue.
Brandenburg-Ansbach. Alexander Taler 1777G, KM304.1, Dav-2014, MS64 NGC. Fully struck and lustrous with a touch of light russet patina. A Choice example of this 18th century Taler.
Bremen. Free City 1/2 Taler 1748, KM191, lustrous UNC with prooflike fields and attractive gray and gold toning. Very scarce in this Choice condition.
Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. Heinrich Julius Goslar Taler 1592, Dav-9072, Choice AU with a decent strike for this normally crudely made issue. Exceptional condition for this type which is usually seen in VF and almost never seen in conditions above XF.
Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. Carl I gold 10 Taler 1746, KM917, F-713, lustrous AU. Well struck with no apparent flaws.
Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. Wilhelm gold 10 Taler 1831 C.v.C., F-744, KM1121, UNC. Fully lustrous with reflective surfaces and minor abrasions. A very elusive one-year type. Rare in this condition.
Frankfurt. Free City 1/2 Gulden 1849, KM330, MS64 NGC. A flawless strike with fully prooflike fields. We doubt that one will see a finer example of this type, regardless of the grade on the holder.
Frankfurt. Free City 2 Gulden 1848, KM337, MS63 NGC. Fully lustrous with light golden toning. The NGC holder incorrectly lists this as KM336.
Hamburg. Free City 5 Mark 1913J, KM293, Proof 64 PCGS, bluish purple patina, very attractive.
Hessen-Darmstadt. Ludwig II commemorative Gulden 1843, J.47, Schutz 3452A, Choice AU with full prooflike fields . A very scarce piece issued to participants at a musical concert by Russian performers, attended by the Grand Duke.
Hessen-Darmstadt. Ernst Ludwig gold 20 Mark 1905A, KM374, F-3795, lustrous UNC with moderate abrasions. A very scarce type in Mint State.
Lubeck. Free City 2 Marks 1901A, KM210, MS67 NGC. Superbly struck with gleaming luster and no significant flaws. Gold, argent-gray, and blue toning adds the final touch to this near-flawless one-year type.
Mecklenburg-Schwerin. Friedrich Franz II gold 10 Marks 1878A, KM321, F-3802, XF with the normal light marks one might expect of the grade. A rare, one-year type.
Mecklenburg-Schwerin. Friedrich Franz II gold 20 Marks 1872A, KM319, F-3800, good VF. A very rare one year type and first year of issue of the twenty marks.
Munster. Silver 1-1/4 Schautaler 1648 for the Peace of Westphalia, by Engelbert Kettler, Peace in Chariot drawn by the lions of Spain and Holland/Ten line inscription, Goppel 680, Madai 5177, KPK 729, 59 mm, 36 gm, good XF. Well struck with attractive green and gold patina over prooflike surfaces. The term, "Peace of Westphalia," refers to the two peace treaties of Osnabruck and Munster which ended the Thirty Years' War in Germany and the Eighty Years' War between Spain and the Netherlands.
Pfalz-Sulzbach. Karl Philipp gold 1/2 Carolin 1733, KM43, Friedberg 2030, lustrous AU, slightly prooflike, couple of faint scratches on the obverse and a tiny edge crack, as made. An attractive coin with considerable "sparkle."
Prussia. Friedrich Wilhelm III gold Friedrich d'or 1800A, KM371, F-2422, XF with light reverse adjustment marks.
Prussia. Wilhelm I gold 5 Marks 1877A, KM507, lustrous AU and the first year of issue.
Prussia. Wilhelm I gold 20 Mark 1874B, KM505, Superb UNC. Fully brilliant and well struck. A scarce early date.
Four-piece set of early Prussia and Saxony gold coin jewelry, containing (6) 20 Marks, (3) in a watch fob, and (3) made into a rather ornate pendant; an 1888 10 Mark, with a pinback, surrounded by tiny pearls; and (3) 5 marks (two of which are Saxony) with a pinback. The 5 Marks have been soldered in place, the other coins are enclosed in fancy mounts, but do not appear to be soldered in place. All of these are very early pieces of gold coin jewelry. Housed in a very old leather pouch.
Regensburg. Silver medal 1649 on the Peace of Westphalia, unsigned, Goppel 710 var., Pax 146 (gold ducat), about XF. A very rare medal issued to commemorate this important act that created a new order in Europe.
Reuss-Obergreiz. Heinrich XXII 2 Mark 1901A, KM128, Proof 64 Cameo NGC, flashy mirror surfaces with light golden toning in the legends. Highly attractive and scarce in Proof.
Saxe-Meiningen. Georg II 2 Marks 1901D, KM196, MS66 NGC. Glistening luster with pristine surfaces and scattered golden toning. A superb example of this very rare one-year type. It would be difficult to improve on this magnificent specimen.
Saxe-Meiningen. George II 2 Mark 1915, KM206, Proof 66 PCGS, light golden toning with an attractive cameo on the bust. Death of Georg II. Very scarce type in Proof.
Saxony. Johan Georg Taler 1631-HI, KM132, Davenport 7601, lustrous AU, faint hairlines and light traces of oxidation along the upper reverse rim. An attractive example struck on a broad flan.
Saxony. Albert Proof 2 Marks 1900E, KM1245, Proof 65 Cameo NGC. Sharply struck with light golden toning and no flaws worthy of mention. Very rare in Proof, and especially so in this Gem condition.
Schwarzburg-Sondershausen. Gunther Friedrich Karl II 2 Taler 1845-A, KM-C23, highly lustrous AU-UNC, small contact marks and hairlines on both sides in the exposed fields. Very scarce type struck at the Amstadt Mint.
Schwarzenberg. Ferdinand Wilhelm Eusebius and Maria Anna Taler 1696, Dav-7701, AU50 NGC, Conjoined busts right/Crowed coats of arms of Ferdinand Wilhelm and Maria Anna. Nicely struck with medium gray patina.
Speyer. Damian August Philipp von Limburg-Styrum 1/2 Taler 1770, KM-C10, XF. Accession of August Philipp.
Stolberg-Wernigerode. Heinrich gold Ducat 1824, KM-C26, prooflike, Choice AU. A rare, one-year type.
Teutonic Order. Maximilian 2 Taler 1614, Dav-A5854, AU55 NGC, Maximilian standing, facing/Knight on horseback right. A pleasing example of this multiple Taler issue.
Westphalia. Hieronymus Napoleon 5 Franken 1809J, KM-C30, Dav-931, XF details with traces of a mount removal. A very scarce, one-year type.
Westphalia. Hieronymous Napoleon gold 5 Franken 1813C, KM-C31, Proof 64 Cameo PCGS, a superb little coin with mirror surfaces and a full cameo effect on the bust. Extremely rare as a Proof.
Worms. Free City Taler 1624, KM79, Dav-5961, 28.4 gm, XF details with some tooling on the obverse and the edge and granular surfaces. A very scarce issue.
Wurttemberg. Friedrich I Taler 1810-ILW, KM515, AU55 ANACS, small head, without period before legend on obverse. Light obverse adjustment marks with dark patination in parts of the obverse legend and no apparent traces of luster. A very scarce issue.
Wurttemberg. Karl Taler 1866, KM615, T-440, MS67 NGC. Sharply struck and near mark-free with full luster beneath superb sea-green toning. Rare in this condition.
Wurttemberg. Karl gold 10 Marks 1873F, KM621, F-3872, MS67 NGC. A pristine Gem UNC, and, undoubtedly, one of the finest surviving examples.
Germany
Empire 25 Pfennig 1909-J, KM18, XF-AU with traces of luster remaining. The rarest date of this type and the first that we have offered.
Empire 50 Pfennig 1877-H, KM8, UNC. Well struck and nicely toned with a few light marks. A scarce type in Mint State.
Weimar Republic Bremerhaven 5 Mark 1927A, KM51, Proof 66 NGC, a gorgeous coin with blue-green and russet patina. An exceptionally Choice example, worth a premium bid.
Weimar Republic Oak Tree 5 Marks 1927A, KM56, Proof 67 PCGS. A stunning, fully struck, example with golden-russet patina, deeply mirrored fields and frosted devices. It will be difficult to improve on this Superb Proof 5 Mark.
Weimar Republic Lessing 5 Marks 1929F, KM61, Proof 65 PCGS. Although PCGS does no put Cameo designations on world coins, this piece has a striking deep Cameo appearance.
Federal Republic Schiller 5 Mark 1955-F, KM114, lustrous UNC with noticeable obverse hairlines.
Federal Republic 5 Marks 1958-J, KM112.1, lustrous AU with minor abrasions. Very rare, with the lowest mintage (60,000 pieces) of the entire series.
German Lots
Prussia Wilhelm gold 10 Mark trio, (3) 10 Marks 1872A, KM502, all are NGC MS66 and fully brilliant.
Prussia Wilhelm gold 1872A 10 Mark quartet, KM502, all are fully brilliant, MS66 NGC.
Prussia Wilhelm gold 10 Mark 1872A trio, KM502, all are brilliant MS66 NGC.
Prussia Wilhelm gold 1872A 10 Mark quartet, KM502, brilliant MS66 NGC.
Mixed eight-piece lot as follows: Bavaria 6 Kreuzer 1842, XF-AU; Bavaria Taler 1868, KM489, lightly cleaned XF; Prussia Taler 1860A, KM471, XF; Prussia Taler 1871A, KM500, VF-XF with rim bumps; Prussia 2 Marks 1913A, KM533, impaired Proof with numerous abrasions; Prussia 3 Marks 1913A, KM534, AU; Prussia 3 Marks 1914A, KM538, XF; and a Prussia 2 Taler 1843A, KM440.2, VF.
Assortment of Prussian Gold and Silver, a useful group including a gold 20 Mark 1912. Most of the silver coins are lightly cleaned and include commemoratives from the 19th century. Sold as is, no return.
Gibraltar
Victoria Proof only date 1/2 Quart 1861, KM1. PF62 BN NGC. ex Remick and Pridmore collections. This is a mark-free coin that seems to have been downgraded because of the dark color, and the toning spot on the reverse castle. Medal die axis. The obverse has been struck with somewhat rusty dies and shares the die with the 1868 British 1/2 Farthing in this sale, with the date added, of course. As seen with some other British Colonial coins that are known with dates and mintmarks out of the ordinary, these were probably struck for some special occasion in Gibraltar. This portrait is different from the 1853 1/2 farthing as well.
Elizabeth II gold Sovereign 1989, KM28, Proof 68 Ultra Cameo NGC, 150th anniversary of the regal coinage.
Elizabeth II gold 2 Sovereigns 1989, KM29, Proof 68 Ultra Cameo NGC, 150th anniversary of the regal coinage.
Elizabeth II gold and titanium Crown 2000, KM-884. Gem Proof in box with C.O.A. To commemorate the 160th anniversary of the uniform penny post.
Elizabeth II gold and platinum Proof 5 Crown 2001, KM-907. Gem Proof in box with C.O.A. 199 struck with a catalogue value of $4,500.
Elizabeth II 4 piece gold and silver Crown set 2001, KM-910A, 914A, 916A., Gold 1/2 Crown KM-1004. With gems Diamond, Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire in reverse fields. Gem Proofs in box with C.O.A.
Elizabeth II gold and titanium Proof Set 2001, Penny Black commemorative. 2 x's 1/2 Crown in gold and gold and titanium mix and 5 pounds in titanium. Gem Proof in box of issue with C.O.A.
Elizabeth II D-Day Commemorative Medal 2004, 5 ounce gilded silver Proof commemorating the 60th anniversary of D-Day. Face value of 10 pounds. Gem Proof in box with C.O.A.
Gold Coast
George III Ackey 1818, KM-9. prooflike UNC. Toned with some reds and greens in the letters. With a mintage of 1,085, it is a wonder that there any pieces left for us to enjoy today. Thankfully, a few contemporary collectors saw the merit in adding one of these to their cabinet, and kept them for future generations. This did circulate, note the example used in Krause, and a number of well worn pieces are known but they generally come in AU-UNC and can bring well over catalogue.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Gold Coast 1858 Liards, KM-Tn2. Struck for use at the MacGregor Laird trading posts along the Niger and Benue rivers. First piece is the small ship and small date, which usually comes with an odd, almost cleaned look. This example is virtually Unc, with a touch of mint red. The second example has the large ship and large date with the "1/8" under the "E" of "SPERO', better than VF for issue.
Great Britain
William I, the Conqueror (1066-87), PAXS penny. S-1257. More interesting than most as it was struck at the Salisbury Castle mint. The coin itself is also very pleasing, VF or finer, very little actual wear but these are generally graded by detail and there is some weakness in the portrait caused by a strike-through of the reverse cross. Still, the king's stylized portrait is sharp right down to the eyeballs, the reverse device is sharp and so are the legends. Pleasing medium gray toning.
Edward III gold Noble 1327-1377, S-1490. Pre-treaty coinage, 1351-61. Spink notes, "Series G, with mm cross 3 (4)". A touch of weakness on the edge but otherwise an original EF. Even though these are not a rare coin type, they are a beautiful reminder of the artistry that 'man' was capable of producing. We must acknowledge that the trade in these coins allowed many more people to be aware of the new heights that the Renaissance slowly brought to Europe, even while war and plague killed off large portions of the population.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Edward III gold Noble 1327-1377, S-1503, MS64 NGC, ex Cheshire Collection. Lustrous and evidence of at least double striking. Struck during the Treaty period 1361-69.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Edward IV gold Ryal 1461-1470, S-1950, struck in London, large fleurs in spandrels. Well struck and virtually UNC. The luster is gone, but keep in mind that it is a 540 year old coin.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Richard II gold Noble 1377-1399, S-1656, MS63 PCGS. The planchet is a little short of the die over half the coin and there is some weakness in the strike due to die wear. The Nobles of Richard are much harder to find than his predecessor.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Richard II gold Noble 1377-1399, S-1657, MS64 NGC, ex Cheshire Collection. The king and the ship on the obverse are well struck, but parts of the edge are weak. The reverse was struck from an old die with much doubling.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Henry VII gold Angel 1485-1509, S-2183, Choice VF, MM Anchor which was used from 1499-1502. This is considered a "new die", with both feet of the angel on the dragon. Three Angels equaled one Sovereign, which makes one wonder who was really in charge!?
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Henry VII gold Angel 1485-1509, S-2187, XF40 NGC. This coin has a number of weak areas which due to the strike, but it has a very pleasant yellow gold. MM Pheon, which was used 1505-09.
Henry VIII Groat 1509-1547, S-2337E, bust D with the "Roman nose". The portrait on this coin is VF while the legend is weak in spots.
Henry VIII gold Angel 1509-1547, S-2299.This coin is better than Fine for wear, but it has been bent and straightened with some damage to the surface. This is the MM Lis with annulet by the angel's head, and on the ship. This cataloger finds it interesting with the way the king's name is printed out HENRY 8.
Mary gold Sovereign 1553-54, S-2488, dated MDLIII, 1553. AU55 NGC, MM Pomegranate. This coin has some weakness in the strike, which comes as no surprise on such a large gold coin. The celator gave the queen's countenance a sadness that mirrored her personal life. The downcast eyes speak volumes of what she was going through. Compare this portrait to Elizabeth's straight forward gaze on her Sovereign.
Elizabeth I Crown 1601, S-2582, XF40 NGC. The toning on this coin is an original light blue-gray color with only a few moderate handling marks. The queen's portrait has some of the weakness we expect from this series, however, her dress, crown, and reverse are nonetheless very pleasing.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Elizabeth I gold Sovereign 1558-1603, S-2529, AU58 NGC, MM escallop, used 1584-86. The ornate dress of the silver and smaller gold coins is absent on this issue, while the background takes up the mantel to be ornate and intricate. An exceptional example of this early British Sovereign.
Elizabeth I and James I Shilling lot, Elizabeth 6th issue 1582-1600, MM hand, ear showing, cleaned Fine. James I, 2nd coinage MM trefoil, S-2668. The wear on this coin is minimal. It has been cleaned, but there are a number of scratches seen on the king's portrait and into the field. Maybe somebody disagreed with his religious principles?
James I gold Thistle Crown 1603-25, S-2627, MM Rose, used 1605-06, VF-XF. There is a slight weakness seen on the edge of this coin which may indicate that a small mount has been removed, but it has not damaged the coin. Rose and Thistle.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
James I gold Half Laurel 1603-25, S-2641A, MS62 NGC, ex Cheshire collection. MM Lis, struck 1623-24. The coin is obviously double struck which makes the denomination appear as a XX, i.e. the value for a Laurel. Obviously no one accepted this as anything other than a half, or else it would have been well worn (note Gresham's law).
James I gold Unite 1603-1625, S-2619, Fourth bust, MM escallop, struck 1606-07. The coin has been removed from a mount and lightly polished, but is close to VF for wear.
James I gold Rose Ryal 1603-1625, S-2613, 2nd coinage 1604-19, MM escallop 1606-07. The portrait of the king is somewhat weakly struck, however, there is still a great deal of frost on this majestic large gold coin. A few very small edge ticks are present, but it is a very nice VF for issue.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Charles I Briot Sixpence 1625-1649, S-2855, XF with a very small flan flaw behind the king's neck. The Briot coins were the first milled coins struck for Charles, but this issue ended as the Civil War overran England.
Charles I Shilling 1625-49, S-2797, VF, MM triangle struck 1639-40.
Charles I Crown 1625-1649, S-2761, N-2198, a Choice and original VF. Group IV, struck by the Parliament at the Tower Mint. MM sun struck 1645-46.
Charles I Crown 1625-1649, S-2762, VF, MM sun, struck 1645-46 under the Parliament at the Tower Mint. This is the fifth horseman with the horse and king filling the field. The proportions are much more attractive than the previous piece; although, the horse's neck and the king's legs still need a bit of work. This coin is a beautiful design for this era!
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Charles I Crown 1625-1649, S-3045, VF, struck at the Truro Mint 1642-43 with the rose mm. North 2531 with the king's sash ending in two loose ends with the king looking forward. The coin has a slightly uneven edge as they all seem to have; after all, there were more important things to worry about at the time, know your history, appreciate your coins! This coin is very comparable to the photo in the Spink catalogue.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Charles I Half Pound 1642, S-2945, Shrewsbury horseman over arms, Oxford plume behind; reverse, three Oxford plumes above 1642, mm plume. A very nice VF for issue, there is an old scratch below the Oxford plume in the obverse field. This coin is double struck.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Charles I gold Unite 1625-1649, S-2687, strong VF, MM Castle, struck 1627-28. Group B with the Second bust of Charles. Note: the reverse mintmark is on the left side of the crown vs. the right side as in the Spink photo.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Charles I gold Unite 1625-1649, S-2687, MM Castle struck 1627-28. It is poorly struck with parts of the coin better than VF (die polishing lines are evident), and other parts (such as the king's portrait) are almost gone--perhaps it was struck on a Friday afternoon...A few small, newer scratches are seen.
Charles I gold Unite 1643, S-2734, almost XF, shorter bust without the elbow visible, reverse with the "Declaration" in 3 continuous lines. There is an uneven edge similar to the piece in our 2008 May Long Beach sale (lot 51651), but this has a stronger portrait and there is no evidence of having been straightened. The portrait is strong and the die cutter was able to do a fantastic job of catching the many nuances of the king's face.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Charles I gold Unite 1624-49, S-2687, AU55 NGC, MM Anchor, struck 1628-29. The obverse is well struck with only a bit of weakness in the reverse legend. It has a pleasing, late medieval portrait on a gold coin.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Cromwell Halfcrown 1658, S-3227A, AU for wear, but it has been cleaned at sometime. The reverse fields are quite reflective, and it is moderately toned. If coins could talk, what would this piece tell us about its first 10 years of circulation in London as the plague ravished the population; followed by the Great Fire of 1666?
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Commonwealth gold Unite 1653, S-3208, almost XF with quite a bit of obverse luster remaining. At one point, this coin had been bent, but has since been straightened. The inscriptions are a first for English coins, as Spink notes: "these coins have inscriptions in English instead of Latin, which was considered to savour too much of popery". These coins asked God to be with us, instead of saying that in God we trust...interesting.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Cromwell gold Broad 1656, S-3225, AU58 NGC. This coin has an early strike that shows a number of handling marks. The portrait of Cromwell is yet another earlier example of the mastery of Thomas Simon.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Charles II copper and brass Touch Piece 1660-1685, Peck 498, AU for wear, copper with brass center. The obverse has a three masted ship with the 6-pointed star below and the legend along the toothed border. The reverse shows St. Michael piercing the dragon with the 6-pointed star below and a toothed border. Peck tells us that the reverse die was used for the earlier gold Touch Piece. He concludes that these were given as admission passes to the ceremony were the participant was suppose to be healed and protected under the healing "touch" of the monarch. He tells us that these were only to be given by the "Serjeant Surgion" to those that have the "Evilly apparent". The coins were obviously respected as they usually come well-worn and beat up. This is a very nice piece.
Charles II Crown 1662, S-3350, Average VF, first bust coin die axis.
Charles II Crown 1673, S-3358, AU55 NGC, ex Cheshire collection, Quinto edge. This is the 3rd bust of Charles. It was struck in a much lower relief than others of this series. It is easy to dismiss the look of this issue as wear. Some study will show that this is a characteristic of the die used--acknowledging this will allow one to view this coin in a proper and appreciative light.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Charles II gold Half Guinea 1669, S-3447, MS63 PCGS, ex Terner collection. Beside the marvelous grade of this piece, the importance also lies in that this was the first date struck of the denomination--the first EVER! There should be a certain satisfaction in being able to say that about one of your coins. There is a bit of weakness in the reverse shield, but that is because the king's wig took most of the gold.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Charles II gold Guinea 1665, S-3442, VF, small obverse edge cut. It is interesting to note that the mint went through three different busts for Charles within two years, and then one more over the last 20 years of his reign.
Charles II gold 5 Guineas 1670, S-3328, AU58 NGC. This coin has somewhat reflective surfaces that show off numerous small handling marks. The die detail is so good that you can not help but wonder if David Niven got his idea of a moustache from a coin such as this.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Charles II gold 5 Guineas 1680, S-3331, strong VF with a few handling marks. This portrait is not as aesthetically pleasing as Charles' earlier portraits. Perhaps as the city of London regained its confidence after its problems of 1666, the coins became more utilitarian than charming.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Charles II Silver Medal 1670, Fearon 121.1, VF-XF, M.I. 203, portrait of Charles and Catherine right, reverse, map of the world, by J. Roettier made for the treaty of Dover with France. This was the only official medal for this year. We take maps for granted today, however, the detail in this map is quite impressive for being minted 340 years ago.
James II Sixpence 1686, S-3412, AU55 NGC. The dies for the coinage of James II were produced as a high relief. The die pressure was rarely enough to fill in the die, as can be seen on this piece. The reverse has some haymarking, but this is an interesting coin in that the 6 and the 8 of the date have obviously been repunched. The pressure of the first two attempts was much too low.
James II Shilling 1685, AU55 NGC. This coin has slight reverse haymarking with a hint of an A(?) under the G of MAG. The obverse has a strong strike for this issue, but at the expense of weakness on the reverse.
James II Crown 1687, S-3407, AU55 NGC. There is some unusually light obverse flecking on this coin. The optimistic die engravers error shows in the king's hair and on the reverse at 6 o'clock. There is really no wear on this piece, however, it seems the grading service took points off due to the strike.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
James II gold Guinea 1685, S-3400, strong VF, shallow planchet flaw in the center of the reverse. The R of BR on the reverse is obviously double-punched. The first punch is too high and at a 45 degree angle.
James II gold 5 Guineas 1687, S-3998, elephant and castle below bust. Virtually XF for issue, but the coin has been polished at sometime in its past. These were an incredible storage of wealth so it was not unusual for the coin to have been kept in a family for a long time. Keeping them clean would have been important to the owners.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
William and Mary Halfcrown 1689, S-3434, ESC-505, MS61 NGC. The caul of crown is frosted, while the interior of the crown is not frosted on this coin. There is a bit of haymarking seen on William's neck, and a touch is also seen on the top lion of the English coat of arms. Mary certainly got her father's nose.
William and Mary gold 5 Guineas 1693, S-3422. This has the initial appearance of a lightly polished VF coin, but with a bit of study it becomes apparent that it has been repaired. Perhaps there were initials in the field that have been removed. The reverse is largely unaffected by this repair and would grade a strong VF. The portrait is still strong and pleasing.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
William III Shilling 1700, S-3516, MS62 NGC. This coin has small 0's in date, and light haymarking with a darker reverse tone than the obverse.
William III Crown 1695, S-3470, MS62 NGC, SEPTIMO on the edge. The coin is lustrous with light flecking and some handling marks in the field. While most auction houses seem to find a presentable William III Crown to auction, the majority of the Crowns are the 1696's that came from the Bank of England hoard. This was also the year before the great "recoinage" when the hammered coins were recalled to be melted and recoined as modern milled coins.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
William III Crown 1696, S-3470, OCTAVO on the edge. There is no wear on this coin, however, it has been improperly stored so the surfaces are a hard gray color. The reverse was struck with a rusty die. Unc, but worth half that because of the color.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
William III gold 5 Guineas 1699, S-3454. As with the James II 5 Guinea listing in this sale, this coin has been cleaned a few times in its history. This too is better than VF for wear, and is much more difficult to find than the 1701 "Fine" work. As in life, sometimes the pretty ones don't have to do much, while the rest of us have the work of circulating.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
William III gold 5 Guineas 1701, S-3456, AU58 NGC. Part of the attraction to the "Fine" work issue is the balance of the portrait in the field and the beautifully expressed king's new wig. Some handling marks are noticed in the field, but one probably couldn't even find a contemporary child's drawing of the king for such "little" money.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
William III gold 5 Guineas 1701, S-3456, Choice XF, but the reverse has been lightly cleaned. This type has the ornamental scepters.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Anne Sixpence 1703 VIGO, S-3590, AU50 NGC. This coin show evidence of a light cleaning at some time, but it has since retoned. It is struck with silver that was seized from the Spanish at VIGO Bay. It would be interesting to know who the Spanish seized it from!
Anne Shilling 1708, S-3610, MS62 NGC, third bust of Anne. This coin has light obverse adjustment marks on the queen's face, but her portrait has been strongly repunched, along with most of the obverse letters. This gives us a strong indication of what the mint was capable of when they took the time. Compare this to her predecessor's coinage.
Anne Shilling 1708, S-3610, MS63 PCGS, third bust. This coin does not have the double striking like the previous piece, and a it has a bit of uneven toning.
Anne Shilling 1709, S-3610, toned, frosty AU, 2 obverse patches of haymarking in front of the queen's bust.
Queen Anne Peace of Utrecht silver medal 1713, by J. Croker, Bust left/Britannia standing, holding an olive branch, with date below in Roman numerals, Eimer 460, MI ii 400/257, Pax 431, 35 mm, XF, once cleaned. Ex: John J. Ford, Jr. Collection.
Anne Crown 1707, S-3578, Pre-Union. Sexto edge, roses and plumes reverse. Original VF-XF.
Anne gold Guinea 1714, S-3574, VF35 ICG. This coin has a number of light old scratches that remains on the obverse. The reverse is well struck with a rather large die "cud" break on the top of the Irish harp.
Anne gold 5 Guineas 1713, S-3568, AU55 NGC. Queen Anne is quite famous for her 17 children that all died during childbirth, however, she was also famous for the 1714 Farthing that was minted during her reign. At one time, it took one of these 5 Guineas to buy one of Anne's Farthings! An 18th century story circulated about there only being a few known Anne 5 Guineas, and that is all it took to be deemed so valuable. People eventually learned their lesson.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
George I Shilling SSC 1723, S-3647, MS63 PCGS. This coin does not have the usual flecking that plagues this series, but it is struck from very rusty dies that has added weakness to the obverse strike.
George I Crown 1720/18, S-3639. Reverse with small roses and plumes. Pleasant VF with a few light obverse marks.
George I Crown 1723 SSC, S-3640, AU50 NGC. Half of the obverse surface and one-quarter of the reverse surface have very small flecking marks on this coin. The obverse strike is also weak, but the reverse is strong. In spite of all this, if you want the rarest reminder of the existence of the South Sea Company, this is the coin for you.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
George I gold 1/4 Guinea 1718, S-3638, AU58 NGC. This is the first coin of its denomination and physically the smallest gold coin struck in England. There are a few light handling marks.
George I gold Guinea 1714, S-3628, MS61 NGC, small flaw on the obverse edge at 3 o'clock. The coin is softly struck in the king's hair at the deepest part of the die. The engraver, Croker, was very optimistic in the cutting of the die, expecting the machinery to be a match for his artistry, but it was not to be. This was only used for 1714, and a flatter design was employed for the next issue. The design and all the letters are somewhat medallic in appearance. Perhaps that what was what Croker was trying to convey--the new king in all his glory. It should be remembered that Anne died in August of 1714, and yet England still managed to mint this coin during the same year...quite impressive.
George II Sixpence 1746 Lima, S-3710A, MS64 PCGS. The coin has a strong mint frost under a light uneven tone.
George II Shilling 1734, S-3699, AU53 ICG, young bust, large letters. This Shilling is frosty and free of any haymarking. A touch of die rust can be seen behind the king's head and is moderately toned.
George II Shilling 1758, S-3704, MS63 NGC. The coin is quite frosty, but a bit of weakness appears in the king's hair. Die rust is evident under the king's chin and behind his portrait.
George II Crown 1743, S-3688. This coin is better than VF for wear, but it has been cleaned at some time. The coin has retoned back to a presentable, collectable color. This coin is a one year type.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
George II Crown 1743, S-3688, AU53 NGC. This coin has the gray tone which is typical of a coin that has been stored in an old, sulfurous envelope.
George II Crown 1743, S-3688, AU58 NGC. This coin is a very pleasant, original example with hints of blue, green, and yellow.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
George II Crown 1746 Lima, S-3689, MS63 NGC. This coin is quite heavily toned with some vertical adjustment marks under the tone on the king's bust. Some reverse flecking is also evident. There just weren't enough collectors 250 years ago to take good care of these coins!
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
George II gold 2 Guinea 1738, S-3667B. This coin is a strong XF, with a touch of light haymarking. Note the repositioning of the obverse lettering compared to the photo in Spink for S-3667A, the "young" bust stays the same though.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
George II gold 2 Guinea 1740/39, S-3668, VF20 NGC. The overdate isn't mentioned on the holder but it is very apparent. Just honest wear with no marks.
George II gold 5 Guineas 1731, S-3663A, AU55 NGC, possibly Proof. This piece has the raised metal on the rim that is found on the Proofs of this date. The fields are reflective, although they are somewhat marked up. The reverse die shows strong evidence of having been struck two times, and in a few places, it looks triple struck. This piece, although far from perfect, deserves careful consideration for the collector of 5 Guineas.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
George II gold 5 Guineas 1746 Lima, S-3665, Choice XF-AU. A few light handling marks are seen on this coin, but it is amazing that such a large gold coin wouldn't incur more in the short time that it circulated. History tells us that this coin would not be welcomed in Spain.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
George III Penny 1806, MS64 BN NGC. This coin is well struck but has a small spot under the king's nose.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
George III Twopence 1797, KM-619, Choice XF-AU. This coin has the smallest of obverse edge bumps which is very unusual as they often ended up as weights for use in early 19th century apothecary shops.
George III Counterstamped "Dollar", S-3765A. Oval counterstamp on 1793 Mexico City 8 Reales. The coin is Fine but the counterstamp better.
George III Counterstamped "Dollar" c. 1797, S-3765A, XF45 NGC. Oval counterstamp on VF 1788 Mexico City mint 8 Reales. The grading service has graded the counterstamp only.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
George III Octagonal Counterstamp c. 1797, S-3766. Bank of England issue with Octagonal counterstamp on a 1786 Mexico City 8 Reales. The coin and counterstamp are lustrous XF with light toning, which creates a very attractive coin. This was the Bank's attempt to foil counterfeiters of their oval counterstamp.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
George III Bank of England Dollar 1804, KM-Tn1. VF. Struck over a Lima, Peru 1803 8 Reales.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
George III Bank of England Dollar in Copper 1804, Off metal strike KMTn1a, MS64 BN PCGS. Struck with a coin die axis. Die rust on the cheek, top leaf points to center of "E". A rather dark coin that would benefit from repackaging due to scratches on the plastic.
George III Bank of England Dollar 1804, S-3768,AU-UNC. The coin has been cleaned but pleasantly retoned, giving it the appearance today of a Proof. Struck over an 1813 (the top of a 3 is visible) Ferdinand VII 8 Reales. Top leaf points to the center of the E in DEI, no stop after REX.
George III Bank of England Dollar 1804, S-3768, MS62 NGC, struck over a Chile 1808 8 Reales of Charles IV. The over strike is not as evident as one might expect--it actually takes some study to decipher. The coin displays a natural gray tone. The top leaf is located to the center of the E of DEI.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
George III Bank of England Dollar 1804, S-3768, MS63 NGC, pleasantly toned with shades of yellow blue and green. The top leaf points to E of DEI. Undertype is partially visible but cannot confirm the date.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
George III Bank of England Dollar 1804, S-3768. MS63 NGC, lightly toned over reflective surfaces. The top leaf points to the left side of E of DEI. The undertype is barely visible.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
George III 1 Shilling Sixpence 1815, S-3772, KM-Tn3, MS64 NGC, lightly toned over very frosty surfaces. The catalogues show this date as being worth the same as the 1812, but date collectors will know that this is not the case.
George III Bank of England Pattern Dollar 1804, as S-3768, ESC 167 as a Rarity 4 with eleven to twenty examples known. This is a lightly hairlined Proof striking. The pattern is struck on a thick planchet (piefort) and has a coin die axis. There is no stop after REX, but there are stops on truncation "C.H.K". The top leaf is located to the center of the E in DEI, but the leaf and letter are closer than the circulation strikes. The closeness is due to the denticles being stronger and longer, so the engraver had to place the letters closer to the portrait. Evidence of die rust remains, suggesting a later striking. The mint frost of the obverse is quite superb and something that collectors can only dream about for all their Proof and Pattern coins. We are suggesting that this is a Pattern as it was obviously produced with no circulation issues to be concerned with.
George III 3 Shillings 1813, S3770, KM-Tn5, MS63 PCGS, frosty and white. This coin is much more difficult to find than the 1812.
George III 3 Shillings 1815, S-3770, KM-Tn5, lightly toned frosty UNC. With this coin, along with the 1815 1 Shilling and Sixpence in this sale, one could have a completed date set of the coins issued in England!
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
George III Halfcrown 1816, S-3788, KM-667, MS63 NGC. The coin is white with the typical soft strike for this issue (note photo in Spink). This issue is interesting as it is the last of the stylized (and nude) portrait of a ruler. The muscles shown did not match the king's physique at the time.
George III Crown 1818 LIX, S-3787, KM-675. Prooflike AU-UNC, lightly cleaned at one time and now retoned to a gray-blue color. It has typical prooflike surfaces but no real wear to speak of and only a few light bagmarks.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
George III Crown 1818 LVIII, S-3787, KM-675, MS63 NGC. This coin is pleasantly toned over prooflike surfaces.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
George III Crown 1818 LVIII, S-3787, KM-675, MS65 NGC. This coin is predominantly toned to a green-blue, with hints of red and yellow which highlights the king's bust nicely. A few light reverse marks under the tone are what keep this coin out of a better grade.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
George III Crown 1818 LIX, S-3787, KM-675, light gray toned AU.
George III Crown 1819 LIX, S-3787, KM-675, MS63 NGC. This coin has gray tone over prooflike surfaces.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
George III Crown 1819 LIX, S-3787, KM-675, MS64 ICG. This coin has a gray-green color from being stored for a long time in an old envelope, however, it is virtually free of any marks.
George III Crown 1820 LX, S-3787, KM-675. semi-prooflike Unc, but has been lightly polished, possibly to remove a small stain in front of the King's nose.
George III Crown 1820 LX, S-3787, KM-675, MS62 NGC. This coin is lightly toned over numerous, but light hairlines. It has unusually frosty surfaces.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
George III Crown 1820 LX, S-3787, KM-675, MS64 PCGS. As with the previous lot, this is more frosty than they usually come, and it has a moderate gray tone.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
George III 1800 Maundy set, S-3764. These four coins are pleasant and lustrous AU's, but there is an obverse field flaw on the Threepence.
George III gold 1/3 Guinea 1797, S-3738, KM-648, AU58 PCGS. This coin is nicely struck for this issue, it has a few light handling marks.
George III gold 1/3 Guinea 1798, S-3738, KM-648, AU55 NGC. Much of the reverse frost remains on this coin, however, it has a bit of dirt in some of the letters.
George III gold 1/3 Guinea 1803, KM-648, S-3738, XF40 ICG.
George III gold 1/3 Guinea 1808, KM-650. S-3750. MS63 PCGS. A common coin in an uncommon condition. It is quite superb, except for a light scratch on the king's cheek. You need a magnifying glass to see this mark but not to see all the original mint frost.
George III gold 1/2 Guinea 1810, KM-651, S-3737, XF40 NGC. This coin has a touch of luster left in the letters.
George III 1777 gold Guinea, S-3729. AU55 NGC, fourth head of the king. This coin has a few handling marks for the grade, with strong die rust behind the king's head, and a hint of the 7 of the date over a 6.
George III gold Guinea 1787, S-3729, Fine+. This coin is the first year of the fifth head of the king.
George III gold Guinea 1793, S-3729. KM-609. AU55 NGC. This coin has a typical shallow strike of the fifth head and has a number of light handling marks.
George III Guinea Die 'Trial' 1779/1781, This is a copper strike using the reverse of the 1779 and 1781 Guinea, with coin die alignment. The coin is Brown UNC with a hint of subdued mint red. There is no doubt that this is a Royal Mint issue, but it is hard to be certain as to why it was struck. There were not any Guineas struck in 1780. Perhaps the mint needed to test the 1781 reverse die, and this 1779 was handy. Interesting though, the 1781 die has a significant die break from the crown, through the shield, and into the field. This would imply that there was a problem with the die. It would be significant to find a gold Guinea with this die break.
George III gold Sovereign 1820, KM-674, VF with a few light obverse scratches.
George IV 1/2 Farthing 1828, KM704.1, MS65 BN NGC, ex Remick Collection. This coin has some reverse red, otherwise Choice mahogany brown surfaces.
George IV Shilling 1825, S-3811, KM-687, MS63 NGC. This coin has a few light marks on the king's cheek that are hidden by the tone.
George IV Crown 1821, S-3805, KM-680.1, MS64 NGC. SECUNDO, very attractively and deeply toned. Some collectors may prefer this over the MS65 in this sale.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
George IV Crown 1821, S-3805, KM-680.1, SECUNDO, MS65 NGC. This coin is moderately toned with hints of blue, red, and gold over very frosty surfaces. It has a few, very light bagmarks, that the previous piece does not have. The toning is not as dark and will appeal to a different taste.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
George IV Crown 1822, S-3805, KM-680.2, MS64 NGC. This coin has similar tone to the MS64 1821 crown in this sale, but perhaps not quite as attractive, although it is rarer.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
George IV gold 1/2 Sovereign 1825, KM-689, MS62 NGC. This coin has a semi-prooflike obverse on this last date of the 3 year type.
George IV gold Proof 1/2 Sovereign 1826, KM-700, PR64CAM PCGS. The holder says it all. This Proof Cameo will be a wonderful addition to any high end collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
George IV gold Sovereign 1821, KM-682, MS63 NGC. If only all of us could look so regal wearing a laurel wreath!
George IV gold Sovereign 1825, KM-696, VF, obverse 2.
George IV gold 2 Pounds 1823, KM-690, AU55 NGC. This coin has mint frost in the letters and quite a few handling marks. It comes with an envelope showing that New Netherlands Coin Company in New York at one time sold it for $17.25.
George IV gold 2 Pounds 1826, KM-701. ANACS certified as genuine but ex jewelry. The grade for the coin is F-VF.
George IV gold Proof 2 Pounds 1826, KM-701, S-3799, PF64 ULTRA CAMEO NGC. Not many auctions can offer you one of the finest known and one of the lowest grade known of a coin with a mintage of about 450 pieces.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
William IIII Shilling 1836, S-3835, KM-713, MS64 NGC. This coin is moderately toned over quite reflective surfaces, therefore unusual for this date.
William IIII Proof Halfcrown 1831, S-3834A, KM-714.1, PF60 NGC. The amount of mishandling on this piece is quite astounding given the rarity of this Proof only date. It is always enjoyable to compare rare coins when they come up for auction. The W.W. on the truncation are the "block" style, but the photo in Spink shows a much shorter W.W. It almost appears as if the W.W. was repunched a second time, making it look somewhat lower than the first punch, causing the elongated the letters. The edge denticles are not as deep and pronounced as the following piece. It is interesting to note the variables for this issue regarding die axis, edge and Wyon's initials. Perhaps they were struck past 1831?
William IIII Proof Halfcrown 1831, S-3834A, KM-714.1, PF64 NGC, Plain Edge. This coin has a small W.W. in the block similar to the photo in Spink, but different than the previous lot. The second W. is slightly double-punched. Perhaps the mint officials were not happy with the centering of the letters on the king's truncation and tried to rectify it. As noted above, the denticles are stronger and larger, and a few of the obverse letters have obviously been repunched. The color is the deep blue, as has been found on coins that were stored for a long time in their original box of issue.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
William IIII Halfcrown 1834, S-3834A, KM-714.2, MS61 NGC, W.W. in block letters. The initials are more balanced and positioned in the center of the truncation on this coin. There is some weakness in the king's hair along with a gray tone.
William IIII Halfcrown 1836, KM714.2, MS63 NGC. A light tone over very frosty surfaces.
Victoria Proof 1/4 Farthing 1853, KM-737, PF64 BN NGC, ex Remick Collection. Lightly brushed Bronzed Proof. Struck with a coin die axis.
Victoria Pattern 1/4 Farthing 1868, KM-PI115, as KM-737 but struck in Proof only, PF63 RB NGC, ex Remick Collection. Struck in the medal die axis, and not bronzed. The Royal Mint in 1868 was experimenting with a number of different finishes and metals for its coinage. In the end, there was no change, so we have these little coins as mementos of their experiments.
Victoria Pattern 1/4 Farthing 1868, Struck in copper-nickel, KMJ115, PF64 NGC, ex Remick Collection. Medal die axis. Part of the Mint's experiments had coins struck in copper-nickel and this is a very nice example of what they did. It seems that the copper and copper-nickel were not struck with the same reverse die.
Victoria Proof 1/2 Farthing 1853, KM738, PF63 BN NGC, ex Remick Collection. Bronzed Proof struck with a coin die axis. A touch of light spotting can be seen with a good glass. The 1/2 Farthings also circulated in Ceylon.
Victoria Pattern 1/2 Farthing 1868, Struck in bronze, Pn-M115, PF62 NGC, ex Remick Collection, medal die axis.
Victoria Pattern 1/2 Farthing 1868, Struck in copper-nickel, KM-PNM115, PF64 NGC, ex Remick Collection. Remick would have collected the denominations below a farthing as they were often used throughout the British Colonies. It is hard to fathom how far a 1/16 of a Penny (1/4 of 1/4) would go, but it is obvious there was a call for this denomination since they were struck in quantity.
Victoria Proof 1/2 Penny 1863, KM748.1, PF65 BN NGC. Mirror surfaces adorn both sides, along with a completely uniform mahogany color that emphasizes the cameo of the portrait.
Victoria Proof Penny 1881, KM-755, PF65 RB NGC. This is the obverse 11 type that has the more pronounced nose and startled eyes. They are decidedly unattractive, but more pronounced due to the die polishing for this coin. The obverse is mostly brown, while the reverse, with its shield heraldically colored, is a subdued red. The Spink catalogue has this obverse as the rarest of the three for this date with a catalogue value of 900 Pounds in BU.
Victoria Shilling 1838, S-3902, KM-734.1, MS64 NGC. This coin is not struck as well as most bearing this date, but it is frosty and pleasantly toned. The obverse letters starting at 12 o'clock thru to 5 o'clock are heavily repunched. With a number of 17th-19th century coins having repunched letters "et al", it is a wonder that there are not more errors known!
Victoria Pattern "Centum" 1848, ESC 911 (noted incorrectly as ESC 909 on the holder), PF64 NGC. Obverse, large laureate head of queen l. Reverse, oak wreath and trident, ONE CENTUM-100 MILLES-ONE TENTH OF A POUND. This is one of the twenty-seven Patterns that William Wyon that were produced for the proposed new coinage of a Florin that would allow for an easier fit with the European mainland coinage. The beautiful portrait of Victoria would fit very easily into the style of the Art Nouveau period that was soon to come. There is a comeliness to this portrait that the classic Gothic portrait can't quite compare to. It has a plain edge with a medal die axis. It is moderately toned with hints of blue, yellow and green.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Victoria Plain Edge Pattern Florin 1848, ESC-799, PF64 NGC. Original toning, with the only fault to speak of being a small scratch under the queen's chin. The reverse toning is especially Choice with the frost of the design standing out sharply against the proof surfaces. Students of the arts and architecture would gain something from studying this work of Wyon.
Victoria Godless Florin 1849, KM745, MS63 NGC. Bright with a number of light bag marks.
Victoria Florin 1849, S-3890, KM-745, MS65 NGC, full W.W. This lovely Florin is lightly toned with some hints of blue in the obverse letters. It is not a rare coin in UNC as is normally the case for a first year of new type, but they were kept by non-collectors and were rarely as well taken care of as this piece.
Victoria Florin 1874, S-3893, KM-746.2, MS63 NGC, Die # 28. This coin has a few small obverse spots.
Victoria Proof Halfcrown 1839, S-3885, KM-740. Hairlined and lightly toned Proof. This coin has a plain edge, coin die axis with one plain and one ornate fillet in the queen's hair. It has the raised W.W. on truncation, and light overall gray toning that hides some hairlines. The frost on the bust is undisturbed.
Victoria Proof Halfcrown 1839, S-3885, KM-740, PR64 Cameo NGC. This coin has a plain edge, coin die axis with one plain and one ornate fillet in the queen's hair. It has the W.W. raised on the truncation. This Halfcrown has the attractive blue color and Choice fields typical of a Proof coin that was respectively stored in the Proof box of the time.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Victoria Halfcrown 1879, S-3889, KM-756, AU58 NGC. This coin is lightly toned with a few light bagmarks, but this is a scarcer date for the type.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Victoria Young Head Crown 1844, S-3882, KM-741, MS61 NGC. This coin is brilliant and well struck, however, it has been gently wiped at some point in time.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Victoria Young Head Crown 1845, KM741, MS62 PCGS. Lightly toned over frosty surfaces with the bagmarks that are typically associated with this series.
Victoria Young Head Crown 1845, S-3882, KM-741, MS63 NGC, lightly toned over frosty surfaces. There are a number of small bagmarks, but none of the rubs that typically plague this type.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Victoria Young Head Crown 1847, KM-741, XF45 NGC. Mint frost still remains in the letters. This is a much more difficult date to find than its 1847 'cousin'.
Victoria Gothic Crown 1847, S-3883, KM-744, inscribed edge, cleaned XF, retoned back to a pleasant blue color. As this was one of the most beautiful coins of the 19th century, it seems the public took inordinate care in the showing off their treasure by making sure it was nice and shiny.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Victoria Gothic Crown 1847, S-3883, KM-744, inscribed edge, AU. Very little wear is present, but the coin has been polished and is now starting to tone back.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Victoria Gothic Crown 1847, S-3883, KM-744, PF55 NGC, inscribed edge. This coin was once cleaned, and is very similar to the previous piece.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Victoria Gothic Crown 1847, S-3883, KM-744, inscribed edge, dull gray Proof. This coin has two small nicks at the back of the Queens head and the lightest of edge ticks, but there are no other hairlines or marks to speak of.
Victoria Gothic Crown 1847, S-3883, KM-755, PF62 NGC, inscribed edge. This coin is moderately toned and has a superb portrait with a few light marks in the lower obverse field. The light gold highlights of the reverse are superb. This coin can be easily envisioned in a 63 holder.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Victoria Gothic Crown 1847, KM-744, MS62 Cameo NGC, lettered edge. A touch of light toning adorns this Crown. There are numerous light hairlines in the field, but bust is very frosted.
Victoria Plain Edge Gothic Crown 1847, S-3883, PF64 NGC, plain edge, Medal die axis. This coin has the deep blue tone typically seen on this type. The tone is caused by the storage in the 19th century boxes. When you get the time, just study the intricacies of the queen's dress, and admire the hand of the engraver Wyon. No one could do better.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Victoria Jubilee Head Proof Crown 1887, KM-765, PR62 PCGS. Deep mirror surfaces are seen that 'enhance' the hairlines, but the tone covers a majority of the hairlines. The reverse is a pleasant blend of greens and yellows and is absolutely superb.
Victoria Jubilee Head Crowns -1887 & 1889, KM-765, 1887, MS64 NGC ex Eliasberg collection; and an 1889 MS62 NGC ex Eliasberg collection. The 1887 is nicely toned, but they both have a few light surface marks.
Victoria Crown 1892, KM-765, MS63 NGC. Brilliant and the rarest date of the type.
Victoria Crown 1893 LVI, KM-783, MS61 NGC, well struck with semi-prooflike surfaces. The grade is more a factor of a few excessive 'dippings' rather than impairments.
Victoria Crown 1897 LX, KM-783, MS63 NGC. Well struck and white with a few marks, but no 'rubs' are seen on the queen's portrait.
Victoria Crown 1897 LX, KM783, MS65 NGC. A very pleasant original tone over frosty surfaces. The patina is a bit darker on the highest points, which was probably caused from the envelope that the Crown was housed in for a long time.
Victoria Maundy Set 1884, KM-MDS-139. The 4 Pence is MS66 PCGS, and the other three coins grade MS67. This is an usual set in that, with a mintage of 4,488 pieces, most sets usually appear in Prooflike condition. These pieces are very frosty indicating that these were minted near the end of the run.
Victoria silver type set 1887. This set has the Threepence thru to the Crown. The Double Florin is the Roman 1 variety. The Shilling, Double Florin and Crown are nicely toned UNC's. The other four have matching tone, but grade AU.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Victoria gold 1/2 Sovereign 1887, KM-766, MS64 ANACS.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1844 and 1849 pair, KM-736.1. The 1844 has the first 4 in the date over an upside down 4 and grades About VF. The Spink catalogue lists the 1844 "4 over upside 4" variety as extremely rare, but a few examples have found their way into the market in recent years. The 1849 has a double punched date grades About XF.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1871, KM-736.1, S-3853A, MS62 NGC, shield reverse, Die #30, slightly reflective luster.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1887, KM-767, MS63 ANACS.
Victoria 1887 gold 2 Pounds, KM-768, MS63 NGC. The coin is a frosty, one-year type.
Victoria gold Proof 5 Pound 1839, KM-742, S-3851, DIRIGE in reverse legend instead of DIRIGIT, 13 leaves in the rear fillet, lettered edge. Even if you don't collect English coins, this is one of those coins that you are aware of and have on your 'secret' wish list. The sale of a "UNA" is a special moment in numismatics. Despite their long issuing date which lasted until 1886 only nine varieties are listed in Spink--it is obvious that the appeal for this coin will never die. The downside of producing such a beautiful coin is the desire to see, to hold, and to admire it! A bit too much admiration has led to the hairlines and scratches that are typical of this type. This particular piece has the hairlines, but it just attests to how many people over the last 100+ years have been able to enjoy its beauty!
Victoria gold 5 Pounds 1887, KM-769, MS64 PL NGC. There was an obvious interest from contemporary collectors for this new coinage of Victoria due to the number of box sets seen. This coin would seem to have been an earlier strike for one of these sets.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Victoria gold Coronation Medal 1838, Eimer 1315, some handling marks, but virtually UNC. The obverse displays Victoria's bust with the bandeau, while the reverse shows Victoria enthroned, receiving a crown from Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia, with a lion standing behind. Pistrucci designed this coin for the official Royal Mint issue. 30.7 gms of gold.
Edward VII Halfcrown 1906, KM-802, nice frosty AU, a few light marks in front of the king's beard.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Edward VII gold Proof 1/2 Sovereign 1902, KM-804, PF61 NGC. As with the Sovereign in this sale, this has the typical 'look' of a matte Proof.
Edward VII gold Proof Sovereign 1902, KM-805, PF61 Matte NGC. This has the very typical Sovereign 'look'.
Edward VII "Short" Proof set 1902, KMPS16. This set contains the Sovereign down through the Maundy set. The coins have been lightly polished, but they have started to retone back.
Edward VII "Long" 1902 Proof set, KM-PS-15, thirteen-piece set with the original box. All but one coin is lightly toned and "as issued". The 2 Pound is graded PF61 NGC. The 61 grade is likely due to the few scratches on the neck. The 5 Pound and Crown are graded PF 62 NGC, but they are as issued, with the typical dull matte surface that was in vogue at the time. The other pieces are not graded. The box is Choice.
George V Proof set 1927, KM-PS20, toned, somewhat dull, Proofs. This set contains the Threepence thru the Crown and comes with a nice box.
George V gold Proof Sovereign 1911, KM-820. The fields are a bit cloudy. A number of handling marks are visible, which is very unusual for this coin since it is the only Proof of the type.
George VI Proof set 1937, KM-PS21. The fifteen coins are toned Choice Proofs in the box of issue.
George VI gold Proof 1/2 Sovereign 1937, KM858, PF65 Cameo NGC. This was the only 1/2 Sovereign struck for George VI.
George VI gold Proof 2 Pounds 1937, KM-860, PF64 NGC. A very nice coin for the grade.
George VI gold 2 Pounds 1937, KM-860, PF65 Cameo NGC. A mate to the 1/2 Sovereign in this sale.
George VI gold Proof 5 pounds 1937, KM-861, PF63 NGC. The king's bust is nicely frosted on this one-year type.
Elizabeth II Threepence 1965 Mint Error, as KM-900. This particular Threepence was struck without a collar so that the brass filled out and up to a depth of 7 mm's! The reverse is a shallow impression of the portcullis with the edge folded over--often called a "capped die". It is hard to really define this as an "error" because the depth of the brass and the inscription on the reverse make it seem that this would more likely be labeled as a "mint sport". Possibly a lunch-time experiment to see who could strike the "thickest thruPence"?
Trade Dollar 1895Bi, KM-T5, frosty BU, the mm is incuse. The British Trade Dollar was issued in response to a shortage of silver Dollars in the Far East. The obverse design of a standing Britannia was chosen so that the coin would be accepted throughout many countries. The reverse shows a Chinese labyrinth and values given in Chinese and Malay--all within a Chinese scroll pattern border. It was struck at the Bombay mint (with and without mm), Calcutta, and later in London.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Trade Dollar 1895Bi, KM-T5, MS64 NGC. The incuse B mm is very weak. There is some light but very attractive toning around Britannia.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Trade Dollar 1895Br, KM-T5, Choice Frosty AU-UNC. The raised B mm is more of a 'blob' than a B, but it is obvious what it is meant to show. The date has been repunched.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Trade Dollar 1895Br pair, KM-T5, frosty XF and AU. Both pieces are the raised B mm variety, although one mm is very weak.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Trade Dollar 1898B Proof, KM-T5, moderately toned with a few light hairlines, but regardless, a Choice PROOF. The October sale of the Jerry Remick material had a very nice Proof of this date that sold for over $12,000 with a catalogue value of only $800...and that was the cheapest Proof in the sale. (The 1921 was not a Proof, although listed as such).
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Trade Dollar 1900B and 1901B, KM-T5, 1900B MS64 NGC; and a 1901B MS65 NGC. Both pieces are white and frosty.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Trade Dollar 1902B and 1910B trio, KM-T5. The 1902C is frosty AU. The 1902B grades MS63 NGC. The 1910B is the 1910 over 1900 variety grading AU.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Trade Dollar 1929B, KM-T5, Choice BU. A hint of a 1 under the 2 in the date can be seen--it is mostly evident on top of the number 2 and into the ground above.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Trade Dollar 1934B, KM-T5, MS63 PCGS, white and frosty. The second Remick example was not as nice as this piece and it sold for over $1,000 in October of 2006.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Trade Dollar 1934B, KM-T5, MS65 PCGS, white and very frosty. This date was not supposed to have been released for circulation. Perhaps one point less than the first of the two Remick examples, which sold for over $4,500.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Trade Dollar 1934B, KM-T5, MS65 NGC. The multi-color toning, especially the obverse, adds considerably to the charm of this coin.
Elizabeth II gold Britannia Ounce 4-piece Set 1997-2003. The coins included in the set are a 1997 KM-985, a 2000 KM-1011, a 2001 KM-1023, and a 2003 KM-1043. All grade Gem BU and are accompanied by their box of issue with C.O.A.
Elizabeth II gold Proof Pound 2004, KM-104b, PF69 Ultra Cameo NGC. Rev. Forth Rail Bridge. Krause $650.
Elizabeth II gold Proof Sovereign 2005, KM-1065, PF68 Ultra Cameo NGC.
Elizabeth II gold Proof Pound 2005, KM-1051b, PF69 Ultra Cameo NGC. Menai Straits Bridge. Krause $725.
Elizabeth II gold Proof Pound 2006, KM-1059b, PF68 Ultra Cameo NGC. Egyptian arch bridge. Krause $725.
Elizabeth II gold Proof 2 Pound 2003, KM-1037b, PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC, reverse DNA double helix.
Elizabeth II gold 5 Pounds 1985, KM-945, MS69 NGC.
Elizabeth II gold and silver Proof "Victorian Commemorative" 5 pounds 2001, KM-1015a in silver and 1015b in gold. Gem Proofs in silvered and mirrored case with postage stamp "Penny Black" and silver medal of Royal Mint. With mailing box and C.O.A.
Elizabeth II gold 5 Pounds 2002, KM-1024b. Queen's Golden Jubilee. Gem Proof in the box.
Elizabeth II gold Proof 25 pounds 2007, PR69 NGC Ultra Cameo. Britannia reverse.
Elizabeth II gold Proof 50 Pound 2007, PF69 Ultra Cameo NGC. Reverse Britannia.
Elizabeth II gold 100 Pounds 1987, KM-953, MS68 NGC. Reverse standing Britannia.
Elizabeth II gold 100 Pounds 1997, KM-985, MS68 NGC. Reverse Britannia in a chariot.
Elizabeth II gold 100 Pounds 2001, KM-1023, MS66 NGC. Reverse Una and the Lion.
Elizabeth II gold 100 Pounds 2003, KM-1043, MS69 NGC. Reverse Britannia portrait behind wavy lines.
Lot of minors 1634-1758. (2) Sixpence; a 1743, and a 1758, both grading VF. (2) Charles I Shilling ND hammered--a mm bell and mm crown--both VGs. George III Halfcrown 1816, KM-667, a frosty AU. William III Crown 1696 grading VG.
Lot of Enameled coins. The Halfcrown are dated 1678 and 1706. Both have the reverse enameled and rim notched, and the obverse mount with pin intact. The Crown dated 1695 is enameled and painted on both sides (probably late 19th century). The 1707E Crown has an enameled reverse and obverse mount with pin intact. A great deal of intricate work was needed to produce these jewelry items.
George III Pair: Halfpenny 1799 KM-647, with 5 incuse gunports, MS65 BN NGC. Crown 1819 LIX KM-675, hairlined AU-UNC, with a scratch on the neck.
George III Counterstamp "Dollar" c. 1797 duo, S-3765A, KM-626, both with oval counterstamp. Struck on 1793 and 1807 Mexico City 8 Reales. The coins are cleaned Fine, while the Counterstamps grade better. The counterstamp on the 1807 is unusually deep and has a different die than the 1793. The counterstamp on the 1793 has a small die chip at 9 o'clock, which is unusual. We usually attribute shallow counterstamps to contemporary merchant copies, but these have the depth that we associate with the Bank of England products.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Elizabeth II Piefort platinum 5 Pounds 2004, KM-1055c, Gem Proof in original box with C.O.A. This coin was made to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Entente Cordiale.
Victoria Pairing, Shilling 1874, KM-734.2, Die #30, MS64 NGC, toned. Florin 1874, KM-746.2, Die #45, MS62 NGC. Some of the frost is disturbed in the obverse field, but it is otherwise brilliant.
George III and Victoria lot, 1816 Sixpence MS66 PCGS, attractively toned predominantly in reds. 1816 Shilling MS65 PCGS, frosty and brilliant. Halfcrown 1887, Jubilee head, MS65 NGC. Nicely toned in mostly greens.
George III to Victoria Certified Quartet. Shilling 1816, MS65 PCGS, light uneven tone. (2) Shilling 1817, MS65 NGC and MS65 PCGS, allows you to form your own opinions on what the grading services look for. Halfcrown 1895, MS65 PCGS, nice original tone but a toning spot on the queen's cheek.
Victoria lot 1887-1901, Jubilee silver type set 1887: the Threepence, Sixpence, Shilling, 2 Shilling, Halfcrown, and Crown all grade AU. The Halfcrowns 1900 and 1901 grade AU and BU, respectively.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Victoria and George VI mix. Victoria (3) Double Florin, KM-763: 1887 Roman 1 variety; 1888; and 1890. The Crown 1887, KM-765, grades Average XF. The George VI set includes (4) 1950--Farthing, Halfpenny, Penny, Shilling; and (4) 1951--Shilling, Florin, Halfcrown, and a Crown. The George VI pieces grade Choice BU.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Great Britain Admiral Vernon medal ND, 25 mm, undated. Vernon with sword left. Reverse, Portobello in exergue. Fine+.
Great Britain Admiral Vernon medal (1739), 32 mm, No date. Vernon facing half left. Reverse, ships, "In courage and conduct" in ex. as Ford lot 529 sale 14. VF, bit of verdigris.
Great Britain Admiral Vernon medal 1739, 36.5 mm, dated. Vernon facing 3/4 left, right arm hidden. Reverse with date in ex. 4 ships at bottom but right side ship 2/3 of a ship higher. Nice VF.
Great Britain Admiral Vernon medal 1739, 37 mm, dated. Vernon facing forward with his right arm showing. No inner circle and the position of the face and body is more like the two silver pieces in the Ford sale (lots 538 and 539). The reverse with the date Nov. 22. 1739 in ex., also no inner circle. AU, pleasant color, a few light edge nicks.
Great Britain Admiral Vernon medal 1739, 38 mm, dated. Vernon left, cannon and ship in field. Reverse with date in ex. As Ford lot 543. Nice color, AU, touch of reverse verdigris.
Great Britain Admiral Vernon medal 1739, 38.5 mm, dated. Vernon left, cannon and anchor in field with inner circle. Reverse with date in ex., very similar to Ford lot 545, but the bottom ship in the top 3 defenders ships is half the size of the other two. Choice XF-AU.
Great Britain Admiral Vernon medal 1739, 37 mm, dated. Conjoined busts of Vernon and Brown. Reverse, date in ex. very similar to Ford lot 551 except entrance way to city at top right slightly different with a missing building. XF, a few light edge nicks.
Great Britain Admiral Vernon medal 1739, 37 mm, dated. Vernon facing right, cannon and ship in field, no clamshell below figure. Reverse, similar to Ford lot 549 but with clam shell below date. Four ships at bottom with right ship halfway higher than other three. VF but surfaces are lightly oxidized.
Great Britain Admiral Vernon medal 1739, 40 mm, dated. Fort Chagre. Vernon facing, a view of Fort Chagre. Reverse view of Portobello as Ford lot 562. XF, some reverse corrosion.
Great Britain Admiral Vernon medal 1739, 37 mm, dated. Vernon standing right holding stick and sword. Ship and "Fort Chagre" in pebbled field, clam below. Reverse, date in ex. as Ford lot 565. VF, but obverse dent at top.
Great Britain Admiral Vernon medal 1739, 37 mm, dated. Vernon standing left. "Fort Chagre" and two ships around, date below. Reverse, 1739 in ex. three ships in defenders harbor. XF.
Great Britain Admiral Vernon medal 1739, 37 mm, dated. Vernon standing half left, fort and ship in field "A view of Fort Chagre" in left field. Two ships in defenders harbor, bottom left ship at an odd perspective. VF-XF.
Great Britain Admiral Vernon medal 1739, 28 mm, dated. Standing Vernon Kneeling Don Blass proffering Vernon his sword. Reverse shows three ships in defenders harbor but two are just small hulls, date in ex. Some luster and better than XF but with a touch of verdigris.
Great Britain Admiral Vernon medal 1739, 34 mm, dated. Standing Vernon facing half right, Kneeling don Blass facing Vernon. Reverse, Portobello, 1739 in ex. F-VF.
Great Britain Admiral Vernon medal 1741, 37 mm, dated. Standing Vernon facing forward, standing Blass looking at Vernon "we look for Don Blass" in ex. Reverse "took Carthagena April 1741" ships below. Previously sold in the Ford sale as lot 571. VF, some reverse verdigris.
Great Britain Admiral Vernon medal 1741, 37 mm, dated. Vernon facing left, kneeling Blass offering sword, clamshell below. "Don Blass" above figure. Reverse, Carthegena, Apr. 1741 in ex. AVF numerous edge nicks.
Great Britain Admiral Vernon medal 1741, 37 mm, dated. Vernon standing left facing forward, Blass knelling handing sword, Ogle standing behind facing forward, "and srchal ogle" below. Reverse Carthegena 1741 "Don Blass" in center of field, five ships and one rowboat, ex Ford lot 573. Choice XF-AU, some luster.
Great Britain Admiral Vernon medal 1741, 37 mm, dated. Vernon standing, wearing hat, ships and fort around, in ex. 1740:1. Reverse, two ships, two rowboats, fort "carthegena s ioesph" in field, 1741 below. Choice AU-UNC, some luster.
Great Britain Admiral Vernon medal 1739, 37.5 mm, dated. Regarding the planned attack on Havana in 1741. Full figure, hatless Vernon facing standing 3/4 to front, Havana below fort, cannon and ship around. Reverse, 1739 in ex. as Ford lot 575 (Unc at $1,600.). The obverse is XF, but the reverse is a pitted VF.
Greece
Othon 10 Lepta 1843, KM17, AU50 NGC, medium brown surfaces with no egregious flan flaws. Copper coins from this era are very scarce in high grade.
George I Lepton 1869-BB, KM40, MS64 BN NGC, glossy brown surfaces with some original luster in the legends. Very scarce grade.
George I gold 20 Drachmai 1884A, KM56, MS61 NGC, a lustrous example, scarce in mint state.
George I gold 20 Drachmai 1884A, KM56, MS62 NGC, very bright and attractive coin.
Republic gold 100 Euro 2004, KM204, Proof 68 Ultra Cameo NGC, Athens Olympics/Acropolis.
Guatemala
Ferdinand VI Pillar 8 Reales 1758-J, KM18, VF, light graffiti in the exposed fields. Despite the blemishes this is a very collectible example.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales 1769-P, KM27.2, XF40 NGC, deep pewter gray patina, nice design details. Smaller 37 mm planchet.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Carlos III 8 Reales 1772-P, KM36.1, VF, lightly porous surfaces with some dark patination along the obverse edge from 8 to 10 o'clock. The obverse fields display numerous small contact marks. Very scarce first date of the portrait series and sub-type with the mintmark expressed as G.
Carlos III 8 Reales 1776-P, KM36.2, dark VF-XF with patches of surface oxidation and three light scratches on the bust. The reverse features a full PLUS ULTRA. Listed as the key date in the SCWC and valued at $2500 in VF. This is the non over-mintmark (NG/GN) variety.
Carlos IIII 2 Reales 1801-M, KM51, MS64 PCGS, brilliant prooflike surfaces with subtle gray and gold patina.
Carlos IIII gold 8 Escudos 1794-M, KM58, AU, extremely sharp design features on both sides and unusually problem-free surfaces. Vague mount trace at the top which has been skillfully repaired. Very rare type and grade.
Carlos IV 8 Reales 1789-M, KM45, toned VF-XF, light surface oxidation with extensive fine scratches in the fields. Transitional type featuring the bust of Carlos III.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1798-M, KM53, lustrous AU, cleaned at one time and now beginning to tone on the obverse. Faint hairlines in the obverse fields.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1805-M, KM53, AU53 NGC, medium gray and gold patina, an attractive example.
Ferdinand VII 1/2 Real 1808-M, KM60, MS64 NGC, fully brilliant and sharply struck, first date of the Ferdinand VII series. Bust of Carlos IIII.
Ferdinand VII 1/2 Real 1811-M, KM65, MS64 NGC, prooflike surfaces with light silvery gray patina, very appealing. Scarce date although not indicated as such by the SCWC.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1821-M, KM69, AU58 NGC, rich gray patina, one adjustment mark on the bust.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1821M - Pair, KM69, two nice examples: toned VF+ and lustrous XF-AU.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Ferdinand VII gold 4 Escudos 1817-M, KM73, AU55 NGC, a Choice example with abundant mint luster and very bold design features. Very rare type struck only in 1817. The Eliasberg coin was VF35 and mounted.
Central American Republic 8 Reales 1825-M, KM4, XF45 NGC, medium gray patina, nicely struck with strong details on the leaves of the tree and no adjustment marks.
Central American Republic 8 Reales 1842-MA, KM4, AU58 NGC, lightly toned and attractive, fully struck on the tree with no adjustment marks. Not the MA/BA variety.
Republic Peso 1895, KM210, MS66 PCGS, a Gem example with intense frosty white mint brilliance. We sold an MS67 PCGS in our May 2008 sale for $1725 including the buyer's fee.
Republic gold 5 Quetzales 1926, KM244, MS61 NGC, fully brilliant with typical small contact marks.
Republic gold 10 Quetzales 1926, KM245, UNC, lightly toned and original with minimal contact marks.
Republic Die For 1894 Peso Reverse, type of KM210, light oxidation but in generally original condition.
Haiti
Republic 25 Centimes An 14 (1817), KM15.1, MS64 NGC, lightly toned. (Incorrectly attributed as KM15.2 on the holder.)
Republic 25 Centimes An 14 (1817) - Pair, KM15.1, two varieties: Large bust of President Petion with small letters in the legends, Choice toned UNC, very sharp, and smaller bust with large letters, toned UNC. Both coins are very attractive and from their similar appearance, may have been together for some time!
Republic 12 Centimes An 25 (1828), KM19, MS62 NGC, ex Whittier Collection, a Choice and fully original coin with light gray-gold patina and noticeable mint luster. Rare grade for this elusive date.
Republic 25 Centimes An 24 (1827), KM18, MS64 NGC, ex Whittier Collection, an impossibly sharp strike with every little detail meticulously bold, lightly toned with plenty of mint lust. A great example featuring President Boyer.
Republic Proof 10 Centimes 1881, KM44, Proof 62 NGC, lovely mirror surfaces and light toning, a very nice example for this designation.
Republic Proof 20 Centimes 1881, KM45, Proof 61 NGC, lightly toned, nice cameo effect on the bust.
Republic 50 Centimes 1882, KM47, Proof 60 NGC, lightly dipped, nice cameo on the bust.
Republic Proof 50 Centimes 1907(W), KM56, Proof 65 NGC, a superb example with a nice cameo effect on the bust. Scarce coin in rare quality.
Republic Silver Proof Set 1967 - Three Sets, KM-PS2, comprising KM64.1, 65.1 and 67.1, the 5, 10 and 25 Gourdes. Three sets in the original cases of issue, nicely toned. Sold as is, no return.
Republic gold 200 Gourdes 1968-IC, KM70, Proof 66 Ultra Cameo NGC, limited mintage for this large gold coin
Republic gold 250 Gourdes 1970-IC, KM75, Proof 68 Ultra Cameo NGC, 10th anniversary of the Revolution featuring a bust of King H. Christophe, 1767-1820. 1.43 ounces of pure gold.
Hawaii
Kamehameha III Cent 1847, KM1a, 13 berries, brown VF, lightly porous on the obverse with a patch of patination on the reverse at the base of the wreath. Still very decent and collectible.
Kalakaua 1/4 Dollar (Hapaha) 1883, KM5, MS66 NGC, a gorgeous example with soft champagne patina, rare in this designation.
Kalakaua Dollar (Akahi Dala) 1883, KM7, VF-XF, cleaned long ago and now beginning to tone.
Kalakaua Dollar 1883, KM7, AU55 NGC, lightly toned and attractive, some small contact marks.
Kalakaua Dollar 1883, KM7, MS60 PCGS, incredibly sharp design features and full mint luster, this coin has the look of a higher grade. The surfaces are unusually free of contact marks.
Kalakaua Dollar 1883, KM7, MS61 PCGS, a nice lustrous example with surprisingly few surface marks for this designation. Mint state Hawaii Dollars are becoming increasingly elusive.
Honduras
Provisional Real 1851-TG, KM18c, Choice AU with glossy surfaces and considerable original silvering which gives the coin a lustrous appearance. There is one noticeable planchet flaw to the right of the date, as made. A charming little coin which will undoubtedly be viewed many times at the auction!
Provisional Bronze Pattern Peso 1862T-A, KM-Pn1, Proof 65 NGC, lovely brown surfaces with considerable sheen and razor sharp details. Very scarce type.
Provisional Bronze Pattern 2 Pesos 1862T-A, KM-Pn2, Proof 65 NGC, medium brown surfaces, very attractive.
Republic gold Peso 1888, KM56, Choice brilliant UNC, exceptionally sharp details for this crude coinage.
Hong Kong
Victoria Plain Edge Pattern 10 Cents 1863, KM6.1, PR64 PCGS. Darkly toned but with a very attractive hue. Plain edge. Coin die axis. Ex Remick Collection. The 6 of the date has been cut over a 3. Since this was the first year of the type, a small quantity of these were struck, perhaps as many as 50. Most have not weathered the years that well but Remick was able to find 3 nice pieces. The Goodman sale had 4 pieces but they varied in grade.
Victoria Plain Edge Pattern 10 Cents 1863, KM6.1, PR65 PCGS, ex Remick Collection. Plain edge. Coin die axis. Struck with the same dies as the previous piece. 6 of date over a 3. A slightly deeper tone with more yellows on the reverse. My notes from viewing the pieces originally was that it would be wonderful if the obverse of the 64 could be married with the reverse of the 65 and produce a 67! These two could have been together for a very long time with one piece facing obverse up, while the other was reverse up.
Victoria Half Dollar 1866, KM-8, AU55 NGC. The coin has moderate tone that doesn't cover up the mint frost that still remains on the surfaces. The date has even 6's. The strike is somewhat better than what is often seen on this issue--especially the reverse. A mint state example would sell for over $10,000, so the price that these sell for seems reasonable in today's market.
Victoria Dollar 1867, KM10. AU58 PCGS. Much of the mint frost remains but there is a scratch under the Queen's bun. There is a small knob on the 7 as the examples in our last sale.
Hungary
Leopold the Hogmouth Taler 1693-KB, KM214.7, Choice AU with silvery gray patina and considerable mint luster.
Leopold the Hogmouth gold Ducat 1688-KB, KM151, MS63 NGC, a nice lustrous example, slightly out-of-round, as made.
Maria Theresa gold 2 Ducats 1765KB, KM379, MS61 NGC, fully brilliant and a premium coin for this designation. Very attractive.
Republic gold 500 Forint 1961-BP, KM565, Proof 65 Ultra Cameo NGC, honoring the birth of Liszt. A huge gold coin!
Iceland
Republic gold 500 Kronur 1961, KM14, MS64 NGC, Jon Sigurdsson.
Republic gold 10000 Kronur 1974, KM22, Proof 68 Ultra Cameo NGC, 1100th anniversary of the first settlement - a handsome design featuring a Viking in a boat.
India
Bengal Presidency 1/2 Rupee and 1 Rupee c.1820-1831, 1/2 Rupee KM-97.1(incorrectly noted as KM-97.4 on holder), Calcutta Mint, MS66 NGC. Choice yellows, blues, and reds tone over its very frosty surfaces. Rupee KM-70, MS66 NGC. Beautifully toned over superb surfaces. Much rarer than the KM-99. Fantastic type of coins for this under appreciated series.
Bengal Presidency gold Mohur AH1202 Year 19, KM113, XF45 NGC, a well-struck example with luster in the legends.
Madras Presidency 1808 Proof 10 cash, KM-319, PF66 BN NGC. Bronzed Proof, ex Boulton Family archives. A pristine coin struck on the thicker planchet of the first issue. The small downside of coins in plastic is that you cannot always be sure as to planchet thickness. This coin is struck at a medal die axis, which is very unusual for the heavy issue.
Madras Presidency gold 2 Pagoda 1808-1815, KM-358, MS64 NGC, single stop after PAGODA, large English letters, hint of design at both sides of the buckle. The reverse has two stops in the legend.
Lot of Victorian and George V minors, 1/4 Anna 1891C; 2 Annas 1918B; 1/2 Rupee 1862; (3) Rupee: 1862C A/1, 1862B B/2 2/0, and 1900B. BU and better.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
William IV Proof Restrike Rupee 1835, KM-450.2, F raised on truncation. This has the die rust on the portrait that is typical for the very first of the "modern" restrikes, circa 1955. It wasn't long before the mint polished the dies to remove the die rust, which is how Proof Restrikes were created. Nicely toned and interesting for serious collectors of these coins allowing them to compare the die polishing.
Victoria Proof Restrike Rupee 1840, KM-457, Obverse 1, Indian head, PR-54, diagonal ridge on top back and bottom ribbons. This is a Choice restrike with a touch of die rust on the truncation. As with the 1835 in this sale, this is an early mid-20th century restrike, struck before the dies were polished, and used on the majority of the restrikes. 31mm with 35 reverse berries, no crescent or V in bow.
Victoria Proof Restrike Rupee 1862, KM-473, A/II, with crescent mm at bottom right of bust and V at bottom center. A Choice restrike. This was probably ordered by the same individual as the other restrikes in this sale, which occurred in the Bombay Mint offerings for the general public in the mid-1950's.
Victoria Rupee Brockage 1877-1901, Choice XF-AU, obverse brockage of the "Victoria Empress" series. Struck with the 3rd obverse, which has the short panel to the queen's jabot.
Victoria Proof Restrike Rupee 1897 Bi, KM-492, C/II, Choice Proof Restrike. As a circulation date, the 1897 is one of the most difficult Victorian Rupees to find. The recent Baldwin "Diana" sale only had a cleaned example and it still sold for over $500. Even if you don't collect restrikes, date collectors should seriously consider this coin if they are after Choice coins.
Edward VII Proof Restrike Rupee 1908(B), KM-508, lightly toned Choice Restrike. The 'B' cannot be seen in the crown but the dot is in the proper place for the Bombay mint coins (located on the reverse bottom right vine).
George V Proof Restrike Rupee 1912(B), KM-524, Choice Restrike. There is a touch of die rust in the obverse field. This Rupee fits nicely with the other restrikes in this sale. Importantly, it should be noted that this piece has the 'diamond' test mark in the obverse field used to test the dies of the late 1930 and early 1940 Indian coins. This is very rarely encountered on these restrikes. The rims are consistent through these pieces as well--they are NOT polished.
Victoria gold Proof Restrike 5 Rupees 1870CM, as KM-474, PR62 PCGS. (restrike) ex Remick Collection. Young bust of Victoria with the CM of the Calcutta Mint on the truncation. Very pleasant to the eye but under the glass their is a mark in front of Victoria's bodice.
Victoria gold Mohur 1841, obverse 2, divided legend as KM-462. Krause continues to confuse collectors and dealers with its attribution but this has the crosslet 4 in the date. The coin is better than XF for wear, but has probably come from a ring mount. There are two areas of filing on the edge that really can only be seen when the coin is held by its edge. The reverse is very pleasant.
Victoria gold Mohur 1841, obverse 2 with divided legend, as KM-462, plain 4 in date. All four numbers of the date have been double-punched. The 1 and the 8 have been double-punched at a different angle, which make the other two numbers appear smaller, but they are technically, all the same size. Frosty, a few bag marks, AU.
Victoria Proof Restrike gold Mohur 1862, KM-A481, "Old" bust. There are a number of handling marks that seem to be common to this issue with the old bust. Still, an interesting example of a coin and portrait that wasn't issued for circulation.
Victoria gold Proof Restrike Mohur 1879, KM496, PR62 PCGS (restrike) ex Remick Collection. Young bust of Victoria. This has the flat rim and the mint frost of an earlier restrike. The numerous, but light handling marks precludes us from making a better judgment of when it was restruck. Probably restruck in the mid to late 1950's before the die was polished to prepare it for multiple strikings.
Indonesia
Republic gold 25 Rupiah (1952), KM-X1, MS61 NGC, featuring a bust of Prince Dipa Negara. Scarce issue.
Republic gold 200000 Rupiah 1987, KM46, Proof 67 Ultra Cameo NGC, Javan Rhinoceros.
Iran
Mohamed Shah gold 1/2 Pahlavi 1334SH (1955), KM1161, MS64 ICG, scarce early date.
Mohamed Shah gold 1/2 Pahlavi 1344SH (1965), KM1161, MS63 IGC, scarcer date.
Mohamed Shah gold Pahlavi 1333SH (1954), KM1162, MS65 NGC, very scarce early date.
Mohamed Shah gold Pahlavi 1334SH (1955), KM1162, MS66 NGC, a Choice example of this scarce date.
Mohamed Shah gold Pahlavi 1337SH (1958), KM1162, MS65 NGC.
Mohamed Shah gold Pahlavi 1339SH (1960), KM1162, MS65 NGC.
Mohamed Shah gold Pahlavi 1344SH (1965), KM1162, MS63 ICG, scarcer date.
Mohamed Shah gold Pahlavi 1353SH (1974), KM1162, MS63 NGC.
Mohamed Shah gold 5 Pahlavi SH1339 (1960), KM1164, nice toned UNC, one tiny scuff to the left of the Shah's ear, barely visible.
Mohamed Shah gold 5 Pahlavi SH1348 (1969), KM1164, Choice brilliant UNC, two tiny spots on the obverse. Scarce date.
Mohamed Shah Silver & Gold Proof Set SH1350 (1971), KM-PS2, the complete nine coin set featuring KM1184-1192, comprising silver types: 25, 50, 75, 100 and 200 Rials and gold types: 500, 750, 1000 and 2000 Rials. A beautiful set commemorating 2500 years of the Iranian Monarchy and presented in the blue case of issue with a gilt peacock on the front. The silver coins have an attractive light toning. Complete with the descriptive card from the Mint.
Mohamed Shah gold Medal SH1346 (1967), conjoined busts of the Shah and Farah, brilliant UNC, 10.4 grams. The reverse surfaces are a bit pebbly in part indicating a possible later striking. Sold as is, no return.
Mohamed Shah gold Medal SH1339 (1960), conjoined busts of the Shah and Farah, reverse with Koran. 37.7 grams. Choice BU.
Mohamed Shah gold Medal SH1350 (1971), nice lustrous AU, obverse with the bust of the Shah and reverse featuring the Stone of Cyrus II and commemorating the 2500th anniversary of the Persian Empire. 38.0 grams.
Islamic Republic gold 1/4 Azadi 1358SH (1979), KM1238, MS64 NGC, scarce one-year type.
Islamic Republic gold Azadi 1373SH (1994), KM1264, MS64 NGC.
Islamic Republic gold Azadi 1375SH (1996), KM1264, MS64 NGC, fully brilliant.
Ireland
James II Gunmoney Shilling 1689 with Castle under bust. The reverse month is "9" with a small "r" to the right, which was intended as November. The obverse has a castle under the king's bust with dots on both sides. The castle is bold with very little wear. In Coincraft's book on the coins of Ireland et al, it is identified as IESH 245 and values at 300 pounds in Fine (this was in 1999). This is the rarest date and mm of the series in brass. It is weakly struck with reverse flaws but better than Fine for issue. Perhaps the rarity is due to the problem with the availability of proper planchets.
George III 10 Pence 1805, KM-Tn3. MS62 NGC, light peripheral tone over very frosty surfaces. This coin has very few of the haymarking flaws that are endemic to this series.
Republic lot 1930-1949, 1/4 Penny 1949; 1/2 Penny 1935; Penny; 1935 (2), 1946 (2), 1949. All UNC with some mint red. Shilling 1942 Choice toned UNC. 2 Shillings 1930 XF, 1942 Choice BU.
Islamic Dynasties
Assortment of Islamic Gold Types, eight coins including: Umayyad Dinar, Abbasid Dinar (2), Ottoman Sultanis (3), Mamluk Ashrafi Dinar and a Turkey 25 Piastres 1293/12. Grades range from Fine to VF. Sold as is, no return.
Isle of Man
George III Halfpenny 1798, KM-10, MS62 BN NGC. The coin has nice glossy surfaces with a hint of mint red.
Elizabeth II gold Proof Crown 1990, KM267b. This coin was minted to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Penny Black stamp. There is a mark (removable?) on Queen's cheek, in original box with C.O.A.
Elizabeth II gold and platinum Set 1990, one Penny Black Commemorative from the Pobjoy mint. Crown in platinum KM-267c, with 2nd Crown in platinum 22 mm KM-268 and third Crown in gold and platinum. Gem Proofs in box without C.O.A.
Elizabeth II gold Golden Jubilee Crown 2002, KM-119. Gem Proof in case without certificate. Tri-color gold.
Italy
Ferrara. Alfonso I d'Este gold Scudo d'Oro ND (1505-34), Friedberg 269, crude AVF, lightly polished and with a somewhat wavy flan.
Florence. Cosimo II gold Doppia ND (1609-21), Friedberg 312, XF40 NGC, slightly crude with a small superficial spot on the reverse rim, very scarce type.
Genoa. Biennial Doges gold Scudo d'Oro ND (1541-55), Friedberg 412, XF45 NGC, boldly struck on a broad flan, very attractive.
Genoa. Biennial Doges gold Scudo d'Oro 1541, Friedberg 412, XF45 NGC, well-struck details and very popular as an early dated issue.
Genoa. Biennial Doges gold Doppia 1603, Friedberg 419, XF40 NGC, lightly toned, an appealing original example.
Genoa. Biennial Doges gold 2 Doppie 1616, Friedberg 418, XF40 NGC, a large and impressive coin with bold details and light original patina. Very rare denomination.
Kingdom of Napoleon. Napoleon gold 20 Lire 1808M, KM11, Friedberg 7, VF35 NGC, lightly toned, scarce type.
Kingdom of Napoleon. Napoleon gold 40 Lire 1811-M, KM12, lustrous AU, unusually nice, first 1 over 0 in the date.
Kingdom of Napoleon. Napoleon gold 40 Lire 1814M, KM12, AU58 NGC, highly lustrous, a premium example of this type.
Milan. Philip II gold Doppia 1578, Friedberg 716, XF40 NGC, exceptionally boldly struck on a broad flan, an appealing early gold type.
Milan. Philip II gold Doppia 1582, Friedberg 716, AU50 NGC, fully struck and highly attractive, far superior to most seen in the market.
Milan. Philip II gold Doppia 1594, Friedberg 716, XF45 NGC, lightly toned and original.
Naples & Sicily. Charles II of Spain Ducato 1684, Davenport 4045, toned VF-XF, very lightly tooled in the obverse fields, adjustment marks on the bust. This type features a wonderful reverse depicting the two hemispheres of the world.
Naples & Sicily. Joachim Murat 12 Carlini 1809, KM-C103, bold AU, exceptionally sharp details with abundant mint luster, lightly cleaned with some tiny surface abrasions on the neck and a faint flan flaw on the center of the reverse. Very rare type in this quality, easily one of the finest we have seen.
Naples & Sicily. Joachim Murat 12 Carlini 1810, KM-C103, AU58 NGC, a magnificent example of this Napoleonic coinage with deep gray and gold patina and fully struck details throughout. Very rare type in this premium quality.
Naples & Sicily. Joachim Murat 5 Lire 1813, KM-C111, toned XF, well-struck and attractive, india ink "10" on the reverse at the top.
Naples & Sicily. Joachim Murat gold 20 Lire 1813, KM-C112, XF with sharp features, cleaned and repaired on the center of the reverse.
Naples & Sicily. Joachim Murat gold 40 Lire 1813, KM-C113, toned XF with considerable original mint luster, some small rim flaws associated with the edge lettering application, noticeable scratch at the center of the reverse. Scarce Napoleonic issue.
Papal States. Clement VI Gros Tournois ND (1342-52), Berman 183, nicely toned VF, well-struck details, faint surface scratches around the cross on the reverse. Rare type.
Papal States. Martin V Carlin ND (1417-31), Berman 285, toned VF, scarce silver type with the Pope enthroned on the obverse and crossed keys on the reverse.
Papal States. Nicolo V gold Ducato ND (1447-55), Berman 326, Friedberg 6, AU58 PCGS, slightly wavy flan, weak strike on the face of St. Peter on the reverse.
Papal States. Paul II gold Ducato ND (1464-71), Berman 401, Friedberg 19, Choice AU, exceptionally sharp features. The reverse depicts standing figures of St. Peter and St. Paul. The planchet is slightly out of round but weighs a full 3.4 grams.
Papal States. Sixtus IV Grosso ND (1471-84), Berman 452, VF with some patination and fine surface scratches. Scarce type.
Papal States. Alexander VI Borgia gold Ducato ND (1492-1503) Bologna, Berman 545, Friedberg 330, MS62 PCGS, boldly struck with light original patina. The reverse features a standing figure of St. Peter.
Papal States. Clement VII gold Fiorino di Camera ND (1523-34), Berman 830, Friedberg 60, MS61 PCGS, an attractive coin with lustrous surfaces, bold details and an interesting reverse design featuring St. Peter fishing from a boat. Clearly a premium coin for this designation.
Papal States. Urban VIII Piastra Year XII (1634), Berman 1710, KM184, Dav-4057, F-VF, several small flan flaws as made including an edge crack at 4 o'clock on the obverse. Scarce type.
Papal States. Clement X Piastra 1675, Berman 2003-4, KM370, Dav-4080, AU55 NGC, lightly toned with intricate details. The reverse features the Holy Door closed.
Papal States. Clement X Piastra 1675, Berman 2006-7, KM368, Dav-4078, toned VF, the reverse depicts the Portico of St. Peter's with pilgrims.
Papal States. Clement X Piastra 1675, Berman 2006-7, KM368, Dav-4078, AU58 NGC, a handsome coin with deep pewter gray patina and sharp features.
Papal States. Clement X Piastra 1671 II, Berman 2008, KM351, Dav-4074, AU55 NGC, classic cabinet patina, very attractive. The reverse shows standing figures of Clemency and Abundance. Scarce type and grade.
Papal States. Sede Vacante 1676, Berman 2059, KM391, Dav-4084, AU58 NGC, attractively toned, the reverse features a dove with radiant lines.
Papal States. Sede Vacante Scudo 1758, Berman 2885, KM1187, toned VF, few tiny flan flaws on the reverse.
Papal States. Innocent XI Piastra 1684 IX, Berman 2084, KM452.1, Dav-4094, lightly cleaned XF, gray toning beginning to emerge in the legends, very sharp details.
Papal States. Innocent XI Piastra 1684 IX, Berman 2084, KM451.4, toned XF, highly attractive, reverse legend: DEXTERA TVA DOMINE PERCVSSIT INIMICVM. Date below the wreath.
Papal States. Innocent XI Piastra ND (1684) VIII, Berman 2085, KM451.3, Dav-4093B, Bust of Innocent XI right/Legend in wreath, AU55 NGC. Pewter gray patina with minor flan flaws, as made.
Papal States. Alexander VIII Piastra 1690 I, Berman 2173, KM528, Dav-4100, XF45 NGC, an attractive example with silvery gray toning. The reverse features the Church standing and facing left.
Papal States. Innocent XII Piastra 1694 IIII, Berman 2224, KM576, Dav-4104, VF-XF, very lightly cleaned long ago and now toned in the legends. The reverse legend refers to efforts by Innocent XII to broker peace between France and the Grand Alliance.
Papal States. Clement XI 1/2 Piastre Year VIII BH (1708), Berman 2389, KM709, reverse legends in horizontal lines, nice toned XF.
Papal States. Clement XII gold Zecchino 1739, Berman 2607, KM888, Choice toned XF, well-struck and attractive. The obverse features the Church seated on a cloud.
Papal States. Sede Vacante gold Zecchino 1740, Berman 2713, KM934, VF-XF, tiny mark in the right obverse field.
Papal States. Sede Vacante Scudo 1758, Berman 2885, KM1187, AU55 NGC, lightly toned with some luster in the peripheral legends.
Papal States. Clement XIV Testone 1770, Berman 2931, KM1020, Choice AU-UNC, unusually sharp details. The reverse depicts Peter and Paul standing.
Papal States. Pius VII gold Doppia Year XVIII-(R) (1817-18), KM1076, MS62 PCGS, fully lustrous and attractive, much nicer than the certified grade would suggest.
Papal States. Sede Vacante Scudo 1823R, KM1293, Choice toned AU, very close to mint state with prooflike surfaces. The obverse features the arms of Cardinal Francesco Galeffi. Rare type from the Roma Mint.
Papal States. Leo XII Scudo 1826R III, KM1297.2, toned VF, few small edge knocks and a vague mount trace.
Papal States. Sede Vacante Scudo 1829B, KM1303, nicely toned XF with blue-gray patina.
Papal States. Sede Vacante Scudo 1830 Roma, KM1311, toned AU, few noticeable edge bumps.
Papal States. Gregory XVI Scudo 1831 Roma, KM1315.1, nice lustrous UNC, small edge nick on the reverse at 6 o'clock.
Papal States. Gregory XVI Scudo 1834 Roma IV, KM1315.1, Choice toned UNC, very attractive.
Papal States. Gregory XVI gold 10 Scudi 1835R V, KM1108, AU58 PCGS, a lustrous example with good eye appeal and just a soft rub on the check of the Pope.
Papal States. Pius IX Scudo 1847B II, KM1336.1, toned prooflike UNC, few minor contact marks in the obverse fields, very flashy and attractive.
Papal States. Pius IX Scudo 1853R VII, KM1336.2, lustrous AU-UNC, very lightly toned.
Papal States. Pius IX 5 Lire 1870R XXV, KM1385, harshly cleaned leaving the surfaces somewhat dull.
Papal States. Pius IX gold 2 1/2 Scudi 1856R X, KM1117, lustrous AU with appealing rose gold patina.
Papal States. Pius IX gold 20 Lire 1866R XX Reeded Edge, KM1382.2, AU58 NGC, lightly toned with considerable original mint luster.
Papal States. Pius IX gold 20 Lire 1868R XXII, KM1382.4, MS63 NGC, a Choice example with full mint brilliance and light attractive patina.
Parma. Maria Luigia gold 40 Lire 1821, KM-C32, nice lustrous XF-AU, considerable mint luster, tiny contact marks on the obverse. Very scarce date and grade.
Piacenza. Odoardo Farnese Scudo 1626, Davenport 4127, toned XF, intricate details, perhaps cleaned long ago. A classic example of 17th century Italian numismatic art.
Sardinia. Carlo Alberto gold 100 Lire 1834P Eagle, KM-C117.2, XF, harshly cleaned long ago and now beginning to tone, vague mount trace on the edge.
Tuscany. Charles Louis gold Ruspone (3 Zecchini) 1805, KM-C52, MS64 NGC, fully brilliant with glowing, virtually pristine surfaces. The obverse features a large fleur du lis while the reverse depicts John the Baptist. A remarkable example with immediate eye appeal.
Tuscany. Leopold II gold 80 Florins 1827, Friedberg 343 (Florence), MS62 NGC, a lustrous specimen with some small surface marks and a tiny flan flaw at the top of the obverse. Rare type.
Venice. Andrea Dandalo gold Ducat ND (1343-1354), Friedberg 1221, Choice AU, very bold features and fully readable legends.
Venice. Andrea Dandalo gold Ducat ND (1343-1354), Friedberg 1221, nice AU, fully struck and lustrous, very attractive.
Venice. Pair of Early gold Ducats, one is probably Andrea Dandalo but with somewhat different legends than usually listed, Choice UNC, and the second a rather muddled strike on the obverse, but perhaps Francesco Foscari, crude XF. Sold as is, no return.
Venice. Giovanni Delfino gold Ducat ND (1356-61), Friedberg 1224, toned XF, clear legends, scarcer reign.
Venice. Michele Steno gold Ducat ND (1400-13), Friedberg 1230, AU55 NGC, a nice example of this early type.
Venice. Tomaso Mocenigo gold Ducat ND (1414-23), Friedberg 1231, MS62 NGC, lightly toned with extremely sharp details.
Venice. Francesco Foscari gold Ducat ND (1423-57), Friedberg 1232, crude VF-XF, slight superficial encrustation.
Venice. Andrea Gritti gold Scudo d'Oro ND (1523-39), Friedberg 1448, XF45 NGC, nicely struck with attractive old-time patina. Very scarce type.
Venice. Francesco Dona gold Zecchino ND (1545-53), Friedberg 1250, AU58 NGC, very clear legends, scarce reign.
Venice. Alvise Contanni gold Zecchino ND (1676-84), Friedberg 1338, MS62 NGC, lustrous with bold features.
Venice. Giovanni Corner II gold Zecchino ND (1709-22), Friedberg 1372, AU58 NGC, lightly toned, one faint scratch on the obverse.
Venice. Alvise Mocenigo IV gold Zecchino ND (1763-78), Friedberg 1421, AU58 NGC, incredibly sharp features.
Venice. Paolo Ranier gold Zecchini ND (1779-89), Friedberg 1434, well-struck AU.
Venice. Ludovico Manin gold Zecchino ND (1789-1797), Friedberg 1445, fully lustrous UNC, crudely struck but quite attractive. Comes in a custom plastic holder with descriptive information.
Vittorio Emanuele III Lira 1901R, KM32, MS64 NGC, rich pewter gray patina with flashes of blue-green, especially on the reverse. Scarcer date and grade.
Vittorio Emanuele III 20 Lire 1928R, KM69, AU58 NGC, a nice lightly toned original example.
Vittorio Emanuele III gold 20 Lire 1905R, KM37.1, MS63 NGC, fully lustrous with small surface marks. Rare type.
Vittorio Emanuele III gold 50 Lire 1931 IX, KM71, MS65 NGC, satiny surfaces with full mint brilliance.
Vittorio Emanuele III gold 100 Lire 1931 IX, KM72, AU58 NGC, fully brilliant with no wear evident.
Vittorio Emanuele III gold 100 Lire 1931 IX, KM72, MS62 NGC, full mint brilliance.
Ivory Coast
Republic gold 100 Francs 1966, KM5, Proof 64 Cameo NGC, reverse with an elephant between two wreaths.
Session 3
Jamaica
Thomas Lund Token 1844 pair, Rulau 33. Lund was an ironmonger on Water street. Reverse sailing steam powered ship "EARL OF ELGIN JAMAICA" around. Lustrous UNC, a few light spots and a Fine.
Victoria Pattern 1/2 Penny Struck in Bronze 1869, KM-PN2, PF64 BN NGC, ex Remick Collection. A minor spot on each side. The 1869 coinage is supposed to have been struck at the Heaton Mint in Birmingham, England because the Royal Mint was too busy to do it. There were a number of copper-nickel Specimen strikes in the Heaton holdings, but as far as we can tell, no bronze pieces. This was struck a year after the Royal Mint struck the minor British copper coins in a number of different metals. The Royal Mint could have struck this before the dies were sent off to Birmingham. The patination on this piece is unlike the Heaton archive coins, so this has been in numerous collector's cabinets over the years. As a point of interest, there are two patches of die rust in the upper-right quadrant of the reverse shield. Probably less than five known.
Japan
Meiji 4 (1871) 50 Sen Type II, KM4a.2, rare type with 21 mm diameter circle of dots surrounding the dragon. AU55 Details ANACS (cleaned). This example has sharply struck features, and although it shows some indications of an old-time cleaning, it is now attractively toned.
Meiji 3 (1870) Yen, KM-Y5.1, superb brilliant UNC with prooflike flashes on the dragon side. Very scarce and desirable in this condition.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Meiji 34 (1901) Yen, KM-A25.3, MS66 PCGS, fully white, a remarkable example with virtually pristine surfaces.
Meiji 36 (1903) Yen, KM-YA25.3, MS66 NGC, a superb coin with frosty-white mint brilliance and just a hint of golden toning in the legends.
Meiji 8 (1875) Trade Dollar, KM-Y14, UNC, with slightly prooflike qualities. Lightly cleaned at one time and now beginning to tone. The reverse fields display small contact marks which are typical for this type.
Meiji 10 (1877) Trade Dollar, KM-Y14, AU, lightly cleaned but with considerable original mint luster and minimal contact marks on the center portions of the reverse.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM-Y9, lustrous AU, some light handling in the reverse fields.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, MS63 NGC, well struck with attractive original patina.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, MS63 NGC, another example of this coin but with brighter surfaces.
Meiji 3 (1870) gold 2 Yen, KM-Y10, MS65 NGC, a superb example with full mint brilliance and virtually pristine surfaces.
Meiji 6 (1873) gold 5 Yen, KM11a, JNDA-1.3a, MS64 NGC. Sparkling luster with only the slightest marks.
Meiji 6 (1873) gold 5 Yen, KM11a, JNDA-1.3a, MS64 NGC. A second specimen of this coin with gleaming mint bloom and sharply defined details.
Meiji 44 (1911) gold 5 Yen, KM-Y32, MS64 NGC, lightly toned, very scarce type.
Meiji 44 (1911) gold 5 Yen, reduced size, KM32, JNDA-1.8, MS65 NGC. Bright luster with only minor marks, a true Gem example.
Meiji 44 (1911) gold 5 Yen, reduced size, KM32, JNDA-1.8, MS65 NGC. A second superb example of this scarce Japanese issue.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold 10 Yen, KM-Y12, MS63 NGC, Choice condition with deep orange patina and attractive details.
Meiji 35 (1902) gold 10 Yen, KM-Y33, MS65 NGC, light toning over full mint brilliance.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC, a near-Gem with only tiny marks.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC, a second example of this issue, premium condition for the grade.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS65 NGC, a true Gem example.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM-Y33, MS65 NGC, a Choice original example.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM-Y33, MS64 NGC, lightly toned and attractive.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC. Frosty surfaces with deep harvest gold patina.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC. A third specimen, slightly nicer than the previous piece.
Meiji 44 (1911) gold 20 Yen, KM-Y34, AU, lightly polished, possibly ex-jewelry but with no rim damage.
Taisho 6 (1917) gold 20 Yen, KM-40.2, cleaned XF, dull surface but with no edge damage.
Jersey
Victoria Proof 1/26 Shilling 1841, KM-2, PF64 BN NGC, ex Remick Collection. Darkly toned, with a very pleasant cameo. A few obverse carbon spots are seen along with a small planchet flaw located at the O of VICTORIA. This is a very pleasant example of a very rare early Victorian Proof.
Victoria Proof 1/26 Shilling 1866, KM-4, MS65 BN NGC, ex Remick Collection where it was sold as a Proof and we agree. The surfaces are a little dull but mark free. For some time, Jersey coin collecting has been a challenge for North American collectors. With the right money, one could find most of the dates of the British copper coins but can rarely find the Jersey. If an earlier Jersey coin showed up in England, British collectors were willing to pay much more than our catalogues showed they were worth. We believe that many collectors gave up on trying to complete this set. You can find the 1888, 1894 and all the 20th century Jersey coins with ease and at a reasonable price, but virtually nothing else. For you who have tried and given up on this series, these pieces might reawaken your desire.
Victoria Proof 1/26 Shilling 1871, KM-4, MS65 RB NGC, ex Remick Collection where it was called a Proof and we agree. A lovely patina, but more brown than red. The only Jersey Proofs that come with much mint red are the 1866 1/13 Shilling. Only a few of any one date type were struck--except for the 1877H. It seems that they either went to Jersey and didn't like the weather, or the few people that received them didn't have the opportunity to keep them from toning, or the bronze used to strike them had a propensity to tone.
Victoria 'Pattern' 1/24 Shilling 1877, KM-7, PF65 BN NGC, ex Remick Collection. This is listed in catalogues as a Proof, but technically it is a PATTERN. It is believed that these were struck at the Royal Mint without the H mm before the dies were shipped off to Birmingham. The surfaces are distinctly different from the Heaton Mint issue and are more than twice as rare.
Victoria 1/26 Shilling 1844, KM-2, MS63 RB NGC, Ex Remick Collection. Mostly brown with a presentable amount of reverse red.
Victoria 1/26 Shilling 1851, KM-2, MS65 RB NGC. Subdued mint red but unusually nice. A few very presentable 1851's have been noted over the years but one shouldn't expect to find better than this in a lifetime of collecting. The 5 and 1 of the date have been repunched with the 2nd '5' too high and the 2nd '1' too low.
Victoria 1/26 Shilling 1858, KM-2, MS64 BN NGC, Ex Remick Collection. There is more reverse red on this piece than the RB in the previous lot.
Victoria Proof 1/26 Shilling 1861, KM-2, PF63 BN NGC, ex Remick Collection. The reverse is toned, but superb with a heavy mirror field highlighting the design. The obverse has a few carbon spots but the bust is frosted, again enhanced by the mirror surface.
Victoria 1/13 Shilling 1844, KM-3, MS63 BN NGC, ex Remick Collection. Mintage of 27,000! A reasonably new collector to this series will pass on this coin expecting/hoping to find better. A long-time collector will appreciate this coin for its grade.
Victoria 1/13 Shilling 1851, KM-3, MS64 BN NGC, Ex Remick Collection. Some mint red in the letters. The date has been repunched 3 times.
Victoria 1/13 Shilling 'Proof Only Date' 1865, KM-3, MS65 BN NGC, Ex Remick Collection. There was a five-year gap between the last copper coin and the first bronze coin of Victoria, but evidently there was some call for copper coins in 1865. A few of this date were struck, but were not quite up to the quality of the earlier Proofs. There is mint red in the letters and there is a hard gloss to the rest of the coin, so technically, this is a Pattern--a coin struck, yet not intended for circulation.
Victoria Proof 1/13 Shilling 1866, KM-5, PF65 RB NGC, with L.C.W. on the truncation. Subdued red and really presentable.
Victoria Proof 1/13 Shilling 1870, KM-5, MS65 BN NGC, Ex Remick Collection where it was described as a Proof and we agree.
Victoria 1/13 Shilling 1871, KM-5, MS65 RB NGC, ex Remick Collection. When this coin was sold for the Remick Collection, the description stated that this was the nicest coin of the type, and had about 80% of the mint red remaining. An important pedigree to acknowledge since it marks the work of a previous collector who sought out only the best.
Victoria 1/12 Shilling 1858, KM-3, Ex Remick Collection but not graded due to a verdigris spot at 5 o'clock on the obverse. Red and Brown UNC with quite a bit of mint red on the reverse, and a touch of mint red on the obverse. The 1 of the date has a small 1 struck over a large 1.
Victoria 'Pattern' 1/12 Shilling 1877, KM-8, PF65 BN NGC, ex Remick Collection. As with the 1/24 Shilling in this sale, this is a Royal Mint Pattern, struck without the 'H' mm of the Heaton Mint. This is a good opportunity to study the detail of this issue since most circulation pieces lack it.
Victoria 1/12 Shilling 1877H, KM-8, MS65 RB NGC, ex Remick Collection. An earlier strike with a semi-prooflike field. Possibly one of the pieces from the Heaton Mint archives.
Jordan
King Hussein gold 10 Dinars 1389AH 1969, KM26, Choice cameo Proof, tiny toning spot in the right obverse field. Honoring Pope Paul VI in Jerusalem.
Kiribati
Republic gold 200 Dollars 2006, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC, Christmas Island commemorative.
Korea
Tae Dong Treasury Chon ND (1882-3), KM1081, crude VF-XF, grainy surfaces and only a third of the blue enamel remaining.
Tae Dong Treasury Chon ND (1882-3), KM1081, nice XF with very sharp details and nearly full blue-black enamel.
Tae Dong Treasury 2 Chon ND (1882-3), KM1082, nice toned XF, about 80% complete blue enamel.
Yi Hyong Fun Year 501 (1892), KM1104, MS64 NGC, lightly toned and attractive.
Yi Hyong 5 Fun Year 505 (1896), KM1107, MS64RD PCGS, fully brilliant with a few small areas of toning beginning to emerge. First variety with two large characters in the obverse legend.
South Korea silver Proof 1970 Quartet, KM11 250 Won, deeply toned, KM12 500 Won and KM13 1000 Won, two pieces. The latter three are all fully brilliant cameo Proofs. Sold as is, no return.
South Korea silver 1970 Proof Set, KM-PS3, the complete six coin set comprising KM7-8 and 10-13, all gem cameo Proofs in the original wallet of issue with descriptive card. The 50 Won is dated 1971.
South Korea gold 2500 Won 1970, KM15, Proof 66 Deep Cameo PCGS, crowned head and temple.
South Korea 1988 Olympics 20-piece gold and silver Proof Set, (8) silver 5,000 Won, (8) silver 10,000 Won, and (4) gold 25,000 Won, all Gem Proof in a slightly mishandled original case with certificates.
Kuwait
Jabir ibn Ahmad gold 50 Dinars 1991, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC, Liberation of Kuwait issued by the Central Bank.
Jabir ibn Ahmad gold 50 Dinars 1996, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC, Fifth anniversary of the liberation.
Jabir ibn Ahmad gold 50 Dinars 1996, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC, Sief Palace.
Lesotho
Moshoeshoe II gold 4 Maloti 1969, KM10, Proof 64 Ultra Cameo NGC, FAO series.
Moshoeshoe II gold 10 Maloti 1969, KM11, Proof 65 Ultra Cameo NGC, FAO series featuring a farmer and oxen.
Moshoeshoe II gold 20 Maloti 1969, KM12, Proof 67 Ultra Cameo NGC, FAO series featuring an ewe and lamb on the reverse. 2.35 ounces of pure gold.
Liberia
Republic gold 5 Dollars 1972, KM25, Proof 68 Ultra Cameo NGC, inauguration of President Tolbert. Clipper ship on the reverse.
Republic gold 100 Dollars 1976, KM33, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC, President Tolbert.
Republic gold 100 Dollars 2000 Type 1, Proof 69 PCGS, full cameo, obverse similar to the USA $10 Indian.
Republic gold 100 Dollars 2002 Type 1, Proof 69 Deep Cameo PCGS, angel with scepter.
Liechtenstein
Johann II gold 10 Franken 1900, KM-Y5, lustrous UNC, very lightly cleaned, rare one-year type with a mintage of 1500.
Franz I gold 10 Franken 1930, KM-Y11, MS65 NGC, nice prooflike example.
Franz Josef II gold 50 Franken 1956, KM-Y16, MS62 NGC, fully lustrous.
Restrike gold 3 Ducats (1619), MS68 NGC.
Luxembourg
Grand Duke Jean gold 20 Francs 1964, KMX-M4c, MS67 NGC, coronation commemorative.
Grand Duke Jean gold Essai 20 Francs 1980, KM-E90, MS62 NGC, ESSAI in the obverse field.
Madagascar
Ranavalomanjaka 10 Centimes 1883-E, KM-X1, nice AU-UNC, lightly dipped long ago and now with attractive toning ranging from blue-green to purple. Very scarce fantasy coinage produced during the expansion of European colonial interests in Africa in the late 19th century.
Malaysia
Penang British Administration Tin Pice c.1805, KM-9, Pridmore 22, G.F. in script within plain circle, uniface as issued. Countermarked with the Chinese character Ch'i, which means paid in advance, or advance payment. These were locally cast in Penang and the initials are interpreted to mean 'G'overnor 'F'arquhar. The countermark is that of the Treasury or Bazaar shroff, and were intended as a guarantee for the correctness of the quality and weight. There is very little actual wear, but the planchet is slightly bent, which was likely caused when the counterstamp was applied. The Pridmore example sold for 2,300 Pounds back in 1982, and we note a well-circulated example brought 1,300 Pounds at auction a few years back.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Malaya Proof 20 Cents 1939, KM-5, PF65 NGC. Lightly toned with a few darker patches in the king's crown. The few times any of the Malay Proofs came up for sale in Singapore (as this seems to be where most of them ended up) they always seem to bring well over $1,000.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Constitutional Monarchy 1989 O.M.S. 10 Sens, as KM-51 struck in various metals. The circulation issue is copper-nickel, but these pieces are struck in copper, silver and gold. The rim of the gold piece has a natural die crack and a weekly reeded edge. The strike is the same as the circulation issue. We hypothesize that these were made for a VIP associated with the Mint. A copper-nickel circulation strike is included for comparison. UNC.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Constitutional Monarchy 1989 O.M.S. Dollars, as KM-54 but struck in nickel(?), brass, silver and gold instead of the aluminum-bronze of the regular issue. As with the 10 Sens in the previous lot, these were struck as UNC's. The nickel example is considered to be tin by the consignor. The gold piece has a plain edge and the rest are the reeded edge variety, although weakly struck.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Maldive Islands
Republic gold 25 Rufiyaa 1978, KM58b, Proof 67 Ultra Cameo NGC, FAO series featuring a native ship.
Malta
Emmanuel Pinto gold 10 Scudi 1762, KM270, toned XF, an attractive example featuring John the Baptist on the reverse. Scarce type with a SCWC value of $2000.
Emmanuel Pinto gold 20 Scudi 1764, KM276, MS62 NGC, a nice lustrous specimen with sharp details on both sides. Rare type and grade.
Emmanuel de Rohan Scudo (12 Tari) 1796, KM342, sharp AU, silvery gray patina, a fully original coin and quite attractive despite some typical adjustment marks on both sides.
Order of Malta gold 10 Scudi - Pair, KM-M16 1965 Proof 67 Ultra Cameo NGC and KM-M28 1968 Proof 66 Ultra Cameo NGC. Both coins are fully reflective and feature the bust of F. Angelus de Mojana.
Emmanuel de Rohan gold 20 Scudi 1778, KM311, date on the reverse, AU58 NGC, a handsome coin with aged golden patina and abundant mint luster.
Republic gold 50 Pounds 1974, KM28, MS67 NGC, commemorating the first Maltese coin.
Knights of Malta gold Proof Set 2004, KM-XPS136, comprising KM-X315-319, plus the bronze mint medal. All five gold types are gem cameo Proof in the plastic capsules and presented in the case of issue with COA plaque #170.
Mauritius
Victoria Proof 1 Cent 1883, KM-7. PF64 RD NGC. ex Remick Collection. One of the important minor coins that was missed in the cataloguing of The Remick material. It is very good to allow this the 'esteem' it deserves.
Victoria 5 Cents 1877H, KM-9. MS64 BN NGC. Ex Remick Collection. Medal die axis. 40% red and not from the Heaton Mint archives.
Victoria 5 Cents 1884, KM-9. MS64 RB NGC. Ex Remick Collection. The obverse is fully red, the reverse is lightly toned over semi-prooflike surfaces, with two spots at 3 o'clock.
Victoria 5 Cents 1888, KM-9. MS64 RD NGC. Ex Remick Collection. There was a small hoard of this date found many years ago, and although the coins were Brilliant, they tended to be heavily spotted. This proves the exception and is really superb for any date of a Mauritius copper coin.
Mexico
Carlos & Johanna 1 Real Collection ND (1516-56), six attractive examples, all VF or better with light original toning, featuring: M-A, Mo-A (some dark oxidation), Mo-Go, G-M, M-R (R over another letter?) and M-S. The R is scarce and the S is very scarce. We suggest careful viewing. Sold as is, no return.
Carlos & Johanna 2 Reales ND (1516-56), four pieces including: M-A, lovely toned VF-XF, M-G AU58 NGC, and L-Mo, cleaned VF-XF with the L clearly punched over an O, plus an apparent contemporary copy, toned VF. Sold as is, no return.
Carlos & Johanna 4 Reales ND M-P (1506-56), Cayon 3120, Choice toned VF-XF, nicely centered with bold details, light porosity at 7 o'clock on the reverse. Rare and popular early series. On this variety the M and P have circles above and below.
Carlos & Johanna 4 Reales ND Assayer G (1516-56), Cayon 3103, M-G, XF, lightly porous surfaces with dark gray patina.
Carlos & Johanna 4 Reales Assayer G ND (1516-56), Cayon 3103, M-G, porous XF, dark toning.
Carlos & Johanna 4 Reales Assayer G ND (1516-56), Cayon 3103, M-G, nice XF, lightly toned and very attractive.
Carlos & Johanna 4 Reales Assayer G ND (1516-56), Cayon 3103, M-G, lightly toned XF, the G assayer is somewhat obscured by the right portion of the coat of arms.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Carlos & Johanna 4 Reales Assayer G ND (1516-56), Cayon 3103, M-G, XF with light original toning, some small scratches and light porosity. Struck on a broad flan.
Carlos & Johanna 4 Reales Assayer L ND (1516-56), Cayon 3105, M-L, XF details, surfaces porous from probable salt water salvage.
Carlos & Johanna 4 Reales Assayer L ND (1516-56), Cayon 3105, M-L, nice VF-XF, surfaces slightly dirty but not oxidized.
Carlos & Johanna 4 Reales Assayer O ND (1516-56), Cayon 3116, Mo-O, nice toned VF+, an attractive example of this early colonial coinage. Tiny planchet clip.
Felipe II cob 8 Reales ND (1556-98), Cayon 3914, denomination as 8 to the right of the shield, nice well-centered VF with bold mintmark and assayer, few very light scratches.
Felipe III cob 8 Reales 1610/9 Mo-F, KM44.3, Cayon 4879, toned VF, clear Mo mintmark and denomination 8. The right side of the F is barely visible as is the base of the 1 in the date. The 0 in the date is completely readable and a faint trace of the underlying 9 is also evident. An attractive example struck on a broad flan.
Felipe V cob 8 Reales 1732-F Mo, KM47a, crude VF with a full four digit date and easily readable Mo mintmark, only the top of the F assayer is visible. With a good imagination, one can see a faint 9 under the 2 of the date. Very desirable with the date so apparent.
Felipe V gold cob Escudo ND (c. 1713), KM51.1, as made with approximately 40% of the design not struck up, but with the XO of the mintmark visible to the left of the shield. Sold with the original tag from the 1715 Fleet treasure. 3.44 grams.
Felipe V Pillar Real 1744-M, KM75.2, AU53 PCGS, an attractive example with light silvery gray patina.
Felipe V Pillar 2 Reales 1737-MF, KM84, MS62 PCGS, sharp strike and bold surfaces. Lustrous on the reverse with a little reddish brown toning around the legend on the obverse. Rare this nice!
Felipe V Pillar 4 Reales 1740-MF 4/3, KM94, UNC details, salt water oxidation with numerous small surface marks.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Felipe V Pillar 8 Reales 1733-MF, KM103, UNC details, light salt water corrosion primarily along the rims, very sharp details for this rare date.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Felipe V Pillar 8 Reales 1733-MF, KM103, UNC details with light salt water oxidation. The reverse is particularly nice on this example. Rare date.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Felipe V Pillar 8 Reales 1733-MF, KM103, very light surface oxidation and the rim is oddly flattened at 3 o'clock. Rare date.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Felipe V Pillar 8 Reales 1738-MF, KM103, toned XF, light porosity with small marks in the obverse fields.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Felipe V Pillar 8 Reales 1739-MF, KM103, UNC details, sea salvage example with decent surfaces and even gray toning.
Felipe V Pillar 8 Reales 1739-MF, KM103, XF+, cleaned with numerous small surface marks.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Felipe V Pillar 8 Reales 1739-MF, KM103, nice AU, lightly cleaned but apparently not a salvage example.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Felipe V Pillar 8 Reales 1740-MF, KM103, UNC details, dark salt water patination around the edges and some adjustment marks, but a very sharp coin with original gloss to the surfaces.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Felipe V Pillar 8 Reales 1741-MF, KM103, AU, darkly toned with some light patination, quite attractive with sharp features.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Felipe V Pillar 8 Reales 1741-MF, KM103, nice lightly toned AU, the planchet is wavy to the left of the pillars due to uneven flan preparation.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Felipe V Pillar 8 Reales 1741-MF, KM103, MS63 NGC, radiant silver patina with streaks of blue and purple in the legends. An incredible Pillar Dollar which should appeal to the ultra quality conscious collector.
Felipe V Pillar 8 Reales 1746-MF, KM103, sharp AU, harshly cleaned at one time leaving the surfaces somewhat dull.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Felipe V Pillar 8 Reales 1746-MF, KM103, XF-AU, lightly cleaned long ago and starting to retone.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Felipe V Pillar 8 Reales 1746-MF, KM103, nice AU, very sharp details, light handling in the fields but an attractive example of this classic type.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Felipe V Pillar 8 Reales 1747-MF, KM103, nice XF, lightly cleaned and now beginning to tone, last year of issue for this reign.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Ferdinand VI Pillar 1/2 Real 1751-M, KM67.1, MS63 NGC, rarely found in Choice mint state condition, highly attractive with deep blue and purple patina.
Ferdinand VI Pillar 8 Reales 1758-MM, KM104.2, nice XF-AU, bold details.
Ferdinand VI Pillar 8 Reales 1758-MM, KM104.2, UNC details, cleaned and now beginning to tone, minor field marks but still a premium coin.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Ferdinand VI Pillar 8 Reales 1759-MM, KM104.2, AU, lightly cleaned long ago and now with appealing gray and gold patina.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Ferdinand VI gold 8 Escudos 1759-MM, KM152, lightly toned XF, bold details with some remaining mint luster in the legends. A very attractive example of this rare bust type.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales 1763-MF, KM105, XF40 PCGS, lightly toned and original with bold details.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales 1766-MF, KM105, Choice AU, lightly cleaned, very nice strike and details.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales 1767-MF, KM105, Choice toned XF-AU, an attractive and fully original coin.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales 1768-MF, KM105, AU, very lightly cleaned long ago, emerging golden patina, nice strike and eye appeal for this coin.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales 1768-MF, KM105, lustrous AU, cleaned at one time but not a shipwreck salvage coin.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales 1769-MF, KM105, AU-UNC, a very interesting and rarely seen double-die Pillar, especially on the reverse, sharp details and strike.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales 1770-MF, KM105, AU details, harshly cleaned, otherwise problem-free.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales 1771-MF, KM103, lightly cleaned AU, some bagmarks but overall a very nice Pillar Dollar.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Carlos III 8 Reales 1779-FF, KM106.2, AU-UNC, highly lustrous, a premium Carlos III bust 8 Reales. Small scrape on the King's neck.
Carlos III 8 Reales 1782-FF, KM106.2, MS62 NGC, very attractive deep blue and russet patina, especially nice on the reverse. Great strike and details on this coin.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Carlos III gold 8 Escudos 1773-FM, KM156.2, Choice AU, noticeably cleaned but with some remaining mint luster. Excellent strike with full details. First date of issue. There is light tooling in the left obverse field below the "III".
Carlos III gold 8 Escudos 1776-FM, KM156.2, VF-XF, ex-jewelry with "sweated" surfaces and numerous tiny surface marks. Popular date (although less so in England!)
Carlos IIII Real 1800-FM 8/7, KM81, MS63 NGC, light violet and gray patina, full strike, very clear overdate.
Carlos IV 8 Reales 1789-FM, KM107, MS62 NGC. Silvery gray and blue-green toning, bold details, very attractive example with the bust of Carlos III.
Carlos IV 8 Reales 1790-FM, KM107, AU58 NGC, gold and gray toning, scarcer "Carolus IV" type with Carlos III bust.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1793-FM, KM109, AU58 NGC. Nice multihued patina, very lightly circulated. Great eye appeal for this coin.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1804-TH, KM109, MS62 NGC, full frosty white mint brilliance with a strong strike, premium condition for this coin.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1805-TH, KM109, AU58 NGC, wide date, another coin that NGC graded AU and it is difficult to find any evidence of circulation. Great strike and light toning make this a very attractive 8 Reales.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1806-TH, KM109, Choice UNC with full white mint luster, one tiny chopmark in the reverse coat of arms, barely visible (but NGC spotted it!)
Carlos IIII gold Escudo 1804-TH, KM120, Choice AU, lightly toned with some remaining mint bloom, a superior example of this small colonial gold type.
Ferdinand VII Real 1812-HJ, KM82, MS62 NGC, bright and lustrous fields with a frosty bust, a very appealing coin. (Incorrectly noted as HI assayer on the holder.)
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1808-TH, KM110, MS61 NGC. Gorgeous light gray, russet and blue-green toning. Very elusive in mint state.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1814-JJ, KM111, MS62 NGC. Light gray patina with hints of gold in the legends. A very pleasant coin with sharp details.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1817Ca-RP Mint Error, KM111.1, toned Fine, flip-over double strike with the central portion of the reverse showing on the obverse, and a ghostly silhouette of the King on the reverse. A fascinating and highly entertaining mint error!
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1816D-MZ, KM111.2, lovely toned XF, very attractive for this crudely struck series.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1821Ga-FS, KM111.3, toned XF+, few small surface marks, bold details for this local coinage in Guadalajara.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1821Zs-RG, KM111.5, MS62 NGC. Brilliant mirror surfaces. This coin is usually found with a weak and irregular strike, but this example is truly outstanding. The bust is perfect including the King's hair, as well as Spain's shield and crown on the reverse. A common coin with an uncommon eye appeal and grade!
Ferdinand VII gold Escudo 1809-HJ, KM121, MS62 NGC, fully lustrous and original, incredible details for this early Ferdinand VII issue.
Ferdinand VII gold Escudo 1811/0-HJ, KM121, MS62 NGC, a Choice example with full glowing mint luster and remarkably sharp details. Rare in this quality.
Ferdinand VII gold Escudo 1814-HJ, KM122, nice XF-AU, lightly cleaned but with abundant original luster. Scarce denomination in this quality. Proper bust of Ferdinand VII.
Ferdinand VII gold 4 Escudos 1810-HJ, KM145, nice XF-AU, cleaned at one time leaving faint hairlines in the fields. Scarce imaginary bust type.
Ferdinand VII War of Independence Era 8 Reales, KM111, eight nice examples featuring: 1816Ca-RP with T countermark, toned VF, reverse double struck, 1821D-CG, toned XF, 1813/2Ga-MR AVF, 1814Ga-MR, crude VF-XF, 1818Mo-JJ XF, 1816ZS-AG, crude XF, 1820Zs-AG VF and 1822Zs-RG toned VF-XF. A very interesting group with several unusually nice coins included. Sold as is, no return.
Oaxaca War of Independence Collection, a fascinating collection of 33 coins including copper SUD issues, Tierra Caliente and two silver Morelos 1 Reals. Several better items are featured including two TC 8 Reales Suds 1814. Collectors of this era will want to view this group carefully. Sold as is, no return lot.
Sombrerete de Vargas. 8 Reales 1812, KM177, crude VF+, very nice surfaces for this crude coinage, scarce and historically fascinating Royalist issue.
Zacatecas. 8 Reales 1811 LVO, KM190, VF-XF with some original gloss to the surfaces, minor surface marks. Type with royal arms.
War of Independence 8 Reales - Trio, Chihuahua 1812CA-RP KM123, cast coinage, crude F-VF with official counterstamps, and Veracruz, two examples on cast Mo 8 Reales: one with counterstamps for Morelos and Chilpanzingo, and the second with a third LVS countermark added. Three very nice collector coins! Sold as is, no return lot.
Supreme National Congress 1 Real 1813, KM211, Choice toned VF with full date, a premium coin for this crude series.
A pair of Ferdinand VII bronze Proclamation medals including: Mexico City, Bustamante 1808, Bust right/Lion, eagle, and flags, Grove F-7b, 50 mm, XF-AU; and Mexico City, La Universidad 1809, Bust left/Minerva seated with shield and lance, , Grove F-38a, 50 mm, UNC.
Iturbide silver 1/2 Real 1822Mo-JM, KM301, MS64 NGC, frosty surfaces with a near perfect strike. It is hard to imagine a better example exists for this type.
Iturbide 1/2 Real 1823Mo-JM, KM301, MS62 NGC, lightly toned and fully original, a charming little type coin.
Iturbide 2 Reales 1823Mo-JM, KM303, about XF, nice light gray toning with hints of red around the legends. Scarce minor from Mexico's Iturbide Empire.
Iturbide 8 Reales 1822Mo-JM, KM304, Choice XF with attractive bluish red patina and underlying luster.
Iturbide 8 Reales 1822Mo-JM, KM308, long truncation, XF. Nicely toned with luster.
Iturbide 8 Reales 1822Mo-JM, KM308, longer truncation in the neck, AU, lightly cleaned long ago and retoned with luster remaining. An attractive example with nice eye-appeal..
Iturbide 8 Reales 1823Mo-JM, KM310, nice VF, short, irregular truncation, dark patina, type V variety.
Iturbide 8 Reales 1823Mo-JM, KM310, short, irregular truncation, Choice XF, toned, very attractive with nice eye appeal.
Iturbide silver Proclamation 8 Reales 1823, Mexico City, Bust of Iturbide right/Crowned Imperial eagle on cactus, engraver J. Guererro f., Grove Vol II, IIa, XF with minor rim bumps. Scarce.
Iturbide gold 4 Escudos 1823Mo-JM, KM312, XF40 NGC, softly struck in certain parts of the field with minor obverse adjustment marks. Some original mint luster still present especially around the legends. A very scarce one-year type. Although the Iturbide 8 Escudos seem to bring considerably more money, the 4 Escudos appear mush less frequently.
Republic Hook Neck 1/2 Real 1824Mo-JM, KM369, XF with a bold strike (full Libertad and sharp eagle). Rare in this condition.
Republic Hook Neck 8 Reales 1824Do-RL, KM376.6, submissive snake, large Libertad, XF45 NGC, variety HO-N2/L7. Grayish brown toning, nice strike.
Republic Hook Neck 8 Reales 1824Do-RL, KM376.2, defiant snake, small Libertad, variety HO-D7/S2, AU58 NGC, softly struck on the center fields. Outstanding grade for this coin.
Republic Hook Neck 8 Reales 1824Mo-JM, KMA376.2, AU55 NGC, deep gray patina with hints of subdued mint luster. Soft strike on the center fields as it is usual for this issue.
Republic Hook Neck 8 Reales 1824Mo-JM, KMA376.2, Choice AU, bright with abundant mint luster, beautiful eagle's head and wings. Small rim bump and flan flaw on the reverse.
Republic Hook Neck 8 Escudos 1823Mo-JM, KM382.1, type 1, XF45 NGC, nice feathers on the eagle and strong overall strike. A very popular issue, the gold 8 Escudos struck at the Mexico City mint in 1823 is the only gold coin featuring the "Hookneck" eagle. Specialized authors Hubbard and O'Harrow state the following about the scarcity of this coin: "...the dies for the 8 Escudos (in 1823) were not completed and ready for striking until December 4th leaving only 27 days for coinage. Reported estimates that only two dozen of the eight Escudos exist today cannot be confirmed, but the number of advertised sales would fit with that estimate."
Republic Cap & Rays Real 1826Mo-JM, KM372.8, MS64 NGC, extremely sharply struck with deep gray and gold patina and full underlying mint luster. Rare grade for this early date.
Republic Cap & Rays Real 1862Go-YE, KM372.6, MS64 NGC, softly struck on the Cap but with frosty white mint luster and appealing original patina. Rarely seen this nice!
Republic Cap & Rays 2 Reales 1830Mo-JM, KM374.10, MS63 NGC, flashy reflective surfaces with bright mint luster, softly struck central designs. Very scarce date and grade.
Republic Cap & Rays 2 Reales 1861Mo-CH, KM374.10, MS65 NGC, very bold details with lovely pewter gray patina. Highly desirable grade for this series.
Republic Cap & Rays 8 Reales 1865Ca-JC, KM377.2, XF. A scarce and popular issue.
Republic Cap & Rays 8 Reales 1866Ca-JC, KM377.2, VF-XF with full, sharp LIBERTAD. A rare issue.
Republic Cap & Rays 8 Reales 1865 C-CE, KM-377.3, 5-pointed star, UNC. Fully brilliant white and well struck. Scarce in this condition.
Republic Cap & Rays 8 Reales 1889Cn-AM, KM377.3, MS66 NGC, fully lustrous with exceptional design details.
Republic Cap & Rays 8 Reales 1892Cn-AM, KM377.3, MS66 NGC, fully lustrous and very attractive.
Republic Cap & Rays 8 Reales 1825Do-RL, KM377.4, no period in REPUBLICA MEXICANA, Choice XF with bold strike and traces of luster.
Republic Cap & Rays 8 Reales 1842/31Do-RM, KM-377.4, die style of 42-49, Choice AU with superb multi-colored toning. Very scarce in this condition.
Republic Cap & Rays 8 Reales 1851Do-JMR, KM377.4, MS62 NGC, attractive original toning, softly struck on the eagle's breast. Very scarce in mint state.
Republic Cap & Rays 8 Reales 1853/2? Do-CP, KM-377.4, Choice AU-UNC. Fully lustrous and well struck. The 2 under the 3 appears to be easily seen, therefore we assume this is the overdate. This date is very scarce, and quite rare as an overdate.
Republic Cap & Rays 8 Reales 1858Do-CP, KM-377.4, UNC. Brilliant luster with a full strike and minor hairlines. Very scarce in this condition.
Republic Cap & Rays 8 Reales 1861Do-CP, KM377.4, Gem UNC. Superbly toned over near-flawless surfaces with exceptional underlying luster. The reverse is a bit softly struck as normal for the issue.
Republic Cap & Rays 8 Reales 1870/69Do-CP, KM377.4, UNC. Full, brilliant luster with a small obverse flan flaw. Scarce in this condition.
Republic Cap & Rays 8 Reales 1859Ga-JG, KM377.6, fully brilliant UNC with softly struck centers as normal for the issue.
Republic Cap & Rays 8 Reales 1874Ga-MC, KM377.6, UNC. Bright-white luster and well struck. Very scarce in brilliant Mint State.
Republic Cap & Rays 8 Reales 1844GC-MP, KM377.7, AU55 NGC, lightly cleaned long ago with sharp details, very scarce Guadalupe and Calvo mint issue.
Republic Cap & Ray 8 Reales 1845GC-MP "Square Tail", KM377.7, AU58 NGC. Lustrous, with gray patina and sharply struck eagle. All issues from the Guadalupe y Calvo mint are scarce since its operations were inconsistent, and it operated for only a few years.
Republic Cap & Ray 8 Reales 1845GC-MP "Round Tail", KM377.7, MS61 NGC, attractive deep rose patina with subdued mint luster, softly struck on the eagle's chest as it is common for this issue. Rarer "round tail" variety.
Republic Cap & Rays 8 Reales 1851/0Go-PF, KM377.8, prooflike UNC with a soft strike in the central areas as normal for the issue. According to Resplandores, the overdate is very rare. It should be even more so in Mint State.
Republic Cap and Ray 8 Reales 1835-Ho PP, KM377.9, lightly cleaned VF, a couple of rim dings. Near full "Libertad". Also known as the "Ciudad del Sol" (The City of the Sun), the Villa of Pitic became the town of Hermosillo in September 5th, 1828, to honor the Mexican General Jose Maria Gonzalez de Hermosillo, who fought in the Mexican War of Independence in 1810. In late 1831, the mint at Hermosillo was authorized to initiate minting of copper coins only, the lease specifically prohibited the lease owner Leonardo Santoyo, from producing silver coins. Regardless, silver 8 Reales were produced at this mint in 1835, 1836 and 1839. In their outstanding numismatic reference book "Resplandores", authors Mike Dunigan and J.B. Parker state: "...there was a shortage of specie in the Western Provinces and (sic) the lease owner petitioned the Central Government for the right to coin silver and was turned down." Consequently the 8 Reales minted in Hermosillo bearing the dates of 1835, 1836 and 1839 are "illegal" issues, though they are correct in design, weight and metal fineness and the coins circulated normally in Mexico. Previously, as described by Dunigan and Parker, "this coin is reportedly only through bibliographic references, the 1835 Hermosillo 8 Reales is the only coin listed that was not personally confirmed by the authors." After over 170 years, the first specimen of the 1835 Hermosillo 8 Reales is presented to the numismatic community. This unique coin will surely demand aggressive bidding from collectors around the world and will, in the end, find a new home, where it will certainly become a central piece for the most advanced collection.
Republic Cap & Rays 8 Reales 1868Ho-PR, KM377.9, vertical O, Choice AU. Fully lustrous and well struck with just a hint of rubbing on the highpoints. Scarce in this condition.
Republic Cap & Rays 8 Reales 1847Mo-MF, KM-377.10, XF40 NGC, lustrous XF and softly struck in the central areas as normal for this issue. By far, the rarest date of the Mexico City Cap and Rays issues.
Republic Cap & Rays 8 Reales 1885Mo-MH, KM377.10, MS65 NGC, sharply struck and lustrous.
Republic Cap & Rays 8 Reales 1861Oa-FR, KM377.11, A within O mintmark, die style of 1861-62FR, well struck and lightly cleaned XF with luster and rim nick between 5 and 6 o'clock. A rare issue.
Republic Cap & Rays 8 Reales 1862O-FR, KM377.11, MS64 PCGS, fully lustrous and flashy with remarkably sharp details for this mint, typically grainy surfaces as made. Rare grade and an elusive date.
Republic Cap & Rays 8 Reales 1862O-FR, KM377.11, AU-UNC A small gouge at 12 o'clock on the reverse. Otherwise, a very nice example of this scarce date with sharp strike and full luster..
Republic Cap & Rays 8 Reales 1869O-AE, KM377.11, modified 69, lightly cleaned XF. Sharply struck with traces of remaining luster. Very scarce.
Republic Cap & Ray 8 Reales 1890Oa-AE, KM377.11, MS61 NGC, bright and lustrous.
Republic Cap & Ray 8 Reales 1893Oa-EN, KM377.11, AU58 NGC. Fully brilliant and well struck with just a hint of rubbing on the highpoints. Scarcer date with a reduced mintage for the last year of issue.
Republic Cap & Rays 8 Reales 1831Pi-JS, KM377.12, Choice AU. Well struck and lustrous with light golden toning. An exceptional example of this scarce issue.
Republic Cap & Rays 8 Reales 1834 Pi-JS, KM377.12, Choice AU-UNC. Sparkling luster with a fully struck LIBERTAD and eagle's breast with only the slightest weakness on the eagle's knee (strike or rubbing?). Light golden toning and attractive overall appearance.
Republic Cap & Rays 8 Reales 1849Pi-MC, KM377.12, normal date, lustrous XF with slightly granular surfaces. Very scarce.
Republic Cap & Rays 8 Reales 1853Pi-MC, KM377.12, about XF, scarce date and mint mark usually found in heavily circulated condition.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Republic Cap & Ray 8 Reales 1855Pi-MC, KM377.12, AU58 NGC. Lustrous, with a decent strike and eye appeal.
Republic Cap & Rays 8 Reales 1891Pi-MR, KM377.12, MS66 NGC, extremely appealing with the perfect blend of aged golden patina in the legends and full underlying mint brilliance.
Republic Cap & Rays 8 Reales 1833Zs-OM, KM377.13, Lightly toned, Choice AU. In Resplandores, an overdate is mentioned. the 33 of the date of this piece is clearly struck over two other numbers, but it appears that it is over two inverted 2's, thus 33 over inverted 22.
Republic Cap & Rays 8 Reales 1835Zs-OM, KM377.13, AU. Superbly struck with nice luster and obverse rim ding.
Republic Cap & Rays 8 Reales 1882Zs-JS, Mule, KM377.13, die style of 1845-82 with full J, reverse die style of 1882-86, lustrous UNC with prooflike reverse. The Mule is very rare in Mint State.
Republic Hand on Book gold Escudo 1860Ga-JG, KM380.3, MS63 NGC. Lustrous and prooflike with softness in the central areas as normal for the issues. Rare in Mint State.
Republic Hand on Book gold 8 Escudos 1866Ca-JG, KM383.1, MS63 NGC. Semi-prooflike surfaces and exceptional condition for this mint. Full details on the snake, eagle's face, neck and wings. Softly struck in the central areas. A Scarce Mint State issue from the Chihuahua mint. A premium coin!
Republic Hand on Book gold 8 Escudos 1865C-CE, KM383.2, MS62 NGC. Boldly struck and lustrous with a few faint hairlines and deep orange patina. A superior example with nice eye-appeal.
Republic Hand on Book 8 Escudos 1868C-CE, KM383.2, Choice AU, very sharp details and attractive eye appeal. A superior example of this popular series.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1869C-CE, KM383.2, XF40 NGC, bold peripheral legends and softly struck centers, some luster in the recessed areas.
Republic Hand on Book 8 Escudos 1868/4 Do-CP/LT, KM383.3, Choice XF, small mark above the book and noticeable obverse scratches. The weight is a bit light and it appears that the edge has been filed below the date and mintmark. This coin is quite rare. In his work "Gold Coins of the Early Mexican Republic 1823-1873, author Richard Long says; "the 1868 (Durango 8 Escudos) is a rare coin that would be virtually unknown in the marketplace if a few circulated examples had not appeared in the early 1990's". It seems that the few specimens in existence are all overdates.
Republic Hand on Book 8 Escudos 1838/7Go-PJ, KM383.7, MS64 NGC. Brilliant, frosty surfaces with outstanding eye appeal and superior strike.
Republic Hand on Book gold 8 Escudos 1852 Go-PF, KM383.7, Choice AU, very sharp eagle and snake head. Author Richard Long describes this coin as common but in Choice AU it becomes a condition rarity with very few specimens known. This piece is actually the first piece described in Long's auction record, the 1974 Pine Tree specimen which realized $735 in the December auction of that year.
Republic Hand on Book 8 Escudos 1825Mo-JM, KM383.9, about XF. Lightly cleaned with faint luster around the legends.
Maximilian Peso 1866-Go, KM388, AU58 NGC. Lightly cleaned long ago, very close to mint state with considerable original mint luster. The rarest issue for the Maximilian Pesos is the Guanajuato mint, even more so in this grade.
Maximilian Peso - Pair, KM388.1, two nice examples from the Mexico City Mint: 1866, Choice lustrous AU, very close to mint state, and 1867, AU-UNC, fully lustrous and very attractive.
Maximilian Peso 1866-Pi, KM388.2, Choice AU, very lightly cleaned long ago with considerable mint luster. Very scarce grade.
Maximilian gold 20 Pesos 1866-Mo, KM389, AU details, polished and sold in a gold jewelry bezel, scarce type. Sold as is, no return.
Republic 5 Centavos 1877-P Durango, KM398.3, Choice AU-UNC, sharply struck with attractive old-time toning. Rare date in this pleasing quality.
Republic 25 Centavos 1888Go-R, KM406.5, MS65PL NGC, deep mirror surfaces with attractive rose and purple toning. It seems that this coin has been simply untouched in the last 100 years.
Republic 50 Centavos 1887Go-R, KM407.4, MS66 NGC, gorgeous orange, red and blue "sunset" toning with subdued mint luster. This specimen is likely the finest known for this issue and date.
Republic gold Peso 1899Mo-M, KM410.5, MS66 NGC, intensely lustrous, very scarce in this designation.
Republic gold Peso 1903Mo-M Large Date, KM410.5, MS66 NGC, very lightly toned with reflective fields.
Republic gold 2 1/2 Pesos 1871Go-S, KM411.3, about XF, cleaned, mount damage above the denomination and below the wreath. A scarce issue with a tiny mintage of 600.
Republic gold 2 1/2 Pesos 1872Mo-M, KM411.5, MS63 NGC, fully lustrous, a Choice example for this scarce issue. Small mintage of just 800 coins.
Republic gold 5 Pesos 1900Mo-M, KM412.6, MS64 NGC, extremely sharp and fully lustrous, a perfect type coin for this series.
Republic gold 5 Pesos 1904Mo-M, KM412.6, MS63 NGC, lightly reflective with minimal contact marks.
Republic gold 10 Pesos 1902Mo-M, KM413.7, MS64 NGC, brilliant luster and an excellent strike for this scarce issue with a scant mintage of 719.
Republic gold 10 Pesos 1873-E Oaxaca, KM413.8, MS66 NGC, a truly superb coin with a satiny glow to the surfaces and full original mint brilliance. Very rare in this remarkable quality.
Republic gold 20 Pesos 1874CH-M, KM414.1, Choice AU, lustrous with mirror surfaces, a very attractive balance scale 20 Pesos.
Republic gold 20 Pesos 1871Go-S, KM414.4, AU55 NGC, a lustrous example with prooflike flashes in the legends and normal surface marks.
Republic gold 20 Pesos 1872Go-S, KM414.4, nice XF with lustrous attractive surfaces.
Republic gold 20 Pesos 1872Go-S, KM414.4, AU58 NGC, well-struck and lustrous, typical small contact marks.
Republic gold 20 Pesos 1870Mo-C, KM414.6, MS63 NGC, full blazing mint luster, an exceptional example for this first date of the Mexico City series.
Republic gold 20 Pesos 1903Mo-M, KM414.6, Choice AU, very nice eagle, snake and cactus, scarcer low mintage date.
Republic 50 Centavos 1908-M, KM445, MS66 PCGS, a superb specimen of the rarest date for this 50 Centavos issue. Full frosty white mint brilliance and never cleaned - completely original.
Republic "Caballito" Peso 1914, KM453, toned XF, last year of issue and the rarest date of this popular type.
Republic Peso 1919-M, KM454, AU55 PCGS, an attractive example with some colorful orange/red patina toward the rims.
Republic Peso 1919-M, KM454, AU50 PCGS, scarce date in high grade. Hints of orange toning toward the edges.
Republic 2 Pesos 1921-Mo, KM462, issued for the centennial of Mexican independence, AU-UNC, fully lustrous and attractive.
Republic 2 Pesos 1921-Mo, Centennial of Independence commemorative issue, KM462, MS64 NGC. Lustrous with light golden toning. Very popular type in this premium grade.
Republic gold 5 Pesos 1905-M, KM464, Choice XF-AU, first year of issue with small mintage of 18000.
Republic gold 10 Pesos 1920-M, KM473, UNC, fully lustrous with sharp details, last year of issue with a mintage of 12,000.
Republic gold 50 Pesos 1921, KM481, MS63 NGC, fully lustrous and original, scarce grade for this popular first date of the 50 Peso series.
Republic gold 50 Pesos 1921, KM481, MS64 NGC, a brilliant example of this scarce first date, rarely encountered in MS64.
Republic gold 50 Pesos 1921, KM481, MS65 NGC, this is a gorgeous Gem of this scarce first date of issue.
Republic gold 50 Pesos 1927, KM481, MS64 PCGS, lightly toned with unusually blemish-free surfaces. Very scarce grade for this early date.
Republic gold 50 Pesos 1928, KM481, MS64 PCGS, fully brilliant and very attractive.
Republic gold 50 Pesos 1928, KM481, MS65 NGC, flashy surfaces with minimal contact marks and excellent eye appeal. Rare grade for this date.
Republic gold 50 Pesos 1929, KM481, MS65 NGC, a Choice example and elusive in MS65.
Republic gold 50 Pesos 1930, KM481, MS64 PCGS, fully brilliant and well above average for this date.
Republic gold 50 Pesos 1930, KM481, MS64 PCGS, a Choice coin with superior eye appeal.
Republic gold 50 Pesos 1931, KM481, MS64 NGC, full mint brilliance with minimal contact marks.
Republic gold 50 Pesos 1931, KM481, MS64 NGC, reflective surfaces, well above average for this date.
Republic gold 50 Pesos 1931, KM481, MS65 NGC, very lightly toned and original.
Republic gold 50 Pesos 1943, KM482, MS66 NGC, a superb coin with blazing mint brilliance. One year type with the 50 Pesos denomination replaced by the gram weight in pure gold.
Republic gold 50 Pesos 1944, KM481, MS66 NGC, appealing deep orange toning for this astonishing specimen. Rare in this select designation.
Republic gold 2000 Pesos 1986, KM528, MS67 NGC, World Cup Soccer, two ounces of pure gold!
Republic gold 50 Pesos Constitution Medal 1957, KM-M122A, MS65 NGC, impeccable strike, beautiful high relief design celebrating 100 years of the Mexican constitution.
Chihuahua. Army of the North Peso 1915, KM619, Choice AU-UNC, toned, very attractive with sharp details.
Revolutionary Coinage, Durango Peso 1914, KM622, popular Muera Huerta issue, dot and dash border, nice AU, medium silvery gray surfaces.
Revolutionary Coinage gold 20 Pesos 1915 Oaxaca, KM753, toned AU, cracked planchet from striking, scarce revolutionary issue in low fineness (0.175) gold.
Eclectic Mexico Silver Sextuplet, Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1795-FM, nice toned XF-AU, Republic 5 Centavos (2), 1890Mo and 1900MO, both toned AU-UNC, and an 8 Reales 1893GO cut like a box Taler with a slug in the middle, VF. Sold as is, no return lot.
Felipe V Pillar 8 Reales 1740 - Pair, VF and toned AU, lightly porous. Sold as is, no return lot.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Felipe V Pillar 8 Reales - Two Pieces, 1740 cleaned XF and 1741 nice AU. Sold as is, no return lot.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Trio of Pillar 8 Reales as follows: KM103, 1742Mo-MF, cleaned VF, 1746Mo-MF, cleaned VF with scratches, KM104.2, 1756Mo-MM, cleaned VF. Sold as is, no return.
Ferdinand VI Pillar 8 Reales - Pair, 1753/2, cleaned XF-AU, and 1755, toned VF. Sold as is, no return lot.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales - Two Pieces, 1763Mo-MF, cleaned AU, and 1766Mo-MF, cleaned AU. Sold as is, no return lot.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales - Pair, 1765, cleaned XF, and 1766, toned XF. Sold as is, no return lot.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Felipe V Pillar 8 Reales - Nice Date Run, 1740, 1741, 1742, 1746 and 1747, ranging from XF to AU, lightly cleaned. A very useful group of these early Pillar Dollars. Sold as is, no return lot.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales 1769 - Quartet, four examples ranging from VF to VF-XF, all lightly cleaned. Sold as is, no return lot.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Ferdinand VI Pillar 8 Reales - 5 Examples, 1756 (2), 1757 and 1759 (2), grades range from VF to XF, mostly cleaned. Sold as is, no return lot.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Mexican Colonial Pillar 8 Reales - Lot, 1742-MF, 1746-MF, 1751-MF, 1759-MF, 1764-MF and 1771-FM, generally VF and cleaned. Sold as is, no return lot.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales 1770 - Quintet, five examples, VF to XF, cleaned. Sold as is, no return lot.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales 1770 - Six Examples, generally VF to XF, all cleaned. Sold as is, no return lot.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales 1771, KM105, 7 coins from VF to XF condition, mostly cleaned. Sold as is, no return.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales - Date Run, seven different dates featuring: 1761, 1763, 1765, 1766, 1767, 1768 and 1769, VF to XF, mostly cleaned. Sold as is, no return lot.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
18th Century Bust 8 Reales, Carlos III (4); 1776, 1778, 1780 and 1789; and Carlos IIII 1790. Grades range from VF to XF, all cleaned to some degree. Sold as is, no return lot.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Carlos IIII Bust 8 Reales - Large Lot, seventeen examples, all proper bust type, grades range from about VF to XF with many having been cleaned. Sold as is, no return lot.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Ferdinand VII Bust 8 Reales - Quintet, 1808, 1809 (2), 1810 and 1819, VF to XF, all lightly cleaned. Sold as is, no return lot.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1821-Zs - Foursome, four nice XF coins, two cleaned and two toned. Sold as is, no return lot.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Group lot of bust 8 Reales as follows: 1779 Mo-FF, toned XF, 1794 Mo-FM, XF, 1810 Mo-HJ, about XF details, artificial toning, 1811 Mo-HJ, VF, 1814, VF, 1818 Ga-FS, about XF, artificially toned, 1819 Mo-JJ, Choice XF, 1821 D-CG, cleaned XF, 1821 Zs-RG, Choice XF. Sold as is, no return.
Group lot of bust 8 Reales as follows: 1804 Mo-TH, about XF, 1813 Zs-FP, G, 1814 Ga-MR, about Fine, 1816 Zs-AG, Fine, 1816 Zs-AG, Fine, 1817 Zs-AG, Fine, 1817 D-MZ, Fine, 1818 Ga-FS, about VF, 1820 Zs-AG, cleaned about VF, 1821 Zs-RG, XF. Sold as is, no return.
War of Independence Local Mint 8 Reales, a very interesting group of coins struck at Chihuahua (1) and Zacatecas (8). Grades range from VG to crude VF. Sold as is, no return lot.
Group lot of Bust 8 Reales as follows: 1790 Mo-FM, fine, 1790 Mo-FM "Carolus IV", cleaned VF, 1791 Mo-FM, cleaned better VF, 1795 Mo-FM, cleaned about VF, 1797 Mo-FM, cleaned better VF, 1799 Mo-FM, XF, 1801 Mo-FM, Fine, 1802 Mo-FT, about XF, 1802 Mo-FT, better XF, 1803 Mo-FT, about VF, 1803 Mo-FT, XF, 1803 Mo-FT, about VF, 1804 Mo-TH, about XF, 1808 Mo-TH, better VF, 1808 Mo-TH, XF, 1818 Mo-JJ, cleaned VF, 1820 D-CG, Fine, 1821 Ga-FS, Choice VF. Sold as is, no return.
Group lot of Carlos IIII 8 Reales as follows: KM108, 1790 (2 coins), one is toned XF and the second is cleaned about XF, KM109 (11 coins), 1793, cleaned AU, 1795, XF, 1796, better XF, 1797, good XF, 1799, cleaned XF, 1803, cleaned better XF, 1804, cleaned XF, 1804, toned Choice XF, 1805(2), about XF and 1808, cleaned XF. Sold as is, no return.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Seven-piece lot of assorted Cap and Ray 8 Reales including: 1878As-DL, XF; 1843Ca-RG, VF with reverse scratches and central softness; 1886Ca-MM, lustrous AU; 1875Cn-MP, strong center dot on both sides, brilliant, Choice AU; 1879Cn-JD, nicely toned, Choice AU; 1881C-JD, UNC with light golden toning and minor marks; and 1890Cn-AM, brilliant UNC. Sold as is, no return lot.
Nine-piece Durango Cap and Ray 8 Reales lot as follows: 1832/1Do-RM/RL, French dies, cleaned XF-AU. Fully struck with traces of luster; 1834/3Do-RM/L, cleaned XF; 1836Do-RM, lustrous, Choice AU with superb toning; 1850Do-JMR, die style of 49-52, cleaned XF with rim bumps; 1877 Do-CP, prooflike UNC; 1882Do-JP, die style of 82-86, Choice AU; 1885Do-MC, Choice AU; 1892Do-ND, cleaned VF-XF with rim bumps and scratches; and 1893Do-ND, lustrous AU. Sold as is, no return lot.
Six-piece lot of Guanajuato 8 Reales including: 1838Go-PJ, well struck AU with light abrasions; 1839Go-PJ, AU details, lightly cleaned; 1848Go-PM, lustrous AU; 1852Go-PF, lustrous AU with slight central softness; 1856Go-PF, well struck UNC with full brilliance; and 1887Go-RR, lustrous AU. Sold as is, no return lot.
Nine-piece lot of Mexico City Cap and Ray 8 Reales including: 1841Mo-ML, lustrous AU with weakness in the central areas; 1843Mo-MM, lustrous XF with scratch below the eagle; 1847Mo-RC/MF, AU details, softly struck centers, lightly cleaned with scratches below the eagle; 1857Mo-GF, well struck AU; 1859Mo-FH, unidentified counterstamp "F" in circle below eagle's wing on reverse, cleaned XF; 1867Mo-CH, Choice AU; 1885Mo-MH, AU; 1887Mo-MH, AU; and 1896Mo-AM, prooflike UNC with minor rim bumps. Sold as is, no return lot.
Five-piece lot of San Luis Potosi Cap and Ray 8 Reales as follows: 1829Pi-JS, well struck XF-AU details with faint, barely noticeable, graffiti below the eagle; 1830Pi-JS, XF with softness in the central area; 1837Pi-JS, XF; 1850Pi-MC, XF; and 1873Pi-MH, VF with rim bumps. Sold as is, no return lot.
Nine-piece lot of Zacatecas Cap and Ray 8 Reales as follows: 1826Zs-AZ, XF with minor rim bumps; 1844Zs-OM, well struck XF-AU; 1846Zs-OM, lustrous AU, slightly weak in the centers; 1864Zs-MO, lustrous AU; 1882Zs-JS, die style of 1845-82, lustrous AU; 1887Z-FZ, cleaned XF; 1889Zs-FZ, brilliant UNC; 1891Zs-FZ, XF details, harshly cleaned with obverse scratches; and 1894Zs-FZ, UNC with light abrasions. Sold as is, no return lot.
Seven-piece mixed lot of Cap and Ray 8 Reales including: 1884Cn-AM, AU; 1872Ho-PR, cleaned XF; 1872/1Ho-PR, cleaned XF with small obverse gouge; 1884/3Ho-FM, struck slightly off-center and out of collar, XF-AU; 1876Oa-AE, cap of 1873, lightly cleaned XF-AU with reverse adjustment marks; 1879Oa-AE, AU with hairlines; and 1891Oa-EN, cleaned XF. Sold as is, no return lot.
Group lot of Cap and Rays 8 Reales as follows: Guanajuato, 1829, 1832, 1834, 1837, 1838, 1844, 1845, 1847, 1848, 1850, 1854, 1858, 1862, 1878, 1881, 1883, 1886, 1896. Guadalajara, 1888. Grades range from nice VF to AU. Some cleaned and re-toned. A few scarce, or very scarce. Sold as is, no return.
Large group lot of Cap and Rays 8 Reales from the Zacatecas Mint with the following dates: 1832, (2)1833, (5)1834, (2)1835, 1836, 1838, (2)1839, 1840, (2)1842, 1843, (2)1844, 1845, 1858, 1861, (2)1862, 1869, 1876, 1877, 1878, 1880, 1881, 1882, 1890, 1895. All coins are nice VF's to AU's. Sold as is, no return.
A large group of Balance Scale Pesos including: 14 pieces various dates, mints and varieties, grades from VF to XF, some cleaned, a few scarce issues. Sold as is, no return lot.
Mixed lot of better silver coins: Ferdinand VII silver 2 Reales 1819Mo-JJ, AU55NGC, Republic Cap and Rays 8 Reales 1871Ho-PR, cleaned, AU details, Republic Cap and Rays 8 Reales 1891As-ML, MS62 NGC, Republic Cap and Rays 8 Reales 1894Ho-FG, MS61 NGC.
Mombasa
British Colony Specimen Strike Rupee 1888H, KM-5. SP65 PCGS. Ex Eliasberg collection. Mottled green and blue tone.
Monaco
Prince Charles III gold 100 Francs 1884A, KM99, MS62 NGC, a nice fully lustrous coin with minimal contact marks for this grade.
Prince Charles III gold 100 Francs 1886A, KM99, MS61 NGC, highly lustrous and scarce in mint state.
Prince Albert I gold 100 Francs 1896A, KM105, lustrous AU, faint obverse scratch, a very nice example of this large gold denomination which originally saw extensive use in the Grand Casino at Monte Carlo.
Prince Albert I gold 100 Francs 1896A, KM105, MS61 NGC, fully lustrous with slightly reflective surfaces.
Prince Albert I gold 100 Francs 1901A, KM105, MS62 NGC, nice flashy mint brilliance, very attractive.
Prince Rainier III gold Essai 50 Francs 1974, KM-E67, MS65 NGC, 25th anniversary of reign, ESSAI below the date.
Mongolia
Republic gold 10000 Togrog 2003, Proof 66 Ultra Cameo NGC, Chinggis Khan.
Montenegro
Nicholas I gold 10 Perpera 1910, KM8, plain bust right, AU58 PCGS, lightly toned with prooflike mint brilliance.
Morocco
Comprehensive Morocco Type & Date Collection, this extensive collection is similar to the French Protectorate silver set offered in the next lot, but includes 91 coins struck in silver during the period of French influence in Morocco, 1881-1934AD, lacking the 5 Dirhams 1314P Y7 and 10 Dirhams 1313B. This selection does feature 22 copper 1, 2, 5 and 10 Mazunas from 1320AH-1340AH including 5 rare issues from the Fez Mint, 2, 5 and 10 Mazunas 1320-1323AH. Another 13 coins struck from 1921-1975 complete the offering. The French Protectorate silver: KM-Y4 1/2 Dirham 1299AH, 1309, 1310, 1311, 1312, 1313 and 1314; KM-Y5 Dirham 1299, 1309, 1310, 1311, 1312, 1313 and 1314, scarce date; KM-Y6 2 1/2 Dirhams 1299, 1309, 1310, 1311, 1312, 1313 and 1314, rare date; KM-Y7 5 Dirhams 1299, 1309, 1310, 1311, 1312, 1313; KM-Y8 10 Dirhams 1299, nice silver crown; KM-9.1 1/2 Dirham 1313 Berlin, scarce; KM9.2 1/2 Dirham 1314, 1315, 1316, 1317, 1318 and 1319, very scarce date, (all minted at Paris); KM-Y10.1 Dirham 1313 Berlin; KM10.2 Dirham 1314, 1315, 1316, 1317 and 1318, all Paris; KM-Y11.1 2 1/2 Dirhams 1313 Berlin, 1315 Berlin and 1318 Berlin, very scarce date; KM-Y11.2 2 1/2 Dirhams 1314, 1315, 1316, 1317 and 1318, Paris Mint; KM-Y12.1 5 Dirhams 1313 Berlin, very scarce, 1315 Berlin and 1318 Berlin, rare date, KM-Y12.2 5 Dirhams 1314, 1315, 1316, 1317 and 1318 Paris; KM-Y18.1 1/2 Dirham 1320 and 1321 London; KM-Y18.2 1/2 Dirham 1320 Paris; KM-Y19 Dirham 1320 and 1321 London; KM-Y20.1 2 1/2 Dirhams 1320 and 1321 Berlin; KM-Y20.2 2 1/2 Dirhams 1320 and 1321 London; KM-Y20.3 2 1/2 Dirhams 1320 Paris, very scarce, and 1321 Paris, very rare date; KM-Y21.1 5 Dirhams 1320 Berlin; KM-Y21.2 5 Dirhams 1320 and 1321 London; KM-Y21.3 5 Dirhams 1321, 1322 and 1323 Paris; KM-Y22.1 10 Dirhams or Rial 1320 London and KM-Y22.2 1321 Paris; KM-Y23 1/4 Rial 1329; KM-Y24 1/2 Rial 1329 and KM-Y25 Rial 1329, XF; KM-Y30 Dirham 1331, very scarce one-year type; KM-Y31 1/4 Rial 1331, rare one-year type, underrated in the SCWC; KM-Y32 1/2 Rial 1331 and 1336 Paris; and KM-Y33 Rial or 10 Dirhams 1331 and 1336 Paris; KM-Y37 5 Francs 1347 and 1352; KM-Y38 10 Francs 1347 and 1352 and KM-Y39 20 Francs 1347 and 1352. Grades are mostly Fine to VF. Some of the coins have been cleaned at one time and are now toning. The total retail value of the 91 silver coins is approximately $1700 and the remaining 35 coins are worth at least $400. Groups such as this are rarely seen in the market, and the demand for French colonial coins is very strong. Sold as is, no return.
French Protectorate Complete Silver Date Collection, all 93 coins struck in silver during the period of French influence in Morocco, 1881-1934AD. This is an extremely difficult set to assemble and comprises the fourth and final date collection put together by a French doctor in Morocco in the 1970's and includes the best examples available for each date and mint. Additionally, none of the coins in this group have been mounted or damaged which is highly unusual! KM-Y4 1/2 Dirham 1299AH, 1309, 1310, 1311, 1312, 1313 and 1314; KM-Y5 Dirham 1299, 1309, 1310, 1311, 1312, 1313 and 1314, scarce date; KM-Y6 2 1/2 Dirhams 1299, 1309, 1310, 1311, 1312, 1313 and 1314, rare date; KM-Y7 5 Dirhams 1299, 1309, 1310, 1311, 1312, 1313 and 1314, very rare date; KM-Y8 10 Dirhams 1299, nice silver crown; KM-9.1 1/2 Dirham 1313 Berlin, scarce; KM9.2 1/2 Dirham 1314, 1315, 1316, 1317, 1318 and 1319, very scarce date, (all minted at Paris); KM-Y10.1 Dirham 1313 Berlin; KM10.2 Dirham 1314, 1315, 1316, 1317 and 1318, all Paris; KM-Y11.1 2 1/2 Dirhams 1313 Berlin, 1315 Berlin and 1318 Berlin, very scarce date; KM-Y11.2 2 1/2 Dirhams 1314, 1315, 1316, 1317 and 1318, Paris Mint; KM-Y12.1 5 Dirhams 1313 Berlin, very scarce, 1315 Berlin and 1318 Berlin, rare date; KM-Y12.2 5 Dirhams 1314, 1315, 1316, 1317 and 1318 Paris; KM-Y13 10 Dirhams 1313 Berlin, rare crown-sized type, cleaned VF; KM-Y18.1 1/2 Dirham 1320 and 1321 London; KM-Y18.2 1/2 Dirham 1320 Paris; KM-Y19 Dirham 1320 and 1321 London; KM-Y20.1 2 1/2 Dirhams 1320 and 1321 Berlin; KM-Y20.2 2 1/2 Dirhams 1320 and 1321 London; KM-Y20.3 2 1/2 Dirhams 1320 Paris, very scarce, and 1321 Paris, very rare date; KM-Y21.1 5 Dirhams 1320 Berlin; KM-Y21.2 5 Dirhams 1320 and 1321 London; KM-Y21.3 5 Dirhams 1321, 1322 and 1323 Paris; KM-Y22.1 10 Dirhams or Rial 1320 London and KM-Y22.2 1321 Paris; KM-Y23 1/4 Rial 1329; KM-Y24 1/2 Rial 1329 and KM-Y25 Rial 1329, XF; KM-Y30 Dirham 1331, very scarce one-year type; KM-Y31 1/4 Rial 1331, rare one-year type, underrated in the SCWC; KM-Y32 1/2 Rial 1331 and 1336 Paris; and KM-Y33 Rial or 10 Dirhams 1331 and 1336 Paris; KM-Y37 5 Francs 1347 and 1352; KM-Y38 10 Francs 1347 and 1352 and KM-Y39 20 Francs 1347 and 1352. Grades are mostly Fine to XF, some have been cleaned at one time and are now toning. The total retail value of the 93 coins is approximately $2000. This collection provides a wonderful foundation for collecting the Moroccan series and we would not anticipate seeing another complete set for a long time. Sold as is, no return.
Rothschild & Sons gold Ounce ND (1954) Tangier, KM-X12, MS62 NGC, private bullion issue for the First Banking Corporation. Very scarce, previously Y250.
Rothschild & Sons gold Ounce ND (1954) Tangier, KM-X12, four nice UNC examples of this bullion issue for the First Banking Corporation.
Rothschild & Sons gold Ounce ND (1954) Tangier, KM-X12, four nice UNC examples.
Rothschild & Sons gold Ounce ND (1954) Tangier, KM-X12, five UNC pieces. This type has always been quite scarce and popular, so it is most unusual to offer so many pieces at one time. These coins have been put away for many years.
Netherlands
Campen. Moritz of Nassau-Oranien Double Show Taler ND (1597), Loon I, S. 494, VF, surfaces heavily tooled. Struck to commemorate the Battle of Turnhout.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Campen. Moritz of Nassau-Oranien Double Show Taler ND (1597), Loon I, S. 494, XF with a small mount spot on the rim, gilt. Battle of Turnhout.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Campen. Moritz of Nassau-Oranien Double Show Taler ND (1597), Loon I, S. 494, nice toned XF, edge bump at 12 o'clock and some very light tooling in the fields. Battle of Turnhout.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Holland. Liondaalder 1589, Davenport 8838, choice UNC with full mint luster and attractive silvery gray and gold patina. Crudely manufactured with one small edge flaw.
Holland. Gold Stuiver 1749, KM91a, AU58 NGC, lightly toned with bold features.
Holland. Ducaton (Silver Rider) 1756, KM90, Davenport 1827, MS65 NGC, fully original with light patina and glossy underlying mint luster. Rare and desirable type in this select quality.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Overijssel. Ducaton (Silver Rider) 1734, KM80, Davenport 1829, MS61 NGC, probably a sea salvage example although the surfaces have very little patination.
Utrecht. Ducaton (Silver Rider) 1760, KM92, Davenport 1832, MS63 NGC, spectacular russet and blue-green patina gives this example exceptional eye appeal.
Utrecht. Ducaton (Silver Rider) 1764, KM92, Davenport 1832, MS65 NGC Millennia Collection, an exceptional coin with virtually perfect surfaces and old-time gray and gold patina.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Utrecht. Ducaton (Silver Rider) 1765, KM92, Davenport 1832, MS64 NGC, fully struck and attractive, tiny rim flaw at 3 o'clock.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Utrecht. Ducaton (Silver Rider) 1787, KM92, Davenport 1832, MS63 NGC, lightly toned, very sharp design features, slightly prooflike surfaces.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Utrecht. Ducaton (Silver Rider) 1794, KM92, Davenport 1832, MS65 NGC, light green and gold patina with full underlying mint brilliance. A most handsome example of this large silver type.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Utrecht. Ducaton (Silver Rider) - Triad, KM92, Davenport 1832, three examples: 1758, VF with a tiny quatrefoil counterstamp, possibly for the East Indies, 1784, nice toned XF, and 1790 VF. Sold as is, no return lot.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Utrecht. Gold 14 Gulden 1761, KM104, MS63 NGC, fully lustrous, few faint vertical adjustment marks on the obverse, barely visible.
West Friesland. Gold Ducat 1634, KM16, MS64 NGC, fully struck with gleaming yellow mint luster, very attractive.
West Friesland. Ducaton (Silver Rider) - Trio, KM127, 1759, cleaned XF, 1760 VF and 1785, cleaned VF. Sold as is, no return lot.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Trio of 17th Century Liondaalders, Gelderland 1698 VF, Utrecht 1638 XF and West Friesland 1638 VF. Sold as is, no return lot.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Zwolle. Albert & Isabella gold Ducat ND (1590-97), Friedberg 210, XF40 NGC, crudely produced with virtually no wear evident.
Kingdom of Holland. Louis Napoleon gold Ducat 1809, KM38, AU58 NGC, fully lustrous and very attractive.
Kingdom of Holland. Louis Napoleon gold Ducat 1810, KM38, MS63 NGC, lightly toned with excellent eye appeal, very scarce grade for this type.
Willem II gold Trade Ducat 1841 Fleur de lis, KM70.2, MS63 NGC, fully brilliant, a Choice example.
Willem III gold 10 Gulden 1875, KM105, MS66 NGC, a superb example with blazing mint brilliance.
Willem III gold 10 Gulden 1876, KM106, MS66 NGC, intensely lustrous.
Wilhelmina gold 10 Gulden 1897, KM118, MS65 NGC, lightly toned.
Wilhelmina gold 10 Gulden 1898, KM124, MS62 NGC, full mint brilliance, minor surface marks, scarcer one-year type.
Wilhelmina gold 10 Gulden 1917, KM149, nice brilliant UNC.
Beatrix gold Ducat 2004, KM190.2, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC, scarcer date.
Beatrix gold 2 Ducats 2002, KM211, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC.
Beatrix gold 2 Ducats 2004, KM211, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC.
Beatrix gold 2 Ducats 2006, KM211, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC.
Netherlands East Indies
Utrecht. Ducaton (Silver Rider) 1740 VOC, KM110.1, toned VF+, plain edge planchet, noticeably out-of-round, as made. Scarce issue for the Dutch East Indies Company.
From the Dr. Patrick tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick tan Collection.
Batavian Republic. Clipper Ship Set 1802, a simply gorgeous matched set, each coin fully mint state with incredible blue-green and russet patina. The denominations are 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 and 1 Gulden, and each type features a clipper ship in full sail.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Gold 16 Ducats, 19th Century Presentation piece of the Gelderland Ducatoon, KM-UNL, UNC, attributed to the Banjarmasin area of Southern Borneo circa 1830. Design imitating the silver Dutch rider of 1759, it appears to be loosely linked to the weight of the 20 Ducats from the Netherlands. We have done extensive research on this spectacular item and have found a 1988 work by researcher William Barrett (from the Brunei Historical Center) which concludes that these pieces were made for presentation, probably by a local ruler. The date engraved is "1579" which undoubtedly was copied from a coin dated 1759. A total of only 15 pieces are known, most of which are in institutions. The coin presented here is likely the same specimen which was originally sold in a September 21/22, 1960 Glendining & Co. Auction (lot 581) and then resold by the same company in a September 29/30, 1964 (lot 575). It is a gorgeous and intriguing piece that carries a lot of historical importance.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Soumenap (Indonesia). Countermarked Type, KM201.6, Mexico 8 Reales 1779 countermarked with the "Madura Star" in the right obverse field. The host coin is toned VF and the countermark is bold XF. Very scarce type and a superior example.
New Zealand
George V Proof Shilling 1933, KM-3. PR65 PCGS. Ex Remick Collection. Pleasantly toned. If the mintage of c.20 is correct, most of them have not reached today's collector in a presentable grade. A few pieces have been noted over the years including a whole denomination set and a few others called Proofs, which weren't. When we see common Australian Copper Proofs of Elizabeth bringing more than $1,000, we should expect a coin of this rarity to be worth a great deal more.
George V Waitangi Proof Set 1935, Threepence PF64. Sixpence PF64. Shilling PF64. Florin PF62. Halfcrown PF63. Crown MS64. ANACS graded. The silver minors are mostly brilliant while the Crown has some nice original tone and is probably not originally part of this set. The 'key' Threepence has some very nice blue color as well.
George V Waitangi Proof Set 1935, KM-PS3. Ex Remick Collection. PCGS graded, 3D PR65, 6D PR66, Shilling PR65, 2 Shillings PR65, Halfcrown PR64, Crown PR65. It is basically impossible to tell the difference between the 64 and the 66 in this set. The set is Superb, lightly toned, and has lain undisturbed for most of its' existence. When people ask how do you tell the difference between a Proof and a Choice Unc, all you have to do is show them this coin and their question will be answered.
George V 1935 Crown, KM-6. MS64 NGC. A pleasant original tone from a coin that has lain undisturbed for many years. Although this coin has all the qualities of a Proof, NGC has only attributed it as a Mint State coin.
George VI Proof Crown 1949, KM-22. PR65 PCGS. Ex Remick Collection where it was noted as c.3 struck. These were struck in quantity to commemorate the proposed Royal Visit; as circulation strikes. Evidently there was little call for Proofs since so very few were issued. Toned and not quite up to the quality of the South African George VI Proofs, but so obviously different from the frosty circulation issue. There is a short toning line on the reverse that initially looks like a scratch but assuredly isn't. If a non-proof Waitangi crown is worth $3,000, what is this really worth?
Nicaragua
Republic Cordoba 1912H, KM16, nice lustrous AU, very little circulation wear and with unusually problem-free rims, just a couple of tiny nicks on each side, barely noticeable. This example has been cleaned and two natural toning spots are emerging on the reverse. Very few Cordobas exist in mint state and this coin is "oh so close."
Republic gold 50 Cordobas 1967, KM25, Prooflike 64 NGC, Ruben Dario Centennial.
Republic gold 100 Cordobas 2000, similar to the silver 50 Cordobas KM91 but unlisted in the SCWC and Friedberg. Proof 68 Ultra Cameo NGC. 40th anniversary of the Central Bank.
Norway
Oscar II of Sweden gold 20 Kroner 1886, KM355, MS65 NGC, a Choice coin with very attractive harvest gold to orange patina.
Oscar II of Sweden gold 20 Kroner 1902, KM355, Choice brilliant UNC, very nice surfaces.
Haakon VII gold 20 Kroner 1910, KM376, MS65 NGC, a Choice example of this very popular one-year type.
Harald V gold 1500 Kroner 1992, KM442, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC, Winter Olympics - Birkebeiners.
Harald V gold 1500 Kroner 1993, KM451, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC, Lillehammer - Telemark skier.
Harald V gold 1500 Kroner 2001, KM470, Proof 69 NGC, Nobel Prize.
Harald V gold 1500 Kroner 2003, KM473, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC, 1905 Liberation from Sweden.
Harald V gold 1500 Kroner 2004, KM475, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC, 1905 Liberation from Sweden.
Panama
Republic gold 500 Balboas 1979-FM, KM62, MS66 NGC, featuring the Golden Jaguar.
Republic gold 500 Balboas 1984, KM101, Proof in the original card of issue, Golden Eagle motif.
Paraguay
Republic gold Pattern 20 Centimos 18(88), KM-PnC37, MS65 NGC, pattern with unfinished date (18) struck over an Argentina Argentino/5 Pesos (circa 1881.) A rare and fascinating piece.
Republic gold 300000 Guaranies 1988-1993, KM174, Proof, Bust of President Stroessner, mintage of 500 pieces, 250 of which were subsequently melted.
Peru
Felipe II cob 4 Reales Assayer R (Rincon) ND (1568-70), Cayon 3739, dark VF with severely doubled obverse strike and surface oxidation. Despite the obvious blemishes, this is a collectible example of a rare type. Believed to be ex-Rimac River find.
Carlos II cob 8 Reales 1685-R, KM24, toned VF+, bold date, mint and assayer. A very attractive coin with old-time cabinet patina.
Felipe V cob 8 Reales 1738-N, KM33A, crude AVF, only about 50% struck up but with clear date, mint and assayer on the obverse.
Felipe V gold 8 Escudos 1711-M, KM38.2, Pillars with date/Cross of Jerusalem, MS62 NGC with beautiful luster and original mint brilliance! Well-centered strike and no signs of circulation, one of the nicest gold cob 8 Escudos we have ever seen.
Felipe V gold cob 8 Escudos 1719-M, KM38.2, superb AU, struck on an unusually broad flan with a perfectly centered obverse and sharp date, mintmark and assayer. Rare and highly popular series.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Felipe V gold cob 8 Escudos 1738-N, KM38.2 (incorrectly noted as KM-38.1 on the holder), XF45 NGC, somewhat crudely manufactured with some doubling on the obverse. The mintmark is clear and the N assayer is also readable, slightly to the right of normal due to the doubling. The 7 and 3 of the date are bold but the 8 is only partially visible. Full strong cross on the reverse.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Felipe V gold cob 8 Escudos 1740/39-V, KM38.2, XF details, probably once in a bezel with a slightly polished look but without any subsequent damage. Decent strike with full mintmark, assayer and date. The overdate is quite clear with the 9 visible behind the 0.
Ferdinand VI cob 8 Escudos 1750R Lima, KM47, nice AU, well-centered strike on the obverse with extremely bold details for the mint and assayer and 7 and 0 of the date. The 5 is somewhat muddled, but the 1750 is the only date struck with a second date on the reverse below the cross, and there we find a nice three digit 750 date. The reverse also features a full cross and L mintmark and a portion of the R assayer.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Ferdinand VI gold 8 Escudos 1751-J, KM50, bold AU. This coin was recovered from the Nuestra Senora de la Luz accounting for the surfaces which appear a bit dull, regardless, very sharp details remain. After years of submersion in the sea, the coin has obtained some rubbing marks that are true to similar sea-salvaged coins. It comes with a certificate of authentication from Castells & Castells dated 6-11-1997. Previously, there were only records of a few cob 8 Escudos that were recovered from this treasure, of which, very few were machine struck. To date, this coin may be the only Lima machine-struck coin recovered from the wreck!
Ferdinand VI gold 8 Escudos 1752-J, KM50, Choice toned AU with considerable original luster in the legends, scarce large bust type, sharp strike and details.
Carlos III Pillar 2 Reales 1771-JM, KM53, MS62 NGC, deep gray and gold patina, very scarce type in mint state.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales 1767-JM, KM-A64.2, MS61 NGC, dot above left mintmark only, a Choice example with the perfect blend of old-time cabinet patina and underlying mint luster. A most attractive Lima Pillar Dollar.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales 1768-JM, KM-A64.2, one dot variety, AU with faint adjustment marks on the globes, lightly patinated from probable saltwater salvage.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales 1769-JM, KM-A64.1, AU, cleaned and with porous surfaces from saltwater oxidation. Dot above both mintmarks.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales 1769-JM, KM-A64.1, harshly cleaned XF, dots over both mintmarks. Does not appear to be a salvage piece.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales 1769-JM, KM64.1, heavily cleaned AU, virtually no wear evident and no surface porosity. Dots above both mintmarks.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales 1769-JM, KM-A64.2, single dot, bold AU, only lightly porous, quite attractive.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales 1769-JM, KM-A64.2, single dot, AU, cleaned with a few small surface flaws, bold and attractive for a Lima Pillar Dollar.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales 1770-JM, KM-A64.3, no dots over the mintmarks, lightly cleaned VF-XF, some minor surface abrasions. The SCWC lists this variety as rare -- we are less certain but report this fact as due diligence!
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales 1770-JM, KM64.2, single dot, harshly cleaned AU-UNC, a very nicely struck coin with full details.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales 1771-JM, KM-A64.3, variety without dots over the mintmarks, unlisted in the SCWC for this date and the 1770 is shown as "rare." XF with lightly porous surfaces and some natural "stretch marks" in the flan.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales - Pair, KM-A64 1769-JM single dot, porous AU from saltwater corrosion, and 1771-JM single dot, cleaned AU, not a salvage coin and quite nice. Sold as is, no return.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
A Quartet of Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales as follows: KM64.2, 1769-JM, cleaned XF, slightly better date, 1770-JM, cleaned better XF, 1770-JM, cleaned about XF, 1771-JM, cleaned AU. Sold as is, no return.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
A Trio of Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales as follows: KM64.2, 1769-JM, XF, small chop mark to the left of "JM", 1770-JM and 1770-LM, one coin is VF and the second is nice XF.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Carlos III gold 4 Escudos 1778-MJ, KM81, Choice AU, glowing mint luster in the legends. An appealing example of this very scarce type with sharp details and no adjustment marks.
Carlos III gold 8 Escudos 1764-JM, KM70, nice VF+ with traces of luster in the legends. Despite the being a bit softly struck on the bust, the rest of the details are quite sharp, especially on the reverse. There is a small lamination crack in the right obverse field. This is the "Rat Nose" bust type, which is always more elusive than the later busts.
Carlos III gold 8 Escudos 1770-JM, KM73, Choice AU with full luster and attractive deep gold and orange toning. Very light adjustment marks across the bust on the obverse. Overall an outstanding example of this very rare type. Interestingly, this issue does not have the denomination on the coin.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1799-IJ, KM97, AU58 NGC, virtually fully lustrous, frosty surfaces with well-struck details and no noticeable flaws.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1800-IJ, KM97, UNC, fully brilliant with sparkling surfaces on the reverse. The surfaces show just a bit of light patination.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1807-JP, KM97, MS62 NGC, nice gray patina, small spot on the obverse rim at 8 o'clock.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1807-JP, KM97, MS62 NGC, lightly toned with just a bit of patination, an attractive and fully original example with abundant mint luster.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1808-JP, KM97, AU58 NGC, bright with nearly full mint brilliance. The reverse is absolutely gorgeous on this coin with prooflike sparkle.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Lima Colonial 8 Reales - Sextet, Carlos IIII (4): 1801, 1805, 1806 (2) and 1807, and Ferdinand VII 1814. Grades range from AVF to XF. Sold as is, no return.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Carlos IV gold 2 Escudos 1791-IJ, KM90, XF45 NGC, bust of Carlos III, a very nice transitional type with hints of original luster around the legends and an especially nice reverse.
Carlos IIII gold 8 Escudos 1796-IJ, KM101, AU with traces of luster in the legends, dull surfaces indicating a possible recovery from a shipwreck.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1810-JP, KM106.2, imaginary Indian bust, MS62 NGC, fully lustrous with incredibly sharp details, just a bit of faint haymarking to the flan. Very rare grade for this era.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1811-JP, KM106.2, MS61 NGC, highly appealing patina with just a few scattered marks in the right obverse field. Boldly struck and unusually nice for this imaginary bust type.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1813-JP, KM117.1, MS62 NGC, lustrous with blue-green patina around the edges, nicely struck.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1814-JP, KM117.1, MS61 NGC, brilliant with rose toning around the legends on the obverse. Ferdinand VII 8 Reales are quite scarce in mint state and the coins we have in this catalog are all in such condition with outstanding strikes.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1817-JP, KM117.1, MS63 NGC, a Choice example with full mint luster and soft silvery gray patina, slightly grainy strike on the bust as is typical for this era.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1819-JP, KM117.1, MS64 NGC, frosty surfaces for this near Gem coin.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Ferdinand VII gold 8 Escudos 1812-JP, KM124, XF45 PCGS, smaller bust type, well-struck with attractive rose gold toning in the legends. The obverse displays some light handling, including a faint scratch and a minor lamination.
Republic Provisional 8 Reales 1823-JP, KM136, toned VF-XF with a few faint hairline scratches, scarce type struck in the turbulent times at the end of Spanish colonial rule in Peru.
Royalist 8 Reales 1824, KM130, toned XF host coin and countermark, crowned 1824 struck over a Republican 8 Reales 1822-JP by royalist forces. A very nice example of this historically fascinating series.
Republic 2 Reales 1826-JM Lima, KM141.1, MS66 PCGS, a superb coin with full mint luster, bold details and spectacular harvest gold and russet patina on the reverse. One of those inexplicable jewels that comes along once in a decade.
Republic 8 Reales 1832-MM Lima, KM142.3, UNC, aged pewter gray patina with subdued mint luster, rarely seen this nice. The design details are exceptionally bold with no areas of weakness.
Republic gold 2 Escudos 1854-MB Mint Error, KM149.2, XF, interesting 10% off-center strike. Bright with nice details. Light scratch to the right of "Ms. Libertad".
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1839-A Cuzco, KM148.3, nice AU, sparkling surfaces with abundant original mint luster, very nicely struck features with just a few tiny laminations near "POR" and at the base of the Libertad shield, barely noticeable. An attractive coin with immediate eye appeal.
North Peru gold Escudo 1838-M Lima, KM160, VF35 NGC, bold obverse features with no obvious flaws, rare type.
North Peru gold 8 Escudos 1838-M Lima, KM156, XF45 NGC, boldly struck and lightly lustrous. There are some small surface marks in the reverse fields, but this coin is rare and attractive, and seldom seen in the market. The obverse is especially appealing both in color and strike.
South Peru 8 Reales 1837-BA Cuzco, KM170.1, AU-UNC, slate gray patina, well-struck details.
South Peru 8 Reales 1838-MS Cuzco, KM170.4, AU55 NGC. Silvery gray patina with well-struck details, including the sunface.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
South Peru 8 Reales 1838-MS Cuzco, KM170.4, MS62 NGC, lightly toned with virtually full original mint luster. Scarce and attractive type in this quality.
South Peru 8 Reales 1838-MS Cuzco, KM170.4, MS62 NGC, very high grade for this type, beautiful blue and rose toning on the reverse.
Republic 1/2 Real 1882-LM, KM202, AU55 NGC, light gray patina and strong details, very scarce issue which is usually found heavily worn, holed or soldered.
Republic gold 20 Soles 1863-YB, KM194, AU55 PCGS, a nice lustrous example of this large gold denomination.
Republic gold 20 Soles 1955, KM229, BU, a few bag marks to the right of Libertad. Scarce low mintage date.
Republic gold 20 Soles 1960, KM229, MS63 NGC, very light marks in the left obverse field prevented this coin from being a Gem.
Republic gold 20 Soles 1963, KM229, MS65 NGC, a true gem specimen of this popular series.
Republic gold 50 Soles 1951, KM230, MS65 NGC, prooflike surfaces, scarcer early date.
Republic gold 50 Soles 1952, KM230, MS64 PL NGC, full mirror surfaces with very minor abbrasions, great eye appeal.
Republic gold 50 Soles 1956, KM230, BU, bright, tiny lamination to the right of "Lima" and light handling in the fields.
Republic gold 50 Soles 1963, KM230, MS65 NGC.
Republic gold 50 Soles 1964/3, KM230, MS63 NGC, clear overdate and a very nice coin for this designation.
Republic gold 50 Soles 1965, KM230, MS65 NGC.
Republic gold 50 Soles 1966, KM230, MS65 NGC.
Republic gold 50 Soles 1967, KM230, MS65 NGC.
Republic gold 50 Soles 1965, KM242, MS66 NGC, 400th anniversary of the Lima Mint.
Republic gold 50 Soles 1966, KM250, MS65 NGC, 100th anniversary of the Spain-Peru naval battle, scarcer issue with a mintage of 6409.
Republic gold 50 Soles 1967 Inca, KM219, MS65 NGC, bright and lustrous.
Republic gold 50 Soles 1968 Inca, KM219, MS62 PCGS, a prooflike example with faint hairlines. Very scarce date with a mintage of 300.
Republic gold 100 Soles 1951, KM231, MS64 NGC, prooflike with nice reflective surfaces.
Republic gold 100 Soles 1959, KM231, MS62 NGC, bright surfaces with minor hairlines in the right obverse field.
Republic gold 100 Soles 1962, KM231, BU, mirror surfaces and outstanding overall condition for this type.
Philippines
Countermarked Coinage 1832-1837, Ferdinand VII; "F.7o", KM-51 on Bolivia 1827 8 Soles, cleaned VF. Plus a KM-83 on 1833 Peru 8 Reales, cleaned VF. And finally, an Isabel II, "Y.II" KM-138.4 on Peru 1834 8 Reales, cleaned VF.
Countermarked Coinage 1834-1837, Isabel II. "Y.II" , KM-115, countermark on 1804 Mexico City 8 Reales,. F-VF with numerous chops. The second piece is as KM-128, countermark on KM-377.11, 1830 Mexico City 8 Reales, and the third piece is a KM-377.13 1830 Zacatecas 8 Reales, cleaned VF.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Decimal Coinage 10 Centavos 1885 - Pair, KM-148, MS65 and MS66 NGC, frosty and flashy for your grading set.
Decimal Coinage 10 Centavos 1885 - Pair, KM-148, MS65 and MS66 NGC, both lightly toned and original.
Decimal Coinage 10 and 50 Centavos 1885. The 10 Centavos, KM-148, MS66 PCGS, has white frost with light, overall toning, and a few light marks on the neck are visible. The 50 Centavos, KM-150 MS64 NGC, is frosty and lightly toned.
Decimal Coinage Peso 1897 quartet, KM-154. Typical baggy VF or a touch better.
Decimal Coinage gold 4 Pesos 1863, KM-144, AU53 NGC, a number of light bagmarks.
Decimal Coinage gold 4 Pesos 1868, KM-144. AU55 NGC. The obverse is weakly struck but most of the frost is still visible.
Decimal Coinage gold 4 Pesos 1868, KM-144, MS63 NGC. Some dirt on the portrait is visible, but the fields are frosty and the reverse is reflective with frost overtop.
USA Administration 1 Cent lot 1905-1936M, KM-163, including: 1905 MS65 RD PCGS; 1908S MS64 RB PCGS; and a 1936M MS66 RD PCGS. A small, but impressive lot of Philippines copper coins.
USA Administration Proof 1 Cent 1906, KM-163, PR65 RB PCGS. More brown than red is visible, but the brown shimmers making up for the lack of red.
USA Administration Proof 5 Centavos 1904, KM-164, PR65 PCGS.
USA Administration Proof 5 Cents 1906, KM-164, PR65 PCGS, mostly brilliant.
USA Administration 10 and 20 Centavos 1918S. The 10 Centavos, KM-169, MS66 PCGS, is white and frosty. There is a reverse die break through the 9 of the date. The 20 Centavos, KM-170, MS64 PCGS, is also white, but lacks the frostiness of the 10 Centavos.
USA Administration Proof 20 Centavos 1905, KM-166, PR64 PCGS. Darkly toned with hints of green, red and blue. A Proof-only date.
USA Administration Proof 50 Centavos 1903, KM-167, PF64 NGC. Brilliant with a few light marks in the fields.
USA Administration Proof 50 Centavos 1903, KM-167, PR65 PCGS, Ex Eliasberg Collection, some light tone.
USA Administration 50 Centavos 1904, KM167, Proof 66 PCGS, medium gray and gold toning, very attractive.
USA Administration 50 Centavos 1905, KM167, Proof 64 PCGS, brilliant surfaces with very faint hairlines in the exposed fields. Very scarce and a popular Proof-only date with a total mintage of only 471!
USA Administration 50 Centavos 1906, KM167, Proof 64 NGC, deep pewter gray patina. Proof-only date/mint with a mintage of 500.
USA Administration Proof Set 1903, all NGC graded. The set includes: 1/2 Centavo PF66 RD; 1 Centavo PF65 RD; 5 Centavo PF65; 10 Centavo PF65; 20 Centavo PF66; 50 Centavo PF66; and a Peso PF65. The silver coins are beautifully toned with blues, greens, yellows, and reds. The toning graces the high fineness of the silver coins, while the copper and nickel coins were able to keep their original brilliance. A most impressive set.
USA Administration Peso 1903, KM168, Proof 63 NGC, medium gray and gold toning.
USA Administration Proof Peso 1903, KM-168, PR65 PCGS, Ex Eliasberg collection. Lightly toned with a bit of a toning halo around the reverse figure.
USA Administration Proof Peso 1904, KM-168, PR65 PCGS, Ex Eliasberg Collection, light blue-gray tone.
USA Administration Proof Peso 1905, KM-168, PF63 NGC. This Proof-only date is toned with a number of light reverse marks.
USA Administration Proof Peso 1905, KM-168, PR66 PCGS, Ex Eliasberg collection. Light overall tone with virtually perfect surfaces adorn this Peso.
USA Administration Proof Peso 1906, KM-168, PR65 PCGS, Ex Eliasberg Collection. A Choice 'cartwheel' effect with greens and golds evident.
USA Administration Peso 1936M, KM-177 with the date Nov. 15 1936 above the conjoined heads, MS66 NGC. A touch of toning overlays the superb surfaces.
Republic gold Piso 1970, KM-202b, MS64 PL NGC. This coin was minted to commemorate the visit of Pope Paul VI to the Philippines
Republic gold Piso 1970, KM202b, MS67 NGC, a virtually perfect coin with cameo frost on the bust commemorating the visit of Pope Paul VI.
Republic gold 1500 Piso 1981, KM234, Proof 65 Ultra Cameo NGC, visit of Pope Paul VI.
Republic gold 1500 Piso 1981, KM234, Proof 68 Ultra Cameo NGC, Pope Paul VI.
Republic gold 2500 Piso 1986, KM247, Gem Cameo Proof in the holder of issue. Struck to commemorate the visit of President Aquino to the USA. The coin featured the bust of President Reagan.
Republic gold and silver Set 1986. Including a Silver 25 Piso KM246 and a Gold 2500 Piso KM247, Gem Proof in the wallet of issue. Struck to mark the visit of President Aquino to Washington, DC, and featuring the bust of President Reagan.
Republic gold 5000 Piso 1994, KM267, Proof 68 Ultra Cameo NGC, Pope Paul II.
Republic gold 5000 Piso 1999, KM283, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC, 50th anniversary of the Central Bank.
Republic - Three Working Dies, the first piece is an uncancelled obverse die for the 5 Centimos 1967, few edge knocks but otherwise in mint condition. The other two dies are heavily canceled, but with some readable legends and are believed to be for the 5 and 10 Centavos 1958 series. Sold as is, no return lot.
Poland
Sigismund III Talar 1630 I-I, Dav-4316, Gum-1220, VF with minor reverse scratches and evidence of mount removal at 12 o'clock.
Nicholas I 5 Zlotych-3/4 Ruble 1840 MW, KM-C133, Bit-1148, cleaned XF with slight porosity.
Nicholas I gold 20 Zlotych-3 Rubles 1836 MW, KM-C136.1, Bit-1126, H.Cz. 6046, about XF details with cut at 12 o'clock on the obverse. Rare, with a mintage of only 307 pieces.
Alexander I gold 25 Zlotych 1825-IB, KM-C102a, Gum-2528, lustrous XF-AU with minor obverse adjustment marks. Very rare, and, by far, the nicest example that we have seen.
Alexander I gold 25 Zlotych 1828-FH, KM-C118, F-110, Bit-979, Gum-2529, Choice AU. Sharply struck and lustrous with orange-golden patina. An extremely rare issue with only 241 pieces struck. The nicest piece we have seen.
Alexander I gold 50 Zlotych 1822-IB, KM-C103a, Bit-810, lightly cleaned XF and one of the rarest dates of a very rare type. The Polish gold pieces with portraits of Czar Alexander of Russia have become very difficult to find in nicer conditions and prices have risen dramatically in the past few years.
Republic gold 10 Zlotych 1925, KM-Y32, MS64 ANACS, full mint luster.
Republic gold 10 & 20 Zlotych 1925, KM-Y32 and Y33, MS65 NGC and MS62 NGC, light surface marks.
Republic gold 10 & 20 Zlotych 1925, KM-Y32 and KM-Y33, both nice BU.
Republic gold 10 & 20 Zlotych 1925, KM-Y32 and Y33, both ICG MS64, fully brilliant with only minor marks.
Republic gold 10 & 20 Zlotych 1925, KM-Y32 and Y33, both nice BU in a custom plastic case.
Republic gold 10 & 20 Zlotych 1925, KM-Y32 and Y33, both choice BU in a custom plastic case honoring King Boleslaus I.
Republic gold 10 & 20 Zlotych 1925, KM-Y32 and Y33, both are MS65 ICG. Fully brilliant and only lightly marked
Republic gold 200 Zlotych 2002, KM-Y438, Proof 68 DCAM PCGS, John Paul II.
Republic gold 200 Zlotych 2003, KM-Y472, Gem Cameo Proof, seated John Paul II.
Revolutionary 2 Zlote of the Polish rebellion (1830-31) 1831-KG, KM-C123, Gum-2538, Kop-2748, lustrous XF-AU.
Revolutionary 5 Zlotych of the Polish rebellion (1830-31) 1831-KG, KM-C124, Gum 2539, toned XF with underlying luster.
Augustus III (1733-1763) bronze medal 1736, commemorating the Diet of 1736, Armored bust right/Pax holding cornucopia, placing torch on trophy of arms, 52 mm, H.Cz, 2757, Choice AU-UNC with bold strike, traces of luster, and minor abrasions. Rare.
Republic Quartet of Silver Types, a nice group of early Republic pieces featuring: KM-Y19.1 5 Zlotych 1930, lightly dipped AU; KM-Y22 10 Zlotych 1932 UNC, KM-Y23 10 Zlotych 1933 AU and KM-Y24 1933 Traugutt, AU and now in tremendous demand. A nice group of these popular types. Sold as is, no return lot.
Portugal
870 Reis Crowned Shield Countermarks on Mexican 8 Reales - Pair, KM440.19 (1821) and KM440.15 (1819), both host coins are in Choice VF condition, the c/s on the Zacatecas 8 Reales is scarcer. In 1834 the Portuguese government authorized the counterstamping of Spanish colonial 8 Reales and similar to circulate at a value of 870 Reis.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
870 Reis, Trio of Crowned Shield Countermarks on Mexican 8 Reales, Carlos IIII (1) and Ferdinand VII (2). Host coins are about VF's. No return lot, sold as is.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Maria I and Pedro III gold Half Escudo (800 Reis) 1784, KM269, MS62 NGC, outstanding strike and details for this small coin. Impeccable shield and crown. Rarely seen in this condition.
Maria I and Pedro III gold 4 Escudos 1778, KM271, Choice AU. Much of the original mint brilliance is still present with hints of rose gold toning around the edges. Only hints of circulation found on the very top of the Queen's hair. Great eye appeal for this coin.
Joao VI copper 40 Reis (Pataco) 1811, KM345.1, brown AU, very light circulated, tiny flan flaws are present as usually is the case with these thick copper issues. Hardly ever found in this high grade.
Maria II silver 400 Reis 1835, KM403.2, MS66 NGC, gorgeous and bright mint brilliance and bloom. This is a perfect example of a fairly common coin in exceptional and rare grade. It is doubtful that any better specimens exist for this 173-year old coin.
Maria II gold 2500 Reis 1851, KM487, AU58 NGC, plenty of original mint luster on this one, NGC seems to have been a little too conservative on the grade for this coin. Soft strike on the reverse on the central fields.
Pedro V gold 5000 Reis 1860, KM505, MS61 NGC, near full mint bloom and brilliance, a few small bag marks keeps this one from grading higher. 2-year scarcer type.
Luis I copper-nickel 100 Reis 1888 Pattern, KM Pn179, prooflike Unc, Krause lists a "silver" pattern of this type, but the Gomes Catalog of Portuguese coins lists this type only in copper-nickel. Scarce "Prova". Non-magnetic, so this not pure nickel.
Luis I gold 5000 Reis 1862, KM508, AU55 NGC, lightly circulated with good eye appeal.
Luis I gold 10000 Reis 1884, KM520, MS62 NGC, bright and lustrous, small flaw to the left of the King's ear probably prevented a higher grade.
Republic 1 Escudo 1939, KM578, MS65 NGC. This date is very rare in Gem condition.
Republic 1 Escudo 1939, KM578, MS65 NGC, another Gem specimen of this modern rarity.
Republic palladium 200 Escudos 1991, KM658d, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC, Columbus and Portugal.
Republic palladium 200 Escudos 1993, KM666c, Proof 68 Ultra Cameo NGC, Espingarda.
Republic gold 200 Escudos 1995, KM683b, PF70 Ultra Cameo NGC. A perfect coin! Commemorating the Solor and Timor Islands.
Azores. Joao VI copper 1822 40 Reis (Pataco) with Azores Counterstamp, KM370, AU, mostly brown with a few hints of red, rarely seen this nice. With a beautiful Azores crown counterstamp, deeply applied and incredibly crisp.
Portuguese India. Pedro V 60 Reis 1858, KM277, AU55 NGC, typically granular surfaces, bold details, scarce type.
Puerto Rico
Alfonso XIII Peso 1895, KM24, toned XF, very little actual wear evident, some tiny flan flaws on the obverse and a couple of very light edge bumps.
Alfonso XIII Peso 1895, KM24, AU58 Prooflike NGC, lightly toned with flashy original mint luster. The surfaces display typical small contact marks and there is a tiny planchet flaw on Alfonso's neck. Definitely in the high end of Puerto Rico Pesos seen in the market.
Alfonso XIII Peso 1895, KM24, MS63 NGC, a Choice toned example with gold and blue-green patina and minimal contact marks. The bust is particularly free of abrasions, which is most unusual for this type. Rare and desirable in this pleasing condition.
Alfonso XIII Peso 1895, KM24, MS63 PCGS, a superb Peso with spectacular blue-green and russet patina. The underlying surfaces are fully lustrous and remarkably free of abrasions. If you are seeking a "trophy" Puerto Rico Peso, look no further, but be ready to bid!
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Qatar
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani gold 5000 Rials 2003, Gem cameo Proof, struck to honor the National Council for Culture, Arts and Heritage. A massive gold coin weighing 160 grams, pure gold. Presented in the original capsule of issue in the mint case with COA. Mintage 500 and the first we've seen.
Romania
Carol I gold 20 Lei 1890B, KM20, lightly toned AU-UNC, an original example.
Carol I gold 20 Lei 1890B, KM20, MS63 NGC, a nice lustrous example, scarce in mint state.
Russia
Mixed lot of 10 wire money Dengas, all with Tsar on horseback/Legend, VG to VF. Sold as is, no return.
Fedor Alexiewitsch III (1676-82) gold Novodel 2 Ducat, F-49, RRR, MS62 NGC. Very bold and attractive example of this rare trade coinage. The nicest example of this type that we have seen.
Peter I Ruble 1719, KM157.3, D-1653A, no engraver's mark, VF details, damage from mount removal, cleaned and re-toned.
Peter I Ruble 1719 Cyrillic Date, KM157.3, D-1653A, VF details, cleaned and re-toned with possible mount removal, struck over an earlier Ruble with portions of the previous legend appearing, giving the initial look of a double-strike. The amazing thing about this coin is the appearance on the lettered edge of a clear date 1720. Quite an enigma!
Peter I Ruble 1719 OK-ILL Cyrillic Date, KM157.3, Dav-1653A, Diakov 89, VF-XF details, cleaned with minor reverse scrapes.
Peter I Ruble 1720 OK Cyrillic Date, KM157.4, Dav-1654, Diakov 42, about XF with minor obverse flan flaws, a very pleasing example.
Peter I Ruble 1721 Cyrillic Date, K on shoulder, clover leaf above head, Bit-453, Choice VF with minor obverse flan flaws.
Peter I Ruble 1723, Seaman type, Diakov 56, Uzd 610, VF, lightly cleaned with minor flan flaws.
Peter I Ruble 1724, Seaman type, KM162.4, Dav-1660, VF details with light reverse flan flaws and scattered areas of dark patination on the obverse.
Peter I Ruble 1724, Seaman type, KM162.4, Dav-1660, VF-XF. Sharply struck and lightly cleaned with minor porosity.
Peter I Ruble 1725, KM162.5, Dav-1662, VF with a small toning streak on the obverse.
Peter I Ruble 1725 CПБ, KM166.1, Bit-1370, Sun Ruble, about VF. Lightly cleaned with no major flaws. A scarce and popular type with the radiant sun in the center of the reverse.
Peter I Sun Ruble 1725 CПБ, KM166.1, Bit-1367, VF-XF. Lightly cleaned and well struck with a minor obverse flan flaw. Scarce in this condition.
Catherine I Novodel AE 5 Kopecks 1727 КД, Moscow Mint, Imperial eagle in circle with 5 dots around/Date and inscription in shape of cross, Bit-H323, Br-31, Specimen 64 Red and Brown PCGS. Lustrous and well struck.
Catherine I Ruble 1727, KM177.1, Dav-1665, XF-AU. Boldly struck with iridescent, flawless surfaces. Every circulated coin should look like this superb example.
Peter II Ruble 1727, KM182.1, Dav-1667, Diakov 7, good VF details. Burnished in the past and now re-toned . Well struck for the type.
Peter II Ruble 1728, KM-182.2, Dav-1668. Cleaned VF with moderate abrasions on both sides.
Anna Ruble 1733, KM192.2, Dav-167.1, cleaned XF with a flan flaw at 2 o'clock.
Anna Ruble 1738 CПБ, KM204, Dav-1675, cleaned VF with scratches in the right obverse field.
Ivan III Ruble 1741 CПБ, KM207.2, Bit-22, VF. Even wear with light gray patina and no major flaws. A very scarce, one-year type.
Elizabeth Ruble 1756 CПБ-IM, KM-C19c.2, Dav-1679, Bit-277, VF. Lightly cleaned with moderate marks.
Elizabeth gold Poltina (1/2 Ruble) 1756, Bit-72, XF details with luster remaining, moderate marks, and a flan flaw at 3 o'clock.
Elizabeth gold Ruble 1756, Bit-60, XF with minor reverse scratches.
Elizabeth gold Ruble 1756, Bit-60, AU55 NGC. Lustrous with nice surfaces.
Catherine II copper 5 Kopecks 1790 EM, KM-C59.3, Bit-644, MS62 Brown NGC. Well struck with glossy-brown surfaces. These large coppers are very scarce in Mint State.
Catherine II copper 5 Kopecks 1791 AM, KM-C59.2, Bit-861, MS63 Brown NGC. Traces of original Mint red color with a few minor flan flaws. Rare in this condition.
Catherine II Ruble 1762 CПБ-HК, KM-C67.2, Bit-182, XF. Well struck with mark-free surfaces and medium gray patina.
Catherine II Ruble 1778 CПБ-ФA, Bit-226, XF details with reverse flan flaws and scratches.
Catherine II Ruble 1781 CПБ-ИB, Bit-230, AU50 NGC Ex: Hesselgesser Collection. Moderate abrasions with some remaining luster.
Catherine II gold Poltina (1/2 Rouble) 1779, Bit-115, nice XF with a flan flaw on Catherine's face.
Paul I Heavy Ruble 1797 CM-ФЦ, Bit-18, iridescent XF with a nice strike for the issue and no significant flaws. A premium circulated example of this very rare one-year type.
Alexander I 2 Kopecks 1802 EM, KM-C114.1, Bit-307, MS63 Red and Brown NGC. Well struck with considerable original Mint red color remaining. Very scarce in this condition.
Alexander I copper 2 Kopecks 1813 EM-HM, KM-C118.2, Bit-353, MS62 Brown NGC. Abundant Mint red color remaining.
Alexander I silver 5 Kopecks 1819 CПБ-ПC, KM-C126, Bit-269, MS64 NGC. Fully lustrous with light russet toning and a slightly soft strike in the area of the date.
Alexander I Ruble 1802 CПБ-AИ, KM-C125, Bit-28, lightly cleaned, about XF and a scarce type.
Alexander I Ruble 1823 CПБ-ПД, KM-C130, Bit-137, XF details with a small X scratched below the crown on the obverse.
Alexander I gold 10 Rubles 1804 CПБ-XЛ, KM-C133, Bit-5, Cross of four shields/Four line inscription, lustrous XF with moderate abrasions. Extremely rare and one of the few examples of this rare three-year type that has been offered in the recent years.
Nicholas I 1 Kopeck 1840 EM, KM-C144.1, Bit-557, MS65 Brown NGC. A superb Gem with lustrous surfaces and traces of mint-red color. Very scarce in this condition.
Nicholas I 25 Kopecks 1855 CПБ-HI, KM-C166.1, Bit-311, MS62 Prooflike NGC. Sharply struck with golden-gray patina.
Nicholas I 25 Kopecks 1855 CПБ-HI, KM-C166.1, Bit-311, MS62 Prooflike NGC. Well struck with nicely mirrored fields.
Nicholas I Ruble 1829 CПБ-HГ, KM-C161, Bit-107, XF-AU with considerable remaining luster and no major flaws.
Nicholas I Ruble 1831 CПБ-HГ, KM-C161, Bit-111 (R), open 2, XF details with obverse scratches.
Nicholas I Ruble 1831 CПБ-HГ, KM-C161, Bit-110, open 2, lustrous XF with light abrasions.
Nicholas I Rouble 1831 CПБ-HГ, KM-C161, Bit-111, MS64 NGC. Deep grayish-blue toning with underlying luster. Very scarce in this condition.
Nicholas I Rouble 1835 CПБ-HГ, KM-C168.1, Bit-163 (R1), AU50 NGC. Russet and gray toning with underlying luster. A rare type.
Nicholas I Rouble 1842 CПБ-AЧ, KM-C168.1, Bit-200, lightly cleaned AU with near-full mint luster and no significant flaws.
Nicholas I Ruble 1842 CПБ-AЧ, KM-C168.1, Bit-200, MS65 NGC. Scattered steel-blue, russet, and gold toning over full original mint frost. Fully original Gem with superb eye-appeal.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Nicholas I Ruble 1844 CПБ-КБ, KM-C168.1, Bit-205, Choice AU. Full, sparkling, luster with little, or no, actual wear, but light abrasions and hairlines on the reverse.
Nicholas I Ruble 1845 CПБ-КБ, KM-C168.1, Bit-207, AU58 NGC. Well struck and nicely toned with underlying luster and only the slightest rubbing on the highpoints.
Nicholas I Ruble 1846 CПБ-ПA, from our May 31, 2007 sale of the Belle Glade Collection, Part Two, where it was described, "Crowned Imperial eagle/ Crown above legend, all in wreath, Bit-208, Uzd-1640, MS67 NGC. It's a good thing we saved some adjectives, we definitely need them for this coin. After describing the last fantastic coin, we have an absolutely amazing Rouble as this very next lot. This piece has pristine, virtually flawless surfaces with a perfect strike and beautiful red and gold patina. What more can we say? We doubt you will ever see a finer Rouble of this type. Ex: Hesselgesser Collection."
That description from our previous sale may not even adequately describe this amazing coin. It is truly a special Ruble with luster, strike, fantastic surfaces, and impeccable eye-appeal.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
That description from our previous sale may not even adequately describe this amazing coin. It is truly a special Ruble with luster, strike, fantastic surfaces, and impeccable eye-appeal.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Nicholas I Ruble 1847 MW (Warsaw), KM-C168.2, Bit-426, XF. Nicely toned and lustrous with minor obverse edge bumps.
Nicholas I Ruble 1848 CПБ-HI, KM-C168.1, Bit-218, AU details. Fully lustrous with reverse hairlines and a rim bump at 11 o'clock.
Nicholas I Ruble 1850 CПБ-ПA, KM-C168.1, Bit-226, MS64 NGC. Full luster beneath light green and gold toning.
Nicholas I Ruble 1852 CПБ-ПA, KM-C168.1, Bit-229, prooflike AU details. Full mirrored fields with a sharp strike, light to moderate abrasions, and noticeable large cuts on both the obverse and reverse.
Nicholas I Ruble 1852 CПБ-ПA, KM-C168.1, Bit-229, lightly cleaned AU, but nicely re-toned.
Nicholas I Ruble 1854 CПБ-HI, KM-C168.1, Bit-234, AU58 NGC. Well struck and fully lustrous with light golden toning.
Nicholas I Ruble 1855 CПБ-HI, KM-C168.1, Bit-235, UNC details with full luster and prooflike surfaces. There is a flan flaw at 4 o'clock on the obverse and small reverse rim bumps.
Nicholas I Ruble 1855 CПБ-HI, KM-C168.1, Bit-235, prooflike AU with a small obverse rim bump.
Nicholas I, Alexander I Column Commemorative Rouble 1834, by H. Gube. KM-C169, Bit-894, prooflike AU. Sharply struck with fully mirrored fields and light russet toning.
Nicholas I Plain Edge Marriage Medal 1841, by H. Gube, Conjoined busts of Grand Duke Alexander and Maria of Hesse-Darmstadt, left/Crowned monograms between standing Cupid and Psycho, Bit-M903, Diakov 563.2 (signed GUBE F., 30.7 gm, prooflike AU with fully mirrored fields and noticeable hairlines in the fields on both sides. Even with the hairlines, this is a striking piece, with bold definition and a nice overall appearance.
Nicholas I Novodel 1-1/2 Family Rouble 1836, obverse signed П.У., reverse unsigned, Bust of Nicholas I right/Bust of Empress Alexandra in the center, facing right, surrounded by busts of the Royal children with no circles, Bit-H889, Choice AU. The fields are fully prooflike with a few light marks, the strike is bold, and the highpoints have a touch of rubbing. The diagnostic break in the die is clearly visible between 4 and 5 o'clock, and denotes this piece as the Novodel issue.
Nicholas I platinum 3 Rubles 1835 CПБ, KM-C177, Bit-81, XF details with reverse scratches and rim bumps.
Nicholas I gold 5 Rubles 1829 CПБ-ПД, KM-C174, Bit-4, wings down, lustrous XF, lightly cleaned, but a decent overall appearance.
Nicholas I gold 5 Rubles 1841 CПБ-AЧ, KM-C175.1, Bit-18, lustrous AU.
Nicholas I gold 5 Rubles 1841 CПБ-AЧ, KM-C175.1, Bit-18, MS65 NGC. Full Mint brilliance with heavy die clashing on the reverse. Very scarce in this condition.
Nicholas I gold 5 Rubles 1841 CПБ-AЧ, KM-C175.1, Bit-18, MS66 NGC. Gleaming luster with only the most minute imperfections. Rare in this condition.
Nicholas I gold 5 Rubles 1842 CПБ-AЧ, KM-C175, Bit-20, MS65 NGC. Greenish-gold patina with full Mint brilliance.
Nicholas I gold 5 Rubles 1852 CПБ-AЧ, KM-C175.3, Bit-35, MS65 NGC. Sharply struck and lustrous with only minor marks. Rare in this condition.
Nicholas I gold 5 Roubles 1854 CПБ-AГ, KM-C175.3, Bit-37, prooflike AU details with minor reverse rim bumps.
Alexander II silver 10 Kopecks 1861 CПБ, Bit-291 (R2), variety with dotted edge, MS63 PCGS. Very rare.
Alexander II 20 Kopecks 1859 CПБ-ФБ, KM-Y22.1, Bit-160, MS64 NGC. Mottled gray toning with no significant flaws.
Alexander II 25 Kopecks 1857 CПБ-ФБ, KM-C166.1, Bit-55, prooflike AU. Fully mirrored fields with bold definition.
Alexander II Poltina (1/2 Rouble) 1857 CПБ-ФБ, Imperial eagle/Date and value in wreath, KM-C167.1, Bit-51, MS64 NGC. Sharply struck with full, white mint luster and a prooflike obverse.
Alexander II Poltina (1/2 Rouble) 1857 CПБ-ФБ, Imperial eagle/Date and value in wreath, KM-C167.1, Bit-51, MS65 NGC. Boldly struck with mottled green and gray patina and only a few tiny marks. Very scarce in this Gem condition.
Alexander II Poltina (1/2 Ruble) 1871 CПБ-HI, KM-Y24, Bit-112 (R), AU details, cleaned. A scarce, low mintage issue.
Alexander II Ruble 1875 CПБ-HI, KM-Y25, Bit-88, MS62 NGC. Well struck with a few light abrasions.
Alexander II Ruble 1877 CПБ-HI, KM-Y25, Bit-90, lustrous AU with a noticeable reverse rim bump at 5 o'clock.
Alexander II. Nicholas I Commemorative Rouble 1859, by Lyalin, Bust left/Nicholas I Monument, KM-Y28, Bit-567, Uzd-4194, good XF with a bold strike and no severe flaws.
Alexander II gold 3 Rubles 1869 CПБ-HI, KM-Y26, Bit-31 (R), AU58 NGC. Bright luster with a decent strike and greenish-gold patina. A very scarce and popular issue.
Alexander II gold 3 Rubles 1877 CПБ-HI, KM-Y26, Bit-25, MS65 NGC. Fully brilliant luster with bold details and pristine surfaces. Very rare in this Gem condition.
Alexander II gold 5 Rubles 1860 CПБ-ПФ, KM-YB26, Bit-6, MS65 NGC. Satiny luster with greenish-gold patina and pristine surfaces. Very rare in this exceptional condition.
Alexander II gold 5 Rubles 1863 CПБ-MИ, KM-YB26, Bit-9, fully lustrous AU-UNC with reverse rim bumps.
Alexander II gold 5 Rubles 1870 CПБ-HI, KM-YB26, Bit-18, MS64 NGC. Brilliant luster with only a few minuscule marks. An exceptional example of the grade and rare in this condition.
Alexander II gold 5 Rubles 1870 CПБ-HI, KM-YB26, Bit-18, MS65 NGC. Near-flawless surfaces with sharply defined details and lustrous, greenish-gold patina. Extremely rare in this Gem condition.
Alexander II gold 5 Rubles 1874 CПБ-HI, KM-YB26, Bit-22, lustrous XF details with obverse scratches.
Alexander II gold 5 Rubles 1877 CПБ-HI, KM-YB26, Bit-25, AU58 NGC. Bright and lustrous with moderate abrasions and little actual wear.
Alexander II gold 5 Rubles 1877 CПБ-HI, KM-YB26, Bit-25, AU58 NGC. Fully lustrous and virtually identical to the previous lot. It is very difficult to find wear on this and the previous.
Alexander II gold 5 Rubles 1877 CПБ-HI, KM-YB26, Bit-25, MS62 NGC. Lightly toned with moderate abrasions.
Alexander II Proof gold 5 Rubles 1877 CПБ-HФ, KM-YB26, Bit-26 (R1), Proof 63 NGC. Sharply struck with deeply mirrored fields and some cameo contrast. A very rare issue.
Alexander III 25 Kopecks 1894 AГ, KM-Y44, Bit-97, MS64 NGC. Original green, gray, and blue cabinet toning with no major flaws. Very scarce in this Choice condition.
Alexander III Ruble 1886 AГ, KM-Y46, Bit-60, lustrous XF with slight staining on the obverse.
Alexander III Ruble 1887 AГ, KM-Y46, Bit-70, AU55 NGC. Nicely toned with underlying luster.
Alexander III Ruble 1893 AГ, KM-Y46, Bit-78, AU. Lustrous with only a few minor marks.
Alexander III Coronation Rouble 1883 ЛIII, KM-Y43, Bit-217, Choice AU. Fully lustrous and nicely toned with a prooflike reverse.
Alexander III gold 5 Rubles 1882 CПБ-HФ, KM-YB26, Bit-2, good XF. Well struck and lustrous with light contact marks.
Alexander III gold 5 Rubles 1887 AГ, KM-Y42, Bit-24, MS63 PCGS. Well struck and lustrous with only minor marks. Scarce in this condition. Ex: John Jay Pittman Collection.
Alexander III gold 5 Rubles 1888 AГ, KM-Y42, Bit-27, XF45 NGC with some remaining luster.
Alexander III gold 5 Rubles 1888 AГ, KM-Y42, Bit-27, AU55 NGC. Well struck and lustrous.
Alexander III gold 5 Rubles 1888 AГ, KM-Y42, Bit-27, MS62 NGC. Fully lustrous with a few light contact marks. Scarce in Mint State.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1888 AГ- AГ, Bust right/Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-32 (R3), F-169, short beard variety with initials on the obverse, VF. An extremely rare variety, unpriced in Bitkin.
Alexander III gold 5 Rubles 1889 AГ, KM-Y42, Bit-33, XF with luster remaining.
Alexander III gold 5 Rubles 1889 AГ, KM-Y42, Bit-33, lustrous XF.
Alexander III gold 5 Rubles 1889 AГ, KM-Y42, Bit-33, AU with a bold strike and essentially full luster.
Alexander III gold 5 Rubles 1889 AГ, KM-Y42, Bit-33, MS63 NGC. Lustrous and well struck with only a few light marks. Very scarce in this condition.
Alexander III gold 5 Rubles 1889 AГ, KM-Y42, Bit-33, MS63 NGC. Brilliant mint luster with only minor imperfections Very scarce.
Alexander III gold 5 Rubles 1889 AГ, KM-Y42, Bit-33, MS63 NGC. Glistening luster and a premium example of the grade.
Alexander III gold 5 Rubles 1889 AГ, KM-Y42, Bit-33, MS64 NGC. Greenish-gold patina with sharply defined details and only a few minuscule imperfections. Superb eye-appeal!
Alexander III gold 5 Rubles 1889 AГ-AГ, KM-Y42, Bit-34, AU details with minor rim bumps.
Alexander III gold 5 Rubles 1889 AГ-AГ, KM-Y42, Bit-34, MS65 NGC. Sharply struck with golden-orange toning and pristine surfaces. An amazing example of this scarcer variety with the initials on the truncation of the bust.
Alexander III Proof gold 5 Rubles 1889 AГ-AГ, KM-Y42, Bit-34, Proof 64 NGC. Boldly struck with attractive orange-golden patina, frosted devices, and without even a hint of a significant flaw. We find the grading to be very conservative for this spectacular Proof example.
Alexander III gold 5 Rubles 1894 AГ, KM-Y42, Bit-40, MS65 NGC. Superbly struck with bright luster and only minor marks. An attractive Gem example of the type.
Alexander III gold 10 Rubles 1894 AГ, KM-YA42, Bit-23, MS63 PCGS. Greenish-gold patina with nice luster and minor marks. Very rare this nice, and one of the few examples of this type that we have seen in Mint State.
Nicholas II 50 Kopecks 1914 BC, KM-Y58.2, Bit-94 (R), AU. Well struck and lustrous.
Nicholas II 50 Kopecks 1914 BC, KM-Y58.2, Bit-94 (R), MS61 NGC. Lustrous with a touch of light russet patina.
Nicholas II Proof Ruble 1898 AГ, KM-Y59.3, Bit-43, Proof 66 NGC. Mottled gold and blue toning over fully mirrored fields. Rare in this condition.
Nicholas II Ruble 1912 ЭБ, KM-Y59.3, Bit-66, MS62 NGC. Full Mint brilliance with a few light marks.
Nicholas II Ruble 1912 ЭБ, KM-Y59.3, Bit-66, MS63 NGC. Sparkling mint luster with sharp definition and minor abrasions. An upper-end example of the grade.
Nicholas II Ruble 1914 BC, KM-Y59.3, Bit-69 (R), UNC. Well struck with light golden toning.
Nicholas II Ruble 1914 BC, KM-Y59.3, Bit-69 (R), Choice UNC. Nice luster beneath light golden toning with only minute marks.
Nicholas II Ruble 1914 BC, KM-Y59.3, Bit-69 (R), Choice UNC. Bright luster with nice details and only minor imperfections.
Nicholas II Ruble 1914 BC, KM-Y59.3, Bit-69 (R), Near-Gem UNC. Pristine surfaces with a touch of light toning. An exceptional example of this scarce issue.
Nicholas II gold 5 Rubles 1902 AP, KM-Y62, Bit-29, MS67 NGC. Brilliant, boldly struck, and essentially flawless.
Nicholas II gold 5 Rubles 1902 AP, in original Russian government certified and sealed holder. The Russian government's answer to PCGS and NGC?
Nicholas II gold 5 Rubles 1903 AP, KM-Y62, Bit-30, MS67 NGC. Bright and lustrous with pristine surfaces.
Nicholas II gold 5 Rubles 1904 AP, KM-Y62, Bit-31, MS67 NGC. Glistening mint luster with sharp details.
Nicholas II gold 5 Rubles MS67 Pair as follows: 1900 & 1901, KM-Y62, both MS67 NGC and Superb UNC.
Nicholas II gold 5 Rubles 1909 ЭБ, KM-Y62, Bit-34 (R), brilliant UNC with only minor marks. A nice example of this very scarce issue.
Nicholas II gold 7-1/2 Roubles 1897 AГ, KM-Y63, Bit-17, VF35 NGC. Evenly worn with traces of remaining luster.
Nicholas II gold 7-1/2 Roubles 1897 AГ, KM-Y63, Bit-17, XF with luster remaining.
Nicholas II gold 7-1/2 Roubles 1897 AГ, KM-Y63, Bit-17, XF with considerable luster remaining.
Nicholas II gold 7-1/2 Roubles 1897 AГ, KM-Y63, Bit-17, lustrous AU details. Lightly cleaned with only a few light marks.
Nicholas II gold 7-1/2 Roubles 1897 AГ, KM-Y63, Bit-17, AU58 NGC, fully lustrous with little, if any, wear. A nice example that could easily be in a Mint State holder.
Nicholas II gold 10 Roubles 1899 AГ, KM-Y64, Bit-4, MS62 NGC. Fully brilliant with a few moderate contact marks.
Nicholas II gold 10 Roubles 1904 AP, KM-Y64, Bit-12, UNC with light abrasions and full mint luster.
Nicholas II gold 10 Roubles 1904 AP, KM-Y64, Bit-12, MS63 NGC. Lustrous and well struck.
Nicholas II gold 10 Roubles 1909 ЭБ, KM-Y64, Bit-14 (R), lustrous AU with light hairlines. A much scarcer date.
Nicholas II gold 10 Roubles 1911 ЭБ, KM-Y64, Bit-16, lustrous AU with a few light contact marks. A scarcer issue.
Nicholas II gold 15 Roubles 1897 AГ, KM-Y65.1, Bit-1 (R), short legend variety, XF with luster remaining.
Nicholas II gold 15 Roubles 1897 AГ, KM-Y65.1, Bit-1 (R), short legend variety, MS63 NGC. Rare in this condition and as nice as the example that brought over $6,000 in the previous Long Beach auction.
Nicholas II gold 15 Roubles 1897 AГ, KM-Y65.2, Bit-2, long legend variety, lustrous AU.
Nicholas II gold 15 Roubles 1897 AГ, KM-Y65.2, Bit-2, long legend variety, XF-AU with considerable luster.
Nicholas II gold 15 Roubles 1897 AГ, KM-Y65.2, Bit-2, long legend variety, MS61 NGC.
Nicholas II gold 15 Roubles 1897 AГ, KM-Y65.2, Bit-2, long legend variety, well struck and lustrous UNC.
Nicholas II gold 15 Roubles 1897 AГ, KM-Y65.2, Bit-2, long legend variety, MS62 NGC. Full Mint brilliance with a few minor marks.
Nicholas II gold 15 Roubles 1897 AГ, KM-Y65.2, Bit-2, long legend variety, MS62 NGC. Greenish-gold patina with bright luster and light marks.
Nicholas II Coronation Ruble 1896 AГ, KM-Y60, Bit-322, XF details, cleaned and polished in the past and re-toned naturally.
Nicholas II Coronation Ruble 1896 AГ, KM-Y60, Bit-322, UNC. Lightly cleaned with full bright luster.
Nicholas II, Alexander III Commemorative Rouble 1912, Bust left/Alexander III monument, Bit-330, Uzd-4199, MS65 NGC. Prooflike surfaces with frosty luster and scattered light greenish patina. We doubt that you will see a finer example of this type.
Nicholas II Romanov Dynasty Rouble 1913 (BC), KM-Y70, Bit-336, MS64 NGC. Brilliant white with full gleaming luster and no flaws worthy of mention. Scarce in this Choice condition.
U.S.S.R. Proof 1 Kopeck 1926, KM-Y91, Proof 64 ICG. A very rare issue in Proof. Well struck with no major flaws.
R.S.F.S.R gold Chervonetz (10 Roubles) 1923 ПЛ, National arms in circle/Farmer sowing in field with factories behind, KM-Y85, F-181, MS64 NGC. Brilliant and Choice. Very scarce in this condition.
U.S.S.R. palladium 25 Rubles 1990, KM-Y239, MS69 NGC. Absolutely flawless and brilliant.
Russian Federation 100 Rubles 2003, KM-Y875, Kamchatka Expedition,.5049 oz. AGW, Gem Proof. Mintage of only 1,500 pieces.
1980 Olympics six-piece gold set including: 100 Rubles, KM-YA163, Y151, Y162, Y173, Y174, & Y186, 3 oz AGW, all are Gem Proof in the original red leatherette case with certificate. The coins are dated from 1977-80.
Five-piece 1980 Olympics platinum set including: 150 Rubles, KM-Y152, Y163, Y175, Y176 & Y187, 2.4955 APW, all are Gem Proof in the original red leatherette case with certificate. The coins are dated 1977-1980.
1980 Olympics six-piece gold set including: 100 Rubles, KM-YA163, Y151, Y162, Y173, Y174, & Y186, 3 oz AGW, all are Gem Proof in the original red leatherette case with certificates. The coins are dated from 1977-80.
1980 Olympics 28-piece silver Proof set, (14) 5 Rubles and (14) 10 Rubles, dates from 1977-1980, all Gem Proof and housed in the original red leatherette case of issue without certificate.
Four-piece 1000th Anniversary Proof set 1988, (2) silver 3 Rubles KM-Y210 & KM-Y211; palladium 25 Rubles KM-Y212; and a platinum 150 Rubles KM-215, all are Gem Proof in the original case of issue.
Four-piece 500th Anniversary Proof set 1989, (2) silver 3 Rubles KM-Y222 & KM-Y223; palladium 25 Rubles KM-Y224; and a platinum 150 Rubles KM-Y227, all are Gem Proof in the original case of issue.
Four-piece 500th Anniversary Proof set 1990, (2) silver 3 Rubles KM-Y248 & KM-Y249; palladium 25 Rubles KM-Y250; and a platinum 150 Rubles KM-Y253, all are Gem Proof in the original case with certificates.
A pair of U.S.S.R. palladium 25 Rubles 1990, KM-Y27, Ballerina, both are Gem Proof in the original case with certificates.
Belarus Gold commemorative Ruble 1996, KM31, United Nation's 50th Anniversary, Gem Proof. Flawless surfaces with superb cameo contrast. While the Krause price of $5,000 may be a bit optimistic, this is a very scarce issue and worthy of a significant bid.
Belarus gold 50 Rubles 2006, KM-143, Bison, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC.
Belarus gold 50 Rubles 2006, KM144, Beavers, Proof 68 Cameo NGC.
Belarus gold 50 Rubles 2006, KM145, Proof 68 Cameo NGC.
Belarus gold 50 Rubles 2006, KM123, Proof 68 Cameo NGC.
Belarus gold 50 Rubles 2006, KM125, Proof 68 Cameo NGC.
Belarus gold 200 Rubles 2005, KM103, Ballerina, Gem Proof in the original case with certificate.
Nicholas II gold 5 Rubles pair including: 1902 and 1903, KM-Y62, both Choice UNC.
Nicholas II gold 5 Rubles pair including: 1902 & 1904, KM-Y62, both MS65 NGC.
Seven-piece Ruble lot as follows: Anna 1735, Fine; Alexander I 1809 CПБ-MК, Fine; Alexander I 1816 CПБ-ПC; Alexander I 1818 CПБ-ПC, Fine; (2) Nicholas I 1829 CПБ-HГ, VF; and a Nicholas II 1897 AГ, VG. Sold as is, no return.
Nicholas II three-piece lot of gold 10 Rubles including: 1899 XF with obverse scratches; 1901 XF with rim bumps; and 1903 XF. Sold as is, no return.
Eight-piece Ruble lot as follows: 1801 CM-ФЦ, VG; 1813 CПБ-ПC, cleaned VF; 1826 CПБ-HГ, VF; 1841 CПБ-HГ, VF; 1892 AГ, cleaned VF; 1896 Coronation, cleaned VF; 1898 AГ, VF; and 1913 Romanov, AU. Sold as is, no return.
Ruble pair as follows: Catherine II 1782 CПБ-ИЗ, Good details with reverse damage; Na a Paul I 1798 CM-MБ, Fine. Sold as is, no return.
Ruble trio including: Romanov 300th Anniversary 1913, KM-Y70, toned AU; U.S.S.R. Star Ruble 1922, KM-Y84, toned AU; and an R.S.F.S.R. Ruble 1924, KM-Y90.1, toned UNC. Sold as is, no return.
Mixed five-piece lot including: Romanov Ruble 1913, KM-Y70, UNC; U.S.S.R 50 Kopecks 1922, KM-Y83, cleaned XF; U.S.S.R Ruble 1921, KM-Y84, UNC; R.S.F.S.R. 50 Kopecks 1924, KM-Y89.1, UNC; and a R.S.F.S.R. Ruble 1924, KM-Y90.1, Choice UNC. Sold as is, no return.
Four-piece lot consisting of: (2) silver 5 Kopecks 1813 CПБ-ПC, KM-C126, one is toned AU with luster and the other toned XF with luster; 25 Kopecks 1896, KM-Y57, lustrous AU details with reverse rim knocks; and a Ruble 1882 CПБ-HФ, KM-Y25, lightly cleaned XF. Sold as is, no return.
Three-piece Ruble lot including: 1912 ЭБ, KM-Y59.3, Choice AU; Romanov Ruble 1913 BC, KM-Y70, Choice AU; and an R.S.F.S.R. Ruble 1924, KM-Y90.1, UNC. Sold as is, no return.
Ruble trio including: Peter I 1721, K on shoulder, VF details with light scratches and enclosed in a ring mount with solder; Elizabeth 1742 CПБ, cleaned and removed from mount, overstruck on Ivan III Ruble; and an 1839 Borodino Ruble, VF details, mount marks on edge, scratches on obverse and reverse. Sold as is, no return.
An interesting lot of eleven minor coins, some scarce, including: Catherine II 15 Kopecks 1787, KM-C62c, Fine; Catherine II Polupoltinnik (1/4 Ruble) 1792 ЯA, KM-C65c, Fine; Paul I Poltina 1799 CM-MБ, KM-C98.1a, Good; Alexander I Polupoltinnik 1803 CПБ-AИ, KM-C121, Fine and very scarce; Alexander I Poltina 1805 CПБ-ФГ, KM-C123, about VF and Very scarce; Alexander I Poltina 1813 CПБ-ПC, KM-C129, Fine; Nicholas I Poltina 1829 CПБ-HГ, KM-C160, Fine with reverse scratch; Nicholas I Poltina 1848 CПБ-HI, KM-C167.1, VF; Nicholas I Poltina 1855 CПБ-HI, KM-C167.1, VF; Alexander II Poltina 1861 CПБ-ФБ, KM-Y24, cleaned XF; and Alexander III Poltina 1894, KM-Y45, F-VF. Sold as is, no return.
A three-ring binder with (15) fifteen pocket vinyl pages of Russian coins, ranging from 1750 1/2 Kopecks to 1975 1 Rubles, included are 1819, 1822, 1854, 1892, 1895 (2) 1896, 1897, 1898, and (2) 1899 Rubles, most of the Rubles have been cleaned and average VF, also a 1913 Romanov Ruble in XF. Sold as is, no return.
Peter I bronze medal 1682 commemorating the accession to the throne of Peter I, Peter I right/Peter I, and a woman representing Russia, pointing to the Temple of Fame, Diakov 3.2 (unlisted in bronze), 70 mm, UNC.
Peter I bronze medal 1696 commemorating the Establishment of the Russian Fleet, Peter I right/Neptune in chariot greeting Russia on shore, Diakov 4.3 (unlisted in bronze), 70 mm, AU with obverse rim bump.
Peter I bronze medal commemorating the Peace of Carlowitz 13 July 1700, a mule with the obverse of Diakov 12.2 (Laureate and armored Bust of Peter I right)and the reverse of Diakov 12.5 (initials IK), 47 mm, AU.
Peter I silver medal commemorating the capture of Schusselburg 12 October 1702, Bust of Peter I right/Neptune, holding trident and key, watching the bombardment of the city, Diakov 1513, 48 mm, copy by T. Ivanov, prooflike UNC. Superbly toned with minor obverse rim bumps. A beautiful medal as are most of the silver medals in this auction.
Peter I bronze medal commemorating the capture of Nienshanc 14 May 1703, Bust of Peter I right/Ancient soldier holding spear and key with plan of fortress in background, Diakov 17.1, 48 mm, Choice UNC.
Peter I silver medal commemorating the Capture of Nienshanc 14 May 1703, Bust of Peter I right/Ancient soldier holding spear and key with plan of fortress in background, Diakov 17.6, 48 mm, copy by T. Ivanov, Choice , prooflike UNC with a small museum, or collection number 6 inked in the right obverse field.
Peter I silver medal commemorating the Foundation of St. Petersburg 16 May 1703, Bust of Peter I right/Minerva and Mercury sitting on a cloud supporting a medallion, Diakov 18.6, 48 mm, copy by T. Ivanov, Choice, prooflike UNC with museum or collection number 7 inked in right obverse field.
Peter I bronze medal 1703 commemorating the Foundation of the Baltic Fleet, Bust of Peter I right/Neptune in a chariot drawn by five seahorses, Diakov 1817 without the initials A.M. on the reverse, 48 mm, Choice UNC.
Peter I bronze medal commemorating Kronschloss Built, 1704, view of the fortress/Pallas, with spear, pointing at the nest of the winter-born bird, Diakov 19.2, 45 mm, Choice UNC.
Peter I silver medal commemorating the Capture of Doprat, 14 July 1704, Bust of Peter I right/Kneeling woman offers crown to Peter I, Diakov-20.6, 48 mm, copy by T. Ivanov, Choice, toned prooflike UNC.
Peter I silver medal commemorating the Capture of Narva, 9 August 1704, Bust of Peter I right/View of the bombardment of Narva, Diakov 21.11, 48 mm, copy by T. Ivanov, Choice, prooflike UNC with museum or collection number 12 inked in the right obverse field.
Peter I silver medal Capture of Narva, 9 August 1704, Bust of Peter I 1704/Plan of the city and fortress of Narva, Diakov 21.18, 47 mm, copy by T. Ivanov, Choice, prooflike UNC with museum or collection number 14 inked in the right obverse field.
Peter I silver medal commemorating the Capture of Mitau, 3 September 1705, Bust of Peter I right/Crowned woman rests on a shield with the arms of Sweden, Diakov 23.6, 47 mm, copy by T. Ivanov, Choice, prooflike UNC with museum or collection number 15 inked in the right obverse field.
Peter I silver medal commemorating the Battle of Leesno, 28 September 1708, Peter I on horseback right/Glory on throne, holding wreath, map of the battle at Leesno in background, Diakov 25.10, 47 mm, copy by T. Ivanov, Choice, prooflike UNC with museum or collection number 17 in right obverse field.
Peter I bronze medal commemorating the Battle of Poltava, 27 June 1709, Peter I on horseback with scene of the battle and view of the city in the background, Diakov 27.9, 70 mm, Choice AU details, holed at 12 o'clock.
Peter I bronze medal commemorating the Battle of Poltava, 27 June 1709, Bust of Peter I right/Scene of battle with city view, Diakov 27.16, 30 mm, copy by S. Yudin, UNC.
Peter I silver medal commemorating the Victory at Perevolochna, 30 June 1709, Bust of Peter I right/Minerva seated on trophies, Diakov 28.4, 47 mm, copy by T. Ivanov, Choice, prooflike UNC with museum or collection number 22 inked in the right obverse field.
Peter I bronze award medal for building Taganrog Harbour 1709, Bust of Peter I right/Plan of the fortress and harbour, Diakov 29.4, 42x37 mm, copy by unknown engraver, XF details with some pitting.
Peter I silver medal commemorating the Capture of Dunamunde, 8 August 1710, Bust of Peter I right/River God leaning on two urns with fortress in background, Diakov 33.8, 47 mm, copy by T. Ivanov/I. Konstantinov, Choice, prooflike Unc with museum or collection number 28 inked in the right obverse field.
Peter I silver medal commemorating the Capture of Pernau, 21 August 1710, Bust of Peter I right/Pallas holding sword and branch, Diakov 34.7, 47 mm, copy by T. Ivanov, Choice, prooflike UNC with museum or collection number 29 inked in the right obverse field.
Peter I silver medal commemorating the Capture of Arensburg, 15 September 1710, Bust of Peter I right/Peter I accepting a crown from a kneeling woman, Diakov 35.6, 47 mm, copy by T.Ivanov, Choice, prooflike UNC with museum or collection number 31 inked in the right obverse field.
Peter I bronze medal commemorating the Conquest of Livland, 1710, Bust of Peter I right/Hercules holding a globe on his shoulders, Diakov 38.6, 47 mm, UNC with minor scuffing.
Peter I silver medal commemorating the Military Successes of 1710, Bust of Peter I right/Russian eagle surrounded by eight shields with names and maps of the cities conquered in 1710, Diakov 39.6, 47 mm, copy by T. Ivanov, Choice, prooflike UNC with museum or collection number 32 inked in the right obverse field.
Peter I bronze medal commemorating the Military Successes of 1710, Bust of Peter I right/Russian eagle surrounded by eight shields with names and maps of the cities conquered in 1710, Diakov 39.7, 47 mm, AU.
Peter I, silver medal commemorating the marriage of Tsarevitch Alexey and Princess Charlotta, 25 October 1711, Conjoined busts right/Clasped hands above an altar with the arms of Russia and Brunswick below, Diakov 41.1 (R2), 48 mm, VF with numerous small contact marks and obverse rim bumps.
Peter I white metal medal commemorating the Second Expedition of the Russian Fleet Into Finland, August 1713, Bust of Peter I right/Warship sailing past a rock, Diakov 42.2, 70 mm, nice XF with a few small spots of corrosion.
Peter I silver medal commemorating the Battle Near Pelkine River, 6 October 1713, Bust of Peter I right/Running soldier with spear and shield, plan of battle in the background, Diakov 45.5, 47 mm, copy by T. Ivanov, Choice, prooflike UNC with museum or collection number 37 inked in the right obverse field.
Peter I silver medal commemorating the Battle of Vasa, 19 February 1714, Bust of Peter I right/Victory flying over the clouds holding a Swedish flag, Diakov 46.6, 47 mm, copy by T. Ivanov, Choice, prooflike UNC with museum or collection number 38 inked in the right obverse field.
Peter I silver medal commemorating the Naval Victory at Gangut, 27 July 1714, Bust of Peter I right/Victory holding laurel wreath and trident with view of naval battle in background, Diakov 47.18, 47 mm, copy by T. Ivanov, XF details with areas of filing on the rim and it appears that a suspension may have been removed from the edge at 12 o'clock.
Peter I white metal medal commemorating the Naval Victory at Gangut, 27 July 1714. Bust of Peter I right/View of Naval battle between islands, Diakov 47.7, 60 mm, good XF with luster and very little corrosion.
Peter I silver medal commemorating the Establishment of the Collegies, 20 December 1717, Bust of Peter I right/Eagle, with wings spread, protecting its young, Diakov 53.7, 47 mm, copy by T. Ivanov, Choice, prooflike UNC with faint trace of museum or collection number ink in right obverse field.
Peter I silver medal commemorating the Restoration of Public Order, 20 December 1718, Bust of Peter I right/Crowned tree stump under sun rays, Diakov 54.8, 47 mm, copy by T. Ivanov, Choice, prooflike UNC with museum or collection number inked in right obverse field.
Peter I bronze medal commemorating the Restoration of Public Order, 20 December 1718, Bust of Peter I right/Crowned tree stump under sunrays, Daikov 54.9, 47 mm, Choice AU.
Peter I silver medal commemorating the Coronation of Catherine I, 18 May 1724, Conjoined busts right of Peter I and Catherine I/ Peter in a church crowning Catherine, Diakov 60.2 (R2), 60 mm, unsigned copy, prooflike AU.
Peter I gold medal Commemorating the Coronation of Catherine I, 18 May 1724, Conjoined busts of Peter I (OK on sleeve) and Catherine I right/Peter crowning Catherine, Diakov 60.4 (R4), 43 mm, original by O. Kalashnikov, XF details, but this piece is probably ex: jewelry, as the surfaces have been tooled in several places, and repaired on the reverse, especially around the legend between 2 and 4 o'clock, and on the obverse behind Peter's nose. Even with the flaws, this is an extremely rare, and important medal.
Peter I bronze medal on his death 1725, original by J.A. Dassier, Laureate and armored Bust of Peter I right/Neptune and Minerva seated with dates of Peter's birth and death below, Diakov 63.12 (R3), 38mm, Choice UNC. Light brown patina with reflective fields and no mentionable flaws.
Nicholas II and Alexandra Feodorovna silver wedding medal 1894, Conjoined busts of Nichols II and Alexandra left/Scene of wedding ceremony in church, Diakov 1164.1 (R3), 70 mm, 188.5 gm, engraver A. Vasyutinsky, matte finish Choice AU.
Nicholas II and Alexandra Feodorovna silver Coronation medal 1896, Conjoined busts of Nicholas II and Alexandra left/Crowned Imperial eagle, Diakov 1206.2 (R2), 50 mm, cleaned AU in original case.
Catherine II copper Coronation Jeton 1762, All seeing eye above Imperial crown/Seven line inscription, Diakov 117.8 var. (R1), 21 mm, AU58 Brown NGC.
Alexander III silver Coronation Jeton 1883, Crowned ciphers of Alexander III & Maria Feodorovna/Three-line inscription with date (Crowned in Moscow 1883), Diakov 931.3, 26 mm, engraver A. Griliches,Sr., nicely toned, prooflike AU.
Four-piece medal lot as follows: Peter I, First European Tour, 1697, small silver medalet, Diakov 6.2 (R2) , 21 mm, F-VF with scratches; Early 19th century bronze medal, probably from a French set of famous rulers of Europe, Bust of Peter I/Inscription, 41 mm, AU; Peter I white metal medal, Capture of Nyschlot 1714, Diakov 48.5 var, no rev initials, 48 mm, XF details, but bent with rim damage; and a Peter I white metal medal, Capture of four Swedish Frigates, 1720, Diakov 56.6, 60 mm, XF details, but heavy corrosion. Sold as is, no return.
Ludwig Rudolph, Duke of Brunswick-Luneburg, silver medal issued to commemorate visits by Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI (1711) and Russian Czar Peter II (1727), Bust of Ludwig Rudolph right/Crowned Imperial eagles with arms of the HRE and Russia, 44 mm, XF. A very interesting and rare medal for which we can find no previous information.
Rwanda
Republic gold 25 Francs 1965, KM2, Proof 63 Ultra Cameo NGC, President Gregoire Kayibanda.
Saint Thomas & Prince
Hologram gold and silver Set 1998, including four silver 1000 Dobras with holograms of insects and animals, and two gold 2500 Dobras with holograms of a hummingbird and butterfly. Gem Proofs in box with C.O.A.
San Marino
Republic gold 5 Scudi 1977, KM75, MS66 NGC, Democracy.
Republic gold 5 Scudi 2001R, KM439, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC, World Bank membership.
Sarawak
British Colony 10 Cents Specimen Strike 1910H, SP66 NGC. Beautifully toned in mostly green. On the reverse, there is a bit of red toning too. There is a very small fleck on the Rajah's neck that seems to have embedded itself in the coin soon after it was struck, as the coin has toned around it. Other than that, this coin is perfect. Less than ten pieces made their way out of the mid-1970's Heaton Mint holdings.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
British Colony 50 Cents 1900H, KM-11, XF, original toning with a few very light edge ticks. This is a two-year type with only 40,000 minted.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
British Colony 50 Cents 1906H, KM-11, AU55 NGC, with 10,000 minted.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
British Colony 50 Cents 1906H, KM-11, AU58 NGC. This coin has some cleaning lines that the grading service seems to have missed.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Saudi Arabia
Nejd. India Rupee 1840 with Nejd Counterstamp, KM-X7, large bold Nejd countermark, host coin and countermark are VF. Rare issue from the eastern province of Saudi Arabia, probably struck before the conquest of Hejaz in 1925 by Abdul Aziz bin Saud. Identical counterstamp to the Krause plate coin.
Nejd. Egypt 20 Piastres 1327AH Year 6 with Nejd Counterstamp, Davenport 485, KM-X12, very sharply defined Nejd countermark, host coin and counterstamp are toned VF. Rare type and a fascinating issue from the beginnings of the Saudi monarchy.
Nejd. Egypt 20 Piastres 1916 with Nejd Counterstamp, Davenport 485, KM-XA13.1, well-defined countermark, host coin and counterstamp are toned VF. Rare type believed to have been overstruck to validate local sovereignty in the Arabian Peninsula.
Hejaz. Hussein ibn Ali 20 Piastres or Riyal 1338AH Year 8 (1923), KM30, superb lightly toned UNC with remarkably sharp details, one of the nicest examples of this type we have seen. Struck in Mecca just two years before Hejaz was conquered by Abdul Aziz ibn Saud. Rare and desirable in this premium quality.
Hejaz. Hussein ibn Ali gold Dinar 1334AH Year 8 (1923), KM31, MS64 NGC, a glittering, fully lustrous coin with exceptionally sharp details. Very scarce in mint state and more so in this designation.
Abdul Aziz ibn Saud gold Pound (1947), KM35, AU55 NGC, lightly toned, struck at the Philadelphia Mint and used to pay the Saudi government for oil. The Pound is very scarce.
Abdul Aziz ibn Saud gold Pound (1947), KM35, MS65 NGC, fully lustrous with exceptionally sharp details, probably a very early strike. Rare type in mint state - we believe this to be the finest certified example. We sold an MS63 PCGS for $1955 in January, 2007.
Abdul Aziz ibn Saud gold 4 Pounds (1945-46), KM34, AU58 NGC, typical small surface marks which are always present on this heavy type. Issued to pay for Saudi oil in gold.
Abdul Aziz ibn Saudi gold 4 Pounds (1945-46), KM34, MS61 NGC, scarce in mint state and a must for any collector of the Mideast.
Abdul Aziz bin Saud gold Guinea AH1370 (1950), KM36, MS66 NGC, a gorgeous coin with prooflike surfaces, easily Specimen quality but not noted as such on the holder. Perhaps the next owner should point this out to NGC! Rare with prooflike fields, the first we have seen.
Abdul Aziz ibn Saud gold Guinea AH1370 (1950), KM36, MS67 NGC, a virtually perfect coin with pristine surfaces and glowing surfaces. Rare in this designation.
Saud bin Abdul Aziz gold Guinea AH1377 (1957), KM43, MS62 ANACS, fully lustrous with a minimum of contact marks. A surprisingly scarce type in mint state, most are either slightly worn or heavily bagmarked.
Khalid bin Abdul Aziz 100 Halala AH1397 - 1977, KM59, MS65 NGC, very rare date struck as samples by the British Royal Mint for the FAO coinage in 1978. Destined to be one of the key coins of the Saudi series with only a handful known in the market. The SCWC value in BU is $325.
Fahad bin Abdul Aziz gold Medal AH1406 - 1986, Gem Cameo Proof, struck to commemorate the Bahrain-Saudi Causeway, and features the busts of the two Kings on the obverse and the bridge on the reverse. A beautiful piece and the first we have seen. 31.0 grams.
Fahad bin Abdul Aziz gold Medal AH1419 (1998), Gem Cameo Proof, struck to celebrate the 100th Lunar Year of the Saudi Kingdom dating from the capture of Riyadh by Abdul Aziz ibn Saud in 1901. The obverse features the King against a map of the Saudi Peninsula. Presented in the original green case of issue in the plastic capsule and with the descriptive card from the Saudi Monetary Agency. 30.0 grams. Very scarce, this is the first we have seen in the market.
Senegal
Republic gold 25 Francs 1968, KM2, Proof 65 Ultra Cameo NGC, 8th anniversary of independence.
Republic gold 500 Francs 1975, KM8, MS67 NGC, Eurafrique Program.
Republic gold 1000 Francs 1975, KM9, MS67 NGC, Eurafrique Program,
Serbia
Milan gold 20 Dinara 1882V, KM17, nice lustrous AU.
Milan gold 20 Dinara 1882V, KM17, AU58 NGC, Type 1, fully lustrous with typical small contact marks.
Kingdom. Alexander I Pattern Dinar 1890-E, KM-PnA6 for style but struck in aluminum bronze alloy, SP66 PCGS, a vibrantly brilliant and gorgeous example of this prime rarity of the region. This type, showing a youthful portrait engraved by the prolific Wolfgang Lauer, was never issued, although it led to the single-year piece dated 1897 (KM-21). An important and ultra-rare coin.
Kingdom. Alexander I Pattern 2 Dinara 1890-E, KM-Pn4, again signed by Lauer, struck in aluminum bronze alloy, SP66 PCGS, a gorgeous and brilliant mate to the 1 Dinar piece. This is so rare that Krause assigns no value, just a dash. Bid accordingly!
Sierra Leone
British Colony Cent/Penny lot 1791. The lot includes a Cent, KM1. 1, PF63 BN NGC; a Cent, KM1, AU-UNC, as the previous piece, but with different blades of grass below the lion, including two blades below the tail; a Penny, KM2.1 (although called KM2.2 on the NGC holder), PF62 BN NGC; and a Penny, KM2.2, PF64 BN NGC. A nice four-piece lot of very similar-looking, but very different coins.
British Colony 20 Cents 1791, KM-4, XF45 NGC, no luster remains and the lion is weakly struck. The 0 of the denomination is obviously recut.
British Colony 50 Cents 1791, KM-5, AU50 NGC. There is no luster on this coin and it was cleaned at some point in time. The lion is weakly struck, but with only 4,662 pieces struck, there is not much room to be choosy.
British Colony Dollar "1/1" 1791, KM-7, better than VF, but with numerous marks, ex Remick Collection. The coin has a pleasant original tone. Although it is dated 1791, the coin was actually struck in 1792, with a total mintage of 800 pieces.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
British Colony Dollar 1791, KM-6, AU58 NGC, 100/100. No luster remains on this 216 year old coin (they were struck in 1792), but it has pleasant, original tone and is one of the great crowns of Africa.
Republic gold 50 Dollars 2004, Gem Cameo Proof in the plastic capsule of issue, honoring Nelson Mandela. Presented in the Pobjoy Mint case with COA.
Big Cats of the World gold $500 2001. Reverse, male and female lions with diamonds in eyes. Gem Proof in box with C.O.A.
Singapore
Singapore Proof Keping AH 1250, Pridmore 33A, PF66 BN NGC, bronzed, ex James Watt Jr. Collection. This coin was struck in Birmingham, England, for Christopher Rideout Read--whose name, 'C.R.Read', appears under the rooster. This is the only token of this series to have an issuer's name on it.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection
Slovenia
Republic gold 25,000 Tolarjev 2006, Proof 68 Ultra Cameo NGC, Anton Tomaz Linhart.
Republic gold 25,000 Tolarjev 2006, Proof 66 Ultra Cameo NGC, Anton Askerc.
South Africa
Cape of Good Hope Pattern Penny 1889, KM-Pn4, Choice prooflike BU, struck in "COPPER-NICKEL". The recent South African Hern's catalogue calls these "nickel plated", which makes sense as this is not the color of any copper-nickel coin. A few marks can be seen around the denomination. The Hern catalogue also guesstimates that there are twenty of these known in this metal and has them valued at twice the price of the copper pieces. We agree with their rarity assessment. Note that the copper pieces are bringing around $2,000 in recent auctions.
Cape of Good Hope Pattern (Penny) 1889, KM-TN-1, AU55 NGC, numerous spots and handling marks. This is the variety with the colon closer to "Brittaniar".
Cape of Good Hope Pattern Penny 1889, KM-Pn1, PF66 BN NGC, superb cameo effect with the frosted bust and light brown toned surface. The overall effect is very similar to the piece in our last sale, lot 52860, that sold for $4,600. However, this Pattern has the scarcer obverse with the colon equidistant between "...NIAR : REG". The PF63 of this variety in the last sale brought $2,990, but unlike that piece, there is no flaw on the queen's neck.
Griquatown Pattern Penny (1890), KM-Pn6, NCS graded AU detail, excessive surface hairlines, colon ":" close to the "R". This pattern was cleaned fairly recently. There is a flaw on the neck.
Griquatown Pattern Penny (1890), KM-Pn6, XF cleaned, colon ":" close to "R". The surface of this coin has had an acidic bath of some type that has left it with a light, overall porosity. It was subsequently cleaned and retoned. The coin has a small flaw on the front of the queen's portrait.
Griquatown Pattern Penny (1890), KM-Pn6, Prooflike UNC, colon ":" close to "R". Some red remains, especially on the reverse. There are a few light marks on the queen's face and behind her head, but it still has pleasing overall appearance. This coin is for the collector who doesn't want to spend $2,000 for the type, and yet still desires to add the type to his collection. There is a flaw on the queen's neck.
Griquatown 1/4 "Penny" 1814-1816, KM-X-TN1, MS62 BN NGC. This coin has glossy surfaces with a touch of red. A very small flaw under the dove's right wing is noted. The Griquatown issued coins were the first coins issued for, and used by, South African people. These coins are the first decimal issue as well (unlike the Pence and Shillings of the later issues). These coins were struck in England and only circulated for two years before being withdrawn and melted. The dove was the emblem of the London Missionary Society. It has been thought that the 1/4 Penny and the 5 Pence used the same reverse dies, but as you study these pieces it becomes apparent that, while being similar, they are not the same--the berries in the olive branch and the wing tips differ. The distance of the bird's right wing from the bust is farther on the 5 Pence than the 1/4 Penny.
Griquatown 1/2 "Penny" 1814-1816, KM-X-TM2, NCS AU details improperly cleaned. There are a small number of very light marks on the surfaces of this coin, but the color is still quite pleasing for a 19th century copper token. The cleaning is in no way modern. For those of you keeping track, the differences in the reverse die on the 10 Pence are not as apparent as on the 1/2 Penny. The bottom of the feathers appear sharper, and are more defined on the silver piece. Could the silver have been struck first and then reused on the copper? The denticles are longer on the silver pieces (both the 5 and 10) than on the copper.
Griquatown 5 "Pence" 1814-1816, KM-X-Tn3, MS60 NGC, light hairlines under a blue green tone. The coin is well struck.
Griquatown 10 "Pence" 1814-1816, KM-X-Tn5, AU58 NGC. This coin is every bit as nice as the 5 Pence in this sale. The coin has light hairlines, but it was struck with great care. Proofs are listed for all of these, thereby making it a question of semantics when viewing the coins. What constitutes a Proof vs a coin in this "grade"?
Orange Free State Pattern Penny 1888, KM-X-Pn7 (Pn9 in old catalogue), PF62 BN NGC. Dark mahogany color adorns this coin.
Orange Free State Pattern Penny 1888, KM-X-Pn6 (old cat. as PN9), nice Proof with traces of original luster. Similar to the other pieces in this sale, this coin is pleasant, brown, and a semi-prooflike UNC.
Orange Free State Pattern Penny 1888, KM-X-PN6 (old cat. as KM-Pn9.), semi-prooflike UNC, with some mint red. The obverse has the indented shield within a laurel wreath. One can't help but wonder if the engraver of the reverse oak and laurel wreath received a commission for every coin minted with this style.
Orange Free State Pattern Penny 1888, KM-X-Pn7 (old cat. as Pn13), NCS graded AU detail artificial color--in other words, cleaned AU.
Orange Free State Pattern Penny 1888, KM-Pn7, MS60 BN NGC, considerable original mint luster, scattered light spots on both sides. These coins are now very scarce and in demand. (Incorrectly noted as KM-PN13 on the holder).
Orange Free State Pattern Penny 1888, KM-X-Pn7 (old cat. Pn9), PF64 BN NGC. The glossy hard surfaces make this Penny very appealing. This is called "the plain shield" because of its straight sides, but it really is a very different design all together. Under the tree, there's a lion, three antelopes(?), and a wagon in the exergue. The 'horn' symbols of the Orange Free State are now in three spots at the edge of the shield.
Republic Bronze Pattern Penny 1874, KM-PN1, MS61 BN NGC, attractive surfaces, scarce denomination. (Incorrectly noted as KM-PNA1 on the holder.)
Republic Pattern Penny 1874, KM-X-Pn1, Choice toned Proof, some mint red. These "Transvaal" Patterns are the only Patterns that have used the raised die lines in the shield, as seen on the 1892-1897 coinage. The reverse of this coin has taken the raised lines to a new extreme that is really quite pleasant to the eye.
Republic Pattern Penny 1874, KM-X-Pn1, Choice toned Proof, some mint red.
Republic Pattern Penny 1874, Km-X-Pn1, nice brown AU-UNC, very light hairlines. The reverse has the Transvaal coat-of-arms.
Republic Pattern Penny 1874, KM-X-Pn1, PF65 BN NGC. This piece shows some of the break-up in the die that would be expected on a Proof coin that was used to strike more than a few pieces. The break-up is noted at the top of the reverse. This particular coin was probably struck near the end of the run of the 100 pieces estimated to have been struck (according to Hern's catalogue).
Republic Pattern Penny 1890, KM-X-Pn9 (old cat PnA22), PF65 RB NGC. The obverse is fully brilliant, and the reverse is a nice medium-brown color. This Pattern was obviously stored in some cabinet for a long period of time. The four coins in this sale all come from the same die. To strike coins of this quality places a lot of wear and tear on the die that causes die variations. So far, we have not seen any die variations on this series.
Republic Pattern Penny 1890, KM-X-Pn9 (old cat. PnA22), toned Proof with a touch of red. This coin has nice surfaces that have remained untouched. The Hern book on South African coins estimates the mintage of this Pattern to be approximately 100 pieces. Their rarity is reflected in recent auction records where they have sold for more than $2,000.
Republic Pattern Penny 1890, KM-X-Pn9 (old cat PnA22), Choice Proof. This particular Pattern has a bit more mint red than the previous two pieces. A few light spots of tone are evident in the letters on the coin.
Republic Pattern Penny 1890, KM-X-Pn9 (old cat. PnA22), Choice toned Proof with some subdued mint red. A few light reverse spots are noticed on the coin.
Republic Pattern Twopence 1874, KM-X-Pn3 (old cat. PnA5), MS62 BN ANACS, glossy.
Republic Bronze Pattern Twopence 1874, KM-Pn5, PF63 RB NGC, light toning with considerable original mint luster. (The holder states the KM number as PNA5.)
Republic Pattern Twopence 1874, KM-X-Pn3 (old cat. PNA5), Choice glossy semi-prooflike UNC. A few light reverse spots are seen on this otherwise beautiful Twopence. The prooflike surfaces on this issue are not quite up to the standards as seen on the Orange Free State and Griquatown pieces. They aptly cover the designation of a Pattern, but it gets a bit 'murky' when deciding whether or not they are "Proofs".
Republic Pattern Twopence 1874, KM-X-Pn3 (old cat. PnA5), superb glossy prooflike UNC with very subdued mint red. Probably the nicest one in this group.
Republic Pattern Twopence 1874, KM-X-Pn3 (old cat PnA5), MS64 BN NGC, Choice surfaces with a touch of weakness inside of the reverse '2'. Such weakness is to be expected when the dies are used to create a coin with such a high-quality finish.
Republic Penny 1892, KM2, glossy brown AU-UNC.
Republic Penny 1892, KM-2, MS63 BN PCGS. Choice glossy surfaces with some mint red.
Republic Penny 1892, KM1, nice glossy UNC, with mint red in the letters. The coin has a very sharp strike.
Republic Penny 1892, KM-2, MS63 RB NGC. This coin has mint red around the edges of both sides.
Republic Penny 1892, KM2, MS64 BN PCGS, sharply struck with glossy brown surfaces and some traces of mint red in the outer legends on the reverse. This coin is very scarce in this grade.
Republic Penny 1892, KM-2, MS64 BN PCGS. Glossy surfaces adorn this Penny with only a hint of mint red.
Republic Penny 1892, KM2, MS64 RB PCGS, a Choice example with abundant original mint luster. A premium specimen for this first date in the Kruger series.
Republic Penny 1892, KM2, MS65 RB NGC, lightly subdued red over very frosty surfaces. One should compare this coin with the 65RD in this sale. The 65RD has a more 'brilliant' field caused by an earlier strike from fresher dies. This piece was struck later allowing some of the polished surface of the die to break up to give us this frosty look. A very appealing coin.
Republic Penny 1892, KM2, MS65 RD NGC. A slightly earlier strike than the 65RB in our sale showing a more semi-prooflike field with only hints of the break up of the die.
Republic Penny 1893, KM-2, AU58 PCGS. Most of the glossy surfaces that are expected on a toned Unc copper coin are still intact. A few trivial marks are noted, but this Penny is very comparable to the Remick example that sold for over $1,200 with a mintage of 11,000!
Republic Penny 1894, KM2, MS62 BN NGC, pleasant brown surfaces, very scarce grade.
Republic Penny 1894, KM-2, MS63 PCGS, ex Remick Collection. A touch of red in the letters is seen on this slightly better strike. Although the strike is better than the other piece in this auction, it is not quite as glossy.
Republic Penny 1894, KM-2, MS63 BN PCGS. A coin very similar in surface and strike to the coin that sold in our May Long Beach auction for $900.
Republic Penny 1898, KM2, MS64 RB PCGS, virtually fully lustrous and quite attractive.
Republic blank Penny planchet 1900, KM2, with raised rim. As with the more common blank planchet pond, there was a necessity for a circulating coinage near the end of the Republic coinage but no dies were ready to strike the planchets at hand. These penny "tokens" were issued at a time of need and were accepted for what they were. They are also known without the raised rim.
Republic Threepence 1892, KM2, MS63 PCGS, white and frosty.
Republic Threepence 1892, KM3, MS63 PCGS, a Choice example with full white mint brilliance. Extremely rare date in this quality, easily the finest we have noted.
Republic Proof Threepence 1892, KM3, PF64 NGC. Some light tone and a slightly later strike of this Proof series as part of the mirror surface has started to break down. The frost is moderately strong and it is much nicer than what we usually see for this usually mishandled coin. The PF63 in our last sale sold for $9,775.00.
Republic Threepence 1893, KM-3, MS63 PCGS, ex Remick Collection. This coin is adorned in tints of grays and blues. The surfaces are frosty and original.
Republic Threepence 1895, KM-3, AU50 PCGS, only a touch of reverse frost remains. There are numerous handling marks for this grade. The mintage is almost five times that of the 1892, but this strike is harder to find in nice grade.
Republic Threepence 1895, KM-3, AU53 PCGS, ex Remick Collection, original, old tone over frosty surfaces. The coins in this sale from the Remick Collection attest to being some of the finest known pieces of Remick's time. Remick was a serious collector who spent 30+ years collecting. He was a student of numismatics and was eager to upgrade whenever the opportunity arose. These little treasures are the finest that were available to him during his collecting years--we can learn from the past.
Republic Threepence 1896, KM-3, MS63 PCGS, ex Remick Collection. The coin has original tone over frosty surfaces.
Republic Threepence 1897, KM-3, MS63 PCGS, ex Remick Collection. This coin has the full cartwheel of a truly Uncirculated coin with the blues and bits of red that can be enjoyed even through the plastic holder. This is a common coin in MS60 and below.
Republic Proof Sixpence 1892, KM-4, PF62 PCGS. There are many light marks on the surface of this coin that mar the Proof surfaces of the obverse. It is a shame that these marks occur on some Proof coins, but what's done is done. It should be acknowledged as a rarity with less than 50 pieces known.
Republic Sixpence 1896, KM4, MS62 NGC, lightly toned.
Republic Sixpence 1897, KM4, MS63 NGC.
Republic Sixpence 1897, KM4, MS63 PCGS, fully lustrous and sharp, a few tiny marks on the obverse keep this coin from being graded even higher.
Republic Shilling 1892, KM5, MS63 PCGS, highly lustrous with a few tiny marks in the reverse fields.
Republic Shilling 1893, KM-5, XF40 PCGS, ex Remick Collection lot 972. The nicest example that Remick found was graded "a good VF" and sold for $1,600. This is the piece he upgraded from. The main difference in the two is that the other piece had quite a bit of mint frost remaining.
Republic Shilling 1894, KM5, MS62 NGC, lightly toned, particularly on the obverse. A touch of reverse cleaning at one time. Remick only could find an AU for this date and as our past auctions have shown, our collectors really appreciate the rarity of the 'middle dates' of the ZAR series
Republic Shilling 1895, KM-5, AU53 PCGS. There is a bit of frost remaining on this coin, and numerous handling marks.
Republic Shilling 1897, KM-5, MS64 PCGS, ex Remick Collection, lightly toned over very frosty surfaces. As with many coins in this sale, Jerry Remick would buy as many as five coins until he had the finest grade possible.
Republic 2 Shillings 1892, KM6, XF, lightly cleaned long ago leaving some fine hairlines, tiny rim nick on the reverse along with considerable mint luster.
Republic 2 Shillings 1892, KM6, AU58 PCGS, fully lustrous with just a faint rub on Kruger's cheekbone.
Republic 2 Shillings 1892, KM6, MS62 NGC, fully brilliant, some typical small contact marks on the obverse while the reverse is especially Choice. Very rare grade for this date.
Republic Proof 2 Shillings 1892, KM6. This coin is a toned Proof with the wide rim and deep strike that one would expect for a 19th century Proof. There are some old hairlines, but this is another impressive South African coin.
Republic Proof 2 Shillings 1892, KM6, Proof 63 PCGS, superb details with a few tiny marks in the obverse fields and some faint hairlines, two toning spots on the reverse.
Republic 2 Shillings 1893, KM6, nearly XF, lightly cleaned with some marks on the obverse. Scarce date and grade.
Republic 2 Shillings 1894, KM6, AU50 PCGS, lightly cleaned with some original luster on the reverse.
Republic 2 1/2 Shillings 1892, KM7, Choice AU, semi-prooflike surfaces with a frosted bust of Kruger. There is some friction on the top of the bust and a number of handling marks on the surface. Despite this, it is still a very appealing, original coin.
Republic 2 1/2 Shillings 1894, KM7, Choice XF-AU, light original tone with quite a bit of frost remaining. Only one small obverse mark is noticed, and it could be easily fetch a higher grad.
Republic 2 1/2 Shillings 1894, KM7, AU53 PCGS, a nice example with some luster in the peripheral legends. Very scarce date in this grade.
Republic 2 1/2 Shillings 1895, KM7, XF45 NGC, bold details, lightly toned with hints of luster in the legends. This date is highly elusive in grades above VF.
Republic 2 1/2 Shillings 1895, KM7, AU55 PCGS, a Choice example with virtually full mint brilliance and very little wear evident. Very close to mint state!
Republic 2 1/2 Shillings 1897, KM-7, frosty AU-UNC. Stronger reverse strike than usually on this type.
Republic 2 1/2 Shillings 1897, KM7, MS62 PCGS, fully lustrous.
Republic 2 1/2 Shillings 1897, KM7, MS62 PCGS, a Choice coin with full mint brilliance and very decent surfaces. Certainly a premium example for this designation.
Republic 5 Shillings 1892 Single Shaft, KM8.1, XF45 NGC, attractively toned with bold details and noticeable mint luster on the reverse.
Republic 5 Shillings 1892 Single Shaft, KM8.1, XF, some faint mint luster, noticeable scratches in the obverse fields.
Republic 5 Shillings 1892 Single Shaft, KM8.1, XF for wear, but a number of obverse scratches are evident. There is some rim verdigris and the coin has probably been cleaned at some time in its past.
Republic 5 Shillings 1892 Single Shaft, KM8.2. XF, mint frost still in the letters, a few light scratches are visible by Kruger's nose.
Republic 5 Shillings 1892 Single Shaft, KM8.1, lustrous XF-AU. A minimum of handling marks are visible, but this piece is just really nice for the type.
Republic 5 Shillings 1892 Single Shaft, KM8.1, nice lustrous AU, lightly dipped long ago but an attractive example of this classic type that is very close to mint state.
Republic 5 Shillings 1892 Single Shaft, KM8.1, AU55 NGC, lightly toned with attractive, lustrous surfaces. Now very scarce in this desirable quality.
Republic 5 Shillings 1892 Single Shaft, KM8.1, MS63 PCGS, full frosty white mint luster, extremely appealing and very rare in this select quality.
Republic 5 Shillings 1892 Single Shaft, KM8.1, MS64 NGC, fully brilliant and frosty. A superb grade for the type. A similar 5 Shillings graded one point higher is currently selling for $20,000.
Republic 5 Shillings 1892 Double Shaft, KM8.2, VF-XF for wear with a few obverse scratches. The reverse has been repaired after a brooch mount was removed. The coin is still pleasing to the eye.
Republic 5 Shillings 1892 Double Shaft, KM8.2, toned VF with a few light edge bumps.
Republic 5 Shillings 1892 Double Shaft, KM8.2, AU, lightly dipped long ago, one small toning spot on Kruger's shoulder. The surfaces are lustrous and somewhat reflective and there is very little circulation wear evident - perhaps a slight rub on the breast of the eagle on the reverse.
Republic 5 Shillings 1892 Double Shaft, KM8.2, AU58 PCGS, sharply struck and lustrous, an appealing example of this second variety of the Kruger 5 Shillings. A similar example in our last sale brought a total of $4887.
Republic gold 1/2 Pond 1892 Double Shaft, KM9.1, AU50 PCGS, lightly toned and original, very little actual wear evident.
Republic gold 1/2 Pond 1894, KM-9.2, XF40 NGC. Weak detail is noticed in Kruger's hair, but overall, this coin has decent surfaces for the type. Only 39,000 were minted.
Republic gold 1/2 Pond 1895, KM9.2, nearly XF, mint luster in the legends on both sides.
Republic gold 1/2 Pond 1895, KM9.2, AU55 NGC, a nice original coin with sharp details and luster in the peripheral legends. Very scarce grade and a better date in this series.
Republic gold 1/2 Pond 1896, KM-9.2, XF45 NGC. A few obverse marks are noted, but the reverse frost is quite strong.
Republic gold 1/2 Pond 1896, KM9.2, AU55 PCGS. The typical weak detail in Kruger's hair is seen on this 1/2 Pond, but there is a great deal of mint frost remaining.
Republic gold 1/2 Pond 1897, KM9.2, AU55 PCGS. A very good strike for this series with semi-prooflike fields on the obverse and full reverse frost. There are some handling marks on the obverse and a scratch behind Kruger's bust.
Republic gold Pond 1892 Single Shaft, KM10.2, AU55 PCGS, a nice lustrous specimen with bold details. The single shaft variety is rare in grades above VF.
Republic gold Pond 1892 Double Shaft, KM10.1, VF-XF, vague mount trace on the top edge, very nicely repaired.
Republic gold Pond 1892 Double Shaft, KM10.1, MS64 NGC, a superb coin with gleaming mint brilliance and just a few tiny contact marks in the obverse fields. A highly desirable coin for this popular series.
Republic gold Pond 1895, KM10.2, nice VF-XF, some traces of luster.
Republic gold Pond 1895, KM-10.2, AU50 NGC. The detail in Kruger's hair is quite weak, but there is strong reverse frost. There are a number of bagmarks.
Republic gold Pond 1897, KM10.2, nice lustrous AU, very attractive with no obvious flaws.
Republic gold Pond 1898, KM10.2, AU55 PCGS, weak detail in Kruger's hair (surprise), but most of the frost remains.
Republic gold Pond 1898, KM10.2, AU55 PCGS, lightly toned with considerable mint luster.
Republic gold Pond 1898, KM10.2, AU-UNC, very sharply struck, cleaned long ago leaving the surfaces slightly dulled.
Republic gold Pond 1898, KM10.2, AU58 NGC. Good detail to Kruger's hair (again, surprise), but some handling marks in the field.
Republic gold Pond 1898, KM10.2, nice UNC, fully lustrous and attractive, faint rub on the cheekbone.
Republic gold Pond 1898, KM10.2, superb brilliant UNC, intensely lustrous and extremely appealing. There is one noticeable contact mark in the right obverse field and the breast of the eagle is typically softly struck. One of the nicer Kruger Ponds we have seen in recent times.
Republic gold Pond 1900, KM10.2, MS63 NGC, a Choice lightly toned example with full original mint brilliance. Very scarce in mint state.
Republic gold Pond 1902, KM11, Friedberg 4, AU58 NGC, Remick Collection, crudely produced siege coinage struck at Pilgrim's Rest towards the conclusion of the Boer War. Very rare type and grade, and an important pedigree.
Republic gold Pond 1902, KM11, Friedberg 4, MS66 NGC, the famous "Veld Pond" struck under siege at Pilgrim's Rest during the final year of the Boer War. A superb example with full gleaming mint brilliance and incredible eye appeal. The finest example of this rare issue that we have seen.
Republic Penny 1898 Pair, KM-2, MS63 RB PCGS, ex Remick Collection. While both pieces are graded the same, one example is that little bit more red, especially in Kruger's hair that makes it a special type coin.
Trio of ZAR Kruger Coins, Penny 1892, AU, cleaned long ago and now nicely toned, tiny reverse rim nick, Penny 1893, brown VF, light pitting on the obverse, scarce date, and Shilling 1893, F-VF, cleaned but otherwise undamaged, scarce date. Sold as is, no return.
PCGS Graded ZAR Silver Trio. Threepence 1897, AU58; 2 Shillings 1897, MS62; and a 2 1/2 Shillings 1896, AU53. Sold as is, no return.
Republic Silver lot 1893, including a Threepence XF40 PCGS and a Sixpence VF35 PCGS. Both coins are ex Remick Collection, lot 971.
Republic lot 1892-1897, including a Penny 1892, MS61 BN NGC, with touch of red; (3) Sixpence 1897, grading Average XF, but white; and a Shilling 1892, grading VF+.
Republic Silver lot 1893-1894. The Threepence 1893, is graded XF45; the Sixpence 1894, is graded XF40; and the Shilling 1894 grade VF35. All three are PCGS graded, ex Remick Collection lot 972.
Republic lot 1893-1896. There are (2) Penny 1893, one grading VF, while the other is cleaned and retoned XF. The Shilling 1896 grades VF. The 2 Shillings 1894 grades VF+, but has an edge knock. And the 2 1/2 Shillings 1895 grades VF, but has obverse edge knocks.
Republic silver lot 1894-1897. Including a Sixpence 1897, AU58 PCGS; a Shilling 1894, XF45 PCGS; a 2 Shillings 1894, XF45 PCGS; and a 2 1/2 Shillings 1894, VF30 PCGS. Each coin is ex Remick Collection from lot 972. All four coins are toned. The toning is caused by the storage in the old brown envelopes used for more than 20 years. The 2 1/2 Shilling has been cleaned and is now retoning.
Republic silver lot 1896-97, including a Shilling 1896, AU58; a 2 Shillings 1897, AU53; a 2 1/2 Shillings 1896, AU55; and a 2 1/2 Shillings 1897, AU55. All PCGS graded ex Remick Collection lot 972. These coins have the luster and tone of Choice, lightly circulated coins. Perspective buyers should view them carefully to appreciate the premium these coins deserve for the grade.
Republic 2 1/2 Shillings - Two Dates, KM7, 1892 cleaned XF and 1893 cleaned VF-XF, scarce date, minor surface marks. Sold as is, no return.
George V Farthing 1930, KM-12.2, MS64BN NGC. A total of 6,574 Farthings were struck using up about 125 pounds of sterling. Not much sterling was used in light of the number of Farthings that were struck.
George V Threepence lot 1924-25, KM-15A, 1924 MS62 NGC; and KM-15.1 1925 MS63 NGC, ex Remick Collection. These Threepence pieces are from lot 928, which are the best pieces that Remick was able to find. The 1924 is well struck, but has a number of minor marks. The 1925 is very weakly struck, but has lots of luster to make up for the strike.
George V Threepence lot 1926-29, KM-15.1, 1926 MS62, 1927 MS63, and 1929 MS 63--all NGC graded, ex Remick Collection. The 1926 is toned, but otherwise these three are original and frosty.
George V Threepence lot 1930-35. Including: a KM-15.1, 1930 MS64; a KM-15.2, 1933 MS64; and a 1935 MS63--all NGC graded, ex Remick Collection. A bit of toning and some handling marks on the 1935, otherwise this trio is original.
George V Proof Sixpence 1930, KM-16.1, PF64 NGC. Brilliant with a nicely frosted bust. A few handling marks are evident. Only 14 pieces were minted in Proof.
George V Shilling 1924, KM-17.1, MS64 PCGS, ex Remick Collection. A light rose patina over Choice surfaces. It is very nice to be able to offer these Remick coins separately because collectors can get a better appreciation of how much these are really worth. Coin dealers from South Africa have been traveling the world for years looking for Choice coins of George V.
George V Shilling 1928, KM-17.2, MS63 NGC, ex Remick Collection. The reverse is weakly struck as is common for this series, but it is otherwise quite original.
George V Shilling 1932, KM-17.3, MS63 NGC, ex Remick Collection. Moderately, but evenly toned with a strong reverse strike
George V Shilling 1933, KM-17.3, MS65 NGC, ex Remick Collection. After viewing all of the Remick material at Spink before the auction, many of us agreed that this was the nicest George V coin in the collection. Lightly toned and hard to fault the grading service's opinion.
George V Shilling 1935, KM-17.3, MS64 NGC, toned with peripheral reverse greens and yellows.
George V Florin lot 1924-26, KM-18, 1924 MS63 NGC, and a 1926 VF (from a large lot) ex Remick Collection. The 1924 has a few more bagmarks than we would like to see for the grade but it is original with a great pedigree. The 1926 has been cleaned and is now retoning back.
George V Florin 1930, KM-18, MS63 NGC, ex Remick Collection, light original tone and the last year of type.
George V 2 Shillings 1932-35, KM-22, 1932 and 1935, both graded MS62 NGC, ex Remick Collection.
George V 2 1/2 Shillings 1926, KM19.2, AU58 PCGS, lightly toned with virtually full original luster. Scarce date.
George V Proof 2 1/2 Shillings 1930, KM-19.2, PF62 NGC. This coin was lacquered at the time of striking as is often the case on this type. The unevenness of the lacquer has allowed part of the coin to tone. The frost is very nice and the fields are remarkably mark free for the grade. We are pleased to offer you the first two of the eight pieces you need to put this set back together again. This 2 1/2 Shilling is one of only 14 pieces minted in Proof.
George V 2 1/2 Shillings 1932 pair, KM-19.3, AU58 NGC and MS62 NGC, ex Remick Collection. The AU came from the large lot of South African coins--it was sold as lot 972 in the Remick Collection. This is significant in that this shows what Remick would upgrade from and what he would upgrade to. The MS62 is frostier, but the strike is better on the AU, which lacks frost. The coins show Remick's priorities and demonstrate the mindset of his generation of collectors.
George V 2 1/2 Shillings 1935, KM-19.3, MS63 NGC, ex Remick Collection. Somewhat toned from the envelopes that Remick stored his coins in, but Superb surfaces with a bit of a break in the tone on the king's cheek.
George V partial Proof set 1923, including: the 1/2 Penny, PF63 BN; the Penny, PF62 BN; the 2 Shillings, PF64; and a 2 1/2 Shillings PF64--all NGC graded. The 2 Shillings is very attractively toned, and the copper seems to have been downgraded because of its color, which is completely original. Peculiar how a set gets broken up, but perhaps it will be reunited again.
George V Copper Proofs 1923, including: a KM-12.1, Farthing, PF66 BN NGC; a KM-13.1, 1/2 Penny, PF65 BN NGC; and a KM-14.1, Penny, PF66 BN NGC. There is a total mintage of 13,402 for Proofs and circulation coins. This is a very good opportunity for collectors of copper coins to add Choice South African coins that usually only come in the full set (with those 'funny'-looking silver coins).
George V Silver Proof Set 1923, including: a Threepence, PF63; a Sixpence, PF64; a Shilling, PF63; a Florin, PF62; and a 2 1/2 Shillings, PF62--all NGC graded. This set comes with the long box for the gold, silver, and copper coins made by Mappin and Webb of London and Johannesburg. The coins are brilliant and the grading numbers are a result of inadequate care, while the box has some damage on the right end. This might be the sale to put these coins back together again.
George V Proof Set 1923, PS-1, eight-piece Proof set. The silver is lightly toned, Choice and original and the copper are bronzed and Choice as issued, (but no box).
George V partial Proof set 1932, including: the 1/2 Penny, PF65 BN; the Threepence, PF64; the Sixpence, PF65; the Shilling, PF65; and the 2 1/2 Shillings, PF65--all NGC graded. The three larger silver coins are mostly brilliant and appear to be from the same source. The Threepence has a pleasant obverse tone with a brilliant reverse. With a mintage of only 12 sets, it could be a challenge to complete this set, but then again, people climb Mt. Everest every week.
George V partial Proof set 1934, including: the 1/2 Penny, PF64 BN; the Penny, PF65 BN; the Sixpence, PF63; and the Shilling, PF64--all NGC graded. The two silver coins have the same patina from being stored in the same area for a long time. The copper coins are a lighter brown color than usually seen on the type--most likely from an early lacquering. There were only 24 sets issued. Over the years, we have seen many of these sets broken up and offered as single coins. Although we are not sure why, it would be nice if the next caretaker of these coins would take the baton and run with it to complete this set.
George V partial Proof set 1934, including the 1/2 Penny, PF64 BN; the Penny, PF64 BN; the Threepence, PF65; the Sixpence, PF65; the Shilling, PF65; and the 2 Shillings, PF65--all NGC graded. The copper coins are a light brown due to the lacquer applied early in their existence. The Threepence is quite heavily, but pleasantly toned. The Sixpence and the Shilling are lightly toned, and the 2 Shillings is mostly brilliant. Only a few coins away from that complete set. Who is up for the challenge?
George V partial Proof set 1935, including the 1/4 Penny, PF65 BN; the Penny, PF65 BN; the Threepence, PF65; the Sixpence, PF65; and the Shilling PF65. These five pieces appear to have been together since the day they were born, now it is time to search for their brothers. Only twenty sets were struck.
George V PCGS Certified Quintet, including a 1/4 Penny 1935, MS65BN; a Penny 1923, MS65BN; a Sixpence 1936, MS63; a 2 1/2 Shillings 1935, AU50; and a 2 1/2 Shillings 1936, MS62.
George V Silver Quintet, including a Sixpence 1925, cleaned XF; a Florin 1923, Proof 62 PCGS; a Florin 1929, cleaned XF; a Florin 1930, cleaned XF; and a 2 1/2 Shillings 1935, cleaned XF. Sold as is, no return.
George V gold Proof 1/2 Sovereign 1923SA, KM-20, PF64 NGC. The frost is somewhat subdued, which is not unusual for a coin with a mintage of 655 Proofs.
George V gold Proof Sovereign 1923SA, KM-21, PF64 NGC. As with the 1/2 Sovereign in this sale, this has been struck with a die where much of the relief frost has been worn down due to repeated strikes. This is yet another opportunity for the collectors of gold coins to acquire a coin that usually comes in sets.
Selection of PCGS South African coins, including: a 1/4 Penny 1939, MS63BN; a Shilling 1949, Proof 66, scarce type; a 2 1/2 Shillings 1948, MS63; and a Rand 1969, Prooflike 64, English Legend. The Proof Rand 1969 with the English legend is very rare with a mintage of only 20 pieces, and a catalog value of $1250. We suggest careful viewing! Sold as is, no return.
George VI Proof Set 1937, KM PS12: a 1/4 Penny, PF64 BN; a 1/2 Penny, a PF63 BN; a Penny, PF63 BN; Threepence, PF62; a Sixpence, PF65; a Shilling, PF63; a 2 Shillings, PF63; and a 2 1/2 Shillings, PF63. All NGC graded with the original mint box which is inscribed "First South African Coinage of H.M. KING GEORGE VI, Royal Mint, Pretoria". As with many of the South African Proof coins, these have been lightly lacquered at the time of striking, and during the past 80 years, the lacquer has deteriorated somewhat, leaving some toning spots. We believe that the grading service downgraded these coin because of the uneven tone. The copper coins are bronzed, as issued, and mark-free. These original cases are a wonderful testament to the respect that these early proof sets garnered. It would be interesting to know why the South African Mint produced these sets, while very few other world mints didn't.
George VI Proof Set 1944, KM-PS16, including: the 1/4 Penny, PF65 BN; the 1/2 Penny, PF65 BN, the Penny, PF65 BN; the Threepence, PF64; the Sixpence, PF66; the Shilling, PF66; the 2 Shillings, PF66; and the 2 1/2 Shillings, PF66--all NGC graded, with original box inscribed 'ROYAL MINT PRETORIA'. The tie-string is missing, but the box is otherwise nice. The copper coins are bronzed and lacquered. The Threepence is toned, but the other silver coins are lacquered and brilliant, and there is no reason they shouldn't be graded higher.
George VI Proof 1945 Silver, including a Threepence, Proof 65 Cameo; a Sixpence, Proof 66; a Shilling Proof 66; a 2 Shillings, Proof 65, and a 2 1/2 Shillings Proof 65--all graded by PCGS. A very nice set of these low mintage issues.
George VI Proof Set 1945, KM-PS17: including the 1/4 Penny, PF64 BN; the 1/2 Penny, PF63 BN; the Penny, PF63 BN; the Threepence, PF65; the Sixpence, PF66; the Shilling, PF65; the 2 Shillings, PF63; and the 2 1/2 Shillings, PF65--all NGC graded. This set is accompanied by its original mint box. The copper coins are bronzed, as issued, and have no marks. The silver coins are lightly toned with a particularly nice reverse color. The lacquer seems to have been removed some time ago. It is quite amazing that the S.A. mint was able to produce these beautiful sets while most of the world was at war.
George VI 1946 Pair. The 2 Shillings is Proof 64 PCGS and has a tiny spot on the obverse rim. The 2 1/2 Shillings also grades Proof 64 PCGS. Only 150 pieces were struck for each coin in Proof.
George VI 2 1/2 Shillings - Two Dates, KM39.1, 1949 MS64 PCGS and 1950 MS64 PCGS. Both are scarce low mintage dates.
George VI 1948 Proof Set, KM-PS20. The complete nine-coin set is included in this lot along with a bonus 5 Shillings in toned UNC. Sold as is, no return.
George VI Proof Set 1948, KM-PS20, all NGC graded as follows: 1/4 Penny, PF64 RB; 1/2 Penny, PF65 RB; Penny, PF65 RB; Threepence, PF65; Sixpence, PF65; Shilling, PF65; 2 Shillings PF66; 2 1/2 Shillings, PF65; and a 5 Shillings PF62. A nice set with untoned silver coins.
George VI Proof Set 1949, KM-PS21, the complete 9 coin set, all toned, and featuring the Proof only Shilling. Sold as is, no return.
George VI Proof Set 1950, KM-PS22, the complete nine-coin series, all toned. A scarcer set. Sold as is, no return.
George VI Proof Set 1950, KM-PS22, all nine coins are NGC graded: the 1/4 Penny, PF65 RB; the 1/2 Penny, PF64 RB; the Penny, PF64 RB; the Threepence, PF62; the Sixpence, PF65; the Shilling, PF66; the 2 Shillings, PF66; the 2 1/2 Shillings, PF65; and the 5 Shillings, PF65. The silver coins are all brilliant with no toning.
Elizabeth II Proof Set 1959, KM-PS45, all NGC graded as follows: 1/4 Penny, PF65 RB; 1/2 Penny, PF65 RD; Penny, PF62 BN; Threepence, PF65; Sixpence, PF64; Shilling, PF64; 2 Shillings, PF63; 2 1/2 Shillings, PF64; and a 5 Shillings, PF63. The silver coins have some light toning spots. The 1959 5 Shillings is the key date to the Elizabeth II Crown series.
Republic Bronze Kruger Medal 1895, AU with a touch of reverse verdigris. The obverse depicts the Bust of Kruger left, J.P.Menger, while the reverse has a winged wheel with arrows through center, J.P.M.M.F. below, and "nederlandschue zuid-afrikaanschespoorweg-mastchappij" around. This medal appears to be commemorating the opening of a Holland railway company project in South Africa.
Republic gold Pair 1961, KM63, Rand and KM64, 2 Rand--both Proof.
Republic gold Pair 1961, KM63, Rand and KM64, 2 Rand--both Proof.
Mapungubwe gold Proof 2 Rands 2005, PF68 Ultra Cameo, World Heritage Site variety with Rhinoceros.
Republic 5 Rand 2000 Mandela Proof, KM230, Proof 67 Ultra Cameo NGC, very rare in Proof.
Natura gold 1/2 ounce 2004, PF70 Ultra Cameo NGC, reverse Caracal cat.
Natura gold Proof ounce 1997, KM-210, PF70 Ultra Cameo NGC, Water Buffalo.
Natura gold Proof ounce 2001, KM267, PF68 Ultra Cameo NGC, Gemsbok.
Gold and Silver Proof sets 1952-1962. The (2) 1952 sets, (2) 1955 sets, and (3) 1958 sets contains the gold proof Pound and 1/2 Pound with Crowns down thru the minors. The (2) 1961 and (3) 1962 sets contain the gold Proof 1 Rand and 2 Rand down thru the minors. There are twelve sets containing a total of 24 gold coins.
Burgerspond four-piece Proof gold medallion set 1983. Each medallion is .916 fine and they contain 1/10 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz, and 1 oz of fine gold. All are Gem Proof in the original case with certificate.
Millennium Proof gold Krugerrand set 2000, Gem Proofs in case with C.O.A.
World Trade Center Recovery gold coins 2000. Identified and certified as being recovered from a bank vault beneath the World Trade Center. The set includes three gold coins: 1/10, 1/4, 1/2 Krugerrands, and comes in the box of issue with C.O.A.
Proof gold 1/2 Krugerrand 2001, Gem Proof in box with C.O.A.
Veldpond Centenary gold Krugerrand set 2002, including a Veldpond medallion, and four gold coins: 1/10, 1/4, 1/2 and 1 Krugerrand. Gem Proofs in box with C.O.A.
Veldpond Centenary Five-piece Krugerrand Proof Set 2002, 1/10, 1/4, 1/2, and 1 Krugerrand, plus a 1 oz silver medallion. All are Gem Proof in the original case with certificate. Set number 3 of a limited mintage of only 350 sets.
Tiffany Diamond gold Krugerrand Set 2003, Medallic crown with diamond inset VSSI 5 Pt., and four gold pieces: 1/10, 1/4, 1/2 and 1 Krugerrand. Gem Proofs in box with C.O.A.
World Heritage five-piece gold 2 Rand Proof set 2003-2006. Each coin is a 1/4 oz, Gem Proof in the original case with certificate. A very scarce set.
Kruger gold Commemorative Krugerrand set 2004, Kruger medallion with four gold coins: 1/10, 1/4, 1/2 and 1 Krugerrand. Gem Proofs in the box with C.O.A.
Krugerrand Launch Set 2005, including the Gem Proof Star of Africa Krugerrand and three compound tokens from the famous Cullinan Mine. All are housed in the original case of issue, with certificate, and the mintage is limited to a minuscule 300 sets.
First Strike gold Krugerrand set 2005, four gold coins including: 1/10, 1/4, 1/2 and 1 Krugerrand. Gem Frosted "first strikes" still housed in plastic in the box of issue with C.O.A. The box is damaged on the edge.
Five-piece Big Five gold Medallion set, each with 1/2 oz .999 gold, all Gem Proof in the original case with certificate. Produced by the South African Mint with a tiny mintage of 100 sets. These beautiful pieces portray the Big Five animals.
Southern Rhodesia
George V Proof Set 1932, KM-PS1. Moderate toning hides most of the light handling marks on the surfaces of these coins. This was the first year for the coins of Southern Rhodesia, which is now called Zimbabwe.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Spain
Visigoth. Sisebuto gold Tremis ND (612-621AD), Cayon-220, Ispalis mint, Choice AU. Fully lustrous and well struck with minor flan flaws. A nice example of this early gold coinage from the Spanish peninsula.
Pedro I silver 1/2 Real ND (1350-69), Seville mint, Cayon-1293, XF. Well struck with nice legends and no significant flaws.
Pedro I silver 1 Real ND (1350-69), Seville mint, Cayon-1289, superb XF-AU to near Mint State. As nice as one might expect to see an example of this early type.
Enrique II silver 1 Real ND (1369-1379), Seville mint, Cayon-1313, XF. Fully round with bold legends and no flaws worthy of mention. This coin is a superior example.
Juan I silver 1 Real ND (1369-87), Seville mint, Cayon-1443, bold XF. Crudely produced, but fully round and an excellent example of this early type. Very scarce.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Juan II gold 1 Dobla de la Banda ND (1406-54), Seville mint, Shield/Arms, Fr-112, Cayon-1515, lightly cleaned XF with bold legends.
Juan II gold 1 Dobla de la Banda ND (1406-54), Seville mint, Shield/Arms, Fr-112, Cayon-1515, softly struck XF.
Ferdinand V and Isabella I Cob 4 Reales ND (1476-1516), Cayon type 19, about XF with a nice strike, shield/bundle of arrow, S to the left of the shield with the denomination IIII to the right.
Ferdinand V and Isabella I (1476-1516) gold 2 Excelentes, Cal-57 var, Cayon type 31, F-129, VF. The strike is decent, with all of the legend readable, and the flan shows normal marks for the grade.
Ferdinand V and Isabella I (1476-1516) gold 2 Excelentes, Cal-55, Cayon-type 31, F-129, good VF with bold portraits and full legends.
Ferdinand V and Isabella I (1476-1516) gold 2 Excelentes, Cal-52, Cayon-type 31, F-129, good VF with slightly wavy flan, as normal, and attractive overall appearance.
Ferdinand V and Isabella I (1476-1516) gold 2 Excelentes, Cal-54, Cayon-type 31, F-129, about XF with slightly soft strike.
Ferdinand V and Isabella I (1476-1516) gold 2 Excelentes, Cal-41, Cayon-type 31, F-129, MS62 NGC. Boldly struck and lustrous with fully round planchet and complete legends. A fantastic example of this classic Spanish gold issue. Ex: famous Philadelphia numismatist Henry Chapman, with his sale envelope included.
Carlos & Juana gold Escudo ND (1516-56), Seville mint, F-153, Cayon-3146, VF-XF with slightly irregular flan.
Philip II gold cob 2 Escudos ND (1556-98), F-169, Cayon-type 72, VF and a bit light weight at 5.5 gm.
Philip II gold cob 2 Escudos 1597-B, Seville Mint, Cayon-4136, 6.8 gm, VF. Full, sharp four-digit date.
Philip II gold cob 4 Escudos 1590 Seville Mint, F-158, Cayon-4153, AU58 NGC. A superb example with spectacular strike, amazingly sharp date and mintmark. Undoubtedly, one of the finer known examples of this type and possibly the finest known of this date.
Philip III gold cob 1 Escudo ND (1598-1621), Seville-V, F-196, Cayon-1611, 3.3 gm, VF-XF. A bit off-center, but otherwise well struck.
Philip IV silver cob 8 Reales ND (1621-1665), Seville-R, Cayon-type 106, VF with sharp mintmark and assayer's initial.
Philip IV gold cob 8 Escudos ND (1621-65), Seville-R, F-200, Cayon-type 130, Nice VF with bold mintmark and assayer's initials. A very scarce cob 8 escudos.
Charles II gold 8 Escudos 1699 Seville-M, F-218, KM233.2, Cal-202, Cayon-7948, legend reads DEI GRAC, AU 53 NGC, Very rare. A spectacular example of this classic Spanish gold 8 Escudos. (Holder incorrectly states that this is KM233.1).
Philip V gold 1/2 Escudo 1743 Seville-PJ, KM361.2, Cayon-9477, MS62 NGC. Lustrous and bright with a nice strike and no egregious faults.
Philip V gold 8 Escudos 1729 Seville-P, F-233, Cayon-10008, Choice XF with sharp strike and no major flaws.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Charles III gold 2 Escudos 1776/4 M-PJ, KM417.1, Cayon-12460, AU58 NGC. Sharply struck and lustrous. Although NGC has not marked this as an overdate, close examination reveals a 4 beneath the 6 of the date.
Charles III gold 4 Escudos 1788 Madrid-M, KM418.1a, Cayon-12724, XF.
Charles III gold 8 Escudos 1788 Seville-C, KM409.2a, Cayon-13011, Cal-969, XF. Lightly cleaned with a nice strike for the issue.
Charles III gold 8 Escudos 1788 Seville-C, KM409.2a, Cayon-13011, Cal-969, lustrous XF with a small cloverleaf counterstamp in the left obverse field.
Charles III gold 8 Escudos 1788 Seville-C, KM409.2a, Cayon-13011, Cal-969, XF. Well struck and lustrous with a small obverse flan flaw at 8 o'clock.
Charles III gold 8 Escudos 1788 S-C, KM409.2a, Cayon-13011, Cal-969, Choice AU. Lots of original mint luster remains on both sides, but especially on the reverse where pleasant streaks of red toning are seen in the fields. A few minor hairlines from possible light cleaning. An elusive coin, particularly in high grade.
Charles IIII 8 Reales 1802 S-CN, KM432.2, Cayon-13938, toned XF with traces of luster .
Charles IIII gold 2 Escudos 1808 M-AI, KM435.1, Cayon-14304, XF45 PCGS. A bit softly struck in the central areas.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1808 S-CN, KM451, Cayon-15793, XF. Well struck for the issue with iridescent surfaces.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1814 M-GJ, KM466.3, Cayon-15930, XF. Sharply struck with slate-gray toning.
A trio of Ferdinand VII 20 Reales including, 1822 M-SR, KM561, cleaned VF;1822 S-RD, KM563.2, XF; and 1823 B-SP, KM563.1, cleaned XF. Sold as is, no return lot.
Joseph Napoleon 20 Reales 1809 M-AI, Cayon-14700, about XF. Even gray patina with no major flaws.
Joseph Napoleon 20 Reales 1809 M-AI, Cayon-14700, XF. Nicely toned and well struck with considerable remaining luster and a few minor hairlines.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Joseph Napoleon 20 Reales 1810 M-AI, Cayon-14706, XF. Well struck and nicely toned with underlying luster.
Joseph Napoleon 20 Reales 1811 M-AI, Cayon-14712, AU-UNC. Fully lustrous and brilliant with bold details and near-flawless surfaces. One of the nicer examples of this type we have seen.
Isabel II gold 80 Reales 1845 B-PS, KM578.1, AU58 NGC. Sharply struck with abundant remaining luster.
Isabel II platinum 40 Reales 1863, type of KM616.2 (six ptd. star mm), 3.24 gm, XF with obverse rim bumps. Gilt, as are many of the Spanish platinum pieces, as at the time these were produced, platinum was worth more than gold, so the platinum coins were gold plated to pass as gold pieces.
Isabel II platinum 10 Escudos 1868, type of KM636.1, VF-XF details with scratches and rim bumps. Gilt as the previous lot.
Alfonso XII gold 25 Pesetas 1877 (77), KM673, MS63 NGC, fully brilliant and very attractive.
Alfonso XII gold 25 Pesetas 1878 (78), KM673, MS63 NGC, fully brilliant with just a few tiny contact marks.
Alfonso XII gold 25 Pesetas 1880 (80), KM673, MS64 NGC, nice frosty bust.
Alfonso XII gold 25 Pesetas 1884 (84), KM687, AU58 NGC, lightly toned, scarcer type.
Alfonso XIII gold 100 Pesetas 1897 (62), KM708, choice brilliant UNC, restruck by the Spanish Mint from original dies, but with the star date changed.
Juan Carlos I gold 100 Ecu 1989, KM-XM27, Proof 64 Ultra Cameo NGC, honoring Charles V Augustus.
Juan Carlos I gold 200 Euro 2003, KM1075, gem cameo Proof, marking the anniversary of the Euro. In the box of issue with COA.
Barcelona 5 Pesetas 1811, KM69, about XF. Well struck with a few light marks. A nice example of this scarce type.
Barcelona gold 20 Pesetas 1813, F-23, KM76, XF45 NGC. An adequate strike with traces of luster remaining.
Gerona and Tarragona pair as follows: Gerona Duro (5 Pesetas) 1808, KM10, VF-XF; and Tarragona 5 pesetas 1809, KM7, XF. Sold as is, no return lot.
Majorca (Balearic Islands) 30 Sueldos 1821, KM-Cl53.1, XF. Well struck and Choice for the issue.
Majorca (Balearic Islands) 5 Pesetas 1823, KM-CL9.1, VF. Evenly worn with the normal light abrasions one might expect of the grade.
Spanish Netherlands. Brabant, Albert Ducaton 1621 Delm-249 (R1), Dav-4428, Brussels mint, Conjoined busts right/Crowned arms with lion supporters, XF40 NGC. Well struck for the issue with minor edge flaws. A very scarce type.
Straits Settlements
Victoria 1/4 Cent 1884, KM-7a, MS63 RB NGC, Ex Remick Collection. A nice one-year type. more than 60% of the surfaces are covered in mint red.
Victoria 1/2 Cent 1883, KM-8, MS63 RB NGC. This has a bit of the spotty toning that comes on most of the S.S. copper coins, but it is still more than 60% red. An unheard of grade for this date. The Ford and Remick examples were XF+. This coin catalogues the same as the 1875 Proof 1/2 Cent. The Remick 1875 Proof brought almost $5,000.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Victoria 1 Cent 1878, KM9, F-VF with a number of old nicks. The second rarest copper coin from this British colony. The Remick example was one grade better and it sold for over $6,000.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Victoria 1 Cent lot 1872-1901, KM-9: the 1872H, XF, has a touch of red; 1873, VF; 1875W, XF. KM-9a: 1884, glossy AU with some red. The KM-16, 1887, XF, has a touch of red; the 1895, VF; the 1897, glossy AU has some red; and the 1898, VF, as well as the 1901, UNC, have a touch of red.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Victoria 5 Cents 1871, KM-10, AU53 NGC, very frosty but with a large die break into the queen's hair and a few reverse spots. First year of issue. This coin has a weak reverse and grades the same as Remick's example that sold for over $2,000. Perhaps the catalogue is a little optimistic at $2,000 in XF.
Victoria 5 Cents 1871, KM-10, AU55 NGC, without the die break of the previous piece and a stronger reverse strike. The frost is not quite as strong either and it has a darker tone.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Victoria 5 Cents 1873, KM-10, VF with rim damage, predominantly at 3 o'clock on the obverse. The coin hasn't been mounted, which is the fate of many early Victorian coins. Only rim damage is noticed on this rare date for the series.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Victoria 5 Cents 1878, KM10, moderately toned frosty Unc, but struck with obverse dies that were very close to their end. There are some rust marks and broken dies, and this is interesting in that it shows what the mint was willing to accept for a circulating coin to leave their facilities.
Victoria 5 Cent lot 1888-1901, KM-10, 1888 and 1895 are nicely toned Unc's. The 1889, 1891, 1896, 1897H, 1898, 1899, 1900 and 1901 grade Average AU. The catalogue value for Unc Victorian coins of the S.S. variety are seriously underpriced. AU coins are well appreciated, and for most dates, that is all you can expect. For this coin to have stayed this nice is quite a feat.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Victoria 10 Cent lot 1887-1901, KM-11. The 1901 is BU; while the 1887, 1889, 1891, 1894, 1898, 1899, 1900 grade Average AU.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Victoria 20 Cents 1871, KM12, Almost XF, First year of issue with 16,000 minted! This has been cleaned at some time in its 137 year existence. The importance of a silver 20 cent piece first year of issue for this new colony, compensates somewhat.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Victoria 20 Cents 1876H, KM12, AXF, but with numerous light handling marks. The coin has a touch of verdigris on the edge. Mintage of 30,000 pieces.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Victoria 20 Cent lot 1882H-1901. Each coin is KM-12, Average XF, 1882H, 1889, 1894, 1898 and 1901. From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Victoria 50 Cents 1886, KM13. VF-XF, small reverse edge flaw. First year of issue with 60,000 minted.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Victoria 50 Cents 1887, KM13, Toned XF with a few old scratches under the Queen's chin. 94,000 minted.
Victoria 50 Cents 1889, KM-13. F-VF, obverse edge knock at 6 o'clock. Has been cleaned with a thin reverse scratch. Despite these 'observances', this is one of the rarest coins from the Straits Settlements.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Victoria 50 Cents 1889, KM-13, VF, a few light edge nicks. Yes, we have two of these, and Yes, it is the rarest date of the series. It is just that the consignor really liked rare coins and was able to find 2 of these in many years of looking. The joys of owning something that very few others can own can be a powerful force, regardless of grade.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Victoria 50 Cents 1889, KM-13, about VF and moderately toned The key date for the S.S. 50 cents series. 32,000 minted.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Victoria 50 Cents 1890H, KM13, a VF for issue. An unusual coin, in that this has the raised outer rim that we often see on Proof striking's. This happens from the increased pressure of the strike, so some of the metal 'squeezes' out. The raised rim is intact even with obvious circulation. So what did the coin look like at striking? It has the broad flat rim that is usually found on this date of the Heaton mint issue. Any other date we would have thought this was a circulated Proof.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Victoria 50 Cents 1893, KM13, VF. The mintage is 24,000! It catalogues for $1,350. One of the joys of collecting foreign coins is that you can buy very low mintage coins for not a great deal of money.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Victoria 50 Cents 1895, KM-13, AU55 NGC. Under a glass, there are quite a few light bagmarks, but only 56,000 of this date were minted.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Victoria 50 Cents 1896, KM-13, MS61 NGC. Frosty with some light bag marks and weakly struck at the obverse center.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Victoria 50 Cents 1900H, KM-13, Nice Frosty AU, visually, the most attractive of this group. 40,000 minted.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Victoria 50 Cents 1900, KM-13, AU58 NGC. Only a bit of wear but quite a few bagmarks. These were considered a bullion coin for many years after it was struck, so the bagmarks should come as no surprise.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Victoria 50 Cent lot 1886-1896, KM-13, 1886 Fine. 1887 VG. 1890 VG. 1891 Fine. 1896 lightly polished XF-AU. 1898 VF.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Victoria lot 1899-1900, 5 cents 1899 toned XF-AU. 10 cents 1900 Frosty Unc, 20 cents 1900 toned AU.
Edward VII One Cent 1903, KM-19, MS64 RB NGC. Long obverse die breaks which would suggest this die wouldn't last much longer. The 4 graded coins in this sale are quite impressive for a S.S. copper coin.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Edward VII One Cent 1903, KM-19, MS64 RB NGC. Without the die cracks of the previous piece but not quite as red.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Edward VII One Cent 1907, KM-19, MS64 RB NGC. The reverse is full red except for some edge spotting at 5 o'clock.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Edward VII One Cent 1908, KM-19, MS64 RD NGC. Reverse die has a break and is weak through most of the date, but the mint red sparkles.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Edward VII One Cent lot 1903-1907, KM-19, (3)1903, all UNC with mint red. Plus a 1907 toned UNC.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Edward VII Dollar 1903Br, KM-25, MS63 NGC. Ex Remick Collection. The important thing about this coin is that the raised B mm is very clear, especially when one considers what else is in this sale. The downside is the rubs in the Kings hair. The fields are frosty and originally toned and this is an important piece for its pedigree and strong mm.
Edward VII Dollar 1904B, KM-25, MS65 NGC, Ex Remick Collection. Heavily toned, which hides a number of light bagmarks on the surface of this coin.
Edward VII Dollar lot 1902-1904, KM-25, 1903B raised Frosty AU. 1903Bi very weak mm. XF. 1904 No wear but numerous hairlines.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Edward VII Dollars 1903Br Pair, KM25, Raised B on middle cross of crown. Cleaned and retoned VF, and VF. It is more accurate to call the original example as a 'bare-hint-MM'. The die seemed to have filled in quite quickly on this so that the 'B' is almost indecipherable. Perhaps this is why the mint changed to the 'B' incuse.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Edward VII Dollar lot 1904-1909, KM-25, 1904 frosty but baggy BU. KM-26, 1909 XF-AU, scarcest date of this short series.
George V Dollars 1919 Duo, KM-33, BU, lightly toned Proof Restrike. These coins are a bit baggy.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
George V Dollars 1920 Pair, KM-33, lightly toned Proof Restrike, and a 'baggy' BU with very nice reverse tone.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Sweden
Oscar II Silver Certified Pair, KM760, Krona 1898 AU58 NGC, light gray and blue-green patina, an attractive and original item, and KM761 2 Kronor 1900 AU55 NGC, full frosty white mint luster, slight handling evident in the obverse fields. The 2 Kronor denomination has always been elusive in grades above XF.
Oscar II gold 20 Kronor 1876, KM744, MS65 NGC, lightly toned, second variety with reverse tassels wide of the coat of arms.
Oscar II gold 20 Kronor 1879, KM748, MS63 PCGS, attractive harvest gold toning, scarce low-mintage date.
Oscar II gold 20 Kronor 1887, KM748, MS64 NGC, fully brilliant with just a few contact marks on the obverse. Scarce date.
Oscar II gold 20 Kronor 1901, KM765, MS65 NGC, completely lustrous with light original patina. Final, older bust of the King.
Carl XVI Gustaf gold 1000 Kronor 1988, KM868, MS67 NGC, Delaware Colony, clipper ship on the reverse.
Carl XVI Gustaf gold 1000 Kronor 1990, KM876, MS67 NGC, Vasa family arms.
Carl XVI Gustaf gold 1000 Kronor 1993, KM884, MS69 NGC, Queen Silvia's 50th Birthday.
Carl XVI Gustaf gold 1000 Kronor 1996, KM889, PL 69 Ultra Cameo NGC, 50th Birthday of the King.
Carl XVI Gustaf gold 1000 Kronor 1997, KM891, MS68 NGC, Kalmar Union.
Carl XVI Gustaf gold 1000 Kronor 1998, KM893, MS68 NGC, Reign of Carl XVI, 25th anniversary.
Carl XVI Gustaf gold 2000 Kronor 1999, KM899, PL 69 Ultra Cameo NGC, Millennium.
Carl XVI Gustaf gold 2000 Kronor 2002, KM909, Proof 68 Ultra Cameo NGC, 750th anniversary of Stockholm.
Carl XVI Gustaf gold 2000 Kronor 2003, KM905, MS67 NGC, 700th anniversary of the birth St. Birgitta.
Carl XVI Gustaf gold 2000 Kronor 2004, KM912, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC, Royal Palace, 250th year.
Carl XVI Gustaf gold 2000 Kronor 2005, KM907, MS69 NGC, marking the end of the union of Norway and Sweden.
Carl XVI Gustaf gold 2000 Kronor 2005, KM914, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC, Dag Hammarskjold.
Medallic gold 150 Euro 1992, KM-X13, Proof 68 Ultra Cameo NGC, private issue commemorating Gustavus Aldolphus and featuring a clipper ship on the reverse.
City of Visby Private gold 150 Euro 1994, KM-X19, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC, 800th anniversary of the port of Visby.
Gustaf V 2 Kronor Date Collection, eleven Choice examples featuring: 1910 AU with two small spots on the reverse, very scarce, 1915 XF, 1922 BU, 1924 AU-BU, 1928 BU, 1929 AU-BU, 1930 BU, 1931 BU, 1935 BU, 1937 BU and KM815 1943 BU. A very nice selection which should be carefully viewed. Sold as is, no return.
Switzerland
Appenzell 4 Francs 1812, KM-9, MS64 NGC. lightly toned on semi-prooflike surfaces. A one year type with a mintage of 2,357 pieces.
Basel gold Gulden (1433-37), Friedberg 4. AU50 NGC. A lustrous lightly toned coin. Reverse, Madonna with child, which seems to be the subject matter of 80% of all 15th century art works.
Bern 20 Kreuzer 1716, KM-86, MS65 PCGS. Reverse crowned B in palm branches. 2 year type. Light toning over very frosty surfaces.
Bern Frank 1811, KM-174, MS62 NGC. A bit of a weak strike on the reverse shield but a blue-gray tone over reflective surfaces. One year type with 11,000 minted.
Bern Taler 1798, KM-164, Choice lightly toned UNC. These coins were obviously respected from the day they were struck.
Bern gold 1/2 Ducat 1717, KM-88, AU53 NGC. Trade Coinage.
Bern gold Ducat 1794, KM-148, MS62 PL NGC. A Choice, flashy coin that saw no use as it was intended. Maybe a collector today can fulfill its intent and "Trade" a bunch of money for this coin?
Bern gold Duplone 1797, KM-163, MS62 NGC. Some disturbance in the very prooflike reverse field. A one year type.
Bern gold 2 Duplone 1795, KM-144.1, AU55 NGC. An early strike and a 3 year type.
Lucerne 40 Batzen 1796, KM-91, nice frosty Unc with 2 small spots of verdigris. A one year type.
Luzern gold 12 Munzgolden 1794B, KM-86, AU58 NGC. A pleasing 18th century gold coin and a 2 year type.
Helvetian Republic gold 16 Franken 1800B, KM-A12, MS62 NGC. Somewhat prooflike and a one year type.
Solothurn Franc 1812, KM-70, NGC MS62, moderate tone over frosty surfaces. A one year type.
Solothurn gold 1/4 Duplone 1789, KM55, MS62 PCGS, a superb little coin with prooflike surfaces and just a bit of handling in the fields- much nicer than the certified grade would suggest.
Unterwalden gold Ducat 1743, KM-33, AU55 NGC. Reverse, Kneeling saint with rosary, 'shafts' of light from heaven above. "I.H." in ex. Flan a bit wavy with a couple of die breaks but an interesting reverse subject matter for a 'trade' coin.
Zurich 20 Schillings 1718, KM-137, MS63 PCGS. Partially toned, mostly with reds on the obverse and hints of green, yellow and red on the reverse.
Zurich gold 1/2 Ducat 1727, KM-139, MS61 NGC. Some light handling marks.
Zurich gold 1/2 Ducat 1761, KM-139, MS62 NGC. The 61 of the date are punched over a 58. Interesting to note also that the size of the planchet went from 18 mm as did the 1727 is this sale to the 16.5 of this piece.
Zurich gold Ducat 1775, KM-161, AU58 ICG, well struck and a one-year type.
Graubunden 4 Franken 1842 "Shooting Taler," KM17, MS63 NGC, lightly toned with full underlying mint luster, an exceptionally attractive example of this popular shooting taler.
Confederation 1/2 Franc 1851A, KM8, MS66 PCGS, a true Gem with subtle gold and gray patina and pristine surfaces.
Confederation 1/2 Franc 1878B, KM23, Specimen 64 PCGS, superb mirror surfaces with attractive gold and pewter gray patina. Very rare as a Specimen.
Confederation Franc 1850A, KM9, MS65 PCGS, frosty white mint brilliance with subtle gold and russet toning. Early dates of the Confederation coinage are rare and highly desirable in this premium quality.
Confederation Franc 1860B, KM9a, MS66 PCGS, rich silvery gray and russet patina, fully original and highly attractive. Very rare grade for this date.
Confederation Franc 1908B, KM24, MS65 PCGS, blue-green patina full underlying mint brilliance.
Confederation 2 Francs 1936B, KM21, Specimen 66 PCGS, beautiful mirror surfaces creating an attractive cameo effect on Helvetia.
Confederation 2 Francs 1955B, KM21, Specimen 67 PCGS, an absolute untoned Gem with a full cameo on all the raised design details.
Confederation 5 Francs 1874B no dot, KM11, lustrous AU-UNC, a Choice original example with full mint luster.
Confederation 5 Francs 1889B, KM34, brilliant UNC with beautiful gold and russet patina and full unbroken frost across the cheek of Helvetia. Unfortunately there is a small scrape in the right obverse field which does detract.
Confederation 5 Francs 1890B, KM34, MS64 PCGS, fully lustrous with subtle gold and silvery gray patina. Rare grade for this type.
Confederation 5 Francs 1892B, KM34, brilliant UNC, just a few tiny contact marks, the reverse is especially nice.
Confederation 5 Francs 1900B, KM34, toned AU with considerable underlying mint luster, light contact marks. Very scarce date and grade.
Confederation 5 Francs 1923B, KM37, MS63 PCGS, prooflike white mint brilliance with a beautiful cameo effect on the raised details.
Confederation 5 Francs 1925B, KM38, MS62 NGC, lightly toned and fully lustrous, a nice original example.
5 Francs Shooting Taler 1883 Lugano, KM-S16, MS66 PCGS, a gorgeous example with light harvest gold patina in the legends.
5 Francs Shooting Taler 1885 Bern, KM-S17, MS66 PCGS, a virtually perfect coin with splendid old-time toning, common in UNC, but very rare in this designation.
Confederation gold Pattern 20 Francs 1873, KM-Pn24, MS62 NGC, prooflike surfaces with a few tiny contact marks. Rare pattern type featuring Helvetia seated on the obverse.
Confederation gold 100 Francs 1934B, KM-S19, MS64 NGC, beautiful mirror surfaces with an attractive cameo frost on the raised details. Struck for the shooting festival in Fribourg.
Confederation gold 100 Francs 1939, KM-S21, MS62 NGC, fully lustrous with just a few faint scratches on the obverse. Struck for the shooting festival in Lucerne.
Confederation gold 500 Francs 2000, KM-S60, Proof 67 Ultra Cameo NGC, commemorating the shooting festival in Biere (Vaud.) Only 300 pieces struck.
Confederation gold 500 Francs 2006, KM-S72, Proof 67 Ultra Cameo NGC, Solothurn Festival. Mintage 200.
Tanzania
Republic gold 50000 Shilingi 1998, KM58, gem cameo Proof in the capsule of issue, Serengeti Wildlife commemorative. A massive gold coin weighing 155.51 grams and containing 5 ounces of pure gold. Presented in the original mint box without COA. Beautiful reverse featuring a lion, cheetah and zebra.
Thailand
Rama IV Quartet of gold Bullet Money, a nice set of four denominations featuring: KM-C153 1/16 Baht, 0.89 grams, KM-C154 1/8 Baht, 1.9 gms, KM-C155 1/4 Baht, 3.85 gms, and KM-C166 1/2 Baht, 7.59 gms. A wonderful little group for the Thai specialist or collector of odd and curious monies. Grades are VF to XF.
Rama IV silver Type Set 1860, four denominations of this popular elephant coinage comprising: KM-Y7 1/16 Baht, toned AU, KM-Y8 1/8 Baht, toned AU, KM-Y9 1/4 Baht or Salung, toned AU with a very high edge on the obverse, and KM-Y10 1/2 Baht, toned AU with light blue-green surfaces. A choice set and well-matched. Sold as is, no return lot.
Rama IV 2 Baht (1860), KM-Y12, choice toned XF with bold details and good eye appeal, few minor rim bruises. Scarce type and grade.
Rama IV gold 2 1/2 Baht (1863), KM-Y13, MS64 PCGS, a beautiful example with exceptionally sharp design details and light original toning. Very rare in this premium quality.
Rama V Proof 1/8 Baht (1876), KM-Y32, Proof 67 NGC, a gorgeous coin with blue-green and russet patina blanketing fully reflective surfaces. Rare and very popular in Proof.
Rama V Proof 1/4 Baht (1876), KM-Y33, Proof 68 NGC, a virtually perfect coin with satiny mirror surfaces and multi-hued patina. Rare type in Proof and especially in this lofty designation.
Rama V gold 1/4 Baht (1876), KM-Y33a, Friedberg 25a, MS62 NGC, fully lustrous, some light handling in the exposed obverse fields. Very rare off-metal strike in gold, undoubtedly for presentation purposes.
Rama V Copper Khaotree Mines Token ND (1880), Obverse with Rama V facing left; Reverse with legends around blank center. Struck to mark the opening of the Khaotree Mines, prooflike AU, lightly cleaned. Scarce and popular token with obverse very similar to the silver Baht of this period.
Modern Silver Commemoratives - Large Lot, thirteen coins, all presumably Proof, as follows: KM-Y102a 50 Baht 1974 (6), KM-Y103a 100 Baht 1974 (5), KM-Y152 200 Baht 1981 Year of the Child and KM-Y379 200 Baht 1997 Unicef. A mixed group, some with cloudy surfaces. Sold as is, no return lot.
Rama IX gold 4000 Baht 1981, KM153, Proof 67 Ultra Cameo NGC, Year of the Child.
Rama IX gold 5000 Baht 1974, KM-Y104, deep cameo Proof, few faint hairlines in the right obverse field, Conservation Series featuring the White-eyed River Martin.
Rama IX gold 5000 Baht 1974, KM-Y104, gem cameo Proof, Conservation Series.
Tibet
Independent Theocracy gold 20 Srang (1919), KM-Y22, MS62 PCGS, a very nice example with light toning and very sharp details.
Tonga
Taufa'ahau IV palladium 10 Pa'anga 1988, KM131, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC, Olympic Shot Put.
Tunisia
Ahmad Pasha Bey gold 100 Francs 1935, KM257, MS63 NGC, fully brilliant, low mintage type.
Turkey
Abdul Hamid II gold 100 Kurush 1293AH Year 16 (1892), KM730, MS63 NGC, fully lustrous and sharp, scarce grade for this heavily circulated denomination.
Mohamed V gold 100 Kurush 1327AH Year 4 (1911), KM754, MS62 NGC, a nice original example with full mint luster, surprisingly scarce in mint state.
Mohamed V gold 500 Kurush 1327AH Year 3 (1910), KM758, MS63 PCGS, fully lustrous, becoming increasingly difficult to find in mint state (and genuine!)
Republic gold 500 Kurush 1923/20 (1943) Inonu, KM858, AU58 NGC, fully lustrous and mint state, apparently net graded due to some light contact marks. Scarcer type featuring the bust of Inonu.
Republic gold Trio, KM851 25 Kurush 1923/39 (1962) AU58 NGC, KM853 50 Kurush 1923/38 (1961) MS64 NGC and KM855 100 Kurush 1923/39 (1962) MS64 NGC, all featuring the bust of Ataturk.
Monnaie Deluxe gold Threesome, KM870, 25 Kurush 1962, MS64 NGC, KM871; 50 Kurush 1962 MS64 NGC; and KM872, 100 Kurush 1962, MS65 NGC. These monnaie deluxe issues have slightly less gold than the regular issues and are struck on broad thin flans. The tradition of striking these special types dates back to the tradition of presenting special members of the harem with gold trinkets.
Republic gold 100,000 Lira 1982, KM956, Proof 65 Ultra Cameo NGC, marking the 15th century for the world of Islam.
Uganda
Republic gold Pair 1969, KM14, 50 Shillings, Proof 68 Ultra Cameo NGC; and KM15, 100 Shillings, Proof 68 Ultra Cameo NGC. Both honor the visit of Pope Paul VI.
United Arab Emirates
Sheikhdom gold 750 Dirhams 1980, KM8, Proof 67 Ultra Cameo NGC, Year of the Child.
Sharjah gold 50 Riyals 1970, KM8, Proof 67 Ultra Cameo NGC, Mexico World Cup Soccer.
Sharjah gold 100 Riyals 1970, KM9, Proof 67 Ultra Cameo NGC, Napoleon.
Uruguay
Republic 50 Centesimos 1894, KM16, MS64 NGC, a choice original example with full mint luster and light patina in the legends. Rare in this quality with a SCWC value of $600 in BU.
Republic 50 Centesimos 1894, KM16, MS67 NGC, a superb Gem quality example with pristine surfaces and gorgeous old-time cabinet patina. Possibly the finest known for this date.
Republic Montevideo Peso 1844, KM5, MS62 NGC, coin axis, lightly toned and extremely attractive with boldly struck details, this piece features a virtually perfect planchet, lacking the usual alloying flaws and laminations that often plague this type. Certainly a premium coin for this designation and one of the most pleasing examples this cataloger has seen in a long time.
Republic gold 2 Centesimos 1943-So, KM-Pn44, Proof 64 NGC, lightly toned, off-metal strike for KM20a. Rare type, possibly struck for presentation purposes.
Republic gold 10 Centesimos 1953, KM-Pn50, Proof 64 Ultra Cameo NGC, full mirror surfaces with a dramatic cameo on the bust of Artigas. Mintage 100.
Republic gold Pattern 50 Centesimos 1943So, KM-Pn45, Proof 64 NGC, gold striking of KM31, very rare, lovely reflective surfaces.
Republic silver Uniface Trial Strike Peso 1953, obverse portrait of Artigas, mirror surfaces with the word MODEL in the center of the reverse, PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC Whittier Collection. A beautiful coin which intuition says "should be worth more!"
Republic gold 5 Pesos 1930, KM27, MS64 NGC, lightly toned, scarce in this designation - most have far more surface abrasions than this example.
Vatican
Pius XI gold 100 lire 1929, KM-Y-9, MS67 PCGS. Reverse is a standing Jesus with child at feet.
Pius XI gold 100 Lire 1929, KM-Y-9, Choice BU, virtually as nice as the previous piece.
Pius XI gold 100 Lire 1934-35, KM-Y-19, Virtually UNC, a few light bagmarks only.
Pius XI gold 100 Lire 1934-35, KM-Y-9, Choice AU, a few light marks.
Pius XI gold 100 Lire 1935, KM-Y-9, MS65 PCGS. Last year of issue with 2,015 struck.
Pius XII gold 100 Lire 1939, KM-Y-30.1, MS66 NGC. Reverse, standing Jesus with child at feet. 2,700 minted.
Pius XII gold 100 Lire 1949, KM-Y-39, MS64 NGC. Last year of issue with 1,000 minted.
Pius XII gold 100 Lire 1950, KM-Y-50, MS65 NGC. One year type.
Pius XII gold 100 Lire 1950, KM-Y-48, MS67 PCGS. Commemorating the opening of the Holy Door.
John XXIII gold 100 Lire 1959, KM-Y-66, MS66 NGC. The coin has a superbly frosted bust of the Pope and the reverse crowned shields.
John XXIII gold Medal (1958), STS-33, 43 mm gold medal of Pope John XXIII regarding the 100th anniversary of Lourdes. The obverse displays the Pope's bust left, while the reverse has Christ standing with supplicating subjects behind--some on knees, and some carrying others. There are a few handling marks; regardless, it is very deeply struck with a frosted bust.
John Paul II gold pair. The first coin is a 50,000 Lire 2000, as KM-Y-317, Gem Proof. The second coin is a 100,000 Lire 1996, as KM-Y-357, but 27 mm, PF69 NGC.
John Paul II Euro Proof Set 2002, KM-PS15, the eight coin set plus the mint medal, the coins gem cameo Proofs in the plastic capsules of issue. Very popular set and difficult to find in the market. Presented in the case of issue with the descriptive certificate.
Venezuela
Ferdinand VII Royalist 2 Reales 1818-BS Caracas, KM-C6.1, AU58 NGC, boldly struck with pleasing pewter gray toning. Rare grade for this series.
Ferdinand VII Royalist 2 Reales 1819/8-BS Caracas, KM-C6.1, AU55 NGC, medium gray patina, very bold overdate, although it is not mentioned on the holder. Rare in this quality.
Ferdinand VII Royalist 2 Reales 1819-BS Caracas, KM-C6.1, AU58 NGC, beautiful silvery gray and blue patina, very close to mint state and rare as such.
Republic Centavo 1876, KM-Y25, AU58 NGC, lightly toned, very elusive type in grades above XF.
Republic gold 1000 Bolivares 1975, KM-Y48, gem cameo Proof, Conservation Series featuring the Cock of the Rocks.
Yemen
Republic gold 75 Rials 1975 AH1395, KM21, Proof 68 Ultra Cameo NGC, Montreal Olympics.
Yugoslavia
Alexander I gold 20 Dinara 1925, KM7, MS64 NGC, a very nice piece with minimal contact marks, well above average for this type.
Alexander I gold 4 Dukata 1931, KM14.1, sword counterstamp, prooflike brilliant UNC with light handling on the obverse including a few tiny scratches on the bust.
Republic gold 150 Novih Dinara 1995, KM166, Proof 64 Ultra Cameo NGC, National Bank.
Republic gold 5000 Dinara 1978, KM75, cameo Proof, some light handling, 8th Mediterranean Games at Split.
Republic gold 6000 Novih Dinara 1999, KM178, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC, Chilander Monastery.
Republic gold and silver Proof Set 1982-1984, a beautiful set of fifteen silver and three gold coins, all gem cameo Proofs in the original capsules of issue, all honoring the 1984 Winter Olympics in Yugoslavia. The silver coins were issued in sets of three comprising 100, 250 and 500 Dinars and the gold coins are 5000 Dinars. Presented in the original case with the COA and descriptive cards.
World Paper Money
Canada. Dobie & Badgley Livres 1790, A very rare example of this Montreal, Canada issue that remains in original condition, but cut into the design at left. Printed in black text with brown ink. The note's French text reads: "Montreal 7 Mai 1790, Livres 1.10 ancien cours. A vue, Nous payerons au Porteur du Prefent la Somme de Trente Sols ancien cours de la Province. No. 791. (signed:) Dobie & Badgley." Translated into English: 1 Livres ancient currency. On sight, we will pay to bearer of the present sum of 30 Sols ancient currency of the Province." Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Canada. Dobie & Badgley 1790 Livres (15 Sols), This a very rare example of this Montreal, Canada Private merchant's issue and it remains in pristine condition. The note's French text reads: "Montreal 1 Mai 1790, Livres 0.15 ancien cours. A vue, Nous payerons au Porteur du Prefent la Somme de Quinze Sols ancien cours de la Province. No. 396. (signed:) Dobie & Badgley." Translated into English it reads, "15 sols ancient currency. On sight, we will pay to bearer of the present sum of 15 sols ancient currency of the Province." This fur trading company had a presence in Canada dating back to at least 1666. Superb Gem Uncirculated with bold embossing and nice penmanship.
China. Banque Industrielle de Chine Presentation Set of Shanghai Specimen Notes, uniface front and back Specimens of 1 Dollar 1918, 5 Dollars 1918, 10 Dollars 1914, 50 Dollars 1918, 100 Dollars 1918, and 500 Dollars 1918, all marked SPECIMEN in red. These Specimen banknotes were made, and framed, for the Banque Industrielle de Chine during the period it was operating. When it failed, this set of notes passed, it the original frame, to the Banque Franco-Chinoise in Paris. The last head cashier of the Banque Franco-Chinoise, Philippe Madon, gave the set as a present to one of the head cashiers of the Banque de Paris et Pays-Bas, todays Banque Paribas. That cashier, now long retired, is the consignor of this unique set, which is now being offered to the public for the first time since this set was made and framed nearly a century ago. The frame, board with notes, and glass are original. The back has been replaced. The notes are UNC with some age spotting and have been attached to the board. A beautiful and unique item.
The Banque Industrielle de Chine was a joint venture of France and China. Because of this arrangement, the banque incurred special privilege to issue notes in China. In 1921 the Paris headquarters went bankrupt, forcing its Chinese branches to cease business.
The Banque Industrielle de Chine was a joint venture of France and China. Because of this arrangement, the banque incurred special privilege to issue notes in China. In 1921 the Paris headquarters went bankrupt, forcing its Chinese branches to cease business.
Cuba. 3 Pesos 15-6-1872 El Banco Espano de la Habana, Pick 28a, nice F-VF, few tiny thin spots, an original note with strong colors.
El Salvador. Peso 18__, El Banco de Centro America y Londres, Pick-UNL, about extremely fine, this design is not listed in the Pick, though it is very similar to S-131 with "ORO" in large red letters added to its face and back.
El Salvador. 5 Pesos 18__, El Banco de Centro America y Londres, Pick S137, about XF, this design is like the Krause plate note, but it does not have the punch cancellation.
El Salvador. 10 Pesos 189_ El Banco Agricola y Comercial, Pick S103p Face Proof, Choice AU, here is a beautiful unmounted proof that displays some light handling. A couple of approximate one-half inch tears are noticed at the center of the right edge. One of these tears has been repaired. Two small square punch cancels are also noticed. This issue is unpriced in Krause in any grade and in any form.
France. Banque de France 5 Francs 1872, Pick-60, Choice Unc, a perfect note, very rare in this condition.
French Equatorial Africa. 1000 Francs 1944, Pick-19a, Fine 12 PMG, very scarce note, heavy middle fold. Caisse Centrale de la France D'Outre -Mer.
Greenland. 10 Kroner ND (1953-67) Specimen, Pick-19s, Gem Unc 65 EPQ PMG, this lovely specimen note is well margined and tonight a value will be established for this elusive issue.
Greenland. State Note 5 Kroner ND (1913), Pick-14 Choice Unc 64 PMG, a tiny notch is seen along the top margin on this popular Polar Bear issue.
Greenland. State Note 5 Kroner ND (1913), Pick-14, Gem Unc 66 EPQ PMG, not much improvement can be made on this stunning Polar Bear issue.
Greenland. World War II Chits, This lot of rare Greenland chits starts off with the following denominations - 1; 2 XF; 5; 10; 25; 50 Ore; and 1 Krone. These were current from 1910 until 1926 and showed that the recipient had a credit with the Royal Greenland Trade Organization. However, the 2; 5; and 10 Ore must be considered remainders. The four that were placed in "circulation" were the 1; 10; 50 Ore; and 1 Krone as they have a handstamp of "Nr. 12 Kavane" on their backs. When customers received these chits, they were handstamped "Avane" for North Greenland and "Kavane" for South Greenland, with the Arctic Circle being the dividing line. The number "12" refers to a town of issue.
Included with this lot are two more chits, a 1 and 2 (small spot on back) Ore with the overprint of "Grl. Adm." in red ink on the face. These are from World War Two when Greenland was cut off from Denmark. Remainders of 1; 2; 5; and 10 Ore from the previous issue were overprinted and only then were they valid as currency. This is a great lot of little-known numismatic items. The pieces measure roughly 21 by 34mm and are Crisp Uncirculated except where noted. The "Grl. Adm." pieces are listed in the Krause and the Schwan-Boling references and they, much less the other chits, hardly ever come on to the marketplace.
Included with this lot are two more chits, a 1 and 2 (small spot on back) Ore with the overprint of "Grl. Adm." in red ink on the face. These are from World War Two when Greenland was cut off from Denmark. Remainders of 1; 2; 5; and 10 Ore from the previous issue were overprinted and only then were they valid as currency. This is a great lot of little-known numismatic items. The pieces measure roughly 21 by 34mm and are Crisp Uncirculated except where noted. The "Grl. Adm." pieces are listed in the Krause and the Schwan-Boling references and they, much less the other chits, hardly ever come on to the marketplace.
Iceland. Landssjod Islands 5 Kronur 18-9-1885, Pick-1r, Unc 62 PMG, with a touch more margin at right it certainly could have gone a higher grade. Destined to be a center piece in any advanced Danish collection.
Iceland. Islands Banki 100 Kronur 1919, Pick 14r, Gem Unc 66 PMG EPQ, this provisional issue was printed on the back of the 5 Kronur Pick 1r. Perhaps the finest known among very few if any survivors. This is simply a beautiful note which ranks as one of the scarcest Icelandic issues.
Japan. 200 Yen (1945) Pick 43Aa, Pick 43Aa, this is an issued note for this scarce design. It has an approximate quarter inch tear at top center. Most of the folds are concentrated in the middle of the note and there are some pre-printing paper crinkles plus other edge handling. Pick lists Fine notes at $700 and XF notes at $1500. VF-XF.
Jersey. Pound St. Mary's Parochial Bank 18xx, Pick S327, AU, a corner fold and some light handling are seen on this deeply inked note.
Luxembourg. Banque Internationale A Luxembourg 100 Francs 21-4-1956, Pick 13a, choice UNC, fully original and very attractive.
Luxembourg. Kassenschein 5 Francs - 4 Mark L. 28-11-1914, Pick 23, choice UNC, rare and desirable in this quality. Only one signature.
Luxembourg. Kassenschein 25 Francs - 20 Mark L. 28-11-1914, Pick 24, superb crisp UNC, rare grade and a pretty note. Only one signature.
Luxembourg. Kassenschein 2 Francs L. 1914-1918, Pick 28, lovely AU, faint centerfold.
Luxembourg. Kassenschein 5 Francs L. 1914-1918, Pick 29b, dark brown seal, crisp AU, a pretty note with one faint centerfold.
Luxembourg. Grand Duche de Luxembourg 20 Francs 1-10-1929, Pick 37, crisp AU-UNC, faint vertical fold, very bright and attractive.
Luxembourg. Kassenschein 1000 Francs 1-9-1939, Pick 40, superb UNC, a crisp and fully original example of this important rarity. One of the few examples known in this Superb condition.
Luxembourg. A large lot of mixed Luxembourg currency including: thirty-two notes featuring: Modern issues (15), issued types and specimens, grades mostly AU-UNC, and earlier unusual and private types (17), kassenscheins, municipal chits, German overprints and notgeld, VG-UNC. Some very scarce. A great lot for the Luxembourg specialist! Sold as is, no return.
Mexico. Peso 1891-1914, El Banco de Durango, Pick S272r, Choice AU, this Durango note depicts Liberty and Harmony at left center, along with an allegorical woman's head at back center.
Mexico. 50 Pesos 1910, El Banco de Hidalgo, Pick S-308a, about XF, reportedly only 10,000 notes were printed for this issue, Pick does not list any prices above Fine. This example has well stood the test of time.
Mexico. 1000 Pesos 19xx, El Banco Oriental de Mexico, Pick S-387s, Choice Unc 64 EPQ PMG, stamped "Specimen" and with punch cancellations.
Panama. 1 Balboa 1941, Pick-22a, VF30 EPQ PMG, except for three light folds, this note is in outstanding condition. This is the fabled Arias or Seven Days Note that was legal tender in Panama only from October 2 through October 9, 1941. The anti-American President, Dr. Arnulfo Arias, took a trip to Cuba on October 9th to visit his paramour. This trip was not authorized by the National Assembly and the National Assembly ousted Dr. Arias from power. All of the notes that had not been issued during the previous week would have an upcoming engagement with the incinerator. These acts created a Latin American rarity. This is an evenly circulated example with nice color for the grade. These were printed by the Hamilton Bank Note Company.
Panama. 5 Balboas 1941, Pick-23, AU58 EPQ PMG, great eye appeal and colors for this note, circulation is barely noticeable. Any issues other than the 1 Balboa from Panama are rarely seen.
Russia. State Credit Note 1 Rouble 1865, Pick A33b, VF25 PMG. A very nice bright note with a few minor stains and sharp corners. There are no tears or pin holes and the overall appearance is extremely close to XF. Very scarce as are all the early Russian notes.
Russia. State Currency Note 10 Rubles 1923 front and back perforated Specimens, Pick 130 (Specimen not listed), both are UNC with the back having small evidence of a fold near the top left corner. Both the front and back are uniface and have perforated SPECIMEN. Very scarce.
Russia. U.S.S.R. State Currency Note perforated front Specimen 1923 (1924), Pick 181, AU with traces of stamp hinges on the back. Very scarce.
Russia. State Bank Note U.S.S.R. Seven-piece Specimen Set 1947, 1, 3, 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100 Rubles, Pick 217, 219, 221, 226, 228, 230, and 232, all are (1957) Type II and Choice UNC. All marked SPECIMEN in red print, in Russian, on both sides.
South Russia. Government Treasury Note 50 Rubles front and back Specimens 1919, Pick S422, XF with stamp hinges on the back of each note. Very rare as uniface Specimens.
Russia-Transcaucasia. Federation of Socialist Republics of Transcaucasia front and back 500,000 Rubles 1923 perforated Specimens, Pick S619, Choice UNC and very scarce.
Thailand. MPC Coupon Series 3 10 Cents, Schwann 1022, Gem Unc, square corners snap to attention on this lovely dime coupon from the final Thai series.
Venezuela. Estado de Guayana 2 Venezolanos 1878, Pick-S333, VF25 PMG, first issue, nice color, signature and corners. Two small pinholes. Pick simply lists as "rare".
Guatemala. El Banco Agricola Hipotecario 50 Pesos 1918, P-S104, UNC, minor "foxing" on the upper right corner of the front proof.
Guatemala. El Banco Americano de Guatemala - Trio, Pick S111, S112 and S113, the 1, 5 and 25 Pesos with date April, 1895. Nice AU-UNC examples.
Guatemala. El Banco Americano de Guatemala 100 Pesos 1895, P-S114, UNC, front and back proofs on different pages.
Guatemala. El Banco Americano de Guatemala 500 Pesos 1895, P-S115, UNC, better note, highest denomination of the series.
Guatemala. El Banco Internacional de Guatemala 1 Peso 1892, P-S151, UNC, some brown stains (foxing).
Guatemala. El Banco Internacional de Guatemala - Pair, P-S156 5 Pesos 1892 and P-S157 25 Pesos 1890, uniface specimen proofs. UNC, some light stains on the 25 Pesos.
Guatemala. El Banco Internacional de Guatemala 5 Pesos 1917, P-S156, UNC, some "foxing" on the back proof.
Guatemala. El Banco Internacional de Guatemala 100 Pesos 1888, P-S159p, UNC, minor "foxing", uniface note with date of 18__.
Guatemala. El Banco Internacional de Guatemala 100 Pesos 1907, P-S159p, UNC, uniface note with date 19__.
Guatemala. El Banco Internacional de Guatemala 25 Pesos 1917, P-S158, some "foxing" on the front proof.
Guatemala. El Banco Internacional de Guatemala 100 Pesos 1917, P-S160, UNC, like the previous two notes but double-sided and smaller.
Guatemala. El Banco Internacional de Guatemala 500 Pesos 1890, P-S160A, UNC with "foxing" on the back proof.
Guatemala. El Banco Internacional de Guatemala 500 Pesos 1916, P-S161, Banco Internacional, AU-UNC, green print with a locomotive on the back. High denomination note.
Guatemala. Banco de Occidente en Quezaltenango 1 Peso 1882, P-S173, UNC. First type with green back.
Guatemala. Banco de Occidente en Quezaltenango 5 Pesos 1882, P-S176, UNC.
Guatemala. Banco de Occidente en Quezaltenango 20 Pesos 1882, P-S176, UNC.
Guatemala. Banco de Occidente en Quezaltenango 100 Pesos 1882, P-S182, UNC, highest denomination of this series.
Guatemala. Banco de Occidente en Quezaltenango 1 Peso 1891, P-S184, UNC, Pick lists this note as "rare", blue back.
Guatemala. Uniface Specimen Proofs, La Tresoria Nacional, three types, 1 Peso 1888, 5 Pesos 1888 and 10 Pesos 1888, and Banco de Occidente, four denominations, 5 Pesos 1891, 20 Pesos 1891, (stains), 100 Pesos 1891 and 100 Pesos 1900. AU-UNC.
Guatemala. La Tesoreria Nacional 1 Peso 1887, P-A4, UNC, federal issue.
Guatemala. La Tesoreria Nacional 5 Pesos 1887, P-A5, UNC, some brown discoloration on the back proof (foxing).
Guatemala. La Tesoreria Nacional 10 Pesos 1887, P-A6, UNC.
Guatemala. La Tesoreria Nacional 25 Pesos 1888, P-A7, UNC, Pick lists this note as "rare" for issued, specimens and proofs.
Guatemala. El Banco de Guatemala 1 Peso 1913, P-S141, UNC, minor "foxing" on the front proof.
Guatemala. El Banco de Guatemala 5 Pesos 1923, P-S145, UNC.
Guatemala. El Banco de Guatemala 25 Pesos 1911, P-S146, UNC.
Guatemala. El Banco de Guatemala 100 Pesos 1911, P-S147, UNC, foxing on the upper right corner of the front proof.
Guatemala. El Banco de Guatemala 500 Pesos 1915, P-S148, UNC, some "foxing" on the front proof, proof on different pages.
Guatemala. Specimens 1947-1961, twenty Specimen notes from denominations 1/2 to 100 Quetzales dated from 1947-1961. These uniface pieces have been trimmed and mounted on the specimen book pages. Sold as is, no return lot.
Haiti. La Banque Nationale D'Haiti 1875, Pick 68 25 Centimes, Pick 70 Gourde and Pick 72 5 Gourdes, all dated July 1875. Very attractive designs. AU although the 5 Gourdes has some stains.
Haiti. Republic 1 Gourdes 1884, P-77, UNC, "foxing" on the upper right corner, scarce issue.
Haiti. Republic 2 Gourdes 1884, P-78, UNC, quite a scarce issue.
Haiti. Republic 1 Gourde 1893 (Treasury 1892), P-101, UNC with minor "foxing" on both proofs.
Haiti. Republic 2 Gourdes 1893 (Treasury 1892), P-102, UNC.
Haiti. Republic Gourde - Early Pair, Pick 110 1903 and Pick 131 1915, printed front and back Proofs in original colors. Very attractive! UNC.
Haiti. Republic 2 Gourdes - Nice Early Duo, Pick 111 1903 and Pick 129 1915, front and back Proofs, choice UNC, very colorful.
Haiti. Repulic 1 and 2 Gourdes 1904, Pick 129 and 121, front Proofs only, nice AU-UNC.
Haiti. Republic 5 Gourdes 1908 (Treasury 1903-08), P-125, scarce issue, numbered 00000 on both sides.
Haiti. Republic 1 Gourde 1920, P-150, UNC, an extra back proof is included, minor foxing on all three proofs.
Haiti. Republic 2 Gourdes 1920, P-151, UNC, extra back proof for the 1924 issue is included.
Haiti. Republic 5 Gourdes 1924, P-152, UNC, minor foxing on the back proof.
Haiti. Republic 10 Gourdes 1919, P-153, UNC, scarce issue.
Haiti. Republic 20 Gourdes 1919, P-154, UNC, light foxing on the back proof. Noted on the ABN's page says "Order never placed for this NOTE." So only proofs exist.
Haiti. Republic Banque Nationale - Various Denominations, Gourde 1927 front and back proofs, Gourde 1935 front specimen, 10 Gourdes 1927 front and back proofs, 10 Gourdes 1949 front and back specimens, 10 Gourdes 1951 front specimen and 20 Gourdes 1927 front and back proofs. A nice group in AU-UNC.
Haiti. Republic Banque Nationale - 1947 to 1964, various issues of the 1 and 2 Gourdes including printers' proofs and specimen notes mounted on booklet pages. 13 pages in all, some with front and back. AU-UNC with occasional stains. Sold as is, no return lot.
Haiti. Republic Banque Nationale 5 Gourdes, Proofs, front and back, 1927, Specimen front 1946, Specimen front and back 1949, Specimen 1951 front, and Specimen front 1964. The Specimens are mounted on the book paper. AU-UNC.
Haiti. Republic 50 Gourdes Banque Nationale, Printers Proofs, front and back, dated Sept. 1927, uniface front Specimen dated Aug. 1952, mounted on paper, and uniface front Specimen dated June 1964, mounted on paper. Nice AU-UNC with no stains.
Haiti. Republic 100 Gourdes Banque Nationale, Printers Proofs, front and back, date 1927, Specimen notes, front and back, dated 1952, mounted on paper, and Specimen note, front only, mounted on paper. Nice notes with bright original colors.
Haiti. Banque de la Republique - Large Lot, thirteen pages with front and back Specimens (26 items in all) dated from 1980 to 1983. A very nice group with fresh colors and very few stains. All of the Specimens are mounted on the book paper.
Suriname. Bank of Suriname 2 1/2 Gulden 1940, P-87, UNC, this entire 1940-42 series of banknotes from Suriname is very elusive and issued notes are extremely rare.
Suriname. Bank of Suriname 5 Gulden 1942, P-88, UNC.
Suriname. Bank of Suriname 10 Gulden 1941, P-89, UNC.
Suriname. Bank of Suriname 25 Gulden 1942, P-90, UNC.
Suriname. Bank of Suriname 100 Gulden 1941, P-91, UNC, highest denomination of the series.
Suriname. Half Gulden 1942, Pick 104, (2) two-sided Specimen notes, front and back, mounted on specimen book paper. XF, few stains, punch hole cancellations.
Suriname. Gulden 1942, Pick 105, (2) front and back Specimen notes mounted on the specimen book paper. AU, minor stains, punch hole cancellations.
World Lots
A large lot of Original package First Official Issue Euro sets, including Belgium, Greece, Spain, Greece, Luxembourg, Germany, Netherlands, and Portugal. All in the original sealed hard plastic packages. Dates 1999-2002. Sold as is, no return.
A mixed lot of First Official Issue Euro sets and Special issue Euro sets, including sets such as a limited edition Greek set with an issue of only 1,000 sets, 2003 triple Belgium-Netherlands-Luxembourg set, and 2002 Netherlands Clini Clowns set, along with other special sets. Must be seen to be appreciated. Sold as is, no return.
Euro coin sets including: an original 4 set pack of French sets 1999-2002 in the 4-set pack with plastic wrap split on one end, (2) Belgium 2002 sets in slipcover, (2) Belgium three-set packs 1999-2001 in slipcovers, and Finland three-set pack 1999-2001 in slipcover.
Euro Starter Packs as follows: France 15.24 Euros, Austria 14.54 Euros, Ireland 6.35 Euros, (3) Germany 10.23 Euros, Greece 14.67 Euros, Netherlands 11.35 Euros, Luxembourg 12.40 Euros, Greece 8 Euros, Italy 12.91 Euros, Finland 3.88 Euros, Belgium 12.40 Euros, Spain30.41 Euros, Spain 12.02 Euros, (3) Germany 10.23 Euros, Luxembourg 111 Euros, and 5 misc. Euros. The original starter packs are bank sealed in the original packages and are scarce.
Pair of Certified Gold Proofs, Haiti 200 Gourdes 1974 KM115 Holy Year, Proof 67 Ultra Cameo NGC, and Lesotho 250 Maloti 1988 KM51 Papal Visit, Proof 66 NGC.
Latin Gold with Papal Motifs, Colombia 300 Pesos 1968 KM233 Pope Paul VI, Proof 67 DCAM PCGS, and Haiti 200 Gourdes 1974 KM115 Holy Year, Proof 68 Ultra Cameo NGC.
Better British Commonwealth Selection, a nice assortment of very useful coins from throughout the British Commonwealth including Sierra Leone, Jamaica, British West Indies Anchor Money and others. Sold as is, no return.
Worldwide Minors Assortment, thirteen better items from countries such as Italy, Mombasa and Norway, among others. Sold as is, no return.
Silver Crowns of Latin America, eleven nice types from various countries "south of the border." A useful group, many in high grade and/or nicely toned. Sold as is, no return.
Potosi and Lima Bust 8 Reales, eight Bolivia-Potosi pieces and three from Peru-Lima spanning the reigns of Carlos III, Carlos IIII and Ferdinand VII. Grades are mostly VF to XF. Sold as is, no return.
Mixed silver lot of Laos and Macao Proofs (with a few proof and UNC Singapore pieces thrown in) including: Laos, 10,000 Kip KM18, (2) 1,000 Kip KM165, (2) 50 Kip KM25, (2) 50 Kip KM26, (2) 50 Kip KM27, and (2) 50 Kip KM28; MACAO, 100 Patacas, KM10, KM11, (2) KM14, KM16, KM18, KM25 (S), KM27, KM29, KM31, KM33, KM34, (3) KM36, KM38, KM44, KM46, KM52, KM73, KM96, and KM98. All are Gem Proof. Singapore $2 1997 KM156, $10 1972 KM9.1, $10 1973, KM9.2, $10 1974 KM9.4, &10 1990 KM95, $10 1992 KM92a, and a $50 1980 KM18. Sold as is, no return.
Great Worldwide Mixture, nine highly useful coins featuring: Austria Taler 1695, German New Guinea Mark 1894A, Germany-Bavaria (2): Taler 1835 and 2 Gulden 1855, Hamburg 3 Mark 1911, Saxony 2 Taler 1859, and Schwartzburg 1/2 Taler 1791, Great Britain Crown 1672 and Reunion Franc 1896. Many nicer items are included, and we suggest careful viewing. Sold as is, no return.
Mixed trio of Proof and Mint sets in original cases as follows: Cambodia 1974 4-piece silver Proof set, KM-PS2; Laos 1971 4-piece silver Mint Set, KM-MS1; and Laos 1985 4-piece silver Proof set, KM-PS6. All are Gem in the original case with certificate. Sold as is, no return.
Spanish Colonial Bust 1 Real Assortment, a great group of sixty-two coins, grades ranging from VG to F-VF. Sold as is, no return.
United Nations gold Decade for Women Programme 1984-85, twelve gem cameo Proof gold coins from different countries all in the original plastic capsules and presented in the plush case of issue with COA and descriptive cards.
D-Day 60th Anniversary gold Commemorative Collection 2004. The set houses four gold coins: a 1925 Sovereign, UNC; an (3) 25 pounds Alderney, Jersey, and Guernsey. Gem Proof in case (slightly bent tin box) with C.O.A. The lot also includes 3 lapel pins with flags of USA, Canada and England.
Session 5
Ancients
Celtic, Carpathian region. Imitating Thasos. 2nd-1st centuries B.C. AR tetradrachm (33 mm, 15.96 g). Stylized wreathed head of Dionysos right / Herakles standing facing, holding club and lion's skin; legend degraded to dots and a few lines. Cf. CCCBM 235; OTA class V; cf. Kostial 983. VF.
Sicily, Syracuse. Hiketas II. 287-278 B.C. AE litra (21 mm, 8.26 g). Ca. 282-278 B.C. Laureate head of Zeus Hellanios right / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings spread. SNG ANS 801. XF, brown patina.
Thracian Islands, Thasos. Ca. 148-90/80 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (31 mm, 16.84 g). Head of young Dionysos right, wearing ivy wreath / Herakles standing facing, head left, holding club, resting on club; monogram in inner left field. SNG Copenhagen 1046. Toned, good VF.
Macedonian Kingdom. Philip II. 359-336 B.C. AR 1/5 tetradrachm (13 mm, 2.51 g). Amphipolis, ca. 323/2-ca. 316/5 BC. Head of Apollo right, wearing taenia / Youth on horseback right; grain ear below. Le Rider pl. 45, 10. XF.
Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III. 336-323 B.C. AR tetradrachm (25 mm, 17.32 g). Amphipolis, ca. 315-ca. 294 B.C. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle and sceptre; (Lambda) over T over torch in left field, E below throne. Price 440. VF.
Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III. 336-323 B.C. AR drachm (18 mm, 4.29 g). 'Kolophon', ca. 323-ca. 319 B.C. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle and sceptre; lyree in left field, A below throne. Price 1769. Toned, good VF.
Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III. 336-323 B.C. AR drachm (20 mm, 4.30 g). Miletos, 295-275 B.C. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle and sceptre; monogram in circle in left field, labrys below throne. Price 2148; Thompson 260. XF.
Macedon, Roman Protectorate. Ca. 167-148 B.C. AR tetradrachm (29 mm, 16.84 g). Amphipolis. Diademed head of Artemis right, quiver over shoulder, in the center of a Macedonian shield / Club; monograms around; all within oak-wreath; thunderbolt to left. SNG Copenhagen 1314. Toned VF.
Macedon, Roman Protectorate. Ca. 167-148 B.C. AR tetradrachm (31 mm, 16.80 g). Amphipolis. Diademed head of Artemis right, quiver over shoulder, in the center of a Macedonian shield / Club; monograms around; all within oak-wreath; thunderbolt to left. SNG Copenhagen 1314. Toned VF.
Thessaly, Thessalian League. Ca. 196-27 B.C. AR stater (28 mm, 5.58 g). Polyxenos and Eukolos, magistrates. Ca. 45-40 B.C. Head of Zeus right, wearing oak wreath / Athena Itonia advancing right, brandishing spear. McClean -; SNG Copenhagen 291. Nicely toned XF, minor flatness, irregular flan.
Phokis, Federal coinage. Ca. 356-ca. 346 B.C. AR hemidrachm (17 mm, 2.83 g). Facing bull's head / Laureate head of Apollo right. Williams period V, 311 (O222/R193). Near VF.
Attica, Athens. Ca. 460-404 B.C. AR Hemiobol (7mm, 0.34). Helmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig behind; all within incuse square. Dewing 1609; SNG Copenhagen 59. Toned, good VF.
Attica, Athens. Ca. 168/5-50 B.C. AR tetradrachm (29 mm, 16.83 g). 'New Style' issue. Ca. 110/09 B.C. Zoilos, Euandros and Theoxen..., magistrates. Helmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing right on amphora, head facing; bee in right field, I over (Theta) on amphora, (Sigma Omega) below; all within wreath. Thompson 717b. Toned VF.
Aigina. Ca. 457-431 B.C. AR stater (16 mm, 12.21 g). Land tortoise with segmented shell / Skew pattern composed of five sunken areas separated by thick bands. SNG Delepierre 1537; Dewing 1683. Toned VF, a two small punch marks on shell, off center.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Sikyonia, Sikyon. 335-330 B.C. AR drachm (21 mm, 5.63 g). Chimaera walking left, forepaw raised; (Sigma Epsilon) below / Dove flying left within olive wreath tied at left. BCD 233; BMC -; Traité -. Fine.
Ionia, Teos Ca. 375 B.C. AR drachm (15 mm, 3.49 g). Griffin seated right, forepaw raised / Quadripartite granulated incuse square, broad bands with inscriptions. SNG Copenhagen 1443. Good VF, obverse off center.
Seleukid Kingdom. Antiochos VII. 138-129 B.C. AR tetradrachm (28 mm). Antioch. Diademed head right / Athena standing left, holding Nike and resting hand on shield set on ground; spear in fold of arm; monogram above A in outer left field, (Sigma) in inner right; all within wreath. SC 2061.4k. VF. NGC certified genuine.
Phoenicia, Arados. Ca. 172/1-111/0 B.C. AR drachm (17 mm, 4.14 g). Year 99 (161/0 BC). Bee; date in left field, Z in right / Stag standing right; palm tree behind. Duyrat 2842 (D56/R64); SNG Copenhagen 33 (same obv. die). Toned VF.
Indo-Skythian Kingdom. Azes. Ca. 58-19 B.C. AR tetradrachm (26 mm). King on horseback right, holding spear / Zeus standing facing, holding thunderbolt and sceptre; monogram and letters in fields. Senior 80.41T. XF45 ICG.
Parthian Kingdom. Vologases III. A.D. 105-147. AR drachm (20 mm, 3.71 g). Ekbatana. Diademed bust left / Archer seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow. Sellwood 78.5; Shore 415. Choice XF, attractive iridescent toning on reverse.
L. Titurius L. f. Sabinus. 89 B.C. AR denarius (17 mm, 3.78 g). Bare head of Tatius right; palm below chin / Tarpeia buried in shields, raising both hands to fend off two soldiers about to cast shields at her; star in crescent above. Crawford 344/2b; Sydenham 699; Tituria 4. Toned, Choice XF.
P. Plautius Hypsaeus. 57 B.C. AR denarius (18 mm, 4.10 g). Diademed and draped bust of Leuconoe right; dolphin behind / Jupiter, hurling thunderbolt, driving quadriga left. Crawford 420/2a; Sydenham 911; Plautia 12. XF, lustrous.
Augustus. 27 B.C.-A.D. 14. AR denarius (19 mm, 3.65 g). Lugdunum, 2 B.C.-A.D. 14. Laureate head right / Gaius and Lucius Caesars standing facing, resting hands shields on ground between them; spears behind; simpulum and lituus above. RIC 207; RSC 43. Good VF, surfaces a little grainy.
Divus Augustus. Died A.D. 14. AE dupondius (29 mm, 10.88 g). Rome, under Tiberius, ca. A.D. 22/3-30. Radiate head left / Altar. RIC 81 (Tiberius). VF, dark olive-green and brown patina.
Agrippa. Died A.D. 12. AE as (29 mm, 11.15 g). Rome, under Gaius Caligula, A.D. 37-41. Head left, wearing rostral crown / Neptune standing left, holding dolphin and trident. RIC 58 (Gaius Caligula). VF, brown surfaces, light porosity.
Tiberius. As Caesar, A.D. 4-14. AE dupondius (30mm, 12.70 g, 1h). Lugdunum, A.D. 12-14. Laureate head of Tiberius right / Front elevation of the Altar of Lugdunum, decorated with the corona civica between laurels, these being flanked by nude male figures; Victories on columns facing one another to either side. RIC 245 (Augustus). VF, brown patina, rub in obverse field.
Tiberius. A.D. 14-37. AR denarius (17 mm, 3.41 g). 'Tribute Penny'. Lugdunum, ca. A.D. 16-37. Laureate head right / Livia, as Pax, seated right, holding olive-branch and sceptre; ornate legs to chair, feet on footstool. RIC 30; BMC 48; RSC 16a. Toned Fine, porous.
Drusus. Caesar, A.D. 19-23. AE as (26 mm, 10.16 g). Rome, under Tiberius, A.D. 22-23. Bare head left / Legend around large S C. RIC 45 (Tiberius). VF, porous brown surfaces.
Germanicus. Died A.D. 19. AE as (28 mm, 10.70 g). Rome, under Claudius, A.D. 42-54. Bare head right / Legend around large S C. RIC 106 (Claudius). VF, rough brown surfaces.
Gaius Caligula. A.D. 37-41. AE as (28 mm, 11.60 g). Rome, A.D. 37-38. Bare head left / Vesta seated left, holding patera and scepter. RIC 38. Good VF, green patina, obverse smoothed, active corrosion (should be treated).
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Claudius. A.D. 41-54. AE as (28 mm, 11.15 g). Rome, ca. A.D. 50-54. Bare head left / Libertas standing facing, head right, holding pileus. RIC 113. VF, brown patina with earthen green highlights.
Galba. A.D. 68-69. AE as (28 mm, 10.88 g). Rome, A.D. 68. Laureate head right, globe at point of bust / Legionary eagle between two standards, all set on prows. RIC 513. Fine, brown patina. Rare.
Vitellius. A.D. 69. AR denarius (19 mm, 3.22 g). Rome. Laureate head right / Tripod-lebes; dolphin above, raven below. RIC 109; RSC 111. Toned Fine.
Titus. As Caesar, A.D. 69-79. AE dupondius (28 mm, 12.75 g). Lugdunum, A.D. 77-78. Laureate head right, globe at point of bust / Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae. RIC 1252; Giard 107. VF, tan and red-brown patina, small flan crack, reverse roughness.
Titus. A.D. 80-81 AE as (26 mm, 10.94 g). Rome. Laureate head right / Aeternitas standing right, foot on globe, holding sceptre and cornucopiae. RIC 217. VF, black patina with tan highlights. Portrait of good style.
Trajan. A.D. 98-117. AR denarius (19 mm, 3.26 g). Rome, ca. A.D. 107-111. Laureate bust right, slight drapery on far shoulder / Pax standing left, setting fire to pile of arms with long torch and holding cornucopiae. RIC 102; RSC 196. XF, die-break on cheek, pit in reverse field.
Antoninus Pius. A.D. 138-161. AE dupondius (24 mm, 9.89 g, 12'). British issue. Possibly a provincial mint in Britain, or else Rome, A.D. 154/5. Laureate head right / Britannia seated left on rock, resting head on hand; arms in background. RIC 934; BMC 1972; Cohen 117. VF, dark brown patina, small flan, porous. The crude fabric and manufacture of the BRITANNIA ases of Antoninus Pius, as well as the fact that all known finds spots are in Britain, has lead some scholars to suggest that they were minted there. D. R. Walker, The Temple of Sulis Minerva at Bath: Vol. 2. The Finds from the Sacred Spring, pp. 295-6, refers to the coins as "British associated" but does not go as far as declaring a provincial manufacture.
Antoninus Pius. A.D. 138-161. AR denarius (18 mm, 3.48 g). Rome, A.D. 152-153. Laureate head right / Annona standing left, holding two grain-ears and resting hand on modius set on prow. RIC 221; RSC 290. Toned XF.
Diva Faustina I. Died A.D. 140/1. AR denarius (19 mm, 3.46 g). Rome, after ca. A.D. 146. Draped bust right / Ceres seated left, holding grain-ears and torch. RIC 379; RSC 141. XF.
Faustina II. Augusta, A.D. 147-175. AR denarius (17 mm, 3.42 g). Rome, under Antoninus Pius, ca. A.D. 154-157. Draped bust right / Diana Lucifera standing left, holding long torch. RIC 674 (Antoninus Pius); RSC 85. Choice XF.
Faustina II. Augusta, A.D. 147-175. AE dupondius or as (26 mm, 13.36 g). Rome, under Antoninus Pius, ca. A.D. 154-157. Draped bust right / Venus standing left, holding Victory and resting hand on shield set on helmet. RIC 1389 (Antoninus Pius). Good VF, nice green patina, minor porosity.
Lucius Verus. A.D. 161-169. AE dupondius (25 mm, 10.30 g). Rome, A.D. 163-164. Radiate head right / Mars standing right, holding reversed spear and resting hand on shield set on ground. RIC 1387. Good VF, dark brown surfaces, fields a little rough.
Macrinus. A.D. 217-218. AR denarius (19 mm, 3.34 g). Rome. Laureate and draped bust right / Fides standing left, head right, foot on helmet, holding standard in either hand. RIC 67 var. (bust); Clay Issue 2; RSC 23d. Nicely toned, near XF.
Julia Mamaea. Augusta, A.D. 222-235. AE sestertius (29 mm, 23.24 g). Rome, A.D. 230. Diademed and draped bust right / Felicitas seated left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae. RIC 679 (Severus Alexander). Good VF, green patina.
Trajan Decius. A.D. 249-251. AE sestertius (27 mm, 16.78 g). Rome. Laureate and cuirassed bust right / The two Pannoniae standing facing, each looking away from the other, and each holding standard. RIC 124a. Good VF, green patina.
Gallienus. A.D. 253-268. AR double denarius (21 mm, 2.21 g, 7'). Mediolanum, ca. A.D. 260-262. Radiate and cuirassed bust right / COHH PRAET VI P VI F, lion, radiate, advancing right. RIC 370; Göbl 979; RSC 104. Toned VF.
Severina. Augusta, A.D. 270-275. AE sestertius (24 mm, 8.09 g). Rome, A.D. 275. Draped bust right, wearing stephane / Juno standing left, holding patera and sceptre; peacock at feet; S. RIC 7; BN 311. VF, green patina, porosity, flan a little wavy.
Diocletian. As Senior Augustus, A.D. 305-311/2. AE follis (26 mm, 10.65 g). Ticinum, ca. A.D. 305. Laureate bust right, wearing imperial mantle, holding branch and mappa / Providentia standing right, extending hand to Quies standing left; ./ST. RIC 56a. XF, brown patina with some green.
Julian II. A.D. 360-363. AE maiorina (27 mm, 8.58 g). Siscia. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / Bull standing right, two stars above; (palm)BSISC(palm). RIC 418; LRBC 1261. Good VF, brown patina with light green overlay, light porosity.
Valentinian II. A.D. 375-392. AR siliqua (18 mm, 2.03 g). Lugdunum. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / Roma seated left, holding Victory on globe and spear; LVGPS. RIC 43a.1; RSC 76+b. Toned, good VF.
Magnus Maximus. A.D. 383-388. AR siliqua (16 mm, 2.06 g). Treveri. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / Roma seated facing, head left, holding globe and sceptre; TRPS. RIC 84b; RSC 20+a. Toned VF.
Leo I. A.D. 457-474. AV tremissis (13 mm, 1.49 g). Constantinople, ca. A.D. 462-466. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / Victory advancing right, head left, holding wreath and globus-cruciger; star in right field; CONOB. RIC 611; Depeyrot 95/2. VF.
Zeno. Second reign, A.D. 476-491. AV solidus (19 mm, 4.01 g). Constantinople. Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder shield decorated with a horseman spearing fallen enemy / Victory standing left, holding long jewelled cross; star in right field; I/CONOB. RIC 910; Depeyrot 108/1. VF, double struck, clipped.
Anastasius I. 491-518. AV solidus (20 mm, 4.10 g). Constantinople, 491-498. Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield / Victory standing left, holding long cross; star in right field; I/CONOB. DOC 3c; SB 3. Near VF, wavy flan, a few scratches, clipped.
Anastasius I. 491-518. AV solidus (20 mm, 4.10 g). Constantinople, 491-498. Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield / Victory standing left, holding long cross; star in right field; I/CONOB. DOC 3c; SB 3. Near VF, wavy flan, a few scratches, clipped.
Justin II. 565-578. AV solidus (21 mm, 4.43 g). Constantinople. Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding Victory on globe / Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head right, holding sceptre and globus cruciger; (Gamma)/CONOB. DOC 4 var. (officina); SB 345. Good VF.
Tiberius II Constantine. 578-582. AV solidus (21 mm, 4.44 g). Constantinople. Crowned and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger and shield / Cross potent on four steps; B/CONOB. DOC 4b; SB 422. Good VF, weak strike, minor roughness.
Maurice Tiberius. 582-602. AV solidus (22 mm, 4.40 g). Constantinople, 583-601. Helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger / Angel standing facing, holding long P-headed cross and globus cruciger; E/CONOB. DOC 5e; SB 478. XF, area of striking weakness.
Phocas. 602-610. AV solidus (20 mm, 4.47 g). Constantinople, 603-607. Crowned facing bust, holding globus cruciger / Angel standing facing, holding long cross and globus cruciger; (Theta)/CONOB. DOC 5i; SB 618. Good VF.
Phocas. 602-610. AV solidus (21 mm, 4.24 g). Constantinople, 607-610. Crowned facing bust, holding globus cruciger / Angel standing facing, holding long cross and globus cruciger; E/CONOB. DOC 10e; SB 620. Good VF, clipped, flat spots, off center.
Phocas. 602-610. AV solidus (21 mm, 4.42 g). Constantinople, 607-610. Crowned facing bust, holding globus cruciger / Angel standing facing, holding long cross and globus cruciger; S/CONOB. DOC 10f; SB 620. Good VF, area of striking weakness.
Phocas. 602-610. AV solidus (21 mm, 4.46 g). Constantinople, 607-610. Crowned facing bust, holding globus cruciger / Angel standing facing, holding long cross and globus cruciger; (Theta)/CONOB. DOC 10i; SB 620. XF.
Phocas. 602-610. AV solidus (23 mm). Constantinople, 607-610. Crowned facing bust, holding globus cruciger / Angel standing facing, holding long cross and globus cruciger; I/CONOB. DOC 10j; SB 620. MS65 ICG.
Phocas. 602-610. AV tremissis (17 mm). Constantinople. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / Cross potent on base. DOC 19; SB 634. AU53 ICG.
Heraclius. 610-641. AV solidus (20 mm, 4.45 g). Constantinople, ca. 616-625. Crowned facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine; cross between / Cross potent on three steps; A/CONOB. DOC 13a; SB 738. VF, graffiti in reverse field.
Heraclius. 610-641. AV tremissis (16 mm). Constantinople. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / Cross potent on base. DOC 53d; SB 785. AU55 ICG.
Heraclius. 610-641. AV tremissis (16 mm). Constantinople. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / Cross potent on base. DOC 53d; SB 785. XF45 ICG.
Constans II. 641-668. AV Solidus (20 mm, 4.42 g). Constantinople, 654-659. Crowned facing busts of Constans and Constantine IV; cross above / Cross potent on three steps; (Delta)/CONOB. DOC 25d; SB 959. Good VF.
Constans II. 641-668. AV Solidus (19 mm, 4.45 g). Constantinople, ca. 661-ca. 663. Crowned facing busts of Constans and Constantine IV; cross above / Cross potent on three steps between standing figures of Heraclius and Tiberius; (Gamma)/CONOB. DOC 30c; SB 964. Good VF.
Constans II. 641-668. AV Solidus (19 mm, 4.38 g). Constantinople, ca. 661-ca. 663. Crowned facing busts of Constans and Constantine IV; cross above / Cross potent on three steps between standing figures of Heraclius and Tiberius; (Gamma)/CONOB. DOC 30c; SB 964. Good VF.
Constans II. 641-668. AV Solidus (20 mm, 4.37 g). Constantinople, ca. 661-ca. 663. Crowned facing busts of Constans and Constantine IV; cross above / Cross potent on three steps between standing figures of Heraclius and Tiberius; (Delta)/CONOB. DOC 30d; SB 964. XF, light clipping.
Constans II. 641-668. AV Solidus (20 mm, 4.37 g). Constantinople, ca. 661-ca. 663. Crowned facing busts of Constans and Constantine IV; cross above / Cross potent on three steps between standing figures of Heraclius and Tiberius; E/CONOB. DOC 30e; SB 964. XF, light clipping.
Constantine IV. 668-685. AV solidus (19 mm, 4.38 g). Constantinople, 668-673. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over shoulder / Cross potent on three steps between Heraclius and Tiberius; Z/CONOB. DOC II 6f; SB 1153. Good VF.
Theophilus, with Michael II and Constantine. 829-842. AV solidus (20 mm, 4.33 g). Constantinople, 830-840. Crowned facing bust, holding patriarchal cross and akakia / Crowned facing busts of Michael II and Constantine; cross between their heads. DOC 3e; SB 1653. VF, clipped.
Basil I, with Constantine. 867-886. AV solidus (20 mm, 4.36 g). Constantinople, 868-879. Christ enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels / Crowned facing busts of Basil and Constantine, holding patriarchal cross between them. DOC 2b; SB 1704. Good VF, clipped.
Constantine VII, with Romanus II. 913-959. AV solidus (20 mm, 4.40 g). Constantinople, 945-959. Nimbate bust of Christ facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels / Crowned facing busts of Constantine VII and Romanus II, holding patriarchal cross between them. DOC 15; SB 1751. VF.
Romanus IV. 1068-1071. AV histamenon nomisma (26 mm, 4.38 g). Constantinople. Christ, nimbate, standing facing on footstool, crowning Romanus and Eudocia, each holding a globus cruciger / Michael standing facing, holding labarum and akakia, between Constantius and Andronicus, each holding a globus cruciger; all on footstools. DOC 1; SB 1859. Near VF, double struck.
Alexius I. 1081-1118. AV hyperpyron (32 mm, 4.41 g). Constantinople, 1092-1118. Christ enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels / Alexius standing facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger; crowned by manus Dei from above. SB 1912. Good VF.
John II. 1118-1143. AV hyperpyron (27 mm, 4.32 g). Thessalonica, ca. 1137. Christ enthroned facing, holding Gospels / John standing facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger, being crowned by the Virgin standing facing. SB 1948. Good VF, double struck.
Manuel I. 1143-1180. AV hyperpyron (29 mm, 4.40 g). Constantinople, ca. 1143-1152. Nimbate bust of Christ facing, holding Gospels / Manuel standing facing, holding labarum-tipped sceptre and globus cruciger; manus Dei crowning him from above. SB 1956. XF, crude obverse strike.
Empire of Nicaea. John III, Ducas-Vatatzes. 1221-1254. AV hyperpyron (26 mm, 4.27 g). Magnesia, 1232-1254. Christ enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels / John standing facing, holding labarum and akakia, being crowned by the Virgin. SB 2073. VF, obverse double struck.
Kushan Kingdom. Vasudeva II (III). Ca. A.D. 290-310. AV dinar (18 mm, 7.63 g). King standing left before lighted altar, holding trident / Ardoxsho seated facing, holding filleted investiture garland and cornucopia; tamgha to left. Göbl 594. XF, hairline flan crack, rough area on reverse.
Lot of sixteen ancient coins. Includes: Uncertain Celtic. AR units (3) // Macedonian Kingdom. Philip V. AE 13 // Troas, Ilion. AE 12 // Armenian Kingdom. Tigranes II. AE 14 // Seleukid Kingdom. Antiochos IV. AE 17 // Demetrios I. AE 19 // Alexander II Zebinas. AE 19 // Bithynia, Nicaea. Elagabalus. AE 22 // Cilicia, Colybrassus. Valerian I. AE 11 assaria // Syria, Antioch. Antoninus Pius. AE 21 // Mark Antony. AR legionary denarius. LEG III // Nerva. Fourrée denarius // Gallienus. AE double denarius // Axumite Kingdom. Uncertain. AE 17. Fair to VF.
Lot of three Greek and Roman Provincial AR and AE. Includes. Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III. AR tetradrachm // AR drachm // Roman Egypt. Claudius II 'Gothicus'. AE tetradrachm. Fine to VF.
Lot of six Greek AR drachms. Includes: Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III (5) // Celtic, Danube region. Imitating Alexander III. Fine to VF.
Lot of eleven Greek and Roman Provincial AR, BI and AE. Includes: Cappadocian Kingdom. Ariobarzanes I. Drachm // Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy VI. AE 26 // Cappadocia, Caesarea. Vespasian. Hemidrachm // Domitian. Drachm // Nerva. Didrachm // Hadrian. Drachm // Syria, Antioch. Trebonianus Gallus. Tetradrachm // Roman Egypt. Nero. Tetradrachm // Hadrian. Tetradrachm // Philip I. Tetradrachm // Tacitus. Tetradrachm. Fine to VF.
Lot of approximately one-hundred Judaean AE of Alexander Jannaeus. All types Anchor / Star. Hendin 467-71. The Biblical 'Widow's Mite'. Average Fair to Fine.
Lot of three Ptolemaic AR and AE. Includes: Ptolemy I. AR tetradrachm // Ptolemy III. AE 34 // Ptolemy VI. AE 26. Fine to VF.
Lot of five Roman Republican and Imperial AR. Includes: L. Saturninus. Denarius // L. Marcius Philippus. Denarius // C. Antius C. f. Restio. Denarius // Julian II. Siliqua // Valens. Siliqua. Mostly VF, all toned.
Lot of two Roman Imperial AE. Includes: Nero. Dupondius // Julia Domna. As. Fine to VF, both a bit rough. The Domna quite rare.
Lot of two Roman Imperial AR denarii. Includes: Domitian. Minerva // Caracalla. Mars. Fine to VF.
Lot of eight Severan period AR denarii. Includes: Caracalla (3) // Julia Domna (2) // Severus Alexander (3). Fine to good VF.
Lot of nine Roman Imperial AR double denarii. Includes: Gordian III // Philip I // Trajan Decius // Herennia Etruscilla // Herennius Etruscus // Volusian // Valerian I // Gallienus // Postumus. Fine to VF.
Lot of twelve Roman Imperial BI and AE double denarii and aurelianiani. Includes: Valerian I // Victorinus // Tetricus I // Claudius II 'Gothicus' // Quintillus // Aurelian // Tacitus // Probus // Carus (2) // Carinus // Maximianus. Near VF to Good VF.
Lot of nine mostly 4th century Roman Imperial AE. Includes: Tetricus I // Constantine I (2) // Urbs Roma // Constantine II // Constantius II (3) // Magnentius. VF to XF.
Lot of twelve Roman Imperial AE folles. Includes: Diocletian // Constantius I // Galerius (2) // Maxentius // Maximinus II // Licinius I // Constantine I // Fausta // Crispus // Constantine II (2). Fine to Good VF.
Lot of sixteen late Roman Imperial AE. Includes: Licinius I // Constantine I (2) // Helena // Constans // Constantius II (2) // Constantius Gallus // Magnentius (2) // Decentius (2) // Gratian // Theodosius I // Arcadius // Honorius. Fine to VF.
Afghanistan
Abdur Rahman Rupee AH1310, KM806, MS61 ANACS, scarce in mint state.
Andorra
Republic 20 Diners 1996, KM122, UNC in the case of issue with COA. Charlemagne.
Republic 50 Diners 1996, KM124, UNC in the case of issue with COA. Patron Ste. Maritxell.
Argentina
Republic Peso 1882, KM29, nice XF, lightly cleaned.
Australia
Victoria gold 1/2 Sovereign 1877-M, KM5, cleaned VF, rim nicks.
Victoria gold 1/2 Sovereign 1886-M, KM5, cleaned VF.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1870, KM4, AU53 ICG, lightly toned.
Edward VII gold 1/2 Sovereign 1908-M, KM14, XF with mint luster.
George V Threepence 1918M, KM24, nice AU, tiny rim nick.
George V gold Sovereign 1911-P, KM29, XF-AU.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
George V gold Sovereign 1911-S, KM29, BU.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
George V gold Sovereign 1911-S, KM29, BU.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
George VI Crown 1937, KM34, MS63 NGC.
George VI Crown 1938, KM34, cleaned XF, scarce date.
Mixed Lot of Australian Minors, including Half Penny: 1943 (2); Penny: 1922, 1938 (2), 1952 and 1956M MS63 RB NGC, and Sixpence 1954. Grades are mostly XF to UNC. Sold as is, no return lot.
Large Lot of Aussie Bronze and Silver, fourteen coins, generally in VF to AU. Sold as is, no return lot.
S. Deeble Token 1862, KM-Tn57.1, nice AVF, very scarce.
Evans & Foster Token 1862, KM-Tn65, VF, very scarce type, few rim nicks including one noticeable bruise at 8 o'clock.
Austria
Archduke Ferdinand Taler ND (1564-95), Dav-8088, toned VF, tooled fields.
Archduke Ferdinand Taler ND (1564-95), Dav-8097, toned VF-XF, light tooling in the obverse fields.
Maximilian Taler 1616 Hall, KM205.1, nice toned XF, harshly cleaned long ago.
Ferdinand II Taler 1624 Carinthia, KM526, nice toned XF, very scarce.
Archduke Leopold Taler 1632 Hall, KM629.2, VF-XF, lightly tooled.
Sigismund Franz Taler 1665 Hall, KM1239.2, toned VF-XF, light patination on the obverse, scarce reign.
Leopold the Hogmouth 3 Kreuzer 1670-SHS Breslau, KM1230, MS65 NGC, very sharp!
Joseph I Taler 1710/07 Hall, KM1438.1, toned XF, light obverse tooling.
Charles V Taler 1713 Hall, KM1552, nice toned XF-AU.
Franz Joseph I 2 Gulden 1854, KM-XM3, toned AU, few minor rim nicks.
Franz Joseph I 2 Gulden 1879, KM-XM5, brilliant UNC, few minor contact marks.
Franz Joseph I 2 Gulden 1879, KM-XM5, choice UNC, lightly toned and attractive.
Franz Joseph I Taler 1856-A, KM2243.1, sharp XF-AU, light toned, scarce.
Franz Joseph I gold Ducat 1878, KM2267, lustrous XF.
Republic 5 Schilling Maria Zell - Pair, KM2853, 1934 cleaned XF and 1936 toned AU-UNC, very nice.
Austrian & Hungary 1991 Trio. The lot includes (2) Austrian Republic 100 Schilling 1991 Mozart, both Proof in the case of issue for Salzburg and Vienna; plus, a Hungary 500 Forint 1991 KM683, Gem Cameo Proof honoring John Paul II.
Austrian Netherlands. Maria Theresa Taler (Ducatone) 1750 Hand, KM8, toned XF, cleaned long ago, sharp details.
Austrian Netherlands. Maria Theresa Ducaton 1750 Lion, KM8, cleaned VF, slightly porous surfaces.
Austrian Netherlands. Maria Theresa Taler 1765, KM22, toned VF+.
Austrian Netherlands. Francis II Taler 1794 Head, KM62.3, toned VF+, cleaned long ago.
Bohemia. Wladislaus I, Denar 1109-1125, XF.
Salzburg. Paris Taler 1626, KM87, VF, small mount mark on the top rim.
Salzburg. Paris Taler 1628, KM110, toned XF, very attractive.
Barbados
Elizabeth II gold 10 Dollars 1995, KM60, Proof 68 Ultra Cameo NGC, Queen Mother.
Belgium
Leopold I copper-nickel Pattern 20 Centimes 1859, KM-P2 (similar but not silver), PF 63 NGC.
Leopold I gold 20 Francs 1865 L. WIENER POS A, KM23, AU58 NGC.
Leopold II 2 Francs (1866-68) Uniface Obverse Strike, type of KM30.2, superb toned UNC, very scarce!
Leopold II Copper 5 Francs 1880, KM-M9a, Choice prooflike UNC, very attractive. 50th anniversary commem.
Albert I 5 Francs 1934-FR, KM97.1, XF45 ANACS, scarce.
Albert I 20 Francs 1932FR, KM101.1, VF+, tiny rim nick.
Albert I gold 20 Francs 1914-FL, KM79, MS64 NGC.
Bermuda
Elizabeth II gold 10 Dollars 1991, KM70, MS65 NGC.
Bolivia
Republic 8 Soles 1841-LR, KM103, AU55 NGC, lightly toned.
Republic 8 Soles 1845-R, KM103, AU but with flan flaws (haymarking) on the obverse.
Republic 8 Soles 1849-FM, KM109, sharp AU, cleaned and now nicely toned.
Republic 8 Soles (Peso) 1862-FP, KM138.6, choice lustrous AU-UNC, very nice coin.
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Republic gold 10000 Dinara 1993, KM10, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC, downhill skier.
Republic gold 10000 Dinara 1993, KM12, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC, cross country skier.
Republic gold 10000 Dinara 1993, KM14, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC, Olympics - pair skating.
Brazil
Joao VI 960 Reis 1814B, KM307.1, MS61 NGC, nicely toned.
Joao VI 960 Reis duo: KM307.1, 1815B, AU53 NGC; and KM326.1, 1821R, AU58 NGC.
Joao VI 960 Reis 1819R, KM326.1, MS62 NGC, highly lustrous.
Joao VI 960 Reis 1820R, KM326.1, MS63 NGC, emerging patina.
Joao VI 960 Reis 1820R, KM326.1, MS63 NGC, lovely gray patina.
Choice Silver Types, Pedro II 1000 Reis 1860 (2), frosty UNC, and Republic 500 Reis 1913, 1000 Reis 1913A and 2000 Reis 1912, all nice BU. Sold as is, no return.
Joao VI 960 Reis 1813 with counterstamp, nice UNC countermark for SANPEX IIIa and Brazilian Tourist Congress.
British Honduras
Pair of nice 25 Cents, Edward VII 1907, toned AXF, considerable original luster, scarce in this grade, and George V 1919, VF-XF, noticeable rim bruises. Sold as is, no return lot.
British North Borneo
Copper-nickel Cent Date Run, KM3, all five dates including 1904, 1921, 1935, 1938 and 1941, nice XF to UNC.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Pair of 2 1/2 Cents, KM4, 1903H toned AU and 1920H, toned VF-XF.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Date Run of copper-nickel 5 Cents, KM5, 1921, 1928 (3), 1940 and 1941, AU to UNC.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
25 Cents 1929H, KM6, toned AU, scarce type.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
British Virgin Islands
Elizabeth II gold 250 Dollars (1991), KM120, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC, Queen Isabella.
Elizabeth II gold 250 Dollars 1994, KM163, Proof 66 Ultra Cameo NGC, Nina.
Elizabeth II gold 250 Dollars 1996, KM257, Proof 67 Ultra Cameo NGC, Coat of arms.
Bulgaria
Ferdinand gold 20 Leva 1894, KM20, lustrous VF-XF, rim bruise on the reverse.
Cambodia
Norodom I 10 Centimes 1860, KM-X3, lustrous UNC, sharp features, possibly an early restrike.
Canada
Victoria Cent Key Dates, including an 1858, G-VG; an 1891SD SL, Fine; a 1900 VF; and a 1925 VF.
Victoria Cent 1859 D.P.#2, F-VF, flaw on neck.
George V Cent 1918, MS65 RB PCGS.
George V Cent 1926, MS62 ICCS, "lustrous brown".
George V Cent 1930, MS63 ICCS, "lustrous brown".
George VI and Elizabeth II Cent Trio. The lot includes a 1937, MS64 RD PCGS; a 1942, MS64 RB NGC; and a 1964 PL65 RED PCGS.
George VI Cent 1945, MS64 Red PCGS.
Elizabeth II Cent 1954 S.F., MS65 RD NGC.
George V 5 Cent 1918, MS65 PCGS. Moderately toned.
Elizabeth II 5 Cents 1954, MS66 NGC, ex Pittman.
George VI 10 Cent 1946, MS64 NGC, ex Pittman, white and Frosty.
George VI 10 Cents 1947, MS64 NGC, ex Pittman, semi-prooflike.
George V 25 Cents 1913, AU50 NGC.
George VI 25 Cents 1950, MS65 ICG.
Victoria 50 Cents 1872H, VG-F.
Victoria 50 Cents 1901, Fine, but this coin has been lightly cleaned.
Edward VII 50 Cents 1905, Good, full reverse.
Edward VII 50 Cents 1910, XF, Edwardian leaves. This coin has been lightly cleaned.
George V 50 Cents 1932, Fine for issue, with an usually weak obverse on the crown band.
George VI 50 Cents 1937, MS62 ANACS, Choice original tone.
George VI Specimen 50 Cents 1937, SP66 PCGS. Brilliant.
George VI 50 Cents 1942, MS63 ICG, frosty and white.
Elizabeth II 50 Cents 1962, Prooflike 66 Cameo NGC.
Silver lot 1940-64. Including a 50 Cents 1940, MS63; a 50 Cents 1964 PL66; plus, Dollar 1949 PL64. All PCGS graded.
George V Dollar 1935, frosty BU.
George V Dollar 1935, MS65 PCGS, very frosty.
George V Dollars 1935-1936, 1935 MS64 PCGS, and a 1936 AU58 PCGS. The 1936 is toned, but very frosty.
UNC Dollar Lot 1935-1949. Including: 1935 CH, BU; 1936 BU; 1937 BU; (2) 1939 BU+; 1949 Choice Prooflike BU.
George V Dollar 1936, frosty BU.
Quintet of Canadian Silver Dollars, 1936 toned XF; 1937 Choice toned AU; 1939 F-VF with light scratches; 1939 fully lustrous AU-UNC; and 1949 prooflike AU. Sold as is, no return.
George VI Dollar 1938, toned AU.
George VI Dollar 1939, MS64 PCGS. This particular Dollar was probably struck from the Matte Specimen dies.
George VI Dollar 1945, VF, some typical handling marks for the grade.
George VI Dollar 1945, VF-XF.
George VI Dollar 1946, AU55 PCGS.
George VI Dollar 1946, BU, but many small handling marks.
George VI Dollar 1947 Blunt, AU.
George VI Dollar 1947 Blunt, BU, many bagmarks are evident.
George VI Dollar 1947 Blunt, toned UNC, a few obverse toning spots.
George VI Dollar 1949, MS62 NGC. This Dollar has an unusually frosted bust that is accentuated by the attractive tone.
George VI Dollar 1949, Choice BU.
George VI Dollar 1949, PL65 PCGS.
George VI Dollar 1950, Superb BU. In 1950, the mint still dealt out Dollars in their original rolls--similar to the 1949 issue, but the 1950 is much rarer. This Dollar came from one such roll.
George VI Dollar 1951 Arnprior, nice BU.
George VI Dollar 1952NWL, Choice BU.
Elizabeth Prooflike Dollar 1955, PL65 PCGS. There are marks on the cheek. This Dollar is the 'Arnprior' variety meaning that part of the water in front of the canoe is missing.
George VI 1952 Date set, Cent thru Dollar in capital plastic holder, BU and better.
Elizabeth Dollar Prooflike lot 1953-58, 1953 S.F., Choice UNC; (3) 1957; (3) 1958. This is the last six pieces from a Prooflike set that have toned from improper storage.
Nine piece silver lot including: George VII 5 Cents 1906, AU 58 PCGS; Victoria 10 Cents 1899, Small 99 VF25 NGC; Edward VII 10 Cents 1907, VF35 ICG; Edward VII 10 Cents 1910, XF45 ICG; and a George VI 10 Cents 1943, MS64 NGC; George VI 10 Cents 1945, MS64 NGC, Ex: Pittman Collection; George VI 10 Cents 1950, KM43, MS64 NGC; an Elizabeth II 10 Cents 1957, KM51, MS64 NGC; and a Victoria 25 Cents 1892, XF40 PCGS.
Elizabeth Mint Error with 25 Cent die, MS62 PCGS Mint error struck on Foreign Magnetic planchet. The error is the size of a 10 Cent planchet.
Elizabeth Mint Error Struck with 25 Cent die, MS64 PCGS Mint Error struck on Foreign 2.4g planchet. The coin is brass colored, and the size of a 10 Cent planchet.
Elizabeth Mint Error on 1996 $2 planchet. ANACS graded MS64 "plug overlap". A brass insert has creeped into the copper-nickel outer plug.
George V gold Sovereign 1911C, BU.
George V gold 5 Dollar 1913, AU58 cleaned, details ANACS.
Elizabeth BU Date sets 1953-1964. 1 Cent thru Dollar, 13 sets, including an extra set displaying the obverse type. The copper is brilliant and most of the early date minors are unusually nice for the date. The sets are housed In a capital plastic holder. Collectors of Elizabeth coins should carefully examine the sets.
Newfoundland 1 Cent lot 1938-1941, 1938 MS63BN PCGS; 1940 AU58 PCGS; and a 1941C MS62 BR ICG.
Newfoundland 1 Cent lot 1941-1947C, 1941C, MS62 BN; 1942, MS63 BN; and 1947C, MS61 BN.
Newfoundland 5 Cent and 10 Cent 1885 lot, 5 Cents Fine and a 10 Cents VG--key dates. Canadian trends lists the duo at over $500.
Newfoundland 10 Cents 1882H, VF20 NGC.
Newfoundland 10 Cents 1944C, AU58 ICG, Canadian trends lists this dime at $100 in the 50 grade.
Newfoundland 10 Cents 1947C, MS62 NGC. Choice reverse.
Newfoundland Victoria 20 Cents 1885, VF30 NGC.
Newfoundland Victoria 20 Cents 1899, Small '99' in date, XF40 NGC.
Newfoundland 20 Cents 1900, XF45 NGC.
Newfoundland 25 Cents 1919C, AU55 PCGS.
Newfoundland gold $2 1881, AU53 ICG. Strong strike for a Newfoundland $2 gold coin.
Newfoundland gold $2 1885, lustrous nice AU.
Victoria Silver 5 Cents - Trio, 1886 Small 6 VF30 NGC, 1888 XF40 PCGS and 1892 XF45 PCGS.
High Grade Certified Pittman Threesome, including a Cent, 1936 MS65 RD NGC, ex Pittman; a 25 Cents 1937, MS64 PCGS; and 50 Cents 1937, MS64 PCGS ex Pittman. Three nice coins with an important pedigree.
Elizabeth II PCGS Certified Silver Trio, (2) 10 Cents 1954, one grades PL65 and the other grades PL66; plus, a 25 Cents 1954 PL65.
Silver Dollar Selection, 1949 and (6) 1950 FWL--all grade UNC. Sold as is, no return.
Ceylon
A pair of Proof 1957 5 Rupees, KM126, one is lightly toned and Choice, the other more heavily toned and slightly spotted.
Chile
Republic 20 Centavos 1892 9/8, KM138.4, MS65 NGC, lovely light greenish gold patina, scarce grade.
Republic Peso 1881, KM142.1, Choice UNC with light golden toning and pristine surfaces.
Republic gold 5 Pesos 1895, KM153, MS62 NGC.
Republic gold 10 Pesos 1901, KM157, AU58 NGC, scarce.
Republic gold 20 Pesos 1964, KM168, MS65 NGC.
Collection of Chile Minors, twenty coins dating from 1871-1932, mostly in choice UNC. A very nice group which should be carefully viewed. Sold as is, no return.
China
Empire Dollar ND (1908), KM-Y14, XF, lightly cleaned with numerous tiny contact marks on the reverse.
Empire Dollar Year 3 (1911), KM-Y31, lightly toned XF-AU, nice details on the dragon, some typical surface marks on the reverse.
Chihli Dollar Year 23 (1897), KM-Y65.1, VF-XF, cleaned but with nice details on the dragon.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Chihli Dollar Year 23 (1897), KM-Y65.1, XF, harshly cleaned with a large rim cut at 5 O'clock.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Chihli Dollar Year 23 (1897), KM-Y65.1, nice XF, sharply struck, lightly cleaned long ago and now with appealing golden toning, one tiny chopmark on the reverse near the center.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Chihli Dollar Year 24 (1898), KM-Y65.2, toned nearly XF, very strong details, lightly cleaned leaving some faint hairlines on the reverse.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Chihli Dollar Year 25 (1899), KM-Y73, nice XF with considerable original mint luster, slightly soft strike.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Chihli Dollar Year 25 (1899), KM-Y73, nice lustrous AU, one light scratch on the obverse near PEI, cleaned at one time.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Chihli Dollar Year 29 (1903), KM-73.1, AU-UNC, virtually no wear evident, harshly cleaned leaving the surfaces dull although some original luster remains.
Chihli Dollar Year 34 (1908), KM-Y73.3, sharp AU, harshly cleaned, tiny obverse rim bruise.
Hupeh 10 Cents ND (1895-1907), KM-Y124.1, nice AU, deep gray and green patina.
Hupeh Dollar ND (1895-1907), KM-Y127.1, XF-AU, appealing deep russet and blue-green patina.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Hupeh Dollar ND (1909-11), KM-Y131, AU, cleaned but with considerable original mint luster.
Kiangnan Dollar CD1898, KM-Y145a.1, nearly XF, some traces of luster, heavily cleaned leaving strong hairlines.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Kirin 50 Cents CD1901, KM-Y182a.1, choice lustrous AU-UNC, cleaned leaving hairlines in the fields, but an attractive example nonetheless.
Kirin - Pair of 50 Cents, KM-Y182.3 CD1900, toned VF-XF, and KM-Y182a.1 CD1903, toned XF+, very sharp.
Sinkiang Tael AH1325 (1907), KM-Y26, VF, typically weakly struck on the center of the dragon but with bold details on the reverse. Cleaned long ago. A very decent example of this scarce type combining Chinese and arabic legends.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Szechuan Dollar ND (1901-08), KM-Y238.3, VF25 PCGS, evenly worn.
Yunnan-Szechuan 10 Cash CD1906, KM-Y10, AU50 ANACS, brown surfaces but not lustrous. Very scarce type.
Yunnan 20 Cents ND (1932), KM-Y491, MS66 PCGS, a jewel of a coin with gold and sea green toning.
Yunnan 50 Cents Year 3 (1911) - NGC Certified Trio, KM-Y492, three nice fully lustrous examples, all graded as MS63.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Republic 20 Cents Year 3 (1914), KM-Y327, lustrous AU-UNC, very lightly toned, one contact mark on the cheek.
Republic Dollar Year 23 (1934), KM-Y345, MS65 NGC, full mint brilliance with light patina, a nice original coin. (Incorrectly dated 1932 on the holder.)
Taiwan 5 Yuan (1973) Mint Error, KM-Y548 struck on a brass Yuan planchet, MS65 PCGS, fully lustrous.
Taiwan Chiao (1974) Chiao Mint Error, KM-Y545, Broadstruck out of collar, MS65 PCGS.
People's Republic silver 25 Yuan 1982 - Foursome, KM59 (Y36), four Choice cameo prooflike examples of this commemorative marking the World Soccer Cup in Spain in 1982. With the Olympics taking place in Beijing, all of these sporting motif coins are very popular. All four are in the original plastic capsules.
Colombia
Republic gold Peso 1825-JF Bogota, KM84, XF45 ICG, a nice example with traces of luster in the legends.
Republic gold Peso 1837-RS Bogota, KM93, AU58 ICG, fully lustrous and bold, just a few scattered contact marks in the fields.
Republic gold Escudo 1823-FM Popayan, KM81.2, AU50 ICG, boldly struck with attractive original patina.
Republic gold Escudo 1825-FM Popayan, KM81.2, VF30 NGC, deep rose patina in the legends.
Republic gold Peso 1872-M. KM157.1, AU55 ICG, sharply struck with light original toning.
Republic gold Peso 1873 Bogota, KM157.2, AU55 ICG, fully lustrous and very close to mint state, clearly a premium coin for this designation.
Comoros
French Colonial 5 Centimes AH1308 (1891), KM1.1, MS64 BN NGC, a choice item with lots of original mint bloom.
Costa Rica
Central American Republic gold 1/2 Escudo 1848-JB CR, KM13.2, nice XF, boldly struck and lustrous, very scarce grade for this popular series.
Republic gold 1/2 Escudo with Lion Counterstamp, KM80, Central American Republic KM13 1847JB-CR with counterstamp, XF40 ICG, an attractive example with bold details on the host coin and countermark.
Republic gold 1/2 Escudo with Lion Counterstamp, KM80, Central American Republic KM13 1848JB-CR with counterstamp, toned VF, small cut at the top which is either a clip or mount trace.
Republic gold 1/2 Escudo 1855-GW, KM97, XF45 ICG, a nice lustrous coin with sharp features.
Republic gold 2 Colones 1900, KM139, MS65 NGC, an usually choice example.
Republic gold 2 Colones 1926, KM139, polished AU, some adhesions on the obverse. Sold as is, no return.
Republic gold 2 & 5 Colones, KM139 2 Colones 1926, choice BU, and KM142, 5 Colones 1900 XF.
Republic gold 5 Colones 1899, KM142, AU58 NGC, highly lustrous.
Republic gold 10 Colones 1900, KM140, AU55 NGC, lightly cleaned.
Republic gold 50 Colones 1970, KM195.1, Proof 68 Ultra Cameo NGC, Human Rights Convention.
Crete
Prince George of Greece 2 Lepta 1901A, KM2, MS64 RB NGC, a very nice example with abundant original mint luster.
Croatia
Republic gold Ducat 1994, KM35, Proof 65 NGC, Ruder Boskovic.
Republic gold 500 Kuna (1996), KM58, Proof 68 Cameo NGC, City of Osijek.
Republic gold 500 Kuna 1997, KM70, Proof 68 Ultra Cameo NGC, Eagle.
Cuba
Republic Souvenir Peso 1897 PAT 97, KM-XM1, AU Details, Net XF45 (Cleaned) ANACS, wide date, despite an old time cleaning, this is still a very collectible example.
Republic Souvenir Peso 1897, KM-XM3, star above baseline, closely spaced date, AU, harshly cleaned, few small contact marks.
Republic 10 Centavos 1920, KM-A12, MS63 NGC, scarce in UNC.
Republic Peso 1934, KM15.2, nice UNC, fully lustrous.
Republic ABC Peso 1938, KM22, toned UNC.
Republic ABC Peso 1938, KM22, choice brilliant UNC, an exception, original example.
Republic ABC Peso 1939, KM22, nice BU, few tiny contact marks.
Republic gold Peso 1915, KM16, MS64 PCGS, very attractive with light oldtime toning.
Republic gold Peso 1916, KM16, nice lustrous AU-UNC.
Republic gold Peso 1916, KM16, MS62 NGC, very sharp details.
Republic gold 2 Pesos 1915, KM17, nice lustrous AU, scarce in high grade.
Republic gold 2 Pesos 1916, KM17, lustrous AU-UNC.
Republic gold 4 Pesos 1916, KM18, lightly toned AU, a nice example.
Republic gold 5 Pesos 1915, KM19, choice AU-UNC, fully lustrous and attractive.
Republic gold 5 Pesos 1916, KM19, lustrous AU-UNC, obverse rim bruise.
Republic gold 10 Pesos 1915, KM20, lustrous UNC, lightly toned, numerous small obverse contact marks.
Republic gold 10 Pesos 1916, KM20, MS61 NGC, a nice coin for this designation.
Czechoslovakia
Republic gold Ducat 1923, KM8, no serial number, MS63 NGC.
Republic gold Ducat 1933, KM8, choice BU.
Republic gold Ducat 1933, KM8, MS62 NGC.
Danish West Indies
Christian VIII 10 Skilling 1840, KM16, toned XF, some luster.
Denmark
Frederik VII Rigsdaler 1855-FF, KM760.2, Altona Mint, nice toned UNC, beautiful golden patina.
Christian IX Ore 1879, KM792.1, XF40 ANACS, Scarce date.
Christian X gold 10 Kroner 1913-VBP, KM816, MS66 PCGS, very nice!
Three Silver Minors, 4 Skilling 1842 AU, 10 Ore 1899 choice AU-UNC and 25 Ore 1905 UNC. Sold as is, no return.
Dominican Rep.
Republic Pattern 2 Centavos 1877-E, KM-E5.2, Proof 65 RB NGC.
Republic 2 1/2 Centavos 1888H, KM7.4, MS63 NGC, lightly toned, very scarce grade.
Republic 50 Centesimos 1891A, KM10, MS62 ANACS, fully lustrous and original, clearly a premium coin for this designation.
Ecuador
Republic gold 10 Sucres 1900, KM56, AU50 PCGS, a nice lustrous coin.
Egypt
Pair of early gold Sultanis, both Misr Mint (Cairo), 974AH and 982AH, both nice VF.
Abdul Hamid I gold Zeri Mahbub AH1187 (1192), KM127, XF for wear but very crudely struck. Clear date and mint.
Abdul Mejid gold 5 Kurush AH1255/7, KM230, AU58 NGC, slightly wavy flan.
Abdul Aziz gold 10 Kurush AH1277/12, KM259, MS62 NGC, fully lustrous and sharp.
Abdul Hamid II gold 5 Kurush AH1293/7, KM280, MS64 NGC, slightly concave strike as always, last coin struck at the old Cairo Mint.
Mohamed V 10 Kurush AH1327/4H, KM309, MS63 ANACS, fully lustrous and scarce.
Mohamed V 20 Kurush AH1327/4H, KM310, XF45 ANACS, toned but not lustrous, scarce date.
Sultan Hussein 20 Kurush 1917H, KM322, toned XF, a nice original coin.
Farouk gold 20 Kurush 1938, KM370, MS64 NGC, Royal Wedding.
El Salvador
Casino Salvadoreno 1880 Un Real, Bronze, 32 mm, nice glossy AU.
Equatorial Guinea
Republic Essai 2000 Ekuele 1978, KM-E4, MS63 RB NGC, large copper type.
Ethiopia
Menelik II - Choice Pair, 1/100 Birr EE1889, choice lustrous UNC, and 1/4 Birr EE1889, AU-UNC, beautiful multi-hued patina.
Falkland Islands
Elizabeth II gold 1/2 Pound 1974, KM6, Proof 67 Ultra Cameo NGC.
Finland
Russian Duchy - 2 Pieces, a KM4.1, 5 Pennia 1866 AU, lightly cleaned long ago and now toned; and a KM6.1, 25 Pennia 1865 toned VF. Sold as is, no return.
France
Anglo-Gallic. Two Hardi d'Argent of the Black Prince, 1362-72, Elias 202 and 204, both VF.
Louis XIII 1/4 Ecu 1611-L, KM47.11, nice toned VF.
Louis XIII 1/4 Ecu 1627-F, KM48, nice VF+, toned, St. Palais.
Louis XIIII 1/4 Ecu 1643-B, KM160.1, lovely toned VF-XF, Navarre and Bearn.
Louis XIIII 1/4 Ecu 1644-M, KM142.11, choice toned VF-XF, very attractive and fully round.
Louis XIIII 1/4 Ecu 1645-K, KM142.9, toned VF, boldly struck.
Louis XIIII 1/4 Ecu 1650-V, KM161, choice toned XF, a handsome example.
Louis XV 6 Sols 1773-L, KM552.4, lovely toned XF, some luster, very scarce.
Louis XVI 1/2 Ecu 1783-A, KM562.1, choice toned XF, very attractive and fully original.
Louis XVI Ecu 1791-T, KM564.15, toned VF-XF, polished surfaces.
Republic Copper 5 Centimes circa 1795 Mint Error, KM640, double-struck off center or struck over an earlier coin of the same type, a dramatic mint error. Nicely circulated Fine.
Republic Copper Decime An 8-W, KM645.9, glossy brown AU-UNC, very attractive. This year is not listed in the SCWC.
Napoleon Premier Consul 1/4 Franc An 12-A, KM653.1, toned XF+, tiny obverse flaw.
Napoleon Premier Consul 1/2 Franc An 12-A, KM648.1, nice lustrous XF, handsome toning.
Napoleon Empereur 1/4 Franc An 13-A Barehead, KM654.1, superb toned AU, very attractive.
Napoleon Empereur 1/2 Franc 1812-A Laureate Bust, KM691.1, toned XF-AU.
Napoleon Empereur Franc 1808-BB, KM682.3, AU details, lightly dipped with flan flaws on the obverse (haymarking) as made.
Napoleon Empereur 2 Francs 1806-A Barehead, KM658.1, toned XF, lovely gray and gold patina, small reverse edge bump. Very scarce type in this quality.
Napoleon Empereur 2 Francs 1813-A, KM693.1, toned XF-AU, a very nice original coin.
Napoleon Empereur 5 Francs 1811-B, KM694.2, lustrous XF-AU, minor spot on the obverse at 4 o'clock.
Napoleon Empereur 5 Francs 1811-B, KM694.2, toned AU, rim bruises on the reverse are from the edge lettering process.
Napoleon Empereur 5 Francs 1811-T, KM694.14, nice XF, blue-green and gray patina.
Napoleon Empereur 5 Francs 1812-L, KM694.9, harshly cleaned and tiny mount mark on the rim at the top.
Napoleon Empereur gold 20 Francs 1808-A, KM687.1, nice lustrous XF-AU, scarcer type.
Louis XVIII 5 Francs 1814-D, KM702.4, First Restoration, AVF, small rim nick.
Louis XVIII 5 Francs 1815-A, KM702.1, choice lustrous XF-AU, tiny rim nick, very attractive.
Louis XVIII 5 Francs 1815-L, KM702.8, AU, very sharply detailed, harshly cleaned leaving the surfaces dull.
Louis XVIII gold 20 Francs 1814-A, KM706.1, First Restoration of the Monarchy, cleaned VF-XF.
Louis XVIII gold 20 Francs 1815-A, KM706.1, AU58 NGC, lightly toned and very attractive.
Louis XVIII gold 20 Francs 1815-B, KM706.2, VF35 NGC, lightly toned. Rare mint.
Louis XVIII gold 20 Francs 1815-Q, KM706.5, XF40 NGC, scarcer mint.
Louis XVIII 1/4 Franc 1823-A, KM714.1, Second Kingdom, toned XF, small reverse edge nick.
Louis XVIII 5 Francs 1820-A, KM711.1, choice AU-UNC, lightly toned and very attractive.
Louis XVIII 5 Francs 1821-A, KM711.1, lustrous AU with light golden toning, very attractive.
Louis XVIII 5 Francs 1822-A, KM711.1, lustrous AU, tiny reverse spot on the rim.
Louis XVIII 5 Francs 1822-W, KM711.13, fully lustrous AU-UNC, small toning spot on the obverse.
Louis XVIII 5 Francs 1823-K, KM711.7, XF-AU, cleaned long ago dulling the surfaces.
Louis XVIII 5 Francs 1824-A, KM711.1, nice AU, few tiny contact marks.
Louis XVIII 5 Francs 1824-B, KM711.2, nice AU, light golden toning, slightly cleaned long ago.
Charles X 1/4 Franc 1828-A - Nice Pair, KM722.1, two examples, toned XF and choice toned AU-UNC.
Charles X 1/2 Franc 1829-A, KM723.1, toned XF.
Charles X 5 Francs 1827-A, KM728.1, sharp AU, very attractive.
Charles X 5 Francs 1827-L, KM728.7, AU-UNC, highly lustrous, few light obverse marks.
Charles X 5 Francs 1828-A, KM728.1, nice XF, lustrous reverse.
Charles X 5 Francs 1828-D, KM728.4, lovely toned XF-AU.
Charles X 5 Francs 1828-W, KM728.13, AU-UNC, fully lustrous, few scattered spots.
Charles X 5 Francs 1829-MA, KM728.10, lustrous AU-UNC, stain by the date.
Charles X 5 Francs 1830-A, KM728.1, toned AU, very attractive.
Charles X gold 20 Francs 1830-A, KM726.1, nice VF+.
Charles X Uniface White Metal Pattern ND, Prooflike UNC, obverse with bust for the 5 Francs, reverse blank.
Henri V Pretender 1 Franc 1831, KM-X28.2 reeded edge, AU details with light obverse scratches.
Louis Philippe I Franc 1834-K, KM748.7, choice toned AU-UNC, fully original and attractive.
Louis Philippe I Franc 1846-A, KM748.1, toned UNC, nice gray and gold patina.
Louis Philippe I 5 Francs 1832-W, KM749.13, UNC, oxidation on the reverse leaving the surfaces very porous.
Louis Philippe I 5 Francs 1833-BB, KM749.3, nice lustrous AU.
Louis Philippe I 5 Francs 1834-A, KM749.1, UNC, fully lustrous, nice surfaces.
Louis Philippe I 5 Francs 1837-B, KM749.3, fully lustrous UNC, few light surface marks.
Louis Philippe I 5 Francs 1840-A, KM749.1, frosty UNC, lightly cleaned leaving faint hairlines, still very attractive. Small spot on the reverse rim.
Louis Philippe I 5 Francs 1846-A, KM749.1, lightly toned UNC, very attractive.
Louis Philippe I 5 Francs 1846-A, KM749.1, choice AU-UNC, fully lustrous and original.
Louis Philippe I gold 20 Francs 1834-A, KM750.1, nice XF.
Republic Franc 1850-A, KM759.1, lustrous AU, scarce grade.
Republic 2 Francs 1850-BB, KM760.2, toned VF-XF. Very scarce mint.
Republic 5 Francs 1848-A, KM756.1, AU-UNC, cleaned long ago and now nicely toned.
Republic 5 Francs 1849-A, KM756.1, fully lustrous UNC, some minor contact marks in the exposed fields on the reverse.
Republic 5 Francs 1851-A, KM761.1, fully lustrous UNC, very nice coin, few faint hairlines in the reverse field.
Republic White Metal Pattern 5 Francs 1848, KM-Pn49, toned UNC.
Republic White Metal Pattern 5 Francs 1848, KM-Pn51, brilliant prooflike UNC.
Republic White Metal Pattern 5 Francs 1848, KM-Pn52, toned UNC, highly lustrous.
Republic White Metal Pattern 5 Francs 1848, KM-Pn54, choice prooflike UNC, light toning.
Republic White Metal Pattern 5 Francs 1848, KM-Pn72, prooflike UNC, very appealing.
Napoleon III Franc 1855-A, KM779.1, cleaned AU, few tiny nicks.
Napoleon III 2 Francs 1869-A, KM807.1, toned XF with considerable mint luster. Scarce date.
Napoleon III 5 Francs 1867-A, KM799.1, choice AU, lustrous and attractive.
Napoleon III 5 Francs 1867-BB, KM799.2, fully lustrous AU-UNC.
Napoleon III 5 Francs 1868-A, KM799.1, beautifully toned UNC.
Napoleon III 5 Francs 1868-BB, KM799.2, AU-UNC, tiny edge flaw as made.
Napoleon III 5 Francs 1869-BB, KM799.2, fully lustrous UNC.
Napoleon III 5 Francs 1870-A, KM799.1, lovely toned UNC, semi-prooflike surfaces, most appealing.
Republic 5 Francs 1870-A, KM819, toned AU, lustrous, small contact marks do distract.
Napoleon III gold 5 Francs 1857-A, KM803.1, MS62 NGC, scarce little type.
Republic gold 10 Francs 1895-A, KM830, MS62 NGC.
Republic gold 10 Francs 1896-A, KM830, AU58 NGC.
Republic gold 10 Francs 1896-A, KM830, MS62 NGC.
Republic gold 10 Francs 1899-A, KM830, AU58 NGC.
Republic gold 10 Francs 1899-A, KM830, MS61 NGC.
Republic gold 20 Francs 1877-A, KM825, MS63 NGC.
Republic gold 20 Francs 1893-A, KM825, nice BU.
Republic Piefort Pattern Franc 1959, KM-PE325, Specimen 65 PCGS.
Nice Selection of French Minors, featuring: 10 Centimes 1853A and 1863A, 1/4 Franc 1827A, 50 Centimes 1881A, Franc 1867A and 1888A, and 2 Francs 1887A. Grades range from XF to UNC. Sold as is, no return.
Select Republic Silver Types, five nice coins featuring: 50 Centimes 1872A and 1882A, both BU, Franc 1872A and 1895A, both UNC, and 2 Francs 1887A, VF. Sold as is, no return lot.
Republic Silver Mixture, eight high grade items comprising: 50 Centimes 1894A and 1895A, both UNC, and 50 Centimes 1898, 1900 and 1907, all UNC, and 2 Francs 1898, 1899 and 1905, all UNC. Sold as is, no return lot.
Antwerp Siege Coinage 10 Centimes 1814 Mint Error, KM-7.2, brown AVF, struck about 15% off-center.
Lorraine - Nancy. Duke Charles III Teston 1628, KM45, toned AVF, scarce type.
French Colonies
Louis Philippe I 10 Centimes 1844-A, KM13, XF, lightly cleaned. Scarce grade.
French Guiana
Louis Philippe I 10 Centimes 1846-A, KM-A2, lightly toned UNC, an exceptionally attractive example.
French Indo-China
Colonial Centime 1923-A, KM12.1, MS64 RB NGC, a choice lustrous example, scarce variety for this date with the Paris Mint "A" mintmark.
Colonial 10 Centimes 1939 Dots, KM21.2, XF45 NGC, very scarce variety with the date between two dots.
Colonial 20 Centimes 1922-A, KM17.1, MS65 PCGS, full frosty white mint brilliance, a superb coin.
Colonial Piastres Date Collection, six nice examples featuring: 1887, 1889, 1895 Type I, 1896, 1898 and 1899. All are choice AU to UNC. Sold as is, no return.
Colonial Piastres - Balance of the Date Collection, KM5a, eight coins including: 1903, 1905, 1906, 1908, 1921H, 1922, 1925 and 1926. Grades are AU to BU. Sold as is, no return.
French Polynesia
Colonial Piefort 100 Francs 1979, KM-P28, nickel-bronze, gem cameo UNC in the mint plastic packaging. Very scarce.
German States
Baden. Friedrich 2 Mark 1904G, KM272, MS64 NGC, fully lustrous and attractive, very scarce in this quality.
Bavaria. Maximilian III Joseph Taler 1775-A, KM234.2, nice lustrous XF-AU, lightly toned.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Bavaria. Maximilian I Taler 1816, KM358.1, toned VF, colorful patina.
Bavaria. Ludwig I Taler 1828, KM373, lightly cleaned XF, now beginning to tone.
Bavaria. Ludwig I Taler 1828, KM386, toned AU, the blessings of heaven on the royal family.
Bavaria. Maximilian II 2 Gulden 1855, KM465, toned XF, the reverse seems to have been polished at one time. Madonna column restoration.
Bavaria. Ludwig II Taler 1871, KM489, toned XF-AU, small contact marks.
Bavaria. Otto gold 10 Mark 1898-D, KM510, prooflike AU, small edge flaws caused by the edge lettering process.
Bavaria. Prince Leopold 5 Mark 1911-D, KM518, choice UNC, gold and purple patina.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Bremen. Free City Taler 1863, KM246, AU-UNC, prooflike surfaces, noticeable hairlines in the fields. 50th anniversary of the liberation of Germany.
Bremen. Free City Taler 1864, KM-XM1, toned AU, large rim bruise, opening of the bourse.
Brunswick-Luneburg. Ernst August 12 Mariengroschen 1698, KM377, toned VF-XF.
Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. Karl Wilhelm Ferdinand 2/3 Taler 1789, KM1033, toned VF-XF, a nice original coin.
Cologne [KÖLN], Archepiscopal mint. Konrad II the Salien, 1024-1039, and Archbishop Pilgrim, 1021-1036. Denar (1024-36). Bonhoff 1549v., VF or better, nicely toned.
Frankfurt. Free City 20 Kreuzer 1790, KM275, MS63 NGC, lightly toned, a nice original coin.
Frankfurt. Free City 2 Gulden 1848, KM338, toned AU, Johann of Austria elected as Vicar.
Frankfurt. Free City Taler 1772, KM251, toned XF, considerable original luster and appealing cabinet patina, city view series.
Frankfurt. Free City Taler 1862, KM371, choice UNC, lovely blue and gray patina. Shooting festival.
Frankfurt. Free City 2 Taler 1861, KM365, lightly toned AU, a nice item unusually blemish-free rims.
Hamburg. Free City 3 Mark 1910-J, KM296, nice toned AU.
Hannover. Ernst August Taler 1851, KM209.2, toned VF-XF, surface marks on the obverse.
Hannover. Georg V Taler 1861-B, KM230, choice toned UNC, somewhat prooflike.
Hesse-Cassel. Wilhelm II & Friedrich Wilhelm Taler 1835, KM587, toned VF-XF, underlying mint luster. Scarce type.
Mansfeld-Eisleben. Johan Georg III 1/3 Taler 1672, KM67, bold VF, some dark patination.
Nurnberg. Emperor Joseph II Taler 1768, KM350, toned AU, alloying flaw affecting both sides, city view series.
Nurnberg. Gold 1/16 Ducat Round ND (1700), KM246, choice UNC, 0.22 grams.
Pfalz-Sulzbach. Karl Philipp Silver Medal 1742, Haas 53, superb prooflike UNC, gorgeous blue-green and russet patina - a true cabinet piece! Commemorates the death of Karl Philipp. 27 mm.
Prussia. Friedrich Taler 1771-A, KM306.1, VF-XF, cleaned with a few small flan flaws.
Prussia. Friedrich Wilhelm III Taler 1814-A, KM387, toned XF.
Prussia. Friedrich Wilhelm IV Taler 1855-A, KM465, nice XF-AU, lightly cleaned and a rim bruise on the reverse.
Prussia. Wilhelm II 3 Mark 1910, KM530, toned AU-UNC, Berlin University.
Prussia. Wilhelm II 5 Mark 1901, KM526, toned AU-UNC, attractive.
Prussia. Wilhelm II Copper Pattern 20 Mark 1913, Schaaf-253/G1, Proof 65 RD NGC, Karl Goetz series.
Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach. Wilhelm Ernst 3 Mark 1910-A, KM176, toned UNC, full underlying mint luster.
Saxony. August 1/4 Taler 1564, toned XF, slightly porous on the reverse, very scarce grade.
Saxony. Friedrich Christian 2/3 Taler 1763 FWoF, KM960, nice toned VF-XF, few faint scratches on the cheek.
Saxony. Friedrich August II Taler 1854, KM1180.1, toned XF, few contact marks.
Saxony. Johann 2 Taler 1872-B, KM1231.1, lightly toned AU, cleaned long ago. Golden wedding anniversary.
Schaumburg-Lippe. Georg 3 Mark 1911-A, KM206, AU-UNC, lightly cleaned, abundant mint luster.
Wurttemberg. Wilhelm 2 Gulden 1845, KM595, toned VF.
Wurttemberg. Wilhelm II 3 Mark 1911-F, KM636, toned AU-UNC.
Wurttemberg. Wilhelm II 3 Mark 1911-F, KM636, brilliant UNC.
Germany
Weimar Republic 3 Mark 1924-F, KM43, MS65 NGC, frosty white mint luster, very nice.
Weimar Republic 3 Mark 1927-A Bremerhaven, KM50, choice lightly toned UNC.
Weimar Republic 3 Mark 1927-A Nordhausen, KM52, UNC, light golden patina, one obverse spot.
Weimar Republic 3 Mark 1930-J Zeppelin, KM67, frosty white BU.
Weimar Republic 3 Mark 1930-D Rhineland, KM70, lustrous AU-UNC, tiny contact marks.
Weimar Republic 5 Mark 1925-F Rhineland, KM47, cleaned AU, small rim bump.
Weimar Republic 5 Mark 1927-D Oak Tree, KM56, toned VF-XF.
Weimar Republic 5 Mark 1930-E Zeppelin, KM68, nice AU-UNC, fully lustrous.
East Germany 10 Pfennig 1950-E, KM3, AU50 ANACS, scarce mint.
German Lots
Assorted trio including: 50 Pfennig 1877J, Fine, 50 Pfennig 1896A, lightly cleaned F-VF; and a Weimar 3 Marks Rhineland 1925F, UNC with light abrasions.
Nice Silver Pair, Bavaria 3 Mark 1911-D, choice toned UNC and Weimar Republic 3 Mark 1929-F Constitution XF.
Prussia and Frankfurt Assortment, Frankfurt Kreuzer ND (1839) UNC and Prussia: 2 1/2 Silver Groschen 1865A, toned UNC, Taler 1871 Victory BU, 2 Mark 1888A Friedrich, polished AU, 2 Mark 1901 XF and 5 Mark 1913 cleaned AU. Sold as is, no return lot.
High Grade Assortment, six nice pieces as follows: Prussia 2 Mark 1901, Prussia Taler 1871, Saxony 3 Mark 1913, Germany: 25 Pfennig 1911A, 2 Mark 1937A and 5 Mark 1936A. Grades range from AU to BU. Sold as is, no return lot.
Gibraltar
Token 1 Quarto 1810, small date, KM-Tn3.2, AU55 ANACS.
Una and the Lion gold 1/2 Sovereign 1989, PF69 Ultra Cameo NGC, 150th anniversary of the UNA 5 pound.
Great Britain
Edward I, Longshanks (1272-1307), Penny pair. Long cross, one from London, one from Bristol, nicer than most. The London coin has a haunting portrait and some golden iridescence. This was the English king who was challenged by William Wallace--the Scot who tried so hard to throw off the British shackles. A nice pair of historical coins.
Henry III-Elizabeth Hammered lot. (2) Penny: Henry III and Edward I. (2) Elizabeth: Pence and 2 Pence. (4) Groat: Edward IV(?), (2) Henry VIII; and Elizabeth 1600. Well worn but identifiable. Sold as is, no return.
William III Maundy Threepence 1699, ESC-2001, AU58 NGC.
William III Shilling 1696Y, ESC-1086, XF45 NGC, weakly struck on the portrait.
George II Shilling 1758, KM-583.3, XF.
George II Shilling 1758, KM-583.3, MS63 NGC, flecking is noticed in the fields.
George III Farthing 1799, MS64 BN NGC, glossy cartwheel.
George III 1/2 Penny Counterfeit Reverse Brockage 1775, G6 BN NGC graded MINT ERROR, full brockage.
George III 1/2 Penny 1799, MS65 BN NGC. Glossy and pretty.
George III Twopence 1797, KM-619, Average XF with very minor rim nicks.
George III Sixpence 1816, KM-665, MS62 NGC, toned.
George III Shilling 1787, KM607.2, with semee of hearts, AU58 NGC. Blue tone
George III Shilling 1817, KM-666, MS64 NGC, moderately toned.
George III Bank Token '18' Pence 1813, KM-Tn3, MS62 NGC. Nice semi-prooflike coin.
George III Bank Token '18' Pence 1814, KM-Tn3, XF, original tone.
George III Halfcrown 1817, KM-667, frosty XF-AU, small edge bump.
George III Halfcrown 1820, KM-672, polished XF, a few small edge nicks.
George III Crown 1818 LIX, KM-675, Average XF.
George III Crown 1819 LIX, KM-675, semi-prooflike AU, some handling marks.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
George III Copper "Pattern" Guinea 1782, KM-PnA59, VF. This is a private issue from the dies of Pingo. The patterns were created as an attempt to change the gold Guinea coinage to copper, 22 mm.
County Silver Sixpence and Shilling tokens 1811. The Flintshire Bank (Wales) Sixpence token grades AU, rare. The Gainsborough ship token is a 12 Pence (Shilling) 1811 and grades XF, D-9.
George IV Sixpence 1825, KM-691, AU50 ANACS.
Victoria 1/2 Farthing Mint Error 'E/N' 1844, MS63 BN NGC, E of REGINA struck over the N.
Victoria Farthing Mint Error 1838-1960, NGC graded MINT ERROR VF20 BN, struck 20% off center.
Victoria Maundy Threepence 1848, MS63 NGC. This Threepence date was only struck for sets.
Victoria Florin Mint Error Brockage 1851-87, VF, Gothic style reverse brockage struck slightly off center. An interesting and rare error.
Victoria Jubilee Double Florin Duo. The 1887 is the variety with Roman 1 in the date, and grades nice BU. The 1889 is a nice BU with small obverse edge nicks.
Victoria Young Head Crown 1845, KM741, cinquefoil VIII edge, XF.
Victoria Jubilee Crown 1887, semi-prooflike AU-UNC.
Victoria Jubilee Crown 1887, semi-prooflike UNC, lightly toned.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Victoria Jubilee Crown 1888, frosty BU.
Victoria Jubilee Crown 1889, XF/AU, light obverse E.K.
Victoria Jubilee Crown 1891, XF, reverse scrape.
Victoria Old Head Crown 1893LVI, very nice frosty BU.
Victoria Old Head Crown 1894 LVIII, XF, a scarce date.
Victoria Old Head Crown 1895LIX, AU but somewhat polished.
Victoria Old Head Crown 1896LX, frosty XF.
Victoria Old Head Crown 1898LXII, Average XF.
Victoria Old Head Crown 1900LXIV, frosty AU, a few light scrapes. Another scarcer date.
Victoria gold 1/2 Sovereign pair. An 1877 Young Head, VF20 NGC; and a 1893 Jubilee, F12 NGC.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1845, lustrous XF/Choice AU.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1863, MS63 NGC, Die #17, very nice fields.
Edward VII Matte Proof Halfcrown 1902, some green tone is evident, but it is otherwise Mint State.
Edward VII Crown 1902, original toning XF-AU.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Edward VII Crown 1902, frosty BU, very pleasant for this type.
George V Proof Halfcrown 1911, PF67 ANACS, very nicely toned and original.
George V Proof Crown 1927, moderately toned Proof with a few light marks.
George V Crown 1928, Choice BU with a few light marks on the kings' neck. Very nice for this non-proof.
George V Crown 1929, lightly toned AU.
George V Crown 1931, XF.
George V Crown 1931, Choice AU-UNC. We would not be surprised if this Crown made its way into a Mint State holder.
Elizabeth Mint Error Penny Brockage 1954-1967, full obverse brockage, Brown UNC.
Elizabeth Royal Mint Die Trial for the Pound, MS65 NGC DIE TRIAL, brass colored like the currency issue.
Elizabeth gold Proof 1/2 Sovereign 2001, PF69 Ultra Cameo NGC.
Elizabeth gold Proof 1/2 Sovereign 2002, Golden Jubilee, PF66 Ultra Cameo NGC.
George VI Specimen Coins Set 1937, KM-PS21, comprising KM843-857, Farthing through Crown, in the case of issue. All nice Proofs.
George VI Proof Set 1950, KM-PS23, lightly toned Proofs in original box.
Trio of Proof Sets. There are (2) 1951 sets: KM-PS23 and PS24. There is also a 1953 set, KM-PS25. Each set is accompanied by its original case. Sold as is, no return.
Modern Boxed Sets, including a George VI 1951 Festival Crown, KM880; and an Elizabeth II Proof Set 1953, KM-PS25.
George V and George VI lot. The lot includes a 1935, a 1937, a 1951, and a 1953 Crown--grading XF to Proof. Plus, there is a 1930Bi Trade Dollar grading AU-UNC. The remainder of the coins in this lot are silver minors.
Trade Dollar 1901C, MS64 NGC, frosty and white.
Trade Dollar 1902C, MS63 PCGS, weakly struck Britannia, but frosty and white.
Greece
20 Lepte 1893A, KM57, VF-XF. Very Scarce.
Drachma 1873A, KM38, XF45 NGC.
Gold 20 Drachmai 1884A, KM56, lustrous XF.
1967 (1970) Revolution two-piece silver set, 50 & 100 Drachmai, KM93 & 95, both MS66 PCGS.
Greenland
Greenland five-piece set including: 25 Ore 1926; 50 Ore 1926; 1 Krone 1926; 5 Kroner 1944; and 25 Ore Danish Colony 1926--all UNC, except the 5 Kroner is XF-AU, and Danish Colony 25 Ore is XF. Sold as is, no return lot.
Four-piece Cryolite Mining & Trading Co. Token Set 1922, 10 Ore, 50 Ore, 2 Kroner, & 10 Kroner, grades Average XF. Sold as is, no return.
Guatemala
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1818 NG-M, KM69, VF.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1821 NG-M, KM69, AU55 NGC with luster.
Central American Republic 1/4 Real 1837 G, KM1, MS66 NGC. Flawless Gem.
Central American Republic 8 Reales 1842/37 MA, KM4, lightly cleaned XF with bold strike.
Silver medal 1889 for the 1889 Paris Exposition, 37 mm, AU. Female figure with torch/Arms of Guatemala.
Republic 10 Centavos Selection, fourteen coins, all UNC. KM256.1: 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1955 and 1956; KM256.2: 1957 and 1958; KM256.3: 1959; KM262: 1960, 1961 and 1964; and KM267, 1965. Sold as is, no return.
Haiti
Republic - Selection of Minors, KM52 5 Centimes 1904, toned AU, KM53 5 Centimes 1904, Choice BU and 1905, Gem BU, KM57 5 Centimes 1949, UNC, KM54 10 Centimes 1906, toned AU, and KM58 10 Centimes 1949, UNC. Sold as is, no return.
Republic Heaton Mint Trio, KM39 5 Centimes 1863, Choice lustrous UNC, KM40 10 Centimes 1863, brilliant UNC and KM41 20 Centimes 1863, brown XF. All three types feature the bust of President Geffrard. Sold as is, no return.
Hawaii
Kalakaua I 25 Cents 1883, KM5, AU55 ICGS.
Kalakaua I 50 Cents 1883, KM6, cleaned VF with light obverse scratches.
Honduras
Republic 5 Centavos 1871, KM34, F-VF details with light porosity and scratches. Very scarce type.
Republic 5 Centavos 1885, KM48, lustrous XF. Very scarce in this condition.
Republic Lempira 1931, KM75, lustrous MS62 NGC. Very scarce in this condition.
Republic Essai aluminum 1/4 Real 1872A, KM-E1, MS61 NGC. Minor reverse stains.
Hong Kong
Edward VII 1 Cent 1904-H, KM11, Choice, red UNC.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Edward VII 1 Cent 1904-H, KM11, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. Mostly red.
Edward VII 50 Cents 1905, KM15, MS61 NGC.
A five-piece lot of Hong-Kong -Shanghai Specie Office silver bars, produced ca. 1970's, total weight 26.51 oz, all with three stamps and fineness (listed as 999.9?). Sold as is, no return.
Hungary
Rudolph II Taler 1586 KB, Dav-8066, VF.
Leopold the Hog-mouthed VI Kreuzer 1669 KB, KM164, MS66 NGC.
Leopold the Hog-mouthed VI Kreuzer 1670 KB, KM164, MS65 NGC.
Leopold the Hog-mouthed VI Kreuzer 1672 KB, KM164, MS66 NGC.
Kingdom 2 Filler 1903 KB, KM481, MS62 Brown ANACS. A very scarce issue.
Iceland
1000 Years Althing 10 Kronur 1930, KM-XM3, AU-UNC.
Kingdom gold 10,000 Kronur, 1100th Anniversary-First Settlement, KM22, Choice UNC.
India
Gangas of Talakad gold 1 Gajapati Pagoda, 10th Century-1327, F-288, VF-XF.
British India, George V Rupee 1911-C, KM523, MS66 NGC. Superbly toned and scarce in this condition.
Ionian Islands
British Administration pair as follows: 1 Lepton 1862, Red & Brown UNC; and a 30 Lepta 1834, XF.
Iran
Islamic Republic 1/2 Azadi Sh1370, KM1250.2, MS64 NGC.
Ireland
James II Gunmoney Halfcrown Pair 1689, (2) James II Halfcrown 1689. The "Oct:" variety is glossy AU and has touches of typical weakness. The "Nov:" variety is cleaned and grades VF-XF.
Republic Halfpenny 1933, KM2, MS64 Red & Brown ANACS.
Republic 1942 silver trio including: Shilling, Florin, and Halfcrown, KM14, 15, & 16, all are nice UNC.
Republic mixed lot as follows: Penny 1931, Brown UNC with trace of luster; Florin 1928, Choice AU; Halfcrown 1928, lustrous XF; and a Halfcrown 1942, Choice UNC.
Italy
Kingdom of Napoleon. Napoleon I 5 Lire 1808-M, KM10.7, VF30 ANACS.
Naples. Carlo II 26 Grana (Tari), 1684-AGA, CNI-XVII,11, lustrous UNC with light adjustment marks.
Naples & Sicily. Philip V 1/2 Ducato 1702, Pannuti pg. 202, 1; VF-XF.
Naples & Sicily. Ferdinand IV 1 Piastra 1791, KM-C68, Dav-1408, VF.
Papal States. Martin V Bolognino Romano ND (1417-31), Berm-273, CNI 70, Munt 24, VF.
Papal States. Pius IX Scudo 1853-VIIIR, KM1336.2, XF-AU details with gouge on obverse and light scratches on reverse.
Papal States. Pius IX gold 20 Lire 1868-XXIIIR, KM1382.3, XF, small gouge on reverse. Very scarce.
Parma. Filippo di Suevia Denaro ND (1207-08), Biaggi 1784, VF.
Pavia. Henry I of Bavaria, Denaro 1014-1024 Biaggi 1830. Castellotti 1. Varesi 834, XF.
Roman Republic silver klippe 20 Baiocchi 1849, KM-X12, Pagani S.275, XF.
Venice. Pietro Gradenigo gold Ducat ND (1289-1311), F-1216, about XF.
Venice. Silvestro Valier gold Zecchino ND (1694-1700), F-1354, VF with mount removed at 12 o'clock.
Venice. Anthony Priuli Scudo ND (1618-23), Dav-4239, VF with edge cut at 7 o'clock.
Kingdom. Vittorio Emanuele III 5 Lire 1870 M-BN, KM8.3, MS61 NGC. Fully struck and lustrous.
Kingdom. Vittorio Emanuele III 5 Lire 1937R, Year XV, KM79, MS64 NGC.
Kingdom. Vittorio Emanuele III 20 Lire 1928R Year VI, KM69, lightly cleaned XF.
Japan
Meiji 4 (1871) 50 Sen, KM-Y4, toned UNC with minor spotting.
Meiji 31 (1898) 5 Sen, KM-Y21, lightly spotted MS63 ANACS.
Meiji 36 (1903) 1 Yen, KM-YA25.3, fully lustrous UNC with few marks.
Meiji 38 (1905) 1 Yen, KM-YA25.3, MS63 NGC.
Japanese Minors Selection, twelve coins including ten high grade minors and two World War II red fiber Sen, J&V X501, now very scarce. Sold as is, no return.
Kiribati
Christmas Island gold $10 2006, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC.
Korea
Kuang Mu 5 Chon Year 9 (1905), KM1126, AU.
Kuang Mu 5 Chon Year 9 (1905), KM1126, AU.
Kuang Mu 1/2 Won Year 11 (1907), KM1135, XF. Scarce one-year type.
Yi Hyong 1 Yang Year 501 (1892), KM1112, XF.
Lesotho
Proof gold F.A.O. 1 Maloti, KM8, Proof 67 Ultra Cameo NGC.
Liechtenstein
Johann II silver pair including: 1 Krone 1900, KM-Y2, UNC with light marks; and 2 Kronen 1912, KM-Y3, AU.
Johann II 5 Kronen 1904, KM-Y4, lustrous XF with light contact marks.
Franz Josef II gold 25 Franken 1956, KM-Y15, MS63 NGC.
Mexico
Philip V Pillar 8 Reales 1736 MF, KM103, XF details, light salt-water corrosion.
Philip V Pillar 8 Reales 1740 MF, KM103, about XF with the slightest touch of light corrosion.
Philip V Pillar 8 Reales 1746 MF, KM103, lightly cleaned XF details with faint scratches in the fields around the pillars.
Ferdinand VI Pillar 8 Reales 1749 MF, KM104.1, VF.
Charles III Pillar 8 Reales 1760 MM, KM105, XF details, harshly cleaned.
Charles III Pillar 8 Reales 1770 FM, KM105, VF.
Charles III 8 Reales 1785 Mo-FM, KM106.2a, toned AU with underlying luster.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Charles IIII 8 Reales 1796 Mo-FM, KM109, AU55 NGC. Near-full mint luster with a hint of golden toning.
Charles IIII gold 1 Escudo 1799 Mo-FM, KM120, lightlt cleaned VF.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1821 Zs-RG, KM111.5, AU50 ICG.
Republic Cap and Ray 8 Reales 1833 Pi-JS, KM377.12, lustrous, Choice AU.
Republic Cap and Rays 8 Reales 1887 Zs-FZ, KM377.13, brilliant UNC.
Republic Hand on Book gold 1/2 Escudo 1853 Go-PF, KM378.4, XF.
Republic Hand on Book gold 1 Escudo 1860 Ga-JG, KM379.2, AU53 ICG. Weakly struck.
Republic Hand on Book gold 1 Escudo 1860 Go-PF, KM379.4, AU50 ICG. Weakly struck in the centers.
Empire of Maximilian Peso 1866 Mo, KM386.1, XF40 ANACS.
Empire of Maximilian Peso 1866 Mo, KM386.1, cleaned XF.
Republic Balance Scale 25 Centavos 1874 Mo-M, KM406.7, lustrous UNC with minor marks.
Republic Balance Scale 25 Centavos 1880 Mo-M, KM406.7, Choice, brilliant UNC.
Republic Balance Scale 25 Centavos 1881 Mo-M, KM406.7, Choice UNC with softly struck centers.
Republic Balance Scale Peso 1871 Mo-M, KM408.5, lustrous UNC. A bit softly struck with full mint brilliance.
Republic Cap and Ray Peso 1902 Cn-JQ, KM409, MS62 ANACS.
Republic gold 1 Peso 1896/5 Go-R, KM410.3, MS64 NGC.
Republic gold Peso 1900/800 Go-R, KM410.3, MS62 ANACS.
Republic gold Peso 1888 Mo-M, KM410.5, Choice UNC. This appears to be an 1888/7.
Republic gold Peso 1894 Mo-M, KM410.5, MS64 NGC.
Republic gold Peso 1896 Mo-M, KM410.5, Choice UNC.
United States Caballito Peso 1913, KM453, nice UNC with light golden toning.
United States gold 2 Pesos 1920 Mo, KM461, MS63 PCGS.
A pair of 1913 Caballito Pesos, both AU to Choice AU. Each piece with essentially full luster.
Seven-piece lot of 8 Reales including: 1790-FM Charles IV with bust of Charles III, VF; 1800-FM, VF; 1804-TH, XF; 1805-TH, VF-XF; 1818 Mo-JJ, XF; 1819 Mo-JJ, VF with rim bumps; and Cap and Ray 1836 Zs-OM, VF. Sold as is, no return.
UNC silver Peso lot as follows: 1925, 1926, 1927, 1934. and 1935, all Choice, fully lustrous UNC.
Mongolia
Republic gold 2500 Tughrik 2001, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC, coiled snake design.
Montenegro
Nicholas I 5 Perpera 1909, KM6, lightly cleaned XF. A scarce one-year type.
Mozambique
Portuguese Colony silver Onca 1843, KM26.1, VG.
Netherlands
Zeeland Ducaton 1772, KM57, VF20 ICCS.
Copper Jeton 1783 Blockade of Gibraltar, van Loon, Vervolg, 584, a most handsome jeton with the naval battle on the obverse and a clipper ship on the reverse. Choice glossy brown UNC with mint luster.
Holland gold Ducat 1779, KM12, AU58 NGC. Wavy flan.
Kingdom 10 Cents 1882, KM80, MS64 ANACS. Lightly toned with underlying luster.
Kingdom gold 10 Gulden 1832, KM56, XF.
Kingdom gold trade Ducat 1927, KM83.1, MS63 NGC.
Kingdom gold trade Ducat, KM190.1, Proof 66 Ultra Cameo NGC.
An early pair including: Ducaton (Silver Rider) 1756 Utrecht, KM92, good VF; and a Westfriesland 3 Gulden 1795, KM141.2, XF with obv. rim bump. Sold as is, no return.
A pair of sea-salvage Silver Riders (Ducatons) as follows: 1754 Zeeland, VF details, polished with some corrosion; and 1742 Utrecht, heavily corroded with some flan missing. Sold as is, no return.
New Zealand
George VI pair including: Threepence 1942 one Dot, KM7, VF with rim bumps; and Florin 1946 flat back, KM10.2, about XF. Sold as is, no return.
George VI Florin 1936, KM4, lightly cleaned XF. Very scarce.
George V Halfcrown 1935, KM5, XF.
George VI three-piece Florin lot 1940, KM10.1, all cleaned VF-XF. Sold as is, no return.
S. Hague Smith Penny Token ND, KM-Tn63, VF-XF with small rim bumps. Scarce.
Norway
Haakon VII 2 Ore 1932, KM371, MS62 Brown ANACS.
Haakon VII 25 Ore 1929, KM384, MS62 ANACS. Toned with underlying luster.
Palestine
British Administration 10 Mils 1940, KM4, MS63 ANACS.
British Administration 20 Mils 1935, KM5, MS63 ANACS.
Panama
Republic 25 Centesimos 1904, KM4, MS61 NGC. Full luster with a hint of toning.
Republic 50 Centesimos 1904, KM5, Choice AU with full luster.
Republic - Collection of Modern Issues, sixty-five coins, mostly UNC and post 1953 but including some Proofs as well. We recommend careful viewing. Sold as is, no return.
Paraguay
Republic Peso 1889, KM5, lightly cleaned XF.
Republic four-piece lot as follows: 1/12 Real 1845, KM1.2, Asuncion, crude XF; 1 Centesimo 1870, KM2, UNC; 2 Centesimos 1870, KM3, UNC; and 4 Centesimos 1870 SHAW, KM4.1, UNC.
Republic -A nice starter collection of UNC coins, twenty-four coins from 1925-1953, all nice BU, a great start on a Choice collection of Paraguay. Sold as is, no return.
Peru
Ferdinand VI Pillar 8 Reales 1759 LM-JM, KM55.2, VF. Very scarce two-year type.
Charles III Pillar 2 Reales 1764 LM-LM, KM62, VF30 ANACS.
Charles III Pillar 8 Reales 1768 LM-JM, KM-A64.2, about XF with light obverse scratch.
Charles IIII 2 Reales 1801 LIMAE-IJ, KM95, AU55 NGC.
Ferdinand VII Imaginary Bust 8 Reales 1810 LIMAE-JP, KM106.2, VF-XF.
North Peru 8 Reales 1838 MB, KM155, lustrous AU. Weakly struck with small rim flaw.
Republic gold 2 Escudos 1853 LIMAE-MB, KM149.2, Fine 12 NGC.
Republic 5 Pesetas 1880 B, KM201.1, lustrous UNC with golden toning.
Republic Ayacucho 5 Pesetas 1882-LM, KM201.3, good XF.
Republic gold 5 Soles 1960, KM235, MS66 NGC.
Republic gold 5 Soles 1965, KM235, MS65 NGC.
Republic gold 5 Soles 1967, KM235, MS67 NGC.
Republic gold 10 Soles 1960, KM236, MS65 NGC.
Republic gold 10 Soles 1965, KM236, MS66 NGC.
Republic Centavo Date Collection, nineteen pieces, all with curved CENTAVO, UNC unless noted otherwise: 1909R, VF, 1915, 1916, 1917, 1918R, 1920R, 1933R, 1935R, 1936R, 1937R, 1941 XF, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948 and 1949. Sold as is, no return.
Republic Collection of 5 Centavos, twenty coins all UNC and many Choice, 1946/5, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1951 thick, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954 (2 types), 1955, 1957, 1959, 1961, 1962, 1964, 1965 (2 varieties), 1967 and 1969. Sold as is, no return.
Republic Zinc Centavo Selection, sixteen coins, all UNC except as noted, KM-PnA30 Pattern Centavo 1949, UNC with some oxidation, and KM227, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963 and 1965. Sold as is, no return.
Republic Collection of 10 Centavos, eighteen coins, all UNC and many unusually Choice, 1945, 1946/5, 1949, 1951, 1953, 1954 (2), 1955, 1957, 1960, 1961, 1963, 1964, 1965 (two types), 1966, 1967 and 1969. Sold as is, no return.
Philippines
Spanish Colony. Isabel II gold 4 Pesos 1862 , KM144, lightly cleaned XF with luster.
Spanish Colony. Alfonso XII 20 Centimos 1885, KM149, MS63 NGC.
Spanish Colony. Alfonso XIII Peso 1897-SGV, KM154, AU53 ICG.
Spanish Colony. Alfonso XIII Peso 1897, KM154, lustrous AU.
United States Administration. Proof 1/2 Centavo 1904, KM162, Proof 65 Red and Brown NGC.
United States Administration. Proof 1 Centavo 1903, KM163, Proof 64 Red and Brown NGC.
United States Administration. Proof 1 Centavo 1904, KM163, Proof 64 Red and Brown NGC.
United States Administration. Proof 1 Centavo 1905, KM163, Proof 64 Brown NGC.
United States Administration. Proof 1 Centavo 1908, KM163, Proof 65 Red and Brown NGC.
United States Administration. 1 Centavo 1915-S, KM163, AU53 Brown NGC.
United States Administration. 1 Centavo 1917-S, KM163, MS66 Brown NGC.
United States Administration. 1 Centavo 1919-S, KM163, MS65 Brown NGC.
United States Administration. 1 Centavo 1926-M, KM163, MS64 Brown PCGS.
United States Administration. 1 Centavo 1934-M, KM163, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS.
United States Administration. Proof 5 Centavos 1903, KM164, Proof 65 NGC.
United States Administration. Proof 5 Centavos 1905, KM164, Proof 63 NGC.
United States Administration. Proof 5 Centavos 1908, KM164, Proof 65 NGC. Very scarce in Gem condition.
United States Administration. Proof 10 Centavos 1903, KM165, Proof 63 PCGS.
United States Administration. Proof 10 Centavos 1908, KM165, Proof 63 PCGS.
United States Administration. 10 Centavos 1917-S, KM165, MS65 NGC.
United States Administration. Proof 20 Centavos 1903, KM166, Proof 63 PCGS.
United States Administration. 50 Centavos 1903, KM167, MS63 NGC.
United States Administration. 50 Centavos 1903, KM167, MS64 NGC.
United States Administration. Proof 50 Centavos 1908, KM171, Proof 63 NGC.
United States Administration. Peso 1904, KM168, UNC with full luster, light marks and minor spots.
United States Administration. Peso 1904S, KM168, lustrous UNC with light golden toning.
Poland
Republic Annual Silver Set 2002, gem cameo Proofs in the case of issue with descriptive insert.
Portugal
Joan V gold 400 Reis 1720, KM201, VF-XF.
Maria I 400 Reis 1798, KM288, XF45 ANACS.
Maria II gold 1000 Reis 1851, KM486, AU55 PCGS.
Petrus V gold 1000 Reis 1855, KM495, AU55 PCGS.
Carlos I 1000 Reis 1899, KM540, MS64 NGC.
Republic 50 Centavos 1929, KM577, MS65 NGC.
Scarce minor coin pair including: 10 Centavos 1948, AU50 Brown ANACS; and a 20 Centavos 1951 MS62 Brown ANACS.
Five-piece mixed lot as follows: 1000 Reis 1899, AU; 1 Escudo 1910 Peninsular War, XF; 1000 Reis 1910 Birth of the Republic XF; 1 Escudo 1916, Choice AU-UNC; and 10 Escudos 1928 Battle of Ourique, UNC. Sold as is, no return.
Eight-piece lot including: 1 Escudo 1910, cleaned XF; 10 Centavos 1915, UNC; 50 Centavos 1916, UNC; 1 Escudo 1916, UNC; 10 Escudos 1926 Ourique, UNC; Henry the Navigator 5, 10, & 20 Escudos 1960, UNC. Sold as is, no return.
Romania
Carol I 5 Lei 1881B, KM16, lightly toned AU.
Carol I gold 20 Lei 1890B, KM20, AU.
Mint State large lot of minor coins, 1921-1956, some brilliant, some toned, a few scarce. Sold as is, no return.
Russia
Catherine II Ruble 1774 CПБ-ФЛ, KM-C67a.2, cleaned F-VF.
Alexander I Ruble 1816 CПБ-ПC, KM-C130, VF.
Nicholas I Ruble 1830 CПБ-HГ, KM-C161, cleaned XF with minor scuffing.
Nicholas I silver 5 Kopecks 1846 CПБ-ПA, KM-C163, MS63 NGC. Sharply struck with prooflike surfaces.
Nicholas II 1 Kopeck 1913 CПБ, KM-Y9.2, MS63 Red and Brown NGC.
Nicholas II 50 Kopecks 1913 BC, KM-Y58.2, MS63 NGC.
Nicholas II Romanov Ruble 1913 BC, KM-Y70, XF.
Nicholas II gold 5 Rubles 1898 AГ, KM-Y62, XF.
Nicholas II gold 5 Rubles 1898 AГ, KM-Y62, XF.
Nicholas II gold 5 Rubles 1902 AP, KM-Y62, MS66 NGC.
Nicholas II gold 5 Rubles 1902 AP, KM-Y62, MS66 NGC.
Nicholas II gold 5 Rubles 1903 AP, KM-Y62, MS67 NGC.
U.S.S.R. palladium 10 Rubles 1990, Ballerina, KM-Y238, MS68 NGC.
Ruble pair as follows: 1825 CПБ-ПA, XF details, harshly cleaned with obverse scratches and rim bumps; and an 1851 CПБ-ПA, XF details, harshly cleaned. Sold as is, no return lot.
Russian Federation Proof 3 Rubles pair including: Hermitage 2002, KM-Y756 and Veborg 2003, KM-Y801, both are Gem Proof.
Ukraine gold medal ca. 1970's, Bust of Taras Schevchenko 3/4 facing/Four-line inscription and signature, 25 mm, 10 gm, .900 fine, prooflike UNC.
San Marino
Republic gold Scudo 1974, KM38, MS65 ICG.
Republic gold 2 Scudi 1974, KM39, MS66 ICG.
Sarawak
Charles J. Brooke 1 Cent 1887, KM6, Choice red and brown UNC.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Five-piece lot including: 1 Cent 1892H, VF-XF; 5 Cents 1913H, XF; 10 Cents 1911H, XF; 20 Cents 1910H, VF; and 50 Cents 1900H, XF. Sold as is, no return lot.
Senegal
Republic gold 250 Francs, Eurafrique Program, KM7, MS67 NGC.
Serbia
Milan, Obrenovich IV gold 10 Dinara 1882-V, KM16, VF35 NGC.
Milan, Obrenovich IV gold 20 Dinara 1882V, KM17.1, lustrous XF.
Peter I 50 Para 1915, KM24.4, without designer's name, coin die alignment, unpriced in Krause, MS62 NGC. Very scarce.
South Africa
Z.A.R. Sixpence 1897, KM4, MS61 NGC.
Z.A.R Shilling 1897, KM5, MS61 NGC.
Z.A.R. Shilling 1897, KM5, MS63 NGC.
Z.A.R. 2 Shillings 1896 Satirical Medal, the obverse nicely engraved with a hat and pipe for President Kruger with flags in the background. A very interesting and historical piece.
Z.A.R. 2 Shillings 1897, KM6, XF45 NGC.
Z.A.R. gold 1/2 Pond 1896, KM9.2, XF with a small nick in the left obverse field.
Union of South Africa Threepence 1924, KM15A, MS62 NGC.
Union of South Africa gold 1/2 Sovereign 1926, KM20, MS64 NGC.
Union of South Africa gold Sovereign 1926, KM21, UNC with moderate abrasions.
Union of South Africa gold Sovereign 1928, KM21, MS61 NGC.
Union of South Africa gold Sovereign 1930, KM-A22, MS62 NGC.
Union of South Africa Proof Set 1947, nine-piece set 1/4 Penny (farthing)-5 Shillings, all are Choice, the bronze bright and the silver lightly toned. A nice set.
Union of South Africa Proof Set 1951, nine-pieces 1/4 Penny (Farthing)-5 Shillings, all are heavily toned.
Union of South Africa eleven-piece Proof Set with gold 1953, KM-PS26, bronze pieces toned, silver lightly toned, in original case.
Union of South Africa eleven-piece Proof Set with gold 1957, KM-PS38, silver and bronze toned, but nice, in original case.
Union of South Africa nine-piece Proof Set 1958, KMPS42, silver NGC certified with grades Proof 64-Proof 67, bronze coins uncertified Red and Brown Proofs, with original case.
Union of South Africa trio of nine-piece Proof Sets, 1951, 1953, and 1956, all are Choice sets in the original case, slight toning on a few silvers and most bronze coins.
Union of South Africa three Proof set lot. Each set contains nine coins. The sets including in this lot are: 1954, 1955, 1957--most are Choice, the 1957 bronze with irregular toning, all with the original case.
Republic of South Africa three-piece gold lot, 1 Rand 2003 Tsonga Nation, 1/10 Oz. Gem Proof; (2) 5 Rand 2004 Ten Year Anniversary of Democratic South Africa, 1/10 Oz. Gem Proof, all in the original case with certificate.
Z.A.R five-piece lot including: Penny 1892, XF; Penny 1898, XF; Sixpence 1896, XF; Sixpence 1897, XF; and a Shilling 1897, XF with light scratches.
Republic Penny duo 1894, XF and AU. A nice pair of scarce date copper Pennies.
Republic Penny to 2 1/2 Shillings 1892 lot. The Penny is VF, while the Sixpence, Shilling, 2 Shillings, and 2 1/2 Shillings grade VG-F. First year of coinage.
Republic lot 1892-1895, Penny 1892 Glossy AU but some obverse verdigris. 2 Shillings 1892, 1895 Fine.
Union of South Africa three-piece lot, 2 Shillings 1929, VF 25; 2.5 Shillings 1930, VF 25; and 2.5 Shillings 1925, VF25, all NGC certified.
Union of South Africa four-piece lot, Shilling 1943, MS62; 2 Shillings 1942, AU55; 2 Shillings 1943, AU58; and 2.5 Shillings 1940, AU50, all are NGC certified.
Union of South Africa five-piece lot, Penny 1926, VG8; Penny 1926, XF45; Penny 1926 AU55; Penny 1929 AU55; Penny 1930 AU55, all are Brown NGC certified.
Union of South Africa four-piece lot, Penny 1935, MS62 Brown, some luster remaining; Threepence 1929, XF40; Sixpence 1932, AU55; 2 Shillings 1936, AU55, all are NGC certified.
Republic of South Africa two-piece lot, 5 Rand Inauguration 1994, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo; and 5 Rand Mandela 2000, Proof 64 Ultra Cameo, both NGC certified.
Union of South Africa seven-piece lot, 2.5 Shillings 1943, MS62; 2.5 Shillings 1942, AU58; 5 Shillings 1950, AU55; 5 Shillings 1948, MS62; copper 5 Shillings 1937 dated INA Retro Series, KM-X1A, Proof 66 Red Cameo; copper 5 Shillings 1937 dated INA Retro Series, KM-X1B, Proof 64 Red Cameo; and copper 5 Shillings 1937 dated INA Retro Series, KM-X1B, Proof 66 Red, all are NGC certified.
Union of South Africa nine-piece Proof Set 1947, 1/4 Penny, Proof 64 Red; 1/2 Penny, Proof 64 Red & Brown; Penny, Proof 64 Red & Brown; Threepence, Proof 64; Sixpence, Proof 62; Shilling, Proof 62; 2 Shillings, Proof 63; 2.5 Shillings, Proof 62; and 5 Shillings, Proof 64, all are NGC certified
Union of South Africa five-piece lot, Threepence 1942, MS63; Threepence 1943, AU58; Threepence 1945, AU58; Sixpence 1943, MS62; and a Sixpence 1950, MS63, all are NGC certified.
Republic of South Africa three-piece lot, 2 Rand 2004 Democracy, MS65; 5 Rand Inauguration, Proof 68 Cameo; and a 5 Rand Inauguration, Proof 69 Cameo, all are NGC certified.
Republic of South Africa five-piece lot, 1 Rand 2002, World Summit, MS65; 5 Rand 2000 Mandela, MS64; silver 1 Rand 1994 Conservation, Proof 67 Ultra Cameo; silver 1 Rand 2007 Mandela, MS64; and silver 1 Rand 2006 Tutu, Proof 67 Ultra Cameo, all NGC certified.
Z.A.R. three-piece lot, Penny 1898, AU58 Brown; Penny 1892, AU55 Brown; and Penny 1892 AU58 Brown. All NGC certified.
Union of South Africa four-piece lot, 1/4 Penny 1937, MS62 Brown; 1/2 Penny 1938, AU58 Brown; Penny 1941, MS64 Red and Brown; and Penny 1944 AU55 Brown. All NGC certified.
Marsh and Sons 1/2 Penny token c. 1870. This lot has two examples of this token with reverse ship sailing to left, 'to facilitate trade'. The tokens grade Average VF and AU with some fine scratches, but pleasant color.
Southern Rhodesia
British Colony pair including: 2 Shillings 1937, KM12, about XF; and Halfcrown 1937, KM13, XF.
Spain
Martin of Aragon gold Florin ND (1396-1416), Friedberg 6, VF, obverse with lily.
Felipe V gold 1/2 Escudo 1743-JA Madrid, KM361.1, nice VF.
Ferdinand VI gold 1/2 Escudo 1754-PJ-S, KM374, XF40 ICG, nice bold early portrait.
Ferdinand VI gold 1/2 Escudo 1755-JB Madrid, KM378, F12 NGC, evenly worn.
Ferdinand VI gold 1/2 Escudo 1759-JB Madrid, KM378, XF40 NGC, lightly toned and attractive.
Carlos III gold 1/2 Escudo 1783-JD Madrid, KM415.1, VF25 NGC.
Carlos III gold 1/2 Escudo 1786-DV Madrid, KM425.1, XF40 NGC, a nice lustrous coin.
Carlos III gold 1/2 Escudo 1786-DV Madrid, KM425.1, AU58 ICG, sharp features.
Carlos III gold Escudo 1781-PJ Madrid, KM416.1, VF20 NGC.
Carlos III gold Escudo 1787-CM-S, KM416.2a, VF20 NGC.
Carlos IIII gold Escudo 1792-MF Madrid, KM434, lustrous XF-AU, faint adjustment marks.
Carlos IIII gold Escudo 1793-MF Madrid, KM434, F15 ICG, evenly worn.
Carlos IIII gold Escudo 1796/4-MF Madrid, KM434, VF25 NGC, bold overdate.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1817-CJ-S, KM466.4, toned VF, small marks in the right obverse field.
Ferdinand VII gold 1/2 Escudo 1817-GJ Madrid, KM492, XF40 NGC, nice toning.
Ferdinand VII gold 1/2 Escudo 1817-GJ Madrid, KM492, AU55 ICG (KM141 on the holder.)
Isabel II gold 40 Reales 1864-Madrid, KM618.1, VF35 ICG.
Alfonso XII Peseta 1876 (76), KM672, XF40 ANACS, nicely toned with even wear.
Alfonso XII gold 10 Pesetas 1878 (62), KM677, MS67 NGC, official mint restrike.
Alfonso XII gold 25 Pesetas 1876 (62), KM673, MS67 ICG, official mint restrike.
Alfonso XII gold 25 Pesetas 1878 (78) DE-M, KM673, nice AU-UNC, tiny rim bump.
Alfonso XII gold 25 Pesetas 1878 (78) DE-M, KM673, AU58 ICG.
Alfonso XIII 5 Pesetas 1898 (98), KM707, MS60 NGC, fully lustrous with scattered surface marks.
Alfonso XIII 5 Pesetas 1898 (98), KM707, choice UNC, superb multi-hued patina with flashes of green, gold and russet.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Alfonso XIII gold 20 Pesetas 1887 (62), KM693, gem BU, official mint restrike.
Alfonso XIII gold 20 Pesetas 1890 (90), KM693, lustrous AU.
Alfonso XIII gold 20 Pesetas 1896 (62), KM709, lightly toned UNC, official mint restrike.
Alfonso XIII gold 20 Pesetas 1899 (99), KM709, XF, numerous small surface marks on the obverse. Scarce type.
Peseta History Silver Set 2000-2001, the nine coin set commemorating the history of the Peseta, in the Madrid Mint case of issue with COA and book.
Sri Lanka
Republic Silver 1000 Rupees 1998, KM159, Proof in the case of issue with descriptive card.
Straits Settlements
Victoria 20 Cents 1874-H, KM12, XF, lightly cleaned long ago but with some original luster, very scarce grade.
Victoria 20 Cents - Four Pieces, KM12, 1896, two pieces, 1899 and 1901, grades average XF, lightly cleaned. Sold as is, no return lot.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Edward VII Cent 1903, KM19, UNC with considerable original mint luster.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Edward VII Cent 1907, KM19, nice UNC, incredibly sharp strike, lots of luster.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Edward VII Cent 1908, KM19, choice UNC, highly lustrous.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Edward VII Cent 1908 - Trio, KM19, all three are nice brown UNC with some traces of mint luster.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Edward VII Dollar 1904-B, KM-25, Choice AU-UNC with beautiful light iridescent toning.
Edward VII Dollar - Pair, 1904, deeply toned AU, and 1907, toned XF, surface marks.
Edward VII Dollar 1907, KM26, choice toned AU-UNC, light patina in the legends.
From The Dr. Patrick Tan Collection
From The Dr. Patrick Tan Collection
George V Dollar 1919, KM33, deeply toned AU.
Sweden
Gustaf II Adolf Copper Ore 1630, KM115, Ahlstrom 138, nice brown VF, surfaces a bit rough as always and with an edge clip at 3 o'clock, also not unusual for this type. Clear date in Roman Numerals, unpriced in the SCWC.
Gustaf III Riksdaler 1780/79, KM527, nice toned XF, an affordable 18th century Swedish crown.
Gustaf IV Adolf 1/6 Riksdaler 1807, KM560, sharp AU, very nice hair detail, lightly cleaned but without adjustment marks.
Oscar II 5 Ore 1874, KM736, AU55 ANACS, brown.
Oscar II 5 Ore 1880, KM736, XF45 ANACS, glossy surfaces, scarce date.
Oscar II gold 5 Kronor 1881, KM756, AU55 NGC, a nice lustrous coin.
Oscar II gold 10 Kronor 1883, KM743, MS65 NGC, choice grade for this denomination.
Oscar II gold 20 Kronor 1898, KM748, choice BU, exceptionally nice surfaces.
Gustaf V 2 Kronor 1913, KM787, nice fully lustrous UNC, scarce early date.
Gustaf V 2 Kronor 1914, KM787, nice AU-UNC, few small contact marks on the obverse.
Gustaf V Specimen 2 Kronor 1950, KM815, MS67 Specimen NGC, a nice prooflike example.
Gustaf V Krona Date Collection, KM786, eight choice examples as follows: 1910, 1914, 1915, 1924, 1925, 1926, 1928 and 1929. All are fully lustrous AU to BU and several scarcer dates are included. Sold as is, no return lot.
Gustaf IV Adolf Copper Medal 1792, choice UNC, glossy surfaces. Academy of Sciences, 40 mm.
Carl XIV Johan Copper Medal 1822, prooflike UNC with hints of purple patina, opening of the western portion of the Gota Canal. Designs by Loos. Rare and important medal. 50 mm.
Switzerland
Basel 1/4 Taler ND, KM121, City view/Eight shields in a circle, XF details, polished NCS.
Zurich City View Taler 1730, KM143.2, about XF with minor scratches on the obverse.
Confederation Specimen 2 Francs 1940-B, KM21, Specimen 66 PCGS.
Confederation 5 Francs 1923-B, KM37, lustrous XF-AU.
Confederation 5 Francs 1925-B, KM38, lustrous AU.
Confederation gold 10 Francs 1922-B, KM36, MS65 NGC.
Confederation gold 20 Francs 1883, KM31.1, MS62 PCGS.
Confederation gold 20 Francs 1890-B, KM31.3, MS62 NGC.
Confederation gold 20 Francs 1893-B, KM31.3, MS63 NGC.
Confederation gold 20 Francs 1896B, KM31.3, MS63 NGC.
Shooting Festival 5 Francs 1857, Bern, KM-XS4, lightly cleaned XF-AU with luster.
Shooting Festival 5 Francs 1861, Stans in Nidwalden, KM-S6, lustrous AU details, cleaned.
Shooting Festival 5 Francs 1863, La Chaux-De-Fonds, KM-XS7, lightly cleaned AU.
Shooting Festival 5 Francs 1872, Zurich, KM-S11, lightly toned, Choice AU.
Shooting Festival 5 Francs 1874, St. Gallen, KM-S12, lightly toned UNC with a few light marks.
Shooting Festival 5 Francs 1876, Lausanne, KM-XS13, XF.
Shooting Festival 5 Francs 1879, Basel, KM-XS14, UNC with light contact marks.
Shooting Festival 5 Francs 1881, Fribourg, KM-S15, XF.
Shooting Festival 5 Francs 1883, Lugano, KM-S16, nice AU.
Shooting Festival 5 Francs 1885, Bern, KM-S17, lightly toned UNC with prooflike surfaces and a few light marks.
Shooting Festival 5 Francs 1885, Bern, KM-S17, Gleaming luster with light golden toning.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Shooting Festival 5 Francs 1934-B, Fribourg, KM-XS18, prooflike UNC.
Syria
Republic gold Pound AH1369 (1950), KM86, MS62 ANACS.
Thailand
Rama IV silver Baht ND (1868), KM-Y31, VF-XF.
Rama IX gold 4000 Baht BE2524 (1981), KM-Y153, International Year of the Child, Gem Proof.
Tunisia
Ahmad Pasha Bey gold 100 Francs 1932, KM257, AU58 NGC.
Turkey
Muhammad V gold 100 Kurush AH1327 Year 2, KMKM754, AU58 NGC.
Republic gold 250 Kurush Monnaie de Luxe 1965, KM873, Gem BU.
Uruguay
Republic gold 5 Pesos 1930, KM27, UNC.
Five-piece pre-1900 lot as follows: 40 Centesimos 1857D, KM9, XF details rim bumps; 1 Centesimo 1869A, KM11, AU; 2 Centesimos 1869H, KM12, prooflike Heaton Specimen; 4 Centesimos 1869H, KM13, Choice AU; 50 Centesimos 1877A, KM16, AU.
Artigas pair including: 50 Centesimos 1917, KM22, toned AU; and Peso 1917, KM23, fully lustrous AU with a hint of toning.
Republic--large collection of minor coins. Twenty-six coins from 1941-1972, mostly BU. Sold as is, no return.
Vatican
Silver 10,000 Lire 2000 - Two Types, KM314 and KM315, both gem cameo Proof, in the case of issue with descriptive card.
Venezuela
Republic gold 10 Bolivares 1930, KM-Y31, MS63 NGC.
Yugoslavia
Alexander I gold 20 Dinara 1925, KM7, MS62 ICG.
Alexander I gold 20 Dinara 1925, KM7, MS63 ICG.
Alexander I gold 20 Dinara 1925, KM7, prooflike, Gem BU.
Alexander I gold Dukat 1932 C/S corn, KM12.2, Choice, prooflike UNC.
Alexander I gold Dukat 1932 C/S corn, KM12.2, MS63 NGC.
World Lots
Three Certified Types, including an Austria 2 Groschen 1967, PF66 ANACS; an Iceland 1000 Kronur 2000, Leif Ericson, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC; and an Italy 500 Lire 1968R MS67 PL ANACS.
Belgium, Mexico, and Germany trio including: Belgium Leopold II 5 Francs 1873, KM24, position A, XF-AU details, cleaned and re-toned; Mexico Augustin I Iturbide 8 Reales 1822-JM, KM304, cleaned and retoned VF, mount removed; and a Germany 1/2 Mark 1915D, MS67 NGC. Sold as is, no return.
Trio of Silver Crowns, Austria Taler 1845 cleaned VF, possible mount mark, Cuba Star Peso 1933 AU rim nick, and British Trade Dollar 1929 BU. Sold as is, no return lot.
Scandinavian Group of Three, Norway 2 Kroner 1914 prooflike AU-UNC commemorative, Norway 2 Kroner 1908 nice AU and Sweden 2 Kronor 1897 nice UNC, commem.
Mixed Central & South America including: Chile 5 Pesos 1927, UNC; Colombia 50 Centavos 1892, UNC; Colombia 50 Centavos 1934, UNC; Cuba ABC Peso 1934, XF-AU; Cuba ABC Peso 1935, XF; and El Salvador Peso 1908, UNC.
Central European Silver Duo, Belgium 1871 5 Francs UNC and Switzerland 5 Francs 1923, AU-UNC, slightly speckled toning.
Worldwide Gold Triad, Colombia Escudo 1809-JF Popayan, XF with a few tiny scratches, Costa Rica 1/2 Escudo 1847 with Lion counterstamp, XF few surface marks, and Syria 1/2 Pound 1950 UNC. Sold as is, no return.
Latin Gold Twosome, Chile Peso 1861 AVF and Costa Rica 2 Colones 1900 AU.
Latin American Silver Selection, seven nice items featuring: Argentina 50 Centavos 1883, Bolivia 4 Soles 1830, Colombia Peso 1860, Cuba 20 Centavos 1915, Mexico 2 Reales 1762, Mexico 8 Reales 1736 and Peru 1/2 Real 1756. A very useful group which should be carefully viewed. Sold as is, no return.
Large crown lot as follows:
China, Szechuan-Shensi Republic Dollar 1934, cleaned VF; (2) Cuba 1953 Pesos, UNC; Spain 5 Pesetas 1898, XF; Luxembourg 250 Franc 1963, UNC; Ecuador Sucre 1888, XF; Greece 5 Drachmai 1876A, XF; Haiti Gourde 1882, harshly cleaned XF; Philippines Peso 1897, XF; Philippines Peso 1908S, Choice AU; Serbia 5 Dinara 1904, VF-XF; and Yugoslavia 50 Dinara 1932, XF. Sold as is, no return.
China, Szechuan-Shensi Republic Dollar 1934, cleaned VF; (2) Cuba 1953 Pesos, UNC; Spain 5 Pesetas 1898, XF; Luxembourg 250 Franc 1963, UNC; Ecuador Sucre 1888, XF; Greece 5 Drachmai 1876A, XF; Haiti Gourde 1882, harshly cleaned XF; Philippines Peso 1897, XF; Philippines Peso 1908S, Choice AU; Serbia 5 Dinara 1904, VF-XF; and Yugoslavia 50 Dinara 1932, XF. Sold as is, no return.
A large lot including: New Zealand Proofs, Cyprus crowns, So. Rhodesia & Ghana Crowns, and other British Commonwealth coins. An interesting lot that needs inspection. Sold as is, no return.
Mixed Group of Euro Coins. The lot includes (10) Monaco 2001 coins: 1 Cent, 2 Cent, 5 Cent, 10 Cent, 20 Cent, 50 Cent, (3) 1 Euro, and a 2 Euro; (5) San Marino 2002-R coins: 20 Cents, 50 Cents, (2) 1 Euro, and a 2 Euro; (2) Vatican 2002-R: 1 Euro and a 2 Euro. All seventeen coins grade BU.
Assortment of Austria Minors & Modern Portugal. Austria: eight coins mostly high grade. Plus Portugal: four modern commemoratives in the cards of issue. Sold as is, no return.
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