2009 May Long Beach, CA Signature World & Ancient Coin Auction
| Sale Number: | 3005 |
| Location: | Long Beach Convention Center 300 E. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90802 |
| Auction Date: | May 28th at 7 PM CT through May 31st |
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Session 1
Ancients
Lower Danube, Uncertain tribe. Early 3rd century B.C. AR tetradrachm (24 mm, 14.07 g, 11 h). Imitating Philip II of Macedon. Direct derivation, with complete legend. Laureate head of Zeus right / Jockey holding palm branch on horse prancing right; Lambdas in right field and below. Cf. CCCBM 2 (also torch below); Dessewffy 301; Preda pl. I; cf. Kostial 352-6. Toned XF, minor porosity.
Calabria, Taras. Ca. 240-228 B.C. AR nomos (19 mm, 6.25 g, 5 h). Olympis, magistrate. Warrior brandishing spear charging right on horseback; in left field, wreath / Taras holding kantharos and cornucopia riding dolphin left. Vlasto 942-3; HN Italy 1055. Toned VF.
Lucania, Metapontion. Ca. 340-330 B.C. AR nomos (19 mm, 7.79 g, 6 h). Head of Demeter right, wearing wreath of grain-ears / Seven-grained barley ear. Johnston class A; SNG ANS 417; HN Italy 1566. Good VF, toned, flatness on reverse.
Lucania, Thourioi. Ca. 400-350 B.C. AR double nomos (25 mm, 15.69 g, 5 h). Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet decorated with Skylla holding trident / Bull butting right; above, I; in exergue, fish swimming right. SNG ANS 1155; HN Italy 1807. Good VF, nicely toned.
Lucania, Velia. Ca. 300-280 B.C. AR nomos (22 mm, 7.39 g, 5 h). Philistion group. Head of Athena left, wearing Attic helmet decorated with dolphin and phi / Lion walking right; above, trident flanked by phi and iota. Williams 500 (O251/R351); SNG ANS 1387; SNG Fitzwilliam 1370 (same dies); de Luynes 639 (same dies); HN Italy 1312. VF, attractive iridescent toning, minor scratch on cheek.
Sicily, Entella. Ca. 300-289 B.C. AR tetradrachm (22 mm, 17.22 g, 8 h). Siculo-Punic issue. Head of young Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Horse's head left; palm tree to right; Punic inscription below. Jenkins series 5a, 306 (O97/R254); SNG Lloyd 711 (same dies). VF, tight flan.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Sicily, Entella. Ca. 300-289 B.C. AR tetradrachm (23 mm, 17.01 g, 9 h). Siculo-Punic issue. Head of young Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Horse's head left; palm tree behind; in left field, astragalos; below, Punic inscription. Jenkins series 5b, 348 (O112/R284); SNG Lloyd 1653 (same dies). Toned XF, striking weakness on head.
Sicily, Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny. 485-466 B.C. AR tetradrachm (22 mm, 17.49 g, 10 h). Ca. 480/78-475 B.C. Slow biga with driver right; above, Nike flying right / Diademed head of Arethusa right; around, four dolphins. Boehringer group 3, series VIIIb, 99E [271E] (V64/R187E); SNG ANS -; Randazzo 307-9, and discussion on p. 35. Toned VF, reverse die-break.
Boehringer records the obverse die used to strike this coin as "unidentified" because the single specimen known to him was accessible from only a photograph of the reverse die (Renner pl. IV, 53). There were, however, three examples struck from this same reverse die in the Randazzo Hoard of 1980 (CH VII, no. 17), all of which were struck from Boehringer's obverse die V64, as is our coin. Thus, whereas Boehringer had placed this coin in series XI based on stylistic similarities with his reverse die R179, it is actually from series VIIIb, and therefore should be Boehringer 99E instead of 271E.
Boehringer records the obverse die used to strike this coin as "unidentified" because the single specimen known to him was accessible from only a photograph of the reverse die (Renner pl. IV, 53). There were, however, three examples struck from this same reverse die in the Randazzo Hoard of 1980 (CH VII, no. 17), all of which were struck from Boehringer's obverse die V64, as is our coin. Thus, whereas Boehringer had placed this coin in series XI based on stylistic similarities with his reverse die R179, it is actually from series VIIIb, and therefore should be Boehringer 99E instead of 271E.
Sicily, Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny. 485-466 B.C. AR drachm (13 mm, 4.17 g, 2 h). Ca. 475-470 B.C. Horseman riding right / Diademed head of Arethusa right. Boehringer group 3, series XIId, 357 (V177/R250); SNG ANS 114 (same obv. die). Toned VF.
Sicily, Syracuse. Hieron II. 275-215 B.C. AR 2 1/2 litrai (15 mm, 2.20 g, 11 h). Laureate head of Apollo left / Female figure with inflated veil advancing left, holding scroll and branch; K above. Enna Hoard -; SNG ANS 903-5 var. (control); Jameson 897 var. (same); Pozzi 1375 var. (same); de Hirsch 740 var. (same); NAC P (ADM Coll.), 1282 (same dies); SNG Copenhagen 883 (same dies). XF, nicely toned and of particularly good style.
Sicily, Syracuse. Hieronymous. 215-214 B.C. AR 10 litrai (22 mm, 8.37 g, 9 h). Diademed head of Hieronymos left; K (retrograde) behind / Winged thunderbolt; KI above. Holloway 41 (O21/R33); SNG ANS 1029-30 (same dies); SNG Lloyd 1565 (same dies). Toned XF.
Macedonian Kingdom. Philip II. 359-336 B.C. AR tetradrachm (24 mm, 14.14 g, 6 h). Pella, ca. 354/3-ca. 349/8 B.C. Laureate head of Zeus right / Macedonian rider wearing kausia on horse prancing left; below, radiate head of Helios facing; small delta between horse's legs (off flan). Le Rider 126 (D73/R100); cf. SNG ANS 351-64; SNG Forbat 242 (same dies); de Nanteuil 794 (same dies). Good VF, light toning. Fine style.
Although it is often denied, it is hard to escape the probability that the rider is none other than Philip himself.
Although it is often denied, it is hard to escape the probability that the rider is none other than Philip himself.
Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III 'the Great'. 336-323 B.C. AV stater (17 mm, 2 h). Uncertain Greece or Macedonia, ca. 325-310 B.C. Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet / Nike standing left, holding wreath and stylis; crab in left field; Monogram beneath wing. Cf. Price 790 (no monogram). XF45 ICG.
Apparently a new variant of an uncertain Greek or Macedonian stater known to Price without monogram. It was apparently struck to pay soldiers returning from Alexander's eastern campaigns or by Antipater to support his conflict with the Greek cities during the Lamian War.
Apparently a new variant of an uncertain Greek or Macedonian stater known to Price without monogram. It was apparently struck to pay soldiers returning from Alexander's eastern campaigns or by Antipater to support his conflict with the Greek cities during the Lamian War.
Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III 'the Great'. 336-323 B.C. AR tetradrachm (28 mm, 16.67 g, 11 h). Tarsos, ca. 327-323 B.C. Head of young Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left on throne, holding eagle and scepter; in left field, plow. Price 3033. VF, surface marks, small area of find patina on edge.
A late lifetime issue of Alexander the Great probably struck from the silver from the Persian treasury to pay soldiers returning to Greece at the end of the eastern campaigns.
A late lifetime issue of Alexander the Great probably struck from the silver from the Persian treasury to pay soldiers returning to Greece at the end of the eastern campaigns.
Macedon, Roman Province. Aesillas. Quaestor, ca. 95-70 B.C. AR tetradrachm (28 mm, 16.51 g, 12 h). Head of Alexander the Great right, wearing horn of Ammon; theta behind / Cista, club and sella, all within wreath. Bauslaugh 42A-187 (same dies); SNG Lockett 1543. Toned VF.
Thrace, Maroneia. After 146 B.C. AR tetradrachm (36 mm, 15.99 g, 12 h). Head of Dionysos right, wearing ivy wreath / Dionysos standing left, holding grapes and narthex stalks; monograms in inner left and right fields. Cf. Schönert-Geiss 1195 (V64/R-, unlisted reverse die); BMC 62. Good VF, lightly toned, a few light scratches. Ex CNG 66 (19 May 2004), 325.
Islands off Thrace, Thasos. Thasos. After 146 B.C. AR tetradrachm (30 mm, 16.86 g, 11 h). Head of Dionysos right, wearing ivy wreath / Herakles standing left, holding club and lion's skin; in inner left field, monogram. SNG Copenhagen 1040; BMC 74. Good VF, nicely toned.
Thessaly, Larissa. Ca. 370s-360s B.C. AR drachm (21 mm, 6.01 g, 12 h). Head of the nymph Larissa facing slightly right, hair above ampyx combed straight back / Horse grazing right. C. Lorber, "A Hoard of Facing Head Drachms), SNR 79 (2000), 5, pl. 1, 5 (same obv. die); F. Herrmann, "Die Silbermuenzen von Larissa in Thessalien," ZfN 35 (1925), group VII L, pl. VII, 5; SNG Copenhagen 130. Good VF, corrosion on reverse.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Boiotia, Thebes. Ca. 395-338 B.C. AR stater (21 mm, 12.18 g). Ca. 363-338 B.C. Werg..., magistrate. Boiotian shield / Amphora. Hepworth group D3, 40 = BCD 575 (same dies); Head p. 65; SNG Copenhagen 331. Good VF, toned, obverse planchet flaws.
A very rare issue according to Hepworth, with fewer than twenty specimens known. The magistrate's name, as written on this coin, employs the use of the archaic Greek letter Fau or Digamma as the first consonant. The Digamma derives from the Phoenician letter Waw, which in turn gave rise to the Roman letter F.
A very rare issue according to Hepworth, with fewer than twenty specimens known. The magistrate's name, as written on this coin, employs the use of the archaic Greek letter Fau or Digamma as the first consonant. The Digamma derives from the Phoenician letter Waw, which in turn gave rise to the Roman letter F.
Attica, Athens. Ca. 460-413 B.C. AR tetradrachm (23 mm, 17.12 g, 5 h). Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet / Owl standing right, head facing; in upper left field, olive sprig and crescent; all within incuse square. Dewing 1534; Svoronos pl. XII, 13; SNG Copenhagen 31. XF, wonderfully toned and well struck with a nearly complete crest. A magnificent specimen.
Attica, Athens. Ca. 460-413 B.C. AR tetradrachm (21 mm, 17.18 g, 8 h). Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet / Owl standing right, head facing; in upper left field, olive sprig and crescent; all within incuse square. Dewing 1534; Svoronos pl. XII, 13; SNG Copenhagen 31. Toned XF.
Attica, Athens. Ca. 460-413 B.C. AR tetradrachm (23 mm, 17.03 g, 8 h). Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet; c/m: dolphin in circular incuse(?) on cheek / Owl standing right, head facing; in upper left field, olive sprig and crescent. Dewing 1534; Svoronos pl. XII, 13; SNG Copenhagen 31. VF, find patina.
Attica, Athens. Ca. 393-350 B.C. AR tetradrachm (23 mm, 17.12 g, 11 h). Head of Athena right, with profile eye / Owl standing right, head facing; in upper left field, olive sprig and crescent. Dewing 1636; Svoronos pl. 27; SNG Copenhagen 63. Toned XF, planchet flaw on chin. A very nice example.
Attica, Athens. Ca. 168/5-50 B.C. AR tetradrachm (29 mm, 16.61 g, 12 h). Ca. 98/7 B.C. Niketes, Dionysios, and Demo..., magistrates. Helmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing right on amphora; in right field, gorgon head; all within wreath. Thompson 935b. VF, lightly toned.
Attica, Athens. Ca. 168/5-50 B.C. AR tetradrachm (34 mm, 16.87 g, 12 h). Ca. 93/2 B.C. Demeas, Hermokles and Dioge..., magistrates. Helmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing right on amphora; in right field, headdress of Isis; all within wreath. Thompson 1060c. Good VF, toned, mark on cheek. Ex Triton VI (13 January 2003), 275.
Crete, Kydonia. Early 2nd century B.C. AR trihemiobol (14 mm, 1.42 g, 2 h). Head of Pan left / Hound seated right. Svoronos 18; SNG Copenhagen 411; BMC -. Toned VF, overstruck. Rare.
Pontic Kingdom. Mithradates VI. 120-63 B.C. AV stater (20 mm, 8.34 g, 12 h). Tomis, ca. 88-86 B.C. Diademed head of Alexander the Great right, wearing horn of Ammon / Athena seated left on throne, holding Nike and resting elbow on grounded shield. De Callatay, p. 141 (D4/R-; unlisted reverse die); AMNG I 2476; SNG Copenhagen 1093. Near XF, lustrous.
This stater resurrects the old types of Lysimachos because of their wide recognition and acceptability in the Black Sea region and because of Mithradates' personal desire to appear to cast himself as a new Alexander defending the civilized Greek world against the Roman barbarian. The coin was probably struck to pay mercenaries during the First Mithradatic War, which ultimately ended with Mithradates' defeat but failed to extinguish the Pontic king's desire to drive the Romans out of the Greek East.
This stater resurrects the old types of Lysimachos because of their wide recognition and acceptability in the Black Sea region and because of Mithradates' personal desire to appear to cast himself as a new Alexander defending the civilized Greek world against the Roman barbarian. The coin was probably struck to pay mercenaries during the First Mithradatic War, which ultimately ended with Mithradates' defeat but failed to extinguish the Pontic king's desire to drive the Romans out of the Greek East.
Mysia, Pergamon. Ca. 133-67 B.C. AR tetradrachm (28 mm, 1 h). Ca. 123-104 B.C. Cista mystica with open lid from which serpent crawls; all within ivy wreath / Two serpents entwined around bow-case; to left, monogram of Pergamon; above, monogram; to right, serpent-entwined thyrsos. F. S. Kleiner, "Hoard Evidence and the Late Cistophori of Pergamum," MN 23 (1978), 7; SNG BN -; SNG Copenhagen 424. XF45 ICG.
Pamphylia, Aspendos. Ca. 325-300/250 B.C. AR stater (23 mm, 10.21 g, 1 h). Two wrestlers grappling; Pamphylian letter between / Slinger standing right about to fire sling; in right field, triskeles above club; Pamphylian inscription. Tekin series E; SNG BN 115 (same rev. die); SNG von Aulock 4573. Toned VF, planchet flaw on reverse.
Pamphylia, Side. Ca. 145-125 B.C. AR tetradrachm (28 mm, 16.26 g, 12 h). Kleuch..., magistrate. Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet / Nike advancing left, holding wreath; pomegranate in left field. SNG BN 696; SNG Copenhagen 400; SNG von Aulock 4797; A. Meadows, "Amyntas, Side, and the Pamphylian Plain," Agoranomia (2006), group II, pl. 7, 4-6. Toned VF.
A close analysis of the Sidetan tetradrachms by Andrew Meadows in relation to the hoard evidence and the Sidetan inspired Galatian issues of Amyntas has led to a classification of the series into four groups struck in the name of Kleuchares. This coin belongs to group II and is dateable to the second half of the second century B.C.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
A close analysis of the Sidetan tetradrachms by Andrew Meadows in relation to the hoard evidence and the Sidetan inspired Galatian issues of Amyntas has led to a classification of the series into four groups struck in the name of Kleuchares. This coin belongs to group II and is dateable to the second half of the second century B.C.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Cilicia, Tarsos. Datames. Satrap of Cilicia and Cappadocia, 384-361/0 B.C. AR stater (24 mm, 9.41 g, 6 h). Struck ca. 375 B.C. Ba'altars seated right on throne holding grain ear and bunch of grapes; in right field, thymiaterion; Aramaic inscription; all within turreted border / Satrap wearing bashlyk seated right testing arrow; in right field, Fravash above bow; Aramaic inscription. SNG BN 283; BMC 32. Toned VF, rough surfaces.
Cilicia, Tarsos. Mazaios. Satrap of Cilicia, 361/0-334 B.C. AR stater (24 mm, 10.98 g, 4 h). Ba'altars seated left on throne, holding eagle, grain ear, bunch of grapes, and scepter; Aramaic inscription / Lion left attacking bull left; below, monogram; Aramaic inscription. SNG BN -; SNG Levante 106. Toned XF, minor porosity.
Cilicia, Tarsos. Mazaios. Satrap of Cilicia, 361/0-334 B.C. AR stater (24 mm, 10.98 g, 4 h). Ba'altars seated left on throne, holding eagle, grain ear, bunch of grapes, and scepter; Aramaic inscription / Lion left attacking bull left; Aramaic inscription. SNG BN 335; SNG Levante suppl. 20. Toned VF, light porosity.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Seleukid Kingdom. Seleukos I. 312-281 B.C. AV stater (17 mm, 2 h). Babylon I "Imperial Workshop", ca. 311-300 B.C. Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet / Nike standing left, holding wreath and stylis; monograms in left field and beneath wing. SC 81.3; Price 3749. XF45 ICG.
An interesting early gold issue of Seleukos I struck at Babylon before the foundation of Seleukeia on the Tigris ended Babylonian coin production. Seleukos was well beloved by his Babylonian subjects whom he treated with respect. They reportedly recognized him as king well before he dared to claim the Greek title of king for himself.
An interesting early gold issue of Seleukos I struck at Babylon before the foundation of Seleukeia on the Tigris ended Babylonian coin production. Seleukos was well beloved by his Babylonian subjects whom he treated with respect. They reportedly recognized him as king well before he dared to claim the Greek title of king for himself.
Syria, Coele-Syria. Chalkis ad Libanon. Herod. A.D. 41-48. AE 25 mm (15.67 g, 1 h). Regnal Year 3 (A.D. 43/4). Diademed head of Herod of Chalkis right / Greek inscription within wreath. RPC 4778; TJC 362; AJC suppl. IV, 1; Hendin 561. Near VF, brown patina. Extremely rare.
Herod of Chalkis was the grandson of the infamous Herod the Great of Judaea. Through his friendship with the Emperor Claudius, he was granted Chalkis (formerly ruled by Ituraean dynasts) as the center of a small kingdom in south Lebanon. Although he never ruled Judaea he had authority to appoint the high priest in Jerusalem. He was succeeded by Agrippa II.
Herod of Chalkis was the grandson of the infamous Herod the Great of Judaea. Through his friendship with the Emperor Claudius, he was granted Chalkis (formerly ruled by Ituraean dynasts) as the center of a small kingdom in south Lebanon. Although he never ruled Judaea he had authority to appoint the high priest in Jerusalem. He was succeeded by Agrippa II.
Phoenicia, Sidon. Uncertain king. Ca. 450-435 B.C. AR double shekel (29 mm, 23.4 g, 12 h). War galley left above waves / Slow biga left, carrying driver and bearded male figure wearing tiara; male figure in Asiatic costume behind, holding scepter and vase. Cf. Elayi and Elayi 1521-69; Betlyon 31. Toned VF, porous, flan flaw, test cut on reverse.
Based on stylistic considerations this coin is most likely to be an issue of Tennes, the King of Sidon who revolted against the Persian King Artaxerxes III in 351 B.C. When the cause seemed lost Tennes saved himself and allowed Sidon to be burned. The reverse type of the double shekel is controversial. Traditionally it has been seen as the Persian King riding in his chariot with Tennes following on foot. However, it has been suggested recently that the figure in the chariot wearing the tiara is really a god or his image and that the scene represents a religious procession without reference to Persian hegemony over Sidon.
Based on stylistic considerations this coin is most likely to be an issue of Tennes, the King of Sidon who revolted against the Persian King Artaxerxes III in 351 B.C. When the cause seemed lost Tennes saved himself and allowed Sidon to be burned. The reverse type of the double shekel is controversial. Traditionally it has been seen as the Persian King riding in his chariot with Tennes following on foot. However, it has been suggested recently that the figure in the chariot wearing the tiara is really a god or his image and that the scene represents a religious procession without reference to Persian hegemony over Sidon.
Phoenicia, Tyre. Mid 5th century B.C. AR 1/4 shekel (12 mm, 3.38 g, 5 h). Dolphin leaping right above waves; Phoenician inscription / Owl standing right, head facing; crook and flail behind; all within incuse square. Elayi and Lemaire series A; Betlyon 4 (half shekel); Rouvier 1779. Good VF, lightly toned. Very nice for the issue.
Phoenicia, Tyre. Ca. 126/5 B.C.-A.D. 65 AR shekel (29 mm, 12 h). Year 37 (90/89 B.C.) Laureate bust of Herakles-Melqart right, lion's skin knotted at neck / Eagle standing left on ship's ram, palm branch over shoulder; in left field, date above club mintmark; in right field, monograms; between legs, aleph. Cf. BMC p. 242, 129 (beth between legs). AU 50 ICG.
Possibly the most influential coin of the late Hellenistic Near East. The autonomous Tyrian tetradrachm evolved out of a regional coinage struck under the Seleukids in imitation of earlier Ptolemaic types. Tyrian tetradrachms and fractions were the only coins acceptable at the Jerusalem Temple and circulated widely in the southern Levant. The Tyrian eagle type later served as a model for the Roman Syrian tetradrachm coinage introduced under Nero.
Possibly the most influential coin of the late Hellenistic Near East. The autonomous Tyrian tetradrachm evolved out of a regional coinage struck under the Seleukids in imitation of earlier Ptolemaic types. Tyrian tetradrachms and fractions were the only coins acceptable at the Jerusalem Temple and circulated widely in the southern Levant. The Tyrian eagle type later served as a model for the Roman Syrian tetradrachm coinage introduced under Nero.
Phoenicia, Tyre. Ca. 126/5 B.C.-A.D. 65 AR shekel (27 mm, 14.16 g, 1 h). Year 84 (43/2 B.C.) Laureate bust of Herakles-Melqart right, lion's skin knotted at neck / Eagle standing left on ship's ram, palm branch over shoulder; in left field, date above club mintmark; in right field, monograms; between legs, aleph. RPC 4623; Rouvier 2062. Near XF, lightly toned, obverse die rust.
Ptolemaic Kingdom. Arsinoë II. Died 270 B.C. AV mnaieon (octodrachm) (27 mm, 27.74 g, 11 h). Posthumous issue, year 30 (260 B.C.) Veiled bust of Arsinoë II right wearing stephane, scepter over shoulder; Lambda in left field / Filleted double cornucopia. Svoronos 476; Troxell, "Arsinoe's Non-Era," ANSMN 28 (1983), 44 and pl. 7, 4; SNG Copenhagen -. Good VF, small mark on cheek. Nice style portrait.
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 Arsinoë II. Veiled head of Arsinoë 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".
Judaea. Yehud. Ca. 400-333 B.C. AR hemiobol (7 mm, 0.47 g, 7 h). Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet reduced to olive wreath decoration (partly off flan) / Owl standing right, head facing; in upper left field, lily; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "YHD". TJC 6 (same dies); AJC I, 4SR (same dies); Hendin 426. Toned VF. Rare.
The widely recognized Athenian owl type was often imitated in the ancient Near East and elsewhere as a means of giving local currencies the air of international legitimacy enjoyed by Athenian coinage. However it is interesting that the engraver of this Yehud issue has consciously replaced the usual olive sprig and crescent found on the Athenian prototype with a lily, the emblem of Jerusalem since the Biblical period. It has been determined recently that the incuse impressions on the obverse type are the results of die clashing (see J.-P. Fontanille, "Extreme Deterioration and Damage on Yehud Coin Dies," INR 3 [2008], pp. 39-41). The marks represent the head of the owl on the reverse die.
The widely recognized Athenian owl type was often imitated in the ancient Near East and elsewhere as a means of giving local currencies the air of international legitimacy enjoyed by Athenian coinage. However it is interesting that the engraver of this Yehud issue has consciously replaced the usual olive sprig and crescent found on the Athenian prototype with a lily, the emblem of Jerusalem since the Biblical period. It has been determined recently that the incuse impressions on the obverse type are the results of die clashing (see J.-P. Fontanille, "Extreme Deterioration and Damage on Yehud Coin Dies," INR 3 [2008], pp. 39-41). The marks represent the head of the owl on the reverse die.
Judaea. Yehud. Ca. 350-333 B.C. AR hemiobol (7 mm, 0.52 g, 7 h). Crude head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet / Owl standing right, head facing; in upper left field, olive sprig and crescent; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "YHD". TJC 4 (same dies); AJC I, 2; Hendin 426. Toned VF.
This coin illustrates the propensity of the Yehud mint to produce coins with the same die pairs until they became completely unusable. What appears to be a beard on the obverse portrait is in fact damage to the die from extended use. An very nice example of a later die state not included in Jean-Philippe Fontanille's sequence of die degradation in INR 3 (2008), p. 31.
This coin illustrates the propensity of the Yehud mint to produce coins with the same die pairs until they became completely unusable. What appears to be a beard on the obverse portrait is in fact damage to the die from extended use. An very nice example of a later die state not included in Jean-Philippe Fontanille's sequence of die degradation in INR 3 (2008), p. 31.
Judaea. Yehud. Ca. 350-333 B.C. AR hemiobol (7 mm, .21 g, 10 h). Yehezqiyah, governor. Crude facing head / Owl standing right, head facing; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Yehezqiyah the Governor". TJC 22b; AJC I 116; Hendin 430. Good VF, toned. Exceptional for the issue.
One of the few Yehud issues to name a living individual. He may be the same person as the Hezekiah mentioned as high priest under Ptolemy I. If they are indeed the same it may push the date for these coins closer to the end of the fourth century B.C.
One of the few Yehud issues to name a living individual. He may be the same person as the Hezekiah mentioned as high priest under Ptolemy I. If they are indeed the same it may push the date for these coins closer to the end of the fourth century B.C.
Judaea, Herodian Kingdom. Herod Antipas. 4 B.C.E.-40 C.E. AE 1/2 unit (20 mm, 7.29 g, 12 h). Tiberias, year 24 (20/1 C.E.). Reed; in right field, date / Greek inscription within wreath. RPC 4919; TJC 76; AJC II 2; Hendin 510. VF, brown and green patina, a little rough but clear. This issue celebrates Antipas' foundation of Tiberias in Galilee.
Judaea, Herodian Kingdom. Herod Philip. 4 B.C.E.-34 C.E. AE 17 mm (5.68 g, 12 h). Caesarea Panias, year 34 (30/1 C.E.). Bare head of Tiberius right; laurel branch before / Tetrastyle temple (the Augusteum) with pellet in pediment. RPC 4948; TJC 106 corr. (lacking EPI); Hendin 538. Near VF, brown surfaces.
Judaea, Herodian Kingdom. Herod Philip. 4 B.C.E.-34 C.E. AE 18 mm (5.54 g, 12 h). Caesarea Panias, year 37 (33/4 C.E.). Bare head of Tiberius right; laurel branch before / Tetrastyle temple (the Augusteum) with pellet in pediment. RPC 4952; TJC 109; Hendin 542. Fine, green patina with earthen deposits, obverse off center.
Judaea, Herodian Kingdom. Agrippa I. 37-44 C.E. AE 24 mm (14.38 g, 12 h). Caesarea Maritima, year 7 (A.D. 42/3). Facade of distyle temple; within two confronted figures holding bowls; between standing figure holding uncertain object and figure kneeling left, below. RPC 4983; TJC 121; Hendin 554. Fair/near Fine, rough coppery brown surfaces. Very rare and priced in Hendin from $2500 to $6000.
This type seems to represent the worship of a cult statue, probably of the city Tyche with a marine deity below. Unfortunately, the type is never clear enough on surviving examples to be absolutely sure of what is being depicted.
This type seems to represent the worship of a cult statue, probably of the city Tyche with a marine deity below. Unfortunately, the type is never clear enough on surviving examples to be absolutely sure of what is being depicted.
Judaea, Herodian Kingdom. Agrippa II. 56-95 C.E. AE 24 mm (12.35 g, 12 h). Caesarea Paneas, 67/8 C.E. Laureate head of Nero to right; to right, lituus / Legend in five lines within wreath. RPC 4988; TJC 129; Hendin 581. VF, attractive light brown patina.
Judaea, Herodian Kingdom. Agrippa II. 56-95 C.E. AE 14 mm (1.93 g, 9 h). Caesarea Paneas, years 11/6 (65/6 or 67/8 C.E.). Turreted bust of Tyche right / Double cornucopias with caduceus rising between. TJC 132; AJC II 5; Hendin 584. Fair/Fine, rough brown surfaces. Extremely rare.
Judaea, Herodian Kingdom. Agrippa II. 56-95 C.E. AE 19 mm (5.54 g, 12 h). Caesarea Paneas, year 14 (73/4 or 74/5 C.E.). Laureate bust of Domitian right / Nike standing right, inscribing shield resting on knee. RPC 2251; TJC 139; AJC II 11; Hendin 592. Good VF, brown patina.
Judaea, Herodian Kingdom. Agrippa II. 56-95 C.E. AE 25 mm (12.01 g, 6 h). Caesarea Maritima or Rome(?), year 25 (84/5 C.E.). Laureate bust of Domitian right / Square altar. RPC 2266; TJC 162; AJC 26; Hendin 606. Good VF, brown patina, very high relief. Exceptional for the issue.
The mint attribution for this coin and several related series is controversial. The quality of the engraving, Roman iconography, and the use of Latin legends (but Greek dates!) has led some to suggest that they were produced in Rome for use in the Herodian kingdom. On the other hand, it has been countered that the fabric is similar to that of issues attributed to Caesarea Maritima. The true identity of the mint will remain somewhat mysterious unless new information is discovered.
The mint attribution for this coin and several related series is controversial. The quality of the engraving, Roman iconography, and the use of Latin legends (but Greek dates!) has led some to suggest that they were produced in Rome for use in the Herodian kingdom. On the other hand, it has been countered that the fabric is similar to that of issues attributed to Caesarea Maritima. The true identity of the mint will remain somewhat mysterious unless new information is discovered.
Judaea, Herodian Kingdom. Agrippa II. 56-95 C.E. AE 26 mm (10.58 g, 12 h). Caesarea Paneas, year 26 (85/6 C.E.). Laureate bust of Vespasian right / Nike advancing right, holding wreath; in right field, star. RPC 2277; TJC 181; AJC 32a; Hendin 612. Good Fine, red-brown patina.
Judaea. First Jewish War. 66-70 C.E. AR shekel (23 mm, 13.91 g, 11 h). Jerusalem, year 1 (66/7 C.E.). Chalice; date above; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Shekel of Israel" / Three pomegranates on stem; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Jerusalem the Holy". TJC 187; AJC II 3; Hendin 655; Kadman 2; Bromberg I 59 (same dies). Good VF, toned.
Despite the conflicting factions within the rebel Jewish leadership, they all agreed on the production of an autonomous Jewish coinage free of pagan images. The chalice is thought to represent the Omer Cup used in the Jerusalem Temple, while the pomegranate was a longstanding symbol of the Jewish high priesthood.
Despite the conflicting factions within the rebel Jewish leadership, they all agreed on the production of an autonomous Jewish coinage free of pagan images. The chalice is thought to represent the Omer Cup used in the Jerusalem Temple, while the pomegranate was a longstanding symbol of the Jewish high priesthood.
Judaea. First Jewish War. 66-70 C.E. AR shekel (21 mm, 13.53 g, 11 h). Jerusalem, year 1 (66/7 C.E.). Chalice; date above; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Shekel of Israel" / Three pomegranates on stem; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Jerusalem the Holy". TJC 187; AJC II 3; Hendin 655; Kadman 2; Bromberg I 59 (same obv. die). Good VF, toned.
An early issue of the Jewish rebels featuring types related to the Jerusalem Temple and its high priests. The propaganda of Jewish religious and political autonomy is enhanced by the use of archaic paleo-Hebrew legends.
An early issue of the Jewish rebels featuring types related to the Jerusalem Temple and its high priests. The propaganda of Jewish religious and political autonomy is enhanced by the use of archaic paleo-Hebrew legends.
Judaea. First Jewish War. 66-70 C.E. AR 1/2 shekel (20 mm, 6.81 g, 11 h). Jerusalem, year 1 (66/7 C.E.). Chalice; date above; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Half Shekel" / Three pomegranates on stem; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Jerusalem the Holy". TJC 185; AJC II 6; Hendin 656. Good VF, toned.
Judaea. First Jewish War. 66-70 C.E. AR shekel (21 mm, 13.23 g, 12 h). Jerusalem, year 2 (67/8 C.E.). Chalice; date above; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Shekel of Israel" / Three pomegranates on stem; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Jerusalem the Holy". TJC 193; AJC II 8; Hendin 659. Toned VF, porous.
Judaea. First Jewish War. 66-70 C.E. AR shekel (22 mm, 14.21 g, 12 h). Jerusalem, year 3 (68/9 C.E.). Chalice; date above; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Shekel of Israel" / Three pomegranates on stem; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Jerusalem the Holy". TJC 202a (same obv. die as illus.); AJC II 18; Hendin 662. Near XF, toned, deposits. Well centered and nicely struck.
Judaea. First Jewish War. 66-70 C.E. AR 1/2 shekel (17 mm, 6.9 g, 12 h). Jerusalem, year 3 (68/9 C.E.). Chalice; date above; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Half Shekel" / Three pomegranates on stem; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Jerusalem the Holy". TJC 203a; AJC II 19; Hendin 663. Toned VF, minor roughness in fields.
Judaea. First Jewish War. 66-70 C.E. AR shekel (20 mm, 13.21 g, 12 h). Jerusalem, year 4 (69/70 C.E.). Chalice; date above; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Shekel of Israel" / Three pomegranates on stem; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Jerusalem the Holy". TJC 207; AJC II 23; Hendin 665. VF, light surface corrosion. Very rare.
A rare issue struck during the disastrous last full year of the Jewish Revolt which saw the long and drawn out siege of Jerusalem by the Roman army. During the siege many of the city's inhabitants suffered from starvation and disease, while the factions of the rebel leadership began to fight amongst themselves. Later in 70 C.E. the city was stormed and destroyed by the Romans under Titus.
A rare issue struck during the disastrous last full year of the Jewish Revolt which saw the long and drawn out siege of Jerusalem by the Roman army. During the siege many of the city's inhabitants suffered from starvation and disease, while the factions of the rebel leadership began to fight amongst themselves. Later in 70 C.E. the city was stormed and destroyed by the Romans under Titus.
Judaea. First Jewish War. 66-70 C.E. AE 1/2 shekel (26 mm, 12 g, 12 h). Jerusalem, year 4 (69/70 C.E.). Seven-branched date palm tree flanked by baskets; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "For the Redemption of Zion" / Ethrog (citron) flanked by lulavim; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Year Four, Half". TJC 211; AJC II 25; Hendin 668. VF, brown patina with sandy deposits. Well centered and struck. Very rare.
The types of this coin are all related to the Jewish harvest thanksgiving festival of Sukkot, also called the Feast of Tabernacles in which the devout lived outside in tents and used ritual bundles (lulavim) of myrtle, palm, and willow branches. However, the thankfulness of the people of Jerusalem was probably muted at this time because of the increasingly successful Roman siege that caused widespread starvation in the city. The use of bronze for an apparent shekel denomination illustrates the severe difficulties in Jerusalem.
The types of this coin are all related to the Jewish harvest thanksgiving festival of Sukkot, also called the Feast of Tabernacles in which the devout lived outside in tents and used ritual bundles (lulavim) of myrtle, palm, and willow branches. However, the thankfulness of the people of Jerusalem was probably muted at this time because of the increasingly successful Roman siege that caused widespread starvation in the city. The use of bronze for an apparent shekel denomination illustrates the severe difficulties in Jerusalem.
Judaea. First Jewish War. 66-70 C.E. AE 1/4 shekel (20 mm, 8.71 g, 12 h). Jerusalem, year 4 (69/70 C.E.). Ethrog (citron); Paleo-Hebrew inscription "For the Redemption of Zion" / Two lulavim; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Year Four, Quarter". TJC 213; AJC II 29; Hendin 669. VF, brown patina with sandy deposits. Well centered and struck. Very rare.
This issue continues the Sukkot related iconography of the bronze half shekel (see the preceding lot) by dividing the lulavim and ethrog elements of the reverse between obverse and reverse of the quarter shekel.
This issue continues the Sukkot related iconography of the bronze half shekel (see the preceding lot) by dividing the lulavim and ethrog elements of the reverse between obverse and reverse of the quarter shekel.
Judaea. Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 C.E. AE 29 mm (12.14 g, 3 h). Year 1 (132/3 C.E.). Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Jerusalem" within wreath / Two-handled amphora; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Year one of the redemption of Israel". Mildenberg 13 (O3/R9); TJC 221 (same obv. die as illus.); Hendin 676. VF, brown patina, edge corrosion and light smoothing on obverse. Very rare.
Interesting anonymous early Jewish rebel issue referring only to Jerusalem and the desire to redeem Judaea from Roman occupation. Later issues of year one name Shimon bar Kochba as the messianic leader of the revolt. This type was evidently struck before Shimon felt comfortable enough in his power to identify himself as the true authority behind the coinage.
Interesting anonymous early Jewish rebel issue referring only to Jerusalem and the desire to redeem Judaea from Roman occupation. Later issues of year one name Shimon bar Kochba as the messianic leader of the revolt. This type was evidently struck before Shimon felt comfortable enough in his power to identify himself as the true authority behind the coinage.
Judaea. Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 C.E. AE 25 mm (15.92 g, 6 h). Year 1 (132/3 C.E.). Seven-branched date palm tree; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Shimon Prince of Israel" / Vine leaf on tendril; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Year one of the redemption of Israel". Mildenberg 43 (O2/R9); TJC 222c (same rev. die as illus.); AJC II 5; Hendin 678. VF, brown patina, light surface roughness.
Judaea. Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 C.E. AE 22 mm (12.52 g, 12 h). Year 1 (132/3 C.E.). Palm branch within wreath; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Shimon Prince of Israel" / Chelys of five strings; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Year one of the redemption of Israel". Mildenberg 21 (O1/R2); TJC 223; AJC II 6; Hendin 680. VF, brown surfaces, light porosity.
Judaea. Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 C.E. AE 21 mm (12.6 g, 12 h). Year 1 (132/3 C.E.). Palm branch within wreath; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Shimon Prince of Israel" / Chelys of five strings; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Year one of the redemption of Israel". Mildenberg 23 (O1/R4); TJC 223; AJC II 6; Hendin 680. VF, green and patina, light deposits.
Judaea. Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 C.E. AE 17 mm (7.24 g, 6 h). Year 1 (132/3 C.E.). Seven-branched date palm tree; Paleo-Hebrew legend (retrograde) "Eleazar the Priest" / Bunch of grapes on vine with leaf; Paleo-Hebrew legend "Year one of the redemption of Israel". Mildenberg 147 (O1/R1); TJC 225; AJC II 266; cf. Hendin 681. Good VF, dark green patina with sandy green deposits. Rare variety with retrograde obverse legend.
An interesting early issue of the Bar Kochba revolt naming Eleazar the Priest, who served as the religious backing for Shimon bar Kochba's messianic bid for power in Judaea.
An interesting early issue of the Bar Kochba revolt naming Eleazar the Priest, who served as the religious backing for Shimon bar Kochba's messianic bid for power in Judaea.
Judaea. Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 C.E. AE 17 mm (6.86 g, 6 h). Year 1 (132/3 C.E.). Seven-branched date palm tree; Paleo-Hebrew legend "Eleazar the Priest" / Bunch of grapes on vine with leaf; Paleo-Hebrew legend "Year one of the redemption of Israel". Mildenberg 150 (O1/R4); TJC 224a; AJC II 266; Hendin 681. VF, mottled red and green patina.
Judaea. Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 C.E. AR zuz (19 mm, 3.34 g, 6 h). Years 1 and 2 (132/3 and 133/4 C.E.). Bunch of grapes on vine; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Year one of the Redemption of Israel" / Chelys; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Year two of the Freedom of Israel". Mildenberg 9 (O1/R7); TJC 236; AJC II 19; Hendin 684. Good VF, lighty toned, overstruck on a denarius of Trajan(?). Very rare hybrid issue - only six specimens cited by Mildenberg.
A very rare mule using reverse dies of the first and second years of the bloody Bar Kochba Revolt against the Romans in Judaea. This unusual die combination and the standard use of Roman denarii as flans suggests the great haste of Bar Kochba's minters in their effort to produce an autonomous Jewish coinage.
A very rare mule using reverse dies of the first and second years of the bloody Bar Kochba Revolt against the Romans in Judaea. This unusual die combination and the standard use of Roman denarii as flans suggests the great haste of Bar Kochba's minters in their effort to produce an autonomous Jewish coinage.
Judaea. Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 C.E. AR zuz (18 mm, 3.25 g, 12 h). Years 1 and 2 (132/3 and 133/4 C.E.). Bunch of grapes on vine; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Year one of the Redemption of Israel" / Chelys; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Year two of the Freedom of Israel" . Mildenberg 9 (O1/R7); TJC 236; AJC II 19; Hendin 684. VF, overstruck on an uncertain denarius. Another example of this very rare hybrid.
Judaea. Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 C.E. AR zuz (17 mm, 3.03 g, 12 h). Year 1 (132/3 C.E.). One-handled amphora; Palm branch to right; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Year one of the redemption of Israel" / Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Shimon prince of Israel" within wreath. Mildenberg 7 (O4/R5); TJC 220; AJC II 17; Hendin 685. EF, light deposits. Very rare.
A rare early issue of the Bar Kochba Revolt naming Simon bar Kochba as the leader of the rebellion. The amphora type looks back to the bronze iconography of the First Jewish Revolt.
A rare early issue of the Bar Kochba Revolt naming Simon bar Kochba as the leader of the rebellion. The amphora type looks back to the bronze iconography of the First Jewish Revolt.
Judaea. Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 C.E. AR sela (25 mm, 13.53 g, 1 h). Year 2 (133/4 C.E.). Jerusalem Temple facade with ark and scrolls within; cross above; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Jerusalem" / Lulav with ethrog (citron) to left; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Year two of the freedom of Israel". Mildenberg 17 (O4/R11); TJC 230; AJC II 13a; Hendin 688. Toned VF.
This quintessential coin type of the Bar Kochba series bears the only numismatic representation of the Jerusalem Temple although it is unclear whether it is meant to depict the Herodian temple destroyed by the Romans in 70 C.E. or a new temple longed for by the messianic Shimon bar Kochba and his followers. The reverse looks back to the Sukkot related types of the First Revolt.
This quintessential coin type of the Bar Kochba series bears the only numismatic representation of the Jerusalem Temple although it is unclear whether it is meant to depict the Herodian temple destroyed by the Romans in 70 C.E. or a new temple longed for by the messianic Shimon bar Kochba and his followers. The reverse looks back to the Sukkot related types of the First Revolt.
Judaea. Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 C.E. AR zuz (19 mm, 3.16 g, 1 h). Year 2 (133/4 C.E.). Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Shim" within wreath / Chelys; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Year two of the freedom of Israel". Mildenberg 13 (O4/R7'); TJC 238; AJC II 21; Hendin 690. Good VF, overstruck on a drachm of Trajan. Very rare and a particularly fine specimen.
Judaea. Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 C.E. AR zuz (17 mm, 2.61 g, 1 h). Year 2 (133/4 C.E.). Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Shim" within wreath / One-handled amphora; palm branch to right; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Year two of the freedom of Israel". Mildenberg 22 (O5'/R15); TJC 250; AJC II 33; Hendin 692. Good VF, toned.
Judaea. Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 C.E. AR zuz (19 mm, 3.04 g, 1 h). Year 2 (133/4 C.E.). Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Shim" within wreath / Two trumpets; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Year two of the freedom of Israel". Mildenberg 20 (O5/R14'); TJC 243; AJC II 26; Hendin 693. Good VF, small edge split, light deposits. Overstruck on an unidentified provincial drachm, probably of Trajan. The reverse depicts the trumpets used in religious ceremonies at the Jerusalem Temple.
Judaea. Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 C.E. AR zuz (19 mm, 3.38 g, 6 h). Year 2 (133/4 C.E.). Bunch of grapes on tendril with leaf; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Shimon" / Kithara; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Year two of the freedom of Israel". Mildenberg 47 (O8/R27); TJC 240; AJC II 25; Hendin 697. Good VF, toned, light deposits, obverse a touch weak.
Judaea. Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 C.E. AR zuz (19 mm, 3.2 g, 2 h). Year 2 (133/4 C.E.). Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Shimon" within wreath / Kithara; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Year two of the freedom of Israel". Mildenberg 57 (O14/R27); TJC 24; AJC II 24; Hendin 703. Good VF, lightly toned. Clear overstruck portrait of Trajan on the reverse.
Judaea. Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 C.E. AR sela (27 mm, 14.67 g, 12 h). Undated (attributed to year 3, 134/5 C.E.). Jerusalem Temple facade with ark and scrolls within; star above; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Shimon" / Lulav with ethrog (citron) to left; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "For the freedom of Jerusalem". Mildenberg 85 (O12/R44'); TJC 267; AJC II 52; Hendin 711. Toned VF, minor obverse die shift, dark deposits.
Struck in the final disastrous year of the Bar Kochba Revolt, this sela (or tetradrachm) is notable for the inscription referring to the freedom of Jerusalem rather than all of Israel. This may possibly be taken as an indicator of the lowered expectations of the losing rebels as the final Roman onslaught loomed. The star may or may not refer to Shimon's messianic title ben Kosiba ("Son of the Star").
Struck in the final disastrous year of the Bar Kochba Revolt, this sela (or tetradrachm) is notable for the inscription referring to the freedom of Jerusalem rather than all of Israel. This may possibly be taken as an indicator of the lowered expectations of the losing rebels as the final Roman onslaught loomed. The star may or may not refer to Shimon's messianic title ben Kosiba ("Son of the Star").
Judaea. Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 C.E. AR sela (26 mm, 14.1 g, 11 h). Undated (attributed to year 3, 134/5 C.E.). Jerusalem Temple facade with ark and scrolls within; star above; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Shimon" / Lulav with ethrog (citron) to left; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "For the freedom of Jerusalem". Mildenberg 92 (O17/R71); TJC 269; AJC II 53c; Hendin 713. Good VF, light grey toning, minor porosity, traces of overstriking.
Judaea. Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 C.E. AR sela (25 mm, 14.54 g, 12 h). Undated (attributed to year 3, 134/5 C.E.). Jerusalem Temple facade with ark and scrolls within; star above; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Shimon" / Lulav with ethrog (citron) to left; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "For the freedom of Jerusalem". Mildenberg 91 (O17/R70); TJC 269; AJC II 53c; Hendin 713. VF, earthen deposits.
Judaea, Caesarea Maritima. Vespasian. A.D. 69-79. AE 22 mm (7.91 g, 12 h). 'Judaea Capta' issue. A.D. 71-73. Laureate head of Vespasian right / Victory standing right on helmet, inscribing shield set on palm tree. RPC 2310; TJC 381; Hendin 742. VF, brown and green patina, reverse die shift. Exceptional for the issue.
Judaea, Caesarea Maritima. Domitian. A.D. 81-96. AE 26 mm (16.36 g, 12 h). 'Judaea Capta' issue. A.D. 92. Radiate bust of Domitian right, wearing aegis / Palm tree. RPC 2307; TJC 394; Hendin 746 corr. (laureate). Good VF, dark brown and green patina. High relief.
Macedon, Thessalonica. Augustus, with Divus Julius Caesar. 27 B.C.-A.D. 14 AE 20 mm (10.31 g, 11 h). Ca. 28-27 B.C. Laureate head of Divus Julius Caesar right / Bare head of Augustus right; A below. RPC 1554; Touratsoglou - (V2/R3; unlisted die combination). Near VF, green patina.
Phrygia, Ancyra. Philip I. A.D. 244-249. AE 35 (16.63 g, 12 h). P. Aru. Zoilos as the First Archon of Ankyra. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I right seen from behind / Hephaistos seated right, holding hammer and tongs, and Cyclops standing left, holding hammer; between them anvil; behind anvil, Athena standing left, raising arm and holding shield. J. Nollé, "Athena in der Schmiede des Hephaistos," JNG XLV (1995), abb. 1 = U. Werz, "Zu einer unbekannten Praegedarstellung," SM 44, 175/176 (December 1994), 1 = Leu 50, 350. XF, wonderful dark green patina, the reverse with a reddish sandy wash. Extremely rare with only three specimens known, this being the only one not in a museum collection, and an amazing mythological reverse taken directly from Homer's Iliad.
This dramatic large diameter issue of Phrygian Ancyra is extremely rare today. In 1990, an example with the same reverse die was sold by Leu, and at the time it was believed by the cataloguer to be unique. It was purchased at the sale either by or on behalf of the Winterthur collection (inv. G6997), where it now resides, although a further specimen is in the collection of the American Numismatic Society (inv. 1974.226.101). Our coin represents the third known example of this remarkable issue and, seemingly, the only one available to the public.
The obverse carries a superb military portrait of Philip I 'the Arab' while the reverse depicts a scene derived from Homer's Iliad (Book 18). The lame blacksmith god, Hephaistos is seated on the left and a Cyclops on the right, and together they hammer an object held by tongs on the anvil between them while Athena looks on from behind and holds a shield. They are not just forging any new trinket for the Olympian gods, but rather a set of new weapons and armor ordered to replace the equipment lost by the Achaean hero Achilles. While sulking at the abuses of Agamemnon, Achilles' friend Patroklos had donned his armor and joined the battle around the walls of Troy, where he was slain by the Trojan prince, Hektor. The armor and weapons were claimed by Hektor as booty, thereby leaving Achilles unable to avenge the death of Patroklos and bring Troy closer to its long-prophesied destruction. Seeing her son's plight, Thetis begged the Olympian gods to provide Achilles with new weapons and armor. This request was granted and Hephaistos forged new equipment for Achilles. Although Homer does not explicitly mention the presence of Athena at the forge of Hephaistos, she appears here as the patron goddess of Achilles and of warfare. It is unclear whether the shield carried by Athena on the coin is intended to represent her own or perhaps more likely, the fabulous shield made for Achilles, which was decorated with scenes drawn from all facets of ancient daily life. The scene is probably derived from a sculptural model, as a first century frieze depicting a similar scene is known from Rome. In the frieze the work of Hephaistos is overseen by both Athena and Thetis.
According to the reverse inscription, the coin was issued during the second tenure of P. Aru. Zoilos as the First Archon of Ancyra. Few details are known about this individual other than that he was a prominent local figure who held the highest civic office twice in the mid third century. He is known to have signed several other coin series of Ancyra during his second archonate under Philip I.
This dramatic large diameter issue of Phrygian Ancyra is extremely rare today. In 1990, an example with the same reverse die was sold by Leu, and at the time it was believed by the cataloguer to be unique. It was purchased at the sale either by or on behalf of the Winterthur collection (inv. G6997), where it now resides, although a further specimen is in the collection of the American Numismatic Society (inv. 1974.226.101). Our coin represents the third known example of this remarkable issue and, seemingly, the only one available to the public.
The obverse carries a superb military portrait of Philip I 'the Arab' while the reverse depicts a scene derived from Homer's Iliad (Book 18). The lame blacksmith god, Hephaistos is seated on the left and a Cyclops on the right, and together they hammer an object held by tongs on the anvil between them while Athena looks on from behind and holds a shield. They are not just forging any new trinket for the Olympian gods, but rather a set of new weapons and armor ordered to replace the equipment lost by the Achaean hero Achilles. While sulking at the abuses of Agamemnon, Achilles' friend Patroklos had donned his armor and joined the battle around the walls of Troy, where he was slain by the Trojan prince, Hektor. The armor and weapons were claimed by Hektor as booty, thereby leaving Achilles unable to avenge the death of Patroklos and bring Troy closer to its long-prophesied destruction. Seeing her son's plight, Thetis begged the Olympian gods to provide Achilles with new weapons and armor. This request was granted and Hephaistos forged new equipment for Achilles. Although Homer does not explicitly mention the presence of Athena at the forge of Hephaistos, she appears here as the patron goddess of Achilles and of warfare. It is unclear whether the shield carried by Athena on the coin is intended to represent her own or perhaps more likely, the fabulous shield made for Achilles, which was decorated with scenes drawn from all facets of ancient daily life. The scene is probably derived from a sculptural model, as a first century frieze depicting a similar scene is known from Rome. In the frieze the work of Hephaistos is overseen by both Athena and Thetis.
According to the reverse inscription, the coin was issued during the second tenure of P. Aru. Zoilos as the First Archon of Ancyra. Few details are known about this individual other than that he was a prominent local figure who held the highest civic office twice in the mid third century. He is known to have signed several other coin series of Ancyra during his second archonate under Philip I.
Syria, Chalcidice. Chalcis ad Libanum. Cleopatra VII, with Mark Antony. 51-30 B.C. AE 21 mm (6.00 g, 11 h). Years 21 and 6 (32/1 B.C.) Diademed and draped bust of Cleopatra right / Bare head of Mark Antony right. RPC 4771; Svoronos 1887; SNG Copenhagen 382 (Phoenicia). Good VF, dark green patina with earthen highlights.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Judaea, Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem). Hadrian. A.D. 117-138. AE 23 mm (10.38 g, 11 h). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Hadrian right seen from behind / Togate man plowing with two oxen right. Meshorer 2; Kadman 1; SNG ANS -; Hendin 810. VF, dark green patina with coppery areas showing on the highpoints.
The important first issue of Aelia Capitolina commemorating the founding of the pagan city on the ruined site of Jerusalem. Controversy still swirls as to whether the foundation of the city sparked the outrage that developed into the Bar Kochba Revolt or whether it was founded after the war as a means of revitalizing the devastated region.
The important first issue of Aelia Capitolina commemorating the founding of the pagan city on the ruined site of Jerusalem. Controversy still swirls as to whether the foundation of the city sparked the outrage that developed into the Bar Kochba Revolt or whether it was founded after the war as a means of revitalizing the devastated region.
Judaea, Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem). Lucius Verus. A.D. 161-169. AE 28 mm (20.81 g, 11 h). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Lucius Verus right / Serapis seated left on throne, holding scepter; Cerberus seated right at feet. Kadman 70; SNG ANS 608. Good Fine, brown patina.
Judaea, Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem). Diadumenian. As Caesar, A.D. 217-218. AE 26 mm (10.97 g, 1 h). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Diadumenian right / Tyche standing left, holding bust within tetrastyle temple. Rosenberger -; SNG ANS -; Hendin -. VF, green and red-brown patina. Very rare.
Judaea, Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem). Elagabalus, with Aquilia Severa. A.D. 218-222. AE 24 mm (7.73 g, 11 h). Laureate, draped and jugate busts of Elagabalus and Aquilia Severa seen from behind / Facing quadriga carrying the black stone of Emesa. Kadman 151; SNG ANS -. Fine, brown surfaces, porous. Very rare.
This reverse of this coin commemorates the transport of the black stone of Emesa (a baetyl housing the otherwise formless Syrian god Elagabal) to Rome. The stone and the cult of its divine inhabitant were considered outlandish and generally offensive to traditional Roman sensibilities, as was the embodiment of the god in the boy-emperor Elagabalus.
This reverse of this coin commemorates the transport of the black stone of Emesa (a baetyl housing the otherwise formless Syrian god Elagabal) to Rome. The stone and the cult of its divine inhabitant were considered outlandish and generally offensive to traditional Roman sensibilities, as was the embodiment of the god in the boy-emperor Elagabalus.
Judaea, Gaza. Lucius Verus. A.D. 161-169. AE 20 mm (8.85 g, 12 h). Year 224 (A.D. 163/4). Laureate head of Lucius Verus right / Tyche standing left, holding cornucopiae and leaning on sceptre; heifer (Io) at her feet. Rosenberger 112; Yashin 374; SNG ANS -. Good VF, green patina. Exceptional.
Judaea, Raphia. Severus Alexander. A.D. 222-235. AE 24 mm (14.03 g, 12 h). Civic Year 290 (A.D. 230/1). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander right / Artemis standing right, holding bow and drawing arrow from quiver; stag running right at feet. Yashin 508; SNG ANS 1063. Nice VF, green patina. Rare city.
Arabia Petraea, Dium. Geta. As Caesar, A.D. 198-209. AE 23 mm (9.33 g, 12 h). Civic Era 271 (A.D. 208/9). Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right / Zeus-Heliopolites (Hadad) standing facing, holding eagle-tipped sceptre in right hand, Nike in left; at his feet to left and right, foreparts of two recumbent bulls. Spijkerman 7. VF, brown patina.
Julius Caesar. 49-48 B.C. AR denarius (18 mm, 3.99 g, 12 h). Military mint traveling with Caesar. Elephant advancing right, trampling on horned serpent / Simpulum, sprinkler, axe surmounted by a wolf's head, and apex. Crawford 443/1; HCRI 9; Sydenham 1006; RSC 49. Toned XF. Ex Freeman & Sear 9 (16 July 2003), 484.
Julius Caesar. 48 B.C. AR denarius (17 mm, 10 h). Mobile mint traveling with Caesar. Diademed female head of Clementia(?) right, wreath ed with oak crown; LII behind / Gallic trophy with carnyx and oval shield; axe to right. Crawford 452/2; HCRI 11; Sydenham 1009; RSC 18. AU55 ICG. Ex Dr. Joseph M. Seventko Collection.
Julius Caesar. 47 B.C. AR denarius (18 mm, 3.66 g, 2 h). Lilybaeum(?). A. Allienus, moneyer. Diademed and draped bust of Venus right / Trinacrus standing left, foot set on prow, holding triskeles. Crawford 457/1; HCRI 54; Sydenham 1022; RSC 1. Near VF, toned, light scratches. Rare issue. Ex CNG 75 (23 May 2007), 912.
Julius Caesar. 47 B.C. AR denarius (18 mm, 3.82 g, 9 h). Lilybaeum(?). A. Allienus, moneyer. Diademed and draped bust of Venus right / Trinacrus standing left, foot set on prow, holding triskeles. Crawford 457/1; HCRI 54; Sydenham 1022; RSC 1. Near VF, lightly iridescent toning, surface porosity. Another example of this rare type.
Julius Caesar. 47-46 B.C. AR denarius (18 mm, 11 h). 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. AU58 ICG.
Julius Caesar. 46 B.C. AV aureus (20 mm, 8.10 g, 4 h). Rome. Aulus Hirtius, praetor. Veiled head of Vesta(?) right / Lituus, jug, and axe. Crawford 466/1; HCRI 56; Sydenham 1018. Good VF.
Julius Caesar. 46 B.C. AR denarius (16 mm, 3.97 g, 5 h). Utica(?). Head of Ceres right, wreathed with grain-ears / Simpulum, sprinkler, capis and lituus; M (Munus) in right field. Crawford 467/1b; HCRI 57a; Sydenham 1024; RSC 4. Good VF, toned.
Julius Caesar. 46-45 B.C. AR denarius (18 mm, 3.95 g, 12 h). Military mint travelling with Caesar in Spain. Diademed head of Venus right; Cupid behind shoulder / Trophy with oval shield and carnyx between female and male seated captives. Crawford 468/1; HCRI 58; Sydenham 1014; RSC 13. Good VF, lightly toned.
Julius Caesar. 46-45 B.C. AR denarius (19 mm, 3.85 g, 5 h). Uncertain mint in Spain. Diademed head of Venus left; Cupid and lituus before, sceptre behind / Trophy with shields between seated figures of Gaulish captive and Gallia. Crawford 468/2; HCRI 59; Sydenham 1015; RSC 14. Toned VF, minor porosity.
Julius Caesar. 45 B.C. AE dupondius (28 mm, 13.93 g, 12 h). North Italian mint. C. Clovius, prefect. Draped bust of Victory right; star behind / Minerva advancing left, holding trophy, spear, and shield; erect serpent at her feet. Crawford 476/1a; HCRI 62; RPC 601/1; Sydenham 1025. Near XF, dark green patina, some spots of active corrosion.
Julius Caesar. 44 B.C. AR denarius. Rome. M. Mettius, moneyer. Laureate head of Julius Caesar right; behind, lituus and simpulum / Venus standing left, holding Victory and scepter, shield resting on globe; in left field, K. Crawford 480/3; HCRI 100; Sydenham 1056; RSC 34. Near Fine, toned, banker's mark on obverse.
Julius Caesar. 44 B.C. AR denarius (17 mm, 3.92 g, 9 h). Rome. P. Sepullius Macer, moneyer. Laureate head of Julius Caesar right; star of eight rays behind / Venus standing left, holding Victory and sceptre. Cf. Crawford 480/5a (star of six rays); cf. HCRI 106 (same); cf. Sydenham 1071a (same); cf. RSC 41a (same). Near XF, darkly toned, weakly struck and obverse off center. Ex Dr. Samuel Warshauer Collection (Freeman & Sear 8, 5 February 2003), 403.
All the cited references list combinations of either the obverse depicting a star of six rays paired with the reverse depicting a plain sceptre, or the obverse depicting a star of eight rays (as on this coin) paired with the reverse depicting the sceptre resting on a star (missing on this coin). It would seem that the present coin is an unrecorded mule of the two varieties.
All the cited references list combinations of either the obverse depicting a star of six rays paired with the reverse depicting a plain sceptre, or the obverse depicting a star of eight rays (as on this coin) paired with the reverse depicting the sceptre resting on a star (missing on this coin). It would seem that the present coin is an unrecorded mule of the two varieties.
Julius Caesar. 40 B.C. AR denarius (19 mm, 3.44 g, 8 h). Rome. L. Aemilius Buca, moneyer. Laureate head of Caesar right / Caduceus and fasces in saltire; axe, globe, and clasped hands in angles. Crawford 480/6; HCRI 103; Sydenham 1063; RSC 25. Toned VF, flat strike, good metal.
Julius Caesar. 44 B.C. AR denarius (17 mm, 3.07 g, 6 h). Rome. L. Aemilius Buca, moneyer. Laureate head of Julius Caesar right / Venus seated right, holding scepter and Victory. Crawford 480/7b; HCRI 104a; Sydenham 1062; RSC 24. Toned Fine, rough surfaces.
Julius Caesar. 44 B.C. AR denarius (17 mm, 3.64 g, 12 h). Rome. L. Aemilius Buca, moneyer. Laureate head right / Venus standing left, holding Victory and sceptre. Crawford 480/8; HCRI 105; Sydenham 1061; RSC 23. Toned VF, flat strike.
Julius Caesar. 44 B.C. AR denarius (18 mm, 3.79 g, 12 h). Rome. P. Sepullius Macer, moneyer. Laureate head of Julius Caesar right / Venus standing left, holding Victory and sceptre set on star. Crawford 480/11; HCRI 107b; Sydenham 1072; RSC 40. Toned VF, obverse scratch.
Julius Caesar. 44 B.C. AR denarius (18 mm, 4.02 g, 5 h). Rome, posthumously. P. Sepullius Macer, moneyer. Laureate and veiled head of Caesar right / Venus standing left, holding Victory and sceptre set on shield. Crawford 480/13; HCRI 107d; Sydenham 1074; RSC 39. Toned VF, minor striking weakness, good metal.
Julius Caesar. 44 B.C. AR denarius (17 mm, 3.64 g, 6 h). Rome. C. Cossutius Maridianus, moneyer. Laureate and veiled head of Julius Caesar right / Venus standing left, holding Victory, resting elbow on shield set on globe. Crawford 480/16; HCRI 111; Sydenham 1067; RSC 9. Toned Fine, obverse scratches and graffito. Ex Freeman & Sear 9 (16 July 2003), 487.
Julius Caesar. 44 B.C. AR denarius (17 mm, 3.66 g, 1 h). Rome. C. Cossutius Maridianus, moneyer. Laureate and veiled head of Caesar right; lituus below chin, apex (priest's hat) behind / Moneyer's name in form of a cross, A-A-A-F F in angles. Crawford 480/19; HCRI 112; Sydenham 1069; RSC 8. VF, toned, striking weakness. Nice portrait.
Mark Antony, with Divus Julius Caesar. 43 B.C. AR denarius (17 mm, 3.29 g, 3 h). Military mint travelling with Antony in Cisalpine Gaul. Bare head of Antony right; lituus behind / Laureate head of Caesar right; jug behind. Crawford 488/2; HCRI 123; Sydenham 1166; RSC 3. Toned VF, striking weakness, light porosity.
Julius Caesar. 42 B.C. AR denarius (18 mm, 4.13 g, 9 h). Rome. L. Livineius Regulus, moneyer. Laureate head of Julius Caesar right; behind, laurel-branch behind; before, caduceus / Bull charging right. Crawford 494/24; HCRI 115; Sydenham 1106; RSC 27. Near VF, banker's mark on cheek. Ex Freeman & Sear 8 (5 February 2003), 404.
Mark Antony, with Octavian. 41 B.C. AR denarius (20 mm, 3.84 g, 10 h). Mobile mint traveling with Antony in Asia Minor. Lucius Gellius Poplicola, moneyer. Bare head of Antony right; vase behind / Bare head of Octavian right; lituus behind. Crawford 517/8; HCRI 250; Sydenham 1188; RSC 10. Good VF, toned.
Julius Caesar. 40 B.C. AR denarius (17 mm, 3.83 g, 9 h). Rome. Ti. Sempronius Graccus, moneyer. Laureate head of Julius Caesar right / Military standard, aquila, plow and sceptre. Crawford 525/4a; HCRI 327a; Sydenham 1129; RSC 47. Near VF, very light porosity.Ex Malter 85 (19 June 2004), 92.
Divus Julius Caesar. 40 B.C. AR denarius (19 mm, 3.93 g, 1 h). Rome. Q. Voconius Vitulus, moneyer. Laureate head of Caesar right; lituus behind / Bull-calf standing left. Crawford 526/2; HCRI 329; Sydenham 1132; RSC 46. Good VF, attractive toning and pleasing portrait. Ex CNG 75 (23 May 2007), 951.
Julius Caesar. 40 B.C. AR denarius (17 mm, 3.43 g, 1 h). Rome, posthumous issue. Q. Voconius Vitulus, quaestor. Laureate head of Caesar right / Bull-calf standing left. Crawford 526/4; HCRI 331; Sydenham 1133; RSC 45. Toned Fine, light porosity, faint banker's mark on neck.
Mark Antony, with Octavia. 39 B.C. AR tetradrachm (28 mm, 11.62 g, 12 h). Ephesus. Head of Mark Antony right, wearing ivy wreath; below, lituus; all within wreath of ivy and flowers / Draped bust of Octavia right; below, cista flanked by coiled serpents. RPC 2201; HCRI 262; Sydenham 1197; RSC 2. Nice VF, lightly toned, banker's mark on obverse, rub and scratches on Antony's head.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Octavian, with Divus Julius Caesar. 38 B.C. AE dupondius (29 mm, 17.53 g, 4 h). Uncertain South Italian mint. Bare head of Octavian right / Wreathed head of Caesar right. Crawford 535/1; HCRI 308; RPC 620; Sydenham 1335. Near VF, dark olive-green patina, light scratches.
Divus Augustus. Died A.D. 14. AE dupondius (29 mm, 11.25 g, 6 h). Rome, A.D. 22/3-30. Radiate head of Divus Augustus left / Ornate altar enclosure with double panelled door. RIC 81 (Tiberius). Good VF, dark brown patina.
Drusus. Caesar, A.D. 19-23. AE as (29 mm, 11.12 g, 1 h). Rome, A.D. 22-23. Bare head of Drusus left / Legend around large S C. RIC 45 (Tiberius). Good VF, choice dark green patina with subtle earthen highlights.
Vespasian. A.D. 69-79. AR denarius (18 mm, 3.05 g, 6 h). Rome, October-December A.D. 70. Laureate head of Vespasian right / Pax standing left, holding olive branch and winged caduceus. RIC 27; BMC 21-2; BN 15; RSC 94g. Toned XF.
This issue celebrates the return of peace under Vespasian after the destructive Year of the Four Emperors (A.D. 69) and the successful defeat of the Jewish Revolt in Judaea.
This issue celebrates the return of peace under Vespasian after the destructive Year of the Four Emperors (A.D. 69) and the successful defeat of the Jewish Revolt in Judaea.
Vespasian. A.D. 69-79. AV aureus (19 mm, 7.31 g, 7 h). 'Judaea Capta' issue. Rome, A.D. 69-70. Diademed head of Vespasian right / IVDAEA in exergue, trophy with weeping personification of Judaea seated to right. RIC 58; Calicó 643; Hendin 758. XF.
The quintessential Roman coin struck to celebrate the crushing victory over the Jews in the First Revolt. This extremely rare and fine aureus of Vespasian was probably distributed as largesse during the emperor's triumphal celebrations in Rome and was used as payment to the troops who fought a grueling war against the guerilla tactics of their skillful Jewish opponents.
The quintessential Roman coin struck to celebrate the crushing victory over the Jews in the First Revolt. This extremely rare and fine aureus of Vespasian was probably distributed as largesse during the emperor's triumphal celebrations in Rome and was used as payment to the troops who fought a grueling war against the guerilla tactics of their skillful Jewish opponents.
Vespasian. A.D. 69-79. AE sestertius (32 mm, 27.38 g, 6 h). 'Judaea Capta' issue. Rome, A.D. 71. Laureate head of Vespasian right / IVDAEA CAPTA, palm tree flanked by bound Jew standing right, pile of arms behind, and weeping personification of Judaea seated right. RIC 159; BMC 532; BN 491; Cohen 233; Hendin 773. VF, black with underlying tan patina, scattered porosity.
Vespasian. A.D. 69-79. AE sestertius (33 mm, 22.34 g, 6 h). 'Judaea Capta' issue. Rome, A.D. 71. Laureate head of Vespasian right / IVDAEA CAPTA, palm tree flanked by bound Jew standing right, pile of arms behind, and weeping personification of Judaea seated right. RIC 159; BMC 532; BN 491; Cohen 233; Hendin 773. Fine, green patina with patch of brown deposits on reverse.
Vespasian. A.D. 69-79. AE sestertius (34 mm, 26.89 g, 6 h). 'Judaea Capta' issue. Rome, A.D. 71. Laureate head of Vespasian right / IVDAEA CAPTA, palm tree flanked by Vespasian standing right on helmet, holding spear and parazonium, and weeping personification of Judaea seated to right. RIC 167; BMC 546; BN 498; Cohen 239; Hendin 775. VF, rough green patina.
Vespasian. A.D. 69-79. AE sestertius (33 mm, 24.64 g, 5 h). 'Judaea Capta' issue. Rome, A.D. 71. Laureate head of Vespasian right / IVDAEA CAPTA, palm tree flanked by Vespasian standing right on helmet, holding spear and parazonium, and weeping personification of Judaea seated to right. RIC 167; BMC 546; BN 498; Cohen 239; Hendin 775. VF, brown patina, some corrosion.
Vespasian. A.D. 69-79. AE as (26 mm, 9.55 g, 6 h). 'Judaea Capta' issue. Rome, A.D. 71. Laureate head of Vespasian right / IVDAEA CAPTA, palm tree flanked by pile of arms and weeping personification of Judaea seated right. RIC 305; BMC 604-7; Hendin 781 var. (obv. legend). Good Fine, rough green patina. Scarce denomination.
Vespasian. A.D. 69-79. AE as (27 mm, 10.26 g, 6 h). 'Judaea Capta' issue. Rome, A.D. 71. Laureate head of Vespasian right / Victory standing left, erecting shield on trophy; personification of Judaea seated left, below. RIC 328; BMC 615; Hendin 783. Near VF, dark green patina, minor porosity. Rare.
Vespasian. A.D. 69-79. AE sestertius (34 mm, 26.82 g, 6 h). Rome, A.D. 71. Laureate head of Vespasian right / Victory standing right, offering palladium to Vespasian standing left, holding spear. RIC 465; BMC 586; BN 553; NAC 33, 452 (same dies); Cohen 620. VF, brown patina, minor roughness. Fine style, and an historically important coin.
Although the bulk of Vespasian's victory issues capitalize on the defeat of the Jewish rebels during the First Revolt, it has been suggested recently on the basis of associations with RIC 461 that this sestertius may not commemorate this victory at all, but rather that achieved against the Batavian tribal leader Julius Civilis. Civilis was used during the Civil War of A.D. 68-69 to cause trouble for Vitellius and delay his advance to Italy, but soon raised a general revolt in Gaul himself. He rampaged until late A.D. 70, when he was at last defeated by a Roman army accompanied by Domitian.
Although the bulk of Vespasian's victory issues capitalize on the defeat of the Jewish rebels during the First Revolt, it has been suggested recently on the basis of associations with RIC 461 that this sestertius may not commemorate this victory at all, but rather that achieved against the Batavian tribal leader Julius Civilis. Civilis was used during the Civil War of A.D. 68-69 to cause trouble for Vitellius and delay his advance to Italy, but soon raised a general revolt in Gaul himself. He rampaged until late A.D. 70, when he was at last defeated by a Roman army accompanied by Domitian.
Vespasian. A.D. 69-79. AE as (26 mm, 10.34 g, 6 h). 'Judaea Capta' issue. Rome, A.D. 77-78. Laureate head of Vespasian left / Victory standing right on prow, holding wreath and palm branch. RIC 1014; BMC 740; Hendin 780. VF, dark brown patina with tan highlights, minor roughness.
Vespasian. A.D. 69-79. AE as (26 mm, 8.63 g, 6 h). 'Judaea Capta' issue. Tarraco, A.D. 70. Laureate head of Vespasian right / IVDA[EA CA]PTA, trophy with weeping personification of Judaea seated to right. RIC 1332; BMC 791; Hendin 782. Near Fine, tan patina. Scarce denomination.
Divus Vespasian. Died A.D. 79. AR denarius (18 mm, 3.36 g, 6 h). Rome, under Titus, A.D. 80-81. Laureate head of Vespasian right / Two back to back capricorns supporting shield inscribed S C; globe below. RIC 357 (Titus); BMC 129-34; BN 101; RSC 497. Near XF.
Beautiful coin struck to commemorate Vespasian's deification by Titus. It is especially interesting for the survival of the compass mark used to guarantee the proper centering of the capricorns on the die.
Beautiful coin struck to commemorate Vespasian's deification by Titus. It is especially interesting for the survival of the compass mark used to guarantee the proper centering of the capricorns on the die.
Titus. As Caesar, A.D. 69-79. AE sestertius (32 mm, 25.11 g, 6 h). 'Judaea Capta' issue. Rome, A.D. 72. Laureate head of Titus right / Victory standing right, inscribing shield on palm tree. RIC 433; BMC 637-8; Hendin 778. Near VF, dark green and brown patina, minor smoothing in fields. Fine style portrait.
Domitian. A.D. 81-96. AR denarius (19 mm, 3.14 g, 6 h). Rome, A.D. 85. Laureate bust of Domitian right, wearing aegis / Minerva standing left, holding spear. RIC 339; BMC 80; BN 83; RSC 180a. Good VF, nicely toned and a clear representation of the aegis.
Hadrian. A.D. 117-138. AE sestertius (34 mm, 23.91 g, 6 h). Rome, A.D. 117. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian right / Concordia seated left, holding patera and resting elbow on head of statuette of Spes set on base; below, cornucopiae. RIC 535a. VF, dark green patina, flan crack.
Antoninus Pius. A.D. 138-161. AE sestertius (31 mm, 27.15 g, 12 h). Rome, ca. A.D. 141-143. Laureate bust of Antoninus Pius right / Winged thunderbolt. RIC 618. VF, brown and green patina, minor porosity on reverse.
Antoninus Pius. A.D. 138-161. AE sestertius (32 mm, 22.64 g, 6 h). Rome, A.D. 149-150. Laureate head of Antoninus Pius right / Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae. RIC 865. VF, nice green patina.
Antoninus Pius. A.D. 138-161. AE sestertius (32 mm, 26.54 g, 6 h). Rome, A.D. 152-153. Laureate head of Antoninus Pius right / Salus standing left, holding patera and scepter; to left, serpent entwined about altar rising to drink from patera. RIC 906. VF, green patina, minor encrustation.
Lucius Verus. A.D. 161-169. AE sestertius (33 mm, 28.99 g, 11 h). Rome, A.D. 161. Bare-headed bust right, slight drapery on far shoulder / The two emperors, togate, standing facing one another, clasping hands. RIC 1283. VF, green and red patina, corrosion spots.
Diva Paulina. Died ca. A.D. 235. AE sestertius (30 mm, 20.15 g, 11 h). Rome. Veiled and draped bust of Diva Paulina right / Paulina, holding sceptre and raising hand, seated left on peacock flying right. RIC 3. Near VF, brown patina with green deposits on reverse.
Constantius II. A.D. 337-361. AV solidus (21 mm, 4.27 g, 5 h). Antioch, A.D. 347-355. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Constantius II right / Roma and Constantinopolis enthroned, holding shield between them inscribed VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX in four lines. RIC 86; Depeyrot 7/1. Fine, clipped, scratches.
Valentinian I. A.D. 364-375. AV solidus (22 mm, 4.42 g, 5 h). Antioch, A.D. 367. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valentinian I right / Emperor standing facing, head right, holding labarum and Victory on globe; ANT(Delta).. RIC 2a.xiii; Depeyrot 27/2. VF, wavy flan, reverse scratch.
It appears that the mark for the fourth officina or workshop of the mint (Delta) has been engraved over the mark for the third (Gamma).
It appears that the mark for the fourth officina or workshop of the mint (Delta) has been engraved over the mark for the third (Gamma).
Valentinian I. A.D. 364-375. AR siliqua (18mm, 2.00 g, 10 h) Antioch. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valentinian I right/ VOT X MVL XX in wreath;. ANT. RIC 33a (1) ; RSC 72Aa; Good VF, light gray, small striking defect near edge.
Valens. A.D. 364-378. AV solidus (21 mm, 4.32 g, 6 h). Constantinople, A.D. 367. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valens right / Valens standing facing, holding labarum and Victory on a globe; *CONS(wreath). RIC 25b; Depeyrot 21/2. VF, graffiti in reverse field.
Valentinian II. A.D. 375-392. AV solidus (21 mm, 4.42 g, 11 h). Constantinople, A.D. 388-392. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valentinian II right / Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head right, foot on prow, holding sceptre and globe; S//CONOB. RIC 45b.2; Depeyrot 47/5. XF, light scratch in obverse field.
Arcadius. A.D. 383-408. AV solidus (20 mm, 4.31 g, 6 h). Constantinople, A.D. 397-402. Helmeted, diademed, and cuirassed bust of Arcadius facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif / Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head right, foot on prow, holding sceptre and Victory on globe; E//CONOB. RIC 7; Depeyrot 55/1. VF, clipped.
Arcadius. A.D. 383-408. AV solidus (21 mm, 4.33 g, 6 h). Constantinople, A.D. 403-408. Helmeted, diademed, and cuirassed bust of Arcadius facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif / Victory seated right on cuirass, inscribing XX/XXX in two lines on a shield; star in left field; (Theta)//CONOB. RIC 29; Depeyrot 57/1. Fine, scratches in obverse field. Rare type.
Theodosius II. A.D. 402-450. AV solidus (20 mm, 4.38 g, 5 h). Constantinople, A.D. 408-419. Helmeted, diademed, and cuirassed bust of Theodosius II facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif / Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head right, foot on prow, holding sceptre and Victory on globe; star in left field; I//CONOB. RIC 202; Depeyrot 73/2. Good VF.
Theodosius II. A.D. 402-450. AV solidus (20 mm, 4.32 g, 12 h). Constantinople, A.D. 422. Helmeted, diademed, and cuirassed bust of Theodosius II facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif / Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; CONOB. RIC 219; Depeyrot 62/1. VF, bent and straightened, clipped, some tooling. Rare type.
Theodosius II. A.D. 402-450. AV solidus (20 mm, 4.48 g, 6 h). Constantinople, A.D. 425-429. Helmeted, diademed, and cuirassed bust of Theodosius II facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif / Theodosius II and Valentinian III, both nimbate and wearing consular robes, enthroned facing, each holding mappa and cruciform sceptre; above and between, star; A//CONOB. RIC 237; Depeyrot 79/1. XF, well struck and lustrous. Ex CNG 64 (24 September 2003), 1230.
Theodosius II. A.D. 402-450. AV solidus (21 mm, 6 h). Constantinople, A.D. 430-440. Helmeted, diademed, and cuirassed bust of Theodosius II facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield with horseman motif / Constantinopolis seated left, foot resting on prow, holding globus cruciger and sceptre; at her side, shield; in right field, star; I//CONOB. RIC 257; Depeyrot 81/1. MS4/4 NGC.
Leo I. A.D. 457-474. AV solidus (21 mm, 4.43 g, 5 h). Constantinople, A.D. 462-465. Helmeted, diademed, and cuirassed bust of Leo I facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif / Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; in right field, star; H//CONOB. RIC 605; Depeyrot 93/1. Near XF.
Justinian I. 527-565. AV solidus (21 mm, 4.41 g, 6 h). Constantinople, 545-565. Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield decorated with a horseman spearing fallen enemy / Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by Christogram and globus cruciger; star in right field; E//CONOB. DOC 9e; SB 140. XF, die rust, light scratches on reverse.
Justinian I. 527-565. AV solidus (22 mm, 4.26 g, 6 h). Constantinople, 545-565. Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield decorated with a horseman spearing fallen enemy / Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by Christogram and globus cruciger; star in right field; I//CONOB. DOC 9i; SB 140. Near XF, small obverse die-break.
Phocas. 602-610. AV solidus (21 mm, 4.49 g). Constantinople, 603-607. Crowned facing bust, holding globus cruciger / Angel standing facing, holding staff surmounted by a Christogram and globus cruciger; I/CONOB. SB 620. XF, edge weakness.
Phocas. 602-610. AV solidus (20 mm, 7 h). Constantinople, 603. Draped and cuirassed bust of Phocas facing, wearing crown with pendilia and holding globus cruciger / Angel standing facing, holding staff surmounted by christogram and globus cruciger; I//CONOB. DOC 1j; MIB 5. MS62 ICG.
Heraclius. 610-641. AV solidus (21 mm, 4.41 g, 7 h). Constantinople, 613-638. Facing busts of Heraclius (on left with short beard) and Heraclius Constantine (on right with no beard); each wearing chlamys and diadem with cross ornament; in upper field, cross / Cross potent on four steps; E//CONOB. DOC 13e; MIB 11. XF, slight crease.
Heraclius. 610-641. AV solidus (20 mm, 4.48 g, 7 h). Constantinople, 638/9. Facing busts of Heraclius (on left with short beard) and Heraclius Constantine (on right with no beard); each wearing chlamys and crown with cross ornament; in upper field, cross / Cross potent on four steps; H//CONOB. DOC 13h; MIB 11. XF.
Heraclius. 610-641. AV solidus (20 mm, 4.38 g, 7 h). Constantinople, 636/7. Facing busts of Heraclius (on left with short beard) and Heraclius Constantine (on right with no beard); each wearing chlamys and crown with cross ornament; in upper field, cross / Cross potent on four steps; in right field, I; E//CONOB. DOC 14e; MIB 14. Good VF.
Heraclius. 610-641. AV solidus (19 mm, 4.49 g, 7 h). Constantinople, 636/7. Facing busts of Heraclius (on left with short beard) and Heraclius Constantine (on right with no beard); each wearing chlamys and crown with cross ornament; in upper field, cross / Cross potent on four steps; in right field, I; (theta)//CONOB. DOC 14h; MIB 14. XF.
Heraclius. 610-641. AV solidus (19 mm, 4.37 g, 6 h). Constantinople, 629-631. Facing busts of Heraclius (on left with long beard) and Heraclius Constantine (on right with slight beard); each wearing chlamys and crown with cross ornament; in upper field, cross / Cross potent on four steps; (gamma)//CONOB. DOC 26c; MIB 29. VF, partial flat strike, struck a little off center.
Heraclius. 610-641. AV solidus (19 mm, 4.35 g, 7 h). Constantinople, 629-631. Facing busts of Heraclius (on left with long beard) and Heraclius Constantine (on right with slight beard); each wearing chlamys and diadem with cross ornament; in upper field, cross / Cross potent on four steps; IT//CONOB. DOC 28j; MIB 32. VF.
Heraclius. 610-641. AV solidus (20 mm, 4.41 g, 6 h). Constantinople, 632-635. Heraclius with long beard standing facing, wearing chlamys and crown ornamented with cross and holding globus cruciger; flanked by Heraclius Constantine (on right) and Heraclonas (on left), each standing facing, wearing chlamys and holding globus cruciger; Heraclius Constantine wears crown ornamented with cross; above Heraclonas, cross / Cross potent on four steps; in right field, monogram of Heraclius; Z (retrograde)//CONOB. DOC 33g; MIB 39. VF.
Heraclius. 610-641. AV solidus (19 mm, 4.38 g, 6 h). Constantinople, 637/8(?). Heraclius with long beard standing facing, wearing chlamys and crown ornamented with cross and holding globus cruciger; flanked by Heraclius Constantine (on right) and Heraclonas (on left), each standing facing, wearing chlamys and holding globus cruciger; Heraclius Constantine wears crown ornamented with cross; above Heraclonas, cross / Cross potent on four steps; monogram of Heraclius in left field, A in right; (Theta)//CONOB. DOC 39h; SB 764. XF, scratches on reverse.
Heraclius. 610-641. AV solidus (20 mm, 4.43 g, 6 h). Constantinople, 638/9. Heraclius with long beard standing facing, wearing chlamys and crown ornamented with cross and holding globus cruciger; flanked by Heraclius Constantine (on right) and Heraclonas (on left), each standing facing, wearing chlamys and holding globus cruciger; Heraclius Constantine wears crown ornamented with cross; above Heraclonas, cross / Cross potent on four steps; in left field, monogram of Heraclius; in right field, B; (gamma)//CONOB. DOC 41c; MIB 48. XF, small scratch in reverse field.
Constans II. 641-668. AV solidus (19 mm, 4.39 g, 6 h). Constantinople, 647/8. Facing bust of Constans II, wearing chlamys and crown ornamented with cross and holding globus cruciger / Cross potent on four steps; in right field, E; S//CONOB. DOC 6f; MIB 10. Good VF.
Constans II. 641-668. AV solidus (19 mm, 4.34 g, 6 h). Constantinople, 659-661. Facing bust of Constans II with long beard, wearing chlamys and didadem ornamented with cross / Cross potent on four steps; Z(retrograde)//CONOB. DOC 19g; MIB 25. Good VF, edge bent.
Constans II. 641-668. AV solidus (20 mm, 4.4 g, 7 h). Constantinople, 654-659. Facing busts of Constans II (on left with long beard) and Constantine IV (on right with no beard); each wearing chlamys and crown with cross ornament; in upper field, cross / Cross potent on four steps; B//CONOB. DOC 25b; MIB 26. VF, ding in reverse field, wavy flan.
Constans II. 641-668. AV solidus (19 mm, 6 h). Constantinople, 654-659. Facing busts of Constans II (with long beard on left) and Constantine IV (with no beard on right), wearing chlamys and crown with cross ornament; in upper field between, cross / Cross potent on four steps; (gamma)//CONOB. DOC 25c; MIB 26. Choice Unc. NGC.
Constans II. 641-668. AV solidus (18 mm, 4.37 g, 6 h). Constantinople, 654-659. Facing busts of Constans II (on left with long beard) and Constantine IV (on right with no beard); each wearing chlamys and crown with cross ornament; in upper field, cross / Cross potent on globe above four steps; Z(retrograde)//CONOB. DOC 25g; SB 959. XF, clipped. Ex CNG 66 (19 May 2004), 1739.
Constans II. 641-668. AV solidus (19 mm, 4.23 g, 7 h). Constantinople, 654-659. Facing busts of Constans II (on left with long beard) and Constantine IV (on right with no beard); each wearing chlamys and crown with cross ornament; in upper field, cross / Cross potent on four steps; Z(retrograde)//CONOB+. DOC 27g; MIB 27. XF, clipped.
Constans II. 641-668. AV solidus (20 mm, 4.37 g, 7 h). Constantinople, 659-661. Facing busts of Constans II (on left with long beard) and Constantine IV (on right with no beard); each wearing chlamys and diadem with cross ornament; in upper field, cross / Cross potent on four steps flanked by Heraclius II and Tiberius II, standing facing, each holding globus cruciger; B//CONOB(theta). DOC 36a; MIB 34. XF.
Basil I, the Macedonian. 867-886. AV solidus (19 mm, 4.44 g, 6 h). Constantinople, 868-879. Christ enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels / Crowned busts of Basil and Constantine facing, holding patriarchal cross between them. DOC 2; SB 1704. VF.
Artuqids of Mardin. Najam al-Din Alpi. 547-572/1152-1176. AE dirham (33 mm, 17.74 g, 12 h). Two diademed and draped male busts facing one another; dot between Arabic inscription "Najam al-Din / Malik Diyarbakr" / Byzantine emperor (on left) standing facing, crowned by the Virgin (on right) standing facing. Arabic inscription "Abu al-Muzaffar Alpi bin Timurtash bin Il-Ghazi bin Artuq". S/S/ 28; Poole 31; BMC III 372-4. Good VF, dark brown-green patina with earthen highlights. A well centered and nicely struck specimen.
This coin illustrates the wonderfully eclectic reuse of ancient and roughly contemporary foreign coin iconography that typifies many Turkoman issues of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. Here, the engraver has taken a portrait derived from the coins of the Hellenistic Greek Seleucid monarch, Antiochus VII (138-129 B.C.) and doubled it, apparently to represent Gemini of the Zodiac. A single Antiochus VII portrait type occurs on other issues of Najam al-Din Alpi. For the reverse, the engraver has imitated a type found on Byzantine gold histamena nomisma of the eleventh century. Such usage of ancient and foreign coin types illustrates the existence of coin collections in Mardin from which the engravers could draw inspiration. It has been suggested that these might have belonged to local Nestorian Christian religious communities.
This coin illustrates the wonderfully eclectic reuse of ancient and roughly contemporary foreign coin iconography that typifies many Turkoman issues of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. Here, the engraver has taken a portrait derived from the coins of the Hellenistic Greek Seleucid monarch, Antiochus VII (138-129 B.C.) and doubled it, apparently to represent Gemini of the Zodiac. A single Antiochus VII portrait type occurs on other issues of Najam al-Din Alpi. For the reverse, the engraver has imitated a type found on Byzantine gold histamena nomisma of the eleventh century. Such usage of ancient and foreign coin types illustrates the existence of coin collections in Mardin from which the engravers could draw inspiration. It has been suggested that these might have belonged to local Nestorian Christian religious communities.
Greek lot of five AR. Includes: Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III. Drachm // Bithynia, Kalchedon. Siglos // Caria, Rhodes. Drachm // Parthian Kingdom. Mithradates II. Drachm // Parthian Kingdom. Gotarzes I. Drachm. VF to XF, some toned.
Greek and Non-Classical lot of five certified AR. Includes: Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III. Drachm. AU58 ICG // Boiotia, Federal coinage. Hemidrachm. VF35 ANACS // Mysia, Parion. Hemidrachm. AU58 ICG // Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander. Drachm. XF45 ANACS // Indo-Scythian Kingdom. Azes. Tetradrachm. XF NGC.
Greek and Roman Provincial lot of fifteen AR and AE. Includes: Greek AR. Macedonian Kingdom. Philip III. Tetradrachm // Illyria, Dyrrachion // Crete, Uncertain // Ionia, Ephesos // Caria, Rhodes // Miscellaneous Greek AE, including some better types, e.g., Athens, Eleusis, etc. (8) // Provincial AE (2). Fair to near VF, the silver toned.
Judaean lot of seven AE of Agrippa II. All coins by Hendin number. Includes: 602 (2) // 607 // 615 // 623 // 630 // 634. Fine to VF, includes some better types.
Judaean lot of seven AE. All coins by Hendin number. Includes: 743 (2) // 744 (2) // 745 (with countermark) // 748 // 750. Fine to VF, includes some better types.
Judaean lot of twelve AE. Includes: Decapolis, Antiochia ad Hippum. Marcus Aurelius // Phoenicia, Ace-Ptolemais. Caracalla. AE tetradrachm // Phoenicia, Dora. Hadrian // Judaea, Aelia Capitolina. Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus // Judaea, Ascalon. Hadrian // Judaea, Ascalon. Antoninus Pius // Judaea, Caesarea Maritima. Trajan // Judaea, Gaza. Hadrian // Judaea, Gaza. Antoninus Pius // Judaea, Tiberias. Trajan // Judaea, Tiberias. Hadrian // Galilaea, Sepphoris. Trajan. Fine to VF.
Roman Republican and Roman Imperial lot of eleven AR. All denarii unless otherwise noted. Includes: Q. Antonius Balbus // L. Furius L. f. Philus // Hadrian // Antoninus Pius // Faustina II // Septimius Severus // Julia Domna // Geta // Elagabalus // Gordian III // Philip I. Double denarius. VF to good VF, some lightly toned.
Roman Republican and Roman Imperial lot of eleven AR. All denarii unless otherwise noted. Includes: Sabina // Antoninus Pius // Lucius Verus // Commodus (2) // Crispina // Caracalla (2) // Plautilla // Julia Soaemias // Herennius Etruscus. Double denarius. VF to good VF, some lightly toned.
Roman Imperial Lot of five AE. Includes: Augustus. Sestertius // Claudius. Dupondius // Claudius. As // Antoninus Pius. As // Severus Alexander. Sestertius. Mostly VF, the Claudius as with a couple of spots of active corrosion.
Roman Imperial Lot of five AR. All denarii unless otherwise indicated. Includes: Severus Alexander (2) // Maximinus I 'Thrax' (2) // Gordian III. Double denarius. VF to XF, some toning.
Roman Imperial Lot of five AE. All sestertii unless otherwise indicated. Includes: Domitian // Hadrian. As // Julia Mamaea // Trajan Decius // Herennia Etruscilla. Fine to VF, brown and green patinas.
Roman Imperial lot of five AE. All sestertii unless otherwise indicated. Includes: Hadrian // Faustina II // Commodus // Julia Domna. As // Maximinus I 'Thrax'. Fine to VF, brown and green patinas.
Roman Imperial lot of seven certified AR. All denarii unless otherwise indicated. Includes: Hadrian. XF45 ICG (2) // Another, but XF40 ICG // Divus Antoninus Pius. XF45 ICG // Caracalla. XF40 ANACS // Macrinus. VF35 ICG // Philip I. Double denarius. Choice Unc. NGC.
Roman Imperial lot of two AV solidi. Includes: Constantius II. Antioch // Valentinian I. Antioch. Fair to Fine, clipped.
Roman Imperial and Byzantine lot of sixteen AR and AE. All AE unless otherwise noted. Includes: Severan denarii (5) // Maxentius // Constantine I (2) // Helena // Julian II. Siliqua // Gratian // Theodoius I // Aelia Flaccilla (2) // Byzantine and Trebizond AR (2). Fine to VF, the silver toned.
Miscellaneous lot of seventeen AR and AE. All AE unless otherwise indicated. Includes: Thrace, Apollonia Pontika. Drachm // Elymais // Sasanian Kingdom. Khusro II. Drachm (2) // Syria, Antioch. Tiberius // Denarii: C. Vibius Pansa // Geta // Severus Alexander // Maximinus I 'Thrax' // Herennia Etruscilla. Double denarius // Various late Roman AE (5) // Byzantine AE trachy // Switzerland, Bern. AE 4 kreuzer. Ex John Quincy Adams Family Collection. Fine to VF.
Albania
President Zog Prova 1/4 Leku 1927R, KM-Pr17, MS65 NGC, fully brilliant, struck in magnetic pure nickel. What appear to be hairlines on this type are believed to be die polishing lines. Very scarce type with PROVA added to the reverse field.
President Zog Franga Ari 1927R, KM6, nice brilliant UNC, silvery gray and gold toning, light scratch on the cheek.
President Zog 2 Franga Ari 1926R, KM7, MS63 NGC, fully lustrous, attractive type.
President Zog 2 Franga Ari 1926R, KM7, MS66 NGC, light silvery gold patina, very attractive type.
President Zog 5 Franga Ari 1926R, Star Below Bust, KM8.2, MS63 NGC, fully lustrous, very bright and appealing. Highly popular type.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
President Zog gold 10 Franga Ari 1927R, KM9, MS61 NGC, a nice mint state coin with full mint luster and just a bit of surface abrasion.
President Zog gold 20 Franga Ari 1927R, KM10, MS63 NGC, fully brilliant with attractive satiny surfaces.
King Zog gold 20 Franga Ari 1938R, KM22, XF-AU with considerable mint luster, minor handling in the fields and a faint scratch to the left of the bust.
King Zog gold 20 Franga Ari 1938R, KM24, MS64 NGC, a choice example with light original toning. Struck to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Zog's reign. Rare type and grade, only 1000 pieces struck.
President Zog gold 100 Franga Ari 1927R, KM11a.1, MS62 PCGS, full mint luster, noticeable surface marks consistent with this grade. Very scarce and popular type.
President Zog gold Prova 100 Franga Ari 1927R, KM-Pr31, MS62 NGC, two stars below the bust. Fully lustrous with some noticeable surface marks and hairlines. Rare pattern issue with PROVA added to the reverse field.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Algeria
French Administration - Bone 50 Centimes ND (1915), KM-Tn6, choice brilliant UNC, very scarce type in copper-nickel. Part of the extensive French Chamber of Commerce token issues during World War I.
Angola
Maria I & Peter III of Portugal 12 Macutas 1783, KM25, XF details but harshly cleaned, mounted, and displaying evidence of surface oxidation. Scarce type. Sold as is, no return.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Annam
Minh Mang silver 7 Tien Year 14 (1833), KM195, Schr-182, sharp AU, lightly cleaned and struck from slightly rusty dies. Scarce date and very popular type featuring a coiled dragon.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Thieu Tri silver 3 Tien ND (1841-47), KM274, Schr-239, AU58 NGC, appealing aged cabinet patina. (Mislabeled by NGC as KM435 and Sch-347.1.)
Tu Duc silver 5 Tien ND (1848-83), KM456.1, Schr-349.2, MS63 NGC, lightly toned and highly appealing, one of the nicest examples of this denomination that we have seen.
Tu Duc silver 5 Tien ND (1848-83), KM461, Sch-374.2, nice lightly toned AU, an attractive original example. 18.93 grams.
Tu Duc silver 5 Tien ND (1848-83), KM461, Sch-374.2, MS61 NCG (jumbo holder), lightly toned with exceptional, original surfaces.
Tu Duc gold Tien ND (1848-83), KM515, Schr-353B, AU50 NGC, light original patina, very rare type with excellent eye appeal.
Argentina
Rio de la Plata 4 Reales 1813-J PTS, KM4, AU55 NGC, light original patina with bold details throughout and an exceptionally sharp sunface. Rare type in this pleasing quality.
Rio de la Plata 8 Reales 1813-J PTS, KM5, choice AU, exceptionally bold strike including the sunface, lightly cleaned long ago and now nicely toned.
Rio de la Plata 8 Reales 1813-J 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 Soles 1815-FL PTS, S over R, KM15, XF with bold details, lightly cleaned but very attractive for this early series. The "S" for Soles has been punched over the "R" for Reales.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
La Rioja gold 8 Escudos 1835RA-P, KM21, UNC, fully lustrous and highly attractive. The strike is exceptionally sharp on both sides. A most appealing example of this classic Latin type. Ex: Heritage June 2005 where it brought a total of $12,650 and was sold in an NGC MS61 holder.
Province of Cordoba 1/4 Real ND (1853-54), KM33.1, MS65 NGC, eight pointed sunface, a superb example with sharp details and lightly toned, original mint luster. Very rare in this select quality!
Republic Peso 1882, KM29, MS62 NGC, bright white mint luster, typical small contact marks on the reverse (Libertad side.)
Republic gold 5 Pesos/Argentino 1881, KM31, MS61 NGC, fully lustrous, very scarce first date of the type.
Tierra Del Fuego. Gold Gramo 1889, KM-Tn5, MS61 PCGS, a nice lustrous example with bold details and good eye appeal. Struck by Julius Popper, a Romanian Jewish immigrant who had obtained mining rights on this island now ruled by Argentina and Chile. One of the classic private issues of Latin numismatics. This is one of the pieces struck at Buenos Aires, listed in the Hector Carlos Janson book as CJ # 7.
Australia
South Australia gold Adelaide Pound 1852, KM2, MS61 PCGS, lightly toned and fully original with considerable mint luster. Second type with dentilated inner circle. Rare and highly popular type issued by the Government Assay Office.
Victoria gold 1/2 Sovereign 1889S, KM9, MS60 PCGS, lustrous surfaces with tiny contact marks. Rare condition for this low mintage date and the first we have offered in any grade.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1855 Sydney, KM2, XF40 NGC, lightly toned with a trace of luster in the legends. An original example of this rare type with the usual small surface marks.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1863 Sydney, KM4, AU58 NGC, highly lustrous with the normal surface abrasions. Very scarce.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1866 Sydney, KM4, AU58 NGC, lightly toned with typical small contact marks.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1866 Sydney, KM4, MS60 NGC, fully lustrous, numerous small contact marks typical for this type and one larger abrasion on the Queen's neck.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1884M Shield, KM6, MS61 NGC, a nice lustrous example with typical small contact marks and a tiny rim nick below the date.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1884S Shield, KM6, AU58 NGC, a lustrous coin with some typical small contact marks on the obverse.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1886M Shield, KM6, AU55 NGC, bold details, some minor contact marks on the obverse. Very rare date/mint, the key to the Shield reverse series.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1887M Shield, KM6, AU53 NGC, lustrous in the peripheral legends, some minor marks, rare date/mint.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1887M Shield, KM6, AU58 NGC, a nice lustrous example of this rare date/mint with minimal contact marks on the bust.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1879M St. George, KM7, MS61 NGC, lightly toned and original, mint state examples are scarce.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1879S St. George, KM7, nice lustrous AU, few tiny marks on the cheek, very scarce date/mint in this grade.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1879S St. George, KM7, lustrous AU, typical small contact marks on the obverse. Scarce date/mint.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1893M, KM10, MS63 NGC, fully lustrous, scarcer date/mint particularly in mint state.
George V Half Penny 1931, KM22, MS62 BN PCGS, glossy brown surfaces with sharp diamonds and pearls on the crown band. Scarce date in mint state.
George V Penny 1925, KM23, XF45 PCGS, nice sheen to the surfaces, clear central diamond, scarce date in this quality.
George V Threepence 1912, KM24, MS66 PCGS, a superb and fully original coin with silvery gray and gold patina. Very rare when graded this high.
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 1920M, KM25, AU55 NGC, a nice blend of luster and light patina, some tiny marks in the obverse fields.
George V Sixpence 1921, KM25, MS64 NGC, gray and gold patina, a fully original mint state example.
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 light amber original toning on the reverse.
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 with all pearls and diamonds clearly defined.
George V Florin 1936, KM27, MS63 PCGS, medium gray patina.
George V gold Sovereign 1921S, KM29, MS64 NGC, fully brilliant with exceptionally nice surfaces. Rare date/mint and grade.
George V gold Sovereign 1926P, KM29, MS63 NGC, fully lustrous, very scarce date/mint.
George V gold Sovereign 1927P, KM29, MS61 NGC, scarcer date/mint.
George V gold Sovereign Trio, KM29 1912S and 1912M, and KM32 1931P, all brilliant UNC. AGW 0.7065 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Elizabeth II Half Penny 1960, KM61, Proof 65 Red NGC.
Elizabeth II Half Penny 1961, KM61, Proof 65 RD NGC.
Elizabeth II Penny 1955(M), KM56, Proof 64 RD NGC, lightly toned on the reverse.
Elizabeth II Penny 1955(M), KM56, Proof 65 RD NGC, fully brilliant.
Elizabeth II Penny 1960, KM56, Proof 64 RD NGC.
Elizabeth II Penny 1961, KM56, Proof 65 RB NGC, fully brilliant with some light toning beginning to emerge.
Elizabeth II Silver Proof Set 1963, KM-PS28, comprising KM57-60, NGC graded as follows: Threepence Proof 66, Sixpence Proof 65, Shilling Proof 66 and Florin Proof 64. All are bright untoned examples.
T.W. Thomas & Co. Half Penny Token 1854, KM-Tn248, XF45 PCGS, very scarce type. Melbourne.
Perth Mint - Western Australia Square gold Ingot ND, brilliant UNC, the obverse with the swan logo in a circular indent and the reverse with legends and weight. Scarce one ounce private issue. AGW 1.0000 oz.
Austria
Archduke Karl gold Ducat 1579 Klagenfurt, Friedberg 54, bold XF, slightly wavy flan, a nice original example.
Archduke Ferdinand Taler Ensisheim ND (1564-95), Davenport 8088, MS66 NGC, fully lustrous with glowing golden patina. One of the nicest examples of this standard early Taler that we have encountered.
Archduke Ferdinand Taler Ensisheim ND (1564-95), Davenport 8091, MS65 NGC, an attractive example with a pleasing combination of old-time cabinet patina and mint luster.
Archduke Ferdinand Taler ND (1564-95) Hall, Davenport 8097, MS64 PCGS, aged old-time patina with full underlying mint luster, a very appealing example.
Rudolph II Taler 1580 Kuttenberg, Davenport 8079, choice toned AU, minor flan flaws, an original attractive example.
Archduke Leopold Taler Ensisheim 1620, Davenport 3342, KM256.3 (Alsace), MS66 NGC, full original mint brilliance with appealing amber patina in the legends. Rarely seen in this select designation.
Leopold the Hogmouth Show Taler 1683, Vogl 239, HCz 2468, Herstal 1845, struck to commemorate the relief of Vienna after the siege by the Turks. John III Sobieski of Poland personally led the army which freed the city. Bold XF, cleaned long ago but now with attractive gray patina, one small rim nick. Very scarce and handsome piece.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Leopold the Hogmouth Taler 1698 Hall, KM-1303.4, AU58 PCGS, rich charcoal gray patina, sharp features.
Leopold the Hogmouth Taler 1704, KM1303.4, toned AU, very attractive early Taler.
Leopold the Hogmouth 2 Taler ND (circa 1670), KM1119.1, choice toned AU, well-struck and a handsome example.
Charles VI Taler 1714 Vienna, Dav-1035, KM1522, MS63 NGC, deeply toned with fully struck design features, a very attractive example of this early coinage.
Maria Theresa Taler 1780X - Quartet, KM1866, Gunzburg Mint, four restrike varieties of this famous trade coin struck with minor diagnostic differences. A nice group for the specialist with grades ranging from XF to AU. Sold as is, no return.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
Maria Theresa Taler 1780X - Foursome, KM1866, four pieces of this restrike issue, Vienna, Milan and Venice Mints and struck during various periods after 1780. Grades range from toned XF to AU-UNC. Sold as is, no return.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
Franz Joseph I gold 4 Ducat - Pair, KM2276, 1881, toned XF, holed at the top, and 1907, AU, holed at the top. Sold as is, no return. AGW 0.8860 oz.
Republic gold 25 Schillings - Trio, KM2841, 1926 and 1931 (2), all lustrous UNC. Sold as is, no return. AGW 0.5106 oz.
Republic gold 25 Schillings 1937, KM2856, MS65 PCGS, fully lustrous with light frost to the raised details. Scarce and attractive type.
Lot of Forty Austrian Silver Crowns, These Crowns range from 1750-1840. Coins of Maria Theresa, Franz I and Ferdinand I make up the bulk of the coins. Various grades and a lot that should be carefully examined. Sold as is, no return.
Austrian Netherlands. Trio of Talers, KM22 1765 Brussels, choice lustrous AU; KM62.1 1793A, toned XF-AU; and KM62.1 1797C, cleaned AU. Sold as is, no return.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
Olmutz. Wolfgang von Schrattenbach Taler 1716, KM130, Dav-1216, choice toned AU, very attractive specimen.
Salzburg. Wolfgang Dietrich Klippe Taler ND (1587-1612), Davenport 8184, bold XF, very attractive, cleaned at one time and possible mount traces in the reverse corner margins. Very scarce and popular type. 28.58 grams.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Bahamas
Elizabeth II gold 2500 Dollars 1983, KM101, choice Proof, with gorgeous cameo on both sides. Issued for the 10th anniversary of independence. Portrait of the youthful Elizabeth, reverse has flamingo and dolphin supporting arms. Mintage of just 55 pieces, and comes in original custom box with certificate of authenticity. AGW 12.0060 oz.
A nine-piece set of PCGS certified type II planchets, Cent MS62; 5 Cent MS64; 10 Cent scalloped edges, MS64; 15 Cents, square planchet, MS64; 25 Cents, MS64; 50 Cents silver MS64; $1 silver MS63; $2 silver MS62; and $5 silver MS62. The center of the obverse and reverse of each piece contains the privy mark of the issuing mint.
Bahrain
Isa Bin Sulman gold 10 Dinars 1968, Friedberg 1, KMX-M1, brilliant UNC, scuffing and hairlines on the obverse. Opening of Isa Town. AGW 0.4700 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Belgian Congo
Leopold II 5 Francs 1887, KM8.1, toned AU, faint hairlines in the obverse fields. Scarce and popular colonial issue.
Belgium
Leopold I gold 10 Francs 1849, KM18, AU58 NGC, a choice example with virtually full mint luster, faint handling in the obverse fields. Rare two-year type and the scarcer of the two dates.
Leopold I Silver Selection, KM11 2 1/2 Francs 1849, VF with light scratches, scarce type; K3.2 5 Francs (2), 1848 XF and 1849 XF; and KMX-M2.1 5 Francs 1853, date with dash, cleaned VF. A very useful quartet. Sold as is, no return.
Leopold III 5 Francs 1946 Flemish, KM130, MS62 NGC, evenly toned and attractive, unusually blemish-free for these zinc flans. Extremely rare date, unpriced in the SCWC.
Bermuda
George III Penny 1793, KM5, MS64 BN NGC, with DROZ F. incuse on the truncation of the King's bust. An attractive lustrous example of this popular type.
George III Restrike Penny 1793, KM7, Pridmore 7, Proof 63 Brown NGC, superb light chocolate brown surfaces. DROZ F. removed from the bust. Very scarce type.
Elizabeth II Three Piece Gold and Silver Set 1977, KM-PSA3, choice Proof, consisting of silver $25, and gold $50 & $100 coins. Subject is queen's silver jubilee. Coins are individually cataloged as KM25-27. Comes in original case of issue. AGW 0.3516 oz.
Elizabeth II gold 60 Dollars 1996, KM93, choice Proof. Issued on the subject of the Bermuda Triangle. Interesting triangular shape. 1,500 mintage and comes with the original case of issue. AGW 1.0113 oz.
Elizabeth II gold 60 Dollars 1997, KM102, choice Proof. Interesting triangular shape. Issued for the wreck of the Sea Venture. Youthful queen on one side, shipwreck scene on the other. 1,500 mintage and comes in original case of issue. AGW 1.0113 oz.
Bolivia
Carlos III 8 Reales 1774-JR, KM55, MS65 NGC, full frosty white mint brilliance with a faint adjustment mark on the bust. A superb example from a small hoard which was dispersed in the early 1970's. A similar piece in the Millennia Sale brought $8250 and was described as the finest known.
Carlos III 8 Reales 1788-PR, KM55, MS63 NGC, well-struck details on both sides with full original mint luster and appealing golden patina. The surfaces are exceptional and there are no adjustment marks. A truly choice mint state colonial 8 Reales!
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1792-PR, KM73, AU58 NGC Cuzco Hoard, a highly lustrous example of this scarce early date.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1795-PP, KM73, AU58 NGC Cuzco Hoard, very close to mint state and fully lustrous, some light scratches on the obverse.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1798-PP, KM73, AU58 NGC Cuzco Hoard, well-struck and attractive, toned luster.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1799-PP, KM73, MS61 NGC Cuzco Hoard, very nicely struck with unusually blemish-free surfaces.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1800-PP, KM73, AU58 NGC Cuzco Hoard, frosty white mint luster, light marks on the reverse at 5 o'clock.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1803-PJ, KM73, AU58 NGC Cuzco Hoard, a choice lustrous example with full Plus Ultra.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1804-PJ, KM73, MS61 NGC Cuzco Hoard, fully lustrous and bold, light toning on the reverse.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1805-PJ, KM73, AU55 NGC Cuzco Hoard, a nice lustrous coin with just a few hairlines on the obverse.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1808-PJ, KM73, MS61 NGC Cuzco Hoard, lightly toned with full mint luster.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1808-PJ, KM73, MS64 NGC, a nicely struck example with full mint brilliance and pleasing gold, green and blue toning. A desirable coin in this designation.
Carlos IIII gold 8 Escudos 1805-PJ, KM81, AU50 PCGS, evenly struck with some luster in the legends, a nice example of the colonial 8 Escudos series. A faint trace of the letter "P" can be seen under the "J" in the assayer's initials.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1819-PJ, KM84, AU58 NGC Arequipa Hoard, full mint brilliance with light handling in the obverse fields.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1820-PJ, KM84, MS61 NGC Arequipa Hoard, full frosty white luster, bold details, far superior to most seen in the market.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1821-PJ, KM84, AU58 NGC Arequipa Hoard, sharply struck and lustrous.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1822-PJ, KM84, AU58 NGC Arequipa Hoard, very attractive with full mint brilliance and light toning. The bust is slightly doubled to the right.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1824-PJ, KM84, AU with bold details, lightly cleaned with some surface porosity.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1824-PJ, KM84, highly lustrous AU-UNC with subtle golden patina emerging in the obverse legends. The strike is unusually sharp for this date and the only blemishes are a few tiny spots and some light hairlines in the obverse fields, the result of an old-time cleaning. Very scarce date and grade.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1824-PJ, KM84, AU58 NGC Arequipa Hoard, sharply struck and lustrous, exceptionally choice for this late date colonial series.
Republic 1/2 Sol 1828/7-JM, KM93.2, MS65 NGC, an incredibly bold piece for this series with full mint brilliance. Very scarce grade. Although the holder states that this is the 1828/7 overdate, we can find no evidence of this on the coin.
Republic gold 8 Scudos 1834-LM, KM99, AU58 NGC, a nicely struck piece with attractive toned mint luster and none of the planchet flaws that usually plague this type.
Republic gold 8 Scudos 1841-LR, KM108.2, MS61 NGC, small bust variety, full mint brilliance with flashy surfaces and no planchet laminations. Truly mint state 8 Scudos from this era are highly elusive.
Republic gold 8 Scudos 1847-R, KM108.2, choice XF-AU, lightly toned with some luster in the legends. The strike is bold and attractive and the surfaces are remarkably free of the usual laminations. A superior coin in all respects and a very scarce date - the first we have offered.
Republic gold Independencia Economia Set 1952, KMX-11-13 and KMX-15, the 3 1/2, 7, 14 and 35 Gramos denominations, all brilliant UNC, although the 35 Gramos shows some light handling and hairlines. Very scarce set to mark the revolution of 1952.(35 Gramos illustrated). AGW 1.9135 oz.
Carlos IV silver Proclamation Medal 1789, Fonrobert 9736, Herrera 132, toned VF-XF, very attractive. Proclaiming the ascension of Carlos IV at Chuquisaca (Ciudad de la Plata).
Carlos IV silver Proclamation Medal 1789, Fonr-9748, Herrera 131, VF, minor scratches, City of Cochabamba. 23.45 grams.
Fernando VII silver Proclamation Medal 1808, Medina 311, superb toned AU-UNC, a lovely 8 Reales proclamation with flashy luster and immediate eye appeal, rarely seen this nice. Ciudad de la Plata with allegorical figures of a lion defeating a two-headed eagle. 27.08 grams.
Ferdinand VII silver Proclamation Medal 1808, Fonr-9391, Herrera 50, toned VF, few minor scratches, City of Potosi.
Republic silver Proclamation Medal 1850, Head of President Belzu on a pedestal with the personification of Bolivia holding a wreath over his head and the date below/A lion and sleeping boy with a coconut palm tree behind, Fonrobert-9551, Burn-30A, 142.2 g, 65 mm, XF and very rare. The first example of this rare medal that we have seen.
Republic silver Proclamation Medal 1865, Burnett 92, Fonr-9671, toned AU, "Hero and Savior General Melgarejo. 43.71 grams. The obverse features Athena in military attire brandishing a sword.
Republic silver Proclamation Medal 1866, Fonr-9076, prize for talent and valor, seated female figure left with books, lyre, and globe/Rising sun behind mountain, 83.4g, 52 mm, lustrous XF. An identical piece, but smaller weight (61.14g) was sold in the September 2003 UBS Sale in Switzerland and brought 2,400 Swiss Francs (1,743 U.S. Dollars as of the auction date). Obviously quite rare and desirable.
Republic silver Medal 1869, Burnett 116, toned AU, small edge cut, 128.2 grams. The obverse features President Melgarejo and the reverse lists various ministers attending the inauguration of the Mint at Potosi.
Republic bronze Medal ND (circa 1869), Bust of Mariano Munoz left/Bust of Mariano Melgarejo left, designs by F. Paquet, 115.9g, 57 mm, Choice XF. Unlisted in Burnett and Fonrobert.
Republic gold Proclamation Trio. Three useful procs including: small gold with trace of mount at 12 o'clock, 1860 around coat of arms/wreath around liberty cap, Burn-84, XF details, 10 mm, .50 g; 1 Scudo size gold medal 1854, Burn-65.1, Woman with babe in arms and children at feet/Bust of Belzu in clouds with date below, 14 mm, 1.65 g, XF-AU; and an unlisted gold medal 1846, Arms of Bolivia/ Llama standing right with POTOSI above and 1846 below, 14 mm, 1.83 g, XF.
Republic gold Escudo Proclamations, a scarce trio featuring: 1839, Burnett 15, XF repaired hole;1840, B-18.1, VF, ex mount with heavily tooled surfaces; and 1854, B-64, VF-XF, gold plug at the top. 13.42 grams combined weight. Sold as is, no return. AGW 0.40 oz, approximately.
Republic gold Medal 1909, Council of Chuquisaca, matte AU with loop as made, marking the 100th anniversary of the May 25 revolution in 1809. 8.74 grams.
Brazil
Pedro II 80 Reis 1696, KM78, MS63 NGC Whittier Collection, nicely toned with bold details, rare grade for this era.
Joao V gold 4000 Reis 1723-R, KM102, Friedberg 27, AU58 NGC, lustrous and sharp. Still unsure why NGC did not grade this coin mint state.
Joao V gold 4000 Reis 1725-R, KM102, Friedberg 27, AU55 NGC, sharp specimen of the type with old golden patina.
Joao V gold 6400 Reis 1741-R, KM149, AU58 NGC, a superior and sharp specimen of this type with no apparent circulation. Faint hairlines on the left of the bust may have prevented this piece from receiving a higher grade. Most of Joao V 6400 Reis that appear in the market are the later dates of 1747-1750, all earlier dates are scarce.
Joao V gold 6400 Reis 1746-R, KM149, choice AU, some faint hairlines on the reverse. Sharp details and wide rims for this scarce type and date.
Joao V gold 6400 Reis 1750-R, KM149, lightly toned VF-XF, slightly weak on the bust and with a noticeable scratch in the right obverse field.
Joao V gold 6400 Reis 1750-R, KM149, Unc, from the patina on the coin, we assume it came from the "Clive of India" treasure. A very sharp strike with great details. Last year of issue.
Joao V gold 10000 Reis 1726-M, KM116, XF45 NGC, a pleasant piece for this scarce issue from the Minas mint.
Joao V gold 12800 Reis Dobra 1730-B, KM141, second shield type, Russo #101, choice XF. Great details and sharp strike especially for a Bahia Mint issue. Very strong "B" and date, light circulation on the king's hair. Tower and mini-shields are complete (!) on the reverse. Some lamination on the reverse to the left of the crown and a tiny scratch to the right. Rims are perfect with some of the original "rope" rim still visible.
Taking into account the 12800 Reis that were struck in mainland Portugal, Dobras from the Bahia Mint are by far the rarest of this type because gold was scarce in that region of Brazil. Most of the 12800 Reis were struck at the Minas mint, and, to a lesser extent, at the Rio mint. Adding to its rarity, the dies and striking were much cruder in Bahia making choice and defect-free coins such as this one even more difficult to find. We expect lively competition for this piece!
Taking into account the 12800 Reis that were struck in mainland Portugal, Dobras from the Bahia Mint are by far the rarest of this type because gold was scarce in that region of Brazil. Most of the 12800 Reis were struck at the Minas mint, and, to a lesser extent, at the Rio mint. Adding to its rarity, the dies and striking were much cruder in Bahia making choice and defect-free coins such as this one even more difficult to find. We expect lively competition for this piece!
Joao V gold 12800 Reis Dobra 1729-R, KM148, choice AU, an outstanding and rare specimen from the Rio mint. Hair is sharp and complete except for minimal circulation around the ear. Very lightly cleaned long ago and mostly retoned. Dobras, a short-lived denomination, were struck from 1727 to 1733 primarily at the Minas Gerais mint where gold was abundant. Coins of this type that were struck at the Rio (R) and Bahia (B) mint are much rarer.
Joao V gold 12800 Reis Dobra 1731-R, KM148, AU, a second piece from the Rio mint, great overall details with very few faint hairlines. Round shield type with interesting die crack across the top mini-shield on the reverse.
Joao V gold 12800 Reis Dobra 1727-M, KM139, MS62 NGC, a superior example of this type. The Dobra was struck at the Minas Gerais mint in Brazil from 1727 to 1733. It was not until the latter part of 1727, when the minting of the Dobrao (or 20000 Reis) was stopped, that the striking of 12800 Reis started and as a result few coins were struck with this date. With a subdued patina and near-perfect bust, this coin will please the most demanding collector.
Joao V gold 12800 Reis Dobra 1728-M, KM139, AU58 NGC, second "modern" bust. Lightest circulation and clean fields for this piece. Most of the 1728 Dobras are 1727 overdates since the initial die was used for just a few months in 1727 and subsequently changed to "1728". This piece features the bust of Joao V which would be used in the rest of the 12800 Reis strikes until 1733. A very choice coin for the second rarest date of the issue.
Joao V gold 12800 Reis Dobra 1731-M, KM139, MS62 NGC, lustrous and bright, incredible hair detail and surfaces. Full strike on both sides. Very rare this nice.
Joao V gold 12800 Reis Dobra 1732-M, KM139, AU55 NGC, lustrous and sharp for the grade. Flawless reverse with complete mini-shields and towers. A choice specimen and seemingly undergraded.
Joao V gold 12800 Reis Dobra 1733-M, KM139, AU58 NGC, very sharp bust, date and rim for this coin. As the previous lot, the reverse is mint state with all details extremely sharp. Very faint hairlines to the left of the bust may have prevented this coin from a MS grade. Scarcer last year of issue.
Joao V gold 20000 Reis Dobrao 1725-M, KM117, Friedberg 33, AU55 NGC, pleasant overall surfaces for this lightly circulated specimen.
Joao V gold 20000 Reis Dobrao 1726-M, KM117, Friedberg 33, AU58 NGC, plenty of original luster and sharp details for this coin. Faint adjustment marks on both sides. Reverse is mint sate.
Joao V gold 20000 Reis Dobrao 1727-M, KM117, Friedberg 33, MS62 NGC, the second rarest date of the Dobrao series. Old and deep orange patina with outstanding details. Any coin of this type is rare in mint state condition, but the 1727 is even rarer.
Joao V gold 20000 Reis Dobrao 1727-M, KM117, Friedberg 33, AU details with a small scratch under the date. Partial original mint luster with faint adjustment marks across the reverse.
Jose I 300 Reis 1752B, KM178, XF40 NGC. "J" series. This transitional type is very scarce, especially struck at the Bahia mint. Deep gray patina and very attractive.
Jose I 600 Reis 1758B, KM179, VF35 NGC, another coin from the "J" series struck at the Bahia mint. Very pleasant toning with evenly worn fields.
Jose I gold 1000 Reis 1771 (L), KM162.1, MS63 NGC, incredibly sharp for this small size coin. Crown and mini-shields are complete! Struck at the mint in Lisbon for circulation in Brazil.
Jose I gold 2000 Reis 1771 (L), KM182.2, AU55 NGC, Large size type, "Josephus". Some uneven deep orange toning on this above average specimen for the type.
Jose I gold 4000 Reis 1753, KM171.2, AU details, ex-jewelry.
Jose I gold 6400 Reis 1767-R, KM172.2, XF details, improperly cleaned. Small cut on the rim at 2 o'clock.
Jose I gold 6400 Reis 1768-B, KM172.1, AU58 NGC, great details on the King's hair and eyes, lustrous around the legends. No circulation observed on the reverse. Scarce Bahia mint issue.
Jose I gold 6400 Reis 1773R, KM172.2, AU50 NGC, a nice lustrous example with well-struck details.
Maria I & Pedro III gold 4 Escudos 1783-R, KM281, sharp AU, flatly struck on the obverse legends at 3 o'clock.
Maria I gold 6400 Reis 1796-B, KM226.2, MS62 NGC, a superb example of this popular series. For every ten coins struck at the mint in Rio de Janeiro, one was struck at the Bahia counterpart. Dies at the Bahia mint were much cruder and mint state pieces are very rare to find. This coin has plenty of original luster in the peripheral areas and overall great eye appeal.
Maria I gold 6400 Reis 1803-R, KM226.1, AU58 NGC, full mint brilliance with light original toning, a very nice example.
Joao VI 640 Reis 1822-R, KM325.2, toned AU, boldly struck features, very scarce date.
Joao VI gold 4000 Reis 1802(B), KM235.1, AU details, lightly cleaned. Struck at the Bahia mint in northeast Brazil. Scarce
Joao VI gold 4000 Reis 1807(B), KM235.1, MS61 NGC, most of original luster still there. Very rare this nice. 4000 Reis struck at the Bahia mint are rarer than Rio's and even more so in mint state.
Cuiaba. 960 Reis (1821), 960 over C counterstamp, KM352, struck on a Bolivia 8 Reales 1804 PJ-PTS, AU58 NGC. This is the finest 960 Reis Cuiaba counterstamp we have come across. The stamp itself is absolutely mint state with full round strikes on both sides. The patina is old an even on both host coin and the stamp. The village of Cuiaba in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso was authorized in 1821 to counterstamp Hispanic 8 Reales in order to raise their value from 750 Reis to 960 Reis. This was a pretty remote area of Brazil at the time and very few coins made it to Cuiaba, hence these counterstamps are rarely seen.
Pedro I 960 Reis 1824-B, KM368.2, AU, cleaned long ago and retoned. Sharp details with plenty of visibility of the 1821 Zacatecas 8 Reales which served as the base coin for this scarce Bahia issue.
Pedro II 400 Reis Cruzado 1834, KM455, MS62 NGC, very sharp tulips, beautiful chocolate brown patina. Rare this nice.
Pedro II 800 Reis 1835, KM456, choice AU, toned. Deep brownish gray patina with near flawless tulips on the obverse. Tiny nick on the reverse to the left of the crown. The 800 Reis is the rarest denomination in the Cruzado series.
Pedro II 2000 Reis 1867, KM466, toned AU with considerable mint luster, tiny rim bruise. Very scarce date.
Pedro II gold 10000 Reis 1867, KM467, MS64 NGC, a extra choice mint state coin with very sharp details, flawless beard and hair. A tiny cut on Pedro's neck prevented an ever higher grade. Condition Rarity.
Pedro II gold 10000 Reis 1883, KM467, MS64 NGC, better date, near flawless details for this choice mint state piece.
Pedro II gold 10000 Reis 1883, KM467, MS65 NGC. Difficult to imagine a Brazilian 10000 Reis better than this one. A true gem. Sometimes the holder speaks loudly! 1883 is also a scarcer date.
Pedro II gold 16000 Reis 1847, KM457, MS62 NGC, bright luster and exceptional grade for this scarce issue. Full strike on the bust, including all the details of the military uniform. Mislabeled as 10000 Reis.
Pedro II gold 20000 Reis 1850, KM461, AU58 NGC, bright and very appealing. Reverse in mint state. Scarcer date for this better type of the Brazilian Empire.
Pedro II gold 20000 Reis 1851, KM461, AU58 NGC, a little "baggy" but still pretty appealing for the issue.
Pedro II gold 20000 Reis 1851, KM463, MS61 NGC, some original luster mainly around the legends. Common coin in scarce mint state grade.
Pedro II gold 20000 Reis 1853, KM468, AU58 NGC, good luster, near full beard and hair. First day of issue for this type.
Pedro II gold 20000 Reis 1855, KM468, Unc details with light cleaning.
Pedro II gold 20000 Reis 1856, KM468, AU58 NGC, even fields and good eye appeal. Above average for the issue.
Pedro II gold 20000 Reis 1857, KM468, AU58 NGC, full beard and sharp overall details. Few bag marks. Slightly scarcer date.
Pedro II gold 20000 Reis 1889, KM468, cleaned AU. Last year of issue.
Republic 1000 Reis 1900, KM500, MS65 NGC, a choice toned original example, very scarce in this designation. Part of the popular Discovery Set.
Republic 4000 Reis 1900 16 Rays, KM502.1, toned AU-UNC, quite attractive, slightly porous area in the right obverse field.
Republic silver Discovery Set 1900, KM499, 500, 501, 502.2, 400 Reis, 1000 Reis, 2000 Reis, and 4000 Reis, all lightly cleaned AU's. 4000 Reis is the scarcer 20 Rays variety.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Republic copper-nickel Pattern 400 Reis 1914, KM515, UNC, faint hairlines in the fields and small dark spots on the obverse. Some controversy still exists as to whether this scarce type is a pattern or a regular issue, but it has always been sought after by mainstream Brazilian and world collectors.
Republic gold 300 Cruzeiros 1972, KM584, BU. 150 Years of Brazilian Independence.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection. AGW 0.4926 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection. AGW 0.4926 oz.
Nice Group lot of Eight Brazilian Colonial Coins, including six 960 Reis dated 1813R (2), 1815B, 1820R, 1820B and 1821R, all in VF to XF condition. Two 320 Reis, 1787 and 1820R, both about XF. Sold as is, no return.
Lot of six Colonial Issues, KM307, 960 Reis (4 coins): 1818R, AU Details Improperly Cleaned, 1819R, XF Details Improperly Cleaned, 1819R, XF Details Improperly Cleaned, Reversed Scratched, 1820R, XF Details Improperly Cleaned. KM368.1, 1824R, XF Details Improperly Cleaned. KM219.2, 80 Reis 1787, XF Details Improperly Cleaned. All are graded by NCS.
Large lot of Eight NGC Certified 960 Reis 1816-1821. Including: KM307, 1816R AU53 NGC; 1817R XF45 NGC; 1818R AU55 NGC. KM326.1: 1819R AU55 NGC; 1821R XF45 NGC; 1821R AU50 NGC; 1821R AU50 NGC; KM326.2 1820B AU55 NGC. Sold as is, no return.
Large lot of thirty one 960 Reis from the Bahia Mint, KM307.1 and KM326.2. All certified by NCS, ranging from VF to AU details. All improperly cleaned. Dates are 1810 (2), 1812 (2), 1813 (3), 1814 (7), 1815 (4), 1816(11), 1820, 1821.
Large Lot of Brazil 960 Reis, a bonanza of these popular silver coins ranging from 1810 to 1821 and mostly grading XF-UNC. We suggest careful viewing as many high grade pieces are included. Sold as is, no return.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
British Guiana
Essequibo & Demerary. George III Stiver 1813, KM10, Proof 63 Brown NGC, choice surfaces with some traces of luster in the legends. Very scarce type in Proof.
Essequibo & Demerary. George III 3 Guilders 1809, KM8, MS62 NGC, superb prooflike surfaces, extremely rare grade for this early series. The strike is bold throughout and the patina is highly attractive. This is the Remick example which brought 7500 Pounds at auction in January 2007. Certainly one of the finest known for this classic Latin crown.
Essequibo & Demerary. George III 3 Guilders 1816, KM15, VF details but cleaned and retoned. The reverse shows evidence of repair to the right of the crown - the damage either being corrosion or a broach mark. Sold as is, no return.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Trade & Navigation Token Stiver 1838, KM-Tn3, MS63 BN NGC, considerable sheen to the surfaces and some luster traces in the legends. The reverse was struck from rusty dies. Scarce grade for this classic copper token issue.
British Honduras
Edward VII 50 Cents 1906, KM13, AU55 NGC, nicely toned, very scarce date in this select quality.
British North Borneo
British Administration 1/2 Cent 1886H - Lot, KM1, eight pieces, all nice UNC, many with significant mint luster. Sold as is, no return.
British Administration 1/2 Cent - Mixed Date Lot, KM1, 1891H (8), all nice lustrous UNC, and 1907H (2), both toned UNC and scarce. Sold as is, no return.
British Administration - Large Group of Cents, KM2, seventeen coins in all, featuring: 1882H (4), 1885H, 1886H (6), 1887H (2), 1888H (2) and 1889H (2). The grades range from brown AU to choice lustrous UNC. We advise careful viewing as many nice coins are included.
British Administration - Large Group of Cents, KM2, eighteen pieces in all, comprising: 1889H (3), 1890H (10), 1894H and 1907H (4), scarce. Aside from one Fine 1907H, the grades are mostly brown AU to UNC. Sold as is, no return.
British Administration Cent 1891H - Large Lot, KM2, thirteen pieces, all brown UNC to highly lustrous UNC. Sold as is, no return.
British West Africa
George V 1913 Presentation Set, KM-SS2, the four denominations KM10-13, certified by NGC as follows: Threepence MS65, Sixpence MS65, Shilling MS65 and 2 Shillings MS65. All four coins have lovely blue gray patina and this lot includes the original presentation case.
British West Indies
Brazil gold 6400 Reis 1795R, an authentic Brazilian issue trimmed and re-edged by hand for circulation in the British West Indies. Counterfeits of this type were also specifically produced for Caribbean use, and both types are intentionally light in weight; this example tips the scales at 10.84 grams. Nice lustrous AU-UNC, and a fascinating issue which illustrates the shortage of circulating specie in the islands in the early 1800's.
Burma
Revolutionary Coinage gold 2 Mu 1970-71, KM44, choice brilliant UNC, with official counterstamp above the peacock to the right.
Burundi
Republic gold 10 & 50 Francs 1962, KM2 and KM4, both nice Proof and commemorating independence featuring a bust of Mwambutsa IV. AGW 0.5558 oz.
Cambodia
Khmer Republic gold & silver 1974, five coins including: Silver 5000 Riels KM60 and KM61, both toned Proof; and Gold 50,000 Riels KM64 and KM65, toned Proofs; and KM66 100,000 Riels, choice cameo Proof and rare with a mintage of only 100!
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Canada
Victoria Cent 1891 Large Date Large Leaves, KM7, MS64 BN PCGS, very appealing with flashy surfaces and abundant red-orange and purple toning.
George V Cent 1912, KM21, MS65 RD PCGS, fiery red-orange mint luster, scarce this nice.
George V Cent 1931, KM28, MS64 RED ICCS, fully lustrous with appealing light toning. Scarce in this grade.
George V Cent 1931, KM28, MS65 RED ICCS, very attractive with glowing orange luster, rare when graded this high.
George V Cent 1933, KM28, MS65 RED ICCS, full red mint brilliance, very scarce.
Victoria 5 Cents 1891, KM2, MS62 PCGS, a choice coin with full mint brilliance and attractive toning - a premium coin for this designation.
Victoria 5 Cents 1897, KM2, MS64 PCGS, superb blue-green and purple patina, highly attractive.
Edward VII 5 Cents 1909 Round Leaves, KM13, MS64 PCGS, a choice example with lovely blue-green and silvery gray patina. Very scarce in this designation.
George V 5 Cents 1911, KM16, MS67 NGC, gorgeous patina with deep blue-green and russet highlights. Superb eye appeal and very scarce this nice.
George V 5 Cents 1921, KM22a, nice toned VG, an original piece, two noticeable rim bumps on the obverse at 3 o'clock. One of the most sought-after key dates of the entire Canadian series.
George V 5 Cents 1921, KM22a, VG10 PCGS, evenly worn details with a particularly nice reverse. Very rare date.
George V 5 Cents 1926 Far 6, KM29, AU58 PCGS, a lovely piece with lustrous surfaces and unusually blemish-free surfaces. The key variety in this series.
George VI Specimen 5 Cents 1948, KM42, Specimen 65 PCGS. Deeply mirrored fields, an attractive piece.
Elizabeth II Roll of Forty 5 Cents XWL 1964, KM57, BU roll. Scarce extra water line issue.
Elizabeth II Roll of Forty Nickels XWL 1964, KM57, BU roll. Scarce extra water line issue.
Elizabeth II Roll of Forty Nickels XWL 1964, KM57, BU roll. Scarce extra water line issue.
Victoria 10 Cents 1893 Round Top 3, KM3, VG8 PCGS, evenly worn with a few light obverse scratches, rare variety in all grades.
Victoria 10 Cents 1894, KM3, MS64 PCGS, nicely aged patina, a fully original example with intense underlying mint luster.
Edward VII 10 Cents 1902H, KM10, MS64 PCGS, gorgeous multi-hued patina, very sharply struck.
Edward VII 10 Cents 1902H, KM10, MS65 PCGS, attractive gray and gold patina, full underlying mint luster.
Edward VII 10 Cents 1903, KM10, AU58 PCGS, a lustrous piece with well-struck details, scarce date in this quality.
George V 10 Cents 1929, KM23a, MS66 PCGS, superb gold and gray toning, very pleasing and scarce in this select designation.
Victoria 25 Cents 1886, KM5, XF45 PCGS, lightly cleaned at one time, scarce grade for this date.
Victoria 25 Cents 1890H, KM5, XF45 ICCS, lightly toned with very sharp features, a premium coin for this designation.
Edward VII 25 Cents 1902H, KM11, MS64 PCGS, full frosty white mint luster with blue-green and pink toning on the reverse.
Edward VII 25 Cents 1906 Small Crown, KM11, Good 4 PCGS, evenly worn with all features visible. Very rare variety in all grades.
Edward VII 25 Cents 1908, KM11, MS62 NGC, light golden patina, scarce in mint state.
George V 25 Cents 1914, KM24, MS64 PCGS, silvery gray and amber patina, full underlying mint brilliance. Very scarce in this grade.
George V 25 Cents 1930, KM24a, MS64 PCGS, fully brilliant with appealing gold and deep blue patina in the legends.
George VI 25 Cents 1939, KM35, MS65 ICCS, gorgeous white mint brilliance, very attractive.
George VI 25 Cents 1951 Low Relief, KM44, PL65 ICCS, lovely satiny frost on the bust, scarce variety.
Victoria 50 Cents 1872H, KM6, XF45 PCGS, lightly toned with a few tiny surface marks.
Victoria 50 Cents 1888, KM6, Fine 12 PCGS, moderately toned with some noticeable contact marks in the fields. Low mintage date.
Victoria 50 Cents 1901, KM6, XF40 PCGS, lightly toned, tiny bit of glue behind the Queen's eye and some noticeable wear throughout.
Edward VII 50 Cents 1910 Edwardian Leaves, KM12a, MS62 PCGS, deeply toned with excellent eye appeal, boldly struck.
George V 50 Cents 1911, KM19, AU58 PCGS, old-time patina, scarce in grade.
George VI 50 Cents 1947 Curved Right, KM36, MS66 ICG. Sharply struck with prooflike surfaces and superb gold and purple toning. Very rare in this condition.
George VI 50 Cents 1951, KM45, PL66 ICCS, beautiful silvery white surfaces, very scarce in this quality.
George V Dollar 1935, KM30, MS65 PCGS, lovely oldtime gold and amber patina, an appealing original example.
George V Dollar 1935, KM30, MS65 PCGS, lovely gray and violet patina.
George V Dollar 1935, KM30, MS66 PCGS, lovely light gray patina.
George V Dollar 1936, KM31, MS65 PCGS, a choice original example with russet toning and full underlying mint luster.
George V Dollar 1936, KM31, MS67 NGC, beautifully toned with deep russet and amber patina. Very rare in this pristine quality. The Belzberg example was MS66 PCGS with the comment that only one piece had been certified higher by PCGS.
George VI Matte Specimen Dollar 1939, KM38, Specimen 67 PCGS, a stunning coin with mirror surfaces and emerging silvery gray and russet patina.
George VI Specimen Dollar 1945, KM37, Specimen 64 PCGS, brilliant mirror surfaces, very scarce as a Specimen.
George VI Dollar 1947 Maple Leaf, KM37, MS63 PCGS, full brilliant and attractive.
George VI Dollar 1948, KM46, AU, harshly cleaned leaving extensive hairlines. Key date of the series.
George VI Dollar 1948, KM46, MS63 PCGS, a choice brilliant example with minimal contact marks. Quite rare in this designation.
George VI Dollar 1950 FWL, KM46, MS65 ANACS, slightly mottled toning.
George VI Dollar 1950 FWL, KM46, MS65 ICCS, nicely toned.
George VI Dollar 1950 FWL, KM45, MS66 ICCS, light golden patina in the legends.
George VI Dollar 1951 FWL, KM46, PL66 ICCS, full mint brilliance.
George VI Dollar 1951 FWL, KM46, PL66 PCGS, reflective surfaces with just a wisp of toning at the edges.
George VI Dollar 1951 FWL, KM46, PL67 PCGS, a virtually perfect piece with just a hint of russet toning in the reverse legends, very attractive!
Elizabeth II Dollar 1953 SF, KM54, MS65 NGC, nice amber and russet patina, scarce when certified MS65.
Elizabeth II Dollar 1954, KM54, PL66 PCGS, rich amber and russet patina in the legends.
Elizabeth II Dollar 1954, KM54, PL67 PCGS, superb prooflike surfaces with just a wisp of patina.
Elizabeth II Dollar 1954, KM54, PL68 PCGS, a stunning example with pristine surfaces and light appealing toning in the obverse legends. Rare and desirable in this lofty designation.
George V gold Sovereign 1911C, KM20, MS63 NGC, typical small contact marks.
George V gold Sovereign 1911C, KM20, MS64 NGC, lightly toned.
George V gold Sovereign 1911C, KM20, MS64 NGC, fully brilliant.
George V gold Sovereign 1917C, KM20, MS62 PCGS, fully lustrous.
George V gold Sovereign 1917C, KM20, MS62 PCGS.
George V gold Sovereign 1917C, KM20, MS62 PCGS.
George V gold 5 Dollars 1912, KM26, lustrous XF, tiny rim nick at 9 o'clock and a few tiny scratches.
George V gold 5 Dollars 1912, KM26, nice XF-AU, few small surface marks.
George V gold 5 Dollars 1912 - Pair, KM26, two examples, both lustrous AU with typical contact marks.
George V gold 5 Dollars 1913, KM26, XF+ with mint luster, large rim bump on the reverse.
George V gold 10 Dollars 1912, KM27, nice AU, tiny rim nick on the reverse.
George V gold 10 Dollars 1912, KM27, MS62 NGC, fully lustrous with light surface marks consistent with the grade.
George V gold 10 Dollars 1913, KM27, lustrous AU, typical small surface marks in the obverse fields.
Elizabeth II gold 10 Dollars 2005, Liberation commemorative with tulip, Specimen 69 PCGS, pristine matte surfaces with brilliant maple leaf and bust. AGW 0.2500 oz.
Elizabeth II gold 50 Dollars 1984, KM125.2, choice brilliant UNC, few tiny surface marks. AGW 1.0000 oz.
Elizabeth II gold 50 Dollars 2004, MS69 NGC, 25th anniversary of Canada's gold bullion production. AGW 1.0000 oz.
Elizabeth II Palladium First Strike 50 Dollars 2005, MS69 PCGS, special first strike holder. One pure ounce of palladium.
Large Cent Trio - ICCS Certified, 1884 Obv 2, MS63 trace red; 1902 MS63 RED; and 1905 MS63 Red and Brown. A nice group of mint state coins.
George V Large Cent Duo, 1913 MS64 RED ICCS and 1916 MS64 RED ICCS. Both are nice lustrous examples.
Date Run of ICCS Certified Small Cents, 1936 MS64 RED; 1939 MS65 RED; 1942 MS64 RED; 1946 MS65 RED; 1947 MS64 RED; and 1950 MS65 RED.
ICCS Certified Mint State Small Cents, 1939 MS64 RED; 1946 MS64 RED; 1950 MS64 RED; 1950 MS64 RED Cameo; 1952 MS65 RED; 1952 MS64 RED double 952; and 1954 SF MS64 RED.
Small Cent Selection - ICCS Certified, 1939 MS64 RED; 1946 MS64 RED; 1947 MS64 RED; 1950 MS65 RED; 1952 MS65 RED; and 1954 SF MS64 RED.
Mixed Group of Superb Small Cents, six different dates, all certified by ICCS as MS65 Red - including 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1947 and 1954 SF. A truly choice selection!
Selection of 5 Cents - Silver and Nickel, 1900 MS62 PCGS Narrow 0; 1900 Round 0 XF45 ICCS; 1902H MS63 ICCS large H; 1902H Large H MS64 ICCS; 1926 Near 6 XF45 and AU55 ICCS; and 1928 MS60 ICCS.
George V Silver 5 Cents - Mint State Pair, KM22, 1914 MS64 ICCS, superb toning, and 1915 MS62 ICCS, scarce date.
Elizabeth II 5 Cents 1964 Extra WL - Trio, ANACS MS64, three examples, scarce variety in this designation.
Victoria 10 Cents - ICCS Certified Quartet, 1858 repunched 5 AU55; 1886 large knobbed 6, obverse 4, VG10; 1890H VF30; and 1900 repunched 0, AU55.
Pair of Victoria Silver Types, KM3, 1871H 10 Cents AU50 PCGS, and KM5 1871 25 Cents XF45 PCGS. Both coins are nicely toned.
Selection of Certified Silver Dollars, 1935 MS63 ICCS (2); 1936 MS61 ANACS; 1936 MS63 ICCS; 1938 MS62 ICCS; and 1939 MS63 ANACS.
Certified Silver Dollar Admixture, 1939 MS63 ICCS; 1951 FWL MS63 ICCS; 1952 FWL MS64 ICG; 1953 NSF MS63 ICCS; 1956 MS63 heavy cameo ICCS; and 1958 PL66 Cameo ICCS.
Silver Dollar Bonanza, a total of ten coins including four certified by PCGS: 1936 MS62, 1951 MS63, 1954 MS64 and 1955 MS63; and six others comprising: 1945, 1952, 1953 (2), 1956 and 1957, all UNC. Sold as is, no return.
Mixed Group of 20th Century Canada, 10 Cents 1948 MS64 PCGS; 25 Cents 1953 large date MS64 ICCS; 25 Cents 1967 PR67 PCGS; 50 Cents 1945 MS63 ICCS; 50 Cents 1949 hoof over 9 VF30 ICCS; plus uncertified and UNC: 195Cent, two 5 Cents (both types) and 10 Cents. Sold as is, no return.
Elizabeth II 50 Cents 1967 Mint Error, KM69, MS63 PCGS, Flip over double strike, full brilliant mint luster. The bust of the Queen appears as a ghost behind the howling wolf on the reverse. Very rare and popular mint error!
Elizabeth II 50 Cents 1967 Mint Error, KM69, MS64 PCGS, Double struck in Collar, very scarce mint error. (Incorrectly noted as S$1 on the holder.) An elusive "double error" with mutual culpability to the Canadian Mint and PCGS!
Elizabeth II - Pair of Mint Errors, 1979 Cent struck on a 10 Cents planchet, 2.21 grams, MS64 NGC, and 1983 25 Cents struck on a Cent planchet, MS62 RB ANACS. Two scarce multiple denomination mint errors.
Elizabeth II Lot of Two Prooflike Sets 1955, KMPL6, just 6,300 produced. In original cardboard holder.
Elizabeth II Lot of Three Canada Prooflike Sets 1955 and 1957, KMPL5, KMPL8, two examples of 1957, one example of the scarce 1955. In original cardboard holders.
Elizabeth II Lot of Three Prooflike Sets 1957, KMPL8, three sets in their original cardboard holders.
Collection of 8 Dollars 1935-1987, An exceptional grouping of Canadian dollars housed in a Dansco album. Complete collection from 1935-1987. Included are choice Uncirculated 1938, 1945, 1947 Maple Leaf, and AU/Uncirculated 1948. Wonderful luster on almost every coin. A lot that needs to be carefully examined. Sold as is, no return.
Newfoundland. Victoria Cent 1876H, KM1, MS65 RD NGC, a beautiful coin with soft purple toning and full mint brilliance. Unpriced in Charlton in this incredible quality. The Belzberg example was graded PCGS MS66 RB. Certainly one of the finest known for this date.
Newfoundland. Victoria 5 Cents 1885, KM2, VF25 NGC, a decent original example of this scarce date.
Newfoundland. George VI 5 Cents 1946C, KM19a, AU53 PCGS, a nice lustrous example of this key date.
Newfoundland. George VI 5 Cents 1946C, KM19a, PL67 PCGS Belzberg Collection, deeply mirrored fields with a frosty white cameo bust, a stunning example of this low mintage date. Many Canadian specimen coins were lacquered at one time, and this piece is beginning to show some cloudiness on the obverse. Very rare and desirable in this select grade.
Newfoundland. George VI 5 Cents 1947C, KM19a, MS65 PCGS, bright satiny surfaces with attractive russet patina.
Newfoundland. George V 10 Cents 1912, KM14, MS66 NGC, a virtually perfect coin with sharp details, full mint brilliance and appealing multi-hued patina.
Newfoundland. Victoria gold 2 Dollars 1870 Dot After Newfoundland, KM5, nice XF-AU, lustrous and fully original.
Newfoundland. Victoria gold 2 Dollars 1870 Dot After Newfoundland, KM5, AU55 NGC, light original patina, small scratch on the neck and a lamination on the Queen's jaw.
Newfoundland. Victoria gold 2 Dollars 1885, KM5, AU58 PCGS, lightly toned, a decent example despite a few small scratches in the right obverse field.
Prince Edward Island. Victoria Cent 1871, KM4, MS66RD PCGS, superb obverse with intense mint luster, the reverse displays a faint fingerprint.
Central American Union
Banco Centroamericano gold 50 Pesos 1970, KMX-1, nice Proof, very lightly toned. 1500 pieces minted to mark the 10th anniversary of economic integration. AGW 0.5800 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Chad
Republic gold 5000 Francs ND (1970), KM10, cameo Proof, light hairlines. Bust of General LeClerc. AGW 0.5064 oz.
Republic gold 10,000 Francs ND (1970), KM11, cameo Proof, very light hairlines, bust of General de Gaulle and marking the 10th anniversary of independence. AGW 1.0416 oz.
Republic gold 20,000 Francs ND (1970), KM12, cameo Proof, lightly toned with some faint hairlines, bust of Francois Tombalbaye. A massive gold coin! AGW 2.0254 oz.
Chile
Ferdinand VI gold 8 Escudos 1751-J, KM3, nice lustrous UNC, well-struck details on the bust and no nasty marks in the fields. The surfaces have been cleaned long ago, as have most of the coins salvaged from the Nuestra Senora de la Luz.
Carlos III gold 8 Escudos 1762-J, KM20, lustrous AU, remarkably bold details. Unfortunately a flaw in the right obverse field has been repaired and the exposed surfaces around the bust have been tooled. Rare type and an attractive example despite the repairs. The reverse is fully original.
Carlos III gold 8 Escudos 1764-J, KM25, XF40 NGC, early "ratnose" bust of the King, well-struck details, large lamination running across the bust at the collar line and some small surface marks on the obverse. Very scarce type.
Carlos III gold 8 Escudos 1786-DA, KM27, AU details, polished surfaces with noticeable contact marks on the obverse, possibly ex-jewelry.
Carlos III gold 8 Escudos 1788-DA, KM27, AU55 NGC, a choice lustrous coin with sharp details and no adjustment marks or flan flaws. There is one small scratch on the King's neck, barely noticeable.
Carlos IIII 4 Reales 1806-FJ, KM60, nearly XF with some luster, small natural flan flaw below the date and slightly out-of-round, as made.
Carlos IIII 4 Reales 1807-FJ, KM60, AU58 NGC, lustrous surfaces, porous area on the King's face, the result of mild oxidation.
Carlos IIII 4 Reales 1808/7-FJ, KM60, AU, sharply struck and lustrous, cleaned with some superficial patination remaining. Very clear overdate.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1794-DA, KM51, nice VF+, full Plus Ultra, very attractive and a scarcer date. Ex: Heritage June 2005 lot 12785.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1797-DA, KM51, sharp XF-AU, cleaned long ago and now nicely toned.
Ferdinand VII 2 Reales 1817-FJ, KM79, AU55 NGC, very sharply struck, toned and attractive.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1813-FJ, KM80, XF-AU, well-defined strike, cleaned and now deeply toned.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1816-FJ, KM80, UNC, fully brilliant with well-defined features, cleaned at some point with obvious hairlines in the exposed fields. A nice piece despite the blemishes.
Ferdinand VII gold 8 Escudos 1810-FJ, KM72, sharp AU, nicely detailed design features, lustrous with old-time rose gold patina in the legends. Lightly cleaned long ago leaving some faint hairlines. A most attractive example of the imaginary military bust type.
Ferdinand VII gold 8 Escudos 1815-FJ, KM78, XF45 NGC, a nice lustrous example with no obvious flaws.
Republic 1/2 Real 1833-I, KM90, MS63 NGC, a choice and fully original coin with sharp design details and deep iridescent patina. Very scarce type in this quality.
Republic 1/2 Real 1834-I, KM90, AU58 NGC, a choice piece with original toning, very scarce.
Republic Volcano Peso 1817-FJ, KM82.2, AU50 PCGS, nice attractive patina with flashes of luster in the legends, well-struck details on both sides. Always popular, this issue marked the beginning of Republican rule in Chile.
Republic Volcano Peso 1817-FJ, KM82.2, AU58 NGC, sharply struck with handsome old-time patina. Very scarce type in this pleasing quality.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1819-FD, KM84, lustrous XF-AU, rim bump at 2 o'clock on the obverse and a natural rim flaw at 10 o'clock. An attractive coin with flashy surfaces.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1820-FD, KM84, XF, ex-jewelry with repaired broach marks at 3 and 9 o'clock on the obverse. AGW 0.7596 oz.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1822-FI, KM84, XF45 NGC, lightly toned and original, a very attractive example.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1833-I, KM84, nice lustrous XF-AU, few noticeable rim nicks, but a very collectible example of the type.
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 1839-IJ, KM96.1, lustrous surfaces and well-struck details, nice XF with just a touch of patination in the legends.
Republic 8 Reales 1839-IJ, KM96.1, MS64 NGC, meticulously sharp details on both sides with subtle bluish-gray patina and full underlying mint luster. A truly remarkable example of this handsome type featuring the popular condor motif. The condor side shows a faint line running from the N of Razon across the condor and ending at the 20 Gs. We believe this is the result of a thread on the flan or die and in no way does it distract from the exceptional eye appeal of this example.
Republic 8 Reales 1848-JM, KM96.2, XF-AU, considerable original luster, lightly cleaned with a small edge bump at 12 o'clock on the condor side. Scarce type in this quality.
Republic gold 2 Escudos 1838-IJ, KM97, nice lustrous XF, popular hand-on-book type. There is a small lamination below the book.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1835-IJ, KM93, AU53 NGC, a very appealing coin with abundant mint luster and some light adjustment marks on the hand.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1837-IJ, KM93, MS61 NGC Damon Collection, an original example with soft toning and considerable mint luster. Rare type when designated mint state.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1838-IJ, KM93, AU55 NGC, a nice lustrous example of the hand on book type.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1850-LA, KM105, MS62 NGC, a nice lustrous specimen with faint adjustment marks on the star in the coat of arms. Very scarce in mint state.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1851-LA Mes de Julio, KM105, highly lustrous AU, much nicer than usually seen in the market despite a small flan lamination to the right of DE on the edge.
Republic Peso 1856/5, KM129, MS62 NGC, light silvery-gray toning, a choice original example. Very scarce type in mint state. (The holder does not mention the overdate, but it is quite evident under magnification.)
Republic copper Pattern 8 Escudos ND (circa 1818), KM-PnA2, design similar to KM84, MS64 RB NGC, an attractive lustrous example.
Republic Bronze Pattern 8 Escudos ND (1835), KM-Pn3, XF45 ANACS, highly lustrous.
Republic Peso 1891, KM142.1, MS63 NGC, lightly toned with full mint luster. Rare grade for this key date.
Republic gold 200 Pesos 1967, KM186, choice cameo Proof, struck to commemorate the 150th anniversary of San Martin's passage through the Andes. Rare type with a mintage of 965. AGW 1.1770 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Republic Six Piece silver and gold Proof Set 1968, KM-PS1, comprising KM182-187. The set consists of two silver coins of 5 and 10 Pesos, and four gold coins of 50, 100, 200, and 500 Pesos. Each coin commemorates a different event. A choice set housed in its original case of issue with certificate of authenticity number 3! AGW 5.0074 oz.
Republic gold Troy Ounce 1979, KMX-2, gem brilliant UNC, featuring the 1758 Santiago Pillar Dollar. Includes the original certificate from the Casa de Moneda. AGW 1.0000 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
China
Empire Bronze Pattern 5 Cash Year 3 (1911), KM-Pn281, MS64 RB PCGS, nearly fully lustrous, very scarce.
Empire 10 Cents (1/10 Dollar) ND (1910), Kann 222, toned XF, scarce early Empire pattern issue featuring the facing dragon motif.
Empire 10 Cents ND (1910), Kann 222, MS64 NGC, lightly toned and attractive, full mint luster. There is a tiny spot above the "O" in Dol. Scarce and very desirable in this condition.
Empire Half Dollar ND (1910), KM-Y23, L&M 25, MS62 NGC, mellow gray and gold patina, a very nice example of this scarce early Empire type.
Empire Half Dollar ND (1910), KM-Y23, MS62 NGC. Lightly toned and original with full underlying luster and a few light marks. Very scarce in this condition.
Empire Half Dollar Year 3 (1911), KM-Y30, XF Details NCS (Improperly cleaned), very sharp details, cleaned long ago and now beginning to tone, some dark patination below the dragon. Rare type, listed by L&M as a pattern.
Empire Dollar ND (1908), KM-Y14, AU55 NGC, toned and original.
Empire Dollar Year 3 (1911), KM-Y31, L&M 37, MS61 NGC, a nice lustrous piece.
Empire Dollar Year 3 (1911), KM-Y31, MS64 NGC, a superb and fully original example with frosty white mint brilliance and exceptional surfaces.
Empire Dollar Year 3 (1911) Dot After Dollar, KM-Y31.1, L&M 36, toned AU with abundant original mint luster, particularly on the dragon side. The reverse shows some light hairlines, the result of an old-time cleaning. Very scarce variety, especially in this quality.
Anhwei 50 Cents Year 24 (1898), KM-Y44.1, L&M 200, VF35 NGC, an attractively toned example of this very scarce type. A similar coin graded GVF brought $1400 in the Jacobs Sale.
Anhwei Dollar Year 24 (1898), KM-Y45.3, MS62 NGC, faint T and S of ASTC visible under magnification, tall Chinese character 4. Fully lustrous and rare in mint state.
Chihli Dollar Year 23 (1897), KM-Y65.1, toned XF-AU, sharply struck, few tiny rim nicks.
Chihli Dollar Year 24 (1898), KM-Y65.2, L&M 449, AU55 NGC, a nice original example with abundant mint luster. Very scarce in this quality.
Chihli Dollar Year 24 (1898), KM-Y65.2, L&M 449, fully lustrous UNC, nice sharp details on the dragon. The surfaces display some dull cloudy areas, especially along the rims.
Chihli Dollar Year 29 (1903), KM-Y73.1, L&M 462, AU58 NGC, medium pewter gray patina with bold details. Scarce date.
Chihli Dollar Year 34 (1908), KM-Y73.2, MS62 PCGS, a very attractive coin with full mint brilliance and deep amber patina, particularly on the obverse (dragon side.)
Fengtien Dollar CD1903, KM-Y92.1, "Boo-funs" reversed, lightly toned XF, some minor handling evident in the reverse fields. Very scarce type.
Hupeh Tael Year 30 (1904), KM-Y128.2, bold XF, light surface patination and a few prominent rim nicks. Scarce type, small legend.
Kiangnan 20 Cents CD1898, KM-Y143, L&M 212, AU58 PCGS, a toned and fully original coin with bold design details. Scarce type and grade.
Kiangnan Dollar CD1904 HAH CH, KM-Y145a.12, no rosettes or dots, nice AU-UNC, highly lustrous.
Kiangnan Dollar CD1904 HAH CH, KM-Y145a.12, nice brilliant UNC, sharply struck scales on the dragon, minor patination along the lower reverse rim. Variety with HAH -CH and no dots or rosettes on the date side.
Kiangnan Dollar CD1904 HAH CH, KM-Y145a.12, brilliant UNC, fully white and well-struck, minor patination on the reverse only and some light hairlines. HAH-CH with no rosettes or dots.
Kiangnan Dollar CD1904 HAH CH, KM-Y145a.13, dots on reverse, nice brilliant UNC, scarcer variety and a pleasing example.
Kirin 50 Cents CD1901, KM-Y182a.1, AU58 PCGS, an attractive lustrous example with gold to russet patina. The bottom curl of the dragon is weakly struck on the scales.
Kwangtung Cent ND (1900-06), KM-Y192, MS65 RD NGC, fiery mint red with some purple highlights.
Kwangtung Dollar ND (1890-1908), KM-Y203, L&M 133, MS63 NGC, a most pleasing example with light silvery gray and gold patina and full underlying mint luster.
Kweichow Dollar Year 17 (1928), KM-Y428, VF30 NGC, nicely toned with even wear, few tiny contact marks consistent with the grade. The ever-popular "Auto Dollar," commemorating the first road in the province.
Kweichow Auto Dollar Year 17 (1928), KM-Y428, nice XF, considerable mint luster in the legends, lightly dipped at one time and softly struck on the center of the car. Superior to most examples seen in the market.
Manchurian Provinces 20 Cents Year 33 (1907), KM-Y210, L&M489, sharply struck with considerable mint luster, dipped at one time. Scarce date.
Shensi Cent ND (1928), KM-Y435, MS63 BN NGC, nice brown sheen, very scarce in mint state.
Sinkiang Dollar Year 38 (1949), KM-Y46.2, L&M 842, AU55 NGC, lightly toned and attractive, far superior to most examples of this type seen in the market. Variety with thin pointed base "1".
Szechuan 5 Cents ND (1898), KM-Y234.1, L&M 351, MS63 PCGS, lustrous surfaces with medium gray and gold patina, very scarce grade. Interesting variety with the S of Szechuen apparently punched over an 8.
Szechuan 50 Cents ND (1898), KM-Y237, L&M 347, sharply struck AU, very bold details on the dragon, cleaned at one time leaving noticeable hairlines, especially on the reverse.
Szechuan Dollar ND (1898), KM-Y238, L&M 345, AU55 PCGS, very attractive with original pewter gray toning and bold details. Scarce type in grades above XF.
Taiwan Old Man Dollar ND (1837-45), KM-C25-3, toned XF, few small flan flaws, two official validation marks on the reverse. Rare and highly desirable example.
Taiwan Yuan Year 50 (1961), KM-YA537, MS64 PCGS, lightly toned, very scarce type which was released by mistake and quickly withdrawn from circulation.
Taiwan gold 2000 Yuan Year 55 (1966), KM-Y544, L&M 1042, brilliant UNC, one small rim cut. Struck to celebrate the 80th birthday of Chiang Kai-shek. AGW 0.9000 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Yunnan Dollar ND (1909), KM-Y260, L&M 425, MS61 NGC, lightly toned with full mint luster and unusually blemish-free surfaces. Very scarce when graded mint state and a premium example for this designation.
Yunnan Copper Pattern 5 Dollars ND (1919), Type of KM-Y481 and L&M 1058, MS63 RB NGC, with "2" below the flag tassels. Very rare pattern in copper, the first we have seen. Highly lustrous and very appealing.
Yunnan gold 5 Dollars ND (1919), KM-Y481, XF, harshly polished with a heavy mount trace in the center of the reverse. 2 below tassels (which is believed to be the only variety that exists.) Sold as is, no return.
Yunnan gold 5 Dollars ND (1919), KM-Y481, L&M 1058, MS61 NGC, 2 below flag tassels. Lightly toned and original.
Yunnan Tael ND (1943-44), KM-A3, L&M 435, MS64 PCGS, fully brilliant, small stag variety. Minted in French Indo-China, but circulated in Yunnan. Scarce type in this grade.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Republic Cent Year 5 (1916), KM-Y324, MS65 BN NGC, glossy surfaces with an attractive bluish tint. NGC has incorrectly listed this as a 10 Cent on the holder.
Republic Dollar (1912), KM-Y318, AU58 NGC, lightly toned, a nice original example.
Republic Dollar (1912), KM-Y318, MS65 PCGS, lovely old-time violet and gray patina, very scarce grade for this type.
Republic Dollar ND (1912), KM-Y320, L&M 43, AU55 NGC, nice original patina, struck to mark the founding of the Republic and featuring Li Yuan-hung. (The holder incorrectly lists this as Y321.)
Republic Dollar ND (1912), KM-Y321, AU, fully lustrous, tiny contact marks and a large patch of surface oxidation on the reverse, mostly cleaned away. Sold as is, no return.
Republic Dollar ND (1912), KM-Y321, choice AU-UNC, fully lustrous, light hairlines in the fields and a tiny rim nick on the reverse. The H of THE is formed by two I's and the top of the P in REPUBLIC is open.
Republic Dollar ND (1912), KM-Y321, L&M 45, MS64 PCGS, fully brilliant with just a wisp of silvery gray and gold toning in the legends, highly attractive. Commemorates the founding of the Republic and features a bust of Li Yuan-hung. Rare type in this flashy quality.
Republic Dollar ND (1914), KM-Y322, lustrous AU, cleaned with some handling in the fields, rim bruise at 9 o'clock.
Republic Dollar ND (1914), KM-Y322, cleaned AU, tiny marks in the left obverse fields, two small rim bruises.
Republic Dollar ND (1914), KM-Y322, toned AU-UNC, cleaned long ago and now nicely toned, small contact marks in the obverse fields.
Republic Dollar ND (1914), KM-Y322, L&M 858, 2.8 mm planchet thickness, toned AU, cleaned long ago leaving noticeable hairlines in the obverse fields. Yuan Shih-kai on the founding of the Republic.
Republic Yuan Shih Kai Silver Pattern Dollar Year 3 (1914), Kann 643, KM-Pn32, L&M 72, MS62 NGC, lightly toned and attractive, 3/4 facing bust of Yuan Shih-kai. Very rare type, the first we've handled in three years.
Republic Dollar ND (1916), KM-Y332, toned VF-XF, cleaned and retoned, small rim bump near the top and numerous surface marks on both sides.
Republic Dollar ND (1916), KM-Y332, AU-UNC, harshly cleaned leaving noticeable hairlines and there is a scrape on the cheek of Hung Hsien. Popular type with the flying dragon reverse.
Republic Dollar Year 10 (1921), Kann 676, L&M 864, prooflike AU with deeply struck features and a sharp raised rim. The surfaces show noticeable hairlines and there is a rim nick at 12 o'clock on the obverse. An attractive example despite the mild blemishes.
Republic Dollar Year 10 (1921), Kann 676, L&M 864, sharp AU-UNC, cleaned long ago leaving fine hairlines, now lightly toned, small die cud 5 o'clock. Reeded edge.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Republic Dollar Year 10 (1921), Kann 676, L&M 864, AU58 NGC, a lovely example with medium gray and gold patina and just a bit of wear on the moustache. The obverse features a bust of President Hsu Shih-chang. Reeded edge.
Republic Dollar Year 10 (1921), Kann 676, L&M 864, MS62 PCGS, lightly toned and original, reeded edge. Bust of Hsu Shih-chang. Very scarce type.
Republic Dollar Year 10 (1921) Plain Edge, Kann 676A, L&M 957, MS61 NGC, lightly toned and attractive, rare variety with plain edge. Bust of President Hsu Shih-chang.
Republic Dollar ND (1923), Kann 678, L&M 959, MS62 NGC, somewhat mottled blue-green and russet patina, possibly cleaned at one time. Facing bust of Tsao Kun in military uniform.
Republic Dollar ND (1924), Kann 683, bold AU, harshly cleaned long ago leaving the obverse field considerably dulled, now beginning to tone. Tuan Chi-jui.
Republic Dollar ND (1924), Kann 683, L&M 865, AU Details NCS (excessive surface marks.) Despite the description from NCS, this is an attractive example with nice surfaces and good eye appeal.
Republic Dollar ND (1924), Kann 683, L&M 865, AU-UNC, cleaned on the obverse leaving faint hairlines in the fields and dulling the surfaces. The reverse is lightly toned and original. Scarce type featuring President Tuan Chi-jui.
Republic Dollar ND (1924), Kann 683, L&M 865, MS63 PCGS, bright surfaces, some small contact marks in the fields. President Tuan Chi-jui.
Republic Mausoleum Dollar Year 16 (1927), Kann 609, LM85, AU50 PCGS, lightly toned with a few tiny contact marks on the obverse. Rare type featuring Sun Yat-sen.
Republic Mausoleum Dollar Year 16 (1927), Kann 609, L&M 85, MS62 NGC, very lightly toned, rare pattern type featuring a bust of Sun Yat-sen.
Republic Dollar Year 21 (1932) Birds Over Junk, KM-Y344, XF-AU, lightly toned, few dark spots and a rim bruise at 9 o'clock on the reverse.
Republic Dollar Year 21 (1932) Birds Over Junk, KM-Y344, nice UNC, lightly toned with full mint brilliance.
Republic Dollar Year 21 (1932) Birds Over Junk, KM-Y344, L&M 108, nice brilliant UNC, lightly toned, one noticeable contact mark on the waves below the junk.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Republic Dollar Year 21 (1932) Birds Over Junk, KM-Y344, L&M 108, MS63 NGC, light gray patina.
Republic Dollar Year 23 (1934), KM-Y345, MS65 NGC, Junk, full frosty white mint brilliance. (Incorrectly dated as 1933 by NGC on the holder.)
Republic Copper Uniface Pattern Dollars Year 23 (1934), Kann 624X, (type of KM-Y345), uniface copper obverse and reverse trials as follows: Obverse MS63 BN NGC; Reverse MS62 BN NGC. Very rare tandem struck from dies for the issued types.
Republic gold Mule Pattern 20 Cents Year 3 (1914), L&M 1088, (Type of KM-Y327), AU58 NGC, obverse design featuring Yuan Shi-kai on both sides. Extremely rare, very light hairlines in the fields.
Republic gold 20 Dollars Year 8 (1919), KM-Y331, L&M 1029, AU58 PCGS, bright and fully lustrous, some light hairlines in the left obverse field. Rare and highly popular type featuring Yuan Shih-kai.
Super Silver Selection, a very useful group of Chinese Empire and Republic silver types featuring: Fengtien Dollar 1898, two examples, both with chop marks; Kirin 50 Cents (10) date run from 1898-1906; and Sinkiang 5 Mace 1910 (6); 5 Miscals 1912 (2) and Tael 1912. The grades range from F-VF to nice VF-XF. We strongly advise careful viewing! Sold as is, no return.
Empire Medallic Fantasy Dollar CD1907, KMX-M245, horse and dragon series, bold AU, cleaned at one time but now nicely toned. Scarce and popular issue. "Made in Kansu Province."
Empire Fantasy Tael CD1907, KMX-M75, rounded mountains with plain borders, lightly cleaned XF. Probably made in Kwangtung Province.
Empire Fantasy Dollar ND, KMX-M225, Empress and Peacock series, superb toned AU and a highly sought-after type in the medallic Empire series. Ornamental edge.
Manchukuo gold Tael ND (1932), KM-X8, lustrous AU, small rim bruise at 12 o'clock. 31.23 grams. Issued under the Japanese puppet state.
Szechuan gold Fantasy 5 Dollars ND (circa 1912), KMX-M160, nice lustrous AU, slightly bent, rare fantasy issue featuring the bust of Kuang Hsu. The silver issues with similar bust are also attributed to Tibet.
Republic Silver Medal Year 10 (1921), L&M-957, plain edge without Chinese legends on the lower half of the reverse. Toned XF with heavy rim bumps. The reverse has been engraved "Miss H . HOLLAND" Sold as is, no return.
Republic Silver Medal Year 12 (1923), L&M-960, prooflike AU-UNC, multi-hued toning, minor surface oxidation. Scarce type featuring a bust of Tsao Kun. Plain edge.
People's Republic gold 400 Yuan 1979, KM6, choice cameo Proof, struck to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the party and featuring the Chairman Mao Memorial on the reverse. AGW 0.5000 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
People's Republic gold Bronze Age Set 1981, KM46-49, 200 Yuan (2), 400 Yuan and 800 Yuan, NGC certified as follows: KM46 Proof 69 Ultra Cameo, KM47 Proof 69 Ultra Cameo, KM48 Proof 69 Ultra Cameo, and KM49 Proof 68 Ultra Cameo. A superb set with a mintage of 1000.
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. AGW 1.9576 oz.
People's Republic gold 1/10 & 1/4 Ounce Panda 1982, KMX-MB8 and MB9, both MS67 NGC. Scarce first date of issue. AGW 0.3500 oz.
People's Republic gold 1/2 Ounce 1982, KMX-MBA10, AU58 NGC, fully brilliant with noticeable handling in the fields.
People's Republic gold 1/2 Ounce 1982, KMX-MBA10, MS68 NGC, nice cameo effect on the Panda.
People's Republic gold Ounce 1982, KMX-MBA11, AU58 NGC, full mint brilliance, hairlines in the exposed fields. Scarce first date of the Panda series. AGW 1.0000 oz.
People's Republic gold Panda Ounce 1982, KMX-MBA11, nice prooflike UNC, cameo Panda.
People's Republic gold Ounce 1982, KMX-MBA11, MS65 NGC, full brilliant luster with cameo frost on the Panda.
People's Republic gold 100 Yuan Ounce 1984, KM91, MS68 NGC, Panda eating bamboo sprigs. AGW 1.0000 oz.
People's Republic gold Ounce 1987, KMX-MB18, choice cameo Proof, commemorating the New York Numismatic Convention and promoting Sino-American Friendship. Includes the original descriptive card from the China Mint Company. AGW 1.0000 oz.
People's Republic gold Ounce 1987, KMX-MB18, Proof 67 Ultra Cameo NGC, NY Intl Numismatic Convention issue. AGW 1.0000 oz.
People's Republic 10 &100 Yuan silver and gold Proof Set 1993, KM595 & 598, choice Proof. Peacock issue. The silver and gold coins each weigh 1 ounce. The set comes with its original case and with certificate of authenticity. Only 250 sets produced. AGW 1.0000 oz.
People's Republic gold 5 & 10 Yuan 1993, KM473 and 474, NGC graded Proof 67 Ultra Cameo and Proof 68 Ultra Cameo respectively. Only 2500 minted for each type. AGW 0.1500 oz.
People's Republic gold 25 Yuan 1993, KM-Y1204, Proof 69 DCAM PCGS, Panda seated on flat rock. AGW 0.2500 oz.
People's Republic bimetallic gold & silver 25 Yuan 1993, KM-Y487, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC, gold center within a silver ring. AGW 0.2500 oz.
People's Republic bimetallic gold & silver 25 Yuan 1995, KM724, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC. AGW 0.2500 oz.
People's Republic gold 50 Yuan 1993, KM-Y1205, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC, Panda seated on a flat rock. AGW 0.5000 oz.
People's Republic gold 50 Yuan 1993, KM542, Proof 69 DCAM PCGS, featuring a bust of Chairman Mao. AGW 0.5000 oz.
People's Republic gold 100 Yuan 1993, KM516, Proof 68 Ultra Cameo NGC, Year of the Rooster. AGW 1.0000 oz.
People's Republic bimetallic gold & silver 25 Yuan 1994, KM626, Proof 69 DCAM PCGS, gold center with Panda eating bamboo, outer ring is silver. AGW 0.2500 oz.
People's Republic gold 50 Yuan 1994, KM697, Proof 69 DCAM PCGS, three children playing with a toy boat. AGW 0.5000 oz.
People's Republic gold 50 Yuan 1994, KM698, Proof 69 DCAM PCGS, two children playing with a cat. (The holder incorrectly attributes this as KM696.) AGW 0.5000 oz.
People's Republic gold 100 Yuan 1994, KM615, MS69 PCGS, nice cameo frost on the Panda. AGW 1.0000 oz.
People's Republic gold 100 Yuan 1994, KM648, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC, Year of the Dog. AGW 1.0000 oz.
People's Republic bimetallic gold & silver 10 Yuan 1995, KM722, Proof 69 DCAM PCGS, Panda at stream. AGW 0.1000 oz.
People's Republic bimetallic gold & silver 25 Yuan 1995, KM724, Proof 69 DCAM PCGS, Panda at stream. AGW 0.2500 oz.
People's Republic bimetallic gold & silver 50 Yuan 1995, KM725, Proof 68 DCAM PCGS, Panda at stream. AGW 0.5000 oz.
People's Republic bimetallic gold & silver 50 Yuan 1995, KM725, Proof 68 Ultra Cameo NGC. AGW 0.5000 oz.
People's Republic gold 100 Yuan 1995, KM753, Proof 69 DCAM PCGS, Year of the Pig. AGW 0.5000 oz.
People's Republic gold 100 Yuan 1995, KM719, MS69 NGC, Panda holding bamboo. AGW 1.0000 oz.
People's Republic gold 100 Yuan 1995, KM719, MS69 NGC, Panda holding bamboo. AGW 1.0000 oz.
People's Republic gold 100 Yuan Panda 1995, KM719, choice Proof. Temple of Heaven, reverse panda eating bamboo. Scarce issue and with original case of issue. The coin is sealed in the original mint plastic and is also accompanied by the mint-issued certificate of authenticity. AGW 1.0000 oz.
People's Republic gold 2000 Yuan 2000, KM1327, Choice Proof, Year of the Dragon issue. Eight-sided with scalloped edges, part of the Lunar series, Dragon obverse/Yangzhou five pavilion bridge reverse. Mintage of just 15 pieces, this being number 10. Housed in the original case of issue with certificate of authenticity. Very large and impressive gold coin. The velvet lining of the case is loose and needs to be re-attached. AGW 32.1400 oz.
Colombia
Carlos II gold Cob 2 Escudos (1665-1700), KM14, AU55 PCGS, light encrustation.
Carlos II gold Cob 2 Escudos (1665-1700), KM14, AU55 PCGS, full cross, no readable details.
Carlos II gold Cob 2 Escudos (1665-1700), KM14, MS60 PCGS, bold details including a nearly full cross.
Carlos II gold Cob 2 Escudos (1665-1700), KM14, MS61 PCGS, typical crude strike.
Carlos II gold Cob 2 Escudos (1665-1700), KM14, MS62 PCGS, somewhat mushy obverse strike but with a full cross on the reverse.
Felipe V gold Cob 2 Escudos ND (1717-46), KM17.2, XF details, removed from a bezel with some polished areas, no mintmark visible. 6.71 grams.
Felipe V gold Cob 2 Escudos ND (1717-46), KM17.2, crude XF, ex-jewelry with some polished edges, fairly broad flan but with no mintmark visible. 6.79 grams.
Felipe V gold Cob 2 Escudos (1717-46), KM17.2, AU58 PCGS, nicely centered with readable F and S mintmarks, the S being especially bold.
Felipe V gold Cob 2 Escudos (1717-46), KM17.2, MS62 PCGS, the holder shows the mintmark as S, but none is visible. To the right of the shield on the obverse are the letters CAR, while the reverse shows a very clear PHILIPV. A nice example with boldly struck features.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales 1770NR-VJ, KM39 (Date Unlisted), Calico 1000, Cayon Unlisted, MS64 NGC. Few world crowns demand so much numismatic interest as the Columnarios or Pillar Dollars that were struck from 1732 to 1773 in numerous Spanish mint houses throughout the Americas. By the second half of the 18th century, the Pillar Dollar had become a true "world currency" being widely used in Europe, the United States (where it was legal tender), and the Far East. Both old and new worlds are depicted on the coin's obverse and are crowned between the two pillars of Hercules with legends "VTRAQUE VNUM" (both are one). On the reverse, the arms of Castille and Leon are displayed under the Spanish crown with the denomination "8" to the right, assayer initials to the left.
Of all the Pillar Dollars minted, the pieces struck in Santa Fe de Bogota, Nueva Granada (today Colombia) at the Nuevo Reino mint are perhaps the most desired among collectors and numismatists worldwide. The coins were only struck in 1759, 1762 and 1770--all are extremely rare with very few specimens known.
The 1770 Nuevo Reino Pillar Dollar was unknown to exist until about 3 years ago when exactly fourteen coins where found in the old foundations of the Nuestra Senora del Pilar church in Bogota. This church, which was also a convent and school for girls, existed from the 1770's until 1948 when it was set on fire during major riots in Bogota. The church was eventually torn down, and the area was turned into a parking lot. A few years ago, construction began on a new building. When crews dug up the parking lot, they found a small group of coins in the old church foundation--including the fourteen 1770 Nuevo Reino Pillars.
Spanish tradition says that when the first foundation stone is laid, it is blessed and in specific cases, the foundation is carved, engraved and coins are placed inside. Inside this stone, over 100 coins were found, most were cob 2 Reales, a few gold cobs, and numerous circulated Pillars from Mexico. Since there are no previous records of 1770 Nuevo Reino Pillars, it is likely that these pieces were struck specifically for the ceremonies at the Nuestra Senora del Pilar Church.
All of the coins found have been sold to private collectors and museums in Colombia and Spain. The original purchaser of the coins kept the two highest quality coins for himself, and the piece we present here is one of them. With an incredibly strong and sharp strike, most, if not all of the original luster is remaining. This coin will command lively competition, and once it is done, the Nueva Reino 1770 8 Reales will find a new home and become the centerpiece of a very advanced numismatic cabinet.
Of all the Pillar Dollars minted, the pieces struck in Santa Fe de Bogota, Nueva Granada (today Colombia) at the Nuevo Reino mint are perhaps the most desired among collectors and numismatists worldwide. The coins were only struck in 1759, 1762 and 1770--all are extremely rare with very few specimens known.
The 1770 Nuevo Reino Pillar Dollar was unknown to exist until about 3 years ago when exactly fourteen coins where found in the old foundations of the Nuestra Senora del Pilar church in Bogota. This church, which was also a convent and school for girls, existed from the 1770's until 1948 when it was set on fire during major riots in Bogota. The church was eventually torn down, and the area was turned into a parking lot. A few years ago, construction began on a new building. When crews dug up the parking lot, they found a small group of coins in the old church foundation--including the fourteen 1770 Nuevo Reino Pillars.
Spanish tradition says that when the first foundation stone is laid, it is blessed and in specific cases, the foundation is carved, engraved and coins are placed inside. Inside this stone, over 100 coins were found, most were cob 2 Reales, a few gold cobs, and numerous circulated Pillars from Mexico. Since there are no previous records of 1770 Nuevo Reino Pillars, it is likely that these pieces were struck specifically for the ceremonies at the Nuestra Senora del Pilar Church.
All of the coins found have been sold to private collectors and museums in Colombia and Spain. The original purchaser of the coins kept the two highest quality coins for himself, and the piece we present here is one of them. With an incredibly strong and sharp strike, most, if not all of the original luster is remaining. This coin will command lively competition, and once it is done, the Nueva Reino 1770 8 Reales will find a new home and become the centerpiece of a very advanced numismatic cabinet.
Carlos III gold 8 Escudos 1760NR-JV, KM32.1, XF, light scratches on the reverse and the surfaces have a slightly polished look usually associated with jewelry use. Rare first bust type of Carlos III in Colombia.
Carlos III gold 8 Escudos 1776P-SF, KM50.2, choice AU-UNC, flashy prooflike mint luster and sharply defined details. A very appealing example of a Carlos III 8 Escudos.
Carlos IV gold 4 Escudos 1801-JF Popayan, KM61.2, AU53 NGC, evenly struck details with abundant mint luster in the legends, and no adjustment marks or laminations.
Carlos IV gold 8 Escudos 1806-JJ Nuevo Reino, KM62.1, nicely struck XF+, toned luster with aged rose patina in the legends. No adjustment marks.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Ferdinand VII gold 8 Escudos 1817-FM Popayan, KM66.2, AU53 NGC, a pleasing coin with old-time toning and well-struck details.
Ferdinand VII gold 8 Escudos 1819-JF Nuevo Reino, KM66.1, AU55 NGC, lightly toned with nearly full mint luster, slightly soft strike on the bust which is typical for this late colonial era in Colombia. A very attractive example of this popular denomination.
Republic-Cundinamarca 8 Reales 1820-JF, KM-C6, VF35 NGC, very well-struck details for this early coinage, some dark patches but superior to most seen in the market.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Nueva Granada gold Peso 1838-RS Bogota, KM93, MS62 NGC, fully lustrous and sharp, a premium coin for this designation.
Nueva Granada gold 16 Pesos 1846-UE Popayan, KM94.2, XF45 PCGS, lightly toned and original, scarce assayer.
Estados Unidos 1/2 Decimo 1863 Bogota, KM144, MS65 NGC, deep russet patina over lustrous surfaces, a little gem in a series that usually occurs in Fine or worse.
Estados Unidos gold Peso 1872 Medellin, KM157.1, MS64 PCGS, glowing mint brilliance, a choice example of this little gold coin.
Republic gold 5 Pesos 1929 Mint Error, KM204, MS62 PCGS, fully brilliant, struck 5% off-center - which doesn't sound like much, but it creates a very distinct effect on this example. Gold mint errors are uncommon.
Republic gold 30000 Pesos 1980, KM269, choice cameo Proof, only 500 pieces struck marking the death of Bolivar. AGW 1.0000 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Comoros
Sultanate 5 & 10 Centimes 1308AH (1890), KM1.1 and KM2.1 with Fasces privy mark, NGC graded as follows: 5 Centimes MS66 RB and 10 Centimes MS65 RB. Although certified as RB - red & brown - both coins are fully lustrous and choice with just a bit of natural toning. Struck at the Paris Mint with the A mintmark.
Sultanate 5 & 10 Centimes 1308AH (1890), KM1.1 and 2.1, both with Fasces privy mark and Paris mintmark (A). Both are NGC graded as MS66 RB but as with the previously lot, the coins are brilliant UNC with just a bit of toning. A superb pair and as nice as you will ever find for this tiny group of islands near Madagascar.
Sultanate 5 Francs 1308AH (1890), KM3, MS64 NGC, fully lustrous with virtually perfect rims and excellent eye appeal. One of the nicest examples of this popular type that we have encountered. The obverse features an array of various weapons including bow and arrows, canon, pistol etc. Struck in the name of Said Ali ibn Said Amr under French influence.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Costa Rica
Central American Republic 8 Reales 1831CR-F, KM22, XF45 NGC, evenly struck with no adjustment marks, nice charcoal gray patina. An attractive example of this classic Latin crown rarity.
Central American Republic gold 1/2 Escudo 1828-F, KM13.1, AU58 NGC, exceptionally bold details, a handsome example of this early date.
Central American Republic gold 1/2 Escudo 1828-F, KM13.1, MS62 NGC, a superb little coin with bold features and full mint luster.
Central American Republic gold Escudo 1849-JB, KM14, AU58 NGC, exceptionally sharp details on both sides with abundant mint luster. Very scarce series in this select quality.
Central American Republic gold 2 Escudos 1843-M, KM15, AU58 NGC Eliasberg Collection, an incredible example of this beautiful coinage with meticulously sharp details and appealing old-time cabinet patina. This coin brought $10,925 in April 2005 at the Eliasberg Sale. Certainly among the very finest known for this date.
Central American Republic gold 8 Escudos 1833-F, KM17, AU58 NGC, a superior example of this classic type with original surfaces and gold and orange patina. There are no flan flaws or adjustment marks although the centers are somewhat weakly struck including the sunface. A rare type with excellent eye appeal.
Countermarked Coinage of 1841-2, Bolivia 8 Soles 1840-LR counterstamped with a radiant six-pointed star and with a small plug removed to finance the re-coinage work. Only one other example is currently known on this host coin. The counterstamp is very bold and easily XF while the coin is VF-XF with luster in the legends. Very rare type and this host is presently unlisted in the SCWC. 25.72 grams.
Republic gold 2 Escudos 1855-JB, KM99, AU58 NGC, extremely bold design features with virtually full luster, rare grade for this type.
Republic gold 5 Pesos 1873-GW, KM118, AU58 NGC, glowing mint brilliance and fully struck, rare type with the denomination expressed as "5 Pesos" rather than "Cinco." Ex: Jascha Heifetz Collection.
Republic gold 5 Pesos 1875-GW, KM117, nice XF-AU, boldly detailed, cleaned at one time leaving light hairlines, and there is an area of edge weakness at the base of the reverse, probably just a minor striking flaw. Very scarce type in a popular series.
Republic - Choice Silver Pair, KM129 10 Centavos 1890 Heaton MS65 NGC and KM130 25 Centavos 1893 Heaton MS65 NGC. Both coins are fully lustrous and choice.
Selection of Republic Reals 1850-JB, KM66, eight examples ranging from F-VF to nice VF, cleaned long ago and now nicely toned. A very useful group! Sold as is, no return.
Crete
Prince George 50 Lepta 1901A, KM6, AU55 NGC, a nice original piece with mint luster and light toning. There is a tiny scratch near the first 1 in the date. Very scarce grade for this type.
Croatia
Republic Silver Fantasy Pattern 5 Kuna 1934, KMX-1a, toned AU, scarce type struck in Munich for the Croatian Liberation Movement.
Republic Silver Fantasy Pattern 5 Kuna 1934, KMX-1a, nice UNC, fully lustrous with a light streak on the reverse.
Cuba
Republic Proof Centavo 1915, KM9.1, Proof 66 PCGS. A small mintage of only 200 pieces. Well struck with fully mirrored fields. Very rare in this superb condition.
Republic Proof 2 Centavos 1915, KMA10, Proof 64 PCGS. Very rare with a mintage of only 150 pieces. A touch of russet toning with Choice surfaces.
Republic Proof 5 Centavos 1915, KM11, Proof 65 PCGS. A tiny mintage of only 150 pieces. Light golden patina over Gem surfaces.
Republic 10 Centavos 1915, KM-A12, MS63 NGC. Fully brilliant with a touch of peripheral toning.
Republic 10 Centavos 1915, KM-A12, MS64 PCGS. Golden toning over full luster.
Republic Proof 10 Centavos 1915, KM-A12, Proof 64 NGC. Very rare with a mintage of only 125 pieces. Mottled gold and blue toning over near-Gem surfaces.
Republic Proof 10 Centavos 1916, KM-A12, Proof 63 NGC, mirror surfaces blanketed with fiery red, purple and harvest gold patina. One of the rarer Proof issues with only 50 minted.
Republic 10 Centavos 1920, KM-A12, MS63 PCGS. Well struck with light russet patina and no significant flaws.
Republic Low Relief 20 Centavos 1915, Fine Reeding, KM13.2, MS63 NGC. A conditionally rare variety that is seldom found in Mint State. Lightly toned with full underlying luster.
Republic Low Relief 20 Centavos 1915, Coarse Reeding, KM13.2, MS64 NGC. Superb steel-gray toning with only a few tiny marks.
Republic Proof 20 Centavos 1915 High Relief, KM13, Proof 66 NGC. Very rare with a mintage of only 125 pieces. Superbly mirrored Proof surfaces with spectacular multicolored toning. The eye appeal is incredible and we doubt you will find a nicer example.
Republic 20 Centavos 1916, KM13.2, Proof 66 PCGS. Extremely rare with a minuscule mintage of only 50 pieces. Super gold and blue toning with a flawless strike and minor reverse spotting. A stunning example.
Republic 20 Centavos 1916, KM13.2, MS63 PCGS. Light golden toning with full mint brilliance.
Republic 20 Centavos 1916, KM13.2, MS64 NGC. Well struck and lustrous with a touch of golden toning.
Republic 20 Centavos 1920, KM13.2, MS64 NGC. Well struck with green and gold patina.
Republic 20 Centavos 1920, KM13.2, MS64 NGC.
Republic Star Peso 1932, KM15.2, MS63 NGC. A touch of russet patina over minimally abraded, fully lustrous surfaces.
Republic ABC Peso 1938, KM22, MS63 NGC. Light golden toning with nice definition.
Republic gold Peso 1915, KM16, MS64 NGC, full glowing mint brilliance, very attractive.
Republic gold Peso 1915, KM16, MS64 NGC, a superb little coin with virtually flawless surfaces.
Republic gold Peso 1915, KM16, Proof 63 Cameo NGC, deep mirrored surfaces just a hint of handling in the obverse fields. Rare and desirable in Proof.
Republic gold Peso 1916, KM16, MS64 NGC, full mint luster with bold details, scarce this nice.
Republic gold Peso 1916, KM16, MS65 NGC, a virtually flawless coin with glowing mint luster, very scarce when graded this high.
Republic gold Peso 1916, KM16, Proof 63 Ultra Cameo NGC, incredibly deep mirrored surfaces with a frosty cameo effect on the bust. Very rare in Proof with a mintage of 100.
Republic gold 2 Pesos 1915, KM17, Proof 63 NGC, an appealing example with a nice cameo bust and only faint handling in the obverse fields. With only 100 pieces minted in Proof and many survivors badly impaired, this coin should attract strong bidding.
Republic gold 5 Pesos 1915, KM19, MS63 NGC, lightly toned and original.
Republic gold 5 Pesos 1915, KM19, MS63 NGC, highly lustrous and attractive.
Republic gold 5 Pesos 1915, KM19, MS64 NGC, lightly toned, scarce in this grade.
Republic gold 10 Pesos 1916, KM20, MS63 PCGS, fully brilliant with typical small contact marks.
Republic gold 20 Pesos 1915, KM21, lustrous AU-UNC, a nice original example with minimal contact marks.
Republic gold 20 Pesos 1915, KM21, AU58 PCGS, a lustrous coin with heavy surface marks.
Republic gold 20 Pesos 1915, KM21, AU58 NGC, a decent lustrous example with the usual scattering of contact marks on the obverse.
Republic gold 20 Pesos 1915, KM21, AU-UNC, fully lustrous, lightly cleaned long ago leaving the surfaces slightly dull, but with an absolute minimum of contact marks in the fields, one of the more blemish-free examples we have encountered. Worth a premium.
Republic gold 20 Pesos 1915, KM21, MS63 ANACS, a choice example with full mint brilliance and strong eye appeal. Very scarce type in this designation.
Cyprus
Victoria 1/4 Piastre 1887, KM1.1, MS64 Red & Brown NGC, full mint red with just a faint fingerprint on the obverse. Rare condition for these Victorian bronze types.
George V 45 Piastres 1928, KM19, Proof 64 NGC, multi-hued patina with exceptionally nice surfaces. Very scarce in this quality, only 517 struck in Proof.
Czechoslovakia
Republic gold 2 Dukaty 1923, KM9, nice lightly toned UNC, scarce type.
Republic gold 10 Dukatu 1929, KM14, MS64 PCGS, fully brilliant, a superb example of this huge coin type.
Republic gold 10 Dukatu 1933, KM14, MS65 PCGS, just a magnificent example of this artistic series with full mint brilliance and excellent eye appeal.
Danish West Indies
Frederik VII 20 Cents 1859, KM67, Prooflike 64 NGC, incredibly sharp design features with lovely old-time cabinet patina. Very scarce in this special quality.
Christian IX 10 Cents 1878, KM70, MS63 NGC, lightly toned and lustrous, faint handling in the obverse fields.
Christian IX gold 4 Daler/20 Francs 1904, KM72, MS64 NGC, full mint brilliance.
Danzig
Free City Proof Set 1923, the complete denomination proof set featuring the 1, 2, 5, 10 Pfennig, and silver 1/2, 1, 2 and 5 Gulden. KM140-147. A very scarce and popular series! The first five types are choice while the 2 and 5 Gulden have been cleaned at one time leaving some hairlines. We suggest careful viewing.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Free City gold 25 Gulden 1923, KM148, Proof with flashy reflective surfaces, minor handling in the fields. Rare and extremely popular type with a total mintage of 1000, including only 200 in Proof.
Free City gold 25 Gulden 1930, KM150, MS65 ICG, prooflike surfaces with full mint brilliance.
Denmark
Frederik II 2 Skilling 1582, Hede 27, UNC with mint luster, crudely struck, minor surface patination along the edge. Scarce grade for this era.
Christian V Krone 1694, KM428.1, Dav-3648, AU55 NGC, superb design features, lovely old-time cabinet patina. A most handsome example of this early Danish portrait Krone.
Frederik V gold 12 Mark 1760-VH, KM587.3, nice lustrous XF-AU, well-struck and attractive. The XII Mark denomination was equivalent to the Ducat Courant.
Frederik VI Speciedaler 1828 IC//FF, KM695.1, D-73, 28.85g, MS63 NGC. Altona mint. Despite some minor flan flaws, this is a choice and fully original example with excellent eye appeal. Mint state coins from this series are seldom encountered.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
Frederik VI Speciedaler 1835IC-FF, KM695.1, XF40 PCGS, attractively toned with bold details, scarcer date.
Frederik VII Rigsdaler 1854VS-FK, KM760.1, Proof 64 NGC, dramatic reflective surfaces with an appealing cameo frost to the bust. A superb Proof which must be viewed to be fully appreciated.
Christian IX Ore 1892 Struck in White Metal, KM792.1, choice AU-UNC with light hairlines, the normal dies for this date struck on a aluminum planchet (tin?) either as a mint error or pattern. The 1892 Ore is a key date in the series valued at $575 in UNC in the SCWC. PCGS certified as genuine, but not graded.
Christian IX 2 Ore 1892 CS, KM793.1, MS65 BN NGC, lovely sheen to the flan, the luster is toned but fully present. Very scarce date, especially in this quality.
Christian X 2 Ore 1926-HGN, KM827.1, AU58 PCGS, light brown surfaces, very little wear evident. Very scarce date.
Dominican Rep.
Republic gold 30 Pesos 1974, KM36, Proof 67 CAM PCGS, 12th Central American and Caribbean Games. AGW 0.3400 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Ecuador
Republic 2 Reales 1836-GJ, KM18, choice XF-AU, exceptionally bold strike. Although the surfaces were cleaned at one time, some original luster remains. Very scarce grade for this crudely produced series.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1852/0-GJ, KM34.1, AU55 NGC Millennia Collection, fully struck and highly appealing, an original coin with toned luster and immediate eye appeal. Rare and most desirable in this select condition.
Republic 5 Francos 1858-GJ, KM39, AU, well-struck details, cleaned long ago and now with charcoal gray patina. Very popular Latin crown.
Republic Sucre 1890 Lima, KM53.3, MS63 NGC, deeply toned with slightly mottled colors. The underlying coin appears to be in superb quality. (The holder incorrectly lists this as Heaton Birmingham instead of Lima.)
Republic gold 10 Sucres 1900-JM Birmingham, KM56, MS62 NGC, fully lustrous and sharp, decidedly scarce in mint state.
Republic gold Condor 1928 Birmingham, KM74, MS63 ICG, full mint brilliance, few small contact marks. Very scarce type in mint state.
Republic 2 Sucres 1973, KM82, nice brilliant UNC, scarce unreleased type, most were melted.
Republic 5 Sucres 1973, KM84, nice UNC, lightly toned. Also not released to circulation, only a few were supposedly saved for government officials.
Egypt
Abdul Aziz 2 1/2 Qirsh (Piastres) AH1277 Year 4 (1864), KM251, MS64 NGC, fully lustrous, scarce one-year type struck at the Paris Mint without the flower to the right of the tughra.
Farouk gold 500 Piastres 1938, KM373, Proof 65 PCGS, fully brilliant with glittering mirror surfaces. Struck for the Royal Wedding and one of the most popular of all Egyptian coins.
Farouk gold 500 Piastres 1938, KM373, Proof 65 PCGS, a lovely example of this classic type struck for the royal wedding. The surfaces are satiny and fully reflective - a premium coin for the type.
Republic gold 500 Piastres (5 Pounds) 1957, KM388, MS63 NGC, minor handling in the exposed fields. A beautiful design featuring an archer in a chariot. Struck to mark the revolutions of 1952 and 1954. Yellow gold.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Republic gold 5 Pounds 1979 Bank of Land Reform, KM495, Proof 68 DCAM PCGS, seated ancient figure, only 250 Proofs minted. AGW 0.7300 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Trio of Silver 20 Piastres, KM296 1293/10, nice toned AU, KM310 1327/4H, lustrous AU, lightly cleaned, and KM352 1933, AU-UNC, minor abrasions as always. Sold as is, no return.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
British Administration - Pair of 20 Piastres, KM321 1917, choice AU-UNC, tiny spot, and KM322 1917H, lightly toned UNC, very scarce.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
El Salvador
Republic Flag Peso 1892, KM114, AU55 NGC, a well-struck piece with considerable mint luster. Very scarce grade for this one-year type.
Republic Peso 1893-CAM, KM115.1, MS62 NGC, appealing gold and russet patina, very nice for this type and date.
Equatorial Guinea
Republic medallic gold trio including: 5,000 Bipkwele 1980, KM-XM7, 4.17 gm, Choice Proof; 10,000 Bipkwele 1980, KM-XM4, 8.09 gm, Choice Proof; and a 10,000 Bipkwele 1980, KM-XM8, 8.24 gm, Choice Proof. .5895 AGW. AGW 0.5895 oz.
A large lot of Banco Central Issues 1980 including: (12) 1,000 Bipkwele; (8) 2,000 Bipkwele; (16) 5,000 Bipkwele; (13) 10,000 Bipkwele; all the previous are patterns for silver coins; (7) 5,000 Bipkwele patterns for the gold coin; and (8) 10,000 Bipkwele patterns for the gold coin. Included are Patterns, Pieforts, and Preubas in various medals (aluminum, copper, silver, goldine/copper). A diverse lot with only a few duplicates. All Proof, many with toning, some heavy. Sold as is, no return.
A group of Republic, Banco Central, Proof Dies, eighteen working dies for various 1980 issues. All have been defaced with light scratches. Many have some light corrosion. These dies can all be matched to most of the coins in the preceding lot. A fascinating lot for the collector of coin dies. Sold as is, no return.
Eritrea
Umberto I of Italy 50 Centesimi 1890-M, KM1, MS65 NGC, medium gray and gold patina, a handsome example of this scarce little type.
Umberto I of Italy Lira 1891R, KM2, MS65 NGC, bold design features with beautiful old-time patina and full underlying mint luster.
Ethiopia
Harar. Menelik II Mahaleki EE1885 (1892), KM1, XF45 NGC, lightly toned, very scarce type struck in the Province of Harar before Menelik II succeeded in uniting all of Ethiopia.
Menelik II 1/2 Birr EE1889A (1897), KM4, MS64 NGC, iridescent patina with blue-green and purple highlights. Rare quality for this type.
Menelik II gold 1/4 Werk EE1889 (1897), KM16, MS63 NGC, fully lustrous and very scarce.
Menelik II gold 1/2 Werk EE1889 (1897), KM17, MS62 NGC, fully lustrous and choice, a premium coin for this designation.
Haile Selassie gold 1/2 Werk EE1923 (1930), KM20, Gill page 148, lustrous AU-UNC, very scarce type from the Gill Collection. The obverse features some staccato marks in two rows which may be an official mint cancelation. 4.25 grams.
Haile Selassie gold Coronation Medal EE1921 (1928), Gill RT15, AU58 NGC, well-struck and fully lustrous, an exceptionally attractive example of this important medal.
Falkland Islands
Elizabeth II gold 150 Pounds 1979, KM13, Proof 69 DCAM PCGS, a virtually perfect example, Conservation series featuring the Falkland Fur Seal. Rare type with a mintage of 164 in Proof, and 652 including the UNC strikes.
Finland
Nicholas II of Russia Penni 1904, KM13, Proof 64 RD NGC, scarcer date and all Finland Proofs from this era are very elusive.
Nicholas II of Russia gold 20 Markkaa 1904, KM9.2, fully lustrous UNC, some noticeable handling in the fields.
Nicholas II of Russia gold 20 Markkaa 1904, KM9.2, MS64 NGC, fully brilliant with minimal contact marks.
Nicholas II of Russia gold 20 Markkaa 1912-S, KM9.2, MS64 NGC, full mint brilliance.
Nicholas II of Russia gold 20 Markkaa 1913-S, KM9.2, MS65 NGC, a choice example, much nicer than usually seen.
France
Philippe VI gold Chaise d'Or ND (1328-50), Friedberg 269, XF, struck on a broad flan with full legends. The obverse features the King seated on a Gothic throne. Very scarce type.
Philippe VI gold Ecu d'Or ND (1328-50), Friedberg 270, VF-XF, creased flan and harshly cleaned with some residual surface encrustation.
Philippe VI gold Ecu d'Or ND (1328-50), Friedberg 270, crude VF-XF, cleaned, few weak areas but a decent example.
Jean II Le Bon gold Mouton d'Or ND (1350-64), Friedberg 280, AU, very light wave to the flan, softly struck centers but fully lustrous and essentially a mint state coin. Decidedly scarce type featuring the lamb of god with cross and banner. 4.66 grams.
Henri VI gold Salut d'Or ND (1422-53), Friedberg 301, XF, grainy surfaces on the obverse, but with full legends on a nearly round flan. Scarce and popular type.
Henri III silver Franc 1586-M, Roberts 3611, XF40 NGC, an appealing coin struck on a broad flan. Henri III was also the first elected King of Poland from 1573-4.
Louis XIII 1/12 Ecu 1643A Rose, KM132.1, MS63 NGC, an attractive coin with deep original toning.
Louis XIIII Ecu 1702A, KM329.1, AU details, harshly cleaned but with bold details and no adjustment marks. Struck over an earlier Ecu with palms.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Louis XIIII gold Louis d'Or 1701A, KM334.1, bold AU, lightly cleaned leaving some hairlines in the obverse fields, two small rim bruises on the reverse. Struck over an earlier coin but the date is quite readable.
Louis XV Ecu 1731-X, KM486.23, D-1330, nice XF-AU, fully struck and attractive with considerable original luster and no adjustment marks.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
Louis XV Ecu 1738-Z, KM486.25, D-1330, nice unflawed F-VF, scarcer mint (Grenoble) and date.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
Louis XV Ecu 1760-C, KM512.5, Dav-1331, choice toned AU, beautiful gold patina, one faint adjustment mark on the bust.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
Louis XV gold Louis d'Or 1719A, KM438.1, MS62 NGC, remarkably bold strike with every curl on the King's bust visible and sharp. The surfaces are lustrous with just a hint of faint hairlines. Rare and desirable type in this select quality.
Louis XV gold Louis d'Or 1728A, KM489.1, MS62 NGC, lightly toned with well-struck features throughout. Scarce early type in mint state.
Louis XV gold Louis d'Or 1742A, KM513.1, MS65 NGC, lightly toned and highly attractive, far superior to most seen in the market.
Louis XVI Ecu 1785M, KM564.10, MS65 NGC, lovely russet and violet-gray patina over fully lustrous surfaces. There is a small natural flan flaw above the date, as struck. Rare condition for this series.
Louis XVI Ecu 1785R, KM564.14, toned XF-AU, nice full strike, adjustment marks on the reverse only.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
Louis XVI gold 2 Louis d'Or 1776-I, KM575.7, nice lustrous VF-XF, very attractive obverse with bold features and no adjustment marks. The reverse shows some light surface patination. Rare type and struck in the year that a small colony of England asserted its political freedom.
Louis XVI gold 2 Louis d'Or 1786-D, KM592.5, Fr-474, nice lustrous AU, fully struck with no adjustment marks or flan flaws.
Louis XVI gold 2 Louis d'Or 1786-N, KM592.11, AU with no adjustment marks, cleaned at one time leaving hairlines in the exposed fields. Scarce Montpellier Mint. The obverse features a neatly engraved crowned N which is believed to be a fantasy or political Napoleonic issue. Sold as is, no return.
Louis XVI gold 2 Louis d'Or 1786AA, KM592.2, cleaned AU, some minor flan flaws. Virtually no wear evident.
Republic 6 Livres (Ecu) 1793A L'An II, KM624.1, MS65 NGC, fully struck with gorgeous blue-green and deep amber patina. Rare and highly desirable in this superb quality. Worth viewing even if you don't collect France!
Republic gold 24 Livres 1793-W, KM626.5, AU53 PCGS, bold features with considerable original mint luster. Rare type and grade and a superior example to most seen in the market.
Republic Copper 2 Sols 1792 Monneron Bros, KM-Tn25, Mazard 157, MS63 BN NGC, deep chocolate brown surfaces.
Republic Copper 2 Sols 1792 Monneron Bros, KM-Tn25, Mazard 157, MS63 BN NGC, glossy surfaces.
Republic Copper 2 Sols 1792 Monneron Bros, KM-Tn25, Mazard 157, MS64 RB NGC, fully brilliant with some emerging patina.
Republic Copper (2 Sols) 1792 Monneron Bros, Mazard 332, MS63 BN NGC, deeply toned with considerable sheen to the surfaces. Struck to mark "the end of despotism."
Republic Copper (2 Sols) 1792 Monneron Bros, Mazard 332, MS63 BN NGC, very attractive with semi-prooflike surfaces.
Republic Copper 5 Sols 1792 Monneron Bros, KM-Tn35, Mazard 163, MS63 BN NGC, an attractive example of this large, artistic token issue.
Republic Copper (5 Sols) 1792, Mazard 366, MS62 BN NGC, nice glossy brown fields, struck from rusted dies leaving small raised areas. Very scarce type.
Republic Brass Essai 1792, Mazard 338, MS64 NGC, a nice lustrous piece featuring the angel writing the constitution design.
Republic Brass Essai 1793, Mazard 333A, MS64 NGC, lightly toned and attractive.
Republic Brass Essai 1793, Mazard 335, MS63 NGC, lustrous and very appealing, celebrating the reign of law in France.
Republic Bronze Pattern 2 Decimes Year 8A, Mazard 586, MS65 RB NGC, a superb example with flashy reddish-orange mint luster. Very scarce type.
Republic Bronze Essai Year 9, Mazard 617, MS63 BN NGC, considerable luster in the legends, obverse with bust of Lavoisier. Very scarce type.
Napoleon Bonaparte Premier Consul Franc L'An 12A, KM649.1, MS64 PCGS, nicely struck with appealing old-time cabinet patina. Rare in this grade.
Napoleon as Emperor 5 Francs An 13A, KM662.1, MS62 PCGS, wonderful luster, and quite scarce in this lofty grade. Paris mint.
Napoleon Empereur 5 Francs 1812T, KM694.14, toned XF-AU, very attractive, few tiny marks on the bust.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
Napoleon Empereur gold 20 Francs 1813-Utrecht, KM695.11, VF, few small marks on the obverse, scarce mint in Holland.
Napoleon Bonaparte Premier Consul gold 40 Francs L'An XI-A, KM652, AU58 NGC, a nice lustrous example of this scarce early type. (The holder incorrectly describes this piece as AN 12A.)
Napoleon Bonaparte Premier Consul gold 40 Francs L'An 12A, KM652, AU58 NGC, abundant mint luster and very little wear evident.
Napoleon Empereur gold 40 Francs 1808-W, KM688.5, AU55 NGC, large laureate bust, a lustrous example with typical small surface marks. Scarce mint/date with only 6,356 struck.
Napoleon Empereur gold 40 Francs 1811-K, KM696.3, nice toned VF, aged rose gold patina. Scarce date with only 6,267 minted.
Napoleon Empereur Copper Essai Pattern (100 Francs) 1807, Mazard 602B, MS63 BN NGC, appealing purple and chocolate brown sheen to the surfaces. Obverse: Barehead Napoleon, Reverse: Crowned eagle.
Louis XVIII 5 Francs 1815-Q 1st Restoration, KM706.5, D-86, toned AU, very sharply detailed, small rim nick at 11 o'clock on the obverse.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
Napoleon gold 20 Francs 1815A "Hundred Days," KM705.1, nice toned VF, scarce and popular type struck during Napoleon's brief restoration to power.
Napoleon II Essai 5 Centimes in Copper 1816, Gad-133, SP62 BN PCGS, scarce portrait of Napoleon II. Some red at the peripheries.
Napoleon II 10 Centimes Essai in Copper 1816, Gad-197, AU50 PCGS, scarce example of the coinage of Napoleon II.
Louis XVIII 5 Francs 1817A, KM711.1, D-87, lovely toned AU-UNC, a choice and fully original example.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
Louis XVIII gold 20 Francs 1819A, KM712.1, nice lustrous AU, faint scuffs in the obverse fields, superb reverse.
Louis XVIII gold 40 Francs 1817A, KM713.1, MS62 PCGS, a nice lustrous coin and a scarce type in mint state.
Louis XVIII gold 40 Francs 1818-W, KM713.6, MS61 NGC, a lustrous coin with typical small contact marks consistent with the grade.
Charles X 5 Francs 1825A, KM720.1, choice AU, lightly toned with abundant mint luster, very attractive.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
Charles X 5 Francs 1827-W, KM728.13, D-88, superb toned AU-UNC, light original patina and excellent eye appeal.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
Charles X 5 Francs - Choice Pair, KM720.10 1826-MA, choice AU, and KM728.5 1830-H, lustrous AU-UNC. Both coins are fully original and attractive.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
Charles X Bronze Essai (5 Francs) ND (1824), Mazard 898A, MS63 BN NGC, considerable mint luster in the legends. Essai by Moreau.
Charles X Bronze Essai (5 Francs) ND (1824), Mazard 898A, MS64 BN NGC, lovely glossy surfaces with an abundance of mint red.
Henri V Pretender Bronze 5 Francs 1830, KMX-32a, MS62 BN NGC, lightly toned, a nice example of this classic series.
Louis Philippe I 2 Francs 1847A, KM743.1, MS67 NGC, a truly Gem example with original deep multi-hued patina and extraordinary eye appeal.
Louis Philippe 5 Francs 1831B, KM735.2, MS63 PCGS, earlier bare head two year type. Rouen mint.
Louis Philippe I 5 Francs 1832Q, KM749.11, nice lustrous AU, an attractive original piece.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
Louis Philippe I 5 Francs 1844BB, KM749.3, choice toned UNC, full underlying mint luster.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
Louis Philippe I 5 Francs 1846-K, KM749.7, superb toned UNC, the perfect blend of full original mint brilliance with light golden patina.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
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 1844A, KM750.1, choice brilliant UNC, very nice for this heavily circulated type.
Louis Philippe I gold 40 Francs 1834-L, KM747.3, nice lustrous XF, small edge flaw on the reverse. Scarce with a mintage of 12,343.
Republic gold Pattern 20 Francs 1848, Mazard 1249, MS64 NGC, dies engraved by E. Farochon. Lightly toned and very rare
Napoleon III 2 Francs Essai in Silver 1856, KM-Pn91, Gad-524, SP62 PCGS, by Bouvet. Wonderful toning, pristine surfaces, quite rare.
Napoleon III 5 Francs 1856A, KM782.1, MS62 PCGS, bare head type. Attractively toned, and a very scarce grade for the type.
Napoleon III silver 5 Francs 1861A, KM799.1, MS64 NGC, attractive blue-green and russet patina, rare date in mint state.
Napoleon III gold 50 Francs 1855A, KM785.1, XF-AU, some original luster remaining. AGW 0.4667 oz.
Napoleon III gold 50 Francs 1857A, KM785.1, XF, lightly cleaned, few small surface marks. AGW 0.4700 oz.
Napoleon III gold 50 Francs 1859BB, KM785.2, AU, some marks on the obverse. Strassbourg mint. Much luster remaining. AGW 0.4667 oz.
Napoleon III gold 50 Francs 1865A, KM804.1, lustrous XF-AU, few tiny marks on the obverse, a nice original example. AGW 0.4700 oz.
Napoleon III gold 100 Francs 1855A, KM786.1, lightly toned AU, light abrasions in the fields and a few small rim nicks. AGW 0.9335 oz.
Napoleon III gold 100 Francs 1855A, KM786.1, lustrous AU, two small rim nicks. AGW 0.9335 oz.
Napoleon III gold 100 Francs 1855A, KM786.1, MS63 NGC, fully brilliant with minimal handling and good eye appeal.
Napoleon III gold 100 Francs 1859BB, KM786.2, nice XF-AU, lightly toned and original, tiny rim bump at 7 o'clock on the obverse. AGW 0.9300 oz.
Napoleon III gold 100 Francs 1862BB, KM802.2, lustrous AU, few tiny contact marks as always. AGW 0.9300 oz.
Republic Franc 1900, KM844.1, Gad-467, MS66 NGC, deeply toned. Scarce date with a mintage of under 100,000 pieces.
Republic 5 Francs 1870A, KM818.1, AU58 PCGS, Ceres Head type with no reverse legend. Scarce in better grades such as this example.
Republic 5 Francs Trident Issue 1871A, KM823, Gad-744, MS63 PCGS, issued by the Paris Commune. Small trident found left of the mintmark on the reverse. Beautifully toned and scarce in this grade.
Republic 5 Francs 1872A, KM820.1, Gad-745A, AU58 PCGS, scarce date with a mintage of 56,844. Hercules type. Unusually choice example.
Republic 5 Francs 1872A, KM820.1, choice toned AU-UNC, very attractive, scarce low mintage date.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
Republic gold 20 Francs 1886A, KM825, MS65 NGC, unusually choice for this denomination.
Republic gold 50 Francs 1904A, KM831, MS64 NGC, a choice example with full mint brilliance and unusually blemish-free surfaces. Very scarce denomination.
Republic gold 100 Francs 1908A, KM858, XF-AU, cleaned at one time, typical small surface marks. AGW 0.9300 oz.
Republic gold Essai 100 Francs 1929, Mazard 2535, MS64 NGC, dies by Raymond Delamarre, fully brilliant, map of France on the reverse. Rare and highly desirable Essai.
Republic gold Essai 100 Francs 1929, Mazard 2537, MS65 NGC, dies by Abel La Fleur, superb surfaces, reverse with two cornucopias.
Republic gold 100 Francs 1929, Mazard 2542, MS64 NGC, dies executed by Jean Vernon, fully brilliant, the reverse features an oak tree.
Republic gold 100 Francs 1936 Bazor, KM880, nice AU-UNC, fully lustrous, few small marks on the bust. Very scarce.
Republic silver Medal 1878, Union Generale des Postes - Congress of Paris, a large 51 mm medal struck for the delegate from Uruguay, Juan Diaz. Choice toned AU, a handsome example, and the first we have seen. 66.27 grams.
Republic 50 Centimes 1922 Mint Error, KM884, MS66 NGC, a spectacular capped die striking with a deeply incuse impression of the obverse. Rare and highly desirable mint error.
Republic Franc 1921 Mint Error, KM876, MS64 NGC, capped die reverse, deeply toned and attractive.
Republic Franc 1921 Mint Error, KM876, MS66 NGC reverse capped die, fully brilliant, a most entertaining mint error with the reverse die deeply struck creating a wall of metal around the periphery.
Republic gold Piefort 10 Centimes 1979, KM-P630, type of KM929, Proof 67 Ultra Cameo NGC, rare with a mintage of 300 in gold.
Trio of Silver French Ecus, Louis XV 1728 Bearn Dav-A1330, Fine; 1730-Rennes D-1330, toned XF, bold features; and Louis XVI 1793-M D-1335, toned AVF, some adjustment marks. Sold as is, no return.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
19th Century Silver 5 Francs Foursome, 1809-B, Fine; 1831-M incuse edge, toned AU; 1833-MA, AU tiny flaw; and 1838-B, choice lustrous AU-UNC. Sold as is, no return.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
Strasbourg. City Coinage Assis (1500-1600), Roberts 9083, XF40 NGC, crudely struck, lightly toned.
French Cochin China
French Colonial 10 Centimes 1879A, KM4, Proof 65 PCGS, gorgeous original toning, very scarce this nice.
French Colonies
Louis XIIII 30 Deniers 1711D, KM378.2 (France), XF45 NGC, toned with even wear. Struck for circulation in the western colonies.
Louis XVIII 10 Centimes Bronze Essai 1824A, KM-E10, Gad-297A, SP62 RB PCGS, rare essai striking. Paris mint, with beautiful coloring.
French Indo-China
French Colonial Essai 2 Sapeque 1887 Copper Nickel, Type of KM6 (bronze), Proof 64 NGC, light pastel patina. Scarce pattern not listed in the SCWC.
French Colonial Piastre 1885A, KM5, MS65 NGC, lightly toned and highly appealing, scarce first date of this oriental trade dollar.
French Colonial Silver Piastres - Quartet, 1893A VF+, scarce date; 1921H XF; 1922 XF; and 1924A choice BU. Sold as is, no return.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
French Colonial Piastre - Large Lot, eleven pieces from 1896-1909, grades range from XF to choice BU. We suggest careful viewing as many nice coins are included! Sold as is, no return.
Gabon
Republic gold 10 & 25 Francs 1960, KM1 and KM2, cameo Proofs, both with some light handling. Bust of Mba. AGW 0.3530 oz.
Republic gold Proof Set 1960, KM-PS1, comprising KM1 through KM4, the 10, 25, 50 and 100 Francs, all nice cameo Proofs with minimal handling, and presented in the case of issue (no COA.) Scarce set commemorating Gabonese independence. AGW 1.7419 oz.
German East Africa
German Colonial Pesa - Choice Assortment, KM1, three each of the 1890 and 1891. The three 1890 are graded MS65 RD NGC; and two of the 1891s are Brilliant UNC, while the third 1891 is MS65 RD NGC. A choice selection of this type issued to compete with the British India 1/4 Anna in East Africa.
German Colonial 1/2 Heller 1906J, KM6, Proof 65 RB NGC, a choice piece with full mint red.
German Colonial Heller 1904A, KM7, Proof 65 RB NGC, nearly fully lustrous, very attractive with light toning.
German Colonial Heller 1905A, KM7, Proof 67 RB NGC Brand Collection, a superb coin with mirror surfaces and spectacular iridescent orange and magenta patina.
German Colonial Heller 1905J, KM7, Proof 64 BN NGC, deep purple and blue-green patina, highly reflective surfaces.
German Colonial 5 Heller 1909J, KM11, Proof 65 BN NGC, superb surfaces with blue-green and purple toning, highly attractive.
German Colonial 5 Heller 1913A, KM13, Proof 64 NGC, attractive reflective surfaces, very scarce in Proof.
German Colonial 10 Heller 1910J, KM12, Proof 65 NGC, fully brilliant with no spots, a superior example.
German Colonial 10 Heller 1911A, KM12, Proof 64 NGC, mirror surfaces and fully brilliant.
German Colonial 1/4 Rupie 1904A, KM8, Proof 62 NGC, mirror surfaces with light hairlines.
German Colonial 1/2 Rupie 1891, KM4, MS65 NGC, full frosty white mint luster.
German Colonial 1/2 Rupie 1904A, KM9, Proof 67 Ultra Cameo NGC, a stunning specimen with deep mirror surfaces and satiny frost on the bust and raised details. Very rare in this lofty grade.
German Colonial 1/2 Rupie 1910J, KM9, Proof 65 Cameo NGC, superb reflective surfaces and razor sharp details on the bust, a highly appealing coin.
German Colonial 1/2 Rupie 1912J, KM9, Proof 63 NGC, a choice example, this date unlisted in the SCWC in Proof.
German Colonial Rupie 1890, KM2, MS64 NGC, fully brilliant with just a hint of golden patina, very attractive.
German Colonial Rupie 1890, KM2, Proof 64 NGC, deep amber and blue-green toning, very appealing.
German Colonial Rupie 1892, KM2, choice Proof, sensational multi-hued patina with magenta and blue-green flashes. These 19th century Proofs seem to tone in spectacular fashion! Very scarce date.
German Colonial Rupie 1904A, KM10, Proof 62 NGC, light hairlines in the exposed fields.
German Colonial Rupie 1905J, KM10, Proof 64 NGC, silvery gray and gold patina, scarce as a Proof.
German Colonial 2 Rupien 1893, KM5, AU-UNC, highly lustrous, lightly cleaned at one time leaving some faint hairlines. A very attractive example of this scarce type.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
German Colonial 2 Rupien 1893, KM5, MS63 NGC, fully lustrous with light golden patina, rare and desirable grade for this elusive type.
German Colonial - Selection of Bronze Types, The lot includes: three Heller 1908J, KM7, all in lustrous UNC; and two Heller 1910J, KM7, in lustrous UNC; plus a 5 Heller 1908J, KM11, nice AU-UNC. Sold as is, no return.
German Colonial 5 & 10 Heller Selection, 5 Heller 1913A (3), KM13, and a 5 Heller 1913J (2), KM13; and 10 Heller 1908J, KM12; 10 Heller 1909J (2)--one is PCGS MS63--KM12; plus a 10 Heller 1911A, KM12. Grades range from toned AU to nice UNC. Sold as is, no return.
German Colonial Silver Trio, KM3 1/4 Rupie 1891, superb toned UNC; KM4 1/2 Rupie 1891, deeply toned UNC, very choice; and KM2 Rupie 1890, fully brilliant UNC. A lovely group of these colonial silver types.
German Colonial - Three Silver Types, KM3 1/4 Rupie 1891, AU-UNC, tiny rim nick; KM4 1/2 Rupie 1897, deeply toned UNC with incredible magenta patina on the reverse, scarce date; and KM2 Rupie 1890, fully lustrous AU-UNC.
German Colonial - Choice Silver Triad, KM3 1/4 Rupie 1891, deeply toned UNC, very choice; KM2 Rupie, two dates, 1890, superb UNC with full luster and appealing toning, and 1901, fully lustrous AU with some noticeable contact marks.
German Colonial Choice Silver Threesome, KM8 1/4 Rupie 1904A, gem toned UNC, a little jewel; KM4 1/2 Rupie 1891, choice toned UNC; and KM2 Rupie 1891, lovely brilliant UNC, full frosty white mint luster.
German Colonial gold 15 Rupien 1916T, KM16.1, arabesque below T, lightly toned AU, very nice example.
German Colonial gold 15 Rupien 1916T, KM16.1, AU58 NGC, arabesque below T, extremely bold and attractive for this emergency coinage, one of the nicer examples we have encountered.
German Colonial gold 15 Rupien 1916T, KM16.2, lustrous AU, edge filed and the reverse rim is very crude due to a poorly prepared planchet, not atypical for the emergency coins struck at Tabora. Despite these blemishes, this is a very decent example with good eye appeal.
German Colonial gold 15 Rupien 1916T, KM16.2, arabesque below A, nice XF-AU, very lightly polished, bold details.
German Colonial gold 15 Rupien 1916T, KM16.2, AU58 PCGS, an attractive lustrous example of this highly popular type featuring an elephant. Second variety with the arabesque ending below the "A."
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
German New Guinea
German Colonial Pfennig 1894A, KM1, Proof 64 RB NGC, ex Pittman Collection, a nice lustrous example, scarce in Proof.
German Colonial Pfennig 1894A - Pair, KM1, nice toned AU and choice UNC with considerable mint red.
German Colonial - Two Bronze Types, KM1 Pfennig 1894A, brown AU; and KM2 2 Pfennig 1894A, brown AU, trace of luster.
German Colonial 10 Pfennig 1894A, KM3, MS63 BN NGC, an attractive piece with considerable mint luster.
German Colonial 10 Pfennig 1894A, KM3, MS64 BN NGC, mostly brown with traces of luster in the legends on the reverse.
German Colonial 10 Pfennig 1894A, KM3, choice brilliant UNC, small obverse spot. Consignor notes "Ex: Pittman collection lot 5011" but without provenance tag.
German Colonial 10 Pfennig 1894A, KM3, Proof 63 RB NGC, a choice lustrous example and decidedly rare in Proof.
German Colonial 1/2 Mark 1894A, KM4, MS64 NGC, fully brilliant and attractive, minor contact marks on the reverse.
German Colonial 1/2 Mark 1894A, KM4, MS65 PCGS, deeply toned with virtually pristine surfaces.
German Colonial 1/2 Mark 1894A, KM4, Proof 63 NGC, mirror surfaces, light hairlines in the exposed fields.
German Colonial 1/2 Mark 1894A, KM4, Proof 65 NGC, a gorgeous coin with deep blue-green and purple patina. Rare when graded this high.
German Colonial 1/2 Mark 1894A, KM4, Proof 66 Pittman Collection NGC, russet and sea green toning, highly attractive - and well pedigreed! Very rare in this select quality.
German Colonial Mark 1894A, KM5, MS64 PCGS, fully lustrous with strong eye appeal.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
German Colonial Mark 1894A, KM5, MS65 PCGS, full mint brilliance with a hint of emerging amber patina in the legends. Very scarce this nice.
German Colonial Mark 1894A, KM5, Proof 66 NGC Pittman Collection, visually stunning with mirror surfaces and intense gold and magenta patina. Very rare when graded this high.
German Colonial 2 Mark 1894A, KM6, lightly toned XF, pleasing medium gray patina.
German Colonial 2 Mark 1894A, KM6, nice AU-UNC, cleaned long ago and now nicely toned, light underlying hairlines.
German Colonial 2 Mark 1894A, KM6, MS62 NGC, medium gray patina, very scarce in mint state.
German Colonial 2 Mark 1894A, KM6, Proof 63 NGC, highly reflective surfaces, one tiny mark in the lower obverse field.
German Colonial 2 Mark 1894A, KM6, Proof 64 NGC Pittman Collection, light bluish gray toning.
German Colonial 5 Mark 1894A, KM7, MS64 PCGS, full frosty white mint luster with exceptional fields and soft golden patina. A lovely coin and quite rare in this lofty designation.
German Colonial 5 Mark 1894A, KM7, Proof 63 NGC, pewter gray toning over reflective surfaces, an appealing example of this beautiful type featuring the Bird of Paradise in full plume.
German Colonial 5 Mark 1894A, KM7, Proof 63 Cameo NGC Pittman Collection, a lovely piece with flashy blue-green and gold patina along the edges and meticulously sharp design features. Choice Proofs of this type have always been extremely popular and this coin combines great visuals with an impeccable pedigree. We sold a Proof 64 Cameo NGC in our May 2008 sale for $13,800!
German States
Augsburg. Emperor Ferdinand III Taler 1641, KM77, Dav-5039, bold AU, harshly cleaned and now beginning to tone.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Augsburg. Emperor Ferdinand III Taler 1641, KM77, Davenport 5039, MS63 NGC, lovely silvery gray patina, well-struck and appealing. The reverse features a panoramic view of the city.
Baden. Ludwig I gold 5 Gulden 1828-D, KM190, MS62 NGC, lightly toned with abundant mint luster, minor handling in the obverse fields. Rare two-year type.
Baden. Ludwig I gold 10 Gulden 1825, KM177.2, AU58 NGC, an original example with attractive patina and considerable mint luster, minor handling in the exposed fields. Very rare type.
Bavaria. Maximilian I Taler 1625, KM196, XF45 PCGS, Madonna and child facing front, reverse arms within oval shield. Attractively toned. Scarce and popular type.
Bavaria. Maximilian I gold 5 Ducats 1640, KM61, Friedberg 196, date at top, AU58 NGC, superbly struck with full mint luster. The obverse depicts the King standing; the reverse shows a panoramic view of Munich with the Madonna and child above. Rare and highly appealing multiple Ducat.
Bavaria. Maximilian II Emanuel gold 1/2 Maximilian d'Or 1723, KM153, Fr-227, nice VF-XF, small file mark on the edge at 5 o'clock.
Bavaria. Karl Albert gold 1/2 Carolin 1733, Friedberg 233, XF45 NGC, nicely struck with luster in the legends. Second bust of Karl, Madonna seated on the reverse. (NGC has misattributed this type on the holder as Fr-230.)
Bavaria. Ludwig I Taler 1826, KM372, MS63 NGC Brand Collection, a choice original example with light toning over full mint luster. Struck to commemorate moving the university to Munich.
Bavaria. Ludwig I Taler 1835, KM409, AU-Uncirculated, lightly cleaned. Monument to King Otto leaving his mother.
Bavaria. Ludwig I Double Taler 1845, KM440, AU-Uncirculated, once lightly cleaned. For the birth of the king's two grandsons. A very nice example of this type.
Bavaria. Maximilian II Double Taler 1848, KM448.1, VF-XF, some minor rim nicks, attractively toned. Monument to Johann Christoph von Gluck. Very scarce type. One of the key coins to the Bavarian historical Taler set.
Bavaria. Maximilian II Double Taler 1860, KM474, AU, some surface marks in field. Attractively toned and a scarce regular issue type.
Bavaria. Maximilian II Double Taler 1860, KM474, PR64 PCGS, an incredible example of this scarce type. Rainbow toning at the peripheries, and some cameo features noted.
Bavaria. Otto 5 Mark 1908D, KM512, Proof 66 Cameo NGC, a gorgeous coin with satiny texture to the bust and full mirror surfaces.
Brandenburg-Franconia. Georg & Albrecht Taler 1542, Davenport 8967, nice XF, appealing old-time patina and sharp details. Ex: Heritage October 1994 lot 7285.
Bremen. Free City 36 Grote 1864, KM243, MS67 NGC, a superb coin with russet, violet and gold patina. Worth a considerable premium in this select quality.
Brunswick-Luneburg. Georg Ludwig Taler 1709HB, KM49, XF45 PCGS, prancing stallion type. Lightly toned and very popular.
Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. Julius Lichttaler 1571 Goslar, Dav-9060, Welter 576, VF, somewhat crude flan.
Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. Heinrich Julius Rebel Taler 1595, Davenport 9088, nice AVF, a fully original example.
Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. Friedrich Ulrich Taler 1631, KM52.5, Dav-6307, MS63 NGC, a highly lustrous piece with light toning on the reverse. Very scarce grade for an early Taler. Lord of the Ring fans will notice the imposing Ent on the obverse!
Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. August II Taler 1651, KM393.3, Dav-6340, bold AU, very little wear evident, lightly cleaned at one time.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. Rudolf August Taler 1688-RB, KM572.2, Dav-6393A, sharp XF-AU, considerable sheen to the surfaces, cleaned long ago and now nicely toned.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. Karl I gold 10 Taler 1746EK-M, KM917, AU58 NGC, fully struck and most appealing with no flan flaws or adjustment marks. A beautiful design featuring the bust of Karl and a rearing horse on the reverse.
Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. George III of England gold 5 Taler 1814-TW, KM1062, MS63 NGC, fully brilliant with some light contact marks. Very scarce type and grade. (NGC has incorrectly attributed this as 1814-FR, but then so did the SCWC!)
Cologne. City Coinage gold Gulden 1511, Fr752, XF45 PCGS, Christ seated, reverse arms. Somewhat flatly struck, yet a very scarce early dated gold coin.
Frankfurt-City. Taler 1796-HGBH, KM288, Dav-2229, lightly toned UNC, full underlying mint luster. There are two natural edge flaws (12 and 3 o'clock), both the result of poor flan preparation.
Hamburg. Free City Taler 1735-IHL, KM173, Dav-2283, MS62 NGC, fully lustrous with light amber patina in the legends. Struck in the name of HRE Charles VI.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Hamburg. Free City gold 2 Ducats 1757-IHL, KM191, nice AU-UNC, sparkling surfaces with prooflike luster. Struck in the name of HRE Francis of Austria.
Hamburg. Free City gold Ducat 1818, KM245, MS62 NGC, fully lustrous, a nice example of this trade ducat.
Hamburg. Free City gold Ducat 1844, KM263, MS62 NGC, full mint brilliance, few tiny marks in the obverse fields. Scarcer date.
Hamburg. Free City gold Ducat 1869B, KM280, choice brilliant UNC, lightly toned and very attractive.
Hamburg. Free City 2 Mark 1898J, KM294, MS66 NGC, full frosty white mint luster, a premium coin for this series and the key date.
Hamburg. Free City gold 10 Mark 1905J, KM292, MS64 NGC, fully lustrous, scarce type.
Hamburg. Free City gold 10 Mark 1912J, KM292, nice AU-UNC, fully lustrous, tiny rim nick. Scarce date.
Hamburg. Free City gold 10 Mark 1913J, KM292, MS64 NGC, a choice example with full gleaming mint brilliance, scarce type in this superior grade.
Hanau-Lichtenberg. Johann Reinhard I Testone ND (1599-1625), KM6, Robert-7141, MS66 NGC, a superb mint state example with well-struck details on the bust. (Certified as France by NGC, Hanau includes parts of Alsace.)
Hannover. Georg V Double Taler 1866B, KM240, Uncirculated, lightly cleaned. An impressive Double Taler.
Hesse-Cassel. Wilhelm V Taler 1628, KM98.3, Dav-6736, sharp XF, surfaces cleaned long ago and are now toned. The obverse depicts a stormy wind blowing against a palm tree with Jehovah above in Hebrew.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Lubeck. Free City 2 Mark 1911A, KM212, Proof 65 NGC, an appealing coin with mellow amber and russet toning.
Mansfeld-Bornstedt. Franz Maximilian & Heinrich Franz gold Ducat 1687, KM135, Fr-1573, MS62 PCGS, fully lustrous with slightly prooflike surfaces, minor handling in the fields. Very scarce and attractive type.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Mecklenburg-Schwerin. Friedrich Franz IV 5 Mark 1904A, KM334, Proof 66 NGC, gorgeous deep amber and russet patina in the legends. Wedding of Friedrich Franz IV.
Munster. City Taler 1661, KM75, Dav-5603, AU, very bold details, cleaned long ago and now re-toned. The obverse features a broad view of the city.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Nurnberg. Free City Taler 1763-SF, KM339, Dav-2488, lightly cleaned, a decent example with strong details. Struck in the name of HRE Francis of Austria.
Nurnberg. Free City gold Klippe 1/4 Ducat ND (1700)-GFN, KM252, Fr-1890, MS62 NGC, a choice fully lustrous example which could easily have been graded higher. Popular type featuring the Lamb of God.
Nurnberg. Medallic gold Ducat 1730-D, Whiting 411, MS62 NGC, prooflike luster. The obverse features conjoined busts of Martin Luther and Philipp Melanchthon.
Oldenburg. Nicolaus Friedrich Peter 2 Mark 1891A, KM201, XF, considerable mint luster, light surface abrasions. Scarce type.
Ottingen. Karl Wolfgang Taler 1542, Davenport 9617, nice VF, lightly toned, strong details.
Prussia. Friedrich Wilhelm III Taler 1814A, KM387, MS63 NGC, a choice example with virtually pristine surfaces and full mint brilliance. There are a few very light adjustment marks on the obverse and a couple of tiny laminations on the reverse.
Prussia. Friedrich Wilhelm III Double Taler 1839A, KM425, AU58 PCGS, beautifully toned. Berlin mint.
Prussia. Wilhelm gold 10 Mark 1872A, KM502, MS68 NGC, a true Gem example with light original patina.
Prussia. Wilhelm gold 10 Mark 1888A, KM504, Proof 63 Cameo NGC, brilliant mirror surfaces with a light cameo frost to the bust. Rare in Proof!
Prussia. Prince Heinrich Gilt Silver Medal ND (1888-1918), Bust by K. Korschann, nice AU-UNC, 95.2 grams, 65 mm. The edge is stamped Silber 990. Very scarce and impressive piece. Heinrich was the brother of Wilhelm II.
Reuss-Ebersdorf. Heinrich LI Taler 1812-L, KM32, D-804, 27.96 grams, AU55 NGC, lightly toned, rare type and particularly elusive in this select quality. Tiny mintage of 1575.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
Reuss-Obergreiz. Heinrich XIII Taler 1812-L, KM101, D-796, 27.96 grams, AU58 NGC, appealing gray and gold toning, few tiny natural flan flaws on the obverse. Rare type and grade. Mislabeled as KM94.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg. Friedrich II 1/4 Taler 1717-IT, Sch-27, similar design to KM-A22, choice toned UNC, exceptionally attractive. Struck to mark the bicentennial of the Reformation.
Saxe-Meiningen. Georg II gold 20 Mark 1910D, KM205, MS61 NGC, slightly prooflike surfaces with numerous small contact marks in the obverse fields. Rare type and the first we have offered.
Saxe-Old-Weimar. Friedrich Wilhelm & Johann III Taler 1594, Davenport 9774, VF, numerous small surface marks, cleaned and retoned.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach. Wilhelm Ernst 5 Mark 1908A, KM-Y175, MS65 NGC, full mint brilliance with superior surfaces. Struck to mark the 350th anniversary of Jena University.
Saxony. Johann Georg I Taler 1630, KM411, Dav-7606, AU58 NGC, beautifully with underlying luster. Struck for the 100th anniversary of the Augsburg Confession.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Saxony. Johan Georg I Taler 1648-CR, KM425, Dav-7612, MS66 NGC, an absolutely spectacular early Taler with sharp design features and full blasting white mint luster. A real prize for the ultra quality conscious collector.
Saxony. Johan Georg IV 1/3 Taler 1692-IK, KM627, MS63 NGC, beautiful strike with light silvery gray toning and full mint brilliance.
Saxony. Friedrich August I Taler 1711-ILH, KM803, Dav-2655, XF, cleaned long ago and now lightly toned. Handsome type featuring the King on horseback.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Saxony. Friedrich August I gold 2 Ducats 1711-ILH, Friedberg 2821, KM809, date in Roman numerals, AU50 NGC, well-struck details, popular type struck for the Vicariat.
Saxony. Friedrich August III gold Ducat 1801-IEC, KM1030, MS63 NGC, a remarkably choice example of this Ducat with razor sharp features on the bust and full mint brilliance. A superior coin in all respects. Rare in mint state.
Saxony. Johann Mining Taler 1860B, KM1199, choice brilliant UNC, soft golden patina in the legends, very attractive.
Saxony. Johann gold 20 Mark 1872E, KM1233, MS64 NGC, fully brilliant, scarce one-year type.
Saxony. Friedrich August 5 Mark 1907E, KM1266, MS64 NGC, virtually pristine surfaces with full mint luster, very attractive.
Schaumburg-Lippe. Georg 3 Mark 1911A, KM-Y206, Proof 67 NGC Brand Collection, mirror surfaces with slightly mottled toning.
Schleswig-Holstein. Christian VII of Denmark 60 Schilling 1789-MF, KM-C9, Dav-1311, MS61 NGC, lightly toned with small haymarking spots. Scarce grade for this type also denominated as a Speciedaler.
Silesia-Liegnitz-Brieg. Georg et al gold Ducat 1653, KM401, Friedberg 3200, MS62 NGC, boldly struck on both sides, the obverse features the three rulers and the reverse displays the coat of arms. Very scarce in this quality, and this eastern German coinage for this era is also of interest to collectors of Poland.
Stolberg. Carl Ludwig and Friedrich Botho Taler 1764C, KM280, D-2808, XF45 PCGS, lightly toned. Stag before column, reverse crowned arms.
Westphalia. Hieronymus Napoleon gold 5 Franken 1813C, KM-C31, nice lustrous AU, adjustment marks on the rims only.
Westphalia. Hieronymous Napoleon gold 5 Franken 1813C, KM-C31, AU58 NGC, a nice lustrous example with light adjustment marks on the rim only.
Westphalia. Hieronymus Napoleon gold 10 Franken 1813C, KM-C32.1, coin alignment, MS63 NGC, incredibly sharp details, lightly toned and very appealing with a specimen strike quality.
Westphalia. Hieronymus Napoleon gold 20 Franken 1809J, KM-C33, nice VF-XF, lightly toned and original. Mintmark is horse's head.
Westphalia. Hieronymus Napoleon gold 10 Taler 1812-B, KM-C16a, AU55 NGC, lovely old-time rose gold patina and considerable mint luster. Rare type from the Napoleonic era in western Europe.
Wurttemberg. Karl gold 5 Mark 1877F, KM627, MS62 NGC, a nice lustrous example of this scarce type.
Wurttemberg. Wilhelm II gold 10 Mark 1907F, KM633, fully lustrous UNC, spectacular clashed die marks in the obverse fields. A most unusual and entertaining "mint error."
Wurzburg. Adam Friedrich gold Ducat 1776, KM409, UNC, fully lustrous and attractive with glittering surfaces, the obverse fields display very light hairlines.
Germany
Empire. Mark 1874H, KM7, MS65 NGC, intensely lustrous, very attractive.
Empire. Mark 1885G, KM7, MS64 NGC, a choice and fully original coin with light toning.
Empire. Mark 1886D, KM-7, MS66 NGC, "snowflake" brilliant white and superb, worth a premium.
Weimar Republic. 3 Mark 1928D Durer, KM58, MS65 NGC, medium gold and gray toning, a nice example of this scarcer type.
Weimar Republic. 3 Mark 1929A Waldeck-Prussia Union, KM62, Proof 66 NGC, superb multi-hued patina.
Weimar Republic. 3 Mark 1930A Zeppelin, KM67, Proof 65 NGC, lightly toned with flashy mirror surfaces and a nice cameo on the raised details.
Weimar Republic. 5 Mark 1927A Oaktree, KM56, MS67 NGC, a fabulous example with soft patina and virtually pristine surfaces. Rare grade for this type.
Weimar Republic. 5 Mark 1930A Oaktree, KM56, Proof 65 Cameo NGC, incredible amber, russet and magenta patina on the tree side with a brilliant untoned obverse. If you appreciate "color" in your collection, this coin could be a centerpiece. Dramatic Proofs of this series are now commanding prices well above the standard catalogs.
Weimar Republic. 5 Mark 1932A Oaktree Mint Error, KM56, MS62 NGC Broadstruck, only about 5% off-center, but on this large coin, the mint error is quite impressive. Errors from this era of German coinage are uncommon.
Weimar Republic. 5 Mark 1930D Zeppelin, KM68, Proof 66 PCGS, blue-green and silvery gray toning, highly appealing example and very scarce when graded this high.
Weimar Republic. Silver Pattern 5 Mark 1926-F, Schaaf 323A/G1, MS65 NGC, very rare pattern featuring a bust of Friedrich von Schiller. Lightly toned and lustrous.
Weimar Republic. Silver Pattern 5 Mark 1929A, Schaaf 343/G3, MS63 NGC, toned and very appealing, rare pattern depicting a modernistic Zeppelin.
Weimar Republic. Silver Pattern 5 Mark 1930A, Schaaf 343/G6, MS64 NGC, appealing golden patina, rare pattern for the Zeppelin series.
Session 2
Gibraltar
Elizabeth II gold Proof Set 1989, KM-PS2, consisting of 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2 and 5 Sovereigns. Una and the Lion commemorative. The set comes with its original case of issue and certificate of authenticity. AGW 2.0597 oz.
Elizabeth II gold Proof Set 1996. Gold ship Ecu Set consisting of 1/25, 1/10, 1/5, and 1/2 ounce of pure gold. Accompanied by the original case of issue and certificate of authenticity. AGW 0.8040 oz.
Great Britain
Aethelred II Penny ND (978-1016), S-1154, VF, well struck with clear legends. Bust left, small cross reverse. Last small cross type.
Aethelred II Penny ND (978-1016), VF-XF, strong portrait, readable legend. Long cross type, attractively toned. Far better-than-average for this ruler.
Edward III gold 1/4 Noble ND (1327-1377), S-1498, XF40 NGC, fourth coinage, Pre Treaty period. Clear legends and problem-free. Incorrectly labeled a 1/2 Noble on NGC holder.
Edward III gold 1/4 Noble ND (1351-1361), S-1498, XF45 NGC, Fourth coinage issue, Pre Treaty with French title. Mintmark cross. Slightly grainy planchet, yet strong readable legends.
Edward III gold Half Noble ND (1351-1361), S-1494, XF45 NGC, Pre Treaty period with French title. Slightly soft planchet, yet good legends and well centered.
Edward III gold Half Noble ND (1351-1361), S-1494, NGC XF45, Pre Treaty period with French title. A well-struck coin with strong legends. An attractive example.
Edward IV gold Angel ND (1471-1483), S-2091, XF45 NGC, London mint, mintmark cross. The planchet is grainy, yet a clear, well-struck design remains. The legends are good as well.
James I gold 1/4 Laurel ND (1619-1620), KM68, S-2642, XF45 ICG, third coinage, mintmark star. Strong portrait with excellent hair detail. Scarce type.
Charles I Sixpence ND (1631-1632), KM164, S-2855, MS61 NGC, first milled issue of Nicholas Briot. Mintmark flower. Minted 1631-1632. Variety with "VI" in obverse field. Beautifully toned and virtually unknown in this grade.
Commonwealth Sixpence 1653, KM389.1, S-3219, XF45 NGC, mintmark sun, attractively toned. The absence of the portrait is evidence of the strict Calvinist views of the time.
Charles II Silver Medal 1660, Mi-462, 56 AR, XF40 NGC. This medal depicts Charles being restored as king of England, and the restoration is being compared to Moses returning to rescue his countrymen by removing the yoke of the oppression of the Pharaoh. The medal is somewhat toned and quite scarce. Diameter 31mm.
Charles II Shilling 1663, KM418.2, S-3372, AU50 PCGS, beautifully toned. First bust type with three curls behind head. Linked C's in angles. Very high grade for this type.
Charles II Crown 1671, KM422.3, S-3357, strong Fine, light gray, good details for the grade.
James II tin Half Penny 1685, KM448, S-3419, F-VF, with diamond shaped copper plug from the striking. A very scarce issue. Some corrosion spots on the reverse.
James II gold Half Guinea 1688, KM458.1, S-3404, MS62 PCGS, second bust type. Some haymarking is evident both sides. Very strong luster, and an excellent portrait for this often weakly-struck type. James' reign of less than four years (1685-1688) resulted in few coins produced. Thus, anything choice from this short period of British history is a true prize. An outstanding early Half Guinea.
James II gold Guinea 1687, KM459.1, S-3402, MS63 NGC, an outstanding example of this type. Guineas from this period are scarce in any grade, but a MS63 example is special indeed. This coin is free of haymarking, is fully struck, and appears as choice as the day it was made.
William and Mary Sixpence 1693, KM481, S-3438, XF45 NGC, medium toning, strong portrait of the two rulers. Scarce two year type.
William and Mary Shilling 1693, KM480, S-3437, F-VF, reverse a bit better. Lightly toned and problem free. Conjoined busts of the two rulers. Scarce denomination.
William and Mary Halfcrown 1689, KM472.2, S-3435, AU55 NGC, first busts, second shield. Some haymarking, attractive toning with good underlying luster. Very scarce in this grade.
William and Mary copper Medal 1694, Mi-III, 343 Cu, MS62 BN NGC, 49.5 mm. This medal was issued upon the death of Queen Mary. Engraved and produced by James and Norbert Roettier at the Tower mint. Queen Mary only lived 32 years. A very choice example of the type.
William III Shilling 1697, KM497.1, S-3511, 3rd Bust, Superb Choice Uncirculated. A beautifully toned example of the coinage of William. A little weak in strike on the reverse, but appearing no different from the day it was minted.
Anne Crown 1707E, KM526.1, S-3600, Edinburgh mint, Fine, adjustment marks and some old scuffs and bumps. Struck after England's union with Scotland.
Anne Roses and Plumes Crown 1713, KM536, S-3603, really choice Fine with excellent old color. Struck after England's union with Scotland. Minor haymarking, but overall, it is quite attractive.
Anne Bronze Medal 1702, Mi-233.14 AE, MS64 RB NGC. This medal measuring 42 mm was issued to proclaim the investiture of Anne's husband, George of Denmark, as generalissimo over all England's forces by land and sea. Soon after he was made Lord High Admiral of England and Ireland.
Anne Silver Medal 1702, Eimer 395, Betts 97, XF, lightly toned. Celebrating the victory at the Battle of Vigo Bay. Anne is facing left on the obverse. Ships are burning at Vigo Bay, reverse. Diameter of 37 mm, weight 18.08 gm.
Anne silver Medal 1702, Mi-227.1, AU58 NGC, a silver piece issued by John Croker, on the queen's accession to the throne. It measures 35.4 mm.
Anne silver Medal 1702, Mi-228.4, AU55 NGC, 34.8 mm. This silver medal was issued upon the coronation of Anne. Medalist was John Croker. The reverse design shows Pallas wielding the thunderbolt of Zeus. This was meant to show Anne as Pallas, protecting England from the ever aggressive France.
Anne Bronze Medal 1704, Mi-251.43, MS62 BN NGC, this medal is known as Queen Anne's bounty. Anne agreed to return certain monies she collected to be used for the augmentation of poor livings and the buildings of parsonage houses. The piece has a diameter of 44.9 mm and was produced by John Croker.
Anne Copper Medal 1709, Mi-359.197, MS63 BN NGC. This medal was produced by John Croker to celebrate the victory over the French at the Battle of Malplaquet. The Duke of Marlborough was given credit for the victory, but it was actually an inconsequential encounter. The medal measures 48 mm.
George I gold 1/4 Guinea 1718, KM555, S-3638, AU50 PCGS, an attractive small gold coin. Just a one-year type, and one of the very few coins of this denomination that were ever produced in Britain.
George I Medal 1718, Mi-440.43 WM, MS63, NGC, struck in aluminum, and produced by Georg Wilhelm Vestner. Issued to commemorate the naval action against the Spanish off Cape Passaro. Neptune and the eagle symbolize the king of Britain and the Holy Roman Emperor. Diameter of 43.8 mm.
George II and George III Farthings 1746 & 1773, KM581.2, KM602, AU50 BN and MS62 BN NGC respectively, both coins are far nicer than what is usually encountered.
George II Half Penny 1732, KM566, S-3717, XF40 BN NGC, a very scarce coin in Extremely Fine.
George II Half Pennies 1738 & 1754, KM566 and KM579.2, AU50 BN and AU55 BN NGC respectively, youthful and older bust types. The 1754 has a bit of red remaining.
George II Shilling 1736, KM561.5, S-3699, XF45 NGC, variety with large lettering, medium battleship gray toning, roses and plumes in angles, reverse.
George II Halfcrown 1743, KM584.1, S-3694, VF-XF, one scuff in front of face. This type with roses in reverse angles is a bit scarcer than the coins with plain angles.
George II Crown 1743, KM585.1, S-3688, D. SEPTIMO edge, Roses reverse, older laureate head. Choice About XF, even wear, a pleasing appearance.
George II Crown 1750, KM585.2, S-3690, MS63 NGC, older laureate and draped bust. Beautiful "old time" toning and a very sharp strike. An exceptional example of George II coinage and unpriced in this grade.
George II gold Guinea 1745, KM577.3, S-3676, MS64 PCGS, variety with large lettering, minor haymarking, yet incredible luster. Intermediate, laureate head. Reverse crowned and garnished shield. With old time, yellow gold toning.
George II gold Guinea 1760, KM588, S-3680, MS63 PCGS, last year of the series, and older bust. Crowned shield reverse. Strong luster and well struck.
George III Pattern Gilt Farthing 1798, Peck-1211, PR62 PCGS, some cameo features. A seldom-offered pattern.
George III Half Penny 1770, KM601, S-3774, MS63 BN NGC, first year of copper coinage of George III. First bust, Tower mint in London. Very seldom found this choice.
George III Pattern Half Penny 1797, P-1168, PF66 BN NGC, bronzed restrike, and rated rare by Peck. An unusually choice specimen with significant red in the devices, and mark free fields. A wonderful coin.
George III Penny 1797, KM618, S-3777, MS64 BN PCGS, a scarce coin so choice. Some red remaining on the reverse.
George III Bronzed Pattern Penny 1805, Peck 1294 restrike, PF66 BN NGC, George III. Soho issue. Restrike by Taylor of the Kuchler dies. Laureate draped bust of King right. Reverse: Britannia facing left. Very seldom seen this choice.
George III Penny 1806, KM663, S-3780, MS64 BN PCGS. This is the second Soho Mint type that was only struck for two years (1806-1807). Superb Choice brown Uncirculated, sharply struck, with a gleaming "cartwheel" luster showing under the lovely medium-brown toning, with surfaces that are simply gorgeous.
George III Bronzed Copper Penny 1806, KM663a, S-3780, P-1326, PF65 BN NGC, a wonderful example of this type. Bronzed Proofs are tough to come by. This piece has significant cameo features. An ideal candidate for a type collection.
George III Penny 1807, KM663, MS64 BN NGC, Exceptional appearance. An ideal type coin.
George III Penny 1807, KM663, P-1354 Restrike, PF63 BN NGC, a seldom seen Proof example. Wonderful underlying luster.
George III Sixpence 1819, KM665, MS65 NGC, scarce small 8 variety in date. Lightly toned with strong underlying luster. Very high grade for this type.
George III Broadstruck Mint Error of Shilling 1816, KM666, AU58 NGC, struck on a 26 mm planchet instead of the normal 22 mm planchet. An opportunity for the error specialist.
George III Shilling 1816, KM666, MS66 NGC, an unusually choice example of this type. Lovely light golden toning.
George III Halfcrown 1817, KM672, MS63 PCGS, this is the later type with smaller head of the king. Light gray toning and quite attractive.
George III Halfcrown 1817, KM672, S-3789, MS63 NGC, later, smaller bust type. Lightly toned and a wonderful example.
George III Counterstamp Dollar 1797, KM655, S-3765A, host coin VF-XF, counterstamp XF. Oval counterstamp type. Struck on 8 Reales 1783 of Mexico. These counterstamps were occasioned by a silver shortage in great Britain.
George III Countermarked Dollar 1797, KM655, oval countermark with portrait of George III upon 8 Reales of Mexico 1789 of Charles IV. The host coin is Very Fine, the counterstamp is Extremely Fine. The host coin has been cleaned and is now beginning to retone. Popular type.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
George III Bank Dollar 1804, KM-Tn1, S-3768, AU, some evidence of overstriking visible. Excellent hair detail and a choice example of this type.
George III Bank Dollar 1804, KM-Tn1, S-3768, Almost Uncirculated, from the Proof dies. The business strikes were overstruck upon other large foreign silver coins circulating at the time. The small number of Proofs were not overstruck. This was a Proof, now with minimal wear. Once cleaned, now retoned.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
George III Bank Dollar 1804, KM-Tn1, AU58 NGC, choice toning, and very desirable in this lofty grade. This was emergency coinage during a period of a lack of silver in Britain. These coins were overstruck on other large silver issues, and the overstriking is visible here.
George III Bank Dollar 1804, KM-TN1, MS63 PCGS, a choice example of this type. Emergency coinage used to overcome the silver shortage in Britain at the time. Overstruck on Latin 8 Reales type, and the undercoin is visible. Fully lustrous example, and very hard to find this nice.
George III Crown 1818, KM675, S-3787, MS63 PCGS, LIX on edge. Wonderful multi-colored toning. A choice example.
George III Crown 1820 LX, KM675, MS64 PL NGC, superb specimen with full luster and unblemished surfaces. Bright white coin with some cameo features. As nice as can be imagined.
George III gold 1/4 Guinea 1762, KM592, MS62 NGC, from the famed Cheshire Collection. A sparkling, fully lustrous coin, and seldom seen this choice. The last 1/4 Guinea of Great Britain.
George III gold Half Guinea 1803, KM649, AU50 PCGS, sixth bust, good portrait with some original luster present.
George III gold Half Guinea 1813, Spink 3737, KM651, choice AU, old-time rose gold patina in the legends. Scarce date.
George III gold Half Guinea 1813, KM651, S-3737, MS64 NGC, the last Half Guinea of the nation. Seventh bust type. An example with blazing luster. As nice as one can imagine.
George III gold Rose Guinea 1774, KM604, S-3728, XF, slightly weakly struck on reverse. Fourth bust type. Some field marks, none severe, good portrait.
George III gold Guinea 1777, KM604, S-3728, VF-XF, once cleaned. Fourth bust issue. A popular type.
George III gold Guinea 1787, KM609, S-3729, AU, once cleaned, but not harshly so. Spade Guinea type with a wonderful portrait.
George III gold Spade Guinea 1788, KM609, About XF, strong portrait and a popular type.
George III gold Spade Guinea 1798, KM609, S-3729, MS64 NGC, fifth laureate head, spade design on reverse shield. Stunning appearance for this type. The last Guinea design of the nation, and a joy to behold.
George III gold 1/2 Sovereign 1817, KM673, XF, lightly cleaned, but with a good appearance. The first Sovereign coinage of the nation.
George III gold 1/2 Sovereign 1817, KM673, S-3786, MS65 NGC, the first 1/2 Sovereign of Great Britain. Brilliant luster with some cameo features. A great coin.
George III 1/2 Sovereign Pattern in Silver 1820, W & R 206, PF 61 NGC, a rare pattern in silver by Thomas Wyon. Obverse is similar to the standard Sixpence. Reverse has thistle and shamrock on single stem, crown above. Edge is plain. and weight is 3.96 gm. Listed as rarity 5 in W & R, (Wilson and Rasmussen). Grayish toning with strong underlying luster. A rare and choice pattern.
George III gold Sovereign 1820, KM673, S-3785c, XF-AU, once cleaned, strong portrait. The first Sovereign type and scarce.
George III gold Sovereign 1820, KM674, MS63 NGC, an outstanding example of this type. Some cameo features present. The first Sovereign type produced.
George III gold Sovereign 1820, KM674, S-3785c, MS64 PCGS, large date variety. Wonderful provenance from the Jacob Terner collection. Older, laureate head right. Strong golden color. The coin's luster is almost mesmerizing.
George III 18 Pence silver Berkshire-Reading Token 1811, D-4, MS64 NGC, payable by I. B. Monck, Esq., toned and unusually choice.
George IV Penny 1826, KM693, MS64 BN NGC, an outstanding large copper penny. Some red present, and with outstanding luster. Quite scarce this choice.
George IV Shilling 1825, KM694, MS64 NGC, bare head type. Wonderful multi-colored toning. Exceptional quality.
George IV Halfcrown 1820, KM676, S-3807, choice Uncirculated. First laureate head, beautifully toned. A superb example of this type.
George IV Halfcrown 1820, KM676, S-3807, PR63 NGC, brilliant with silvery surfaces, deep reflectivity in the mirrors. Earlier, laureate head type. Some minor hairlines which define the grade. Seldom seen in proof.
George IV Halfcrown 1821, KM676, S-3897, MS66 NGC, first, laureate head type. Light toning with strong underlying luster. An almost unheard of MS66 grade.
George IV Halfcrown 1826, KM695, S-3809, PF64 NGC, second, bare head type. From the 1826 proof set. Stunning toning with significant cameo features.
George IV Crown 1821, KM680.2, S-3805, Uncirculated, "SECUNDO" on edge. Laureate head. Wonderful toning with golden underlying luster. Just a great coin.
George IV gold 1/2 Sovereign 1823, KM689, S-3803, AU58 NGC, first, laureate head type. Strong luster and little or no wear visible. A good looking example.
George IV gold 1/2 Sovereign 1825, KM689, S-3800, MS63 NGC, earlier, laureate head. Very lustrous example. Few around in this grade.
George IV gold 1/2 Sovereign 1826, KM700, S-3804, PF63 NGC, second, bare head type. From the 1826 Proof set. A few trivial hairlines define the grade. Significant cameo features. A great opportunity for the Sovereign collector.
George IV gold 1/2 Sovereign 1828, KM700, S-3804, XF, second bust, bare head type. Good luster, little actual wear. Last date of the type.
George IV gold Sovereign 1821, KM682, S-3800, MS62 NGC, fully lustrous specimen. Earlier, laureate head type. Striking appearance and hard to find in this grade.
George IV gold Sovereign 1821, KM682, S-3800, MS64 PCGS, first bust type with laureate head. Splendid golden color. A wonderful example of this type. George would have been proud of his likeness on this coin.
George IV gold Sovereign 1826, KM696, S-3801, about XF, some scratches obverse, none overly severe. Second bust, bare head type. A very affordable example.
George IV gold Sovereign 1826, KM696, S-3801, about XF, second, bare head type. Well struck and some luster remaining. Scarce early Sovereign issue.
George IV gold Sovereign 1829, KM696, S-3801, VF-XF, good color and a pleasant appearance. Second or bare head type.
George IV gold Sovereign 1829, KM696, S-3801, MS63 NGC, second portrait, bare head type. Slightly scarcer date. Strong golden color. Very few around in this grade.
George IV gold 2 Pounds 1826, KM701, S-3799, PF64 Cameo NGC, from the 1826 Proof set with a 450 mintage. Second portrait, bare head type. Faint hairlines in the exposed fields. The cameo features are outstanding. So few of these around.
William IV Sixpence 1831, KM712, MS64 NGC, attractively toned and scarce this choice. First year of issue.
William IV Sixpence 1834, KM712, MS64 PCGS, bright white example with very strong luster. Tough to find this nice.
William IV Shilling 1831, KM713, S-835, PF65 NGC, plain edge variety. Very nice multi-hued toning. Significant cameo features. 225 Proof sets. This must be one of the nicest of this type. A wonderful appearance.
William IV Shilling 1834, KM713, MS63 NGC, lovely battleship gray toning. Few available in this grade.
William IV Shilling 1836, KM713, MS64 NGC, lovely toning with much underlying luster. One of the tougher Shilling types to obtain in high grade.
William IV Halfcrown 1831, KM714.1, S-3834, PF64 Cameo NGC, plain edge type "WW" in script on truncation. Toned with an outstanding contrast. Strong underlying luster. This is how a Proof should appear. A superb example.
William IV Halfcrown 1834, KM714.2, S-3834, PF63 NGC, reeded or milled edge variety. Very few Proofs exist of this date. Beautifully toned with virtually flawless fields. An outstanding example of this date.
William IV gold Half Sovereign 1835, KM722, S-3831, XF, lightly cleaned, a scarce offering. William had the shortest reign of any 19th century ruler.
William IV gold Sovereign 1835, KM717, S-3829B, AU58 NGC, somewhat subdued luster, little wear visible. Tough to find this nice. All gold of William is very desirable.
Victoria 1/3 Farthing 1866, KM750, PF64 RB NGC, an exceptional example of this type. Superb luster. A tough coin to find in Proof.
Victoria Pattern 1/3 Farthing in Copper-Nickel 1868, Peck-1930, PF66 NGC, from dies by L. C. Wyon, and issued solely for use in the colony of Malta. An essentially flawless appearance with strong underlying luster. Quite rare.
Victoria 1/3 Farthing 1876, KM750, S-3960, PF65 RB NGC, an unlisted date in Proof and rare thus. Very choice example with wonderful underlying luster. For use in the colony of Malta.
Victoria Farthing 1861, KM747.2, PF66 BN NGC, a virtually flawless example of this time. Incredibly clean surfaces. Significant reddish coloring on reverse. Seldom encountered in Proof.
Victoria Half Penny 1875H, KM754, S-3957, PR65 RD PCGS, bun head type. Intensely red in color and with a portrait that just mesmerizes you. Struck at the Heaton mint. Definitely one of the nicest of this type available.
Victoria Penny 1863, KM749.2, MS66 RB NGC. A magnificent example, drenched with creamy luster and nearly faultless surfaces.
Victoria Penny 1866, KM749.2, MS63 BN NGC, bun head type. Many of these are around, but few are found in mint state. MS63 is even better.
Victoria Penny 1881H, KM755, MS64 RB NGC, bun head type, struck at the Heaton mint. Great looking coin and hard to find in such a high grade.
Victoria Sixpence 1853, KM733.1, PF64 NGC, young head type, reeded edge. Attractively toned with a wonderful appearance. Very few Proofs exist.
Victoria Shilling 1858, KM734.1, S-3904, MS65 NGC. Boldly struck and fully lustrous beneath superbly toned surfaces with no significant flaws. Excellent provenance from the Cheshire Collection.
Victoria Silver Pattern Florin 1848, ESC 903, PF65 NGC, youthful head of the queen, with plain fillet and no laureate wreath. Reverse has royal cypher "VR" interlinked with rose, thistle, and shamrock. Prince of Wales plumes are surrounded by quatrefoil. Some cameo features, wonderfully toned, and just a joy to behold. Listed as R2.
Victoria Silver Pattern Florin 1848, ESC902, PF66 NGC, laureate portrait of queen with no crown. Reverse has royal cypher "VR", interlinked with rose, thistle, and shamrock. Additionally is found the Price of Wales plumes surrounded by quatrefoil. Wonderful toning with great underlying luster. Listed as R2, and seldom seen.
Victoria Florin 1849, KM745, S-3890, MS62 NGC, Godless type. Scarce in mint state.
Victoria Godless Florin 1849, KM749, MS63 NGC, first year of this design. Known as the "Godless" Florin because "DEI GRATIA" is omitted from the legend. Also, no Gothic script. A fully lustrous example with great color. Tough to find in this grade.
Victoria Gothic Florin 1852, KM746.1, MS65 PCGS, a very high grade for this type. One of the first dates of this series. Some cameo features present, and a most desirable example.
Victoria Gothic Florin 1873, KM746.2, MS61 NGC, Bright white example with good luster and a very pleasing appearance. Hard to find in mint state.
Victoria Gothic Florin 1873, KM746.2, MS64 NGC, a very lightly toned example. Quite scarce in this lofty grade. Very strong luster. Date in Roman Numerals.
Victoria Halfcrown 1839, KM740, PF64 Cameo NGC, Lingford Collection, just 300 Proof sets issued. Beautifully toned example with bluish underlying luster. The coin has the plain edge and is most desirable.
Victoria Halfcrown 1842, KM740, MS64 NGC, young head type. Tough early date. Just a hint of toning and with outstanding luster. A very high grade example of a scarce coin.
Victoria Halfcrown 1844, KM740, MS64 PCGS, young head type. Scarce early date. Lightly toned with an eye-catching appearance. There are few around in this lofty grade.
Victoria Young Head Crown 1845, KM741, close to XF, faint scratch on face, little marks and scuffs, light edge bruise. Still very scarce this nice, and very presentable.
Victoria Young Head Crown 1845, KM741, S-3882, cinquefoil VIII edge, XF. Lightly toned with strong hair detail. Very scarce type in Extremely Fine.
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 Gothic counterpart. A very choice example of this elusive type in higher grades.
Victoria Gothic Crown 1847, KM744, S-3883, Proof, lightly cleaned, noticeable hairlines. No wear is present, wonderful portrait of the young queen. Undecimo found on edge.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Victoria Gothic Crown 1847, KM744, S-3883, PF61 NGC, Undecimo edge, some hairlines. Bright white example, with an excellent appearance. Known as a Gothic Crown from the gothic script in the legends.
Victoria Gothic Crown 1847, KM744, S-3883, PF64 NGC, Undecimo on edge. Wonderful golden toning. A superior example of this important coin. Gothic legends and date in Roman numerals.
Victoria Crown 1887, KM765, MS64 PCGS, Jubilee type. A golden toned beauty. Very choice example.
Victoria Proof Crown 1887, KM765, S-3921, Jubilee Head, PR64 Cameo NGC, light silvery golden blue iridescent toning, a few little disturbances in the obverse field, but the reverse is just perfect and the St. George figure superb! Just 1084 mintage in Proof.
Victoria Crown 1887, KM765, PF65 Cameo NGC, just 1084 examples minted in Proof, and this must be one of the nicest. A great coin.
Victoria Crown 1893, KM783, S-3937, brilliant Uncirculated, "LVI" on edge. Veiled Head type. Bright white example with strong original luster. This would make a perfect type coin.
Victoria Crown 1893, KM783, MS64 PCGS, veiled head type, with LVI on edge. Light cream-colored toning with golden highlights. An exceptional grade for this type.
Victoria Crown 1899, KM783, MS62 NGC. Nicely toned with good underlying luster. LXII on edge.
Victoria gold 1/2 Sovereign 1850, KM735.1, MS64 NGC, young head type, no die number. Very scarce date, one of the toughest in the entire series. Additionally, this coin has an exceptional appearance. Blazing luster and wonderful color. Unpriced in Uncirculated in the British catalogs.
Victoria gold 1/2 Sovereign 1878, KM735.2, MS62 NGC, young head type, die number 7. Some minor surface marks which define the grade, yet a very lustrous example with a splendid appearance.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1838, KM736.1, AU58 NGC, the first date in the Victoria Sovereign series, and very scarce. Good subdued luster, and little actual wear. A choice example of this date.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1844, KM736.1, AU58 NGC, young head type, scarcer early date. Lightly cleaned long ago and right on the cusp of Uncirculated. Hard to find date close to mint state.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1859, KM736.3, S-3852E, MS63 PCGS, young head, shield reverse, Ansell ribbon type. The famed and rare variety with an extra line at the lower end of the queen's hair ribbon. Struck in "brittle" gold supplied by Ansell from Australia. Only found on a few of the 1859 Sovereigns. This example has blazing luster and is as choice as any known. A great opportunity!
Victoria gold Sovereign 1871, KM736.2, choice AU-UNC, fully lustrous, die break across the first 1 in the date, with die number 45.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1871, KM736.2, MS63 NGC, young head type and shield reverse, with die number 29. Strong luster with a powerful golden color, and a hard coin to find this choice.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1871, KM736.2, MS63 NGC, young head type, shield reverse, die number 31. A few minor marks, yet few around with this superb color.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1874, KM736.2, S-3853B, MS62 PCGS, shield reverse, die number 32. Very sought after date, and bordering on rare. Exceptional quality. Excellent luster and strong golden color. A prize!
Victoria gold 2 Pounds 1887, KM768, MS61 NGC, Jubilee type. Some hairlines are present, but not severe. The coin could have been graded a point higher. One year type and a very lustrous example.
Victoria gold 2 Pounds 1893, KM786, MS64 NGC, veiled head type. Scarce in any grade with a mintage of 52,000 pieces. The example here is one of the sharpest around; wonderful luster and virtually mark free fields. A premium coin.
Edward VII Half Penny 1902, KM793.2, MS64 RB NGC, low horizon line variety. A scarce item.
Edward VII Certified Set of Half Pennies 1902-1910, KM794, all coins certified MS62-MS65 NGC. Unusual to find such a choice grouping.
Edward VII Shilling 1908, KM800, MS62 NGC, a very seldom offered coin in mint state. This example is fully lustrous and with an outstanding appearance.
Edward VII Florin 1903, KM801, MS61 NGC, some field marks which define the grade, yet a lustrous coin with no wear.
Edward VII Florin 1906, KM801, MS61 NGC, could have graded a bit higher. An outstanding coin for the grade.
Edward VII Florin 1907, KM801, MS62 NGC, a brilliant example with a striking appearance. A premium coin for the grade.
Edward VII Florin 1910, KM801, MS63 NGC, a coin with a blazing appearance. A wonderful appearance.
Edward VII Halfcrown 1903, KM802, AU58 NGC, right on the cusp of Uncirculated, and a seldom seen date in high grade. A special offering.
Edward VII Halfcrown 1904, KM802, MS62 NGC, a bright white example with strong luster and a seldom seen date in mint state.
Edward VII Halfcrown 1906, KM802, MS63 NGC, a tough date in mint state, and this MS63 is a rare find indeed.
Edward VII Halfcrown 1908, KM802, MS63 NGC, wonderful appearance. A fully brilliant example, and a scarce date.
Edward VII Halfcrown 1909, KM802, MS63 NGC, very tough coin in this lofty grade. A bright white example with full luster.
Edward VII Halfcrown 1910, KM802, MS62 NGC, a bright white coin with outstanding luster. Exceptional appearance.
Edward VII Crown 1902, KM803, Matte Proof, lightly toned with virtually flawless fields. An outstanding example of the type.
Edward VII Crown 1902, KM803, PF64 Matte NGC, wonderfully toned example, and the only Crown of this ruler. Very popular type.
Edward VII gold 2 Pounds 1902, KM807, MS63 NGC, one year type coin and a very choice example. Strong luster and almost perfect fields.
Edward VII four piece Maundy set 1903, KM-MDS160, MS65 NGC, 1, 2, 3, & 4 Pence. All four grade MS65, which is quite exceptional. All coins deeply toned.
Edward VII silver Proof Set 1902, KM795-803, Matte Proof issue, beautifully toned. A choice set.
George V Penny 1930, KM838, PF64 BN NGC, a seldom seen coin in Proof. This example has significant underlying red color, and is a high end example of the grade. Sure to make some collector very happy.
George V Threepence 1935, KM831, PF64 NGC, a tough little coin to find in Proof. This one is bright white with exceptional luster. An underrated issue.
George V Florin 1935, KM834, PF64 NGC, very seldom encountered in Proof. A choice coin with light toning and an asset to any collection.
George V Halfcrown 1928, KM835, PF65 NGC, very scarce in Proof. Some cameo is apparent, in any case a choice example of this seldom seen coin. Couldn't be much nicer.
George V Halfcrown 1935, KM835, PF65 NGC, a superb Proof coin that is hardly ever seen in this grade. Wonderful appearance. Light toning with exceptional underlying luster.
George V Crown 1927, KM836, PF64 NGC, proof-only issue with 15,000 minted. Light toning and a wonderful appearance.
George V Crown 1927, KM836, PF64 NGC, proof only issue, with 15,000 minted. Lightly toned with strong luster. An attractive example of this type.
George V Crown 1929, KM836, MS63 PCGS, a low mintage wreath Crown with just 4,994 pieces struck. Light cream colored toning and choice.
George V gold Sovereign 1917, KM820, S-3996, MS63 PCGS, the key date in this series and seldom seen, especially this choice. Outstanding color. This coin would be a major addition for the finest of collections.
George V gold 5 Pounds 1911, KM822, PF65 Cameo NGC, one of the scarcest of the 5 Pound pieces with a mintage of 2,812 pieces. This cameo example must be one of the most exceptional of all of them. Incredible mirror-like surfaces. A great opportunity.
George V Uncirculated Set 1928, KM831 to KM836, Threepence to Crown. The Shilling has one minor flan flaw, but the other coins are choice. The Crown is one of 9,004 minted. Housed in an attractive felt case.
George VI gold Sovereign 1937, KM859, PF67 Cameo NGC, as choice as can be. This is a scarce coin in a rare grade. Just 5,500 minted for the type, and this superb specimen must be one of the top ten. Mirror-like surfaces.
George VI gold 2 Pounds 1937, KM860, S-4075, PR65 Cameo NGC: Gem Proof, brightly frosted moderate cameo portrait of the king. 5,001 minted. They don't come a lot nicer than this beauty.
George VI gold 2 Pounds 1937, KM860, PF65 Cameo NGC, an outstanding example of this type. 5,500 mintage, and few this choice. Wonderful reflective surfaces.
George VI gold 5 Pounds 1937, KM861, PF64 Ultra Cameo NGC, an exceptional example of this type. 5,500 mintage, and this must be one of the best. Mirrorlike surfaces.
George VI gold 5 Pounds 1937, KM861, PF65 Cameo NGC, an outstanding example of this important coin. The only 5 Pound coin of the ruler and with a mintage of just 5,500 pieces. Mirror-like surfaces and blemish free fields.
Elizabeth II gold Sovereign mint error 2002, KM1026, MS65 NGC, with double clipped planchet. Golden Jubilee coinage. Scarce error.
Elizabeth II gold 2 Pounds ND (1995), KM97c, PR67 DCAM PCGS, dove reverse, and issued to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II. 2,500 mintage, and as choice as could be imagined. AGW 0.4711 oz.
Elizabeth II gold 5 Pounds 1984, KM924, Proof, mintage of just 8,000 pieces. A choice example. AGW 1.1775 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Elizabeth II gold 5 Pounds 1985, KM945, Uncirculated with a mintage of 14,000. A choice example. AGW 1.1775 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Great Britain Trade Dollar 1895B, KM-T5, AU/Uncirculated, beautifully toned. Bombay mint. First date of the series and a significantly better date.
British Trade Dollar 1895B, KM-T5, AU/Uncirculated, first date of series and a better date. Bombay mint, lightly toned. Good luster.
Great Britain Trade Dollar 1911B, KM-T5, MS65 NGC, an exceptionally choice example of this type. Bombay mint, and seldom seen in this grade. A bright white example with full luster.
George V era 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.
Choice Pair of Certified British Copper Pennies, KM693 and KM794.2. The 1826 is certified MS63 BN, and the 1910 is certified MS65 RB. Both are NGC certifications. The 1826 is quite scarce in mint state.
Victoria Sixpence trio, KM733.1, 1853 MS64 NGC; KM751.1, 1874 MS63 NGC; and KM757, 1884 MS64 NGC. All coins are choice, and the 1853 is a bit scarce.
Victoria Gothic Florins, KM746.2, 1873 XF and cleaned; 1874 PCGS AU55; 1878 ICG AU58. The 1874 is beautifully toned, and the 1878 is close to an Uncirculated example. The ICG insert is mislabeled as KM746.4.
Victoria Gothic Florins, KM746.1, 1860, AU53 ICG; KM746.3, 1864, XF45 NGC; and KM746.2, 1871 About XF, cleaned with rough surfaces. The 1860 is especially nice.
Victoria lot of three Gothic Florins, KM746.4, 1879 ICG XF45; 1879 ICG AU55; and an 1885 ICG MS61. All three coins have some surface abrasions, but little or no wear. One ICG holder is mislabeled as KM746.2.
Victoria lot of four certified farthings, KM747.2, 1864 AU58 BN NGC; 1873 MS62 BN NGC, KM753; 1888 MS62 BN NGC; and an 1892 AU55 BN NGC. All four coins have some underlying luster and mark free surfaces.
Victoria lot of four certified Pennies, KM790, 1895 MS64 RB NGC; 1896 MS64 RB NGC; 1897 MS65 RB NGC (normal sea level variety); and a 1900 MS64 RB NGC. All are high end coins with strong original luster and significant red present.
Victoria lot of four certified Pennies, KM749.2, 1865 XF45 BN NGC; 1865 AU55 BN NGC; 1866 AU55 ICG; and a 1866 AU58 BN NGC. A sharply struck group, some with considerable mint luster.
Victoria lot of four high grade coppers, Farthing 1878, MS62 BN PCGS; Half Penny (3): 1859 Brilliant Uncirculated, 1880 MS64 RB PCGS, and an 1885 MS65 RB PCGS. Four exceptional coins.
Victoria Coppers, KM750, 1/3 Farthing 1881, MS65 RB NGC and 1885 MS64 RB NGC. KM747.2, Farthing 1865, 1883, 1885, 1894. The first three Farthings are AU/Uncirculated, red and brown, and quite nice, the 1894 is AU50 BN NGC. A lot that should be considered.
Victoria mixed lot of six coins. Including: Penny 1895 MS63 RB, 1896 MS64 RB; Threepence 1895 MS65 Cheshire; Sixpence 1896 MS65; Florin 1898 MS64; and a Halfcrown 1899 MS65. All coins are veiled head type, and all coins are certified NGC, except the Sixpence which is certified PCGS. A very attractive high-end lot.
Lot of two early certified farthings, KM436.1, 1674, VF35 ICG, and KM556, 1731, AU55 BN NGC. Both coins are attractive for the grade.
Victoria lot of three certified Half Pennies, KM754, 1879 MS62 BN NGC, 1885 MS64 BN NGC, and 1887 MS63 RB PCGS. A very nice grouping.
Victoria lot of two coppers, KM726, 1838 Half Penny, MS62 BN NGC; and KM739, Penny 1855, MS64 BN NGC, plain trident variety. The Penny has significant red showing. Both coins are Young Head types.
Victoria High Grade Half Pennies, KM754, 1893 MS65 RB NGC, and 1894 MS63 RB NGC. Both coins scarce in grade.
Victoria lot of nine high grade coppers. The coins grade AU to Uncirculated. They are as follows: Half Pennies 1853 & 1854; Pennies 1851, 1853, 1854, 1855, and 1858 (3). A good looking grouping that should be carefully examined.
Victoria silver type set 1897, Threepence MS64; Sixpence MS64; Shilling MS64; Florin MS66; Halfcrown MS65; and a Crown MS63. Veiled head type. All coins are certified by NGC. An outstanding grouping.
Edward VII lot of three mixed coins, Penny 1902 MS64 RD PCGS, Halfcrown 1910 MS63 NGC, Crown 1902 MS63 NGC. The Crown is deeply toned, the Halfcrown is bright white. Three very attractive coins.
Choice Silver Minors Trio, Shilling 1919; Florin 1918; and a Halfcrown 1894. All three coins are choice Uncirculated, and are bright white examples with full luster.
High-Grade British Coppers. A grouping of 20th century coppers consisting of Farthings, Half Pennies, and Pennies, all in grades of AU and better. A must-see lot. Sold as is, no return.
Lot of three British copper Pressure trial pieces ND. Die tests for the Pence MS63 BN NGC; and two examples of the Twopence types: MS62 BN NGC and 64 BN NGC. Known to have been produced around 1970.
Copper 18th Century Tokens, Brilliant Uncirculated grouping. Tokens are from Coventry, Lancashire, Middlesex,and Sussex. They are referenced by Dalton and Hamer numbers.
Lot of Nine 18th Century Tokens, XF-Uncirculated, all from Middlesex. With Dalton & Hamer numbers. An attractive grouping. A must see lot.
Lot of Thirteen Trade Dollars, KM-T5, a miscellaneous lot of different dates, with all grading AU or Uncirculated. Many choice examples included. Sold as is, no return.
Lot of Seventeen Trade Dollars, KM-T5, a miscellaneous grouping of many different dates from the series. The coins grade from AU to Uncirculated, and many are very choice. Sold as is, no return.
Trade Dollar Quartet, KM-T5, four choice Trade Dollars, all grading Uncirculated or nearly so. The coins are dated 1908, 1909, 1929, and 1930. Four attractive examples of the type.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
Trade Dollar Sextuplet, KM-T5, grades are AU to Uncirculated. The coins are dated 1902, 1903, 1904, 1908, 1909, and a 1910. A lot to be carefully examined.
Greece
John Capodistrias 5 Lepta 1831, KM10, choice XF, glossy brown surfaces and bold design features - far superior to most seen in the market and a type that we have not offered before. In addition this example is not plagued by the usual flan laminations and flaws that so often appear on the Capodistrias copper coinage.
Othon 2 Lepta 1832, KM14, MS65 RB PCGS, a superb coin with highly appealing red and magenta toning. Very scarce date with a SCWC value of $2000 in UNC.
Othon 5 Lepta 1833, KM16, MS66 BN NGC, a lovely piece with full gloss to the surfaces and instant eye appeal for those of us who appreciate ultra high grade copper coins.
Othon 5 Drachmai 1833 (no mintmark), KM20, MS64 PCGS, a splendid example with satiny surfaces, full blazing mint brilliance and amber patina in the peripheral legends. One of the nicer pieces we have seen and decidedly rare in this select quality.
Othon 5 Drachmai 1833A, KM20, AU55 PCGS, an original piece with silvery gray patina and minimal contact marks on the obverse. Scarce and popular type in this grade.
George I 5 Drachmai 1876A, KM46, AU58 NGC, lightly toned with some small contact marks in the exposed fields. A high grade example of this popular type.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
George I gold 20 Drachmai 1876A, KM49, choice AU-UNC, fully lustrous and attractive, minor hairlines in the fields. Very scarce type.
George I gold 20 Drachmai 1884A, KM56, MS62 NGC, a nice fully lustrous coin and scarce as such.
Republic 20 Drachmai 1930, KM73, MS63 NGC, nice light silvery gray patina, very scarce in mint state.
Republic gold 20 Drachmai (1970), KM92, AU-UNC, cleaned with minor handling. Marking the 1967 revolution.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Republic gold 20 Drachmai (1970), KM92, choice brilliant UNC, lightly toned and original.
Republic gold 100 Drachmai (1970), KM95, MS67 NGC, a gorgeous coin with virtually perfect surfaces. Struck to commemorate the revolution of 1967.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Republic gold 20 & 100 Drachmai (1970), KM92 and KM95, both are choice brilliant UNC.
Republic gold 20 & 100 Drachmai (1970), KM92 and KM95, both are choice brilliant UNC.
Guatemala
Ferdinand VI gold 8 Escudos 1754G-J, KM7, Calico 551, XF45 NGC. Possibly the finest known of this very rare issue. This coin is at least a grade higher than the Norweb piece that sold in 1985. And, although it is graded the same as the Eliasberg piece (which realized $46,000 in April 2005) it undoubtedly has better eye appeal with exceptional coppery-gold toning. There is a tiny bit of lamination to the left of the bust.
The Guatemalan 8 Escudos were first machine-struck in 1754 during Ferdinand VI's 13-year reign. The machine striking added a rim to the coins that had previously been minted with crude edges--also known as cobs. 1754 was also the first year where the actual bust of Ferdinand VI was used, as opposed to that of Felipe V. As Calico states in his book La Onza that there are very few specimens known, and Krause simply calls it "Rare".
The Guatemalan 8 Escudos were first machine-struck in 1754 during Ferdinand VI's 13-year reign. The machine striking added a rim to the coins that had previously been minted with crude edges--also known as cobs. 1754 was also the first year where the actual bust of Ferdinand VI was used, as opposed to that of Felipe V. As Calico states in his book La Onza that there are very few specimens known, and Krause simply calls it "Rare".
Carlos III Pillar 2 Reales 1765-P, KM25, Cal-1236, toned VG, a decent example of this very rare date.
Carlos III 2 Reales - Date Collection, KM34.2 (4) featuring: 1779P, VF with small surface marks; 1782P, toned AVF; 1783P, bold toned VF; 1785M, toned F-VF, some contact marks; and 1786M, KM34.2a, VF-XF, possible mount trace at the top. A very useful group. Sold as is, no return.
Carlos III Pillar 4 Reales 1762-P, KM26, AVF, numerous small surface marks on both sides and a flan flaw to the left of the left pillar.
Carlos III Pillar 4 Reales 1766-P, KM26, nice F-VF, attractive toning.
Carlos III Pillar 4 Reales 1767-P, KM26, toned VF+, cleaned long ago and now with appealing blue-green and gray patina. There are some noticeable scratches above crowned globe and a flan flaw on the V of VNUM. Scarce type, particularly in this quality.
Carlos III Pillar 4 Reales 1771-P, KM26, Fine, ex-jewelry with burnished surfaces.
Carlos III 4 Reales - Scarce Pair, KM35.1 1772G-P, toned VG-F, very scarce, and KM35.2 1780P, toned nearly Fine, light scratches on the bust.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales 1761-P, KM27.1, toned XF-AU, bold details on both sides, noticeable scratches above the crown on the obverse. Despite the blemishes, this is a handsome example of a very scarce Pillar Dollar.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales 1766-P, KM27.1, toned XF, softly struck, few minor surface marks and light scratches near the crown on the reverse. Very scarce type.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales 1768-P, KM27.1, MS64 NGC, a choice example of this popular type with full mint luster and a light blanket of silvery gray patina. Very rare in this select quality.
Carlos III gold Escudo 1783NG-P, KM37, bold XF, ex-jewelry with a small hole professionally plugged through the 7 of the date. Very rare date.
Carlos IIII 2 Reales 1794-M, KM51, nice AU-UNC, very sharply defined, lightly cleaned at one time.
Carlos IIII 4 Reales 1790-M, KM52, proper bust, F-VF, lightly cleaned, very rare date missing in the ANS and Prober Collections.
Carlos IIII 4 Reales 1799-M, KM52, toned VF, pleasing type example.
Carlos IV 8 Reales 1789-M, KM45, XF Details, lightly porous surface, cleaned long ago and now nicely toned. Very scarce transitional type featuring the bust of Carlos III.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1801-M, KM53, VF-XF, cleaned with small surface scratches on the obverse.
Ferdinand VII Real 1815-M, KM66, MS63 NGC, full frosty white mint luster with somewhat prooflike surfaces. Rare date in this superb quality.
Ferdinand VII Real 1815-M, KM66, MS64 NGC, fully lustrous with an exceptionally sharp strike, not as prooflike as the previous piece.
Ferdinand VII Real 1821-M, KM66, MS65 DPL (Deep Prooflike) NGC, a stunning coin with bold features and gleaming reflective surfaces.
Ferdinand VII 2 Reales Date Collection, KM67 (4) comprising the following dates: 1811M, cleaned VG; 1817M, toned AVF, adjustment marks on the reverse; 1818M, F-VF; and 1820M, cleaned VG. Sold as is, no return.
Ferdinand VII 4 Reales 1815/4-M, KM68, MS63 NGC, lightly toned with well-struck design features. One small flan flaw near the cloak button on the obverse. Rare type in this quality.
Ferdinand VII 4 Reales Date Run, KM68, proper bust, six pieces including: 1815/4M, toned VF-XF; 1816M, nice VG-F; 1818M, toned Fine; 1819M (2), both VF-XF; and 1820M, cleaned F-VF. Sold as is, no return.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1810-M, KM64, bust of Carlos IIII, nice XF-AU with prooflike luster in the legends, scarce transitional type.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1815-M, KM69, AU55 NGC, very bold strike on both sides, appealing old-time patina.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales - Pair, KM69, proper bust, 1814M, cleaned F-VF, gouge on the bust, and 1816M, bold AU, lightly cleaned with slightly porous surfaces.
Ferdinand VII gold Prize Medal ND (circa 1810), Medina pages 234-235, XF, heavily tooled surfaces with a file mark on the edge. Struck on an oval flan featuring the King on the obverse and Spanish legends on the reverse. 7.53 grams. Audencia de Guatemala (all of Central America). Very rare with only three examples believed to exist.
Central American Republic 8 Reales 1835-M, KM4, AU58 PCGS, prooflike surfaces with exceptionally well-struck details and no adjustment marks. Every leaf on the tree is full defined. (The PCGS holder incorrectly lists the date as 1836.)
Central American Republic gold 1/2 Escudo 1825-M, KM5, AU53 NGC, faint adjustment marks on the obverse along with small contact marks around the tree.
Republic Countermarked Series of 1839, KM107, Mexico cob style "klippe" 8 Reales 1733 with full readable date counterstamped with the radiant sun over mountains circular mark. Scarce and popular host coin.
Republic silver Essai 1/2 Real 1893, KM-Pn5 (similar) - this piece with ESSAI instead of ESSAY. Superb prooflike UNC and rarely encountered in the market. Dies by LaGrange.
Republic Peso 1895, KM210, MS66 PCGS, superb frosty white mint brilliance, highly attractive.
Republic gold 4 Pesos 1869R, KM187, AU58 PCGS, highly lustrous and attractive, very scarce type in this quality.
Republic gold 4 Pesos 1869R, KM187, MS61 NGC, fully lustrous with handling in the exposed fields. Scarce in mint state.
Republic gold 20 Pesos 1869R, KM194, lustrous XF, typical small contact marks but with exceptionally blemish-free rims. AGW 0.9300 oz.
Republic Quetzal 1925, KM242, XF-AU, nicely struck, cleaned and now beginning to tone. Very scarce and ever popular Latin crown.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Colonial & Republic Two Coin Lot, KM6 or KM12 cob 8 Reales, date off flan but with the J assayer readable. Very crude VG with a large edge crack, as made, 26.80 grams, and Central American Republic 8 Reales 1826NG-M KM4, sharp XF, polished and possible mount trace at the top. Sold as is, no return.
Haiti
Republic silver Pattern 15 Sols 1808, KM-Pn7, Specimen 62 PCGS, handsome deep gray and gold patina, rare pattern for this early era in Haitian numismatics.
Republic Gourde 1882, KM46, MS64 NGC, a nice frosty white example, small mark in the right obverse field, possibly as made.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Republic gold 100 Gourdes 1967 Marie Jeanne, KM69, Proof 62 Ultra Cameo NGC, light handling, 10th anniversary of the revolution. AGW 0.5715 oz.
Republic gold Indian Chiefs 100 Gourdes Set 1971-IC, the nine types comprising KM90 to KM98, all certified by NGC as Proof Ultra Cameo: KM90 PF65; KM91 PF64; KM92 PF64; KM93 PF64; KM94 PF64; KM95 PF64; KM96 PF64; KM97 PF63; and KM98 PF64. Mintages for each type range from 425 to 520! AGW 5.1435 oz.
Republic gold 1000 Gourdes 1967, KM71, choice cameo Proof, very faint hairlines, struck to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the revolution and featuring a bust of Dr. Francois Duvalier. A massive coin with great eye appeal. AGW 5.7140 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Hawaii
Kamehameha II Cent 1847, KM1d, crosslet 4, 15 berries, 7 left and 8 right, MS63 BN PCGS, attractive brown surfaces with some luster in the legends. Very scarce this nice.
Kalakaua Dollar (Akahi Dala) 1883, KM7, nice AU, nearly fully lustrous, lightly cleaned at one time and now beginning to tone, some small abrasions in the fields. A very attractive example of this ever popular crown.
Commemorative Gold Medallic Proof Set 1991, Private issue item. 1/20, 1/10, 1/4, 1/2 and 1 ounce pieces. Princess Kaiulani featured on each medal. The coins are presented in a lucite holder, set 375 of 400 and housed in an attractive felt case. AGW 1.9000 oz.
Honduras
Provisional Coinage - Quintet. Five examples of this very crude billon coinage as follows: KM17 1/2 Real (2), 1832-TF, cleaned VG but with all details clear, and 1833-TF, F-VF with light surface patination and scratches; KM18 Real 1839-TF PROVICIONAL , XF for type with strong features and some original luster, digs in the left obverse field; KM19a 2 Reales 1847T-G, CREZCA, Fine; and KM20 4 Reales 1857, only part of the final digit is visible and the G is not struck up, crude VF. An interesting selection of this abysmal coinage which will appeal to the specialist, but not the MS66 crowd. Sold as is, no return.
Provisional Bronze Pattern 4 Pesos 1862-TA, KM-Pn3, superb UNC with gorgeous reddish-orange mint luster. The pattern issue for this series features rosettes in the obverse legends.
Provisional Pattern 4 Pesos 1862-TA, KM-Pn3, toned AU, lightly porous surfaces, rosettes flanking the date. This appears to be a bronze striking which has been silver plated either before or after minting. Plain edge, 14.89 grams.
Provisional 8 Pesos 1862-TA, KM27, MS62 BN NGC, the regular issue with dots instead of rosettes flanking the date and mintmark. Nice glossy brown surfaces.
Provisional Bronze Pattern 8 Pesos 1862-TA, KM-Pn4, MS62 BN NGC, nicely sharply struck features, glossy brown surfaces.
Republic 1/2 Real 1871A, KM32, choice toned UNC, sharp details, one tiny scratch on the obverse. Very scarce date and grade.
Republic Copper-Nickel Essai Real 1869-E, KM-Pn9, very scarce pattern, AU, cleaned long ago, some light surface porosity and scratches in the left obverse field.
Republic Bronze Essai Real 1869-E, KM-Pn9a, MS64 NGC, toned with considerable original mint luster. Rare pattern type, when encountered in the market this type is almost always the copper-nickel version.
Republic Bronze Pattern 5 Centavos 1871, KM-Pn13, XF, lightly cleaned long ago and now toned, few tiny flan flaws. Rare pattern for the silver 5 Centavos, KM34.
Republic Bronze Pattern 10 Centavos 1871, KM-Pn14, superb brown UNC, very sharp edges and great eye appeal. One tiny natural flaw on the rim below the 1821. Pattern for the regular strike KM35.
Republic Bronze Pattern 5 Pesos 1871, KM-unlisted, VF, cleaned at one time and now nicely toned. The obverse is struck slightly off-center creating an uneven edge design. Very scarce pattern.
Republic Bronze Pattern 10 Pesos 1871, KM-Pn18, Proof 65 BN NGC, flashy prooflike surfaces with appealing blue-green and purple patina. Rare pattern for an unissued gold type. (The SCWC has inadvertently omitted some patterns in the 19th century edition, including this type.)
Republic 5 Centavos 1871, KM34, F-VF, evenly worn and undamaged, a decent example of this very scarce type.
Republic 50 Centavos 1879, KM44, toned VF, somewhat mottled, weakly struck centers as always on this type. Very scarce.
Republic 50 Centavos 1879, KM44, lightly toned VF, quite attractive, few light scratches and a dig to the right of the banner. Very scarce one-year type.
Republic 50 Centavos 1879, KM44, nice VF, cleaned long ago leaving faint hairlines, now with light gray toning. Very scarce type.
Republic gold Peso 1888, KM56, MS62 NGC, fully lustrous and very sharp, much nicer than the grade assigned by NGC.
Republic Minors Selection, KM45 1/2 Centavo 1886, glossy brown XF, very scarce grade; KM64 2 Centavos 1908/7, pitted F-VF; KM49 10 Centavos 1889, nice VG; KM55.3 10 Centavos 1895/2 with obverse of KM35, crude VF; KM49 10 Centavos 1900, crude VF but quite attractive, 1 over inverted 1 in the date; and KM24 Peso 1862-TA, VF, silver plated. A classic grouping of coinage from this challenging country, numismatically! Sold as is, no return.
Republic Silver Quartet, KM36 25 Centavos 1871, lightly toned XF, cleaned at one time but quite attractive; KM37 50 Centavos 1871, nice AXF, typically weak peripheral legends on the reverse; KM51a 50 Centavos 1908, deeply toned VF, scarce; and KM52 Peso 1890, lightly cleaned XF-AU, bold details. Sold as is, no return.
Hong Kong
Victoria Mil 1866, KM3, Specimen 65 RB NGC, sharply struck with lustrous surfaces and some attractive magenta patina on the "Hong."
Victoria Cent 1901H, KM4.3, MS65 RB NGC, fully lustrous and attractive.
Victoria 20 Cents 1866, KM7, MS65 NGC, fully white with brilliant original surfaces, most appealing.
Edward VII Cent - Foursome, KM11, four nice mint state coins featuring: 1902 MS64RB PCGS; 1904H MS63RB NGC; 1904H MS64RB PCGS; and 1905H MS64RB PCGS.
Edward VII 20 Cents 1902, KM14, MS62 NGC, very sharp details, medium silvery gray patina.
George VI Specimen 5 Cents 1939-KN, KM22, Specimen 65 PCGS, superb surfaces, ex: King's Norton Mint archives collection.
George VI Specimen 10 Cents 1939-KN, KM23, Specimen 65 PCGS, prooflike surfaces, very scarce.
Elizabeth II 2 Dollars 1979, KM37, Specimen 67 NGC, pristine prooflike surfaces, very scarce.
Elizabeth II 2 Dollars 1981, KM37, Specimen 67 NGC, prooflike and very scarce.
Hungary
Sigismund gold Gulden ND (1387-1437), Friedberg 9, arms with eagle, MS63 NGC, a choice coin with well-struck design features and intense golden luster. A superior coin in all respects.
Matthias Corvinus gold Ducat ND (1458-90), Friedberg 20, reverse with cross of Lorraine in the second quarter, AU58 PCGS, very bold details.
Leopold the Hogmouth 1/2 Taler 1698-KB, KM220, MS62 PCGS, gorgeous details with full mint luster, a premium coin for this designation and an example with exceptional eye appeal.
Leopold the Hogmouth gold Ducat 1680-KB, KM151, Fr-128, VF, slightly creased and with a dig on the reverse below the Madonna.
Kremnitz. Jeremias Roth Senior gold 1/2 Ducat ND (1690-1751), Friedberg 585, VF-XF, mount mark near the rim and wavy flan. Obverse: St. George slaying the dragon; Reverse: Christ in a boat with two apostles. 1.63 grams.
Maria Theresa Taler 1763-KB, KM358.1, Dav-1132, nicely toned AU, sharply struck with no adjustment marks.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
Joseph I Taler 1783-B, KM395.1, lightly cleaned XF-AU, faint adjustment marks on the reverse.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Franz Joseph I gold 8 Forint - 20 Francs 1870-KB, KM455.1, MS64 NGC, lightly toned and very attractive, scarce first date of the type.
Republic gold 1000 Forint 1967-BP, KM581, choice cameo Proof, a huge gold commemorative marking the 85th birthday of composer Zoltan Kodaly. Rare with a total mintage of 500.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Austro-Hungarian gold Medal 1909 Budapest, Young female reading book, reverse with a garland and Korona stamp. Choice UNC, 51.4 grams. Plain edge, 46 mm.
Iceland
Republic 1930 Commemorative Set, KM-M1 through KM-M3, the 2, 5 and 10 Kronur struck to commemorate the 1000th anniversary of the Althing, the world's oldest legislative body. All three coins are nice AU-UNC.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Republic 1930 Commemorative Set, KM-M1 through KM-M3, similar to the previous lot but certified by NGC as follows: 2 Kronur AU58; 5 Kronur AU58; and 10 Kronur AU58.
Republic gold 10,000 Kronur 1974, KM22, prooflike UNC, lightly toned. 1100th anniversary of the first Viking settlements in Iceland. AGW 0.4485 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
India
Bengal Presidency Pie 1809, KM-Pn24a, Pridmore 389, copper strike on a thick planchet, Proof 67 BN NGC, superb surfaces with prooflike gloss. Very scarce.
Bombay Presidency 2 Pice 1791, KM196, Proof 63 BN NGC, deep chocolate brown surfaces.
Bombay Presidency 2 Pice 1804, KM206, Proof 65 BN NGC, lovely glossy brown surfaces.
Madras Presidency 1/48 Rupee 1794, KM394, Proof 64 BN NGC, blemish-free deep brown surfaces.
Madras Presidency XX (20) Cash 1808, KM321, Proof 64 BN NGC, glossy reflective surfaces, very appealing.
Madras Presidency XX (20) Cash 1808, KM321, Proof 65 BN NGC, reflective surfaces, very attractive.
Madras Presidency Half Pagoda ND (1807), KM344, value in English and Persian, XF-AU, cleaned at one time but with considerable original luster. Very scarce first type, Davenport 246. Struck over a Spanish colonial 8 Reales with the ghostly profile of Carlos IIII visible in the reverse center.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Madras Presidency Half Pagoda ND (1808-11), KM354, small lettering, AU58 NGC, very bold and attractive, struck over a colonial Spanish 8 Reales with the assayer's initials FM visible at the top of the reverse.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Madras Presidency gold 1/4 Mohur ND (1819), KM419, AU58 NGC, a nice lustrous example of this very scarce denomination with just some faint scratches in the obverse field, barely noticeable.
Madras Presidency gold Mohur ND (1819), KM421.2, large lettering, nice toned VF-XF, fully original.
East India Company William IIII gold Mohur 1835(B), KM451.1, Prooflike 55 Restrike NGC, no initials on bust, lightly toned and in demand.
East India Company William IIII gold 2 Mohurs 1835(C), KM452.1, Prooflike 55 Restrike NGC, lightly toned, few small contact marks in the fields. Rare and highly popular type.
East India Company William IIII gold Restrike 2 Mohurs 1835(C), KM452.1, incuse RS, Proof 63 CAM PCGS, faint hairlines in the obverse fields. The surfaces are fully reflective - highly appealing!
East India Company Victoria gold Mohur 1841(B), KM461.1, AU58 NGC, lightly toned and original, few tiny surface marks. No initials on the bust truncation.
East India Company Victoria gold Mohur 1841(C), KM462.1, WW incuse, toned XF, surface marks on the obverse, superior reverse with abundant mint luster and sharp features.
East India Company Victoria gold Mohur 1841(C), KM462.3, small date, lightly toned AU, rim bruise at 4 o'clock on the reverse. WW incuse on bust truncation.
Victoria 1/2 Anna 1862(C), KM468, type B/2, Proof 65 BN NGC, lovely surfaces with razor sharp details and abundant reddish mint luster. Very scarce denomination.
Victoria Half Rupee 1875(C), KM472, Proof 63 NGC, deeply toned and very attractive.
Victoria Half Rupee 1877(C), KM491, PL 65 NGC Restrike, blue-green and pewter gray patina, reflective fields.
Victoria gold Mohur 1862(C), KM480, MS61 NGC, lustrous with light handling in the fields.
Victoria gold Mohur 1862(C), KM480, MS62 NGC, a lustrous example with minor surface abrasions.
Victoria gold Mohur 1888(C), KM496, MS61 NGC, sharply struck, light original toning.
Edward VII Rupee 1908(B), KM508, PL63 NGC Restrike, multi-hued toning.
British Administration Rupees - Quartet, a nice selection of high grade Rupees including: 1835-C, lustrous AU-UNC; 1840, AU-UNC, separated legend; 1862-B, BU with small contact marks; and 1910-B, AU-UNC. Sold as is, no return.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
British Administration - Five High Grade Rupees, 1862-M, toned AU-UNC; 1900-C, cleaned AU; 1901-B, BU; 1919-C, UNC; and 1921-B, toned UNC, scarcer date. Sold as is, no return.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
Assam. Lakshmi Simha gold 1/4 Mohur SE1696 (1774), KM185, lightly toned XF, an attractive little coin struck on an octagonal flan. 2.85 grams.
Hyderabad. Mir Usman Ali Khan gold Ashrafi AH1348 Year 19 (1930), KM-Y57a, choice brilliant UNC, obverse featuring the Chahar Minar gateway.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
George III Copper Medal 1761, BHM-72 AE, MS63 BN NGC, attractive medal issued on "The Total Expulsion of the French From India - Pondicherry Taken." 39 mm.
Early British & Princely State Silver Assortment, fourteen coins mostly dating from the 1700's to early 1800's, with grades ranging from VF to choice XF. Careful viewing is advised. Sold as is, no return.
Indonesia
Republic gold 100000 Rupiah 1974, KM41, brilliant UNC, Conservation series featuring the Komodo Dragon. AGW 0.9675 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Ionian Islands
British Administration 2 Oboli 1819, KM33, Proof 64 BN PCGS, reflective surfaces with reddish-orange mint luster, particularly on the obverse. Coin rotation. One of the classic copper coins of the British Commonwealth series.
British Administration 30 Lepta 1862, KM35, MS65 NGC, beautiful multicolored patina and fully lustrous surfaces - very pleasing.
Iran
Nasir al-Din gold 2 Tomans AH1297 (1879), KM942, nice XF, slightly weak on the nose, considerable mint luster. Scarce type and grade.
Ahmed Shah gold 5000 Dinars AH1330 (1911), KM1067, MS63 NGC, a choice fully lustrous example of this scarce type featuring the familiar lion and sun design. The SCWC prices this as a rare date, but all three dates of this type occur at a similar pace, i.e. - not very often!
Ahmad Shah gold Toman AH1335 (1917), KM1074, nice lightly toned AU, abundant mint luster, faint scratch on the bust.
Reza Shah gold Toman SH1305 (1926), KM1108, nice lustrous AU, well-struck and attractive. Commemorating the first Now Ruz under Reza's rule - (new year's celebration). Very scarce type.
Reza Shah gold Pahlavi SH1305 (1926), KM1111, choice brilliant UNC, very attractive and far superior to most seen in the market. Very scarce in mint state!
Reza Shah gold 1/2 Pahlavi SH1310 (1931), KM1132, lustrous AU, bold details, tiny pin scratch on the cheek. Rare type.
Reza Shah gold 1/2 Pahlavi SH1314 (1935), KM1132, nice AU, lightly toned, struck with an unusually high rim. Scarce type and date.
Reza Shah gold Pahlavi SH1310 (1931), KM1133, lustrous AU, exceptionally sharp design features, rare type with a mintage of 304.
Reza Shah gold Pahlavi SH1310 (1931), KM1133, AU58 NGC, a nicely struck piece with virtually full mint brilliance. Very rare one-year type with a reported mintage of 304.
Reza Shah gold 5 Pahlavi SH1306 (1927), KM1116, MS62 NGC, sharp details and full mint luster, a rare type spanning three dates with a total mintage of 1815. The reported production for this date is 909.
Mohamed Reza gold 1/4 Pahlavi Collection, KM1160 SH1332, scarce small diameter type; and KM1160a (6) including: SH1338, 1342; 1344; 1346; 1350; and 1355. Grades range from choice AU to BU. AGW 0.4123 oz. Sold as is, no return.
Mohamed Reza gold 1/4 Pahlavi - Lot, KM1160a, twelve pieces, all choice brilliant UNC, featuring: 1342; 1344 (3) - one damaged; 1346 (4); and 1355 (4). AGW 0.7068 oz. Sold as is, no return.
Mohamed Reza gold High Relief 1/2 Pahlavi - Pair, KM1149, SH1324 nice BU and SH1327, UNC but ex-jewelry with mount marks on the edge. AGW 0.2354 oz.
Mohamed Reza Shah gold 1/2 Pahlavi SH1329 (1950), KM1149, nice brilliant UNC, heavily clashed dies on the obverse. Rare date with a reported mintage of 75 pieces.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Mohamed Reza Shah gold 1/2 Pahlavi SH1332 (1953), KM1161, MS65 NGC, a choice example of this rare date struck while the Shah was in exile. The SCWC value of $2500 is inflated, but this date is seldom encountered in the market and is worth several times the value of a common date. Mislabeled as 1952.
Mohamed Reza gold 1/2 Pahlavi - Trio, KM1161, SH1336; 1339; and 1344, all nice BU. AGW 0.3531 oz.
Mohamed Reza gold 1/2 Pahlavi Date Collection, KM1161 (5) including: SH1336; 1338; 1339; 1344; 1350; and KM1199 MS2537. All are UNC. AGW 0.7062 oz.
Mohamed Reza gold Pahlavi SH1322 (1943), KM1148, nice brilliant UNC, lion & sun design. AGW 0.2354 oz.
Mohamed Reza gold High Relief Pahlavi SH1326 (1947) - Lot, KM1150, four pieces, all AU to BU. Scarce date and type. AGW 0.9416 oz.
Mohamed Reza gold High Relief Pahlavi SH1326 (1947) - Lot, KM1150, five pieces, all nice AU to BU. AGW 1.1770 oz.
Mohamed Reza gold Pahlavi SH1329 (1950), KM1150, choice UNC, lightly toned, very scarce date.
Mohamed Reza gold Pahlavi SH1330 (1951) High Relief, KM1150, nice UNC, scarce date for the high relief variety.
Mohamed Reza gold High Relief Pahlavi - Trio of Dates, KM1150, SH1326; 1327; and 1330, all nice BU. AGW 0.7062 oz.
Mohamed Reza gold Pahlavi SH1331 (1952), KM1162, superb brilliant UNC, very rare date struck while the Shah was in exile.
Mohamed Reza gold Pahlavi SH1331 (1952), KM1162, superb brilliant UNC, very rare date. Very few of these have come into the market despite the rarity being well known for many years.
Mohamed Reza gold Pahlavi SH1332 (1953), KM1162, MS65 NGC, fully lustrous with light original toning. Very rare date.
Mohamed Reza gold Pahlavi SH1332 (1953), KM1162, superb brilliant UNC, full mint luster and instant eye appeal. Very rare date.
Mohamed Reza gold Pahlavi Date Collection, KM1162 (11) featuring: SH1330 low relief; 1336; 1337; 1338; 1340; 1345; 1346; 1348; 1349; 1350; and 1352; and KM1200 (2), 1355 and MS2537. All are fully lustrous AU to BU. AGW 3.0602 oz. Sold as is, no return.
Mohamed Reza gold Pahlavi - Mixed Date Lot, KM1162, early dates including: SH1330 low relief (2); 1337 (4); and 1338 (2). Grades range from AU to BU. Sold as is, no return. AGW 1.8832 oz.
Mohamed Reza gold Pahlavi - Mixed Lot, KM1162 (7) comprising: SH1345; 1348 (2); 1350 (4); and KM1200 SH1355. All are nice BU. Sold as is, no return. AGW 1.8832 oz.
Mohamed Reza gold 2 1/2 Pahlavi SH1339 (1960), KM1163, fully lustrous AU-BU, nice sharp strike on the lion, first date of this denomination. AGW 0.5885 oz. AGW 0.5885 oz.
Mohamed Reza gold 2 1/2 Pahlavi SH1340 (1961), KM1163, nice UNC, lightly toned. AGW 0.5885 oz.
Mohamed Reza gold 2 1/2 Pahlavi SH1348 (1969), KM1163, superb prooflike UNC, an unusually choice example of this denomination. AGW 0.5885 oz.
Mohamed Reza gold 2 1/2 Pahlavi SH1354 (1975), KM1201, choice brilliant UNC, slightly soft strike. AGW 0.5885 oz.
Mohamed Reza Shah gold 2 1/2 Pahlavi SH1355 (1976), KM1201, brilliant UNC, softly struck on the lion as usual. AGW 0.5885 oz.
Mohamed Reza gold 2 1/2 Pahlavi SH1355 (1976), KM1201, choice brilliant UNC, exceptionally bright. AGW 0.5885 oz.
Mohamed Reza gold 5 Pahlavi SH1339 (1960), KM1164, lustrous AU-UNC, first date of the type. AGW 1.1771 oz.
Mohamed Reza gold 5 Pahlavi SH1339 (1960), KM1164, nice brilliant UNC. AGW 1.1771 oz.
Mohamed Reza gold 5 Pahlavi SH1339 (1960), KM1164, nice UNC, lightly toned. AGW 1.1771 oz.
Mohamed Reza gold 5 Pahlavi SH1339 (1960), KM1164, lightly toned UNC. AGW 1.1771 oz.
Mohamed Reza gold 5 Pahlavi SH1339 (1960), KM1164, nice lustrous UNC. AGW 1.1771 oz.
Mohamed Reza gold 5 Pahlavi SH1340 (1961), KM1164, brilliant UNC, scarcer date. AGW 1.1771 oz.
Mohamed Reza Shah gold 5 Pahlavi SH1350 (1971), KM1164, nice brilliant UNC, light toning on both sides. AGW 1.1771 oz.
Mohamed Reza gold 5 Pahlavi SH1352 (1973), KM1164, brilliant UNC. AGW 1.1771 oz.
Mohamed Reza gold 5 Pahlavi SH1352 (1973), KM1164, choice brilliant UNC. AGW 1.1771 oz.
Mohamed Reza gold 5 Pahlavi SH1352 (1973), KM1164, choice brilliant UNC, lightly toned. AGW 1.1771 oz.
Mohamed Reza gold 5 Pahlavi SH1354 (1975), KM1202, choice brilliant UNC. AGW 1.1771 oz.
Mohamed Reza gold 5 Pahlavi SH1355 (1976), KM1202, choice brilliant UNC. AGW 1.1771 oz.
Mohamed Reza gold 5 Pahlavi MS2536 (1977), KM1202, choice brilliant UNC. AGW 1.1771 oz.
Mohamed Reza gold 10 Pahlavi MS2537 (1978), KM1213, choice brilliant UNC, a massive gold type and very popular. AGW 2.3541 oz.
Mohamed Reza gold Proof Set SH1350 (1971), KM1189-1192, the 500, 750, 1000 and 2000 Rials in cameo Proof, some light handling in the fields. Commemorates the 2500th anniversary of the Persian Empire. AGW 1.6021 oz.
Mohamed Reza gold Proof Set SH1350 (1971), KM1189-1192, the 500, 750, 1000 and 2000 Rials, all nice cameo Proofs with very slight handling. AGW 1.6021 oz.
Mohamed Reza gold Proof Set SH1350 (1971), KM1189-1192, the 500, 750, 1000 and 2000 Rials, all nice cameo Proofs. The 1000 Rials is the variety with brilliant fields below the pillars. AGW 1.6021 oz.
Islamic Republic gold Trio, KM1238 1/4 Azadi SH1358, choice BU, scarce type; and KM1240 Azadi 1358SH, two examples, both choice BU. AGW 0.5296 oz.
Islamic Republic gold Quartet, KM1265 1/4 Azadi, three pieces including: SH1370 (2) and SH1374, all gem BU and very scarce; and KM1250.2 1/2 Azadi, SH1370, gem BU. All of these more recent issues are very elusive.
Islamic Republic gold Azadi - Pair, KM1264, SH1374 and SH1375, both choice BU. AGW 0.4708 oz.
Islamic Republic gold 2 1/2 Azadi SH1358 (1979), KM1241, MS64 PCGS, a choice example with glowing mint brilliance. Scarce denomination struck to mark the first year of the Islamic Republic - the legends literally mean "first spring of freedom." AGW 0.5885 oz.
Mohamed Reza gold Now Ruz Medal SH1339 (1960), Conjoined busts of Mohamed Reza and Farah, choice brilliant UNC, few faint hairlines. Rare in gold! 40.72 grams, the weight of a standard 5 Pahlavi.
Mohamed Reza gold Medallic Pahlavi SH1350 (1971), Bust of the Shah, reverse with cylinder of Cyrus. Choice BU, 9.00 grams.
Mohamed Reza gold Medal MS2535 (1976), Conjoined busts of Mohamed Reza and his father, Reza Shah. Nice prooflike BU, minor handling in the fields. 35.02 grams. The design for this issue is similar to the 10 Pahlavi KM1210, and marks the 50th anniversary of Pahlavi rule. Very scarce.
Mohamed Reza gold Medal MS2535 (1976), Conjoined busts of Mohamed Reza and Reza Shah, cameo Proof with minor handling in the fields. 9.76 grams. The reverse features the Bank Melli building.
Mohamed Reza gold Medals - Pair, Farah Diba SH1351, cameo Proof, noticeable handling, KMX-M50, very scarce, 4.05 grams; and Conjoined Busts of Mohamed Reza and his father, MS2535, cameo Proof with some handling, Bank Melli issue, 10.00 grams.
Mohamed Reza gold Medal MS2535 (1976), Conjoined busts of Mohamed Reza and Reza Shah, Bank Melli issue, cameo Proof with noticeable hairlines in the fields. 39.51 grams.
Mohamed Reza gold Medal MS2536 (1977), Conjoined busts, reverse with farsi legends and the Persian seal above. Cameo Proof with noticeable surface marks. 19.89 grams.
Mohamed Reza gold Medal MS2536 (1977), Conjoined busts of Mohamed Reza and Reza Shah, reverse with the Bank Melli building. Gem Cameo Proof, very attractive and rare in this pristine state. 29.94 grams.
Iraq
Republic gold 5 Dinars 1971, KM134, brilliant UNC, few faint hairlines. 50th anniversary of the Iraqi army. AGW 0.4000 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Kurdestan. Gold 1000 Dinars 2003, KM-X4, Proof 68 Ultra Cameo NGC, privately struck for the government in exile with a mintage only 100. The design features Saladin on horseback. Approximately 0.45 ounces of gold based on the KM listing.
Ireland
Henry VIII Groat ND (1540), S-6475, F-VF, crude, and with initials "H R", for Henricus Rex. Known as the "Harp" coinage for the large harp dominating the obverse. The harp motif would be used on Irish coins until the present day, and Henry VIII was the first to authorize the design.
Ormonde Crown ND (1643), KM63, S-6544, About VF, crude as always, yet far better than what is normally found. Issued by the Marquis of Ormonde of the Protestant royalists during the period known as the Great Revolt. An important world Crown.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
James II Gun Money Sixpence 1689, KM93, S-6583c, MS62 NGC, dated August. A superior example of this type.
James II Gun Money Sixpence 1689 Struck in Silver, KM93a, S-6583kk, VF from the Proof striking, lightly cleaned. Dated Feb. 1689. Exceedingly rare. Strong details present, and actually quite attractive. An important Irish coin.
James II Gun Money Sixpence 1689 Quartet, KM93, Fine to XF, portrait of James II, two are exceptionally choice for this crude issue. The invasion of Ireland by James was inadequately funded, which resulted in the necessity of producing coins from already existing sources (guns, bells, etc.).
James II Gun Money Shilling 1689, KM94a, S-6581m, MS63 NGC, month of January. Larger size. Outstanding for this type. Original luster remaining.
James II Gun Money Shillings 1689 & 1690, KM94, XF, 1689 August; and 1690 April. Fully Extremely Fine for issue and scarce thus. Large size. Wonderful portraits of the ill fated king James II.
James II Gun Money Shillings 1689 & 1690, KM94, KM95, an interesting lot of Gun Money Shillings struck over a two-year period. The coins are crude as usual, but all details are readable. This type is one of the few issues to list the month as well as the year on the coin. Grades range from Fine to Very Fine.
James II Gun Money Halfcrown 1689, KM101, S-6579K, AU55 NGC, dated February. Somewhat crude, but much original luster remaining. A very choice example of the type.
James II Gun Money Halfcrown 1689, KM95, S-6579B, AU55 NGC, large size variety, dated August. Minor corrosion reverse, overall choice for the type. Excellent portrait of the king.
James II Gun Money Halfcrown 1689, KM101, S-6579E, AU55 NGC, dated October, large size variety. As nice as one could possibly hope for.
James II Gun Money Halfcrown 1690, KM101, S-6580d, AU50 NGC, month of June, reduced size. Great detail for this type.
James II Gun Money Halfcrowns 1689 & 1690, KM95, all coins with portrait of king James II. Crude, as to be expected, yet details mostly clear. These pieces were struck during the Civil War in Ireland, and were of base metal. The plan was to redeem these coins later for the more noble metals, yet James lost the war, so the coins were never redeemed. Coins grade overall, Fine to Very Fine.
James II Small Size Gun Money Halfcrowns 1690, KM101, F to VF, some with corrosion, yet many are full Very Fine for issue. These are the later pieces, and all are dated 1690. These coins were not all made from guns, and were originally known as brass money. Yet the name Gun Money has stuck.
James II Gun Money 1689 & 1690, Four denominations: Sixpence, Shilling, Halfcrown, and Crown. Coins grade F-VF. Some scarcer examples present. Sold as is, no return.
James II Gun Money Crown 1690, KM102, S-6577, AU50 NGC, variety with sword pointing to "E" in rex. A scarce coin in any grade, bordering on rare this choice. Overstruck on large size Halfcrown. Little or no porosity.
James II Gun Money Crown 1690, KM103.1, S-6578, AU53 NGC, variety with sword pointing between "rex" and "IAC". Overstruck on large size Halfcrown. Just exceptional for the issue, little or no corrosion, bold details, and lovely patina.
Mixed 1689 & 1690 Gun Money Coins, a nice group featuring: Shilling 1699; Halfcrowns (3): 1689, 1689, 1690; and Crowns 1690 (2) of various states of preservation. Crowns are quite scarce in better grades, and one to the two Crowns is quite nice. All the coins should be examined carefully. Sold as is, no return.
Half Penny Trio, KM92, S-6576. The first two pieces (1685, 1688) are regular issue coins. The 1691 is an emergency issue from the siege of Limerick. All are scarce. Grades are F to VF.
George II Half Penny 1760, KM136, S-6610, MS64 BN NGC, a fairly common coin in a most uncommon grade. Some red remaining in the devices and a superb example of this type.
George III Gilt Penny 1805, KM148.2A, S-6620, PF64 Cameo NGC, Gilt copper issue, from the Soho mint. Mirror-like surfaces, with incredible luster. A wonderful coin.
George III Bank Dollar 1804, KM-TN1, S-6615, AU, once cleaned, yet with great detail for this type and quite attractive. Valued at 6 Shillings. Hibernia seated reverse. Striking portrait.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Republic of Eire Florin 1951, KM15a, Proof 64 NGC, lightly toned, rare in Proof.
Isles de France
Napoleonic French Colonial 10 Livres 1810, KM1, Dav-37, nice lustrous AU, superior strike to most seen in the market, cleaned at one time and now lightly toned. One of the world's "most popular crowns."
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Isle of Man
Elizabeth II gold 5 Pounds 1975-PM, KM29, matte Proof, reported mintage of 306 for all varieties of this date. AGW 1.1737 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Elizabeth II gold Proof Crown 1990, KM267b, commemorative of the Penny Black, the world's first postage stamp. Estimated mintage of 1,000 pieces. Accompanied by the original case of issue and certificate of authenticity. AGW 0.9988 oz.
Israel
Independence gold 100 Lirot 1969, KM54, nice Proof, 21st anniversary of the founding of Israel. AGW 0.6430 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Ben Gurion gold 500 Lirot 1974, KM82, nice brilliant Proof, marking the first anniversary of the death of David Ben Gurion. AGW 0.8102 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Rothschild gold 10 Sheqalim 1982, KM120, brilliant Proof, commemorates the 34th anniversary of the founding of Israel (independence). AGW 0.5000 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Liberation of Jerusalem gold Medal 1967, lightly cleaned AU, the obverse features conjoined busts of Dayan and Rabin in military attire. 30.2 grams. Approximate AGW 0.8850 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Italian Somaliland
Vittorio Emanuele III Besa 1909R, KM1, MS65 BN NGC, a superb example of this scarce type with abundant reddish mint luster and virtually perfect surfaces.
Vittorio Emanuele III Pattern 4 Bese 1909R, KM-Pr3, MS64 BN NGC, surfaces with a glossy sheen and considerable original mint luster. Pattern type with PROVA added to the right obverse field. Rare and popular issue for this Italian colonial type.
Italy
Florence. Silver Fiorinoquelfo ND (circa 1318), Biaggi 793, VF-XF, lightly cleaned, weak strike on the face. Very scarce.
Florence. Gold Florin ND (1189-1531), Fr-275, VF Details NCS (removed from jewelry), lightly toned and attractive, one of the classic trade coins of early Europe.
Genoa. Republic Silver Scudo 1666AB, KM113, Dav-LS555, bold VF-XF, small edge crack as is typical for these large types, cleaned and re-toned. 37.80 grams.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Genoa. Republic 4 Lire 1796, KM248, AU53 NGC, lightly toned and original, scarce type.
Genoa. Republic 8 Lire 1792, D-1369, KM-A249, 33.21g, AU53 NGC Grundy Collection. First regular machine struck Crown type of Genoa. Well struck with considerable remaining luster. Normally found in lower conditions with rather heavy adjustment marks. Very scarce in this condition.
Genoa. Republic gold 96 Lire 1792, KM-A251, VF30 NGC, a nice evenly worn coin with original surfaces and strong eye appeal. Scarce type.
Kingdom of Napoleon. Gold 20 Lire 1809-M, KM11, XF45 NGC, light original patina, scarce denomination.
Kingdom of Napoleon. Gold 40 Lire 1812M, KM12, nice lustrous XF, small edge ding at 12 o'clock on the obverse.
Kingdom of Napoleon. Gold 40 Lire 1814M, KM12, AU58 NGC Damon Collection, lightly toned and original, an usually appealing example. The second 1 in the date is clearly punched over a 0.
Ligurian Republic. Gold 96 Lire 1801 Year 4, KM270 (Genoa), AU58 NGC, lustrous and original with light patina, a very attractive example of this scarce Napoleonic state series.
Lombardy-Venetia. Ferdinand I gold 1/2 Sovrano 1847-M, KM-C20.2, VF35 NGC, lightly toned with a few marks on the bust. Scarce type.
Lombardy-Venetia. Provisional 5 Lire 1848M, KM-C22.1, short stems, AU, lightly toned, cleaned long ago and the surfaces show faint hairlines.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Lombardy-Venetia. Provisional 5 Lire 1848M, KM-C22.1, MS64 NGC, short stems variety, deep gray and blue-green patina.
Lucca. Republic gold Doppia 1749, KM57.1, MS64 NGC, just a fabulous coin with glittering surfaces and full mint brilliance. What appear to be hairlines in the reverse fields are die polishing marks. The obverse features an unique portrait of St. Vultus crowned. If you enjoy numismatic art and incredible quality, be sure to view this lot. Sold with an old envelope from Kagin/Hollenbeck.
Lucca. Felix & Elisa 5 Franchi 1805, KM24, MS62 NGC, a nice lustrous example with no adjustment marks. Scarce grade.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Mantua. Ferdinando Carlo Gonzaga Nevers Scudo 1706, D-1377, KM442, 25.45g, VF35 NGC. Evenly worn with light gray toning. First and only machine struck crown of Mantua.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
Milan. Charles II of Spain Filippo 1676, D-4005, 27.87g, AU55 NGC Grundy Collection. Well struck without the normal double-strike, a problem which plagued the Milan mint during this period. Essentially full legends with no distracting flaws. A superior example of this normally crudely struck type.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
Naples. Charles I of Anjou silver Saluto ND (1278-85), Biaggi 1626, MEC-677, MS61 NGC, nicely toned and very attractive. Ex: ANA Sale 1952, lot 796 with the original envelope.
Naples. Carlo V gold Scudo ND (1516-56), Friedberg 836, AU Details NCS (removed from jewelry), a nice attractive coin with sharp features. Listed by Friedberg as Filippo II but with legends for Carlo.
Naples & Sicily. Carlo II of Spain 26 Grani 1686, MS65 PCGS, lightly toned and highly attractive, very scarce in this grade.
Naples & Sicily. Ferdinand IV Piastra 1791 P-AP, D-1408, KM-C68, 27.34g, AU53 NGC. Zodiac Piastra. Light, original toning over lustrous surfaces with a bold strike.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
Naples & Sicily. Joachim Murat gold 20 Lire 1813, KM-C112, nice lustrous XF-AU, boldly struck bust. The reverse has a die cud on the rim at 5 o'clock. Much nicer than usually seen for this Napoleonic type.
Naples & Sicily. Ferdinand II 120 Grana 1834, D-172, KM-C153, 27.43 grams, MS64 NGC Grundy Collection, fully lustrous and original, faint adjustment marks on the reverse, typical for this issue. A very attractive example.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
Papal States. Alexander VI gold Fiorino di Camera ND (1492-1503), FR31, XF, virtually mint state, strong legends. A superb example of this type. Arms in quatrefoil, reverse St. Peter in ship.
Papal States. Paul III gold Scudo d'oro ND (1534-1549), Fr.65, XF, once cleaned, mounted, excellent details present. St. Paul standing, reverse Papal arms.
Papal States. Clement XII gold Zecchino ND (1730-1740), KM888, Fr-222, XF or better, just exceptional for the type. Church seated on cloud, reverse arms. A museum piece.
Papal States. Pius IX 2 Baiocchi 1850R Year V, KM1344, Proof 66 RB NGC, a splendid coin with flawless surfaces and deep magenta patina. Rarely seen in Proof.
Papal States. Pius IX 5 Baiocchi 1851R Year V, KM1356, Proof 65 RB NGC, fully brilliant with just a shade of light toning. For those of us who love large copper coins, this is a special example!
Papal States. Pius IX gold 5 Scudi 1854R, AU, wonderful luster, just a touch of wear at the high points. Dated Anno IX in the reign of the pontiff.
Papal States. Pius IX gold 100 Lire 1866R XXI, KM1383, XF Details NCS (Excessive Surface Hairlines), cleaned long ago and now nicely toned. The surfaces show typical small contact marks, inevitable on this heavy gold denomination.
Parma. Gilberto de Gente Grosso ND (1253-59), CNI-IX-400, VF35 NGC, medium gray original toning. Very scarce. Sold with an old auction tag for the 1952 ANA Convention Sale, Lot 798.
Parma. Maria Luigia gold 40 Lire 1815, KM-C32, XF45 NGC, lightly toned and original, small rim bump at 4 o'clock on the obverse.
Piedmont. Subalpine Republic 5 Francs L'An 10 (1801), KM-C4, boldly struck AU, appealing gold and purple patina.
Piedmont. Subalpine Republic 5 Francs L'An 10 (1801), KM-C4, MS62 NGC, well-struck and lustrous, blemish-free flan and no adjustment marks. Scarce type in mint state.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Piedmont. Subalpine Republic gold 20 Francs L'An 10 (1801), KM-C5, AU55 NGC, lightly toned and attractive, luster traces in the legends. Very scarce type.
Roman Republic. Republican Scudo ND (1799), D-1486, KM11, 26.36g, AU55 NGC. Slightly soft in the central areas with luster around the devices and only light marks. A short-lived Republican movement fostered by the French Revolution that successfully overwhelmed the Papal States.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
Roman Republic. 3 Baiocchi 1849R, KM23, Proof 65 RB NGC, flat top 3, gorgeous reddish-orange luster and meticulously sharp details throughout. Rare and highly desirable quality.
Sardinia. Vittorio Emanuele I gold 20 Lire 1820-L Eagle, KM-C95, AU50 NGC, lightly toned.
Sardinia. Carlo Felice gold 80 Lire 1826-L Eagle, KM-C108.1, AU50 NGC, lightly toned and attractive. (The NGC holder incorrectly attributes this coin as 1826-P Anchor.)
Sardinia. Carlo Felice gold 80 Lire 1827-L Eagle, KM-C108.1, AU55 ANACS, highly lustrous, small surface marks on the obverse as always.
Sardinia. Carlo Felice gold 80 Lire 1829-P Anchor, KM-C108.2, AU55 NGC, bold details, lightly toned and original.
Sardinia. Carlo Felice gold 80 Lire 1830-P Anchor, KM-C108.2, XF-AU, cleaned with some noticeable contact marks.
Sardinia. Carlo Alberto gold 100 Lire 1832-P Anchor, KM-C117.1, XF45 NGC, some small surface marks including one on the cheek.
Sardinia. Carlo Alberto gold 100 Lire 1833-P Eagle, KM-C117.2, AU58 NGC, very lightly toned and attractive. Scarce grade for this large gold denomination.
Sardinia. Carlo Alberto gold 100 Lire 1835-P Eagle, KM-C117.2, nice lustrous XF-AU, minimal contact marks.
Sardinia. Carlo Alberto gold 100 Lire 1835-P Eagle, KM-C117.2, XF45 NGC, lightly toned and original, trace of luster in the legends.
Sardinia. Vittorio Emanuele II Lira 1860-M, KM-C122.3, MS64 NGC, deep charcoal gray patina over silvery white mint brilliance, a completely original example with undeniable eye appeal. Rare type in this lofty designation. (Incorrectly listed as 1860-P on the NGC holder.)
Sicily. Ferdinando III Oncia of 30 Tari 1793, KM-C38, Dav-1422, AU55 NGC (jumbo slab), attractively toned, light adjustment marks on the obverse. A huge and highly appealing coin.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Sicily - Palermo. Bronze Medal 1860, Lovely brown AU-UNC, 67 mm medal struck to celebrate the liberation of Palermo. The obverse features a fierce battle scene with buildings in the background. Dies by F. Grazioli.
Tuscany. Francis II Francescone (10 Paoli) 1748, D-1507, KM-C8b, 27.32g, AU50 NGC Grundy Collection. Fully struck and nicely toned over lustrous surfaces. WWC/C-Auction XX: Lot 235.
Tuscany. Charles Louis 10 Lire 1807, KM-C49.2, lustrous AU with light toning in the legends and some typical small contact marks.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Tuscany. Charles Louis under Regency of Maria Louisa 10 Lire 1807, KM-C49.2, AU58 NGC, a choice and fully original coin with aged gray and gold patina.
Tuscany. Vittorio Emanuele II Lira 1860 FIRENZE, KM-C85, MS65 NGC, a superb original example with mellow gold and silvery gray patina. Very scarce in this select grade.
Venice. Marco Cornari gold Ducat ND (1365-68), Friedberg 1226, XF-AU, clear details, rim bruise at 4 o'clock on the obverse.
Venice. Marco Cornari gold Ducat ND (1365-68), Friedberg 1226, MS65 NGC, an exceptionally choice example with sharp details and full mint brilliance.
Venice. Pasquale Cicogna 124 Soldi (Ducato) ND (1585-95), Davenport 8404, toned VF+, handsome type with a harbor scene behind St. Justina.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
Venice. Lodovico Manin gold Zecchino ND (1789-97), KM-C140, Fr-1445, MS64 NGC, crudely produced but with virtually pristine surfaces and full glowing mint brilliance. Mint state examples of this series are uncommon; coins in this designation are rare.
Venice. Republic 5 Lire 1848, KM-C185, MS64 NGC, dramatic deep gray patina with virtually pristine surfaces. Rare grade for this revolutionary issue.
Venice. Republic 5 Lire 1848-V, KM-C186, AU58 NGC, lightly toned, struck during the Revolution of 1848-49.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Italian States Crown Quartet, a nice group of these popular silver crowns featuring: Milan KM-C49 Crocione 1790M, toned XF; Milan KM-C59.1 Crocione 1794M, toned XF+; Naples 120 Grani 1792 D1406, VF-XF; and Naples 120 Grani 1796 D1424, VF. Sold as is, no return.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
Italian States Silver Crown Assortment, five very useful pieces comprising: Naples 120 Grani 1857, VF-XF; Sardinia 5 Lire 1827P Anchor, toned VF+; Sardinia 5 Lire 1844P-Eagle, VF+; Sicily 120 Grani 1818, lustrous XF; and Tuscany 10 Paoli 1784, toned VF. Sold as is, no return.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
Medieval Minors, Ancona Grosso ca. 1400 XF, Naples Coronato ca. 1475 VF, Venice Sedici Soldi ca. 1520 VF. A scarce and interesting grouping. Sold as is, no return.
Vittorio Emanuele II 10 Centesimi 1866H Mint Error, KM11 struck over another unidentified coin, VG10 BN NGC. An unusual mint error for this series.
Umberto I Lira 1899R, KM24.1, MS66 NGC, fully brilliant with deep russet and gold patina. Scarce and desirable in this pleasing quality.
Umberto I gold 20 Lire 1881R, KM21, MS65 NGC, superb deep golden luster, worth a premium. Slightly scarcer date than the omnipresent 1882R.
Umberto I gold 50 Lire 1884R, KM25, MS62 NGC, lightly toned and original with a few small surface marks. The surfaces are slightly prooflike. Rare type. The mintage for this date is 2,532.
Vittorio Emanuele III Lira 1906R, KM32, MS65 NGC, superb deep gray and gold patina, very scarce in mint state.
Vittorio Emanuele III Lira 1908R, KM45, choice lightly toned AU-UNC, full mint luster. Very scarce date in this quality.
Vittorio Emanuele III gold 20 Lire 1905R, KM37.1, MS62 NGC, full brilliant mint luster, minimal contact marks on the obverse.
Vittorio Emanuele III gold 20 Lire 1905R, KM37.1, MS62 NGC, a nice lustrous example with small contact marks in the fields. Very scarce and popular type.
Vittorio Emanuele III gold 20 Lire 1912R, KM48, MS62 NGC, lightly toned and original, quite nice for this designation.
Vittorio Emanuele III gold 20 Lire 1912R, KM48, MS63 NGC, a nice lustrous example of this very scarce type.
Vittorio Emanuele III 20 Lire 1928R VI, KM69, choice toned AU-UNC, very attractive piece.
Vittorio Emanuele III 20 Lire 1936R XIV, KM81, MS61 NGC, a nice original example of this rare commemorative with light toning and full underlying luster. The grade probably reflects a few contact marks in the field. Struck to mark the conquest of Ethiopia.
Vittorio Emanuele III gold 50 Lire 1911R, KM54, MS62 NGC, full mint luster with light toning, very scarce type commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Kingdom.
Vittorio Emanuele III gold 50 Lire 1912R, KM49, MS61 NGC, fully lustrous with numerous small contact marks on both sides. Very scarce type.
Vittorio Emanuele III gold 50 Lire 1912R, KM49, MS62 NGC, lightly toned and attractive with some unusual semi-circular marks on the bust of the King.
Vittorio Emanuele III gold 50 Lire 1912R, KM49, MS63 NGC, a choice fully lustrous example of this popular type with bright surfaces and minimal contact marks.
Vittorio Emanuele III gold 50 Lire 1931-IX, KM71, nice brilliant UNC.
Vittorio Emanuele III gold 50 Lire 1931R-IX, KM71, MS65 NGC, lovely satiny surfaces, superior to most examples in the market.
Vittorio Emanuele III gold 100 Lire 1905R, KM39, AU Details NCS (Obverse scratched), lightly toned with faint hairlines in the fields and a rim bump at 2 o'clock on the obverse. The scratches mentioned by NCS are quite small and occur along the obverse rim at 11 o'clock. Rare and authentic, and much nicer than the litany of minor blemishes would indicate.
Vittorio Emanuele gold 100 Lire 1912R, KM50, MS64 NGC, a gorgeous example of this artistically designed type with soft original patina and exceptionally few contact marks. A premium coin with instant eye appeal.
Vittorio Emanuele III gold 100 Lire 1931R-IX, KM72, MS63 NGC, full mint brilliance.
Ivory Coast
Republic gold Four Coin Proof Set 1966, KM2 through KM5, 10, 25, 50 and 100 Francs. 2,000 mintage. Accompanied by the original case of issue with COA. AGW 1.7124 oz. AGW 1.7124 oz.
Jamaica
British Colony 6 Shillings 8 Pence (1758), KM8.2, VF35 NGC, flowery GR countermark on a Mexico Pillar 8 Reales 1754. Very scarce type and a classic crown in the Caribbean counterstamped series.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Victoria Half Penny 1869, KM16, Proof 64 Cameo NGC, pristine surfaces, very scarce in Proof.
Victoria Half Penny 1869, KM16, Proof 65 NGC, lightly toned.
Victoria Penny 1869, KM17, Proof 64 NGC, very light toning, exceptional surfaces.
Japan
Bunsei gold Koban ND (1819-28), KM-C22a, JNDA-9.20, VF-XF with fewer of the light scratches than normally seen on this issue.
Manen gold Koban ND (1860-67), KM-C22d, JNDA-9.23, XF details. The flan is very wavy from being bent and the reverse has noticeable scratches.
Pre-Meiji nine-piece lot as follows: Meiji Isshu Gin, KM-C12a, XF; (3) Tempo Ichibu Gin, KM-C16, VF; (3) Tempo Nishu Kin, KM-C13a, XF; Meiji Ni Bu Kin, KM-C21d, XF; and a Bunsei Ni Bu KIn, KM-C21a, XF. Sold as is, no return.
Meiji 4 (1871) 50 Sen, KM-Y4a.1, MS66 NGC, type 1, incredible frosty white surfaces, one of the finest we have seen of this type.
Meiji 4 (1871) 50 Sen, KM-Y4a.2, lightly cleaned AU, considerable original mint luster, one tiny rim nick. Very scarce variety with the 21 mm circle of dots around the dragon.
Meiji 3 (1870) 1 Yen, KM-Y5.1, type 1, XF with light gray toning and iridescent surfaces.
Meiji 3 (1870) 1 Yen, KM-Y5.1, type 1, MS64 NGC. The strike is about as bold as one will see for this issue, with sea-green toning over fully lustrous surfaces.
Meiji 3 (1870) 1 Yen, Gin left, with chopmarks, KM-Y28, XF details with 3-4 obverse chopmarks, 4-5 reverse chopmarks, and minor edge bumps. This type is very scarce with chopmarks.
Meiji 8 (1875) Trade Dollar, KM-Y14, MS63 NGC. Sharply struck, with greenish-gray toning over full luster and light contact marks.
Meiji 9 (1876) Trade Dollar, D-275, KM-Y14, lustrous AU details with a single reverse chopmark.
Three-piece lot of One Yen including: Meiji 18 (1885), Y-A25.2, XF; Meiji 29 (1896) Gin Left, Y-28A.2, lustrous UNC with light reverse abrasions; and a Taisho 3 (1914), KM-Y38, cleaned XF.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM-Y9, MS62 NGC, lightly toned and original.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM-Y9, MS63 NGC, fully lustrous with light original patina.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM-Y9, MS63 NGC, fully lustrous and bright, a very nice example for this designation.
Meiji 3 (1870) gold 2 Yen, KM-Y10, AU Details NCS (surface hairlines), nice sharp features - the hairlines are not distracting.
Meiji 3 (1870) gold 2 Yen, KM-Y10, MS64 NGC, fully brilliant with unusually blemish-free surfaces.
Meiji 3 (1870) gold 5 Yen, KM-Y11, MS64 NGC, a bright, lustrous example.
Meiji 8 (1875) gold 5 Yen, KM-Y11a, MS65 DPL NGC, superb deeply mirrored surfaces with great eye appeal. A choice example of this scarce reduced size type.
Meiji 30 (1897) gold 5 Yen, KM-Y32, AU55 NGC, a lustrous piece with small surface abrasions. Small diameter type.
Meiji 30 (1897) gold 5 Yen, KM-Y32, MS64 NGC, lightly toned.
Meiji 30 (1897) gold 5 Yen, KM-Y32, MS66 NGC, a lovely coin with soft glowing mint brilliance - just a notch nicer than usually seen for this type.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold 10 Yen, KM-Y12, MS63 NGC, fully lustrous and attractive.
Meiji 30 (1897) gold 10 Yen, KM-Y33, AU58 NGC, a decent example with considerable mint luster and some typical small contact marks.
Taisho 6 (1917) gold 20 Yen, KM-Y40.2, MS65 NGC, full glowing mint brilliance with virtually pristine surfaces.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, MS62 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, MS62 NGC
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, MS62 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, MS62 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, MS62 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, MS62 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, MS62 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, MS62 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, MS62 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, MS62 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, MS62 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, MS62 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, MS62 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, MS62 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, MS62 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, MS62 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, MS62 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, MS62 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, MS62 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, MS61 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, MS61 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, MS61 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, MS61 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, MS61 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, MS61 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, MS61 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, MS61 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, MS61 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, MS61 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, MS61 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU58 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU58 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU58 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU58 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU58 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU58 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU58 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU58 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU58 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU58 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU58 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU58 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU58 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU58 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU58 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU58 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU58 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU58 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU58 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU58 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU58 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU58 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU58 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU58 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU58 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU55 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU55 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU55 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU55 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU55 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU55 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU55 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU55 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU55 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU55 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU55 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU55 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU55 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU55 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU55 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU53 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU53 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU53 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU50 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU50 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, AU50 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, XF45 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM9, JNDA-1.5, XF45 NGC.
Meiji 3 (1870) gold 2 Yen, KM-Y10, MS64 NGC, light original toning, very attractive.
Meiji 3 (1870) gold 2 Yen, KM10, MS64 NGC, intense luster, a premium coin for eye appeal.
Meiji 3 (1870) gold 2 Yen, KM10, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 3 (1870) gold 2 Yen, KM-Y10, MS63 NGC, fully lustrous and original.
Meiji 3 (1870) gold 5 Yen, KM-Y11, MS64 NGC, fully lustrous with attractive old-time patina. Scarce in this premium grade.
Meiji 3 (1870) gold 5 Yen, KM11, MS63 NGC, bright and lustrous, small planchet issue in the bottom of the obverse.
Meiji 3 (1870) gold 5 Yen, KM11a, JNDA-1.3a, MS62 NGC.
Meiji 3 (1870) gold 5 Yen, KM11a, JNDA-1.3a, AU58 NGC.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold 5 Yen, KM11a, JNDA-1.3a, AU58 NGC.
Meiji 5 (1872) gold 5 Yen, KM11a, JNDA-1.3a, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 5 (1872) gold 5 Yen, KM11a, MS63 NGC, lightly toned and fully original.
Meiji 5 (1872) gold 5 Yen, KM11a, JNDA-1.3a, MS61 NGC.
Meiji 6 (1873) gold 5 Yen, KM11a, JNDA-1.3a, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 6 (1873) gold 5 Yen, KM11a, JNDA-1.3a, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 6 (1873) gold 5 Yen, KM11a, JNDA-1.3a, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 6 (1873) gold 5 Yen, KM11a, JNDA-1.3a, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 6 (1873) gold 5 Yen, KM11a, JNDA-1.3a, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 6 (1873) gold 5 Yen, KM11a, MS63 NGC, light toning, very sharp details.
Meiji 6 (1873) gold 5 Yen, KM11a, JNDA-1.3a, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 6 (1873) gold 5 Yen, KM11a, JNDA-1.3a, MS62 NGC.
Meiji 8 (1875) gold 5 Yen, KM11a, JNDA-1.3a, MS61 NGC.
Meiji 30 (1897) gold 5 Yen, KM32, JNDA-1.8, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 30 (1897) gold 5 Yen, KM32, JNDA-1.8, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 30 (1897) gold 5 Yen, KM32, JNDA-1.8, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 31 (1898) gold 5 Yen, KM32, JNDA-1.8, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 31 (1898) gold 5 Yen, KM32, JNDA-1.8, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 31 (1898) gold 5 Yen, KM32, JNDA-1.8, MS62 NGC.
Meiji 44 (1911) gold 5 Yen, KM32, JNDA-1.8, MS65 NGC.
Meiji 45 (1912) gold 5 Yen, KM32, MS63 NGC, lightly toned, great surfaces,
Meiji 45 (1912) gold 5 Yen, KM32, MS63 NGC, tiny copper spots.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold 10 Yen, KM12, MS64 NGC, a superb piece with gleaming mint brilliance and close to perfect surfaces.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold 10 Yen, KM12, MS63 NGC, choice condition with deep orange patina and attractive details.
Meiji 30 (1897) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS62 NGC.
Meiji 30 (1897) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS61 NGC.
Meiji 30 (1897) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS61 NGC.
Meiji 30 (1897) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS61 NGC.
Meiji 30 (1897) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS61 NGC.
Meiji 30 (1897) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, AU58 NGC.
Meiji 30 (1897) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, AU58 NGC.
Meiji 30 (1897) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, AU58 NGC.
Meiji 30 (1897) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, AU58 NGC.
Meiji 30 (1897) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, AU55 NGC.
Meiji 30 (1897) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, AU55 NGC.
Meiji 31 (1898) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS62 NGC.
Meiji 31 (1898) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS62 NGC.
Meiji 31 (1898) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, AU58 NGC.
Meiji 31 (1898) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, AU55 NGC.
Meiji 31 (1898) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, AU55 NGC.
Meiji 32 (1899) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS61 NGC.
Meiji 34 (1901) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 34 (1901) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 34 (1901) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 34 (1901) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS62 NGC.
Meiji 34 (1901) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS62 NGC.
Meiji 34 (1901) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS62 NGC.
Meiji 34 (1901) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS62 NGC.
Meiji 34 (1901) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS61 NGC.
Meiji 34 (1901) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS61 NGC.
Meiji 34 (1901) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, AU58 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS65 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS62 NGC.
Meiji 41 (1908) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, AU58 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS65 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS65 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS65 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS65 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS64 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS63 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS62 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS62 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS62 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS62 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS62 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS62 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS62 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS62 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS62 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS62 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS62 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS62 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS62 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS62 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS61 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS61 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, MS61 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, AU58 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, AU58 NGC.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM33, JNDA-1.7, AU58 NGC.
Olympic Proof Set 1997, KM-Y114-116, struck for the Nagano Winter Olympics. One coin is copper nickel, one silver, and one gold. Accompanied by the original case of issue and certificate of authenticity. AGW 0.5015 oz.
Session 3
Jordan
King Hussein gold 10 Dinars 1969, KM26, gem cameo Proof, marking the visit of Pope Paul VI. Scarce in this pristine state. AGW 0.7997 oz.
Katanga
Republic gold 5 Francs 1961, KM2a, choice Uncirculated. The only gold coin from this short lived country. 20,000 mintage. AGW 0.3857 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Kenya
Republic gold 500 Shillings 1966, KM9, Uncirculated, 75th anniversary of the birth of Jomo Kenyatta. A very large gold issue. AGW 1.2030 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Kiribati
Republic gold 150 Dollars 1979, KM9, Proof, independence commemorative. Just 386 mintage. AGW 0.4711 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Korea
Yi Hyong 5 Yang Year 501 (1892), KM114, XF details with multiple obverse and reverse chopmarks.
Yi Hyong 5 Yang Year 501 (1892), KM114, XF details. Cleaned with light scratches and small contact marks.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
North Korea 400 Won 1995, Lake on Mount Baektu, KM96, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC. A very small mintage of only 100 pieces.
North Korea gold 200 Won 1995, Turtle Ship, KM95.1, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC. Mintage of only 300 pieces. NGC has incorrectly marked the holder as KM95.2.
South Korea Proof Set 1970, KM-PS3, the six coin silver set featuring KM7-8 and 10-13, the 50, 100, 200, 250, 500 and 1000 Won, all in choice cameo Proof. No presentation case or Certificate.
South Korea Gold & Silver Proof Set 1970, KM-PS2, a choice set featuring the six silver denominations. All are nicely toned with the 1000 Won numbered 1340, and the six gold types are all the very rare variety with the Paris Mint privy mark stamped on the reverse. The mintages for the Paris Mint gold coins range from 52 to 100! Sold in the original presentation case with COA 161. An unusually nice set with just a few faint hairlines.
South Korea gold pair 1970, 1,000 Won 1970, KM14.1, Proof 67 Ultra Cameo NGC; and a 2,500 Won 1970, KM15.1, Proof 67 Ultra Cameo NGC.
Laos
Kingdom Aluminum Piefort Set 1952, KM-PE1-PE3, types of KM4-6, double-thick strikings of the 10, 20 and 50 Cents with Paris Mint privy marks. Nice lustrous UNCs with light hairlines but no oxidation. Only 104 minted of each type.
Lebanon
Republic gold 400 Livres 1980, KM34, PF69 Ultra Cameo NGC, Lake Placid Winter Olympics commemorative. About as choice as possible. 1000 mintage. AGW 0.2315 oz.
Liechtenstein
Franz Josef II gold set of 25 and 50 Franken 1956, KM-Y15 & Y16, brilliant Uncirculated. Portrait of Franz Josef and Princess Gina. 17,000 mintage. Accompanied by the original case of issue. AGW 0.4600 oz.
Lithuania
Republic Silver Lettered Edge Planchet for 10 Litu 1936-1938, Completely blank obverse and reverse, but edge lettered, VIENYBEJE TAUTOS JEGA, with the weight of 18.07 g, this identifies this piece as the planchet for the 1936 10 Litu, KM83, Mint Error NGC, XF condition and the only such piece we have ever seen.
Madagascar
Queen Ranavalona III Essai 10 Centimes 1883, KM-X1, Gad-5, Brown Uncirculated. Crown within legend, reverse has value within wreath. Very scarce.
Malay Penninsula
Penang - British Administration silver 1/10 Dollar 1788, KM5.2, toned XF, sharply struck and very attractive.
Penang - British Administration silver 1/10 Dollar 1788, KM5.2, toned AU, very sharp, light surface patination.
Collection of Copper Keping Tokens, a huge selection of these intriguing issues including Malacca, Sumatra and others. We suggest very careful viewing as many varieties are represented and the grades are superior to most seen in the market. Sold as is, no return.
Bronze Keping Token Collection, an extensive grouping of these token issues including Singapore, Celebes, Dilli, Menangkabau, Selangor, Siak, Sumatra and others. The grades are generally nice VF to brown AU. Careful viewing is suggested as this collection features many varieties and unusually high grade items. Sold as is, no return.
Mali
Republic gold Four Coin Proof Set, KM-PS1, comprising KM5-8, the gold 10, 25, 50 and 100 Francs featuring President Modibo. The coins are choice cameo Proofs, presented in the original case of issue with COA # 461. AGW 1.7130 oz.
Malta
Emmanuel de Rohan 1 Tari ND (1786), KM333, MS66 BN NGC, a fairly common coin in a very uncommon grade. Incredible portrait of the head of John the Baptist on a platter. Possibly the single most exceptional coin for quality in the entire sale!
Republic gold 50 Pounds 1972, KM18, choice Uncirculated. Design of Neptune standing. AGW 0.8844 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Mexico
Felipe V gold Cob 2 Escudos ND (1714-31) MJ, KM53.2, AU50 NGC, reasonably well-centered obverse strike with a readable Mo mintmark and J assayer.
Felipe V gold Cob 4 Escudos ND (1705-13MoX-J), KM55.1, AU, somewhat mushy strike, part of the X is visible and the entire denomination IIII is fully readable to the right of the coat of arms. Full cross on the reverse.
Felipe V gold Cob 4 Escudos ND (1705-13MoX-J), KM55.1, nice UNC, fully lustrous with completely readable mintmark and assayer, plus the bottom portion of the four digits of the date, which appears to be 1713. Full cross on the reverse.
Felipe V gold cob 8 Escudos 171x MoX-J, KM57.1, UNC, slight doubling on both sides, bold mintmark, assayer and VIII denomination, and the first three digits of the date are clear. Portions of the design are not fully struck as is typical for this series.
Felipe V gold cob 8 Escudos 1713MoX-J, KM57.1, choice AU, lightly toned with bold features and strong eye appeal. The mintmark and assayer are very sharp and the date is fully readable although the right side of the 3 is not struck up. The cross on the reverse is perfectly centered.
Felipe V gold Cob 8 Escudos 1713MoX-J, KM57.1, MS63 NGC, struck on a small thick planchet, bold mintmark and assayer and full date although the top of the 3 is not fully readable.
Felipe V gold Cob 8 Escudos 1713MoX-J, KM57.1, MS64 NGC, a superb example with full mint luster, virtually round flan, completely readable mintmark, assayer and denomination, and a four digit date with just the very top portions of the numerals off the flan. Worth a sizeable premium!
Felipe V sea-salvaged Pillar 8 Reales 1733Mo-MF, KM103, details of a VF-XF coin, but heavy corrosion and rim bumps. All legends and devices are sharp and easily visible. An affordable example of this classic Mexican rarity. Sold as is, no return.
Felipe V Portrait gold 8 Escudos 1733Mo-F, KM148, Cayon-10030, Calico-422, MS64 NGC, an outstanding coin with slight soft strike in the center fields. Well-set colors with a rich subdued gold patina, bold legends and strong rims. This coin looks like it has just sat around for almost 300 years!
Felipe V, King of Spain, known as Philip to most of the world, was born at Versailles on December 19, 1683. As the first king of the Bourbon dynasty (which rules Spain to this day), he inherited the kingdom from Charles II, who died without an heir. Felipe actually reigned twice, from 1700 to 1724, and then again from 1725 to 1746. He produced a considerable amount of diverse coinage, the best of which feature his armored bust, and flowing locks cascading down over his shoulder.
In 1732, the mintage of gold coins was changed at the Mexico City mint from the medieval style featuring a huge cross and the royal crest to the portrait type. The initial dates of 1732 and 1733 are very rare, with only the letter "F" being featured as the assayer's initial (this changed to "MF" in 1734). The specimen we present here is nothing short of amazing, seemingly in better condition than the Cayon plate coin and certainly better centered. Krause simply lists this coin as "Rare" while Calico calls it "Muy Rara" (or Very Rare). The buyer of this wonderful specimen will certainly make a significant addition to his/her collection. Another 1733 8 Escudos from Mexico in the same grade realized $54,625 in our January 2009 NYINC sale (lot 21900).
Felipe V, King of Spain, known as Philip to most of the world, was born at Versailles on December 19, 1683. As the first king of the Bourbon dynasty (which rules Spain to this day), he inherited the kingdom from Charles II, who died without an heir. Felipe actually reigned twice, from 1700 to 1724, and then again from 1725 to 1746. He produced a considerable amount of diverse coinage, the best of which feature his armored bust, and flowing locks cascading down over his shoulder.
In 1732, the mintage of gold coins was changed at the Mexico City mint from the medieval style featuring a huge cross and the royal crest to the portrait type. The initial dates of 1732 and 1733 are very rare, with only the letter "F" being featured as the assayer's initial (this changed to "MF" in 1734). The specimen we present here is nothing short of amazing, seemingly in better condition than the Cayon plate coin and certainly better centered. Krause simply lists this coin as "Rare" while Calico calls it "Muy Rara" (or Very Rare). The buyer of this wonderful specimen will certainly make a significant addition to his/her collection. Another 1733 8 Escudos from Mexico in the same grade realized $54,625 in our January 2009 NYINC sale (lot 21900).
Ferdinand VI Pillar 8 Reales 1758 Mo-MM, KM104.2, AU58 PCGS. Sharply struck with luster remaining around the devices. The holder is mislabeled as 1798.
Ferdinand VI gold 8 Escudos 1747Mo-MF, KM149, VF Details NCS (removed from jewelry), very rare one-year type featuring a larger and more elaborate bust of the King. This engraved portrait is rather shallow compared to the more highly-defined, smaller bust that was introduced in 1748. Seldom encountered in the market, and a very collectible example despite the jewelry damage.
Carlos III 1/2 Real 1773-FM "CAROLS," KM69.2, rare variety with the King's named expressed as CAROLS, MS63 NGC, superb blue-green patina.
Carlos III 1/2 Real 1773-FM, KM69.2, MS65 NGC, dazzling multi-hued patina with sharp features and wonderful eye appeal.
Carlos III Pillar 4 Reales 1768-MF, KM96, AU53 PCGS, an original example with bold details and good eye appeal. Scarce type in this quality.
Carlos III gold Escudo 1762-MM, KM117, XF45 NGC, a choice example of the "ratnose" bust type for Carlos III with handsome old-time rose gold patina and uniformly sharp details on both sides. This type is only occasionally available in the market and seldom with this exceptional eye appeal.
Charles III gold 4 Escudos 1775 Mo-FM, KM142.2, XF40 NGC. Traces of luster, most notably in the legends, with a decent strike. A very scarce type.
Charles IIII gold Escudo 1808 Mo-TH, KM120, Choice AU. Brilliant luster with only a slight amount of rubbing. An exceptional example of this type.
Carlos IIII gold 8 Escudos 1793/2-FM, KM159, AU53 NGC, an unusually nice example with original luster, bold details and no adjustment marks. Additionally, the 3 in the date is clearly punched over a 2, overdate unlisted in the SCWC.
Carlos IIII gold 8 Escudos 1801-FM, KM159, XF details but ex-jewelry with burnished surfaces and a small mount trace at 12 o'clock. Despite the obvious blemishes, the overall appearance of this coin is quite decent. AGW 0.7615 oz.
Carlos IV silver 8 Reales Proclamation Medal 1789, KM-Q28, Grove C-9, plain edge, 22.19 grams. Superb toned AU-UNC, struck over an earlier coin. Proclaiming the ascension of Carlos IV in Mexico. The reverse legend includes the denomination, 8R. A particularly handsome example with flashy prooflike surfaces and great eye appeal.
Ferdinand VII 1/2 Real 1814-JJ, KM73, MS66 NGC, splendid deep blue-green and purple patina, highly attractive.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1810-HJ, KM110, MS63 NGC, brilliant surfaces with a small patch of patination on the King's head, barely noticeable. Scarce grade for this type.
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 1819-JJ, KM111, choice toned AU-UNC, very sharp details although the reverse die was a bit rusty.
Ferdinand VII gold 8 Escudos 1816-JJ, KM161, toned XF, a decent original example with no flan flaws or adjustment marks.
Ferdinand VII gold 8 Escudos 1817-JJ, KM161, AU55 NGC, highly lustrous and attractive, two tiny contact marks on the bust. A superior coin in all respects.
War of Independence-Chilpanzingo 8 Reales ND, KM258.1, Veracruz, Fine 15 NGC, counterstamp on cast 1808-Mo 8 Reales.
Augustin I Iturbide 1/2 Real 1822-JM, KM301, MS65 NGC, very bold details, brilliant prooflike surfaces with toning in the legends. Very scarce type in this select quality.
Republic Real 1846Zs-OM, KM372.10, MS66 NGC, New Obverse, a gorgeous coin with deep patina and full underlying mint luster.
Republic 8 Reales 1837Ca-AM, KM377.2, XF40 NGC, dark and intriguing: poorly struck, center of the eagle smashed flat, the cap disfigured, the rays generally sharp though and dramatic looking, most of the date struck through thick grease or poorly engraved, or both, but the toning dark gray and appealing. In a way, a perfect example of the early products of the mint at Chihuahua. Rare.
Republic 8 Reales 1868Go-YF, KM377.8, MS65 NGC, an exceptionally sharp example with full mint brilliance.
Republic 8 Reales 1863Mo-TH, KM377.10, MS65 NGC, slightly prooflike, very attractive.
Republic 8 Reales 1874Mo-MH, KM377.10, choice brilliant UNC with beautiful blue-green and russet patina - a visual delight!
Republic 8 Reales 1889Pi-MR, KM377.12, MS65 NGC, a choice original example with light golden patina.
Republic Hand on Book gold 1/2 Escudo 1862/1 Zs-VL, KM378.6, Choice AU. Lustrous and well struck. All of the 1862 Zs 1/2 Escudos are overdates. Although Krause lists a non-overdate issue, there is no such coin. The overdate is amazingly bold.
Republic gold 2 Escudos 1860Ga-JG, KM380.3, MS64 PL NGC, exceptionally nice surfaces with full brilliant mint luster. The 6 is clearly cut over a 5 and the 0 shows traces of an underlying numeral, perhaps a 9. Very scarce type in this select quality.
Republic gold 4 Escudos 1831Go-MJ, KM381.4, AU58 NGC, a choice lustrous example of this early date, rare in this premium quality. Slightly crude as made, a charming and highly desirable coin.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1869C-CE, KM383.2, VF-XF, lightly toned and original, flan lamination on the "book" and typically weakly struck centers. AGW 0.7616 oz.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1870Do-CP, KM383.3, AU58 NGC, highly lustrous with sharply defined details, superior grade examples from the Durango Mint are very elusive.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1842Go-PJ, KM383.7, toned VF+, some light marks in the fields.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1846Go-PM, KM383.7, nice VF, old-time toning in the legends.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1849Go-PF, KM383.7, VF35 ANACS, lightly toned, weakly struck centers.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1850Go-PF, KM383.7, XF40 ANACS, weakly struck in the center of the reverse.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1851Go-PF, KM383.7, VF35 ANACS, lightly toned, typical small surface marks.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1852Go-PF, KM383.7, XF45 ANACS, a decent example with luster in the legends.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1853Go-PF, KM383.7, AU50 ANACS, noticeable luster in the legends.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1862Go-YE, KM383.7, lightly toned VF-XF, some luster in the legends.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1862Go-YE, KM383.7, nice AU, very attractive and well-struck, one tiny rim nick below the date.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1868Go-YF, KM383.7, MS61 NGC, fully lustrous with extremely sharp central details on both sides. Some light handling in the reverse fields has limited the NGC grade for this coin, but the eye appeal exceeds the technical grade.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1870Go-FR, KM383.7, AU58 NGC, lightly toned with bold details and very nice surfaces - a premium coin for this series.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1865Ho-FM/PR, KM383.8, XF with some traces of luster, weakly struck central details. Scarcer date and mint.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1856Mo-GF, KM383.9, lightly toned XF, some luster in the legends, weak centers.
Republic hand on Book gold 8 Escudos 1863/53 Mo-TH, KM383.9, AU details. Lustrous and well struck with numerous hairlines.
Medal to honor General Ignacio Zaragoza 1862, by J. Magistretti F., unlisted in Grove, 99.3 gm, 56.5 mm, struck in lead, XF details, with rim bumps, noticeable scratches, and contact marks. This appears to have been given to General Zaragoza by the city of Montevideo for his defeat of the French at Puebla on May 5, 1862 (from which comes the much celebrated Cinco de Mayo).
Maximilian Peso 1866-Mo, KM388.1, MS64 PCGS. A sharply struck and fully frosted near-Gem example. One of the three finest pieces that we have encountered. A coin that would not be out of place in the finest of Mexican type sets.
Maximilian Peso 1866-Mo, KM388.1, brilliant UNC, meticulously sharp design features and somewhat prooflike fields. A premium example for the type.
Maximilian Peso 1867-Mo, KM388.1, UNC. Fully lustrous with moderate abrasions on both obverse and reverse.
Maximilian gold 20 Pesos 1866Mo, KM389, MS61 NGC, well-struck and fully lustrous, light handling in the fields. Very scarce and popular type in this quality.
Republic Peso 1870Do-P, KM408.2, MS63 NGC. Full, brilliant luster with prooflike fields and light abrasions.
Republic gold Peso 1898 Cn/Mo-M, KM410.2, UNC with light marks.
Republic gold Peso 1900/800 Go-R, KM410.3, MS62 NGC. Brilliant and prooflike with superb definition.
Republic Peso 1900Go-RS, KM409.1, MS64 NGC, lightly toned, soft strike on the eagle's breast, scarce date/mint.
Republic gold 2 1/2 Pesos 1888Mo-M, KM411.5, MS64 PL NGC, a gorgeous example with reflective surfaces and instant eye appeal. Rare with a mintage of 540. Ex: Superior June 1979 Miguel Munoz Collection, lot 1914 with auction tag.
Republic gold 5 Pesos 1903Mo-M, KM412.6, MS63 NGC, fully lustrous and attractive.
Republic gold 5 Pesos 1903Mo-M, KM412.6, MS64 NGC, a choice piece with prooflike fields.
Republic gold 10 Pesos 1872Do-P, KM413.3, MS62 NGC, lightly struck centers but a true mint state example with full mint brilliance. Very scarce and appealing.
Republic gold 10 Pesos 1903Mo-M, KM413.7, MS64 NGC, fully struck with lightly toned surfaces. A choice and original example.
Republic gold 20 Pesos 1874Go-S, KM414.4, Choice AU, with nice luster and strike. The color is bright and golden, and the surfaces exhibit only light abrasions.
Republic gold 20 Pesos 1890Mo-M, KM414.6, MS63 PL NGC, sharply struck with full mint brilliance, just a bit of handling in the fields. Scarcer date.
Republic gold 20 Pesos 1904Mo-M, KM414.6, MS64 NGC, a truly choice example with the eye appeal of a higher designation.
Estados Unidos Peso 1910, KM453, MS64 NGC, fully lustrous with just a hint of golden toning in the legends. Scarce grade.
Estados Unidos Peso 1912, KM453, MS63 NGC, amber and russet patina, very scarce date in this quality.
Estados Unidos Peso 1914, KM453, nice lustrous AU, rare date and grade.
Estados Unidos Peso 1918, KM454, AU-UNC, a choice and fully original example of this very scarce date. The strike on the snake and the eagle's knee (do eagles have knees?) is weak, but there is very little evidence of circulation wear even at those high points of the design. SCWC value in UNC is $1350.
Estados Unidos Peso 1919, KM454, choice brilliant UNC, lightly toned and absolutely original. Rare type in true mint state.
Estados Unidos Dos Pesos 1921, KM462, MS65 NGC. Well struck with full, frosty mint luster and only minor imperfections.
Estados Unidos gold 2 1/2 Pesos 1947, KM463, MS64 NGC, fully brilliant, low mintage date.
Republic gold 5 Pesos Set, KM464, coins grade XF to Uncirculated. Dates run from 1905-1920. 1905 is quite scarce. Housed in a lucite case. AGW 0.8442 oz.
Estados Unidos gold 50 Pesos 1921, KM481, lustrous UNC, typical small contact marks. AGW 1.2056 oz.
Estados Unidos gold 50 Pesos 1921, KM481, MS61 ICG, lustrous with typical surface abrasions. Scarce first date of this type. AGW 1.2056 oz.
Estados Unidos gold 50 Pesos 1921, KM481, MS63 ANACS, fully lustrous and original, scarce grade for this key date of the 50 Pesos series. AGW 1.2056 oz.
Estados Unidos gold 50 Pesos 1921, KM481, MS64 ANACS, brilliant example of this coin, rarely found in 64.
Estados Unidos gold 50 Pesos 1926, KM481, choice brilliant UNC, a superior example of this early date. AGW 1.2056 oz.
Estados Unidos gold 50 Pesos 1931, KM481, nice BU, few tiny marks. AGW 1.2056 oz.
Estados Unidos gold 50 Pesos 1944, KM481, MS65 NGC. AGW 1.2056 oz.
Estados Unidos gold 50 Pesos 1944, KM481, MS66 NGC, a superb example with glowing mint brilliance. AGW 1.2056 oz.
Estados Unidos gold 50 Pesos 1945, KM481, MS65 NGC. AGW 1.2056 oz.
Estados Unidos gold 50 Pesos 1947, KM481, MS65 PCGS, bright and fully lustrous. AGW 1.2056 oz.
Estados Unidos gold 50 Pesos 1947, KM481, MS65 PCGS, full blazing mint luster. AGW 1.2056 oz.
A pair of 1980 20 Centavos patterns as follows: copper-nickel 20 Centavos, KM-Pn218 (listed mintage of 8 pieces), matte UNC; and a brass 20 Centavos (same type), unlisted in KM, toned UNC.
A pair of Pattern 5 Pesos Mayan Arms 1983 including: bronze 5 Pesos, KM-Pn229, Proof; and copper-nickel 5 Pesos, unlisted in Krause in this metal, Proof.
A five-piece lot of One Peso Patterns 1985 & 1986 including: 1985 Sud/Modern eagle, silver, 15 mm, Choice Proof; 1985 Sud/Early eagle, silver, 15 mm, Choice Proof; 1985 Sud/Modern eagle, copper piefort, Choice Proof; 1986 Sud/Modern eagle, stainless steel, 15 mm, Choice UNC; and an undated (1985?) Head of Morelos left/Early eagle, 15 mm, Choice Proof. All are very rare with only a few pieces made of each.
A trio of Pattern 1987 Butterfly 100 Pesos as follows: copper 100 Pesos 1987, KM-Pn237, Choice Proof; copper-nickel 100 Pesos 1987, KM-Pn238, Choice Proof; brass 100 Pesos 1987, KM-Pn239, Choice Proof. Included is a Gem Proof example of the silver, regular issue 1987 Monarch Butterfly 100 Pesos for comparison.
Bi-metallic Pattern 500 Pesos 1988, design of KM529, but with brass central core and stainless steel outer ring, unlisted in KM, Choice UNC and very rare.
Casa de Moneda Medallic Proof silver One Troy Ounce 1989, unlisted in KM, but identical in style to the Onza KM-M49b.5, Gem, Cameo Proof. Rare and the first example we have seen.
Pattern 100 Pesos 1991, Arms/Huitzilapan with value and date below, stainless steel, Gem Proof. Very rare with possibly only 6 pieces struck.
Revolution-Chihuahua Peso 1913, KM611, MS63 NGC, lightly toned and original.
Revolution-Chihuahua Peso 1915-FM, KM619, MS62 NGC, a nice lustrous example of the Army of the North Peso.
Charles IIII bronze Proclamation Medal 1790, for the city of Guanajuato, 25 December, 1790, Grove C-73b, MS62 BN NGC, 53g. Sharply struck with traces of luster around the devices.
Ferdinand VII Bronze Proclamation Medal 1808, Mexico City, by Tomas Suria, 51 mm, G-F-7B, MS63 Brown NGC. Superbly struck with only a few tiny marks.
A silver and gold pair of Battle of Caborca medal 1957, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Caborca, Sonora, both the silver and gold are cast and designed by J. Jesus Valencia, the gold is Grove-694, XF with a rim bump at 6 o'clock and a small mintage of only 27 pieces, 40.18 gm, 38 mm; the silver is Grove 694a, XF, 28.61 gm, 38 mm, with a mintage of 500 pieces.
Mexican Numismatic Society gold "Coins on Medals" # 4, 1972, First Pillar 8 Reales (1732 Pillar Dollar), 41.93 gm, 38 mm, struck in Proof by the Mexico City Mint with a mintage of only 100 pieces.
Mexican Numismatic Society gold "Coins on Medals" # 5, 1973, First bust 8 reales (1772 8 reales), 42.06 gm, 38 mm, struck in Proof by the Mexico City Mint with a mintage of only 100 pieces.
Mexican Numismatic Society gold "Coins on Medals" # 6, 1974, First silver coins of the War of Independence (L.V.O. 8 Reales), 41.86 gm, 38 mm, struck in Proof by the Mexico City Mint with a mintage of only 100 pieces.
Mexican Numismatic Society gold "Coins on Medals" # 7, 1975, First copper coins of the War of Independence (8 Reales Sud 1811), 41.44 gm, 38 mm, struck in Proof by the Mexico City Mint with a mintage of only 100 pieces.
Mexican Numismatic Society gold "Coins on Medals" # 8, 1976, First silver coins of the Insurgents (Supreme National Council 8 Reales 1811), 41.85 gm, 38 mm, struck in Proof by the Mexico City Mint with a mintage of only 100 pieces.
Mexican Numismatic Society gold "Coins on Medals" # 9, 1979, The first monetary issue of Independent Mexico (Iturbide coinage), 41.91 gm, 38 mm, struck in Proof by the Mexico City Mint with a mintage of only 50 pieces.
Mexican Numismatic Society gold "Coins on Medals" # 10, 1979, First coin issue of the Republic of Mexico (Hookneck 8 Reales), 42.28 gm, 38 mm, struck in Proof by the Mexico City Mint with a mintage of only 10 pieces.
Mexican Numismatic Society gold "Coins on Medals" # 11, 1985, first striking of the One Peso denomination( Maximilian Peso), 41.73 gm, 38 mm, struck in Proof by the Mexico City Mint with a mintage of only 12 pieces.
An eleven-piece lot of 1770 Mo Pillar 8 Reales, KM105, grades from F-VF to XF, one appears to have chops removed, all have been cleaned, some with light corrosion. Sold as is, no return.
Ten-piece lot of Ferdinand VI Mo Pillar 8 Reales, 1751-1759, KM104.1 & 104.2, grades from VF details to good XF, many cleaned, some with corrosion, one with a chopmark. Sold as is, no return.
Eleven-piece lot of Philip V and Ferdinand VI Mo Pillar 8 Reales, 1740-1747, KM103 and one 104.1, grades VF-XF, all have been cleaned and many may have had chopmarks removed. Sold as is, no return.
Five-piece lot of Pillar 8 Reales 1771 Mo-FM, KM105, grades average VG, some cleaned, one with a small chopmark, a couple with lightly porous planchets. Sold as is, no return
A quartet of Philip V Mo Pillar 8 Reales as follows: 1735, XF details with light porosity; 1736, VF; 1743, VF-XF details with some corrosion; and 1747, XF details with light scratches and corrosion. All are KM103, Sold as is, no return.
Eighteen-piece lot of Charles III Mo Pillar 8 Reales, 1762-1771, KM105, grade average VF details, many cleaned from sea-salvage, with light porosity, some with scratches, a couple with light chopmarks. Sold as is, no return.
Six-piece lot of Charles III Mo Pillar 8 Reales 1771, KM105, grades average VF details, many cleaned, some sea-salvage with light porosity. Sold as is, no return.
Nine-piece lot of Ferdinand VI Mo Pillar 8 Reales, 1753-1759, KM104.1 & 104.2, grade average VF details, cleaned with many pieces sea-salvaged, with light porosity, some have scratches. Sold as is, no return.
Fourteen-piece lot of Philip V and Ferdinand VI Mo Pillar 8 Reales, 1741-1749, KM103 & 104.1, grades average VF, many cleaned, some sea-salvaged with light corrosion, a couple of pieces tooled. Sold as is, no return.
Twenty-five-piece lot of Charles III Mo Pillar 8 Reales, 1762-1769, KM105, grade average VF, many cleaned, some sea-salvage with porous planchets, some with scratches. Sold as is, no return.
Thirty-three-piece lot of Ferdinand VI Mo Pillar 8 Reales, 1750-1759, KM104.1 & 104.2, grades average VF, many cleaned, some sea-salvage with porous planchets, a few with scratches. Sold as is, no return.
Fourteen-piece lot of Charles III Mo Pillar 8 Reales 1769, KM105, grades average VF, all cleaned, many sea-salvage with porous planchets. Sold as is, no return.
Thirteen-piece lot pf Charles III Mo Pillar Dollars 1768, KM105, grades average VF, many cleaned, some sea-salvaged with porous planchets, some with scratches. Sold as is, no return.
A mixed lot of 8 Reales as follows: (9) Cap and Rays, grades XF to AU, some cleaned; 8 Reales 1795 Mo-FM, XF-AU, cleaned; and an 8 Reales 1788 Mo-FM, lustrous XF, cleaned.
Five-piece lot of Ferdinand VII 8 Reales including: 1808 Mo-TH, XF; 1810 Mo-HI, cleaned XF with light obverse scratches; 1814 Mo-JJ, lustrous XF; 1820 Zs-AG, XF; 1821 Zs-RG, XF.
Eleven-piece lot of NGC certified Mo 8 Reales: 1788-FM, XF45; 1795-FM, AU53; 1798-FM, XF45; 1800-FM, AU50; 1802-FT, XF45; 1806-TH, AU50; 1807-TH, XF45; Charles IIII 1808-TH, AU53; 1809-TH, AU55; 1809-HJ, AU55; and an 1815-JJ, XF45.
Four-piece lot of ANACS certified error coins including: 50 Centavos 1971, double struck, second strike off-center with 19 of a second date, MS63; 50 Centavos 1975, double struck, second strike off-center with two dates showing, MS62; 10 pesos, type of KM477.1, struck off-center 60% with date missing, MS63; and a 5 Pesos 1976, struck 50% off-center, MS64.
Mexican mixed pair as follows: Battle of Caborca silver medal 1957, Grove-694a, XF; and a Peso 1933/2, KM455, brilliant Gem UNC, a superb example of this scarce issue.
A pair of gold and silver medals for the 1984 CONVENCION NUMISMATICA INTERNATIONAL in Mexico. Replicas of the New South Wales "Holy Dollar," silver, 29.98 gm; gold, 40.03 gm, both are UNC, very scarce and the first that we have seen.
Mexico. Felipe V gold 1 Escudo (1707?), KM51.1, VF, From the 1715 Fleet treasure with certificate. Clear MX-o mintmark to the left of the coat of arms.
Colombia
Colombia?. Felipe V gold cob 2 Escudos (circa 1700), KM14.2, VF.
Colombia. Felipe V gold 2 Escudos (circa 1710), KM14.2, VF, from the 1715 Spanish Fleet with certificate.
Colombia. Felipe V gold 2 Escudos (circa 1710), KM14.2, about XF, from the 1715 Spanish Fleet with certificate.
Colombia. Felipe V gold cob 2 Escudos (circa 1710), KM14.2, about XF, some coral incrustation around the cross which is well-centered and complete.
Colombia. Carlos II gold cob 2 Escudos (circa 1690), KM14.1, VF, from the 1715 Fleet treasure, with certificate.
Colombia. Felipe V gold cob 2 Escudos (circa 1710), KM14.2, about XF, from the 1715 Fleet treasure.
Colombia. Felipe V gold 2 Escudos (circa 1700), KM14.2, about XF. From the 1715 Fleet treasure with certificate.
Colombia. Felipe V gold cob 2 Escudos (circa 1710) KM14.2, nice XF, partial legends, strong and full cross. From the 1715 Fleet treasure.
Colombia. Felipe V gold cob 2 Escudos (circa 1710), KM14.2, XF, strong and well-centered cross. From the 1715 Fleet treasure.
Colombia. Felipe V gold 2 Escudos (circa 1700), KM14.2, strong XF. From the 1715 Fleet treasure with certificate.
Colombia. Felipe V gold 2 Escudos (circa 1700), KM14.2, strong XF, Carlos II type. From the 1715 Fleet treasure with certificate.
Colombia. Felipe V gold 2 Escudos (circa 1707) KM14.2, better VF, scarcer Philipus/Carolus type. From the 1715 Fleet treasure with certificate.
Colombia. Felipe V Nuevo Reino gold cob 2 Escudos 1714, KM14.2, XF or better, full date with strong cross, rarely found as such. Double strike on the reverse. From the 1715 Fleet treasure. Previously unknown date of Nuevo Reino
Mexico
Mexico. Felipe V gold cob 2 Escudos ND (circa 1714), KM51.1, MS64 NGC, from the 1715 fleet treasure. Full shield and sharp cross, full oMJ. Well centered and very attractive.
Mexico. Felipe V gold cob 4 Escudos ND (1714-5), KM55.2, MS63 NGC, from the 1715 Fleet treasure. Well-centered with full shield and sharp cross. Denomination "IIII" and oMJ also full. A very choice piece.
Mexico. Felipe V gold cob 8 Escudos ND (1715) Mo-J, KM57.2, XF, lightly cleaned, full shield and mint mark, partial crown. Sharp full cross. From the 1715 Fleet treasure.
Mexico. Felipe V gold cob 8 Escudos 1714 Mo-J, KM57.2, choice XF, lightly cleaned, date visible as is most of the shield and crown. A bit off center on the reverse. From the 1715 Fleet treasure. From Christie's June 15th, 1988, lot 192c.
Peru
Peru. Felipe V gold cob 8 Escudos 1713, KM38.2, AU, full strike but slightly off center. Near full cross. From the 1715 Fleet Treasure.
Peru. Felipe V gold cob 8 Escudos 1730 L-M, KM38.2, XF details, polished. Full date, good full cross, strong and centered on the obverse. From the 1733 Fleet treasure.
Peru. Felipe V gold 8 Escudos 1734-L, KM38.2, VF, full date and well-centered cross.
Spain
Spain. Felipe II gold cob 2 Escudos ND (1556-98), Friedberg-169, VF details, cleaned with light scratches, wide planchet and nice details.
Mexico
21 karat gold disc possibly from the 1715 Fleet, 123.9 grams or 3.98 oz. Stamped "XXI", reportedly from the 1715 Fleet treasure.
Contraband Gold Ship Spike, likely from the 1715 Fleet, 8.8 inches long, weighs 142.2 grams or 4.57 oz. About 11 karats. An ingenious way to transport contraband back to Spain. This gold spike would be used by replacing an original spike from the ship, probably in the captain's quarters. He would insert the gold spike and put pitch over the head to conceal it. When the ship cleared port, the spike would be taken out and the original was put back in. A very interesting item!
Rosette gold chain recovered from the 1715 Fleet, 20.7 inches, 0.852 oz. (26.5 grams). 22 karat. A very ornate and detailed gold chain from the 1715 Fleet. Accompanied by Certificate of Authenticity.
Gold "Money Chain" from the 1715 Fleet, 226 small solid links, 42 inches long, 125.3 grams or 4.02 oz. At least 22 karat. With the original Real Eight Co., Inc. certificates.
Large gold "Money Chain" from the 1715 Fleet. 180 solid flat links, 4.7 feet long, weighs 632.9 grams, or 20.35 oz. At least 22 karat. With the original Real Eight Co., Inc. certificates.
Massive gold "Money Chain" from the Santa Margarita Wreck (circa 1620), 407 solid links, over 10 feet long, weighs 57.55oz (1789.8 grams), 22 karat. It is hard to imagine that a heavier gold "money chain" exists. It is likely the same chain that Mel Fisher is holding on page 183 of Sunken Treasure: Six Who Found Fortunes by Robert F. Burgess. The chain was previously on loan to Mel Fisher's Museum in the Florida Keys.
Small Oval silver Splash from the Golden Fleece Treasure (circa 1550), 476.3 grams (15.3 oz). With deep tax stamp and other stamps. Accompanied by Certificate of Authenticity.
Round silver Splash from the Golden Fleece Treasure (circa 1550), 58.8 oz., 1828 grams, two crowned C tax stamps. Accompanied by Certificate of Authenticity.
Heavy Round silver Splash from the Golden Fleece Treasure (circa 1550), 2983 grams (95.9 oz). With tax stamps.
Heavy Round silver Splash from the Golden Fleece Treasure (circa 1550), 2765 grams (88.9oz). With coral incrustation in the bottom.
Heavy Round silver "Splash" from the Golden Fleece Treasure (circa 1550), 3029 grams (97.4 oz). With tax stamps.
Heavy Round silver Splash from the Golden Fleece Treasure (circa 1550), 4423 grams (142.2 oz), with tax stamp. Probably one of the heaviest Splashes in the Golden Fleet.
Silver Bar with two assayer marks, 5 lbs. 5.6 oz., at least 23 k. purity. From a Bahamas shipwreck.
Massive Silver Bar from the Atocha Wreck, 87 lb. 8.80 oz. (39.72kg). Fineness 2380 (99.17% pure), dated 1622, Class 0.9. Munibe to J. Nunez. Measurements: 36.5 x 13.5 x 8.5. Manifest Register and Page: C515. With original Mel Fisher certificate. From Christie's June 15th, 1988 Sale lot# 338. Additional shipping charges apply to this lot.
Massive Silver Bar from the Atocha Wreck, 83 lb. 9.44 oz. (37.92kg). Fineness 2380 (99.17% pure), Class 0.9. Munibe to Arriola. Measurements: 34.3 x 13 x 8.3. Manifest Register and Page: C495. With original Mel Fisher certificate. From Christie's June 15th, 1988 Sale lot# 334. Additional shipping charges apply to this lot.
Massive Silver Bar from the Atocha Wreck, 84 lb. 4.48 oz. (38.23kg). Fineness 2380 (99.17% pure), dated 1621, Class 0.9. Saldana to Santos. Measurements: 35.4 x 13.9 x 7.4. Manifest Register and Page: PB430. With original Mel Fisher certificate. From Christie's June 15th, 1988 Sale lot# 377. Additional shipping charges apply to this lot.
Massive Silver Bar from the Atocha Wreck, 86 lb. 5.44 oz. (39.15 kg) Fineness 2380 (99.17% pure), dated 1621, Class 0.9. Arriola to self. Measurements: 34.1 x 13.9 x 8.5. Manifest Register and Page: PB138. With original Mel Fisher certificate. Additional shipping charges apply to this lot.
Oblong Gold Bar recovered from the wreck Nuestra Senora de Atocha in 1985, One end sheared off, struck eleven times with traces of Royal tax stamp, three times with karat stamp XX and once with stamp S??SA over PE?RTA. 20 karats, 21.51 oz. (669 grams). Listed on the Atocha manifest, p.1 item 5. With original Certificate of Authenticity from Mel Fisher's Treasures. From Christie's June 14th, 1987, lot 95.
Gold Bar recovered from the wreck Nuestra Senora de Atocha in 1985, One end sheared off, struck six times with traces of Royal tax stamp, three times with karat stamp XXI and once with mint stamp SARGOSA over P??TA in 21 karats, 22.86 oz. (711 grams). With original Certificate of Authenticity from Mel Fisher's Treasures. From Christie's June 1987 sale, lot 103.
Coral Encrusted Gold Chunk, Neatly shaped, from unknown shipwreck. 441.2 grams, 18k.
Large Gold Nugget from Bendigo, Australia, 1996. The smooth-rubbed undulating form of this nugget is testament to extensive alluvial action, the natural botryoidal growths gently burnished by repeated water-tumbling. Interspersed throughout are crevices and caverns which retain a more textured appearance, appearing folded in on themselves, as though deliberately molded by the hand of nature. The whole piece is enlivened throughout by fragments and coloring from the original host iron-rock, the deep rust-red contrasting pleasantly with the bright yellow gold. This fine specimen measures approximately 3-1/8 x 2-1/8 x 1½ inches and weighs 22.62 Troy oz (over 600g). AGW 22.6200 oz.
Large Gold After Quartz from Northern Nevada (c.1969), The folded, twisted form of this nugget gives the impression of a large mass of crushed gold leaf, the rounded raised areas rubbed smooth by water tumbling, the crevices and depressions retaining a more textured, brittle appearance. For additional character, interspersed throughout are fragments of the opaque white quartz around which the gold originally grew. A fine large specimen, it measures approximately 4-1/8 x 3-1/8 x 1½ inches and weighs 31.38 Troy oz (over 950g). AGW 31.3800 oz.
Crystalline Gold After Quartz from Bendigo, Australia, 1996, A fantastic nugget, of complex coral-like form, with superfine crystalline texture and bright yellow coloring, denoting a high karat content. This nugget was originally combined with quartz, as is often the case, but the latter mineral was entirely removed via an acid bath to leave the exceptionally finely frilled and minutely pitted structure of the gold intact. A remarkably attractive specimen, this nugget measures approximately 3-7/8 x 2-1/8 x 1-7/8 inches and weighs 11.64 Troy oz (356.4g). AGW 11.6400 oz.
Twenty-one Small Gold Nuggets. The most striking of this selection of twenty-one tiny gold specimens has been rubbed almost entirely smooth by the rolling water of some river or creek bed, and which to time and chance have imparted the flattened shape of a tiny ½-inch wide heart. The remainder show a good variety of color and texture, from a little crumpled-looking U-shape, to a smooth flat platelet; a small angular piece with the textured appearance of crushed gold leaf, and various tiny pebbles, some enlivened by traces of a striking bright red host rock. The largest piece measures approximately ¾ x 5/8 x 3/8 inches; the smallest approximately 3/16 x 1/8 x 1/16 inches; and the total weight of all twenty-one is 2.24 Troy oz (69.6g). AGW 2.2400 oz.
Seven Small Gold Nuggets. A fine variety of gold nuggets of various forms including: one elongated, flattened specimen; one rounded pebble specimen, rubbed almost entirely smooth by alluvial action;one three-dimensional crystalline specimen after quartz, of delicate filigree form with a section of reddish-quartz at the center; another with traces of opaque white quartz; one with attractively contrasting traces of rust-red iron-stone; and two others. Displaying a variety of good yellow shades, the largest measures approximately 1-1/8 x 1-1/8 x ½ inches; the smallest approximately 7/8 x 7/8 x 5/8 inches; and the total weight of all seven is 5.425 Troy oz (168.7g). AGW 5.4250 oz.
Gold After Iron-Stone from Australia, Accompanied by Five Individual Nuggets from Telluride, Colorado. The centerpiece of this lot is a sizable, rounded rock of dark rust-red iron-stone, its surfaced spattered with fine traces of gold. Gold will often grow around and enclose a host rock; this specimen is unusual in that it shows the process at its earliest stages. The rock measures approximately 2-3/8 x 2-3/8 x 1½ inches and weighs 199.1g. Together with five smaller nuggets displaying various degrees of burnish through water-tumbling and a good high yellow color: two are of attractively flattened form; two more retain good three-dimensionality, of which one bears a striking triangular resemblance to a large drooping nose; and the final specimen exhibits a particularly fine textured surface, reminiscent of crushed gold leaf. The largest measures approximately 2-5/8 x 1-7/8 x ½ inches; the smallest approximately 1-3/8 x 1 x ½ inches; and the total weight of all five is 10.79 Troy oz (335.6g). AGW 10.7900 oz.
Five Water-Tumbled Gold Nuggets from Alaska, These five specimens all exhibit a great degree of water tumbling, their surfaces rubbed almost entirely smooth, bringing the bright yellow color to a gleaming finish. Highly attractive, they almost have the appearance of some shining golden putty, folded and molded by hand. Some retain narrow, deeper crevices where the crystalline texture is still visible to provide a pleasing contrast, and two of the pieces are enlivened by the inclusion of small sections of the opaque white quartz around which the gold originally developed. The largest nugget measures approximately 2-3/8 x 1¼ x ½ inches; the smallest approximately 1¼ x ¾ x ½ inches; and the total weight of all five is 15.895 Troy oz (494.5g). AGW 15.8950 oz.
Mombasa
British Commonwealth Rupee 1888H, KM5, SP63 PCGS, very choice example of this short lived British colony. Struck at the Heaton mint in England. Quite scarce in Specimen quality.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Monaco
Charles III gold 20 Francs 1878A, KM98, MS63 NGC, fully lustrous example of this two year type. 25,000 mintage. Paris mint.
Albert I gold 100 Francs 1891A, KM105, MS61 NGC, 20,000 mintage, Paris mint.
Albert I gold 100 Francs 1895A, KM105, AU55 PCGS, some prooflike qualities. 20,000 mintage and struck at the Paris mint. AGW 0.9335 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Montenegro
Nicholas I gold 100 Perpera 1910, Laureate head left/Crowned and mantled arms with date and value, KM13, F-1, lustrous XF details with a rim bump on the obverse and reverse. Very rare with a small mintage of only 500 pieces.
Morocco
Muhammed III Mitqal (10 Dirhams) AH1189 (1775), KM41, harshly cleaned XF, bold features, minted at Rabat al-Fath.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Mozambique
Companhia do Nyassa 10 Reis Token 1894, KM-Tn1, MS64 RB PCGS, copper issue and seldom seen. Private token coinage.
Nepal
Prithvi Bir Bikram gold Tola 1909, KM675.1, AU, mount trace on rim, probably used in jewelry. Dated SE 1831 or AD 1909. AGW 0.3500 oz, (approximately).
Netherlands
Friesland. 1/2 Prince Daalder 1601, KM7, Del-1101, About VF and scarce. Posthumous portrait of Willem of Orange and valued at 14 Stuivers.
Gelderland. Rijksdaalder 1610, KM16.1, Dav4828, AU50 NGC, some planchet porosity, but an exceptional portrait for the type.
Holland. Double Ducaton 1673, KM93, Dav-4929, XF-AU, once cleaned but not harshly so. Massive type of double weight. Knight on horseback, reverse crowned arms. Very scarce.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Holland. Gold 2 Ducats 1765, KM47, AU-Uncirculated, fully lustrous coin. Some minor field marks, yet with a striking appearance. Standing knight holding quiver of arrows, reverse legend.
Holland. Gold 6 Stuivers 1750, KM45a, prooflike AU, known as a Scheepjeschelling. Featured is a clipper ship in full sail. Quite scarce.
Overijssel. Ducaton (Silver Rider) 1764, KM80, Dav1829, AU58 NGC, unusually choice for this type and a coin with a great provenance; ex Randolph Zander, ex Grundy. Really well struck and excellent luster.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
Overijssel. Gold 7 Gulden 1760, KM100, MS62 NGC, excellent provenance of the Grosvenor Collection. Minor surface marks defining the grade. Knight on horseback, reverse crowned shield. Good luster and a popular type.
Utrecht. Gold Ducat 1753/2, KM7, about XF, lightly cleaned, wavy planchet. A popular trade coinage type.
Utrecht. Louis Napoleon gold Double Ducat 1806, KM27, MS61 NGC, very lustrous example. Standing knight with quiver of arrows, reverse legend in tablet.
Westfriesland. 3 Gulden 1764, KM141.1, MS63 NGC, an unbelievable example of this type. Outstanding luster, and looks like the day it left the mint.
Zeeland. Gold 14 Gulden 1760, KM97 AU58 NGC, a choice example of this type. Knight on horseback, reverse crowned arms. Little or no wear evident. A superb specimen.
Louis Napoleon gold Ducat 1809, KM35, XF-AU, obverse rim bump at 3:00. Scarce and popular Napoleonic type.
Louis Napoleon gold Ducat 1809, KM38, AU58 NGC, fully lustrous example. Little or no wear visible. A popular Napoleonic coin.
Lot of Two Silver Crowns, KM117 3 Gulden of Utrecht 1786 About XF, and KM127 Ducaton of Westfriesland 1759 VF-XF with some pitting.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
Willem I gold 5 Gulden 1826B, KM60, AU55 NGC, a scarce early type gold coin of the kingdom of the Netherlands. Good luster, and far better than what is usually encountered.
Willem I gold Ducat 1818, KM50.1, XF, lustrous and choice for the grade. Standing knight with quiver of arrows, reverse tablet.
Willem II gold 5 Gulden 1843, KM72, MS65 NGC, incredibly choice for this rare type. Mintage of just 1,595 and few this choice. Any gold of Willem II is a true prize.
Willem III gold 10 Gulden 1851, KM95, PF63 Cameo NGC, a gorgeous coin, and seldom seen in any grade. This Proof with its cameo features should elicit spirited bidding.
Willem III Trade Ducat 1849 St. Petersburg, KM83.1, Fr-161, PF64 Cameo NGC, a very rare coin in Proof, and seldom appearing on the market. A virtually flawless coin with mirror-like surfaces.
Wilhelmina Gulden 1945P, KM161.2, AU55 PCGS, struck at the Philadelphia mint in the United States with acorn privy mark. A lustrous example and very scarce.
New Hebrides
Ruled Jointly by France and Great Britain gold Piefort with Essai 100 Francs 1974, KMPE11, choice Proof, very rare with a mintage of 119 pieces. Somewhat cameo in appearance and a most impressive large gold coin. AGW 2.6700 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
New Zealand
George V Florin 1935, KM4, Proof 65 PCGS, lightly toned and attractive, highly reflective surfaces. Very scarce in Proof with a mintage of 364.
George V Waitangi Crown 1935, KM6, AU Details but harshly cleaned long ago leaving the reverse surfaces somewhat dulled and noticeable hairlines in the obverse fields. Despite the blemishes this is a very collectible example and an ever popular world crown.
George V Waitangi Crown 1935, KM6, Proof 63 PCGS, lightly toned with a few faint hairlines, an appealing example of this commemorative marking the Treaty with the Waitangi in 1840.
George VI Halfcrown 1951, KM19, Proof 64 PCGS, toned with almost matte surfaces, very scarce in Proof.
Elizabeth II Half Penny 1962, KM23.2, Proof 64 RB PCGS, fully brilliant with very light toning.
Elizabeth II Penny 1958, KM24.2, Proof 63 RB PCGS, brilliant surfaces, few light marks in the obverse fields. Very scarce in Proof.
Elizabeth II Penny 1962, KM24.2, Proof 64 RB PCGS, lightly toned.
Nicaragua
Republic Copper Pattern Centavo 1892, KM-Pn5, PF64 RB NGC. A choice Centavo pattern with wonderful multi-hued luster. Very scarce.
Republic 50 Centavos 1912H, KM15, MS64 NGC, A deeply toned example with exceptionally sharp details.
Republic 50 Centavos 1912H, KM15, MS64 NGC, A bright white example with full frosty luster. An attractive coin and scarce in this select quality.
Republic Cordoba 1912H, KM16, MS62 NGC, A bright white, fully lustrous example. A very scarce and desirable Latin Crown in this quality.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Republic Cordoba 1912H, KM16, MS62 NGC, a very choice example, and elusive in this grade. No rim nicks of consequence, which is unusual for this type. A premium coin for this designation.
Republic gold 50 Cordobas 1967, KM25, MS64 ANACS, struck to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Ruben Dario. A fully lustrous example. AGW 1.0301 oz.
Republic gold 2000 Cordobas 1975, KM41, PR68 DCAM PCGS, Issued to celebrate the United States Bicentennial. Mintage of just 100 pieces in proof. AGW 0.5555 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Norway
Frederick IV Krone 1723, KM220, VF30 PCGS. Known both as a 4 Mark or 1 Krone. Scarce and popular type. With mintmaster initials, "CW" and crossed hammers mintmark. Somewhat mottled toning.
Carl XIV Johan of Sweden Speciedaler 1844, KM313, XF45 PCGS, nice pewter gray patina, minor flaw on the cheek of the King.
Carl XV 12 Skilling 1865, KM326, MS64 NGC, an exceptional example. Some prooflike characteristics and great color. A one year type.
Carl XV Speciedaler 1864, KM325, AU50 PCGS, nicely toned. Carl was a Swedish king, and Norway was under Swedish control at the time. A tough coin to find in higher grades.
Oscar II gold 20 Kroner 1902, KM355, MS65 NGC, exceptional color and luster. A tough coin to find in this grade.
Haakon VII Krone 1912, KM369, MS65 NGC, a bright white example with excellent luster. Scarce so choice.
Olav V Krone 1958, KM409, MS64 NGC, the first date of this series, and the key date of the type. A very choice example as well.
Panama
Republic Lot of eight Coins. Including: 2 1/2 Centesimos 1929; 5 Centesimos 1932; 50 Centesimos 1904; 1/10 Balboa 1931, 1934, 1947; 1/4 Balboa 1932; and a Balboa 1931. All coins grade AU-Uncirculated to Uncirculated. Many are very scarce in top quality. This lot should be carefully viewed. Sold as is, no return.
Paraguay
Republic Peso 1889, KM5, MS62 NGC, beautifully toned. The only crown early of the nation, and few are around, since most of the type were melted down.
Peru
Carlos II gold cob Escudo 1697L-H, KM27, MS62 PCGS, perfectly centered with bold design features. Very rare denomination, and close inspection reveals that the 7 in the date was engraved over a 6. Ex: Sedwick Sale 3, Lot 21, where is was described as recovered from the Spanish 1715 fleet.
Felipe V gold Cob 8 Escudos 1712L-M, KM38.2, XF40 NGC (1715 Fleet), a choice example which is essentially mint state with all details well-centered. ANO 712 is also boldly presented in the obverse peripheral legend. A rare piece with excellent eye appeal.
Felipe V gold Cob 8 Escudos 1730L-N, KM38.2, VF-XF, nicely centered details, lightly cleaned.
Felipe V gold Cob 8 Escudos 1733L-N, KM38.2, VF with a clear date, mintmark and assayer, ex-jewelry with a mount mark on the top. Still quite nice for this ultra-popular series.
Felipe V gold Cob 8 Escudos 1739L-V, KM38.2, AU55 NGC, a superb example with light original toning, excellent centering and sharp design features.
Ferdinand VI gold 8 Escudos 1754-JD, KM59.1, XF45 NGC, a nicely toned original example with bold features and minimal contact marks in the obverse fields. Very scarce type depicting the King wearing a long peruke.
Ferdinand VI gold 8 Escudos 1759-JM, KM59.2, AU55 NGC, lustrous surfaces with attractive old-time patina. There is one natural planchet flaw on and above the 5 in the date. Very scarce type.
Carlos III 8 Reales 1789-IJ, KM78a, AU58 NGC, lightly toned, a well-struck example of this final date in the Carlos III series.
Carlos III gold 8 Escudos 1764-JM, KM70, XF40 NGC, considerable mint luster in the legends, a nice example of this early type with no adjustment marks or flan laminations. Very scarce type often referred to as the "Ratnose," an appellation probably not used in the presence of the King.
Carlos III gold 8 Escudos 1766-JM, KM70, lustrous XF-AU, sharply struck on both sides, minor handling evident in the obverse fields with a few noticeable scratches and an edge ding at 10 o'clock. A very decent example of this scarce type despite the small blemishes.
Carlos III gold 8 Escudos 1779-MJ, KM82.1, nice lustrous XF, rim bruise on the obverse at 8 o'clock.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1801-IJ, KM97, AU58 NGC Cuzco Hoard, highly lustrous and very close to mint state. Small flan flaw on the cheek.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1805-JP, KM97, MS64 NGC, an exceptionally nice example with frosty white mint brilliance and fully struck details on both sides. Worth a premium.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1806-JP, KM97, MS63 NGC, full mint brilliance, some tiny marks in the obverse fields, barely noticeable.
Carlos IIII gold 8 Escudos 1802-IJ, KM101, About XF, strong golden color and no flaws of consequence. Lima mint.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1819-JP, KM117.1, MS61 NGC, nicely struck for this era with full mint luster, some minor handling in the fields and a scattering of tiny patination spots.
Ferdinand VII gold 8 Escudos 1817-JP, KM129.1, nice lustrous AU, very boldly struck for this era, one scratch on the reverse coat of arms.
Republic 8 Reales 1827-JM Lima, KM142.1, MS61 NGC, a choice and fully original example, much nicer than the NGC grade would indicate.
Republic 8 Reales 1831-MM Lima, KM142.3, MS62 NGC, lovely old-time toning with a superb reverse. This piece along with the following three lots were discovered last year in a wall in Europe. We sold two additional coins in our January 2009 auction.
Republic 8 Reales 1831-MM Lima, KM142.3, MS63 NGC, a superb coin with aged patina and full underlying mint luster.
Republic 8 Reales 1831-MM Lima, KM142.3, MS63 NGC, lovely aged amber and gold patina.
Republic 8 Reales 1831-MM Lima, KM142.3, MS63 NGC, flashy lustrous surfaces blanketed with appealing gold and gray toning.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1827-G Cuzco, KM148.2, AU50 NGC, the obverse is very attractive with toned luster and semi-prooflike surfaces. The Libertad side has some typical flan laminations, as struck.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1829/8-JM Lima, KM148.1, AU53 NGC, a nice original example with an extremely bold overdate.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1839A Cuzco, KM148.3, XF45 NGC, a nicely toned original coin with a few planchet flakes in the reverse field, typical for this series.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1844A Cuzco, KM148.3, fully lustrous AU, two rim bumps at 5 o'clock on the obverse. The reverse shows some squiggly lines which are believed to be strike-through marks from thread on the flan or die at the time of minting.
South Peru Republic 8 Reales 1838-MS Cuzco, KM170.4, AU55 NGC, exceptionally sharp details, an attractive lustrous piece.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
South Peru Republic 8 Reales 1838-MS Cuzco, KM170.4, MS62 NGC, lightly toned and fully original, a very nice example of this popular sunface type. Scarce in mint state.
Republic of South Peru gold 8 Escudos 1838-MS Cuzco, KM171, XF45 NGC, the obverse is sharp and bright with only light circulation. The coin looks like an AU-50 or even AU-53 piece. Maybe a tiny scratch on the reverse was enough to lower the grade to XF. Mislabeled as 8R on holder.
Republic 1/2 Dinero 1885-JM Cuzco, KM189a, MS63 NGC, fully brilliant, an exceptional example of this scarce little one-year type struck at the Cuzco Mint.
Republic gold 50 Soles 1967, KM219, choice Uncirculated. 10,000 mintage. Comes in a wooden box and is accompanied by the certificate of authenticity. AGW 0.9675 oz.
Republic gold 100 Soles 1959, KM231, nice brilliant UNC, some tiny flaws in the reverse field. AGW 1.3543 oz.
Republic gold 100 Soles 1965, KM231, brilliant UNC, one tiny rim nick. AGW 1.3543 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Twenty-piece lot of Lima Pillar 8 Reales, 1757-1772, grades average VF details, most cleaned, many sea-salvaged, some with porous planchets, a few with scratches. Sold as is, no return.
Philippines
Ferdinand VII of Spain Octavo 1829-F, KM8, AU55 Details ICG (Scratched), an attractive example with bold details and strong eye appeal. The scratches are minor and barely noticeable.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales MANILA Counterstamp 1828, KM26.1, crude Fine, quite attractive, host coin is a Peru-Cuzco 8 Reales, Type 1 counterstamp. Very scarce.
Lot of Four Counterstamped Coins plus Peso 1903S. The Peso 1903S is toned Uncirculated. The counterstamps are 1828 Type I on 1828 Cuzco 8 Reales; 1828 Type II on 1827 Lima; F7 on 1833 Lima; and a Y-II on 1835 Bolivia. The counterstamp pieces grade Fine/VF. A desirable grouping. Sold as is, no return.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
Isabel II gold 4 Pesos 1868, KM144, AU50 ICG, highly lustrous, scarce grade for this denomination.
USA Administration 5 Centavos 1905, KM164, Proof 65 NGC, a choice example of this rare Proof-only date with brilliant surfaces and light amber patina. Mintage 471.
USA Administration 10 Centavos 1903, KM165, Proof 65 NGC, fully lustrous.
USA Administration 10 Centavos 1904, KM165, Proof 65 PCGS, full mint brilliance, attractive.
USA Administration 10 Centavos 1905, KM165, Proof 64 PCGS, deeply toned with multi-hued highlights. Rare Proof-only date with a mintage of 471.
USA Administration 10 Centavos 1906, KM165, Proof 65 PCGS, lovely old-time toning, Proof-only date with a mintage of 500.
USA Administration 20 Centavos 1903, KM166, Proof 65 NGC, deeply toned.
USA Administration 20 Centavos 1903, KM166, PR66 PCGS, a wonderfully toned example and essentially flawless. Ex Eliasberg, with a mintage in Proof of 2,558. This specimen must be one of the top ten. For the finest of collections.
USA Administration 20 Centavos 1904, KM166, Proof 64 PCGS, lightly toned, few small marks in the left obverse field.
USA Administration 20 Centavos 1905, KM166, Proof 64 PCGS, gorgeous old-time patina, Proof-only date with a total mintage of 471.
USA Administration 50 Centavos 1903, KM167, PF67 NGC, superb toning and an outstanding appearance. 2,558 pieces minted in Proof, and essentially impossible to find one this nice.
USA Administration 50 Centavos 1904, KM167, PF67 NGC, wonderful toning and an outstanding example of this type. 1,355 pieces minted in Proof, and here is one of the finest.
USA Administration 50 Centavos 1905, KM167, PF66 NGC, beautifully toned. Minted of just 471 pieces in Proof. This is a great opportunity to acquire a special coin in a superior grade.
USA Administration 50 Centavos 1906, KM167, PF68 NGC, a toned, multi-colored example. A joy to behold. Just 500 examples minted in Proof, and this example could easily be the finest known.
USA Administration 50 Centavos 1908, KM171, Proof 64 ICG, a nice brilliant example with faint hairlines in the fields. Proof-only date with a mintage of 500.
USA Administration Peso 1903, KM168, Proof 63 NGC, very bright with mirror surfaces, faint hairlines and a tiny mark below the O of OF. An attractive example despite the small blemishes.
USA Administration Peso 1904, KM168, PR64 PCGS, 11,000 minted in Proof, and few as well preserved as this toned example.
USA Administration Peso 1905, KM168, Proof XF Detail NCS (Improperly cleaned). Light gray toning, rare Proof-only date with a mintage of 471.
USA Administration Peso 1905, KM168, PF63 NGC, beautiful deep toning. 471 were minted in Proof, and quite scarce.
USA Administration Peso 1905, KM168, PR63 PCGS, lightly toned with great color. 471 mintage in Proof, and this is one of the nicer examples.
USA Administration Peso 1936, KM177, brilliant Uncirculated. Establishment of the Commonwealth commemorative. 10,000 mintage.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
USA Administration Peso 1936, KM178, toned Uncirculated. Murphy and Quezon pictured. 10,000 mintage.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Poland
Friedrich August I Vicariat Talar 1711, KM803, Dav-2655, XF45 NGC, elector on horseback, reverse has two sets of crowns and scepters on tables.
Friedrich August II 2/3 Talar 1724-IGS, KM775, (under Saxony), AU55 NGC, as Duke of Saxony and King of Poland, Friedrich's coins are sought after by two separate collecting communities.
Friedrich August II Silver Striking of Ducat 1747, KM939A, (listed under Saxony), AU55 NGC, King Friedrich August ruled both Saxony and Poland. The coin was issued to celebrate the marriage of Prince Friedrich Christian with Antonia of Bavaria.
August III 2/3 Talar 1747, KM922, AU53 NGC, deeply toned. For the marriage of Friedrich Christian and Antonia of Bavaria.
Stanislaus Augustus Talar 1766FS, KM187, D-1618, Choice VF, even wear, pleasing light silvery gray surfaces, light obverse edge bump at 1 o'clock.
Stanislaus August Talar 1766FS, KM187, VF-XF, once cleaned, now nicely toned. Scarce type.
Stanislaus August Talar 1766FS, KM187, Dav-1618, AU53 PCGS, a nicely toned example of this elusive type.
Stanislaus August Talar 1793, KM214, Dav1622, MS62 PCGS, struck for the convention of the Polish nobles at Targowitz. Legend both sides, reverse has a wreath encircling the legend. Lightly toned and of exceptional quality. Just 1,699 pieces produced. Very rare and desirable in this select quality.
Nicholas I of Russia 5 Zlotych 1829FH, KM-C116, VF-XF, some surface marks, none severe. Strong portrait and a scarce type.
Alexander I of Russia gold 25 Zloty 1817-IB, KM-Cr102, FR106, XF45 NGC, struck during the period of Russian occupation of Poland. Warsaw mint. Scarce and highly sought-after type.
Alexander I of Russia gold 50 Zloty 1819-IB, KM-C103, larger head type. Toned XF, good color and quite rare. Of the 20,000 minted, few remain.
Nicholas I of Russia 3/4 Rouble - 5 Zloty 1840MW, KM-Cr133, XF40 NGC, nicely toned. Poland was controlled by Russia at the time.
Nicholas I of Russia 1 1/2 Rouble/10 Zloty 1835, KM-C34, XF, struck during the period of Russian control. Lightly toned example.
Republic 20 Groszy 1923, KM-Y12, PF65 NGC, reported mintage of just 10 pieces in Proof. Outstanding appearance.
Republic gold 10 Zloty 1925, KM-Y32, MS63 NGC, great color.
Republic gold 10 Zloty 1925, KM-Y32, MS65 NGC, unusually choice for this type.
Republic gold 10 Zloty 1925, KM-Y32, MS65 NGC, a choice brilliant Uncirculated coin.
Republic gold 10 & 20 Zloty 1925, KM-Y32 & Y33. Brilliant Uncirculated. A popular pair.
Republic gold 10 & 20 Zloty 1925, KM-Y32, Y33, brilliant Uncirculated. A highly sought-after set.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Republic gold 2000 Zlotych 1982, KM-Y139, choice cameo Proof, visit of Pope John Paul II, presented in the original case from the National Bank of Poland. Very much in demand.
Pope Paul II set of four gold Medals 1983, a quartet of gold medalettes, all in choice Proof and presented in a custom fitted snap lock case. Each medal weighs 3.5 grams and measures 20 mm. Presumably very scarce; this is the first set that we have seen and numismatic items for this pontiff are very popular.
Republic gold and silver Proof Set 1982, KM-Y136 through KM-Y140, silver 100 and 200 Zlotych, and gold 1000, 2000 and 10,000 Zlotych. Issued for the visit of Pope John II. All are Gem Proof in the original case of issue with the certificate of authenticity. As an original and complete set, with case and certificate, it is a very popular item that will be highly contested!
Republic gold Proof 10,000 Zlotych 1988, KM-Y177, struck to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Pope John Paul II, in original case, only 1000 minted. A very popular item.
Republic gold Four Coin Proof Set 1988, KM-Y174 through KM-Y177, 1000, 2000, 5000, and 10000 Zlotych coins. 10th anniversary of Pope John Paul II. Comes in the original box of issue without COA.
Republic gold Four Coin Proof Set 1988, KM174-177, 1000, 2000, 5000, and 10,000 Zlotych. Struck to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Pope John Paul II. Mintage of 1000 sets. Comes with the original case of issue without COA.
Danzig. Stephan Bathori (1576-86) gold Ducat 1584, Friedberg-3, Nice VF, evenly struck on a slightly wavy flan which is fully round, bold portrait, light yellow gold color. Very scarce.
Danzig. John Casmir Talar 1649GR, KM40, Dav-4358, VF-XF, well-struck details, cleaned and retoned. A seldom-seen type.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Danzig. John Casimir gold Ducat 1661-DL, Friedberg 24, KM41.2, MS62 NGC, a gorgeous fully-struck example of this rare and popular coinage. There are two tiny natural flan flaws in the right obverse field, mentioned for absolute accuracy only.
Danzig. John Sobieski gold Ducat 1683-DL, Friedberg 36, KM75.1, MS62 NGC, glittering mint brilliance with superb eye appeal. There are two marks on the rim at 4 o'clock. Rare grade and an extremely popular series.
Danzig. August III of Poland 30 Groszy 1762-REOE, KM118, AU53 ICG, lightly toned with much original luster. Danzig belonged to Poland from 1587-1772.
Lithuania. 1/2 Groszy Tio, Gum-598. The 1547 and 1550 grade MS62 NGC; and the 1549 grades MS63 NGC. Each were struck for the occupied territory of Lithuania. Three very choice examples.
Portugal
Peter II gold 4000 Reis 1690, KM156, AU58 NGC, lightly toned with considerable original mint luster. Scarce grade for this early type.
Joao V gold 400 Reis 1736, KM201, MS63 NGC, exceptionally bold details with full mint luster, very nice for this little gold type.
Joao V gold 800 Reis (1/2 Escudo) 1744, KM218, MS64 NGC, incorrectly labeled 400 Reis by NGC. Strong strike and amazingly sharp details for this small coin, rims are wide and deep. Very rare this nice.
Joao V gold Escudo (1600 Reis) 1746, KM219, choice lustrous AU-UNC, faint hairlines in the obverse fields, but an exceptionally attractive example of the type. Rare in this select quality.
Joao V gold 4 Escudos 1745, KM221, MS63 NGC, a gorgeous example with glowing mint brilliance and sharp design features. A premium coin for this series.
Joao V gold 8 Escudos (12800 Reis) 1729, KM222, nice XF, considerable original mint luster in the legends, early type with the oblique milled edge. The 8 Escudos or Dobras of Portugal are much scarcer than their Brazilian counterparts.
Jose I gold 2 Escudos 1776, KM246, sharp AU, light toning, an attractive coin despite having been removed from a clamp mount with tiny marks on the reverse rim at 12, 3, 6 and 9 o'clock, barely noticeable. Rare type.
Jose I gold 4 Escudos 1751, KM240, a mint state coin with slightly dulled surfaces, presumably recovered from the wreck of the Clive of India. Scarce early date for this type.
Jose I gold 4 Escudos 1753, KM240, XF, lightly toned, small scratches in the recessed legends and devices.
Maria I 400 Reis 1793, KM288, MS66 NGC, a superb example with the perfect blend of deep pewter gray patina and full underlying mint brilliance. Very rare and desirable grade.
Maria I gold 6400 Reis (Peca) 1787, KM295, MS61 NGC, lightly toned with full mint luster, very scarce first type for this reign.
Joao VI gold 6400 Reis (Peca) 1824, KM364, MS62 NGC, deep orange yellow toning with minor adjustment marks. Great eye appeal, tiny mintage of 1553 pieces and much scarcer than the Krause catalogue indicates.
Miguel I gold 3200 Reis (1/2 Peca) 1830, KM396, MS61 NGC, rare two-year type. Bright with minor hairlines mainly on the obverse fields. Flawless reverse.
Michael I gold 7500 Reis (Peca) 1828, KM388, AU58 NGC, razor sharp details, lightly toned with considerable original mint luster. Rare one-year issue with the restyled coat of arms on the reverse. Rare and highly popular type.
Maria II silver 400 Reis 1835, KM403.2, MS66 NGC, a gorgeous example with frosty white mint brilliance. 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 174-year old coin.
Maria II 1000 Reis 1838, KM472, VF-XF, some surface marks. A scarcer earlier date of the type.
Maria II gold 2500 Reis 1851, KM487, lustrous XF-AU, noticeable hairlines in the exposed fields. Scarce one-year type.
Maria II gold 7500 Reis 1834, KM405, MS62 NGC, an attractive example with lustrous surfaces and strong eye appeal. The holder incorrectly lists this type as 6400 Reis. This portrait of Maria has long been a favorite of Portuguese collectors.
Pedro V gold 5000 Reis 1860, KM505, AU58 NGC. A scarcer 5000 Reis from the short-lived reign of Pedro V. Lightly circulated, mainly on the reverse.
Luiz I gold 5000 Reis 1889, KM516, MS61 NGC, full mint brilliance, light scattering of contact marks.
Luiz I gold 5000 Reis 1889, KM516, MS62 PL NGC, a flashy example with prooflike surfaces and full mint luster. Worth a premium!
Republic 50 Centavos 1935, KM577, MS61 NGC, one of the key dates of the series, especially scarce in high grade.
Republic Escudo 1930, KM578, MS63 NGC, a nice piece with attractively toned nickel-gray surfaces, the key date in this series.
Lot of Four Silver Crowns, 400 Reis 1815 and 1816; 870 Reis Counterstamp on Peru 8 Reales 1821; 1000 Reis 1899. The counterstamp is Fine, the 400 Reis coins are VF-XF, the 1000 Reis is AU-Uncirculated. Sold as is, no return.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
Portuguese India - Goa. Joao III gold Pardau ND (1521-57), Friedberg 1451, XF Details (chipped planchet) NCS, bold details, the edge damage is probably as made. Very scarce early issue for the Portuguese colony at Goa in western India.
Portuguese India - Goa. Joao III gold Pardau ND (1521-57), Friedberg 1451, bold VF-XF, struck in attractive yellow gold. The surfaces display a few small marks, but this is an unusually fine example.
Portuguese India. Rupia Trio. The 1881 is VF, while the 1903 and 1912 are Uncirculated. A scarce grouping. Sold as is, no return.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
Puerto Rico
Alfonso XIII 40 Centavos 1896, KM23, lightly toned XF with some original mint luster, small patch of porosity below the right column on the reverse.
Alfonso XIII Peso 1895, KM24, Net XF40, AU details, cleaned ANACS, toned surfaces with old hairlines and small contact marks. Scarce type.
Alfonso XIII Peso 1895, KM24, AU50 NGC, excellent detail present. Struck under the period of Spanish rule. A good looking example of this highly sought-after type.
Alfonso XIII Peso 1895, KM24, AU53 NGC, virtually full mint luster, very bright with untoned surfaces. The obverse displays typical small contact marks, but this is a superior example compared to most seen in the market.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Ragusa
Republic Tallero 1767GB DA, KM18, AU55 NGC, sharp portrait and unusually choice for the type. Some adjustment marks on the reverse.
Romania
Carol I 5 Lei 1880B, KM12, AU58 NGC, Name Near Rim, a bright white example right on the cusp of Uncirculated, and scarce thus. Struck at the Bucharest mint.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Carol I gold 20 Lei 1883B, KM20, AU55 NGC. A lustrous example with just a minor rub or two. Struck at the Bucharest mint. A popular type.
Carol I gold 20 Lei 1890B, KM20, MS61 NGC, a fully lustrous example with a sparkling appearance.
Carol I 5 Lei 1906, KM35, MS63 NGC, a commemorative issue, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the reign of Carol. Portraits of the ruler in 1906 and in 1866. Bright white example and unusually choice for this type.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Carol I gold 20 Lei 1906, KM37, AU55 NGC, 40th year of reign commemorative. 15,000 mintage. Virtually full mint luster.
Republic Gold 20 Lei Coins 1944, KM-XM13, brilliant Uncirculated. Romanian kings' commemorative. AGW 0.5685 oz.
Russia
Peter I Rouble 1719, Bust right/Imperial eagle, Large Head, no initials, Diakov-3, Petrov 2 (6 Roubles), good VF. Even gray toning with only a few light marks. A very scarce issue, virtually unknown in high grade and one of the finer pieces extant.
Peter I Rouble 1720 O.К., Bust right/Imperial eagle, Diakov 64, about XF with a few light scratches in the right obverse field that detract little from the overall appearance.
Peter I Rouble 1721 (АΨКA), Bust right/Imperial eagle, no mintmark, Diakov-4, Petrov 2 (Rare-25 Roubles), good VF. Even wear with no significant flaws. Extremely rare.
Peter I Rouble 1723 OK, Bust right/Four crowned Russian P's in the form of a cross, KM162.3, Diakov-24, Unlisted in Petrov and Severin, XF40 NGC. Well struck with light gray toning and minimally marked surfaces.
Peter I Rouble 1724, Seaman type, Bust right/Four crowned, cruciform Russian P's, with the date, Bit-946, KM162.2, D-1660, F-VF. Lightly cleaned with no major flaws.
Peter I Rouble 1725, Seaman type, Bust right/Four crowned, cruciform Russian P's, with the date, Bit-973 var., UNC details. The strike is superb, (perhaps the finest of any Peter I Rouble that we have seen) with luster beneath the russet toning. The reverse is exceptional and near-flawless. Unfortunately, the obverse has an area of damage in the legend at the letters BCEP, and what appears to be a small area of barely noticeable repair in Peter's hair behind the eye. The initial appearance is still one of the nicest of any Peter I Roubles that we have offered.
Peter I Sun Rouble 1725 CПБ, Bust right/Four crowned Russian P's in the form of a cross,small sun in the center, Diakov-10, about XF. An average strike with light gray patina. A very rare type.
Peter II Rouble 1727, Moscow type, Bust right/Four crowned, cruciform Russian P's with two I's in the angles, Diakov-6, Bit-19, XF with a small obverse rim bump.
Peter II Rouble 1728, Laureate bust right/Four crowned, cruciform Russian P's with two I's in the angles, Diakov-35, VF. Average strike with only light abrasions.
Peter II Rouble 1728, Laureate bust right/Four crowned, cruciform Russian P's with two I's in the angles, Diakov-6, XF details, cleaned with moderate abrasions.
Anna Poltina (1/2 Rouble) 1732, Kadashevsky mint, KM195, Bit-142, lightly cleaned Fine. Very scarce.
Anna Rouble 1732, Bust right/Crowned Imperial eagle, Diakov-15. Well struck and nicely toned with a light old cleaning. Appears to be a 1732/1.
Anna Rouble 1732, Bust right/Crowned Imperial eagle, Diakov-18, no crosses on eagle's crowns, XF-AU details. Cleaned, with a lightly porous flan and a bit of dark residue on the reverse. Despite the cleaning, considerable luster remains.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Anna Rouble 1732, Bust right/Triple crowned Imperial eagle, Diakov-Unlisted, Petrov 1 (5 Roubles), Choice AU. Well struck and lustrous. Rare.
Anna Rouble 1733, Bust right/Triple crowned Imperial eagle, Diakov-Unlisted, similar to #10, Petrov 1, XF-AU. Well-struck with luster remaining.
Anna Rouble 1733, Bust right/Triple crowned Imperial eagle, KM192.2, AU. Lightly toned and well struck for the issue with near-full luster. An exceptional example of this early Rouble type.
Elizabeth 5 Kopecks 1756 СПБ, Eagle supporting crowned monogram/Eagle supporting value with date above and mintmark below, Bit-341, MS62 NGC. Well struck with traces of luster.
Elizabeth Rouble 1742 CПБ, large flan (44 mm), Bust right/Triple crowned Imperial eagle with date and value, 25.72 gm., Bit-245, Diakov-36, Sev-1148, Uzd-0770, VF. Even gray patina with light to moderate marks and a fully original appearance. Struck over a Rouble of Ivan VI.
Elizabeth Rouble 1750 M.M.Д, Crowned bust right/Imperial eagle, Bit-122, XF. Even, light gray toning with smooth surfaces and nice definition.
Elizabeth Rouble 1752 CПБ-ЯI, Bust right/Triple crowned Imperial eagle,Bit-269, Choice AU-UNC. Boldly struck with iridescent surfaces and the slightest touch of rubbing on the highpoints. Very scarce in this superior condition. Ex: Hesselgesser Collection.
Elizabeth Rouble 1755 CПБ-ЯI, Bust right/Eagle, Bit-276, iridescent XF. Well struck with possible very light cleaning in the past. Nicely re-toning.
Elizabeth gold Poltina (1/2 Rouble) 1756, small crown, Crowned bust right/Crowned monogram with date, F-118, Bit-72, MS63 NGC. Boldly struck and lustrous.
Elizabeth gold Rouble 1757/6, Crowned bust right/Triple crowned eagle with date, F-116, Bit-66 var (R1), AU55 NGC. Nicely struck with traces of remaining luster. The scarcest date of the Elizabeth gold Roubles.
Elizabeth gold 2 Roubles 1756, Bust right/Imperial eagle and date, Bit-55, XF details with severe obverse tooling and re-engraving. In a PCGS holder marked "Genuine." Sold as is, no return.
Elizabeth gold 2 Roubles 1756, Bust right/Imperial eagle and date, Bit-50, XF details, with light obverse hairlines and an edge ding at 1 o'clock.
Elizabeth gold 2 Roubles 1756, Bust right/Imperial eagle and date, Diakov-380, XF45 ICG. The strike is sharp, with traces of luster and only light abrasions.
Elizabeth gold 2 Roubles 1756, Bust right/Imperial eagle and date, Bit-55, AU. Well struck and lustrous.
Elizabeth gold 2 Roubles 1756, colon ends legend, Bust right/Imperial eagle and date, Bit-51, AU53 NGC. Moderate scuffing with abundant luster remaining.
Catherine II copper 5 Kopecks 1766 MM, Bit-524, Petrov 2 Roubles, XF. Struck over earlier coins, therefore the strikes are often much softer than one might expect.
Catherine II copper 5 Kopecks 1785 КM, Bit-789, AU55 Brown NGC. Well struck with no major flaws.
Catherine II Rouble 1764 СПБ-ЯI, Crowned bust right/Triple crowned Imperial eagle with date, Bit-185, XF-AU details. Sharply struck, with considerable luster and an edge flaw at 10 o'clock on the obverse.
Catherine II Rouble 1764 СПБ-ЯI, Crowned bust right/Triple crowned Imperial eagle with date, Bit-185, AU55 NGC. Lustrous and well struck.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Catherine II gold Rouble 1779, Crowned bust right/Crowned Imperial eagle with date above, Bit-115 (R), F-135, lustrous AU with a small, barely noticeable, obverse flan flaw.
Catherine II gold 5 Roubles 1766 CПБ, Bust right/Cross of four crowned shields, with date in the angles, Bit-60 (R), XF. Lustrous, with light to moderate abrasions. A very elusive type in nice condition.
Catherine II gold 5 Roubles 1781 CПБ, Bust right/Cross of four shields with date in angles, Bit-79, Diakov-413 (R1), AU55 NGC. Well struck and lustrous with barely noticeable obverse adjustment marks. A very scarce date and the finest example of this issue we have seen.
Catherine II gold 10 Roubles 1773 СПБ, Crowned bust right/Cross of four shields with date in angles, Diakov-287, XF45 NGC. Well struck with considerable remaining luster. A very nice example of the grade.
Paul I Rouble 1798 CM-MБ, Four crowned, cruciform Russian P's/Inscription in square tablet, Bit-32, Sev-2429, AU55 NGC. Boldly struck with medium gray patina and surfaces free of significant imperfections.
Alexander I 2 Kopecks 1810 EM-HM, Triple crowned Imperial eagle with date below/Value in wreath, Bit-344, AU58 Brown NGC. Well struck with no significant flaws.
Alexander I copper 5 Kopecks 1802 EM, Imperial eagle/Date and value, Bit-283, MS64 Brown NGC. No significant flaws with traces of mint red color on the obverse.
Alexander I copper 5 Kopecks 1804 EM, Imperial eagle/Date and value, Bit-283, MS63 Brown NGC. An average strike with minor flan flaws and traces of mint-red color remaining.
Alexander I silver 5 Kopecks 1824 CПБ-ПA, Triple crowned Imperial eagle with date below/Value in wreath, Bit-280, MS66 PCGS.
Alexander I Rouble 1804 CПБ-ФГ, Crowned Imperial eagle/Crowned inscription in wreath with value, Bit-38, MS61 NGC. Lustrous with a hint of toning and an adequate strike for the issue. Very scarce in Mint State.
Alexander I Rouble 1809 CПБ-ФГ, Triple crowned Imperial eagle with date and value. Crowned inscription in wreath, Bit-73, Sev-2594, Uzd-1378, Choice AU. Brilliant luster with a bold strike. Rare in this condition.
Alexander I Rouble 1817 CПБ-ПC, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Crowned inscription in wreath, Bit-116, MS63 NGC. Light gray toning over full luster with a few minor marks. Very scarce in this condition.
Alexander I Rouble 1823 CПБ-ПД, Triple crowned Imperial eagle with date/Crowned inscription in wreath with value, Bit-137, AU50 NGC. An average strike with some remaining luster.
Alexander I Rouble 1824/3 CПБ-ПД, Crowned Imperial eagle with date below/Crowned value in wreath, Bit-138, AU50 NGC. Although not marked as such on the holder, this is an obvious overdate (1824/3).
Nicholas I 1/2 Kopeck 1842 CПM, Crowned monogram/Date and value, Bit-838, MS63 Red and Brown NGC. Sharply struck with considerable remaining luster. Rare in Mint State and considerably more elusive than one would expect.
Nicholas I 2 Kopecks 1826 КМ-AM, Crowned eagle with raised wings and date/Value in wreath, Bit-627, MS63 Brown NGC. Heavily granular surfaces with some iridescence.
Nicholas I Choice copper trio including: 1 Kopeck 1832 EM-ФX, Bit-518, iridescent UNC with small areas of corrosion and traces of mint-red color; 5 Kopecks 1832 EM- ФX, Bit-485, lustrous AU with light hairlines and minor spotting; and a 10 Kopecks 1833 EM-ФX, Bit-463, UNC with iridescent surfaces and original red remaining around the devices.
Nicholas I silver 5 Kopecks 1852 CПБ-ПA, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Date and value in wreath, Bit-410, MS63 Prooflike NGC. Sharply struck and nicely toned with mirror-like fields.
Nicholas I silver 10 Kopecks 1851 CПБ-ПA, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Date and value in wreath, Bit-379, Proof 63 NGC. Superbly struck with deep, blue-gray patina and mirrored fields.
Nicholas I Rouble 1830 CПБ-HГ, short ribbons, Crowned Imperial eagle with date below/Four-line inscription in wreath, Bit-108, lustrous XF-AU. Well struck, for the issue, with only minor marks.
Nicholas I Rouble 1831 CПБ-HГ, open 2 variety, Crowned Imperial eagle with date/Crown above legend, Bit-111, VF35 NGC. An average strike for the issue with traces of luster remaining. A scarcer variety of this date.
Nicholas I Rouble 1833 CПБ-HГ, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Date and value in wreath, Bit-160, XF45 NGC. Moderate abrasions with considerable remaining luster.
Nicholas I Rouble 1840 CПБ-HГ, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Date and value in wreath, Bit-190, MS63 NGC. Light golden toning with full underlying luster. An original, attractive, example.
Nicholas I Rouble 1840/3 CПБ-HГ, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Date and value in wreath, Bit-190 (the 40/3 overdate is unlisted in Bitkin, but it is noted in Krause), MS64 NGC. Full luster beneath golden toning with touches of blue around the periphery. The surfaces are free of noticeable flaws, and the overall appearance is pleasing. This is an overstrike from the extremely rare 1839 Rouble.
Nicholas I Rouble 1842 CПБ-AЧ, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Date and value in wreath, Bit-195, UNC. Fully lustrous beneath light gray-russet patina with only a few very small marks. An original, attractive example.
Nicholas I Rouble 1844 CПБ-КБ, KM-C168.1, Bit-205, Choice AU details. Boldly struck with near-full, sparkling, luster and little, or no, actual wear, but light abrasions and hairlines on the reverse, possibly from a light cleaning.
Nicholas I Rouble 1851 CПБ-ПA, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Crowned date and value in wreath, Bit-226, MS60 Prooflike NGC. Light golden toning with moderate, to heavy abrasions, and mirrored fields.
Nicholas I Rouble 1851 CПБ-ПA, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Crowned date and value in wreath, Bit-228, MS61 NGC. Well struck with light gray patina. Although not marked as such on the holder, the fields are fully prooflike.
Nicholas I Rouble 1855 CПБ-HI, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Crowned date and value in wreath, Bit-235, MS63 Prooflike NGC. A hint of golden toning over full, brilliant mint luster. The strike is bold and the fields. lightly mirrored.
Nicholas I, Alexander I Column Commemorative Rouble 1834, by H. Gube, Bust right/Alexander I monument, KM-C169, Bit-894, MS62 PCGS. A near-flawless strike with bluish-gold toning over prooflike fields.
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 (R1), Proof 65 NGC. The fields are fully prooflike with a touch of light toning, and the devices are heavily frosted, yielding a superb cameo contrast.
The break in the die, seen on most novodels, is essentially missing from this piece. By far, the finest example that we have offered, and one of the two finest examples certified by NGC. One of the recognizable treasures of Russian numismatics and an issue that stirs excitement whenever an example appears in the marketplace--especially one in Gem condition such as this exceptional piece.
The break in the die, seen on most novodels, is essentially missing from this piece. By far, the finest example that we have offered, and one of the two finest examples certified by NGC. One of the recognizable treasures of Russian numismatics and an issue that stirs excitement whenever an example appears in the marketplace--especially one in Gem condition such as this exceptional piece.
Nicholas I platinum 3 Roubles 1828 CПБ, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Date and value in circle, Bit-73, F-160, Proof 64 Cameo NGC. The strike is virtually flawless and the deeply mirrored fields contrast starkly with the frosted devices giving a nice cameo appearance.
Nicholas I platinum 3 Roubles 1833 CПБ, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Date and value in wreath, Bit-79, in a PCGS holder listed as "Genuine." VF details, but PCGS has not graded this piece as there are scrapes in the upper right, obverse field, just above the eagle's head.
Nicholas I platinum 3 Roubles 1835 CПБ, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Date and value in wreath, Bit-81, XF40 NGC. Traces of luster remaining with no egregious flaws.
Nicholas I gold 5 Roubles 1834 CПБ-ПД, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Date and value, F-155, Bit-9, AU55 NGC. Well struck with some remaining luster.
Nicholas I gold 5 Roubles 1836 CПБ-ПA, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Date and value, Bit-13, AU details. Well struck and lustrous with a reverse scratch. A more elusive date than one might expect.
Nicholas I gold 5 Roubles 1841 CПБ-AЧ, Triple crowned Imperial Eagle/Date and value, Bit-18, MS62 NGC. Full luster with an average strike for the issue.
Nicholas I gold 5 Roubles 1841 CПБ-AЧ, Triple crowned Imperial Eagle/Date and value, Bit-18, MS63 PCGS. Sharply struck and lustrous with orange-golden color. Only a few minor marks are noticeable. A very nice example of the grade.
Nicholas I gold 5 Roubles 1841 CПБ-AЧ, Triple crowned Imperial Eagle/Date and value, Bit-18, MS64 NGC. Fully lustrous and brilliant with only tiny marks. An attractive, Choice, example.
Nicholas I gold 5 Roubles 1847 CПБ-AГ, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Date and value in circle, Bit-29, XF with a bit of dark verdigris on the obverse.
Nicholas I gold 5 Roubles 1847 CПБ-AГ, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Date and value in circle, Bit-29, lustrous XF details with an obverse scratch and rim bumps.
Nicholas I gold 5 Roubles 1848 CПБ-AГ, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Date and value, Bit-30, MS64 NGC. Fully struck and brilliant with no significant flaws. A very scarce issue in this condition.
Nicholas I gold 5 Roubles 1849 CПБ-AГ, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Date and value, Bit-31, AU. Sharply struck and lustrous with prooflike surfaces.
Alexander II 1/2 Kopeck 1877 СПБ, Crowned monogram/Date and value, Bit-549, MS65 Brown NGC. Well struck, lustrous surfaces, with blue and brown patina.
Alexander II copper 5 Kopecks 1865 EM, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Date and value in circle, Bit-313, AU55 Brown NGC. Some striking softness with minor flan flaws.
Alexander II six-piece copper lot as follows: 1/4 Kopeck 1869 СПБ, Bit-556 (R1), a very rare issue; 1/2 Kopeck 1876 СПБ, Bit-548; 1 Kopeck 1877 СПБ, Bit-538; 2 Kopecks 1867 СПБ, Bit-521 (R), a rare issue; 3 Kopecks 1876 СПБ, Bit-515; and a 5 Kopecks 1873 EM, Bit-398. The grades are all Red and Brown UNC, all original, some with marks. The 1/2 Kopeck and the 2 Kopecks are both rare in Mint State. Sold as is, no return.
Alexander II 10 Kopecks 1861 СПБ, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Crowned date and value in wreath, Bit-292, MS65 NGC. Well struck and lustrous beneath greenish-gray toning.
Alexander II 25 Kopecks 1858 CПБ-ФБ, Imperial eagle/ Date and value in wreath, Bit-56, MS65 NGC. Fully brilliant and lustrous with bold definition and attractive green and gray patina.
Alexander II 25 Kopecks 1877 CПБ-HI, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/ Date and value in wreath, Bit-154, MS65 NGC. Well struck and fully lustrous beneath gray and russet toning.
Alexander II 25 Kopecks 1880 CПБ-HФ, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Crowned date and value in wreath, Bit-158 (R), MS61 ANACS. Well struck, and fully original, with gray-russet toning over full, underlying luster. A very scarce, underrated issue.
Alexander II 25 Kopecks trio as follows: 1855 CПБ-HI, Bit-53, UNC, nicely toned with full mirror-like fields and moderate abrasions; 1857 CПБ-ФБ, Bit-55, lustrous AU-UNC with a reverse rim bump; and an 1878 CПБ-HФ, Bit-156, UNC. Brilliant white with light to moderate abrasions.
Alexander II Rouble 1868 CПБ-HI, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Date and value in wreath, Bit-81, MS62 NGC. Boldly struck, and lustrous, with light gray patina and semi-prooflike fields. Much nicer than the stated grade might suggest. Rare in Mint State.
Alexander II, Nicholas I Commemorative Rouble 1859, by Lyalin, Bust left/Nicholas I Monument, KM-Y28, Bit-567, Uzd-4194, MS62 PCGS. Lightly toned in shades of gray, with a few light marks. The strike is essentially flawless and the frosted devices give a nice cameo effect against the deeply mirrored fields.
Alexander II gold 3 Roubles 1869 CПБ-HI, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Date and value in wreath, Bit-31, MS62 PCGS. Well struck and lustrous with minor abrasions.
Alexander II gold 3 Roubles 1869 CПБ-HI, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Date and value in wreath, Bit-31, MS63 PCGS. Brilliant luster with a prooflike reverse and sharp definition.
Alexander II gold 3 Roubles 1869 CПБ-HI, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Date and value in wreath, Bit-31, MS63 PCGS. Full mint brilliance with a sharp strike and a few minor marks.
Alexander II gold 3 Roubles 1869 CПБ-HI, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Date and value in wreath, Bit-31, MS63 PCGS.
Alexander II gold 3 Roubles 1871 CПБ-HI, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Date and value in wreath, Bit-33, MS63 PCGS. A few light abrasions, with brilliant luster and bold definition.
Alexander II gold 3 Roubles 1874 CПБ-HI, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Date and value in wreath, Bit-36, MS62 PCGS. Moderate contact marks, with brilliant luster and a sharp strike.
Alexander II gold 3 Roubles 1875 CПБ-HI, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Date and value in wreath, Bit-37, AU58 NGC. Well struck with only the slightest trace of actual wear.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Alexander II gold 3 Roubles 1880 CПБ-HФ, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Date and value in circle, Bit-43, F-164, AU58 NGC. Well struck and lustrous with no significant flaws. We feel that this piece is noticeably undergraded, as there does not appear to be any trace of wear. A very scarce issue.
Alexander II gold 5 Roubles 1860 CПБ-ПФ, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Date and value, Bit-6, MS62 NGC. The strike is flawless, with full, but slightly subdued, luster over minimally abraded surfaces.
Alexander II gold 5 Roubles 1862 СПБ-ПФ, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Date and value in circle, Bit-8, MS64 NGC. Superb strike and mint luster with a few minor marks.
Alexander II gold 5 Roubles 1862 СПБ-ПФ, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Date and value in circle, Bit-8, MS64 PCGS. Full mint frost with boldly defined features and only a few barely noticeable, minuscule marks.
Alexander II gold 5 Roubles 1863 СПБ-MИ, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Date and value in circle, Bit-9, UNC. Greenish-gold patina with bright luster and light marks.
Alexander II gold 5 Roubles 1863 СПБ-MИ, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Date and value in circle, Bit-9, MS64 PCGS. Brilliant mint luster, with superb definition and no significant flaws.
Alexander II gold 5 Roubles 1865 СПБ-AC, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Date and value in circle, Bit-11, MS63 NGC. Fully brilliant with minimally marked surfaces and boldly defined features.
Alexander II gold 5 Roubles 1869 CПБ-HI, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Date and value, Bit-17, MS62 NGC. Well struck with bright luster and minor abrasions.
Alexander II gold 5 Roubles 1869 CПБ-HI, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Date and value in circle, Bit-17, lustrous AU with sharp strike and light hairlines.
Alexander II gold 5 Roubles 1872 СПБ-HI, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Date and value in circle, Bit-20, MS61 NGC. Moderate to heavy scuffing with a nice strike and brilliant luster.
Alexander II gold 5 Roubles 1873 СПБ-HI, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Date and value in circle, Bit-21, MS61 NGC. Fully brilliant with moderate abrasions.
Alexander II gold 5 Roubles 1873 СПБ-HI, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Date and value in circle, Bit-21, MS62 PCGS. Fully lustrous with greenish-gold color, bold definition, and light abrasions.
Alexander II gold 5 Roubles 1877 СПБ-HI, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Date and value in circle, Bit-25, AU55 NGC. Well struck with luster remaining.
Alexander II gold 5 Roubles 1877 СПБ-HI, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Date and value in circle, Bit-25, MS63 PCGS. Full mint brilliance, with bold definition and light abrasions.
Alexander III 25 Kopecks 1888 AГ, Bust right/Triple crowned Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-91 (R1), AU58 NGC. Lightly toned and lustrous. Extremely rare and the first example we have seen. Bitkin could only reference the example from the 1991 Irving Goodman sale.
Alexander III 25 Kopecks 1894 AГ, Bust right/Imperial eagle with date and value, KM-Y44, Bit-97, XF45 NGC. Well struck with a hint of luster.
Alexander III 50 Kopecks 1893 AГ, Bust right/Triple crowned Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-86 (R), AU Lustrous and well struck with moderate abrasions. A very scarce issue and the first example we have offered.
Alexander III 50 Kopecks 1894 AГ, Bust right/Triple crowned Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-87, MS63 NGC. A very attractive coin for the grade with excellent eye-appeal. This example is brilliant white with a near-perfect strike and only light marks.
Alexander III Rouble 1885 CПБ-AГ, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Crowned date and value in wreath, Bit-46, Uzd-1994, MS65 PCGS. Superbly struck with attractive green and gray toning and only a few minor marks.
Alexander III Rouble 1891 АГ, Bust right/Crowned Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-74, AU58 NGC. Considerable remaining luster with nice definition and light, to moderate, contact marks.
Alexander III Rouble 1891 АГ, Bust right/Crowned Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-74, AU58 NGC. Well struck with blue-gray toning.
Alexander III Rouble 1892 AГ, Bust right/Triple crowned Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-75, MS63 NGC. Frosty, original luster with a touch of toning. The strike is bold and the surfaces free of significant flaws. Definitely, at the upper end of the grade MS63.
Alexander III Rouble 1892 AГ, Bust right/Triple crowned Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-75, MS63 PCGS. Glistening white mint frost with a bold strike and only minor flaws. An exceptional example of the grade.
Alexander III Rouble 1893 AГ, Bust right/Triple crowned Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-77, AU55 NGC. A nice strike for the issue with abundant remaining luster and light contact marks.
Alexander III Rouble 1893 AГ, Bust right/Triple crowned Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-77, MS62 NGC. Full mint frost beneath a touch of toning with a few minor marks.
Alexander III Coronation Rouble 1883 ЛIII, Bust right with date below/Value over Crown, orb, and scepter in wreath, Bit-217, Choice AU-UNC. Brilliant luster with light hairlines and very minor abrasions.
Alexander III Coronation Rouble 1883 ЛIII, Bust right with date below/Value over Crown, orb, and scepter in wreath, Bit-217, MS62 NGC. Brilliant white luster with minor obverse hairlines.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1884 CПБ-AГ, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Date and value in circle, Bit-7, MS62 NGC. Brilliant luster with a bold strike and light abrasions. A scarce, and underrated issue in Mint State.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1887 AГ, Bust right/Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-25, AU58 NGC. A decent strike with considerable remaining luster.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1888 AГ, Bust right/Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-27, Choice AU-UNC details. The strike is bold and the surfaces fully brilliant and lustrous. The reverse has a noticeable rim cut at 9 o'clock.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1888 AГ, Bust right/Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-27, AU. Lustrous and well struck.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1888 AГ, Bust right/Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-27, MS63 NGC. Full mint brilliance with only light marks.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1888 AГ, Bust right/Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-27, MS63 NGC. Full mint luster with moderate abrasions.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1889 AГ, Bust right/Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-33, AU details. Lustrous and bright with obverse scratches.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1889 AГ, Bust right/Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-33, XF. Lightly abraded with abundant luster.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1889 AГ, Bust right/Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-33, UNC details. Fully lustrous with moderate scuffing. Close examination reveals that the planchet is slightly bent. Sold as is, no return.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1889 AГ, Bust right/Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-33, AU. Brilliant luster with minor marks.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1889 AГ, Bust right/Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-33, AU. Lustrous and bright with an average strike.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1889 AГ, Bust right/Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-33, AU53 ANACS. Moderately abraded with muted luster.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1889 AГ, Bust right/Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-33, AU55 NGC. Lustrous, with an average strike.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1889 AГ, Bust right/Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-33, AU55 NGC. Nice luster and strike with light abrasions.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1889 AГ, Bust right/Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-33, AU58 NGC.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1889 AГ, Bust right/Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-33, AU58 NGC.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1889 AГ, Bust right/Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-33, MS62 NGC. Orange-gold color, with full luster and nice definition.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1889 AГ, Bust right/Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-33, MS63 NGC.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1889 AГ, Bust right/Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-33, MS63 NGC. Lustrous and well struck with only a few light marks.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1889 AГ, Bust right/Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-33, MS63 NGC. Brilliant and well struck.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1889 AГ, Bust right/Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-33, MS63 NGC. Gleaming luster with minimally marked surfaces.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1889 AГ, Bust right/Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-33, MS63 PCGS. Near-flawless surfaces with bright luster and sharp strike.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1889 AГ, Bust right/Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-33, MS64 NGC. Well struck with full luster and near-flawless surfaces.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1889 AГ, Bust right/Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-33, MS64 PCGS. Full mint brilliance with no significant marks.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1889 AГ, Bust right/Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-33, MS64 NGC. The strike is average for the type, but the surfaces are free of all but the most minuscule marks.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1889 AГ, Bust right/Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-33, MS64 PCGS. Orange gold color with no significant flaws.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1889 AГ, Bust right/Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-33, MS65 NGC.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1889 AГ-AГ, the scarcer variety with the initials on the truncation of the bust, Bust right/Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-34, XF45 NGC. Normal wear for the issue with traces of remaining luster.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1890 AГ, Bust right/Triple crowned Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-35, XF. Lustrous, with light marks.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1890 AГ, Bust right/Triple crowned Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-35, MS63 PCGS. Boldly struck and fully brilliant
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1890 AГ, Bust right/Triple crowned Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-35, MS63 NGC. Well struck for the issue with glistening, minimally marked, lustrous surfaces.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1890 AГ, Bust right/Triple crowned Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-35, MS64 PCGS. Bright and lustrous with greenish-gold color and only a few tiny marks.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1893 AГ, Bust right/Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-39, MS62 NGC. Fully lustrous with light abrasions. A very scarce issue in all grades and rare in Mint State
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1893 AГ, Bust right/Triple crowned Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-39, MS64 NGC. Full mint brilliance with bold definition and near flawless surfaces. Very rare in this near-Gem condition.
Nicholas II Proof 1/2 Kopeck 1916, Monogram/Date and value, Bit-276 (R), Proof 64 Red and Brown NGC. Superbly struck with nicely mirrored fields. A very rare issue in Proof.
Nicholas II Rouble 1896- ★ (Paris mint), Bust left/Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-193, lightly cleaned AU-UNC. Little, or no, actual wear, but a light cleaning is obvious. The strike is nice and considerable luster remains.
Nicholas II Pattern Rouble 1897 ★ -Bird, Bust left/Triple crowned Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-207 (R3), cleaned Fine with an obverse scratch. An extremely rare issue, unpriced in Bitkin with the Star and the Bird insignia on the edge.
Nicholas II Rouble 1898, Plain Edge, Bust right/Triple crowned Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-45 (R2), Uzd-2088, lustrous XF with a small reverse rim bump between 11 and 12 o'clock. Extremely rare with the plain edge, and seldom seen this nice, as all dates with Plain Edge almost always appear in lower conditions. Ex: WWCC Auction XXVIII, Lot 638, Ex: L. Soderman Collection.
Nicholas II Rouble 1899 ФЗ, Bust left/Crowned Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-49, MS64 PCGS. Brilliant white with satin surfaces and a nice strike.
Nicholas II Rouble 1901 ФЗ, Bust left/Triple crowned Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-53, MS61 NGC. Full luster beneath light gray toning with nicely defined details.
Nicholas II Proof Rouble 1906 ЭБ, Bust right/Triple crowned Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-60 (R), Uzd-2153, Julian-1214, Proof 63 NGC. Boldly struck, with rose toning over mirrored fields. A rare issue, seldom offered in Proof.
Nicholas II Rouble 1910-ЭБ, Bust left/Triple crowned Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-64 (R), MS62 PCGS. Fully lustrous, with light toning and a few moderate abrasions. A scarce issue in Mint State.
Nicholas II Rouble 1912 ЭБ, Bust left/Triple crowned Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-66, UNC. Fully lustrous and well struck.
Nicholas II Rouble 1912 ЭБ, Bust left/Triple crowned Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-66, MS62 NGC. Fully brilliant luster with a touch of golden toning and only a few tiny marks.
Nicholas II Rouble 1912 ЭБ, Bust left/Triple crowned Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-66, Proof 65 NGC. A hint of golden toning with superb definition and near-flawless, fully mirrored surfaces.
Nicholas II Rouble 1914 BC, Bust left/Triple crowned Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-69 (R), MS62 NGC. Fully lustrous, with a hint of golden toning and a few minor obverse contact marks. Ex: Klingert Collection.
Nicholas II Rouble 1914 BC, Bust left/Triple crowned Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-69 (R), MS64 NGC. Medium golden-russet patina with a sharp strike and no significant flaws.
Nicholas II Proof Rouble 1914 BC, Bust left/Triple crowned Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-69 (R), Proof 66 NGC. Attractive green-gold toning with virtually flawless surfaces. A superb Proof example.
Nicholas II Rouble 1915 BC, Bust left/Triple crowned Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-70, AU55 NGC. Essentially full luster with no noticeable wear on the reverse. The obverse exhibits a slight touch of rubbing and minor abrasions.
Nicholas II Coronation Rouble 1896 AГ, Bust left/Value over crowned sword, scepter, and orb, Bit-322, Prooflike AU-UNC. Very lightly cleaned with only a few minor marks. The cleaning is not severe, and the overall appearance pleasant.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Nicholas II Coronation Rouble 1896 AГ Bust left/Value over crowned sword, scepter, and orb, Bit-322, UNC. Lightly cleaned with full, bright luster.
Nicholas II Coronation Rouble 1896 AГ, Bust left/Value over crowned sword, scepter, and orb, Bit-322, UNC. Fully lustrous with a hint of golden toning and a few light hairlines.
Nicholas II, Alexander II Monument Commemorative Rouble 1898 AГ, Bust left/Alexander II Monument with value below, Bit-323 (R), Uzd-4198, VF-XF details. Harshly cleaned with an obverse rim bump at 3 o'clock.
Nicholas II, Alexander II Monument Commemorative Rouble 1898 AГ, Bust left/Alexander II Monument with value below, Bit-323 (R), Uzd-4198, AU. Lustrous, with light to moderate abrasions.
Nicholas II, Alexander II Monument Commemorative Rouble 1898 AГ, Bust left/Alexander II Monument with value below, Bit-323 (R), Uzd-4198, AU55 PCGS. Sharply struck, with gray and russet patina over prooflike fields with a few moderate contact marks.
Nicholas II, Alexander III Commemorative Rouble 1912 ЭБ, Bust left/Alexander III monument, Bit-330, Uzd-4199, AU58 NGC. Boldly struck with light gray toning over prooflike fields. One of the most popular of the commemorative issues. Ex: Hesselgesser Collection.
Nicholas II Centennial of the Napoleonic War Commemorative Rouble 1912 ЭБ, Crowned arms and value/Inscription, Bit-334, Choice AU. Well struck with medium gray patina over underlying luster.
Nicholas II Centennial of the Napoleonic War Commemorative Rouble 1912 ЭБ, Crowned arms and value/Inscription, Bit-334, MS64 NGC. Brilliant white luster with boldly defined details and only tiny marks that do not detract from the superb overall appearance.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Nicholas II Romanov Dynasty Rouble 1913 (BC), Bit-336, MS63 NGC. Fully brilliant and well struck with a touch of golden peripheral toning.
Nicholas II gold 5 Roubles 1909 ЭБ, Bust left/Triple crowned Imperial eagle with date and value, KM-Y62, Bit-34 (R), MS65 NGC. Full mint brilliance with satiny luster over prooflike fields and bold definition. Rare in Gem condition.
Nicholas II gold 5 Roubles 1909 ЭБ, Bust left/Triple crowned Imperial eagle with date and value, KM-Y62, Bit-34 (R), MS65 NGC. Well struck and lustrous with minimal abrasions.
Nicholas II gold 5 Roubles 1909 ЭБ, Bust left/Triple crowned Imperial eagle with date and value, KM-Y62, Bit-34 (R), MS66 NGC. Full brilliance with greenish-gold color and no significant flaws.
Nicholas II gold 5 Roubles 1909 ЭБ, Bust left/Triple crowned Imperial eagle with date and value, KM-Y62, Bit-34 (R), MS66 NGC. Glistening mint luster with sharply defined details and no significant flaws. The finest example of this scarce issue that we have seen.
Nicholas II gold 5 Roubles including: 1902 and 1904, Bit-29 and 31, both are MS65 NGC. Both fully brilliant and free of major flaws.
Nicholas II gold 5 Roubles 1902 trio as follows: (1) MS65 NGC, and (2) MS66 NGC.
Nicholas II gold 7-1/2 Roubles 1897 AГ, Bit-67, XF45 NGC. Some remaining luster with the marks one might expect of the grade.
Nicholas II gold 7-1/2 Roubles 1897 AГ, Bust left/Triple crowned Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-17, AU details, lightly cleaned.
Nicholas II gold 7-1/2 Roubles 1897 AГ, Bit-17, lustrous AU. Nice luster with no significant flaws.
Nicholas II gold 7-1/2 Roubles 1897 AГ, Bit-67, lustrous AU. Bright mint luster with only slight rubbing on the highpoints.
Nicholas II gold 7-1/2 Roubles 1897 AГ, Bit-67, AU55 NGC. Lustrous, with minor rim bumps.
Nicholas II gold 7-1/2 Roubles 1897 AГ, Bit-67, AU58 NGC. Slight rubbing with essentially full luster.
Nicholas II gold 7-1/2 Roubles 1897 AГ, Bust left/Triple crowned Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-17, MS61 NGC. Lustrous with light abrasions.
Nicholas II gold 10 Roubles 1903 AГ, Bust left/Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-11, F-179, MS65 NGC. Brilliant, orange-golden luster with no significant marks.
Nicholas II gold 10 Roubles 1903 AГ, Bust left/Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-11, F-179, MS65 NGC. Well struck and brilliant.
Nicholas II gold 10 Roubles 1903 Gem Pair: (2) Bit-11 and MS65 NGC. Both are fully brilliant with Gem surfaces.
Nicholas II gold 10 Roubles 1904 AГ, Bust left/Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-12, F-179, MS64 NGC. Well struck and brilliant.
Nicholas II gold 10 Roubles 1904 AГ, Bust left/Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-12, F-179, MS65 NGC. Well struck and brilliant with light marks.
Nicholas II gold 10 Roubles Pair as follows: 1899 ЭБ, Bit-5, AU53 NGC; and a 1904 AP, Bit-12, MS65 NGC. Both are brilliant and lustrous, the 1899 with light hairlines.
Nicholas II gold 10 Roubles 1911 ЭБ, Bit-16, KM64, lustrous XF and a scarcer issue with a mintage of only 50,011 pieces.
Nicholas II gold 10 Roubles 1911 ЭБ, Bit-16, KM64, AU. Well struck and lustrous with only minor marks.
Nicholas II gold 10 Roubles 1911 ЭБ, Bust left/Triple crowned Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-16, MS62 NGC. Full, but muted, luster with bold definition and minor abrasions. A scarcer issue.
Nicholas II gold 15 Roubles 1897 AГ, Bit-1 (R), short legend variety, XF details, Rim Damage NCS. The rim has numerous small edge bumps.
Nicholas II gold 15 Roubles 1897 AГ, Bit-1 (R), short legend variety, AU53 PCGS. Moderate abrasions with luster remaining.
Nicholas II gold 15 Roubles 1897 AГ, Bit-1 (R), short legend variety, Wide Rim, AU55 NGC. Light rubbing with considerable luster.
Nicholas II gold 15 Roubles 1897 AГ, Bit-1 (R), KM65.1, short legend variety, Wide Rim, MS60 NGC. Full brilliance, with the appearance of a higher grade.
Nicholas II gold 15 Roubles 1897 AГ, Bit-1 (R), short legend variety, MS61 NGC. Well struck with orange-gold color and nice luster.
Nicholas II gold 15 Roubles 1897 AГ, long legend, Bit-2, AU details with reverse rim bump.
Nicholas II gold 15 Roubles 1897 AГ, long legend, Bit-2, lightly cleaned XF.
Nicholas II gold 15 Roubles 1897 AГ, long legend, Bit-2, XF with luster.
Nicholas II gold 15 Roubles 1897 AГ, long legend, Bit-2, lustrous XF.
Nicholas II gold 15 Roubles 1897 AГ, long legend, Bit-2, well struck XF.
Nicholas II gold 15 Roubles 1897 AГ, long legend, Bit-2, lustrous AU with minor obverse rim bumps.
Nicholas II gold 15 Roubles 1897 AГ, long legend, Bit-2, AU58 NGC. Light rubbing with nice luster and strike.
Nicholas II gold 15 Roubles 1897 AГ, long legend, Bit-2, MS63 NGC. Minimally marked surfaces with nice luster and definition.
Nicholas II gold 15 Roubles 1897 AГ, long legend, Bit-2, Narrow Rim, MS63 NGC. Full brilliance with only a few tiny marks.
Nicholas II gold 15 Roubles 1897 AГ, long legend, Bit-2, Narrow Rim, MS64 NGC. Bright luster with a bold strike. Very scarce in this condition.
Nicholas II gold 15 Roubles 1897 AГ, long legend, Bit-2, MS64 PCGS. Sparkling luster with near mark-free surfaces.
R.S.F.S.R. Rouble 1921 AГ, KM-Y84, nicely toned, Choice UNC. Ex: WWCC, 11/2005.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
R.S.F.S.R. Proof Rouble 1922 AГ, KM-Y84, Proof 63 NGC. Gray and gold toning over mirrored fields with minor contact marks.
R.S.F.S.R gold Chervonetz (10 Roubles) 1923 ПЛ, National arms in circle/Farmer sowing in field with factories behind, KM-Y85, fully lustrous UNC with light to moderate contact marks.
R.S.F.S.R gold Chervonetz (10 Roubles) 1923 ПЛ, National arms in circle/Farmer sowing in field with factories behind, KM-Y85, brilliant UNC with light contact marks.
R.S.F.S.R gold Chervonetz (10 Roubles) 1923 ПЛ, National arms in circle/Farmer sowing in field with factories behind, KM-Y85, MS63 NGC. Bright and lustrous with only minor abrasions.
R.S.F.S.R gold Chervonetz (10 Roubles) 1923 ПЛ, National arms in circle/Farmer sowing in field with factories behind, KM-Y85, MS63 NGC. Lustrous, with an average strike for the issue and moderate marks.
R.S.F.S.R Proof gold Chervonetz (10 Roubles) 1923 ПЛ, National arms in circle/Farmer sowing in field with factories behind, KM-Y85, Proof 63 NGC. Fully mirrored fields. Proofs of this issue are extremely rare, with only a very few pieces know. This is the first piece that we have offered, and we have seen only two others.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
U.S.S.R. A 4-piece lot as follows: 1 Kopeck 1924 Reeded Edge, KM-Y78, Red & Brown UNC; 2 Kopecks 1924 Reeded Edge, KM-Y77, Red & Brown UNC; 3 Kopecks 1924 Plain Edge, KM-Y78, Red & Brown UNC; and 5 Kopecks 1924 Plain Edge, KM-Y79, Red & Brown UNC. A surprisingly difficult set to assemble these days.
U.S.S.R. palladium 25 Roubles 1990, Ballerina, KM-Y239, MS67 PCGS. Brilliant luster with no noticeable flaws.
The famous numismatic book by Grand Duke Georgii Mikhailvovich, Coins of the Reign of Empress Catherine II, Volume I & II bound in 1 edition, printed in St. Petersburg in 1894. Half-Title. A wonderful portrait of Catherine II, 120 pages, with 43 spectacular phototype plates showing the coins of Catherine II from 1762 to 1796, 35 x 29 cm. Blue cloth binding and boards. Fine condition. Missing the documentary text, but including all of the descriptive text and plates. Ex: Kolbe 16, lot 35, December 1997. Ex: L. Hermes Collection.
U.S.S.R. nine-piece set of uniface die trials ND (1961), five pieces in copper-nickel, 17.3 mm, 19.5 mm, 22 mm, 24 mm, and 27 mm; and four pieces in aluminum-bronze, 15 mm, 18 mm, 22 mm, and 25 mm. All are in NGC holders certified Brilliant Uncirculated. These were struck in England (Birmingham), by a private company, as bank die trials for the Soviet government.
An interesting 4-piece Rouble lot with several overdates, 1812/1 CПБ-MФ, KM130, VF; 1821 CПБ-ПД, KM130, VF details with obverse staining and light scratches; 1822/11 CПБ-ПД, KM130, VF; and an 1840/3 CПБ-HГ, KM168.1, lustrous XF. Sold as is, no return.
A six-piece Rouble lot as follows: 1816 CПБ-ПC, VF; 1825 CПБ-ПA, VF with minor obverse scratches; 1842 CПБ-AЧ, XF details, lightly cleaned with edge bumps; 1843 CПБ-AЧ, XF; 1846 CПБ-ПA, XF; and an 1847 CПБ-ПA, XF with small rim bumps. Sold as is, no return.
A mixed lot as follows: (2) 2 Kopecks 1800 EM, KM-C95.3, XF details with lightly pitted surfaces & XF; 2 Kopecks 1842 EM, KM-C145.1, AU details with light pitting; 2 Kopecks 1843 EM, KM-C145.1, XF details with granular surfaces; 1 Kopeck 1859 BM, KM-Y3.2, XF; 2 Kopecks 1872 EM, KM-Y10.1, AU; 5 Kopecks 1866 EM, KM-Y6a, AU; 50 Kopecks 1913 BC, KM-Y58.2, lightly toned UNC with light contact marks; and a Rouble 1922 ПД, KM-Y84, Choice AU-UNC. Sold as is, no return.
Four-piece copper lot as follows: 1 Kopeck 1855 EM, KM-Y3.1, AU with a small flan flaw; 1 Kopeck 1859 BM, KM-Y3.2, Red UNC; 2 Kopecks 1855 EM, KM-C150.1, Red & Brown UNC; and 5 Kopecks 1865 EM, KM-Y6a, Red and Brown UNC. Sold as is, no return.
A large lot of 25 and 50 Kopecks including: 25 Kopecks 1844 CПБ-КБ (R); 1846 CПБ-ПA; 1849 CПБ-ПA; 1850 CПБ-ПA; 1851 CПБ-ПA; 1854 CПБ-HI; 1855 CПБ-HI; 1857 CПБ-ФБ; 1858 CПБ-ФБ; 1895; (4) 1896; 50 Kopecks 1844 CПБ-КБ; 1845 CПБ-КБ; 1846 CПБ-ПA; 1850 CПБ-ПA; 1851 CПБ-ПA; and 1894 AГ. grades range from about VF to XF. Most have been cleaned. Sold as is no return.
Nine-piece Rouble lot including: 1831 CПБ-HГ, KM161, closed 2, cleaned VF with scratches on both sides; 1841 CПБ-HГ, KM168.1, about XF; 1842 CПБ-AЧ, KM168.1, lightly cleaned VF with light reverse scratches; 1844 CПБ-КБ, KM168.1, about XF with light reverse scratches; 1854 CПБ-HI, KM168.1, VF-XF; 1878 CПБ-HФ, KM25, good VF; 1899 ФЗ, KM59.3, VF with reverse staining; 1901 ФЗ, KM59.3, VF; and a 1912 ЭБ, KM59.3, XF. Sold as is, no return.
Six-piece lot of early minor coins as follows: 15 Kopecks 1768 MMД, F-VF details with porous planchet; 20 Kopecks 1770 СПБ, VF; 25 Kopecks 1827 CПБ-HГ, XF details, with numerous scrapes on both obverse and reverse; 25 Kopecks 1830 CПБ-HГ, VF; 25 Kopecks 1831 CПБ-HГ; and a Poltina 1830 CПБ-HГ, VF. Sold as is, no return.
Eight-piece lot of Roubles including: 1886 AГ, cleaned VF; 1891 AГ, cleaned VF; 1892 AГ, cleaned VF; 1893 AГ, cleaned F-VF; and (4) 1913 (300th Anniversary of the Romanov Dynasty), average XF, some cleaned. Sold as is, no return.
Elizabeth bronze medal 1743, Peace with Sweden, 7 August 1743, Crowned bust of Elizabeth right/Hands holding wreath containing the arms of Russia, Sweden, and Denmark with river scene below, Diakov-88.2, Smirnov-213/a, listed only in silver, Choice AU and rare.
Catherine II historical medal ND (ca. mid 1790's), by T. Ivanov and I.B. Glass, Arrival of Papal Nuncio to Yaropolk. 979, Helmeted bust of Grand Duke right/Seated Yaropolk receives three ambassadors, Diakov-1759, Smirnov-154, 79 mm, UNC. One of a series of 94 medals initiated by Catherine II.
Alexander I bronze medal 1814, by T. Wyon, issued on the visit of the Grand Duchess Catherine Pavalovna to England, Laureate bust of Alexander I right/Britannia seated left, Diakov-383.1 var., 35 mm, MS62 NGC. Boldly struck with moderate contact marks.
Nicholas I silver Jeton 1826, Crowned cipher of Nicholas I/Two line inscription below crown, with date, Diakov-446.9, Smirnov-414, AU58 NGC. Well struck with luster remaining. Diameter 22mm.
Nicholas I bronze medal 1829, by A. Klepikov and A. Lyalin, Capture of Erzerum, one of a series of 12 medals based on the drawings by Count F. Tolstoy depicting events from the Crimean (Russian-Turkish) War of 1826-1829, Russian two-headed eagle within wreath/Standing warrior in helmet and armor holds sword and banner, Diakov-1793, 65 mm, XF.
Nicholas I bronze medal 1838, by A. Lyalin, On the opening of St. Petersburg University into the building of 12 colleges, Bust of Peter I left/Seated Russia holding rod and tablet, Diakov-542.1, 62 mm, comes with an NGC photo certificate listing a grade of MS61 Brown.
Konstantin Nikolaevich Anniversary bronze medal 1856, by P. Brusnitsyn, awarded to his Imperial Highness Sovereign Grand Duke Konstantin Nikolaevich on his 25th year as Chief of the Life-Guards Finnish Regiment, Bust left in military dress/Crowned eight-line inscription, Diakov-657.1, Smirnov-599, 79 mm, Choice AU.
Grand Duchess Elena Pavlovna bronze premium medal 1860, by I. Chukmasov, premium of Grand Duchess Elena Pavlovna on the agricultural exhibition of the Imperial Liberial Economy Society, Portrait of the Grand Duchess left/Beehive under radiant cipher of Catherine II, with farm implements around, Diakov-694.1, Smirnov-632, 81 mm, XF with three reverse edge cuts.
Bronze medal honoring Alexander II 1887, By L. Steinman and M. Gabe, on the opening of a monument to Alexander II at the St. Petersburg Stock Exchange in 1887, View of monument to Alexander II within wreath/Seven-line inscription, Diakov-992.1, Smirnov-929, 76 mm, XF with minor reverse rim bumps.
Nicholas II silver prize medal 1894, unsigned, Conjoined busts of Nicholas II and Alexander III left/Six line inscription within wreath, "FROM MAIN DEPARTMENT OF LAND USAGE AND AGRICULTURE," Diakov-1160.2, Smirnov-1339/b, 51 mm, XF-AU. Sharply struck with steel-gray toning and moderate abrasions.
Nicholas II gold award medal ND (1894-1915), by A. Vasyutinsky and Klenov, given for service to the government, Bust of Nicholas II left/FOR ZEAL within wreath, Diakov-1138.1 (R3), 52 mm, 72.33 gm, UNC. Light contact marks with full brilliance.
Imperial and Royal Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class (ca. 1841-1917), Gold Imperial eagles between red enameled arms, the center is a white enameled medallion with the monogram of Saint Stanislaus, the reverse is marked with a BД for Varavara Pertovna Dietwald, and ЭДУAPДЂ, for Eduard in St. Petersburg, there is a ribbon ring at the top, the overall condition is XF.
Three-piece lot of bronze medals including: Nicholas I 1828, Declaration of War on Turkey, by H. Gube, Diakov-470.2, 38 mm, VF details with scratches and rim bumps; Alexander II 1862, 25th Anniversary of the Death of A.S. Pushkin, by I. Chukmasov, Diakov-706.1, 42 mm, XF; and Alexander II 1865, 100th Anniversary of Imperial Liberial Economic Society, Diakov-735.1, 46 mm, VF-XF details with rim bumps. Sold as is, no return.
Belarus gold commemorative 1 Rouble 1996, 50th Anniversary of the United Nations, KM31, Proof 69 NGC. Essentially flawless with superb cameo contrast. Even though the Krause price is overly optimistic, this is a very scarce issue, and we have previously seen only one other piece.
Siberia. 10 Kopecks 1775 КМ, Bit-1033, XF details, with light porosity.
Siberia. 10 Kopecks 1779 КМ, Bit-1042, XF40 NGC. An average strike with minor flan flaws.
Siberia. 10 Kopecks 1781 КМ, Bit-1046 (R), XF40 Brown NGC. A decent strike with minor flan flaws. A very scarce issue.
Tannu Tuva. Three-piece lot as follows: 5 Kopejek 1934, KM4, cleaned VF-XF; 15 Kopejek 1934, KM6, XF details, with lightly pitted surfaces; and a 20 Kopejek 1934, KM7, XF details, pitted surfaces. All three are very scarce.
Ukraine. St. Michael's Cathedral gold 100 Hryven 1998, Arms, date, and value/View of the Cathedral, KM71, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC. Essentially flawless, with superb cameo.
Rwanda
Republic gold Four Coin Proof Set 1965, KM1-4, 10, 25, 50, & 100 Francs 1965. Independence commemorative. 3,000 sets issued. With original case of issue and certificate of authenticity. AGW 1.6088 oz. AGW 1.6088 oz.
Saharawi Arab D.R.
Democratic Republic gold 40,000 Pesetas 1997, KM38, PF66 DCAM ANACS, mintage of just 90 pieces. Commemorative issue celebrating diplomacy between Saharawi and Venezuela. AGW 0.4491 oz.
Saint Helena
British East India Company Half Penny 1821, KMA4, PF65 BN NGC. This is the copper issue, and as choice as one could hope for. Wonderful underlying luster.
San Marino
Republic 20 Lire 1932R, KM-11, MS64 NGC, brilliant with light gold iridescent toning. Rome mint.
Republic 20 Lire 1933R, KM11, MS65 NGC, just a 10,000 mintage. A crown with a wonderful appearance. Rome mint.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Republic gold Three Coin Proof Set 1997, KM373 through KM375, 1, 2 & 5 Scudi coins. Choice Proof examples. The set also includes a medal and is accompanied by its original case of issue and certificate of authenticity. AGW 0.7797 oz.
Sarawak
James Brooke Rajah 1/2 Cent 1863, KM2, MS63 BN NGC, a coin that was not saved, so very few of this grade.
Mixed Copper Quartet, 1/4 Cent 1863 MS60 BN, 1/2 Cent 1870 MS64 BN, Cent 1870 MS64 BN, Cent 1891H MS62 BN. All coins are certified by NGC. A very high grade grouping.
Charles V. Brooke Cent 1941H, KM18, SP65 RD PCGS, a virtually perfect Specimen with gorgeous red-orange mint luster. It is estimated that 50 of this date exist, and this example is certainly one of the nicest.
Fourteen High Grade Coins including: items from 1863 to 1933, with grades from XF to Uncirculated. Many of these coins are quite scarce in better grades, so we encourage careful viewing. Sold as is, no return.
Saudi Arabia
Hejaz. Hussein ibn Ali 20 Piastres or Riyal AH1334/8 (1923), KM30, nice AU-UNC, fully lustrous. Struck in Mecca.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
Aramco gold 4 Pounds (1945), KM34, AU Details NCS (removed from jewelry), struck at the Philadelphia Mint for payment in gold for Saudi oil - funny how history repeats itself. AGW 0.9419 oz.
Aramco gold 4 Pounds (1945), KM34, lightly toned AU, typical small surface abrasions.
Aramco gold 4 Pounds ND (1945), KM34, nice lustrous AU.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Aramco gold 4 Pounds ND (1945), KM34, AU55 NGC, a nice lustrous coin.
Scotland
Alexander III Penny ND (1249-1286), S- 5055, AU55 NGC, a choice toned example of this classic medieval issue with 23 points on the reverse, 3 six-pointed stars and one with five points, believed to be an indication of mint.
Robert II Groat ND (1371-1390), S-5131, AU58 PCGS, a truly bold portrait of the king, and an exceptional example of this type.
George III silver Halfcrown Pattern 1799, D&H-5 Ayrshire, Token MS65 NGC Boulton Family Collection, medium pewter gray patina with fully lustrous surfaces. Armored "Scottish" bust engraved by John Milton for Colonel Fullerton and commissioned by a member of the Royal Societies of London and Edinburgh. Very scarce and traditionally collected as part of the Scottish series.
Senegal
Republic gold 2500 Francs 1975, KM10, Uncirculated, 195 mintage. Struck for the 25th anniversary of the Eurafrique program. AGW 1.1759 oz. AGW 1.1759 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Serbia
Peter I 20 Para 1917, KM20, SP65 PCGS, unlisted in Specimen condition. A fully lustrous example. Bright white coin.
Peter I 5 Dinara 1904, KM27, MS61 NGC, type 1, struck to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Karageorgivich dynasty. Bright white example with outstanding luster, and seldom offered in mint state.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Sierra Leone
British Commonwealth Penny 1791, KM1, choice Proof, mostly brown in color with a bit of red remaining. Mintage of just 400 pieces. An outstanding appearance and with a great clasped hands motif.
British Commonwealth Penny 1791, KM2.1, PF61 BN NGC, 32 mm. variety. Could easily have graded a point higher. Fully struck up lion.
Sierra Leone Company Dollar in Silver 1791, KM6, XF-AU, cleaned with some luster remaining in the legends. Plain edge. The nose of the lion is a little flat, but overall, great detail present. 6,500 mintage, and few remaining.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Republic gold 1/2 Golde 1966, KM23, MS64 NGC, 5th anniversary of independence. 2,500 mintage. AGW 0.7891 oz. AGW 0.7891 oz.
Republic gold 10 Golde ND (1975), KM28, Uncirculated, 70th birthday of Dr. Siaka Stevens. AGW 1.6963 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
South Africa
Orange Free State. Pattern Penny 1888, KM-Pn9, PF66 BN NGC, bronze, light chocolate color with some reddish hues. Mirror surfaces and as choice as could be imagined.
Cape of Good Hope. Pattern Penny 1889, KM-Pn1, Proof 66 Red Cameo NGC, Victoria Young Head portrait/Arms of the Cape Colony and date, bronze, plain edge. A spectacular example with bright red color, superbly mirrored fields and nicely frosted devices. The finest example of this scarce pattern that we have seen.
Republic Pattern Bronze Penny 1874, KM-PnA1, MS65 BN NGC, oval shield of arms over flags, eagle above. Reverse has value in circular field. A superior example.
Republic Bronze Pattern Penny 1890, KM-PnA22, choice Proof. Light reddish brown surfaces.
Republic Pattern Penny 1890, KM-PnA22, PF65 BN NGC, bronze, Reddish luster peeking out from behind the light chocolate color. An exceptional example.
Republic Penny 1892, KM2, MS62 BN NGC, significant red remaining, especially on the reverse.
Republic Penny 1892, KM2, MS62 BN NGC, chocolate brown color, with strong underlying luster.
Republic Penny 1892, KM2, MS63 BN NGC, portrait of President Kruger.
Republic Penny 1892, KM2, MS64 RB PCGS, unusually choice for this date, and with a wonderful appearance.
Republic Penny 1893, KM2, AU55 BN NGC, lowest mintage date in the Penny series. Scarce grade as well.
Republic Penny 1893, KM2, AU55 BN NGC, lowest mintage date in series with 11,000 pieces struck. Very few around this nice.
Republic Threepence 1892, KM3, toned AU-UNC, cleaned long ago leaving noticeable hairlines. Very scarce low mintage date.
Republic Proof Threepence 1892, KM3, PF63 CAMEO NGC. Krause has a mintage of 35-40 pieces for these Proofs. Most have been abused over the years in all the miles they seem to have traveled. This has suffered a bit as a few marks are evident, but the frost is strong--especially on the reverse.
Republic Sixpence 1892, KM4, MS61 NGC, scarce in any grade with 28,000 mintage, very seldom available in mint state.
Republic Sixpence 1892, KM4, MS63 NGC, lowest mintage date with 28,000 mintage and very seldom seen this high grade.
Republic Sixpence 1896, KM4, MS62 NGC, lightly toned.
Republic Sixpence 1896, KM4, MS64 NGC, deeply toned. Scarce in this exceptional grade.
Republic Sixpence 1897, KM4, MS63 NGC, a bright white brilliant Uncirculated example.
Republic Sixpence 1897, KM4, MS63 NGC, just beginning to tone. Scarce in grade.
Republic Shilling 1892, KM5, MS61 NGC, scarce in mint state and very attractive for this grade.
Republic Shilling 1897, KM5, MS63 NGC, bright white example with strong luster.
Republic Shilling 1897, KM5, MS63 NGC, attractively toned with strong underlying luster. Few around in this grade.
Republic 2 Shillings 1894, KM5, AU, deeply toned and a scarce date in higher grades.
Republic 2 Shillings 1896, KM6, MS62 NGC, bright white example, scarce this choice.
Republic 2 Shillings 1897, KM6 MS63 NGC, bright white example with superb luster and scarce this choice.
Republic 2 1/2 Shillings 1896, KM7 MS63 NGC, bright white example with outstanding luster. Scarce this choice.
Republic 2 1/2 Shillings 1897, KM7, MS62 NGC, light golden toning. A high-end example for the grade.
Republic 2 1/2 Shillings 1897, KM7 MS63 NGC, common in lower grades, quite scarce in mint state.
Republic 2 1/2 Shillings 1897, KM7, MS63 PCGS, a fully lustrous coin just beginning to tone.
Republic 5 Shillings 1892, KM8.1, XF, cleaned, single shaft variety. Some minor surface marks. Excellent detail present.
Republic 5 Shillings 1892, KM8.1, AU, cleaned. Single shaft variety. Bright white coin with very little wear.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Republic 5 Shillings 1892, KM8.1, XF45 PCGS, single shaft variety, medium toning, better than many of this grade.
Republic 5 Shillings 1892, KM8.1, AU58 PCGS, single shaft variety. Attractively toned and with little or no wear to be seen. A beautiful coin.
Republic 5 Shillings 1892, KM8.1, MS62 NGC, single shaft variety. Very seldom offered this choice. Beautifully toned with strong underlying luster.
Republic 5 Shillings 1892, KM8.2, VF-XF, cleaned, scarce double shaft variety. Some surface abrasions, yet a good portrait of President Kruger.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Republic 5 Shillings 1892, KM8.2, XF, cleaned, scarce double shaft variety. Mintage of just 4,327. Some surface marks evident. Tough coin to find.
Republic 5 Shillings 1892, KM8.2, AU58 ICG, double shaft variety. Just 4,237 mintage. Right on the cusp of Uncirculated with strong luster.
Republic gold 1/2 Pond 1892, KM9.1, VF-XF, double shaft issue. Good portrait and virtually mark free fields.
Republic gold 1/2 Pond 1892, KM9.1, XF40 NGC, double shaft variety. One-year type, and with strong golden color. Very scarce date.
Republic gold 1/2 Pond 1892, KM9.1, XF40 NGC, the only double shaft issue in the 1/2 Pond series. A well struck, problem free coin. Scarce issue.
Republic gold 1/2 Pond 1892, KM9.1, XF-AU, good luster, a few minor marks. Double shaft variety. Scarce one year type and much nicer than average.
Republic gold 1/2 Pond 1892, KM9.1, XF-AU, once lightly cleaned and a few stray marks. Double shaft. Scarce one year type.
Republic gold 1/2 Pond 1894, KM9.2, AU58 NGC, scarce date with a 39,000 mintage. Wonderful luster and color.
Republic gold 1/2 Pond 1895, KM9.2, AU55 NGC, strong original luster, virtually mark free fields. An excellent example of this type.
Republic gold Pond 1874, KM1, Fine condition, harsh surfaces indicating use in jewelry, but no mount on rims. The famed Burger's Pond. Total mintage of the two varieties is only 869 pieces. A highly sought after rarity.
Republic gold Pond 1892, KM10.2, about VF, once cleaned. This is the very seldom offered single shaft variety. An important South African coin.
Republic gold Pond 1892, KM10.1, AU50 NGC, double shaft issue, the only double shaft Pond of the nation. Very lustrous example.
Republic gold Pond 1892, KM10.1, AU55 NGC, double shaft issue. Excellent luster and seldom offered this choice.
Republic gold Pond 1892, KM10.1, AU58 NGC, double shaft issue. Right on the cusp of Uncirculated. Very choice example of this one year issue type.
Republic gold Pond 1893, KM10.2, AU58 NGC, scarce date with 62,000 mintage. Slightly rough fields, yet little wear visible and good luster.
Republic gold Pond 1894, KM10.2, AU53 NGC, much original luster, and a bit better date.
Republic gold Pond 1895, KM10.2, XF, scarcer date. Strong old time golden color.
Republic gold Pond 1898, KM10.2, XF, good luster and with a sharp appearance.
Republic gold Pond 1898, KM10.2, AU58 NGC, right on the cusp of Uncirculated. Scarce this nice.
Republic gold Pond 1898, KM10.2, MS62 NGC, strong luster and scarce in this grade.
Republic gold Pond 1898, KM10.2, MS63 NGC, an exceptional grade for this type.
Republic gold Pond 1898, KM10.2, MS64 NGC, a fully lustrous example, and seldom offered in this grade.
Republic gold Pond 1900, KM10.2, lustrous UNC, strong portrait.
Republic gold Kraal Pond Blank (1900), KM10 period, certified with rim by NGC, possibly placed into circulation as emergency specie at the time of the Boer War.
Republic gold Veld Pond 1902, KM11, MS63 NGC, fully lustrous, bulging center on the ZAR obverse, typical for later strikes of this rare siege coinage. Only 986 examples struck at Pilgrim's Rest.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Republic gold Veld Pond 1902, KM11, MS64 NGC, lightly toned with an appealing concave slope to the flan and unusually high edges making the strike exceptionally sharp. Very rare type and grade, easily one of the finest certified examples. Struck during the siege of Pilgrim's Rest at the end of the Boer War.
George V Shilling 1924, KM17.1, MS64 PCGS, lightly toned, and a very high grade for this type.
George V 2 Shillings 1931, KM22, PR65 PCGS, essentially flawless, with some cameo characteristics. Mintage of just 62 pieces struck in Proof.
George V gold Sovereign 1928, KM21, MS64 ICG, fully brilliant example and scarce in this grade.
George V Partial Proof Set 1923, KM-PS2, Threepence PF63, Sixpence PF62, Shilling PF63, 2 Shillings PF62, 2 1/2 Shillings PF63. All the coins are attractively toned and encapsulated by NGC. Mintage for the Proof Set is 747 pieces.
George V Proof Set 1934, KM-PS9, Farthing PF65 BN, Half Penny PF64 BN, Penny PF64 BN, Threepence PF62, Sixpence PF64, Shilling PF64, 2 Shillings PF64, 2 1/2 Shillings PF65. All are encapsulated by NGC and are accompanied by its original box. Only 24 sets were minted. An important rarity.
George V Proof Set 1936, KM-PS11, Farthing PF65 BN, Half Penny PF64 BN, Penny PF65 BN, Threepence PF64, Sixpence PF66, Shilling PF65, 2 Shilling PF66, 2 1/2 Shilling PF65. All coins certified by NGC and are ex Old Mill Collection. A set with a mintage of just 40 examples. Accompanied by its original box. Rare and very choice!
George VI Proof Set 1947, KM24 to KM31, PF64 and PF65 NGC. The Farthing is the only piece missing, but it is a choice grouping. 2,600 mintage for the set.
Elizabeth II Proof Set 1959, KM44-52, PF64 to PF66 NGC, 560 sets issued. A very high-end set.
Republic gold Krugerrand Four Coin Proof Set 1999, KM73, 105-107, 1/10, 1/4, 1/2, & 1 Krugerrand coins. Choice Proof examples with original case of issue and certificate of authenticity. AGW 1.8500 oz.
Republic gold Proof Krugerrand 2003, KM73, choice Proof. The Cullinan Centenary Krugerrand Launch Set. Comes in original case of issue and with certificate of authenticity. AGW 1.0000 oz.
Republic gold Krugerrand Proof Set 2006, KM73, 105-107, 1/10, 1/4, 1/2 & 1 Krugerrand coins. Choice Proofs, 20 year anniversary set. With certificate of authenticity, and original case of issue. AGW 1.8500 oz. AGW 1.8500 oz.
Republic Half Penny Token 1870, Issued by Marsh and Sons, Capetown, MS63 BN NGC, sailing ship obverse. Legend, "to facilitate trade". Unusually choice example.
Republic Threepence Duo, KM3, 1893 AU58 NGC and 1896 MS61 NGC. 1893 is a better date.
Republic Certified Threepence 1897 Trio, KM3, MS62, (two pieces), and MS61. All certified by NGC.
Republic Shilling 1897 Duo, KM5, Both MS62 NGC, one lightly toned, one bright white.
Republic Shilling 1897 Pair, KM5, both MS62 NGC, both bright white examples with strong luster.
Republic Shilling 1897 Triplet, KM5, all MS61 NGC, not common in mint state.
Republic 2 1/2 Shillings 1897 Duo, KM7, MS61 and MS62 NGC, both with outstanding luster.
Republic 2 1/2 Shilling 1897 Trio, KM7, two are AU58, one is MS61, all NGC, all attractive with excellent luster.
Republic Triplet Mix, Threepence 1892 AU, cleaned, Sixpence 1893 AU cleaned, Shilling 1897 AU58 NGC, the Threepence and Sixpence are scarcer dates.
Republic Minors Quartet. Including: Threepence 1897, KM3, AU58 (2) and a MS61; a Sixpence 1897, KM4, AU58. All coins certified by NGC.
Republic Certified Trio: 2 Shillings 1896, KM6, AU55 and AU58; a 2 1/2 Shilling 1896, KM7, AU58. All coins certified by NGC.
George VI Certified Sextuplet, Sixpence 1950, KM36.1, MS63 NGC; 2 1/2 Shillings 1950, KM39.1, MS63 NGC; 5 Shillings 1950, KM40.1, AU55 NGC & PF66 NGC; 5 Shillings 1951, KM40.2, PF66 NGC; 5 Shillings 1952, KM41, PF67 NGC.
George VI Lot of Ten Certified Silver Coins as follows: 1947 through 1949. All coins are certified by NGC. An eclectic grouping, many in Choice condition.
Elizabeth II Crown Quintet, KM52, 1954, PF66 and two PF67, plus two 1959 PF66. All certified by NGC. The 1959 is scarce.
Elizabeth II 5 Shilling Dozen, KM52, All coins dated 1954 and 1956, all coins certified by NGC.
Elizabeth II Lot of Fourteen Certified 5 Shillings, KM52, 1955, 1957, 1958. All coins certified by NGC.
Republic Lot of 17 Certified Proof Crowns, KM55 & KM62. 5 Shilling Crowns from 1960-1964. All certified by NGC. A high-end group.
Republic gold 1/2 Pond 1897 and Pond 1898, KM9.2 and 10.2, both lightly cleaned and grading around XF.
Elizabeth II gold 1/2 Pound and Pound 1955, KM53 and 54,the 1/2 Pound is PR65, the Pound is PR63. Both certified by ICG. 900 mintage for both coins.
Elizabeth II gold 1/2 Pond Set 1953-1960, KM54, Proof, some with very low mintages. Full set of the eight dates of Queen Elizabeth II. A difficult group to put together.
Elizabeth II and George VI gold Pond Lot, KM43 and KM54, 1952-1960, Proof set of Ponds of Elizabeth, plus the only Pond of George VI. Seldom seen as a full group.
Republic gold 2 Rand Quartet, KM64, Proof, 1962, 1963, 1969, 1975. Some low mintage items.
Lot of Eight Mixed Coins, Penny 1892; Sixpence 1892; Sixpence 1897 -- one grades MS60 NGC, and the other MS61 NGC; Shilling 1892, F15 NGC; 2 Shillings 1892; 2 1/2 Shillings 1892; and a 5 Rand 2000 PF67 Ultra Cameo NGC. Coins grade from Fine to Proof, four of them are certified. A lot to be carefully examined. Sold as is, no return.
Southern Rhodesia
British Commonwealth Trio, Shilling 1934, Florin 1936, Halfcrown 1934. All coins are choice Uncirculated and all are scarce.
Spain
Ferdinand V and Isabella I (1476-1516) gold 2 Excelentes, Fr-129, Seville mint, MS64 NGC, an awesome piece having full luster, on a full flan, the facing portraits striking, shield only slightly soft in two small areas, crisp legends, superb rims -- a work of art in gold!
Felipe II-IIII gold Cob Pair, 1 Escudo ND, VF, 3.37 grams, and a cut down 2 Escudos ND, 4.19 grams. Both coins have nearly full crosses on the reverse. Sold as is, no return.
Felipe II gold Cob 2 Escudos ND (1556-98), Calico Type 46-48, Sevilla and P on side assayer, crude VF, S clear with the assayer mostly off the flan.
Felipe II gold Cob 2 Escudos ND (1556-98), Calico Type 46-48, crude VF with clear S for Sevilla and assayer.
Felipe II gold Cob 2 Escudos ND (1556-98), Calico Type 46-48, nice XF with bold S and assayer.
Felipe II gold 2 Escudos ND (1556-98), Calico Type 46-48, XF, bold S and assayer, small dig on the reverse.
Felipe II gold Cob 2 Escudos ND (1556-98), Calico Types 46-48, XF, bold S and most of the assayer readable.
Felipe II gold Cob 2 Escudos ND (1556-98), Calico Types 46-48, lovely AU, superb strike and full details. 6.71 grams.
Felipe II gold Cob 2 Escudos ND (1556-98), Fr-169, XF45 NGC, Seville mint, P on side assayer. Weak in some peripheral areas, but a full cross and well preserved reverse shield.
Felipe II gold Cob 4 Escudos ND (1556-98), Calico Types 11-12, VF-XF, clear S (Sevilla), P on side assayer and IIII denomination. Cut down flan with weight 8.4 grams.
Felipe II gold Cob 4 Escudos ND (1556-98), Calico Types 11-12, only part of the Sevilla S is visible, VF, 10.79 grams.
Felipe II gold Cob 4 Escudos ND (1556-98), Calico Types 11-12, XF, light surface marks, bold S, assayer and denomination. 10.69 grams.
Felipe IV gold Cob 4 Escudos ND (1621-65), Calico Type 25 (Sevilla), crude VF with no details readable. 10.67 grams.
Felipe IV gold Cob 4 Escudos ND (1621-65), Calico Type 25 (Sevilla), nice VF+, well-centered with a full reverse cross and the denomination IIII is visible in vertical format. 10.45 grams.
Felipe II-IIII gold Cob 2 Escudos ND (1556-1665), crude VF, clear S for Sevilla.
Felipe II-IIII gold Cob 2 Escudos ND, VF, readable denomination II and full reverse cross.
Felipe II-IIII gold Cob 2 Escudos ND, crude VF, readable denomination.
Felipe II-IIII gold Cob 2 Escudos ND, crude VF, full II for the denomination, nice reverse cross.
Felipe II-IIII gold Cob 2 Escudos ND, very crude XF, no readable details.
Felipe II-IIII gold Cob 2 Escudos ND, crude VF, no readable details.
Felipe II-IIII gold Cob 2 Escudos ND, very crude VF, no readable details.
Felipe II-IIII gold Cob 2 Escudos ND, well-struck XF, part of the assayer is visible and the cross on the reverse is full.
Felipe II-IIII gold Cob 2 Escudos ND, crude VF, several scratches, no details.
Felipe II-IIII gold Cob 2 Escudos ND, crude VF, part of the S is visible along with the denomination.
Felipe II-IIII gold Cob 2 Escudos ND, very crude VF, no readable details.
Felipe II-IIII gold Cob 2 Escudos ND, F-VF, visible II denomination.
Felipe II gold Cob 2 Escudos ND, nice VF-XF, clear S for Sevilla and denomination.
Felipe II-IIII gold Cob 2 Escudos ND, crude VF, clear S for Sevilla and C assayer is probable.
Felipe II-IIII gold Cob 2 Escudos ND, nice VF-XF, bold M assayer.
Felipe II-IIII gold Cob 2 Escudos ND, crude VF, bold S for Sevilla and probable P on side assayer.
Felipe II-IIII gold Cob 2 Escudos ND, very crude F-VF, probable S assayer.
Felipe II-IIII gold Cob 2 Escudos ND, VF, bold S and probable P on side assayer.
Felipe II-IIII gold Cob 2 Escudos ND, crude F-VF, readable S and B assayer.
Felipe II-IIII gold Cob 2 Escudos ND, crude VF, probable S and P on side assayer.
Felipe II-IIII gold Cob 2 Escudos ND, decent VF, bold S and part of the assayer visible.
Felipe II-IIII gold Cob 2 Escudos ND, crude F-VF, bold S for Sevilla, clear denomination.
Felipe II-IIII gold Cob 2 Escudos ND, crude Fine, clear S and B assayer.
Felipe II-IIII gold Cob 2 Escudos ND, crude VF, bold S and B, nice reverse cross.
Felipe II gold Cob 2 Escudos ND, crude VF, clear C assayer and II denomination.
Felipe IIII (probable) gold Cob 2 Escudos - partial date, very crude F-VF, S for Sevilla is readable as is the central two digits of the date on the reverse (62).
Felipe III Cob 4 Reales 1618V, KM36.3, Cal-303, XF45 PCGS, Toledo mint. Very crude strike as usual.
Felipe V Real 1726/7A, KM298, MS66 NGC, clear and unlisted overdate. Exceptional example of this type. Madrid mint.
Charles III gold 4 Escudos 1788M, KM418.1a, AU50 NGC, proper bust. Madrid mint, assayer "M". Well struck example.
Carlos III gold 8 Escudos 1774-PJ, KM409.1, AU58 NGC, Madrid mint. An exceptional example of an early 8 Escudo of Spain. Strong original luster.
Carlos IIII gold 4 Escudos 1791M-MF, KM436.1, AU55 PCGS, good luster and far better than usual for this type. Madrid mint.
Carlos IIII gold 4 Escudos 1792 M-MF, KM418.1a, AU53 PCGS, partially lustrous and very appealing.
Carlos IV gold 8 Escudos 1802-FA, KM437.1, AU53 NGC, Madrid mint. A scarce type in any grade, most desirable this choice.
Barcelona under French Occupation 5 Pesetas 1811, KM69, AU cleaned, now retoned. One small flan flaw reverse. Very high grade for this type.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Gerona. Duro or 5 Pesetas 1808, KM10, VF-XF, provisional coinage. Better than is normally found for this crude type.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Majorca. 30 Sous (Sueldos) 1821, KM-CL53.1, XF, unusually choice for type. Part of the Balearic Islands.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Tarragona. 5 Pesetas 1809, KM7, VF, crude, variety with small "0". With title of Ferdinand VII. Interesting counterstamp on obverse that is unattributed, but might be from Jamaica or Great Britain.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Joseph Napoleon 20 Reales 1809AI, KM551.2, XF40 PCGS, lightly toned example. Madrid mint. A popular Napoleonic coin.
Joseph Napoleon 20 Reales 1809M-AI, KM551.3, Cayon-14712, MS62 NGC. Bright with partial gray subdued patina, attractive and even surfaces, very scarce in mint state condition.
Joseph Napoleon gold 80 Reales 1811M-AI, KM552, VF-XF, moderate abrasions, Madrid mint, assayer "AI". Scarce and popular Napoleonic gold type.
Alfonso XII 2 Pesetas 1882, KM678.2, MS64 NGC, Madrid mint, assayer "MSM". "18 82" clearly visible in the stars. Light cream colored toning and very scarce in this lofty grade.
Alfonso XIII gold 100 Pesetas Restrike 1897(62), KM708, MS64 NGC, assayer, "SGV", "19 62" found in the stars. A choice example.
Ametlla del Valles, Republican Zone, 50 Centimos 1937, KM2.1, MS64 NGC, a very scarce Spanish Civil War issue. Few exist this choice. A bright white example with strong luster.
Spanish Netherlands
Philip IV of Spain Ducatone 1639, KM72.1, Dav-4454,MS61, NGC. Hand mintmark indicating Antwerp mint. Beautifully toned and unusually choice for the type. Ex-Goldberg sale # 36, lot 2719.
Philip V of Spain Patagon 1705, KM130, Dav-1709, lustrous nearly XF, hand mintmark indicates Antwerp mint. Scarce and seldom offered type.
Straits Settlements
Edward VII 10 Cents 1902, KM21, MS62 NGC, wonderful toning, might have graded a bit higher.
Edward VII 50 Cents 1903, KM23, AU58 NGC, attractive toning. A coin that was almost never saved, so few exist in such high grade.
Victoria Early East India Coppers 1845, ranging from 1/4 Cents to Cents, and grading VF to XF. A lot that should be carefully studied. Sold as is, no return.
Victoria Copper Cent 1862 Quintet, KM6, XF or better, scarce in this grade. Sold as is, no return.
Victoria Uncirculated 1/4 Cent Lot, KM7 and KM14. Dates are 1872, 1884, 1889, 1899. A very scarce grouping in mint state. Sold as is, no return.
Victoria High Grade Copper Coins, Ten of these coins are 1/2 Cents, one is a Cent. Grades are VF to XF, and many are quite scarce in grade. A lot that needs to be studied. Sold as is, no return.
Victoria Cents 1872-1901, an unusually high grade grouping of these normally well worn coins. This lot contains some surprises for the patient viewer. Sold as is, no return.
Victoria Pennies 1872-1901, KM9 & KM16, coins grade VF to Uncirculated. Many are exceptionally choice for the type. Sold as is, no return.
Sudan
Republic gold 100 Pounds 1981, KM73, brilliant Uncirculated, 25th anniversary of independence. AGW 0.4711 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection. AGW 0.4711 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection. AGW 0.4711 oz.
Sweden
Erik XIV Klippe 16 Ore 1565, Ahlstrom 46, Hobson 23, VF, lightly porous surface, two corners clipped which is not usual for this type.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Adolf Frederick Riksdaler 1767AL, KM464.2, Dav-1732, MS63 NGC, a gorgeous original example with soft silvery gray patina and no adjustment marks or other flaws.
Oscar II Krona 1890-EB, KM760, Proof 65 NGC, fabulous mirrored fields with intense russet and purple toning. A most pleasing coin with instant eye appeal.
Oscar II Krona 1904EB, KM760, PR66 PCGS, very choice example of this type. Proofs are hard to come by, MS66 examples are almost never seen.
Oscar II gold 20 Kronor 1878/7EB, KM748, MS65 NGC, a fully lustrous example. Beautiful coin.
Oscar II gold 20 Kronor 1890EB, KM748, MS64 NGC, a sparkling example of this type.
Oscar II gold 20 Kronor 1890EB, KM748, MS65 NGC, an unusually high grade for this type. Fully lustrous.
Collection of Bronze Medals by Hedlinger, a choice group featuring the Kings and Queens of Sweden, all 33 mm, plain edge and glossy brown UNC. Sold as is, no return.
Switzerland
Basel. Cast Silver Medal 1531, Haller 252, Hahn 3 and Enig 709, choice XF-AU, lightly tooled surfaces, Johannes Oecolampodius obverse; reverse with seven line inscription. Dies by J. Stampfer. Very scarce.
Basel. Taler 1741, KM149, Dav-1750, toned VF-XF, adjustment marks at 3 and 9 o'clock on the obverse and reverse which could also be mount traces. Sold as is, no return.
Basel. Taler 1756-H, KM158, AU, cleaned at one time, a nice example of this city view coinage. Scarce type.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Basel - Bishopric. Joseph Sigismund 12 Kreuzer 1787, KM45, Uncirculated, a bit crudely struck, very elusive in this grade.
Bern. 1/2 Taler 1797, KM151, MS63 NGC, full frosty white mint luster and exceptionally blemish-free surfaces.
Bern. Taler 1795, KM149, AU55 NGC, deeply toned. Standing knight with one feather in hat. Reverse has the Bern bear within shield.
Bern. 4 Franken (Taler) 1823, KM190, AU53 PCGS, lightly toned with abundant mint luster, an attractive original example.
Helvetian Republic. Gold 16 Franken 1800, KM-A12, AU55 NGC, sharply struck with traces of luster in the legends, very scarce one-year type.
Helvetian Republic. Gold 16 Franken 1800B, KMA12, AU55 NGC, very lustrous example. A wonderful offering of Napoleonic gold.
Lucerne. 4 Franken 1813, KM109, MS64 PL NGC, meticulously sharp design details with prooflike surfaces and soft amber patina in the legends. A handsome example of this classic Cantonal Taler.
Ticino. 4 Franchi 1814, KM6, MS66 NGC, variety without star below the denomination, a superb coin with aged russet and gold patina and excellent eye appeal. Rare type and very popular with Italian collectors. Only the second piece we have offered; the other was from the Eliasberg Collection, AU58.
Zurich. Taler 1777, KM163, Dav-1794, nice XF, lightly toned and attractive, cleaned long ago leaving some faint hairlines, one tiny edge flaw.
Confederation Specimen Franc 1899, KM24, Specimen 68 NGC, near perfection in a coin, flashy mirror surfaces with light toning and an appealing cameo effect on the raised design features. Rare and highly desirable in this stunning quality.
Confederation Specimen Franc 1900, KM24, Specimen 62 PCGS, russet and gold patina in the legends.
Confederation Specimen 2 Francs 1911, KM21, Specimen 63 PCGS, full prooflike surfaces with cameo frost on the raised features. A most attractive Specimen striking.
Confederation 2 Francs 1941B, KM21, SP67 PCGS, an essentially flawless example of this type..
Confederation 5 Francs 1850A, KM11, MS65 PCGS, seated Helvetia type. Beautifully toned. Paris mint. A superb example of this type.
Confederation 5 Francs 1851A, KM11, MS62 PCGS, light original toning, very scarce type.
Confederation 5 Francs 1874B, KM11, MS60 PCGS, seated Helvetia type, strong original luster. Bern mint.
Confederation 5 Francs 1888, KM34, MS62 NGC, fully lustrous and attractive. The contrast between the amber patina and the brilliant bust create an appealing cameo effect. Very scarce low-mintage first date of the type.
Confederation 5 Francs 1891, KM34, AU50 ANACS, cleaned long ago and retoned, small contact marks on the obverse bust.
Confederation 5 Francs 1894, KM34, XF45 ANACS, evenly worn and toned, numerous small surface marks. Very scarce date.
Confederation 5 Francs 1900, KM34, XF, cleaned long ago and beginning to tone, typical small surface marks. Scarce date.
Confederation 5 Francs 1909, KM34, MS62 NGC, fully lustrous and very attractive with deep blue-green and russet toning. Decidedly scarce in true mint state.
Confederation 5 Francs 1925B, KM38, MS64 NGC, very lightly toned and with strong luster.
Confederation gold 20 Francs 1888B, KM31.3, AU58 PCGS, fully lustrous with just a hint of wear on the cheek. Very rare date and grade and an exceptionally appealing example.
Confederation Shooting Festival 5 Francs 1863, KMX-S7, AU-UNC, cleaned at one time and now with light golden patina in the legends. Struck for the festival at La Chaux-De-Fonds.
Confederation Shooting Festival 5 Francs 1863, KM-XS7, MS66 PCGS, issued for La Chaux-de-Fonds in Neuchatel. Light golden toning. Just 6,000 pieces minted. A great coin.
Confederation Shooting Festival 5 Francs 1872, KM-XS11, MS61 ANACS, issued for canton Zurich. 10,000 mintage. Lightly toned example.
Confederation Shooting Festival 5 Francs 1934B Fribourg, KMX-S18, Specimen 63 Matte PCGS, gray surfaces from the matte preparation, light freckling on the surfaces.
Confederation Shooting Festival 5 Francs 1934B, KM-XS18, SP67 NGC, wonderful cameo appearance. Struck for the Fribourg shooting festival.
Confederation 5 Francs 1939B Laupen, KM42, MS64 NGC, the key 20th century commemorative with a mintage of 31,000.
Confederation 5 Francs 1939B Laupen, KM42, MS65 ANACS, a choice fully lustrous example.
Confederation gold 100 Francs 1925B, KM39, MS62 NGC, a choice example with full satiny mint brilliance, clearly a premium coin for this designation. One of the classic rarities of the entire Swiss series.
Confederation gold 100 Francs 1939B Lucerne, KMX-S21, MS62 NGC, a nice fully lustrous example, what appear to be faint hairlines in the right obverse field may actually be die polishing lines. Excellent eye appeal for this designation.
Confederation gold 100 Francs 1998, KM81, Proof 69 Cameo NGC, the obverse design features a coin from the Helvetian Republic dated 1798. AGW 0.6500 oz.
Tanzania
Republic 25,000 Silver Shillingi 1998, KM- Proof, 44.2 ounces of silver. Wildlife Conservation series. Comes in original case of issue without COA.
Republic 25,000 Shillingi 1998, KM-unlisted, Proof, impressive silver coin weighing 44.2 ounces. Serengeti wildlife scene. Comes in original box without COA.
Republic gold 50,000 Shillingi 1998, KM58, Proof. Serengeti wild life scene. Very impressive large gold coin. Comes in original case of issue without COA. AGW 4.9946 oz.
Thailand
Five-piece lot of Bullet Money including: Rama IV 1/32 Baht, KM-C122, .55 gm; Rama IV 1/8 Baht, KM-C124, 1.96 gm; Rama IV 1/4 Baht, KM-C125, 3.87 gm; Rama III 1 Baht, KM-C47, 15.14 gm; and a Rama IV 2 Baht, KM-C138.2, 30.50 gm. Grades average VF.
Rama IV gold 1/4 Baht Bullet Money ND (1851-68), KM-C155, 3.67 gm, XF. Scarce and popular issue.
Rama IV 1/8 Fuang ND (1862), KM-Y6, nice lustrous UNC, choice for this tin coinage with no oxidation.
Rama IV Copper Pattern Baht ND (1868), KM-Pn28, AU details, Corroded NCS, deep red and brown gloss to the flan with incredibly sharp design features. There is one patch of light corrosion along the obverse rim at 8 o'clock, trailing into the center of the coin. A rare and highly desirable pattern. 13.69 grams and 3 mm thick. Extremely rare and seldom offered.
Rama IV 2 Baht ND (1863), KM-Y12, AU55 NGC, sharp AU, cleaned at one time and now beginning to tone. The surfaces display considerable mint luster and the design features are unusually bold. An attractive example of this ever popular "elephant" crown.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Rama IX gold 400 Baht 1971, KM-Y93, MS67 ICG, lightly toned, 25th anniversary of the reign of Rama IX. AGW 0.2893 oz.
Tibet
Theocracy gold 20 Srang BE15-52 (1918), KM-Y22, MS62 NGC, lightly toned and original, very attractive for the type.
Theocracy gold 20 Srang BE15-52 (1918), KM-Y22, MS63 NGC, lustrous and well-struck, scarce and very popular issue.
Transylvania
Johann II Uniface Siege Taler 1565, Dav8796A, Resch 42/55, VF-XF, cleaned. Struck during the siege of Hermannstadt. Arms with wolf, star, moon, and date.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Sigismund Bathori gold Ducat 1586, Fr-295, AU-Uncirculated, essentially as struck. Full mint brilliance. St. Ladislas standing, holding halbred, orb and cross. Reverse madonna and child. Hermannstadt mint. A great early Ducat.
Karl VI 1/2 Taler 1725, KM577, XF40 NGC, medium toning. Hapsburg double eagle, reverse. Quite scarce.
Turkey
Ottoman Sultans - Pair of silver 20 Piastres, Dav-343 Abdul Mejid AH1255 Year 15, choice toned AU, a lovely original example, and Dav-347 Mohamed V El-Ghazi AH1327 Year 9, toned UNC. Two high-grade examples featuring the tughra of the Sultan on the obverse.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
Mohamed V Reshat gold Deluxe 500 Piastres AH1327 Year 4 (1912), KM765, sharp AU, ex-jewelry with a nicely repaired mount mark on the top rim , slightly polished surfaces. A huge gold coin with intricate details. The Deluxe series was originally struck for presentation to diplomats and members of the royal harem. AGW 1.0342 oz.
Mohamed V Reshat gold Deluxe 500 Piastres AH1327 Year 6 (1914), KM765, nice AU, very sharp details, tiny mount mark repaired at the top, superior surfaces for an ex-jewelry piece.
Republic gold Set, KM839-843, comprising the 25 Piastres 1927 AU-UNC; 50 Piastres 1928 AU; 100 Piastres 1929 AU; 250 Piastres 1927 AU with a vague mount trace on the rim at 12 o'clock; and 500 Piastres 1926 prooflike UNC with harsh hairlines. A very scarce set with low mintages throughout. AGW 1.9678 oz. Sold as is, no return.
Republic gold 250 Kurush 1923/39 (1962), KM857, MS61 NGC, some hairlines and small surface marks. Reported mintage of 389. AGW 0.5318 oz.
Republic gold Ataturk Set, KM851, 853, 855, 857 and 859, including: 25 Piastres 1972; 50 Piastres 1972; 100 Piastres 1975; 250 Piastres 1972; and 500 Piastres 1970. All five coins are choice BU. AGW 1.9678 oz.
Republic gold Ataturk Deluxe Set, KM870-874, the complete five coin series including: 25 Piastres 1969; 50 Piastres 1972; 100 Piastres 1972; 250 Piastres 1973; and 500 Piastres 1967. All the coins are choice prooflike UNC. AGW 1.9132 oz.
Republic gold Ataturk Deluxe Set 1972, KM870-874, the complete set of 25, 50, 100, 250 and 500 Piastres, all in choice prooflike UNC. The Deluxe series is struck to a slightly different (lighter) standard than the regular coinage. AGW 1.9132 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Republic gold 500 Lira 1973, KM904, choice prooflike UNC, 50th anniversary of the Republic.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
United Arab Emirates
Sheikdom gold 500 Dirhams 1976, KM12, cameo Proof, light toning, struck to mark the 5th anniversary of the UAE. AGW 0.5887 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Sheikdom gold 1000 Dirhams 1976, KM13, cameo Proof, very attractive, struck to commemorate the 5th anniversary of the United Arab Emirates. AGW 1.1775 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Um-Alqaiwain. Ahmed bin Rashid Almoalla gold & silver Proof Set 1970, KM1-3 Silver 1, 2 and 5 Riyals, all deeply toned Proofs, and KM6-9 gold 25, 50, 100 and 200 Riyals, all choice cameo Proofs. Very scarce set missing only the 10 Riyals. AGW 2.2500 oz.
Ajman. Gold & Silver Proof Set (1971) Save Venice, KM-PS12, comprising KM27, KM36, KM39 and KM40. The silver 5 Riyals and gold 25, 50 and 100 Riyals are all choice cameo Proof. Presented in a clear plastic custom case, as issued. AGW 1.0481 oz.
Ras al-Khaimah. Gold & Silver Proof Set (1970) Champions of Sport, KM-PS4 comprising KM10-14, the silver 7 1/2, 10 and 15 Riyals and gold 50 and 75 Riyals, all in Proof and presented in the case of issue without COA. AGW 0.7489 oz.
Ras al-Khaimah. Silver and Gold Proof Sets 1970 - Roma, the silver set, KM-PS7, includes KM17 through KM19. The silver 7 1/2, 10 and 15 Riyals are nice Proofs in the case of issue with the official government descriptive card. The gold set, KM-PS5, comprises of KM21 through KM25. The gold 50, 75, 100, 150, and 200 Riyals are choice Proofs in the case of issue, but do not include the COA. Eight coins total within the two sets. AGW 3.4441 oz.
Uruguay
Republic Specimen 4 Centesimos 1869-H, KM13, Specimen 64 RD PCGS, fully brilliant with prooflike surfaces, a choice example from the Heaton Mint Archives Collection.
Republic 40 Centesimos 1857-D, KM10, MS65 RB NGC, a choice lustrous coin, very scarce in this select designation. Struck at the Lyon, France Mint.
Republic Montevideo Peso 1844, KM5, medal rotation, MS63 NGC, fully brilliant with exceptionally sharp design features on both sides. The surfaces are free of the usual laminations that plague this issue. There are some faint adjustment marks on the reverse, not distracting. An incredible example of this important early Republican crown; worth a premium bid.
Republic Peso 1877A, KM17, MS64 NGC, appealing amber and russet patina, very scarce in this superior grade.
Republic gold Essai 20 Centesimos 1930 (Paris), KM-E12, Proof 62 NGC, nice reflective surfaces, some light hairlines have apparently kept this piece from grading higher as the eye appeal is consistent with a better designation. Rare pattern in gold.
Republic silver Medal 1878, choice toned AU-UNC, a lovely medal for the Paris Universal Exposition, featuring the arms of Uruguay on the obverse and legends on the reverse including an engraved dedication to "Sor Tente Coronel Diaz, Presidente de la Comision." 45.5 mm, 50.16 grams.
Republic gold Pattern 5,000 Pesos 1981, KMPnB114, Proof, gold striking of the 5,000 Pesos silver coin. AGW 0.5598 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Venezuela
Republic Copper Essai 2 Centavos 1863-E, KM-E2, toned AU, few stray surface marks, very scarce type.
Republic 1/2 Bolivar 1900 Paris Privy Marks, KM-Y21, AU55 ANACS, nicely toned with sharp details, light handling in the reverse fields. Very scarce variety in this grade.
Republic Bolivar 1911, KM-Y22, MS62 NGC, deep charcoal gray patina with full underlying mint luster. Very attractive with just a light scattering of tiny contact marks on the reverse. Rare in mint state.
Republic gold 1000 Bolivares 1975, KM48.1, Uncirculated, conservation series, 5,047 mintage. AGW 0.9675 oz.
Republic gold 1000 Bolivares 1975, KM-Y48.1, PF69 Ultra Cameo NGC, conservation series. AGW 0.9675 oz.
Republic gold 3000 Bolivares ND (1983), KM-Y59, Proof, 200th anniversary of the birth of Bolivar. AGW 0.8999 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Republic gold 10,000 Bolivares 1987, KM-Y61, PR66 DCAM PCGS, very choice specimen. AGW 0.8999 oz.
Republic Cabo Blanco Leper Colony Coin 1936 Duo. Including a 2 Bolivares, KM-L15, VF30 ANACS; and a 10 Bolivares, KM-L17, AU50 Details, corroded and cleaned, ANACS. Two very scarce coins.
Republic Leprosarium Coinage 20 Bolivares 1936, KM-L18, AU55 NGC, Very scarce issue and about as choice as one could hope for with this type.
Vietnam
Socialist Republic Set 1976, an extremely rare set featuring the regular issue aluminum 1 Hao KM11 in Proof, two examples, and a third specimen in gold, gem Proof, weight 7.74 grams, plus two pieces of the aluminum 1 Dong 1976 KM14 in gem Proof, and a third example in gold, gem Proof, weighing 18.23 grams. The coins are presented in a plain custom fitted case without government markings. Unlisted in the SCWC and the first we have seen in market. A prize for the collector of Southeast Asian coins.
Socialist Republic gold 500 Dong 1989, KM41, MS69 NGC, issued for the 100th anniversary of the birth of Ho Chi Minh. A scarce and seldom offered item.
West African States
Republic gold Essai 25 Francs 1980, KM-E10, MS66 NGC, pristine brilliant surfaces, rare gold pattern with a reported mintage of 5 and a SCWC value of $1800.
Federation gold 5,000 Francs Essai 1982, KM11, but in gold. Uncirculated. Seemingly unique. Issued to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Monetary Union. The coin weighs 47.53 grams. Six birds are shown symbolizing the six nations of the union. AGW 1.3700 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Yemen
Arab Republic gold 1 Riyal 1969, KM1a, choice cameo Proof, gold striking of the silver 1 Riyal. Very scarce. AGW 0.5926 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Arab Republic gold 2 Riyals 1969, KM4a, choice cameo Proof, stunningly beautiful coin featuring a roaring lion, gold striking of the silver 2 Riyals. Rare with a mintage of 100. AGW 1.2236 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Arab Republic gold 50 Riyals 1969, KM11a, choice cameo Proof, gold striking of the silver 50 Riyals, a handsome coin depicting a male lion. Rarely encountered in the market. AGW 1.4178 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Yugoslavia
Alexander I 50 Dinara 1932, KM16, MS64 NGC, an unusually attractive example of this type. Bright white in color and with full luster. Tough to find in this lofty grade.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Alexander I gold 4 Dukata 1931, KM14.3, MS61 PCGS, this is the rare variety with no countermarks. Exceedingly rare, with few pieces of this variety known. A fully lustrous example with strong eye appeal. Normally, a countermark of a sword or an ear of corn is seen. Krause states that only one genuine piece is known without the countermark. We cannot verify that there is only a single piece known, but we do know that this is the only piece we have seen.
Alexander gold 4 Dukata 1933, KM14.2, UNC. Very rare and seldom offered date. Mintage unknown, but believed to be around 2,000 pieces.
Zanzibar
Sultan Barghash ibn Said Riyal AH1299 (1881), KM4, fully lustrous AU-UNC, dipped at one time, scattered tiny surface marks as usual for this type. An attractive example of this popular world crown.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Sultan Barghash ibn Said Riyal AH1299 (1881), KM4, MS62 PCGS, medium gray and gold patina, very scarce when certified as mint state.
Sultan Ali bin Hamud 10 Cents 1908, KM9, MS64 RD NGC, fully brilliant, a gorgeous example of this rare type from the Heaton Mint Archives Collection.
World Paper Money
Argentina. Face Proof Quartet. Including a 1/2 Real 1869, Real 1869, 2 Reales 1869, and 4 Reales 1872, Pick S-1996 through S1999 Face Proofs, Choice Crisp Uncirculated. This lot contains four attractive face proofs. The 1/2 and Real proofs have been punch-canceled twice. The 2 Reales has been mounted on card stock, and the 4 Reales dated January 1, 1872 has a pre-printing paper crinkle. These are all unpriced in the Krause reference at this grade level.
Australia. Commonwealth 10 Shillings (1918), Pick 3b, Fine, "Half Sovereign" red print. Multiple folds but very nice color, edges and corners for this very rare note.
Bolivia. El Banco del Comercio 10 Bolivianos 1900, Pick S-133, Fine, some edge roughness. Strong signatures.
Bolivia. El Banco del Comercio 20 Bolivianos 1900, Pick S-134, VG, clean paper, three signatures.
Bolivia. El Banco de Comercio 50 Bolivianos 1900, Pick S-135, VG, rough edges with tears along the folds. Very strong signature and colors.
Bolivia. El Banco Francisco Argandona 10 Bolivianos 1893, Pick S-143, VG, some roughness on the edges and small tears at the end of the folds. Still strong signatures and color.
Bolivia. El Banco Francisco Argandona 5 Bolivianos 1898, Pick S-148, VF, strong signatures.
Bolivia. El Banco Francisco Argandona 5 Bolivianos 1907, Pick S-150, strong VF, nice corners, some roughness on the edges around the folds. Strong colors and signatures.
Bolivia. El Banco Industrial de La Paz 10 Bolivianos 1905, Pick S-153, VG, strong signatures, small middle tears and somewhat rounded corners. Overall details and color still nice. Rare issue.
Bolivia. El Banco Mercantil 1 Boliviano 1906, Pick S-171b, strong VF, light stains on both sides.
Bolivia. El Banco Mercantil 10 Bolivianos 1906, Pick S-174a, about XF, strong signatures and colors. Tiny tear over "Mercantil".
Bolivia. El Banco Mercantil 10 Bolivianos 1911, Pick S-174b, VF, trimmed on top, strong details and signatures.
Bolivia. El Banco Mercantil 50 Bolivianos 1906, Pick S-176, about VG, several pinholes a missing tiny pieces mainly along the first fold. "Sin Valor" written across in red ink on the obverse. Still a very rare and desirable note
Bolivia. El Banco Nacional de Bolivia Peso Fuerte 1872, Pick S-181, choice VF, "72" of the date penned in. Very rare issue with the "Banco Nacional de Bolivia" overprint on the original "El Banco Nacional Boliviano". Nice and original three signatures.
Bolivia. El Banco Nacional de Bolivia 10 Bolivianos 1883, Pick S-190, about VG, extremely rare punch holed "Muestra". Missing paper along the edges.
Bolivia. El Banco Nacional de Bolivia 5 Bolivianos 1883, Pick S-206, VG, "Muestra", missing bottom left corner and a couple of small pieces on the upper edge.
Bolivia. El Banco Nacional de Bolivia 1 Boliviano (1873), Pick S-207, Fine, with crossed out "Cobija", "Valparaiso" and "Chile" crossed out and changed to "La Paz". Beautiful signatures and written dates.
Bolivia. El Banco Nacional de Bolivia 20 Bolivianos 1883, Pick S-208, G, missing left upper and lower corners. Large repair on the upper right corner on the reverse. Punch holed "Muestra".
Bolivia. El Banco Nacional de Bolivia 50 Bolivianos 1883, Pick S-209, VF, "Muestra", missing bottom left corner. Tiny rust spots.
Bolivia. El Banco Nacional de Bolivia 100 Bolivianos 1883, Pick S-210, VF, "Muestra", two punch holes. An extremely rare issue with very nice details.
Bolivia. El Banco Nacional de Bolivia 5 Bolivianos 1892, Pick S-212, XF, crisp paper and nice corners. Very nice and original note with all three signatures perfectly preserved.
Bolivia. El Banco Nacional de Bolivia 10 Bolivianos 1894, Pick S-213, better VF, strong corners and margins, bright colors.
Bolivia. El Banco Nacional de Bolivia 5 Bolivianos 1904, Pick S-214, VG, roughness on the edges around the folds. All three signatures are strong and overall good eye appeal for the grade.
Bolivia. El Banco Nacional de Bolivia 20 Bolivianos 1910, Pick S-217, AG, rough edges with some tears around the folds. Extremely rare with all the three signatures still quite visible.
Bolivia. El Banco de Potosi 5 Bolivianos 1887, Pick S-222a, Fine, all three signatures strong, tiny hole along the center fold.
Bolivia. El Banco de Potosi 10 Bolivianos 1887, Pick S-223, VF+, nice strong colors and clean surfaces. Paper still quite firm and all three signatures are strong. Scarce note.
Bolivia. Banco de Potosi 50 Bolivianos 1887, Pick S-225, choice VF with very strong colors and details, two of three signatures were redrawn. Extremely rare issue especially this nice
Bolivia. El Banco de Potosi 5 Bolivianos 1894, Pick S-232, nice VF, light roughness on the center fold.
Bolivia. Set of El Banco Industrial de la Paz Serial #00001's 1900, Pick S-151, S-152, S-154, S-155, S-156. All notes close to Unc condition. A very interesting set of five notes: 1, 5, 20, 50, and 100 Bolivianos (10 Bolivianos missing)--all with serial number 00001! "Pagado" written across the notes twice in Red and Black.
Bolivia. Pair of El Banco de Francisco Argandona 1 Boliviano 1898 &1909, Pick S-147a, XF, Pick S-147b, choice XF. Sold as is, no return.
Bolivia. Pair of El Banco Mercantil 5 Bolivar Notes 1906 & 1911, Pick S-173-a, about VF, Pick S-173-b, VF. Sold as is, no return.
Bolivia. Trio of Private issue Notes, El Banco Nacional de Bolivia 1 Boliviano 1877, Pick S-199, VG; El Banco Nacional de Bolivia 1 Boliviano "Muestra" 1883, Pick S205, Fair; El Banco del Comercio 5 Bolivianos 1900, Pick S-132, nice VF. Sold as is, no return.
Bolivia. Lot of 10 Private Issue Notes, Pick 91, XF, Pick S-205, VF, Pick S-221a, Fine, Pick S-221b, better VF, Pick S-211, about XF, Pick S-211, choice VF, Pick S-231, Unc, no signatures, Pick S-131, choice XF, Pick S-171a, about VF, Pick 92, Unc. Sold as is, no return.
Bolivia. Massive Group of Banknotes, 131 Notes ranging from early 19th century issue to contemporary notes.
China. Puppet Banks Specimen set ND (1944), 1 Yuan, P-J135s2; 5 Yuan, P-J136s; 10 Yuan, P-J137s2; and a 100 Yuan, P-J138s2. All are CU with small paper clip marks at the upper-left part of the obverse.
French Guiana. Banque De La Guyane pair including: (2) unsigned 100 Francs (remainders), P-13, VF-XF.
French West Africa. Banque De L'Afrique Occidentale four-piece lot including: 5 Francs 1942, P-28a, VF; 25 Francs 1942, P-30a, VF-XF; (2) 100 Francs 1942, P-31a, XF.
Guadeloupe. Banque De La Guadeloupe 1000 Francs pair as follows: P-26, unsigned, with serial number, VF-XF.
Israel. £1 Anglo-Palestine Bank Limited 1948, Pick 2p UNL Face Proof, Crisp Uncirculated. This is a large size essay on card with pasted bank name and denomination that is designed as a proof. Series Bet and quite possibly unique.
Israel. £5 Anglo-Palestine Bank Limited 1948, Pick 3p UNL Face Proof, Crisp Uncirculated. This is another large size essay on card with pasted bank name and denomination that is designed as a proof. Series Bet and again quite possibly unique.
Israel. £10 Anglo-Palestine Bank Limited 1948, Pick 4p UNL Face Proof, Crisp Uncirculated. This is the third large size essay on card with pasted bank name and denomination that is designed as a proof in this auction. It is Series Bet also, and again quite possibly unique.
Israel. 50 Mils (1952), Pick 6p UNL Face Proof. This very rare face design piece has been signed by the designer Otto Wallish. It is done in the design of proofs, but it is stamped in purple in Hebrew as specimen (or sample).
Israel. 100 Mils (1952), Pick 7p UNL Face Proof. Another exceedingly rare face design on card piece. It is also signed by the designer Otto Wallish. It is done in the design of proofs, but it is stamped in purple in Hebrew as specimen (or sample). There may be only one other set of 50 and 100 Mils proofs known for this issue.
Malaysia. Japanese Occupation WW II 1000 Dollars, Specimen, P-M10s, CU with small paper-clip mark in upper left part of obverse. Very scarce.
Martinique. Banque De La Martinique four-piece lot as follows: (2) unsigned 5 Francs (remainders) ND (1942), P-16, XF; and (2) unsigned 25 Francs (remainders) ND(1943-45), VF-XF.
Netherlands Indies. Japanese Occupation 1000 Roepiah ND (1945), Specimen, P-127s, CU with a small paper-clip mark at the top-left of the obverse.
Philippines. Japanese Government five-piece Specimen set ND (1943-44), Peso ND (1943), P-109s (with the overprint on front, but no SPECIMEN on back); 5 Pesos ND (1943), P-110s; 10 Pesos ND (1943), P-111s; 100 Pesos ND (1944), P-112s; and a 500 Pesos ND (1944), P-114s2. all are CU with a paper-clip mark on the upper-left part of the obverse. The Peso has rust stains in the upper border of the obverse. A very scarce, and elusive, set.
Rhodesia. Reserve Bank of Rhodesia Dollar 1978, P.30b, 63 consecutive notes, all gem Unc.
Rhodesia. Original Pack of 100 Reserve Bank of Rhodesia Dollar 1978, P.30b, with the original band from the Reserve Bank of Rhodesia. 100 Notes, all gem Unc.
Rhodesia. Reserve Bank of Rhodesia 2 Dollars 1977, P.31b, 63 consecutive notes, all gem Unc.
Rhodesia. Original Pack of 100 Reserve Bank of Rhodesia 2 Dollar 1977, P.31b, with the original band from the Reserve Bank of Rhodesia. 100 Notes, all gem Unc.
Rhodesia. Reserve Bank of Rhodesia 5 Dollars 1976, P.32b, 63 consecutive notes, all gem Unc.
Rhodesia. Original Pack of 100 Reserve Bank of Rhodesia 5 Dollar 1976, P.32b, with the original band from the Reserve Bank of Rhodesia. 100 Notes, all gem Unc.
Rhodesia. Reserve Bank of Rhodesia 10 Dollars 1975, P.33b, 63 consecutive notes, all gem Unc.
Rhodesia. Original Pack of 100 Reserve Bank of Rhodesia 10 Dollar 1975, P.33b, with the original band from the Reserve Bank of Rhodesia. 100 Notes, all gem Unc.
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".
World Lots
Gold Four Coin Type Set of Escudo Coinage. Included is a Spain Escudo 1797MF, Madrid mint, F-VF; Spain 2 Escudos 1788M, Madrid mint, Fine; Spain 4 Escudos 1792MF, Madrid mint, About VF; and a Colombia 8 Escudos 1820 JF, Nuevo Reino mint, F-VF. A group that should be carefully examined. Sold as is, no return.
Lot of Two Counterstamp Crowns. British Honduras 6 Shilling Penny counterstamp on Mexico 8 Reales 1821. Portugal 870 Reis counterstamp on Mexico 8 Reales 1816. The British Honduras is possibly a contemporary copy, the Portugal was probably in a fire at one time.
Lot of Five Arabic Crowns. Afghanistan 2 1/2 Rupees 1927; Morocco 10 Dirhems 1882; Muscat & Oman Ryal 1958; and Yemen Ryal 1925 & 1953. All coins Uncirculated. A tough group to assemble in high grade. Sold as is, no return.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
Mixed Lot of Seven World Coins. Australia Florin 1927; Belgium 10 Centimes 1853; Canada Dollar 1935; Great Britain Sixpence 1787, Farthing 1886, Sixpence 1902; and a Hungary Taler 1783. Grades from VF-Uncirculated. Sold as is, no return.
Mixed Lot of three Latin Crowns, Bolivia 8 Reales Cob, ca, 1645 Very Good, Mexico 8 Reales 1735 AU cleaned, Mexico 8 Reales 1783 from the Cazador Shipwreck, XF45 ANACS. Sold as is, no return.
Mixed Lot of Five World Crowns, Australia Crown 1937; Cyprus 45 Piastres 1928; Great Britain Crown 1887 & 1902; and a Straits Settlements Dollar 1903. All coins grade AU-Uncirculated. A lot not to be missed. Sold as is, no return.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
Lot of Three World Crowns, Austria 5 Corona 1900 Uncirculated; Belgium 5 Francs 1869 MS64 NGC; and a China Dollar 1914 MS64 NGC. Three very choice coins. Sold as is, no return.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
Lot of Five World Crowns, Crete 5 Drachmai 1901 Fine; German States Bavaria Taler 1809 VF-XF, and Saxony Taler 1813 XF some adjustment marks; Greece 5 Drachmai 1875 Fine; plus a Serbia 5 Dinara 1879 Fine. An attractive grouping. Sold as is, no return.
From the Grundy Collection.
From the Grundy Collection.
Ottoman Gold Tandem, Egypt Zeri Mahbub AH1171 KM105, bold AU but apparently cut down, weight 2.05 grams versus a standard of 2.6 grams; and Turkey Zeri Mahbub AH1203 Year 15 KM523, choice brilliant UNC. Sold as is, no return.
Selection of French & European Bronze Medals, an intriguing group of 18th and 19th century medals, some as large as 70 mm. Grades are generally choice VF to AU. We suggest careful viewing as many attractive items are included. Sold as is, no return.
Jumbo Admixture of European Bronze Medals, a most interesting selection with medals large and small, primarily 18th and 19th century French. HG, bring your calculator. Sold as is, no return.
Session 4
Ancients
Macedon, Akanthos. Ca. 470-390 B.C. AR obol (8 mm, 0.28 g). Bull's head right / Quadripartite incuse square. SNG ANS 51; SNG Copenhagen 9; Klein 146. Good VF, nicely toned and a very lovely example.
Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III 'the Great'. 336-323 B.C. AR drachm (15 mm, 4.24 g, 12 h). Sardis, lifetime issue, ca. 334-325 B.C. Head of young Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left on throne, holding eagle and scepter; in left field, head left, wearing Phrygian cap; below throne, monogram. Price 2559. XF.
Islands off Caria, Rhodos. Rhodes. Ca. 150-125 B.C. AR drachm (16 mm, 3.19 g, 12 h). Chalinos, magistrate. Radiate head of Helios right / Rose, bud to right; to left, wreath; all within incuse square. Jenkins group C; SNG Keckman 661 var. (control). Toned XF.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Seleukid Kingdom. Antiochos VII Euergetes. 138-129 B.C. AR tetradrachm (27 mm, 12 h). Posthumous Cappadocian issue. Diademed head of Antiochos VII right; fillet border / Athena standing left, holding Nike and grounded shield, spear behind; in outer left field, controls; laurel wreath border. SC 2146.5; cf. SMA 282. XF45 ANACS.
This pseudo-Antiochene Antiochos VII type is linked to the royal coinage of the Cappadocian king, Ariarathes VII Philometor. It and other posthumous Antiochos VII types were apparently struck to support the (Syrian?) mercenaries hired by rival claimants to the Cappadocian throne in the late second and early first centuries B.C.
This pseudo-Antiochene Antiochos VII type is linked to the royal coinage of the Cappadocian king, Ariarathes VII Philometor. It and other posthumous Antiochos VII types were apparently struck to support the (Syrian?) mercenaries hired by rival claimants to the Cappadocian throne in the late second and early first centuries B.C.
Phoenicia, Arados. Ca. Circa 172/1-111/0 B.C. AR drachm (19 mm, 4.07 g, 12 h). Aradian Era 89 (171/0 B.C.) Bee with straight wings flanked by monograms / Stag standing right; palm tree behind. Duyrat 2591-632; Weber 8018. Nice VF, toned.
In the second century Arados imitated the traditional types of Ephesos apparently to pay foreign mercenaries who preferred these types.
In the second century Arados imitated the traditional types of Ephesos apparently to pay foreign mercenaries who preferred these types.
Judaea, Hasmonean Kingdom. John Hyrcanus I. 134-104 B.C.E. AE lepton (10 mm, .84 g, 12 h). Jerusalem. Palm branch flanked by Paleo-Hebrew inscription / Lily with buds. TJC series J; Hendin 458. Choice VF, red-brown patina. Exceptional for the issue.
The lily served as a symbol of Jerusalem and was already used by John Hycanus I for the Seleukid bronze coins struck at Jerusalem under Antiochus VII.
The lily served as a symbol of Jerusalem and was already used by John Hycanus I for the Seleukid bronze coins struck at Jerusalem under Antiochus VII.
Judaea, Hasmonean Kingdom. John Hyrcanus I. 134-104 B.C.E. AE lepton (11 mm, .92 g, 12 h). Jerusalem. Palm branch flanked by Paleo-Hebrew inscription / Lily with buds. TJC series J; Hendin 458a. VF, dark green patina with earthen highlights. Very nice for the issue.
Judaea, Herodian Kingdom. Herod I. 40 B.C.E.-4 C.E. AE prutah (14 mm, 2.29 g, 12 h). Samaria, year 3 (37 B.C.) Aphlaston; in left field, date / Filleted palm branch. RPC 4904; TJC 47; AJC II 5; Hendin 489. Near VF, green patina with earthen deposits. Rare.
Judaea, Herodian Kingdom. Herod Antipas. 4 B.C.E.-40 C.E. AE 1/4 unit (11 mm, .95 g, 11 h). Tiberias, year 24 (20/1 C.E.). Reed; in right field, date / Greek inscription within wreath. RPC 4921; TJC 79; AJC II 4; Hendin 511a. VF/Fine, green patina. Rare.
Judaea, Herodian Kingdom. Herod Philip. 4 B.C.E.-34 C.E. AE 22 mm (8.17 g, 12 h). Caesarea Panias, after 14 C.E. Jugate heads of Tiberius and Livia right / Tetrastyle Ionic temple (the Augusteum) with floral decoration within. RPC 4951; TJC 100; Hendin 530. Fine, orichalcum surfaces. Rare.
Judaea, Herodian Kingdom. Herod Philip. 4 B.C.E.-34 C.E. AE 18 mm (6.16 g, 12 h). Caesarea Panias, year 33 (29/30 C.E.). Laureate head of Tiberius right / Tetrastyle Ionic temple (the Augusetum); date between columns . RPC 4947; TJC 105; Hendin 537. Fair/Fine, orichalcum surfaces. Rare.
Judaea, Herodian Kingdom. Herod Philip. 4 B.C.E.-34 C.E. AE 16 mm (5.77 g, 12 h). Caesarea Panias, year 37 (33/4 C.E.). Laureate head of Tiberius right; palm branch before / Tetrastyle Ionic temple (the Augusteum); dot in pediment. RPC 4952; TJC 109; Hendin 542. Fine, coppery brown surfaces.
Judaea, Herodian Kingdom. Agrippa II. 56-95 C.E. AE 24 mm (12.63 g, 1 h). Caesarea Paneas, year 18 (77/8 C.E.). Laureate bust of Vespasian right / Nike advancing right, holding wreath and palm branch. RPC 2255; TJC 143; AJC II 15; Hendin 596. Near VF, brown patina with earthen highlights.
Judaea. Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 C.E. AE 26 mm (12.38 g, 6 h). Year 2 (133/4 C.E.). Seven-branched date palm tree; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Shim" / Vine leaf on tendril; Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Year two of the redemption of Israel". Mildenberg 66 (O5/R30); TJC 261; Hendin 708. VF, brown patina, some corrosion.
Judaea. Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 C.E. AE 18 mm (4.98 g, 6 h). Undated (attributed to year 3, 134/5 C.E.). Seven-branched date palm tree; Paleo-Hebrew legend "Jerusalem" / Bunch of grapes on vine with leaf; Paleo-Hebrew legend "For the freedom of Jerusalem". Mildenberg 157 (O4/R7); TJC 301; AJC II 80; Hendin 738. VF, rough dark brown surfaces.
Judaea, Caesarea Maritima. Titus. As Caesar, A.D. 69-79. AE 24 mm (12.77 g, 12 h). 'Judaea Capta' issue. A.D. 71-73. Laureate head of Titus right / Trophy flanked by bound captive seated left and shield. RPC 2313; TJC 384; Hendin 745. VF, dark brown patina, light corrosion.
Judaea, Caesarea Maritima. Titus. As Caesar, A.D. 69-79. AE 23 mm (10.53 g, 12 h). 'Judaea Capta' issue. A.D. 71-73. Laureate head of Titus right / Trophy flanked by bound captive seated left and shield. RPC 2313; TJC 384a; Hendin 745. VF, dark green patina.
Judaea, Caesarea Maritima. Domitian. A.D. 81-96. AE 27 mm (14.91 g, 12 h). 'Judaea Capta' issue. A.D. 92. Radiate bust of Domitian right, wearing aegis / Palm tree. RPC 2307; TJC 394; Hendin 746 corr. (laureate). Good Fine, brown patina.
Judaea, Caesarea Maritima. Domitian. A.D. 81-96. AE 22 mm (7.84 g, 12 h). 'Judaea Capta' issue. Ca. A.D. 83-91(?). Laureate head of Domitian left / Minerva standing left, erecting trophy and holding shield and spear. RPC 2305; TJC 392; Hendin 749. VF, brown patina, light porosity, planchet flaw.
Judaea, Caesarea Maritima. Domitian. A.D. 81-96. AE 11 mm (1.82 g, 12 h). 'Judaea Capta' issue. A.D. 81/2. Laureate head of Domitian right / Rudder. RPC 2303; TJC 389; Hendin 754. Fine, porous brown surfaces. Rare.
Roman Judaea, Countermarked series. Mid-late 1st century A.D. AE 22 mm (15.22 g). Uncertain host coin with four c/ms: head right within circular incuse; L. XII within rectangular incuse; L. X. F. above boar and dolphin within rectangular incuse; and galley sailing right within rectangular incuse. Hendin 807a, 806a, and 802 (for the last two countermarks). C/ms Fair to Fine, brown patina.
The countermarks were applied by Legio X Fretensis and Legio XII Fulminata, both of which fought against the Jewish rebels during the First Revolt. These two legions participated in the storming of Jerusalem in A.D. 70, and after the war Legio X was used to garrison the desolate province of Judaea. Legio XII was transferred to Melitene in Cappadocia. Because of the early transfer of Legio XII it seems likely that the countermark of this legion was applied during or very shortly after the Jewish War.
The countermarks were applied by Legio X Fretensis and Legio XII Fulminata, both of which fought against the Jewish rebels during the First Revolt. These two legions participated in the storming of Jerusalem in A.D. 70, and after the war Legio X was used to garrison the desolate province of Judaea. Legio XII was transferred to Melitene in Cappadocia. Because of the early transfer of Legio XII it seems likely that the countermark of this legion was applied during or very shortly after the Jewish War.
Hispania, Celsa. Augustus. 27 B.C.-A.D. 14 AE 29 mm (13.47 g, 11 h). L. Cornelius Terrenus and M. Junius Hispanus, duoviri monetales. Bare head right within wreath / Bull standing right. RPC 270; NAH 958. Good Fine, brown patina.
There are many legend varieties of this issue, which RPC only distinguishes in the footnotes citing actual specimens. This coin corresponds to 270.32.
There are many legend varieties of this issue, which RPC only distinguishes in the footnotes citing actual specimens. This coin corresponds to 270.32.
Thrace, Anchialus. Caracalla. A.D. 198-217. AE 25 mm (7 h). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Caracalla right / Tyche standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae. Varbanov 823; AMNG II 524; Moushmov 2861. XF40 ANACS.
Cilicia, Olba.Tiberius. A.D. 14-37. AE 22 mm (10.08 g, 8 h). Year 5 (A.D. 14/5-16/7). Ajax, high priest and toparch. Laureate head of Tiberius right / Winged thunderbolt. RPC 3731; Staffieri, 18-23; SNG BN 823-32; SNG Levante 637-9. Choice VF, attractive brown patina.
Syria, Seleucis and Pieria. Antiochia ad Orontem. Claudius. A.D. 41-54. AE as (23 mm, 16.38 g, 12 h). Caesarean Era 90 (A.D. 41/2). P. Petronius, legatus Augusti. Laureate head of Claudius right / Greek inscription within wreath naming the legatus Augusti. McAlee 244; RPC 4276. Choice VF, brown patina, minor porosity.
Syria, Decapolis. Philadelphia. Hadrian. A.D. 117-138. AE 23 mm (11.31 g, 12 h). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian right / Turreted and draped bust of Tyche right. Spijkerman 16. Near VF, dark green patina.
Phoenicia, Ace-Ptolemais. Nero. A.D. 54-68. AE 24 mm (13.44 g, 12 h). Laureate head of Nero left; in left field, lituus / Togate figure plowing with two oxen right; four vexilla behind. RPC 4750; Kadman 95. VF, brown patina, corrosion.
This issue commemorates the foundation of the Phoenician city of Ace-Ptolemais as a Roman military colony. This event actually took place between A.D. 50/1 and 54, during the reign of Claudius. The legionary veterans settled there have been variously identified as legiones III, V (or VI), X, XI (or XII).
This issue commemorates the foundation of the Phoenician city of Ace-Ptolemais as a Roman military colony. This event actually took place between A.D. 50/1 and 54, during the reign of Claudius. The legionary veterans settled there have been variously identified as legiones III, V (or VI), X, XI (or XII).
Judaea, Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem). Antoninus Pius. A.D. 138-161. AE 22 mm (9.87 g, 5 h). Laureate head of Antoninus Pius right / Draped bust of Serapis right, wearing kalathos. Meshorer 28; Kadman 19; SNG ANS -. Near VF, dark green patina with sandy highlights, minor porosity.
Judaea, Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem). Elagabalus. A.D. 218-222. AE 21 mm (7.5 g, 12 h). Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elegabalus right / Draped bust of Serapis right, wearing kalathos. Kadman 132. VF, brown patina, surface deposits.
Samaria, Antipatris. Elagabalus. A.D. 218-222. AE 16 mm (4 g, 12 h). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Tyche standing left within tetrastyle temple, holding sceptre. Rosenberger I p. 34, 1; SNG ANS 635; BMC p. 11, 1. Near VF, black-green patina, struck a little off center.
L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus. 62 B.C. AR denarius (18 mm, 4.04 g, 6 h). Rome. Veiled and diademed head of Concordia right / L. Aemilius Paullus to right of trophy, standing left; Perseus and his sons to left, standing right. Crawford 415/1; Sydenham 926; Aemilia 10. Good VF, toned.
A. Plautius. 55 B.C. AR denarius (17 mm, 3.96 g, 10 h). Rome. Turreted head of Cybele right / Bacchius kneeling to right beside camel, extending olive branch. Crawford 431/1; Sydenham 932; Plautia 13; Hendin 741. VF, nicely toned.
This denarius commemorates the eastern settlement of Pompey the Great. The reverse type is controversial as it is unclear who exactly is represented. It has been variously suggested that the kneeling figure represents Dionysios (Bacchius in Latin) the Arab tyrant of Tripolis subdued and beheaded by Pompey. It has also been argued that the figure represents Aristobulus II, defeated Jewish (Iudaeus in Latin) contender for the throne and high priesthood of Jerusalem against Hyrcanus II. Both theories seem plausible and it is not impossible that the die engraver has conflated both personalities into one generic "eastern" figure.
This denarius commemorates the eastern settlement of Pompey the Great. The reverse type is controversial as it is unclear who exactly is represented. It has been variously suggested that the kneeling figure represents Dionysios (Bacchius in Latin) the Arab tyrant of Tripolis subdued and beheaded by Pompey. It has also been argued that the figure represents Aristobulus II, defeated Jewish (Iudaeus in Latin) contender for the throne and high priesthood of Jerusalem against Hyrcanus II. Both theories seem plausible and it is not impossible that the die engraver has conflated both personalities into one generic "eastern" figure.
Octavian. 40 B.C. AR denarius (20 mm, 3.26 g, 2 h). Rome. Ti. Sempronius Gracchus, moneyer. Bare head right of Octavian right, sporting short beard / Military standard, aquila, plow and sceptre. Crawford 525/2; HCRI 326; Sydenham 1127; RSC 523. Near Fine, bankers' marks on obverse.
Germanicus. Died A.D. 19. AE as (28 mm, 11.05 g, 7 h). Rome, under Caligula, A.D. 37-48. Bare head of Germanicus left / Legend around large S C. RIC 35 (Gaius). Good VF, brown patina, spots of active corrosion.
Claudius. A.D. 41-54. AE as (29 mm, 12.55 g, 6 h). Rome, A.D. 50-54. Bare head of Claudius left / Minerva standing right, brandishing javelin and holding shield. RIC 116. VF, red-brown patina, scratches.
Nero. A.D. 54-68. AR denarius (18 mm, 3.35 g, 5 h). Rome, ca. A.D. 65-66. Laureate head of Nero right / Salus seated left on throne, holding patera. RIC 60; BMC 90; RSC 314. Toned VF, light roughness and porosity.
Nero. A.D. 54-68. AE as (28 mm, 11.21 g, 6 h). Rome, ca. A.D. 65. Laureate bust of Nero right / Temple of Janus with closed doors. RIC 306; BMC 227; BN 400-2; Cohen 171. VF, green patina.
The reverse celebrates Nero's ostentatious closure of the doors of the Temple of Janus to signify a return of peace to the Empire. Ironically only a few years later the Jewish Revolt broke out and Nero's regime devolved into the chaos of the Year of the Four Emperors (A.D. 69).
The reverse celebrates Nero's ostentatious closure of the doors of the Temple of Janus to signify a return of peace to the Empire. Ironically only a few years later the Jewish Revolt broke out and Nero's regime devolved into the chaos of the Year of the Four Emperors (A.D. 69).
Vespasian. A.D. 69-79. AR denarius (17 mm, 3.33 g, 6 h). 'Judaea Capta' issue. Rome, A.D. 69-70. Laureate head of Vespasian right / IVDAEA in exergue, trophy with weeping personification of Judaea seated to right. RIC 2; BMC 35; BN 23; RSC 226; Hendin 759. Near VF, toned, light scratches under tone.
Vespasian. A.D. 69-79. AR denarius (18 mm, 3.46 g, 6 h). 'Judaea Capta' issue. Rome, A.D. 72-73. Laureate head of Vespasian right / Victory standing right, crowning legionary standard with wreath. RIC 362; BMC 74-7; BN 60; RSC 617a. Near VF, toned, greenish PVC residue (can be removed).
The reverse type honors the legions that served in Judaea to quell the bloody First Jewish Revolt.
The reverse type honors the legions that served in Judaea to quell the bloody First Jewish Revolt.
Divus Vespasian. Died A.D. 79. AR denarius (19 mm, 3.17 g, 6 h). 'Judaea Capta' issue. Rome, under Titus, A.D. 80-81. Laureate head of Vespasian right / Victory standing left, inscribing shield on trophy; weeping personification of Judaea seated to left. RIC 364 (Titus); BMC 112; BN 90; RSC 144. Toned Fine, PVC residue (can be removed).
Titus issued this coinage to commemorate the deification of his father and to continue to spend the political capital generated by the successful defeat of the Jewish rebels during the First Jewish Revolt.
Titus issued this coinage to commemorate the deification of his father and to continue to spend the political capital generated by the successful defeat of the Jewish rebels during the First Jewish Revolt.
Titus. As Caesar, A.D. 69-79. AE 'sestertius' (33 mm, 18.53 g, 6 h). Paduan medal, after Giovanni Cavino (1500-1570). Laureate head left / IVDAEA CAPTA, palm tree flanked by bound Jew standing right, pile of arms behind, and weeping personification of Judaea seated right. Klawans p. 67, 3; Lawrence 37. VF, brown patina. Later aftercast.
Domitian. A.D. 81-96. AR denarius (18 mm, 6 h). Rome, A.D. 88-89. Laureate head of Domitian right / Minerva standing left, holding thunderbolt at spear; shield at her feet. RIC 669; BMC 153; RSC 251. XF45 ICG.
Domitian. A.D. 81-96. AE sestertius (32 mm, 27.64 g, 6 h). Rome, A.D. 95-96. Laureate bust of Domitian right / Jupiter seated left on throne, holding Victory and scepter. RIC 794; BMC 474-5; BN 504-5. VF, brown and red patina, scratches in field, some spots of corrosion.
Trajan. A.D. 98-117. AR denarius (19 mm, 3.47 g, 8 h). Rome, A.D. 115-116. Laureate and draped bust of Trajan right / Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopiae. RIC 318; BMC 578; RSC 154. Near XF, nicely toned.
Trajan. A.D. 98-117. AE dupondius (27 mm, 12.96 g, 6 h). Rome, A.D. 98-99. Radiate bust of Trajan right, or aegis on breast / Abundantia seated left on chair of two crossed cornucopiae, holding sceptre. RIC 398. VF, dark green patina, minor roughness.
Antoninus Pius. A.D. 138-161. AR denarius (17 mm, 3.49 g, 6 h). Rome, A.D. 152-153. Laureate head of Antoninus Pius right / Vesta standing facing, head left, holding simpulum and palladium. RIC 219; BMC 782; RSC 197. Toned XF.
Clodius Albinus. As Caesar, A.D. 193-195. AR denarius (17 mm, 3.15 g, 11 h). Rome, A.D. 194-195. Bare head of Clodius Albinus right / Minerva standing left, holding olive branch, spear, and shield. RIC 7; BMC 98; RSC 48. Good VF, lightly toned.
Septimius Severus. A.D. 193-211. AE sestertius (27 mm, 21.92 g, 11 h). Rome, A.D. 195-196. Laureate head of Septimius Severus right / Roma seated left, holding Victory and reversed spear; shield at her side. RIC 700. Good Fine, brown patina.
Severus Alexander. A.D. 222-235. AR denarius (19 mm, 3.12 g, 12 h). Antioch, A.D. 222. Laureate, draped and cuirassed of Severus Alexander right / Victory running right, holding wreath and palm. RIC 302; BMC 1020-4; RSC 561. Superb XF, tiny planchet flaw in reverse field, otherwise a very nice coin.
Gordian III. A.D. 238-244. AE sestertius (27 mm, 19.41 g, 12 h). Rome, A.D. 243-244. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III right / Securitas standing left, legs crossed, holding sceptre and resting arm on column. RIC 335a. Nice VF, brown patina, minor die-shift on obverse.
Maximianus. As Senior Augustus, A.D. 305-307. AE follis (26 mm, 9.57 g, 6 h). Cyzicus, A.D. 305-306. Laureate bust of Maximianus right, wearing imperial mantle, holding olive branch and mappa / Providentia standing right, extending right hand to Quies, standing left, holding branch up and scepter; S-F//K(delta). RIC 22b. XF, black patina.
Aelia Flaccilla. Augusta, A.D. 379-386/8. AE 22 mm (5.26 g, 12 h). Constantinople, ca. A.D. 378-383. Diademed and draped bust of Aelia Flaccilla right / Victory seated right, inscribing Chi-Rho on shield; CONE. RIC 55.5; LRBC 2149. Good VF, black patina.
Phocas. 602-610. AV Solidus (21 mm, 4.33 g, 6 h). Constantinople, 603. Draped and cuirassed bust of Phocas facing, wearing crown with pendilia and holding globus cruciger / Angel standing facing, holding staff surmounted by christogram and globus cruciger; (theta)//CONOB. DOC 1i; MIB 5. Fine.
Heraclius. 610-641. AV solidus (20 mm, 4.41 g, 7 h). Constantinople, 613-616. Facing busts of Heraclius (on left with short beard) and Heraclius Constantine (on right with no beard); each wearing chlamys and crown with cross ornament; in upper field, cross / Cross potent on four steps; E//CONOB. DOC 13e; MIB 11. VF, off center, graffito on reverse.
Heraclius. 610-641. AV solidus (19 mm, 4.36 g, 6 h). Constantinople, 616-625. Facing busts of Heraclius (on left with short beard) and Heraclius Constantine (on right with no beard); each wearing chlamys and crown with cross ornament; in upper field, cross / Cross potent on four steps; in right field I; E//CONOB. DOC 14e; MIB 14. Near VF, graffiti on reverse.
Heraclius. 610-641. AV solidus (21 mm, 4.35 g, 6 h). Constantinople, 629-631. Facing busts of Heraclius (on left with long beard) and Heraclius Constantine (on right with slight beard); each wearing chlamys and crown with cross ornament; in upper field, cross / Cross potent on four steps; B//CONOB. DOC 26b; MIB 29. VF, struck a little off center.
Heraclius. 610-641. AV solidus (20 mm, 4.39 g, 6 h). Constantinople, 632-635. Heraclius with long beard standing facing, wearing chlamys and crown ornamented with cross and holding globus cruciger; flanked by Heraclius Constantine (on right) and Heraclonas (on left), each standing facing, wearing chlamys and holding globus cruciger; Heraclius Constantine wears crown ornamented with cross; above Heraclonas, cross / Cross potent on four steps; in right field, monogram of Heraclius; S//CONOB. DOC 33f; MIB 39. VF, graffiti in obverse field.
Heraclius. 610-641. AV solidus (22 mm, 4.37 g, 6 h). Constantinople, 643-635. Heraclius with long beard standing facing, wearing chlamys and crown ornamented with cross and holding globus cruciger; flanked by Heraclius Constantine (on right) and Heraclonas (on left), each standing facing, wearing chlamys and holding globus cruciger; Heraclius Constantine wears crown ornamented with cross; above Heraclonas, cross / Cross potent on four steps; in right field, monogram of Heraclius; I//CONOB. DOC 33j; MIB 39. VF, planchet flaw, overstruck on an earlier issue.
Heraclius. 610-641. AV solidus (19 mm, 4.38 g, 6 h). Constantinople, 628/9. Heraclius with long beard standing facing, wearing chlamys and crown ornamented with cross and holding globus cruciger; flanked by Heraclius Constantine (on right) and Heraclonas (on left), each standing facing, wearing chlamys and holding globus cruciger; Heraclius Constantine wears crown ornamented with cross; above Heraclonas, cross / Cross potent on four steps; in left field, monogram of Heraclius; in right field B; S//CONOB. DOC 41f; MIB 48. VF.
Heraclius. 610-641. AV solidus (19 mm, 4.45 g, 7 h). Constantinople, 631/2. Heraclius with long beard standing facing, wearing chlamys and crown ornamented with cross and holding globus cruciger; flanked by Heraclius Constantine (on right) and Heraclonas (on left), each standing facing, wearing chlamys and holding globus cruciger; Heraclius Constantine wears crown ornamented with cross; above Heraclonas, cross / Cross potent on four steps; in left field, monogram of Heraclius; in right field, E; A//CONOB. DOC 44a; MIB 53 (Heraclonas). VF, graffiti in reverse field.
Constans II. 641-668. AV solidus (19 mm, 4.39 g, 6 h). Constantinople, 659-661. Facing bust of Constans II with long beard, wearing chlamys and crown ornamented with cross / Cross potent on four steps; S//CONOB. DOC 19f; MIB 25. VF, graffiti in reverse field.
Constans II. 641-668. AV solidus (18 mm, 4.25 g, 7 h). Constantinople, 654-659. Facing busts of Constans II (on left with long beard) and Constantine IV (on right with no beard); each wearing chlamys and crown with cross ornament; in upper field, cross / Cross potent on four steps; [...]//CONOB. DOC 25; MIB 26. XF, clipped, wavy flan.
Constans II. 641-668. AV tremissis (15 mm, 7 h). Constantinople. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Constans II right / Cross potent; S//CONOB. DOC 45; MIB 51. AU55 ANACS.
Basil II Bulgaroktonos. 976-1025. AV histamenon nomisma (26 mm, 4.39 g, 7 h). Constantinople, 1005-1025. Nimbate bust of Christ facing, holding Gospels / Crowned facing busts of Basil, on left, and Constantine, on right, holding cross between them. DOC 6a; SB 1800. VF, flattened, scratches. Ex Superior (5-6 December 1997), 1864.
John III Ducas-Vatatzes. 1221-1254. AV hyperpyron (23 mm, 3.96 g, 6 h). Magnesia. Christ enthroned facing, making benediction and holding Gospels / Half-length figures of John III on left, holding cross and the Virgin on right crowning him. DOC 5-6; SB 2073. VF.
John III Ducas-Vatatzes. 1221-1254. AV hyperpyron (24 mm, 4.03 g, 6 h). Magnesia. Christ enthroned facing, making benediction and holding Gospels / Half-length figures of John III on left, holding cross and the Virgin on right crowning him. DOC 5-6; SB 2073. VF.
Roman Provincial and Imperial lot of four AR, all Jewish related. Includes: Cappadocia, Caesarea. Vespasian. Didrachm // Vespasian. Denarius. IVDAEA // Vespasian. Denarius. Victory with shield // Titus. Denarius. Quadriga. All Fine, some porosity.
Judaean lot of six PB and AE. Includes: Alexander Jannaeus. PB18 // The remaining coins by Hendin number: 467 // 479 // 503 // 513 // 514. Fair to VF, includes some better types.
Judaean lot of three AE minimi of the First Jewish War. All by Kadman number. Includes: Kadman 48 // Kadman 51 // Kadman 53. Fair to Fine, all with brown patinas.
Roman Imperial lot of two folles from the Tetrarchy. Includes: Maximianus. Ticinum. Fine, rough // Galeria Valeria. Cyzicus. VF, minor roughness.
Roman Imperial Lot of four AR and AE. Includes: Septimius Severus. Denarius // Severus Alexander. Sestertius // Diocletian. Follis. Trier // Jovian. AE19. Sirmium. VF to XF, the sestertius smoothed and tooled.
Roman Imperial Lot of thirteen AE plus one Greek AE. Includes: Maximinus II // Licinius I (2) //Constantine I // Constantius II (2) // Maxentius // Various family of Constantine (6) // Mysia, Adramytion. VF to XF, except for the group of six which are heavily corroded and porous from electrolysis.
Byzantine lot of six AE. Includes: Justin II (2) // Maurice Tiberius (2) // Phocas // Anonymous. Mostly Fine, green patinas.
Islamic lot of two AV. Includes two unidentified dinars, one Umayyad, one Fatimid. Both VF.
Albania
Ahmet Zogu gold 20 Franga Ari 1927R, KM10, AU- Uncirculated, excellent luster,
Angola
Portuguese Colony 20 Reis 1697, KM1, VG-Fine, scarce early colonial issue.
Portuguese Colony 20 Reis 1698, KM1, VG-Fine, scarce early colonial issue.
Anguilla
British Dependency 4 Dollars 1969, KM18.1, Proof, Atlantic Star.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Argentina
Rio de la Plata 8 Reales 1815-PTS F, KM-14, F15 ANACS. Old silver toning.
Azores
Portuguese Administration 1200 Reis Counterstamp 1887, KM29.5, coin and counterstamp VF. Host coin is Brazil 960 Reis 1816. A scarce offering.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Australia
Victoria gold 1/2 Sovereign 1856, KM1, VG, possible mount trace, quite scarce.
Victoria gold 1/2 Sovereign 1864, KM3, About XF, some obverse scratches. Scarce date.
Victoria gold 1/2 Sovereign 1887M, KM5, XF-AU, cleaned. Young Head type, scarce date.
Victoria gold 1/2 Sovereign 1887S, KM9, XF, jubilee type. Sydney mint.
Victoria Sovereign 1863, KM4, about VF, scarce early date.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1879M, KM7, F-VF, porous surfaces, probably ex-jewelry.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1886M, KM7, AU, minor rim bumps. Good luster and minimal field marks. Young Head type. Melbourne mint.
Edward VII Threepence 1910, KM18, MS63 NGC.
Edward VII Shilling 1910, KM20, AU58 PCGS, medium gray and gold patina.
Edward VII Shilling 1910, KM20, Uncirculated, toned, minor obverse scratches.
Edward VII gold Sovereign 1902-S, KM15, MS61 NGC.
Edward VII gold Sovereign 1902-S, KM15, MS62 NGC.
Edward VII gold Sovereign 1903-M, KM15, MS61 NGC.
Edward VII gold Sovereign 1904-P, KM15, MS61 NGC.
Edward VII gold Sovereign 1905-M, KM15, MS61 NGC.
Edward VII gold Sovereign 1905-P, KM15, MS62 NGC.
Edward VII gold Sovereign 1906-S, KM15, MS61 NGC. From the Cheshire Collection.
Edward VII gold Sovereign 1907-M, KM15, MS61 NGC.
Edward VII gold Sovereign 1910-S, KM15, MS62 NGC. From the Cheshire Collection.
George V Penny 1927, KM23, Uncirculated, planchet flaw in obverse field. Brown in color.
George V Shilling 1920-M, KM-26, AU53 NGC.
Elizabeth II gold 200 Dollars 1982, KM 76, brilliant Uncirculated. Brisbane games commemorative. AGW 0.2948 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Austria
Rudolph II Taler 1579, Dav-8079, VF, some planchet flaws, lightly tooled obverse. Kuttenberg mint.
Archduke Leopold Taler 1632, KM629.2, XF-AU, a few minor rim tics, cleaned and retoned.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Leopold I 15 Kreuzer 1676, KM1170, MS63 PCGS, Vienna.
Leopold I Taler 1704, KM1413, about XF, cleaned and retoned, some edge bumps. Vienna mint.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Charles VI Taler 1713 Graz, KM1551, Dav-1039, choice lustrous AU, flan lamination in the right obverse field. Very attractive coin.
Charles VI Taler 1737 Hall, KM1639.2, Dav-1056, toned AU, 2 below the bust.
Maria Theresa Taler 1780SF, KM22, MS67 PCGS, Burgau restrike.
Franz I 20 Kreuzer 1813A, KM2142, MS63 PCGS, very nice for this normally well worn type.
Franz Joseph I gold Ducat 1855A, KM2263, XF.
Franz Joseph I gold Ducat 1867A, KM2266, MS62 NGC.
Franz Joseph gold 10 Francs 1892, KM2260, MS67 ANACS, restrike date but very choice.
Republic Lot of Two Gold Coins, 25 Schillings 1929, KM651; 1000 Schillings 1976, KM2933, both Uncirculated. AGW 0.5608 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Austrian Netherlands. Maria Theresa 1/2 Ducaton 1754, KM7, Fine-VF, popular early type.
Azerbaijan
Republic gold 100 Manat 1996, KM6, gem cameo Proof, presented in the official case from the British Royal Mint with COA. Commemorates the 500th anniversary of Muhammad Fuzuli. Mintage 500.
Belgian Congo
Belgian Colonial 50 Francs 1944, KM27, brilliant UNC, typical small contact marks.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Belgium
Leopold II gold 20 Francs 1882, KM32, MS64 PCGS, most attractive for this type.
Albert 20 Francs 1931 French, KM101.1, VF-XF, some luster, tiny rim nick.
Albert gold 20 Francs 1914, KM79, Uncirculated. Military bust type with Flemish legends. AGW 0.1867 oz.
Bolivia
Philip II Cob 8 Reales (c.1560), Fine, somewhat crude.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Colonial 2 Reales 1759-PQ, KM38, AU58 PCGS.
Carlos III 4 Reales 1777-PTS PR, KM54, XF45 NGC. From the Cuzco Hoard.
Carlos III 4 Reales 1788-PTS PR, KM54, XF40 NGC. From the Cuzco Hoard.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales 1770PTS JR, KM50, VF, cleaned, Potosi mint.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Carlos IV 4 Reales 1791-PTS PR, KM72, XF40 NGC. From the Cuzco Hoard.
Carlos IV 4 Reales 1792-PTS PR, KM72, XF40 NGC. From the Cuzco Hoard.
Carlos IV 4 Reales 1793-PTS PR, KM72, VF30 NGC. From the Cuzco Hoard.
Carlos IV 4 Reales 1793-PTS PR, KM72, XF45 NGC. From the Cuzco Hoard.
Carlos IV 4 Reales 1794-PTS PR, KM72, VF35 NGC. From the Cuzco Hoard.
Carlos IV 4 Reales 1796-PTS PP, KM72, VF35 NGC. From the Cuzco Hoard.
Carlos IV 4 Reales 1797-PTS PP, KM72, F15 PCGS.
Carlos IV 4 Reales 1797-PTS PP, KM72, VF35 NGC. From the Cuzco Hoard.
Carlos IV 4 Reales 1797-PTS PP, KM72, XF45 NGC. From the Cuzco Hoard.
Carlos IV 4 Reales 1798-PTS PP, KM72, VF35 NGC. From the Cuzco Hoard.
Carlos IV 4 Reales 1798-PTS PP, KM72, XF40 NGC. From the Cuzco Hoard.
Carlos IV 4 Reales 1798-PTS PP, KM72, XF45 NGC. From the Cuzco Hoard.
Carlos IV 4 Reales 1799-PTS PP, KM72, XF40 NGC. From the Cuzco Hoard.
Carlos IV 4 Reales 1799-PTS PP, KM72, AU55 NGC. From the Cuzco Hoard.
Carlos IV 4 Reales 1806PTS PJ, KM72, AU50 NGC, Cuzco hoard, bright white example.
Carlos IV 4 Reales 1807-PTS PJ, KM72, AU55 NGC. From the Cuzco Hoard.
Carlos IV 4 Reales 1808PTS PJ, KM72, AU50 NGC, from the Cuzco hoard. Potosi mint. Bright white example.
Carlos IV 4 Reales 1808-PTS PJ, KM72, AU58 NGC. From the Cuzco Hoard.
Carlos IV 8 Reales 1791-PTS PR, KM73, AU55 NGC. From the Cuzco Hoard.
Carlos IV 8 Reales 1793-PTS PR, KM73, AU53 NGC. From the Cuzco Hoard.
Carlos IV 8 Reales 1794-PTS PR, KM73, AU55 NGC. From the Cuzco Hoard.
Carlos IV 8 Reales 1801-PTS PP, KM73, AU50 NGC. From the Cuzco Hoard.
Carlos IV 8 Reales 1801-PTS PP, KM73, AU53 NGC. From the Cuzco Hoard.
Carlos IV 8 Reales 1802-PTS PP, KM81, AU55 NGC, lustrous.
Carlos IV 8 Reales 1804-PTS PJ, KM73, AU58 NGC. From the Cuzco Hoard.
Carlos IV 8 Reales 1806-PTS PJ, KM73, AU53 NGC. From the Cuzco Hoard.
Carlos IV 8 Reales 1807-PTS PP, KM73, AU53 NGC. From the Cuzco Hoard.
Carlos IV 8 Reales 1808-PTS PJ, KM73, AU53 NGC. From the Cuzco Hoard.
Carlos IV 8 Reales 1796PTS PP, KM73, VF, counterstamped BOSWORTH, at upper and lower part of obverse. Potosi mint. (Could this be L.P. Bosworth who counterstamped U.S. coins?)
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1817PTS PJ, KM84, AU55 NGC, from the Arequipa hoard. Potosi mint.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1817-PTS PJ, KM84, AU55 NGC.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1818PTS PJ, KM84, AU50 NGC, from the Arequipa hoard, Potosi mint.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1820-PTS PJ, KM84, AU55 NGC. From the Arequipa Hoard.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1820-PTS PJ, KM84, AU58 NGC. From the Arequipa Hoard.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1825-PTS JL, KM84, AU55 NGC. From the Arequipa Hoard.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1825-PTS JL, KM84, AU58 NGC.
Republic 1/4 Sol 1852, KM111, MS62 NGC.
Republic 1/4 Sol 1852, KM111, MS63 NGC.
Republic 8 Soles 1832JL, KM97, XF, attractive.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Republic 8 Sols 1839-PTS LM, KM97, AU55 NGC.
Republic 1 Melgarejo 1865-FP, KM-146, AU58 NGC.
Republic 1 Boliviano 1872, KM155.4, Y36B, MS64 NGC.
Republic gold 7 Grammos 1952, KM-X11, Uncirculated, revolution commemorative. AGW 0.2251 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Bolivian Republic silver quintet, comprising of: 1/2 Sol 1857-PTS FJ, KM118.2, AU55 ICG; 1 Sol 1860-PTS FJ, KM143.2, XF45 NGC; 4 Soles 1857-PTS FJ, KM123.2, XF45 NGC; 8 Soles 1833-PTS LM, KM97, AU50 NGC; and a uniface Model (1991), KMXTS1, PF65 Cameo NGC, silver.
Botswana
Republic gold 10 Thebe 1966, KM2, Proof, 5,100 mintage. Independence commemorative. AGW 0.3267 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Brazil
Jose I 75 Reis 1754R, KM176.2, Fine condition, Rio de Janeiro mint.
Jose I 75 Reis 1755R, KM176.2, Fine/VF, scarce denomination.
Jose I 150 Reis 1754R, KM185, Fine-VF, Rio de Janeiro mint. scarce type.
Maria I 640 Reis 1794R, KM222.2, VF, Rio de Janeiro mint.
Joao 960 Reis 1810-B, KM307.1, VF Details NCS, polished.
Joao 960 Reis 1810-B, KM307.1, VF Details NCS, polished.
Joao 960 Reis 1814B, KM307.1, AU-Uncirculated, beautifully toned. An attractive example.
Joao VI 960 Reis 1819-R, KM326.1, MS62 NGC.
Pedro I 960 Reis 1823R, KM368.1, XF nicely toned.
Pedro I 960 Reis 1824-R, KM368.1, VF details NCS, improperly cleaned.
Pedro II 80 Reis 1832-R with M Counterstamp, KM406, XF, for circulation in the state of Maranhao.
Pedro II 400 Reis 1847/0-R, KM453, XF45 PCGS.
Pedro II 2000 Reis 1852, KM462, MS63 NGC. Lustrous.
Pedro II 2000 Reis 1856, KM466, MS65 NGC.
Pedro II 2000 Reis 1863, KM466, MS62 NGC.
Pedro II gold 10,000 Reis 1854, KM467, XF, cleaned, good portrait. AGW 0.2643 oz.
Pedro II gold 10,000 Reis 1866, KM467, AU55 NGC.
Pedro II gold 10,000 Reis 1875, KM467, AU, once cleaned, little actual wear. AGW 0.2643 oz.
Pedro II gold 10,000 Reis 1876, KM467, AU55 NGC.
Pedro II gold 10,000 Reis 1883, KM467, AU55 NGC.
Pedro II gold 10,000 Reis 1884, KM467, AU53 NGC.
Pedro II gold 10,000 Reis 1884, KM467, AU58 NGC.
Pedro II Pattern 40 Reis 1889, AU.
Republic 2000 Reis 1913A, KM511, MS66 PCGS, impressive rainbow patina.
Lot of Five High Grade Coins, 1000 Reis 1852, 1860, 1889; 2000 Reis 1851 and 1853. All coins AU or Uncirculated.
British Honduras
British Colony 6 Shillings Penny counterstamp ND (1810-1818), KM4.2, counterstamp VF, host coin, (Mexico 8 Reales 1818), Fine. Believed to be a contemporary counterfeit.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Edward VII Cent 1904, KM11, MS63 RB NGC.
Edward VII Cent 1906, KM11, MS61 BN NGC.
Edward VII 25 Cents 1906, KM12, AU55 NGC.
British North Borneo
British Administration Cent 1884H, KM2, MS64 RB NGC, considerable deep orange luster.
British Administration Cent 1884H, KM2, MS65 RB NGC, choice lustrous surfaces.
British Administration Cent 1890H, KM2, MS64 RB NGC, a nice lustrous example.
British Protectorate Lot of Four choice Minors, Cent 1935; Cent 1938 (2 pieces); and a 25 Cents 1929, all Uncirculated.
Pair of copper Larbuk Planting Company Tokens. 20 Cents (1924), SS29, P49, PF64 RB NGC; and 50 Cents (1924), SS33, P40, PF64 RB NGC.
British West Africa
George V 2 Shillings 1916H, KM13, choice BU, minimal contact marks, fully white.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Brunei
Hashim Jalal Cent AH1304 (1887) Duo, KM3, both AU, one has reverse rim bump.
Bulgaria
Ferdinand I 5 Leva 1892-KB, KM15, XF, lightly toned.
Burma
Mindon Rupee CS1214 (1852), KM10, bold AU, cleaned long ago and now nicely toned.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Cambodia
Norodom 4 Francs 1860 Restrike, KMX-8, AU-UNC, cleaned, restruck from rusty dies circa 1900.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Norodom 4 Francs 1860, KMX-8, XF-AU, lightly cleaned with small surface marks, very scarce original strike.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Norodom Brass Test Coin 1875, KMX-T4, prooflike AU-UNC, struck in Brussels by Menning Bros, dies by Wurden.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Norodom I 1860 Denomination Restrike set, including: a 50 Centimes, KM-XE6, MS62 NGC; a Franc, KM-XE7, MS64 NGC; and a 4 Francs, KM-XE9, MS63 NGC.
Canada
Victoria Cent 1858, KM1, XF.
Victoria Cent 1876-H, KM7, MS63 BN PCGS. Lustrous.
Elizabeth II Cent Ragged Clip Mint Error 1978, MS63 RB ICG. Planchets for stamping into coins are punched from a sheet of rolled metal that is rough along the edges. If a punch occurs along this rough edge and the planchet is not caught by the roaming eyes of the mint inspectors, the result after the striking of the dies is what is being offered here.
Edward VII 5 Cents 1902, KM9, MS66 ICCS, gorgeous multi-hued patina and full mint brilliance.
Edward VII 5 Cents 1906, KM13, MS63 PCGS. Toned.
Victoria 10 Cents 1882-H, KM3, XF40 PCGS.
Edward VII 10 Cents 1903-H, KM10, AU58 NGC.
Edward VII 10 Cents 1907, KM14, MS63 PCGS, deeply toned, scarce grade.
George V 10 Cents 1918, KM23, MS64 PCGS.
George V 10 Cents 1918, KM23, MS64 NGC, fully lustrous with light patina.
George V 10 Cents 1919, KM23, MS64 PCGS. Light obverse toning.
Victoria 20 Cents 1858, KM4, XF45 PCGS, a nice lightly toned example of this scarce one-year type.
Victoria 25 Cents 1872H Obverse 2, KM5, AU50 ICCS, an untoned piece with sharp hair details.
Victoria 25 Cents 1889, KM5, F Details NCS, harshly cleaned.
George VI 50 Cents 1951, KM45, MS65 NGC, a brilliant, fully lustrous example.
George V Dollar 1935, KM30, MS64 PCGS, light smokey patina.
George V Dollar 1936, KM31, MS64 PCGS, nice icy white mint luster, minimal contact marks.
George V Dollar 1936, KM31, MS64 PCGS, very intense luster.
George VI Dollar 1937, KM37, MS63 PCGS, attractively toned.
George V Dollar 1947, KM37, AU. Pointed 7.
George VI Dollar 1949, KM47, MS66 PCGS. Exquisite, with original patina.
Elizabeth II Dollar 1955 Arnprior With Die Break, KM54, MS63 ICG, minor contact marks.
Elizabeth II Dollar 1957, KM54, PL66 NGC, variety with three water lines. Bright white example.
Elizabeth II Dollar 1960 and 1962, KM54, both grade PL66 NGC.
Edward VII gold Sovereign 1910C, KM14, Almost Uncirculated, from the Ottawa, (C), mint. A scarce early date from the series.
George V gold Sovereign 1911C, KM20, MS64 PCGS.
George V gold Sovereign 1917C, KM20, AU/Uncirculated, a borderline Uncirculated example. AGW 0.2354 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
George V gold Sovereign 1918C, KM20, Uncirculated. A good-looking Sovereign from the Ottawa, (C), mint.
George V gold Sovereign 1919C, KM20, MS64 PCGS. Scarce in this state of preservation.
George V gold 5 Dollars 1912, KM26, AU, contact marks.
George V gold 5 Dollars 1913, KM26, AU, contact marks.
George V gold 5 Dollars 1913, KM26, Almost Uncirculated, just a touch of wear, and a coin with strong original luster.
Elizabeth II gold 20 Dollars 1967, KM71, Proof, centennial of independence commemorative. AGW 0.5287 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Elizabeth II gold 20 Dollars 1967, KM71, Proof, centennial of Canada's independence. AGW 0.5287 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Newfoundland. Victoria 10 Cents 1870, KM3, Fine.
Newfoundland. George V 10 Cents 1917-C, KM14, toned uncirculated. Rim bump.
Newfoundland. Victoria gold 2 Dollars 1881, KM5 XF-AU, scratch in obverse field. 10,000 mintage date.
Dominion of Canada silver Medal ND (1877-89). 39mm, MS62 NGC, toned prooflike AU, light hairlines. Cornucopia argent on edge. Likely an exposition award medallion. Attractive.
George VI Mixed lot of Six Coins Cent to Dollar 1937, KM32-37, the Cent is circulated, the 5 Cents and Dollar are Uncirculated. 10 Cents is MS64 PCGS, 25 Cents is MS64 PCGS, 50 Cents is MS63 PCGS.
Lot of Seven Choice Dollars, 1935 (2 Pieces); 1937; 1939; 1949 (2 pieces) and 1951. All are Uncirculated.
Mixed lot of Canadian minors. Cent 1914, MS64 Red and Brown NGC; Large Cent 1920, MS64 Red and Brown NGC; Cent 1947, Red and Brown Unc, spotted; 5 Cents 1947, AU; and 10 Cents 1947, AU.
George VI 1947 Maple Leaf Types, 5 Cents and 10 Cents, both nice BU, plus 25 Cents MS63 PCGS and 50 Cents MS62 PCGS Curved Left.
Seven Northern Lights reflections. A Canadian grouping, including: Tombac 5 Cents 1942, MS64 PCGS; Newfoundland 10 Cents 1941-C, AU58 PCGS; 10 Cents 1952, MS64 PCGS; 10 Cents 1956, MS64 PCGS; 10 Cents 1963, PL67 PCGS; Newfoundland 20 Cents 1894, VF Details NCS, improperly cleaned; and Dollar 1951, MS62 PCGS.
Ceylon
George III 1 Stiver 1815, KM81, MS65 RB NGC, highly lustrous surfaces.
George IV 1 Rix Dollar 1821, KM84, VF+, cleaned.
British Commonwealth 5 Rupees 1957, KM126, choice Proof, getting scarce!
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Chile
Republic 1/2 Decimo 1878, KM137.2, MS65 NGC, a coin for the finest of collections.
Republic Peso 1890/80, KM142.1, MS60 Details ICG, cleaned.
Copiapo Revolution Peso 1865, KM4, XF, cleaned. Restrike issue.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Republic 50 Pesos 2008 Mint Error, KM219.2, MS65 NGC, double-struck with the second impression 60% off-center. An entertaining and very modern mint error!
Republic gold 100 Pesos 1968, KM185, Proof, 150th anniversary of national coinage. AGW 0.5885 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
China
Empire Dollar ND (1908), KM-Y14, cleaned XF, some reverse marks.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Empire Dollar 1911, KM-Y31, choice AU, some minor field marks.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Chihli. Province Dragon Dollar Year 25 (1899), KM-Y73, AU, lightly cleaned, virtually all of dragon's scales intact.
Chihli. Dollar Year 34 (1908), KM-Y73, nice lustrous UNC, lightly dipped.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Honan Province. Brass 20 Cash Error coin ND ( ca.1920), KM-Y393, VF, but struck 40% off center. Most unusual.
Hunan. Tael ND (1906), Kann 952, L&M-416, VF with small marks and old oxidation scars. Sold as is, no return.
Hupeh. Dollar ND (1909-11), KM-Y131, cleaned AU, couple of spots and one chopmark.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Kiangnan. Dollar 1904, KM-Y145a.13, AU-Uncirculated, cleaned. Dragon type.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Kwangtung. Dollar ND (1909), KM-Y206, lustrous XF-AU, light handling in the fields.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Sinkiang Province. SAR Tael 1918, KM-Y45.2, AU, cleaned, scarce type.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Republic Memento Dollar 1912, KM-Y318, AU-Unc.
Republic Memento Dollar 1912, KM-Y318, similar, VF, mounted, rare variety with "Republio" and "Ohina". Unlisted in MA book.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Republic Yuan Shih-Kai Dollar 1914, KM-Y329.4, XF, with "o" mintmark.
Republic Yuan Shih-Kai Dollar 1914, KM-Y329, MS64 NGC.
Republic Yuan Shih-Kai Dollar 1921, KM-Y329.6, MS64 NGC.
Republic Dollar 1933, KM-Y345, L&M109, MS63 NGC. Junk reverse.
Republic Dollar 1933, KM-Y345, L&M109, MS63 NGC. Junk reverse.
Republic Dollar 1933, KM-Y345, L&M109, MS64 NGC. Junk reverse.
Republic Dollar (1934), KM-Y345, MS65 PCGS.
Chihli. PCGS MS64 Cash crop. Three jewels, including: (1904-07) KM-Y66, (1906) KM-Y121 Brown, and (1908) KM-Y7C.
Republic Lot of Three Silver Dollars, KM-Y318.1, KM-Y329, KM-Y345, all choice Uncirculated.
Republic 10 Yuan 1983, KM73, Gem cameo proof. Year of the Pig.
People's Republic gold 5 Yuan Coins Trio, 1993, KM 583 (2 pieces); and 1997, KM1057, all brilliant Uncirculated. AGW 0.1497 oz.
Colombia
Republic (Cundinamarca) 8 Reales 1821Ba-JF, KM-C6a, nice VF.
Republic of Nueva Granada 8 Reales 1843-RS Bogota, KM98, VF, weakly struck as usual, cleaned.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Republic Peso 1859, KM126, about VF, porous planchet.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Republic Gold 1500 Pesos 1973, KM255, Proof, 4,911 mintage. AGW 0.5526 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Congo
Republic gold 25 Francs 1965, KM4, brilliant Uncirculated, struck for the 5th anniversary of independence. Elephant found on reverse.
Costa Rica
Republic 1/4 Peso 1850-JB, KM103, AU53 NGC.
Republic 50 Centavos 1872, KM112, about Good, very scarce date.
Republic gold 5 Colones 1899, KM142, AU-Unc.
Seven Choice Costa Rica Republic minors. 5 Centavos 1889, KM128, MS63 NGC; 5 Centavos 1917, KM147, MS62 NGC; 10 Centavos 1890, KM129, MS62 NGC; 10 Centavos 1905, KM146, MS64 NGC; 10 Centavos 1922, KM152, MS63 NGC; 25 Centavos 1890, KM130, MS64 NGC; and 25 Centavos 1892, KM130, MS62 NGC.
Crete
Prince George 2 & 5 Drachmai 1901, KM8, KM9, Fine, scarce duo.
Prince George 5 Drachmai 1901, KM9, VF, one rim nick, retoned.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Cuba
Republic Souvenir Peso 1897, KM-XM2, choice UNC, variety with star below baseline. Nice example!
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Republic 10 Centavos 1920, KM A-12, MS63 NGC.
Republic 40 Centavos 1915, KM14, toned AU-UNC, fully original with underlying mint luster. Bold key indicating low relief variety.
Republic 40 Centavos 1915, KM14.3, MS62 NGC, high relief.
Republic Peso 1932, KM15.2, toned Uncirculated, some spotting, reverse. Better date.
Republic Peso 1935, KM22, choice AU.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Republic gold Peso 1916, KM16, MS63 NGC, portrait of the national hero, Jose Marti. A scarce coin this choice.
Republic gold 4 Pesos 1915, KM18, AU55 NGC.
Republic gold 4 Pesos 1916, KM18, AU, popular type.
Republic gold 5 Pesos 1915, KM19, Uncirculated, hairlines.
Republic gold 5 Pesos 1916, KM19, AU.
Republic gold 5 Pesos 1916, KM19, Uncirculated, a few light scratches. AGW 0.2419 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Cuban Republic Centavo threesome. KM9.1: 1915, MS63 NGC; 1916, MS63 NGC; and 1920, MS62 NGC.
Curacao
Kingdom of the Netherlands 3 Reaal (1819-25), KM29, VG8 NGC. Dentillated circle.
Cyprus
George V 45 Piastres 1928, KM19, AU-Uncirculated, artful rainbow toning.
Republic Sovereign 1966, KM-XM4, choice Uncirculated. AGW 0.2354 oz.
Republic Archbishop Makarios medallic 3, 6, & 12 Pounds 1974, KM-XM6, 8, 9, Uncirculated.
Czechoslovakia
Republic gold Ducat 1932, KM8, Uncirculated, choice example.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Denmark
Erich von Pommern AR Sterling ND (1396-1439), Crown/Cross, VF.
Christian IV Thick 1/2 Krone 1624RFP, KM95.1, toned AVF, scarce early type and very attractive.
Christian IV Markos 1624, Thick planchet. VG/Fine.
Christian IV 16 Skilling 1644, KM16.1, XF40 PCGS.
Frederik III 2 Marks 1666, Bust right/Crown in circle, F-VF details. Cleaned, with mounts removed at 6 and 12 o'clock. A very scarce type. Sold as is, no return.
Christian VII Speciedaler 1795MF-B, KM651.1, toned VF-XF, a handsome example.
Christian VIII Speciedaler 1840, KM720.1, About VF.
Christian IX gold 10 Kroner 1900, KM790.2, nice BU.
Frederik VIII gold 10 Kroner 1908, KM809, MS65 NGC.
Frederik VIII gold 10 Kroner 1908, KM809, MS65 NGC.
Frederik VIII gold 20 Kroner 1912, KM810, MS65 NGC.
Christian X gold 20 Kroner 1916, KM817.1, brilliant Uncirculated. AGW 0.2593 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Dominica
Elizabeth II 10 & 20 Dollars 1978, KM12.3, 13.2, choice Proof.
Elizabeth II 20 Dollars 1978, KM13.1, choice Proof, lightly toned.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Dominican Rep.
Republic 20 Centavos 1897A, KM14, AU58 NGC.
Ecuador
Republic 4 Reales 1857GJ, KM37, about VF details, cleaned and some flan flaws.
Mixed lot of Republic minors. Comprised of: 1/2 Centavos 1890-H, MS62 BN NGC; 2.5 Centavos 1928, MS63 NGC; 5 Centavos 1924-H, MS61 NGC; 50 Centavos 1930 Philadelphia, MS62 NGC; 1/2 Decimo 1912-FG Lima, MS65 NGC; 1 Decimo 1889-H, KM50.1, MS64 NGC; 2 Decimos 1895-TF Philadelphia, MS62 NGC; and 1 Sucre 1934 Philadelphia, MS66 NGC.
Family of four Republic pieces: 1/2 Decimo 1899/7 Lima, AU55 NGC; 1/2 Decimo 1902-JF Lima, MS62 NGC, 'JR' below fasces; 2 Decimo 1895-TF Philadelphia, AU53 NGC; and 1 Sucre 1884 Heaton Birmingham, XF40 NGC.
The Ecuadorian Seven. Run of Republic 1 Sucres. 1884 Heaton Birmingham, AU58 NGC; 1888-DT Santiago, XF45 NGC; 1888-DT Santiago, AU58 NGC; 1890-TF Lima, AU55 NGC; 1891-TF Lima, AU55 NGC; 1895-TF Lima, XF45 NGC; and 1896-F Lima, AU58 NGC.
Egypt
Fuad 20 Piastres 1929BP, KM352, nice lustrous AU-UNC, lightly toned and minimal contact marks.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Farouk gold 20 Piastres 1938, KM370, MS66 NGC.
Fuad II gold 1 Pound 1957, KM387, MS64 PCGS.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
El Salvador
Republic Peso 1908, KM115.2, Brilliant Uncirculated.
Ethiopia
Menelik II Birr (Talari) EE1895, KM19, harshly cleaned AU, retoned, and small contact marks.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Haile Selassie silver Proof Set 1972, KM-PS6, comprising KM48-51 and 53, 5 Dollars (4) and 10 Dollars, all in cameo Proof and in the official green case of issue with COA. The case is slightly scuffed.
Finland
Alexander II of Russia 2 Markkaa 1866, KM7.1, toned VF-XF, fully original.
France
Philip III Gros Tournois ND (1270-1285), Du-202A, XF, essentially as struck. Scarce grade.
Louis XIIII 1/4 Ecu 1644A Point, KM161.1, toned AVF.
Louis XIV 15 Deniers 1712AA, Crowned double L/Outlined cross with fleur-de-lis in angles, Gadoury-95, C-1986, Dup-1585, Fine. One of the issues widely used in North America during the period of French influence from 1600-1760.
Louis XVI 1/10 Ecu 1788MA, KM568.8, Gad-353, XF-AU, a tough coin to find in higher grades.
Napoleon gold 20 Francs An 11A, KM651, About VF, scarce date with 58,000 mintage.
Napoleon gold 20 Francs An 12A, KM651, VF-XF, title of premier consul.
Napoleon gold 20 Francs An 12A, KM 661, XF, Napoleon as Emperor. Scarce one year type.
Napoleon gold 40 Francs An 12A, KM652, XF, Napoleon as Premier Consul. AGW 0.3734 oz.
Napoleon Empereur 5 Francs 1811-T, KM694.14, nice XF, blue-green and gray patina. Scarce Nantes mint. One rim nick at 12:00.
Napoleon gold 20 Francs 1806A, KM674.1, VF-XF, strong portrait.
Napoleon gold 20 Francs 1807A, KM687.1, XF, first year of issue. Good color.
Napoleon gold 20 Francs 1809A, KM695.1, nice toned AVF.
Napoleon gold 40 francs 1806A, KM675.1, about XF, once cleaned. Napoleon as Emperor. AGW 0.3734 oz.
Louis XVIII gold 20 Francs 1815R, KM709, XF, first restoration, scarcer London mint.
Louis XVIII gold 20 Francs 1818A, KM712.1, XF, second restoration and good color. AGW 0.1867 oz.
Louis XVIII gold 40 Francs 1818W, KM713.6, XF, Lille mint. Some original luster remaining.
Charles X 5 Francs 1827-T, KM728.12, EF45 ANACS.
Charles X 5 Francs 1829A, KM728.1, XF40 PCGS, nicely toned.
Charles X gold 20 Francs 1827A, KM726.1, XF, attractive original luster.
Charles X gold 40 Francs 1828A, KM721.1, About XF, cleaned. AGW 0.3734 oz.
Louis Philippe gold 20 Francs 1831-W, KM739.3, Gad-1030, about XF, with incuse edge lettering. Lille mint.
Republic 5 Francs 1848A, KM756.1, AU-UNC, cleaned long ago and now nicely toned.
Republic 5 Francs 1848A, KM756.1, AU58 PCGS, Beautiful toning.
Republic gold 20 Francs 1849A, KM757, angel type. Somewhat scarce.
Republic 20 Centimes 1851A, KM758.1, MS66 PCGS. Lightly toned.
Republic 5 Francs 1849A, KM761.1, XF45 PCGS, Ceres Head type.
Republic 5 Francs 1850A, KM761.1, AU58 PCGS.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Republic gold 20 Francs 1849A, KM762, AU, ceres Head type. Quite nice.
Republic gold 20 Francs 1851A, KM762, AU58 PCGS.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Republic Franc 1871A, KM822.1, MS61 NGC. Large A.
Republic 5 Francs 1873A, KM820.1, MS63 NGC.
Republic 5 Francs 1873A, KM820.1, MS63 NGC. Rainbow highlights.
Republic 5 Francs 1874A, KM820.1, MS65 NGC. Pleasantly toned.
Republic 5 Francs 1875A, KM820.1, MS65 NGC, small A. Colorful.
Republic 5 Francs 1876A, KM820.1, MS66 PCGS. Lustrous and white.
Napoleon III 10 Centimes 1852A, KM771.1, MS63 RB PCGS, outstanding portrait and a scarce date. Paris mint.
Napoleon III 50 Centimes 1862A, KM794.1, MS63 NGC.
Napoleon III gold 5 Francs 1854A, KM783, Uncirculated, faint obverse scratches, plain edge variety. AGW 0.0467 oz.
Napoleon III gold 5 Francs 1855A, KM783, Extremely Fine, good color and well struck.
Napoleon III gold 10 Francs 1854A, KM784.2, Almost Uncirculated, plain edge variety. Just a touch of wear. AGW 0.9333 oz.
Napoleon III gold 20 Francs 1855D, KM781.3, VF, scarce date from the Lyon mint. 45,000 mintage.
Napoleon III Franc 1866A, KM806.1, MS62 NGC.
Napoleon III 2 Francs 1868A, KM807.1, MS63 NGC.
Napoleon III 5 Francs 1869BB, KM799.2, lustrous AU, cleaned.
Napoleon III 5 Francs 1869BB, KM799.2, MS64 NGC, bright white fully lustrous example.
Napoleon III 5 Francs 1870A, KM799.1, MS63 NGC. Bright and lustrous.
Napoleon III gold 20 Francs 1863BB, KM801.2, Almost Uncirculated, strong original luster.
Republic gold 20 Francs 1908, KM857, MS65 NGC.
Republic gold 20 Francs 1912, KM857, MS65 NGC.
Republic gold 20 Francs 1914, KM857, MS66 NGC.
Charles X Essai 10 Centimes ND, MAZ895, Unc details, light corrosion. Copper.
Louis Philippe Pattern 5 Centimes 1847, Gad-148, Maz-1105, SP64 BN PCGS, seldom offered type.
Louis Philippe Essai 2 Centimes 1842, MAZ1116, Choice AU, copper.
Louis Philippe Essai 10 Decimes 1839, MAZ1139, GAD211, AU, obverse scratches, copper.
Louis Philippe Copper Essai 5 Centimes 1840, Gad-145, Maz-1145, SP64 BN PCGS, seldom offered copper pattern.
Republic Copper Piefort Pattern 10 Centimes 1848, Mazard 1310, MS63 BN NGC (not in slab due to thickness). 38.11 grams.
Republic Essai 10 Centimes 1848, MAZ-1321, MS64 RB NGC, copper. Intriguing obverse die break.
Second Republic Pattern 10 Centimes in Bronze 1848, KM-Pn54, Maz-1347, SP64 RB PCGS, by Moulle, facing muse head of Liberty, reverse value in wreath.
Republic Copper Pattern 10 Centimes 1848, Mazard 1358, MS63 BN NGC (not in slab due to thickness).
Napoleon III Mint Visit 10 Centimes 1853, MAZ1751B, VF-XF, bronze. Commemorates Napoleon II's visit to the mint.
5 Franc Duo, 1868BB and 1873A, KM799.2, 820.1, both coins Uncirculated.
A pair of French bronze medals, Duke Ferdinand Memorial 1820, 28.9 mm, MS64 Brown NGC; and a medal to commemorate the completion of the Arc de Triomphe in 1836, Bust of Napoleon right/The Arc de Triomphe, 25 mm, MS62 Brown NGC.
Wellington Silver Medal 1815, "Belle Alliance" issue featuring Wellington and Blucher on the obverse. Toned XF, few minor nicks, 38 mm, plain edge. Scarce.
Antwerp under Siege 5 Centimes 1814 Trio, KM1, (2) KM4.1, Fine-VF.
French Colonies
Louis Philippe I 10 Centimes 1843A, KM13, XF.
Charles X 10 Centimes 1825A, KM11.1, MS62 BN NGC, lustrous with some minor patination. Scarce grade.
French Indo-China
Colonial 20 Cents 1937, KM17.2, MS67 NGC. Brilliant white with flawless surfaces.
France
Charles Prince de Bade Essai copper 10 Centimes 1806, Mazard 632A, MS63 BN NGC, Visit to the Paris Mint.
Louis XVIII Essai copper 5 Centimes (1821), MAZ 761, MS64 BN NGC, Some embers of red around the devices.
Charles X Essai 40 Francs (1825), MAZ 848 MS62 NGC, aluminum, uniface obverse.
Charles X Essai 40 Francs (1825), MAZ 848, MS62 NGC, aluminum, uniface obverse.
Charles X Essai 40 Francs (1825), MAZ 849, MS64 NGC, aluminum, uniface obverse.
Charles X Essai 40 Centimes (1825), MAZ 852, MS62 NGC, aluminum, uniface obverse, reverse scraped.
Charles X Essai 40 Francs (1825), MAZ 854, MS62 NGC, aluminum, uniface obverse, reverse scraped.
Charles X Essai 40 Francs (1825), MAZ 857, MS63 NGC, aluminum, uniface obverse.
Charles X Essai 40 Francs (1825), MAZ 857, MS63 NGC, aluminum, uniface obverse.
Charles X Essai 40 Francs (1825), MAZ 858, MS63 NGC, aluminum, uniface obverse.
Charles X Essai 5 Francs (1825), MAZ 869, AU58 NGC, aluminum, uniface obverse.
Louis Philippe I Essai 5 Francs (1825), MAZ 873, MS62 NGC, aluminum, uniface obverse, toned.
Charles X Essai 5 Francs (1830), MAZ 882, MS61 NGC, aluminum, uniface obverse, light mottling of patina.
Charles X Essai 10 Centimes (1825), MAZ 895, MS63 BN NGC, brass.
Charles X Essai 10 Centimes (1825), MAZ 895, MS63 BN NGC, copper.
Louis Philippe I Essai 5 Francs 1831, MAZ 1073B, MS63 NGC, aluminum, uniface reverse, toned.
Louis Philippe I Essai 2 Centimes (1830), MAZ 1093, MS64 RB NGC, copper.
Louis Philippe I Essai 3 Centimes (1830), MAZ 1093, MS63 BN NGC, copper.
Louis Philippe I Essai 3 Centimes (1830), VG 2808, MS64 RB NGC, copper.
Louis Philippe I Essai 5 Centimes (1830), VG 2805, MS64 RB NGC, copper.
Louis Philippe I Essai 10 Centimes (1830), MAZ 1095, MS63 BN NGC, copper.
Louis Philippe I Essai 10 Centimes 1847, MAZ 1100, MS63 RB NGC, copper.
Louis Philippe I Essai 10 Centimes 1847, MAZ 1100, 2nd variety, MS64 BN NGC, copper.
Louis Philippe I Essai 2 Centimes 1847, MAZ-1102, MS65 BN NGC, copper.
Louis Philippe I Essai 2 Centimes 1847, MAZ 1119, MS63 RB NGC, copper.
Louis Philippe I Pattern 50 Centimes (1830-48), MAZ 1126, MS62 BN NGC, copper.
Louis Philippe I Essai 10 Centimes 1839, MAZ 1139, MS65 RB NGC, copper.
Louis Philippe I Essai 10 Centimes 1839, MAZ 1142, MS63 BN NGC, copper.
Louis Philippe I Essai 1 Decime (1840), MAZ 1143, MS65 BN NGC, copper.
Louis Philippe I Essai 1 Decime 1840, MAZ 1144, MS63 RB NGC, copper.
Louis Philippe I Essai 5 Centimes (1840), MAZ 1145, MS65 BN NGC, copper. Sharp and attractive.
Louis Philippe I Essai 5 Centimes 1840, MAZ 1146, MS63 BN NGC, copper.
Louis Philippe I Essai 10 Centimes 1833, MAZ 1152, MS63 RB NGC, copper.
Louis Philippe I Essai 10 Centimes 1840, MAZ 1155, MS63 BN NGC, bronze. Obverse die breaks.
French Industry Essai Medal 1833, MAZ 1158, MS63 RB NGC, bronze.
Republic Piefort Essai 20 Francs 1848, MAZ 1238, MS63 BN NGC, bronze.
Republic Piefort Essai 20 Francs 1848, MAZ 1250C, MS61 BN NGC, bronze.
Republic Essai 20 Francs 1848, MAZ 1255A, MS63 NGC, aluminum. A few planchet streaks.
Republic Essai 20 Francs 1849, MAZ 1256A, MS62 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 5 Francs 1848, MAZ 1268C, MS63 BN NGC, bronze. A few flecks of verdigris on the reverse.
Republic Essai 5 Francs 1848, MAZ 1272A, MS64 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 5 Francs 1848, MAZ 1272A, MS64 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 5 Francs 1848, MAZ 1276, MS63 BN NGC, copper.
Republic Essai 5 Francs 1848, MAZ 1280C, MS64 NGC, copper.
Republic Essai 5 Francs 1848, MAZ 1281E, MS63 BN NGC, copper.
Republic Essai 5 Francs 1848, MAZ 1282C, MS62 BN NGC, copper.
Republic Essai 5 Francs 1848, VG 3096, MS63 BN NGC, copper.
Republic Essai 5 Francs 1843, VG 3099, MS62 BN NGC, copper.
Republic Essai 10 Centimes 1848, MAZ 1309A, MS62 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 10 Centimes 1848, MAZ 1315, MS63 BN NGC, copper. Variety 1 reverse.
Republic Essai 10 Centimes 1848, MAZ 1319A, MS64 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 10 Centimes (1848), MAZ 1322A, MS64 NGC, aluminum. Uniface obverse.
Republic Essai 10 Centimes 1848, MAZ 1327, MS62 RB NGC, copper.
Republic Essai 10 Centimes 1848, MAZ 1333A, MS64 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Piefort Essai 10 Centimes 1848, MAZ 1339, MS63 BN NGC, copper.
Republic Essai 10 Centimes 1848, MAZ 1345A, MS64 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 10 Centimes 1848, MAZ 1346, MS64 RB NGC, copper.
Republic Essai 10 Centimes 1848, MAZ 1346, MS64 RB NGC, copper.
Republic Piefort Essai 10 Centimes 1848, MAZ 1346, MS63 RB NGC, copper.
Republic Essai 10 Centimes 1848, MAZ 1347, MS64 RB NGC, copper.
Republic Essai 10 Centimes 1848, MAZ 1352A, MS65 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Piefort Essai 10 Centimes 1848, MAZ 1358, MS63 RB NGC, copper.
Republic Essai 3 Centimes (1848), MAZ 1360, MS63 RB NGC, copper.
Republic Essai 3 Centimes (1848), MAZ 1360, MS63 BN NGC, copper.
Republic Piefort Essai 10 Centimes 1848, MAZ 1361, MS63 RB NGC, copper.
Republic Essai 10 Centimes 1848, MAZ 1366A, MS64 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 1/2 Decime 1848, MAZ 1402, MS62 RB NGC, copper.
Napoleon III Essai 5 Centimes 1851, VG 3290, MS63 RB NGC, copper.
Republic Essai 2 Centimes 1851, VG 3292, MS64 RB NGC, bronze.
Napoleon III Essai 20 Centimes 1851, VG 3297, MS63 BN NGC, bronze.
Napoleon III Essai Centime 1857, VG 3519, MS64 NGC, bimetallic.
Napoleon III Essai 5 Centimes 1868, MS64 RB NGC, bronze. Uniface obverse.
Republic Essai (1889), VG 4113, MS65 RD NGC, copper. Commemorating the centennial of the French Revolution.
Republic Medal 1890, 2nd Paris Exposition, Science and Industrial Arts, MS64 NGC, nickel. 33mm.
Republic Medal 1890, 2nd Paris Exposition, Science and Industrial Arts, MS64 NGC, nickel. 33mm.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1903, MAZ 2134, MS65 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1903, MAZ 2134, MS65 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1903, MAZ 2134A, MS65 BN NGC, copper.
Republic Piefort Essai 25 Centimes 1903, MAZ 2134C, MS65 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1904, MAZ 2135, MS64 NGC, aluminum. Light hairlines.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1904, MAZ 2135A, MS65 NGC, aluminum. Round variety.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1904, MAZ 2135A, MS66 NGC, aluminum. Lovely.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1904, MAZ 2135B, MS65 NGC, aluminum. Round variety.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1904, MAZ 2135B, MS65 NGC, aluminum. Pleasing.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1904, MAZ 2135B, MS66 NGC, aluminum. Lustrous.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1904, MAZ 2135B, MS66 NGC, aluminum. Attractive surfaces.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1908, MAZ 2140A, MS64 RB NGC, copper.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1913, MAZ 2142, MS66 NGC, aluminum. Pleasing example.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1913, MAZ 2142B, MS65 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1913, MAZ 2142B, MS66 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1913, MAZ 2142B, MS67 NGC, aluminum. Exceptional.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1913, MAZ 2143, MS65 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1913, MAZ 2143, MS66 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1913, MAZ 2143, MS66 NGC, aluminum. Vibrant.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1913, MAZ 2143A, MS64 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1913, MAZ 2143A, MS66 NGC, aluminum. Satiny.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1913, MAZ 2144, MS64 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1913, MAZ 2144, MS65 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1913, MAZ 2144A, MS63 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1913, MAZ 2144A, MS64 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1913, MAZ 2146, MS65 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1913, MAZ 2146A, MS66 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1913, MAZ 2148, MS65 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1913, MAZ 2148, MS66 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1913, MAZ 2148A, MS65 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1913, MAZ 2148A, MS67 NGC, aluminum. Superb light cameo.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1913, MAZ 2148A, MS67 NGC, aluminum. Attractive example.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1913, MAZ 2149, MS67 NGC, aluminum. Glorious.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1914, MAZ 2151, MS67 NGC, aluminum. Bright.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1914, MAZ 2151A, MS66 NGC, aluminum. 19mm.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1913, MAZ 2152, MS65 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1913, MAZ 2152, MS66 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1913, MAZ 2152A, MS66 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1913, MAZ 2152A, MS67 NGC, aluminum. Superb creamy surfaces.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1913, MAZ 2153, MS66 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1913, MAZ 2153, MS66 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1913, MAZ 2153, MS67 NGC, aluminum. Nearly flawless.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1913, MAZ 2153A, MS66 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1913, MAZ 2153A, MS67 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1914, MAZ 2154, MS65 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1914, MAZ 2154, MS66 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1914, MAZ 2154A, MS65 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1914, MAZ 2154A, MS67 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1914, MAZ 2155, MS64 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1914, MAZ 2155, MS67 NGC, aluminum. Exceptional surfaces.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1914, MAZ 2155A, MS65 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1914, MAZ 2155A, MS66 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1914, MAZ 2155A, MS67 NGC, aluminum. Creamy surfaces.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1914, MAZ 2156, MS65 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1914, MAZ 2156, MS65 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1914, MAZ 2156A, MS66 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1914, MAZ 2156A, MS67 NGC, aluminum. Creamy, virtually unbroken mint luster.
Republic 2 Francs 1898, PF62 Matte NGC.
Republic Essai 10 Centimes 1898, MAZ 2163, Matte PF64 BN NGC, copper.
Republic Essai 10 Centimes 1897, MAZ 2170, MS64 RB NGC, copper.
Republic Essai 10 Centimes 1897, MAZ 2170, MS65 RB NGC, copper.
Republic Essai 10 Centimes 1897, VG 4344, MS65 RB NGC, copper.
Republic Essai 10 Centimes (1898), MAZ 2174, MS65 RB NGC, copper.
Republic Essai 10 Centimes (1898), MAZ 2176A, MS65 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 10 Centimes 1898, MAZ 2177, MS63 BN NGC, copper.
Republic Essai 10 Centimes 1898, MAZ 2177, MS65 RD NGC, copper.
Republic Essai 10 Centimes 1898, MAZ 2177, MS62 BN NGC, copper. Without Essai variety.
Republic Essai 10 Centimes 1908, MAZ 2181, MS64 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 10 Centimes 1908, MAZ 2181, MS65 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 10 Centimes 1911, MAZ 2183, MS64 NGC, brass.
Republic Essai 10 Centimes 1912, MAZ 2185, MS65 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Piefort Essai 5 Centimes 1898, MAZ 2196, MS63 RB NGC, copper.
Republic Essai 5 Centimes 1898, MAZ 2196, MS66 RD NGC, copper. Fresh and impressive.
Republic Essai 5 Centimes (1898), MAZ 2199, MS64 RD NGC, copper.
Republic Essai 5 Centimes (1898), MAZ 2199, MS64 RB NGC, copper.
Republic Essai 5 Centimes 1898, MAZ 2199, MS64 RD NGC, copper.
Republic Essai 5 Centimes (1898), VG 4348, MS65 RD NGC, copper.
Republic Essai 5 Centimes (1898), VG 4348, MS65 RD NGC, copper.
Republic Essai 5 Centimes 1908, MAZ 2205, MS66 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 5 Centimes 1908, MAZ 2205, MS65 NGC, silver plated copper.
Republic Essai 5 Centimes 1908, MAZ 2205, MS64 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 5 Centimes 1908, MAZ 2205, MS64 RB NGC, bronze.
Republic Essai 5 Centimes 1908, MAZ 2206, MS64 NGC, brass. No hole variety.
Republic Essai 5 Centimes 1910, MAZ 2207, MS64 RB NGC, brass.
Republic Essai 5 Centimes 1910, MAZ 2207, MS64 RB NGC, copper.
Republic Essai 5 Centimes 1910, MAZ 2207, MS64 NGC, brass.
Republic Essai 5/10 Centimes 1912, MAZ 2213, MS66 NGC, aluminum. Obverse struck with a 5 centimes die, while the reverse is from a 10 centimes hub. Intriguing.
Republic Piefort Essai 2 Centimes 1898, MAZ 2216B, MS61 BN NGC, copper.
Republic Piefort Essai 2 Centimes 1898, MAZ 2216B, MS64 RB NGC, copper.
Republic Essai 2 Centimes 1911, MAZ 2218, MS62 NGC, brass.
Republic Essai Centime 1898, MAZ 2220, MS64 RB NGC, copper.
Republic Essai Centime 1898, MAZ 2220, MS64 RB NGC, copper.
Republic Piefort Essai Centime 1898, MAZ 2220B, MS63 RB NGC, copper.
Republic Essai 5 Centimes 1902, MAZ 2252, MS66 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1903, MAZ 2253, MS63 NGC, aluminum. Lightly toned.
Republic Essai 20 Centimes 1887, MAZ 2258, MS63 NGC, aluminum. A touch of verdigris on the reverse.
Republic Essai 20 Centimes 1887, MAZ 2258, MS64 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 20 Centimes 1887, MAZ 2258, MS63 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 20 Centimes 1887, MAZ 2258A, MS65 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 20 Centimes 1887, MAZ 2258A, MS66 NGC, aluminum. A splendid example.
Republic Essai 20 Centimes 1887, MAZ 2258A, MS66 NGC, aluminum. Another jewel among the strand.
Republic Essai 20 Centimes 1887, MAZ 2259, MS64 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 20 Centimes 1887, MAZ 2259, MS64 NGC, aluminum. Round variety.
Republic Essai 20 Centimes 1887, MAZ 2259, MS65 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 20 Centimes 1887, MAZ 2259A, MS64 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 5 Centimes (1898), VG 4348, MS66 RD NGC, copper. Fiery surfaces.
Republic Essai 5 Centimes 1898, MAZ 2202, MS64 RB NGC, copper.
Republic Essai 5 Centimes 1898, MAZ 2202, MS64 RD NGC, copper.
Republic Essai 5 Centimes 1901, MAZ 2203, MS65 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 20 Centimes 1887, MAZ 2259A, MS65 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 20 Centimes 1887, MAZ 2259A, MS65 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 10 Centimes 1887, MAZ 2260, MS64 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 10 Centimes 1887, MAZ 2260A, MS65 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 10 Centimes 1887, MAZ 2261, MS64 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 5 Centimes 1887, MAZ 2262, MS65 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 5 Centimes 1887, MAZ 2262, MS65 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 5 Centimes 1887, MAZ 2263, MS63 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 5 Centimes 1887, MAZ 2263, MS64 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 5 Centimes 1887, MAZ 2263, MS65 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 10 Centimes 1887, MAZ 2263, MS65 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 20 Centimes 1888, MAZ 2264, MS64 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 20 Centimes 1889, MAZ 2267, MS63 NGC, aluminum. 40-sided variety.
Republic Essai 20 Centimes 1889, MAZ 2267, MS64 NGC, aluminum. 40-sided variety.
Republic Essai 20 Centimes 1889, MAZ 2267, MS64 NGC, aluminum. 40-sided variety.
Republic Essai 20 Centimes 1889, MAZ 2267, MS64 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 20 Centimes 1889, MAZ 2267, MS65 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 20 Centimes 1898, MAZ 2268, MS65 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 20 Centimes 1898, MAZ 2268, MS65 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Piefort Essai 20 Centimes 1898, MAZ 2268A, MS66 RB NGC, copper. Lovely, with hints of pastel violet.
Republic Essai 20 Centimes 1902, MAZ 2271, MS66 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1903, MAZ 2274A, MS63 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Piefort Essai 25 Centimes 1903, VG 4486, MS65 NGC, aluminum. Light whisper of patina.
Republic Essai 5 Centimes 1905, MAZ 2276, MS65 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 5 Centimes 1905, MAZ 2276A, MS67 NGC, aluminum. An exceptional example.
Republic Essai 5 Centimes 1905, MAZ 2278, MS67 NGC, aluminum. Nearing perfection.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1909, MAZ 2281, MS63 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 25 Centimes 1909, MAZ 2281, MS63 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 10 Centimes 1909, MAZ 2283, MS65 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 10 Centimes 1909, MAZ 2285, MS64 NGC, copper.
Republic Essai 5 Centimes 1909, MAZ 2286, MS64 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 5 Centimes 1909, MAZ 2286, MS65 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 5 Centimes 1909, MAZ 2286A, MS63 NGC, brass.
Republic Essai 10 Centimes 1909, MAZ 2290, MS65 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 20 Centimes 1889, MAZ 2317, MS66 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 20 Centimes 1889, MAZ 2317, MS66 NGC, aluminum. Lightly toned.
Republic Essai 20 Centimes 1889, MAZ 2317, MS66 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 4 (Centimes) 1889, MAZ 2318, MS63 NGC, nickel.
Republic Essai 4 Centimes 1889, MAZ 2318, MS64 NGC, nickel.
Republic Essai 2 Centimes (1889), MAZ 2319, MS63 NGC, nickel.
Republic Essai 2 Centimes (1889), MAZ 2319, MS65 NGC, nickel.
Republic Essai Centime (1889), MAZ 2320, MS63 NGC, nickel.
Republic Essai Centime (1889), MAZ 2320, MS64 NGC, nickel.
Republic Essai 1891, MAZ 2322, MS64 NGC, aluminum. Uniface reverse.
Republic Essai 1891, MAZ 2322, MS63 NGC, aluminum. Unpunched center hole. Uniface reverse.
Republic Essai 5 Centimes 1892, MAZ 2325, MS63 NGC, silver.
Republic Essai 5 Centimes 1892, MAZ 2325, MS65 NGC, silver.
Republic Essai 5 Centimes 1892, MAZ 2325, MS63 RB NGC, bronze. Unpunched center hole.
Republic Essai 100 Francs 1929, MAZ 2531A, MS65 NGC, brass.
Republic Essai 100 Francs 1929, MAZ 2537A, MS64 NGC, brass.
Republic Essai 100 Francs 1929, MAZ 2539A, MS65 NGC, brass.
Republic Essai 100 Francs 1929, MAZ 2540A, MS64 NGC, brass.
Republic Essai 100 Francs 1929, MAZ 2540A, MS65 NGC, brass.
Republic Essai 100 Francs 1929, MAZ 2541A, MS65 NGC, brass.
Republic Essai 10 Francs 1929, MAZ 2545A, MS64 NGC, brass.
Republic Essai 10 Francs 1929, MAZ 2551A, MS64 NGC, brass.
Republic Essai 5 Francs 1933, MAZ 2560, MS63 NGC, nickel.
Republic Essai 5 Francs 1933, MAZ 2560, MS64 NGC, nickel.
Republic Essai 5 Francs 1933, MAZ 2560, MS64 NGC, nickel.
Republic Essai 5 Francs 1933, MAZ 2562, MS63 NGC, nickel.
Republic Essai 5 Francs 1933, MAZ 2562, MS63 NGC, nickel.
Republic Essai 5 Francs 1933, MAZ 2567, MS63 NGC, nickel.
Republic Essai 5 Francs 1933, MAZ 2567, MS64 NGC, nickel.
Republic Piefort Essai 50 Centimes 1920, MAZ 2587B, MS65 NGC, brass.
Republic Piefort Essai 5 Centimes 1920, MAZ 2602A, MS66 NGC, nickel.
Republic Essai 10 Francs 1939, MAZ 2606A, MS62 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 10 Francs 1939, MAZ 2606B, MS64 NGC, nickel.
Republic Essai 10 Francs 1939, MAZ 2606B, MS64 NGC, nickel.
Republic Essai 10 Francs 1939, MAZ 2606C, MS64 NGC, nickel.
Republic Essai 10 Francs 1939, MAZ 2606D, MS63 NGC, nickel.
Republic Essai 10 Francs 1939, MAZ 2606E, MS63 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 10 Francs 1939, MAZ 2606E, MS65 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai De Presse 1922, MAZ 2608, MS65 NGC, brass.
Republic Essai De Presse 1922, MAZ 2608B, MS64 NGC, brass. 18mm.
Republic Essai 18__, MAZ 2615, MS65 NGC, aluminum. 12 gr/13mm.
Republic Piefort Essai 2 Francs 1946, MAZ 2749A, MS64 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 100 Francs 1951, MAZ 2757, MS65 NGC, nickel.
Republic Essai 20 Francs 1950, MAZ 2762, MS65 NGC, brass.
Republic Essai 20 Francs 1950, MAZ 2764, MS66 NGC, brass.
Republic Piefort Essai 50 Francs 1952, KM-PE322, MS62 NGC, brass.
French Colonies
Algeria. Piefort Essai 50 Francs 1949, KM-PE2, MS62 NGC, copper-nickel.
Central African States. Essai 40 Francs (1956), KM-Pn1, MS65 NGC, aluminum-bronze. Very scarce with a mintage of only 33 pieces.
French Colonies. Essai 5 Centimes 1824A, KM-E8, MS64 BN NGC, bronze.
French Indo-China
French Indo-China. Cent 1889A, KM1, MS65 RB NGC.
French-Indo China. 1 Sapeque 1901A, KM2, MS64 RB NGC.
French Indo-China. 1 Sapeque 1901A, KM2, MS64 RB NGC.
French Indo-China. 1 Sapeque 1901A, KM2, MS65 RB NGC.
French Indo-China. Mint Error 1/2 Cent 1935, KM20, MS63 BN NGC, unpunched center hole.
French Indo-China. Essai 1 Sapeque 1887, KM-E1 var., MS64 NGC, copper nickel. This piece is round instead of the 16 sides for the normal E1.
French Indo-China. Essai 1 Sapeque 1887, KM-E1, MS64 NGC, copper-nickel. 16-sided.
French Indo-China. Essai 1 Sapeque 1887, KM-E1 var., MS65 NGC, copper-nickel. Round as the previous lot.
French Indo-China. Essai 1 Sapeque 1887, KM-E1, MS66 NGC, copper-nickel. 16-sided.
French Oceania
French Oceania. Piefort. Essai 50 Centimes 1949, KM-PE1, MS63 NGC, aluminum.
French Oceania. Piefort Essai Franc 1949, KM-PE2, MS63 NGC, aluminum.
French Oceania. Piefort Essai Franc 1949, KM-PE2, MS63 NGC, aluminum.
French Oceania. Piefort Essai 2 Francs 1949, KM-PE3, MS62 NGC, aluminum.
French Oceania. Piefort Essai 2 Francs 1949, KM-PE3, MS63 NGC, aluminum.
French Oceania. Piefort Essai 5 Francs 1952, KM-PE4, MS61 NGC, aluminum.
French Oceania. Piefort Essai 5 Francs 1952, KM-PE4, MS62 NGC, aluminum.
French Oceania. Piefort Essai 5 Francs 1952, KM-PE4, MS63 NGC, aluminum.
French Oceania. Piefort Essai 5 Francs 1952, KM-PE4, MS64 NGC, aluminum.
French Oceania. Piefort Essai 5 Francs 1952, KM-PE4, MS64 NGC, aluminum.
French Somaliland
French Somaliland. Piefort Essai Franc 1948, KM-PE1, MS63 NGC, aluminum.
French Somaliland. Piefort Essai Franc 1948, KM-PE1, MS63 NGC, aluminum.
French Somaliland. Piefort Essai Franc 1948, KM-PE1, MS63 NGC, aluminum.
French Somaliland. Piefort Essai 2 Francs 1948, KM-PE2, MS62 NGC, aluminum.
French Somaliland. Piefort Essai 2 Francs 1948, KM-PE2, MS61 NGC, aluminum.
French Somaliland. Piefort Essai 5 Francs 1948, KM-PE3, MS61 NGC, aluminum.
French Somaliland. Piefort Essai 5 Francs 1948, KM-PE3, MS62 NGC, aluminum.
French Somaliland. Piefort Essai 5 Francs 1948, KM-PE3, MS62 NGC, aluminum.
French Somaliland. Piefort Essai 5 Francs 1948, KM-PE3, MS62 NGC, aluminum.
French Somaliland. Piefort Essai 5 Francs 1948, KM-PE3, MS62 NGC, aluminum.
French Somaliland. Piefort Essai 20 Francs 1952, KM-PE4, MS64 NGC, brass.
Madagascar
Madagascar. Piefort Essai Franc 1948, KM-PE1, MS62 NGC, aluminum.
Madagascar. Piefort Essai 2 Francs 1948, KM-PE2, MS62 NGC, aluminum.
Madagascar. Piefort Essai 5 Francs 1953, KM-PE3, MS61 NGC, aluminum.
Madagascar. Piefort Essai 20 Francs 1953, KM-PE5, MS63 NGC, brass.
Madagascar. Piefort Essai 20 Francs 1953, KM-PE5, MS63 NGC, brass.
Madagascar. Piefort Essai 20 Francs 1953, KM-PE5, MS64 NGC, brass.
Madagascar. Piefort Essai 20 Francs 1953, KM-PE5, MS64 NGC, brass.
Madagascar. Piefort Essai 20 Francs 1953, KM-PE5, MS65 NGC, brass.
New Caledonia
New Caledonia. Piefort Essai 50 Centimes 1949, KM-PE1, MS63 NGC, aluminum.
New Caledonia. Piefort Essai 50 Centimes 1949, KM-PE1, MS63 NGC, aluminum.
New Caledonia. Piefort Essai 50 Centimes 1949, KM-PE1, MS63 NGC, aluminum.
New Caledonia. Piefort Essai Franc 1949, KM-PE2, MS63 NGC, aluminum.
New Caledonia. Piefort Essai Franc 1949, KM-PE2, MS63 NGC, aluminum.
New Caledonia. Piefort Essai Franc 1949, KM-PE2, MS63 NGC, aluminum.
New Caledonia. Piefort Essai 2 Francs 1949, KM-PE3, MS62 NGC, aluminum.
New Caledonia. Piefort Essai 2 Francs 1949, KM-PE3, MS63 NGC, aluminum.
New Caledonia. Piefort Essai 5 Francs 1952, KM-PE4, MS63 NGC, aluminum.
New Caledonia. Piefort Essai 5 Francs 1952, KM-PE4, MS63 NGC, aluminum.
New Caledonia. Piefort Essai 5 Francs 1952, KM-PE4, MS64 NGC, aluminum.
New Caledonia. Piefort Essai 5 Francs 1952, KM-PE4, MS64 NGC, aluminum.
New Caledonia. Piefort Essai 5 Francs 1952, KM-PE4, MS64 NGC, aluminum.
New Caledonia. Piefort Essai 5 Francs 1952, KM-PE4, MS64 NGC, aluminum.
New Caledondia. Piefort Essai 5 Francs 1952, KM-PE4, MS64 NGC, aluminum.
New Caledonia. Piefort Essai 5 Francs 1952, KM-PE4, MS65 NGC, aluminum.
Saint Pierre & Miquelon
Saint Pierre & Miquelon. Piefort Essai Franc 1948, KM-PE1, MS64 NGC, aluminum.
French Colonies
A six-piece lot of French Colonies Essais including: Central African Republic 100 Francs 1971, KM-E2, MS68, nickel; Central African States 5 Francs 1973, KM-E1, MS65; Chad 100 Francs 1971, KM-E3, MS68, nickel; Comoros 100 Francs 1977, KM-E7, MS67; Congo Republic 100 Francs 1971, KM-E1, MS67; and a regular issue French Indo-China 1/2 Cent 1939, KM20, MS65 RB, bronze. All are NGC certified.
Eight-piece lot of French colonies Essais and Pieforts including: French Equatorial Africa 1 Franc 1948, KM-PE1, MS61, aluminum; French Polynesia 20 Francs 1967, KM-P4, MS68, nickel; Gabon 100 Francs 1971, KM-E3, MS68, nickel; New Caledonia 50 Francs 1967, KM-P3, MS66, nickel; New Hebrides 10 Francs 1967, KM-PE3, MS68, nickel; New Hebrides 10 Francs 1967, KM-PE3, MS68, nickel; New Hebrides 20 Francs 1967, KM-PE6, MS67, nickel; and West African States 25 Francs 1970, KM-E5, MS67, aluminum-bronze. All are NGC certified
German New Guinea
German Protectorate Pfennig 1894A, KM1, Uncirculated, cleaned, scarce one-year type.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
German Protectorate Pfennig 1894A, KM1, Brilliant Red and Brown Uncirculated, some spotting.
German Protectorate 2 Pfennig 1894, KM2, Uncirculated, large spot center reverse.
German States
Anhalt-Bernburg. Alexander Karl Mining Taler 1852A, KM84, toned VF-XF.
Anhalt-Bernburg. Alexander Carl Taler 1862A, KM88, AU58 PCGS. Mining Taler type.
Augsburg. Free City Taler 1641, KM77, VF-XF, buried in the ground for a period of time.
Baden. Leopold Taler 1833, KM195.2, VF, some field marks reverse.
Baden. Friedrich I 2 Mark 1907, KM278, MS66 NGC, death of Friedrich. Unusually choice example.
Baden. Friedrich II 5 Marks 1902, KM273, AU58 NGC. Baden Golden Jubilee.
Baden. Friedrich II 5 Mark 1906, KM277, Lustrous AU-Unc.
Baden. Friedrich I 5 Marks 1906, KM277, AU, lightly cleaned.
Baden. Friedrich II gold 20 Mark 1913G, KM284, AU, some minor rim dings, strong luster.
Bavaria. Maximilian III Joseph Taler 1765A, KM234.2, XF45 PCGS, some adjustment marks reverse. Known as a Madonna Taler for the reverse design.
Bavaria. Maximilian I Joseph Taler 1800, KM313, about VF, scarcer type.
Bavaria. Maximilian I Joseph Taler 1815, KM358.1, VF-XF. Regular issue type.
Bavaria. Maximilian I Joseph Taler 1818, KM361, XF, two scratches obverse field, constitution commemorative.
Bavaria. Maximilian I Joseph Taler 1818, KM361, AU, lightly cleaned. Bavarian Constitution
Bavaria. Ludwig I Taler 1826, KM371, VF, some staining. Reichenbach and Frauenhofer.
Bavaria. Ludwig I Taler 1826, KM373, Uncirculated, fully lustrous and original with light contact marks. Regular issue coin.
Bavaria. Ludwig I Taler 1827, KM380, VF, scratches reverse, rim defects. Founding of Order of Ludwig.
Bavaria. Ludwig I Taler 1827, KM379, cleaned VF. Customs union.
Bavaria. Ludwig I Taler 1828, KM386, XF. Blessings of Heaven.
Bavaria. Ludwig I Taler 1829, KM389, AU, cleaned. Trade treaty
Bavaria. Ludwig I Taler 1830, KM393, VF, broach mounts removed from obverse and edge. Loyalty of Bavarians to royal family. Sold as is, no return.
Bavaria. Ludwig I Taler 1832, KM402, XF, cleaned. Prince Otto as king of Greece.
Bavaria. Ludwig I Taler 1833, KM403, XF-AU. Formation of customs union.
Bavaria. Ludwig I Taler 1833, KM404, XF, cleaned. Monument to Bavarians who fell in war in Russia.
Bavaria Ludwig I Taler 1834, KM405, AU, some minor obverse marks. Landtag.
Bavaria. Ludwig I Taler 1834, KM406, AU-Uncirculated, lightly cleaned. Monument to Oberwittelsbach.
Bavaria. Ludwig I Taler 1835, KM407, VF. Entry of Baden into German customs union.
Bavaria. Ludwig I Taler 1835, KM410, Fine. First steam railway.
Bavaria. Ludwig I Taler 1835, KM411.1, VF-XF, rim nick. Monument to Maximilian.
Bavaria. Ludwig I Taler 1835, KM412, VF-XF, Benedictine Order.
Bavaria. Ludwig I Taler 1837, KM394, XF, cleaned. Regular issue type.
Bavaria. Ludwig I Double Taler 1837, KM416, XF, some reverse field marks.
Bavaria. Ludwig I Double Taler 1839, KM425, XF, Maximilian as Elector.
Bavaria. Ludwig I Double Taler 1840, KM426, XF, some surface marks, regular issue.
Bavaria. Ludwig I Double Taler 1840, KM427, about VF. Albrecht Durer.
Bavaria. Ludwig I Double Taler 1841, KM429, XF. Jean Paul Friedrich Richter.
Bavaria. Ludwig I Double Taler 1842, KM431.1, XF. Marriage of crown prince.
Bavaria. Ludwig I Double Taler 1843, KM434, XF-AU, cleaned. Academy of Erlangen.
Bavaria. Ludwig I Double Taler 1848, KM432, VF-XF, regular issue type.
Bavaria. Maximilian II 2 Gulden 1854, KM446, AU, good original luster.
Bavaria. Maximilian II 2 Taler 1852, KM456, XF-AU, regular issue.
Bavaria. Maximilian II 2 Taler 1854, KM464.2, XF, some surface marks. Crystal Palace commemorative.
Bavaria. Ludwig II Taler 1866, KM494.1, VF, toned.
Bavaria. Ludwig II Taler 1871, KM494.2, VF-XF. Scarcer variety with new arabesques below arms.
Bavaria. Ludwig II Taler 1871, KM495, VF, scarcer variety with "J. Reis" below truncation.
Bavaria. Ludwig II gold 20 Mark 1876D, KM504, VF-XF, lightly cleaned. AGW 0.2304 oz.
Bavaria. Ludwig III Pattern 10 Mark 1913, AU-UNC, apparently gold plated copper. Scarce.
Bavaria. Luitpold Silver Medal 1891, AU, cleaned. Building of Luitpold bridge.
Bavaria. Lot of Six Medals, Struck in various metals. Grades XF to Uncirculated. A must-see lot. Sold as is, no return.
Brandenburg-Ansbach. Alexander 4 Pfennig 1782S, KM273, MS66 PCGS, a most unusual grade for this coin.
Brunswick-Luneburg-Calenberg. Johann Friedrich 2/3 Taler 1676, KM172, VF-XF, harshly cleaned and retoned.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Brunswick-Luneburg. Georg Ludwig 2/3 Taler 1698, KM15, AU53 PCGS, wildman type. Valued at 24 Mariengroschen.
Brunswick-Luneburg. Georg Ludwig 2/3 Taler 1798PLM, KM341, AU58 PCGS, valued at 24 Mariengroschen.
Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. Julius Taler 1576, Davenport 9060, VF-XF, heavily cleaned and retoned.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. Rudolph August & Anton Ulrich 2/3 Taler 1691, KM559, XF40 PCGS, wildman holding branch. Valued at 24 Mariengroschen.
Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. Rudolph August and Anton Ulrich 2/3 Taler 1702, KM559, XF45 PCGS, wildman holding branch, valued at 24 Mariengroschen.
Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. Anton Ulrich 2/3 Taler 1713HH, KM685, XF45 PCGS, wildman type and valued at 24 Mariengroschen.
Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. Wilhelm Taler 1865, KM1152, AU-Unc.
Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. Wilhelm Double Taler 1854B, KM1140, VF, minor corrosion.
Emden. Free City 28 Stuber ND (1619-1637), KM10.1, crude Fine, scarcer type.
Frankfurt. Free City Taler 1772PCB, KM251, XF, planchet flaw at 12:00. Popular city view type.
Frankfurt. Double Taler 1840, KM326, toned VF, noticeable surface marks, panoramic view of the city.
Frankfurt. Double Taler 1841, KM326, cleaned XF, minor marks, reverse appears to be lacquered.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Frankfurt. Free City Thaler 1863, KM372, MS65 PCGS. Assembly of Princes.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Frankfurt. Free City Double Taler 1860, KM365, XF, some minor field marks.
Frankfurt. Free City 2 Ducat Striking in Silver 1792, KMPn47, AU, struck for the coronation of Emperor Franz II.
Hamburg. Franciscus 32 Schilling 1758, KM184, AU55 ANACS.
Hamburg. Free City gold 5 Mark 1877J, KM291, about XF, one rim nick, scarce denomination.
Hamburg. Free City gold 10 Marks 1907, KM292, AU-Unc.
Hamburg. Free City gold 10 Marks 1911-J, KM292, MS63 PCGS.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Hannover. Overstruck Die Trial 10 Thalers 1814-CHH, F12 BN NGC, copper.
Hesse-Darmstadt. Republic 5 Marks 1904, KM-373, AU, typical surfaces.
Mecklenburg-Schwerin. Friedrich Franz IV 2 Mark 1904A, KM333, PR65 PCGS, 6,000 mintage in Proof.
Nordlingen. Maximilian I Batzen 1533, Bust right/Date over arms, cleaned F-VF.
Nurnberg. Free City Taler 1765, KM347, VF, with title of Franz I.
Nurnberg. Free City Taler 1765SR, KM350, F-VF, popular city view type.
Nurnberg. City View Taler 1765-SR, KM350, Dav-2494, lightly cleaned XF, very nice.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Nurnberg. Gold 1/16 Ducat ND (1700) Pair, KM247, crowned arms in branches/Paschal lamb, one is XF and one is UNC with a small edge flaw. The weights are .21 gm, and .22 gm. Sold as is, no return.
Prussia. Friedrich I Taler 1777A, KM332.1, Dav-2590, VF-XF, good strike. This was the famed Friedrich the Great, and his coins are avidly collected.
Prussia. Friedrich the Great Silver Medal 1786 (RN), Olding 753, dies by Johann Georg Holtzhey, toned AU, hairlines in the fields and a small attempted pierce at the top. Marking the death of Friedrich. 45 mm, 24.32 grams.
Prussia. Friedrich Wilhelm III Taler 1816A, KM387, Fine condition.
Prussia. Friedrich Wilhelm III Taler 1824A, KM413, about XF, cleaned. Berlin mint.
Prussia. Friedrich Wilhelm IV Double Taler 1844A, KM440.2, VF-XF, attractive.
Prussia. Friedrich Wilhelm IV Double Taler 1845A, KM440.2, toned XF, few tiny nicks, very attractive.
Prussia. Wilhelm I gold 10 Mark 1872A, KM502, choice Uncirculated, great luster.
Prussia. Wilhelm I gold 10 Mark 1872A, KM502, MS65 NGC, fantastic appearance.
Prussia. Wilhelm I gold 10 Marks 1872A, KM502, MS65 NGC.
Prussia. Wilhelm I gold 10 Marks 1873A, KM502, MS66 NGC.
Prussia. Friedrich 2 Mark 1888A, KM510, MS66 NGC, a beautiful example.
Prussia. Friedrich III 5 Mark 1888A, KM512, choice brilliant UNC, one tiny rim bump and some stray marks in the obverse fields. Bright and very attractive.
Prussia. Friedrich III 5 Mark 1888A, KM512, MS64 PCGS, very high grade for this type.
Prussia. Friedrich III gold 10 Mark 1888A, KM514, AU-Uncirculated, attractive.
Prussia. Friedrich III gold 10 Mark 1888A, KM514, MS62 PL NGC, scarce one-year type. Fully brilliant with minor handling in the fields.
Prussia. Wilhelm II 2 Marks 1901A, KM525, PF63 NGC. Prussia Bicentennial.
Prussia. Wilhelm II 3 Marks pair: 3 Marks 1911A, MS63 PCGS; and 3 Marks 1912A, MS63 PCGS.
Prussia. Wilhelm II 3 Marks 1913A, KM535, MS64 PCGS. 25th year of Wilhelm II's reign.
Prussia. Wilhelm II 5 Marks 1901, KM526, MS65 PCGS. Prussia bicentennial.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Prussia. Wilhelm II 5 Marks Pair: 1913A and 1914A, both PCGS certified AU58. Colorfully toned.
Prussia. Wilhelm II 5 Mark 1908A, KM523, nice AU-UNC, fully lustrous.
Prussia. Wilhelm II gold 20 Mark 1893A, KM521, MS62 NGC, very choice for type.
Prussia. Wilhelm II gold 20 Mark 1908, KM521, MS63 PCGS, a well struck example with strong golden color. AGW 0.2305 oz.
Regensburg. Joseph II Taler 1780-BF, KM436, Dav-2627, sharply defined AU, harshly cleaned and now retoned.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Saxe-Old-Gotha. Johann Casimir & Johann Ernst Taler 1588, Dav-9758, VF, mount removed, some scratches in field.
Saxony. Johann Friedrich I, Heinrich, and Johann Ernst Taler 1540, Bust of Johann Friedrich right/Two bust facing, Dav-9727, VF, with an obverse flan flaw at 2 o'clock. A scarcer one-year type.
Saxony. August Taler 1577, Dav-8798, VF, some graffiti in field. Popular early type.
Saxony. Christian I Taler 1586, Dav-9806, VF-XF, significant mount at 12:00.
Saxony. Johann Georg, August, and Christian Taler 1592, Dav-9820, About VF, an affordable early Taler.
Saxony. Johann Georg, August, and Christian Taler 1594, Dav-9820, VF, Three facing half figures/Helmeted arms.
Saxony. Johann Georg, August, and Christian Taler 1596, Dav-9820, XF, Three facing half figures/Helmeted arms with questionable gunmetal toning.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Saxony. Johann Georg, August, and Christian Taler 1599, Dav-9820, sharp VF, known as the three brothers Taler.
Saxony. Christian II, Johan Georg, and August 1/4 Taler 1607, VF.
Saxony. Christian II et al Taler 1608, Dav-7566, KM24, toned VF, bust of Christian right/Facing busts of Johan Georg and August.
Saxony. Johann Georg Taler 1639, Bust right with sword and helmet/Helmeted arms, Dav-7612, KM132, cleaned VF-XF. Possible mount removed from the edge.
Saxony. Johann Georg II 2/3 Taler 1676CR, KM549, VF-XF, strong portrait.
Saxony. Friedrich August III 1/3 Thaler 1790IEC, KM1021, MS62 NGC.
Saxony. Friedrich August III 1/3 Thaler 1790IEC, KM1021, MS63 NGC.
Saxony. Friedrich Augustus III Thaler 1804, KM1027.2, XF, lightly cleaned.
Saxony. Friedrich August I Taler 1807SGH, KM1059.1, Fine condition.
Saxony. Johann Thaler 1871-B, KM1230, AU, victory over France commemorative.
Saxony. Friedrich August III 2 Mark 1911, KM1263, PF65 NGC, exceptional.
Saxony. Friedrich August III 5 Mark 1914E, KM1266, AU, good luster.
Saxony. Georg gold 10 Mark 1903E, KM1259, XF, lightly cleaned, scarce type.
Westphalia. Hieronymous Napoleon gold 20 Franken 1808, KM-C33a, VF, reverse re-engraved in lettering. A scarce Napoleonic type.
Wurttemberg. Karl Alexander 30 Kreuzer 1735, KM334, VF.
Wurttemberg. Wilhelm 2 Gulden 1846, KM595, toned VF.
Wurttemberg. Wilhelm II 3 Mark 1911F, KM636, nice BU.
Wurttemberg. Wilhelm II gold 10 Mark 1907F, KM633, AU58 NGC, a nice lustrous example with a noticeable diebreak through the 0 in 10 Mark on the reverse.
Wurttemberg. Wilhelm II gold 20 Marks 1900F, KM634, AU. Planchet lamination at eagle's left claw.
Mixed Taler Quartet, Bavaria 1848, some damage in reverse field; Hannover 1846 and 1848; Prussia 1871. All grade around VF. Sold as is, no return.
Mixed States 5 Mark Coins: Baden 5 Mark 1903; Prussia 5 Mark 1876; Saxony 5 Mark 1902; Wurttemberg 5 Mark 1876 and 1902. Grades are F-VF. Sold as is, no return.
Lot of Nine 5 Mark Coins: Baden 1875; Bavaria 1876 and 1913; Hamburg 1876 and 1908; Prussia 1904; Saxony 1876 and 1904, plus Maria Theresa restrike 1780 Taler. Sold as is, no return.
19th Century German States pair. Nassau 1 Gulden 1844, XF; and Bavaria 1 Thaler 1871, XF, rim bump.
Mixed Lot of Nine Coins and Medals, Bavaria Taler 1755; Medal in aluminum 1854; 2 Mark 1939A and 1939D; 5 Mark 1934A, 1935A (3 pieces) and 1937A. Grades range from Fine to Uncirculated. A lot to be carefully examined. Sold as is, no return.
Mixed Lot of Five Coins. Bavaria Madonna Taler 1855, Taler 1858, Taler 1870, Taler 1871; and a Prussia 5 Mark 1914. Grades are VF-XF. Sold as is, no return.
Gold 20 Mark pair. Milling around are: Prussia 1893A and Hamburg 1897-J, both AU.
Lot of Five Medallic Items. Four medals from Bavaria, and one modern restrike from Cologne. Grades are VF to Uncirculated. Sold as is, no return.
Taler Quintet, Anhalt Taler 1852; Hannover Taler 1853; Prussia Taler 1861; Saxony Taler 1850; Saxe-Meiningen Taler 1859. Coins grade VF-XF. Sold as is, no return.
Lot of Seven 3 Mark Coins. Bavaria 1909 and 1911; Prussia 1913 (two pieces); Saxony 1913; Wurttemberg 1909 and 1911. Grades are VF to Uncirculated. Sold as is, no return.
Germany
Empire Mark 1909A, KM14, Proof 65 Cameo NGC, a delightful example with deep mirror surfaces.
Weimar Republic 3 Marks 1925A, KM46, PF64 Ultra Cameo NGC. Rhineland.
Weimar Republic 5 Mark 1925A, KM47, MS65 NGC, 1000th year of the Rhineland. Very choice.
Weimar Republic 5 Mark 1932G Oak Tree Trial, KM56, toned AU, plug removed with a counterstamped eagle below. Believed to be trial for a devalued currency - the first that we have seen. Sold as is, no return.
Weimar Republic Zeppelin 5 Mark 1930A, KM68, lustrous AU, cleaned, scarce type.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Weimar Republic Zeppelin 5 Mark 1930A, KM68, MS63 NGC. Graf Zeppelin.
Weimar Republic 5 Mark 1930A, KM71, MS63 NGC. Rhineland Liberation.
Third Reich Hindenburg Medal 1927, Kienast 386, Uncirculated, on Hindenburg's 80th birthday.
Weimar Republic silver medal 1928, 36mm. Conjoined busts of the Graf von Zeppelin and Dr. Eckener left on the obverse. Prooflike toned Uncirculated.
Weimar Republic silver medal 1929, Kaiser 511 Silver 36mm. Zeppelin flight. Prooflike Uncirculated, light hairlines.
Gibraltar
Elizabeth II - Trio of Cased Crowns, Silver Crown 1996 Roses, gem cameo Proof; Gold Crown 1/25 Ounce 1996 Roses, gem cameo Proof; and Gold Crown 1/10 Ounce 1996 Roses, gem cameo Proof. All three are presented in the official red snap lock cases with COA's.
Great Britain
Richard II Denier ND (1189-1199), Elias 4, VF, somewhat blundered legends. Anglo-Gallic issue for Aquitaine. This is the Richard the Lion Hearted, of Crusader fame.
Edward III Groat ND (1327-77), S1567, Fine or better, obverse scratches.
Henry VII Half Groat ND (1485-1509), S2211, Canterbury, lightly porous VF.
Elizabeth I Sixpence ND (1558-1603), S2599, Fine but pleasing for the grade.
James I Sixpence 1603, S2647, Fine, lightly porous.
James I Shilling ND (1603-1625), KM27, S-2655, about Fine condition. Fourth bust, mintmark crown. portrait somewhat worn, reverse stronger. Legends are good.
Charles I Half Penny ND (1625-49), S2851, sharp VF, pleasing.
Charles I Half Groat ND (1625-49), S2825, Fine, dark gray.
Charles II Crown 1664, KM422.1, S3355, LVI edge, About Fine, light gray, nice enough.
William III Sixpence 1696-B, KM484.13, VF, old scratch on each side but still nice for grade.
Anne Plumes Shilling 1708, KM523.2, Choice About VF, dark toning.
Anne Crown 1703 VIGO, KM519.1, Dav-1338, F-VF, no adjustment marks or flan flaws, harshly polished and retoned. Struck from silver seized from the Spanish at Vigo Bay.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Anne Crown 1708E, KM526.1, Dav-1342, Fine-VF, cleaned and retoned. "E" below bust for Edinburgh.
George II Sixpence 1746-LIMA, KM582.3, XF, good color, scuff on face.
George II Shilling 1745-LIMA, KM583.2, XF45 PCGS.
George II Halfcrown 1746, KM584.3, VF-XF, "Lima" below bust. Lightly toned and attractive.
George III 2 Pence Cartwheel 1797, KM619, XF, some rim dings as per usual.
George III Sixpence 1787, KM606.1, MS62 PCGS.
George III Shilling 1787, KM607.2, ESC-1225, MS64 NGC. Hearts in shield.
George III Crown 1818 LIX, KM-675, XF, sharp details, lightly cleaned.
George III gold 1/4 Guinea 1762, KM592, S-3741, AU, reddish golden color. Very attractive.
George III gold 1/3 Guinea 1806, KM650, S. 3740, Almost Uncirculated, second head type, scarce this nice. Strong original luster.
George III gold Half Guinea 1797, KM608, VF, some reverse marks.
George III Bank Dollar 1804, KM-TN1, sharp VF with some minor graffiti in right obverse field. Good portrait.
George IV gold 1/2 Sovereign 1821, KM681, S.3802, scarce one year type. Rim bruise or possible mount at 12:00. Extremely Fine.
George IV gold Sovereign 1825, KM696, F-VF, evenly worn.
Victoria Half Penny 1860, KM748.2, MS64 RB NGC. Beaded Borders.
Victoria Half Penny 1860, KM748.2, MS64 RD NGC. Beaded Borders.
Victoria Penny 1854, KM739, MS63 BN NGC. Plain trident.
Victoria Penny 1862, KM749.2, MS64 BN NGC, some red still remaining.
Victoria Penny 1862, KM749.2, MS64 RB NGC.
Victoria Penny 1887, KM755, MS65 RB NGC.
Victoria Penny 1891, KM755, MS65 RD NGC.
Victoria Shilling 1897, KM780, MS63 NGC.
Victoria Florin 1849, KM745, Uncirculated, cleaned. Known as the "Godless" Florin for the absence of "Dei Gratia" in legend.
Victoria Florin 1893, KM781, PF64 Cameo NGC.
Victoria Florin 1898, KM781, MS63 NGC. Lovely patina.
Victoria Halfcrown 1901, KM782, MS61 NGC.
Victoria Double Florin 1889, KM763, MS61 NGC.
Victoria Crown 1887, KM765, AU/Uncirculated, lightly toned. Jubilee issue.
Victoria Crown 1887, KM765, AU55 NGC.
Victoria Crown 1887, KM765, AU, small obverse rim bump.
Victoria Crown 1890, KM765, toned nearly XF.
Victoria Crown 1892, KM-765, MS63 NGC. Brilliant and the rarest date of the type.
Victoria gold 1/2 Sovereign 1865, KM735.2, Extremely Fine, with die number 19. Good original luster.
Victoria gold 1/2 Sovereign 1887, KM766, MS63 NGC.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1858, KM736.1, XF, shield reverse. AGW 0.2354 oz.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1858, KM736.1, VF-XF, shield reverse. AGW 0.2354 oz.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1860, KM736.1, about XF, shield reverse. AGW 0.2354 oz.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1862, KM736.1, VF-XF, shield reverse. AGW 0.2354 oz.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1862, KM736.1, VF-XF, shield reverse. AGW 0.2354 oz.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1871, KM752, S-3856A, Uncirculated, moderate abrasions. Young Head type. First year of St. George and dragon reverse, and scarce.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1890, KM767, Jubilee type. Uncirculated with light contact marks.
Edward VII Penny 1902, KM794.1, MS65 RB NGC. Low sea level variety.
Edward VII Penny 1904, KM794.2, MS64 RB NGC.
Edward VII Penny 1905, KM794.2, MS64 RB NGC.
Edward VII Penny 1907, KM794.2, MS65 RB NGC.
Edward VII Penny 1908, KM794.2, MS64 RB NGC.
Edward VII Penny 1909, KM794.2, MS64 RD NGC.
Edward VII Sixpence 1904, KM799, MS62 NGC.
Edward VII Sixpence 1906, KM799, MS64 NGC.
Edward VII Sixpence 1907, KM799, MS65 NGC.
Edward VII Sixpence 1908, KM799, MS64 PCGS.
Edward VII Shilling 1902, KM800, MS63 NGC.
Edward VII Shilling 1902, KM800, PF61 Matte NGC.
Edward VII Shilling 1906, KM800, MS63 NGC.
Edward VII Shilling 1907, KM800, MS62 NGC.
Edward VII Shilling 1910, KM800, MS62 NGC.
Edward VII Shilling 1910, KM800, MS64 PCGS.
Edward VII Florin 1902, KM801, MS62 NGC.
Edward VII Florin 1902, KM801, PF63 NGC Matte.
Edward VII Halfcrown 1902, KM802, MS64 NGC.
Edward VII Halfcrown 1902, KM802, PF62 Matte NGC.
Edward VII Crown 1902, KM803, AU.
Edward VII gold 1/2 Sovereign 1902, KM804, MS63 NGC.
Edward VII gold 1/2 Sovereign 1903, KM804, MS63 NGC.
Edward VII gold 1/2 Sovereign 1904, KM804, MS62 NGC.
Edward VII gold Sovereign 1902, KM805, MS63 NGC.
Edward VII gold Sovereign 1904, KM805, MS62 NGC.
Edward VII gold Sovereign 1906, KM805, MS62 NGC.
Edward VII gold Sovereign 1907, KM805, MS63 NGC. From the Cheshire Collection.
Edward VII gold Sovereign 1909, KM805, MS62 PCGS.
Edward VII gold Sovereign 1910, KM805, MS63 NGC.
George V Crown 1929, KM836, lightly toned AU.
George V gold Sovereign 1913, KM820, nice UNC.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Elizabeth II gold 1/2 Sovereign 1980, KM922, choice Proof.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Elizabeth II gold Sovereign 1979, KM919, nice Proof.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Elizabeth II gold Sovereign 1982, KM919, choice cameo Proof.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Trade Dollar 1902-B, KM-T5, MS64 NGC.
Trade Dollar 1930, KM-T5, MS64 NGC.
George III Maundy Set 1800, KM-MDS62, toned AU, includes KM614-617.
Victoria Maundy Set 1885, KM-MDS140, toned UNC.
Victoria Maundy Set 1886, KM-MDS141, toned UNC.
Victoria Maundy Set 1900, KM-MDS156, toned UNC, includes KM775-778.
Edward VII Maundy Set 1902, KM-MDS158, Lightly toned uncirculated. In original box of issue.
Edward VII Proof Maundy Set 1902, KM-MDS159, all are toned Matte Proofs.
Edward VII Maundy Set 1904, KM-MDS161, Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Housed in a white plastic presentation plaque.
Edward VII Maundy Set 1905, KM-MDS162, Lightly toned uncirculated. In original box of issue.
Edward VII Maundy Set 1907, KM-MDS164, Lovely matched Proof quartet toned in razor blue. In original box of issue.
George VI Maundy Set 1952, KM-MDS211, pleasing uncirculated toned in amber hues. In original box of issue.
Elizabeth II Maundy Set 1953, KM-MDS212, choice Uncirculated, first set of the new queen and always in demand.
Elizabeth II Maundy Set 1954, KM-MDS213, nice UNC.
Elizabeth II Maundy Set 1955, KM-MDS214, UNC.
Elizabeth II Maundy Set 1956, KM-MDS215, lightly toned proofs. Housed in a white plastic presentation plaque.
Elizabeth II Maundy Set 1956, KM-MDS215, UNC.
Elizabeth II Maundy Set 1957, KM-MDS216, UNC.
Elizabeth II Maundy Set 1958, KM-MDS217, UNC.
Elizabeth II Maundy Set 1959, KM-MDS218, UNC.
Elizabeth II Maundy Set 1960, KM-MDS219, UNC.
Elizabeth II Maundy Set 1961, KM-MDS220, UNC.
Elizabeth II Maundy Set 1962, KM-MDS221, UNC.
Elizabeth II Maundy Set 1963, KM-MDS222, UNC.
Elizabeth II Maundy Set 1964, KM-MDS223, UNC.
John Flaxman Bronze Medal 1854, Eimer 1479, Uncirculated, Flaxman on obverse, Mercury carrying Pandora on reverse. 56 mm and by H. Weigall.
Pair of Choice Half Pennies, George III 1799, glossy brown AU-UNC and George IV 1826, nice AU-UNC.
Lot of Four Jubilee Coins, 3 Pence 1891, 6 Pence 1887, Shilling 1887, Crown 1887. Coins are XF or better, the Crown is cleaned. Sold as is, no return.
Lot of Two Victorian Uncirculated Coins, Sixpence 1893, and Halfcrown 1897. Veiled Head types. Both choice coins.
Edward VII minor sextet. 1/3 Farthing 1902, MS63 RB NGC; Maundy Threepence 1902, MS64 NGC; Threepence 1902, MS63 NGC; Maundy Threepence 1906, MS62 NGC; Threepence 1908, MS62 NGC; and Sixpence 1902, MS62 NGC.
Run of six Edward VII darkened Farthings. All are mint-blackened save for the 1902. Includes: 1902, MS63 BN NGC; 1903, MS63 BN NGC; 1904, MS63 BN NGC; 1906, MS63 BN NGC; 1909 MS63 BN NGC; and 1910, MS62 BN NGC.
Edward VII Penny pair. 1902, MS64 RB NGC, High sea level variety; and a 1903, MS64 RB NGC.
Threepence Quartet. Edward VII 1908, MS64 NGC; Edward VII 1909, MS62 NGC; Edward VII 1910, MS63 NGC; and George V 1917, MS63 NGC.
George V pair. A 1935 Farthing, MS64 BN NGC; and a Halfcrown 1934, MS64 NGC.
Treble near the Thames. Three George V Pennies, the first dated 1911, MS65 RD NGC; 1913, MS64 RD NGC; and 1914, MS65 RD NGC.
Lot of Four Silver Medals, Eimer-1817, Victoria 1897 (two pieces); Eimer-1871, Edward VII 1902; and a Eimer-1922, George V 1911. All four AU or better. Sold as is, no return.
Greece
George I gold 20 Drachmai 1884, KM56, AU, minor surface marks.
George I gold 20 Drachmai 1884A, KM56, nice lustrous UNC.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
George I gold 20 Drachmai 1884, KM56, VF, some minor surface marks. AGW 0.1867 oz.
George I gold 20 Drachmai 1884, KM56, AU-Unc.
George I gold 20 Drachmai 1884A, KM56, MS61 NGC, some surface marks, but no wear to be seen and much luster present.
Revolutionary set of 50 and 100 Drachmai 1967, KM93 & 94. Brilliant Uncirculated.
Revolutionary set of 50 and 100 Drachmai 1967, KM93 & 94. Brilliant Uncirculated.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Greenland
Republic 5 Kroner 1944, KM9, MS65 NGC.
Guadeloupe
Carlos III 4 Reales 1767P, KM26, about Fine and a scarce pillar type.
Guatemala
Carlos III 4 Reales 1777P, KM35.2, about VF, scarce type and a problem free coin.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales 1768P, KM27.1, about VF, holed and plugged. A scarce type.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales 1769-P, KM27.1, VF-XF, harshly cleaned, crude flan with a small natural edge flaw.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales 1769P, KM27.1, VF, repaired at four points. A scarce type.
Carlos III 8 Reales 1773P, KM36.1, VG, holed and plugged, porous surfaces. A rare coin in lower grade.
Carlos IV 4 Reales 1802M, KM52, VF, some marks in obverse field. A scarce type.
Ferdinand VII 1/2 Real 1814-M, KM65, MS62 NGC, original toning and bold details.
Ferdinand VII 4 Reales 1808, KM68, Fine, some obverse marks, scarce first date of Ferdinand with his portrait and legend.
Ferdinand VII 4 Reales 1808M, KM68, about VF, scarce first date of Ferdinand with his legend and portrait.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1815M, KM69, XF45 NGC, a nice example with well-struck details and no obvious flaws.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1820M, KM69, XF-AU some original luster remaining. A choice example of Guatemalan colonial coinage.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1821M, KM69, strong VF, good looking example.
Central American Republic 8 Reales 1840/37MA, KM4, XF, some minor rim dings and field marks.
Central American Republic 8 Reales 1842MA, KM4, lustrous AU, lightly cleaned. Virtually all leaves on the Ceiba tree visible.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Central American Republic 8 Reales 1846AE, KM4, XF, slightly weak obverse center.
Central American Republic 8 Reales 1847/6A, KM4, about XF, one scratch reverse center.
Haiti
Republic 15 Sols 1808, KM6, toned F-VF, very nicely detailed for this series, few light scratches.
Republic Essai 20 Centimes 1877, KM-Pn75, SP65 RB PCGS.
Republic 1 Gourde 1887, KM46, close to Unc.
Republic - Quartet of Types, KM3 7 Sols 6 Deniers 1809, crude Fine, weak date but the 9 is visible; KM33 Centime 1850 An 47, bold toned AU, very scarce; KM35 2 Centimes 1850 An 47, glossy brown AU-UNC; and KM46 Gourde 1882, VF-XF. An intriguing group of these early Haitian types. Sold as is, no return.
International Year of the Woman 1975 set. 25 Gourdes and gold 200 Gourdes, both lightly toned choice proofs. In original box of issue with certificate.
Republic silver & gold Proof Set 1974, KM123 50 Gourdes silver and KM115 200 Gourdes gold, both choice Proof, the silver toned, and presented in the original case of issue, no COA. Both coins honor Pope Paul and case is inscribed Annee Sainte 1975.
Republic gold & silver Proof Set 1974, KM114 50 Gourdes silver and KM117 500 Gourdes gold 0.1881 AGW, both choice Proof and presented in the fitted case of issue with descriptive card. Commemorating the Innsbruck and Montreal Olympics of 1976.
Republic silver Proof Set 1976, three commemorative coins in BU struck at the United State Assay Office in San Francisco and presented in a fold and snap wallet with COA. Types included are: KM112.1 25 Gourdes; KM114 50 Gourdes; and KM123 50 Gourdes.
Honduras
Republic 50 Centavos 1884, KM51, AU55 NGC.
Republic Peso 1885, KM52, harshly cleaned XF.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Republic Peso 1903, KM52, AU58 NGC. Round-top 3.
Hong Kong
Victoria 10 Cents 1889, KM6.3, MS66 NGC, a beautifully toned example.
Victoria Dollar 1867, KM10, VF, numerous field marks. Very desirable type and good portrait.
Edward VII 50 Cents 1905, KM15, MS62 NGC.
Quintet of NGC-certified Edward VII silver minors. 5 Cents 1905, MS65; 5 Cents 1905, MS64; 5 Cents 1905-H, MS64; 10 Cents 1902, MS63; and 10 Cents 1904, MS66.
Hungary
Stephan I Denar ND (997-1038), Star over long cross/Star over long cross, Huszar-1, XF.
Sigismund gold Ducat ND (1387-1437), F10, AU.
Leopold I 6 Krajczar 1668/7, KM164, MS64 PCGS, early portrait of the Emperor. Very choice for the grade.
Leopold I 6 Krajczar 1669-KB, KM164, MS63 NGC. As new.
Leopold I 6 Krajczar 1669-KB, KM64, MS64 NGC, outstanding example of this type.
Leopold I 6 Krajczar 1670-KB, KM164, MS62 NGC, a very choice example of the early coinage of Leopold.
Leopold I 6 Krajczar 1670-KB, KM164, MS63 NGC.
Leopold I 6 Krajczar 1670-KB, KM164, MS64 NGC. Exceptional.
Joseph I 1/2 Thaler 1711/00, KM281, XF.
Maria Theresa gold Ducat 1750, KM329.2, choice AU, struck from roller dies, great luster.
Ferdinand gold Ducat 1848, KM433, XF.
Ferdinand gold Ducat 1848, KM433, XF-AU, good looking example.
Franz Joseph I 5 Korona 1907-KB, KM489, AU50 NGC.
Franz Joseph gold 20 Korona 1916-KB, KM495, AU, some minor field marks, scarce date.
India
Kidarites. Base gold Stater circa 5th Century AD, Vinayaditya, crude XF.
Kidarites. Base gold Stater circa 5th Century AD, Vinayaditya, XF45 ANACS.
Kidarites. Base gold Stater circa 5th Century AD, Vinayaditya, XF45 ANACS.
Gangas of Talakad gold Pagoda ND (circa 1100-1327), Mitchner 702, XF45 ANACS, popular type featuring an elephant on the obverse.
Habib Bank Ltd Silver 5 Tolas ND, KM-X52, AU, one rim bump, scarce private issue.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Jaipur gold Mohur Year 20, Dump coinage, nice VF-XF, 10.81 grams. Sawai Jaipur Mint circa 1850-1940.
Bombay Presidency. 1/2 Pica 1791, KM192, PF64 BN NGC, scarce in Proof.
Madras Presidency. Gold 5 Rupees ND (1819), KM422, AU, strong original luster.
Madras Presidency. Gold 1/2 Mohur ND (1819), KM420, Extremely Fine, a scarce and popular Indian type. British East India Company issue.
Annas and the King. Mixed denomination group of Edward VII. 2 Annas 1905 (C), MS62 NGC; 2 Annas 1906-C, MS61 NGC; 2 Annas 1910-C, MS65 NGC; 1/4 Rupee 1904 (C), MS64 NGC; 1/4 Rupee 1906 (C), MS63 NGC; and 1 Rupee 1903 (C), MS62 NGC.
Eight little Indians. Grouping of NGC certified minors, including: 1 Cash (1901-10), KM46, Travancore, MS65 RD; 1/12 Anna 1912 (C), MS65 RD; 1/12 Anna 1924 (B), MS66 RD; 1/12 Anna 1924 (B), MS66 RD; 8 Cash (1906-35), KM48, Travancore, MS64 RB; 8 Cash (1906-35), KM48, Travancore, MS64 RB; 1 Anna 1912 (B), MS65; and 1/2 Rupee 1862 (C), MS64, Type C/2.
Iran
Nasir al-Din Shah gold Toman ND AH1294-95 (1878-1879), KM932, AU55 NGC, little actual wear and a seldom offered type.
Muzaffar al-Din gold 5000 Dinars AH1318 (1900), KM994.1, choice UNC, fully lustrous.
Ahmad Shah gold 5000 Dinars AH1337, KM1071, nice AU, glue residue on the reverse.
Ahmad Shah gold Toman AH1337 (1919), KM1074, nice lustrous AU.
Reza Shah gold Pahlavi 1926, KM1111, XF, scarce one year type.
Reza Shah gold Pahlavi SH1307 (1928), KM1114, XF.
Reza Shah gold 2 Pahlavi 1929, KM1115, AU, softly struck. Very scarce with a mintage of just 781 pieces.
Muhammad Reza Pahlavi gold 1/2 Pahlavi 1943, KM1147, Uncirculated. Slight softness in strike.
Muhammad Reza Pahlavi gold Pahlavi SH1323 (1944), KM1148, Uncirculated with some spotting.
Mohamed Reza gold 1/2 Pahlavi SH1334 (1955), KM1161, UNC, scarce early date.
Mohamed Reza gold 1/2 Pahlavi SH1334, KM1161, nice UNC, scarce early date.
Mohamed Reza gold 1/2 Pahlavi SH1342 (1963), KM1161, nice UNC.
Mohamed Reza gold Pahlavi SH1337 (1958), KM1162, nice AU-UNC. AGW 0.2354 oz.
Mohamed Reza gold Pahlavi SH1340, KM1162, choice BU. AGW 0.2354 oz.
Muhammad Reza Pahlavi gold Pahlavi 1972, KM1162, lustrous Uncirculated.
Islamic Republic gold 1/2 and 1 Azadi SH1358 (1979), KM1239 and 1240, brilliant Uncirculated.
Islamic Republic gold Azadi SH1374 (1995), KM1264, choice BU. AGW 0.2354 oz.
Mohamed Reza gold Foursome, 1/4 Pahlavi (2), SH1334 and 1346; 1/2 Pahlavi SH1338; and Pahlavi SH1324 high relief. 0.4708 AGW. Sold as is, no return.
Trio of Mint State Modern Iran Banknotes, P-106c 5000 Rials, SUPERB GEM 67 PMG, P-134c 10000 Rials, GEM UNCIRCULATED 66 PMG, P-139a 5000 Rials GEM UNCIRCULATED 66 PMG.
Israel
Seafaring 5 Lirot 1963 Proof, KM39, lightly dipped, scarce type.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Italian Somaliland
Vittorio Emanuele III Rupia 1913R, KM6, AU, lightly polished, scarce.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Italy
Republic 3 gold Gambling Tokens 1970, Campilioni Tokens, all brilliant Uncirculated. AGW 0.2300 oz.
Genoa. Republic Grosso ND (1139-1339), Biaggi-837, MS62 NGC, a high grade example.
Kingdom of Napoleon. 5 Lire 1812M, KM10.4, Nice toned XF, lightly cleaned long ago, scarce in this grade.
Kingdom of Napoleon. Gold 20 Lire 1808M, KM11, XF, Milan mint. Far scarcer than the 40 Lire type. Some original luster.
Lombardy-Venetia. Francis I gold 1/2 Sovrano 1835-M, KM-C10a.2, nice VF, trace of luster, scarce.
Naples & Sicily. Carlo II of Spain 26 Grani 1684, MS62 NGC, lightly toned and attractive. The reverse features a globe of Earth.
Papal States. Leo X Giulio ND (1513-1521), Berman-639, cleaned VF, possible mount removed at 12 o'clock.
Papal States. Pius VIII Scudo 1830-B, KM1310, Dav-189, heavily polished and retoned.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Papal States. Pius IX 5 Baiocchi 1849R, KM1341a, MS62 PCGS, a tough little minor in high grade. The holder incorrectly lists Pius IV.
Papal States. Pius IX gold Scudo 1858R XIII, KM1361, XF Details NCS (bent), lightly toned and original.
Papal States. Pius IX gold Scudo 1861, KM1361, XF, cleaned.
Peruggia. Grosso ND (1300-1400), CNI-XIV-196.75, AU55 NGC.
Sardinia. Vittorio Emanuele II gold 20 Lire 1859B, KM-C126.2, AU58 NGC, eagle mintmark indicating Turin mint. Very lustrous coin and essentially no wear visible. Not so common this choice.
Sicily. Philip IV 4 Tari 1624, Varesi-355/4, VF-XF, 10.49 gm.
Sicily. Philip IV 4 Tari 1648, Spahr 22, VF or better, somewhat crude. Philip facing right, reverse crowned eagle.
Venice. Andreo Dandolo gold Zecchino ND (1343-1354), FR.1221, VF, mounted at 12:00. Christ standing, reverse Doge kneeling before St. Mark.
Venice. Anthony Verner gold Ducat ND (1382-1400), VF, a bit crude. Christ standing, Doge kneeling before St. Mark, reverse.
Venice. Anthony Verner gold Ducat ND (1382-1400), VF. St. Mark standing right, presenting banner to Doge kneeling left / Christ standing facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels, surrounded by elliptical halo containing nine stars. Papadopoli 1; Scarfea 130; Paolucci 1.
Venice. Silvester Valier gold Zecchino ND (1694-1700), Fr1354, VF, a bit weak in the centers, but overall, attractive.
Venice. John Corner II gold Zecchino ND (1709-1722), Fr1372, VF, a bit crude.
Verona. Grosso ND (1218-1250), Biaggi 2971, XF45 NGC.
Vittorio Emanuele II 5 Lire 1876-R, KM8.4, fully lustrous UNC, lightly cleaned with a couple of tiny rim nicks.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Four-piece crown lot. Lucca 5 Franchi 1805, F-VF; Naples & Sicily 120 Grana 1857, XF; Piedmont Republic 5 Francs L'AN 10, Fine; and a Papal States 5 Lire 1870R-XXIV, cleaned VF-XF with minor rim bumps. Sold as is, no return.
Seven-piece Italian lot including: Kingdom 2 Centesimi 1861M, Red and Brown UNC; Kingdom 2 Lire 1911R, 50th Anniversary, VF-XF; Kingdom 2 Lire 1914, lustrous AU; Kingdom 5 Lire 1936R, AU; Lombardy-Venetia 5 Centesimi 1852M, UNC with some luster; Papal States 5 Baiocchi 1797, XF and seldom seen in this condition; Papal States 5 Baiocchi 1849R, XF with minor edge flaws, as struck. Sold as is, no return.
Japan
Mixed pair including: Kaei Isshu Gin (1853-1865), KM-C12, MS63 PCGS; and a Meiji 31 (1898) 50 Sen, KM-Y25, MS64 PCGS.
Pre-Meiji gold pair as follows: Manen Nishu Kin, KM-C18a, XF; and a Meiji Ni Bu Kin, KM-C21d, XF.
Mutsuhito 1/2 Sen 1885, KM-Y16.2, MS66 RB NGC. As nice as one could hope for an example of this type.
Meiji Bronze 2 Sen Duo. Two coins: an 1877 (Meiji 10), KM-Y18.1; and its companion, an 1882 (Meiji 15), KM-Y18.2. Both are VF-XF.
Meiji 4 (1871) 5 Sen, KM-Y6.2, XF, lightly cleaned.
Meiji 5 Sen - Pair, KM-Y22, Meiji 6 (1873) toned VF and Meiji 10 (1877) nice VF-XF.
Meiji 3 (1870) Yen, KM-Y5, toned VF-XF, chopmarks.
Meiji 3 (1870) Yen, KM-Y28, VF/XF, rim bump and lightly cleaned, with 3 reverse chopmarks.
Meiji 25 (1892) Yen, KM-YA25.3, XF-AU, lightly cleaned. Flame between 4th and 5th spine. Scarce variety.
Meiji 34 (1901) Yen, KM-YA25.3, MS64 NGC. Brilliant.
Meiji 37 (1904) Yen, KM-YA25.3, Brilliant Uncirculated.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Meiji 9 (1876) Trade Dollar, KM-Y14, VF, chopmarks.
Meiji 9 (1876) Trade Dollar, KM-Y14, VF+, chopmarks.
Meiji 9 (1876) Trade Dollar, KM-Y14, VF-XF, chopmarks. The edge has been scraped smooth, removing a gram of silver from its weight.
Taisho 5 (1916) 50 Sen, KM-Y37.2, MS66 NGC, a brilliant coin with exceptional luster, and scarce this nice.
Taisho 3 (1914) Yen, KM-Y38, Brilliant Uncirculated.
Four Meiji era Yen coins. 1897 (M30), AU, cleaned; 1902 (M35), AU; 1906 (M39), AU; and 1912 (M45), AU.
Keeling Cocos
John Clunes Ross gold 150 Rupees 1977, KM10a, gem cameo Proof. 8.5 grams. Mintage reported as 2000.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Kiau Chau
Wilhelm II 5 Cents 1909, KM-Y1, XF45 PCGS.
Korea
Yi Hyong 1 Fun 1892, KM1104, AU58 NGC.
South Korea 500 Won 1970, KM12, choice cameo Proof.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Laos
Republic Piefort Essai 20 Cents 1952, KM-PE2, MS63 NGC, aluminum.
Lebanon
Lebanese duet. Comprised of 10 Piastres 1929, MS64 NGC; and 25 Piastres 1936, AU58 NGC.
Liberia
Liberian 1847 duet. Harmoniously joined are: Cent, AU55 BN NGC; and 2 Cents, AU58 BN NGC.
Liberian 1862 duet. Comprised of a Cent, MS62 BN NGC; and 2 Cents, MS63 BN NGC.
Pair of choice Republic coppers. Both dated 1862 and NGC-certified. Cent, MS64 Red and Brown; and 2 Cents MS63 Brown.
NGC-certified copper Tropical 1896-H Trio. Cent, MS63 Red; 2 Cents, MS62 Red; and 2 Cents, MS63 Red and Brown.
Liechtenstein
Franz Josef II gold restrike Ducat 1778, Uncirculated, cleaned, type of KM-C7. AGW 0.1109 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Joseph Wenzel gold Ducat restrike 1758, KM-C39, MS65 ANACS.
Johann II 5 Kronen 1915, KM-Y4, AU-Uncirculated, very lustrous, just 10,000 minted.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Luxembourg
Queen Charlotte 100 Franc Coin 1946 Duo, KM49, Uncirculated, John the Blind commemorative.
Macao
A pair of 1978 Proof 100 Patacas, KM10 car with logos, Choice Proof; and KM11 car without logos, Choice Proof.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Mauritius
Victoria 10 Cents 1889H, KM10.1, MS65 NGC, lightly toned and a very choice grade for this scarce British Commonwealth issue.
Mexico
Felipe III Cob 8 Reales ND (1598-1621), KM44.3, Fine, date off flan, but Mo mintmark can be seen.
Felipe V 2 Reales 1739MF, KM84, XF45 PCGS. Nice details with light gray patina and no major flaws.
Felipe V 4 Reales 1740MF, KM94, XF details but some salt water corrosion. Scarce type.
Felipe V Pillar 8 Reales 1734MF, KM103, XF, cleaned leaving a bright appearance. Excellent detail present.
Ferdinand VI Pillar 1/2 Real 1749M, KM67.1, XF45 PCGS. Well struck with light gray toning.
Ferdinand VI Pillar 8 Reales 1757MM, KM104.2, about XF, cleaned, strong details.
Carlos III 1/2 Real 1772FM, KM69.1, AU55 PCGS. Sharply struck with traces of remaining luster. A scarcer two-year type.
Carlos III 2 Reales 1778FF, KM88.2, XF45 PCGS. An average strike, with medium gray toning.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales 1761MM, KM105, XF, cleaned. Excellent details present.
Carlos IV 8 Reales 1789FM, KM105, about VF, better two-year type.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1791FM, KM109, AU55 PCGS, boldly struck with bluish-gray toning and some remaining luster. A very appealing coin with nice eye appeal.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1805TH, KM109, lustrous AU, minor scuffs and hairlines.
Ferdinand VII Proclamation 2 Reales 1808, Fonrobert-6479, AU58 NGC.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1817Zs-AG, KM111.5, XF45 NGC.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1821Ga-FS, KM69, Lustrous AU-UNC details with lovely satiny luster, from a deteriorating planchet, and with two digs in obverse field. Without the two unfortunate cuts on the obverse, this might be one of the nicer Ga 8 Reales that we have seen.
Vargas-Sombrerete 8 Reales ND (1811 or 1812), KM177, Fair condition, date worn away. A very scarce revolutionary issue.
Republic Essai 1/4 Real 1836, KM-Pn53, PF66 BN NGC, copper.
Republic Cap and Rays 1/2 Real 1854GC, KM370.9, MS64 PCGS. Well struck with gray-green toning over lustrous, near-flawless surfaces.
Republic 8 Reales 1874Cn-MP, KM377.3, AU.
Republic Cap and 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 and Rays 8 Reales 1896Zs-FZ, KM377.13, MS64 PCGS. Gold and bluish-green toning over lustrous surfaces.
Republic gold 1/2 Escudo 1863CE, KM378, XF-AU, porous planchet. Culiacan mint.
Republic gold 1/2 Escudo 1863/57 CH/GF, KM378.5, AU, weakly struck reverse center. Mexico City mint.
Maximilian Peso 1866Mo, KM388.1, AU, lightly cleaned. Well struck example.
Maximilian Peso 1866PI, KM388.2, VF-XF, flatly struck, as is often the case from the San Luis Potosi mint. Toned, and scarce.
Republic Balance Scale Peso 1871S, KM408.4, Uncirculated, cleaning marks evident in field. Guanajuato mint, scarce grade.
Republic Balance Scale Peso 1873M, KM408.5, Uncirculated, cleaned. Mexico City mint.
Republic gold Peso 1890, KM410.6, XF-AU, ex-jewelry.
Republic gold Peso Duo, 1888CN-M and 1901Mo-M. Both coins AU and lightly cleaned.
Republic Centavo 1925, KM415, brown Uncirculated, scarce date this choice.
Republic Peso 1911, KM453, MS62 PCGS. Hesselgesser Collection. Caballito. Long Ray. Toned.
Republic Peso 1911, KM453, choice Uncirculated, long ray variety.
Republic Peso 1911, KM453, MS64 NGC. Long Ray. From the Whittier Collection.
Republic Peso 1912, KM453, AU/Uncirculated, one small cut on cheek, otherwise very nice. Scarce date.
Republic Peso 1918-M, KM454, AU53 NGC.
Republic Peso 1919, KM454, AU, bright white example, scarce in higher grades.
Mexican States
Durango. Peso 1914, KM622, VF, somewhat crude, as per usual. Muera Huerta type with dot and dash border.
Durango. Peso 1914 Muera Huerta, KM622, dot and dash border on obverse, lustrous AU, typically crude, lightly cleaned.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Guerrero. Revolutionary 2 Pesos 1914, KM643, XF-AU, crude.
Guerrero/C. Morado Republic 2 Pesos 1915-CO MO, KM660, AU58 NGC.
Guerrero/C. Morado Republic 2 Pesos 1915-SCM GRO, KM662, MS61 NGC.
Guerrero/C. Morado Republic 2 Pesos 1915-SCM GRO, KM662, MS61 NGC.
Guerrero/Taxco. Republic Peso 1915, KM672, MS62 NGC.
Oaxaca. Provisional 10 Centavos 1915, KM724, MS64 Brown PCGS Pittman.
Oaxaca. Provisional 2 Pesos 1915, KM746, AU58 NGC.
Oaxaca. Provisional 2 Pesos 1915, KM747.1, MS62 NGC.
Mexico
Lot of Three 1/2 Reales. One of Carlos & Johanna, plus 1714 and 1729. All three are lower grades. Sold as is, no return.
Carlos & Johanna, Lot of Four Early Silver Coins. Two are 2 Reales pieces, late series. One is a Real late series, while the other is a Real early series, but badly damaged. Sold as is, no return.
Lot of Three Proclamation Medals. 1/2 Real 1789, 2 Reales 1790, 1843. Grades are VF to XF, the 1/2 Real is mounted. Sold as is, no return.
A pair of Portrait minor coins as follows: Charles IIII 1/2 Real 1800 Mo-FM, KM72, AU53 PCGS; and a Charles IIII Real 1798 Mo-FM, KM81, XF45 PCGS.
Six-piece lot of Mexico 8 Reales as follows: 1779 Mo-FF, VF; 1799 Mo-FM, VF; 1804 Mo-TH, Fine with obverse scratches; 1809 Mo-TH, F-VF, softly struck on obverse; 1811 Mo-HJ, VF; and 1820 Mo-JJ, VF. Sold as is, no return.
Lot of Six 8 Reales Coins, Three colonial, (1808TH, 1812JJ, 1822FS), three republican, (1876BH, 1893FG, 1894AM). Grades VF-Uncirculated. Sold as is, no return.
Lot of Five Modern Certified Crowns, 5 Pesos 1948 KM465, (4 pieces, 3 grade MS65, one grades MS66), 5 Pesos 1954 KM467, MS64. All certified by NGC.
Montenegro
Nicholas I 5 Perpera 1912, KM15, lustrous AU, cleaned.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Grouping of Montenegro minors. 1 Perper 1912, XF; 1 Perper 1912, XF; 1 Para 1913, AU; 2 Perpera 1914, XF; 20 Perpera 1914, AU58 NGC; and 1 Perper 1914, AU55 NGC.
Morocco
Republic Essai 2 Francs AH1361, KM-E30, MS65 NGC, aluminum-bronze.
Republic Essai Franc AH1370, KM-E37, MS64 NGC, aluminum.
Republic Essai 2 Francs AH1370, KM-E38, MS64 NGC, aluminum.
Yusuf - Pair of Rials (10 Dirhams), KM-Y33, AH1331, toned AU, and AH1336, cleaned AU.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Mozambique
Portuguese Colonial silver Onca Bar 1845, KM26.2, weakly struck centers, clear date, with official counterstamp. The surfaces have some superficial black oxidation.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Nepal
Prithvi Bir Bikram silver 4 Mohars SE1833 (1911), KM658, nice UNC, thick silver type.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Tribhuvana Bir Bikram gold Mohar VS1991 (1934), KM702, gem prooflike BU, 5.52 grams.
Tribhuvana Bir Bikram gold Ashraphi VS1991 (1934), KM703.1, nice brilliant UNC, 12.57 grams.
Netherlands
Holland. Lion Dollar 1585, Dav-8838, Fine-VF, crude as always, a coin that circulated in the American colonies.
Overijssel. Ducaton 1733, KM80, XF, some corrosion, sea salvage piece. Silver Rider type. Apparently from the Vliegent Hart wreck, but no certificate.
Overijssel. Gold 7 Gulden 1761, KM103, VF, jewelry damage.
Utrecht. 1/4 Gulden (5 Stuivers) 1759, KM113, deeply toned XF, very bold details. 3.17 grams.
Utrecht. X (10) Stuivers 1749, KM110, toned XF-AU, old-time cabinet feel. This date is not listed in the SCWC.
Utrecht. Provincial 1/2 Ducat 1776, KM116, AU58 NGC.
Utrecht. 3 Gulden 1791, KM117, EF40 ANACS.
Utrecht. Gold Ducat 1753, KM7, AU55 NGC, good color.
West Friesland. Provincial 1 Daaler 1638, KM14.2, Dav-4870, VF30 NGC.
Zeeland. Silver 1 Ducat 1660, KM40, Fine.
Batavian Republic - Westfriesland. 3 Gulden 1795, KM9.4, fully lustrous AU-UNC, flan slightly out of round, cleaned and toned.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Batavian Republic - Utrecht. Rijksdaalder 1801, KM10.4, toned XF, noticeable mint luster.
Kingdom of Holland. Louis Napoleon gold Ducat 1806, KM26.3, VF-XF, wavy flan, scarcer Napoleonic type.
Willem II gold Ducat 1849, KM83.1, XF-AU.
Willem III 5 Cents 1876, KM91, MS67 NGC. Lustrous, bright and appealing.
Willem III 5 Cents 1876, KM91, MS67 NGC, an exceptional grade for this type.
William III gold 10 Gulden 1875, KM105, MS65 NGC.
William III gold 10 Gulden 1875, KM105, MS66 NGC.
Wilhelmina I gold 5 Gulden 1912, KM151, AU-Unc.
Wilhelmina I gold 5 Gulden 1912, KM151, AU.
Wilhelmina gold 10 Gulden 1897, KM118, MS65 NGC, the only collectible date of this type.
Wilhelmina I gold 10 Gulden 1917, KM149, MS66 PCGS.
Wilhelmina I gold 1 Ducat 1917, KM83.1, Brilliant Uncirculated, contact marks.
Netherlands East Indies
Sultanate of Sumenep. Madura Star countermark on 1755 Maria Theresa Taler, KM199.2, Cleaned F-VF.
New Zealand
George VI High-Grade Coins. Including: a Threepence 1941, AU55 NGC; and two Halfcrowns 1942, Uncirculated.
Nicaragua
Republic 20 Centavos 1880-H, KM4, MS62 NGC.
Norway
Haakon VII 2 Kroner 1906, KM363, choice Uncirculated. Norway independence commemorative.
Palestine
British Administration 100 Mils 1940, KM7, nice BU.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Paraguay
Republic 2 Centesimos 1870, KM3, MS65 RB NGC, Shaw to right of date. Unusually choice.
Pemba (Clove Island)
Austria Maria Theresa Taler 1780 with Countermark, KMX-18, Pemba in arabic in a clove indent. VF countermark on XF host coin. Very scarce.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Peru
Ferdinand VI Pillar 2 Reales 1757JM, KM53, VF35 PCGS, lightly toned and original.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales 1769JM, KM-A64.1, VF, repaired, dark toning.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Carlos III 8 Reales 1772LM, KM64.2, VF, some scratches, last dated Pillar Dollar of the New World
Carlos III 8 Reales 1780MI, KM78, XF45 PCGS, deep charcoal gray patina, full Plus Ultra, scarce assayer.
Carlos IIII 2 Reales 1793IJ, KM95, AU58 NGC, aged gray toning with exceptionally bold design features, very scarce grade.
Carlos IV 2 Reales 1801, KM95, AU55 NGC. Nicely toned and scarce in higher grades.
Carlos IV 8 Reales 1799IJ, KM97, AU58 NGC, from the Cuzco hoard.
Carlos IV 8 Reales 1802IJ, KM97, AU55 NGC, from the Cuzco hoard.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1811JP, KM106.2, Uncirculated, slightly weak in the legends, "Indian" bust type unique to Peru.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1816JP, KM117.1, AU58 NGC.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1824JM, KM117.1, VF, minute stress flaws in planchet. Scarce date.
Republic 8 Reales 1848MB, KM142.10, VF-XF, lightly cleaned.
South Peru. Republic 8 Reales 1838C-MS, KM170.4, XF45 PCGS.
Republic 50 Centavos 1859YB, KM179.2, XF-AU, toned, an attractive example.
Lot of Four Silver Coins, 8 Reales 1799; 2 Reales 1828; 4 Reales 1836 and 1850. Average grade is VF. Sold as is, no return.
Republic gold Libras 1917 & 1965, KM207, both coins Uncirculated. AGW 0.4710 oz.
Philippines
Ferdinand VII F7 Counterstamp 8 Reales ND (1832-1834), KM83, coin and counterstamp VF. Host coin is Peru 8 Reales 1832.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Isabella II gold 2 Pesos 1861, KM143, AU, much original luster.
Colonial gold 2 Pesos 1864, KM143, XF45 NGC.
A pair of Spanish Philippines gold 4 Pesetas, 1864, lustrous VF-XF with a reverse rim bump; and 1865, VF with moderate abrasions and some luster.
Alfonso XIII Peso 1897SGV, KM154, XF, numerous field marks.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Poland
Sigismund II 1/2 Grozy 1550, Gum-598, MS63 NGC, struck for Lithuania which was then under Polish control. A very choice silver minor.
Alexander I of Russia 2 Zlote 1818IB, KM-C99, VF, good portrait.
Nicholas I of Russia 1 1/2 Roubles 10 Zlotych 1836-MW, KM-C134, VF.
Nicholas I of Russia 1 1/2 Roubles 10 Zlotych 1837MW, KM-C134, VF, Poland was then under Russian control.
Republic gold 10 Zloty 1925, KM-Y32 XF-AU, popular type.
Republic gold Medal 1966, Issued to celebrate 1000 years of Christianity in Poland. AGW 0.2000 oz.
Republic Lodz Ghetto (Litzmanstadt) 1943 Trio, KM-Tn2 through KM-Tn4. The lot includes a 5 Mark, a 10 Mark, and a 20 Mark. All grade AU.
Danzig. Sigismund I 3 Groszy 1536, toned VF-XF, very attractive.
Danzig. Sigismund III Ort 1615, KM6, G-1380, VF, equivalent to a 1/4 Taler, scarce type with Danzig coat of arms, reverse.
Puerto Rico
Alfonso XIII 10 Centavos 1896, KM21, VF, struck during the period of Spanish control.
Alfonso XII 10 Centavos 1896-PGV, KM21, XF45 NGC.
Alfonso XIII 20 Centavos 1895, KM22, toned XF.
Portugal
Joao V gold 400 Reis 1724, KM201, Fine, and shaved. A popular type.
Maria I 80 Reis ND (1786-1799), KM285, XF, also known as a Tostao. Very nice for the type.
Maria II 100 Reis 1853, KM488, MS64 NGC.
Luis I gold 2000 Reis 1865, KM511, VF, scarce type.
Carlos I 1000 Reis 1899, KM540, MS63 PCGS, an outstanding example of this type.
Manuel II 500 Reis 1909, KM547, XF-AU, just beginning to tone. Scarce grade.
Republic Escudo 1910, KM560, AU, lightly cleaned, birth of republic commemorative.
Ragusa
Republic 1 Tallero 1772-GA DM, KM18, Dav-1639, AU55 NGC.
Republic Tallero 1774DM-DM, KM18, toned AU, cleaned long ago but now quite nice with sharp details.
Republic Tallero 1775GA-GA, KM18, lightly cleaned AU, bold details, excellent flan.
Romania
Carol I Leu 1870-C, KM6, XF45 NGC. Slightly rotated reverse.
Carol I Leu 1881-V, KM14, AU58 NGC.
Carol I gold 20 Lei 1906, KM37, XF-AU, 40th year of reign commemorative.
Republic Pattern 25 Bani 1921, KM-PnD180, MS66 NGC. Rare.
Republic Pattern 1 Leu 1922, KM-Pn187, Specimen 64 PCGS. Rare.
Republic Pattern 2 Lei 1922, KM-Pn190, MS63 NGC, nickel.
Mihai gold 20 Lei 1944, KM-XM13, Uncirculated, Romanian kings commemorative. AGW 0.1895 oz.
Mihai I gold 20 Lei 1944, KM-XM13, Uncirculated, Romanian kings commemorative. AGW 0.1895 oz.
Mihai I gold 20 Lei 1944, KM-XM13, Uncirculated.
Carol I Bronze Bani 1867 Trio, KM2.1 through KM4.1: 2 Bani, MS64 RB NGC; 5 Bani MS65 RB NGC; and a 10 Bani MS63 BN NGC. Three examples from the Heaton mint.
Russia
Peter I Denga 1706, Brekke-117, F-VF details with a porous flan.
Catherine I 5 Kopeks 1727 KД, KM179, VF25 BN NGC. Nicely struck.
Catherine I 5 Kopeks 1727 KД, KM179, VF30 ICG, uniformly toned and attractive surfaces.
Catherine II copper 5 Kopecks 1763 CПM, Bit-564, large letters, XF.
Catherine II 5 Kopeks 1795 EM, KM-C59.3, AU50 Brown NGC.
Catherine II copper 5 Kopecks 1796 EM, Bit-650 (R), XF. Overstrike shows clearly on the reverse.
Catherine II 20 Kopeks 1769 СПБ, KM-C63a.2, Fine.
Alexander I 5 Kopeks 1802 EM, KM-C115.1, AU50 Brown NGC.
Alexander I 5 Kopeks 1802 EM, KM-C115.1, AU58 Brown NGC.
Alexander I 5 Kopecks 1803 EM, Imperial eagle/Date and value, Bit-283, good XF.
Alexander I 5 Kopecks 1804 EM, Imperial eagle/Date and value, Bit-290, good XF.
Alexander I 5 Kopecks 1810 EM, Imperial eagle/Date and value, Bit-300, XF.
Alexander I Rouble 1816 CПБ-ПC, KM-C130, VF.
Nicholas I Rouble 1825 СПБ, KM-C130, F-VF, somewhat toned.
Nicholas I 20 Kopeks 1847 CПБ-ПA, KM-C165, MS61 NGC.
Nicholas I 20 Kopeks 1849 CПБ-ПA, KM-C165, MS63 NGC.
Nicholas I 25 Kopeks 1857 CПБ-ФБ, KM166.1, MS63 NGC.
Nicholas I 25 Kopeks 1858 CПБ-ФБ, KM166.1, MS62 NGC.
Nicholas I 25 Kopeks 1858 CПБ-ФБ, KM-166.1, MS63 NGC.
Nicholas I 25 Kopeks 1859 CПБ-ФБ, KM166.1, MS63 NGC.
Nicholas I Rouble 1840 СПБ, KM-C168.1, AU, lightly cleaned.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Nicholas I Rouble 1844 СПБ, KM-C168.1, AU-Uncirculated, dipped, a good looking example.
Nicholas I Rouble 1844 MW, KM-C168.2, AU55 NGC.
Nicholas I Rouble 1849 CПБ-ПA, Imperial eagle/Date and value in wreath, Bit-224, lustrous XF with rim bumps on both sides.
Nicholas I Rouble 1851 CПБ-ПA, KM-C168.1, AU58 NGC.
Nicholas I Rouble 1854 CПБ-HI, Imperial eagle/Date and value in wreath, Bit-234, well struck XF with light gray toning and considerable remaining luster.
Alexander III Rouble 1893 Г, KM-Y46, VF. Cleaned with light obverse scratches.
Nicholas II Kopek 1914 СПБ, KM-Y9.2, MS63 Red and Brown NGC.
Nicholas II 25 Kopecks 1896, Bust left/Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-96, UNC. Full luster beneath pleasing green toning.
Nicholas II 25 Kopeks 1896, KM-Y57, MS62 NGC.
Nicholas II 50 Kopecks 1912 ЭБ, Bust left/Imperial eagle with date and value, Bit-91, Uzd-2188, UNC. Brilliant luster with a touch of golden toning.
Nicholas II 50 Kopeks 1913, KM-Y58.2, XF-AU, good luster, little wear.
Nicholas II Rouble 1912, KM-Y59.3, AU, cleaned, strong portrait.
Nicholas II gold 5 Roubles 1902, KM-Y62, MS66 NGC.
Nicholas II gold 5 Roubles 1903, KM-Y62, MS65 NGC.
Nicholas II gold 5 Roubles 1904, KM-Y62, brilliant Uncirculated.
Nicholas II gold 5 Roubles 1904, KM-Y62, Uncirculated and very attractive.
Nicholas II gold 5 Roubles 1904, KM-Y62, Prooflike Uncirculated, a beautiful example of this type. An ideal type coin.
Nicholas II gold 5 Roubles 1904, KM-Y62, brilliant Uncirculated, very lustrous.
Nicholas II gold 5 Roubles 1902 & 1904. Two examples of gold 5 Roubles, one dated 1902, the other 1904. Both certified MS66 by ICG.
Nicholas II gold 10 Roubles 1899, KM-Y64, Almost Uncirculated, a good looking, lustrous example.
Nicholas II gold 10 Roubles 1899, KM-Y64, AU, some light surface marks. AGW 0.2489 oz.
Nicholas II gold 10 Roubles 1899, KM-Y54, brilliant Uncirculated. Choice example.
Nicholas II gold 10 Roubles 1901, KM-Y64, VF, obverse scratches.
Nicholas II gold 10 Roubles 1903AP, KM-Y70, MS63 NGC, outstanding appearance.
Nicholas II gold 10 Roubles 1903AP, KM-Y64, MS63 NGC.
Nicholas II Rouble 1907 ЭБ, KM-Y59.3, EF, obverse rim bumps.
Nicholas II Romanov Dynasty Rouble 1913, KM-Y70, EF.
Nicholas II Romanov Dynasty Rouble 1913, KM-Y70, AU, cleaned.
Nicholas II Romanov Dynasty Rouble 1913, KM-Y70, AU, cleaned.
Nicholas II Romanov Dynasty Rouble 1913, KM-Y70, AU, cleaned.
Nicholas II Romanov Dynasty Rouble 1913, KM-Y70, AU-Uncirculated, fully lustrous example. Struck to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the founding of the Romanov dynasty.
Nicholas II Romanov Dynasty Rouble 1913BC, KM-Y70, MS61 NGC. Romanov Dynasty.
R.S.F.S.R. Rouble 1921, KM-Y84, EF-AU, cleaned.
USSR gold Chervonetz 1976, KM-Y85, Uncirculated, a choice example. AGW 0.2489 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
A mixed pair including: 1/4 Kopeck 1899 СПБ, KM-Y47.1, MS63 Red PCGS and a Poltina 1855 CПБ-HI, KM-C167.1, XF details, cleaned, with moderate abrasions. Sold as is, no return.
Pair from the eve of the Bolshevik Revolution. Nicholas II. 10 Kopeks 1917-BC, MS61 NGC; and 15 Kopeks 1917-BC, MS62 NGC.
Six-piece lot of minor coins. 5 Kopecks 1856 CПБ-ФБ, KM163, Choice AU; 15 Kopecks 1874 CПБ-HI, KM21a.2, lustrous AU, weakly struck; 15 Kopecks 1880/7 CПБ-HФ, KM21a.2, AU; 20 Kopecks 1856 CПБ-ФБ, KM165, lustrous XF with obverse staining and rim bump; 20 Kopecks 1880 CПБ-HФ, KM22a.1, XF-AU; and a 20 Kopecks 1909 CПБ-ЭБ, KM22a.1, choice AU.
A trio of Roubles as follows: 1913 300th Anniversary of the Romanov's, KM-Y70, lustrous AU; 1921, KM-Y84, lustrous AU; and a 1924, KM-Y90.1, lightly cleaned AU. Sold as is, no return.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Five-piece silver coin lot including: 15 Kopecks 1880 CПБ-HФ, KM-Y21a.2, AU with spots; 15 Kopecks 1886 CПБ-AГ, KM-Y21a.2, toned UNC; 20 Kopecks 1856 CПБ-ФБ, KM-C165, Choice AU; 20 Kopecks 1861 CПБ, KM-Y22.2, UNC details with reverse scrapes; and a 50 Kopecks 1911 ЭБ, KM-Y58.2, lustrous XF. Sold as is, no return.
Alexander I 5 Kopeks quartet. Included are: 1815 VG; 1815 Fair, cleaned and slightly bent; 1822 Fine, cleaned; and 1845 VF.
Five-piece lot including: Anna Denga 1735, VF; Paul I 2 Kopecks 1800 EM, VF-XF; Catherine II 5 Kopecks 1784 КM, VF-XF; Catherine II 5 Kopecks 1791 AM, XF; and an Alexander I 5 Kopecks 1803 EM, XF with luster remaining. Sold as is, no return.
Six-piece lot of early silver minor coins including: 5 Kopecks 1757 СПБ, VF; 5 Kopecks 1758 СПБ, Fine; 10 Kopecks 1757 MБ, VF; 10 Kopecks 1769 СПБ, F-VF; 10 Kopecks 1799 MБ, Fine; and a 20 Kopecks 1784 СПБ, F-VF with some black verdigris on both sides. Sold as is, no return.
Three-piece lot of 25 Kopecks including: 1857 CПБ-ФБ, lightly cleaned XF with some luster remaining; 1859 CПБ-ФБ, Bit-131 (R), lightly cleaned XF; and an 1878 CПБ-HФ, AU details, lightly cleaned with some remaining luster. Sold as is, no return.
Siberia. 10 Kopecks 1778 KM, KM-C6, glossy and attractive XF with some obverse porosity. Usually found in inferior condition.
A large lot of assorted Russian including: 23 Roubles 1727-1921 (two of which are housed in NGC holders), 11 pieces in NCS holders for cleaning or damage, also includes Rouble 1762 СПБ-HК, VF-XF lightly cleaned with luster remaining; (5) Elizabeth, Catherine II, and Alexander I 5 Kopecks, average VF; and various other minor silver and copper coins, some circulated, some UNC. Sold as is, no return.
Rwanda
Republic gold 10 & 25 Francs 1961, KM1 & KM2, brilliant Uncirculated. Portrait of President Kayibanda. AGW 0.3038 oz.
Sarawak
Charles V. Brooke 5 Cents 1920H, KM13, choice AU, scarce one year type.
Charles V. Brooke 50 Cents 1927H, KM19, XF, lightly cleaned, scarce one year type.
Saudi Arabia
Nejd. Counterstamp on Maria Theresa Taler 1780, KMX-14.1, nice XF, bold countermark.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Hejaz. Hussein ibn Ali Ryal (20 Piastres) AH1334/8, KM30, AU, cleaned, small rim flaw as struck.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Ibn Sa'ud gold Guinea 1951, KM36, Uncirculated, a choice example. AGW 0.2354 oz.
Scotland
Mary Plack 1557, S-5437, Fine, corroded. Probably buried in he ground for a long time. Scarce.
Serbia
Obrenovitch IV gold 20 Dinara 1879A, KM14, VF-XF, cleaned, with obverse digs.
Run of Serbian numismatic history. Comprised of: 2 Dinara 1875, VF; 10 Para 1879, AU58 RB NGC; 10 Para 1883, AU55 NGC; 20 Para 1884-H, MS63 NGC; 20 Para 1884-H, MS62 NGC; 1 Dinar 1915, MS62 NGC; 1 Dinar 1915, lustrous EF; 2 Dinara 1915, AU58 NGC; 1 Dinar 1942, MS63 PCGS, German Occupation; 1 Dinar 1942, MS63 NGC; 2 Dinara 1942, MS62 NGC; 2 Dinara 1942, MS62 NGC; and 2 Dinara 1942, MS60 NGC. Sold as is, no return.
Sierra Leone
Colonial 10 Cents 1791, KM3, XF40 PCGS.
Singapore
Republic gold 150 Dollars 1969, KM7, Uncirculated, 150th anniversary of the founding of Singapore commemorative. AGW 0.7328 oz.
Solomon Islands
Elizabeth II gold 100 Dollars 1978, KM9, Uncirculated, 3,159 mintage. Attainment of sovereignty commemorative. AGW 0.2711 oz.
South Africa
Republic Penny 1892, KM2, MS63 BN NGC. This has a lovely mix of colors with a bit of mint red to go with a very glossy surface.
Republic 2 Shillings 1892, KM6, XF.
Republic 5 Shillings 1892, KM8.1, VF30 PCGS. Single shaft.
Republic gold 1/2 Pond 1894, KM9.2, Extremely Fine, a low mintage date with only 39,000 pieces struck. A few minor marks, but attractive overall.
Republic gold Pond 1896, KM10.2, VF.
Republic gold Pond 1896, VF-XF Details, harshly cleaned, ex-jewelry, with mount removed from edge.
Republic gold Pond 1897, KM10.2, VF-XF, cleaned, slightly better date. AGW 0.2354 oz.
George V Half Penny 1923, KM13.1, AU-Uncirculated, brown color with a pleasing appearance. First date of series and scarce.
George V Half Penny 1923, KM13.1, AU-Uncirculated, brown in color and attractive.
George V Shilling 1930, KM17.2, MS64 NGC.
George V gold Sovereign 1925SA, KM21, Uncirculated, strong luster. AGW 0.2354 oz.
George VI 2 Shillings 1950, KM38.1, AU/Uncirculated, bright white example.
Elizabeth II 5 Shillings 1959, KM52, Prooflike issue. A few toning spots.
Elizabeth II 5 Shillings 1959, KM52, Prooflike issue, scarce date.
Elizabeth II gold Pound 1953, KM54, Proof, 4,000 mintage. AGW 0.2354 oz.
Republic gold Rand 1963, KM63, PR64 PCGS, a low-mintage coin.
Republic gold Rand 1976, KM63, Proof, choice coin. AGW 0.1177 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Republic gold 2 Rand 1961, KM64, Proof, 3932 mintage.
Republic gold 2 Rand 1976, KM54, Proof, very choice. AGW 0.2354 oz.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Partial Proof Set of Three Coins 1945. Copper coins only, Farthing, Half Penny, and Penny. Each with mintage in Proof of 150 pieces.
Mixed Lot of Thirteen Proof Coins. Coins are the following: 1947 Farthing, Half Penny, Penny, 5 Shillings. 1944 3 Pence. 1948 2 Shillings. 1953 Half Penny, Penny, 3 Pence, 6 Pence, Shilling, 2 Shillings, 2 1/2 Shillings. Sold as is, no return.
George VI Eight Piece Proof Set 1948, KM-PS20, missing the Farthing. Only 1,120 sets produced.
Six Piece Silver Proof Set 1947, 3 Pence to Crown, 2,600 of each coin minted in Proof.
Elizabeth II Eleven Piece Proof Set with gold 1953, KM-PS27, Farthing to Pound. 2000 sets minted.
Elizabeth II Ten Piece Proof Set with gold 1958, KM-PS41, Farthing to Pound. Missing the 3 Pence.
Republic gold Proof Coins 1961, Rand, KM63, & 2 Rands, KM64, both choice Proofs.
Lot of Sixteen Error Coins, A very interesting group of modern South African Republic coins with different types of errors. Blank planchets, hub doubling, clipped planchets, etc. Denominations are 1 Cent to 50 Cents. A lot to be carefully examined. Sold as is, no return.
Spain
Enrique II Silver Real ND (1368-1379), Cayon 1313, sharp VF, Sevilla mint, very attractive for the type.
Ferdinand VI gold 1/2 Escudo 1758JB, KM378, about VF, Madrid mint, better than usual for the type.
Carlos III 1 Maravedi 1772 Aqueduct, KM405.2, MS65 Red and Brown NGC.
Carlos III gold 1/2 Escudo 1788C, KM425.2, Fine, cleaned, trace of mount at 12:00.
Carlos IV gold Escudo 1789MF, KM434, F-VF, Madrid mint, popular type.
Carlos IV gold 2 Escudos 1790MF, KM435.1, choice VF, Madrid mint.
Carlos IV 8 Reales 1808IG, KM432.1, Fine, some obverse field digs, scarce type. Madrid mint.
Joseph Napoleon 20 Reales 1809, KM454, VF+.
Isabel II 20 Reales 1857 Barcelona, KM609.1, XF, toned. Eight-pointed Star mint mark. This is the rare Barcelona mint type. Seldom offered in any condition.
Isabella II gold 4 Escudos 1867, KM631.1, XF, six pointed star indicating Madrid mint.
Alfonso XII gold 25 Pesetas 1878EMM, KM673, XF, "1878" in the stars. AGW 0.2333 oz.
Alfonso XIII 5 Pesetas 1898, KM707, baggy Unc.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Alfonso XIII 5 Pesetas 1899, KM707, brilliant Uncirculated, with assayer initials, "SGV". Strong portrait.
Straits Settlements
Edward VII Dollar 1904, KM25, AU.
Edward VII Dollar 1904, KM25, brilliant UNC, small scratches by the "AND" on the obverse.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Edward VII Dollar 1904-B, KM25, MS63 NGC.
George V Dollar 1919 Restrike, KM33, choice Proof, restrike with official envelope from the Mint.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
George V Dollar 1920, KM33, PR62 PCGS, official restrike. Some cameo features.
A high grade pair including: Cent 1903, UNC with considerable mint red luster; and a Dollar 1904B, Choice AU with full luster.
Sudan
Republic 1979 Essai trio. Includes: 10 Pounds, PF66 NGC, KM-E10, aluminum; 10 Pounds, PF65 Red NGC, KM-E16, copper; and 50 Pounds, MS63 NGC, aluminum.
Sweden
Gustav II Adolf Ore 1628, KM115, VF30 PCGS, a very large early copper of Sweden.
Carl XI 1 Ore 1684, KM264B, glossy VF/XF.
Gustavus III Riksdaler 1776OL, KM514, VF35 PCGS, attractive old toning.
Oscar II gold 10 Kronor 1874, KM732, MS65 NGC.
Oscar II gold 10 Kronor 1874/3-ST, KM732, MS65 PCGS.
Oscar II gold 10 Kronor 1874/3, KM732, MS65 NGC, interesting overdate, and scarce this choice. AGW 0.1296 oz.
Oscar II gold 10 Kronor 1901, KM767, MS65 NGC.
Oscar II gold 10 Kronor 1901, KM767, MS66 NGC.
Oscar II gold 20 Kronor 1889, KM748, MS65 NGC.
Oscar II gold 20 Kronor 1890, KM748, MS65 NGC.
Oscar II gold 20 Kronor 1898, KM748, MS65 NGC.
Gustaf V 2 Kronor 1910, KM787, toned UNC, quite attractive for this first date of the type.
Gustaf V gold 5 Kronor 1920, KM797, MS66 NGC.
Switzerland
Aargau. Batzen 1826, KM21, MS66 NGC, lightly toned with wonderful luster.
Aargau. 5 Batzen 1826, KM23, MS66 NGC, an exceptional example of this type.
Bern. Silver School Medal ND (1820), VF30 NGC, Bernese bear within crowned shield, reverse beehive on platform. 14.88g, 34.71mm.
Geneva. 6 Sols 1791PB, KM82a, MS63 ANACS, unusually choice for this early republican issue.
St. Gallen. Thaler 1622, KM61, Toned VF, rim filed at 6 o'clock.
Lovely uncirculated Swiss pairing. Zurich 1 Schilling 1751, MS63 NGC; and Bern 5 Batzen 1826, MS60 ANACS.
Confederation 1 Rappen 1857B, KM3.1, MS65 RB PCGS, More red than brown, and a beautiful example of this type.
Confederation 1/2 Franc 1920B, KM23, MS67 PCGS, a perfect type coin. Wonderful color.
Confederation 1/2 Franc 1934B, KM23, MS66 PCGS, with cartwheel luster.
Confederation 1/2 Franc 1955, KM23, SP67 PCGS, a wonderful example of this type.
Confederation Franc 1900B, KM24, MS64 NGC, attractively toned and scarce in this grade.
Confederation Franc 1920B, KM24, MS67 PCGS, just a wonderful appearance. Outstanding color.
Confederation Franc 1920B, KM24, MS67 PCGS, a superb example of this type. A pristine coin.
Confederation Franc 1920B, KM24, MS68 NGC. A near perfect example with devices robustly frosted.
Confederation Franc 1936B, KM24, MS67 PCGS, bright white, and essentially a flawless coin.
Confederation Franc 1956B, KM24, SP67 PCGS, scarce specimen striking. Just outstanding.
Confederation 2 Francs 1920B, KM21, MS66 NGC. Lovely lilac and powder blue patina.
Confederation 2 Francs 1920B, KM21, MS66 PCGS, light golden toning at the peripheries. Very nice.
Confederation 2 Francs 1920B, KM21, MS66 PCGS, an outstanding example of this type. Somewhat prooflike.
Confederation 5 Francs 1851A, KM11, VF30 NGC, seated Helvetia type.
Confederation 5 Francs 1925B, KM38, AU.
Confederation 5 Francs 1926B, KM38, AU-UNC, normal contact marks.
Confederation gold 20 Francs 1893B, KM31.3, brilliant Uncirculated. A beautiful coin.
Confederation gold 20 Francs 1911B, KM35.1, MS65 PCGS.
Confederation gold 20 Francs 1914B, KM35.1, MS65 PCGS.
Confederation gold 20 Francs 1926, KM35.1, MS64 NGC, a very choice example of this type. AGW 0.1867 oz.
Confederation gold 20 Francs 1926B, KM35.1, MS66 NGC. A scant 50,000 struck.
Confederation gold 20 Francs 1927B, KM35.1, MS65 NGC.
Confederation gold 20 Francs 1927B, KM35.1, MS65 NGC.
Confederation gold 20 Francs 1930B, KM35.1, MS65 NGC.
Confederation gold 20 Francs 1930B, KM35.1, MS65 NGC.
Shooting Festival 5 Francs 1867, KM-S9, MS62 PCGS, for canton Schwyz. A brilliant, fully lustrous specimen.
Shooting Festival 5 Francs 1869, KM-S10, AU55 ANACS.
Shooting Festival 5 Francs 1874, KM-S12, MS63 PCGS, for canton St. Gallen. 15,000 mintage.
Shooting Festival 5 Francs 1881, KM-S15, Uncirculated, cleaned. For canton Fribourg.
Shooting Festival 5 Francs 1885, KM-S17, AU-Uncirculated, issued for canton Bern. Strong luster.
Shooting Festival 5 Francs 1885, KM-S17, MS60 NGC.
Shooting Festival 5 Francs 1885, KMS17, MS62 PCGS, for canton Bern. Bright white example.
Shooting Festival 5 Francs 1939, KM-S20, AU, lightly cleaned, Lucerne.
Shooting Festival 50 Francs 1985, KM-S24, PF69 Ultra Cameo NGC, Altdorf.
Confederation Pair of Silver Half Francs, KM23, 19229 MS66 NGC, and 1934 MS67 NGC, two exceptional coins.
5 Franc quartet. 1931, MS64 NGC; 1934-B Shooting Festival, MS63 ANACS; 1936 Armistice Fund, MS62 NGC; and 1951-B, MS64 ANACS.
Family of Four 5 Francs. 1934 Shooting Festival, XF-AU; 1936 Confederation Armament Fund, AU-Unc.; 1941 650th Anniversary, AU-Unc.; and 1963 Red Cross Centennial, BU.
Three-piece lot of gold 10 Francs 1913, KM36, grades AU-UNC. AGW 0.2799 oz.
Five-piece lot of gold 10 Francs, (4) 1914 and a 1922, grades Choice AU to UNC, all are KM36. AGW 0.4665 oz. Sold as is, no return.
Three-piece lot of gold 10 Francs 1912, KM36, AU. AGW 0.2799 oz.
Golden Swiss Republic gold 20 Franc trio. 1935-LB, MS66 NGC; 1949, MS65 NGC; and 1949, MS66 NGC.
Tanzania
Republic 200 Shilingi (1981), KM14, choice cameo Proof, 20th anniversary of independence.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Miscellaneous
Republic Pattern Tarim Dinar four-metal foursome. AH1352. X1, MS63, aluminum; X1A, MS65, aluminum-bronze, X1-B, MS65 Red and Brown, bronze; and X1-C, MS65, copper-nickel. All are NGC certified.
Thailand
Base Silver Tiger Tongue Money ND, Mitchner 3015 (similar), a nice VF example of this popular "odd & curious" money. Probably 18th century AD.
Rama V 1 Fuang (1869), KM-Y28, MS62 NGC.
Tunisia
Ahmad Pasha Bey gold 100 Francs 1930, KM257, choice BU.
French Protectorate gold 100 Francs 1935, KM257,Uncirculated, very lustrous. AGW 0.1895 oz.
Ahmad Pasha Bey gold 100 Francs - Pair, KM257, 1930 and 1932, both nice UNC.
Colonial Piefort Essai 50 Centimes 1945, KM-PE2, MS67 NGC, aluminum-bronze.
Colonial Piefort Essai 50 Centimes 1945, KM-PE2, MS67 NGC, aluminum-bronze.
Colonial Piefort Essai Franc 1945, KM-PE3, MS65 NGC, aluminum-bronze.
Colonial Piefort Essai 5 Francs 1954, KM-PE6, MS66 NGC, copper-nickel.
Turkey
Mahmud II gold 2 Rumi Altin AH1223/9, KM614, VF-XF, creased flan, small hole at the top.
Mahmud II gold 2 Rumi Altin AH1223/11, KM614, VF-XF, holed at the top.
Mahmud II gold 2 Rumi Altin AH1223/11, KM614, toned XF, very sharp, small hole at edge.
Mahmud II gold 2 Rumi Altin AH1223/9, KM617, XF, holed as usual, excellent appearance.
Abdul Mejid 20 Piastres AH1255/12, KM675, choice toned AU-UNC, very sharp.
Murad V gold 100 Piastres 1876, KM715, VF-EF, one rim ding, only year of murad's reign.
Abdul Hamid II 20 Piastres AH1293/2, KM722, nice UNC, dipped but very attractive.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Uganda
Wildlife 500 Shillings 1981, Dr. Milton Obote/Elephants, KM23a, Gem cameo Proof. Mintage of only 700 pieces.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Uruguay
Republic 20 Centesimos 1857-D, KM9, MS64 Brown NGC.
Republic High-End Quartet: KM19-21, Centesimo 1924 MS65; 2 Centesimos 1924 MS66; 2 Centesimos 1941-So MS65; 5 Centesimos 1924 MS64. All coins certified by NGC. An unusually choice grouping of these types.
Venezuela
Republic 20 Centavos 1874A, KM-Y14, AU53 ANACS. Small A.
Republic 1/4 Bolivar 1894A, KM-Y20, AU58 NGC, a choice toned example, very close to mint state.
Republic 1/2 Bolivar 1893A, KM-Y21, AU53 ANACS.
Republic 1/2 Bolivar 1912A, KM-Y21, AU50 ICG.
Republic 1 Bolivar 1893A, KM-Y22, XF40 ICG.
Republic 1 Bolivar 1911A, KM-Y22, AU50 ANACS.
Republic 10 Bolivares 1930 pairing. KM-Y31. One AU, the other Brilliant Uncirculated.
Republic gold 20 Bolivares 1912, KM-Y32, AU.
Republic gold 20 Bolivares 1912, KM-Y32, Brilliant Uncirculated.
Republic gold 20 Bolivares 1912, KM-Y32, Brilliant Uncirculated.
Sextet of 20th Century minors. 1/2 Bolivar 1929, MS63 ANACS; 1/2 Bolivar 1935, MS64 NGC; 1/2 Bolivar 1936, MS60 ANACS; 1 Bolivar 1919 (P), AU53 ICG; 1 Bolivar 1926, AU55 ICG; and 1 Bolivar 1929, AU55 ICG.
West African States
Republic gold 5,000 Francs 1982, KM12, Unc.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Yugoslavia
Alexander I gold Ducat 1932, KM12.2, Gem prooflike uncirculated.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
From the Village Coin Estate Collection.
Yugoslavian Octet. Loitering are: 1 Dinar 1925, XF; 1 Dinar 1925, Unc; 10 Dinara 1931, AU; 2 Dinara 1938, Unc; 20 Dinara 1938, MS63 NGC; 20 Dinara 1938, MS63 NGC; 20 Dinara 1938, MS63 PCGS; and 20 Dinara 1938, MS64 NGC. Sold as is, no return.
World Lots
Island quartet. Great Britain Victoria Half Penny 1897, MS64 RB NGC; Great Britain George V Sixpence 1911, MS63 NGC; Jamaica Farthing 1906, MS62 NGC; and Jamaica Farthing 1910, MS64 NGC.
High-grade three Century mix. Composed of: Canada Elizabeth II Dollar 1971, PF66 NGC, attractive veil of color; German States-Bavaria 1 Kreuzer 1860, MS66 NGC; and Great Britain George III Maundy Threepence 1763, MS63 NGC. Sold as is, no return.
World tour of mixed silver. Awaiting departure are: Austria 2 Corona 1912, AU; Cuba Peso 1932, EF, lightly cleaned; France Franc 1916, MS63 NGC; Mexico Peso 1945, Unc; Netherlands 1 Gulden 1940, BU; Netherlands 2 1/2 Gulden 1939, AU; New Zealand Halfcrown 1943, EF; Panama 1 Balboa 1968, PF65 NGC; Peru 1/2 Dinero 1908/7, MS63 NGC; and Philippines 10 Centavos 1903, AU55 NGC. Sold as is, no return.
Contemporary Cameo Proof mixed foursome. Bermuda Piefort Essai Dollar 1988, KM-P2, PF68 Ultra Cameo NGC; Bolivia 200 Pesos 1979, PR67 DCAM PCGS, UNICEF; Botswana Piefort Essai 5 Pula 1981, KM-P1, PF67 Ultra Cameo NGC; and Maldives 20 Rufiyaa 1979, PCGS PR68 DCAM PCGS, UNICEF. Sold as is, no return.
Five jewels from south of the border. Central American Republic 1/4 Real 1842/37-G, MS63 NGC; Peru 1 Dinero 1906, MS67 NGC; Guatemala 1/4 Real 1861, MS65 NGC; Chile 1/2 Decimo 1892/82-SO, MS67 NGC; and Chile 10 Centavos 1896, MS66 NGC. Sold as is, no return.
Four contemporary essais. Equatorial Guinea 5,000 Bipkwele (1980), KM-E22, PF63 RB NGC, copper; Equatorial Guinea 10,000 Bipkwele (1980), KM-E27, PF64 RD NGC, copper; Equatorial Guinea 2,000 Bipkwele (1980), KM-X-PN11, MS66 NGC, aluminum; and Uruguay 2,000 Pesos 1984, KM-Pn115, PF68 Cameo NGC, aluminum. Sold as is, no return.
A pair of European crowns silver Crowns of the 1870s, as follows: Austria 2 Florin, anniversary marriage commemorative 1879, KM-XM5, About XF, marks and digs; along with France Napoleon III, 5 Francs 1870A, KM799.1, Lustrous XF-AU details, but lightly brushed. Sold as is, no return.
South American duet. Bolivia Republic 1/2 Sol 1830-PTS JL, KM93.2A, AU50 NGC, six pointed stars; and a Brazil Pedro II 2000 Reis 1888, KM485, AU58 NGC. Toned. Sold as is, no return.
Lot of Eight Britain and British Commonwealth coins. Great Britain Penny 1806; Great Britain Threepence 1762, 1772, 1823; Great Britain Florin 1890; Hong Kong 10 Cents 1888; Southern Rhodesia Shilling 1944; Southern Rhodesia Halfcrown 1938. All coins grade AU-Uncirculated. Sold as is, no return.
Group of 3 crowns and 2 crownlettes. Vying for power are: Austria 5 Corona 1900, prooflike Unc; France 5 Francs 1873A, AU; Germany-Hamburg 2 Marks 1909-J, AU; Great Britain Double Florin 1887, AU, cleaned; and Peru 1 Sol 1916, AU-Unc. Sold as is, no return.
Lot of Three South American Proclamation Medals. Bolivia 8 Reales 1825, Chile 2 Reales 1823, Peru 4 Reales 1834. All three grade around VF, the Bolivia is holed. Sold as is, no return.
South America Quintet. Bolivia Real cob (c. 1700); Bolivia 4 Reales 1789; Brazil 150 Reis 1663 (?); Peru 1/2 Real 1761; and a Peru 4 Reales 1838. Grades Very Good-VF. Sold as is, no return.
Lot of Five Colonial 8 Reales Coins, 1773 Mexico; 1773 Bolivia; 1776 Peru; 1778 Mexico; and a 1784 Mexico. Coins grade Fine-XF. Sold as is, no return.
Mixed Lot of Three Coins, Austria Florin 1889; Japan Yen 1891; and a Mexico 8 Reales 1789. Coins grade Fine-AU. Sold as is, no return.
Assortment of Coins, Medals and Banknotes, interesting group including five silver medals; two Polish coins; and seven Great Britain Pound banknotes circa World War II with signature Peppiatt grading VF to XF, scarce. Sold as is, no return.
A Quintet of NGC Certified French Colonial. French Afars & Issas 2 Francs 1968 KM13 MS66; and Central African States 50 Francs KM11 (2) -- 1976 (B) MS66 and 1976 (E) MS65; and 500 Francs KM12 (2) -- 1976 (C) MS66 and 1976 (D) MS67. Sold as is, no return.
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