2010 April Rosemont, IL CICF Signature World Coin Auction
| Sale Number: | 3009 |
| Location: | Crowne Plaza Hotel 5440 N. River Rd. Rosemont, IL 60018 |
| Auction Date: | April 22nd at 6 PM CT through April 26th |
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Session 1
Ancients
Celtic Gaul, Ambiani. Ca. 58-55 B.C. AV stater (16 mm, 6.15 g). Gallic War issue. Typeless / Disjointed horse right; above and around, crescent and pellets. Delestrée & Tache 241; SCBC 11; la Tour 8710. XF NGC.
Celtic Gaul, Ambiani. Ca. 58-55 B.C. AV stater (17 mm, 5.75 g). Gallic War issue. Typeless / Disjointed horse right; above and around, crescent and pellets. Delestrée & Tache 241; SCBC 11; la Tour 8710. Good VF.
Celtic, Lower Danube. Uncertain tribe. 3rd century B.C. AR tetradrachm (25 mm, 16.29 g, 12 h). Imitating Philip III of Macedon. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle and scepter; in left field, two monograms; below throne, I. Kostial 898; OTA 579; Lukanc 1; CCCBM I 185-90. Toned VF, nice clear design.
Hispania, Bolskan. Ca. 150-100 B.C. AR denarius (19 mm, 4.17 g, 12 h). Male head right; behind, Iberian 'bon' / Warrior on horseback galloping right, holding spear; below, Iberian 'bolskan'. G. K. Jenkins, "Notes on Iberian denarii from the Cordova Hoard," MN grp. I; CNH p. 211, 2; SNG BM 695-703. Good VF.
Calabria, Taras. Ca. 280-272 B.C. AR nomos (19 mm, 6.39 g, 9 h). Su... and Lukinos, magistrates. Youth on horseback left, crowning horse with wreath / Taras astride dolphin swimming left, hurling trident; to right, owl standing left, head facing. Vlasto 836-41; SNG ANS 1165; HN Italy 1025. Toned XF, well centered.
Lucania, Metapontion. Ca. 330-290 B.C. AR nomos (19 mm, 7.89 g, 6 h). Wreathed head of Demeter right, wearing triple-pendant earring and necklace; below chin, EY / Barley ear with seven grains and leaf to right; in lower left field, LambdaY; above leaf, star. Johnston class C, 8.10; HN Italy 1592. VF.
Bruttium, Kroton. Ca. 500-480 B.C. AR nomos (19 mm, 6 h). Tripod; to right, to right, marsh bird standing right / Incuse tripod. SNG ANS 309; HN Italy 2104. XF NGC.
Sicily, Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny. 485-466 B.C. AR tetradrachm (24 mm, 17.03 g, 1 h). C. 485-480 B.C. Charioteer driving slow quadriga right, holding kentron and reigns; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses with wreath / Diademed head of Arethusa right; around, four dolphins. Boehringer grp. III, series VIa, 88 (V43/R57); Randazzo 251-2 (same dies); SNG ANS 22 (same dies). Fine NGC.
Sicily, Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny. 485-466 B.C. AR tetradrachm (22 mm, 17.30 g, 10 h). Ca. 480/78-475 B.C. Charioteer driving slow quadriga right, holding kentron and reigns; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses with wreath / Diademed head of Arethusa right; around, four dolphins. Boehringer grp. III, series X, 232 (V104/R158); Randazzo 390 (same dies); SNG ANS -. Toned VF.
Sicily, Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny. 485-466 B.C. AR tetradrachm (23 mm, 17.35 g, 5 h). Ca. 475-470 B.C. Charioteer driving slow quadriga right, holding kentron and reigns; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses with wreath / Diademed head of Arethusa right; around, four dolphins. Cf. Boehringer grp. III, series XI, 247 (V111/R-; rev. die not recorded); Randazzo 418 (same dies); SNG ANS -. VF, reverse die deteriorated. Ex Stack's (22-23 April 2009), 1037.
Macedonian Kingdom. Philip II. 359-336 B.C. AV stater (18 mm, 8.58 g, 12 h). Pella, ca. 340/36-328 B.C. Laureate head of Apollo right / Charioteer, holding kentron and reigns, driving galloping biga right; below, thunderbolt. Le Rider 108 (D52/R84); SNG ANS 130-7. VF, surface marks, mount removed.
Macedonian Kingdom. Philip II. 359-336 B.C. AR tetradrachm (24 mm, 14.28 g, 6 h). Pella, under Philip III and Kassander, ca. 323/2-ca. 315 B.C. Laureate head of Zeus right / Youth on horseback right, holding palm; below raised foreleg, shield; below horse's belly, coiled serpent. Le Rider 531 (D281/R436); SNG ANS 450 (same dies). XF.
Macedonian Kingdom. Philip II. 359-336 B.C. AV stater (18 mm, 8.56 g, 3 h). Abydos, under Philip III and Kassander, 323-316 B.C. Laureate head of Apollo right / Charioteer, holding kentron and reigns, driving galloping biga right; below, monogram. Thompson 61b (same dies); SNG ANS 291 (same obv. die). Good VF.
Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III 'the Great'. 336-323 B.C. AR tetradrachm (25 mm, 17.07 g, 10 h). 'Pella', under Kassander, ca. 315-ca. 310 B.C. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle and scepter; in left field, Boiotian shield; below throne, coiled serpent left. Price 249. Choice VF.
Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III 'the Great'. 336-323 B.C. AR tetradrachm (24 mm, 17.30 g, 8 h). 'Amphipolis', under Antipater, ca. 323-320 B.C. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle and scepter; in left field, Phrygian helmet. Price 112; Troxell grp. H2. Nearly XF, lightly toned.
Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III 'the Great'. 336-323 B.C. AR tetradrachm (25 mm, 17.16 g, 7 h). 'Amphipolis', under Kassander, ca. 316-314 B.C. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle and scepter; in left field, wreath; below throne, monogram. Price 132; Troxell grp. L6. Good VF.
Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III 'the Great'. 336-323 B.C. AV stater (17 mm, 8.58 g, 6 h). 'Amphipolis', ca. 330-320 B.C. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet / Nike standing left, holding wreath and stylis; in left field, trident. Price 172. XF, some luster.
Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III 'the Great'. 336-323 B.C. AR tetradrachm (26 mm, 17.14 g, 8 h). 'Amphipolis', ca. 315-294 B.C. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle and scepter; in left field, Lambda above torch; below throne, monogram. Price 456. Good VF, nicely toned.
Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III 'the Great'. 336-323 B.C. AR tetradrachm (25 mm, 17.03 g, 9 h). Corinth, ca. 310-ca. 290 B.C. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle and scepter; in left field, Nike standing right, holding wreath; below throne, NO. Price 676; Noe 23. Choice VF, lightly toned.
Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III 'the Great'. 336-323 B.C. AR tetradrachm (33 mm, 16.39 g, 12 h). Alabanda, year 5 (169/8 B.C.). Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle and scepter; in left field, Pegasos left; below throne, date (E). Price 2464. VF.
Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III 'the Great'. 336-323 B.C. AV stater (18 mm, 8.58 g, 12 h). Sardes, ca. 334-323 B.C. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet / Nike standing left, holding wreath and stylis; in left field, coiled serpent left. Price 2532c. Choice AU NGC.
Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III 'the Great'. 336-323 B.C. AR drachm (16 mm, 4.23 g, 11 h). Sardes, lifetime issue, ca. 334-323 B.C. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle and scepter; in left field, monogram above bee. Price 2576. AU NGC, toned.
Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III 'the Great'. 336-323 B.C. AV stater (17 mm, 8.56 g, 3 h). Side, ca. 325-320 B.C. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet / Nike standing left, holding wreath and stylis; below left wing, PhiI above SigmaB. Price 2957. XF, flan a little tight. Very rare issue.
Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III 'the Great'. 336-323 B.C. AR tetradrachm (25 mm, 17.10 g, 10 h). Arados, ca. 328-320 B.C. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle and scepter; in left field, caduceus; below throne, monogram. Price 3332. Toned XF.
Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III 'the Great'. 336-323 B.C. AR tetradrachm (24 mm, 17.14 g, 6 h). Arados, ca. 328-320 B.C. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle and scepter; in left field, caduceus; below throne, monogram. Price 3332. Choice VF NGC.
Macedonian Kingdom. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 B.C. AV stater (18 mm, 8.58 g, 12 h). Abydos. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet / Nike standing left, holding wreath and stylis; in left field, monogram; beneath wing, cornucopiae. Price P34 var. (serpent on helmet). XF, perfectly centered.
Macedonian Kingdom. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 B.C. AV stater (17 mm, 8.5 g, 1 h). Sardes. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet / Nike standing left, holding wreath and stylis; in left field, monogram; beneath wing, 'rose'. Cf. Price 2548 var. (in the name of Alexander with monogram and symbol in reverse positions). VF.
Macedonian Kingdom. Perseus. 179-168 B.C. AR drachm (15 mm, 2.61 g, 3 h). Third Macedonian War issue. Thessalian mint, ca. 171/0 B.C. Hermias, magistrate. Head of Helios facing slightly right / Rose with bud to right. M. J. Price, "The Larissa, 1968 Hoard (IGCH 237)," KME pl. LV, 247; SNG Keckman 793. XF.
R. Ashton, "A Series of Pseudo-Rhodian Drachms from Mainland Greece," NC (1988), pp. 29-30, persuasively argues that because of familiarity with Rhodian coinage circulating in Crete, these Rhodian style drachms were issued by Perseus to pay his Cretan mercenaries during the Third Macedonian War.
R. Ashton, "A Series of Pseudo-Rhodian Drachms from Mainland Greece," NC (1988), pp. 29-30, persuasively argues that because of familiarity with Rhodian coinage circulating in Crete, these Rhodian style drachms were issued by Perseus to pay his Cretan mercenaries during the Third Macedonian War.
Macedon, Roman Protectorate. First Meris. Ca. 167-149 B.C. AR tetradrachm (31 mm, 16.79 g, 10 h). Amphipolis. Draped bust of Artemis right, wearing stephane, bow and quiver over shoulder, in tondo of Macedonian shield / Club right; above, AP monogram; all within oak wreath; to left, thunderbolt. AMNG III 40; SNG Ashmolean 3292. XF, sharp strike and good metal quality.
Skythia, Geto-Dacians. Koson. Ca. mid 1st century B.C. AV stater (22 mm, 12 h). Roman consul walking left, accompanied by two lictors; in left field, monogram / Eagle standing left on scepter, holding wreath. RPC 1701; BMC p. 208, 2. MS63 ICG.
Moesia, Istros. 4th century B.C. AR drachm (18 mm, 4.75 g, 9 h). Facing male heads, the left inverted / Sea-eagle left, grasping dolphin in talons; below, PhiY. Cf. SNG BM 256 (left head inverted); SNG Stancomb -. XF.
Islands off Thrace, Thasos. Ca. 500-463 B.C. AR stater (22 mm, 9.14 g). Satyr advancing right, abducting nymph / Quadripartite incuse square. Le Rider 2; SNG Copenhagen 1009. Toned VF.
Thracian Kingdom. Lysimachos. As King, 306-281 B.C. AR tetradrachm (31 mm, 17.21 g, 10 h). Amphipolis, ca. 288-281 B.C. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / Athena seated left, holding Nike and resting arm on shield, spear behind; in inner left field, caduceus with handle; in outer right field, monogram. Thompson 194. Near XF, nicely toned.
Thracian Kingdom. Lysimachos. As King, 306-281 B.C. AR tetradrachm (33 mm, 16.22 g, 11 h). Byzantion, late 2nd century B.C. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / Athena seated left, holding Nike and resting arm on shield, spear behind; in inner left field, monogram; on throne, BY; in exergue, ornate trident left. Marinescu 82. Good VF, toned, light doubling on reverse.
Thracian Kingdom. Lysimachos. As King, 306-281 B.C. AR drachm (17 mm, 4.09 g, 1 h). Kolophon, 299/8-297/6 B.C. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle and scepter; in left field, forepart of lion above crescent; below throne, inverted pentagram. Thompson 127; Price L28. MS NGC.
Paeonian Kingdom. Patraos. 335-315 B.C. AR tetradrachm (23 mm, 12.20 g, 9 h). Laureate head of Apollo right / Warrior on horseback right, riding down foe. Paeonian Hoard 369 (same rev. die); SNG ANS 1040. Good VF, toned.
Attica, Athens. Ca. 454-404 B.C. AR tetradrachm (25 mm, 3 h). Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet / Owl with wings folded standing right, head facing; behind, olive-spray and crescent; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; Dewing 1591-8; SNG Copenhagen 31. VF NGC, full crest.
Attica, Athens. Ca. 454-404 B.C. AR tetradrachm (23 mm, 8 h). Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet / Owl with wings folded standing right, head facing; behind, olive-spray and crescent; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; Dewing 1591-8; SNG Copenhagen 31. Fine, test cut. Certified as genuine by NGC.
Attica, Athens. Ca. 168/5-50 B.C. AR tetradrachm (36 mm, 16.73 g, 12 h). New Style issue. 142/1 B.C. Diophan... and Diodo..., magistrates. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet / Owl standing right on overturned amphora; in left field, Apollo standing left; in exergue, E; all within olive wreath. Thompson 192. VF, minor porosity.
Attica, Athens. Ca. 168/5-50 B.C. AR tetradrachm (31 mm, 16.25 g, 12 h). New Style issue. 104/3 B.C. Herakleides, Eukles, and Dionysog..., magistrates. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet / Owl standing right on overturned amphora; in right field, winged Tyche standing left with amphora; in exergue, SigmaOmega. Thompson 779c. VF.
Argolis, Argos. Ca. 125-80 B.C. AR triobol (15 mm, 2.42 g, 2 h). Forepart of wolf at bay to right / Large A; above, Z-EY; below, eagle standing right on archaic heta; all within incuse square. BCD 1144; SNG Copenhagen 40; BMC 64. XF.
Crete, Gortyna. Ca. 98/6-94 B.C. AR drachm (20 mm, 3.87 g, 12 h). Laureate head of Zeus or Minos right; below, (Gamma) / Apollo, quiver on shoulder, head facing slightly right, seated left on rocky outcropping, holding bow; below, (Gamma). Svoronos 157, pl. XVI, 15 (same obv. die); cf. SNG Copenhagen 449; SNG Delepierre -; cf. Dewing 2029. Good VF, minor porosity. Rare.
Pontic Kingdom. Mithradates VI. 120-63 B.C. AV stater (20 mm, 8.26 g, 12 h). First Mithradatic War issue. Tomis, in the name of Lysimachos, ca. 88-86 B.C. Diademed head of Alexander the Great right, wearing horn of Ammon / Athena seated left on throne, holding Nike and spear, arm resting on grounded shield; in inner right field, monogram, on throne, TO; in exergue, ornate trident left. Callataÿ dies D1/R-. XF.
Pontic Kingdom. Mithradates VI. 120-63 B.C. AV stater (21 mm, 8.15 g, 11 h). First Mithradatic War issue. Tomis, in the name of Lysimachos, ca. 88-86 B.C. Diademed head of Alexander the Great right, wearing horn of Ammon / Athena seated left on throne, holding Nike and spear, arm resting on grounded shield; in left field, ThetaEO; on throne, TO; in exergue, ornate trident left. Callataÿ dies D7/R2. VF.
Pontic Kingdom. Mithradates VI. 120-63 B.C. AR tetradrachm. Mithradatic War issue. Mesembria, in the name of Alexander III, ca. 125-65 B.C. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle and scepter; in left field, BAK above Corinthian helmet right; below throne, ThetaESigma. Price 1119; Karayotov -; De Callataÿ -. Choice XF, toned.
Ionia, Uncertain mint. Ca. 650-600 B.C. EL 1/3 stater (14 mm, 4.52 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Flattened, striated surface / Double incuse punch. Weidauer -; Rosen -; SNG Kayhan 684. Fine, test cut on edge, minor roughness. Broad flan.
Ionia, Uncertain mint. Ca. 625-600 B.C. EL 1/24 stater (6 mm, 0.64 g). Geometric type. Raised swastika pattern / Quadripartite incuse square punch. Weidauer -; SNG Kayhan 702; SNG von Aulock 1778. Good VF.
Ionia(?), Uncertain mint. 6th century B.C. AV 1/3 Stater (15 mm, 4.31 g). Boar standing left / Quadripartite incuse square, the recesses with stippling. Weidauer -; Traité -; SNG Kayhan -; Rosen -. Good VF, edge splits. Apparently unpublished.
Ionia, Ephesos. Ca. 166-67 B.C. AR cistophoric tetradrachm (29 mm, 12.65 g, 12 h). Year 21 of Attalos II of Pergamon (139/8 B.C.) serpent emerging from within a cista mystica with open lid, surrounded by ivy wreath / Bow case between two serpents, their tails intertwined; in upper left field, A; in upper right field, date (K); in right field, double cornucopiae. Kleiner & Noe series 34a (obv. die 47); SNG von Aulock 1857 (same obv. die). XF.
Lydian Kingdom. Alyattes. Ca. 610-561 B.C. EL hekte (9 mm, 2.34 g). Sardes. Head of roaring lion right, sun with four rays on forehead / Double incuse square punch. Weidauer grp. XV, 76-8; BMFA 1769. VF.
From the Silver Around the World Collection
From the Silver Around the World Collection
Pamphylia, Aspendos. Ca. 325-300/250 B.C. AR stater (26 mm, 10.76 g, 12 h). Two wrestlers grappling; between legs, ALambda / Slinger standing right, drawing sling; in right field, triskeles and club. Tekin Series E; SNG BN -; SNG von Aulock -; SNG Copenhagen -; SNG von Post -; SNG Delepierre -; Dewing -; BMC -. Good VF, minor striking weakness. Extremely rare variety.
Pamphylia, Side. Ca. 183-175 B.C. AR tetradrachm (28 mm, 11 h). Kleuch[ares], magistrate. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet / Nike advancing left, holding wreath; in left field, pomegranate. SNG BN 696-700. VF. Certified as genuine by NGC.
Cilicia, Tarsos. Mazaios. Satrap of Cilicia, 361/0-334 B.C. AR stater (22 mm, 10.71 g, 11 h). Baaltars seated left, holding eagle and scepter; in left field, P (retrograde); below throne, Aramaic 'M' / Lion attacking bull to left. SNG BN 332; SNG Levante 103; SNG von Aulock 5958. Nearly XF.
Seleukid Kingdom. Seleukos I Nikator. 312-281 B.C. AR tetradrachm (26 mm, 16.92 g, 1 h). Susa, ca. 305/4-295 B.C. Head of hero (Alexander the Great or Seleukos I) right, wearing Attic helmet adorned with panther skin and bull's horns / Nike standing right, crowning trophy; in left field and between, monograms. SC 173.9; ESM 422; ESMS 46-7. Good VF, toned.
ReCent work has suggested that the start date of this series could be lowered to c. 300 B.C. This would make it an issue celebrating Seleukos' victory over Antigonos at the battle of Ipsos in 301 B.C. and would explain the Macedonian star emblem on the shield of the trophy.
ReCent work has suggested that the start date of this series could be lowered to c. 300 B.C. This would make it an issue celebrating Seleukos' victory over Antigonos at the battle of Ipsos in 301 B.C. and would explain the Macedonian star emblem on the shield of the trophy.
Seleukid Kingdom. Demetrios I Soter. 162-150 B.C. AR tetradrachm (29 mm, 16.84 g, 12 h). Antioch on the Orontes, S.E. 161 (152/1 B.C.). Diademed head of Demetrios I right / Tyche seated left on throne ornamented with tritoness, holding scepter and cornucopia; in outer left field, monograms; in exergue, date. SC 1641.6c; SMA 119. XF.
Seleukid Kingdom. Antiochos VII Euergetes. 138-129 B.C. AR tetradrachm (29 mm, 12 h). Antioch on the Orontes. Diademed head of Antiochos VII right / Athena standing left, holding Nike and grounded shield, spear in crook of arm; in outer left field, monograms. SC 2061.1h; cf. SMA 282. AU NGC.
Seleukid Kingdom. Antiochos VII Euergetes. 138-129 B.C. AR tetradrachm (27 mm, 14.34 g, 11 h). Tyre, S.E. 176 (137/6 B.C.) Diademed and draped bust of Antiochos VII right / Eagle standing left on ship's ram, palm branch over shoulder; in left field, monograms and club; in right field, monogram and date; between legs, monogram. SC 2109.4a; Newell 117. Good VF, toned.
Seleukid Kingdom. Antiochos VII Euergetes. 138-129 B.C. AR tetradrachm (29 mm, 16.45 g, 12 h). Posthumous Cappadocian issue. Uncertain mint in Cappadocia, ca. 130-100 B.C. Diademed head of Antiochos VII right / Athena standing left, holding Nike and grounded shield, spear in crook of arm; in outer left field, monograms; in inner left field, O; in inner right field, Lambda. SC 2148; SMA 298. Toned XF, minor roughness on obverse edge.
This coin is control linked to royal drachms of the Cappadocian king, Ariarathes VI and belongs to a larger Cappadocian series imitating the tetradrachms of Antiochos VII. They were probably struck to pay Syrian mercenaries employed during the internecine struggles over the Cappadocian throne.
This coin is control linked to royal drachms of the Cappadocian king, Ariarathes VI and belongs to a larger Cappadocian series imitating the tetradrachms of Antiochos VII. They were probably struck to pay Syrian mercenaries employed during the internecine struggles over the Cappadocian throne.
Phoenicia, Tyre. 126/5 B.C.-A.D. 65 AR shekel (29 mm, 14.42 g, 12 h). Year 33 (94/3 B.C.). Laureate bust of Herakles-Melqart right, lion's skin draped around neck / Eagle standing left on ship's ram, palm branch over shoulder; in left field, date above club; in right field, monogram; between legs, Phoenician letter. BMC 125 var. (monogram). Good VF, obverse strike a touch soft.
Phoenicia, Tyre. 126/5 B.C.-A.D. 65 AR shekel (29 mm, 14.37 g, 12 h). Year 35 (92/1 B.C.). Laureate bust of Herakles-Melqart right, lion's skin draped around neck / Eagle standing left on ship's ram, palm branch over shoulder; in left field, date above club; in right field, Delta; between legs, Phoenician letter. BMC 126-7 var. (aleph between legs). Near XF, toned.
Phoenicia, Tyre. 126/5 B.C.-A.D. 65 AR shekel (23 mm, 12 h). Year 165 (A.D. 39/40). Laureate bust of Herakles-Melqart right, lion's skin draped around neck / Eagle standing left on ship's ram, palm branch over shoulder; in left field, date above club; in right field, monogram; between legs, Phoenician letter. RPC 4697; Rouvier 2113. Near VF. Certified as genuine by PCGS.
Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 B.C. AR tetradrachm (25 mm, 14.13 g, 12 h). Alexandria. Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; in left field, monograms. Svoronos 368; SNG Copenhagen 87. Toned VF, bankers' marks, light scratches, graffiti.
Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy III Euergetes. 246-222 B.C. AE hemidrachm (34 mm, 32.46 g, 11 h). Alexandria, ca. 245-222 B.C. Diademed head of Zeus-Ammon right / Eagle, wings folded, standing left on thunderbolt; in left field, cornucopiae; between legs, monogram. Svoronos 965; Weiser 72; SNG Copenhagen 173-5. VF, olive-brown patina.
Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy VI Philometor. First reign, 180-164 B.C. AR tetradrachm (26 mm, 10.66 g, 11 h). Alexandria, 180-170 B.C. Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis / Eagle, wings folded, standing left on thunderbolt. Svoronos 1489; SNG Copenhagen 262-8. VF, lightly toned, surface corrosion.
Zeugitania, Carthage. Ca. 310-290 B.C. EL stater. Wreathed head of Tanit left, wearing triple-pendant earring and necklace; in field before neck, pellet / Horse standing right on single ground line; in field before forelegs, pellet. Jenkins & Lewis grp. V, 253 (same dies); MAA 12; cf. SNG Copenhagen 136-9. Choice XF.
Zeugitania, Carthage. Ca. 310-290 B.C. EL stater. Wreathed head of Tanit left, wearing triple-pendant earring and necklace; in field before neck, pellet / Horse standing right on single ground line; in exergue, two pellets. Jenkins & Lewis grp. V, 306 (same dies); MAA 12; SNG Copenhagen 136. VF, toned.
Achaemenid Kingdom. Time of Darios I to Xerxes II. Ca. 485-420 B.C. AV daric (14 mm). Persian king or hero in kneeling-running stance right, holding spear and bow / Oblong incuse punch. Carradice type IIIb, A/B; BMC pl. XXIV, 26. AU NGC.
Parthian Kingdom. Mithradates II. Ca. 123-88 B.C. AR tetradrachm (29 mm, 15.79 g, 12 h). Seleukeia on the Tigris. Diademed and draped bust of Mithradates II left / Archer seated right on omphalos, holding bow; in outer right field, palm branch. Sellwood 24.4; Shore 67. Good VF, toned, light surface roughness.
Parthian Kingdom. Pakoros II. Ca. A.D. 78-105. AR tetradrachm (27 mm, 13.78 g, 12 h). Seleukeia on the Tigris, Daisos, S.E. 389 (May, 7A.D. 78). Diademed and draped bust of Pakoros II left; in right field, B / King enthroned left, receiving wreath from Tyche standing before him right, holding scepter; above, year; in exergue, month (partially legible). Sellwood 73.3; cf. Shore 394. Good VF, toned.
Parthian Kingdom. Vologases V. Ca. A.D. 191-208. AR drachm (19 mm, 3.86 g, 12 h). Ekbatana. Diademed and draped bust of Vologases V facing, hair tied in three bunches / Archer seated right, holding bow; below bow, monogram. Sellwood 86.3; Shore 448. MS NGC.
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, split into three pieces. 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.
Cappadocia, Caesarea. Lucius Verus. A.D. 161-169. AR didrachm (20 mm, 6.85 g, 6 h). Cos. 2 (A.D. 161-166). Bare-headed and cuirassed bust right, viewed from behind / Statue of Helios standing atop Mt. Argaeus. Metcalf 131d; Sydenham -. Good VF, minor porosity. Well centered and struck.
Julius Caesar. 49-48 B.C. AR denarius (17 mm, 3.88 g, 12 h). Military mint traveling with Caesar. Elephant advancing right, trampling on serpent / Simpulum, aspergillum, axe, and apex. Crawford 443/1; HCRI 9; Sydenham 1006; RSC 49. Good VF, toned, a little off center.
Julius Caesar. 46-45 B.C. AR denarius (18 mm, 4.01 g, 7 h). Military mint traveling with Caesar in Spain. Diademed head of Venus right; behind shoulder, Cupid / Gallia and Gallic captive seated beneath trophy. Crawford 468/1; HCRI 58; Sydenham 1014; RSC 13. XF NGC.
Tiberius. A.D. 14-37. AR denarius (19 mm, 3.61 g, 3 h). 'Tribute Penny'. Lugdunum, ca. A.D. 16-37. Laureate head of Tiberius right / Livia, as Pax, seated right, holding olive-branch and scepter; chair with ornate legs, feet resting on footstool. RIC 30; BMC 48; RSC 16a. Good VF, toned, minor porosity.
Tiberius. A.D. 14-37. AR denarius (18 mm, 3.73 g, 7 h). 'Tribute Penny'. Lugdunum, ca. A.D. 16-37. Laureate head of Tiberius right / Livia, as Pax, seated right, holding olive-branch and scepter; chair with ornate legs, feet resting on footstool. RIC 30; BMC 48; RSC 16a. Choice VF NGC.
Gaius Caligula. A.D. 37-41. AR denarius (19 mm, 3.42 g, 2 h). Lugdunum, A.D. 37/8. Laureate head of Gaius Caligula right / Radiate head of Divus Augustus right. RIC 16; BMC 17; RSC 2. VF, minor porosity.
Claudius. A.D. 41-54. AE dupondius (31 mm, 17.25 g, 6 h). Rome, ca. A.D. 50-54. Bare head of Claudius right / Ceres seated left, holding grain ears and torch. RIC 110; BMC 197; Cohen 1. VF, tan and red-brown patina. Well centered and struck.
Nero. A.D. 54-68. AE sestertius (36 mm, 28.03 g, 6 h). Rome, ca. A.D. 65. Laureate head of Nero right / Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory and resting arm on parazonium set on shield; around, various shields. RIC 273 var. (aegis); WCN 145 var. (same); BMC 173; Cohen -. VF, rough tan and brown patina.
Otho. A.D. 69. AR denarius (18 mm, 6 h). Rome. Bare head of Otho right / Securitas standing left, holding wreath and scepter. RIC 8; BMC 17; RSC 17. XF45 ICG, toned.
Vitellius. A.D. 69. AR denarius (17 mm, 7 h). Rome. Laureate head of Vitellius right / Concordia seated left, holding patera and cornucopiae. RIC 90; BMC 20; RSC 18. VF35 ICG, toned.
Vespasian. A.D. 69-79. AE dupondius (28 mm, 12.66 g, 6 h). Lugdunum, A.D. 71. Radiate head of Vespasian right, globe at point of bust / Victory flying left, holding shield inscribed S P Q R. RIC 11; BMC 806; Cohen 464. Good VF, hard dark olive-green patina, minor porosity.
Titus. A.D. 79-81. AR denarius (17 mm, 6 h). Rome, A.D. 79. Laureate head of Titus left / Capricorn swimming left, globe below. RIC 20; BMC p. 227, note; RSC 282. VF30 ICG.
Nerva. A.D. 96-98. AR denarius (18 mm, 3.32 g, 6 h). Rome, A.D. 97. Laureate head of Nerva right / CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM, two clasped hands. RIC 14; BMC 25; RSC 20. Good VF, nicely toned.
Nerva was declared emperor by the Roman Senate the same day that Domitian was assassinated. Because he lacked military experience himself, and because the soldiers had no say in his elevation, they resented his rule and lacked confidence that he would provide for them in the form of land allotments or monetary benefits upon their retirement. The reverse of this coin with its call for military harmony (CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM) was an attempt to placate the soldiers and illustrates Nerva's appreciation of the very central and powerful role that the legions had come to play in Roman politics by this time. For all its intuitiveness, however, the propaganda proved ineffective. In 97 the Praetorian Guard assaulted the imperial palace and seized the weak emperor, holding him hostage until he was forced to give into their demands. Realizing that his position was untenable, Nerva shortly thereafter adopted the capable general, Trajan, as his successor, and all but abdicated.
Nerva was declared emperor by the Roman Senate the same day that Domitian was assassinated. Because he lacked military experience himself, and because the soldiers had no say in his elevation, they resented his rule and lacked confidence that he would provide for them in the form of land allotments or monetary benefits upon their retirement. The reverse of this coin with its call for military harmony (CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM) was an attempt to placate the soldiers and illustrates Nerva's appreciation of the very central and powerful role that the legions had come to play in Roman politics by this time. For all its intuitiveness, however, the propaganda proved ineffective. In 97 the Praetorian Guard assaulted the imperial palace and seized the weak emperor, holding him hostage until he was forced to give into their demands. Realizing that his position was untenable, Nerva shortly thereafter adopted the capable general, Trajan, as his successor, and all but abdicated.
Nerva. A.D. 96-98. AR denarius (18 mm, 3.07 g, 6 h). Rome, A.D. 97. Laureate head of Nerva right / CONCORDIA EXERCITV[VM], two clasped hands holding legionary eagle resting on prow. RIC 15; BMC 29; RSC 29. Good VF, lightly toned.
Trajan. A.D. 98-117. AR denarius (19 mm, 3.28 g, 6 h). Rome, ca. A.D. 107-111. Laureate bust of Trajan right, slight drapery on far shoulder / Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae. RIC 118; BMC 281; RSC 85. Choice XF, light golden toning around the devices.
Trajan. A.D. 98-117. AR denarius (19 mm, 3.34 g, 6 h). Rome, ca. A.D. 112-115. Laureate bust of Trajan right, aegis on far shoulder / Equestrian statue of the emperor left, holding long spear and small statuette of Victory(?). Cf. RIC 291 (bust); cf. BMC 445 (same); cf. RSC 497a (same). Nice VF, light surface granularity.
Antoninus Pius. A.D. 138-161. AR denarius (18 mm, 3.23 g, 6 h). Rome, A.D. 153/4. Laureate bust of Antoninus Pius right, slight drapery on far shoulder / Vesta standing left, holding simpulum and palladium. Cf. RIC 229a (draped); cf. BMC 806 (same); cf. RSC 198b (same). Choice XF.
Diva Faustina I. Died A.D. 140/1. AR denarius (18 mm, 3.59 g, 6 h). Rome, after ca. A.D. 146. Draped bust of Diva Faustina I right / Ceres or Aeternitas, veiled, standing left, holding long torch. RIC 362; BMC 421; RSC 104. Choice XF.
Septimius Severus. A.D. 193-211. AR denarius (19 mm, 3.26 g, 6 h). British Victory type. Rome, A.D. 210-211. Laureate head of Septimius Severus right / VICTORIAE BRIT, Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm. RIC 332; BMC 51; RSC 727. Good VF, nicely toned.
Julia Domna. Augusta, A.D. 193-217. AR double denarius (23 mm, 5.16 g, 7 h). Rome, under Caracalla, A.D. 215-217. Diademed and draped bust of Julia Domna right, set on a crescent / Venus seated left, extending hand and holding scepter. RIC 388A; BMC 22-23A; RSC 211. MS NGC.
Julia Domna. Augusta, A.D. 193-217. AR double denarius (23 mm, 4.30 g, 6 h). Rome, under Caracalla, A.D. 215-217. Diademed and draped bust of Julia Domna right, set on a crescent / Venus seated left, holding apple and scepter; at her feet to left, Cupid standing right, resting hand on her knee. RIC 389a; BMC 27; RSC 206. MS NGC.
Caracalla. A.D. 198-217. AR double denarius (22 mm, 5.28 g, 7 h). Rome, A.D. 215. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Caracalla right / Pluto seated left, holding scepter and extending hand toward Cerberus who is standing left before him. RIC 261d; BMC 123; RSC 299b. MS NGC.
Caracalla. A.D. 198-217. AR double denarius (23 mm, 4.95 g, 1 h). Rome, A.D. 215. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Caracalla right / Serapis standing facing, head left, extending hand and holding scepter. RIC 263d; BMC 128; RSC 295b. MS NGC.
Severus Alexander. A.D. 222-235. AR denarius (18 mm, 3.39 g, 1 h). Rome, A.D. 231. Laureate head of Severus Alexander right / Jupiter standing left, holding thunderbolt and scepter; at feet to left, small figure of the emperor standing left. RIC 200; cf. BMC 690-1 (slight drapery); RSC 73a. Superb XF.
Marius. Romano-Gallic Emperor, A.D. 269. AE double denarius (18 mm, 4.14 g, 2 h). Treveri. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Marius right / Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae. RIC 10; Mairat 235; AGK 4b. Choice XF NGC.
Marius. Romano-Gallic Emperor, A.D. 269. AE double denarius (20 mm, 3.07 g, 7 h). Colonia Agrippina. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Marius right / Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm. RIC 17; Mairat 239-40; AGK 7b. Choice AU NGC.
Procopius. A.D. 365-366. AE 20 mm (3.01 g, 12 h). Constantinople. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Procopius left / Emperor standing facing, head right, holding labarum and resting hand on grounded shield; in upper right field, Chi-rho; CONSGamma(pellet). RIC 17a.2; LRBC 2082. XF NGC.
Marcian. A.D. 450-457. AV solidus (20 mm, 6 h). Constantinople. Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield with horseman motif / Victory standing left, holding long voided cross; in right field, star; Z//CONOB. RIC 510; Depeyrot 87/1. Gem Unc NGC.
Marcian. A.D. 450-457. AV solidus (20 mm, 6 h). Constantinople. Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield with horseman motif / Victory standing left, holding long voided cross; in right field, star; Z//CONOB. RIC 510; Depeyrot 87/1. Choice Unc NGC.
Leo I. A.D. 457-474. AV solidus (21 mm, 6 h). Constantinople, A.D. 462-465. Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield with horseman motif / Victory standing left, holding long voided cross; in right field, star; H//CONOB. RIC 605; Depeyrot 93/1. Choice Unc NGC.
Justin I. 518-527. AV solidus (20 mm, 4.33 g, 7 h). Constantinople. Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justin I facing, holding spear and shield with horseman motif / Angel standing facing, holding long cross and globus cruciger; in right field, star; E//CONOB. DOC 2e; SB 56. Choice VF NGC.
Justinian I. 527-565. AV solidus (21 mm, 4.28 g, 6 h). Constantinople, 527-537. Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justinian I facing slightly right, holding spear and shield with horseman motif / Angel standing facing, holding long cross and globus cruciger; in right field, star; A//CONOB. DOC 3a; SB 137. AU NGC.
Justinian I. 527-565. AV solidus (20 mm, 4.51 g, 7 h). Constantinople, 527-537. Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justinian I facing slightly right, holding spear and shield with horseman motif / Angel standing facing, holding long cross and globus cruciger; in right field, star; Gamma//CONOB. DOC 3c; SB 137. AU NGC.
Justinian I. 527-565. AV solidus (21 mm, 4.36 g, 7 h). Constantinople, 527-538. Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justinian I facing slightly right, holding spear and shield with horseman motif / Angel standing facing, holding long cross and globus cruciger; in right field, star; Z//CONOB. DOC 3 var. (officina not attested); SB 137. AU NGC.
Justinian I. 527-565. AV tremissis (17 mm, 1.48 g, 6 h). Constantinople. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Justinian I right / Victory advancing right, looking left, holding wreath and globus cruciger; in right field, star; CONOB. DOC 19; SB 145. Choice XF NGC.
Justinian I. 527-565. AE follis (39 mm, 22.36 g, 6 h). Constantinople, year 12 (538/9). Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justinian I facing, holding globus cruciger and shield; in right field, cross / Large M; above, cross; Gamma//CON. DOC 37c; SB 163. Good VF, green patina, minor roughness.
Maurice Tiberius. 582-602. AV solidus (21 mm, 4.38 g, 7 h). Constantinople, 585-586. Helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust of Maurice Tiberius facing, holding globus cruciger and shield with horseman motif / Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by a Chi-rho and globus cruciger; A//CONOB. DOC 5a; SB 478. VF, scratches.
Maurice Tiberius. 582-602. AV solidus (21 mm, 7 h). Constantinople. Helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust of Maurice Tiberius facing, holding globus cruciger and shield with horseman motif / Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by a Chi-rho and globus cruciger; B//CONOB. DOC 5b; SB 478. MS62 ANACS.
Maurice Tiberius. 582-602. AV solidus (22 mm, 4.43 g, 7 h). Constantinople. Helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust of Maurice Tiberius facing, holding globus cruciger and shield with horseman motif / Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by a Chi-rho and globus cruciger; Delta//CONOB. DOC 5d; SB 478. XF, some striking weakness.
Maurice Tiberius. 582-602. AV solidus (21 mm, 6 h). Constantinople. Helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust of Maurice Tiberius facing, holding globus cruciger and shield with horseman motif / Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by a Chi-rho and globus cruciger; S//CONOB. DOC 5f; SB 478. AU55 ANACS.
Maurice Tiberius. 582-602. AV solidus (21 mm, 4.47 g, 7 h). Constantinople. Helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust of Maurice Tiberius facing, holding globus cruciger and shield with horseman motif / Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by a Chi-rho and globus cruciger; Theta//CONOB. DOC 5i; SB 478. MS NGC.
Maurice Tiberius. 582-602. AV tremissis (16 mm, 5 h). Constantinople, 583/4-602. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Maurice Tiberius right / Cross potent; CONOB. DOC 14; SB 488. MS61 ANACS. The holder misdescribes the coin as a semissis.
Phocas. 602-610. AV solidus (21 mm, 4.33 g, 6 h). Constantinople. Crowned bust of Phocas facing, holding globus cruciger / Angel standing facing, holding long cross surmounted by a Christogram and globus cruciger; I//CONOB. DOC 10j; SB 620. Good VF.
Heraclius. 610-641. AV solidus (21 mm, 4.41 g, 6 h). Constantinople, 635/6(?). Heraclius between Heraclonas, on left, and Heraclius Constantine, on right, each standing facing and holding globus cruciger / Cross potent on three steps; in left field, monogram; in right field, Theta; Theta//CONOB. DOC 34i; SB 759. Good VF.
Constans II. 641-668. AV solidus (19 mm, 4.43 g, 6 h). Constantinople, 641-646. Crowned bust of Constans II facing, holding globus cruciger / Cross potent on three steps; Theta//CONOBC. DOC 2i; SB 939. Good VF, a couple of small scratches in fields.
Constans II. 641-668. AV solidus (19 mm, 4.36 g, 6 h). Constantinople, 950/1. Crowned facing bust of Constans II, holding globus cruciger / Cross potent on three steps; Z (retrograde)//CONOB. DOC 16c; SB 953. Nearly XF.
Constans II. 641-668. AV solidus (20 mm, 6 h). Constantinople, 654-659. Crowned facing busts of Constans II and Constantine IV; cross above / Cross potent on three steps; E/CONOB. DOC 25e; SB 959. MS63 ICG.
Constans II. 641-668. AV solidus (21 mm, 6 h). Constantinople, 654-659. Crowned facing busts of Constans II and Constantine IV; cross above / Cross potent on three steps; Z(retrograde)/CONOB. DOC 25g; SB 959. MS63 ICG.
Constans II. 641-668. AV solidus (19 mm, 6 h). Constantinople, 654-659. Crowned facing busts of Constans II, on left, and Constantine IV, on right; between heads, cross / Cross potent on three steps; I//CONOBI. DOC 26j; SB 960. Unc NGC.
Constans II. 641-668. AV solidus (20 mm, 4.44 g, 7 h). Constantinople, 659-ca. 661. Crowned facing busts of Constans II, on left, and Constantine IV, on right; above, cross / Long cross on globe between Heraclius, on left, and Tiberius, on right, each holding globus cruciger; Gamma//CONOB. Cf. DOC 28 (officina not attested); SB 962. XF.
Constans II. 641-668. AV solidus (19 mm, 7 h). Constantinople, 659-668. Crowned facing busts of Constans II, on left, and Constantine IV, on right; between heads, cross; Constans II also wears a crested helmet / Cross potent on three steps flanked by Heraclius, on left, and Tiberius, on right, standing facing, each holding globus cruciger; B//CONOB. DOC 30b; SB 964. Unc NGC.
Constans II. 641-668. AV solidus (19 mm, 6 h). Constantinople, ca. 661-ca. 663. Crowned facing busts of Constans II, on left, and Constantine IV, on right; between heads, cross; Constans II also wears a crested helmet / Cross potent on three steps flanked by Heraclius, on left, and Tiberius, on right, standing facing, each holding globus cruciger; H//CONOB. DOC 30g; SB 964. AU55 ANACS.
Constantine IV Pogonatus. 668-685. AV solidus (19 mm, 4.36 g, 7 h). Constantinople, 659-685. Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Constantine IV facing, holding spear and shield with horseman motif / Cross potent on three steps flanked by Heraclius, on left, and Tiberius, on right, standing facing, each holding globus cruciger; B(?)//CONOB. DOC 10b; SB 1156. Choice AU NGC.
Constantine VIII. 1025-1028. AV histamenon nomisma (26 mm, 4.40 g, 6 h). Constantinople. Nimbate bust of Christ facing, raising right hand in benediction and holding Gospels / Facing bust of Constantine, holding labarum and akakia. DOC 1; SB 1815. XF.
Constantine VIII. 1025-1028. AV histamenon nomisma (24 mm, 4.37 g, 6 h). Constantinople. Nimbate bust of Christ facing, raising right hand in benediction and holding Gospels / Facing bust of Constantine, holding labarum and akakia. DOC 1; SB 1815. XF.
Constantine VIII. 1025-1028. AV histamenon nomisma (25 mm, 4.39 g, 7 h). Constantinople. Nimbate bust of Christ facing, raising right hand in benediction and holding Gospels / Facing bust of Constantine, holding labarum and akakia. DOC 1; SB 1815. XF.
Constantine VIII. 1025-1028. AV histamenon nomisma (24 mm, 4.38 g, 6 h). Constantinople. Nimbate bust of Christ facing, raising right hand in benediction and holding Gospels / Facing bust of Constantine, holding labarum and akakia. DOC 1; SB 1815. Nearly XF.
Constantine VIII. 1025-1028. AV histamenon nomisma (24 mm, 4.39 g, 7 h). Constantinople. Nimbate bust of Christ facing, raising right hand in benediction and holding Gospels / Facing bust of Constantine, holding labarum and akakia. DOC 1; SB 1815. Nearly XF.
Romanus IV Diogenes. 1068-1071. AV histamenon nomisma (25 mm, 4.34 g, 6 h). Constantinople. Christ, nimbate, standing facing on footstool, crowning Romanus and Eudocia, each holding a globus cruciger / Michael standing facing, holding labarum and akakia, between Constantius and Andronicus, each holding a globus cruciger; all on footstools. DOC 1; SB 1859 . XF.
Nicephorus III Botaniates. 1078-1081. EL histamenon nomisma (30 mm, 6 h). Constantinople. Christ, nimbate, enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels / Nicephorus III standing facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger; X on shaft of labarum. DOC 3; SB 1881. AU50 ICG.
Nicephorus III Botaniates. 1078-1081. EL histamenon nomisma (30 mm, 6 h). Constantinople. Christ, nimbate, enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels / Nicephorus III standing facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger; X on shaft of labarum. DOC 3; SB 1881. XF45 ICG.
France, Merovingian. Sigebert III. 634-656. AV tremissis (14 mm, 1.31 g, 6 h). Lozère, Banassac. Diademed head right; before, branch / Chalice. Depeyrot 20; Belfort 735. Good VF.
Sasanian Kingdom. Shapur II. A.D. 309-379. AV dinar (18 mm, 7.18 g, 3 h). Uncertain Eastern mint (perhaps Kabul). Bust of Shapur II right, wearing triple-turreted crown / Fire altar flanked by attendants. Göbl Ia/7; Paruck 247. XF, some flatness and die rust on obverse, otherwise well struck and high relief.
Kushano-Sasanian. Hormizd I. Ca. A.D. 265-295. AV dinar (27 mm, 7.78 g, 11 h). Hormizd I, nimbate, standing facing, head left, sacrificing over altar and holding goad; in left field, filleted trident; in right field, tamgha; between legs, swastika / Siva standing facing, holding diadem and trident; behind, Nandi bull standing left. Cribb 4; Göbl 707 var. ("v" above tamgha in right field); Carter 27; MACW 1271. Good VF.
India, Kushan Empire. Vima Kadphises. Ca. A.D. 100-127/8. AV dinar (21 mm, 8.08 g, 12 h). Half-length bust of Vima Kadphises left on clouds, holding mace-scepter; in right field, tamgha / Ithyphallic Siva standing facing, head left, holding trident; in left field, tamgha; in right field, Buddhist triaratna ("three jewels"). Göbl 19. Good VF.
India, Kushan Empire. Kanishka II. A.D. 225-240. AV dinar (21 mm, 7.85 g, 12 h). Mint IV. Kanishka II, nimbate, standing facing, head left, flames on shoulders, sacrificing over altar and holding goad; in left field, filleted trident / Siva standing facing, holding diadem and trident; behind, Nandi bull standing left; in left field, tamgha. Göbl 634; Donum Burns 616. XF.
India, Kushan Empire. Vashishka. Ca. A.D. 249-265. AV dinar (21 mm, 7.9 g, 12 h). Vashishka, nimbate, standing facing, head left, sacrificing over altar and holding goad; in left field, filleted trident; in right field, tamgha / Ithyphallic Siva standing facing, holding diadem and trident; behind, Nandi bull standing left; in right field, tamgha. Mitchiner 3502; Friedberg 34. XF.
India, Kushan Empire. Vasudeva III. Ca. A.D. 290-310. AV stater (18 mm, 7.65 g, 12 h). Vasudeva III, nimbate, standing facing, head left, sacrificing over altar and holding goad; in left field, filleted trident / Ardoxsho enthroned facing, holding diadem and lotus; in left field, tamgha. Göbl 595. Good VF.
India, Guptas. Chandragupta I. A.D. 380-414. AV dinar (20 mm, 12 h). Chandragupta, nimbate, standing left, holding arrow and bow; behind to left, Garuda standard / Nimbate Lakshmi seated facing on lotus, holding diadem and lotus. Chabra class II-A 89-274; Altekar pl. IV, 6; Mitchiner 4796. AU50 ANACS.
India, Gupta Empire. Prakasaditya. Ca. A.D. 510-525. AV dinar (19 mm, 9.44 g, 12 h). Paragupta on horse prancing right, holding sword and slaying lion leaping left / Lakshmi seated facing on lotus, holding diadem and lotus. G. M. Browne, "A New Coin Legend of Parakasaditya," AJN 3-4 (1992), pp. 91-3; Allan 552; Altekar pl. XV, 14; BMC 552; Friedberg 106. Nearly XF. Very rare.
Bengal, Khadga Kings of Samatata. Rajabhatta. ca. A.D. 695-715. AV dinar (23 mm, 11 h). King standing left before crude standard / Goddess (Ardoxsho?) standing right. Mitchiner, LW 73; Alkhar 1957, pl. XIX B, 2.4. XF45 ANACS.
Greek. Lot of five certified AR. Includes: Macedon, Autonomous. Tetrobol. Amphipolis. XF40 ANACS // Thrace, Byzantion. Hemidrachm. XF40 ANACS // Euboia, Histiaia. Tetrobol. XF45 ANACS // Lycian League. Drachm. VF30 ANACS // Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy XII. Tetradrachm. VF30 ANACS. Lot sold as is, no return.
Greek. Lot of three Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III 'the Great'. 336-323 B.C. AR Tetradrachm. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle and scepter. Various mints. Near VF. Lot sold as is, no return.
Greek. Lot of six Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III 'the Great'. 336-323 B.C. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle and scepter. Various mints. Mostly Fine. Lot sold as is, no return.
Greek. Lot of four Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III 'the Great'. 336-323 B.C. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle and scepter. Various mints. Fine-Nearly VF. Lot sold as is, no return.
Indo-Scythian Kingdom. Lot of six BI of Azes. All tetradrachms depicting: King on horseback / Zeus standing left (1) or Athena standing right (5). Four coins Genuine NGC (VF to Good VF), two coins XF45 ANACS. Lot sold as is, no return.
Albania
Zog 5 Qindar Leku 1926R, KM1, MS66 RB NGC, a choice example with abundant mint red.
Zog Prova 2 Franga Ari 1927R, listed on the NGC holder as KM-Pr21, but that number is for the Seed Thrower type and this is a type unlisted in KM, but listed in Pagani as Pag-807, MS62 NGC.
From the Silver Around the World Collection
From the Silver Around the World Collection
Zog Prova 5 Franga Ari 1926R, KM-Pr8, MS65 NGC, fully brilliant surfaces, light hairlines. Very scarce pattern issue, the first example we have offered at auction. Single star below the bust, PROVA added to the reverse design.
From the Silver Around the World Collection
From the Silver Around the World Collection
Zog platinum 20 Franga Ari 1927V, Type of KM12 but struck in platinum, MS64 NGC, prooflike surfaces and extremely rare with approximately 5 pieces reported in this metal.
Zog gold 20 Franga Ari 1937R, KM20, lightly toned UNC with just a few tiny contact marks. The reverse is virtually pristine. Struck to commemorate the 25th anniversary of independence.
Zog gold 100 Franga Ari 1926R No Stars, KM11.1, MS63 NGC, attractive golden mint brilliance, minimal abrasions on the bust. Scarce grade for this large gold type.
Zog gold 100 Franga Ari 1926R Two Stars, KM11.3, AU Details NGC (Obverse scratched), numerous small surface marks on both sides, noticeable scratch on Zog's hair. Variety with two stars below the bust.
Zog gold 100 Franga Ari 1927R Star Below Bust, KM11a.2, MS64 NGC, a superior example of this artistically pleasing type with glowing mint brilliance and very few contact marks.
Zog gold Prova 100 Franga Ari 1937R, KM-Pr50, Proof 63 NGC, PROVA (pattern) added below the reverse coat of arms, very rare with a reported mintage of 50. Struck to celebrate the 25th anniversary of independence.
Annam
Minh Mang 7 Tien Year 14 (1833), KM195, PCGS Genuine (not graded), XF Details with lightly oxidized surfaces. Popular dragon design.
Thieu Tri 7 Tien ND (1841-47), KM293, Sch-261, AU55 NGC (jumbo holder), well-struck details with pleasing pewter gray patina. Very scarce type, the first we have offered in our sales.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Argentina
Carlos IIII silver Proclamation Medal 1789 Salta, Medina 241, toned AVF with scattered surface marks. A most interesting proclamation featuring the bust of Carlos IIII which was utilized at the Potosi Mint starting in 1791, and with the obverse legend ending in a SAL monogram for Salta. The reverse depicts a soldier armed with sword and shield. Rare type and the first we have seen. Only three pieces known of this issue. 21.70 grams.
Rio de la Plata 8 Reales 1813-J, KM5, toned VF+, nicely struck with a bold sunface, first crown for Argentina and struck at the Potosi Mint.
Rio de la Plata 8 Reales 1813-J Potosi, KM5, AU Details NGC (Reverse Scratched), boldly struck with a full sunface and pleasing old-time patina. The damage noted by NGC is apparently some minor scuffs on the sunface.
From the Silver Around the World Collection
From the Silver Around the World Collection
Rio de la Plata gold 8 Escudos 1813-J Potosi, KM9, VF Details NGC (Repaired), boldly struck with evenly worn details, a very collectible example of this extremely rare type. The surfaces show a cleaned or lightly polished look, and the repair noted by NGC is tooling in the reverse field to the left of the coat of arms. The Eliasberg coin in XF realized $55,200 in 2005.
Cordoba. 4 Reales 1845, KM24.2, MS62 NGC, lightly toned with full original luster, crudely struck so that the center of the radiant sunface is not defined, very scarce grade for this provisional coinage. Castle entrance without portcullis.
Cordoba. 8 Reales 1852, KM32, XF40 PCGS, nicely toned, slightly weak on the sunface as usual, but quite a nice example overall.
La Rioja. 8 Reales 1826P-RA, KM20, XF45 NGC, medium gray patina, somewhat grainy surfaces, rare date and the scarcer variety with 6 laurel pairs. There is a small old-time scratch on the sunface, barely noticeable.
La Rioja. 8 Reales 1832P-RA, KM20, AU Details with slightly porous surfaces and small flan flaws on the sunface and the reverse coat of arms (as made.)
La Rioja. 8 Reales 1835P-RA, KM20, XF40 PCGS, an attractive lightly toned example with evenly worn details.
La Rioja. Gold 2 Escudos 1842-R, KM13, AU53 NGC, very bold and attractive, two light scratches in the left obverse field. Rare type and grade. The obverse features a bust of General Rosas.
La Rioja. Gold 2 Escudos 1842-R, KM13, MS63 PCGS, an incredible example of this provisional issue with full mint brilliance and meticulously sharp design features. Extremely rare grade and easily the finest we have encountered.
La Rioja. Gold 2 Escudos 1843-RB, KM17, AU58 NGC, a choice and fully original example with sharply defined details and abundant mint luster. The reverse shows a few tiny scratches, barely noticeable. Very close to mint state and the highest graded piece we have brought to auction.
Republic silver Pattern Patacon 1879, KM-E6, Specimen 63 PCGS, ESSAI to the left of the date, dies by C. Wurden. Light silvery-gray patina with some faint hairlines in the exposed fields. Very rare pattern struck 2 years before the advent of the decimal system in Argentina.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Republic gold 10 Pesos 2004, KM147, Proof 67 Ultra Cameo NGC, World Soccer Championship.
Australia
Victoria gold Half Sovereign 1882M, KM5, AU53 NGC, a lustrous example of this very scarce date with some handling in the obverse fields and on the bust.
Victoria gold Half Sovereign 1886S, KM5, AU53 NGC, a nice lustrous example, small dig below the date.
Victoria gold Half Sovereign 1886S, KM5, AU55 NGC, highly lustrous and attractive, few minor marks in the obverse fields, scarce grade for this Young Head series.
Victoria gold Half Sovereign 1891S With JEB, KM9, AU58 NGC, lightly toned and lustrous, variety with JEB on the truncation of the bust. Rare date in this select grade.
Victoria gold Half Sovereign 1900P, KM12, AU58 NGC, highly lustrous, very scarce date in this grade.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1861 Sydney, KM4, VF-XF, some traces of luster in the legends, typical small surface marks. AGW 0.2353 oz.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1862 Sydney, KM4, AU55 PCGS, a lustrous example of this scarcer date with typical surface abrasions.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1870 Sydney, KM4, VF with typical small surface abrasions and some traces of luster in the legends. AGW 0.2353 oz.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1870 Sydney, KM4, AU55 NGC, minimally marked and lustrous.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1872 Melbourne, KM7, AU55 NGC. Moderately abraded with luster remaining around the devices. A very scarce issue.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1879 Melbourne, KM7, MS61 NGC. Fully lustrous with nice strike and light marks. Scarce in Mint State.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1893 Melbourne, KM10, AU58 PCGS, fully lustrous with the usual surface abrasions.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1899P, KM13, lustrous VF-XF, noticeable surface marks, scarce date/mint.
Edward VII Florin 1910, KM21, lustrous AU-UNC, light contact marks and hairlines in the obverse fields. Scarce type in this quality.
George V Half Penny 1911, KM22, MS66 RB NGC, superb mint brilliance with deep magenta toning, highly attractive.
George V Half Penny 1922, KM22, MS66 BN NGC, incredible sheen with fiery mint luster, very attractive.
George V Penny 1911, KM23, MS63 RB NGC, a nice lustrous example.
George V Florin 1912, KM27, AU55 PCGS, considerable mint luster, all the pearls and diamonds are visible but show some slight wear. An attractive example and quite scarce in this grade.
George VI Crown 1938, KM34, MS62 NGC, full mint brilliance with no obvious flaws, a nice coin for this grade.
Elizabeth II Half Penny 1959, KM61, Proof 65 Brown NGC, glossy surfaces with blue and purple patina.
Elizabeth II Half Penny 1963, KM61, Proof 66 Red & Brown NGC, glossy surfaces.
Elizabeth II Penny 1959(P), KM56, Proof 67 RD NGC, virtually perfect with satiny surfaces, rarely seen graded this high.
Elizabeth II silver Proof Set 1961, KM-PS26, the four coin set, all lightly toned and original.
Elizabeth II Proof Set 1963, KM-PS28, the four silver denominations, certified by NGC: Threepence PF66; Sixpence PF64; Shilling PF66 and Florin PF67.
Elizabeth II Proof silver Kilo 30 Dollars 2000, KM520, Sydney Olympics, Gem Proof in the original wooden case with COA.
Elizabeth II silver 30 Dollars Kilo 2005, KM697, Year of the Rooster, Gem UNC in the original case. The Rooster appears to be hand-painted.
Elizabeth II silver 30 Dollars Kilo 2005, KM697, Year of the Rooster, Gem UNC in the original case. The Rooster appears to be hand-painted.
Elizabeth II silver 30 Dollars Kilo 2005, KM697, Year of the Rooster, Gem UNC in the original case. The Rooster appears to be hand-painted.
Elizabeth II silver 30 Dollars Kilo 2005, KM697, Year of the Rooster, Gem UNC in the original case. The Rooster appears to be hand-painted.
Elizabeth II silver 30 Dollars Kilo 2005, KM697, Year of the Rooster, Gem UNC in the original case. The Rooster appears to be hand-painted.
Elizabeth II gold 25 Dollars 2006, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC, FIFA World Cup Soccer.
Elizabeth II gold 100 Dollars 1993 Nugget Ounce, KM393, choice Proof, the reverse features the Nail-tailed Wallaby. AGW 1.0000 oz.
Elizabeth II Bimetallic 100 Dollars 1999P, KM474, Proof 68 Ultra Cameo NGC, gold center within a silver ring, struck to mark the Centennial of the Perth Mint.
Elizabeth II Proof gold Nugget 200 Dollars 1999, Unlisted in KM, Gem Proof in the original wooden case with COA. AGW 2.0000 oz.
Elizabeth II 10 oz. gold 1000 Dollars 2009, Head of Elizabeth right/Ox reclining, Year of the Ox, .9999 fine, Gem UNC, unlisted in KM. AGW 10.0000 oz.
Elizabeth II 5-piece gold Nugget Proof set 2002, 5, 15, 25, 50, and 100 Dollars (gold panning), all Gem Proof in the original wooden case with COA. No more than 650 sets were minted. AGW 1.9000 oz.
Elizabeth II 2 oz. Proof platinum Koala 200 Dollars 1999, as KM461, Gem cameo Proof in the original wooden case with COA. The certificate states that no more than 100 pieces were issued by the Perth Mint. APW 2.0000 oz.
Elizabeth II 2 oz. Proof platinum Koala 200 Dollars 2000, unlisted in KM, Gem cameo Proof in the original wooden case with COA. The certificate states that no more than 225 pieces were issued by the Perth Mint. APW 2.0000 oz.
Elizabeth II 2 oz. Proof platinum Koala 200 Dollars 2001 KM920, Gem cameo Proof in the original wooden case with COA. Mintage of 250 pieces. APW 2.0000 oz.
Elizabeth II 2 oz. Proof platinum Koala 200 Dollars 2002, KM925, Gem cameo Proof in the original wooden case with COA. Mintage of 250 pieces. APW 2.0000 oz.
Elizabeth II 2 oz. Proof platinum Koala 200 Dollars 2003, KM929, Gem cameo Proof in the original wooden case with COA. Mintage of 200 pieces. APW 2.0000 oz.
Elizabeth II 2 oz. Proof platinum Koala 200 Dollars 2004, KM929, Gem cameo Proof in the original wooden case with COA. Mintage of 200 pieces. APW 2.0000 oz.
Elizabeth II 2 oz. Proof platinum Koala 200 Dollars 2005, KM938, Gem cameo Proof in the original wooden case with COA. Mintage of 200 pieces. APW 2.0000 oz.
Elizabeth II 5-piece platinum Koala Proof Set 1999, unlisted in KM in Proof, 5, 15, 25, 50, and 100 Dollars, all Gem cameo Proof in the original wooden case. Maximum mintage 200 sets. APW 1.9000 oz.
Elizabeth II 5-piece platinum Koala Proof Set 2000, unlisted in KM in Proof, 5, 15, 25, 50, and 100 Dollars, all Gem cameo Proof in the original wooden case. Maximum mintage 250 sets. APW 1.9000 oz.
Elizabeth II 5-piece platinum Koala Proof Set 2001, Federation commemorative, 5, 15, 25, 50, and 100 Dollars, all Gem cameo Proof in the original wooden case. Maximum mintage 275 sets. APW 1.9000 oz.
Elizabeth II 5-piece platinum Koala Proof Set 2002, Multiculturalism commemorative, 5, 15, 25, 50, and 100 Dollars, all Gem cameo Proof in the original wooden case. Maximum mintage 275 sets. APW 1.9000 oz.
Elizabeth II 5-piece platinum Koala Proof Set 2003, The Arts commemorative, 5, 15, 25, 50, and 100 Dollars, all Gem cameo Proof in the original wooden case. Maximum mintage 200 sets. APW 1.9000 oz.
Elizabeth II 5-piece platinum Koala Proof Set 2004, Sports commemorative, 5, 15, 25, 50, and 100 Dollars, all Gem cameo Proof in the original wooden case. Maximum mintage 200 sets. APW 1.9000 oz.
Elizabeth II 5-piece platinum Koala Proof Set 2005, Industry commemorative, 5, 15, 25, 50, and 100 Dollars, all Gem cameo Proof in the original wooden case. Maximum mintage 200 sets. APW 1.9000 oz.
Sandhurst copper Penny Token Stead Brothers 1862, KM-Tn214, XF40 BN NGC, nice brown surfaces with a slight sheen, rare type.
Austria
Archduke Leopold Taler 1621 Hall, Dav-3330, KM264.5, XF45 NGC, nice pewter gray patina.
Archduke Leopold Taler 1622 Hall, Davenport 3330, KM264.5, AU55 NGC, sharply struck details and very light toning, the "2's" in the date expressed as ZZ.
Archduke Leopold Taler 1632 Hall, Davenport 3338, KM629.2, AU55 NGC, rich gunmetal gray patina with nicely struck features including an impressive bust of the Archduke.
Archduke Leopold 2 Taler ND (1626) Hall, Dav-3331, KM639, AU58 NGC, jumbo holder, very attractive with silvery gray patina. Struck to mark the royal wedding. This variety features different robe details on the Archduke's right shoulder.
Archduke Leopold 2 Taler ND (1626) Hall, Dav-3332, KM641, VF-XF Details, lightly tooled surfaces. Struck to commemorate the wedding of Leopold to Claudia di Medici.
Archduke Leopold 2 Taler ND (1626) Hall, Dav-3332, KM641, XF Details NGC (Excessive Surface Hairlines) jumbo holder, harshly cleaned obverse but not repaired.
Archduke Ferdinand Karl 2 Taler ND (1654) Hall, Dav-3364, KM985, XF Details, cleaned at one time with minor surface abrasions. Bust of the Archduke with crown and without lion details on the right shoulder.
Maria Theresa Taler 1765 Vienna, Davenport 1112, MS61 NGC, original mint brilliance, light adjustment marks on the bust and moderate abrasions in the right obverse field. (Incorrectly described as Burgau Dav-1149 on the NGC insert.)
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Franz Joseph I 10 Kreuzer 1872, KM2206, Proof 65 NGC, reflective surfaces with a light frost to the bust.
Franz Joseph I gold 100 Corona 1908, KM2812, MS62 NGC, 60th Anniversary of reign, Bust right/Female resting in clouds. Fully prooflike fields with light marks.
Franz Joseph I gold 100 Corona 1908, KM2812, Proof 63 Cameo NGC, a superb example of this commemorative marking the 60th anniversary of reign with deeply mirrored surfaces and an appealing frost to the bust.
Republic gold 100 Schilling 1935 Mariazell, KM2857, PL64 NGC, a gorgeous coin with cameo frost on the raised details. Very rare date with a mintage of 951, and few have survived in this pristine state.
Republic gold 100 Schilling 1936 Mariazell, KM2857, PL61 NGC, prooflike surfaces with light handling in the exposed fields. Dramatic design featuring the Madonna of Mariazell.
Austrian Netherlands. 3 Florins 1790, KM50, PCGS Genuine, (ungraded), toned AU with a natural flan flaw in the right obverse field including some attempt to clean or repair the area.
Austrian Netherlands. 3 Florins 1790, KM50, MS62 NGC, a choice example with fully struck details and handsome old-time cabinet patina. Struck at Brussels during the insurrection. Far superior to most seen in the market.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Olmutz. Karl III von Lothringen Taler 1705, KM115, Dav-1209, toned AU, superb details, small flan flaw to the right of the bust.
Olmutz. Karl III von Josef Taler 1707, KM116, Dav-1211, AU58 NGC. Well struck and superbly toned in argent-gray and sea-green over full underlying luster. Only a hint of wear is visible, and you will not find a nicer piece graded AU58.
From the Silver Around the World Collection
From the Silver Around the World Collection
Salzburg. Maximilian Gandolph gold 1/4 Ducat 1672, KM191, MS63 NGC, a choice little coin with well-struck features and full mint luster.
Salzburg. Sigismund III Taler 1758, KM391, Dav-1250, AU58 NGC, highly lustrous, the reverse features the Madonna placing a blanket over baby Jesus.
Azores
Maria I 300 Reis 1795, KM8, MS63 NGC, deeply toned with full underlying mint luster and exceptionally sharp features. Very scarce in this select grade.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Bahamas
George III Penny 1806, KM1, MS62 BN NGC, glossy brown surfaces, clipper ship on the reverse.
Barbados
British Administration Halfpenny 1792, KM-Tn9, Proof 63 BN NGC Copper Restrike, deep brown surfaces, few tiny surface marks.
British Administration Halfpenny 1792, KM-Tn9, Pridmore 17, MS64 BN NGC, glossy surfaces with a trace of luster, very attractive.
British Administration Halfpenny 1792, KM-Tn9, Proof 64 RB PCGS, Copper Restrike, very attractive with glowing reddish-orange mint luster.
British Administration Penny 1788, KM-Tn4, Proof 64 BN NGC, lovely surfaces with a rich old-time sheen.
British Administration Penny 1788, KM-Tn4, Proof 65 RB NGC, highly lustrous and very attractive.
British Administration Penny 1788, KM-TnA9, Pridmore 20, Proof 64 BN NGC Restrike, well-struck features. Smaller pineapple variety.
British Administration Penny 1788, KM-TnA9, Pridmore 20, Proof 64 BN PCGS, shiny brown surfaces, smaller pineapple variety.
British Administration Penny 1788, KM-TnA9, Pridmore 20, Copper Restrike, Proof 64 RB NGC, fully original with considerable mint red, well above average for this series.
British Administration Penny 1792, KM-Tn10, AU Details NGC (Excessive Surface Hairlines), nicely toned with a tiny flaw on the bust.
British Administration Penny 1792, KM-Tn10, MS62 BN NGC Restrike, extremely sharp strike.
British Administration Penny 1792, KM-Tn10, Proof 64 BN NGC Restrike, chocolate brown with some original luster on the obverse.
Trio of Copper Merchants' Tokens, Moses Tolanto Pridmore 27 Halfpenny ND, glossy brown XF; Moses Tolanto Pr-28 Farthing ND, VF with large gouge or cancelation; and Thomas Lawlor Pr-29 Farthing ND (circa 1850), AU with very light porosity. Lot sold as is, no return.
Belgium
Leopold I copper 5 Centimes 1856, KMX-M4, MS65 RB NGC, very scarce commemorative struck to celebrate the 25th year of reign for Leopold I. Flashy prooflike surfaces with reddish-orange mint brilliance.
Leopold I 10 Centimes 1832, KM2.1, coin alignment, MS64 RB NGC, nearly fully red, a most appealing large copper coin.
Leopold I Franc 1844, KM7.1, MS63 NGC, a superb piece with well-struck details and frosty white mint brilliance.
Leopold I 2 Francs 1834, KM9.1, Position B, MS61 NGC, Legends in French, fully lustrous with contact marks in the exposed fields and one faint adjustment mark on the obverse. Very scarce type in mint state.
Leopold II silver 5 Francs 1880, KMX-M8, MS63 NGC, flashy reflective fields with subtle peripheral patina, struck to mark the 50th anniversary of independence.
Albert I gold 20 Francs 1914 Flemish, KM79, MS66 NGC, fully brilliant, scarce in this designation.
Bermuda
George III Penny 1793, KM5, UNC Details NGC (Stained), glossy brown surfaces with a dark stain on the reverse. Full rope to the front sail.
George III Penny 1793, KM5, MS64 BN PCGS, slight trace of luster in the legends, full rope to the front sail.
George III Penny 1793, KM6, Bronzed Proof 63 BN NGC, without the rope from the bowsprit to the mainsail. Dark chocolate brown surfaces, very attractive and a scarce variety.
George III Penny 1793, KM6, Bronzed Proof 63 BN NGC, variety without the rope from the bowsprit to the front sail, with DROZ. F on the bust truncation. Wonderful chocolate brown surfaces with glossy details. Very scarce and popular type.
Elizabeth II gold Trio 1995, KM45b 5 Cents PF68 Ultra Cameo NGC; KM46b 10 Cents PF69 Ultra Cameo NGC; and KM47b 25 Cents PF67 Ultra Cameo NGC. Off-metal strikes in gold, each with a mintage of only 500. Total AGW 0.6529 oz.
Elizabeth II gold $60 1996, KM93, Bermuda triangle, Gem Proof in the original case with COA. The popular triangular shaped issue. AGW 1.0113 oz.
Elizabeth II gold $60 1997, KM102, Sea Venture, Gem Proof in the original case with COA. The popular triangular shaped issue. AGW 1.0113 oz.
Elizabeth II gold $60 1998, KM114, Deliverance, Gem Proof in the original case with COA. The popular triangular shaped issue. AGW 1.0111 oz.
Elizabeth II 5 oz. gold $90 2006, KM-unlisted, Sea Venture, Gem Proof in the original case with COA. The popular triangular shaped issue. AGW 5.0000 oz.
Bolivia
A trio of Atocha Potosi cobs with Treasure Salvors photo certificates including: 2 Reales Philip II Assayer B, Grade I; 4 Reales Philip III Assayer T, Grade I; and an 8 Reales Philip III Assayer Q, Grade I. Lot sold as is, no return.
Felipe IIII cob 8 Reales 1649-Z with L Counterstamp, KM-C19.2, crude VF with light surface porosity and a small natural edge crack, counterstamped with a crowned L to reduce the value to 7 1/2 Reales. Final 9 of the date is readable in the reverse peripheral legend.
Felipe IIII cob 8 Reales 1652-E, KM-A20.8, crude VF, oxidized surfaces and double-struck on the obverse. Very scarce transitional type with I PH 6 added above the pillars. Three dates are actually discernable on this example. McLean #8, final adopted style.
Felipe IV cob 8 Reales 1664-E, KM21, lightly toned VF, a very nice example with no salt water corrosion. The date, mint and assayer are all clear on the obverse, and the reverse displays a full cross flanked by the mintmark and assayer initials.
Carlos II cob 8 Reales 1670-E, KM26, XF40 NGC, slightly double-struck on the obverse but an exceptional cob with three fully readable dates and an unusually broad flan. The surfaces are lightly toned and original.
Carlos II cob 8 Reales 1679-C, KM26, toned VF, lightly porous surfaces, bold date, mintmark and assayer's initial on the obverse.
Carlos II cob 8 Reales 1683-V, KM26, F-VF with minor porosity, two clear dates with readable mintmark and assayer. Light scratches on both sides.
Felipe V Heart-Shaped cob 1/2 Real 1716 Potosi, Type of KM27, toned VF with bold and perfectly centered details. The royal monogram and date are very clear on the obverse and a second date (16) can be discerned in the reverse peripheral legend at 11 o'clock. 3.13 grams, which is heavy for this denomination, but not unusual for heart-shaped issues. Finest known and ex-Burzio Collection.
Felipe V cob 8 Reales 1736-E, KM31a, AU55 NGC, crudely struck but with a bold date on the obverse and clear mint and assayer on the reverse.
Felipe V cob 8 Reales 1741-P, KM31a, VF20 NGC, gray patina, bold date, mintmark and assayer with partial second date on the reverse.
Carlos III cob 8 Reales 1767-VY, KM45, Calb-1227, XF40 NGC, clear date and partial mintmark and assayer's initials, very crudely produced with a large natural flan flaw. (Incorrected described as JR assayer on the holder.)
Carlos III Pillar 4 Reales 1768-JR, KM49, VF-XF, highly attractive with bold details and aged cabinet patina. Very scarce denomination in this quality.
Carlos III Pillar 4 Reales 1769/8-JR, KM49, AU-UNC with incredibly sharp details, cleaned at one time and now starting to tone. One of the highest grade pieces we have seen for this type. The overdate is bold.
Carlos III Pillar 4 Reales 1770-JR, KM49, toned nearly XF, sharply struck and very attractive.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales 1767-JR 4 Petal Rosette, KM50, AU55 NGC, a remarkable example of this rare date with meticulously sharp design features and rich old-time patina. This date has long been recognized as one of the true rarities of the Spanish colonial series and this piece is the finest known of the few surviving pieces.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales 1769-JR, KM50, choice AU-UNC, appealing pewter gray toning, glossy surfaces with virtually no wear evident. There is one small cross shaped scratch above the pillars, barely noticeable. A very high grade example of the Pillar series.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Carlos III 4 Reales 1773-JR, KM54, sharp XF-AU, bold details, cleaned at one time and now toning in the legends. Very scarce first date of the portrait series and an elusive denomination in this quality.
Carlos III 4 Reales 1780-PR, KM54, nice lustrous AU, very lightly cleaned long ago and now beginning to tone. The details are unusually sharp making this an excellent type coin for the denomination.
Carlos III 8 Reales 1773-JR, KM55, sharp AU and struck on a broad flan, very lightly cleaned at one time and now attractively toned, especially on the reverse. Scarce first date of this series, and most desirable in this premium grade.
Carlos III 8 Reales 1773-JR, KM55, lightly toned AU-UNC, a choice and fully original example of this initial date of the portrait series. The strike is superb and the surfaces are highly lustrous. Rare date in this select quality.
Carlos III 8 Reales 1774-JR, KM55, MS64 NGC, full frosty white mint brilliance with exceptional design features. A choice example from a small cache discovered in the early 1970's.
Carlos III 8 Reales 1776-JR, KM55, deeply toned AU, very little wear evident, slightly porous surfaces with some light scuffs on the obverse, scarcer date and assayer; plus Bolivia Real of Carlos IIII 1797-PP, toned XF-AU, KM70, very scarce grade.
Carlos III 8 Reales 1776-JR, KM55, AU-UNC, every detail crisp and bold, cleaned at one time slightly dulling the surfaces. Scarce date and assayer.
Carlos III 8 Reales 1776-PR, KM55, AU58 NGC, a choice lustrous example which is very close to mint state. Rare grade for early dates of this series.
Carlos III 8 Reales 1779-PR, KM55, nice lustrous AU, no adjustment marks or other flaws, very scarce grade.
Carlos III 8 Reales 1783/2-PR, KM55, XF40 NGC, lightly toned with exceptionally sharp design features, very little wear evident. The overdate is very clear and rarely encountered in such nice condition.
Carlos III 8 Reales 1785-PR and 1786/5-PR. The 1785-PR, KM55, XF-AU, is cleaned with some strong hairlines and obverse surface marks; and the 1786/5-PR, cleaned XF, bold overdate.
Carlos IIII 1/4 Real 1797-PTS Monogram, KM82, MS67 NGC Whittier Collection, a superb example with boldly struck details and full mint brilliance. Rare and desirable in this quality.
Carlos IIII 1/4 Real 1799-PTS, KM82, MS63 NGC, lovely old-time patina, scarce in this grade.
Carlos IIII 4 Reales 1793-PR, KM72, choice XF-AU, highly lustrous, very scarce in this grade.
Carlos IV 8 Reales 1790-PR, KM64, bold AU with no adjustment marks or other flan flaws, the surfaces are lightly patinated although the reverse displays underlying original luster. Scarce transitional type featuring the bust of Carlos III. In addition this lot contains an 8 Reales of Bolivia, Ferdinand VII 1819-PJ KM84, lustrous AU, slightly cleaned.
Carlos IV 8 Reales 1790-PR, KM64, nice AU, well-struck with some original luster and light silvery gray toning. An attractive example of this scarce transitional type with the portrait of Carlos III.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1806-PJ, KM73, AU-UNC, bold design features, harshly cleaned leaving noticeable hairlines and black oxidation residue on the edge.
Carlos IIII gold Escudo 1796/3-PP, KM78, VF-XF, light adjustment marks on both sides, definitely an overdate which appears to be 6/3. A surprisingly scarce type; this is the first example we have offered in our sales, and is joined by the following two lots from the same collection.
Carlos IIII gold Escudo 1806-PJ, KM78, nicely toned AVF, slightly weak on the bust as usual, very scarce type and the SCWC lists a mintage of 206 for this date!
Carlos IIII gold Escudo 1807-PJ, KM78, AVF, nice even wear on the bust with rose-gold patina in the legends. Very scarce type, the SCWC lists a mintage of 1123 for this date.
Carlos IIII gold 8 Escudos 1791-PR Laureate Bust, KM77, VF30 PCGS, lightly toned with strong features, small lamination in the right obverse field. Very rare one-year type featuring the King with laurel leaves in his hair.
Carlos IIII gold 8 Escudos 1791-PR Laureate Bust, KM77, XF45 NGC, nicely defined features with no adjustment marks. This very rare type with laurel leaves added to the King's bust was only struck in 1791 and is one of the classic rarities of the Spanish colonial 8 Escudos series.
Carlos IIII gold 8 Escudos 1796-PP, KM81, AU55 NGC, nicely struck with no adjustment marks or other flan flaws, minimal contact marks on the obverse.
Carlos IV silver Proclamation Medal 1789, Fonr-9736, Herrera 132, toned XF with excellent details, the reverse has been scored in straight horizontal and vertical lines with a small piercing in the middle. Struck to announce the new King in Ciudad de la Plata, now Chuquisaca.
Ferdinand VII 4 Reales 1825-PJ, KM88, nicely toned Fine, weakly struck on the bust as usual but with bold features in the legends and on the reverse. Rare assayer for this date.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1824-PJ, KM84, AU55 PCGS, a choice lustrous example with well-struck details, much nicer than some coins graded mint state.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1824-PJ, KM84, AU55 NGC, deeply toned with remarkably sharp design features.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1825-JL, KM84, MS61 NGC, lightly toned with virtually full mint luster, minor flan flaw by the 18 of the date. Struck in medal rotation, final date for colonial 8 Reales in Potosi.
Ferdinand VII silver Proclamation Medal 1808, Fonr-9391, Herrera 50, toned XF with boldly struck details, few small patination spots. Proclaiming the new King in Potosi.
Ferdinand VII silver Proclamation Medal 1808, Fonr-9391, Herrera 50, lightly toned AU, a handsome example of this 8 Reales sized piece proclaiming the accession of Ferdinand in Potosi. Very scarce in this superior quality.
Ferdinand VII silver Proclamation Medal 1808, Fonr-9391, Herrera 50, AU58 NGC, rich silvery-gray patina, highly attractive. Proclaiming the new King in Potosi.
Ferdinand VII silver Proclamation Medal 1808, Fonrobert 9391, Herrera 50, fully lustrous and bold with some light hairlines in the exposed fields.
Ferdinand VII silver Proclamation Medal 1808, Medina 311, toned AU with superb details, lightly toned with abundant original mint luster. Struck for the city of Ciudad de la Plata with allegorical figures of a lion defeating a two-headed eagle. 27.04 grams.
Ferdinand VII silver Proclamation Medal 1811, Fonrobert 9395, toned AU with virtually blemish-free surfaces, highly attractive. Gratitude of the city of Arequipa to Josephus Emanuel a Goyeneche. 43.5 mm, 35.77 grams.
Republic 1/2 Sol 1827-JM, KM93.2, MS65 NGC, lightly toned with well-struck design features. Variety with spelling CONSTITUCI.
Republic silver Proclamation Sueldo (Sol) 1841, Fonrobert 9797, Burnett 21.1, MS65 NGC Whittier Collection, exceptionally sharp details with light old-time toning and full mint luster. Rare grade for this series. Gratitude of the Department of Potosi.
Republic 2 Soles 1853J Paz Bare Head, KM122, Fine, very crudely struck with weak details on the bust in particular. Both sides display noticeable scratches and some superficial patination. The positive aspects of this example are that it is not holed and that the date, mint and assayer are clearly readable. Extremely rare type featuring the bare head bust of Bolivar, probably less than 10 pieces known and this is far from the worst!
Republic 4 Soles 1857-FJ Potosi Mint Error, KM123.2, XF, nicely double-struck approximately 10% off-center leaving both dates clear and bold. A pleasing mint error with a decided dramatic effect.
Republic 8 Soles 1827-JM PTS, KM97, MS61 NGC, fully lustrous with a hint of golden toning. Very scarce in original Mint State.
From the Silver Around the World Collection
From the Silver Around the World Collection
Republic gold 8 Scudos 1837-LM, KM99, AU58 NGC, nicely struck details, faint lamination by Bolivar's mouth, abundant mint luster in the peripheral legends.
Republic gold 8 Scudos 1838-LM, KM99, AU55 NGC, highly lustrous with no adjustment marks or flan laminations. There is some light handling in the obverse fields including one faint scratch. A very attractive example of this series featuring a bust of Bolivar.
Republic gold 8 Scudos 1853-FP, KM116, AU58 NGC, nicely toned with bold features and virtually no wear evident, small planchet laminations on the obverse as is typical for this era in Potosi.
Republic 10 Centavos 1870-ER, KM153.1, MS67 NGC Whittier Collection, a superbly struck coin with full mint brilliance, certainly one of the finest known. First legend type with DIEZ Cts.
Republic Specimen 10 Centavos 1893, KM174.1, Specimen 63 NGC, brilliant surfaces with faint die lines, very scarce.
Republic Specimen 50 Centavos 1909H, KM177, Specimen 62 NGC, very sharply detailed, faint hairlines in the fields.
Republic Date Collection of silver 50 Centavos, thirty-eight pieces from 1891 to 1909, including some varieties and duplication. Grades are generally VF to AU with most showing some original mint luster. Lot sold as is, no return.
Republic copper Pattern Boliviano 1868, KM-Pn36 Variety, Proof 62 BN NGC, reeded edge and without CT on the obverse. A nice lightly toned coin which could easily have been graded higher. Rare and popular pattern marking the introduction of the decimal system in Bolivia.
Republic silver Piefort Pattern Boliviano 1868, KM-Pn36 Variety, Proof 58 NGC, deeply toned and original. Reeded edge and without the CT on the obverse. Very rare pattern as a Piefort; we sold the variety with the CT in our Whittier Sale in 2006 in Proof 62 NGC for $2760.
Brazil
Joao IV 480 Reis Countermark on Spanish 8 Reales (Macuquina), KM4, Russo 8, Fine, lightly cleaned. Rarely seen type.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Afonso VI 150 Reis Countermark on Spanish cob 2 Reales, KM17, Russo 10, host coin cleaned VG, strong and full strike on the countermark.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Afonso VI 600 Reis Countermark on Spanish cob 8 Reales, KM65, Russo 12, with 480 Reis countermark, Fine. Rarely found issue.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao IV 100 Reis Countermark on Portuguese 80 Reis (Lisbon), KM27, Russo 18, better VG.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao IV 100 Reis Countermark on Portuguese 80 Reis (Porto), KM27, Russo 20, Fine. Full countermark.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao IV 2S0 Reis Countermark on Portuguese 200 Reis (Lisbon), KM33.2, Russo 24, F/VF, "S" used as the "5" in the denomination.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao IV 2S0 Reis Countermark on Portuguese 200 Reis (Evora), KM33.1, Russo 25, Fine. Scarcer host coin.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao IV 2S0 Reis Countermark on Portuguese 200 Reis (Porto), KM33.3, Russo 26, better Fine.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao IV S00 (500) Reis Countermark on Portuguese 400 Reis (Lisbon), KM36, Russo 28, about XF. Nice condition of the host coin and strong countermark. Rare this nice.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II S00 (500) Reis countermark on Portuguese Cruzado (Porto), KM37, Russo 30, host coin with no rim. About VF, countermark struck multiple times. Scarce.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao IV 50 Reis Countermark on Portuguese 40 Reis (Lisbon), KM22, Russo 33, VG.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Afonso VI 75 Reis Countermark over Portuguese 1/2 Tostao, KM16, Russo 44, Fine. Scarce.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao IV 75 Reis Countermark on Portuguese ½ Tostao (Porto), KM26, Russo 47, better Fine. With Portuguese "60" countermark.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao IV 100 Reis Countermark on Portuguese 80 Reis (Porto), KM27, Russo 52, about Fine. Full countermark.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao IV 125 Reis Countermark on Portuguese Tostao (Porto), KM30, Russo 64, F/FV. Very rare. Listed as "RRR" in Russo. Host coin is round and fully struck.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao IV 250 Reis Countermark on Portuguese ½ Cruzado Reis (Lisbon), KM33.2, Russo 77, better Fine.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao IV 500 Reis Countermark on Portuguese Cruzado Reis (Lisbon), KM37, Russo 81. Better Fine. Nice and full countermark. Scarce.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 500 Reis countermark on Portuguese Cruzado (Porto), KM37, Russo 83, host coin is about VF, strong 500 countermark. Well above average piece for the type.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Crowned Sphere countermark on Spanish 8 Reales (1668), KM Unlisted, Russo 87, VF, lacks 480 or 600 Reis countermarks. Very nice host coin and certainly one of the better specimens of this type.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 2S0 (250) Reis countermark on Portuguese Cruzado (Lisbon), KM33.2, Russo 92, about VF. Nicely toned.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 2S0 (250) Reis countermark on Portuguese Cruzado (Evora), KM33.1, Russo 93, Fine. Very scarce Evora host coin.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 2S0 (250) Reis countermark on Portuguese 1/2 Cruzado (Porto), KM33.3, Russo 94, better VF. A definite condition rarity for this type.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II S00 (500) Reis countermark on Portuguese Cruzado (Lisbon), KM36, Russo 96, F/VF with strong countermark.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II S00 (500) Reis countermark on Portuguese Cruzado (Porto), KM36, Russo 98, better VF. Pleasant fields with sharp features and great eye appeal. Rare this nice.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 250 Reis countermark on Portuguese Cruzado (Lisbon), KM33.2, Russo 99, Fine, strong countermark and pleasant fields on the host coin. Scarce.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 250 Reis countermark on Portuguese Cruzado (Porto), KM33.3, Russo 101, better Fine. Host coin features the four "P's" which denote the Portuguese mint in the northern city of Porto.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 500 Reis countermark on Portuguese Cruzado (Porto), KM36, Russo 102, better VF, nicely toned.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 80 Reis 1695 "Large Crown", KM77, Russo 108, F/VF. Pleasant surfaces and exceedingly nice for the type/denomination. Any of the early Brazilian issues of the 17th century are extremely hard to find in better condition than XF and as a general rule, the smaller the denomination the poorer condition the coins are usually found. These issues circulated well into 19th century until the Geneva Convention monetary reform of 1848 so one can imagine what over 150 of circulation turns coins into!
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II of Portugal 640 Reis 1695, KM83.1, Russo 112A, AVF, cleaned long ago and retoned, scarce variety without punctuation in the obverse legends. Struck at Bahia mint without mintmark.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 20 Reis ND (1695-98), KM74, Russo 113, VF with porous surfaces. An extremely rare type. These tiny 20 Reis types are so rare that most have never even seen one. Many advanced collections do not have even one example out of all the types.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 160 Reis 1697, KM80, Russo 120, VG. Rare date.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 320 Reis 1695 "Small Crown" - "Inverted Zones" variety, KM82, Russo 121A, choice VF. "Inverted Zones" refer to the inverted lines of the equator; tropics and circles of the globe in the reverse. Scarce.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 320 Reis 1697, KM82, Russo 123, about Fine. A very scarce issue.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II of Portugal 320 Reis 1698, KM82, Russo 124, F-VF, deep gray patina, extremely rare date struck at Bahia without mintmark.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II of Portugal 640 Reis 1695, KM84, Russo 125A, bold VF, well-struck details, cleaned long ago and now nicely toned, some light scratches on the reverse. Rare small crown variety with inverted reverse (coin rotation). Bahia Mint without mintmark.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 20 Reis ND (1699), KM85.1, Russo 129, Fine-VF details, signs of mounting between 11 and 1 o'clock on the obverse, and the corresponding spot on the reverse. An extremely rare type, almost impossible to find, and even a less than perfect example such as this is a prize.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 20 Reis ND (1699), KM85.1, Russo 129A, toned AVF, holed and nicely repaired at the edge. Variety with 45 degree orientation obverse to reverse. Very rare.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 80 Reis 1700, struck at Rio de Janeiro, KM87.1, Russo 132, good VF, another two-year-type, with this date very rare and seldom seen.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 320 Reis 1699, Horizontal Reverse, KM89.1, Russo 135A, XF, mottled gray toning with a nice strike for the issue. The reverse is rotated 90 degrees counter-clockwise. A very rare variety of this one-year type.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 640 Reis 1699 "Horizontal Reverse", KM90.1, Russo 136A, better VF, choice condition for the type. Reverse alignment is at 90 degrees. Rare.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II of Portugal 20 Reis ND (1700-1702), KM85.2, Russo 138, Pernambuco Mint, toned XF with bold features. Rare grade for this charming little type which is almost never encountered without jewelry damage.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 80 Reis 1700P, Pernambuco mint, KM87.2, Russo 140, good VF, the first year of a very rare two-year type.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II of Portugal 160 Reis 1700P, KM88.2, Russo 142, toned AG obverse, VG reverse, clear date and mint. Very scarce.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II of Portugal 160 Reis 1701P, KM88.2, Russo 143A, VF Details, pitted surfaces from oxidation, but the obverse is particularly bold. The P mintmark is not visible at the center of the reverse. Scarce variety with 90 degree orientation between obverse and reverse.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 320 Reis 1702P, KM89.2, Russo 146, VG, rare date.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 640 Reis 1702P, KM90.2, Russo 149, XF40 NGC, medium gray patina with an average strike. Very rare.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao V 640 Reis 1749, KM158.3, Russo 153, lightly cleaned Fine-VF. A very scarce one-year type.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 160 Reis 1756P, struck at Lisbon, KM168.2, Russo 164, Fine, evenly worn with a minor edge flaw at 11 o'clock on the reverse. The very rare year of a two-year type.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 320 Reis 1752, Horizontal Reverse, KM169.2, Russo 165, nice Fine, the reverse is rotated 90 degrees counter-clockwise. A very scarce issue.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 640 Reis 1752, KM170.2, Russo 167, Fine, with rim bumps and reverse abrasions. The first-year issue of a two-year type, with both years being quite rare and very difficult to find.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 640 Reis 1756, KM170.2, Russo 168, cleaned VG, a scarcer issue.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 320 Reis 1768, struck at Lisbon, KM192.1, Russo 172, about VF, a rare one-year type.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 640 Reis 1757B, KM170.3, Russo 189, nicely toned F-VF, few superficial scratches and a natural flan flaw on the reverse rim at 1 o'clock.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 640 Reis 1758B, KM170.3, Russo 190, toned F-VF, lightly cleaned long ago, few minor scuffs on the obverse. Ruler's name starts with I instead of J.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 320 Reis 1757B, KM169.3, Russo 192, toned Fine, evenly worn details, scarce date.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 640 Reis 1758B, KM170.4, Russo 194, F-VF, noticeably oxidized surfaces, variety with the ruler's name starting with a J.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 75 Reis 1752B, KM176.1, Russo 195, clear date and mintmark, some surface oxidation. Rare date/mint.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 75 Reis 1753B, KM176.1, Russo 196, toned F-VF, plugged hole at the top, barely visible.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 150 Reis 1753B, KM177, Russo 202, Fine, scattered light surface scratches.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 150 Reis 1754B, KM177, Russo 203, toned F-VF, minor surface marks but an unusually nice example of the type.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 300 Reis 1752B, KM178, Russo 211, F-VF, clear date and mintmark, scarcer date.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 300 Reis 1753B, KM178, Russo 212, lightly toned F-VF, evenly worn and quite attractive for this type.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 300 Reis 1754B, KM178, Russo 213, AVF, cleaned long ago, numerous fine surface scratches.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 300 Reis 1756B, KM178, Russo 214, cleaned AVF, weakly struck obverse at the base of the J and top of the date.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 300 Reis 1757B, KM178, Russo 215, toned AVF, nicely struck obverse with sharp details on the crown.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 300 Reis 1752B with Countermark, KM297, Russo 217, toned F-VF, easily readable date. Very scarce date for this type.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 300 Reis 1753B with Countermark, KM297, Russo 218, F-VF, very lightly cleaned at one time, clear B mintmark, unusually shaped counterstamp with curved sides.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 300 Reis 1754B with Countermark, KM297, Russo 219, toned AVF, incredibly sharp counterstamp and easily readable B mintmark. An attractive example of this coinage.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 300 Reis 1757B with Two Countermarks, KM297, Russo 221, cleaned Fine, numerous surface abrasions with light patination, counterstamped on both sides.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 600 Reis 1752B, KM179, Russo 223, VF Details, heavily tooled surfaces. Very rare date.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 600 Reis 1754B, KM179, Russo 224, nicely toned VF, small natural rim flaw at 10 o'clock on the obverse. Very attractive example for this type. The 4 appears to be punched over another numeral, but may not be an actual overdate.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 600 Reis 1756B, KM179, Russo 225, harshly cleaned Fine, weak obverse central details and a large rim nick at 4 o'clock.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 600 Reis 1757B, KM179, Russo 226, F-VF, cleaned long ago and now very nicely toned. Well above average for this type and the Bahia Mint.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 600 Reis 1758B, KM179, Russo 227, toned AVF, noticeable hairlines in the obverse fields, nicely struck for this series.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 600 Reis 1760B, KM179, Russo 228, AVF, large edge crack at 4 o'clock on the obverse, scruffy surfaces with numerous scratches and scrapes.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 600 Reis 1754B with Countermark, KM299, Russo 231, nice AVF with the coat of arms counterstamp of 1809 on the obverse only.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 600 Reis 1756B with Countermark, KM299, Russo 232, cleaned F-VF, deeply applied countermark. Scarce Bahia Mint issue.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 600 Reis 1758B with Countermark, KM299, Russo 234, lightly toned VF, a very nice example of this coinage.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 600 Reis 1760B with Countermark, KM299, Russo 235, cleaned VF, pitted surfaces from oxidation. The strike is quite bold although the B mintmark has been effaced by the counterstamp. Rare date.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 640 Reis 1755, KM170.2, Russo 237, bold VF-XF, cleaned long ago and now beginning to tone. Nice grade for this series. Struck at Lisbon without mintmark.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 640 Reis 1753R, KM170.1, Russo 245, F-VF, tiny natural rim flaw at 11 o'clock on the obverse. Rare date.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 640 Reis 1755R, KM170.1, Russo 246, Fine, one of the very scarce, key issues of this short-lived type.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 75 Reis 1754R, KM176.2, Russo 247, Fine, very light surface porosity, clear date and mintmark.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 75 Reis 1755R, KM176.2, Russo 248, toned AVF, full sharp mintmark, an attractive example for this well-circulated series.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 75 Reis 1760R, KM176.2, Russo 249, bold AVF, harshly cleaned with small surface abrasions and minor pitting.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 150 Reis 1754R with Countermark, KM296, Russo 257, toned Fine with porous surfaces and obverse scratches.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 150 Reis 1754R with Countermark, KM296, Russo 257A, reverse legend with ATAN NGIS, cleaned F-VF, the counterstamp is on the obverse and effaced the mintmark.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 300 Reis 1754R with Countermark, KM298, Russo 267, AVF, cleaned at one time and now nicely toned with a pleasing golden sheen in the recessed areas.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 300 Reis 1755R with Countermark, KM298, Russo 268, Fine with fully readable date, deeply applied counterstamp.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 300 Reis 1764R with Two Countermarks, KM298, Russo 272A, nicely toned F-VF, two very sharp counterstamps, last two digits of the date are clearly visible.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 600 Reis 1754R, KM187, Russo 273, toned AVF, lightly cleaned. Popular "J" series.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 600 Reis 1754R, KM187, Russo 273A, cleaned AVF, globe without axis variety.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 600 Reis 1755R, KM187, Russo 274, cleaned AVF, small rim bruise at 10 o'clock on the obverse.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 600 Reis 1758R, KM187, Russo 276, cleaned F-VF with typical surface abrasions and a small rim nick at the top.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 600 Reis 1760R, KM187, Russo 277, toned nearly VF and quite attractive for this well-circulated series. Very rare date.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 600 Reis 1764R, KM187, Russo 278, toned AVF, minor scratches.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 600 Reis 1765R, KM187, Russo 279, cleaned F-VF, noticeable scratch on the reverse. There is also a weak area at the top which looks like repair but is probably due to a variation in flan thickness.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 600 Reis 1770R, KM187, Russo 280, curved band on the globe, toned F-VF, a nice original example.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 600 Reis 1754R with Countermarks, KM300, Russo 281, nice toned AVF host coin with bold XF countermarks on both sides. Very attractive example.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 600 Reis 1754R with Countermark, KM300, Russo 281A, toned F-VF, a very decent example of the type.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 600 Reis 1755R with Two Countermarks, KM300, Russo 282, Fine, the reverse counterstamp is particularly sharp.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 600 Reis 1756R with Countermark, KM300, Russo 283, F-VF, minor surface marks, single countermark.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 600 Reis 1764R with Countermark, KM300, Russo 286, lightly cleaned Fine, nice bold counterstamp.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 600 Reis 1765R with Countermark, KM300, Russo 287, F-VF, lightly cleaned long ago, nice obverse countermark, very neatly applied.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 150 Reis 1771R with Countermark, KM296, Russo 290, cleaned VF, crude obverse countermark, holed and plugged below the first 7 of the date.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 600 Reis 1770R, KM194, Russo 293, flat globe band, toned F-VF, weakly struck at the obverse center but quite attractive for this series.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 600 Reis 1771R, KM194, Russo 294, XF Details with pitted surfaces from oxidation. Second type with flat band across the globe.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 600 Reis 1774R "Inverted NN", KM194, Russo 295A, better VF with smooth fields and pleasant appeal. A classic and rare variety of the "J" series. Krause just lists this variety (retrograde N's) as "Rare".
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 600 Reis 1771R with Countermark, KM300, Russo 297, cleaned F-VF with scattered surface scratches. Single countermark.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 600 Reis 1774R, KM300, Russo 298, F-VF, lightly cleaned, single obverse countermark.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 600 Reis 1774R "Inverted NN" with c/s, KM300, variety unlisted, Russo 298A, about VF. One of the key coins of the "J" Series.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Maria I & Pedro III 320 Reis 1779, KM206, Russo 315, toned Fine, few minor surface abrasions. Extremely rare variety with "oblique flowers" to the right of the coat of arms.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Maria I 320 Reis 1790, KM221.2, Russo 349, toned AVF, very bold reverse, scarce variety with low crown.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Maria I 640 Reis 1790, KM222.1, Russo 352, nearly VF, bold details on the reverse, scarce low crown variety. The "low crown" is determined by the narrower base to the upper arches. Very scarce date and variety.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Maria I 640 Reis 1792, KM222.1, Russo 353, toned VF, well-balanced strike, first type without the R mintmark, small crown variety. Rare.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Maria I 640 Reis 1790 "High Crown", KM222.3, Russo 367, XF/AU with original reddish brown toning. Rare date in well above average condition.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Maria I 640 Reis 1795, KM222.3, Russo 368, toned VF-XF Details, lightly oxidized surfaces on both sides. Very scarce type without the R mintmark and with the high crown.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao 640 Reis 1799B "SVBQ", KM231.1, Russo 369A, pleasant XF with appealing old and original patina. With "SVBQ" in the reverse's legend instead of "SUBQ". A rarely found variety.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Maria I 640 Reis 1803B, KM231.2, Russo 373, AVF, gunmetal gray patina, small natural flaw to the upper right of the coat of arms. Very rare "inverted reverse" variety (coin rotation.)
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Maria I 640 Reis 1805B, KM231.2, Russo 375, nice lightly toned VF+, well-struck details, very scarce date.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Maria I 640 Reis 1791R, KM222.2, Russo 378, nicely toned VF with bold features, small rim nick on the reverse at 7 o'clock. Rare date and the high crown variety.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Maria I 640 Reis 1791R, KM222.2, Russo 378A, cleaned VF-XF, small flaw by the 4 of 640 Reis and a tiny rim nick at 11 o'clock on the obverse, second variety of this rare date with round tips added to the cross above the crown.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Maria I 640 Reis 1792R, KM222.2, Russo 379, toned VF-XF, highly attractive, very scarce date and the high crown variety.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Maria I 640 Reis 1795R, KM222.2, Russo 382, nearly VF, minor surface patination, rare date.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Maria I 640 Reis 1800R "Inverted Reverse", KM222.2 variety unlisted, Russo 383A, nice XF with old cabinet patina. Strong, even strike. This specimen features a coin alignment as opposed to the regular medallic axis of the issue. Extremely rare and popular with Brazilian collectors.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao Prince Regent 160 Reis 1812B, KM306.2, Russo 386, sharp VF+ details, ex-mount with heavily tooled surfaces throughout. Rare type.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao Prince Regent 320 Reis 1810B, KM255.2, Russo 387, toned F-VF, scarce type.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao Prince Regent 320 Reis 1816B, KM255.2, Russo 388, choice toned XF-AU, superb design features, rare quality for this elusive date.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao Prince Regent 640 Reis 1806B, KM237, Russo 389, nice VF-XF, lightly cleaned and now beginning to tone, struck on a broad flan. Very scarce first date of this series.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao Prince Regent 640 Reis 1807/6-B, KM237, Russo 390, VF-XF Details, harshly cleaned with small scratches at the obverse center and one large scrape to the left of "640." Very scarce date and a previously unreported overdate.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao 960 Reis 1810B "640 Reis Crown", Km Unlisted, Russo 395A, choice XF. A rare variety featuring the crown design only featured on the 640 Reis denomination. A key piece to 960 Reis collectors.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao Prince Regent 960 Reis 1813B, KM307.1, Russo 398A, variety with REGENES, toned XF, bold details including the B mintmark.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao Prince Regent 80 Reis 1810R, KM305, Russo 402, deeply toned VF-XF, bold details, trace of repair at the top. Extremely rare date.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao Prince Regent 80 Reis 1814R, KM305, Russo 403, Fine details but with pitted surfaces from oxidation, appears to be double-struck on the reverse. Rare date.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao Prince Regent 80 Reis 1816R, KM305, Russo 404, toned VF-XF, moderate stretch marks in the flan. Scarce type.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao Prince Regent 320 Reis 1817R, KM255.1, Russo 411A, toned XF, very attractive, tiny reverse rim nick, rare crown variety without flourishes.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao Prince Regent 640 Reis 1811R, KM256.2, Russo 413A, sharp XF, lovely old-time patina, very rare variety with inverted reverse (coin rotation.)
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao Prince Regent 640 Reis 1814R, KM256.2, Russo 416, nice XF, lightly toned with bold details. Struck over an earlier coin.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao Prince Regent 640 Reis 1815R, KM256.2, Russo 417, choice toned AXF, well-struck details.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao Prince Regent 640 Reis 1816R, KM256.2, Russo 418, cleaned VF-XF, struck over an earlier counterstamped 600 Reis with the countermark effacing the R mintmark. Scarce date.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao Prince Regent 960 Reis 1810R, KM307.3, Russo 420A, toned XF-AU, very attractive, struck over a Spanish colonial 8 Reales. Scarce variety with inverted reverse (coin rotation).
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao 960 Reis 1813R "No Dots", KM307.3, Russo 423A, choice VF, toned. Variety - "Denomination and Flowers with no dots". Rare.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao 960 Reis 1815R "Inverted Reverse" (Coin alignment), KM307.3, Russo 425A, XF. Small planchet flaw at 10 o'clock on the reverse. Old original toning. Rare.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao 960 Reis 1815R "Alternate Legends", KM307.3, Russo 425B, about XF. Legends are out of order on the reverse. Rare.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao Prince Regent 960 Reis 1816R Inverted Reverse, KM307.3, Russo 426A, VF, a bit weak in the central areas. Very scarce variety.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao Prince Regent 960 Reis 1816R, KM313, Russo 429, about XF with light reverse scratches. A scarce one-year type.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao Prince Regent 960 Reis 1816R, struck over an Argentina Sunface, KM313, Russo 429A, XF-AU, lightly cleaned with some luster remaining, the date appears to be 1813. The 181 is bold and the final digit not as distinct, but looks to be a 3. Very scarce.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao Prince Regent 320 Reis 1812M, KM255.3, Russo 430, toned VF, slightly crude, scarce type and grade.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao Prince Regent 640 Reis 1811M, KM256.3, Russo 434, toned AVF with a few small scratches on the reverse, struck over a J series 600 Reis with the R mintmark of the original coin still showing rather than the M.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao Prince Regent 640 Reis 1812M, KM256.3, Russo 435, lightly cleaned XF, struck over an earlier coin but with strong obverse details and the M mintmark readable on the reverse. Very scarce date and grade.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao Prince Regent 640 Reis 1813M, KM256.3, Russo 436, cleaned XF, small rim rim bruise on the reverse at 7 o'clock, struck over an earlier coin but with bold details including a clearly readable date and superb M mintmark. Rare grade and particularly desirable with the strong mintmark.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao Prince Regent 640 Reis 1816M, KM256.3, Russo 437, toned AVF, struck over an earlier coin but with bold M mintmark. Very rare date and quality.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao VI 960 Reis 1810-M, KM307.2, Russo 438, XF40 NGC. Strong and visible "M". Struck at the Vila Rica Mint in state of Minas Gerais in 1810 and 1816, 960's with the "M" mint mark are extremely elusive and rarely offered. Usual oversize die crack present on the obverse. Choice XF specimens of this issue are the top grade available to advanced collectors.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao 960 Reis 1810M "Inverted Reverse" (Coin Alignment), KM307.2, variety unlisted, Russo 438A, XF45 NGC. Amazing visibility of the full "M" denoting the Minas Mint mark. In all of the years of involvement this cataloger has had in Brazilian numismatics, this is the first specimen of this type that he has ever come across. It is hard to imagine that more than two or three pieces of the 1810-M 960 with coin alignment could exist.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao VI 960 Reis 1816M, KM307.2, Russo 439, about VF. Dark toning. One of the rarest 960 Reis issues, the mintmark "M" is rarely seen on the 1816M issue, with the coin being recognized by its die characteristics, mainly the amended digit "0" on the date.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Minas Gerais Counterstamp on a Potosi Charles III 8 Reales, KM240, Russo 442, coin is cleaned Fine with porous surfaces and the counterstamp is F-VF. Very scarce.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Minas countermark on Bolivia Carlos IV 8 Reales 1790-PR, KM241, Russo 446, host coin is choice VF, c/s is XF. Rarely found on a Carlos "IV" host coin.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Minas Gerais 960 Reis Counterstamp of 1808, KM246, Russo 447, AU55 NGC, superb old-time patina, counterstamp with crowned coat of arms above 960 on the obverse and globe on the reverse. The host coin is a Mexico 8 Reales 1789-FM of Carlos III. Russo lists this extremely rare host as RRR without price. A truly remarkable piece worthy of the finest Brazilian cabinet. Incorrect KM number on holder.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Minas Gerais 960 Counterstamp on Mexican 8 Reales 1808, KM248, Russo 453, host coin is VF, c/s is XF. Vast majority of Minas countermarks are found on Bolivian and Peruvian 8 Reales, with Mexico being one of the rarer host coins.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Minas Gerais Counterstamp on a Santiago 8 Reales 1805 So-FJ, KM243, Russo 452, coin and counterstamp both XF, a superb example with no significant flaws. One of the nicer examples one might expect to see.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Minas Gerais Counterstamp on Mexico Carlos III 8 Reales 1806 Mo-TH, KM248, Russo 453, coin and counterstamp both VF with light dings on the counterstamp. A very scarce issue.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao VI 80 Reis 1821B, KM322.2, Russo 457, VF-XF with obverse scratches. A rare one year type.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao VI 320 Reis 1821B, KM324.3, Russo 459, AVF cleaned with a few light scratches. There is a small depression on the upper rim which looks like a mount trace but is not. Scarce variety.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao VI 640 Reis 1821B, KM325.3, Russo 460, F-VF with some haymarking on both sides. A very scarce, one-year type.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao VI 640 Reis 1821B, KM325.3, Russo 460A, overstruck variety, toned VF with bold date. There is a large depression in the obverse center, the result of the overstriking on a J series 600 Reis with shield countermark. Scarce type.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao VI 960 Reis 1822B, KM326.2, Russo 464, XF40 NGC. Pleasant fields and visible host 8 Reales for this key date/mint mark of 960 Reis issue. Missing from almost all collections.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao VI 160 Reis 1820R, KM323.1 (listed only as Rare), Russo 467, cleaned VF-XF with a plugged hole through the Crown. A very rare issue, even in this condition.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao VI 320 Reis 1819R, KM324.2, Russo 469, cleaned XF, sharp details, scarce date.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao VI 640 Reis 1818R, KM325.2, Russo 471A, XF, rim nick at the 12 o'clock on the obverse. "Orange Sphere" or Esfera Laranja variety. Globe in the reverse has an "orange-like" appearance. Scarce.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao VI 640 Reis 1819R, KM375.2, Russo 472, VF, evenly worn with a small reverse flan flaw. A scarce issue.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao VI 640 Reis 1822R, KM325.2, Russo 475, lightly cleaned XF, very scarce grade and date.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao VI 960 Reis 1818R, KM326.1, Russo 476D, toned AVF, cleaned long ago, scarce variety without flowers flanking the R mintmark.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao VI 960 Reis 1819R "Inverted Reverse", KM Unlisted, Russo 477A, choice XF with appealing deep reddish gray patina. 960's were "medallic" in their die alignments and for a few dates specimens are found with "coin" alignment. The 1819R's are one of the rarest and toughest to find 960's with "coin" axis.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao VI 960 Reis 1819R, KM326.1, Russo 477C, bright and pleasant XF, Scarce Variety with 9 "fruits" on the left branch.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao VI 960 Reis 1819R, KM326.1, Russo 477D, AXF, toned. Scarce variety - 7 "fruits" on the left branch.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao VI 960 Reis 1820R, SATB, KM326.1, Russo 478C, XF, significant amounts of the undercoin visible, some obliterating parts of the new coin. The first two letters of SATB (SA) are missing because of the crude strike, but the TB is bold. A very scarce variety.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao VI 960 Reis 1820R, "Small Castle" (Castelinho), KM326.1, Russo 478D, XF. KM lists this variety as "small castle within zero of denomination" but in fact if one rotates the coin 90 degrees clockwise, one discovers the letters "JAE", for the coin's assayer. A "sneaky" way the designer of this specific 960 Reis die found to put his initials on the coins.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao VI 960 Reis 1820R "9 Fruits", KM326.1, Russo 478E, lightly cleaned VF, Variety - 9 fruits on the both branches on the obverse. Scarce.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao VI 960 Reis 1820R "7 Fruits", KM326.1, Russo 478F, lightly cleaned XF, very rare variety 7 fruits on the right branch.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao VI 960 Reis 1821R, KM326.1, Russo 479A, better VF. Mint mark "R" in between crosses (instead of flowers). Rare variety.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao VI 960 Reis 1821R "SGIN", KM Unlisted, Russo 479B, AU with appealing and original gray patina. Extremely rare "SGIN" variety. Die engraver switched the position of the letters "I" and "G" in the reverse legend creating a classic Brazilian numismatic rarity.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao VI 960 Reis 1821R "7 Fruits", KM326.1, Russo 479C, VF/XF. Variety - "7 fruits on the left branch".
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao VI 320 Reis 1818M, KM324.1, Russo 481, sharp XF, struck over an earlier "J series" 300 Reis, skillfully repaired hole at the top. Extremely rare type.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao VI 640 Reis 1818M, KM324.1, Russo 482, XF45 NGC. Nice old gray patina with hints of red. A very rare type and issue from the Minas Mint at Vila Rica. Very few specimens exist and this is well above average in quality.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Mato Grosso C/S on Carlos IIII Potosi 8 Reales 1805, KM331.1, Russo 483, plugged, host coin is VF, C/S is choice VF. Extremely rare issue from the remote state of Mato Grosso. On April 11th 1818, further legislation was passed to allow the state (whose capital is the city of Cuiaba) to counterstamp 8 Reales and increase their value to 960 Reis. Very few 8 Reales actually made to the region and the "Mato Grosso" c/s was only applied for a few months during the year of 1819, being substituted by another design in 1820. All the letters of the counterstamp are clearly visible! A very rare South American issue!
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Mato Grosso counterstamp on Argentina 8 Reales 1815F, KM330, Russo 484, about VF. Extremely rare regional counterstamp.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Cuyaba Countermark on Bolivia Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1793-PR, KM345, Russo 486, cleaned VF. Extremely rare, only used for a few months in the capital city of Mato Grosso. Russo lists as "RRR".
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao VI 960 Reis Cuiaba C/S over Potosi 8 Reales 1808, KM242, Russo 487, 960 "between dots", XF40 NGC. Strong strike of the counterstamp over the bust of Charles IIII. Overall above average condition for this rare Brazilian issue.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Cuiaba 960 countermark over Bolivia Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1807-PJ, KM350, Russo 487A, lightly cleaned VF/XF. "No dots" variety.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro I 80 Reis 1824R, KM372, Russo 491, VF Details with oxidized surfaces. The obverse also displays a raised ridge across the lower portion which appears to be a crease but is actually a result of the strike or the planchet preparation. Very rare type.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro I 160 Reis 1824R, KM373, Russo 493, VF, cleaned with noticeable flan flaws. The first-year of the extremely rare two-year type.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro I 160 Reis 1826R, KM373, Russo 494, cleaned XF with a small edge flaw between 12 and 1 o'clock. This very rare, two-year type example is weakly stuck on the date. The first three digits are readily visible, but close examination determines that the last digit can only be the 6.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro I 320 Reis 1824R, KM374, Russo 495, F/VF, restruck on "J" series 300 Reis. An exceedingly rare issue with a tiny mint of 642. There is likely less than a dozen in existence. Krause simply calls it "Rare".
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro I 320 Reis 1826R, KM374, Russo 497, AU55 NGC, restruck over "J-type" 300 Reis with mini-shield c/s (visible). Rare date of this scarce series, sharp tulips and features for this barely circulated piece.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro I 640 Reis 1825R "18-stars", KM367, variety unlisted, Russo 501A, AU58 NGC. Very appealing piece of this extremely elusive variety of this issue. The typical empire shield has 19 stars, but on this particular die only 18 are found. Missing in most collections.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I 640 Reis 1826, KM367, Russo 502, XF40 NGC. Restruck on a 600 Reis ("J" type) of 1774-R. Strong strike and choice for the grade. Rare date for this early independent issue.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro I 640 Reis 1827R, KM367, Russo 503, XF, nice, original gray patina, with slightly soft strike around the obverse periphery. A very rare, seldom offered issue.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro I 960 Reis 1823R, IGNO above Crown, 28 Tulips, KM368.1, Russo 504A, VF-XF, mount mark on the edge at 6:30, and to the left of the date. A very rare issue.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro I 960 Reis 1823R "IGNO", KM368.1, Russo 504B, better XF. Well centered strike with appealing fields. Rarer 29-tulip variety.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro I 960 Reis 1823R, KM368.4, Russo 504D, sharp VF, Rare variety - "bare crown" or Coroa sem Forro.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro I 960 Reis 1825R, Large 960, KM368.1, Russo 506A, cleaned XF with noticeable rim flaws. A very rare variety.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro I 960 Reis 1826R, KM368.1, Russo 507A, cleaned VF. Struck on a Minas counterstamp. Extremely Rare.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro I 960 Reis 1827R struck over Minas C/S, KM368.1, Russo 508B, XF45 NGC. Key date of the first empire 960's beautifully restruck over a Hispanic 8 Reales (probably Potosi) with a clearly visible Minas counterstamp. The Rio mint struck very few 960's in 1827 stopping production all together in the early months of that year and not resuming minting of the type with a totally redesigned coin in 1832.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro I 960 Reis 1825B, KM368.2, Russo 510, VF with some central weakness on the obverse and a complete outline of the Edward VII undercoin portrait visible. A scarce issue.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro I 960 Reis 1826B, KM368.2, Russo 511, cleaned VF, weakly struck around the peripheries, the date and mintmark quite weak. The surfaces exhibit numerous small marks. A very rare issue. Seldom found in any condition.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 80 Reis 1833R, KM388, Russo 512, XF Details, holed and plugged at 12 o'clock, with scratches on the obverse between the 8 and the 0. An extremely rare, one-year type with a mintage of only 418 pieces. This issue is almost impossible to find in any condition.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 160 Reis 1833R, KM389, Russo 513, Choice XF, even slate-gray patina with no significant flaws. An extremely rare one-year type with a small mintage of only 492 pieces.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 960 Reis 1832-R, KM385, Russo 517, better VF. Though the most common 960 Reis of Pedro II, the 1832-R is still a key type-coin of the Brazilian collection. Low mintage of 3039 pieces.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 960 1833R, KM385, Russo 518, AU, lightly cleaned long ago and starting to retone. A very rare issue missing from most collections.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 960 Reis 1834-R, KM385, Russo 519, VF35 NGC. Pleasant fields and appealing reddish and brown patina, seems a point undergraded by NGC. The prolific issue of the 960 Reis is undoubtedly one most interesting, charismatic and collected issues in the world. With its incredible variety of mint marks, die types, host coins, one can spend a lifetime researching and collecting just the issue and rarely come across similar coins! The issue of 1819 from the Rio Mint, for instance, has over 200 die varieties alone, couple that with the hundreds of different host coins used as planchets and you have thousands of different possible combinations! Three 960's sit atop the most coveted by collectors; the 1809, with a single piece known, is impossible to obtain since it belongs to the Brazilian central Bank Museum in Brasilia. Second is the 1819-B from the Bahia mint with three pieces in existence, all in private collections and finally the 1834-R issue of the second Empire. The very last year of issue it easily becomes the crown jewel of any collection.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 100 Reis 1836, KM452, Russo 522, VF Details, holed and plugged through the wreath at 6 o'clock. A very rare issue, virtually never seen in any condition.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 100 Reis 1840, KM452 Russo 524, about XF with a small reverse rim bump. Very scarce, with a mintage of only 910 pieces.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 100 Reis 1844, KM452, Russo 525, VF35 NGC it is an unique opportunity to be able to offer the 1844 100 Reis twice in two years. Please note that the coin has since been certified by NGC. This wonderful Brazilian rarity was offered in our May 2008 Long Beach auction (lot # 50642) where it realized US$83,375--a record for a Brazilian silver coin. The description as featured in that catalog was as follows:
"One of the greatest Brazilian rarities--finest of only three known. From the founding of the first mint in the state of Bahia in 1694, Brazil has had three Monetary Systems. The first, which dates from 1695 to 1834, is the so-called "divisional" system. Each denomination was double in value of the previous denominations so the coins in circulation ranged from 20 to 640 Reis. In 1809, Brazil started striking the 960 Reis on the Hispanic 8 Reales, which had just begun circulating in Brazil when the Portuguese Crown was transferred to the Brazilian colony to escape the Napoleonic invasion. Starting in 1834, Brazil, now an independent empire, attempted a new monetary system nicknamed the Cruzado (mainly due to inflation and the need for coins of higher values). With odd denominations of 100, 200, 400, 800, and 1200 Reis, this Cruzado system was rejected by the Brazilian population as they continued to use the older coins. Consequently, instead of increasing mintages, the Empire created a whole new monetary system that was established in 1849. With more "standard" denominations of 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000 Reis, the new system was a quick success and remained in place until the Cruzeiro monetary reform in 1942. While "failing" with the Cruzado system, the Brazilian empire created one of the rarest numismatic series in the wide collection of Brazilian coins. With 42 coins in total, most of which are scarce or rare, the jewel of the Cruzado series is without a doubt the 1844 100 Reis (or the Tostao)."
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"One of the greatest Brazilian rarities--finest of only three known. From the founding of the first mint in the state of Bahia in 1694, Brazil has had three Monetary Systems. The first, which dates from 1695 to 1834, is the so-called "divisional" system. Each denomination was double in value of the previous denominations so the coins in circulation ranged from 20 to 640 Reis. In 1809, Brazil started striking the 960 Reis on the Hispanic 8 Reales, which had just begun circulating in Brazil when the Portuguese Crown was transferred to the Brazilian colony to escape the Napoleonic invasion. Starting in 1834, Brazil, now an independent empire, attempted a new monetary system nicknamed the Cruzado (mainly due to inflation and the need for coins of higher values). With odd denominations of 100, 200, 400, 800, and 1200 Reis, this Cruzado system was rejected by the Brazilian population as they continued to use the older coins. Consequently, instead of increasing mintages, the Empire created a whole new monetary system that was established in 1849. With more "standard" denominations of 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000 Reis, the new system was a quick success and remained in place until the Cruzeiro monetary reform in 1942. While "failing" with the Cruzado system, the Brazilian empire created one of the rarest numismatic series in the wide collection of Brazilian coins. With 42 coins in total, most of which are scarce or rare, the jewel of the Cruzado series is without a doubt the 1844 100 Reis (or the Tostao)."
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 100 Reis 1847, KM452, Russo 527, VF details, cleaned, ex. jewelry. Rare, with a mintage of only 682 pieces.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 100 Reis 1848, KM452, Russo 528, XF Details, lightly cleaned with minor obverse marks. A very rare issue, with a mintage of only 486 pieces.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 200 Reis 1840, KM455, Russo 531, VF-XF with minor rim bumps. Very scarce, with a mintage of only 624 pieces.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 200 Reis 1844, KM455, Russo 532, VF-XF, cleaned, well struck with faint adjustment marks. Very scarce, with a mintage of only 893 pieces.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 200 Reis 1846, KM455, Russo 533, XF Details, scratches on both the obverse and reverse. Very scarce, with a mintage of only 406 pieces.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 200 Reis 1848/7, KM455, Russo 535, XF, cleaned with light obverse adjustment marks. A very scarce variety of this low mintage (501 pieces) year.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II Cruzado 400 Reis 1840, KM453, Russo 539, choice AU-UNC. Incredible condition for this key date of the 400 Reis of the Cruzado series. We lack mintage numbers for this year, but it is safe to assume just a couple of hundred or so were struck. From the Heritage May 2008 Long Beach Auction (lot# 50651) where it realized $8,337.50.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II Cruzado 400 Reis 1841, KM453, Russo 540, outstanding UNC, beautiful original luster and great eye appeal. One of the highlights of the Cruzado series. This coin is likely the finest known of only about a dozen specimens in existence today. A true Latin American rarity in superb condition!
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II Cruzado 400 Reis 1843, KM453, Russo 541, UNC. Bright silvery patina, softly struck on a couple of tulips at 6 o'clock. The rarest date of the 400 Reis of the Cruzado series with mintage of 161. Number 3 in rarity of the entire Cruzados issue after the 1844 100 Reis and the 1839 1200 Reis. Incredibly rare to find in any condition especially in UNC! From Heritage May 2008 Long Beach Auction (lot# 50653) where it realized $17,250!
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 400 Reis 1844, KM453, Russo 542, XF, evenly toned, with nice gray patina. Very scarce, with a small mintage of only 649 pieces.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 400 Reis 1845, KM453, Russo 543, VF-XF, cleaned, with minor rim bumps and light adjustment marks. An extremely rare issue, with a minuscule mintage of only 179 pieces.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 400 Reis 1847/0, KM453, Russo 544, good VF, cleaned, with light marks. Scarce, with a total mintage of only 878 pieces for this year.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 400 Reis 1847, Low Relief Tulips, KM453, Russo 544A, VF Details, nicely toned with noticeable rim bumps. A rare variety of this very scarce issue (878 total pieces minted).
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 400 Reis 1848, KM453, Russo 545, VF, with minor rim bumps and obverse marks. A very scarce issue, with a small mintage of only 510 pieces.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 800 Reis 1835, KM456, Russo 546, XF, iridescent surfaces with even golden-gray patina and the normal light marks one might expect of the grade. Very scarce.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 800 Reis 1838, KM456, Russo 547, VF-XF, nicely toned with a few light rim bumps and minor reverse adjustment marks. A very scarce issue, with a mintage of only 497 pieces.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 800 Reis 1840, KM456, Russo 548, XF Details, cleaned, with noticeable marks and possible evidence of mount mark on edge. Extremely rare, with a tiny mintage of only 145 pieces.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II Cruzado 800 Reis 1843, KM456, Russo 549, AU58 NGC. Sharp and bright surfaces with the smallest traces of circulation. 1843 is the key date for the tough series of 800 Reis of the Cruzado type. Minuscule mintage of 127 with possibly less than a dozen pieces in existence and certainly this specimen is found in the top 3 for quality.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 800 Reis 1844, KM456, Russo 550, good VF Details, cleaned, with light obverse scratches. Very scarce, with a mintage of only 628 pieces.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 800 Reis 1846, KM456, Russo 551, AU53 NGC, well struck with slate-gray toning. A very scarce issue with a mintage of only 672 pieces.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 1200 Reis 1839, KM454, Russo 555, VF35 NGC. Great eye appeal with old patina. The second rarest coin of the entire Cruzado series with a tiny mintage of 186, this specimen is certainly among the top two in quality of the 8-10 that exist today. An incredible and classic Brazilian rarity, and much nicer than the piece we sold in May 2008 (lot#50664) that realized US$20,700.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 1200 Reis 1840/39, KM454, Russo 556A, VF-XF, cleaned, with minor rim bumps. A scarcer variety of this very elusive year (mintage for the year 633 pieces).
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 1200 Reis 1843, KM454, Russo 557, XF, cleaned with light reverse adjustment marks. Scarce.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 1200 Reis 1843, Zodiac with three lines on the globe on the reverse, KM454, Russo 557A, VF-XF, A bit softly struck on the date as normal, with reverse adjustment marks. A very scarce variety.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 1200 Reis 1845, KM454, Russo 558, VF, cleaned, with some porosity and scratches on the obverse. Very rare, with a tiny mintage of only 292 pieces.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 1200 Reis 1846, KM454, Russo 559, VF, cleaned with light contact marks. A very scarce issue.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 500 Reis 1848, KM458, Russo 561, XF40 NGC. A controversial issue, with only two or three original specimens in existence and a large number of counterfeits, the 1848 500 Reis was the first issue of the so-called Third Monetary System which replaced the ill-fated Cruzado series and went into effect that year. No mintage numbers exist and numismatists speculate if this in fact was a pattern issue whose few pieces made it into circulation. An incredible piece!
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 1000 Reis 1849, KM459, Russo 566, VF with minor rim bumps and several obverse scratches. The first-year, and rarest issue of this type, with a mintage of only 965 pieces.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 500 Reis 1863, inclined (rotated) reverse, KM464, Russo 596B, bold XF, with minor obverse scratches. A very rare variety.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 2000 Reis 1859, KM466, Russo 621, XF Details, cleaned, with numerous small marks. A very scarce issue.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 2000 Reis 1866, KM466, Russo 625, XF Details with rim bumps and two small digs on the obverse. A very scarce issue.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 2000 Reis 1867, KM466, Russo 626, XF with traces of luster and minor rim bumps. A very rare issue.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 2000 Reis 1867, inclined (rotated) reverse, KM466, Russo 626A, VF-XF Details, harshly cleaned with porous surfaces and a few dings. A very scarce variety
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 500 Reis 1887, KM480, Russo 639, VF, minor obverse rim bumps. The rarest issue (768 pieces minted) of this five-year type.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 2000 Reis 1886, KM485, Russo 656, XF, well struck with some remaining luster. By far, the scarcest date of this type, with a small mintage of only 1,150 pieces.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II "Balastraca" of 200 Reis, KM Unlisted, Russo 667, nice VF. Balastracas were irregular pieces cut from mainly Peruvian and Bolivian coins during the Paraguayan war.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II "Balastraca" of 200 Reis, KM Unlisted, Russo 668, Fine, 9-denticles. Scarce.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II "Balastraca" of 400 Reis, KM Unlisted, Russo 671, VG, over Joseph Napoleon Peseta.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Republic 2000 Reis 1891 "Republic Head", KM498, Russo 674, choice XF. First date of this rare issue. Even though mintages are fairly large for this type, most of these coins were given to the British in the late 18th century for debt payments and subsequently melted for silver. Of the few specimens that exist most are 1897's.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Republic 2000 Reis 1896, KM498, Russo 675, choice AU. Appealing reddish gray patina for the rarest and key date of the "Republic Head" type. Smallest mintage of the 3 years of issue (10000), most coins were melted by the British with 20-30 pieces in existence today.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Republic 1897 2000 Reis "Republic Head", KM498, Russo 676, AU55 NGC, lightest friction on the high points the hair. Rare this nice. The last and more common of the 3 dates.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Republic Discovery Set 1900, KM499-502.1, Russo 677-680, a matched set of these popular commemoratives presented in the original blue case of issue with gold lettering "IV Centenario do Descobrimento." The individual coins grade as follows: 400 Reis, AU with multi-hued toning, few tiny rim nicks; 1000 Reis, XF with faint hairlines; 2000 Reis, toned AU with small surface abrasions; and 4000 Reis with 16 Rays, choice toned AU-UNC, very sharp and attractive. Also included is a small silver medalette dated 1900, toned AU, small rim bump.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Republic 4000 Reis 1900, 400th Anniversary of Discovery, KM502.1, Russo 680, XF Details, polished in the past and now re-toned.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Republic 1000 "Reiz" 1906, KM507, Russo 693, cleaned VF. Inverted "S" in "Reis". One of the most popular and charismatic errors in Brazilian numismatics, it appears in two different dates 1906 and 1909. The 1906 is much rarer than the latter with only three coins known! From our September 2008 Long Beach auction (lot# 20406) where it realized $13800.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Republic 1000 "Reiz" 1909, KM507, Russo 694, cleaned About VF, scarce.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Republic 10 Cruzeiros 1975 "Inverted Reverse", KM588, Russo 725A, Proof. Coin Alignment. Extremely rare, very few known.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Alfonso VI Lot of Two Countermarked Coins, KM27, 100 Reis Stamped upon 80 Reis of Joao IV, KM32, 200 Reis stamped upon Tostao of Joao IV. Both issued in 1663. Grades G-VG. Lot sold as is, no return.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II of Portugal Lot of Seven 160 Reis Coins, KM79.1, 1695; KM80, 1695, 1696, four pieces; KM88.1, 1699; KM88.2, 1701P. Average grades F-VF. Sold as is lot, no return lot.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II of Portugal Lot of Ten 640 Reis Coins, KM83.1, 1695, one coin; KM84, 1695-1698, four coins; KM90.1, 1699, 1700, two coins; and KM90.2, 1700P, 1701P, three coins. Grades F-VF, sold as is, no return lot.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II of Portugal Lot of Five 80 Reis Coins, KM78, 1695, 1696; KM87.1, 1699; KM87.2, 1701P, two pieces. Grades F-VF. Lot sold as is, no return.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II of Portugal Lot of Three silver 40 Reis Coins, KM86.2, ND (1699-1702), all are holed and plugged as per usual, very scarce grouping. Lot sold as is, no return.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II of Portugal Lot of Two silver 40 Reis Coins, KM86.1, & KM86.2. Both coins are undated. Grades are F-VF. Lot sold as is, no return.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II of Portugal Lot of Nine 320 Reis Coins, KM89.1, 1699 (2); KM89.2, 1700P, 1701P; KM82, 1695 (3), and 1696 (2). Grades F-VF. Lot sold as is, no return.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao V Lot of Thirteen silver Coins, 80 Reis, KM160, 1749. 160 Reis: KM156.5, 1749 (2); KM156.1, 1748R (2); KM156.4, 1750R; KM153.3, 1750R. 320 Reis: KM157.1, 1748R (2), 1749R, and 1750R (2); KM157.2, 1749. Grades F-VF. Sold as is lot, no return.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao V Lot of Four 640 Reis Coins, KM158.2, 1748R (2), 1749R, 1750R. Grades F-VF. Lot sold as is, no return.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I Lot of Seven 80 Reis Coins, KM167, 1751R; KM190.1, 1768, 1771; KM190.2, 1768-1771, four pieces. Grades F-VF. Lot sold as is, no return.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I Lot of Eight 160 Reis Coins, KM168.1, 1751R; KM168.2, 1752; KM168.4, 1758B, KM191.2, 1768-1777, five pieces. Grades F-VF. Lot sold as is, no return.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I Lot of Twelve 320 Reis Coins, KM169.3, 1758B; KM169.1, 1751-1755 six pieces; KM169.2, 1756, two pieces; KM192.2, 1768-1776, three pieces. Average grades F-VF. Lot sold as is, no return.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I Lot of Six 640 Reis Coins, KM170.1, 1751R, 1752R; KM193.1, 1768, 1771; KM193.2, 1768, 1771. Grades F-VF. Lot sold as is, no return.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I Lot of Two 150 Reis "J" Coins, KM185, 1755R, 1758R. Both with mini shield countermarks. Both grade Fine. Lot sold as is, no return.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I Lot of Four 300 Reis "J" Series Coins, KM186, 1754R, 1755R, 1756R, 1764R. Grades are F-VF. Lot sold as is, no return.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I Lot of Three 300 Reis "J" Type coins, KM186, 1757R, 1764R, (two examples). Two of the three have mini shield countermarks. Grades VG-VF. Lot sold as is, no return.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I Lot of Two "J" Series Coins, 75 Reis 1753B, KM176.1, with mini-shield countermark; 150 Reis 1771R, KM195. Grades VG-F. Lot sold as is, no return.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I Lot of Three 300 Reis "J" Coins, KM186, 1757R, 1758R; KM196, 1771R. Average grade Fine. Lot sold as is, no return.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Jose I Lot of Four "J" Series Coins, KM196, 300 Reis 1771R; KM187, 600 Reis 1756R, 1758; KM194, 600 Reis 1774R. A scarce grouping.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Maria I & Pedro III Lot of Seven 80 Reis Coins, KM204, 1778-1786. Average Grade F-VF. Lot sold as is, no return.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Maria I & Pedro III Lot of Ten 160 Reis Coins, KM205, 1778-1786. Grades F-VF. Sold as is , no return lot.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Maria I & Pedro III Lot of Eleven 320 Reis Coins, KM206, 1778-1786, Grades F-VF, Lot sold as is, no return.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Maria I & Pedro III Lot of Twelve 640 Reis Coins, KM207.1, 1778-1783, six coins; KM207.2, 1780-1786, six coins. Coins grade F-VF. Lot sold as is, no return.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Maria I Mixed Lot of Fifteen Coins, 80 Reis, KM219.1, 1787-1796, five coins; KM219.2, 1787-1790, three coins; 160 Reis, KM220.1, 1787-1797, five coins; KM220.2, 1787, 1790, two coins. Grades F-VF. Lot sold as is, no return.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Maria I Lot of Nine 320 Reis Coins, KM221.1, 1787-1797, five coins; KM221.2, 1787, 1793, two coins; KM221.3, 1800, 1802, two coins. Average Grade VF. Lot sold as is, no return.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Maria I Lot of Thirteen 640 Reis Coins, KM222.1, 1787, 1793, two coins; KM222.3, 1787, one coin; KM231.2, 1799-1804, six coins; KM222.2, 1793-1802, four coins. Grades F-VF. Lot sold as is, no return.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao as Prince Regent Lot of Seven 640 Reis Coins, KM237, 1808B, one coin; KM256.1, 1809, 1810, 3 coins; KM256.2, 1809-1812, three coins. Grades F-VF, Lot sold as is, no return.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao as Prince Regent Lot of Nine 960 Reis Coins, KM307.1, 1810-1816, all from the Bahia mint. Grades VF-XF. Lot sold as is, no return.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao as Prince Regent Lot of Eight Coins, 160 Reis, KM306.3, 1813R; KM306.1, 1815R; 320 Reis KM255.1, 1812-1817, six pieces. Average grades F-XF. Lot sold as is, no return.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao as Prince Regent Lot of Twelve 960 Reis Coins, KM307.3, 1810-1817, eleven pieces, KM326.1, 1818R, one piece. Grades VF-AU. Lot sold as is, no return.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Lot of Two 960 Reis Counterstamp Coins Struck for Minas Gerais, KM242, from 8 Reales of Potosi, and KM251.1, from 8 Reales of Lima. Coins grade about VF, counterstamps grade XF. Lot sold as is, no return.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao VI Lot of Five Mixed coins, KM323.2, 160 Reis 1821, 2 coins; KM326.2, 960 Reis 1820B, 1821B, three coins. Grades F-XF. Lot sold as is, no return.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao VI Lot of Three 960 Reis Coins, Not in KM, all found in Russo, 1820B, and 1821B (2 examples). grades VF-XF. Lot sold as is, no return.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao VI Mixed Lot of Eight silver Coins, KM322.1, 80 Reis 1818R; KM323.1, 160 Reis 1818R; KM324.2, 320 Reis 1818-1820, three pieces; KM325.2, 640 Reis 1818-1821, three pieces. Grades VF/XF. Lot sold as is, no return.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao VI Lot of Eleven 960 Reis Coins, KM326.1, 1818-1822, ranging from Fine to AU. Lot sold as is, no return.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II Lot of Six 960 Reis Coins, KM368.1, 1823-1826. Average Grade VF. Lot sold as is, no return.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II Lot of Four 100 Reis Coins, KM452, 1834, 1835, 1837, 1846. Grades F-VF. Lot sold as is, no return.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II Lot of Three 200 Reis Coins, KM455, 1835, 1837, 1847. Average grade VF. Lot sold as is, no return.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II Lot of Three 400 Reis Coins, KM453, 1834, 1835, 1837. Average grade VF. Lot sold as is, no return.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II Lot of Three Coins, KM374, 320 Reis 1825R; KM367, 640 Reis 1824R, 1825R. Grades VF-XF. Lot sold as is, no return.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II Lot of Four 1200 Reis Coins, KM454, 1834, 1835, 1837, 1847. Average grade VF. Lot sold as is, no return.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 200 Reis Collection of 27 Coins, KM469, 1854-1867, 23 pieces; KM471, 1867-1869, four pieces. Grades VF-XF. Lot sold as is, no return.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 500 Reis Collection of 26 Coins, KM458, 1849-1852, five coins; KM464, 1853-1867, fifteen coins; KM472, 1867, 1868, two coins; and KM480, 1876-1889, four coins. Grades F-XF. Lot sold as is, no return.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 1000 Reis Collection of 22 Coins, KM459, four pieces 1850-1852; KM465, seventeen pieces 1853-1866; KM476, one piece 1869. Grades range from VF-UNC. Sold as is, no return lot
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II 2000 Reis Collection of 22 Coins, KM462 two pieces 1851-1852;, KM466 eleven pieces 1853-1865; KM475 two pieces 1868- 1869; KM475a three pieces 1875-1876; KM485 four pieces 1887-1889. Grades VF-XF. Lot sold as is, no return.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Pedro II Lot of Fifteen 1000 Reis Coins 1876-1889, KM481, grades range from VF-XF. Lot sold as is, no return.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Brazil Republic Silver Assortment, an interesting mixture including many commemorative types. Grades range from VG to AU. Lot sold as is, no return.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao IV 2S0 (250) Reis Countermark on Portuguese 200 Reis (Lisbon), KM33.3, Russo 24, Fine, strong countermark.
Pedro II of Portugal 2S0 (250) Reis Countermark on Portuguese Cruzado (Evora), KM33.1, Russo 93, XF40 NGC. Scarcely found host coins for the countermark, coin in better than average condition.
Pedro II of Portugal 2S0 (250) countermark on Portuguese 1/2 Cruzado (Lisbon), KM33.2, Russo 92, better VF, toned. Strong legends on the host coin.
Pedro II of Portugal gold 1000 Reis 1699, KM96, toned VF with clear details, very slight wave to the flan. Struck at Rio de Janeiro without mintmark.
Pedro II of Portugal gold 1000 Reis 1700, KM96, nice AU, very sharply defined features, tiny mount mark at the top. Struck at Rio de Janeiro without mintmark.
Pedro II of Portugal gold 2000 Reis 1703R, KM100, choice toned VF+, well-struck details and strong overall eye appeal. Extremely rare type and a most collectible example. Missing from Norweb, Eliasberg and all advanced Brazilian/Portuguese collection we know.
Pedro II of Portugal gold 4000 Reis 1696, KM89, lustrous XF-AU with remarkably strong features for this series. Struck at Bahia without mintmark. A wonderful example of a very early Brazilian gold coin!
Joao V gold 800 Reis 1727B, KM119, VF-XF Details, cleaned long ago with noticeable small scratches on the obverse. The reverse displays a large flat area which we believe is the result of cloth or other foreign material on the die or flan when the coin was struck. The weight is full at 1.71 grams and the edge reeded is completely intact. Extremely rare type.
Joao V gold 800 Reis 1734R, KM153, VF-XF Details, edges trimmed leaving the weight at 1.51 grams or 15% light. Despite the obvious damage, the details are nicely defined and fully readable. Very rare type.
Joao V gold 1000 Reis 1727M, KM113, bold VF+ details, ex-jewelry with shaved edges, polished surfaces and a tiny mount trace at the top. Despite the damage the design features are very clear. 2.07 grams (23% underweight.) Extremely rare type part of the Dobrao series.
Joao V gold 1000 Reis 1749, KM161, VF-XF, lightly cleaned, minor scratches and a tiny rim nick on the reverse. Struck at Lisbon without mintmark. 2.12 grams.
Joao V gold 3200 Reis 1749R, KM155, XF-AU with sharply defined details on both sides, cleaned long ago leaving the surfaces slightly dulled. The edge milling is fully intact. Extremely rare type and denomination, and a very pleasing example.
Joao V gold 4000 Reis 1717B, KM106, MS62 NGC, original harvest gold patina with incredibly sharp details and abundant mint brilliance. A most pleasing example of this early type struck at Bahia.
Joao V gold 4000 Reis 1718R, KM102, XF45 NGC, lightly toned with some original mint luster, the diagonal mark on the reverse is probably an adjustment mark. Very scarce in this quality.
Joao V gold 4000 Reis 1720R, KM102, XF-AU with considerable original mint luster and appealing old-time rose-gold patina in the legends. Very scarce type in this select grade.
Joao V gold 6400 Reis 1745B, KM151, AU55 NGC, fully lustrous, light adjustment marks on both sides and slightly grainy surfaces, the result of rusty dies. Very rare grade. Bahia coins from Joao V are very elusive.
Joao V gold 6400 Reis 1746B, KM151, AU55 NGC, lightly toned and well-struck with minimal handling in the obverse fields. Very rare.
Joao V gold 6400 Reis 1747B, KM151, AU58 NGC, deeply struck details, slightly grainy surfaces, nearly full mint brilliance. Rare type and mint in this elevated condition.
Joao V gold 6400 Reis 1741R, KM149, AU53 NGC, a nice lustrous example, what may appear to be scratches along the King's neck are actually strike-through details from the reverse design. Very scarce in this quality.
Joao V gold 6400 Reis 1744R, KM149, MS61 NGC, fully lustrous and attractive, original dielines (not scratches) in the right obverse field. Very rare when graded mint state, and a premium coin for this designation.
Joao V gold 10000 Reis 1725M, KM116, AU58 NGC, a choice example with appealing original patina and extremely bold features. Very scarce grade for this heavy coinage.
Joao V gold 10000 Reis 1726M, KM116, AU53 NGC, a lustrous piece with some small scrapes in the lower portion of the coat of arms on the obverse, barely noticeable. Rarely seen this nice.
Joao V gold 10000 Reis 1727M, KM116, MS61 NGC, an extraordinary example for this series with subtle golden patina and full underlying mint luster. Rare quality and a coin with immediate eye appeal. Scarcer date.
Joao V gold Dobra 12800 Reis 1727B, KM138, VF25 NGC, very faint adjustment marks and minimal small abrasions in the exposed fields. The strike is well-defined on both sides and the critical details such as the date and mint are sharp. Extremely rare type struck at Bahia.
Joao V gold Dobra 12800 Reis 1730M, KM139, AU55 NGC, sharply struck with typical small contact marks on the obverse. Scarce grade for this large denomination.
Joao V gold Dobra 12800 Reis 1730M, KM139, AU58 NGC, fully lustrous and attractive, one faint scratch on the King's cheek. Rare grade.
Joao V gold Dobra 12800 Reis 1732M, KM139, AU55 NGC, highly attractive with soft original patina and fully struck details. Rare and desirable grade for this large portrait type.
Joao V gold Dobra 12800 Reis 1732M, KM139, AU55 PCGS, light original toning with nearly full mint brilliance. Very attractive and elusive in this superior grade.
Joao V gold Dobra 12800 Reis 1732M, KM139, AU58 NGC, full glowing mint brilliance, an incredible example which is very close to (if not) mint state. One of the nicest 12800 Reis we have seen in recent years.
Joao V gold 20000 Reis 1725M, KM117, nice bold VF-XF, noticeable luster in the legends. An attractive example of this scarce denomination.
Joao V gold 20000 Reis 1726M, KM117, AU55 NGC, superbly struck details with exceptionally blemish-free surfaces. Very rarely encountered in this select quality.
Joao V gold 20000 Reis 1726M, KM117, AU58 NGC, lightly toned and lustrous, most appealing and certainly rare in this premium grade.
Jose I gold 1000 Reis 1771, KM162.1, AU50 NGC, type with King's name as JOSEPHUS and title as PORT.
Jose I gold 1600 Reis 1763R, KM181.2, AU58 NGC, a superb and fully original example of this extremely rare denomination with well-defined design features and excellent eye appeal. 1600 Reis struck in Brazil are highly elusive and the few pieces found are usually grades VF and lower.
Jose I gold 4000 Reis 1751, KM171.1, MS61 NGC, lightly toned and original. The King's name starts with I rather than J. Struck at Lisbon without mintmark. Very scarce grade for this early date.
Jose I gold 4000 Reis 1777, KM171.4, AU50 NGC, a nice original piece with rose-gold patina in the legends. Lisbon Mint without mintmark.
Jose I gold 6400 Reis 1760B, KM172.1, AU50 NGC, bold features and lustrous with some superficial encrustation.
Jose I gold 6400 Reis 1761B, KM172.1, AU55 NGC, boldly detailed with light original patina, very pleasing.
Jose I gold 6400 Reis 1764B, KM172.1, AU55 NGC, a choice and fully original coin with significant mint luster.
Jose I gold 6400 Reis 1774B, KM172.1, XF40 NGC, a very nice example which seems conservatively graded. The design features are well-struck and there is abundant mint luster.
Jose I gold 6400 Reis 1776B, KM172.1, XF45 PCGS, light original toning with excellent details on the bust. By die characteristics and features, this seems to be a 6400 Reis imitation piece struck in the West Indies and incorrectly labeled as "Brazil" by PCGS.
Jose I gold 6400 Reis 1776B, KM172.1, AU55 NGC, a splendid example with flashy golden mint brilliance and a superior strike on both sides.
Jose I gold 6400 Reis 1753R, KM172.2, choice UNC, possibly lightly cleaned at one time. The design features are raised and sharp and the overall eye appeal of this example is undeniable.
Jose I gold 6400 Reis 1767R, KM172.2, AU55 NGC, nearly fully lustrous with no adjustment marks or other flaws.
Jose I gold 6400 Reis 1768R, KM172.2, AU53 NGC, a choice lustrous example.
Jose I gold 6400 Reis 1769R, KM172.2, choice lustrous AU, very close to mint state.
Jose I gold 6400 Reis 1774R, KM172.2, AU58 NGC, fully struck and attractive with a pleasing blend of subtle patina and mint luster.
Maria I & Pedro III gold 4000 Reis 1779, KM210, XF Details, ex-jewelry with sweated surfaces and minor rim scuffing.
Maria I & Pedro III gold 6400 Reis 1781B, KM199.1, AU55 NGC, a choice lustrous example, especially for the Bahia Mint.
Maria I and Pedro III gold 6400 Reis 1782B, KM199.1, Russo 487, XF with light hairlines. A very scarce type.
Maria I & Pedro III gold 6400 Reis 1778R, KM199.2, AU55 NGC, a choice coin with mellow original patina and excellent eye appeal. Possibly 8/7 overdate.
Maria I & Pedro III gold 6400 Reis 1779R, KM199.2, AU Details, obverse with faint scratches and some superficial patination has been removed around the date and on the reverse.
Maria I & Pedro III gold 6400 Reis 1779R, KM199.2, AU Details, polished surfaces and repair on the reverse at 3 and 9 o'clock where broach marks have been tooled. AGW 0.4229 oz.
Maria I & Pedro III gold 6400 Reis 1779R, KM199.2, AU55 NGC, nice original toning with bold details, an appealing example.
Maria I & Pedro III gold 6400 Reis 1783R, KM199.2, lightly toned AU, a choice original example.
Maria I & Pedro III gold 6400 Reis 1785R, KM199.2, AU58 NGC, superb mint brilliance, very nearly mint state and a most handsome example.
Maria I & Pedro III gold 6400 Reis 1786R, KM199.2, AU55 NGC, gorgeous old-time patina with remarkably problem-free surfaces.
Maria I gold 1000 Reis 1787, KM223, AU50 NGC, well-struck details and lightly toned, scarce type struck at Lisbon without mintmark.
Maria I gold 2000 Reis 1787, KM224, AU Details NGC (Surface Hairlines), sharply detailed strike, lightly cleaned at one time, barely noticeable. Struck at Lisbon without mintmark.
Maria I gold 4000 Reis 1802, KM225.2, nice AU, well-struck details, cleaned and with a significant central dent. Struck at Bahia without mintmark.
Maria I gold 4000 Reis 1803, KM225.2, toned VF+, major scrapes on the obverse and buckled flan. Struck at Bahia without mintmark. Possible 3/1 overdate.
Maria I gold 6400 Reis 1791/0B, KM226.2, Russo 509, lustrous XF, minor flan flaws and an obverse scratch. A very rare issue.
Maria I gold 6400 Reis 1792B, KM226.2, AU50 NGC, sharply detailed strike, typical small surface marks.
Maria I gold 6400 Reis 1793B, KM226.2, fully lustrous UNC, faint hairlines in the obverse fields and a small flan lamination on the reverse rim at 9 o'clock. Far superior to most Bahia examples in the market.
Maria I gold 6400 Reis 1794B, KM226.2, AU53 NGC, highly lustrous and very attractive, scarce grade for this series.
Maria I gold 6400 Reis 1796B, KM226.2, AU55 NGC, light original patina with exceptionally sharp design features.
Maria I gold 6400 Reis 1797B, KM226.2, AU58 NGC, highly lustrous with virtually no wear evident, very close to mint state.
Maria I gold 6400 Reis 1799B, KM226.2, XF Details, cleaned long ago and with significant adjustment marks on the obverse and a tiny dig on the Queen's cheek.
Maria I gold 6400 Reis 1787/6R, KM218.1, AU53 NGC, Plain Headdress, boldly struck with only minimal contact marks. Clear overdate.
Maria I gold 6400 Reis 1788R, KM218.1, XF45 NGC, a nice lustrous example of the plain headdress type.
Maria I gold 6400 Reis 1788R, KM218.1, AU55 NGC, lightly toned and fully original, a bold and attractive coin.
Maria I gold 6400 Reis 1789R, KM218.1, AU53 NGC, Plain Headdress, sharply struck and attractive.
Maria I gold 6400 Reis 1789R, KM226.1, choice lustrous AU-UNC, very attractive. Double-punched 1 in the date.
Maria I gold 6400 Reis 1792R, KM226.1, AU53 NGC, light original patina, faint flan lamination on the cheek.
Maria I gold 6400 Reis 1792R, KM281, AU58 NGC, virtually mint state with the lightest circulation on the lower part of the bust, highly appealing.
Maria I gold 6400 Reis 1792R, KM226.1, MS61 NGC, full mint brilliance, an exceptional piece with excellent eye appeal.
Maria I gold 6400 Reis 1793R, KM226.1, Russo 531, AU55 PCGS, well struck, with full mint brilliance and light rubbing on the highpoints.
Maria I gold 6400 Reis 1796R, KM226.1, AU55 NGC, a lustrous example with a small natural flaw in the left obverse field.
Maria I gold 6400 Reis 1797R, KM226.1, AU55 NGC, minor surface abrasions, but with old-time patina in the legends.
Maria I gold 6400 Reis 1797R, KM226.1, AU58 NGC, an original example with well-struck details and attractive toning.
Maria I gold 6400 Reis 1798R, KM226.1, AU58 NGC, very bright and appealing with full mint bloom.
Maria I gold 6400 Reis 1801R, KM226.1, UNC Details NGC, (Reverse Scratched), fully lustrous with some light scratches along the reverse rim from 3 to 5 o'clock.
Maria I gold 6400 Reis 1805R, KM226.1, AU58 NGC, minor abrasions in the right obverse field.
Joao Prince Regent 320 Reis 1810B, KM255.2, Russo 387, XF with mottled toning and a decent strike for the issue. Very scarce in this condition.
Joao Prince Regent 960 Reis 1816B, KM307.1, MS64 NGC, nicely toned, struck over a Spanish colonial 8 Reales.
Joao Prince Regent gold 4000 Reis 1806, KM235.1, sharp AU, lightly toned and very attractive. Struck at Bahia without mintmark.
Joao Prince Regent gold 4000 Reis 1811, KM235.1, choice fully lustrous UNC, very attractive example. Struck at Bahia without mintmark.
Joao Prince Regent gold 4000 Reis 1812, KM235.2, MS65 NGC, gorgeous satiny surfaces with full mint bloom. Rare grade. Struck at Rio de Janeiro without mintmark.
Joao Prince Regent gold 4000 Reis 1813, KM235.2, AU58 NGC, well-defined design features with considerable mint luster. Rio de Janeiro Mint without mintmark.
Joao Prince Regent gold 4000 Reis 1814, KM235.1, AU Details, lightly tooled on both sides. Bahia Mint without mintmark.
Joao Prince Regent gold 6400 Reis 1806R, KM236.1, MS62 NGC, meticulously sharp design features with glowing mint brilliance, a gorgeous example of this type struck during the Regency of Joao VI.
Joao Prince Regent gold 6400 Reis 1810/09R, KM236.1, lustrous AU, nice flashy surfaces, very bold overdate.
Joao VI 960 Reis 1818R, KM326.1, MS64 NGC, attractive patina.
Joao VI gold 4000 Reis 1818, KM327.1, AU58 NGC, a choice piece with subtle patina and full mint luster. Very scarce and desirable in this select quality. Rio de Janeiro Mint without mintmark.
Minas Gerais Counterstamp of 1808, KM242, Bolivia 8 Reales of Carlos IIII assayer PJ but with date effaced by the countermark. Nicely toned VF-XF host coin with XF counterstamps.
Pedro I copper 40 Reis 1830 Pattern, KM Pn-32, Russo E017-A, choice AU. Featuring Pedro I monogram and "Rio de Janeiro" in the legend. Extremely Rare. Russo lists as "RRR".
Pedro I 640 Reis 1825R, KM367, Russo 501, MS62 NGC, well struck with argent-gray patina over fully lustrous surfaces with no mentionable flaws.
Pedro I gold 4000 Reis 1824R, KM369.1, AU55 NGC, well-struck details on the bust with one correspondingly weak area on the reverse coat of arms. Scarce and popular type featuring a bust of Pedro.
Pedro I gold 6400 Reis 1825R, KM370.1, AU55 NGC, extremely bold design features, a choice example of this very rare type. Mintages for this early series were minuscule with each date recorded as less than 1000 struck.
Pedro II 100 Reis 1840, KM452, Russo 524, XF45 NGC, evenly worn with normal marks for the grade. Very scarce, with a mintage of only 910 pieces.
Pedro II 200 Reis 1844, KM455, Russo 532, AU53 NGC, original, deep-gray patina, with no mentionable imperfections. Very scarce, with a mintage of only 893 pieces.
Pedro II 400 Reis 1834, KM453, Russo 536, AU58 NGC, boldly struck with lead gray toning. Very scarce.
Pedro II 400 Reis 1835, KM453, AU50 NGC, medium silvery-gray toning, an attractive example of this low mintage type.
Pedro II 400 Reis 1837, KM453, AU55 NGC, light gray toning, very sharply struck details with virtually no wear evident.
Pedro II 400 Reis 1844, KM453, Russo 542, AU53 NGC, light reddish-gray patina, with minor reverse adjustment marks. Very scarce with a mintage of only 649 pieces.
Pedro II 800 Reis 1835, KM456, Russo 546, AU55 NGC, lead-gray patina with minimally marked surfaces. Very scarce.
Pedro II 800 Reis 1838, KM456, Russo 547, AU53 NGC, traces of luster with no significant flaws. Very rare, with a mintage of only 497 pieces.
Pedro II 800 Reis 1844, KM456, Russo 550, AU50 NGC, traces of luster with an adequate strike and nice surfaces. Rare, with a mintage of only 628 pieces, and seldom offered.
Pedro II 1200 Reis 1834, KM454, Russo 552, AU55 NGC, well defined, with traces of luster around the devices. AU58 NGC.
Pedro II 1200 Reis 1834, KM454, AU58 NGC, rich old-time cabinet patina, a most attractive example.
Pedro II 1200 Reis 1835, KM454, AU50 NGC, medium gray patina, few tiny surface marks.
Pedro II 1200 Reis 1837, KM454, Russo 554, AU53 NGC, well struck with iridescent surfaces. Scarce.
Pedro II gold 10000 Reis 1840, KM451, Russo 621, Choice XF, well struck, with considerable remaining luster and minor hairlines. A very scarce issue.
Pedro II gold 10000 Reis 1853, KM467, AU58 NGC, well-struck and highly lustrous. AGW 0.2643 oz.
Pedro II gold 10000 Reis 1854, KM467, MS62 NGC, full mint brilliance with minimal contact marks, heavily re-cut date.
Pedro II gold 10000 Reis 1875, KM467, XF45 NGC, minor surface abrasions, scarcer date.
Pedro II gold 10000 Reis 1883, KM467, AU50 NGC, noticeable surface marks on both sides, scarce date.
Pedro II gold 10000 Reis 1888, KM467, AU58 NGC, lightly toned and original, boldly detailed strike. Very scarce date.
Pedro II gold 20000 Reis 1851, KM461, AU55 NGC, large bust with high collar, lightly toned.
Pedro II gold 20000 Reis 1851, KM461, AU58 NGC, a nice original example of the large bust type.
Pedro II gold 20000 Reis 1851, KM463, AU58 NGC, smaller bust, lightly toned with superb beard details.
Pedro II gold 20000 Reis 1852, KM463, AU58 NGC, highly lustrous with the usual tiny surface marks.
Pedro II gold 20000 Reis 1853, KM468, AU58 NGC, lustrous with rose-gold patina in the legends.
Pedro II gold 20000 Reis 1857, KM468, AU58 NGC, well-struck and lightly lustrous.
Pedro II gold 20000 Reis 1863, KM468, XF40 PCGS, toned, numerous surface abrasions, very scarce date.
Pedro II gold 20000 Reis 1867, KM468, MS63 NGC, superb mint brilliance with remarkably blemish-free surfaces, a premium coin for this denomination.
Pedro II gold 20000 Reis 1889, KM468, MS63 NGC, attractive original patina with full underlying mint brilliance.
Joao 960 Reis 1813-R with "Juliana Republic C/S", KM307.3, choice XF. The "Juliana" republic was formed in 1839 as an attempt to gain independence from Brazil by part of the Santa Catarina province in the south. This countermarks are believed to have been applied decades later and are scarcely found.
Pedro II copper-nickel Collection 1871-1889, thirty-three pieces featuring: 50 Reis (3); 100 Reis (17); and 200 Reis (13), grades mostly VF to AU. Presented in a custom-made fitted case. Lot sold as is, no return.
Republic Discovery 2000 Reis 1900, KM501, Russo 679, MS61 NGC, lightly toned and original, a premium coin for this designation. Popular type for topical collectors with the clipper ship design.
Republic Discovery 4000 Reis 1900, KM502.1, Russo 680, MS64 NGC, 16 rays, mottled reddish-gold and russet toning over minimally marked, fully lustrous surfaces. A premium example of this popular oversized issue.
From the Silver Around the World Collection
From the Silver Around the World Collection
Republic four-piece Discovery Set 1900, 400, 1000, 2000, and 4000 Reis, KM499, 500, 501, and KM502.2, grades XF to AU, a nice matched set.
Republic gold 10000 Reis 1889, KM496, AXF, lightly cleaned with typical small surface abrasions. Scarce type.
Republic gold 20 Reais 1995, KM644, Proof 61 Ultra Cameo NGC, minor handling, Ayrton Senna.
Lot of Seven Copper 5 Reis Coins, KM188, 1766B, 1769B; KM173.3, 1768, 1773, 1774; KM200, 1781, 1782. Average grade VF. Lot sold as is, no return.
Lot of Twelve Copper 10 Reis Coins, KM215.1 1787, two pieces; KM216.1, 1790 and 1799; KM232.2 1816B; KM232.3 1805R; KM314.1, 1819-1822, four pieces; and KM314.2, 1822-1823, two pieces. Sold as is, no return lot
Lot of Thirteen Copper Coins, KM216.1 five pieces 1786-1799; KM233.2 1816B; KM233.3, three pieces 1813-1815; KM316.1 four pieces 1819-1822. Some have 40 Reis mini shield Countermarks. Sold as is, no return lot.
Lot of Six 40 Reis Coins, Not in KM 1757, (2 pieces): KM203, 1781; KM217.2, 1787; KM217.2 1790; KM217.1, 1796. Five of the coins have mini shield Countermarks of 80 Reis, coins grade VF-XF. Lot sold as is, no return.
Lot of Seven Mixed Copper Coins, 40 Reis 1816B, KM234.2; 1820B, KM319.2, 1820R, 1821R, 1822R, KM319.1; 80 Reis 1820B, 1821B, KM342.1. Average grade VF. Lot sold as is, no return.
Lot of Five 960 Reis Coins, KM307.1, 1814B; KM307.3, 1816R; KM326.1, 1822R; KM368.1, 1824R (2 pieces). Grades range from VF-XF. Sold as is, no returns.
British Guiana
Essequibo & Demerary. George III 1/4 Guilder 1816, KM11, choice AU-UNC, light grayish gold patina, fully original and very attractive, one small spot on the King's chest.
Essequibo & Demerary. George III Guilder 1809, KM6, MS62 NGC, exceptionally sharp details with appealing gray and gold patina, a premium coin for this designation.
British Honduras
Edward VII Cent 1909, KM11, glossy XF with light marks. The scarcest issue of this short-lived type.
Edward VII Cent 1909, KM11, AU58 BN NGC, attractive brown surfaces with a light sheen. Very scarce date and grade.
George V Cent 1911, KM15, AU55 BN NGC, all crownband details are visible, scarce type.
George V Cent 1913, KM15, AU55 BN NGC, glossy brown surfaces with a few small contact marks. Very scarce date and grade.
George V Cent 1918, KM19, MS65 RB NGC, a choice example which is actually fully red with very light toning. Scarce and desirable in this select designation.
George V 50 Cents 1919, KM18, AU55 NGC, numerous small surface abrasions.
British North Borneo
British Administration Specimen Half Cent 1886H, KM1, Specimen 65 RD NGC, gorgeous reddish orange mint brilliance.
British Administration Specimen Cent 1886H, KM2, SP65RB PCGS, reflective surfaces with bright orange mint luster.
British West Indies
British Colonial Anchor Half Dollar 1822, KM4, MS62 NGC, a lovely example of this series struck for circulation in all corners of the British Empire. The surfaces are fully lustrous and beautifully complemented by amber patina in the legends, but do display some minor abrasions. Rare grade for this denomination.
From the Silver Around the World Collection
From the Silver Around the World Collection
Bulgaria
Ferdinand I gold Proof 20 Leva 1912, KM33, Proof 68 NGC National Bank Hoard. Rich golden surfaces with an appealing cameo bust.
Ferdinand I gold Proof 20 Leva 1912, KM33, Proof 68 NGC National Bank Hoard. Glittering mirror surfaces with a full cameo bust.
Ferdinand I gold Restrike 100 Leva 1912, KM34, choice Proof with a deep cameo bust, very attractive.
Burma
Mindon Kyat (Rupee) CS1214 (1852), KM10, choice AU-UNC, fully lustrous and very attractive, just a slight rub on the breast of the peacock.
From the Silver Around the World Collection
From the Silver Around the World Collection
Session 2
Cambodia
Norodom I Piastre 1860, KMX-9, (previously KM49), MS62 NGC, a most appealing example of this rare type with full mint brilliance and subtle sea-green and silvery gray patina. The obverse fields display some light handling including faint hairlines. One of the key issues in the Trade Dollar series and a classic rarity from Southeast Asia.
From the Silver Around the World Collection
From the Silver Around the World Collection
Norodom Sihanouk Piefort Essai Set 1953, KM-PE9, 10 and 11 comprising the 10, 20 and 50 Centimes in double-thick aluminum, all certified by NGC as MS62. Scarce set with individual mintages reported as 104 and ESSAI added to the reverse legends.
Canada
Victoria Cent 1858, KM1, MS64 RB PCGS, a highly lustrous and appealing example of this key first date in the Canada Cent series.
Victoria Specimen Cent 1859 DPN9 T2, KM1, Specimen 64 BN PCGS, glossy brown surfaces with razor sharp details. Rarely seen as a Specimen, this is the first we have offered at auction.
Victoria Cent 1891 Large Date Large Leaves, KM7, MS63 RB PCGS, a highly lustrous piece with a band of darker toning across the reverse.
Victoria Cent 1896, KM7, MS65 RB NGC, highly lustrous and attractive, scarce this nice.
Victoria Cent 1900H, KM7, MS65 ICCS, gorgeous mint luster, fully red although not noted as such on the holder, few tiny contact marks on the bust.
Edward VII Cent 1908, KM8, MS65 Red ICCS, a highly appealing example with lightly toned centers.
Edward VII Cent 1909, KM8, MS65 RB PCGS, full mint red except for some dark toning across the bust.
George V Cent 1912, KM21, MS65 RD PCGS, fiery reddish-orange mint luster.
George V Cent 1912, KM21, MS66 RD NGC, full mint brilliance with just a few tiny contact marks. Very scarce and appealing in this select quality.
George V Cent 1919, KM21, MS65 ICCS Red. Sharply struck with slightly mellowed reddish patina.
George V Cent 1925, KM28, MS61 Brown NGC. Boldly defined with minor marks.
George V Cent 1927, KM28, MS64 RB PCGS, a nice example with somewhat streaky luster.
George V Cent 1929, KM28, MS65 Red ICCS, gorgeous fiery reddish-orange mint brilliance, rare in this lofty designation.
George V Cent 1930, KM28, MS64 RB PCGS, light brown surfaces with abundant mint luster, one small spot on the bust.
George V Cent 1935, KM28, MS65 RD PCGS, fully lustrous with just a hint of original toning, very nice example.
George VI Cent 1947 ML Blunt 7, KM32, MS65 Red ICCS, attractive orange mint brilliance, scarce variety.
An original, 50-piece roll of Mint State 1950 Cents, KM41, conditions vary from lightly toned nice UNC to Gem Mint Red. A nice roll with some premium coins. Lot sold as is, no return.
Elizabeth II Cent 1953 SF, KM49, PL65 Red ICCS Heavy Cameo, reflective surfaces with light magenta patina.
Elizabeth II Cent 1953 SF, KM49, MS65 Red ICCS, superb mint brilliance, very scarce variety in this grade.
Victoria 5 Cents 1870 Wide Border, KM2, MS62 PCGS, lightly toned with a few scuffs in the left obverse field.
Victoria 5 Cents 1871, KM2, MS63 PCGS, light original toning with full underlying mint luster.
Victoria 5 Cents 1885 Small 5 Over Large 5, KM2, MS61 NGC, fully lustrous with a touch of golden patina and light contact marks on both sides. This would more correctly be called a re-cut 5 variety. In any event, it is a very scarce variety, and quite elusive in Mint State.
Victoria 5 Cents 1888, KM2, MS62 PCGS, fully lustrous and bright, a premium example for this designation.
Victoria 5 Cents 1891, KM2, MS64 PCGS Pittman, nice original toning over frosty white mint brilliance, a select example with a great pedigree.
Victoria 5 Cents 1900 Narrow 0's, KM2, MS64 PCGS, small date, a choice piece with appealing deep amber and magenta patina.
Victoria 5 Cents 1900 Wide 0's, KM2, MS64 PCGS, large date, silvery-gray toning over frosty white surfaces, a choice original example.
Edward VII 5 Cents 1906, KM13, MS64 PCGS, superb white mint luster with well-struck details, scarcer date in this quality.
George V Specimen 5 Cents 1922, KM29, SP65 ICCS, very lightly toned. Rarely seen as a Specimen strike.
George V 5 Cents 1926 Far 6, KM29, AU55 PCGS, highly lustrous with a few tiny surface marks, very scarce variety.
George V 5 Cents 1927, KM29, MS65 PCGS, satiny surfaces with full mint brilliance, rare grade.
George V 5 Cents 1930, KM29, MS64 PCGS, very bright and attractive, just a few tiny contact marks.
George VI Specimen 5 Cents 1947 Maple Leaf, KM39a, SP66 PCGS, virtually perfect surfaces with flashy mint brilliance.
George VI 5 Cents 1948, KM42, MS66 PCGS, well-struck and brilliant, none have been certified finer by PCGS.
George VI 5 Cents 1951 High Relief, KM42a, MS66 PCGS, dazzling mirror surfaces, rare variety in this lofty designation.
Elizabeth II 5 Cents 1964 Extra WL - Trio, all three pieces certified MS64 ANACS. A scarcer variety in this Choice condition.
Victoria 10 Cents 1871H, KM3, XF45 PCGS, nice blue-green toning, few light marks on the bust.
Victoria 10 Cents 1888, KM3, MS64 PCGS, lovely gray and gold patina, rare date in this premium quality.
Victoria 10 Cents 1889, KM3, VF20 Details ANACS (Damaged) and with ICCS VG8 Certificate. Nearly Fine, harshly cleaned long ago but a collectible example of this rare date.
Victoria 10 Cents 1894, KM3, MS63 PCGS, fully brilliant with well-struck details, elusive date in mint state.
Victoria 10 Cents 1900, KM3, MS63 PCGS, aged blue-green and gray patina.
Victoria 10 Cents 1900, KM3, MS65 PCGS, silvery-gray patina with faint blue-green and violet highlights, boldly struck details.
Victoria 10 Cents 1901, KM3, MS64 PCGS, full mint brilliance with a few tiny contact marks, a very attractive example.
Edward VII 10 Cents 1903H, KM10, MS64 NGC, a choice original example with full mint brilliance and medium gold and gray patina.
Edward VII 10 Cents 1910, KM10, MS64 PCGS, icy white mint luster, sharp details.
George V 10 Cents 1911, KM17, MS66 PCGS, gorgeous blue-green and gold patina blanketing fully brilliant surfaces, a most handsome example of this one-year type without DEI in the legend.
George V 10 Cents 1913 Small Leaves, KM23, MS63 PCGS, medium gray toning, minor contact marks in the obverse fields.
George V 10 Cents 1913 Small Leaves, KM23, MS64 PCGS, splendid blue-green and magenta toning.
George V 10 Cents 1914, KM23, MS63 ICCS, fully brilliant, noticeable scuff in the right obverse field.
George V 10 Cents 1920, KM23a, MS66 PCGS, a most appealing coin with deep blue-green and russet patina.
George V 10 Cents 1921, KM23a, MS64 PCGS, fully lustrous with well-struck details.
George V 10 Cents 1928, KM23a, MS64 PCGS, deep russet and blue-green patina.
George V 10 Cents 1928, KM23a, MS65 PCGS, pleasing sea-green patina.
George VI 10 Cents 1947, KM34, MS66 NGC Pittman, brilliant surfaces with a nice frost to the bust, very scarce when graded this high.
George VI 10 Cents 1948, KM43, MS66 PCGS, highly reflective surfaces with a nice cameo frost on the raised details, very scarce in this designation.
George VI 10 Cents 1949, KM43, MS66 PCGS, flashy surfaces with full mint bloom.
George VI Specimen 10 Cents 1949, KM43, SP66 PCGS, mirror surfaces with subtle amber toning in the legends.
Elizabeth II 10 Cents 2000-P, KM183b, MS68 PCGS, excessively rare in this superior grade, a virtually perfect coin. Struck for testing purposes only.
Victoria 25 Cents 1872H, KM5, MS63 PCGS, lightly toned with full underlying mint luster, a choice example of this early date. Repunched 7 variety.
Victoria 25 Cents 1900, KM5, MS64 PCGS Belzberg, very bright and attractive with soft amber and russet patina. A choice example with an important pedigree.
Edward VII 25 Cents 1902H, KM11, MS64 PCGS, appealing blue-green patina, excellent eye appeal.
Edward VII 25 Cents 1905, KM11, MS63 PCGS Doaktown Hoard, a choice example with harvest gold and blue-green patina. Very rare date when graded this high.
Edward VII 25 Cents 1906 Large Crown, KM11, MS65 PCGS, superb old-time toning with full underlying mint brilliance, rare date in this superior quality.
George V 25 Cents 1918, KM24, MS65 PCGS, a choice and fully original example, very attractive.
George V 25 Cents 1919, KM24, MS64 PCGS, medium pewter gray toning.
George V 25 Cents 1921, KM24a, MS64 PCGS, brilliant surfaces with light toning in the legends. Very rare date in this select grade.
George V 25 Cents 1928, KM24a, MS64 PCGS, lightly toned with full mint brilliance, few tiny contact marks.
George V 25 Cents 1928, KM24a, MS64 NGC, a choice example with full mint luster and attractive original toning.
George V 25 Cents 1928, KM24a, MS65 PCGS, a choice and fully original coin with aged old-time patina. Scarce in this pleasing quality.
George V 25 Cents 1929, KM24a, MS64 PCGS, fully brilliant with virtually no toning.
George V 25 Cents 1933, KM24a, MS63 PCGS, nice frosty white luster with amber patina in the legends, very attractive.
George V 25 Cents 1934, KM24a, MS64 PCGS, deeply toned with underlying mint brilliance, scarcer date, particularly in mint state.
George V 25 Cents 1935, KM24a, MS65 PCGS, a choice original example with soft russet and gold patina.
George V 25 Cents 1935, KM24a, MS65 PCGS Pittman, icy white mint brilliance, highly appealing.
George V 25 Cents 1936, KM24a, MS65 PCGS, blue-green and russet patina.
George V 25 Cents 1936 Dot, KM24a, MS63 PCGS, brilliant surfaces with light contact marks in the exposed fields, gray toning in the legends. Scarce variety with a dot added below the wreath on the reverse indicating that this series was being struck in the name of George VI before new dies could be engraved.
George VI Matte Specimen 25 Cents 1937, KM35, SP67 PCGS Pittman, gorgeous satiny surfaces.
George VI Specimen 25 Cents 1950, KM44, SP66 PCGS, shimmering mirror surfaces, very bright and attractive.
George VI Specimen 25 Cents 1951 Low Relief, KM44, SP65 ICCS, nice cameo frost to the bust.
Elizabeth II 25 Cents 1955, KM52, PL67 PCGS. Nice cameo.
Victoria 50 Cents 1890H, KM6, Fine 12 NGC, evenly worn details with a few small digs by the Queen's chin. An accurately graded example of this rare date.
Victoria 50 Cents 1900, KM6, MS64 PCGS, spectacular harvest gold and magenta toning over fully lustrous surfaces, some scattered contact marks on the obverse. Rare grade for this type.
George V 50 Cents 1917, KM25, AU55 PCGS, lustrous with some light surface abrasions.
George V 50 Cents 1919, KM25, MS64 PCGS, nicely toned, minimal surface marks, very scarce in this designation.
George V 50 Cents 1929, KM25a, AU58 PCGS, a most attractive coin with full mint brilliance and subtle amber toning.
George V 50 Cents 1929, KM25a, MS63 PCGS, fully brilliant, small surface marks in the obverse fields consistent with the grade.
George VI 50 Cents 1937, KM36, Specimen 67 PCGS Matte, violet and gray patina, scarce when graded this high.
George VI 50 Cents 1938, KM36, MS64 PCGS, deep amber and blue-green patina, noticeable contact marks on the obverse. Scarce date when graded this high.
George VI 50 Cents 1946, KM36, MS64 PCGS, lightly toned with full mint luster.
George VI 50 Cents 1947 Curved Right, KM36, MS64 PCGS, silvery-gray and violet patina, very appealing.
George VI Specimen 50 Cents 1949, KM45, SP66 PCGS, flashy mirror surfaces with a light frost to the bust.
Elizabeth II 50 Cents 1954, KM53, PL67 PCGS, fully reflective surfaces with a nice cameo bust.
Elizabeth II 50 Cents 1958, KM53, MS66 PCGS, rich blue-green and magenta toning, very attractive.
George V Dollar 1935, KM30, MS66 NGC, fully white with exceptional surfaces, this coin defines "brilliant!"
George V Dollar 1935, KM30, MS66 PCGS, lightly toned with full mint bloom. Silver jubilee.
George V Dollar 1935, KM30, MS66 PCGS, rich multi-hued patina, somewhat mottled on the obverse.
George V Dollar 1936, KM31, MS65 NGC, brilliant surfaces with typical small contact marks.
George V Dollar 1936, KM31, MS65 PCGS, superb toning, fully original and very attractive.
George VI Mirror Specimen Dollar 1937, KM37, SP64 PCGS, subtle amber patina, much scarcer than the Matte variety.
George VI Dollar 1938, KM37, MS64 ICCS, fully brilliant with minimal contact marks.
George VI Dollar 1939, KM38, MS65 PCGS, nice original toning. Royal visit.
George VI Matte Specimen Dollar 1939, KM38, Matte Specimen 66 PCGS, pristine surfaces with a satiny frost to the bust, highly appealing. Struck to commemorate the royal visit.
George VI Matte Specimen Dollar 1939, KM38, SP67 PCGS, incredible multi-hued patina - a visual light show. Sold with an envelope from the consignor describing the coin and a plain tan coin envelope said to be from Wayte Raymond. Very scarce Specimen in this quality.
George VI Dollar 1945, KM37, MS63 PCGS, gorgeous blue-green and amber patina.
George VI Dollar 1946, KM37, MS64 PCGS, very bright and attractive, exceptionally nice surfaces for this grade.
George VI Dollar 1947 Blunt 7, KM37, MS63 ICCS, minor contact marks.
George VI Dollar 1947 Blunt 7, KM37, MS63 ICCS, fully brilliant with typical small contact marks.
George VI Dollar 1947 Pointed 7, KM37, nice brilliant UNC, obverse contact marks. Single HP.
George VI Dollar 1947 Pointed 7, KM37, PCGS Genuine (not graded), fully brilliant UNC with typical small contact marks. Appears to be 3X or 4X HP.
George VI Dollar 1947 Pointed 7, KM37, MS63 PCGS, fully lustrous with minimal contact marks. 3X or 4X HP. Very scarce in this designation.
George VI Dollar 1947 Maple Leaf, Double HP, KM37, MS63 ICCS. Highly reflective fields, with a touch of golden obverse toning.
George VI Dollar 1947 Maple Leaf, Double HP, KM37, MS63 NGC, full mint brilliance with nice definition and only minor marks.
George VI Dollar 1947 Maple Leaf, KM37, MS64 PCGS. Golden toning, with reflective surfaces and a few minuscule marks.
George VI Dollar 1947 Maple Leaf, KM37, MS64 ICCS. Well struck with only tiny marks. The obverse displays light golden toning, while the reverse is a veritable rainbow of color.
George VI Maple Leaf Dollar 1947 Duo, KM37, both are MS62: (1) ICCS and (1) PCGS. Both with a bit of toning. The PCGS piece also comes with an ICCS insert showing that the coin was certified MS62 by both services.
George VI Dollar 1948, KM46, UNC Details ANACS (Cleaned Net AU55), typical small contact marks, a decent example of this key date Dollar.
George VI Dollar 1948, KM46, lightly toned UNC, polished at one time leaving noticeable hairlines. Still a very collectible example of this key date.
George VI Dollar 1948, KM46, nice brilliant UNC with prooflike surfaces and minimal contact marks except in the obverse field to the right of the bust where there is one noticeable abrasion. A very bright and attractive example of this ever-popular date.
George VI Dollar 1948, KM46, MS62 NGC, full mint brilliance with prooflike fields and a few minor marks. An attractive example of this key date.
George VI Dollar 1948, KM46, MS62 PCGS, fully brilliant with cloudy areas on the obverse. Mint state examples of this key date are becoming increasingly scarce.
George VI Dollar 1948, KM46, MS62 PCGS, flashy mint luster with light surface marks on the bust.
George VI Dollar 1948, KM46, MS63 PCGS, fully brilliant with a light frost to the cheek, a choice example of this ever-popular date.
George VI Dollar 1949, KM47, MS67 PCGS, pristine surfaces with subtle amber patina on the reverse. Newfoundland commemorative.
George VI Specimen Dollar 1949, KM47, SP63 PCGS Pittman, flashy mirror surfaces, faint hairlines in the obverse fields.
George VI Specimen Dollar 1949, KM47, SP66 PCGS, gorgeous mirror surfaces with an appealing cameo bust, very scarce in this superior grade.
George VI Dollar 1949 - Roll of 20 Coins, KM47, UNC, twenty beautiful examples of this Newfoundland commemorative, many in Gem quality. Careful inspection is recommended.
George VI Dollar 1950 FWL, KM46, MS66 ICCS, lightly toned with some reflectivity.
George VI Dollar 1950 FWL, KM46, MS66 ICCS, lightly toned with somewhat prooflike surfaces.
George VI Dollar 1950 FWL, KM46, MS66 PCGS, fully brilliant with a nice satiny flow to the surfaces.
George VI Dollar 1950 FWL, KM46, PL66 PCGS, nearly perfect surfaces, bright and attractive.
George VI Dollar 1950 FWL, KM46, PL66 PCGS, fully brilliant with pristine surfaces.
George VI Dollar 1951 FWL, KM46, PL67 PCGS, highly reflective surfaces, close to perfect.
George VI Specimen Dollar 1951 FWL, KM46, SP66 PCGS, gleaming mint brilliance.
George VI Dollar 1951 Arnprior, KM46, MS64 PCGS, full mint luster, some tiny contact marks.
George VI Specimen Dollar 1952 FWL, KM46, SP65 PCGS, superb mirror surfaces, scarce as a Specimen.
George VI Dollar 1952 NWL, KM46, PL65 PCGS, superb glistening surfaces with original amber patina, very attractive.
George VI Dollar 1952 NWL, KM46, PL67 PCGS, superb reflective fields, violet to gray patina.
Elizabeth II Dollar 1953 SF, KM54, PL66 PCGS, superb surfaces with a light cameo bust.
Elizabeth II Dollar 1953 SF, KM54, PL67 PCGS, deep blue-green and gray patina, rare in this superb quality.
Elizabeth II Dollar 1954 FWL, KM54, MS65 PCGS, fully lustrous with just a few tiny contact marks. Scarce in this designation.
Elizabeth II Dollar 1954 FWL, KM54, PL66 PCGS, mirror surfaces with a pleasing cameo bust.
Elizabeth II Dollar 1954 FWL, KM54, PL67 PCGS, light cameo.
Elizabeth II Dollar 1954 FWL, KM54, PL67 PCGS, lightly toned.
Elizabeth II Dollar 1955, KM54, PL67 PCGS, nice cameo.
Elizabeth II Dollar 1955, KM54, PL67 PCGS, mirror fields with a nice cameo effect on the bust.
Elizabeth II Dollar 1955 Arnprior, KM54, MS65 PCGS, light surface marks, very scarce variety in this grade. Type with diebreak from T to I in GRATIA, although quite faint.
Elizabeth II Dollar Arnprior 1955, KM54, PL66 PCGS, no die break, mirror surfaces with a light cameo.
Elizabeth II Dollar 1956, KM54, PL67 Cameo NGC, gorgeous amber patina.
Elizabeth II Dollar 1956, KM54, PL67 PCGS, gorgeous blue-green toning.
Elizabeth II Dollar 1957, KM54, MS65 PCGS, lightly toned with a few tiny spots, very scarce when graded this high.
Elizabeth II Dollar 1958, KM55, MS66 PCGS, nice silvery-gray toning. British Columbia.
Elizabeth II Dollar 1958, KM55, MS66 PCGS, original toning, somewhat mottled.
Elizabeth II Dollar 1958, KM55, PL67 PCGS, incredibly bright with a nice cameo bust.
Elizabeth II Dollar 1966 Large Beads, KM64.1, PR67 DCAM PCGS, lovely cameo with deep frost.
Edward VII gold Sovereign 1910C, KM14, MS64 PCGS, full mint brilliance with light original toning and minimal contact marks. Rare date in this superior grade.
George V gold Sovereign 1914C, KM20, MS62 PCGS, fully brilliant, a nice example of this scarce date.
George V gold Sovereign 1916C, KM20, MS63 NGC, fully lustrous with typical contact marks on the obverse including one noticeable mark at the base of the bust and a few tiny rim nicks. Very rare date and one of the key coins in the 20th century Canada series.
George V gold Sovereign 1918C, KM20, MS63 PCGS, typical contact marks, scarcer date.
George V gold 5 Dollars 1912, KM26, lustrous AU-UNC, small contact marks but no major flaws. AGW 0.2419 oz.
George V gold 5 Dollars 1912, KM26, MS62 NGC, lightly toned, tiny surface marks. AGW 0.2419 oz.
George V gold 5 Dollars 1912, KM26, MS64 NGC, a choice example with glowing mint luster and unusually blemish-free surfaces.
George V gold 5 Dollars 1912, KM26, MS64 PCGS. Sharply struck with full luster and a few light marks.
George V gold 5 Dollars 1913, KM26, MS63 NGC, minimal contact marks.
George V gold 5 Dollars 1913, KM26, MS63 NGC, lightly toned with very few contact marks.
George V gold 5 Dollars 1913, KM26, MS63 PCGS. Lustrous and well struck with light contact marks.
George V gold 10 Dollars 1914, KM27, MS61 NGC, fully lustrous with small surface abrasions, consistent with the grade and not distracting. Scarcer date.
Elizabeth II gold 50 Dollars 2004 (Ounce), MS70 NGC, commemorating the 25th year of bullion production in Canada. AGW 1.0000 oz.
Elizabeth II gold 300 Dollars 2008, KM752, Proof 68 Ultra Cameo NGC (jumbo holder), Vancouver Olympics. AGW 1.1246 oz.
George VI Matte Specimen Set 1937, KM-SS33, the six coin set comprising KM32-37 and presented in the original red box of issue. The silver coins display a matching deep gray patina, the 5 Cents is pristine and the Cent shows a few tiny spots. The case is broken at the corners and shows noticeable handling.
Elizabeth II 1970 VIP Specimen Set, KM-VS2, the six coin set comes with the original black snap lock case, certified by PCGS as follows: Cent SP66RD; 5 Cents SP66; 10 Cents SP67; 25 Cents SP67; 50 Cents SP66 and Dollar SP66 Manitoba.
Four Prooflike Sets including: 1957, 1958, and (2) 1959, all Choice Prooflike in Capital plastic holders, minor toning, some pieces with heavy cameo.
Four Prooflike sets including: (3) 1957, and (1) 1959, all are in the original government cardboard holders and cellophane wrap, some coins toned, but mostly Gem Prooflike with some nice cameo.
Elizabeth II Four-piece platinum Polar Bear Set 1990, KM-PS15; 30, 75, 150, and 300 Dollars, 1/10, 1/4, 1/2, and 1 oz, all are Gem Proof in the original case, with COA. APW 1.8500 oz.
Elizabeth II Four-piece platinum Muskox Set 1999, KM-PS47; 30, 75, 150, and 300 Dollars, 1/10, 1/4, 1/2, and 1 oz, all are Gem Proof in the original case, with COA. A mintage of only 495 sets. APW 1.8500 oz.
Elizabeth II Four-piece Gray Wolf platinum Proof Set 1998, KM-PS42, 30, 75, 150, and 300 Dollars, 1/10, 1/4, 1/2, and 1 oz, all are Gem Proof in the original case, with COA. A mintage of only 661 sets. APW 1.8500 oz.
A complete date set of Elizabeth II silver dollars including: both varieties of 1953, the 1955 Arnprior (with die break), and all other dates in Mint State through 1957, the 1958-1967 are all Gem Prooflike, some cameo. Some of the early Mint State coins are Choice and the 1955 Arnprior, although now in Capital Plastic holders as all of the coins, has an ICCS insert showing that it was certified as MS63. A very nice group of dollars, definitely worthy of consideration.
Newfoundland. Victoria Cent 1880 Round 0 Even Date, KM1, MS63 RB PCGS, an attractive original coin with considerable mint luster.
Newfoundland. Victoria Cent 1885, KM1, AU50 PCGS, dark chocolate brown surfaces.
Newfoundland. Victoria Cent 1894, KM1, MS64BN PCGS, an attractive example with considerable original mint red - very close to a RB designation.
Newfoundland. Victoria 5 Cents 1873H, KM2, toned Good, a very collectible example of this rare date with no obvious damage, just honest wear.
Newfoundland. Victoria 5 Cents 1890, KM2, MS62 PCGS, blue-green toning with significant mint luster, very scarce grade.
Newfoundland. Edward VII 5 Cents 1903, KM7, MS62 PCGS, sea-green and gold toning.
Newfoundland. Edward VII 5 Cents 1903, KM7, MS63 PCGS, fully brilliant with pleasing amber patina in the legends.
Newfoundland. Edward VII 5 Cents 1904H, KM7, MS64 PCGS, superb mint brilliance with golden patina in the legends, superior eye appeal to most seen in the market.
Newfoundland. George V 5 Cents 1912, KM13, MS67 PCGS, a little jewel with pristine surfaces and splendid multi-hued toning.
Newfoundland. George V 5 Cents 1919C, KM13, AU53 PCGS, lightly toned with well-struck features.
Newfoundland. George V 5 Cents 1919C, KM13, AU58 PCGS, blue-green and russet toning, scarce grade for this date.
Newfoundland. George VI 5 Cents 1938, KM19, MS64 PCGS, attractive multi-colored patina.
Newfoundland. George VI 5 Cents 1938, KM19, MS65 PCGS, a lovely coin with full mint bloom and emerging toning in the legends. Very scarce date in this select quality.
Newfoundland. George VI 5 Cents 1941C, KM19, MS65 PCGS, blue-green patina.
Newfoundland. George VI 5 Cents 1946C, KM19a, toned XF, very little wear evident, scarce date.
Newfoundland. Victoria 10 Cents 1873, KM3, VF-XF Details, cleaned long ago and now nicely toned. Rounded 3.
Newfoundland. Victoria 10 Cents 1880, KM3, toned XF, bold design details, few light obverse scratches. First 8 in the date punched over a 7.
Newfoundland. Edward VII 10 Cents 1904H, KM8, MS63 PCGS, spectacular blue-green and magenta patina, highly appealing.
Newfoundland. George VI 10 Cents 1941C, KM20, MS65 NGC, fully white with a few tiny marks on the obverse and a virtually perfect reverse.
Newfoundland. Victoria 20 Cents 1872H, KM4, AU Details with impressively sharp details, cleaned at one time dulling the surfaces, but still with considerable original luster.
Newfoundland. Victoria 20 Cents 1872H, KM4, AU50 PCGS, medium pewter gray patina.
Newfoundland. Victoria 20 Cents 1873, KM4, XF40 PCGS, evenly worn with original gray patina. Scarce low-mintage date.
Newfoundland. Victoria 20 Cents 1885, KM4, toned nearly XF, well-struck and attractive. Scarce date.
Newfoundland. Victoria 20 Cents 1899 Small 99, KM4, AU50 PCGS, light gray toning, an original example.
Newfoundland. Edward VII 20 Cents 1904H, KM10, AU55 PCGS, nice original toning, scarce in this designation.
Newfoundland. George V 20 Cents 1912, KM15, MS63 PCGS, fully lustrous with attractive old-time toning.
Newfoundland. George V 20 Cents 1912, KM15, MS64 PCGS, fully lustrous with gold and russet patina in the legends, very attractive.
Newfoundland. Victoria 50 Cents 1870, KM6, nearly XF with traces of luster in legends and only light contact marks.
Newfoundland. Victoria 50 Cents 1872H, KM6, XF with bold details, lightly cleaned long ago and now with amber toning in the legends.
Newfoundland. Victoria 50 Cents 1872H, KM6, XF40 PCGS, lightly cleaned long ago and now nicely toned.
Newfoundland. Victoria 50 Cents 1882H, KM6, XF40 PCGS, attractive gray patina.
Newfoundland. Victoria 50 Cents 1896, KM6, AU55 PCGS, abundant mint luster with small surface marks. Rare grade for this date.
Newfoundland. Edward VII 50 Cents 1904H, KM11, MS64 PCGS, full frosty white mint luster with appealing amber toning in the legends. A most handsome and original example.
Newfoundland. Edward VII 50 Cents 1907, KM11, MS62 PCGS, an impressive example with full original mint luster and highly attractive toning - clearly a premium example for this grade.
Newfoundland. Edward VII 50 Cents 1908, KM11, MS62 PCGS, an attractive untoned coin with full mint brilliance and good eye appeal, few small marks on the obverse.
Newfoundland. Edward VII 50 Cents 1909, KM11, AU58 PCGS, fully brilliant, very close to mint state.
Newfoundland. George V 50 Cents 1911, KM12, MS62 PCGS, silvery-gray toning over full mint bloom.
Newfoundland. Victoria gold 2 Dollars 1865, KM5, lightly toned XF-AU, a nice original example of this first date of the series.
Newfoundland. Victoria gold 2 Dollars 1865, KM5, AU53 PCGS, well-struck with luster in the legends.
Newfoundland. Victoria gold 2 Dollars 1870 Dot, KM5, AU50 PCGS, light original toning with bold details. Variety with a dot after NEWFOUNDLAND.
Newfoundland. Victoria gold 2 Dollars 1870 Dot, KM5, AU58 NGC, a very nice example with glowing mint luster.
Newfoundland. Victoria gold 2 Dollars 1870, KM5, AU58 PCGS, fully lustrous with an exceptionally nice obverse. Variety without dot after the country name.
Newfoundland. Victoria gold 2 Dollars 1872, KM5, VF-XF, cleaned with two deep scratches below the bust. Scarcer date.
Newfoundland. Victoria gold 2 Dollars 1872, KM5, AU Details. Lustrous and well struck with minor reverse scratches.
Newfoundland. Victoria gold 2 Dollars 1872, KM5, AU55 PCGS, lightly toned with bold details.
Newfoundland. Victoria gold 2 Dollars 1880, KM5, AU58 NGC, very bold details with abundant mint luster. Rare date and grade.
Newfoundland. Victoria gold 2 Dollars 1881, KM5, XF-AU, lightly cleaned, noticeable scratch on the reverse.
Newfoundland. Victoria gold 2 Dollars 1881, KM5, AU55 PCGS, highly lustrous.
Newfoundland. Victoria gold 2 Dollars 1882H, KM5, AU58 PCGS, lightly toned with abundant mint luster.
Newfoundland. Victoria gold 2 Dollars 1882H, KM5, MS62 NGC, fully lustrous with exceptionally blemish-free surfaces. Very scarce when graded mint state.
Newfoundland. Victoria gold 2 Dollars 1885, KM5, UNC Details NGC (Surface Hairlines), a nice lustrous coin, lightly cleaned.
Newfoundland. Victoria gold 2 Dollars 1885, KM5, AU55 PCGS, lustrous, numerous tiny surface abrasions.
Newfoundland. Victoria gold 2 Dollars 1888, KM5, AU58 NGC, lightly toned.
Newfoundland. Victoria gold 2 Dollars 1888, KM5, AU58 PCGS, light original toning.
Newfoundland. Victoria gold 2 Dollars 1888, KM5, MS63 NGC, fully brilliant and very attractive, this type is highly elusive in true mint state - and this example qualifies with ease!
Prince Edward Island. Victoria Cent 1871, KM4, MS66RD PCGS, superb obverse with intense mint luster, the reverse displays a faint fingerprint.
Prince Edward Island. Gold medal 1973, commemorating the Centennial of Confederation, 38 gm, 12 kt gold, Gem Proof, sealed in the original Royal Canadian Mint packaging. A very scarce medal, as most have been melted. AGW 0.5000 oz.
Cayman Islands
Elizabeth II four-piece gold Queen's partial Collection 1977, (3) $50 and (1) $100, KM 21, 22, 25, and 13, all are Gem Cameo Proof in the original case with COA. The complete set would have had two more $50 coins. AGW 0.9115 oz.
Ceylon
British Colonial 1/24 Rixdollar 1815, KM64, glossy brown XF, bold details and nice centering for this crudely manufactured coinage. Scarcer late date for the type.
British Colonial 48 Stivers 1803, KM78, MS63 PCGS, rare variety with the elephant facing to the right, and a superior specimen with sharp details, original toning and no flan flaws. Ex: Diana Collection.
British Colonial 48 Stivers 1808, KM77, choice toned XF, very attractive and always popular with the prominent elephant design.
George IV Rixdollar 1821, KM84, prooflike AU, sharp details, lightly dipped.
From the Silver Around the World Collection
From the Silver Around the World Collection
Chad
Republic 300 Francs 1970, KM7, Proof 63 NGC, obverse with a bust of John Kennedy. Very scarce type marking the 10th anniversary of independence, total mintage: 504.
From the Silver Around the World Collection
From the Silver Around the World Collection
Republic gold 10000 Francs 1970, KM14, PR63 PCGS. 10th anniversary of independence commemorative. Portrait of Egyptian President Nasser. 205 pieces minted. Rare. AGW 1.0416 oz.
Chile
Ferdinand VI gold 4 Escudos 1749-J, KM2, Friedberg 6, AU53 NGC, nicely struck with some light wear evident on the bust, prooflike mint luster in the legends. Very scarce type and grade.
Carlos III 2 Reales 1781-DA, KM30, VF, some light superficial patination. Scarce grade for this type.
Carlos III 8 Reales 1777-DA, KM31, toned VF, minor surface abrasions. Very rare date and the first we have encountered. Possibly the rarest Carlos III bust issue from the Santiago Mint with only three pieces known of this date. Ex: Ray Johnson Collection.
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 faint scratch on the King's neck, barely noticeable.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1796/5-DA, KM51, AU Details NGC (Obverse Scratched), fully struck with virtually no wear evident, minor stress marks in the flan, one old-time scratch across the bust. Despite the small blemishes, this an attractive example of a Santiago Busto.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1797-DA, KM51, boldly struck AU, very sharp details, slightly porous surface and cleaned long ago, now nicely toned. There is one test cut on the rim at 2 o'clock.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1798-DA, KM51, nice VF, pleasing original patina, one long old scratch across the obverse.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1801-AJ, KM51, AVF, cleaned long ago, somewhat porous surfaces.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1803/2-FJ/JJ, KM51, XF45 NGC, sharply struck with a full Plus Ultra and bold overdate and repunched assayer's initials. Very attractive and a scarce variety.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1804-FJ, KM51, AU Details NGC (Excessive Surface Hairlines), boldly struck with all details very clear, cleaned at one time with some superficial patination remaining on both sides. Under magnification this appears to be the scarce 4/3 overdate variety.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1808-FJ, KM51, AU50 NGC, nicely toned with sharp details and good eye appeal. Ex: Tomas Faistauer Collection. Possibly the finest known of this issue. First example to appear at auction in perhaps 20 years.
Carlos IIII gold 8 Escudos 1793-DA, KM54, PCGS Genuine (not graded), VF-XF with rose-gold toning in the legends, numerous small contact marks on the obverse and flan laminations on the reverse. Still a decent example of a colonial 8 Escudos.
Carlos IIII gold 8 Escudos 1793-DA, KM54, AU55 NGC, highly lustrous with light surface abrasions on the obverse.
Carlos IIII gold 8 Escudos 1796-DA, KM54, VF+ and original with softly struck bust details and some luster traces in the legends.
Carlos IIII gold 8 Escudos 1796-DA, KM54, MS61 NGC, fully lustrous with subtle old-time toning and well-struck bust details. Truly mint state colonial 8 Escudos are very elusive.
Carlos IIII gold 8 Escudos 1802-JJ, KM54, MS61 PCGS, full mint brilliance with well-struck details, faint obverse adjustment marks and a small lamination on the rim below the date. Very scarce when graded mint state, and always in demand.
Carlos IIII gold 8 Escudos 1803/2-FJ, KM54, MS62 NGC, a choice and fully original piece with boldly defined details and excellent eye appeal. Very fresh, and worth a premium bid. (Although NGC has listed this as the overdate variety, we can see no evidence of the repunching.)
Carlos IIII gold 8 Escudos 1803-FJ, KM54, XF45 NGC, bold details with noticeable adjustment marks on the reverse and a few tiny flan flaws.
Carlos IIII gold 8 Escudos 1805-FJ, KM54, lightly toned XF with luster traces in the legends, an attractive example despite some small digs in the right obverse field.
Carlos IIII gold 8 Escudos 1805-FJ, KM54, XF40 ANACS, minor flaws on the obverse including some small surface marks. The reverse is boldly struck and free of any obvious blemishes.
Carlos IIII gold 8 Escudos 1806-FJ, KM54, MS61 NGC, a nice lustrous example with well-struck details, faint adjustment marks on both sides and some noticeable hairlines in the exposed fields.
Carlos IIII gold 8 Escudos 1808-FJ, KM54, MS61 NGC, a choice example with boldly struck details on both sides and no noticeable flaws. The exceptional eye appeal alone makes this coin a premium example for the grade. Scarce final date of this reign.
Ferdinand VII 2 Reales 1809-FJ, KM66, toned VF-XF, an attractive and fully original example of this scarce two-year type featuring the bust of Carlos IIII. The details on the portrait are quite bold, while the Plus Ultra is correspondingly flat.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1810-FJ, KM75, Imaginary laureate bust, VF-XF, cleaned long ago, small scratch to the right of the King's mouth and a planchet clip, probably as struck as partial edge design is still apparent.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1815-FJ, KM80, AU58 NGC, a splendid example with rich gray and gold patina and exceptionally sharp details. Very scarce in this premium grade.
Ferdinand VII gold 8 Escudos 1811-FJ, KM72, MS61 NGC, Imaginary bust, meticulously sharp details and a fabulous strike with full mint brilliance. The obverse fields display faint wispy hairlines, barely noticeable. A splendid coin with immediate eye appeal.
Ferdinand VII gold 8 Escudos 1817-FJ, KM78, AU Details NGC (Mount Removed), luster in the legends. The reported damage is not visible on the surfaces of the coin.
Ferdinand VII gold 8 Escudos 1817-FJ, KM78, MS63 NGC, a remarkable piece with sharp design features on both sides, full glowing mint luster and subtle original patina. Not many colonial 8 Escudos have survived in this select quality.
Ferdinand VII gold 8 Escudos 1817/8-FJ, KM78, MS63 NGC, fully lustrous and bold with a light lamination on the reverse shield. A truly mint state coin from the Santiago Mint and very scarce as such. The overdate is bold and although counterintuitive, appears to be a 7 over an 8!
Republic Real 1834-IJ, KM91, AU55 NGC, lightly toned with sharply struck details, very scarce type in this quality.
Republic Volcano Peso 1817-FJ, KM82.2, toned VF-XF, quite attractive, small digs in the field after INDEPENDIENTE, not distracting.
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, choice AU-UNC, a most handsome example of this popular type with flashy surfaces and aged cabinet patina - a coin with dazzling eye appeal and worthy of a premium bid.
Republic Volcano Peso 1834-I, KM82.2, XF40 PCGS, evenly worn details with pewter gray patina and surprisingly blemish-free surfaces. Very scarce date/assayer.
Republic 8 Reales 1839-IJ, KM96.1, toned AXF with a nice sheen to the surfaces, small oxidation patch at the top of the reverse to the right of DE. Dramatic obverse with a condor breaking the chains of colonial rule.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1833-I, KM84, XF Details, harshly cleaned but with no obvious signs of repair, small rim bump.
Republic Peso 1853, KM129, AU55 NGC, silvery-gray patina, seldom seen in this condition.
Republic silver-plated copper Pattern 8 Escudos 1836-IJ, KM-PnA6, MS63 NGC, fully lustrous with light handling in the exposed fields. Very scarce pattern in this preparation.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Republic gold 10 Pesos 1865-PS, KM131, MS62 NGC Damon Collection, fully lustrous with a few tiny surface spots. Scarce type when graded mint state.
Republic gold 10 Pesos 1881, KM145, AU55 PCGS, typical surface abrasions. AGW 0.4413 oz.
Republic silver Pattern 5 Pesos 1926-So, KM-Pn44, AU50 Net ANACS (Damaged), edges filed, possibly as made. Rare type featuring an Indian bust on the obverse.
Republic gold 100 Pesos 1926, KM170, MS62 NGC, numerous surface marks. One-year type. AGW 0.5885 oz.
Republic gold Pattern 100 Escudos ND, unlisted in the SCWC, choice Proof with an attractive bust of Bernando O'Higgins, some faint hairlines. A massive coin weighing 96 grams and measuring 50 mm. This portrait of O'Higgins was utilized on the regular coinage beginning in the 1970's. Very rare and possibly unique, ex: Heritage Sale 3000, Lot 50998, May 2008.
China
Empire. 50 Cents ND (1910), KM-Y23, L&M-25, MS62 NGC, a nice lustrous piece with some wispy hairlines. Very scarce type, considered by most to be a pattern.
Chihli. Dollar Year 23 (1897), KM-Y65.1, L&M-444, XF Details NGC (Surface Hairlines), lightly toned with significant mint luster, very little evidence of cleaning, but the surfaces do display typical small contact marks.
Chihli. Dollar Year 25 (1899), KM-Y73, L&M-454, AU55 NGC, lightly toned and original with abundant mint luster. Scarce date and grade.
Chihli. Dollar Year 25 (1899), KM-Y73, L&M-454, MS62 NGC, very bold details on the dragon with an appealing blend of mint luster and original toning. Rare date in this select quality.
Chihli. Dollar Year 34 (1908), KM-Y73.2, AU58 NGC, lightly toned with bold details on the dragon.
Chihli. Dollar Year 34 (1908), KM-Y73.2, MS62 NGC, fully brilliant with light golden toning and only minor surface marks.
Chihli. Dollar Year 34 (1908), KM-Y73.2, MS62 PCGS, fully lustrous with sharp scales on the dragon.
Chihli. Dollar Year 34 (1908), KM-Y73.2, L&M-465, MS62 NGC, lustrous with sharply defined details.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Honan. 20 Cash ND (1920), KM-Y393.1, MS63 BN NGC, value in five characters, very scarce in mint state.
Hunan. Dollar Year 11 (1922), KM-Y404, L&M-867, MS64 NGC, handsome silvery-gray and gold patina, rare and highly desirable in this superior quality.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Kiangnan. Dollar CD1904, KM-Y145a.12, L&M-257, MS61 NGC, fully brilliant with golden peripheral toning. A premium coin for this designation.
Kiangnan. Dollar CD 1904, KM-Y145a.14, AU53 ICG, fully brilliant with sharp details, not far from mint state. Variety with a dot to the left of the numeral 7 on the obverse.
Kiangnan. Dollar 1904, KM-Y145a.12, L&M-257, MS62 NGC. Well struck with full luster and light golden toning.
Kirin. Dollar 1905, KM-Y183a.3, L&M-557, UNC Details NGC (Scratches), a superb example with full frosty white mint brilliance and remarkably sharp details on the dragon. The obverse (dragon side) is the finest we have seen for a Kirin Dollar. The reverse is also fully lustrous, but has a few small spots. The damage mentioned on the NGC holder is a pair of circular scratches positioned to the lower right of the central device.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Kwangsi. Copper Pattern 10 Cents Year 10 (1921), KM-Pn3, MS62 RB NGC, highly lustrous with small superficial stains near the edge. Very scarce pattern, no business strikes were issued dated Year 10.
Kwangtung. Dollar ND (1890-1908), KM-Y203, AU55 NGC, toned with darker areas on the reverse.
Kwangtung. Dollar ND (1890-1908), KM-Y203, MS61 NGC, an attractive fully lustrous coin with golden patina in the peripheral legends.
Kweichow. Auto Dollar Year 17 (1928), KM-Y428, L&M-609, VF Details NGC, (Environmental Damage), well-struck features with typical small surface marks. The environmental damage apparently refers to some dark stains on the reverse. Struck to commemorate the first road in the Province.
Kweichow. Auto Dollar Year 17 (1928), KM-Y428, VF30 NGC, lightly toned with some small contact marks. Popular type commemorating the first road in the province.
Shensi. Cent ND (1928), KM-Y435, MS63 BN NGC, nice brown sheen, very scarce in mint state.
Sinkiang. Sar (Tael) AH1325 (1907), KM-Y26, L&M-744, AU50 NGC, crudely made but with bold details, the reverse displays numerous die-lines. Very scarce grade for this series.
Sinkiang. Dollar Year 6 (1917), KM-Y45, AU58 PCGS, rosette at top, lightly toned with abundant mint luster.
Szechuan-Shensi. Chinese Soviet Dollar 1934, KM-Y513.2, L&M-891, small solid stars, VF35 NGC, nicely toned and original, an attractive example of this fascinating coinage.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Szechuan-Shensi. Chinese Soviet Dollar 1934, KM-Y513.2, L&M-891, small solid stars, AU Details NGC (Damaged), an attractive toned example with one gouge along the rim at 10 o'clock on the reverse, not distracting.
Taiwan. Gold 1000 Yuan 1965, KM-Y541, AU, cleaned, portrait of Sun Yat Sen. AGW 0.4340 oz.
Taiwan. Gold 2000 Yuan Year 55 (1966), KM-Y544, L&M-1042, MS63 NGC, fully lustrous, Chiang Kai-Shek. AGW 0.8987 oz.
Taiwan. Gold 2000 Yuan Year 55 (1966), KM-Y544, L&M-1042, MS64 PCGS, 80th Birthday of Chiang Kai-Shek. AGW 0.8987 oz.
Taiwan. Gold 2000 Yuan Year 55 (1966), KM-Y544, L&M-1042, MS64 NGC, struck to celebrate the 80th birthday of Chiang Kai-shek. AGW 0.8987 oz.
Yunnan. Gold 10 Dollars ND (1919), KM-Y482, L&M-1057, AU Details NGC (Surface Hairlines), lightly toned with very sharp details, old-time hairlines. Variety with the numeral "1" below the flag tassels.
Yunnan. Half Tael ND (1943), KM-A1.2 (French Indo-China), L&M-434, MS64 NGC, full frosty white mint brilliance, very scarce grade for this type which circulated in southern China and Southeast Asia during World War II.
Yunnan. Tael ND (1943-4), KM-A2a (French Indo-China), L&M-433, MS61 NGC, fully lustrous with typical small surface abrasions.
Republic. 50 Cents Year 3 (1914), KM-Y328, L&M-64, MS62 NGC, fully lustrous with a toning spot in the left obverse field. Very scarce in mint state.
Republic. Dollar ND (1912), KM-Y319, L&M-42, AU53 PCGS, considerable mint luster, small defect in the left obverse field, very scarce type.
Republic. Dollar ND (1916), KM-Y332, L&M-942, PCGS Genuine (not graded), XF Details with numerous small surface marks and a large corroded area above the bust. Lot sold as is, no return.
Republic. Dollar ND (1916), KM-Y332, L&M-942, UNC Details NGC (Surface Hairlines), lightly toned and attractive, wispy hairlines in the exposed fields.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Republic. Dollar ND (1923), Kann 677, L&M-958, AU Details NGC (Scratches), nicely toned with some noticeable contact marks on the obverse and hairlines in the fields. President Tsao Kun.
Republic. Silver Pattern Dollar Year 18 (1929), Kann 616, L&M-95, USA version, AU55 NGC, a lustrous piece with hairlines in the exposed fields. Very scarce pattern issue.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Republic. Fantasy Dollar ND (1916), Kann-B43, KMX-M1350, MS62 NGC, lightly toned with faint hairlines in the obverse fields. Yuan Shih-Kai as Hung Hsien.
Republic. Bullion Issues: Nanking 1940, Nanking Wu Yu Shun gold Ounce, 31.32 grams, plain edge, Choice UNC. Dragon/Pagoda. Very rare - we can find no reference for this intriguing item. Previously sold in our May 2008 auction for $2300.
People's Republic of China. Gold 450 Yuan 1979, KM9, PF69 Cameo NGC, Year of the Child. AGW 0.4968 oz.
People's Republic of China. Four-piece gold Proof Set (1979), KM-PS1, including four 400 Yuan coins, Y4-7, all Gem Proof, without case or COA. AGW 1.9988 oz.
People's Republic of China. 12 ounce Gold Panda 1000 Yuan 1984, KM92, nice Cameo Proof, with a few tiny hairlines, mintage of only 250 pieces. Housed in the somewhat worn original case with COA. AGW 12.0000 oz.
People's Republic of China. Gold 50 Yuan 1985, KM117, MS69 NGC, Panda hanging from bamboo branch. AGW 0.4995 oz.
People's Republic of China. 12 oz. gold Panda 1000 Yuan 1986, KM136.1, Gem Proof in the original sealed plastic, and wooden case, with COA. AGW 12.0000 oz.
People's Republic of China. Five-piece Panda gold Proof set 1986, 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100 Yuan, 1/20, 1/10, 1/4, 1/2, and 1 oz, all are Gem Proof in the original wooden case with certificate. AGW 1.9000 oz.
People's Republic of China. Gold Ounce 1987, KMX-MB14, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC, special issue struck for the New Orleans ANA, mintage 3000. AGW 0.9990 oz.
People's Republic of China. 12 Oz gold Panda 1000 Yuan 1987, KM165, Gem Proof in the original case and box. AGW 12.0000 oz.
People's Republic of China. Gold Panda Set 1987. The five coin set in the original plastic packaging and capsules, featuring: 5, 10, 25, 50 and 100 Yuan, all gem prooflike UNC and featuring a Panda drinking from a lake. AGW 1.9000 oz. KM numbers are 159, 163, 161, 162 and 166 respectively.
People's Republic of China. Gold 50 Yuan 1988, KM186, MS69 NGC, Panda holding bamboo within circle. AGW 0.4995 oz.
People's Republic of China. Gold 100 Yuan 1988, KM187, MS69 NGC, Panda holding bamboo shoot within circle. AGW 0.9999 oz.
People's Republic of China. 5 Ounce gold Year of the Dragon 500 Yuan 1988, KM199, Gem Proof in the original wooden case with COA. AGW 5.0000 oz.
People's Republic of China. 12 Ounce gold Year of the Dragon 1000 Yuan 1988, KM200, Gem Proof in the original wooden case with COA #000248. AGW 12.0000 oz.
People's Republic of China. Five-piece Panda gold Proof set 1988, 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100 Yuan, 1/20, 1/10, 1/4, 1/2, and 1 oz, all are Gem Proof in the original wooden case, and box, with certificate. AGW 1.9000 oz.
People's Republic of China. Four-piece lot of 1 oz. platinum Dragon 100 Yuan 1988, KM197, Gem Proofs, all sealed in the original government soft plastic packaging. There are only 3 COAs. APW 4.0000 oz.
People's Republic of China. Gold 100 Yuan 1990, KM272, MS69 NGC, Panda climbing rock. AGW 0.9999 oz.
People's Republic of China. Gold 100 Yuan 1990, KM272, MS69 NGC, Panda climbing rock. AGW 0.9999 oz.
People's Republic of China. 20 Ounce gold 1,500 Yuan Phoenix and Dragon 1990, KM321, the obverse has the Great Wall of China with the date below, the reverse with the value dividing a Phoenix and Dragon, 89 mm, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC, number 117 of the mintage of 250 pieces. Housed in the oversized NGC holder. Also included is the original wooden case, and box, of issue from the China Mint Company, with COA. AGW 20.0000 oz.
People's Republic of China. 12 oz. gold Panda 1000 Yuan 1990, KM275, Gem Proof in the original wooden case, and box, with COA. The box top has several cracks. AGW 12.0000 oz.
People's Republic of China. Year of the Horse platinum 100 Yuan 1990, KM286, Gem Proof in the original case with sealed government plastic and COA. APW 1.0000 oz.
People's Republic of China. Year of the Horse platinum 100 Yuan 1990, KM286, Gem Proof in the original case with sealed government plastic and COA. APW 1.0000 oz.
People's Republic of China. Three-piece platinum Panda set 1990, 10 (1/10 oz), 25 (1/4 oz), and 50 Yuan (1/2 oz), KM277, 278, and 279, Gem Proof in the original hand-painted wooden case of issue, with COA. The coins are also housed in a Capital plastic type holder, as provided by the Shenyang Mint. APW 0.8500 oz.
People's Republic of China. Gold 100 Yuan 1992, KM395, MS65 NGC, Panda climbing on a branch. AGW 0.9990 oz.
People's Republic of China. Gold 100 Yuan 1992, KM395, MS66 NGC, Panda climbing on a branch. AGW 0.9990 oz.
People's Republic of China. Gold 100 Yuan 1992, KM395, MS66 NGC, Panda climbing on a branch. AGW 0.9990 oz.
People's Republic of China. Gold 100 Yuan 1992, KM395, MS67 NGC, Panda climbing on a branch. AGW 0.9990 oz.
People's Republic of China. 12 Oz gold Panda 1000 Yuan 1992, KM401, Gem Proof in the original wooden case with COA #000066. The hinges are broken on the case. A very small mintage of only 99 pieces. AGW 12.0000 oz.
People's Republic of China. Gold 100 Yuan 1993, KM477, MS67 NGC, Panda seated on a rocky ledge. AGW 0.9990 oz.
People's Republic of China. Five-piece platinum 1/4 oz., 25 Yuan set 1993, Ancient Scientific and Technical Inventions and Discoveries, Second Set, all are Gem Proof with COA. APW 1.2500 oz.
People's Republic of China. 150 Yuan silver 20 oz. Proof 1994, Unicorn, KM683, Choice Proof in the original hard plastic shell. Mintage of only 500 pieces.
People's Republic of China. 150 Yuan silver 20 oz. Proof 1994, Unicorn, KM683, Choice Proof in the original wooden case and box with no COA. Mintage of only 500 pieces.
People's Republic of China. Silver Unicorn Three Piece Set 1994, 10 Yuan, KM675, 50 Yuan, KM679 and 100 Yuan, KM681, all Gem Proof in the original wooden case and box with no COA.
People's Republic of China. Gold 100 Yuan 1994, KM615, MS68 NGC, Panda eating bamboo shoots. AGW 0.9990 oz.
People's Republic of China. Gold 100 Yuan 1994, KM615, MS69 NGC, Panda eating bamboo shoots. AGW 0.9990 oz.
People's Republic of China. Gold 100 Yuan 1994, KM615, MS69 NGC, Panda eating bamboo shoots. AGW 0.9990 oz.
People's Republic of China. Gold 100 Yuan 1994, KM615, MS69 NGC, Panda eating bamboo shoots. AGW 0.9990 oz.
People's Republic of China. Gold 100 Yuan 1994, KM615, MS69 NGC, Panda eating bamboo shoots. AGW 0.9990 oz.
People's Republic of China. Gold 50 Yuan 1995, KM793, Proof 67 DCAM PCGS, scarce type featuring a Brontosaurus, mintage 2000. AGW 0.4995 oz.
People's Republic of China. Gold Panda 100 Yuan 1995, KM726, Gem Proof. Temple of Heaven/Panda eating bamboo. Very scarce issue and with original case, and box of issue. The coin is sealed in the original mint plastic and is also accompanied by the mint-issued COA #0000417.
People's Republic of China. Gold Unicorn 100 Yuan 1996, KM947, Gem Proof in the original black case of issue without COA.
People's Republic of China. Silver kilo 200 Yuan Panda 1998, KM1133, Gem Proof in the original wooden case and box with no COA. 32.117 oz ASW.
People's Republic of China. Silver kilo 200 Yuan Panda 1998, KM1133, Gem Proof in the original wooden case and box with no COA. 32.117 oz ASW.
People's Republic of China. Gold 50 Yuan 1998, KM1129, MS69 NGC, Panda seated on a rock. AGW 0.4995 oz.
People's Republic of China. 200 Yuan silver Kilo Proof 1999, Completion of the 12 Year Lunar Cycle, KM1239, Gem Proof in the original plastic case and sealed soft plastic. ASW 32.117 oz.
People's Republic of China. 200 Yuan silver Kilo Proof 1999, Completion of the 12 Year Lunar Cycle, KM1239, Gem Proof in the original plastic case and sealed soft plastic. ASW 32.117 oz.
People's Republic of China. 200 Yuan silver Kilo Proof 1999, Completion of the 12 Year Lunar Cycle, KM1239, Gem Proof in the original plastic case and sealed soft plastic. ASW 32.117 oz.
People's Republic of China. 200 Yuan silver Kilo Proof 1999, Completion of the 12 Year Lunar Cycle, KM1239, Gem Proof in the original plastic case and sealed soft plastic. ASW 32.117 oz.
People's Republic of China. 200 Yuan silver Kilo Proof 1999, Completion of the 12 Year Lunar Cycle, KM1239, Gem Proof in the original plastic case and sealed soft plastic. ASW 32.117 oz.
People's Republic of China. 200 Yuan silver Kilo Proof 1999, Completion of the 12 Year Lunar Cycle, KM1239, Gem Proof in the original plastic case and sealed soft plastic. ASW 32.117 oz.
People's Republic of China. 200 Yuan silver Kilo Proof 1999, Completion of the 12 Year Lunar Cycle, KM1239, Gem Proof in the original plastic case and sealed soft plastic. ASW 32.117 oz.
People's Republic of China. 200 Yuan silver Kilo Proof 1999, Completion of the 12 Year Lunar Cycle, KM1239, Gem Proof in the original plastic case and sealed soft plastic. ASW 32.117 oz.
People's Republic of China. 200 Yuan silver Kilo Proof 1999, Completion of the 12 Year Lunar Cycle, KM1239, Gem Proof in the original plastic case and sealed soft plastic. ASW 32.117 oz.
People's Republic of China. 200 Yuan silver Kilo Proof 1999, Completion of the 12 Year Lunar Cycle, KM1239, Gem Proof in the original plastic case and sealed soft plastic. ASW 32.117 oz.
People's Republic of China. 200 Yuan silver Kilo Proof 1999, Completion of the 12 Year Lunar Cycle, KM1239, Gem Proof in the original plastic case and sealed soft plastic. ASW 32.117 oz.
People's Republic of China. 200 Yuan silver Kilo Proof 1999, Completion of the 12 Year Lunar Cycle, KM1239, Gem Proof in the original plastic case and sealed soft plastic. ASW 32.117 oz.
People's Republic of China. 200 Yuan silver Kilo Proof 1999, Completion of the 12 Year Lunar Cycle, KM1239, Gem Proof in the original plastic case and sealed soft plastic. ASW 32.117 oz.
People's Republic of China. 200 Yuan silver Kilo Proof 1999, Completion of the 12 Year Lunar Cycle, KM1239, Gem Proof in the original plastic case and sealed soft plastic. ASW 32.117 oz.
People's Republic of China. 200 Yuan silver Kilo Proof 1999, Completion of the 12 Year Lunar Cycle, KM1239, Gem Proof in the original plastic case and sealed soft plastic. ASW 32.117 oz.
People's Republic of China. 200 Yuan silver Kilo Proof 1999, Completion of the 12 Year Lunar Cycle, KM1239, Gem Proof in the original plastic case and sealed soft plastic. ASW 32.117 oz.
People's Republic of China. 200 Yuan silver Kilo Proof 1999, Completion of the 12 Year Lunar Cycle, KM1239, Gem Proof in the original plastic case and sealed soft plastic. The hard plastic case is cracked. ASW 32.117 oz.
People's Republic of China. 200 Yuan silver Kilo Proof 1999, Completion of the 12 Year Lunar Cycle, KM1239, Gem Proof in the original plastic case and sealed soft plastic. The hard plastic case is shattered, but the soft plastic remains sealed. ASW 32.117 oz.
People's Republic of China. Gold 50 Yuan 1999, KM1220, MS65 NGC, Panda on a ledge. AGW 0.4995 oz.
People's Republic of China. Gold 50 Yuan 1999, KM1220, MS67 NGC, Panda on a ledge. AGW 0.4995 oz.
People's Republic of China. Gold 100 Yuan 1999, KM1221, MS66 NGC, Panda on a ledge. AGW 0.9999 oz.
People's Republic of China. Y2K Bi-metallic gold and silver 50 Yuan 2000, KM1333, Gem Proof in the original round metal capsule, and box, with COA. AGW 0.5460 oz.
People's Republic of China. Y2K Bi-metallic gold and silver 50 Yuan 2000, KM1333, Gem Proof in the original round metal capsule, and box, with COA. AGW 0.5460 oz.
People's Republic of China. Gold 200 Yuan 2002, MS68 NGC, Panda in bamboo forest. AGW 0.4995 oz.
People's Republic of China. Gold 200 Yuan 2002, MS69 NGC, Panda in bamboo forest. AGW 0.4995 oz.
People's Republic of China. Gold 500 Yuan 2002, Prooflike BU, Panda in bamboo forest. AGW 0.9990 oz.
People's Republic of China. Lunar Series Kilo gold 10,000 Yuan Year of the Horse 2002, KM1427. The obverse depicts the title, People's Republic of China, the date, and a frontal view of the Da Zheng Hall of the Imperial Palace in Shenyang; the reverse shows two horses galloping left, with the value, 100 mm in diameter with an unusual eight-sided, scalloped shape, the edge is plain. The condition is Gem Cameo Proof, sealed in the original government soft plastic, and housed in the cherry-wood case of issue with COA. Only 15 pieces were minted at the Shanghai Mint, and this piece is numbered 10 of the 15. All of these large Lunar gold coins were initially distributed for export, mainly to the United States and Europe. Unfortunately, many of the large issues have been melted, and the actual numbers in existence may be considerably lower than the listed mintages. AGW 32.1240 oz.
People's Republic of China. Year of the Goat silver Kilo 300 Yuan 2003, KM-unlisted. Gem Proof in the original hard plastic shell and sealed soft plastic.
People's Republic of China. Twenty-piece lot of gold Kuanyin Commemorative Hologram 50 Yuan 2003, KM1514, all are Gem Proof in the original Government box of 20 pieces with COAs. AGW 2.0000 oz.
People's Republic of China. Twenty-piece lot of gold Kuanyin Commemorative Hologram 50 Yuan 2003, KM1514, all are Gem Proof in the original Government box of 20 pieces with COAs. AGW 2.0000 oz.
People's Republic of China. Twenty-piece lot of gold Kuanyin Commemorative Hologram 50 Yuan 2003, KM1514, all are Gem Proof in the original Government box of 20 pieces with COAs. AGW 2.0000 oz.
People's Republic of China. Palladium 100 Yuan 1/2 ounce Panda ten-piece lot 2004, KM1534, all Gem Proof in the original Government sealed plastic package with COAs.
People's Republic of China. Palladium 100 Yuan 1/2 ounce Panda ten-piece lot 2004, KM1534, all Gem Proof in the original Government sealed plastic package with COAs.
People's Republic of China. Palladium 100 Yuan 1/2 ounce Panda ten-piece lot 2004, KM1534, all Gem Proof in the original Government sealed plastic package with COAs.
People's Republic of China. Five-piece gold Panda set 2006, 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500 Yuan, 1/20, 1/10, 1/4, 1/2, and 1 oz., all are Gem UNC in the original wooden case with COA. AGW 1.9000 oz.
People's Republic of China. Olympic silver Kilo 300 Yuan 2008, Series II, Dragon Boat Racers, Gem Proof in the original wooden case of issue, and box, with no COA. ASW 32.117 oz.
People's Republic of China. Gold Set 2008, the gold 20, 50 and 100 Yuan, all certified by NGC as MS70. Panda with cub. AGW 0.4000 oz.
People's Republic of China. Six-piece Beijing Olympic gold and silver 2008 Proof set Series I, (2) gold 150 Yuan (1/3 oz.), Archery and Equestrian, (4) silver 10 Yuan (1 oz.), Hoop Rolling, Goat Jumping, Kite Flying, Shuttlecock Kicking. All the coins are in NGC holders and certified by NGC as Proof 70 Ultra Cameo.
People's Republic of China. Six-piece Beijing Olympic gold and silver 2008 Proof set Series I, (2) gold 150 Yuan (1/3 oz.), Archery and Equestrian, (4) silver 10 Yuan (1 oz.), Hoop Rolling, Goat Jumping, Kite Flying, Shuttlecock Kicking. All the coins are in NGC holders and certified by NGC as Proof 70 Ultra Cameo.
People's Republic of China. Six-piece Beijing Olympic gold and silver 2008 Proof set Series I, (2) gold 150 Yuan (1/3 oz.), Archery and Equestrian, (4) silver 10 Yuan (1 oz.), Hoop Rolling, Goat Jumping, Kite Flying, Shuttlecock Kicking, all are Gem Cameo Proof accompanied by the original wooden case and certificates.
People's Republic of China. Six-piece Beijing Olympic gold and silver 2008 Proof set Series I, (2) gold 150 Yuan (1/3 oz.), Archery and Equestrian, (4) silver 10 Yuan (1 oz.), Hoop Rolling, Goat Jumping, Kite Flying, Shuttlecock Kicking, all are Gem Cameo Proof accompanied by the original wooden case and certificates.
People's Republic of China. Six-piece Beijing Olympic gold and silver 2008 Proof set Series II, (2) gold 150 Yuan (1/3 oz.), Ancient Chinese swimming and weightlifting; (4) silver 10 Yuan (1 oz.), Great Wall, Summer Palace, Tibetan Tower, and traditional courtyard residence in Beijing, all are Gem Proof in the original wooden case with certificate.
People's Republic of China. Six-piece Beijing Olympic gold and silver 2008 Proof set Series II, (2) gold 150 Yuan (1/3 oz.), Ancient Chinese swimming and weightlifting; (4) silver 10 Yuan (1 oz.), Great Wall, Summer Palace, Tibetan Tower, and traditional courtyard residence in Beijing, all are Gem Proof in the original wooden case with certificate.
People's Republic of China. Six-piece Beijing Olympic gold and silver 2008 Proof set Series III, (2) gold 150 Yuan (1/3 oz.), Cuju (football) and Wrestling; (4) silver 10 Yuan (1 oz.), Peking Opera, Yangge, Lion Dance, Beijing Teahouse, all are Gem Cameo Proof in the original wooden case with COA.
People's Republic of China. Certified gold Panda Quartet, KM221, 5 Yuan 1988, MS68 NGC; KM184, 10 Yuan 1988, MS69 NGC; KM185, 25 Yuan 1988, MS69 NGS, all with Panda pawing bamboo shoot; and KM717, 25 Yuan 1995 large date, MS68 PCGS, Panda holding bamboo. AGW 0.6500 oz.
People's Republic of China. Historical 5 Yuan Issues 32-piece Set 1984-1991, starting with KM99 and running through KM380, included are four-piece sets of each year, all are Gem Proof, and housed in a red case of issue. This set was originally produced for German distribution.
People's Republic of China. Fourteen-piece lot of silver 5 and 10 Yuan including: Four-piece Historical Figure 5 Yuan set 1992, KM446, 447, 448, and 449, all Gem Proof in the original case with COA; 5 Yuan 1983, KM77; 5 Yuan 1986, KM139; 5 Yuan 1986, KM140; 5 Yuan 1988, KM201; 5 Yuan 1988, KM202; 5 Yuan 1988, KM203; 5 Yuan 1989, KM245; 5 Yuan 1990, KM247; 10 Yuan 1990, KM301; and 10 Yuan 1991, KM299. All are Gem Proof.
People's Republic of China. Three two-piece Sets of Chinese Mythical Folktale Ten Yuan, 2001, 2002, and 2003, Series 1, 2, and 3, all three sets are Gem Proof, in the original cases, with COA. Each set has a colored enamel obverse. Set One has the Bird Jingwei and the Foolish Old Man. Set Two has "Shen Nong Tastes Herbs," and "Zhong Qui Catches Ghost." Set Three has The Goddess of Luo River and Liu Hai Playing the Toad. Each coin is 1 oz of .999 silver. A very beautiful series of coins.
People's Republic of China. Eight Modern 10-Yuan Sets including: Peking Opera 4-piece sets 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002; A Dream of Red Mansions 4-piece octagonal coin sets 2000, 2002, and 2003; and Pilgrimage to the West 2-piece set 2003, all are Gem Proof in the original folders, and boxes, with COA. These are lovely machine enameled sets with each having 1 oz of .999 silver. ASW 30 oz.
Colombia
Felipe V cob 8 Reales 1721-ARC Nuevo Reino, KM18, toned F-VF, holed near the rim, two clear dates on the obverse and full mintmaster's initials ARC, Buena Ventura de Arce. Extremely rare dated type as well as the first we have recorded for sale. 26.38 grams.
Felipe V gold cob 2 Escudos 1740-M, KM17.2, VF20 NGC, nice original toning with a full four digit date in the reverse legend and clear M assayer on the obverse. Rare and desirable when dated. The 40 of the date appears to be reengraved over 39.
Carlos III gold 4 Escudos 1776-SF Popayan, KM44, AU55 NGC, highly lustrous surfaces with prooflike qualities in the legends, sharply defined details and no adjustment marks or other flaws. One of the nicest 4 Escudos from Popayan that we have seen. This type rarely occurs in grades above VF.
Carlos III gold 4 Escudos 1779-SF Popayan, KM44, toned AVF, tiny rim nick, some luster in the legends, scarce denomination.
Carlos III gold 8 Escudos 1772-JS Popayan, KM50.2, XF-AU with bold details and prooflike luster in the legends, numerous small contact marks on the obverse, test cut on the obverse rim at 12 o'clock and two noticeable rim bumps. Scarce type and the initial date of this portrait.
Carlos III gold 8 Escudos 1776-JJ Nuevo Reino, KM50.1, nice fully lustrous UNC with bold details and no adjustment marks or flan flaws. The obverse appears to be lightly cleaned with some faint hairlines visible, and there are some old scratches on the FELIX. The rim also has a flat bruise at 4 o'clock on the reverse. Despite the mild blemishes, this is a very attractive coin and highly elusive in true mint state.
Carlos III gold 8 Escudos 1788-SF Popayan, KM50.2a, AU53 PCGS, a choice lustrous coin with exceptionally bold details and free of any adjustment marks or flan flaws.
Carlos IIII gold Escudo 1796-JJ Nuevo Reino, KM56.1, MS62 NGC, remarkably bold design features with abundant mint luster and just a few tiny surface marks. Rare grade for this type and an attractive example.
Carlos IIII gold 8 Escudos 1789-SF Popayan, KM53.2, XF45 NGC, King's title as CAROL IV and bust of Carlos III, scarce transitional type. Nicely toned with significant mint luster and no adjustment marks or flan flaws.
Carlos IIII gold 8 Escudos 1791-SF Popayan, KM62.2, XF Details NGC (Mount Removed), nice bold details and no adjustment marks, scarce first date of the proper bust series.
Carlos IIII gold 8 Escudos 1795-JJ Nuevo Reino, KM62.1, VF25 NGC, toned surfaces with typical small abrasions, no adjustment marks or flan flaws.
Carlos IIII gold 8 Escudos 1798-JF Popayan, KM62.2, AU55 PCGS, a nice lustrous coin with well-struck details and no adjustment marks or laminations.
Carlos IIII gold 8 Escudos 1801-JJ Nuevo Reino, KM62.1, VF35 PCGS, toned and original, noticeable small abrasions on the obverse.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1811-JF Popayan, KM71, VF35 NGC, a choice example of this extremely rare date with light silvery-gray toning and traces of luster in the legends. The strike is sharp on both sides and the overall eye appeal is excellent. When this type appears in the market, the date is almost always the 1814/3 issue. This 1811 is the first we have offered at auction. Although many references list a 1810, this date is not believed to exist.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1816-F Popayan, KM71, bust of Carlos IIII, rare type and date, one of the classic crowns of Latin America. VF Details NGC (Scratches). Although this example does display some light scratches in the field to the right of the bust, the strength of strike and overall eye appeal is well above average. Although we have sold several 1814's, this is the first 1816 that we have placed on the auction block.
Ferdinand VII gold 8 Escudos 1812-JF Nuevo Reino, KM66.2, lightly toned VF, weakly struck on the bust but with bold legends and a decent reverse. No adjustment marks or flan flakes.
Ferdinand VII gold 8 Escudos 1817-FM Popayan, KM66.2, AU53 NGC, well-struck details with considerable mint luster, light abrasions in the obverse fields and two small laminations by the date.
Nueva Granada. 2 Reales 1819-JF, KM76, AU58 NGC, lightly toned with very little actual wear, choice grade for this crude provisional coinage.
Republic 8 Reales 1834-RS Bogota, KM89, XF45 NGC, attractive patina and well-struck details, a very pleasing example of the type.
Republic 8 Reales 1835-RS Bogota, KM89, AU55 NGC, deeply toned and attractive with well-defined design features. Very scarce grade.
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Republic 8 Reales 1835-RS Bogota, KM89, MS64 PCGS, incredibly sharp details with aged silvery-gray patina. Very rare grade for this type and a coin with exceptional eye appeal.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1829-RS Bogota, KM82.1, toned VF-XF, noticeable scratches in the left obverse field. AGW 0.7616 oz.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1832-UR Popayan, KM82.2, VF20 PCGS, weakly struck bust with small natural flan flaws. AGW 0.7616 oz.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1835-RS Bogota, KM82.1, MS61 NGC, fully lustrous and quite attractive for this series, typical small flan flaws on the obverse. Scarce series in mint state.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1835-UR Popayan, KM82.2, MS62 NGC, fully lustrous and quite well-struck for this series. There is a slight depression under the A of REPUBLICA which appears to be a lamination which existed on the flan before the coin was minted.
Republic-Nueva Granada 8 Reales 1837-RS Bogota, KM92, AU58 NGC, sharply struck with luster in the legends. Very scarce type in this quality.
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Republic 1/2 Decimo 1863 Bogota, KM144, MS66 NGC Whittier Collection, a superb example with magnifiCent russet and deep harvest gold patina, certainly among the finest known.
Republic 50 Centavos 1876 Mint Error, KM177, presumably Bogota Mint, toned VF, numerous surface scratches and rim nicks. This fascinating piece is actually a "two-headed" coin with the obverse die being used for both sides. Possibly unique - a coin for the collector of Colombia who has "everything!"
Comoros
Said Ali ibn Said Amir 5 Francs AH1308 (1891) Paris Mint (A), KM3, MS65 NGC, superb blue-green and silvery gray patina with just a few tiny contact marks. A gorgeous example of this exotic world crown. Very rare in this superior designation.
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Congo
Republic silver Piefort Zaire 1970, KM-PE2, Proof 65 Cameo NGC, 4.7 mm thick, ESSAI stamped into the reverse field. Lightly toned and very scarce with a mintage reported as 10.
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Costa Rica
central American Republic gold 1/2 Escudo 1846CR-JB, KM13.1, XF45 NGC, lightly toned and original, bold design features.
central American Republic gold Escudo 1848CR-JB, KM14, AU55 NGC, exceptionally bold and attractive with original toning and luster in the legends. Very scarce grade for this series.
central American Republic gold 2 Escudos 1850-JB, KM15, toned VF+, nicely struck and an attractive original example.
Republic aluminum Pattern Centavo ND (1892), KM-unlisted, choice prooflike brilliant UNC, coat of arms obverse without date; reverse with a radiant sunface. 1.47 grams, 2 mm thick. A charming coin and a design (sunface) that we have not seen on this series.
Republic 25 Centavos 1893 Heaton, KM130, MS66 NGC, a virtually flawless example with satiny mint bloom. Very scarce in this designation.
Republic gold 5 Pesos 1873-GW, KM118, AU58 NGC, glowing mint brilliance and fully struck, an exceptionally attractive example of this rare type with the denomination expressed as "5 Pesos" rather than "Cinco." Ex: Jascha Heifetz Collection.
Cuba
Isabel II copper Medal 1858, a large oval medal for the completion of municipal water works in Havana, 28th of November 1858, 64 x 55 mm. Choice glossy AU-UNC.
Republic PAT Souvenir Peso 1897, KMX-M1, widely spaced date, bold AU, cleaned with light hairlines, very scarce variety. PAT 97 on the neck truncation.
Republic Souvenir Peso 1897, KMX-M3, MS63 NGC, closely spaced date with star above baseline, frosty UNC with light abrasions on the cheek of Libertad. Scarce grade for this popular type.
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Republic Souvenir Peso 1897 - Two Varieties, KMX-M2, toned AU, closely spaced date with star below baseline, and KMX-M3, cleaned AU, closely spaced date with star above baseline.
Republic Peso 1898, KMX-M15, toned XF, few minor surface marks, rare type with a mintage of 1000.
Republic 20 Centavos 1915 Fine Reeding, KM13, MS63 PCGS, lustrous surfaces with original patina. Very scarce in mint state. This example displays a bold key and palm tree on the reverse indicating the "low relief star" variety, but this is not mentioned on the holder.
Republic ABC Peso 1935, KM22, MS63 NGC, lightly toned with unusually blemish-free surfaces.
Republic ABC Peso 1935, KM22, MS64 PCGS, fully brilliant with exceptionally nice surfaces for this type.
Republic ABC Peso 1936, KM22, MS63 PCGS, a lustrous example with typical small surface marks.
Republic gold 5 Pesos 1915, KM19, MS63 NGC, fully lustrous with light contact marks.
Republic gold 20 Pesos 1915, KM21, AU58 NGC, lustrous surfaces with heavy surface marks, not atypical for this heavy gold type. AGW 0.9675 oz.
Republic gold 20 Pesos 1915, KM21, AU58 NGC, minimal surface abrasions for this grade. AGW 0.9675 oz.
Republic gold 20 Pesos 1915, KM21, MS62 NGC, fully brilliant with attractive old-time patina. Very scarce in mint state and this example will not disappoint.
Curacao
Dutch Colonial Reaal 1821, KM26.1, 4 acorns variety, toned XF, light surface patination and slightly bent. Scarce type.
Cyprus
Victoria 1/4 Piastre 1887, KM1.1, MS63 RB NGC, abundant mint luster, slight patination spot to the left of the bust.
Victoria 1/2 Piastre 1887, KM2, MS63 RB NGC, a nice original example with a particularly lustrous reverse. Very scarce in mint state.
Victoria 1/2 Piastre 1887, KM2, MS64 RB NGC, highly lustrous and attractive, very scarce grade.
Victoria Piastre 1887, KM3.2, MS64 RB NGC, a choice example with full mint red on the reverse, one tiny spot to the left of the Queen's neck.
Edward VII 1/4 Piastre 1902, KM8, MS62 BN NGC, boldly struck with considerable mint luster on the reverse.
Edward VII 1/4 Piastre 1905, KM8, MS62 BN NGC, glossy brown surfaces. Despite having a higher mintage, the 1905 is far rarer than the 1902 in mint state.
George V 1/2 Piastre 1931, KM17, AU55 BN NGC, attractive surfaces with a light sheen, bold details with virtually no wear evident. Rare type and date in this pleasing quality.
George V Piastre 1927, KM18, AU58 BN NGC, glossy brown surfaces, one tiny rim nick at 4 o'clock on the obverse. Rare grade.
George V 9 Piastres 1919, KM13, MS62 NGC, fully lustrous with a subtle violet tint to the patina. Very scarce in mint state and an attractive example.
Republic gold 50 Pounds 1977, KM47, Gem Cameo Proof in the original case of issue, handsome bust of Archbishop Makarios. AGW 0.4700 oz.
Czechoslovakia
Republic gold 5 Dukatu 1934, KM13, MS64 NGC, a superb piece with satiny, golden surfaces.
Danish West Indies
Christian IX 10 Cents 1878, KM70, MS63 NGC, lightly toned and lustrous, faint handling in the obverse fields.
Danzig
Free City Pfennig 1923, KM140, Proof 63 BN NGC, lightly toned with traces of mint luster.
Free City 2 Pfennige 1923, KM141, Proof 62 BN NGC, considerable mint red, very scarce in Proof.
Free City 5 Pfennige 1923, KM142, Proof 64 NGC, lightly toned with no spots. Very scarce.
Free City 10 Pfennige 1923, KM143, Proof 64 NGC, subtle gray patina with virtually blemish-free surfaces.
Free City Gulden 1923, KM145, Proof 62 NGC, minor handling in the obverse fields, rare in Proof.
Free City 2 Gulden 1923, KM146, Proof 62 NGC, lightly reflective surfaces, very scarce type in Proof.
Free City 5 Gulden 1923, KM147, AU58 NGC, lightly toned with some noticeable surface marks.
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Free City 5 Gulden 1923, KM147, MS62 PCGS, fully lustrous, few tiny surface marks. Rare and popular type in mint state.
Free City 5 Gulden 1923, KM147, Proof 62 NGC, reflective surfaces with minimal handling, scarce and highly popular coinage.
Free City gold 25 Gulden 1930, KM150, MS65 PCGS, brilliant surfaces, popular type not originally released to circulation.
Free City bronze Medal 1929, Proof 65 Matte NGC (jumbo holder), International Postal Exhibition. Attractive design featuring a clipper ship in full sail. Medals from Danzig are generally quite scarce. (Incorrectly dated 1927 on the holder.)
Denmark
Harthacnut Penny ND (1035-1042), Becker-AE1/161D, Chain IV (page 130), Bruun-1442, BEH-2897, Spink-1170, AU58 PCGS, a delightful example of this issue struck in the name of Aethelred II, armored bust in radiate helmet facing left, kidney in two quadrants of reverse, others plain, round flan with real character to the metal and the color a superb iridescent gray, the all-important strike crisp showing marvelous detail! (PCGS grading insert has incorrect dates.)
Magnus d. Gode Penning ND (1042-1047), Hbg-1, Hbg auk-668, CJB MX-27/189, Lund, MS62 PCGS, fairly well struck on a round flan with good metal and color, light silvery golden gray, portrait reasonably sharp, legends ever so slightly blurry but certainly readable, a desirable piece!
Valdemar II Penning ND (1202-1241), Hbg-42b, 1.129gr, Fine or perhaps slightly better, off center but very readable, light gray surfaces with encrustations, a scarce piece from the Viking Age.
Frederik III 1/16 Speciedaler 1668 Gluckstadt, KM57, AU55 NGC, appealing blue-green and magenta toning, bold details.
Christian V Mark 1675, KM350, AU58 NGC, deep gray patina, superior quality for this type. An interesting issue struck on a thick compact planchet.
Frederik VI Rigsdaler Species 1820-FF, KM695.1, AU58 NGC, highly lustrous with some surface abrasions.
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Christian IX 25 Ore 1874, KM796.1, MS65 NGC, deep charcoal gray patina, absolutely original and a scarce date in true mint state.
Christian IX Krone 1898, KM797.2, MS65 NGC, a superb mint state example with lovely silvery-gray patina and full underlying mint luster.
Christian IX gold 20 Kroner - Two Dates, KM791.1 1876 and KM791.2 1900, both brilliant UNC with typical small surface abrasions. AGW 0.5186 oz.
Christian X gold 20 Kroner 1926-HCN, KM817.2, MS66 NGC, lightly toned with pristine surfaces, very rare date which was not originally released to circulation.
Christian X gold 20 Kroner 1930-N, KM817.3, MS66 NGC, superb, almost matte surfaces, highly appealing. Very rare date not released to circulation.
Frederik IX silver Proof (5 Kroner) 1964, type of KM854, presentation strike without denomination, Proof 65 Ultra Cameo NGC, struck for the wedding of Princess Anne Marie. 100 pieces struck.
Dominica
British Colony 4 Bits ND (1813), KM5, toned VF, crowned 4 counterstamped on a worn center segment, presumably a Spanish colonial 8 Reales, which has had the middle portion removed leaving a scalloped border. Very rare type with no recent sales noted and a most pleasing example.
Dominican Republic
Republic 5 Francos 1891A, KM12, AU55 NGC, nicely toned with minor contact marks in the obverse fields. Scarce grade for this popular Latin crown.
Republic Peso 1897A, KM16, AU55 NGC, a nice lustrous example with attractive toning.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Republic Peso 1897A, KM16, AU58 NGC, light original patina over fully lustrous surfaces, very close to mint state and legitimately scarce as such.
Republic Peso 1939, KM22, AU58 NGC, highly lustrous with virtually no wear evident, gray patina and minimal contact marks. The key date of this series which is rarely encountered in mint state. This example is very close.
East Africa
George V Florin 1920H, KM17, MS66 NGC, superb surfaces with full mint luster and virtually no contact marks. The strike is also very bold for this low fineness silver type (500 Fine.)
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
George V silver Trio 1920H, KM15 25 Cents MS65 NGC; KM16 50 Cents-Shilling MS64 NGC and KM17 Florin MS64 NGC, all three lovely original pieces with icy white mint brilliance. The 50 Cents-Shilling is a very rare type which was not released for circulation.
George VI 10 Cents 1937KN, KM26.1, Proof 67 RB NGC, nice mirror surfaces.
George VI Specimen 10 Cents 1937KN, KM26.1, Specimen 67 BN NGC, similar to the previous lot, presumably certified on a different day.
George VI Shilling 1943-I, KM28.3, VF30 NGC, original toning, very rare date.
George VI Shilling 1949, KM31, Proof 65 PCGS, pristine surfaces, very scarce.
Ecuador
Republic gold 4 Escudos 1836-FP-A, KM19, choice AU with considerable mint luster and exceptionally bold design features, one tiny rim flaw at 8 o'clock on the obverse. One of the nicer 4 Escudos we have seen and a coin with great eye appeal.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1839-MV-A, KM23.1, lightly toned XF with noticeable luster in the legends, faint hairlines and a few small surface marks with a lamination to the left of the bust. Despite the minor blemishes this is an attractive and well-struck example of this popular series.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1850-GJ, KM34.1, nearly XF, very attractive with bold features on both sides and appealing original toning. The surfaces are free of any laminations although there is one rim bruise at 2 o'clock on the obverse. Rare date, despite a few having surfaced in the past 5 years.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1855/2-GJ, KM34.1, Nearly XF, softly struck centers but with bold peripheral legends and some light traces of luster. The surfaces are free of any noticeable marks.
Republic gold Condor 1928, KM74, MS62 NGC, fully lustrous and scarce in mint state.
Republic gold Condor 1928, KM74, MS62 NGC, a choice example with just a few tiny contact marks. Very scarce type in mint state.
Republic gold Condor 1928, KM74, MS64 NGC, fully lustrous and bold, rare in this select grade. We sold an MS63 in September 2008 for $3220!
Egypt
Borel Lavalley & Company Token 50 Centimes 1865, KM-Tn6, AU55 PCGS, an attractive original example of this classic Suez Canal token featuring a clipper ship on the obverse. Issued during the reign of Abdul Aziz.
Abdul Hamid II gold 5 Piastres (Qirsh) AH1293 Year 7, KM280, MS66 NGC, brilliant mint state, obverse very bold and reverse correspondingly weak.
British Protectorate Sultan Fuad silver Trio 1920H, KM325-327, the 2, 5 and 10 Piastres, struck at the Heaton Mint. All three coins are choice UNC with full mint luster and matched amber patina. Very scarce types in this superior quality.
Fuad gold 100 Piastres 1922 AH1340, KM341, MS62 NGC, fully lustrous, quite a popular type with a mintage of 25,000 pieces.
Arab Republic gold Pound 1980, KM509, Proof 68 DCAM PCGS, Egyptian-Israeli Peace Treaty featuring President Sadat. Sold with the original presentation case. Scarce in Proof and the case is the first we have seen.
Arab Republic gold Pair, 1 & 5 Pounds 1979 AH1399, KM492 & 495, both PR69 DCAM PCGS. Issued for the 100th anniversary of the Bank of Land reform. Comes with original case of issue. AGW 0.9564 oz.
Republic gold 50 Pounds 1999 AH1420, KM921, PF68 Ultra Cameo NGC, Statue of Ramses II. AGW 0.3414 oz.
Republic gold 100 Pounds 1986 AH1406, KM591, PF69 Ultra Cameo NGC, Tutankhamen. AGW 0.4962 oz.
El Salvador
Republic Flag Peso 1892, KM114, AU55 NGC, lightly lustrous with some typical surface marks, late die state with a large die cud along the left obverse rim and two diebreaks on the reverse. Scarce one-year type in grades above VF.
Republic Peso 1914, KM115.2, MS65 NGC, fully brilliant with appealing gray and gold toning, very scarce grade for this series.
Republic gold 20 Colones 1925-Mo, KM132, MS66 NGC Eliasberg, superb surfaces with flashy mint brilliance, a rare type in virtually unimprovable grade and with an important pedigree. Struck to mark the founding of San Salvador. Total mintage: 200 pieces.
Equatorial Guinea
Republic silver 15,000 Francos 1992 KM79, Endangered Wildlife, Elephant mother and calf, .999 fine, Gem Cameo Proof in the original wooden case with COA. The metal hinges on the case are loose. ASW 27.471 oz.
Eritrea
Umberto I 5 Lire/Tallero 1891, KM4, MS63 NGC, nice original patina, small contact mark in the right obverse field. A classic world crown.
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Ethiopia
Menelik II Mahalek EE1885 (1893) Harar, KM1, toned VF, scarce type struck by Menelik II in the province of Harar before he was successful in uniting all of Ethiopia.
Menelik II silver Mahalek EE1885 (1893), KM1, VF, crude and very seldom encountered. This is the last coin struck at the Harar mint, and is considered to be the first coin of modern Ethiopia. It was issued after Menelik II captured Harar in 1887.
Menelik II Mahalek EE1885 (1893) Harar, KM1, XF45 PCGS, lightly toned and original with well-struck details. Rare grade for this fascinating little type struck in the province of Harar before Menelik II was successful in uniting all of Abyssinia.
Haile Selassie gold Medal EE1923 (1930), Gill S-14, plain edge, choice AU-UNC, tiny rim nick, 6.71 grams. Struck to commemorate the coronation of Haile Selassie.
Haile Selassie gold Medal EE1923 (1930), Gill S-14, (plate coin!), AU-UNC, light hairlines and a reverse edge bump. 7.66 grams. Marking the coronation of Haile Selassie.
Haile Selassie gold Medal EE1923 (1930), Gill S-15, choice prooflike UNC, faint hairlines, 10.95 grams. Coronation of Haile Selassie.
Haile Selassie gold Medal EE1923 (1930), Gill S-15, fully lustrous UNC, hairlines in the exposed fields, 12.66 grams. Appealing design featuring Selassie with a jeweled crown.
Haile Selassie gold Medal EE1948 (1955), Gill S-34, AU-UNC, cleaned, struck to honor the 25th year of reign. 14.71 grams.
Finland
Alexander II of Russia 25 Pennia 1868, KM6.1, nice AVF, original toning and quite attractive. Very scarce date.
Alexander II of Russia gold 20 Markkaa 1879S, KM9.2, MS64 NGC, lightly toned with full mint bloom.
Nicholas II of Russia 10 Pennia 1917, KM14, Proof 64RD PCGS, deep red and purple toning over reflective surfaces. The reverse is pristine. Rare in Proof!
Republic gold 200 Markkaa 1926S, KM29, AU, polished surfaces with a mount mark on the top rim. Not a wonderful example, but a decidedly rare type.
France
Philippe VI de Valois gold Ecu d'or a la Chaise ND (1328-50), Philippe seated facing on a throne/Cross fleuree, Fr-270, Dup-249, VF details with flan cracks resulting in one tiny area where the crack has pierced the coin.
Philippe VI de Valois gold Ecu d'or a la Chaise ND (1328-50), Fr-270, XF45 NGC, king seated on throne with sword and shield, reverse floriated cross in quadrilobe, a well struck example of this late medieval gold coin, with broad flan and near-full legends.
Charles V gold Franc a Pied ND (1364-80), King standing facing/Cross fleuree, Fr-284, Dup-360, VF with faint obverse scratches visible only under close examination.
Charles V gold Franc a Pied ND (1364-80), King standing facing/Cross fleuree, Fr-284, Dup-360, VF with near-full legends.
Charles V gold Franc a Pied ND (1364-1380), Friedberg 284, choice XF-AU, boldly struck and very attractive. This classic type features the King standing with sword and sceptre.
Charles VI gold Ecu d'or a la Couronne ND (1380-1422), Crowned shield/Floriate cross in quadrilobe, Fr-291, VF-XF Details with the obverse field lightly tooled.
Charles VI gold Ecu d'or a la Couronne ND (1380-1422), Crowned shield/Floriate cross in quadrilobe, Fr-291, VF-XF with nice legends.
Charles VI gold Ecu d'or a la Couronne ND (1380-1422), Crowned shield/Floriate cross in quadrilobe, Fr-291, about XF with a slightly wavy flan.
Charles VI gold Ecu d'or a la Couronne ND (1380-1422), Crowned shield/Floriate cross in quadrilobe, Fr-291, XF, well struck and fully round. An exceptionally nice example.
Charles VI gold Ecu d'Or ND (1380-1422), Friedberg 291, nice AU-UNC, sharply struck from rim to rim, very attractive.
Charles VI gold Ecu d'Or ND (1380-1422), Friedberg 291, MS63 NGC, fully struck legends with rich golden mint brilliance.
Henri VI of England gold Salut d'Or ND (1422-1453), Friedberg 301 and 18, AU58 NGC, exceptionally bold details, very attractive. This type depicts the Madonna receiving a parchment from the Archangel Gabriel.
Charles VII gold Ecu d'Or ND (1422-1461), Friedberg 307, XF Details NGC (Removed From Jewelry), crowned fleur-du-lis flank the crowned coat of arms. Although the surfaces of this coin appear to be cleaned, the damage is not immediately apparent.
Louis XII gold Ecu d'Or ND (1498-1515), Friedberg 323, AU Details NGC (Mount Removed), radiant sun above the crowned arms, metal missing along the rim at the top but with fully struck details.
Charles IX gold Ecu d'or au soleil 1565A, Fr-378, Crowned shield/Floriate cross, Paris (A) mint, XF, boldly struck, for the issue, with nice round flan. An exceptional example of this type.
Charles IX gold Ecu d'or au soleil 1566B, Fr-378, Crowned shield/Floriate cross, Rouen (B) mint, lustrous XF with an uneven strike as often found on this crudely produced issue. The reverse has hairlines where an area appears to have been wiped.
Charles IX gold Ecu d'Or 1566-H (La Rochelle), Friedberg 378, date in Roman Numerals, nice XF, lightly toned and original with bold legends. Radiant sun above the crowned arms.
Louis XIII 1/4 Ecu 1643A, KM134.1, XF, beautifully toned. Variety with dots in the legend. All portrait coins of Louis XIII are scarce. This coin marks a transition to a more modern coinage style in France.
Louis XIII gold 1/2 Louis d'Or 1641A, Friedberg 411, KM125, MS63 NGC, fully lustrous with bold design features and appealing old-time patina. Very scarce in this select grade.
Louis XIV 1/12 Ecu 1644A, KM140.1, MS63 PCGS, youthful portrait of the king. Variety with dot after the date.
Just exceptional for this early piece.
Just exceptional for this early piece.
Louis XIV 10 Sols 1704D, KM350.4, AU, overstruck upon an earlier type. Gadoury values 10 Sols as 1/8 Ecu, KM claims it is valued as 1/12 Ecu. In any case, the portrait is virtually as struck.
Louis XIIII 1/2 Ecu 1693A, KM295.1, MS61 NGC, lightly toned and original with full underlying mint luster. Struck over an earlier 1/2 Ecu dated 1690 (fully readable on the reverse at 7 o'clock). Quite nice for this designation.
Louis XIV Ecu 1709T, KM386.7, choice AU. Known as the Ecu of Three Crowns for the reverse design. The most minimal of adjustment marks, and virtually no wear to be found. A premium coin.
Louis XIIII gold Louis d'Or 1651A, Friedberg 418, KM157.1, MS63 NGC, full mint brilliance with boldly defined details on both sides. A choice example of this classic royal French coinage. Bust with long curl.
Louis XIIII gold Louis d'Or 1690P, Friedberg 429, KM278.13 (Dijon), MS62 NGC, exceptionally sharp details for this series, only vague traces of the overstrike. Lightly toned with abundant mint luster.
Louis XIIII gold Louis d'Or 1694G, KM302.8, Poitiers, AU55 NGC, struck over an earlier coin with the previous date, 1691, clearly readable along the rim at 7 o'clock on the obverse.
Louis XV 1/2 Ecu 1764Q, KM516.16, VF-XF, some adjustment marks present. Perpignan mint. The date and mintmark combination is unlisted in KM and Gadoury.
Louis XV Ecu 1726X, KM486.23 (Amiens), lustrous AU-UNC with sharp details and virtually no wear evident, cleaned at one time with traces of oxidation along the edges and some surface scuffs.
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Louis XV Ecu 1738D, KM486.3, UNC, some haymarking present. Lyon mint. A sterling example of this type.
Louis XV gold 1/2 Louis d'Or 1742L, KM517.3, XF45 NGC, Bayonne mint. Known as the 1/2 Louis d'Or au bandeau, because of the hair knot. A seldom offered type.
Louis XV gold Louis d'Or 1747W, Friedberg 464, KM513.22 (Lille), MS63 NGC, boldly struck with full mint brilliance, one faint mark on the King's cheek.
Louis XV gold Louis d'Or 1721H, Friedberg 456, KM461.9 (La Rochelle), MS61 NGC, lightly toned and lustrous, minor haymarking on the reverse, not atypical for this era. Rare in this quality. Young laureate bust of the King.
Louis XV gold 2 Louis d'Or 1717A, Friedberg 450, KM428.1, MS63 PCGS, full glittering mint brilliance gives this example exceptional eye appeal. Rare and highly desirable in this select quality. Young crowned bust of the King.
Louis XVI Ecu 1788L, KM564.9, lustrous AU-UNC, minor porosity, some patination visible under magnification. Fully reflective surfaces.
Louis XVI gold Louis d'Or 1786D, KM591.5, (Lyon), MS66 NGC, superb mint brilliance with sharply struck details and no adjustment marks or other flaws. One of the nicest examples of this type we have seen. Worth a premium bid!
Louis XVI gold Louis d'Or 1789/7D, KM591.5, (Lyon) fully lustrous UNC, nicely struck with no adjustment marks or flan flaws, clear overdate.
Louis XVI Ecu of 6 Livres 1793BB, KM616, XF, some adjustment marks which efface much of the "BB" mintmark. The Strasbourg mint is encountered far less than Paris. Known as the Constitutional Ecu.
Consulate 5 Francs Year 7Q (1798), KM639.8, sharp VF, Perpignan mint, very choice for this normally well worn type.
Revolution Copper Token 1792, VG-342, Proof 64 BN NGC, Essai, with legends "RESPUBLICA GALLICA ANNO 1 mo." Superb surfaces and highly attractive.
Revolution Copper Token 5 Sols 1792 An 4 ESSAI, Mazard 163, Proof 65 BN NGC, similar obverse design to the previous lot, struck by the Monneron Bros in Paris. Fabulous mirror surfaces and very rare in Proof.
Napoleon gold 20 Francs 1812A, KM695.1, MS63 NGC. A common coin in lower grades, but a very seldom offered in mint state. Laureate head, sparkling original luster.
Napoleon Premier Consul gold 40 Francs An 12A, KM652, lightly toned VF-XF, a nice problem-free example. AGW 0.3734 oz.
Napoleon II Pretender Coinage copper 2 Francs 1816 ESSAI, Mazard 638a, KM-E13a, UNC, choice brown surfaces with blue-green and purple toning, very attractive.
Louis XVIII gold 20 Francs 1818A, KM712.1, MS63 NGC, a very desirable example of this type, and a specimen that would serve as an ideal type coin.
Louis XVIII gold 20 Francs 1819A, KM712.1, MS64 NGC, an example with full luster and a tough coin to locate in such a lofty grade.
Charles X gold 40 Francs 1830A, KM721.1, MS62 NGC, strong original luster and seldom seen in mint state. Variety with incuse letters.
Louis Philippe I 2 Francs 1839A, KM743.1, MS62 ANACS, lovely old-time cabinet patina, minor surface mark in the right obverse field. Scarce grade for this ever-popular denomination. Elusive date with a mintage of 36,000.
Louis Philippe I 5 Francs 1831W Bare Head - Incuse, KM735.13, MS63 NGC, a choice original example with old-time gray and gold patina. Incuse edge lettering.
Louis Philippe gold 20 Francs 1831A, KM746.1, Brilliant Uncirculated. Youthful portrait of the king, raised edge lettering. Wonderful golden luster, and just a two year type. A premium example.
Republic copper Piefort Pattern 10 Centimes 1848, Mazard 1318a, UNC with glossy surfaces and some mint luster, very thick at 7 mm. Dies by Domard.
Republic 2 Francs 1851A, KM760.1, MS65 ANACS, a superb example with full mint brilliance and subtle amber and russet patina. Very scarce type in this select quality.
Republic 5 Francs 1851A, KM761.1, AU, lightly toned, a few faint scratches, "Ceres" Head type.
Republic 5 Francs 1851A, KM761.1, MS63 NGC, a choice example with golden toning at the peripheries. A superb appearance. "Ceres" Head type.
Napoleon III 50 Centimes 1868BB, KM814.2, AU50 PCGS, a key date in the series, valued at ten times the common dates. Beautiful toning and from the Strasbourg mint.
Napoleon III gold 10 Francs 1866BB, KM800.2, MS65 PCGS, superb surfaces with a virtually flawless appearance. So few around in this state of preservation. Strasbourg mint.
Napoleon III gold 10 Francs 1866BB, KM800.2, MS66 NGC, brilliant mint luster with just a few tiny surface marks. Very scarce type in this quality.
Napoleon III gold 10 Francs 1867BB, KM800.2, MS66 NGC, gorgeous luster with a slight frost to the bust.
Napoleon III gold 20 Francs 1856A, KM781.1, MS64 NGC, choice examples are becoming very hard to locate.
Napoleon III gold 50 Francs 1865A, KM804.1, MS62 NGC, full mint brilliance with light obverse handling. Scarcer date.
Napoleon III gold 100 Francs 1858A, KM786.1, nice AU-UNC, tiny rim bump at 4 o'clock on the obverse. AGW 0.9334 oz.
Napoleon III gold 100 Francs 1858A, KM786.1, AU55 NGC, small rim bump at 7 o'clock on the obverse. AGW 0.9334 oz.
Napoleon III gold 100 Francs 1866BB, KM802.2, MS63 NGC, a choice lustrous piece, very scarce in true mint state.
Republic copper Pattern 5 Centimes 1898, MAZ-2202, MS64 RB NGC, light emerging toning, ESSAI added to the reverse design. Very scarce.
Republic silver plated copper Pattern 5 Centimes 1908, MAZ-2205 Var, MS65 NGC, with ESSAI added to the reverse design. Fully lustrous and seldom seen in the market.
Republic copper Pattern 25 Centimes 1903, MAZ-2134A, MS65 BN NGC, ESSAI added to the reverse design, appealing deep red mint bloom.
Republic Matte 2 Francs 1898, KM845.1, Proof 62 Matte NGC, lightly toned and very scarce.
Republic gold 10 Francs 1899A, KM830, MS64 NGC Pittman Collection, very nice example of this Ceres head type.
Republic gold 20 Francs 1887A, KM825, MS66 NGC, "Angel writing" type. One of the finest graded and worthy of a premium bid.
Republic gold 20 Francs 1889A, KM825, MS64 PCGS, very choice with some prooflike characteristics.
Republic gold 100 Francs 1885A, KM832, MS61 NGC, typical small contact marks, scarce date with a mintage of 2,894.
Republic gold 100 Francs 1899A, KM832, lustrous AU-UNC. tiny rim bruise at the top of the obverse. AGW 0.9334 oz.
Republic gold 100 Francs 1908A, KM858, AU-UNC, few tiny rim nicks. AGW 0.9334 oz.
Republic gold 100 Francs 1909A, KM858, fully lustrous UNC, typical small contact marks. AGW 0.9334 oz.
Republic gold 100 Francs 1910A, KM858, lustrous UNC, tiny rim nick at 5 o'clock on the obverse. AGW 0.9334 oz.
Republic gold Piefort 2 Francs 1979, KM-P642, Proof 67 NGC, satiny surfaces, very attractive. Mintage 600.
Republic gold Piefort 5 Francs 1971, KM-P432, Proof 68 NGC, brilliant pristine surfaces. 250 minted.
Republic gold Piefort 5 Francs 1973, KM-P481, Proof 68 NGC, glowing mint bloom, virtually perfect. Only 200 struck.
Republic gold Piefort 50 Francs 1979, KM-P651, Proof 67 Ultra Cameo NGC, deeply mirrored surfaces and a huge chunk of gold! Mintage 400.
Republic 5 Ounce gold 655,957 Francs 2001, KM1267.1, gem Proof in the original blue felt box with COA. European currency equivalents in anticipation of the changover to the Euro system. AGW 5.0000 oz.
Republic gold & silver Europa set 2001, KM1265.2 silver 6,55957 Francs and KM1267 gold 655,957 Francs, both gem Proof in the original plastic capsules and blue snap lock case, with COA's. AGW 1.0000 oz.
Republic 5 Ounce gold 100 Euros 2002, KM-unlisted, gem Proof in the original blue felt box with COA, mintage 99. Struck to commemorate Lindbergh's flight in 1927. AGW 5.0000 oz.
French Guiana
French Colonial silver Essai 5 Francs 1887, KM-E3, VG-4064, MS62 NGC, deep old-time cabinet patina. Very rare pattern struck for this remote French Colony in northern South America.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
French Indo-China
French Colonial zinc Pattern Sapeque ND (1887), Gadoury 4, unlisted in KM, UNC, boldly struck, minor patination, especially for a zinc planchet. Extremely rare with 5 pieces known according to Gadoury/LeCompte.
French Colonial Centime 1889A, KM1, Proof 65 RB NGC, fully lustrous with reflective surfaces. Rare in Proof with a mintage of 100.
French Colonial Centime 1894A, KM1, MS64 RB PCGS, toned, scarce date and grade.
French Colonial 10 Centimes 1895A, KM2a, Gadoury 136, toned AU-UNC, fully lustrous. Very scarce variety with the weight expressed as 2.7 grams.
French Colonial Piastre 1903A, KM5a.1, MS63 NGC, lovely silvery-gray patina, a choice and fully original coin.
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Gambia
Republic gold 200 Dalasis 1996, KM48, Choice brilliant cameo Proof, an excellent example with a mintage of 1,000 pieces. With COA. AGW 0.9990 oz.
German East Africa
German Colonial 10 Heller 1909J, KM12, Proof 65 NGC, a choice piece with soft golden toning.
German Colonial 10 Heller 1910J, KM12, Proof 64 NGC, flashy reflective surfaces with minimal handling.
German Colonial 10 Heller 1911A, KM12, Proof 65 NGC, brilliant mirror surfaces, very attractive.
German Colonial 10 Heller 1911A, KM12, Proof 65 NGC, fully mirrored fields with a touch of russet patina. Very scarce.
German Colonial Rupie 1905J, KM10, Proof 65 NGC, just a spectacular coin with blue-green and gold patina and wonderful eye appeal. A premium coin in all respects.
German Colonial 2 Rupien 1893, KM5, Proof Cameo 64 NGC, a gorgeous example of this very scarce type with deeply mirrored surfaces and a full cameo bust. There are some faint hairlines in the exposed fields, barely noticeable.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
German Colonial gold 15 Rupien 1916T, KM16.2, AU Details, Mount Removed NGC. A very sharply struck example, for the issue, with light adjustment marks, some remaining luster, and a barely noticeable mount mark on the edge.
German Colonial gold 15 Rupien 1916T, KM16.1, AU55 PCGS, nice original patina, highly attractive. Very scarce type struck at Tabora with the familiar elephant motif.
German New Guinea
German Colonial 1/2 Mark 1894A, KM4, MS66 NGC, a Choice original example with light patina and full underlying mint luster. Very scarce in this designation.
German Colonial Mark 1894A, KM5, MS63 NGC. Fully brilliant, and lustrous, with bold definition.
German Colonial Mark 1894A, KM5, MS64 NGC, fully brilliant with bold details on the Bird of Paradise.
German Colonial 2 Mark 1894A, KM6, MS65 NGC, superb old-time patina with flashes of russet and blue-green. A most handsome example of this popular type.
German Colonial 5 Mark 1894A, KM7, toned AU-UNC, lightly cleaned long ago leaving faint hairlines. A very nice example of this ever-popular type.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
German States
Anhalt-Dessau. Leopold Friedrich Taler 1869A, KM20, Proof 63 NGC. Fully mirrored fields with a touch of golden toning. The first example of this date, and type, that we have seen in Proof.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Augsburg. Free City Taler 1642, KM77, Dav-5039, XF, cleaned, well struck with minor contact marks.
Augsburg. Free City 2 Taler 1740 IT, Crowned arms in sprays with river gods at sides/Crowned double headed eagle and date, KM146, Dav-1920, MS62 NGC, superbly struck with light light golden-gray patina, very rare and exceptional for the stated grade.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Baden-Durlach. Ludwig Taler (100 Kreuzer) 1829, KM193, Dav-518, MS65 NGC. Sharply struck and minimally marked with attractive argent gray patina with rose highlights. Very scarce in this condition.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Baden-Durlach. Friedrich II 5 Mark 1913G, KM281, MS62 NGC, fully brilliant white with only minor marks. A very nice example of this two-year type.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Bamberg. Franz Ludwig Taler 1795, KM146, Dav-1939, MS63 NGC. Boldly struck and lustrous with a touch of golden toning.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Bamberg. Christoph Franz Taler 1800, KM151, Dav-1940, XF, lustrous and well struck with minimal marks.
Bavaria. Maximilian III Josef Taler 1761, KM233.1, Dav-1949, MS62 NGC, well struck and lightly toned with prooflike fields and moderate contact marks. A type that is not particularly scarce in circulated condition, but very elusive in Mint State.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Bavaria. Carl Theodor 1/2 Taler 1789, KM257, MS64 NGC, a choice and fully original piece with flashy mint luster. Very elusive in mint state.
Bavaria. Ludwig I Taler 1832, Prince Otto of Bavaria First King of Greece, KM761, Choice UNC, superb strike with prooflike fields and nice purple toning. A premium example of this popular issue.
Bavaria. Ludwig I 2 Taler 1842, KM811, MS65 NGC, Walhalla commemorative, a superb original example with gray and gold patina. Rare and desirable in this select quality.
Bavaria. Maximilian II gold Ducat 1851, KM839, Fr-277, XF Details, numerous marks on both sides with a noticeable scratch on Maximilian's face, and a reverse rim bump.
Bavaria. Ludwig II 2 Mark 1876D, KM903, MS63 PCGS, greenish-gold toning, a choice mint state piece.
Bavaria. Otto 2 Marks 1904D, KM913, Proof 67 NGC, light gray and russet toning over fully mirrored fields. A superb example. Very rare in this condition. Ex: Brand Collection.
Bavaria. Ludwig III 2 Marks 1914D, KM1002, Proof 67 NGC. Superbly toned in shades of green, gold, and blue with no noticeable flaws. A spectacular Proof example of this one-year type.
Bavaria. Ludwig III Goetz Pattern 2 Mark 1913, Schaaf-51/G1, Proof 64 Cameo NGC, although NGC has marked this piece as silver, we feel that it is probably silver plated bronze.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Bavaria. Ludwig III Goetz Pattern silver 5 Mark 1913, Schaaf-53/G1, Proof 63 Cameo NGC, light reddish-gold patina with attractive Cameo contrast. The silver issues of the Goetz pattern are quite scarce.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Brunswick-Luneburg-Calenberg. Johann Friedrich 2/3 Taler 1677, KM188.2, Dav-380, AU50 PCGS. Original gray-russet patina with a slightly soft strike.
Brunswick-Luneburg-Calenberg. Johann Friedrich 2/3 Taler 1677, KM187, Dav-375, Weise-1169, MS64 PCGS, Well struck with full, brilliant white mint frost and no significant flaws. One of the nicer examples of this type that we have seen.
Brunswick-Luneburg-Calenberg-Hannover. Georg III 2/3 Taler 1802C, KM412, MS63 NGC, fully lustrous and brilliant with silvery-gray patina over surfaces exhibiting virtually no noticeable flaws.
Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. August II Broad Loser 2 Taler 1662 HS, KM451.4, Dav-LS76, 57.16 gm, VF-XF, "2" stamped in obverse, minor flan flaws with a decent strike for the issue.
Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. Karl Wilhelm Ferdinand Taler 1795 MC, KM1030, Dav-2173, lustrous UNC, lightly toned and well struck.
Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. Karl Wilhelm Ferdinand Taler 1796 MC, KM1030, Dav-2173, MS63 NGC, sharply struck with scattered gray toning over fully lustrous surfaces with minor obverse adjustment marks.
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East Friesland. Georg Albrecht 2/3 Taler 1734 ICG, KM180, good XF Details, the obverse has a small U counterstamped to the left of the portrait, and a small circular counterstamp to the right of the portrait. This are possibly early collector, or museum marks. With the exception of these counterstamps, the only flaws are minor flan flaws, and there is little actual wear. A very scarce, one-year issue.
Frankfurt. Free City gold Ducat 1642, KM85, Fr-972, MS65 NGC. Full, brilliant mint luster, with no apparent flaws. A truly spectacular example of this early Frankfurt type and, by far, the finest example we have seen, or can find in any previous listing.
Frankfurt. Free City Taler 1764 GN PCB, KM234.2, Dav-2223, MS64 NGC, a superb strike with near-flawless prooflike fields and appealing gray-russet patina. The nicest example of this type that we have seen.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Frankfurt. Free City Contribution Taler 1796 HGBH, KM288, Dav-2229, MS64 PCGS, a lovely original Taler with superb silvery-gray and russet cabinet toning over fully lustrous surfaces. The strike is bold and no significant flaws are noted.
Frankfurt. Free City 2 Gulden 1851, KM333, MS63 NGC, sharply defined with light golden toning and a few very minor reverse contact marks. A very scarce, low-mintage issue.
Frankfurt. Free City 2 Gulden 1855, KM353, Religious Peace, MS64 NGC, a truly stunning example, with bold strike, bluish peripheral toning around golden centers, and no noticeable flaws. One wonders what flaws caused this to be graded MS64.
Fulda. Adalbert III von Harstall 1/2 Taler 1796, KM154, MS63 Prooflike NGC, a touch of golden toning over well struck, mirrored surfaces.
Hamburg. Free City Taler (32 Schilling) 1621, KM47, Dav-5365, XF45 NGC, well struck, for this crudely produced issue, with nice original patina and only light rubbing on the highpoints.
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Hamburg. Free City Taler 1730 IHL, Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the Augsburg Confession, KM170, Dav-2282, MS62 NGC, sharply struck with argent-gray toning over full luster. A premium example of the type.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Hamburg. Free City Taler 1748 IHL, KM185, Dav-2284, UNC, fully lustrous and nicely toned with a touch of soft strike around the peripheries.
Hamburg. Free City gold Ducat 1733 IHL, KM150, Fr-1120, MS63 NGC, fully brilliant and lustrous with slightly wavy flan and light contact marks.
Hamburg. Free City 2 Mark 1876J, KM290, MS67 NGC, fully struck and brilliant with a touch of golden toning. A magnifiCent example of this first-year issue of the first 2 Mark type. Undoubtedly, one of the finer examples of this issue that we will ever see.
Hamburg. Free City 2 Mark 1900J 294, MS68 PCGS. Brilliant, frosty white with flawless surfaces and a perfect strike. While not as rare as the previous 1876 2 Mark, in type or date, this amazing piece is, perhaps, even a bit nicer in condition. We can say without fear of contradiction that you will never find a nicer example of this issue.
Hamburg. Free City 2 Marks 1911J, KM294, Proof 68 Cameo NGC, a truly amazing example, with a hint of golden peripheral toning, flawless surfaces, and stunning cameo contrast. We doubt you will ever see a finer example of this type.
Hamburg. Free City 5 Mark 1893J, KM293, MS65 NGC, light golden toning with full mint brilliance and no significant flaws.
Hannover. George III (of England) gold 5 Taler 1813 TW, KM101, Fr-619 (under Brunswick-Luneburg), lightly toned VF.
Hesse-Cassel. Wilhelm IX 1/2 Reichs Taler 1789-F, KM534, AU58 PCGS, deeply toned with gray and gold highlights, very close to mint state.
Hesse-Cassel. Friedrich Wilhelm I 2 Taler 1854 CP, KM618.1, AU58 NGC, well defined and fully lustrous with light contact marks and only the slightest rubbing on the highpoints.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Hesse-Darmstadt. Ludwig IV gold 5 Mark 1877H, KM357, AU58 NGC, light original patina with sharp details and considerable mint luster. A highly elusive one-year type in all grades, but especially so in this quality.
Hesse-Darmstadt. Ludwig III gold 10 Marks 1877H, KM354, Fr-3786, AU58 PCGS. Well struck and lustrous.
Lowenberg. City Taler 1615, KM5, Dav-5429, AU55 NGC, considerable remaining luster with a decent strike for the issue. A seldom offered issue that normally comes in lower grade when offered.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Lubeck. Free City 2 Mark 1907A, KM212, Proof 65 Cameo NGC, flashy mirror surfaces, very appealing.
Lubeck. Free City 2 Mark 1911A, KM212, MS67 PCGS, attractive amber and russet toning over fully lustrous, unmarked surfaces. A virtually unimprovable example of the type.
Mainz. Lothar Friedrich 60 Kreuzer 1675 MF, KM123, Dav-648, AU58 NGC, a superb example with near-full luster and only the slightest hint of rubbing on the highpoints.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Mainz. Emmerich Joseph 1/12 Taler 1774, on the Death of the Archbishop, KM384, MS65 NGC. Silver-gray toning with some spotting.
Munster. Franz Arnold 1/12 Taler 1710-JW, KM138, MS63 PCGS, fully lustrous with bold details. Very scarce one-year type.
Nassau. Adolph Taler 1863, KM-C62a, Dav-749, MS63 NGC. Lovely rose-gold patina over boldly struck, fully lustrous surfaces with no significant flaws.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Nurnberg. Ferdinand III Silver Klippe Ducat 1650, Fr-1840 (gold), Erlanger 534, Kellner S. 25, Pax in Nummis 157, MS65 NGC, superb silvery-gray patina over full luster with a sharp strike.
Nurnberg. Ferdinand III gold Ducat 1650, Fr-1839, Erlanger 532, MS62 NGC, fully lustrous and brilliant with minor contact marks. Very scarce in this choice condition.
Nurnberg. Joseph II 1/2 Taler 1766-SR, KM355, MS62 NGC, flashy reflective surfaces, very attractive, and a premium coin for this designation.
Nurnberg. Franz I Taler 1762 SS IMF, Dav-2486, Erlanger 744, MS62 NGC, full mint brilliance with a few light abrasions.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Nurnberg. Free City Taler 1768 SR, KM359, Dav-2498, AU53 NGC, well struck and minimally marked.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Prussia. Friedrich II (The Great) silver Medal 1786, Tribute medal on his Death by Georg Holtzhey, Uniformed bust left/Urn on Altar, surrounded by military trophies, Olding 753, Julius 394, about XF, light abrasions with minor rim bumps.
Prussia. Friedrich II Taler 1786A, KM332.1, AU55 PCGS, highly lustrous with original toning.
Prussia. Friedrich Wilhelm III copper Pattern Pfennig 1812A, KM-PnA14, MS64 BN NGC, a choice example with glossy surfaces and considerable mint luster, obverse with female figure seated facing left. Ex Eklund Collection with the original envelope. Rarely seen in the market.
Prussia. Friedrich Wilhelm III 2 Taler 1840A, KM425, Choice AU-UNC with attractive blue-gray patina over prooflike surfaces with just a hint of rubbing on the highpoints.
Prussia. Friedrich Wilhelm III Visit to Paris Mint Medallic copper 5 Francs 1814, KM-XM7 (listed under France), UNC with light spotting, traces of mint red color, and reflective surfaces.
Prussia. Friedrich III 5 Mark 1888A, KM512, Proof 64 NGC, blue-green and russet toning. One-year type.
Prussia. Friedrich III gold 10 Mark 1888A, KM514, Proof 58 NGC, an attractive coin with a slight rub on the cheek.
Prussia. Friedrich Wilhelm III Proof 3 Mark 1911A, Breslau University, KM531, Proof 64 Cameo PCGS, very Choice example of this popular commemorative issue.
Prussia. Wilhelm II 3 Marks 1915A, Mansfeld Commemorative, KM539, MS67 NGC, a stunning near-flawless, blazing white Gem with a touch of golden peripheral color on the obverse. One of the finer Mint State examples of this popular commemorative issue that we have seen.
Prussia. Wilhelm II 5 Mark 1908A, KM523, PF62 NGC, light gray toning, with some cameo features. A seldom offered type in Proof.
Regensburg. Free City Taler 1756ICB, KM372, Dav-2618, AU58 NGC, fully lustrous with a hint of golden toning and light contact marks.
Regensburg. Free City Taler 1780 BF, KM436, Dav-2627, AU58 NGC. full lustrous, with a bit of light toning. A few tiny contact marks are visible under close inspection, but there is very little, if any, actual wear visible on this coin.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Reuss-Obergreiz. Heinrich XX Taler 1858A, KM110, MS63 NGC, well struck with light golden toning and reflective surfaces.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Reuss-Schleiz. Heinrich LXVII 3 Pfennige 1862A, KM70, Proof 65 RB NGC, flashy mirror surfaces with virtually full mint red, very attractive.
Rhenish Confederation. Carl von Dahlberg Taler 1808 BH, KM-C4, Dav-808, lustrous AU with faint scratches on the face.
Rhenish Confederation. Carl von Dahlberg Taler 1809 CB, KM-C6, Dav-810, MS62 NGC, a very scarce issue, with argent-gray patina over full, original mint luster. The strike is nice for the issue and the few minor flaws are striking flaws, and not post-striking flaws. Rare in this Choice condition.
Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg. Friedrich III Peace of Augsburg Taler 1755, Bust right/Twelve line inscription, Dav-2720, Schnee 527, MS62 NGC, original light patina over prooflike fields with minor obverse adjustment marks. A very scarce issue.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg. Friedrich III Taler 1755, issued to commemorate the Religious Peace of Augsburg, Bust right/Crowned and mantled arms, Dav-2721, MS62 NGC, mottled gray patina over mirrored fields. A very scarce issue and the first example that we have seen.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Saxe-Saalfeld. Johann Ernst VII gold Ducat ND (1717), Fr-3004, about XF Details, wavy flan with small scratch on obverse and abrasions on reverse. The 200th anniversary of the 1517 Reformation. A very scarce issue.
Saxe-Weimar. Johann Ernst and his Seven Brothers Taler 1612 WA, Dav-7527, AU55 NGC, well struck for the issue.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Saxe-Weimar. Wilhelm Ernst 5 Mark 1903A, KM-Y173, commemorating the Grand Duke's first marriage, MS64 NGC, Ex: Brand Collection. Mottled gray toning over fully lustrous surfaces.
Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach. Carl Alexander Taler 1870A, KM-C93, Proof 64 NGC, mottled gray toning over fully mirrored fields. Very rare as a Proof striking.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Saxony. Christian I Taler 1587, Dav-9806, Bust right/Helmeted arms, MS62 NGC, nicely toned in gray, gold, and blue with underlying luster. A well above average of this early issue.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Saxony. Christian II, with Johann Georg and August Taler 1601HB, Dav-7557, AU50 PCGS, silvery-gray patina with considerable remaining luster.
Saxony. Johann Georg I Taler 1630, on the Centennial of the Augsburg Confession, Johann Georg facing right with sword and date 1630/John facing right with sword and date 1530, Dav-7606, AU55 NGC, sharply struck with original, medium gray patina.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Saxony. Johann Georg I 2 Taler 1617, on the Centennial of the Reformation, Johann Georg right with sword/Friedrich III right with sword, Dav-7594, AU58 NGC, sharply struck and lustrous. This appears to be the example from the Professor Robert B. Whiting Collection, sold as lot 73 by Spink & Son in Zurich, in 1983. A very rare issue, seldom found in high grade, and this is the nicest, of the few examples that we have seen.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Saxony. Johann Georg I gold Ducat 1630, on the Centennial of the Augsburg Confession, Johann Georg facing right with sword and date 1630/John facing right with sword and date 1530, KM420, Fr-2702, XF, lustrous, with wavy flan and minor flan flaws.
Saxony. Johann Georg II 1/2 Taler 1665 CR, Bust right with sword/Shield and date, KM473, Kohl-222, Kneist-1196, AU55 PCGS, considerable luster beneath original, nicely toned surfaces. Scarce in this condition.
Saxony. Johann Georg II Vicariat Taler 1658, KM481, Dav-7630, Elector on horseback right/12 line inscription, about XF with minor flan flaws. On the death of Ferdinand III.
Saxony. Johann Georg II Taler 1659 CR, Bust of Johann Georg, with sword, right/Helmeted arms, KM474, Dav-7619, AU Details, Repaired NGC, this piece has not been "repaired," as shown on the holder, the fields have been very lightly tooled, probably pre-1700, and the coin has since toned evenly, and naturally.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Saxony. Johann Georg II Taler 1676 CR, Bust of Johann Georg, with sword, right/Helmeted arms, KM474, Dav-7619, cleaned XF with a small bit of earthen incrustation on the reverse.
Saxony. Johann Georg II Klippe Taler 1678, Inaugural Shoot of the new Dresden Shooting Hall, Bust of Johann Georg right/Seven-line inscription, KM561, Dav-7635, AU55 NGC, toned in shades of gray with minor flan flaws. An above average example of this scarce issue.
Saxony. Johann Georg II 2 Taler 1663 CR, Johann Georg with sword, standing, facing/Helmeted arms, KM504, Dav-404, MS63 NGC, a superb example of this broad 2 Taler. The strike is bold and the lustrous surfaces covered by original gray patina. We doubt you will see a finer example.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Saxony. Friedrich August I Taler 1695 IK, Bust right with sword and helmet/Helmet arms, KM669, Dav-7652, cleaned about XF with trace of a removed mount on the edge. A very scarce type.
Saxony. Friedrich August II silver Ducat 1747, KM918 (as a 2 Groschen), KM939a (silver Ducat), AU55 NGC, struck to celebrate the marriage of Prince Friedrich Christian. During this time Friedrich August II was also King of Poland and ruled as August III.
Saxony. Friedrich Christian Convention Taler 1763 IFOAF, Bust right/Crowned arms with date, Leipzig mint, KM962, Dav-2677B, AU58 NGC, well struck with light gray patina and considerable remaining luster.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Saxony. Friedrich August III Convention Taler 1765 EDC, Bust right/Crowned arms with date below, KM983, Dav-2685, MS63 Prooflike NGC, light golden toning with fully mirrored fields and nicely frosted devices. An extremely rare issue that appears for sale very seldom.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Saxony. Friedrich August III Taler 1795 IEC, Bust right/Crowned arms, KM1036, Dav-2701, MS63 ANACS.
Saxony. Albert 5 Mark 1902E, KM1256, issued on the death of Albert, MS65 NGC, sharply struck, with full mint brilliance and a hint of golden toning.
Saxony. Friedrich August III gold 10 Mark 1911E, KM1264, Fr-3849, Proof 65 Ultra Cameo NGC, a spectacular example of this type, very scarce in Proof and rare in this incredible Gem Cameo Proof.
Schleswig-Holstein. Christian VII 60 Schilling (Speciedaler) 1808 MF, Head right/Crowned arms, KM138.1, Dav-1311, MS62 NGC, fully lustrous and well struck with a touch of golden toning. Very scarce in this condition.
Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt. Friedrich Gunther Taler 1864, KM179, MS62 NGC, fully brilliant, and well struck, with prooflike fields.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Schwarzburg-Sonderhausen. Karl Gunther 3 Mark 1909A, KM154, Proof 65 PCGS, mottled green and gold patina over nicely mirrored fields. Very scarce, with a small mintage of only 200 pieces.
Silesia (Schlesien). Klippe 3 Taler 1621, KM24, F.u.S. 83, 11.95 gm, XF, a nicely struck example with blank reverse. Very scarce.
Silesia (Schlesien). Klippe 6 Taler 1621, KM27, F.u.S. 82, 24.52 gm, VG-Fine Details, struck slightly off-center and uniface. Very scarce.
Strassburg. Free City 60 Kreuzer ND (1668-1700), City arms/Large fleur-de-lis, KM197, Dav1014A, lustrous UNC with light reverse adjustment marks.
Strassburg. Free City Taler ND (ca. 1600's), KM306, Dav-5842, AU58 NGC, traces of luster remaining with a small obverse flan flaw, near the rim, between 9 and 10 o'clock.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Teutonic Order. Maximilian of Austria 2 Taler 1614, Grand Master of the Order standing with sword/Knight on horseback right, Dav-5854, AU50 NGC, deep gray patina with an average strike.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Westphalia. Jerome (Hieronymus) Napoleon 2 Franken 1808J, KM-C29, toned XF-AU, well-struck and attractive, tiny rim nick at 12 o'clock on the reverse and faint hairlines in the fields.
Westphalia. Jerome (Hieronymus) Napoleon gold 5 Franken 1813C (1867), Laureate bust left/Date and value, KM-C31, Fr-3519, Proof 62 NGC, Restrike, superb mirror-like fields with frosted devices. A few light marks are present, but overall, this is a stunning example of this piece probably struck at a later date.
Westphalia. Jerome (Hieronymus) Napoleon gold 10 Franken 1813C (1867), Laureate bust left/Date and value, KM-C32.1, Fr-3518, Proof 62 NGC, Restrike, as with the previous coin, the obverse is nicely mirrored and Cameo, while the reverse has more of a satin finish. Also, probably struck at a later date
Wurttemberg. Wilhelm Kronen Taler 1818, KM534, Dav-948, MS64 NGC, superb frosty white surfaces with full blazing mint brilliance. A spectacular example and a premium coin for this designation. Variety with one T in WURTTEMBERG.
Wurttemberg. Karl Taler 1867, KM615, MS64 NGC, lightly toned and very attractive.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Wurttemberg. Karl Double Taler 1869, KM618, UNC Details NGC (Excessive Surface Hairlines), Ulm Cathedral commemorative.
Wurttemberg. Karl gold 5 Mark 1877F, KM627, nice toned AU, sharp details and a scarcer type.
Wurttemberg. Wilhelm II 3 Mark 1908F, KM635, Proof 65 NGC, iridescent deep blue and magneta patina, slightly mottled on the obverse. If you appreciate color on your coins, this is the piece for you.
Wurttemberg. Wilhelm II 3 Mark 1911F, KM635, Proof 65 DCAM PCGS, gorgeous frosty white cameo features.
Germany
Empire 10 Pfennig 1910A, KM12, Proof 67 Cameo PCGS, exceptionally choice, rare in this designation.
Empire nickel Pattern 25 Pfennig 1908, Sch-18-65, Proof 62 NGC, obverse with eagle in shield, lightly toned.
Empire Pattern 25 Pfennig 1908D, KM-Pn134, MS63 NGC, silvered copper alloy, impressive eagle obverse.
Empire nickel Pattern 1/2 Mark 19-- (E), type of KM17, Specimen 65 PCGS, noted as Ni(ckel) on the holder, but could also be silver. Standard design features with only the first two digits of the date (19). Very rare, unlisted in the SCWC.
Empire silver Pattern 1/2 Mark 1905A, type of KM17, Proof 64 PCGS grooved edge, first date of the denomination. Sparkling reflective surfaces with light toning in the legends. Rare.
Empire 1/2 Mark 1905A, KM17, Proof 66 NGC, very attractive with a nice cameo effect on the raised details.
Empire 1/2 Mark 1906F, KM17, Proof 66 Cameo NGC, lightly toned with full mirror surfaces.
Empire 1/2 Mark 1915G, KM17, Proof 66 Cameo NGC, nice original patina.
Empire 1/2 Mark 1916E, KM17, Proof 67 Ultra Cameo NGC, a superb example in every respect, virtually perfect.
Empire 1/2 Mark 1918J, KM17, Proof 66 NGC, nice multi-hued patina, scarcer date/mint.
Empire 1/2 Mark 1919A, KM17, Proof 66 Cameo NGC, very bright and appealing, final date of this type.
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, KM7, MS66 NGC, full frosty white mint brilliance.
Empire Mark 1896F, KM14, Proof 66 Ultra Cameo NGC, deep mirror surfaces.
Empire Mark 1902D, KM14, Proof 67 Cameo NGC, light attractive toning with pristine surfaces.
Empire Mark 1903A, KM14, Proof 64 Cameo PCGS, a nice example with mirror surfaces.
Empire Mark 1909D, KM14, Proof 65 NGC, silvery gray patina.
Empire Mark 1910A, KM14, Proof 66 Cameo NGC, brilliant mirror surfaces with soft amber toning.
Empire Mark 1910E, KM14, Proof 66 Ultra Cameo NGC, heavily frosted details, very attractive.
Empire Mark 1911E, KM14, Proof 65 NGC, pretty russet and gold patina.
Empire Mark 1914E, KM14, Proof 65 NGC, lightly toned.
Empire silver Pattern 2 Mark 1876, Sch-2mG4/Ag, Proof 63 PCGS, aged original patina. This uniface pattern features the reverse utilized for the German States coinage
Empire silver Uniface Pattern 20 Mark 1873, Schaaf G2, choice Proof, light hairlines on the blank reverse, very attractive.
Weimar Republic 4 Pfennig 1932F, KM75, Proof 65 RB NGC, gorgeous magenta patina.
Weimar Republic 3 Mark 1927A Bremerhaven, KM50, Proof 67 PCGS, iridescent magenta patina.
Weimar Republic 3 Mark 1928D Dinkelsbuhl, KM59, Proof 66 NGC, a choice piece with frosty details on the raised features. Very scarce in Proof.
Weimar Republic 3 Mark 1929A Hindenburg, KM63, Proof 66 PCGS, amber and russet toning, 10th anniversary of the Constitution.
Weimar Republic 3 Mark 1931A, KM72, Proof 67 DCAM PCGS, an exceptional coin with satiny, pristine surfaces.
Weimar Republic 5 Mark 1927A Oak Tree, KM56, MS64 NGC, light original patina.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Weimar Republic 5 Mark 1927F Oak Tree, KM56, MS67 NGC, magnifiCent frosty white details, very scarce grade and mintmark.
Weimar Republic 5 Mark 1928F Oak Tree, KM56, MS66 NGC, full frosty white mint luster, scarce type in this quality.
Weimar Republic 5 Mark 1929D Oak Tree, KM56, MS66 NGC, lightly toned and very attractive.
Weimar Republic 5 Mark 1931F Oak Tree, KM56, MS65 NGC, fully lustrous, scarce grade.
Weimar Republic 5 Mark 1932F Oaktree, KM56, MS65 PCGS, superb frosty white mint brilliance.
Weimar Republic 5 Mark 1932F Oak Tree, KM56, MS66 NGC, virtually flawless and most attractive.
Weimar Republic 5 Mark 1930A Zeppelin, KM68, MS64 NGC, light original toning with a darker area at the top.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Weimar Republic 5 Mark 1930F Zeppelin, KM68, MS64 NGC, fully brilliant.
Weimar Republic 5 Mark 1930A Zeppelin, KM68, MS65 NGC, a choice example with nearly blemish-free surfaces.
Weimar Republic 5 Mark 1930A Zeppelin, KM68, Proof 65 NGC, very attractive and an ever-popular type, particularly in Proof.
Weimar Republic 5 Mark 1930A Zeppelin, KM68, Proof 65 Matte NGC, light silvery gray surfaces, very rare in Matte Proof.
Third Reich 2 Mark 1933A Luther, KM79, Proof 65 Cameo NGC, lightly toned and attractive.
Third Reich 2 Mark 1937D, KM93, Proof 63 Cameo NGC, nice frosted details.
Third Reich 5 Reichsmark 1934A Potsdam Church, KM82, Proof 64 CAM PCGS, nice reflective fields, commemorating the 1st anniversary of Nazi rule.
Gibraltar
Elizabeth II bi-metallic Crown 2000, commemorating the 160th Anniversary of the Penny Post, KM884, gold and titanium, Gem BU in the original case with COA. AGW 0.8456 oz. AGW 0.8456 oz.
Elizabeth II Tuppenny Blue three-piece set 2000, commemorating the 160th Anniversary of the Penny Post, gold Halfcrown KM894, Bi-metallic (gold and titanium) Halfcrown KM883, and titanium 5 Pounds KM885, all are Gem Proof in the original case with COA. AGW 0.7886 oz.
Elizabeth II tri-metallic Crown 2001, 21st century commemorative, KM906, gold, silver, and platinum, Gem Proof in the original case with COA. AGW 0.4566 oz. APW 0.1672 oz.
Elizabeth II tri-metallic Crown 2001, 21st century commemorative, KM906, gold, silver, and platinum, Gem Proof in the original case with COA. AGW 0.4566 oz. APW 0.1672 oz.
Elizabeth II tri-metallic Crown pair 2001, (2) 21st century commemoratives, KM906, gold, silver, and platinum, Gem Proofs in the original cases with COAs. AGW 0.9132 oz. APW 0.3344 oz.
Elizabeth II tri-metallic Crown pair 2001, (2) 21st century commemoratives, KM906, gold, silver, and platinum, Gem Proofs in the original cases with COAs. AGW 0.9132 oz. APW 0.3344 oz.
Elizabeth II tri-metallic Crown pair 2001, (2) 21st century commemoratives, KM906, gold, silver, and platinum, Gem Proofs in the original cases with COAs. AGW 0.9132 oz. APW 0.3344 oz.
Elizabeth II tri-metallic Crown pair 2001, (2) 21st century commemoratives, KM906, gold, silver, and platinum, Gem Proofs in the original cases with COAs. AGW 0.9132 oz. APW 0.3344 oz.
Elizabeth II tri-metallic 5 Crown 2001, 21st century commemorative, KM907, gold, silver, and platinum, Gem Proof in the original cases with COA. AGW 2.3600 oz. APW 0.8650 oz.
Elizabeth II tri-metallic 5 Crown 2001, 21st century commemorative, KM907, gold, silver, and platinum, Gem Proof in the original cases with COA. AGW 2.3600 oz. APW 0.8650 oz.
Gold Coast
George III copper Pattern 1/4 Ackey 1796, KM-Pn3, bronzed copper, Proof 63 BN NGC, glossy surfaces and excellent eye appeal. Variety with correct spelling of Parliament. (Incorrectly noted as KM-Pn1 on the NGC holder.)
George III copper-gilt Pattern Ackey 1796, KM-Pn8, Proof 64 Ultra Cameo NGC, a dazzling coin with glittering mint brilliance and flashy golden surfaces. Rare and desirable colonial pattern in this superb quality.
George III Proof copper Ackey 1796, KM-Tn7 but copper, Proof 62 BN NGC, glossy reflective surfaces with subtle blue-green patina, most appealing. Rare type and a popular niche in the British Commonwealth series.
George III 1/2 Ackey 1818, KM8, AU Details NGC (Excessive Surface Hairlines), lightly cleaned long ago and now attractively toned. Very scarce British colonial issue.
George III Ackey 1818, KM9, one-year type, AU58 NGC, a charming piece because of its bold strike, glittering luster and old-time silvery iridescent toning. Very scarce, intended for trade with British African colonial outposts centered on the Gold Coast.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
George III Proof Ackey 1818, KM9, reeded edge, PR63 NGC, reflective surfaces and light silvery gray iridescent toning, the odd abrasion or three. Very rare.
Great Britain
Viking Kingdom of York "Cunetti" & Carolingian Lot. A rare opportunity to acquire a wonderful group of 22 coins from the Cuerdale Hoard, discovered in Lancashire, England, in 1840, along with accompanying historical documents relating to the coins. Buried in a lead chest sometime around 905 AD, this famous hoard of the Viking Age consisted of some thousand ounces of silver ingots and more than 7,000 coins, including about 5,000 recently minted pennies of the Viking kingdoms of York and East Anglia, another thousand varied Anglo-Saxon pennies, as well as a thousand mostly Carolingian and Scandinavian medieval coins. It was a treasure lost by a warrior or by a village during war, or possibly by a caravan conveying it overland from York to Dublin. Scholars tend to believe the latter scenario. It was the largest Viking hoard ever found in the British Isles. On May 15, 1840, a group of workmen discovered the lead chest on the banks of the River Ribble near Preston, Lancashire, and turned it over to the landowner. The laborers were allowed to keep one coin each. The rest of the find was turned over to the local bailiff under the Treasure Trove act, which declared any such discoveries to be the property of Queen Victoria as Duchess of Lancaster; the Duchy then passed the entire treasure over to the British Museum for examination, and most of the hoard was retained by the museum. The balance of the treasure was returned to the landowner, who distributed it among its finders and retained some for himself. The Cuerdale Hoard is still today the source of most known examples of the coinage of the Viking Kingdom of York. It has long been speculated by scholars that the mysterious legend CVNNETTI and its variants on these coins could be the Latinized rendering of the Viking leader Hunedeus, who once held power at York during the Dark Ages. In truth, little is known factually about who issued these classic medieval coins, and they remain objects of study and speculation.
Along with the hoard, the purchaser will receive two historic documents related to the hoard and to these particular coins from it, an early 20th-century letter from noted collector Helen Farquhar (1859-1953) to George C. Brooke of the British Museum, and an earlier letter of 1862 from Sir David Dundas (1803-77) to the Hon. Mary Scarlett-Campbell concerning inheritance of these coins. These are of interest for establishing provenance of this group. Also included are some early envelopes in which the coins were once stored with handwritten notations.
The coins themselves are in varied condition, essentially as found in the hoard, and consist of 19 pennies that are variants on S993 and N501, all struck circa 898-915, as well as 3 Carolingian deniers of Charles the Bald (840-877), Melle Mint (Depeyrot-626). Several pennies are superb, others are typical, a few have cracks, one is split. The deniers are on broad flans and generally exceptional, albeit a few cracks exist. All are charming and completely original. Each coin is illustrated and fully attributed on accompanying inserts. All in all, this is an extraordinary opportunity for study and to acquire historic coins from the finest of all possible sources.
Along with the hoard, the purchaser will receive two historic documents related to the hoard and to these particular coins from it, an early 20th-century letter from noted collector Helen Farquhar (1859-1953) to George C. Brooke of the British Museum, and an earlier letter of 1862 from Sir David Dundas (1803-77) to the Hon. Mary Scarlett-Campbell concerning inheritance of these coins. These are of interest for establishing provenance of this group. Also included are some early envelopes in which the coins were once stored with handwritten notations.
The coins themselves are in varied condition, essentially as found in the hoard, and consist of 19 pennies that are variants on S993 and N501, all struck circa 898-915, as well as 3 Carolingian deniers of Charles the Bald (840-877), Melle Mint (Depeyrot-626). Several pennies are superb, others are typical, a few have cracks, one is split. The deniers are on broad flans and generally exceptional, albeit a few cracks exist. All are charming and completely original. Each coin is illustrated and fully attributed on accompanying inserts. All in all, this is an extraordinary opportunity for study and to acquire historic coins from the finest of all possible sources.
Cnut Penny ND (1016-1035), S1157, MS63 PCGS, Quatrefoil type, struck 1017-23, a beautiful coin, almost fully struck, full flan, gorgeous gold toning.
Cnut Penny ND (1016-1035), S1157, MS63 PCGS, Quatrefoil type, struck 1017-23, an exquisite gem, fully struck on a full flan, gorgeous gold toning.
Cnut Penny ND (1016-1035), S1157, MS64 PCGS, Quatrefoil type, struck 1017-23, another beauty, fairly bold in strike in most areas, lovely silvery gold toning.
Cnut Penny ND (1016-1035), S1157, MS64 PCGS, Quatrefoil type, struck 1017-23, another gem, almost fully struck but really crisp in areas, gorgeous gold toning.
Cnut Penny ND (1016-1035), S1159, MS62 PCGS, Short Cross type, struck 1029-1035/6, a gorgeous example, sharply struck in most areas, rich golden gray toning.
Cnut Penny ND (1016-1035), S1159, MS63 PCGS, Short Cross type, struck 1029-1035/6, a gorgeous gem with a bold strike, full flan, and wonderful golden blue iridescent toning.
Cnut Penny ND (1016-1035), S1159, MS63 PCGS, Short Cross type, struck 1029-1035/6, a fabulous gem example with a bold strike, remarkable portrait, full flan, and exquisite golden blue iridescent toning.
Edward the Confessor Penny ND (1042-1066), S1177, N824, VF, Expanding Cross type, heavy flan (1.7 grams), moneyer Osferth of Lincoln, light ancient scratches above forehead of portrait, full flan with almost full rims and of good metal, no cracks or chips, rich dark gray patina; quite a nice piece, obviously chosen with considerable care.
Intriguing hammered silver lot, as follows: Henry III (1247-72) Pennies, 3 pieces Fine or better; Edward I (1272-1307) Penny, Fine; Edward III (1327-77) Penny, VG; Henry VI (1422-27) Penny, Fine; Henry VIII (1509-47) Groat, Fine; Edward VI (1547-53) Shilling, 2 pieces, F-VF; Elizabeth I (1558-1603) Sixpence, 3 pieces, VG to Fine; James I (1603-25) Shilling, VG-Fine; Charles I (1625-49) 4pence, Fine, 6pence (2 pieces), Fine, and Shillings 2 hammered and one Briot's Shilling, Fine.
Henry VII Groat ND (1485-1509), S2198A, XF45 NGC, Pansy mm (#30, struck 1495-98), London mint, almost a fully round flan, good portrait and details, medium gray toning with some bright iridescence.
James I Sixpence 1624, S2670, AU50 NGC, 3rd Coinage of 1619-25, Lis mm (used 1623-24), unusually fine portrait, excellent almost round flan, mm flat on obverse but very sharp on reverse, premium gray toning.
James I gold Laurel ND (1603-1625), S2638B, 3rd Coinage of 1619-25, Trefoil mm (struck 1624), Fine, short of flan yet the legend is nearly complete and all devices are clear, multiple striking on legends.
James I gold Laurel ND (1603-1625), S2638C, MS64 NGC, (mislabled as S2638B on NGC holder), 3rd Coinage, Lis mm (struck 1623-24), one of the finest laurels we have auctioned, the flan full and essentially round (whereas most examples of this type have cracks and splits and are very irregular in shape), the portrait crisp in most features although the nose and eye are markedly doubled from hard multiple strikes with the hammer, surfaces booming with gold luster and showing nary a mark, reverse crowned shield similarly sharp and clear, legends having much doubling although the king's name itself is crystal clear, all in all quite an extraordinary coin! Worth several times Spink value given for VF, the highest grade normally seen.
Charles I Aberystwyth Groat ND (1625-49), S2893, AU50 NGC, book mm (#61, used 1638-42), bold strike on a full roundish flan with full outer beaded rims and medium gray surfaces, quite a pleasing example of this Civil War issue. Grading insert attributes as S2891.
Charles I Oxford Groat 1644, S2985, AU50 NGC, floriated cross mm (#127, used 1643-46), nice flan although slightly porous, with a pleasing portrait and well-set medium gray toning, not fully struck in all portions but the date and legends are all clearly readable. Reverse legend is a classic of the Civil War period, translating from the Latin to mean "Let God arise and let His enemies be scattered." Unfortunately for Charles, it seems God was on Oliver Cromwell's side, at least temporarily, and Charles' enemies were not scattered.
Charles I Halfcrown ND (1625-49), S2773, VF30 NGC, annulet atop crown mm (struck 1635-36), long double scarf flying from king's waist, an unusually well-shaped flan for this issue although the metal is somewhat porous, even strike with all elements similar, most detail of the horseman and shield visible, dark gray toning.
Charles I gold Crown ND (1625-1649), or 5 Shillings, S2711, smaller bust in ruff, Tower Mint under the King, Cross Calvary mm (#10, struck 1625-26), VF on short flan, ancient scratches behind bust around denomination.
Oliver Cromwell Shilling 1658, S3228, MS63 NGC, a beautiful Choice UNC example, in fact among the nicest ones to come to auction recently, boldly made with a medallic portrait and fully struck crowned crest on the reverse, showing off Thomas Simon's engraving handiwork just magnifiCently, fields reflective and almost immaculate, legends crisp, centering excellent on both dies with high rims and very sharp vertical edge reeding, and exceptional eye appeal because of rich deep gray toning with magenta hues over the lustrous surfaces. The classic die flaws appear on each side: the two long "commas" at the top of the Protector's forehead, the bubbles of die rust in front of his nose as well as above and behind his head, and the tiny bubbles and die-tool marks in the reverse field. Simon was perhaps the finest coin engraver who ever lived, and his Cromwell coins are sheer Renaissance genius at its apex. If you've been wanting a wonderful Cromwell Shilling, here it is!
Oliver Cromwell Halfcrown 1658, S3227A, About VF, remarkably blemish-free surfaces and pleasing light gray toning, obviously a coin that circulated for many years yet was spared abuse.
Charles II Farthing 1674, S3394, KM436.1, XF40 BN NGC, attractive color and strike, a few minor flaws, heavily clashed dies. High catalog value in this grade.
Charles II Farthing 1675, S3394, XF40 BN NGC, normal crumbling dies with an annealing flaw on left reverse, normal sloppy strike (the mint was not accustomed to making copper coins, this being among the first), date blundered as almost always, no damage or scratches, pleasant chocolate color.
Charles II Pattern Halfpenny ND (1665), P404, copper (very scarce), PR55 BN NGC, a handsome example of the prototype for S3393, the accepted design bearing the date in the reverse exergue, where on this pattern appears BRITANNIA in tiny capital letters, and the reverse legend in Latin on this piece (translating to "I claim the four seas) being seen as a bit pretentious was replaced by the British name formerly occupying the date's position, this specimen exhibiting pleasing medium chocolate-brown color, the obverse choice with a lovely albeit slightly shallow portrait, reverse having some die-cracks and related flaws, light bright scratch in the center, surfaces showing some debris among the legends indicative of a nice original piece. The grading insert notes the approximate date of issue as being 1670, which is a possibility, although Peck says these pieces were struck in 1665 (page 107, 2nd edition), but clearly patterns were struck over a period of time until the first commercial halfpenny was minted in 1672. This specimen is a cut above most similar pieces seen.
Charles II Pattern Halfpenny ND (1665), P404, copper, PR58 BN NGC, another example! The wonderful reverse legend QVATVOR MARIA VINDICO ("I claim the four seas") was removed from the coming currency issues, which were dated beginning in 1672, for fear of offending foreign monarchies (notably Louis XIV of France), but the legend was dreamed up in deference to Charles II's pride in the Royal Navy. Again, NGC notes the approximate issue year as 1670 on the grading insert but more probably the mintage occurred in or nearer to 1665. This specimen is truly beautiful, with a broad flan and gigantic rims, lovely soft chocolate brown surfaces, only the most minor of contact marks, a very tiny flan crack near reverse rim at 3 o'clock (remember, the Royal Mint was experimenting at this time, was unfamiliar with striking any coppers, let alone a large piece such as this, or as Peck expresses it "the period during which these patterns were produced was one of reaction and innovation, for which due allowance must be made"), the portrait and reverse device are both very clear and pleasing to the eye, and legends are all sharp. Plain edge struck using an unpolished collar. In all, a wonderful example of this early copper pattern!
Charles II Sixpence 1679, S3382, XF45 NGC, quite a sharp and attractive example of this scarce coinage, lots of tin streaks (in the silver alloy), pleasing even strike, several die-cutting blunders worthy of study.
Charles II Sixpence 1681, S3382, MS63 NGC, an exceptional piece with classic diagnostics of coinage of this era, including buckled dies, tin streaks, and an extensive swirling die break surrounding the base of the portrait, but silvery luster prevails and takes this coin above and beyond those normally seen.
Interesting lot of early milled silver coinage, as follows: Charles II Sixpence 1684, Charles II Halfcrown 1676, S3367, VG-Fine; S3382, Fine; William & Mary Fourpence 1689, S3439, Very Fine; William III Halfcrown 1697, S3487, VG; Anne Sixpence 1711, S3619, F-VF; Anne Shilling 1707, S3589 R&P, VG; Anne Shilling 1711, S3618, Fine; George I Shilling 1723-SSC, S3648, VG, damaged reverse; George II Shilling 1727, S3697, Plumes, VG-Fine; George II Shilling 1743, S3702, Roses, Fine; and Halfcrown 1746-LIMA, S3695A, Fine.
Charles II Shilling 1663, S3371, AU50 PCGS, coin-axis die orientation, most pleasing portrait, surfaces a "hard" medium gray, a few ancient short scratches on reverse most notably by the date, die blob in top of "R" of the king's name, so all in all an interesting and very attractive example of this first milled Shilling.
Charles II Halfcrown 1679, S3367, VF Details, Excessive Surface Hairlines NGC, T. PRIMO edge, lightly cleaned but a typical piece, the portrait decent and all major details clear.
Charles II Halfcrown 1681 Elephant & Castle, S3370, VG8 NGC, T. TERTIO edge, a well-used example of this rarity, worn almost to the rims but the portrait clear and the all-important hallmark strong for the grade, medium gray toning, some faint old scratches but amazingly a very clean example considering it saw many years of circulation as money before some sharp collector noticed it.
James II Crown 1687, S3407, AU55 NGC, TERTIO edge, lustrous with no apparent wear but the usual soft strike on the king's forelocks, rusted dies and tin flecks, dies rotated a bit, scarce and nicer than the grade suggests.
James II Crown 1687, S3407, MS64 PCGS, Choice UNC, some softness of strike on the first digits of the date but these are still clear, also on the top of the king's forelocks but again these are fairly well defined, both areas being sharper than seen on a majority of this king's crowns, the surfaces here lustrous with typical tin flecks, toned a pretty even and pleasing russet gold with hues of blue iridescence. A fine specimen!
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William & Mary Halfpenny 1694, S3452, AU55 BN NGC, dark brown porous surfaces, no abuse to report, scarce.
William & Mary Halfpenny 1694, S3452, MS62 BN PCGS, a beautiful example of this notoriously difficult coin to locate in nice condition, glossy medium chocolate brown surfaces, decidedly choice in terms of there being almost no abrasions, strike another matter but entirely typical of the trouble the Royal Mint experienced trying to produce these early coppers, which were also plagued by porosity and carbon flecking, but here this is minimal.
William & Mary Crown 1692, S3433, VF30 NGC, QVARTO edge, dark gray, a few old scratches but typical for the grade, and very scarce as a type.
William & Mary gold 5 Guineas 1694, S3422, XF40 NGC, SEXTO edge, normal light marks and scuffs, some rim action above the portraits, old gold color. Dual portraits combined with a distinctive reverse design featuring a seashell at each side of the royal crest.
William III Sixpence 1697, S3538, MS63 NGC, slightly off center, subdued luster but pleasing with silvery gold iridescence.
William III Shilling 1697, S3497, MS62 NGC, lustrous and brilliant but struck through grease, a common phenomenon at the time as the dies rusted quickly, a typical piece lacking detail where the dies could not fill up with silver.
William III Crown 1700, S3474, MS63 NGC, 3rd Bust, DVODECIMO edge, Choice UNC, silvery luster, original surfaces with few abrasions, well struck, the reverse utterly charming with crispness in the shield and a lovely bright golden green iridescence, many letters of the legends being outlined in silvery luster, very scarce so pleasing and highly desirable.
From the Silver Around the World Collection
From the Silver Around the World Collection
Anne Shilling 1708, S3610, MS63 PCGS, 3rd Bust, light scratch before the queen's face but still a choice coin with a sharp strike, lustrous with light golden toning and some bluish hues.
Anne Halfcrown 1707, S3582, XF Details Surface Hairlines NGC, Pre-Union issue, Roses & Plumes reverse, SEXTO edge, "surface hairlines" noted on the grading insert, otherwise quite a sharp piece with only light abrasions, excellent details in the portrait for the grade, bold reverse with high and mostly unblemished rims, light golden gray with some bluish hues, a scarce type.
Anne Halfcrown 1708, S3604, AU58 PCGS, 3rd Bust, plain reverse, a lovely coin, just a hint of wear, lots of remaining luster, really nice surfaces with light iridescent silvery golden blue toning, right obverse rim not entirely struck up. One of the finer portraits of Queen Anne later in her life, with the wild lock of hair sticking up over her head! Very scarce condition.
Anne Halfcrown 1712, S3607, XF45 NGC, 3rd Bust, Roses & Plumes reverse, UNDECIMO edge, dark gray surfaces with some light abrasions and normal tin impurities in the alloy but a sharp piece with plenty of eye appeal for the grade showcasing the lovely portrait of Queen Anne, and featuring the Welsh marks of the roses and plumes for the source of the silver, quite scarce.
Anne Crown 1703-VIGO, S3576, Pre-Union issue, TERTIO edge, Choice VF, brilliant and remarkably good looking for the grade with only minor abrasions, dies centered, even strike, the portrait, date and hallmark all sharp in detail.
From the Silver Around the World Collection
From the Silver Around the World Collection
Anne Crown 1703-VIGO, S3576, XF45 NGC, Pre-Union issue, 1st Bust, TERTIO edge, a handsome example overall for the grade, with slightly splotchy dark gray surfaces, light mint-made adjustments to the silver on each side, but this little affects the general appearance of this piece, typical of its issue, made from silver captured in a famous battle against the Spanish enemy of the Crown at this time in history.
Anne Crown 1706, S3578, XF40 NGC, Pre-Union issue, 1st Bust, Roses & Plumes reverse, QVINTO edge, dark gray surfaces, large vertical alloying flaw right before the queen's face, normal dark tin flecks rather noticeable on the portrait and some on the reverse as well, but only a few marks and the overall appearance is quite acceptable for the grade.
Anne Crown 1708, S3602, XF45 NGC, Post-Union issue, 2nd Bust, Plumes reverse, SEPTIMO edge, lustrous dark gray surfaces and a stunning coin for the grade with a bold strike, beautiful centering with high rims, and an even iridescent hue, all of which make the light abrasions and faint pin scratches almost vanish before the eye because this coin is so pleasing to examine and to enjoy. Very scarce.
Anne Crown 1713, S3603, VF25 NGC, 3rd Bust, Roses & Plumes reverse, DVODECIMO edge, medium gray surfaces, lots of tiny ancient abrasions and a few minting flaws from the alloy, even strike that is somewhat soft on obverse but bold on reverse, rim and edge impurities and marks, an average piece but still a classic struck at the very end of Queen Anne's life and reign.
Anne Half-Guinea 1710, S3575, AU58 NGC, Post-Union issue, a very desirable coin with the barest hint of rub, bright lustrous surfaces, lovely sharp portrait, reverse showing a tiny area of soft strike, bottom left of center, all given excellent eye appeal because of the lovely color of the gold.
Anne bronze medal Battle of Ramillies 1706, Eimer-419, MS63 BN NGC, beautiful uncrowned portrait by J. Croker, reverse scene of two angels ("Fames," Eimer calls them) with trumpets over a map of the conquered Flanders and Brabant, this specimen choice with lovely chocolate brown surfaces still showing hints of red, tiny patch of carbon at top of reverse might be removable. Diameter is 34 mm.
Anne bronze medal Battle of Oudenarde 1708, Eimer-433, MS62 BN NGC, a choice example of this gorgeous medal by J. Croker featuring on its reverse two captives with arms behind them bound to an upright canon, and below the scene the date of the victory in roman numerals 30 June 1708, surfaces of this piece reddish brown with minimal handling marks. Portrait features a crowned effigy never seen on any of her coinage. Diameter is 44 mm.
Anne silver medal Peace of Utrecht 1713, Eimer-460, MS62 NGC, a beautiful piece by J. Croker with a sensitive portrait in high relief, the reverse featuring scenes of war and peace, toned to a handsome silvery russet gold color. Diameter is 34 mm.
George I Sixpence 1723-SSC, S3652, UNC and choice with a sharper strike than normally seen on this issue, portrait and legends well detailed, light mint-made adjustment through second two digits of date as often seen, light silvery golden gray toning. Much scarcer than the South Seas Company Shilling.
George I Shilling 1715, S3645, Roses & Plumes reverse, MS63 PCGS, Choice UNC, a lovely original coin with a sharp strike, almost no abrasions, and bright luster beneath light silvery gray toning with bright hues of green iridescence, some interesting blunders and die breaks around and through letters especially of the obverse legend.
George I Shilling 1723-SSC, S3647, MS63 PCGS, Choice UNC, sharp strike from rusted dies showing all sorts of bubbles and stress marks, excessive metal flow lower reverse quadrants as often seen on these Shillings, dark russet gold toning. Some re-engraving on letters, also typical of the era.
George II Farthing 1754, 3722, MS63 BN NGC, Old Bust, last year of issue, Choice UNC, gleaming chocolate brown surfaces, normal sharp but not perfect strike with die-doubling on the small head of Britannia, a pleasant example with a lovely portrait!
George II Farthing 1754, S3722, KM581.2, MS63 BN PCGS, a nice example with noticeable mint luster.
George II Halfpenny 1748, S3719, MS61 BN NGC, nicer looking than the number grade suggests, with almost no abrasions and handsome dark grayish brown surfaces.
George II Twopence 1740, S3714A, KM568, MS65 NGC, rich multi-colored iridescent toning, scarce so fine.
George II Sixpence 1750, S3711, Old laureate draped Bust, MS65 NGC, bright iridescent blue and golden gray toning, interesting re-engraving on digits and letters.
George II Sixpence 1758/7, S3711, MS63 NGC, a brilliant coin struck from aging dies.
George II Shilling 1737, S3699, Roses & Plumes reverse, AU55 PCGS, Young laureate Bust, russet-gray surfaces with hues of blue iridescence, normal strike on the portrait, but the exquisite intricate reverse design is particularly sharp and therefore marvelously represented by this choice piece.
George II Shilling 1741, S3701, AU55 NGC, Young laureate Bust, Roses reverse, softly struck down the laurels and shoulder of the bust but lustrous, full flan without problems, brilliant silvery gray surfaces.
George II Halfcrown 1746/5 Lima, S3695A, KM584.3, XF40 PCGS, nice original patina.
George II Crown 1746-LIMA, S3689, VF30 ICCS but this is actually nicer than VF, close to XF, Old draped and laureate Bust, D. NONO edge, with good old gray color and a fine sharpness to all the details.
George II Crown 1746-LIMA, S3689, Old laureate draped Bust, MS63 PCGS, Choice UNC, an elegant coin bearing a sharp strike and super-smooth, old-time golden gray iridescent toning. When the British coined the silver and gold captured from the Spanish off the Philippines by Admiral Anson and taken back to England in seized treasure ships, they placed the word symbolizing the original of the specie beneath King George's portrait as a way of snubbing their Spanish enemies, intending the coins to be widely spent as political statements of British superiority. Tons of silver was made from this booty and most of the silver coins thus minted did indeed circulate long and hard. Few pieces were spared, but some were saved as mementoes. Lucky for us they were, and here indeed is a prize for today's numismatists. The condition is exceptional.
From the Silver Around the World Collection
From the Silver Around the World Collection
George II Era Admiral Vernon Medal 1741, Betts334, American colonial series, Capture of Carthagena, Pinchbeck issue in copper, XF, medium brown, normal slightly porous flan but good eye appeal, fairly sharp and even strike, minor edge marks and crimps. Obverse features Admiral Edward Vernon standing before the city; on reverse, ships sail past the forts of St Joseph and St Iago. Diameter 37 mm. Historic and rare. This specimen last sold for $1,400.
George II Era Admiral Vernon Medal 1741, Betts332, American colonial series, Capture of Carthagena, in copper, XF or perhaps finer, medium brown, normal slightly porous flan with some light verdigris but good eye appeal, very sharp and even strike, a number of minor edge marks. Obverse features Admiral Edward Vernon standing on a field with two ships and two forts flanking; on reverse, a birds-eye view of the treasure port with several ships, locations of the forts indicated by their names, bold legend at top TOOK CARTHAGENA. Diameter 37.5 mm. Historic and very rare.
George III Farthing 1773, S3775, MS63 BN PL NGC, a handsome coin struck from old, pebbly or rusted dies, gleaming surfaces, a few hints of mint red, patch of green verdigris at base of portrait.
George III Farthing 1775, S3775, MS63 RD NGC, Choice UNC and particularly sharp, struck from fresh dies, portrait lovely with crisp legends and date, mostly bright golden red in color with a few light stains (as on high points of Britannia and in the upper reverse field), an exceptional coin in all respects rarely seen with such color.
George III Proof Farthing 1805, P1319 (very scarce), PR66 BN NGC, bronzed "restrike" by Taylor. No regular issue farthing dated 1805 was struck, but all these pieces are eagerly collected as part of the Soho Mint series. This piece is a jewel, just superb!
George III Proof Farthing 1806, S3782, bronzed PR64 PCGS, a choice example with rich color and blue iridescent hues.
George III Proof Farthing 1806, S3782, variety with incuse "K." on truncation, PR65 BN NGC, Gem bronzed Proof, luscious medium chocolate brown bronzed surfaces with strong reflectivity of the underlying mirrors of the fields creating an intense cartwheel effect when the coin is rotated upon viewing. Superb eye appeal for this type of finish.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George III Halfpenny 1771, S3774, MS63 BN NGC, a choice piece struck from a rusted obverse die, the color more brick-red than brown, almost entirely free from any abrasions. A handsome copper!
George III Halfpenny 1799, S3778, 6 tiny raised gunports on the ship, MS64 RD PCGS, a brutal numerical grade, for this coin is clearly Gem Brilliant UNC, the luster not "induced" as seen on some of these but genuine, surfaces fully original, the luster flashy and red and of strong cartwheel quality, only a few scattered ancient tiny marks (in the luster, therefore from the period of minting), struck from lightly clashed dies, a few light "carbon stains" here and there which also attest to this coin's originality. About 25 years ago, a small group of a couple of hundred reddish examples came to the market, was quickly disbursed, and today coins from that source are seldom seen. This beautiful, bright specimen appears to be one of them. In the cataloguer's opinion, it is among the finest known and in rare condition.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George III Proof Halfpenny 1799, S3778, P1235 (rare), copper, Early Soho, raised line on ship's hull, PR65 BN PCGS, a splendid example of this classic type, the golden brown surfaces showing a lovely, even distribution of the color with more than a little red showing, strike of course bold as it should be on this Proof issue, the surfaces simply beautiful. Peck categorizes this among the early "patterns," because of minute variances from final dies, but for two centuries these have been collected as Proofs, and Peck interestingly mentions that the British Museum obtained several examples of this die-pairing from the Banks Collection, willed to the museum in 1810 and 1818 (via Sarah Banks, sister of Joseph Banks), which he explains proves that this is clearly an Early Soho piece, not a restrike from the 1820s. All in all, a wonderful coin well worth owning.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George III Halfpenny 1807, S3781, MS65 BN NGC; despite the numerical grade assigned, the cataloguer has no hesitation in calling this coin Superb in all respects, considering its booming reddish brown cartwheel luster and gorgeous greenish blue iridescent hues, an exquisite almost perfect strike on a superior flan, and surfaces that are almost entirely blemish free. This date is harder to find than 1806. One of the nicest 1807 halfpennies to be found anywhere in any slab.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George III Penny 1797, S3777, 10 leaves, AU58 BN NGC, struck from worn dies producing slight softness of some details but the overall impression is pleasing thanks to a lack of any significant marks and the chocolate brown, slightly mottled, surfaces, but made attractive by delicate bluish iridescent hues. Scarce when seen so nice as this one.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George III Penny 1797, S3777, MS62 BN NGC, 10 leaves variety, deep chocolate brown surfaces, odd strike with sharpness everywhere but the date on the raised border blundered.
George III Penny 1797, S3777, MS62 BN NGC, 10 leaves variety, a beautiful piece with smooth medium brown surfaces showing a hint of mint red, fairly sharp strike, and exceptional eye appeal for this grade level.
George III Penny 1806, S3780, incuse hair curl, MS63 BN NGC, Choice UNC, a gleaming and very lovely copper, boldly struck with high squared-off rims, the color a luscious brown with deep reddish and golden hues and some light blue iridescence.
George III Proof Twopence 1805, P1313, PR63 BN NGC, bronzed restrike (very scarce), a nice Choice Proof with luscious color. All known examples are "restrikes." Ex George Gund III Collection, Stack's, January 2007, Lot 3366.
George III Pattern Sixpence 1787, ESC-1640 (scarce), PR62 NGC, similar to S3749 but with a border of dots as rims, plain edge, an old piece with sharp details and dark gray surfaces.
George III Shilling 1787, S3744, no hearts, no stop over head, rarer variety, MS63 PCGS, Choice UNC, bold strike for issue (of fairly shallow engraving style), wonderful surfaces that are fully original, the toning a delicate silvery white and grayish green pastel blend, likely not given a higher numerical grade simply because of the mint-made adjustments through the portrait, but they are light and unobtrusive. A beautiful example of this classic! A finer provenance could not be imagined. Ex: Slaney Collection, sold in London by Spink, May 2003, Lot 215.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George III Eighteenpence 1811, S3771, Military Bust, MS66 NGC, a fabulous currency issue of this type, truly superb and among the finest seen by the cataloguer over many years: crisp strike on both sides, beautifully centered, surfaces all but flawless and blessed with total originality -- what is sometimes called "original skin" (i.e., never dipped) -- and sheathed in delicate silvery gold iridescent toning. A simple coin perhaps, but of special quality. Struck as an emergency issue during the Napoleonic War, these were never intended to be saved, and few were -- fewer still are fully original gems.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George III Three-Shillings 1811, S3769, Draped and Laureate Bust in Armor, 2-year type, MS63 PCGS, with its booming cartwheel luster, bright silvery snow-white surfaces, crisp strike on both sides (portrait of shallow engraving style), and nearly perfect surfaces showing only a stray small abrasion here and there. Very elusive in super-choice or better grades, struck only briefly for the Bank of England during the currency shortage of the Napoleonic War; most perished as much-needed specie. As concerns the numerical grade, evidently PCGS knows something the cataloguer does not, with his 35 years of experience in English coinage.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George III Three-Shillings 1814, S3770, Laureate Head style struck from 1812 through 1816, MS64 PCGS, a gorgeous coin, the strike sharper than seen on probably 90% of these over many years, legends crisp, luster satiny beneath gorgeous, fully original amber-gold and russet-gray iridescent toning, and only a few stray abrasions appear in the color, obviously dating about to the time of minting. The eye appeal here is about the best imaginable on any coin of this issue. Go find a better one!
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George III Bank of England Dollar 1804, S3768, VF35 NGC, bright gray surfaces, quite appealing for the grade.
George III Bank of England Dollar 1804, S3768, AU53 PCGS, bright silvery gray surfaces with some peripheral iridescent toning.
George III Bank of England Dollar 1804, S3768, MS62 PCGS, reflective surfaces toned a light silvery gold, normal light abrasions.
George III Pattern gold Third-Guinea 1776, W&R137, PR62 NGC, "lion" issue designed by Richard Yeo, rated R3, a rare piece seen with considerable variation of striking quality, this specimen exceptionally sharp with a crisp portrait and sharp date, and full definition in the lion standing upon the crown, the rims beveled and somewhat irregular, light hairlines, attractive gold toning.
George III gold Third-Guinea 1810, S3740, AU55 ANACS, a pleasing piece with old-time color, normal strike, portrait in shallow relief as engraved.
George III Pattern gold Guinea 1761, W&R83 (R6, extremely rare, only 3-5 specimens estimated to exist), by J.S. Tanner, Brilliant frosted Proof, an exquisite coin that appears to be a gem but NGC noted that it is slightly bent and would not certify it. The surfaces are almost flawless and the coin shimmers with eye appeal. The portrait is exquisite and delicately frosted, as are the legends and shield. Delicate copper toning is detectible in a few tiny areas, indicative of genuineness, as is the rim, which is slightly beveled and, by the left two digits of the date, has a 5mm run of extra metal that is also shown in the Wilson & Rasmussen plate coin (page 128), which is from the British Museum. A faint lint mark wiggles through the jewels on the left top of the crown and touches the rim. That the coin is bent seems problematic for NGC but in reality this is probably a quality of manufacture, as the edge is plain but was created from an unfinished or unpolished collar resembling the fillet-collars used on Renaissance-era proofs. The cataloguer feels that this coin is decidedly choice.
As a pattern this coin is both a great rarity and fascinating. The earliest guineas of George III are all very rare, in fact among the most difficult of all guineas to own in high grade. Mintages were small at the beginning of the reign, and it is evident that the king was not easy to please in presenting his effigy in gold: three variants on his bust appear among the issued coins just in the first four years of minting (1761, 1763, 1764 and 1765). Patterns of 1761 came from three artists. The accepted design that saw sizable commercial mintages (the 4th head beginning in 1774) was based on the 1765 pattern by Thomas Pingo (W&R90), modified in 1773 (W&R92). It was not particularly flattering to the king but it did capture the spirit of its age with its suggestion of a periwig so in fashion at the time and was also a dignified portraiture. In marked contrast were the patterns of Richard Yeo (W&R84-89), which were starkly realistic but very unflattering to the king. Tanner's pattern of 1761, this coin, presented a truly regal image of the king, very much resembling a marble bust of a Roman emperor, and it is surprising that it was rejected as Tanner was an old hand at his craft by this time. Only a few were ever struck. This piece is one of the finished-dies pieces, from which the two extra curls were removed (as seen on W&R82). It is magnifiCently engraved, truly an historic piece of numismatic art. Ex: George Gund III (Stack's, 2007, lot 3628), Louis Eliasberg (ANR, 2005, lot 398), Belden Roach (Stack's, 1944, lot 1360) and B. Max Mehl.
As a pattern this coin is both a great rarity and fascinating. The earliest guineas of George III are all very rare, in fact among the most difficult of all guineas to own in high grade. Mintages were small at the beginning of the reign, and it is evident that the king was not easy to please in presenting his effigy in gold: three variants on his bust appear among the issued coins just in the first four years of minting (1761, 1763, 1764 and 1765). Patterns of 1761 came from three artists. The accepted design that saw sizable commercial mintages (the 4th head beginning in 1774) was based on the 1765 pattern by Thomas Pingo (W&R90), modified in 1773 (W&R92). It was not particularly flattering to the king but it did capture the spirit of its age with its suggestion of a periwig so in fashion at the time and was also a dignified portraiture. In marked contrast were the patterns of Richard Yeo (W&R84-89), which were starkly realistic but very unflattering to the king. Tanner's pattern of 1761, this coin, presented a truly regal image of the king, very much resembling a marble bust of a Roman emperor, and it is surprising that it was rejected as Tanner was an old hand at his craft by this time. Only a few were ever struck. This piece is one of the finished-dies pieces, from which the two extra curls were removed (as seen on W&R82). It is magnifiCently engraved, truly an historic piece of numismatic art. Ex: George Gund III (Stack's, 2007, lot 3628), Louis Eliasberg (ANR, 2005, lot 398), Belden Roach (Stack's, 1944, lot 1360) and B. Max Mehl.
George III gold Proof Rose Guinea 1774, S3728, W&R95, 4th Laureate Head, PF61 NGC, plain edge with unusual beveled rims, abrasions on the surfaces but of course the devices are boldly rendered by the proof strike. No die flaw in reverse field, hence an early strike.
George III gold Guinea 1776, S3728, AU55 details ICG, actually quite a pleasing Rose guinea, no more cleaned than lots of others seen in and out of slabs. This date is always popular.
George III gold Spade Guinea 1788, S3729, XF40 PCGS, reddish gold toning.
George III gold Spade Guinea 1789, S3729, Choice VF, uncertified, handsome old red toning.
George III Pattern gold Guinea 1813, W&R119 (R6, extremely rare, 3-5 known), reeded edge, PR64 Ultra Cameo NGC, a few faint scuffs in the frost of the portrait, and almost invisible hairlines on the obverse field, are all that separate this gorgeous specimen from perfection. The reverse is unqualifiedly superb. Rose, thistle and shamrocks surround a crowned crest on reverse. Portrait by Thomas Wyon, whose initial "W" is bold beneath the truncation of the king's portrait. The engraving is both deep and exquisitely fine, from the hand of a master of the art. This is one of four types of patterns made for the coming Military Guinea of this year, which appear in variant forms (W&R113-123), and it would not be a stretch to name this one as the most elegant of the suggested designs. If you collect guineas or patterns or George III's coins, this lot represents a serious collecting opportunity. Possibly the Douglas-Morris specimen auctioned by Sotheby's of London in 1974.
George III Pattern gold Guinea 1813, W&R120 (R5, just 6-10 pieces known), plain edge, PR63 Ultra Cameo NGC, a gorgeous and very choice specimen of the Thomas Wyon design; many of the apparent hairlines in the fields are in fact not hairlines but are raised die-lines, or polish transfer from the dies, not the result of the coin having been wiped, though there are a few ticks and scuffs on and just around the portrait. Four versions of this same pattern exist: plain edge, edge obliquely grained, edge straight grained, and edge with curved graining. As opposed to the more elegant Wyon pattern with the rose-thistle-shamrocks ornaments, where the central royal shield is curved, here it is squared off with a thicker border, but also crowned. The date placement straddling the crown was well conceived. All of these were suggestions for the ultimately accepted design of the Military Guinea.
George III Sixpence 1816, S3791, MS66 PCGS, a Superb Gem UNC, almost perfect, bold strike, the wonderful original surfaces frosty with luster and sheathed in a light iridescent blend of silvery gold. First year of the New Coinage made by steam press at the recently opened Tower Hill Mint. In "D:G:" the bottom of the "D" is broken, incomplete., and various short die breaks may be seen. About as fine as may be found. The cataloguer sees this coin as numerically under-graded.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George III Sixpence 1818, S3791, MS66 NGC, a Superb Gem, and a rare date in this short-lived series that once catalogued for quite a bit higher than the few other dates but no longer does, yet it remains much harder to find in any grade of UNC, and in this elegant state of preservation, which nears perfection, it is truly difficult to find, and this specimen is just stunning: boldly struck with gleaming "hard" luster sheathed in gorgeous bluish green iridescent toning overlaying a luscious and intense silver base, the reverse shield being delicately frosted. This outstanding coin has an "electric" eye appeal that should propel its winning bid to a level commensurate with the rarity of the quality presented here. Several die breaks accentuate the boldness of the strike, and several letters of the legend are imperfectly engraved, most notably the "G" in D:G:", which is boldly doubled.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George III Sixpence 1819, S3791, taller digits in slanted date, MS66 PCGS, Superb, another beauty but very different from the 1818, with rich golden gray and amber gray surfaces that are beautifully original, clashed dies showing some shield details at rear of and surrounding the portrait, various letters of the legend re-engraved, most pleasing portrait, reverse bold in outer areas but a bit softly struck in the center. Quite scarce so fine; an apt rarity comparison might be a Seated Liberty or Barber dime in the US series.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George III Shilling 1816, S3790, digits of the date finely re-engraved, MS66 PCGS, a Superb Gem UNC coin possessing outstanding eye appeal, the strike super sharp on both sides, luster satiny in texture and intense, toning on obverse silvery gold with a bulls-eye effect of circular electric blue while the reverse is a fairly even dark golden mauve with bright silvery luster peeking out around the devices. As is often seen, the obverse shows subtle die clashing. Virtual perfection in a George III "New Coinage" Shilling! As was true of this consignor's coins in our January 2010 New York International auction, where the rarer coins appeared, and many set record prices, the condition level throughout this British offering is truly exceptional and rarely available for purchase. Our estimates in this section are based on the 2010 45th edition of Spink's SCBC, the bible for British collectors, but as was true of our last sale the prices realized may well leave these estimates in the dust. Bidding was intense for almost every lot in the previous offering of this collector's coins.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George III Shilling 1817, S3790, MS66 NGC, very different in appearance from the 1816 in this collection but also Superb, the surfaces near perfection, strike crisp on both sides, digits and letters of the legends clear and bold as made from fresh dies, toning an even and subtle russet gold with bright bluish iridescent hues. The first two "R"s in the obverse legend have unusually fine, curved serifs. Just a marvelous example of this type!
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George III Shilling 1819/8, S3790, MS65 PCGS, Gem UNC, bold portrait and fairly sharp shield, bright silvery gray surfaces and the luster having a "hard," semi-PL quality, delicate golden iridescent hues, one of the best examples of this rare over-date seen by the cataloguer. Some letters of the legend show delicate re-engraving. The 2010 SCBC value given for just UNC is £275. Few could match the quality of this one!
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George III Shilling 1819, S3790, small 8 in date, MS66 NGC, another beautiful and Superb coin, here the nearly perfect surfaces have a "hard" luster look and are slightly reflective, strike crisp on both sides, color an even, opalesCent silvery white with a hint of golden gray hues. Some of the obverse legend letters are finely re-engraved and slightly imperfect.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George III Halfcrown 1817, S3789, Small Head, MS62 NGC, an elegant piece with dark bluish gray iridescent surfaces, not to everyone's liking but the sharpness and distinct type of eye appeal will urge many to bid.
George III Crown 1818, S3787, AU58 NGC, LVIII edge, no apparent wear, net-graded because of some old hairlines but this is a super-bold coin with reflective surfaces and "hard" luster, resembling a proof as many of these do, but not a proof, just bold in all details, toning on reverse dappled but the obverse is a joy to look at!
George III Pattern Crown ND (1820), by Webb & Mills, L&S214, ESC221, in silver, plain edge, medal-axis die alignment, Brilliant Proof, lightly impaired by small scuffs and hairlines, cameo bust, bold impression, unimpaired rims, obverse high wire edge and beaded inside a flat rim, reverse beaded outside a narrow flat rim, quite a pleasing piece and finer than many seen. Scarce. Long considered a medallic piece because it lacks a date, ESC classifies it as a pattern, as did Linecar and Stone in their 1968 reference. The design was elegant in conception, incorporating on reverse the regal crowned shields and between them the emblems of England, Ireland, Hanover and Scotland all around the St George image inside the Order of the Garter. Its large prancing Hanover stallion gives homage to the king's Germanic family origins. The reverse is prominently signed in raised italics "Mills Fecit" in the field by the left upper rim, an unusual feature among pattern crowns. The portrait is in fairly high relief and signed beneath, again in raised italic script, the initials standing for "James Mudie issued it" and "Thomas Webb made it." Thus the obverse is by Webb and the reverse is by Mills. James Mudie commissioned these artists to produce this pattern privately, Mudie being otherwise famous for his series of medals celebrating the British victories over the French, ending the Napoleonic War late in this reign. A famous piece, not particularly rare but decidedly historic, finely conceived and executed.
George III gold Sovereign 1820, S3785C, VG-Fine, uncertified, a coin that saw decades of commercial service, yet was never abused, just long used for its intended purpose.
George IV Half-Farthing 1828, S3826, helmet intrudes legend, MS63 BN NGC, a fairly rare diminutive type made in just two years (1828 and 1830), the intended use being for tax revenues on Ceylon, a humid place where few gentlemen collectors saved the local coinage for posterity, accounting for the difficulty of finding a nice specimen today, and here is one of the best seen by this cataloguer in years: Choice UNC, gleaming medium chocolate brown luster accented by little flashes of reddish color, the strike on each side is generally so bold (with deep rims) as to be medallic in nature, and the surfaces are essentially mark free except at the microscopic level although they are ever so slightly porous, which must account for the "63" grade given, although the coin looks like a Gem to the naked eye. A few tiny die breaks may be seen. Several letters of the legends are slightly blundered. Most interesting of all, the king's title of "IV" shows a definite "S" beneath the "I" - nowhere noted as existing, so this may be a really rare variety as well as a most desirable example of the coinage.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George IV Half-Farthing 1830, S3826, helmet intrudes legend, MS63 BN NGC, and again the cataloguer is at a loss to explain the "63" designation, for here is a gemmy coin showing a sharp strike, gleaming brown luster, almost perfect surfaces, and gorgeous bluish hues of iridescence accenting the overall quality. If this is a 63, the cataloguer would like to be shown a 64 and then a 65 for comparison. Rare so fine.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George IV Farthing 1826, S3825, Second Issue, MS64 BN NGC, a few faint scuffs but this is certainly among the best to be found, rarer than a Proof in this grade, decidedly very choice with its glossy medium chocolate brown surfaces, bold strike with crisp legends, and just a hint of reddish golden mint luster around the devices and speckled across the fields. Superb eye appeal for this issue!
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George IV Proof Farthing 1826, S3825, 2nd Issue, Bare Head, Bronzed PR64 PCGS, taken from one of the rare Proof sets of this year showing off the new style of portrait just introduced, this specimen about as fine as may be located, tightly graded and very choice with deep mahogany brown mirror surfaces and a full, crisp proof impression on each side, just a delight!
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George IV Halfpenny 1826, S3824, incuse lines, MS64 BN NGC, bold strike, exquisite chocolate brown surfaces showing a hint of mint red here and there, and shimmering luster. This coin is Gem Uncirculated and about as fine as one might find anywhere, even after years of searching. Very scarce indeed.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George IV Penny 1825, S3823, MS61 BN NGC, bold strike, clean fields, net-graded for its dark color, so there is a lot of value here for the collector.
George IV Proof Penny 1826, S3823, Bronzed PR65 BN NGC, a gleaming proof with gorgeous color. Third variety listed in Spink, with thick line on saltire.
George IV Sixpence 1829, S3815, Bare Head, MS65 PCGS, Gem UNC, bold strike with crisp portrait and a marvelous face on the small lion, distinct cartwheel effect to the satiny luster, lovely opalesCent silvery gray toning with golden hues, the date clearly doubled on each digit, some letters in the legend re-engraved or gently doubled, all in all a wonderful coin to study and enjoy for its eye appeal, the best example of this rare date seen by the cataloguer. Ex: Commodore Perry Collection, sold years ago.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George IV Shilling 1821, S3810, Laureate Head with Crowned Garnished Shield reverse, one-year type, MS64 PCGS, a gorgeous coin with strong cartwheel luster, crisp strike showing even the tiniest details of the intricate shield and the classic portrait fully struck, a few tiny ancient ticks in the luster but this coin is a Gem UNC to the cataloguer, graced by exquisite rose-gold and light silvery bluish gray iridescent toning, producing superb eye appeal. One of the finest ever seen, despite the numerical grade assigned.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George IV Shilling 1824, S3811, MS64 PCGS, Laureate Head, Choice UNC, a handsome example of this scarce date, average strike, frosty silvery white luster on the portrait surrounded by bright iridescent golden green toning.
From the Silver Around the World Collection
From the Silver Around the World Collection
George IV Shilling 1825, S3811, Laureate Head with Crowned Shield in Garter reverse, MS65 PCGS, satiny luster with delicate silvery golden gray toning, sharp strike on portrait, reverse shield very sharp but bottom of the Garter is a bit soft, crown at top nice and sharp, light die break through obverse legend, a very scarce grade for this type.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George IV Shilling 1826, S3812, MS61 NGC, Bare Head, bold strike with full face on lion, medium gray toning, scarce.
George IV Shilling 1826, S3812, KM694, Proof 63 PCGS, aged silvery gray and gold patina, very attractive.
George IV Halfcrown 1820, S3807, AU55 NGC, Laureate Head, light wear, silvery gray with hints of iridescence, pleasing for the grade.
George IV Halfcrown 1826, S3809, Bare Head, Crowned Shield with Crest reverse, MS66 PCGS, Superb Gem UNC, a magnifiCent coin, finest ever seen by this cataloguer, portrait fully struck, the intricately engraved reverse shield mostly crisp with only a few tiny central areas not fully struck, cartwheel luster showing beneath deep, vivid magenta-mauve and lilac-blue pastel iridescent toning, surfaces almost perfect as the 66 grade indicates. All in all, a stunning coin of awesome originality having great eye appeal, and very rare as such. We expect a runaway price.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George IV Crown 1821, S3805, SECUNDO edge, Choice XF-AU, sharp strike, generally nice surfaces with much remnant luster, pleasing silvery gray toning with iridescent blue highlights.
George IV Crown 1821, S3805, AU55 PCGS, SECVNDO edge, obvious light wear, bright surfaces with gold toning, a few obvious but small marks, die-flaw at bottom of "R" in BRIT.
George IV gold 2 Pounds 1823, S3798, MS63 NGC, Choice UNC, full mint brilliance, semi-prooflike, with a pleasing cameo effect on the bust, the strike on the reverse sharper than normally found. Very scarce and desirable type in this select quality.
William IV Proof Third-Farthing 1835, S3850, P1478 (copper, rare), very tiny abrasions and wiped, lightly impaired but obviously struck as a Proof with a bronzed appearance, seldom seen, SCBC value is £500 in FDC, thus this piece is worth somewhat less.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
William IV Third-Farthing 1835, S3850, MS64 RB PCGS, a really choice example having almost perfect surfaces, two tiny flaws or depressions on the portrait possibly mistaken for marks in grading, glowing reddish brown luster, portrait sharp, Britannia well detailed but not bold, struck from clashed dies. Commercial pieces were intended for circulation as tax revenue pieces on Malta, and most perished more than a century ago. The eye appeal is exceptional; one of the best ones seen by the cataloguer.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
William IV Farthing 1831, S3848, incuse lines on saltire, MS64 BN NGC, an elegant copper about as fine as can be found, stone Gems being impossible to locate, this specimen boldly struck with jumbo rims and gorgeous almost mark-free surfaces, the portrait especially fine, more than a hint of golden mint luster mixed smoothly in with brown. Most of the letters of the legend and the digits of the date are finely re-engraved, and the "3" is broken at the bottom, incomplete.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
William IV Proof Farthing 1831, S3848, Bronzed PR64 BN NGC, a gorgeous choice example with almost perfect color. Medal-axis die alignment.
William IV Proof Halfpenny 1831, S3847, Bronzed PR64 BN NGC, a really choice example with nearly perfect color. Coin-axis die orientation.
William IV Proof Halfpenny 1831, S3847, PF64BN NGC, Bronzed, rare, from the coronation sets, medium chocolate-brown surfaces with glittering mirror fields.
William IV Halfpenny 1831, S3847, KM706a, Proof 65 BN NGC Bronzed, lovely brown reflective fields.
William IV Proof Penny 1831, S3845, Bronzed PR63 BN NGC, coin-axis die orientation, Choice Proof, excellent mahogany-brown color, a lovely piece from the Coronation Proof Set of this year.
William IV Britannia Groat 1836, S3837, MS66 PCGS, truly a Superb Gem UNC coin, in the cataloguer's opinion under-graded even as a 66, for it is close to perfect, fully struck with immaculate surfaces, the luster an incredibly smooth, silky cartwheel satin in texture, very eye appealing with vivid golden blue iridescence, curling faint obverse die breaks, some re-engraved or doubled letters in the obverse legend. The best one seen by this cataloguer.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
William IV Proof Sixpence 1831, S3836, plain edge, PR64 NGC, a really choice piece with the gorgeous deep blue and magenta iridescent toning noted to be present on several other pieces in this sale, and obviously taken from the same original Coronation Proof Set. Coin-axis die orientation.
William IV Proof Sixpence 1831, S3836, KM712, plain edge, PR65 NGC, eye-catching gold and russet patina, tiny nick on the portrait.
William IV Sixpence 1835, S3836, MS65 PCGS, Gem UNC, a really handsome coin, sharply struck with russet gold iridescent toning, and scarce so fine. Finely re-engraved letters in the legend.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
William IV Proof Shilling 1831, S3835, plain edge, PR64 NGC, not a perfect coin but very choice and having eye appeal off the charts, with its deep magenta blue iridescent surfaces, making it a sheer visual treat and certainly one of the prettiest Shillings anyone could ever hope to own.
William IV Proof Halfcrown 1831, S3834, plain edge, "WW" in script, PR64 NGC, a mate to the glorious 1831 Shilling, with identical toning, vivid and deep magenta blue iridescence, making for exquisite eye appeal, a joy to look at and a treasure to own!
William IV Proof Crown 1831, S3833, plain edge, "WW" on truncation, PF63 NGC, a choice specimen, from the same Coronation Set as the lovely Shilling and halfcrown here offered, same gorgeous and vivid magenta blue iridescence on reverse, but the obverse is lighter, somewhat dappled, silvery gray in the center and deep blue on the periphery, very rare as the only crown of this reign other than the super-rare 1834 proof.
William IV Proof Maundy Set 1831, S3840, 4 pieces graded by NGC as follows: Penny PR55, Twopence PR65, Threepence PR62, and Fourpence PR64, an odd mix of grades as this appears to be an original set, each coin with dappled gray and blue toning, scarce.
William IV gold Sovereign 1832, S3829B, AU58 NGC, scarce type hard to find above XF, and here is a flashy prooflike coin, tiny abrasions as are to be expected especially on a coin having mirrored fields, bold strike with full details and a most impressive shield, a gleaming and highly desirable piece. In this hot sovereign market, should easily exceed our top estimate.
Victoria Farthing 1838, S3950, Young Head, MS64 RB NGC, a jewel of a farthing that possesses nearly full original mint red luster, light brown oxidation only, thus exceptional for color, also well struck with great detail in the queen's portrait as well as on Britannia (notice how every tiny toe shows on her foot!), surfaces pretty close to immaculate, light die clashing. Victoria's copper farthings are quite scarce as a class of coinage. Mostly in England if you look long and hard you run into coins that are almost new, coins abraded with normal marks, coins with carbon spotting. Pristine specimens such as this one are quite rare and difficult to find.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Penny 1841, S3948, MS63 RB NGC, Young Head, a few noticeable marks but the surfaces emit a lovely soft red glow, fairly sharp strike too. Variety without colon after REG.
Victoria Penny 1841, S3948, Young Head, Ornamental Trident, no colon after REG, MS64 BN NGC, slightly prooflike and a charming copper glowing with medium brown luster, remnants of mint red peeking out here and there, the surfaces sheathed with an exquisite bluish iridescence, fairly sharp strike overall with bold details in Victoria's youthful portrait. Despite the tiny abrasions which have caused the "64" grade to be given, one looks at this wonderful coin and immediately thinks "Gem"! The 2010 SCBC value for UNC is £475.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Penny 1847, S3948, MS63 BN NGC, Young Head, boldly struck except on the very highest points of Britannia, lovely medium brown surfaces with faded red around the peripheries, a very pleasing example of a date not seen very often in choice MS grades. Variety with the colon farther placed from DEF.
Victoria Penny 1854, S3948, MS64 RB NGC, Young Head, bold reverse but the portrait slightly soft, evenly distributed golden red luster mixed with brown toning. Ornamental trident variety.
Victoria Penny 1858, S3948, Young Head, incuse "W.W.", MS65 BN PCGS, just graded by PCGS and given a 65, which no grading company seems to want to assign to any copper coin these days, so you know how gorgeous this wonderful coin is, and it gleams with bright cartwheel chocolate brown luster, is incredibly glossy and boldly struck except for the very small highest point on Britannia, has only scattered tiny abrasions, and the eye appeal is astounding because of its bright blue iridescence. Just about the prettiest Young Head copper penny imaginable!
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Proof Groat 1839, S3913, PF 64 NGC, Britannia reverse, plain edge, medal-die orientation, rare, about 300 struck, from a Coronation Proof set of this year, a beautiful, glittering Proof, one of the finest seen with a crisp strike, the obverse showing numerous raised die-lines, bright mirror fields, portrait and reverse central device in cameo contrast, frosted and rich gray in color, fields bright silvery steel gray and rich iridescent violet-blue, producing a gorgeous contrast. The 2010 SCBC listed value is £350 in Proof.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Britannia Groat 1845, S3913, MS65 NGC, Young Head, digits in date re-engraved, a beautiful coin with a sharp strike and bright silvery and golden blue iridescent toning.
Victoria Sixpence 1839, S3908, Young Head, MS66 PCGS, Superb Gem UNC, a nearly perfect example of this beautiful coinage showing the youthful Victoria (just 18 years old when this coin was minted), surfaces immaculate, strike generally bold, the luster silvery white with tinges of iridescence, long circular die breaks throughout the obverse legend. A great example of this early date.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Proof Sixpence 1853, S3908, PR65 NGC, Young Head, a coin of gorgeous eye appeal because of its vivid, deep bluish mauve iridescent toning, but we need to mention two tiny scratches among the letters at the end of the obverse legend.
Victoria Sixpence 1860, S3908, Young Head, MS66 PCGS, another gorgeous coin showing satiny luster beneath premium russet gold and bluish gray iridescent toning, several long die breaks, and struck from clashed dies. This date is actually rarer than the SCBC suggests with its price of £250 in UNC grade. As well, the legend shows some curious re-engraving, most especially an entire second "dropped" O in VICTORIA, a boldly doubled second high "T" in GRATIA, and blunders in REG F D. Considering the wars being engaged in by the British Army at this time, and those about to begin, the Royal Mint must have been churning out commercial coins without much regard to tiny details such as fascinate today's numismatists. Lots to study here on this beautiful specimen.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Sixpence 1865, S3909, Young Head, Die #19, MS66 PCGS, Superb with surfaces that are close to perfection, premium very smooth and even bluish gray and faint gold iridescent toning, sharp strike, perfect letters in the legend but the denomination's letters are re-engraved, sharply struck from clashed dies, long die break in right lower obverse field.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Sixpence 1873, S3910, Young Head, Die #21, MS66 NGC, a few faint abrasions including some on the portrait's base but the luster is intense on this coin, which is beautifully toned in vivid shades of blue and silvery gold iridescence, the strike is bold, and the dies are clashed as so often seen in this series.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Shilling 1838, S3902, MS65 NGC, first Young Head, Gem UNC and a coin of wonderful originality, bright luster around letters of the legend, surfaces sheathed in a soft pastel silvery gray and golden blue iridescence. Final "A" in GRATIA unfinished at the bottom left serif, the kind of die-work often seen on early dates.
Victoria Shilling 1863, S3904, Young Head, very rare date, AU Details, Excessive Surface Hairlines NGC, lightly cleaned and bright, two long obverse die breaks, most of the obverse legend noticeably doubled.
Victoria Shilling 1865, S3905, Young Head, Die #42, MS66 NGC, a lovely Gem coin sharply struck and exhibiting strong cartwheel luster, lightly toned silvery gold with hues of blue iridescence. Not many Shillings of this type have graded at this level.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Shilling 1868, S3906A, MS65 NGC, Young Head, Die #35, a handsome coin with a sharp strike and russet-gray surfaces. Ex: Cheshire Collection noted on grading insert.
Victoria Shilling 1872, S3906A, Young Head, Die #24, MS66 NGC, Superb, boldly struck with intense cartwheel luster sheathed in gorgeous, vivid silvery golden blue iridescent toning, fully original and thus most desirable. As is typical there are faint die breaks here and there and the coin was struck from clashed dies.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Shilling 1873, S3906A, Young Head, Die #115, MS66 PCGS, a Superb coin, fully struck with crisp detail everywhere including the date and legends, letters of the denomination lightly re-engraved, gorgeous satiny luster, but the best thing about this coin is its exceptional eye appeal achieved thanks to its vivid iridescence, silvery blue in the centers ringed by haloes of bright gold. Wow, what a coin! A fitting bid would exceed our estimate.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Halfcrown 1885, S3889, MS63 NGC, Young Head, Choice UNC, sharp strike, lovely surfaces for the grade, with delicate silvery gold toning, a solid piece.
Victoria Crown 1845, S3882, Young Head, cinquefoil edge stops, Very Fine, not certified, light gray surfaces and pleasing for the grade.
Victoria Crown 1845, S3882, AU55 ICCS, Young Head, incuse cinquefoil stops on edge, a lustrous and well-struck coin with just a hint of rub, pleasing surfaces, and a long curling die break through the obverse legend. Nice coin!
Victoria Crown 1847, S3882, with VF30 ICCS tag, Young Head, incuse cinquefoil stops on edge, light gray color, net-graded for having been cleaned with sharper details than are seen on VF coins.
Victoria Maundy Set 1855, S3916, Young Head, early date and one of the finest sets ever seen by this cataloguer, graded as follows by PCGS: Penny, MS66; Twopence, MS64; Threepence, MS64; and Fourpence, MS66. A superb, fully original, matched set despite the numerical differences, all having matched, gorgeous, bright silvery surfaces with delicate iridescence. The 2010 SCBC value for UNC is £300 and you won't see many sets anywhere, even in London, that possess this quality.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Half Sovereign 1867, S3860, MS62 NGC, Young Head, Die #18, quite a sharp strike, light scratch from queen's chin to legend but otherwise a lustrous and very attractive example of this scarce date.
Victoria Half Sovereign 1872, S3860D, MS62 NGC, Young Head, Die #283, clashed dies and all sorts of die breaks.
Victoria Half Sovereign 1885, S3861, MS62 PCGS, Young Head, nice and lustrous.
Victoria Half Sovereign 1885, S3861, MS63 NGC, Young Head, sharp strike, old-gold surfaces.
Victoria Sovereign 1871, S3853B, MS63 NGC, Shield reverse, Die #45, bold strike with full details on the shield, booming luster, a nice example of this date. Lots of interesting die breaks.
Victoria Proof Third-Farthing 1868, S3960, Peck-1929 (rare), Laureate Head, PR64 BN PCGS, a lovely and very choice Proof of Record of a commercial coinage type made for tax revenues in Malta, medium chocolate brown surfaces with nary a tick but a few microscopic carbon flecks, elegantly designed by Leonard C. Wyon based on a model by Theed.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Proof Third-Farthing 1876, S3960, Laureate Head, PR66 RB PCGS, not listed by Peck but obviously a Proof of Record, a superb piece, truly a gem with splendid eye appeal, the immaculate bronze surfaces "alive" with dazzling reddish lilac iridescent color, extremely rare and a very desirable example of the finest kind of metallic Victoriana.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Penny 1861, S3954, Laureate or Bun Head, 6G die combination, MS65 BN NGC, a wonderful bronze penny! Boldly struck on both sides, gleaming with exquisite and almost perfect chocolate brown luster enhanced by beautiful blue iridescent hues, immaculate surfaces, and the delicate die clashing or ghosting around both central devices which is almost a hallmark of Royal Mint bronze coinage in this era. Tiny die breaks are scattered across the reverse.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Penny 1862, S3954, Laureate or Bun Head, 6G die combination, MS65 RB NGC, a gorgeous Penny, almost fully struck with high rims, lovely and even reddish brown (mostly golden red) cartwheel luster, and virtually without abrasion except at the microscopic level. In a new 4-pronged NGC slab. Considering that NGC almost never gives any copper or bronze coin a "65" these days, you know how exquisite this coin truly is!
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Proof Penny 1868, S3954, P1683 (rare), Freeman-58A (R18, 6-15 known, extremely rare), Laureate or Bun Head, PR63 RB PCGS, super choice Proof of Record with no marks other than a few tiny ticks on the queen's face, also no stains or carbon, gorgeous and original deep firey orange-red mint color with splashes of bright blue iridescence, surfaces mirrored and flashy despite the deep color, and in the cataloguer's opinion about as fine as might be imagined, therefore in the gem category despite the 63 "grade" assigned, also the only one this cataloguer remembers seeing. Genuine Proofs of this style are sometimes confused with prooflike pieces (some of which have been slabbed as Proofs) but the experienced eye knows the difference almost instantly. This is a great coin!
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Penny 1869, S3954, XF40 ANACS, Laureate or Bun Head, key date, quite an attractive circulated example of this important penny rarity, its surfaces showing expected ancient scuffs and marks, even a long scrape on obverse field, but it also has the "dirty original color" and surface quality most favored by serious collectors, in other words not "improved" by anyone - just as taken, no doubt, from circulation perhaps 50 years after it was minted.
Victoria Penny 1875, S3954, MS63 RB NGC, Laureate or Bun Head, die pair 8-H, a pleasing and choice example with ample golden luster, large die break under ship.
Victoria Penny 1876-H, S3955, Laureate or Bun Head, Heaton Mint, 8-K dies, MS64 RB PCGS, Gem UNC, a really beautiful bronze, boldly struck with full details in the designs and also a crisp date and mintmark, surfaces a luscious medium brown with more than a hint of mint golden red in evidence, a few faint die breaks, some interesting raised lines in the field behind Britannia, transfers from the die, not flaws. A beautiful penny!
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Pattern Florin 1848, ESC886, PR61 Cameo NGC, brilliant mirrors but a few scratches and lots of hairlines on the obverse, light gray toning.
From the Silver Around the World Collection
From the Silver Around the World Collection
Victoria Gothic Florin 1864, S3892, Die #64, AU55 NGC, sharp strike, light gray surfaces.
Victoria Gothic Florin 1874, S3893, Die #11, MS64 PCGS, a beautiful original coin, Choice UNC having multi-hued golden blue iridescent toning.
Victoria Gothic Florin 1874, S3893, Die #11, MS65 PCGS, Gem UNC and a lovely, fully original coin, thick with mint frost, sharply struck, enhanced by beautiful silvery gray obverse toning, silvery gold with blue iridescence on the reverse.
Victoria Gothic Crown 1847, S3883, plain edge, Proof with swirling hairlines from a light cleaning, the mirrored fields still highly reflective, light silvery gold toning. Rare edge with a higher SCBC value.
From the Silver Around the World Collection
From the Silver Around the World Collection
Victoria Proof Gothic Crown 1847, S3883, AU50 ICCS, Undecimo edge, no apparent wear but very dark surfaces with the mirrors diminished by the toning but of course very bold details and an appealing coin.
Victoria Gothic Florin 1886, S3900, MS62 NGC, long scuff down Victoria's face before her braids, light gray surfaces and sharply struck.
Victoria Proof Threepence 1887, S3931, Jubilee Head, PR66 PCGS, a fabulous specimen! Superb Gem Proof with intense reflective mirrors sheathed in exquisite, vivid golden blue iridescence, fully original and very scarce so fine. SCBC values have proven meaningless in recent (American) auction sales when it comes to late Victorian proofs that have eye appeal and quality combined as on the presently offered coin. Nobody in England has or will sell you a coin equal to this for the catalogue price of £65.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Britannia Groat 1888, S3930, Jubilee Head, MS65 NGC, a Superb Gem with gorgeous eye appeal thanks to its exquisite amber-gold and blue iridescent toning. The boldness of the strike goes beyond that of almost any business or commercially intended coin. The rims are high and broad. Surfaces are not mirrored but Proofs of Record, especially for colonial issues such as this (made for tax purposes in British Guiana, the business strikes), do not always resemble standard Royal Mint proofs any more than some Heaton Mint proofs do. Whatever it is, though, it is undeniably special. Proofs catalogue in the 2010 SCBC for £825. (Note: originally purchased for this collection from a major London dealer who claimed it came from the Melbourne Museum duplicates sale of proofs.)
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Proof Sixpence 1887, S3928, Jubilee Head, Withdrawn or Shield reverse, PR65 NGC, a subtle but elegant and fully original coin having reflective mirrors beneath delicate pinkish golden blue iridescent toning, a real beauty!
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Proof Shilling 1887, S3926, PR65 NGC, Jubilee Head, Gem Proof with superb eye appeal, deeply struck with bright mirrors and vivid golden green and neon-blue iridescent toning.
Victoria Proof Florin 1887, S3925, PR65 NGC, Jubilee Head, Gem Proof with gorgeous multi-hued iridescent toning, vivid shades of gold and blue.
Victoria Florin 1889, S3925, Jubilee Head, MS65 PCGS, Superb, one of the finest coins in this collection: frosty surfaces with intense cartwheel luster, precious few abrasions, and fabulous eye appeal thanks to an artistic blend of vivid golden blue iridescent toning. Although this books for almost nothing and is considered dead common, the grade here is actually very rare, as almost no Jubilee florin escaped being marked up at the mint and in the subsequent years. This coin deserves to sell for a multiple of its SCBC catalogue value of £150.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Florin 1890, S3925, Jubilee Head, MS63 NGC but brutally graded as anyone who views this coin will instantly know. For online bidders here is the lowdown: strong cartwheel satiny luster, only tiny abrasions, no scuffs or heavy marks of any kind, a strike so bold on both sides as to be medallic with every tiny detail of the designs in evidence and high rims. The cataloguer grades this coin MS65 based on seeing all the other coins graded by NGC and PCGS in this collection. An awesome example of this rare date in this series, with a 2010 SCBC value of £350 in UNC.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Proof Halfcrown 1887, S3924, PR64 NGC, Jubilee Head, light scratch just before the queen's nose but still a Choice Proof with lovely golden blue iridescent toning.
Victoria Halfcrown 1888, S3924, Jubilee Head, MS65 PCGS, Gem UNC and fully original, struck fully in every tiny detail, really pleasing surfaces thanks to smooth, satiny frosty white luster and a lovely sheath of delicate silvery golden blue iridescence. A delightful coin!
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Halfcrown 1889, S3924, Jubilee Head, MS65 PCGS, Gem UNC with superb eye appeal, deeply struck down to the tiniest detail of the designs, gleaming "hard" cartwheel luster beneath delightful amber-gold and faint blue iridescent toning, just a stunning example of this rarer date in this short series. A fine die break weaves through most of the obverse legend.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Halfcrown 1892, S3924, Jubilee Head, MS64 PCGS, blazing luster and a gorgeous coin right on the borderline of being MS65, overall a strong strike but a few tiny areas that are a touch soft, eye appeal on the upper end thanks to vivid golden blue iridescent toning. Faint die break weaves through the letters of the queen's name. Rarest date in this short series.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Double-Florin 1887, S3923, Jubilee Head, Arabic 1 in date, MS64 NGC, very tightly graded and clearly one of the finest of these to be found anywhere, fully original, the surfaces showing only tiny abrasions, booming satiny luster, boldly struck showing all the wonderful design details in full, and really marvelous eye appeal thanks to a blush of bluish green iridescent toning. Although this is considered a common coin it is one of the most difficult to find in the entire Victorian series in such nice condition.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Proof Double-Florin 1887, S3923, Arabic 1, PR61 Cameo NGC, choice reverse, with lots of scuffs on the obverse from careless handling, brilliant with light peripheral toning.
Victoria Proof Double-Florin 1887, S3923, Jubilee Head, Arabic 1, PR65 NGC, very choice and beautifully toned in vivid shades of golden blue and magenta iridescence.
Victoria Proof Crown 1887, S3921, PR65 NGC, Jubilee Head, another very choice specimen with beautiful grayish blue and golden amber iridescent toning.
Victoria Crown 1889, S3921, MS63 NGC, Jubilee Head, russet-gray toning, luster a bit dull.
Victoria Maundy Set 1888, S3932, Jubilee Head, a type incredibly difficult to locate in super grade like this, rarer than the Young Head type, each coin carefully graded by PCGS as follows: Penny, MS67; Twopence, MS66; Threepence, MS67; and Fourpence, MS66; a gorgeous and fully original, matched set having highly reflective surfaces and just plain magnifiCent iridescent golden greenish blue toning. The cataloguer has never seen a set with finer eye appeal.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria gold Two Pounds 1887, S3865, MS62 NGC, light abrasions but a sharp coin with pleasing old-gold color.
Victoria gold Two Pounds 1887, S3865, MS64 PCGS, Jubilee Head, a lovely and choice example of this ever-popular issue.
Victoria gold Proof Two Pounds 1887, S3865, PR64 Ultra Cameo NGC, Jubilee Head, a few light scuffs and some hairlines but still a dramatic-looking coin.
Victoria gold Five Pounds 1887, S3864, Jubilee Head, uncertified lustrous AU.
Victoria gold Five Pounds 1887, S3864, MS61 NGC, lots of light abrasions but prooflike with pleasing old-gold color.
Victoria Shilling 1893, S3940, Old or Veiled Head, MS66 NGC, another Superb coin, this one possessing exquisite light gold and sea-green iridescent toning. Very scarce in this outstanding condition. The owner of this collection, who attended Exeter College at Oxford University and intends to donate a portion of the proceeds from the sale of this collection to that college, has assembled a staggering array of Gem and Superb Gem coins conCentrating on the 19th and early 20th centuries. The cataloguer cannot recall seeing another collection of these coins that consistently contained nothing but super-quality coins, most of which were purchased, incidentally, without being certified; the fact that they have only recently been slabbed, and mostly were graded in the 65-66-67 categories, demonstrates the quality that was sought and obtained. Bidders in this sale, which is a very rare opportunity, have it much easier, all the coins being already certified. It is unlikely that a sale such as this will recur any time soon. Bid accordingly if you wish to obtain coins of this quality for yourself.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Shilling 1897, S3940A, MS66 NGC, Veiled or Old Head, Gem UNC, beautiful sun-gold iridescent toning on obverse, silvery white with golden highlights on reverse.
Victoria Florin 1894, S3939, Old or Veiled Head, MS65 PCGS, Gem UNC, cartwheel luster and ultra-clean surfaces, light silvery gray toning with iridescent hues. Rarest date in this series with a 2010 SCBC value in UNC of £225 but you seldom see a coin of this quality anywhere.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Florin 1901, S3939, Old or Veiled Head, MS65 NGC, scattered tiny abrasions most likely having occurred at the mint, now toned over, and absolutely Gem UNC, the cartwheel luster intense in combination with heavy silvery frost beneath the prettiest imaginable iridescent bluish gold toning. Absolutely the most eye appealing of all the florins (and most of the other silver coins) in this outstanding collection. As well, it came from a very old collection from which it was sold to the present owner; it's quite likely that only two or three different collectors have possessed this coin in the past 109 years. Look at it and you will immediately understand why. This coin could break the price record for an Old Head florin. We wouldn't be surprised to see it sell for a multiple of our estimate, which is based only on SCBC value for an UNC. A sensational coin!
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Halfcrown 1893, S3938, Old or Veiled Head, MS65 NGC, Superb Gem UNC with smooth, satiny and frosty luster, fully struck, and possessing delicate silvery champagne-gold toning. Came into the present collection from an original 1893 mint set (these are now rarely seen, most having been broken up for individual coins, as happened here). Its surfaces are almost perfect. A wonderful coin.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Halfcrown 1894, S3938, Old or Veiled Head, MS65 PCGS, Gem UNC with thick frosty white luster and just a beautiful look to it. Rarest date in this series with a 2010 SCBC value for UNC of £265, but try finding another one this nice. This coin should, by rights, be worth twice that because of its rarity of condition.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Halfcrown 1896, S3938, Old or Veiled Head, MS65 PCGS, a beautiful coin which seems on the verge of being Superb, for its surfaces are remarkably free of even small abrasions, the cartwheel luster glows, and the eye appeal is quite exceptional especially when viewed in natural light, which brings out the golden blue iridescence of this entirely original Gem coin.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Halfcrown 1898, S3938, Old or Veiled Head, MS65 PCGS, scattered tiny abrasions in the mint frost but still beautiful and Gem UNC, silvery white with faint golden iridescence, also totally original as the surfaces show under magnification to the trained eye.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Halfcrown 1899, S3938, Old or Veiled Head, MS65 PCGS, Gem UNC and fully original with delightful golden blue iridescent toning, some flashy areas on the obverse of firey orange-red color, ancient scuff on the queen's shoulder under the toning but otherwise just about superb. A beauty with strong eye appeal.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Halfcrown 1900, S3938, Old or Veiled Head, MS66 PCGS, Superb with awesome surfaces and dappled silvery bright blue iridescent toning, yet the strong cartwheel luster shows through, all producing one of the finest Old Head Halfcrowns in existence. Fine die break at beginning of obverse legend. Rare in this grade, and truly magnifiCent!
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Halfcrown 1901, S3938, Old or Veiled Head, MS66 PCGS, last date in this series, the year Victoria died, and it seems likely someone lovingly saved this Gem coin, thick with mint frost, fully original, and blessed with haloes of bright golden iridescence. A streak of toning curls beneath the queen's chin.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Crown 1893, S3937, MS63 NGC, Veiled or Old Head, LVI edge, light vertical scratch on queen's face but otherwise a very choice piece with original light bluish gray surfaces and a sharp strike.
Victoria Crown 1893, S3937, MS64 PCGS, Veiled or Old Head, LVI edge, nice choice coin with golden gray toning.
Victoria Crown 1895, S3937, MS64 NGC, Veiled or Old Head, LIX edge, light golden gray surfaces.
Victoria Crown 1897, S3937, MS63 NGC, Veiled or Old Head, LXI edge, mostly brilliant surfaces with only light abrasions.
Victoria Maundy Set 1897, S3943, Old or Veiled Head, an exquisite set carefully graded by PCGS as follows: Penny, MS67; Twopence, MS67; Threepence, MS66; and Fourpence, MS65. A matched original set, each coin with semi-prooflike or highly reflective surfaces, and rich silvery golden iridescence and bluish hues. Wow, what a beautiful set!
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Old Head silver 1893 Proof set, S-PS8. Consisting of 6 coins: Threepence through the Crown. darkly toned with amber highlights, some hairlines, light scuffs and tiny nicks, generally a decent set but not choice, a long scratch on the halfcrown. Not certified. SCBC set value is £2,000 for 'FDC' but this set is worth less. Seems to be original.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Proof Sovereign 1893, S3874, PR64 NGC, Old or Veiled Head, bright mirrored surfaces with a delicate cameo (not so noted on grading insert), a truly choice specimen.
Victoria "Jubilee Head" uniface possible Pattern gold Two Pounds (ND), or Florin in gold, not in W&S, Medal PR63 Cameo NGC, very choice surfaces, regal crowned 3/4 forward crowned and veiled portrait without date or legend, plain edge, squared rims with partially raised "knife rim" obverse, unsigned but attributed to Ludwig Lauer, the German engraver who made well-known patterns for Spink & Son about 1887, very rare and noted on grading insert as Ex Murdoch Collection (Sotheby's, 1904, lot 541, where it appeared together with an 1887 pattern half-farthing in gold). While the portrait on this piece seems closer in spirit to the Veiled Head of 1893, Lauer's pieces, like Weyl's, relate more to the Jubilee celebration of 1887, and Lauer and Weyl both produced famous private patterns for the 1860 period bearing Young Head designs, so their efforts clearly belong to the era preceding that of the Diamond Jubilee era of 1893-1897, when the Veiled Head issues were produced. As well, Victoria as seen here is clearly wearing the famous diamond-encrusted Small Crown of 1887. The diameter of the presently offered, mysterious piece suggests it may have been intended for either a Two Pound or a Florin piece, but no related pieces are presently known for other denominations. A similarly intriguing piece is W&R378, bearing an almost identical beaded and raised flat-rimmed blank reverse, but that piece features a full obverse legend. Lauer varied from standard Royal Mint weights for his other patterns, so the 10.16g weight of this piece has little bearing on what denomination might have been intended. Spink's records of its private patterns were destroyed during World War II. Whatever this piece actually is, it is beautiful in design and execution, and likely unique. It should be of interest to countless Victoriana enthusiasts.
Victoria Belgian copper medal 1845, by Verachter and Hart, 72 mm diameter, 7.5 mm thick, in high relief, portrait left, legends in French, memorializing the queen's visit to Antwerp, a choice specimen about As Struck with rich mahogany color. Verachter and Hart were active medallists all during the Victorian era, producing a variety of commemorative medals, this one among their most beautiful.
Victoria Jubilee medals in silver and bronze 1887, Eimer-1733, BHM-3219, by J.E. Boehm and F. Leighton, the classics of this golden jubilee period in 77mm size, the silver piece lightly toned and showing light hairlines, a few nicks, and some old fingerprints, but probably improvable with care, the bronze just superb and deep chocolate in color, each in its original large red plush case. Two of the nicest examples of this type we have encountered, worth a strong bid.
Edward VII Sixpence 1904, S3983, MS66 NGC, the most important quality of this high-grade coin being its strike, which is bold for this shallowly engraved portrait, also bold on the reverse, thus well made altogether, obverse toned magenta or a darker golden brown with bluish highlights, the reverse exquisite blue and intensely lustrous. Die break on lower right reverse. This is a rare date in this short series, with the highest catalogue value of all the dates in SCBC, at £185 in UNC.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Edward VII Sixpence 1905, S3983, MS65 PCGS, Gem UNC, a really gorgeous example of this very scarce issue, boldly struck with beautiful surfaces sheathed in fully original, speckled and bright silvery gray toning, superb eye appeal. 2010 SCBC value for UNC is £150 and this should be worth more for its rarity of grade.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Edward VII Shilling 1906, S3982, MS66 NGC, scattered light abrasions as seems almost inevitable on this coinage, small toning stain at end of king's beard, the lion having almost full detail in his small face, most pleasing cartwheel luster (usual for this series), obverse with strong eye appeal having bright amber-gold iridescent toning, reverse a similar bright gold with bluish green in the center. A striking coin! Rare thus.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Edward VII Shilling 1907, S3982, MS63 NGC, original silvery white luster, fairly sharp strike for issue.
Edward VII Shilling 1907, S3982, MS65 NGC, Gem UNC, some light abrasions and ancient scuffs under awesome original, dappled iridescent toning that is brighter than normally seen on this series (the atmosphere of London at the time of this reign was plagued by heavy sulfuric air pollution, which caused most silver coins to turn gray), strike on the lion fairly sharp but not full, all in all one of the prettiest Edwardian Shillings this cataloguer has encountered.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Edward VII Shilling 1909, S3982, MS64 NGC, nearly a gem with a few noticeable marks but blessed with intensely frosty white brilliance, the cartwheel luster effect very evident, portrait showing lots of hair detail, lion's face about fully struck with deep details all showing. The 2010 SCBC value for UNC is £500 and this wonderful coin should be worth that.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Edward VII Shilling 1910, S3982, MS66 NGC, Gem UNC verging on the superb, no doubt given the 66 grade for its gorgeous bluish gold iridescent color and intense luster, the strike decidedly above average with quite a bit of detail in the king's nearly bald head, the lion's nose a touch soft as well. Still in all, there are almost no certified 66s to be had in this whole wide world, thus a strong bid is warranted. Last of this collector's Edward Shillings, each of them beautiful in its own right.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Edward VII Florin 1903, S3981, MS63 PCGS, lustrous with a fairly sharp strike, dappled but enchanting original russet gray iridescent toning, a nice example of this scarce date.
Edward VII Florin 1906, S3981, MS62 ANACS, scarce date in this short-lived series, deep russet gold toning.
Edward VII Florin 1910, S3981, MS65 NGC, certainly an exceptional coin, a number of tiny marks as seems almost inevitable on this king's coinage (the coining presses were set on stands about 12 feet above the floor of the coining room, and freshly struck coins all slid down metal chutes to waiting bins below, at floor level), the luster here very strong, cartwheel like, strike very normal with some softness on each side, the surfaces entirely original and blessed with bright silvery gold iridescence. Very scarce.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Edward VII Crown 1902, S3978, MS63 NGC, a choice piece with handsome original silvery gold surfaces, noticeable small bagmarks, calling for the 63 grade assigned.
From the Silver Around the World Collection
From the Silver Around the World Collection
Edward VII Crown 1902, S3978, MS64 NGC, Choice UNC and especially free of the usual host of small bagmarks, which calls for the 64 grade assigned, surfaces pleasing and light silvery golden gray in color. A true near-Gem example of this very popular one-year type.
Edward VII Crown 1902, S3978, one-year type, MS64 NGC, a really Choice UNC coin, not gray and dull as most are but rather the luster is quite strong and very satiny, the surfaces sheathed in bright, rich silvery gold toning, producing a quietly elegant coin of considerable eye appeal for this issue. The strike is also excellent, with strong detail in the king's balding pate and lush beard. Scarce so fine. This collector's brilliant MS65 specimen in our last signature sale fetched a world record price of $4,600. The presently offered coin was his "second" specimen, and 'tis nothing to be ashamed of!
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Edward VII Matte Proof Crown 1902, S3979, PR62 PCGS, light gray surfaces once dipped and now retoning nicely, a pleasing example.
Edward VII Maundy Set 1905, S3985, a gorgeous set carefully graded by PCGS as follows: Penny, MS67; Twopence, MS66; Threepence, MS67; and Fourpence, MS66. Super-gem coins having superb eye appeal, portraits in mostly silvery white contrast surrounded by bright iridescent golden blue toning on the almost perfectly matched obverses, the reverse toning a uniform and lovely iridescent blue with pinkish golden hues. One of the finest to be seen!
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George V Penny 1912-H, S4052, scarce Heaton Mint issue, MS65 RD NGC, tiny abrasions as almost always seen on pennies of this period but an exceptional coin as the 65 grade indicates, the color an even and very pleasing bright golden red with only slight fading, strike about 90% complete, thus much finer than is typically seen, the king's portrait quite sharp, Britannia showing all design details except the highest points of the bust, and both the date and mintmark are actually crisp, which is unusual.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George V Proof Sixpence 1911, S4014, PR65 NGC, Superb Gem Proof with exquisite, bright golden blue iridescent toning.
George V silver, a superb trio of Proofs of 1911: Sixpence, S4014, PR65 PCGS; Shilling, S4013, PR65 PCGS; and Florin, S4012, PR65 PCGS. Each coin Gem Proof with similar, gorgeous golden blue iridescent toning, obviously matched and from an original Coronation set. The cataloguer believes each coin is a candidate for upgrading, for the eye appeal is Superb, as is the technical quality.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George V silver, a superb pair of Proofs of 1911: Shilling, S4013, PR66 NGC; and Halfcrown, S4011, PR66 NGC. A matched pair obviously once in the same original Coronation set, the quality here just stunning, each coin a Superb Gem Proof with sparkling mirror fields, beautiful and boldly detailed portrait and reverse design, almost flawless and with splendid eye appeal thanks to vivid, bright golden blue iridescence offsetting the designs like the works of art they truly are. We expect our top estimate to be exceeded.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George V Proof Shilling 1911, S4013, PR66 NGC, Superb Gem Proof with bright golden blue iridescent surfaces.
George V Proof Florin 1911, S4012, PR65 PCGS, Gem Proof with superb, bright bluish gray and lilac gold iridescent surfaces, a really lovely Gem example.
George V Proof Florin 1911, S4012, PR67 NGC, a really Superb piece, almost perfect with deep mirror fields, super-bold details in the portrait and reverse shield, and vivid gold and silvery blue iridescent toning. Just magnifiCent.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George V Proof Halfcrown 1911, S4011, PR67 PCGS, a magnifiCent specimen exhibiting deep mirror fields, almost perfect surfaces, and eye appeal off the charts with its vibrant golden blue iridescence. Just the best there is!
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George V Silver Proof Set 1911, S-PS13, 8 coins in the Coronation "short set" as issued, halfcrown through Maundy penny, Choice Proofs with vivid original golden blue iridescent toning, no case. Much finer than the average set.
George V silver Proof set 1927, S-PS14, Threepence through Wreath Crown, graded by PCGS. Threepence, PR66; Sixpence, PR65; Shilling, PR65; Florin, PR64; Halfcrown, PR64; and Wreath Crown, PR64. An odd combination of grades because this is obviously an original and matched set, each coin almost identical with silvery pastel white surfaces and golden hues, perhaps a few faint hairlines on the 64s but really choice with excellent eye appeal. The 2010 SCBC book value for the set is £575. Sets this nice are not easy to locate.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Gorgeous George V silver lot, Including: Sixpence 1927, S4034, 3rd Coinage, Modified Effigy, MS65 PCGS, but a nearly flawless coin, fully struck with blazing snow-white luster, seemingly graded very tightly; Shilling 1911, S4013, MS63 PCGS, but a stunning super-choice coin with blast-white luster; Shilling 1926, S4023A, MS65 PCGS, a superb coin, fully original with silvery snow-white satiny luster, bold face on the lion; Florin 1919, S4012, MS65 PCGS, soft strike on top quadrant of reverse shield, silvery luster with delicate golden iridescence, an under-rated piece in this grade; and Halfcrown 1936, S4037, MS65 PCGS, another Gem, almost perfect, rich silvery white luster with strong cartwheel, bold strike, difficult to find in this outstanding grade though a common date.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George V Proof Wreath Crown 1927, S4036, PR64 PCGS, perfect original toning, mildly reflective mirrors, a very choice piece.
George V Wreath Crown 1927, S4036, KM836, PR65 NGC, a Gem example of this first-year George V, proof-only issue.
George V Wreath Crown 1928, S4036, 4th Coinage, MS64 NGC, a beautiful coin. The "marks" on the high point of the king's cheek being from the die and seen on almost all pieces, possibly mistaken by the grading company as abrasions, possibly not, the fields remarkably free from marks, surfaces sheathed in premium fully original pastel golden russet toning, strike bold with crisp details through the Wreath as well as on the portrait, and distinct cartwheel luster which cascades as the coin is turned. Mintage was just 9034 pieces, mostly intended for Christmas stockings, and most known coins cannot compare with this piece. The 2010 SCBC value for UNC is £500.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George V Wreath Crown 1929, S4036, AU55 NGC, light gray surfaces and a few marks. Mintage was just 4,994 pieces.
George V Wreath Crown 1930, S4036, AU58 NGC, light gray surfaces, area of soft strike at rear of portrait. Mintage was 4,847 pieces in all.
George V Raised Edge Proof Crown 1935, S4050, PR63 Deep Cameo PCGS, very light hairlines but a brilliant coin with deeply reflective mirrored fields and a brightly frosted cameo portrait of the king, also a ring of bright golden blue peripheral toning adding to the considerable eye appeal of this specimen.
George V Raised Edge Proof Crown 1935, S4050, PR64 PCGS, an unusual piece with glassy surfaces and no cameo, whereas the typical piece has deep mirrors and cameo contrast, this piece also with lovely and remarkably even silvery toning.
George V Raised Edge Proof Crown 1935, S4050, Choice Proof, uncertified, a beautiful coin which should slab at least PR64, having lovely glittering mirror surfaces sheathed in light silvery gold iridescence and a mild cameo contrast, or light frosting to the devices. Unusually, this auction presents a group of very choice examples of this classic for bidders' consideration. Total mintage was 2,500 pieces.
George V Raised Edge Proof Crown 1935, S4050, PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS, a stunning and very choice specimen having all the classic qualities, deep "black silver" mirrors and bright snow-white contrast to the devices, separated from perfection by some very faint hairlines and a few dots of carbon. What a Rocking Horse crown!
George V Raised Edge Proof Crown 1935, S4050, PR65 Cameo PCGS, a gem example with subtle but elegant silvery gold iridescent toning on glittering mirrors, just a delightful example of this Art Deco styled modern classic.
George V Raised Edge Proof Crown 1935, S4050, PR65 Cameo NGC, among the finest certified, a superb coin with frosted devices and splendid silvery blue and gold iridescence adding to its considerable eye appeal. Exceptional in every way!
George V Raised Edge Proof Crown 1935, S4050, PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC, a gem with dramatic contrast caused by heavily frosted devices, set against the "black silver" mirrored fields.
George V Wreath Crown 1936, S4036, 4th Coinage, AU58 NGC, just the slightest rub, a few light marks mostly on obverse, a handsome piece with satiny luster and light silvery gray surfaces, one of just 2473 pieces struck this year. Should be worth 2010 SCBC value, as given for EF, of £600.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George V Era Trade Dollar 1911B, KM-T5, Bombay Mint, MS65 NGC, Gem BU, a few tiny marks but still a lovely coin with blazing silvery white luster and bold details, also a few faint but long die breaks indicating many must have been struck from this set of dies, but few remain so fine as this one.
George V Trade Dollar 1929B, KM-T5, MS65 NGC, fully lustrous and scarce in this grade.
George V gold Proof Half Sovereign 1911, S4006, PR62 Cameo NGC, light hairlines and a few tiny nicks but a handsome coin with a choice look.
George V gold Proof Half Sovereign 1911, S4006, PR63 NGC, dappled surfaces.
George V gold Proof Half Sovereign 1911, S4006, PR66 Cameo NGC, Superb Gem Proof with exquisite eye appeal.
George V gold Proof Sovereign 1911, S3996, PR63 PCGS, deep gold toning and attractive.
George V gold Proof Sovereign 1911, S3996, PR66 Cameo NGC, Superb Gem Proof with exquisite eye appeal.
George V gold Proof Two Pounds 1911, S3995, PR62 NGC, a brilliant and attractive coin with light hairlines, also a distinct cameo to the portrait but not so noted on the grading insert.
George V gold Proof 2 Pounds 1911, S3995, PR66 Cameo NGC, Gem Proof with superb eye appeal.
George V gold Proof 5 Pounds 1911, S3994, PR61 NGC, light hairlines and scuffs but full mirror fields.
George V gold Proof 5 Pounds 1911, S3994, PF64 Deep Cameo PCGS. Sometimes the holder says it all! Only one piece has been certified in this grade by PCGS.
George V gold Proof 5 Pounds 1911, S3994, PR66 NGC, Superb Gem Proof, a gorgeous coin with marvelous original surfaces, rarely seen in this outstanding technical grade. Light haze on reverse is an indication of total originality.
George V silver Proof Set 1911, S-PS13, 8 coins or the Coronation "short set" consisting of the following, all graded by NGC as noted: Maundy Penny PR63, Maundy Twopence PR64, Maundy Threepence PR65, Maundy Fourpence PR63, Sixpence PR64, Shilling PR65, Florin PR64, and Halfcrown PR64, a lovely set, very choice and harshly graded, most coins with beautiful and vivid golden blue iridescent toning, seemingly an original, matched set.
George V Silver and Gold Proof Set 1911, S-PS11, 12 coins presented in the "long" Coronation Set, each graded by PCGS as follows: silver Maundy Penny PR63, Twopence PR64, Threepence PR64, Fourpence PR64, silver Sixpence PR66, Shilling PR65, Florin PR64, Halfcrown PR64, gold Half Sovereign PR63, Sovereign PR64, Two Pounds PR64, and Five Pounds PR63, an original matched set and very choice, the silver beautifully toned in shades of silvery blue and mauve with normal dappling and bright mirrors, the gold with a lovely soft hazy appeal. The 2010 SCBC estimated value for this set is £4,850 but recent London sales prices have generally been higher and this set should be worth that if not more. Most sets cannot compare to this one. Lot includes original plush case.
George VI gold Proof Half Sovereign 1937, S4077, PR62 NGC, dingy surfaces but a mild cameo not so noted on the insert.
George VI gold Proof Half Sovereign 1937, S4077, PR63 Cameo NGC, slightly cloudy mirrors and a few tiny nicks and some hairlines.
George VI gold Proof Half Sovereign 1937, S4077, PR63 PCGS, only 5001 minted, a decidedly Choice Proof with bright mirrored surfaces and lovely gold color, classic die break through the king's hair, and several long ancient black "scratches" which no doubt account for the PR63 grade being assigned, but the cataloguer has seen these on a large perCentage of the gold Proofs of this year, and believes they date to the time of production.
George VI gold Proof Half Sovereign 1937, S4077, PR68 Cameo NGC, a marvelous Pristine Gem Proof with a moderate but bright cameo contrast in the king's portrait. One of the finest extant examples of the original mintage of 5001 pieces, this is the second time we have been privileged to sell this same specimen. It is extremely difficult to find a PR67 in one of these, let alone this superlative grade. Essentially, it is perfect.
George VI gold Proof Sovereign 1937, S4076, PR61 NGC, a bit scruffy as the grade suggests but full mirror fields, and one of just 5001 sovereigns made for this reign so bidding will not be light.
George VI gold Proof Sovereign 1937, S4076, PR62 PCGS, only 5001 minted, a very attractive coin with bright mirrors, a few tiny scuffs and light hairlines (mostly on obverse), but this is a nice coin which 90% of sovereign collectors would be simply delighted to own. No other sovereign is available for this reign, which puts intense pressure on the value of these proofs.
George VI gold Proof Two Pounds 1937, S4075, PR63 Cameo PCGS, only 5001 minted, Choice Proof with lovely surfaces and bright gold mirrors, only faint disturbance and mainly on the obverse, portrait showing some light porosity, which means this was one of the last such pieces coined in 1937.
George VI gold Proof Two Pounds 1937, S4075, PR64 Cameo NGC, Gem Proof with a few stray hairlines.
George VI gold Proof 5 Pounds 1937, S4074, Proof Scratched NGC, actually a typical piece as seen in most sets that are still in their plush cases.
George VI gold Proof 5 Pounds 1937, S4074, PR63 Cameo NGC, a lovely coin despite very light hairlines.
George VI gold Proof Five Pounds 1937, S4074, PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS, only 5001 minted, Choice Proof with bright mirrors and a handsome cameo contrast to the portrait.
George VI Coronation Proof Set 1937, S-PS16, 15 pieces in the Royal Mint purple plush case, the silver brilliant, the others reddish brown and lightly toned, a fairly choice and certainly good-looking set.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George VI Proof Set 1937, S-PS16, 15 pieces farthing through crown including Maundy set, in original red Royal Mint cardboard box, a choice set, the silver light silvery gray in color, bronzes reddish brown, brass 3d lightly toned. Nicer than most seen.
George VI Coronation Proof Set 1937, S-PS16, 15 pieces, crown through farthing including Maundy set, Choice to Gem Proofs, the silver brilliant with delicate toning, the bronzes bright reddish browns with much mint red color, the brass 3d brilliant with delicate toning, all housed in the original Royal Mint purple plush case, this set customized with a clear Plexiglas screwed-down cover holding the coins in place and protecting them. An exceptional set. SCBC value is £350 and this set should certainly be worth full catalogue.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George VI Coronation Proof Set 1937, S-PS16, 15 pieces, crown through farthing including Maundy set, a gorgeous and true Gem Proof set in the original Royal Mint purple plush case, the case also exceptionally fine, the silver brilliant with silvery surfaces, bronzes almost entirely mint red, brass 3d also brilliant with delicate toning. As fine a set as this cataloguer has seen, purchased by the present owner from a family who bought it at issue in 1937. We note a few sets in the past selling for as much as $1,500. Current SCBC book value is £350. Our top estimate could be exceeded.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George VI Proof Sets 1950, S-PS17, the Mid-century Set, two of them, 9 coins each, halfcrown through farthing, one set slightly above average and toned, the other set very choice and mostly brilliant with some beautiful bright original toning. Each in the original red RM cardboard box of issue. Collectors today must remember that these were made and distributed only five years after the conclusion of World War II, and Britain still had a very depressed economy, the stresses of life in a recently war-torn country pressing on most citizens heavily, and the result was that most of these sets were not carefully kept. This lot demonstrates the contrast between how most sets survived and the seldom found super set. SCBC value is £135 each, one worth less, the other more.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George VI Festival of Britain 1951 collection, a wonderful assemblage of the coins and types of presentation from 1951, consisting of the following: Crown S4111 a choice Prooflike example in little square green box marked Festival of Britain 1951 with paper insert; also, a 10-piece Proof Set S-PS18 the coins choice housed in the Royal Mint green cardboard box stamped in gold on the front Festival of Britain 1951 with the same paper insert given out with the single crown; also, another 10-piece Proof Set S-PS18 but this one housed in the blue Royal Mint green cardboard box stamped in gold on the front Festival of Britain 1951, this one with a paper "With the Compliments of A. H. Baldwin & Sons, Ltd." and their Adelphia address, this box believed to be seldom seen, the coins all very choice and brilliant and appear to have especially fine finishes although no such mention of such a difference occurs in any reference; and finally, another 10-piece set S-PS18, the coins all very choice and brilliant and housed in a rare blue plush case stamped in gold on the cover Festival of Britain 1951 and on the inside silk with the emblem of the Royal Mint, the case bright and choice. We cannot recall ever seeing this latter case before. All in all, a fascinating look into post-war British presentation sets from a bygone era of more simple and trusting times.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Elizabeth II gold Proof Two Pounds 1989, S4262, PR67 Cameo NGC, 500th anniversary of the Sovereign 1489-1989, mintage of 2,000 pieces, a superb example of this design type. The 2010 SCBC value is £800.
Elizabeth II, a trio of gorgeous Proof sets of 1953, each S-PS19, the Coronation sets, copper-nickel and bronze with the brass threepence, 10 coins in each set housed in the original deep red Royal Mint hard case, white silk and plush red liners, two sets Choice to Gem, mostly brilliant with some stunning purplish red toning on the bronzes, the third set with a custom-made Plexiglas insert holding the coins in place and seemingly finer, mostly brilliant with delicate and lovely iridescence and about as fine as exists. Most sets seen today are choice at best, so these represent something of an opportunity. The 2010 SCBC value is £110 per set but try finding coins as nice as these.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Elizabeth II gold 2-piece Proof Britannia set 1987, KM-PS54, Gem Proofs in issue capsules and case, with COA. AGW 0.3531 oz.
Elizabeth II gold Proof Set 1990, S-PGS12, 4-piece set Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign and Half Sovereign, Gem Proofs as issued, in capsules inside the Royal Mint red plush case of issue, with COA. SCBC value is £1,850. Mintage was 1,721 full sets issued. AGW 2.0009 oz.
Elizabeth II 13-piece silver Proof Millennium Set 2000, KM-PS115, S-PSS08, Maundy set through Five Pounds silver, almost perfect Gem Proofs, each inside its own capsule but for the Maundy set in a special 4-piece box, all inside the large, luxurious blue Royal Mint plush case, with COA and a brochure entitled "The United Kingdom Millennium Silver Collection." A beautiful collector's item!
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Elizabeth II Two Pounds Piedfort Proof Set 2002, "The Official Commonwealth Games Silver Piedfort Collection" from the Royal Mint, S-PSS10, the deluxe set of bi-metallic silver and gold-plated coins "with the addition of colour" as the Spink book calls it, meaning enameled banners and cameo flags, Gem Proofs in four capsules housed with a square gold-plated RM plaque inside a fancy hinged case, with COA brochure on the Games at Manchester. Mintage: 3,497 sets. SCBC value is £240.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Elizabeth II gold Proof Five Pounds 2002, S4555, Gem cameo Proof, as issued in capsule, with Royal Mint purple plush case, mintage of 3,500 pieces. Sensitive and lifelike portrait by Ian Rank-Broadley. Spink catalogue value is £950.
Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee gold Proof Set 2002, S-PGJS1, KM-PSA135, a rare and truly glorious presentation of all the coinage types, struck in 22-carat gold, 13 pieces including the Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Pound, 50 Pence, 20 Pence, 10 Pence, 5 Pence, Twopence and Penny, also the 4-piece Maundy Set, each coin a perfect Gem frosted Proof, each in its own capsule but the Maundy Set in a little square box, all inside a long, rich-looking Royal Mint plush case, purple with classic cream-silk inside top, a total of 2,002 sets issues (symbolizing the issue year!), this set #1032 with COA. 2010 SCBC value is £5,000. Total AGW 4.7797 oz.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee gold Proof Set 2002, S-PGJS1, KM-PSA135, a second example of this truly glorious presentation of all the coinage types, struck in 22-carat gold, 13 pieces including the Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Pound, 50 Pence, 20 Pence, 10 Pence, 5 Pence, Twopence and Penny, also the 4-piece Maundy Set, each coin a perfect Gem frosted Proof, each in its own capsule but the Maundy Set in a little square box, all inside a long, rich-looking Royal Mint plush case, purple with classic cream-silk inside top, a total of 2,002 sets issues (symbolizing the issue year!), this set #1974 with COA. 2010 SCBC value is £5,000. Total AGW 4.7797 oz.
Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee gold Proof Set 2002, S-PGJS1, KM-PSA135, a third example of this splendid presentation of all the coinage types, struck in 22-carat gold, 13 pieces including the Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Pound, 50 Pence, 20 Pence, 10 Pence, 5 Pence, Twopence and Penny, also the 4-piece Maundy Set, each coin a perfect Gem frosted Proof, each in its own capsule but the Maundy Set in a little square box, all inside a long, rich-looking Royal Mint plush case, purple with classic cream-silk inside top, a total of 2,002 sets issues (symbolizing the issue year!), this set #1127 with COA. 2010 SCBC value is £5,000. AGW 4.7797 oz.
Elizabeth II gold 50 Pence 2003, KM-1036b, 7-sided Woman's Suffrage issue, Gem Proof in capsule and case with COA. AGW 0.4568 oz.
Elizabeth II gold Five Pounds 2003, KM1003, Gem prooflike BU in RM capsule and green plush case, with COA.
Elizabeth II 2-piece gold and silver/gold Two Pounds Olympics Set 2008, S-PG2PCS, "Handover Ceremony" issue for Beijing to London, Gem Proofs in individual capsules and Royal Mint plush box, all within an outer black box. 2010 SCBC value is £1,000. Only 250 Edition sets issued.
Elizabeth II Two Pounds silver Proof coin lot, another interesting group, all Gem Proofs in RM capsules and boxes with COAs: 1986 Commonwealth Games, 1989 2-piece Bill of Rights, 1994 Bank of England, 1995 WW2 dove, 1995 UN, 1996 Football, 1997 bi-metallic with gold, 1998 bi-metallic with gold, 1999 Rugby, and 2001 bi-metallic with gold Marconi. These are all the normal thickness pieces, all in one group for your bidding pleasure.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Elizabeth II modern silver Piedfort collection, a wonderful group consisting of the following: 1992-1993 2-piece 50 Pence set large and small, 5 Pence 1990, 10 Pence 1992, 20 Pence 1982, 50 Pence 1997, 50 Pence 1998 EEC, 50 Pence 1998 NHS, 1998 50 Pence 2-piece set EEC and NHS, and 50 Pence 2000 Libraries. All are Gem Proofs in RM capsules and issue boxes with COAs.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Elizabeth II modern Proof Two Pounds coins, a nice group consisting of the following: 1989 2-coin Bill of Rights Piedfort silver set S-PSS01, 1994 silver Piedfort Bank of England S4314, 1945-1995 silver UN Piedfort S4316, 1995 peace dove silver Piedfort S4315, 1996 silver Piedfort football S4317, 1997 & 1998 2-coin silver and gold-plated Piedfort set S4318/4570, 1999 silver Piedfort Rugby World Cup Piedfort S4570, and 2001 silver Piedfort Marconi S4572, all Gem Proofs in original RM capsules and boxes with COAs. SCBC total value is £490.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Elizabeth II, 5 sets of silver regular and piedfort Pound coins 1984-2002, as follows: UK Silver Proof Collection 1984-87 in red case, 1984-87 Piedforts in black case, 1994 and 1995 regular and Piedforts in blue case, 1994-97 Piedforts in blue case, and also 1999-2002 regular proofs, all in capsules inside the cases of issue with COAs, a lovely collection!
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Elizabeth II Britannia silver Proof sets, S-PSBO1/2/4, 4 pieces each, 1997, 1998 and 2001, Gem Proofs all in RM capsules inside long green issue cases, each with COA. SCBC values total £400.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Elizabeth II modern silver & CN Proof Sets 1993 to 2003, each in blue hard cases, as follows: 3-piece set 1993, 50P, Pound and Five Pounds silver, Gem Proofs in capsules; 3-piece set 1994, 50P, French 1 Franc, and USA $1 in silver for the 50th Anniversary of the Allied Invasion of Europe, Gem Proofs in capsules with COA; 3-piece set 1994, 50P D-Day, Pound and Two Pounds Bank of England in silver, Gem Proofs in capsules with COA; 2-piece set 1999 silver Britannia Two Pounds and copper-nickel Five Pounds, Gem Proofs in capsules with COA; 3-piece silver Piedfort set 2003, 50P Women's Union, Pound, and Two Pounds bi-metallic Double Helix, Gem Proofs in capsules with COA.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Elizabeth II modern silver Pound Proof collection, 22 pieces, 1983-2003, all Gem Proofs in original RM boxes, all with COAs except for one piece, a chance to have a large collection bought individually from the mint, all in one lot, all for a single bid.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Elizabeth II silver Proof Pound Piedforts lot, 1983-2003, with RM issue cases and COAs, first one 1983 S4221 (10,000 struck), 1984 S4222 (15,000 struck), 1985 new portrait S4331 (15,000 struck), 1986 S4332 (15,000 struck), 1987 S4333 (15,000 struck), 1988 S4334 (10,000 struck), 1989 S4335 (10,000 struck), 1993 S4336 (12,500 struck), 1994 S4337 (11,722 struck), 1995 S4338 (8,458 struck), 1996 S4339 (10,000 struck), 1997 S4340 (10,000 struck), 1998 new portrait S4590 (7,894 struck), 1999 S4591 (9,975 struck), 2000 S4592 (9,994 struck), 2001 S4593 (8,469 struck), 2002 S4594 (6,599 struck), and 2003 S4590 (9,871 struck), all essentially perfect Gem Proofs with beautifully frosted devices. A great group of royal emblems and national crests! Total 2010 SCBC value is £929.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Elizabeth II modern Proof sets and issues 1990 to 2003, all in issue cases, coins in capsules, and with COAs, as follows: 5 Pence double silver Proof set 1990 (two coins), both types large and small, S4371 and 4372, Gem Proofs as issued; 10 Pence double silver Proof set 1992 (two coins), both types large and small, S4366 and 4367, Gem Proofs as issued; 50 Pence 1992 Council of European Ministers, S4352, silver Gem Proof as issued; 50 Pence 1994 D-Day, S4353, silver Gem Proof as issued; 50 Pence double silver Proof set 1997 (two coins), both types large and small, S4351 and 4354, Gem Proofs as issued; 50 Pence silver Proof 2000, Public Libraries, S4613, Gem Proof as issued (case hinge broken); 2 Pound silver Proof 2003 DNA Double Helix, S4577, Gem Proof as issued; and 4-piece silver and gold-plated Proof set 2002 Commonwealth Games 2 Pounds Manchester, S4573/74/75/76, also KM-PS124, Gem Proofs as issued (outer box and inner plush case with square plaque). Lots of modern minting elegance here! Total 2010 SCBC value is £346.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Greece
Chios. Genoese Doges: Andrea Dandolo gold Zecchino ND (1343-54), Friedberg 2a, MS64 NGC, superb strike on a broad flan, one of the nicest Chios pieces we have seen.
Chios. Milanese Dukes: Philip Maria Visconti gold Zecchino ND (1421-36), Friedberg 4, MS62 NGC, nicely struck from somewhat rusted dies. An attractive example of this Venetian style coinage for the Island of Chios.
John Capodistrias 10 Lepta 1831, KM12, XF40 BN NGC, brown surfaces with a light sheen. Scarce grade for this series.
Othon 2 Lepta 1832, KM14, MS65 BN NGC, wonderful iridescent toning with pristine surfaces and instant eye appeal, very rare quality for this date.
George I 20 Lepta 1874A, KM44, MS63 NGC, a choice little coin with flashy luster and amber toning.
George I 2 Drachmai 1911, KM61, AU58 NGC, a nice lustrous example, very attractive.
George I 5 Drachmai 1875A, KM46, nearly XF, nicely toned and attractive.
George I 5 Drachmai 1876A, KM46, sharp AU, cleaned at one time and now nicely toned.
George I gold 20 Drachmai 1884A - Pair, KM56, both coins are lustrous AU, one has a small lamination on the back of the King's head. AGW 0.3734 oz.
Republic 20 Drachmai 1930, KM73, MS62 NGC, fully lustrous, scarce type in mint state.
George II silver 100 Drachmai (1940), KM75, choice Proof with a few faint hairlines, much nicer than usual seen. Struck to commemorate the 5th anniversary of the restoration of the monarchy.
George II silver 100 Drachmai (1940), KM75, Proof 66 Cameo NGC, a superb example of this rare Monarchy commemorative with a satiny cameo bust. Seldom seen this nice!
From the Silver Around the World Collection
From the Silver Around the World Collection
Constantine II gold 20 Drachmai 1967 (1970), KM92, MS66 NGC, Gem UNC, a beautiful example of the commemorative marking the revolution of 1967, with a mintage of 20,000 pieces.
Constantine II gold 20 Drachmai 1967 (1970), KM92, MS67 NGC, Revolution commemorative.
Republic gold 5000 Drachmai 1981, KM129, Choice brilliant cameo Proof in capsule, inside tax box of issue. AGW 0.3617 oz.
Republic gold 20000 Drachmes 1996, KM167, Proof 67 Cameo NGC, Olympics commemorative depicting a nude javelin thrower. AGW 0.5003 oz.
Guadaloupe
French Colonial Piefort Franc 1903, KM-P2, MS63 NGC, copper-nickel, lightly toned and very attractive, rare type with double-thick planchet, not marked ESSAI.
Guatemala
Ferdinand VI cob 8 Reales 1753-J, KM12, toned F-VF, clear 53 of the date and J assayer, quite nice for this crude series and unholed.
Ferdinand VI cob 8 Reales ND (1747-53) J, KM12, XF45 NGC, lightly toned and original, very scarce grade for this crudely manufactured series. The date, mintmark and assayer are all missing (off flan or weakly struck).
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Guatemala
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales 1769-P, KM27.2, smaller planchet variety, toned XF, few tiny surface marks. Boldly struck with aged deep gray patina. Very scarce type and grade.
Carlos IIII 2 Reales 1794-M, KM51, MS63 NGC Whittier Collection, brilliant surfaces with fully struck details, very appealing.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1799-M, KM53, AU55 NGC, deeply toned with excellent design features, scarce this nice.
Ferdinand VII 1/2 Real 1808-M, KM60, MS64 PL NGC Whittier Collection, a choice and fully brilliant example of this first type featuring the bust of Carlos IIII.
Ferdinand VII 1/2 Real 1809-M, KM60, MS64 NGC Whittier Collection, deeply toned with meticulously sharp details. First series for the new King featuring the bust of Carlos IIII.
Ferdinand VII 1/2 Real 1814-M, KM65, MS65 NGC, a superb little coin with fully struck details and lovely harvest gold patina.
Ferdinand VII Real 1821-M, KM66, MS64 PL NGC, glittering mint luster with faint adjustment marks.
Ferdinand VII 2 Reales 1819-M, KM67, MS63 NGC, prooflike surfaces with very light obverse adjustment marks.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1821M, KM69, AU58 NGC, prooflike luster in the legends.
Ferdinand VII silver Proclamation 2 Reales 1808, Medina 293, Herrera 13, MS63 PL NGC Whittier Collection, full frosty white mint brilliance with reflective fields. A most important issue as the denomination is expressed as 2 R flanking the coat of arms on the reverse. Truly a commemorative coin rather than a proclamation medal.
Ferdinand VII silver Proclamation 8 Reales 1809, Herrera 21, toned VF-XF, scattered light scratches, priest kneeling before a pedestal with a bust of the new King above. Very scarce.
central American Republic 8 Reales 1824M, KM4, XF45 NGC, deeply toned and attractive, very well-struck details and conservatively graded by NGC, in our opinion.
From the Silver Around the World Collection
From the Silver Around the World Collection
central American Republic 8 Reales 1824M, KM4, AU55 NGC, medium silvery-gray patina, very popular type.
central American Republic 8 Reales 1825M, KM4, XF45 NGC, lightly toned with considerable mint luster and no adjustment marks.
central American Republic 8 Reales 1825M, KM4, MS62 NGC, a choice lustrous example with light toning in the legends. The details on the mountains and sunface are exceptional.
central American Republic 8 Reales 1827M, KM4, AU50 NGC, faint adjustment marks on the obverse with some emerging blue-green patina. Scarcer date.
central American Republic 8 Reales 1837-BA, KM4, sharp AU-UNC, harshly cleaned long ago, tiny flan flaws in the obverse field. Sharply struck details with no adjustment marks.
central American Republic 8 Reales 1837-BA, KM4, AU55 NGC, exceptionally bold with every leaf on the tree fully defined, lightly toned and attractive.
central American Republic 8 Reales 1840/37-MA, KM4, AU53 NGC, lightly cleaned obverse fields. Overdate details light but visible.
central American Republic 8 Reales 1841-MA, KM4, AU53 NGC, a lustrous piece with no adjustment marks.
central American Republic 8 Reales 1842-MA, KM4, AU50 NGC, considerable mint luster, an untoned example.
central American Republic 8 Reales 1847/6-A, KM4, AU Details NGC (Environmental Damage), well-struck details, mild surface porosity from oxidation.
From the Silver Around the World Collection
From the Silver Around the World Collection
central American Republic gold 1/2 Escudo 1824-M, KM5, MS62 NGC, exceptionally bold details with a tiny spot to the left of the mintmark. Very scarce in mint state.
central American Republic gold 1/2 Escudo 1825-M, KM5, AU55 NGC, bold details with faint adjustment marks, barely noticeable.
central American Republic gold Escudo 1824-M, KM6, XF40 NGC, evenly worn with well-struck details, cleaned long ago. Very scarce type.
Republic gold 10 Pesos 1869-R, KM193, AU58 NGC, a nice lustrous example with light contact marks.
Republic gold 16 Pesos 1869-R, KM188, VF, harshly cleaned and probably once mounted in a bezel but with no obvious damage. Lot sold as is, no return. AGW 0.7604 oz.
Republic gold 20 Pesos 1869-R, KM194, XF45 NGC, an attractive lustrous example with minimal contact marks. AGW 0.9334 oz.
Republic Quetzal 1925, KM242, XF-AU, exceptionally sharp details, lightly cleaned long ago. Very scarce and popular type.
From the Silver Around the World Collection
From the Silver Around the World Collection
Republic gold 10 Quetzales 1926, KM245, AU58 NGC, fully lustrous with light surface contact marks. AGW 0.4837 oz.
Republic gold 10 Quetzales 1926, KM245, fully lustrous UNC, much nicer than usually seen despite some light surface marks.
Haiti
Henri I Christophe gold Fantasy Crown 1811, KM-X13 (but in gold), Proof 63 Cameo NGC, restrike, INA RETRO ISSUE. Flashy mirror surfaces, rare in gold.
Republic 2 Centimes 1846 An 43, KM26, MS63 BN NGC Whittier Collection, a choice coin with significant mint brilliance. Very scarce grade.
Republic gold 1000 Gourdes 1974, KM118.1, for the American BiCentennial, Choice Proof, with original leather wallet and COA. AGW 0.3761 oz.
Hawaii
Kamehameha III Cent 1847, KM1e, AU58 PCGS, 18 berries, 9 left and 9 right. Nice glossy brown surfaces, scarcer wreath variety.
Kalakaua I Dollar (Akahi Dala) 1883, KM7, nice lustrous AU, few light hairlines, very scarce grade for this popular type.
From the Silver Around the World Collection
From the Silver Around the World Collection
Honduras
Republic aluminum Pattern 1/4 Real 1872A, KM-E1, MS65 NGC, fully lustrous with problem-free surfaces, reverse with ESSAI DE MONNAIE. Scarce plain edge pattern issue struck at the Paris Mint.
Republic gold Peso 1901, KM56, AU Details NGC, (Excessive Surface Hairlines), crudely struck as usual for this era but with bold details and only faint hairlines. Quite a nice coin for this series with a clear date.
Republic gold Peso 1902, KM56, AU55 NGC, well-struck details with soft original patina, very clear date.
Republic gold Peso 1922, KM56, MS61 NGC, very bold date with strike-through details on the obverse creating an uneven design, not atypical for this late era.
Republic gold Peso ND (1922-25), KM56, XF Details NGC (Polished), a clear example of this very scarce undated variety with the entire date area free of any design details. Conservatively graded as XF as there is virtually no wear evident.
Hong Kong
Cheng Xin gold Bullion Bar, as made with mint luster, rectangular gold bar measuring 80 x 20 mm and weighing 187.3 grams, .945 pure. The translation of the Chinese legends is as follows: Hong Kong gold bar, Bonham Street East, Cheng Xin brand, Hong Kong Cheng Xin gold bar. The total AGW is estimated to be 5.7 ounces.
Victoria Specimen Mil 1866, KM3, Specimen 65 RB NGC, sharply struck with lustrous surfaces and some attractive magenta patina on the "Hong."
Victoria Cent 1863, KM4.1, MS64 BN PCGS, traces of original mint red and an attractive sheen to the surfaces.
Victoria Cent 1880, KM4.3, MS64 RB PCGS, lightly toned with plenty of luster.
Victoria Cent 1900H, KM4.3, MS65 RB PCGS, a choice example with nearly full mint red.
Victoria 10 Cents 1863, KM6.1, MS64 NGC, gorgeous old-time toning, scarce first date of issue.
Victoria Proof 10 Cents 1884, KM6.3, PR63 ICG, decidedly choice with delightful light silvery gray iridescent toning, fully original and attractive, rare as a Proof. Consignor notes as being ex Remick Collection.
Victoria 20 Cents 1866, KM7, AU58 NGC, subtle gray and gold toning, very close to mint state.
Victoria Half Dollar 1866, KM8, cleaned Fine or perhaps bit sharper, gradually retoning.
Victoria Half Dollar 1866, KM8, F-VF, cleaned, small scuffs to the right of the Queen's neck.
Victoria Dollar 1866, KM10, AU, a sharp and appealing coin despite signs of an ancient cleaning, with excellent detail in the queen's portrait, and a pleasing reverse, silvery gray toning adding to the eye appeal, a few marks along the rims, and scuffing on the portrait when viewed askance.
Victoria Dollar 1867, KM10, XF Details Surface Hairlines NGC, lightly cleaned but decent.
Victoria Dollar 1868, KM10, XF Details Surface Hairlines NGC, lightly cleaned and having numerous abrasions, but very sharp in strike.
Victoria Dollar 1868, KM10, XF Details Surface Hairlines NGC, lightly cleaned, numerous small abrasions.
Victoria Dollar 1868, KM10, XF-AU Details with very little wear evident, harshly cleaned with deep hairlines and a few scattered rim nicks.
From the Silver Around the World Collection
From the Silver Around the World Collection
Elizabeth II gold 1000 Dollars 1986, KM57, Proof 69 DCAM ICG, struck to honor the Royal Visit. AGW 0.4708 oz.
Elizabeth II gold 1000 Dollars 1986 - twenty piece lot, KM54, Year of the Tiger, all are Gem UNC. Each coin comes with a certificate of authenticity. AGW 9.5600 oz.
Hungary
Ludwig the Great gold Gulden ND (1342-1382), Fr-4, MS63 PCGS, lustrous and sharply struck with the arms really bold, full outer beading on each side, well centered, no cracks or flaws, an excellent piece. This choice gulden was minted nearly at the beginning of what later came to be called the ducat series, and thus is of historic interest as well as having fine eye appeal.
Maria gold Gulden ND (1382-1387), Friedberg 8, Rethy 111, MS63 NGC, a fabulous example from this short reign, full golden mint brilliance and sharp details.
Sigismund gold Gulden ND (1387-1437), Friedberg 10, Rethy 119A, MS62 NGC, lightly toned with well-struck details.
Rudolf II Taler 1601-NB, KM12, Dav-3014, AU55 NGC, exceptionally nice except for a flaw on the date, color a pleasing light silvery gray, very little wear.
From the Silver Around the World Collection
From the Silver Around the World Collection
Leopold I Taler 1693-KB, KM214.8, Dav-3264, MS61 NGC, satiny luster, quite an even strike from the roller dies, pleasing and choice appearance with light golden gray toning, the classic portrait highly detailed and enchanting.
From the Silver Around the World Collection
From the Silver Around the World Collection
Leopold Taler 1694-KB, KM214.8, Dav-3264, XF45 NGC, light even wear, pleasing surfaces of medium gray toning and very few blemishes of any kind.
Leopold I Taler 1698-KB, KM214.8, Dav-3264, choice lustrous AU-UNC, broad flan with razor sharp details, lightly dipped.
Karl VI of Austria Taler 1712-CH-PW Pressburg, KM289, bold AU, every detail very sharp, trace of mounting at the top. Portraiture at its apex here, a real artistic accomplishment.
From the Silver Around the World Collection
From the Silver Around the World Collection
Maria Theresa gold 2 Ducats 1765-KB, KM379, AU55 NGC, well-struck design features with abundant mint luster.
Joseph II gold 2 Ducats 1784, Friedberg 195, KM397, AU50 PCGS, light original toning. The SCWC lists this date as Rare and unpriced in all grades but we are skeptical.
Franz Joseph I gold 8 Florins - 20 Francs 1873-KB, KM455.1, Fr-242, MS62 PCGS, sharp and lustrous but with numerous small abrasions, especially on the mirror-like fields. AGW 0.1867 oz.
Republic 50 Filler 1948-BP, KM536, MS66 NGC, exceptional mint brilliance, scarce type.
Iceland
Republic gold 10000 Kronur 1974, KM22, Choice brilliant UNC, a beautiful example! Includes red issue box. Mintage of 12,000 pieces. AGW 0.4485 oz.
India
Sultans of Dehli. Ghiyas-Ud-Din Balban gold Tanka 673AH Dehli, Friedberg 423, choice UNC, fully struck and attractive. 10.95 grams.
Sultans of Dehli. Muhammad III bin Tughlaq gold Tanka (1325-51), Friedberg 458, small diameter series, choice toned AU, well-struck features. 11.05 grams.
Mughal Empire. Akbar gold Square Heavy Mohur 981AH, bold VF, full readable date but without mint name, 11.83 grams. An attractive example with no test marks.
Mughal Empire. Shah Jahan gold Mohur 1060AH Year 23, KM260.6, Friedberg 801, AU-UNC, fully lustrous and bold with both dates very clear. Burhanpur Mint.
Madras Presidency 20 Cash 1808, KM321, Pridmore 194, Proof 65 BN PCGS, abundant mint red.
Madras Presidency Half Pagoda ND (1808-11), KM353, Large letters, MS62 PCGS, well-struck and attractive, rare when graded mint state.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Victoria Rupee 1876-C, KM473.2, PR62 PCGS Restrike, final date of the Victoria Queen series, mirror surfaces with some hairlines.
Victoria Rupee 1898-B, KM492, PR62 CAM PCGS, flashy surfaces with light hairlines. Not noted as a restrike on the holder.
Victoria gold Mohur 1862, KM480, lightly toned AU, small rim nick at 8 o'clock on the obverse.
Edward VII Rupee 1906-B, KM508, PR64 PCGS Restrike, nicely toned with reflective surfaces.
George V gold Sovereign 1918-I, KM525A, UNC, a lovely example with small abrasions only, and glowing luster.
Hyderabad. Mir Mahbub Ali Khan II gold 1/8 Ashrafi AH1321 Year 37 (1903), KM-Y19, MS65 NGC, sharply struck with lustrous surfaces and full clear dates. Scarce type and grade.
Hyderabad. Mir Usman Ali Khan gold Ashrafi AH1343 Year 14, KM-Y57a, MS64 PCGS, lightly toned and attractive.
Indore. Shivaji Rao Rupee VS1956 (1899), KM47.1, sharp AU-UNC, lightly cleaned, very scarce type featuring a portrait of the ruler.
Kutch. Pragmalji II gold 25 Kori 1870 - VS1927, KM-Y17a, MS63 PCGS, lightly toned with sharp details.
Kutch. Pragmalji II gold 50 Kori 1874 - VS1930, KM-Y18, MS63 PCGS, nicely detailed, subtle original patina.
Mysore. Krishna Raja Wodeyar gold Pagoda ND - Quartet, Friedberg 1358, four nice examples all grading XF or better, struck from about 1811-1830 and featuring Siva with Parvati on the obverse and legends on the reverse. Lot sold as is, no return.
Mysore & Environs. Accumulation of gold Fanams circa 1750-1850, one hundred twenty-one pieces, various types, a very useful group from an old collection, many with attractive toning. We suggest careful viewing! Lot sold as is, no return.
Iran
Fath Ali Shah silver Pattern Kran ND (c. 1830), KM-Pn1, toned AU-UNC with faint surface hairlines, highly attractive old-time patina. Very rare pattern struck at the Brussels Mint (B mintmark below the coat of arms). 6.78 grams, reeded edge.
Qajars. Fath Ali Shah gold Toman 1239AH Khoy Mint, KM753, nice AU with original mint luster, very scarce mint.
Qajars. Nasir al-Din gold 2 Toman 1281AH Mashad Mint, KM864, choice UNC, fully lustrous with exceptionally sharp details. Rare type featuring the Shah's name in tughra form, similar to the contemporary Ottoman sultans. 6.85 grams.
Nasir al-Din copper Pattern 25 Dinars AH1281 (1864), KM-Pn2, glossy brown UNC with sharp features, minor patination in the wreath details. Rare pattern struck at the Brussels Mint as an introduction the to eventual modernization of the Persian coinage. 4.95 grams, plain edge.
Nasir al-Din copper Pattern 50 Dinars AH1281 (1864), KM-Pn3, superb UNC with nearly full reddish-orange mint brilliance, far superior to most seen in the market. When business strikes of these designs were introduced around 1878, the denominations were doubled making this size a 100 Dinars. 10.01 grams, plain edge.
Nasir al-Din copper Pattern 1000 Dinars AH1281 (1864), KM-Pn8, prooflike UNC, superb reflective surfaces with fiery red-orange luster and blue-green patina. An exceptional example with meticulously sharp features. 4.15 grams, reeded edge.
Nasir al-Din pewter Pattern 1000 Dinars AH1281 (1864), KM-unlisted, similar to Pn8-9, AU with light surface patination, only known example struck in pewter (or tin). Ex: Stephen Album Sale 5, Lot 524. 4.19 grams, reeded edge.
Nasir al-Din copper Pattern 2000 Dinars AH1281 (1864), KM-Pn10, choice brown AU-UNC with a lovely sheen to the planchet. Rare pattern issue struck at the Brussels Mint. 9.01 grams, reeded edge.
Nasir al-Din silver Pattern 2000 Dinars AH1281 (1864), KM-Pn11, lightly toned UNC with well-struck details, tiny rim bump below the date. Rare pattern featuring the familiar lion and sun obverse. Highly desirable in silver. 11.01 grams, reeded edge.
Nasir al-Din silver-plated copper Pattern 200 Dinars AH1290 (1873), KM-unlisted, obverse with a portrait of Nasir al-Din, similar to the bust utilized on the "Visit to England" series, and possibly struck at the Birmingham Mint. The reverse displays the denomination, date and legends. Prooflike UNC with light cleaning and noticeable hairlines. Very rare pattern. 5.24 grams, plain edge.
Nasir al-Din silver 500 Dinars - Unusual Pair, KM-Pn13, AH1293 (1876), AVF with a mount mark at the top. This undenominated piece was apparently issued to mark the 30th year of reign for Nasir, and exists as a pattern for the 500 Dinars in silver and Toman in gold. The second piece in this lot is the regular business strike (KM894) with the lion and sun design, but without the denomination and date, a curious piece struck during the rapid debasement of the coinage starting in about 1890. Toned XF, very crudely struck with a large mount mark at the top. Lot sold as is, no return.
Nasir al-Din 2000 Dinars AH1313 (1895), KM913, MS63 PCGS, incredibly sharp design features and the surfaces are lustrous with an appealing blue-green patina. Extremely rare commemorative struck to celebrate Nasir's 50th year of reign, but he was assassinated shortly before he reached that anniversary. Very few of this important type have survived and this example is surely the finest.
Nasir al-Din silver 5000 Dinars AH1293 (1876), KM-A914, XF-AU, lightly cleaned with a few small rim nicks. Rare type struck to mark the 100th anniversary of the Qajar Dynasty.
Nasir al-Din silver Pattern 5000 Dinars AH12xx, KM-unlisted, type of KM914 but with unfinished date, choice toned UNC with superb original patina. A most important pattern and the first we have recorded. The business strikes of this type commenced in AH1296. 23.09 grams, plain edge.
Nasir al-Din 5000 Dinars AH1297 (1880), KM914, lightly toned XF, somewhat flat on the lion's nose as usual. The business strikes of this denomination are plain edge which has caused a fair amount of confusion and this type has often been attributed as a pattern for this reason.
Nasir al-Din Shah 5000 Dinars 1297AH, KM914, Dav-285, toned AU, slightly flat on the lion's nose (as usual). An attractive example of this first machine struck crown for Iran.
Nasir al-Din 10000 Dinars or silver Toman AH1313 (1895), KM919, AU55 NGC Early Restrike, a lovely toned example of this massive commemorative struck to mark the 50th anniversary of Nasir's reign. Although certified as an early restrike, this specimen has well-engraved details around the eyes and uniform, very similar to an original strike. In truth it is impossible to say when these issues were struck although later restrikes have re-worked details around the eyes and smaller details of the bust and serious die rust. One of the nicer examples we have seen.
Nasir al-Din gold Toman ND (1294-97AH), KM932, AU58 NGC, scarce first issue of the portrait design, undated but probably struck in 1297AH (1879).
Nasir al-Din Shah gold Toman AH1297 (1879), KM-A932, MS61 NGC, a choice example of this first series without obverse legends, but with the date added at the Shah's shoulders.
Muzaffar al-Din silver Pattern Trio AH1319 (1901), KM-Pn29, Pn30 and Pn31, the 1000, 2000 and 5000 Dinars. Each coin is prooflike UNC with noticeable hairlines in the exposed fields. Struck at the Brussels Mint with plain edges, business strikes of this design commenced in 1322AH and continued through 1324AH. Very rare and desirable pattern series with excellent eye appeal.
Muzaffar al-Din 5000 Dinars 1322AH (1904), KM980, nice VF-XF, lightly cleaned with a tiny rim bump below the date. Exceptionally bold details for this type struck to celebrate the birthday of the Shah. The obverse features a wonderful moustachioed bust of Muzaffar with special commemorative legends added on either side of his head.
Muzaffar al-Din 5000 Dinars AH1324 (1906), KM981, VF with well-struck details, some dark surface patination which has been cleaned away in the obverse fields. Very rare type.
Muzaffar al-Din gilt bronze Pattern Pair 1316AH (1898), KM-Pn14 and Pn23, the 5000 Dinars and Toman, both choice Proof with slightly cloudy surfaces. Reeded edge Brussels Mint patterns for the regular coinage which began in the same year. Very scarce and popular issues.
Mohamed Ali Shah gilt bronze Pattern Trio AH1326 (1908), unlisted in KM in this metal, but the gold strikes are KM-Pn33, Pn34 and Pn35, the 2000 and 5000 Dinars and Toman. Plain edge Brussels Mint patterns featuring the new Shah in a feathered fez. Very scarce and popular patterns, each grading prooflike UNC with light orignial toning.
Ahmad Shah silver Pattern Pair AH1331 (1913), KM-unlisted, the business strikes are KM1054 and 1056, the 500 and 1000 Dinars respectively. Plain edge Brussels Mint patterns for the business strikes which also commenced in 1331AH. Both coins are prooflike UNC with hairlines. Very rare types; the first we have seen.
Ahmad Shah gilt bronze Toman AH1331 (1913), KM-Pn37, nice Proof, faint hairlines, plain edge Brussel Mint pattern for the gold Toman, KM1074. Very scarce type.
Ahmad Shah bronze 5 Tomans AH1337 (1919), Friedberg 87 (in gold), brown XF, two small obverse rim nicks and light surface scratches. Plain edge, 11.81 grams. Struck to celebrate the 10th anniversary of reign. Rare in bronze.
Ahmad Shah silver 10 Tomans AH1332 (1914), similar to KM1075 (in gold), but a silver striking for the rare gold 10 Tomans. Choice prooflike UNC, faint hairlines, plain edge, 22.96 grams. The obverse displays the lion and sun format and we can speculate that this type was struck in conjunction with the Shah's fifth anniversary of reign. Extremely rare and desirable pattern in silver.
Reza Shah Pahlavi Proof 2000 Dinars SH1306H (1927), KM1104, nice Proof with blue-green and gold patina, light hairlines. The Heaton Mint issued a specimen set in 1927 which included two each of the 2000 and 5000 Dinars. Scarce and attractive type.
Reza Shah Pahlavi Proof 5000 Dinars SH1306 (1927), KM1106, choice Proof with satiny surfaces and spectacular blue-green and magenta toning. Rare and desirable type in Proof, Ex: Heaton Mint Archives Collection.
Reza Shah gold Pahlavi SH1305 (1926), KM1111, choice lustrous AU, well-struck and very scarce with a mintage of 5000.
Reza Shah Pahlavi gold 5 Pahlavi SH1307 (1928), KM1116, XF Details, probably ex-jewelry (bezel) with scattered surface marks and light polishing but no mount traces. Very rare type and date, mintage reported as 785.
Mohamed Shah Pahlavi Mule 25 Dinars SH1329 (1950), KM1141, XF45 Details ANACS (Tooled-Cleaned), the extremely rare mule type combining the obverse of the Rial with the reverse of the 25 Dinars. We would grade this item as F-VF and cleaned; there is no evidence of tooling. This is the first example we can remember being offered for public sale.
Mohamed Shah gold 1/2 Pahlavi SH1332 (1953), KM1161, AU-UNC, nicely toned and original with well-struck details. Rare date although the price in the SCWC ($2500) is too high.
Pahlavis. Mohamed Shah gold Medal SH1339 (1960), choice brilliant UNC, one slight edge bump at 8 o'clock on the reverse. Struck to commemorate the birthday of the Crown Prince, 9th of Aban, 1339. 32.60 grams.
Pahlavis. Mohamed Shah gold Medal SH1346 (1967), brilliant UNC with typical small contract marks. Struck to celebrate the Pahlavi coronation. 35.14 grams.
Pahlavis. Mohamed Shah gold Medal SH1347 (1968), prooflike AU-UNC with the usual light surface marks in the obverse fields. Marking the first anniversary of the coronation and featuring the Shah and his wife, Farah. Scarce and popular type. 25.01 grams.
Pahlavis. Mohamed Shah gold Medal MS2535 (1976), superb Proof with full mirror surfaces, struck to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Pahlavi Dynasty. 9.89 grams.
Islamic Republic gold 1/4 Azadi 1370SH (1991) - Quartet, KM1265, four examples, all choice BU. Very scarce type with individual SCWC catalog value of $300. Total AGW 0.2352 oz.
Islamic Republic gold 1/4 Azadi SH1370 (1991) - Quartet, KM1265, choice brilliant UNC, very scarce denomination. AGW 0.2352 oz.
Islamic Republic gold 1/4 Azadi - 4 Pieces, KM1265, SH1370 (1991), two pieces; SH1381 (2002) and SH1384 (2005), all choice BU. Scarce denomination, some of these modern issues may turn out to be quite scarce. AGW 0.2352 oz.
Islamic Republic gold 1/2 Azadi SH1383 (2004) - Pair, KM1250.2, two pieces, both gem UNC. Scarce type. AGW 0.2354 oz.
Islamic Republic gold 1/2 Azadi - Trio of Dates, KM1250.2, three pieces, all gem BU: SH1381 (2002); SH1383 (2005); SH1386 (2007). Scarce type. AGW 0.3531 oz.
Iraq
King Faisal II 100 Fils 1955, KM118, toned VF, an attractive original coin. Very few business strikes were released to circulation and most surviving examples of the type are Proof from the set issued in 1955. A very rare type and counterintuitively worth more in VF than Proof!
Republic Proof Set 1959, KM-PS4, the seven coin set including the medallic KM-X1, often referred to as "the similing Kassem" as it depicts General Abdul Karim Kassem. A choice set comprising KM119-124 with a total mintage of only 400.
Ireland
Elizabeth I Shilling ND (1601-1602), Spink 6507, KM9.3, AU55 NGC, presumably the trefoil mintmark as one dot is visible to the left of the E of Elizabeth. Base silver issue, very crudely manufactured with flat areas and obvious edge cracks. Nevertheless a rare type and essentially mint state with abundant mint luster.
Charles I Ormonde Crown ND (1643), Spink 6544, KM63, ornamental S variety, VF25 NGC, lightly toned, crudely struck with some flat areas. Very scarce type struck during the Great Rebellion.
George III Halfpenny 1775, S6614, KM140, MS63 BN ANACS, a pleasing UNC example with a fairly sharp strike and good metal, therefore nicer than normally seen.
George III Halfpenny 1781, S6614, KM140, MS64 BN PCGS, an absolutely gorgeous copper, bold portrait and Irish crest with full tiny details, glossy brown surfaces with reddish tinges on obverse and flashy red luster on reverse, all enhanced by vivid blue iridescence; about as fine a coin of this type as exists.
George III Proof 6-Shillings or Bank Dollar 1804, KM-Tn1, silver, plain edge, Brilliant Proof, light hairlines, some faint scuffs, one heavy mark just above Britannia's head, but this is a flashy coin with good eye appeal.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
George IV Proof Penny 1822, S6623, KM151, copper, PR63 BN PCGS, faint hairlines but nonetheless a beautiful example with outstanding eye appeal, bold proof impression, deeply mirrored fields, and rich chocolate brown surfaces with flashy blue iridescence. Wow!
Victoria silver Pattern 4 Shillings (2 Florins) 1900, KM-X5, toned AU-UNC, faint hairlines, aged gray and blue-green patina. Struck by Pinches of London to commemorate the visit of Victoria to Ireland. Rare and historically important type.
Victoria silver Pattern 4 Shillings (2 Florins) 1900, KM-X5, Proof 64 NGC, deeply toned and appealing, Reginald Huth series struck by John Pinches of London commemorating the visit of Victoria to Ireland. A rare and historically fascinating type.
Republic Shilling 1937, KM6, toned AU with traces of luster in the legends, scarce date in grades above VF.
Republic Halfcrown 1943, KM16, VF35 ANACS, lightly toned, a decent example of this rare date.
Isle of Man
British Dependency Halfpenny 1733, KM3, S7409, copper, PR66 BN NGC, a lovely coin having dark reddish brown surfaces and glimmers of luster. The image on the obverse alludes to an ancient legend of the island. On the other side is the Triskelion, of three bent legs, each with a spur and joined at the thigh, which relates to the island's motto ("Quocunque Jeceris Stabit," which translates to "Whithersoever you throw it, it will stand"), yet another allusion to the robust character of the island's inhabitants. The Isle of Man was invaded by the Vikings in the 8th century, came under English control in the 14th century, and was annexed by the British Crown in 1765. Regular coinage tentatively began in 1733 but few coins were made until 1758.
George III Proof Halfpenny 1798, KM10, S7416, PR65 Bronzed PCGS, beautiful chocolate brown surfaces and of course a super strike. Scarce.
George III Halfpenny 1813 Restrike, KM10, MS65 BN NGC, a choice piece with an attractive purple hue to the patina.
Elizabeth II gold Angel 1984, KM139, Proof 70 Ultra Cameo NGC. AGW 1.0003 oz.
Elizabeth II Penny Black gold Crown 1990, KM267b, Gem Proof, Deep Cameo PCGS, in custom wooden presentation case, with COA. AGW 1.0000 oz.
Elizabeth II Penny Black gold 5 Crown 1990, .999 fine, Gem Proof in the original case with COA. Unlisted in KM. AGW 5.0000 oz.
Elizabeth II gold Crown 2002, Golden Jubilee, KM1119, Gem Proof in the original case. AGW 0.8439 oz.
Elizabeth II gold Crown 2002, Golden Jubilee, KM1119, Gem Proof in the original case. AGW 0.8439 oz.
Elizabeth II palladium 2-Crowns 2004, KM1200, PR70 Ultra Cameo NGC, just the ultimate!
Israel
Republic 100 Pruta 1954 Utrecht Die, KM19, MS63 NGC, minor handling, very scarce variety in mint state.
Republic gold 50 Lirot 1964, KM44, 10th Anniversary Bank of Israel, PR66 PCGS, a superb piece!
Republic gold "Victory" 100 Lirot 1967, KM50, Gem brilliant Proof, a gorgeous example in the blue issue wallet with COA. Mintage was 9,004 pieces. AGW 0.7866 oz.
Republic gold 5 Sheqalim 1985, KM154, Proof 70 Ultra Cameo NGC, Capernaum. Scarce with a mintage of 2,633. AGW 0.2497 oz.
Republic gold "Victory" medal 1967, for the "Liberation of Jerusalem 7-6-1967" in 22-carat gold, about As Struck in the black issue wallet with COA or ID insert, mintage of 1250 pieces, this one numbered on the edge 774. Obverse features jugate portraits left of Moshe Dayan and Yitzhak Rabin. AGW 1.0500 oz.
Italian Somaliland
Vittorio Emanuele III Rupia 1912R, KM6, AU58 PCGS, gorgeous silvery gray, blue-green and magenta patina.
Vittorio Emanuele III Rupia 1919R, KM6, MS61 PCGS, lightly toned with considerable mint luster.
Vittorio Emanuele III 10 Lire 1925R, KM8, MS62 NGC, fully lustrous with amber toning in the legends, noticeable contact marks in the obverse fields. Very scarce and popular type.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Italy
Genoa. Republic 4 Lire 1796, KM248, AU53 NGC, lightly toned and original, scarce type.
Kingdom. Napoleon 15 Soldi 1808M, KM-C7, MS60 PCGS, bold strike with mottled gray patina over lustrous surfaces. A seldom offered Mint State example of this scarce type.
Kingdom. Napoleon Lire 1812V, KM-C8.3, Choice AU-UNC with full, brilliant luster, light golden toning, and minor hairlines. Very scarce in this condition.
Kingdom. Napoleon 2 Lire 1807M, KM-C9.1, XF45 PCGS, a nice, lustrous example of this scarce first-year issue.
Kingdom. Napoleon 2 Lire 1808M, KM-C9.1, Raised Edge Lettering, AU53 PCGS, considerable remaining luster with a decent strike and only a few minor contact marks. A very scarce issue.
Kingdom. Napoleon 5 Lire 1811-M, KM10.4, MS62 PCGS, first 1/0 in date, full mint brilliance with appealing amber and gray patina, some marks in the obverse fields. Rare type in mint state.
Kingdom. Napoleon 5 Lire 1814M, D-202, KM10.4, 24.97g, MS62 NGC, nicely toned with argent-gray, blue-gray, and gold toning. Well struck with full underlying luster.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Kingdom. Napoleon gold 40 Lire 1810M, KM12, lustrous XF, two noticeable rim bumps on the obverse at 12 and 2 o'clock. Second 1/0 in date.
Kingdom. Napoleon gold 40 Lire 1812M, KM12, toned XF-AU, faint adjustment marks and tiny rim flaws.
Kingdom. Napoleon gold 40 Lire 1813M, KM12, lightly toned AU, quite attractive and original, scarcer date.
Lombardy & Venetia. Franz Joseph I Scudo 1853V, KM-C39, Dav-18, MS63 NGC, lustrous and well struck with prooflike fields. Very scarce one-year type. The last Austrian Scudo. All were struck at Venice. From the Silver Around the World Collection
Lucca. Carlo Lodovico di Borbone Soldo 1841, KM34a, CNI 4, Varesi 249, MS64 Brown PCGS, well struck, for the issue, with iridescent surfaces and no notable flaws. A very scarce, one-year type.
Lucca. Carlo Lodovico 10 Soldi 1833, KM-C39, MS65 PCGS, Gem UNC with beautiful silvery surfaces, satiny luster, the portrait quite intriguing.
Lucca. Carlo Lodovico 10 Soldi 1838, KM-C39, MS64 PCGS but here the luster is very "hard" or semi-PL, the obverse beaded edge also larger, reverse strike sharper than on the 1833 piece.
Milan. Joseph II of Austria Crocione (Taler) 1790M, KM-C49, Dav-1388, AU55 NGC, nice silvery-gray patina.
Naples. Ferdinando I gold Ducat ND (1458-94), Friedberg 819, AU58 PCGS Hesselgesser, bold design features, one light flan crease. Very scarce and appealing early portrait type.
Naples & Sicily. Ferdinando IV gold 6 Ducati 1769-BP, KM-C76, Fr-846a, PCGS Genuine (not graded), lightly toned XF. Interestingly, all the N's in the legends are reversed!
Naples & Sicily. Ferdinand IV 120 Grana 1805-LD, KM-C99.3, VF20 NGC, toned VF, evenly worn with no obvious flaws.
Naples & Sicily. Ferdinand IV 120 Grana 1805-LD, Bust right/Crowned arms, KM-C99.2, MS64 NGC, Brilliant white and well struck with no significant flaws. A fully original, premium example of this early Italian crown. Incorrectly labeled as C99.1 on holder.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Naples & Sicily. Joachim Murat 2 Lire 1813, KM-C110, AU55 NGC, superb original toning with bold features and no adjustment marks.
Naples & Sicily. Ferdinand II 10 Tornest 1839, KM-C148a, P/R 188, Varesi 519, MS63 Brown PCGS, boldly struck with traces of mint-red color around the devices. Very rare in Mint State.
Naples & Sicily. Ferdinando II 20 Grana 1856, KM-C151a, MS64 PCGS, satiny luster, very choice, legends a little soft in strike but the portrait is well detailed, very light golden iridescence.
Naples & Sicily. Francesco II 120 Grana 1859, KM-C161, Dav-176, MS62 PCGS, lustrous and brilliant with a small obverse flan flaw. A one-year type and scarce in this condition.
Papal States. Alexander VI gold Fiorino di Camera ND (1492-1503), Friedberg 31, superb AU-UNC with exquisite features and full original mint bloom. Arms in quatrefoil/St. Peter in a ship.
Papal States. Clement XII Testone 1736, KM875, AU55 PCGS, one-year type with Fortune seated facing left on reverse, opposing a deeply engraved portrait of the capped Pope, a highly lustrous and mostly brilliant example with just a little rub, light horizontal adjustments on the papal cheek, vertical ones on his shoulder, but curiously the coin has such eye appeal that these seem to fade away. Some letters in the obverse legend are dramatically re-engraved.
Papal States. Benedict XIV gold Zecchino 1740 Anno I, KM936, Fr-231, nice lustrous XF.
Papal States. Pius VI Doppia 1792, KM1045, AU55 PCGS, reasonably well struck for this type with some luster, the surfaces silvery white with only tiny abrasions, a nice piece.
Papal States. Sede Vacante Scudo 1830-B, KM1311, MS62 PCGS, a beautiful coin! Blazing luster, okay some light abrasions but the strike is bold and the radiant dove exquisitely sharp, as are the emblems of the Papacy. A choice example of this classic.
Papal States. Gregory XVI Scudo 1845R Year XV, KM1324, MS62 PCGS, lightly toned with abundant mint luster, especially on the reverse.
Papal States. Pius IX 2 Baiocchi 1850R IV, KM1344, Proof 64 RB PCGS, a splendid example with flashy reflective surfaces and bright orange mint luster. Rare in Proof.
Papal States. Pius IX Scudo 1847R Anno II, KM1336.1, AU58 PCGS, very nice surfaces with minimal contact marks, silver and gray patina.
Papal States. Pius IX 2 Soldi 1867-R, KM1373, MS64 RB PCGS, mostly bright golden red luster and very choice, also boldly struck, tons of eye appeal here!
Papal States. Pius IX gold 20 Lire 1866R Year XXI, KM1382.2, XF45 NGC, lightly toned, presumably the reeded edge type as Year XXI is not listed for the rare plain edge variety.
Papal States. Leo XIII gold Decoration 1900, Choice XF, 22.3 grams.
Parma. Maria Luigia 5 Lire 1815, KM-C30, AU53 PCGS, lightly toned with very little wear evident, few tiny contact marks.
Parma. Maria Luigia gold 40 Lire 1815, KM-C32, AU55 NGC, highly lustrous with no adjustment marks or other flaws, and a pleasing portrait of the Duchess.
Piedmont Republic-Subalpine Republic. 5 Francs L'an 9 (1800), KM-C4, Dav-197, MS62 PCGS, sharply struck and lustrous with brilliant, prooflike surfaces and light contact marks. Rarer by far of the two dates for the type.
Roman Republic. 40 Baiocchi 1849R, KM27, good XF with considerable remaining luster and minor rim bumps. A very elusive issue in grades of XF and above.
Sardinia. Vittorio Amedeo III gold Doppia 1792, KM-C67, MS65 NGC, superb brilliant mint luster with sharp features and no adjustment marks. This coin is so incredibly fresh that original die lines can be seen in the exposed fields. Very rare and desirable in this select quality.
Sardinia. Carlo Alberto 5 Lire 1844-P Anchor, KM113.3, AU, light hairlines and a number of small abrasions, also pockmarked by raised bumps (struck from rusted dies), quite scarce.
Tuscany. Carlo Louis & Maria Louisa Francescone 1806, KM-C50.1, AU50 PCGS, obvious wear, dappled russet gray toning, scarce.
Tuscany. Carlo Louis & Maria Louisa 10 Lire 1807, KM49.2, AU55 PCGS, highly lustrous with light wear, sharply struck details, eye-appealing silvery gray and golden reddish iridescent toning. A beautiful example!
Tuscany. Leopold II 10 Quattrini 1858, KM-C67, MS65 PCGS, full mint bloom with subtle patina, scarce one-year type.
Tuscany. Leopold II 1/2 Fiorino 1827, KM-C71, MS64 PCGS, argent-gray and gold patina with full underlying luster and a nice strike for the issue. Minor adjustment marks are present, but Choice UNC examples of this one-year type are rare and seldom offered.
Tuscany. Leopoldo II Fiorino 1843, KM-C72a, MS64 PCGS, an exceptionally choice coin with a bold strike and lovely original silvery gray surfaces.
Tuscany. Leopoldo II Fiorino 1848, KM-C72a, MS64 PCGS, virtually mark free and very choice, bold strike with the reverse floriate device really sharp, lovely original silvery gray surfaces.
Venice. Andrea Gritti gold 1/2 Scudo d'Oro ND (1523-38), Friedberg 1449, AU58 NGC, boldly struck from rim to rim, a most attractive example of this rare type.
Venice. Andrea Gritti gold Scudo d'oro ND (1523-39), Floriate cross/Shield with Lion of St. Mark, Fr.-1448, about XF Details with some dark incrustation and edge damage at 12 o'clock.
Venice. Gerolamo Priuli gold Zecchino ND (1559-67), Friedberg 1257, AU55 NGC, well-struck legends with a clear ruler name. Very scarce type and the first we have offered at auction.
Venice. Pasquale Cicogna gold Zecchino ND (1585-95), Friedberg 1270, AU55 NGC, lightly toned, virtually no wear evident, scarce reign.
Venice. Francesco Erizzo gold Zecchino ND (1631-46), Friedberg 1310, AU58 NGC, well-struck details except for minor flatness on the ER of ERIZZO. Very scarce type and a pleasing original specimen.
Venice. Bertucci Valier gold Zecchino ND (1656-58), Friedberg 1326, choice AU, fully struck details with virtually full mint luster. Scarce three year reign.
Venice. Domenico Contarini gold Zecchino ND (1659-74), Friedberg 1332, AU55 NGC, lightly toned with well-struck features.
Venice. Giovanni Corner II gold Zecchino ND (1709-22), Friedberg 1372, AU55 NGC, nice original toning, slightly crude strike.
Venice. Alois Pisani Ducato ND (1734) ZF, Dav-1543, AU55 NGC, crudely struck, as normal, with abundant remaining luster. Incorrectly labeled as DAV-1542 on holder.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Venice. Alvise Pisani gold Zecchino ND (1735-41), Friedberg 1391, MS62 NGC, somewhat crude with slight doubling on the obverse, full original mint luster.
Venice. Revolution 5 Lire 1848, KM-C185, MS63 NGC, silvery-gray patina with full underlying luster, scarce type in this premium quality.
Vittorio Emanuele II 10 Centesimi 1866H, KM11.3, MS64 RB NGC, fully lustrous with virtually perfect surfaces, scarce type in this superior quality.
Vittorio Emanule II 5 Lire 1861 Firenze, KM7, AU50 PCGS, lightly toned with scattered contact marks on the obverse. Rare type struck to commemorate Vittorio Emanuele's accession to the unified throne of Italy.
Vittorio Emanuele II 5 Lire 1862N-BN, KM8.2, PCGS Cleaned (not graded), a lustrous coin with very little wear evident, cleaned with numerous noticeable surface marks on the obverse, especially on the bust. Scarce date.
Umberto I 50 Centesimi 1889R, KM26, AU55 PCGS, lustrous with small surface abrasions on the obverse. Very scarce type and grade.
Umberto I 50 Centesimi 1889R, KM26, MS62 PCGS, lightly toned and very attractive, rare little type in mint state.
Umberto I 2 Lire 1885R, KM23, AU53 NGC, attractive original toning, scarce date in this grade.
Umberto I 2 Lire 1897R, KM23, MS64 NGC, pink, blue and silvery gray patina, highly attractive.
Vittorio Emanuele III 20 Centesimi 1936R, KM75, MS64 PCGS, fully brilliant, scarce type.
Vittorio Emanule III 2 Lire 1902R, KM33, AU53 PCGS, considerable original mint luster. Scarce type in this quality.
Vittorio Emanuele III 2 Lire 1911R, KM46, VF30 NGC, light patina, rare date.
Vittorio Emanuele III 2 Lire 1911R, KM52, MS63 NGC, full frosty white mint luster, 50th anniversary of the Kingdom.
Vittorio Emanuele III 5 Lire 1911R, KM53, AU, harshly cleaned long ago leaving some noticeable hairlines, blue-green patina in the legends. Scarce type marking the 50th anniversary of unification.
Vittorio Emanuele III 10 Lire 1930R, KM68.1, MS63 PCGS, nicely toned, very scarce date in mint state.
Vittorio Emanuele III 20 Lire 1927R VI, KM69, AXF, lightly toned with considerable original mint luster.
Vittorio Emanuele III 20 Lire 1927R VI, KM69, MS62 PCGS, fully lustrous, scarce and appealing type in this quality.
Vittorio Emanuele III 20 Lire 1928R VI, KM70, AU58 NGC, a very nice lustrous example of this commemorative marking the end of World War I.
Vittorio Emanuele III 20 Lire 1936R, KM81, MS63 PCGS, a choice example of this rare type with full mint brilliance and subtle amber patina in the legends.
Vittorio Emanuele III gold 20 Lire 1912R, KM48, MS64 PCGS, lightly toned with full mint brilliance and unusually blemish-free surfaces.
Vittorio Emanuele III gold 50 Lire 1931R IX, KM71, MS64 PCGS, full glowing mint brilliance with attractive old-time toning.
Session 4
Japan
Tempo gold Koban ND (1837-58), KM-C22b, XF with wavy flan and normal light scratches usually seen on the reverse of this type.
Tempo and Ansei Ichibu Gin eight-piece lot, KM-C16 and C16a, grades from XF to UNC.
Pre-Meiji five-piece lot including: Manen Nishu Kin, KM-C18, VF; Genbun Ichibu Kin, JNDA 9-37, VF; Tempo Ichibu Kin, KM-C20a, VF; Meiji Nibu Kin, KM-C21d, XF; and a Bunsei Isshu Gin, KM-C11, XF.
Meiji 9 (1876) 2 Sen, KM-Y18.1, MS64 RB PL NGC, purple and orange patina, lovely reflective fields.
Meiji 30 (1897) 50 Sen, KM-Y25, MS62 PL NGC, prooflike surfaces with some noticeable hairlines, particularly on the reverse. Scarce grade for this date.
Meiji 34 (1901) 50 Sen, KM-Y25, MS64 NGC, a nice original specimen with full mint brilliance and light toning. Scarce date, particularly in this select quality.
Meiji 3 (1870) Yen, KM-Y5.1, AU55 NGC, Type I, a nice lustrous example with soft golden toning.
Meiji 3 (1870) Yen, KM-Y5.1, AU55 PCGS, Type 1, lightly toned with considerable mint luster.
Meiji 3 (1870) Yen, KM-Y5.1, AU58 PCGS, Type 1, highly lustrous and attractive, very close to mint state.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Meiji 3 (1870) Yen, KM-Y5.1, MS61 PCGS, Type I, fully lustrous with light original toning.
Meiji 7 (1874) Yen, KM-YA25.2, AU Details NGC (Harshly Cleaned), clockwise spiral, bold details with typical surface marks, very scarce first date of the type.
Meiji 8 (1875) Yen, KM-YA25.2, AU Details NGC (Chopmarked), lightly cleaned with considerable original mint luster, one chop mark at the top of the obverse near the rim, well hidden by the peripheral legends, and one tiny mark in the reverse field. Very rare date and a desirable example despite the chopmark.
Meiji 11 (1878) Yen, KM-YA25.2, AU Details NGC (Surface Hairlines), well-struck details with minimal contact marks, quite attractive despite the light cleaning. Scarce early date.
Meiji 12 (1879) Yen, KM-YA25.2, XF Details NGC (Harshly Cleaned), lightly toned with numerous small surface abrasions. Rare date.
Meiji 8 (1875) Trade Dollar, KM-Y14, AU Details NGC (Surface Hairlines), very sharp details, deep hairlines and some noticeable surface abrasions in the reverse field.
Meiji 9 (1876) Trade Dollar, KM-Y14, XF, cleaned at one time and now nicely toned, one rim bump on the reverse at 7 o'clock.
Meiji 9 (1876) Trade Dollar, KM-Y14, AU Details NGC (Surface Hairlines), well-struck with some original luster, moderate hairlines.
Meiji 10 (1877) Trade Dollar, KM-Y14, AU Details NGC (Surface Hairlines), virtually mint state with razor sharp features, cleaned leaving obvious hairlines. Scarcer date in high grade.
Meiji 3 (1870) Yen with Gin Left, KM-Y28, XF-AU, cleaned at one time and now nicely toned. Gin left variety. Very scarce type with Gin countermark and without chopmarks.
Meiji 3 (1870) Yen with Gin Right, KM-Y28.1, AU55 NGC, lightly toned and original, Gin mark right.
Meiji 11 (1878) Yen with Gin Left, KM-Y28a.1, XF Details NGC (Excessive Surface Hairlines), lightly toned with minimal hairlines. Scarce date.
Meiji 12 (1879) Yen with Gin Left, KM-Y28a.1, AU Details NGC (Surface Hairlines), noticeably cleaned, rare date.
Meiji 14 (1881) Yen with Gin Left, KM-Y28a.1, AU55 NGC, lightly toned with minimal surface abrasions. Scarce date.
Meiji 8 (1875) Trade Dollar with Gin Left, KM-Y28b.1, XF40 NGC, toned with minimal surface marks and one tiny rim nick. The Trade Dollar is very scarce with Gin mark.
Meiji 9 (1876) Trade Dollar with Gin Right, KM-Y28b.2, VF Details NGC (Harshly Cleaned), lightly toned.
Meiji 10 (1877) Trade Dollar with Gin Right, KM-Y28b.2, AU Details NGC, (Harshly Cleaned), deep hairlines with small surface marks.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen, KM-Y9, high dot, AU-UNC, cleaned with a few surface marks. Japan Finance Minister holder.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen, KM-Y9, high dot, AU-UNC, minor rim damage. Japan Finance Minister holder.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen, KM-Y9, lustrous UNC, light reverse scratches. Japan Finance Minister holder.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen, KM-Y9, MS63 NGC High Dot, lightly toned.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen, KM-Y9, MS64 PCGS, full mint brilliance.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen, KM-Y9, MS65 PCGS, high dot variety, full blazing mint brilliance.
Meiji 3 (1870) gold 2 Yen, KM-Y10, MS62 ANACS, fully lustrous and attractive.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold 5 Yen, KM-Y11, MS60 Details ANACS (Cleaned), lustrous with noticeable hairlines.
Meiji 30 (1897) gold 5 Yen, KM-Y32, MS65 PCGS, lightly toned with full mint bloom.
Meiji 44 (1911) gold 5 Yen, KM-Y32, MS63 ANACS, fully lustrous with light surface marks.
Meiji 30 (1897) gold 10 Yen, KM-Y33, VF-XF, minor stain and small surface marks. AGW 0.2411 oz. Japan Finance Minister holder.
Meiji 30 (1897) gold 10 Yen, KM-Y33, VF-XF, lightly toned. Japan Finance Minister holder.
Meiji 30 (1897) gold 10 Yen, KM-Y33, VF-XF. Japan Finance Minister holder.
Meiji 30 (1897) gold 10 Yen, KM-Y33, nice lustrous XF, few tiny marks. Japan Finance Minister holder.
Meiji 30 (1897) gold 10 Yen, KM-Y33, lightly toned AU, some original mint luster. Japan Finance Minister holder.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM-Y33, XF-AU, lightly cleaned. Finance Minister holder.
Meiji 42 (1909) gold 10 Yen, KM-Y33, lightly cleaned AU, considerable original luster. Japan Finance Minister holder.
Showa 61 (1986) gold 100000 Yen, KM-Y92, MS65 NGC, struck to commemorative the 60th anniversary of the Showa (Hirohito) era. AGW 0.6430 oz.
Showa 61 (1986) gold 100000 Yen, KM-Y92, MS66 NGC, full mint brilliance, attractive design. AGW 0.6430 oz.
Emperor's Visit to USA Medals 1975, gold and silver Visit Medals, each in the original case. Gold medal weights 90.1 grams. Very scarce pair and the first we have seen.
Jersey
Victoria 3 Shillings 1813, KM-Tn6, MS62 NGC, brilliant and very prooflike surfaces, a few abrasions and some hairlines but a very appealing example of this issue.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Victoria 1/26 Shilling 1866, KM4, MS65 BN NGC Remick Collection, wonderful original surfaces.
Victoria 1/13 Shilling 1851, KM3, MS63 BN PCGS, a beautiful very glossy coin with light blue iridescence, the date heavily re-engraved.
Victoria 1/13 Shilling 1866, KM5, PR64 BN NGC, a few ticks and marks but pleasing appearance, mostly chocolate brown with some iridescence.
Jordan
King Hussein gold 10 Dinars 1969, KM26, PR65 Ultra Cameo NGC, Visit of Pope Paul VI, mintage of 1,870 pieces. AGW 0.7997 oz.
Korea
Tae Dong Treasury Chon ND (1882-83), KM1081, nice XF, black enamel mostly intact.
Tae Dong Treasury Chon ND (1882-83), KM1081, XF45 NGC, the coin has bold details, but only a small portion of the green enamel is remaining.
Tae Dong Treasury 2 Chon ND (1882-83), KM1082, XF45 NGC, sharply defined with the black enamel complete. An exceptionally nice example of this issue.
Tae Dong Treasury - Set of Three: 1, 2, and 3 Chon ND (1882-83), 1 Chon KM1081, VF with most of the black enamel remaining; 2 Chon KM1082, Fine-VF, porous surfaces with partial blue enamel; and 3 Chon KM1083, VF with porous surfaces, some dark residue, and all of the blue enamel appears to be near perfect. A very scarce, and popular, set.
Yi Hyong 5 Mun Year 497 (1888), KM1101, XF with a reverse rim bump at 5 o'clock. Along with the 1888 10 Mun and 1 Warn, the first non-holed, machine-struck issues produced by Korea.
Yi Hyong copper Pattern 10 Mun Year 495 (1886), KM-Pn11, UNC Details, Environmental Damage NGC, sharply struck with nice red and brown patina. The surfaces are reflective and the obverse has a few small areas of corrosion, thus the "Environmental Damage" label. A very scarce issue.
Kwang Mu Yang Year 2 (1898), KM1119, XF40 NGC, widely spaced YANG. Scarce grade.
Kwang Mu 20 Chon Year 11 (1907), KM1134, MS61 NGC, lightly toned with underlying mint luster.
Laos
Sisavang Vong Piefort Essai Set 1952, the three coin series in aluminum as follows: 10 Centimes KM-PE1 MS62 NGC; 20 Centimes KM-PE2 MS62 NGC and 50 Centimes KM-PE3 MS64 NGC. All have ESSAI added to the reverse design.
Liberia
Republic Pattern Cent in Copper 1890, KMX-Pn2, Gem Proof, almost full red mint brilliance.
Republic gold 100 Dollars 2000, "Type 1," PR69 DCAM PCGS, reeded edge gem!
Republic gold 100 Dollars 2002, "Type 1," PR69 DCAM PCGS, reeded edge, just a superb glowing piece.
Liechtenstein
Franz Joseph I Half Taler 1778, KM-C5, 1-year type, MS61 ANACS, sharply struck with reflective prooflike luster and light silvery gold toning, very scarce with considerable eye appeal.
Johann II 5 Franken 1924, KM10, MS62 NGC, very faint hairlines and a few noticeable marks but this coin has glassy surfaces, high luster, and a beautiful bold strike, making it nearly a gem in this cataloguer's opinion. Delicate silvery gold toning. If you want a nice example, bid on his one.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Franz Josef II gold 20 Franken 1946-B, KM14, MS66 NGC, lovely light gold color. AGW 0.1867 oz.
Luxembourg
Wenzel I Blan-gros ND (1353-83), Weiller-147e, Probst-160.1, XF45 PCGS, medium gray toning.
Wenzel I Blan-gros ND (1353-83), Weiller-147e, Probst-160.1, AU50 PCGS, medium gray toning.
Wenzel I Blan-gros ND (1353-83), Weiler-147e, Probst-160.1, AU53 PCGS, medium gray toning.
Madagascar
Queen Ranavona III silver 5 Francs 1886, KMX-M1, MS61 NGC, lightly toned and attractive, minor surface marks. One of the classic fantasy crowns for Africa struck during the era of colonial expansion into "the dark continent."
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Malta
Emmanuel Pinto 30 Tari 1757, KM260, Very Fine, lightly cleaned ages ago, now toned light gray.
Emmanuel Pinto gold 10 Scudi 1762, KM270, XF45 NGC, a lovely example with bright gold luster.
Emmanuel Pinto gold 10 Scudi 1762, KM270, XF45 NGC, an attractive example with rose-gold patina in the legends.
Mauritius
Victoria 10 Cents 1877-H, KM10.1, SP66 PCGS, a superb piece with satiny surfaces and beautiful light silvery lilac toning.
Victoria 20 Cents 1877-H, KM11.1, Choice AU, very pleasing surfaces and strike, light silvery color.
Victoria 10 Cents 1889-H lot, KM10.1, a gorgeous group all certified by NGC as follows: 5x MS64 and 5x MS65, beautiful frosty and silvery white coins, gleaming with original luster!
Mexico
Carlos & Juana 4 Reales Mo-G ND (1538-40), either Nesmith 54 or 54a, VF-XF, weakly struck and appears to be re-toned. The G is not visible on the reverse.
Carlos & Juana 4 Reales Mo-G ND (1538-40), Cayon 3103, Nesmith 54 or 54a, AU50 NGC. Nicely toned with just a touch of surface porosity along the edge.
Felipe V 2 Reales 1746-Mo M, KM85, AU55 NGC, very nice for this early type with a sharp strike, two-tone gray toning and some golden iridescence.
Felipe V 8 Reales 1739-Mo MF, KM103, Choice AU, well struck, pleasing silvery gray surfaces, quite a handsome Pillar Dollar.
Felipe V 8 Reales 1740-Mo MF, KM103, sea salvage with porous surfaces, sharpness of XF or better.
Felipe V 8 Reales 1746-Mo MF, KM103, XF or sharper but skillfully cleaned, nevertheless a decent piece.
Ferdinand VI 8 Reales 1756-Mo MM, KM104.2, skillfully cleaned but nonetheless a pleasant AU, light iridescent gray toning.
Ferdinand VI 8 Reales 1758-Mo MM, KM104.2, XF45 NGC, lots of old scuffs and marks, light gray.
Ferdinand VI 8 Reales 1758-Mo MM, KM104.2, AU58 NGC, only a few light abrasions, bold strike, bluish gray iridescent toning, lots and lots of eye appeal on this beauty!
Ferdinand VI 8 Reales 1759-Mo MM, KM104.2, AU58 NGC, nice even sharp strike and lovely golden gray iridescent toning, quite an excellent coin.
Ferdinand VI gold Escudo 1749-Mo MF, KM115.1, AU55 NGC, broad flan, sharp strike, lots of residual luster!
Carlos III 8 Reales 1762-Mo MM, KM105, AU55 NGC, even sharp strike, medium silvery gray toning, really an excellent looking coin.
Carlos III 8 Reales 1763/2-Mo MF, KM105, Choice AU with "hard" luster, sharp strike with an even impression, excellent surfaces, medium silvery golden gray toning. The overdate is listed in Krause as 3/2 but actually appears to be 3/2/8 upon close inspection. A beautiful example!
Carlos III 8 Reales 1764-Mo MF, KM105, AU58 NGC, lustrous, only light abrasions, sharp strike, silvery blue iridescent toning, a coin with strong eye appeal.
Carlos III 8 Reales 1768-Mo MF, KM105, uncertified, About XF but exceptionally nice with handsome old-silver light gray toning.
Carlos III 8 Reales 1768-Mo MF, KM105, AU53 NGC, light abrasions must account for the 53 grade but this coin is eye appealing with a good strike and bright silvery gold and light blue iridescence.
Carlos III 8 Reales 1770-Mo MF, KM105, AU55 NGC, sharp even strike and lovely medium gray iridescent toning, a coin with lots of eye appeal for the grade. Ex: John Jay Pittman Collection, Lot 2923.
Carlos III 8 Reales 1773-Mo FM, KM106.2, AU55 NGC, an exceptionally appealing coin with a sharp portrait, sparkling luster, and light silvery gray toning.
Carlos III 8 Reales 1777-Mo FM, KM106.2, AU55 NGC, highly lustrous, light even wear, only light abrasions.
Carlos III 8 Reales 1778-Mo FF, KM106.2, lustrous AU, two noticeable edge knocks on reverse but attractive surfaces.
Carlos III 8 Reales 1780-Mo FF, KM106.2, AU58 NGC, brilliant luster and a choice example.
Carlos III 8 Reales 1781-Mo FF, KM106.2, AU58 NGC, lustrous beneath light, premium gray toning.
Carlos III 8 Reales 1785-Mo FM, KM106.2, AU58 NGC, darker gray obverse but the luster of this coin shines through on reverse, which is lightly toned.
Carlos III 8 Reales 1786-Mo FM, KM106.2A, AU55 NGC, full mint brilliance, some abrasions, but a sharp coin.
Carlos III 8 Reales 1786-Mo FM, KM106.2a, lustrous AU, well struck with loads of satiny luster and a few light marks. Very close to Mint State.
Carlos III 8 Reales 1787-Mo FM, KM106.2, AU55 NGC, a beautiful coin with luster and bright silvery gold and some blue iridescent toning.
Carlos III 8 Reales 1788-Mo FM, KM106.2, AU58 NGC, buckled obverse die, a brilliant silvery gray coin with lots of eye appeal.
Carlos III silver Proclamation Medal 1778, for the Real Academia de Derecho Espanol, dies engraved by Geronimo Antonio Gil, Bust of Charles III right/Group of figures around a table, Grove K-75a, 58 mm, 118.4 gm, XF with a small test cut on the reverse between 11 and 12 o'clock. Attractive original gray patina with bold relief and only a few minor marks. This massive piece is quite rare and seldom appears in the marketplace.
Carlos IV 8 Reales 1789-Mo FM, KM107, AU58 NGC, transitional issue with bust of Carlos III and legends of Carlos IV, only a few marks, rich original gray and iridescent silvery toning, a sharp and appealing example. Ex: Norweb Collection; Ex: Von Schuckman Collection, lot 3161.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1790-Mo FM, KM108, Choice AU, the merest rub, beautiful surfaces with rich iridescent gray "old cabinet" toning. Ex: Amat Collection; Ex: Von Schuckman Collection, lot 3162.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1797-Mo FM, KM109, AU58 NGC, lots of luster and pleasing silvery gold toning.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales pair: 1803-Mo TH, KM109, better date, lustrous XF but some hairlines, together with 1803-Mo FT, KM109, lustrous AU with handsome gray "old cabinet" toning.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1805-Mo TH, KM109, Wide Date, AU58 NGC, lots of luster and lovely silvery surfaces, just a whisper of wear.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1806-Mo TH, KM109, AU55 NGC, silvery white luster, a little softness on the portrait.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1807-Mo TH, KM109, AU58 NGC, lots of luster, some porosity, overall a flashy coin.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1808-Mo TH, KM109, AU58 NGC, slightly soft strike but lustrous and quite pleasing.
Carlos IIII gold 8 Escudos 1800-Mo FM, KM159, Genuine PCGS, XF sharpness but cleaned, old-time yellow gold look.
Mexico silver Proclamation 1/2, 1, and 2 Reales as follows: Carlos IV 1/2 Real 1789, Grove C-14, KM-Q22, Mexico City, 1.7 gm, 17 mm, XF; Carlos IV 1 Real 1789, Grove C-13, KM-Q24, Mexico City, 3.4 gm, 21 mm, XF; and Ferdinand VII 2 Reales 1808, Grove F-76, Jalapa-Xalapa, 6.8 gm, 26 mm, Choice AU.
Carlos IV silver 2 Reales Proclamation Medal 1789, Grove-C11, corded edge, MS64 NGC, bold strike on a broad flan, a very choice specimen having lovely silvery gold iridescent toning.
Carlos IV silver Proclamation Medal 1789, Grove-C33a, La Mineria, AU58 NGC, a beautiful piece struck in high relief and now showing elegant rich deep silvery golden gray toning, essentially As Struck with light handling marks.
Carlos IV silver 4 Reales Proclamation Medal 1789, Grove-C10, corded edge, Choice prooflike AU, light abrasions but a handsome piece with bright silvery surfaces. Intention was to proclaim the ascension of Carlos IV in Mexico.
Carlos IV silver Proclamation Medal 1790, Grove-C190, corded edge, San Luis Potosi, AU55 NGC, boldly struck on a broad flan with handsome silvery gray toning. A deposit of old lacquer (?) remains at the top of the obverse. A simple but elegant, balanced design beautifully executed!
Carlos IV silver 8 Reales Proclamation Medal 1790, Proclamation for Campeche, by G.A. Gil, Bust of Carlos IV right/Crowned coat of arms of Spain with the date below, Grove C-41, 27.1 gm, 42 mm, AU-UNC, fully mirror-prooflike fields with light hairlines. A superior example and about as struck. The edge is plain, and not corded as mentioned in Grove. Perhaps a later striking?
Carlos IV Proclamation Medal 1790, Grove-C42, silver, Campeche, Choice prooflike AU, a beautiful piece with super-sharp details and delicate golden blue iridescence on peripheries.
Carlos IV silver Proclamation Medal 1790, Grove-C153, Queretaro, AU58 NGC, boldly struck in high relief with the slightest handling, now toned an elegant, even, dark silvery gray. A handsome example!
Carlos IV silver Proclamation Medal 1790, Grove-C-122, Medina-215, AU58 NGC, "Rey Catolico" obverse legend, La Ciudad de Los Angeles, portrait in high relief, dark but handsome iridescent "old cabinet" gray toning, an elegant example of this classic Proclamacion. Grove gives weight as 45.4 grams and 49mm diameter, whereas the NGC insert cites the weight as 48 grams and the actual diameter is 48 mm.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1808-Mo TH, KM110, MS 61 NGC, lots of luster, light silvery golden gray toning.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1809-Mo TH, KM110, AU58 NGC, lustrous with light silvery gray surfaces.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1820-Mo JJ, KM111, MS62 NGC, fairly sharp strike and having attractive brilliant silvery gray surfaces, choice but for a carbon spot or two on reverse.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1821Zs-RG, KM111.5, MS62 NGC, boldly struck with an attractive blend of luster and pewter gray patina.
Ferdinand VII gold 1/2 Escudo 1814-Mo JJ, KM112, MS62 NGC, flat color on the king's face but otherwise highly lustrous.
Ferdinand VII gold Escudo 1809-Mo HJ, KM121, MS62 NGC, broad flan, lustrous and bold, an appealing example of this very scarce type featuring the military bust.
Ferdinand VII gold 8 Escudos 1810-Mo HJ, KM160, XF Details NGC Excessive Surface Hairlines, also a flan crack and one bad edge mark.
Ferdinand VII gold 8 Escudos 1816-Mo JJ, KM161, VF details NCS, removed from jewelry.
Ferdinand VII silver Proclamation 1808, Grove-F16, corded edge, MS62 NGC, bold details and beautiful deep multi-colored toning, small flaw or damage by rim at 5 o'clock obverse.
Ferdinand VII silver Proclamation Medal 1808, Grove-F211 variant, Zamora, AU58 NGC, plain edge, Choice AU-UNC, boldly struck on a full, broad flan which varies from the Grove illustration by having, on obverse, a smaller crowned shield with curved upper corners, inside a beaded ring, and an outer ring not of beads but of ornate, linked, alternating crests and stops; the reverse is more similar to Grove, but has a high, raised rim. Beautiful toning, medium gray.
Ferdinand VII gold-plated bronze Proclamation Medal 1809, Mexico City, el Seminario Tridentino, Bust of Ferdinand VII left/Female figure holding a shield with the bust of Ferdinand, Grove F-32a (not pictured in Grove with the wreath), 59 x 53 mm, XF Details with numerous small contact marks.
Augustin I Iturbide 8 Reales 1822-Mo JM, KM304, AU55 NGC, unusual dark gray iridescent toning. Some will love this coin for its original look, with its deep gray almost black patina accented by amber-gold and lilac-mauve iridescent hues. Others will dislike it as too dark. Joy is in the eye of the beholder! Here at any rate is an unusual coin with choice surfaces for the grade.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Augustin I Iturbide 8 Reales 1823-Mo JM, KM310, AU Details NGC, Excessive Surface Hairlines, bright with some residual luster, type rarely seen in higher grade.
Republic Cap & Rays 2 Reales 1838-Go PJ, KM374.8, MS63 NGC, pebbly dies, gorgeous eagle with rich silvery gray toning, the cap & rays side deeply toned in mauve and magenta gray.
Republic Hookneck 8 Reales 1824-Mo JM, KM-A376.2, VF20, even wear, no problems, medium golden gray patina. Scarce.
Republic Hookneck 8 Reales 1824-Mo JM, KM376.2, AU Details NGC, Excessive Surface Hairlines noted but this is a desirable, sharply struck example of this classic short-lived type, some ancient adjustments and a small planchet metal flaw on the rays side, the eagle remarkably fine and sharp in almost all details, color toning into grayish gold. Rare so nice.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Republic Cap & Rays 8 Reales 1844-Mo MF, KM377.10, MS64 NGC, struck through grease in the centers taking away some detail but a lustrous and choice example, the luster satiny, few abrasions.
Republic Cap & Rays 8 Reales 1860-C CE, KM377.3, MS63 NGC, softly struck in the centers but highly lustrous, with lovely satiny surfaces.
Republic gold 1/2 Escudo 1860/59-Mo FH, KM378.5, MS61 NGC, a sparkling little coin.
Republic gold 2 Escudos 1859/8-GA JG, KM380.3, MS63 NGC, highly lustrous, above-average strike, very nice clean surfaces, lovely light yellow green-gold color.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1862-C CE, KM383.2, AU55 NGC, beautiful and softly lustrous. Mislabeled G on insert.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1843-Ca RG, KM383.1, XF45 PCGS, soft strike but lustrous.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1861-Go PF, KM383.7, XF45 PCGS, 1/0 in date not noted on grading insert.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1862-Go YE, KM383.7, MS62 NGC, bold strike and glittering, lustrous surfaces. Slab is pretty scuffed up but the coin is nice!
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1863/53-Go YF, KM383.7, AU55 NGC, a remarkable piece for the clarity of the strike, surfaces pretty clean, old-gold color.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1867-Go YF, KM383.7, AU53 PCGS, nicer strike than most have, glittering residual luster, old reddish gold toning, a nice coin for the grade.
Maximilian 5 Centavos 1863-S L P, KM385.2, AU58 NGC, appealing old-silver surfaces, relatively sharp strike. Rare.
Maximilian 50 Centavos 1866Mo, KM-387, AU55 NGC, lustrous silvery gray surfaces, sharp portrait but center of reverse showing some striking softness.
Republic 20 Centavos 1899-Go R, KM-405.1, MS67 NGC, glorious iridescent golden green toning, crisp strike on the eagle, some soft areas near the rim on the other side. One of the finest seen and highest graded.
Republic 25 Centavos 1882-Go S, KM406.5, MS65 NGC, a choice coin with aged patina and full mint brilliance.
Republic 25 Centavos 1885-Go R, KM406.5, MS65 NGC, slightly softly struck, appealing gold toning.
Republic 50 Centavos 1871-Go S, KM407.4, AU55 PCGS, lots of luster, light silvery gold surfaces, very few abrasions, so a choice example.
Republic 50 Centavos 1886/5-Mo M, KM407.6, MS63 PL NGC, Choice UNC with a crisp strike, mirrored fields, and beautiful surfaces having light silvery gold iridescent toning.
Republic Balance Scale Peso 1872Mo-M, KM408.5, MS62 NGC, fully lustrous with light surface marks.
Republic Balance Scale Peso 1872Mo-M, KM408.5, MS63 NGC, nicely struck with rich blue-green and russet patina. Scarce type in this designation.
Republic gold Peso 1899-Cn Q, KM410.2, MS65 PL NGC, a flashy coin with a bold strike.
Republic gold Peso 1889-Zs Z, KM410.6, MS64 NGC, sharply struck with loads of luster. A rare date with a small mintage of only 492 pieces, and particularly elusive in Mint State.
Republic gold 10 Pesos 1888-As L, KM413, MS62 PCGS, bold strike, lots of light "action" on obverse fields but the reverse is gorgeous and gemmy. Rare date variety. Beautiful color, too.
Republic Peso 1919, KM454, MS62 ANACS, fully lustrous and attractive, much nicer than usually seen for this type.
Republic Caballito Peso 1913, KM453, 3/2 in date, AU55 NGC, satiny luster with few marks, just light wear, quite an appealing coin for the grade.
Republic Caballito Peso 1913, KM453, MS67 PCGS, a great coin, Gem UNC, a few light abrasions but the color is a sweet and fully original silvery gold, one of the highest graded pieces.
Republic Caballito Peso 1914, KM453, AU58 NGC, rarest date of this short-lived series, just a rub away from full MS and having lovely, satiny silvery white surfaces. The few marks on this excellent piece are mostly hidden on design places, so not very noticeable.
Republic 2 Pesos 1921, KM462, MS63 NGC, sharp, lustrous and frosty.
Republic 2 Pesos 1921, KM462, MS63 NGC, another nice one, frosty, sharp and lustrous.
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Republic 2 Pesos 1921, KM462, MS64 NGC, frosty white luster, the surfaces a little nicer than on the 63s in our sale. This 2-Pesos piece has long been popular for the forward-facing Winged Liberty and the large eagle on its reverse.
Republic 2 Pesos 1921, KM462, MS64 PCGS, full frosty white mint brilliance, minimal contact marks. Centennial of Independence.
Republic gold 20 Pesos 1921, KM478, MS65 NGC, 2/1 in date but the under-digit almost invisible, a lovely coin with satiny luster. AGW 0.4822 oz.
Republic gold 20 Pesos 1959, KM478, MS66 PCGS, gorgeous satiny luster. AGW 0.4822 oz.
Republic gold 20 Pesos 1959, KM478, MS66 PCGS, another gorgeous gem, also with lovely satiny luster. AGW 0.4822 oz.
Republic gold 50 Pesos 1921, KM481, MS60 ANACS, old holder, accurate grade, a flashy BU with abrasions, pleasing deep yellow gold color. AGW 1.2056 oz.
Republic gold 50 Pesos 1921, KM481, MS61 NGC, lots of light scuffs but typical, also some green deposits that should be removable if one wished to do so. AGW 1.2056 oz.
Republic gold 50 Pesos 1943, KM482, MS65 PCGS, light abrasions but flashy luster. Variety without denomination! AGW 1.2056 oz.
Republic gold Proof 25 Pesos 2006, F-212, PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC, World Cup Soccer, superb eye appeal. Beautiful low-relief design. AGW 0.2500 oz.
Revolutionary Coinage. Chihuahua 50 Centavos 1913, KM608, reeded edge, MS63 NGC, two-tone original gray toning.
Revolutionary Coinage. Chihuahua Peso 1915, KM619, MS62 NGC, a nice toned and original example.
Revolutionary Coinage. Oaxaca 5 Pesos 1915, KM751, silver, reeded edge, Choice UNC, a beautiful piece with silvery golden gray iridescent surfaces. The apparent marks are actually die-work transfers.
Revolutionary Coinage. Oaxaca gold 5 Pesos 1915 TM, KM750, MS62 NGC, reeded edge, bright luster and choice for one of these. Struck for Benito Juarez, or in his honor, by the provisional government of this state.
Revolutionary Coinage. Oaxaca gold 10 Pesos 1915, KM752, AU58 NGC, reeded edge, fairly lustrous with a tiny flan crack.
Revolutionary Coinage. Oaxaca gold 20 Pesos 1915, KM754, MS63 NGC, reeded edge, considerably lustrous for this issue. Noted as "KM-A753" on the grading insert, as the very rare 4th Bust. We do not think so.
Republic 5-piece gold Libertad Set 2007, consisting of 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/10 oz and 1/20 oz Proofs, each a Gem Proof in a capsule, inside a long wooden presentation box. AGW 1.9000 oz.
Mombasa
British Colonial Rupee 1888-H, KM5, SP64 NGC, normal bold strike, attractive and reflective silvery gray surfaces. The Heaton Mint struck some 94,000 "business strikes" or pieces meant for commercial use (in just this one year) in this exotic colonial outpost administered by the Imperial British East Africa Company, an Arabic trading center for centuries that became, like neighboring Kenya, one of the important British African colonies that appealed to all sorts of homeland adventurers, for whom coins such as this were intended. The exact mintages of the far rarer Specimens, also the Proofs, does not seem to be known, but they are the ultimate examples of this long-gone coinage.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Monaco
Honore V 5 Centimes 1838-M C, KM95.2a, C1A, MS63 BN NGC, speckled golden brown surfaces, sharp strike, not particularly valuable but seen infrequently.
Honore V 5 Centimes 1838-M C, KM-Pn3, SP65 BN PCGS, speckled golden mahogany brown surfaces.
Charles III gold 100 Francs 1884-A, KM99, MS63 NGC, lovely soft satiny luster and precious few abrasions, a choice example of this largest coin of the principality, located just nine miles away from the seaside resort and playground of Nice and home of the Grimaldi royal family, now famous for having had a Philadelphia-born Hollywood actress named Grace Kelly as its princess, who tragically died in an automobile accident, but that was all a century after this interesting coin was minted. Struck at Paris. Nicer than usually seen.
Ranier III Euro Set 2001, KM-PS1, 8-piece Proof Set in red plush case (KM167-174), #2162 of 3,500 sets issued, Gem Proofs in capsules, with COA.
Mongolia
Republic gold 10000 Tugrik 2002, Chinggis Khan commemorative, PR70 NGC, a perfect and super-cameo coin. Similar to KM199 but gold. AGW 1.0000 oz.
Montenegro
Nicholas I 5 Perpera 1914, KM15, MS61 NGC, lustrous with bright silvery golden gray iridescent toning. Excellent eye appeal with a generally very choice look.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Nicholas I gold 10 Perpera 1910, KM8, one-year type with bust facing right, AU58 PCGS, prooflike and attractive with just a hint of wear.
Nicholas I gold 10 Perpera 1910, KM9, MS62 NGC, one-year type made for the golden jubilee of this reign.
Nicholas I gold 10 Perpera 1910, KM9, MS64 NGC, excellent surfaces and satiny luster.
Nicholas I gold 20 Perpera 1910, KM11, MS61 NGC, one-year type and a pleasant example with sparkling luster and just normal light abrasions.
Morocco
Muhammad III 10 Dirhams (Mitqal) AH1189 (1775) Rabat al-Fath, KM41, AU55 NGC, light original toning with bold features. Square-shaped flan, struck to compete with the Spanish cob style coinage on the north coast of Africa. Very scarce type and grade.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Abdal Aziz 10 Dirhams 1313AH (1895) Berlin, KM-Y13, XF, cleaned long ago leaving noticeable hairlines. Very scarce one-year type.
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Nepal
Jaya Prakash Malla silver 1/2 Mohar NS856 (1736), KM255, toned XF with bold details, rare type and grade.
Surendra Vikrama gold 1/4 Mohar SE1790 (1868), KM608, MS63 NGC, well-struck and fully lustrous.
Tribhuvana Bir Bikram gold Ashraphi (Tola) VS1977 (1920), KM703.1, MS65 PCGS, fully lustrous and attractive.
Tribhuvana Bir Bikram gold Mohar VS1991 (1934), KM702, MS63 NGC, lightly toned with very sharp design features.
Republic gold Conquest of Mt Everest Medal 2003, 5 oz, reeded edge Proof, a superb piece celebrating the 50th anniversary of the "conquest" of the famous mountain by Sir Edmund Hillary, .9999 pure, a limited edition of 99 pieces, this one numbered 19, with COA, inside deluxe box. Made by the New Zealand Mint. AGW 5.0000 oz.
Netherlands
Gelderland. Arnold Van Egmond gold Florin ND (1423-72), Friedberg 56, AU55 NGC, very nicely struck with attractive original patina.
Gelderland. Philip II of Spain gold 1/2 Real d'Or ND (1555-98), Friedberg 76, XF40 NGC, crudely struck but with strong details, very scarce type.
Gelderland. Gold Ducat 1631, Friedberg 237, KM5, MS61 NGC, a nice lustrous example with sharp features.
Groningen. Silver Siege Coinage Klippe Set 1672, struck during the siege of Groningen by the Bishop of Munster during the Franco-Dutch War. The four denominations are as follows: KM24 6 1/4 Stuivers, toned VF; KM25 12 1/2 Stuivers, toned VF-XF; KM26 25 Stuivers, lightly toned VF+ and KM27 50 Stuivers, choice XF with original mint luster. A scarce and highly attractive set.
Holland. 10 Stuivers 1749/8, KM95, MS65 PCGS, fully brilliant surfaces with appealing old-time patina, scarce overdate variety.
Holland. Gold Ducat 1740, KM12, MS62 NGC, boldly struck with a wavy flan.
Holland. Gold Ducat 1742, KM12, nice XF-AU, slightly wavy flan.
Holland. Gold Ducat 1760, KM12, nice XF, very slight wave to the flan.
Holland. Gold 2 Ducats 1654, KM35, AU55 NGC, a lustrous example with slightly weak central details and some superficial encrustation in the obverse legends. Very scarce multiple Ducat.
Kampen. Ferdinand & Isabella gold Ducat ND (1590-93), Friedberg 150, MS63 PCGS, well-struck and attractive with full original mint luster. Very scarce type in this superior quality and an appealing design featuring the facing busts of the two rulers.
Overijssel. Medallic 2 Taler (1597), struck by Overijssel to commemorate the Victorious Campaign of Maurice de Nassau in 1597, Maurice de Nassau on Horseback to the right/Seventeen coats of arms of the council members of Overijssel surrounding the coats of arms of the province of Overijssel and the towns of Deventer, Kampen, and Zwolle, v. Loon I, S. 482, 3, 57.3 gm, 53 mm, XF Details, gilt with numerous small marks and mounts removed from the edge.
Utrecht. Gold Ducat 1595, Friedberg 284, nice XF-AU, well-struck details, popular early dated piece.
Utrecht. Gold Ducat 1711, KM7, MS60 PCGS, well-centered and lightly toned.
Utrecht. Gold Ducat 1711, KM7, MS62 NGC, boldly struck with a small flan clip, as struck.
Utrecht. Gold Ducat 1724, KM7, choice UNC, well-centered on a nearly round flan. KM notes that all known 1724 Ducats were recovered from the wreck of the Akerendam.
Utrecht. Gold Ducat 1729, KM7, AU58 NGC, most features bold.
Utrecht. Gold Ducat 1729, KM7, MS62 NGC, crudely struck but with full mint brilliance. (Incorrectly attributed to W. Friesland by NGC on the insert.)
Westfriesland. Willem von Orange Rijksdaalder 1592, Davenport 8864, VF30 NGC, attractive gray patina and a scarce early type.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Westfriesland. Gold Ducat 1591, Friedberg 291, nice AU, bold features, scarce early type with the coat of arms on the reverse.
Westfriesland. Gold Ducat 1596, Friedberg 291, MS62 NGC, very sharp design features, high grade for a 16th century gold Ducat.
Zeeland. Ferdinand & Isabella gold 2 Ducats ND (1581-3), Friedberg 300, XF45 NGC, well-struck details, very scarce type.
Zeeland. 2 Silver Ducats 1748, Davenport 1835, AU58 NGC, lightly toned with abundant mint luster. The planchet displays some very light flaws in the obverse field, as made. An impressive type.
Silver medal 1740 on the 300th Anniversary of the Discovery of Typography by Laurens Coster in Haarlem, A bust of Coster facing left/A female figure, representing the city of Haarlem, standing, facing, with a crown of laurel, holding a branch supporting seven shields, van Loon, Vervolg, 148, 42 mm, MS64 NGC, bold relief with prooflike fields and golden patina.
Kingdom of Holland. Louis Napoleon 50 Stuivers 1808, KM28, MS62 NGC, old-time gray patina.
Willem I gold Trade Ducat 1818, KM50.1, MS62 PCGS, light abrasions, but pleasing light yellow gold color.
Willem I gold Trade Ducat 1818, KM50.1, MS64 NGC, satiny luster and very choice, small area of soft strike on knight's head and on opposing side.
Wilhelm II Half Gulden 1848, KM73.1, MS62 NGC, sharp strike and strong luster, tightly graded with attractive multi-hued silvery gray toning.
Wilhelmina Gulden 1896, KM117, XF40 NGC, key date out of a 3-year type, a few heavy marks and other abrasions under dark gray toning.
Wilhelmina Gulden 1945 P, KM161.2, AU50 NGC, acorn privy mark, a sharp piece with handsome multi-hued gray toning, obviously saved from circulation just before (the Germans?) melted almost the entire mintage. A modern rarity.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Wilhelmina gold 10 Gulden 1917, KM149, MS64 NGC, satiny luster. AGW 0.1947 oz.
Wilhelmina gold 10 Gulden 1917, KM149, MS64 NGC, satiny luster. AGW 0.1947 oz.
Wilhelmina gold Proof 10 Gulden 1927, KM162, PR64 NGC, a beautiful piece, almost superb, with great color.
Juliana Proof Set 1951, KM180-183, all NGC certified as follows: Cent Proof 64RB; 5 Cents Proof 64RB; 10 Cents Proof 64 and 25 Cents Proof 63.
Juliana Proof Set 1956, KM180-184, all certified by PCGS: Cent Proof 64RD; 5 Cents Proof 63RD; 10 Cents Proof 65; 25 Cents Proof 66 and Gulden Proof 66.
Netherlands East Indies
United Amsterdam Company 8 Reales 1601, Rampant lions flanking crowned arms/Crowned shield, Delm-1206, Selvesen-11, XF with a small reverse rim flaw at 3 o'clock. Original patina with minor stress flaws, but an appealing example of this rare issue of which only 11 pieces are thought to survive.
The Compagnie Van Varre in Amsterdam, a major partner in the Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie (VOC), struck a series of coins in Amsterdam, at the Dordrecht mint, copying the Spanish Real, under mintmaster Jacob Jansz de Jonge. The piece offered here is one of those coins.
The Compagnie Van Varre in Amsterdam, a major partner in the Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie (VOC), struck a series of coins in Amsterdam, at the Dordrecht mint, copying the Spanish Real, under mintmaster Jacob Jansz de Jonge. The piece offered here is one of those coins.
Westfriesland. Ducaton (Silver Rider) 1728-VOC, KM130.1, MS63 NGC, superb old-time patina, very scarce issue for the East India Company displaying the crowned arms of Westfriesland.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Sumatra. Soengy Diskie Estate - Pair of Certified Tokens, Scholten 1161 and 1162, the 50 Cents MS64 RD PL NGC and Dollar MS64 RD PL NGC, both noted as Eliasberg.
Netherlands West Indies
Utrecht. 1/4 Gulden 1794-W, KM2, MS64 NGC, superb details with old-time cabinet patina, most handsome.
Utrecht. Gulden 1794-W, KM3, AU58 NGC, choice silvery-gray patina with sharp design features. Scarce type and grade.
New Zealand
George V Florin 1936, KM4, AU58 PCGS, key date, brilliant with light gold toning, a few noticeable marks but strong luster and sharp strike. Has all the look of an Uncirculated coin except under a glass.
George V Waitangi Crown 1935, KM6, Proof 65 NGC, very lightly toned with satiny surfaces, a most appealing example of this famous Crown.
George VI Threepence 1941, KM7, MS64 PCGS, rare date in high grades and here is a nice one with light silvery gold toning.
Elizabeth II Trial Planchets Set ND (1967), for the then-new Decimal Coinage consisting of two bronze planchets, plain edges, and five C-N planchets, plain edges for three and milled edges for the Dollar and 20 Cents, the Dollar having a portrait right of the queen and blank reverse, others with numeral designations for the proposed sizes and blank reverses except that the 50c, 20c, 2c and 1c have a tiny raised square emblem at the center in the shape of a church. These have been graded by NGC as follows: Dollar MS63, 50 Cents MS60, 20 Cents MS63, 10 Cents AU58, 5 Cents AU58, 2 Cents MS61 BN and Cent MS62 BN. Previously in the collection of John J. Pittman (Akers, Part 3, August 1999, Lot 5210), in which sale it was noted that Pittman obtained this set directly from a mint official in 1971. Extremely rare, possibly unique.
Penny Token Wellington ND (1860s), Anderson's General Stores, Andrews-9, KM-Tn3, XF and light reddish brown with remarkably unabused surfaces. Various long die breaks through obverse (blind-folded Justice) side. Rare.
Penny Token Christchurch ND (1881), KM-Tn53, Milner & Thompson's Canterbury Music, MS62 BN NGC.
Penny Token Christchurch ND (1881), KM-Tn54, Milner & Thompson's Canterbury Music, MS63 BN NGC.
Nicaragua
Republic Cordoba 1912H, KM16, AU55 NGC, a lustrous coin with small contact marks.
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Norway
Oscar II gold 20 Kroner 1878, KM355, MS66 PCGS, a lovely coin, golden red luster, sharp detail.
Haakon VII 50 Ore 1929, KM386, MS63 PCGS, key date, a brilliant and very choice example.
Pakistan
Republic gold 1000 Rupees 1977, KM50, PR62 PCGS, brilliant and flashy.
Palestine
British Mandate Collection, a high grade group of Palestine featuring: 1 Mil 1941 and 1944; 5 Mils 1927, 1935, 1939, 1941 and 1946; 5 Mils Bronze 1942 and 1944; 10 Mils 1927, 1939 (2), 1940 and 1946; 10 Mils Bronze 1942 and 20 Mils 1927. Grades range from AU to UNC with no cleaned or damaged examples. Lot sold as is, no return.
Panama
Republic Proof 5 Centesimos 1904, KM2, PR63 NGC, bright mirror fields, crisp strike, very pale gold toning and a really choice coin, lines in fields mostly being raised die-polish lines. Mintage: 12 pieces. Rare!
Republic 5 Centesimos 1916, KM2, MS65 NGC, frosty white blazing luster with a few marks on obverse.
Republic 5 Centesimos 1916, KM2, MS66 NGC, another blazing silvery white gem.
Republic 1/4 Balboa 1931, KM11.1, MS62 NGC, light silvery gray surfaces with hardly an abrasion, quite choice in the cataloguer's opinion. Reeded edge. Key date in this short-lived series, with a mintage of only 48,000 pieces intended for commercial use.
Republic uniface 5 Centesimos gold Trial Strike ND, type of KM23.2 (1962-1993), AU Details with numerous light scratches. KM lists the reverse piefort of a 1982 5 Centesimos under Trial Strikes. We have no way of knowing if this is the trial of a 1982.
Papua New Guinea
Commonwealth gold 100 Kina 1977 (FM), KM12, PL67 NGC, Papuan Hornbill, a brilliant gem. AGW 0.2769 oz.
Republic gold 100 Kina 1977 (FM), KM12, MS68 Matte NGC, Hornbill issue, reeded edge, just gorgeous quality! AGW 0.2769 oz.
Paraguay
Republic Peso 1889, KM5, AU Details with light obverse scratches. The strike is bold and considerable luster remains.
Republic silver Pattern 5 Centavos 18--, Radiant star within wreath, unfinished date 18 below/Seated lion with Liberty cap on pole, KM-PnA37, MS63 NGC, struck over an Argentina 10 Centavos (1881-83). A bit crudely struck, with much of the undercoin visible and large reverse die breaks through the lion. Rare.
Republic silver Pattern 10 Centavos 18--, Radiant star within wreath, unfinished date 18 below/Seated lion with Liberty cap on pole, KM-PnB37, MS65 NGC, struck over an Argentina 10 Centavos (1881-83). More boldly struck than the 5 Centavos, with the undercoin not as pronounced, but this die is also failing, with a significant die-break through the lion. Rare.
Republic gold Pattern 10 Centavos 18--, Radiant star within wreath, unfinished date 18 below/Seated lion with Liberty cap on pole, KM-PnB37 (listed only in silver), MS63 PCGS, struck over an 1847 Chile Escudo. Much of the undercoin visible. Very rare.
Republic silver Pattern 20 Centavos 18--, Radiant star within wreath, unfinished date 18 below/Seated lion with Liberty cap on pole, KM-PnC37, MS64 NGC, struck over an 1882 Argentina 20 Centavos. Well struck and bright with little of the undercoin visible on the reverse, but quite a bit on the obverse including the date 1882. The extreme brightness leads one to believe that this piece has been dipped. Rare.
Republic gold Pattern 20 Centavos 18--, Radiant star within wreath, unfinished date 18 below/Seated lion with Liberty cap on pole, KM-PnC37, MS65 PCGS, struck over an 1887 gold Argentino. Well struck with much of the undercoin visible. Very rare.
Republic silver Pattern 50 Centavos 18--, Radiant star within wreath, unfinished date 18 below/Seated lion with Liberty cap on pole, KM-PnD37 (listed only in gold), MS64 PCGS, struck over an 1883 Argentina 50 Centavos. Mottled toning with the bold date 1883 showing on the obverse. Rare
Republic gold Pattern 50 Centavos 18--, Radiant star within wreath, unfinished date 18 below/Seated lion with Liberty cap on pole, KM-PnD37, MS64 PCGS, struck over a Chile 1833 4 Escudos. Fully brilliant with much of the undercoin visible. Very rare.
Republic silver Pattern Peso 18--, Radiant star within wreath, unfinished date 18 below/Seated lion with Liberty cap on pole, MS64 PCGS, this pattern die with unfinished date is known to have been struck over a gold 8 Escudos (KM-PnE37), but this is the only the second example we have noted minted on an Argentina silver Peso (1882). Very rare.
Republic gold Pattern Peso 18--, identical to the 1889 Peso die (KM5), but the date is unfinished with the last two digits missing, KM-PnE37, MS65 PCGS, struck over an 1863 Peru 20 Soles. Fully brilliant with much of the undercoin visible. Very rare.
Peru
Felipe II cob 1/2 Real ND (1556-98), Cayon 3392, R (Rincon) assayer initial to the left of the columns, toned VF, a nice original example. 1.58 grams.
Felipe II cob 2 Reales ND (1556-98), Cayon type 48, R (Rincon) assayer initial to the left of the coat of arms on the reverse, bold VF-XF and struck on a broad flan, skillfully repaired hole at the top. 6.08 grams. A very attractive example of this popular series.
Carlos II cob 8 Reales 1687L-R, KM24, toned VF, bold date and mintmark with partial assayer initial. The obverse is double-struck, not affecting the important details.
Carlos II cob 8 Reales 1688L-R, KM24, lightly toned VF, bold date, mintmark and assayer, lightly porous surfaces.
Carlos II cob 8 Reales 1689L-V, KM24, choice VF+, sharply struck with clear date, mintmark and assayer and with the L-V also readable on the reverse.
Carlos II cob 8 Reales 1691-R, KM24, crude VF, lightly porous planchet, bold obverse date with a second date visible on the reverse.
Carlos II cob 8 Reales 1696L-H, KM24, sharp toned VF-XF with a virtually full strike on the obverse. Attractive and scarce in this pleasing quality.
Felipe V cob 8 Reales 1717-M, KM34, very crudely struck VF with large flat areas, clear obverse date and assayer.
Felipe V cob gold 8 Escudos 1732-N, KM38.2, VF, large mount trace on the top rim and surfaces polished from jewelry use. The "2" in the date is probable, but is slightly effaced. Always a popular type, the classic "gold doubloon." 26.65 grams.
Felipe V cob gold 8 Escudos 1741-V, KM38.2, XF45 NGC, lightly toned and original. The obverse is somewhat double-struck making the final digit of the date difficult to read. The L mintmark is bold as is the left stroke of the V assayer.
Ferdinand VI Pillar 8 Reales 1752-J, KM55.1, AU58 NGC, superb details with aged cabinet patina. Extremely rare first year of issue for Lima and the finest known example. Ex: Emilio Ortiz Collection, UBS auction # 27, 1991, lot 199 where it sold for 7500 Swiss Francs.
Ferdinand VI Pillar 8 Reales 1753-J, KM55.1, AU55 NGC, virtually no wear evident, minor patination stains along the obverse rim.
Ferdinand VI Pillar 8 Reales 1753-J, KM55.1, MS61 NGC Millennia Collection, a nice lustrous example with minor handling in the exposed fields. Very scarce type in mint state.
Ferdinand VI Pillar 8 Reales 1754-JD, KM55.1, nicely toned XF, bold details and excellent eye appeal.
Ferdinand VI Pillar 8 Reales 1754-JD, KM55.1, MS61 NGC, a choice example with aged patina and excellent eye appeal. Very scarce type when graded mint state.
Ferdinand VI Pillar 8 Reales 1755-JD, KM55.1, toned XF, bold details, one faint scratch above the pillars. Very attractive coin.
Ferdinand VI Pillar 8 Reales 1757-JM, KM55.1, MS61 NGC Millennia Collection, lovely silvery-gray and gold toning, elusive grade for Lima Pillars.
Ferdinand VI Pillar 8 Reales 1759-JM, KM55.1, AU53 NGC, light gray patina, very sharp details, dots above both L's.
Ferdinand VI Pillar 8 Reales 1759-JM, KM55.2, AU58 NGC, very close to mint state with full mint brilliance and attractive toning, minor scuff to the right of the date, barely noticeable, and some patination near the QUE. Variety with a dot above the left L only.
Ferdinand VI Pillar 8 Reales 1760-JM, KM55.2, sharp AU, lightly cleaned, variety with a dot above the left L only. Posthumous date for this reign.
Ferdinand VI Pillar 8 Reales - Pair, KM55.1, 1756-JM, VF-XF Details, slightly porous surface with a few scratches, and 1757-JM, VF with several small surfaces abrasions on the obverse. Lot sold as is, no return.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales 1761-JM, KM-A64.2, toned AU, very little wear evident, some light surface porosity and scattered abrasions.
Carlos III 8 Reales 1770 LM, KM64.1, Pillar, lustrous but cleaned XF-AU, light toning and light carbon spotting.
Carlos III Pillar 8 Reales 1770 JM, KM64.2, Dot above left LM only, toned AU, cleaned long ago leaving wispy hairlines in the exposed fields.
Carlos III 8 Reales 1772 JM, KM78, AU with residual satiny luster, quite pleasant.
Carlos III 8 Reales 1779 JM, KM78, lustrous AU, lightly cleaned.
Carlos III 8 Reales 1784 MI, KM78, XF-AU, light silvery golden gray surfaces.
Carlos III 8 Reales 1786 MI, KM78a, XF-AU, lightly cleaned, lots of minting flaws and die-stress showing.
Carlos III gold 2 Escudos 1761-Lima JM, KM66, VF Details NCS Plugged, removed from jewelry, a rare type struck for only 2 years, and despite the jewelry use and very porous surfaces this coin has an odd but distinct eye appeal, with deep yellow gold toning. Estimate is difficult.
Carlos III gold 2 Escudos 1762-Lima JM, KM66, VF Details NCS, removed from jewelry, the other date of this rare issue, also with porous surfaces, the toning a deeper gold with reddish hues.
Carlos IIII gold 8 Escudos 1789-IJ, KM92, VF30 NGC, lightly toned, transitional type with the King's named expressed as CAROL IV and bust of Carlos III.
Carlos IV 8 Reales 1791 IJ, KM97, AU but lightly cleaned, still pleasant.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1791 IJ, KM97, AU58 NGC, a beautiful coin with satiny snow-white luster.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1792 IJ, KM97, lightly cleaned but still lustrous AU-UNC, sharply detailed.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1795 IJ, KM97, AU58 NGC, a nice coin with silvery white luster.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1796 IJ, KM97, a bit softly struck and skillfully cleaned but AU and still pleasing.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1798 IJ, KM97, AU53 NGC, pleasing surfaces and light silvery gray toning.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1799 IJ, KM97, AU58 NGC, some light scuffs but lots of silvery white luster.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales 1801 IJ, KM97, MS63 NGC, Choice UNC with lovely, satiny snow-white luster, both the portrait and the reverse shield better struck than normally seen.
Carlos IIII 8 Reales - Trio, KM97, 1796-IJ, toned XF, slightly concave; 1801-IJ, toned XF-AU with considerable mint luster; and 1808-JP, XF-AU cleaned. Lot sold as is, no return.
Carlos IIII gold 8 Escudos 1795-IJ, KM101, VF-XF, lightly toned, small flaw on the reverse rim and a tiny rim nick.
Carlos IV silver Proclamation 4 Reales 1789, Crowned shield in order chain/Crowned eagles with the arms of Lima, Medina-180, Fonrobert-8942, 14.1 gm, 37 mm, AU58 NGC, well struck and fully lustrous. For the Proclamation in Lima.
Carlos IV Tarma silver Proclamation 4 Reales 1789, Crowned arms in order chain/VIVA ELREY in the upper half of a circle with GAL-UEZ and TAR-MA in the lower half, surrounded by legend, Medina 1789, 36 mm, 14.0 gm, good XF with reflective surfaces. A very scarce issue.
Carlos IV silver Proclamation 1790, Medina 177, Herrera 153, proclamation for Huancavelica, toned AU, superb obverse with some light patination on the reverse. A very attractive medal, 13.89 grams.
Carlos IV Huancavelica silver Proclamation 4 Reales 1790, Armored bust right/Stylized mountain of rocks with globe and cross on top, Medina-177, Hererra-153, AU with prooflike surfaces, superb argent-gray and gold patina with faint scratches in the left obverse field.
Ferdinand VII Real 1824/3-T Cuzco, KM114.2, AU55 "Whittier Collection" NGC, soft details in the portrait but only slight wear, toned a light silvery golden gray. Scarce 1-year type from this mint.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1814 JP, KM117.1, MS63 NGC, almost entirely unblemished surfaces, slight softness on the portrait but lustrous beneath delicate medium iridescent golden gray toning, giving exceptional eye appeal to this coin.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales - Pair, KM117.1, 1816-JP, deeply toned AU, very little wear evident, scattered small obverse surface marks, and 1818-JP, very sharply struck AU, lightly cleaned creating a cameo bust, small flan flaws on the obverse. Lot sold as is, no return.
Ferdinand VII counterstamped 8 Reales 1824-G Cuzco, KM117.2, Choice XF-AU, softly struck on the portrait but the metal is exceptional, the surfaces appear to be original, the patina is a delicate and eye-appealing medium gray with iridescent hues. Interestingly, there is also a deeply punched "3J" to right of the date, the 3 doubled; this is mysterious, possibly an early collector's mark, or even a merchant's counterstamp. Worthy of study, but on its own also a delightful Ocho Reales.
Ferdinand VII gold 8 Escudos 1817-JP, KM129.1, VF20 NGC, lightly cleaned, no flan flaws.
Ferdinand VII gold 8 Escudos 1819-JP, KM129.1, PCGS Genuine (not graded), toned VF, weakly struck on the bust and serious flan flaws on the obverse, as made.
Ferdinand VII silver Proclamation 4 Reales 1808, Bust right/URRUTIA-NOVIEMBRE 18.-DE 1808. in the center with a rampant lion above and rose below, Medina-391, Fonrobert-9259, 13.4 gm, 33 mm, XF-AU, well struck and lustrous with nice silvery-gray patina. Proclamation by Ferdinand VII for the city of Tarma.
Ferdinand VII silver Proclamation 8 Reales 1808, Proclamation for Lima by viceroy Abascal, engraved by Soto, Bust of Ferdinand VII right/Crowned double-headed eagle with coat of arms, between pillars, Medina-313, Herrera-28, 39 mm, 26.7 gm, XF with edge flaw at 6 o'clock.
Ferdinand VII silver 2 and 8 Reales Proclamations for the City of Puno 1808, each has Crowned shield with two cannons below/Five-line inscription in wreath, Medina 351 (26 mm, 6.7 gm) and 352, (39 mm, 27.0 gm), both are XF, the 8 Reales with a reverse rim bumps.
Republic 8 Reales 1822JP, KM136, XF45 PCGS, nicely toned, few tiny edge flaws. Scarce type and date.
Republic 8 Reales 1823-JP, KM136, lustrous XF-AU, softly struck central details as usual for this early Republic issue. Scarce type in this pleasing quality.
Republic gold Escudo 1850-Lima MB, KM147.4, AU58 PCGS, this date without prices in Krause in any grade, a lovely example of the type with a bold strike and choice surfaces with golden toning.
Republic gold 2 Escudos 1854-Lima MB, KM149.2, MS63 "Eliasberg" NGC, nice clean surfaces.
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1831-G Cuzco, KM148.2, MS61 NGC, flashy prooflike surfaces, sharp details in the shallowly engraved obverse figure, reverse shield bold and sharp, only minor scuffing and abrasions, a choice coin with excellent eye appeal. We note a similar coin selling in a European auction in October 2009 for nearly $6,000.
South Peru. Republic 4 Reales 1838-MV AREQ, KM172, AU58 NGC, some softness of strike, greenish gray silvery toning.
Silver Medal on the Proclamation of the Constitution 1826, Arms/Constitution between branches, Fonrobert 9018, 17.5 gm, 34 mm, MS65 NGC, mottled gray and gold toning with bold definition and prooflike fields.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
A pair of silver medals Commemorating the Liberation of Peru by San Martin including: Peseta (?) and 8 Reales sized medals, the first dated 1864, Radiant sunface/Seven -line inscription with date below, Fonrobert 9136, 6.3 gm, 24 mm, XF; the second dated 1821, Radiant ball/Eight-line inscription, Fonrobert 8995, 38 mm, 26.7 gm, prooflike AU.
Republic 50 Centimos 1858-MB, KM178, MS64 NGC, a nice frosty example of this transitional type.
Republic copper Pattern Libra ND (1898), unlisted pattern, type of KM207 gold, PR64 Cameo NGC, fairly bright golden russet toned surfaces.
Republic gold 50 Soles 1970, KM230, MS64 NGC, a choice and attractive coin, last year of issue. AGW 0.6772 oz.
Silver Proclamation Medal Trio, Peru 20 mm medal for the City of Puno, Herrera 57, Ferdinand VII 1808, toned AU-UNC, minor surface scratches; Peru 37 mm medal for the accession of Carlos III 1760, Fonrobert 8920, Medina 79, toned VF-XF with several scratches; and Guatemala 1 Real 1808 for the accession of Ferdinand VII, toned AVF and holed at the top. The Guatemala proclamation has the denomination "1 R" flanking the coat of arms, making this more of a commemorative coin than a medal. Lot sold as is, no return.
Philippines
Carlos III bronze Proclamation medal ND (1782), Basso-700, sharp VF, an historic piece showing opposite the bust a fully rigged galleon sailing towards the left (westward), MANILA boldly proclaimed in the exergue, celebrating the "rebirth of commerce" and engraved by Geronimo, appropriately bearing the dignified marks of age and possibly dropped by a cataloguer or two over the centuries. If big lumps of copper and dramatic engraving and real history engage your fancy, bid liberally on this rarity, for you won't be disappointed!
Isabel II 10 Centimos 1868, KM145, MS64 PCGS, full frosty luster with light golden toning, few minor surface marks.
Alfonso XII gold 4 Pesos 1882, KM151, MS64 NGC, a lovely example of this very rare type, this being the only collectible date with a Krause value of $4,000 in UNC, but this piece is not just Uncirculated but an exceptionally choice example with a sharp strike and satiny luster, the obverse bearing only a few faint ticks, the reverse having a few noticeable but still small marks just above the right pillar. A soft golden glow captivates the eye.
Spanish Colonial bronze Medal 1878, Basso-706, MS61 BN NGC, Potable water for Manila.
Spanish Colonial bronze Medal 1882, Basso-707a, MS64 BN NGC, lovely surfaces with abundant original mint luster. Water Works commemorative.
Spanish Colonial bronze Medal 1896-97, MS64 BN NGC, 34.7mm, struck to honor the Luzon Campaign Volunteers.
USA Administration 5 Centavos 1903, KM164, Proof 65 PCGS, a choice example, one tiny flaw to the right of the shield.
USA Administration 10 Centavos 1903, KM165, Proof 65 NGC, deep russet patina.
USA Administration 10 Centavos 1906, KM165, Proof 65 PCGS, light silvery-gray toning, rare proof-only date with a total mintage of 500.
USA Administration 10 Centavos 1914-S, KM169, MS63 NGC, sharply struck with lovely silvery white luster, almost no marks.
USA Administration 20 Centavos 1903, KM166, Proof 65 NGC, deeply toned with appealing russet and gold highlights.
USA Administration 20 Centavos 1904, KM166, Proof 64 PCGS, lightly toned, few small marks in the left obverse field.
USA Administration 50 Centavos 1903, KM167, Proof 64 NGC, highly reflective surfaces.
USA Administration 50 Centavos 1904, KM167, PR65 PCGS, nicely toned with virtually pristine surfaces.
USA Administration Peso 1903, KM168, PR62 PCGS, quite a choice looking piece with light silvery golden gray iridescent toning.
USA Administration Peso 1903, KM168, Proof 63 NGC, lightly toned, few tiny surface marks.
USA Administration Peso 1903, KM168, PR63 PCGS, russet golden blue toning, delicate iridescence.
USA Administration Peso 1904, KM168, MS63 NGC, light golden silvery white surfaces.
USA Administration Peso 1936, KM177, MS65 NGC, attractive mint brilliance, Roosevelt-Quezon.
USA Administration Wilson Dollar 1920, HK449, MS62 NGC, a nice brilliant piece originally intended to celebrate the opening of the mint at Manila under control of the USA.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Poland
Sigismund IV 3 Groschen 1594, Gumowski 1021 variety, MS62 NGC, a choice and sharply struck piece with ancient bluish gray patina.
Sigismund III 3 Groszy 1596-HR Bromberg, Gumowski 1048, KM6, MS63 NGC, bold central details, very scarce grade.
Danzig. Sigismund III 1/4 Talar 1626, Gumowski 1393, KM15.2, MS63 NGC, a superb coin with boldly struck features and excellent eye appeal.
August III 18 Groszy 1755-EC, KM148.2, MS63 NGC, a choice original example with full underlying mint luster and very light haymarking.
Stanislaus August Talar 1784-EB, Davenport 1620, KM200, AU58 NGC, gorgeous silvery-gray patina with full underlying mint bloom, one of the nicer Polish Talars we have seen.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Stanislaus August Talar 1793, Davenport 1622, KM214, MS62 NGC, exceptionally sharp details with appealing light gray patina. Struck for the Convention of Targowica. Rare and highly desirable in this select grade.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Alexander I 2 Zlote 1816-IB, KM-C99, XF45 NGC, very lightly toned with some faint traces of luster. Quite nice for this type.
Alexander I 2 Zlote 1819-IB, KM-C99a, XF45 NGC, nicely toned with very little wear, faint scratch in the left obverse field. Smaller bust with a curved truncation to the bust. The SCWC lists this variety as struck in a collar with reeded edge and rare and unpriced in all grades.
Nicholas I 2 Zlote 1831-KG, KM-C123 Revolutionary coinage, AU50 NGC, remnant luster and light silvery gray toning.
Nicholas I 2 Zlote 1831-KG, KM-C123, Revolutionary coinage, AU55 PCGS, sharp details especially on the wreath and old-time golden gray toning.
Nicholas I Gold Trade Ducat 1831, KM-C125, AU58 NGC, Revolutionary Coinage, light bagmarks but old gold color, even sharp strike.
Nicholas I Zloty 1834-IP, KM114.2, VF35 NGC, light silvery greenish gray toning, scarce.
Nicholas I 5 Zlotych 1830-KG, KM-C116, XF45 NGC, a choice and eye-appealing piece with remnant luster beneath rich iridescent gray toning, a few mint-made adjustments to the planchet on reverse at top right of shield. Rare and this one is quite desirable.
Nicholas I Zloty-15 Kopecks 1836-MW, KM-C129, MS63 NGC, lightly toned with full mint brilliance, faint handling in the fields and a superficial stain on the reverse.
Republic Proof 20 Groszy 1923, KM-Y12, nickel, PR65 NGC, a brilliant and very choice specimen with sparkling bright mirror fields, very rare, reported mintage (in Krause) of 10 pieces. Design is very modern, simple but bold in conception.
Republic Specimen Zloty 1925, KM-Y15, Certified by as Authentic by NGC and noted as Excessive Surface Hairlines. London Mint with the characteristic dot after the date. Ex: Karolkiewicz Collection. Very rare as a Specimen.
Republic 5 Zlotych 1925, KM-Y17.3, AU58 NGC, lightly toned with abundant mint luster, very light handling in the exposed fields. Rare commemorative marking the adoption of the new constitution. Variety with monogram by the date.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Republic Proof 5 Zlotych 1932 London, KM-Y21, Proof 65 NGC, superb details with mirror surfaces on the reverse. Excessively rare as a Proof. The obverse features a radiant bust of Queen Jadwiga.
Republic Proof 10 Zlotych 1932 London, KM-Y22, Proof 65 NGC, full frosty mint brilliance on the obverse with flashy mirror surfaces on the reverse. An exceptional example with immediate eye appeal, and one that certainly could have been graded higher in our opinion. Extremely rare and a true prize for the advanced collector of Poland.
Republic bronze Pattern 50 Zlotych 1924, KM-Pn265, UNC with abundant mint luster, very scarce.
John Paul II Visit gold 1000 Zlotych 1982-CHI, KM-Y138, PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC, a beautiful and nearly perfect piece.
John Paul II Visit gold 2000 Zlotych 1982-CHI, KM-Y139, PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC, another exquisite example.
Bronze medal in honor of Adam Michiewicz, Poland's famed poet, by Kurnatowski, 36 mm diameter, cleaned but XF or better for sharpness.
Salvation of Vienna from the Turks Medal 1883, by Jan Sobieski, AU58 NGC, 200th anniversary piece in silver, 53 mm, 34.68 grams, engraved by Kurnatowski, Horski-4272, a choice example, marvelously engraved.
Republic tin medal 1937, Dutkowski/Suchanek-960, for the 700th anniversary of Elbing 1237-1937, PR63 NGC, light gray.
Republic silver 10000 Zlotych 1988 - Trio, KM-Y177a, three examples in gem cameo Proof presented in the original case of issue. Pope John Paul II.
Republic gold & platinum Medal Set 1987 Pope John Paul II, two gem cameo Proof medals, presented in the original plastic capsules and fitted display case with certificates of authenticity. The gold medal is one half ounce and the platinum version is a full ounce. Each piece features John Paul II on the obverse, while the reverse has a Vatican theme honoring John Paul as the Polish Pope. Scarce set. AGW 0.5000 oz. APW 1.0000 oz.
Republic gold & platinum Medal Set 1987 Pope John Paul II, a second medal set. Two gem cameo Proof medals, presented in the original plastic capsules and fitted display case with certificates of authenticity. The gold medal is one half ounce and the platinum version is a full ounce. Each piece features John Paul II on the obverse, while the reverse has a Vatican theme honoring John Paul as the Polish Pope. Scarce set. AGW 0.5000 oz. APW 1.0000 oz.
Republic gold & platinum Medal Set 1987 Pope John Paul II, a third medal set. Two gem cameo Proof medals, presented in the original plastic capsules and fitted display case with certificates of authenticity. The gold medal is one half ounce and the platinum version is a full ounce. Each piece features John Paul II on the obverse, while the reverse has a Vatican theme honoring John Paul as the Polish Pope. Scarce set. AGW 0.5000 oz. APW 1.0000 oz.
Portugal
Manuel I 100 Reis (Tostao) 1491-1521, Gomes 45.09, nice VF with some surface patination on the reverse. "GVINEE" on the legends.
Interesting group of Five counterstamp coins, 60 Reis over 1/2 Tostao of Felipe, VG; S0(50) Reis over 40 Reis of Joao IIII, about Fine; 60 Reis over early 40 Reis, AVF; 60 Reis over 40 Reis of Alfonso VI, better Fine; 120 Reis over early 80 Reis. Lot sold as is, no return.
Pedro II 4000 Reis 1690, KM156, AU58 NGC, lightly toned with considerable original mint luster. Scarce grade for this early type.
Joao V gold 800 Reis 1723 (Lisbon), KM218, sharp AU, light hairlines in the fields and deep scrapes on the bust. Scarce date and a collectible example despite the blemishes.
Joao V gold 1000 Reis 1716 (Lisbon), KM182, bold VF+, tiny mount trace at the top.
Joao V gold 1000 Reis 1738 (Lisbon), KM182, XF45 NGC, very sharp and attractive, scarce grade.
Jose I gold coin Trio, 1/2 Escudo 1751 (Gomes 42.01), AVF trimmed; 1000 Reis 1752, AXF, trimmed; 400 Reis 1752, nice XF. Lot sold as is, no return.
Jose I gold 4 Escudos (Peça) 1753 (Lisbon), KM240, AU with some original luster, lightly cleaned with small surface abrasions.
Jose I gold 4 Escudos (Peça) 1757, KM240, AU53 NGC. Small lamination to the left of the date. Pleasant red patina around the legends and overall nice specimen for this early date of the type.
Jose I gold 4 Escudos (Peça) 1757, KM240, AU, softer strike on the bust and faint hairlines on both sides. Nice specimen for the type.
Jose I gold 4 Escudos (Peça) 1763, KM240, AU55 NGC, partial mint brilliance and good eye appeal.
Jose I gold 4 Escudos (Peça) 1766, KM240, AU53 NGC, near flawless reverse with full mini-shields. A few scruffs on the field on the obverse.
Jose I gold 4 Escudos (Peça) 1768, KM240, Unc, a superior specimen with a strong strike and sharp surfaces.
Jose I gold 4 Escudos (Peça) 1775, KM240, AU55 NGC, very light circulation on the high points of the King's hair. Choice condition for the issue.
Jose I gold 4 Escudos (Peça) 1775, KM240, AU58 NGC, nice strong bust and rims. Very light and faint adjustment lines mainly on the reverse. A near mint coin.
Maria I gold 1/2 Escudo 1789, KM296, AU Details - Surface Hairlines NGC. Although lightly cleaned, this coin has incredible detail that is rarely seen in this small denomination. most of the coins of the type are heavily circulated or damaged.
Maria I gold 1000 Reis 1789, KM292, AU50 NGC, a nice lustrous example of this scarce little type.
Maria I gold 4 Escudos (Peça) 1787, KM295, choice AU, planchet lamination on the reverse across the crown. Nice original deep orange toning especially around the legends. Very rare one-year type.
Maria I gold 4 Escudos (Peça) 1792, KM299, AXF, cleaned.
Maria I gold 4 Escudos (Peça) 1796, KM299, MS62 NGC, Incredible sharpness and luster for this specimen that is near choice mint state. Portuguese Peças are extremely elusive in mint state.
Joao gold 4 Escudos (Peça) 1805, KM336, AU58 NGC, softly struck with peripheral luster mainly on the obverse. Small lamination in the central shield on the reverse. Scarce.
Joao gold 4 Escudos (Peça) 1806, KM336, AU55 NGC, bright with partial mint brilliance. Very sharp especially on the reverse.
Joao gold 2 Escudos (1/2 Peça) 1822, KM363, AU58 NGC, very lightly circulated (if at all) specimen of this scarce denomination.
Pedro IV 40 Reis 1828, KM373, AU55 PCGS, attractive brown surfaces, light natural flan flaws which are typical for these thick copper issues. Very scarce in this quality.
Miguel I gold 4 Escudos (Peça) 1830, KM397, MS60 NGC, faint hairlines mainly on the obverse. Sharp bust, date and legends. Reverse is near choice.
Miguel I gold 4 Escudos (Peça) 1830, KM397, MS62 NGC, fully lustrous and incredibly sharp. The nicest specimen of this scarce 2-year type we have seen.
Maria II gold 2500 Reis 1851, KM487, toned XF-AU, hairlines on both sides.
Maria II gold 4 Escudos (Peça) 1834, KM407, AU55 NGC, deep orange and red toning. Interesting die crack on the reverse from 1 to 3 o'clock. Seems a point undergraded.
Maria II gold 4 Escudos (Peça) 1835, KM407, MS62 NGC, scarce one-year type. Bright and lustrous, lint mark to the right of the date. Small mintage of 2989 pieces.
Luis I gold 2000 Reis 1866, KM511, MS63 NGC, fully brilliant with typical small surface abrasions, scarce grade for this early date.
Luis I gold 5000 Reis 1862, KM508, XF-AU, lightly cleaned with faint hairlines in the fields.
Luis I gold 5000 Reis 1862, KM508, nice lustrous AU, small surface marks.
Luis I gold 5000 Reis 1863, KM508, AU, lightly toned with minimal hairlines and a few tiny rim nicks.
Luis I gold 5000 Reis 1868, KM516, AU55 NGC. Partially lustrous and nicer than the grade suggests.
Luis I gold 5000 Reis 1869, KM516, AU, lightly cleaned, nice reverse.
Luis I gold 5000 Reis 1869, KM516, AU55 NGC. Bright with a few hairlines and scruffs on the fields.
Luis I gold 5000 Reis 1872, KM516, choice lustrous AU, prooflike mint luster.
Luis I gold 5000 Reis 1883, KM516, AU55 NGC. Superior eye appeal. Also seems a point undergraded as the 1868 date we have in this catalog.
Luis I gold 5000 Reis 1886, KM516, choice AU, slightly polished to the left of the bust.
Luis I gold 5000 Reis 1886, KM516, nice brilliant UNC, light surface marks on the obverse.
Luis I gold 5000 Reis 1887, KM516, AU, lightly cleaned.
Luis I gold 5000 Reis 1889, KM516, AU58 NGC. A few faint marks on the fields. Choice specimen for the type.
Luis I gold 10000 Reis 1879, KM520, AU Details, harshly cleaned leaving deep surface hairlines. AGW 0.5227 oz.
Republic 50 Centavos 1924, KM575, AU55 PCGS, nicely toned, very scarce date and grade.
Republic Escudo 1928, KM578, MS65 NGC, a superb fully brilliant example, very scarce in this quality.
Republic Escudo 1930, KM578, MS63 NGC, an original piece with attractively toned nickel-gray surfaces, the key date in this series.
Puerto Rico
Isabel II Unique silver Proclamation of Coamo 1834, Six-line inscription/Puerto Rican Paschal Lamb (Lamb of God) with cross and banner, similar to Herrera 49, but the name of the town COAMO replaces PTO. RICO, 22.46 gm, 39.17 mm, XF Details, pierced at 12 o'clock as normal for all medals of similar type. There is nice original charcoal and gold patina with a minor cut in the upper obverse field. The relief is quite bold and the edge is diagonally reeded. As far as we can determine, this is the single known example with COAMO and, truly, one of the great rarities of Puerto Rico numismatics.
There are approximately 5 silver proclamation medals of the type Herrera 49 and 50: one in the collection of the Museo Arqueologico Nacional in Madrid, the two listed Herrera pieces, and two examples in the Rohers collection (recently sold to another party). All of these are of the type that refer to Puerto Rico, not Coamo.
Coamo, originally called San Blas de Illescas, was founded in 1570 by Cristobol y Blas de Illescas, and is one of the older towns in Puerto Rico. The name was later changed to Coamo after a local Indian chief Coamex. Coamo is located in the southern region and was an important agriculture and cattle town. Today, it is a manufacturing and trading center.
There are approximately 5 silver proclamation medals of the type Herrera 49 and 50: one in the collection of the Museo Arqueologico Nacional in Madrid, the two listed Herrera pieces, and two examples in the Rohers collection (recently sold to another party). All of these are of the type that refer to Puerto Rico, not Coamo.
Coamo, originally called San Blas de Illescas, was founded in 1570 by Cristobol y Blas de Illescas, and is one of the older towns in Puerto Rico. The name was later changed to Coamo after a local Indian chief Coamex. Coamo is located in the southern region and was an important agriculture and cattle town. Today, it is a manufacturing and trading center.
Alfonso XIII 5 Centavos 1896-PGV, KM20, MS66 ANACS, old slab, a seriously fantastic Gem UNC with satiny surfaces and totally original iridescent pastel lilac silvery gray toning.
Alfonso XIII 10 Centavos 1896-PGV, KM21, MS64 ANACS, old slab, fabulous Gem PL UNC coin with bold strike and wild iridescent color, totally original and about as fine a 10 Centavos as anyone owns.
Alfonso XIII 20 Centavos 1895-PGV, KM22, MS63 ANACS, old slab, forget the number grade because this is a totally original Gem UNC coin with gleaming satiny luster and gorgeous pastel silvery golden blue iridescent toning.
Alfonso XIII 40 Centavos 1896-PGV, KM23, harshly cleaned VF, small surface abrasions on the obverse. Scarce type.
Alfonso XIII Peso 1895-PGV, KM24, AU Details, heavily cleaned long ago with scattered surface abrasions and a rim bruise on the reverse at 1 o'clock.
Alfonso XIII Peso 1895-PGV, KM24, AU55 NGC, medium gray toning, normal small abrasions, small metal flaw center of the boy king's head.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Alfonso XIII Peso 1895-PGV, KM24, MS63 ANACS, old slab, an attractive UNC coin with some light scuffing (especially in left obverse field) and scattered marks, all toned over by light silvery gold toning. The luster is strong, and the strike is sharp. This coin grows on you.
Alfonso XIII - Three Piece Set, KM20, 5 Centavos 1896, toned XF; KM21, 10 Centavos 1896, harshly cleaned F-VF with numerous surface marks, and KM22, 20 Centavos 1895, toned XF-AU, very nice example. Lot sold as is, no return.
A seven-piece set of Patterns of the Puerto Rico Peso Medals made by the Puerto Rico Numismatic Society, struck at the Mexico Mint, the design is virtually identical to the 1895 Peso, the seven pieces consist of, regular silver Proof, satin finish silver, piefort Proof silver, copper, copper-nickel, bronze, and brass. An interesting group, and the regular issue was totally sold out in the original offering.
Reunion
Isles de France. Napoleon 10 Livres 1810, KM1, XF40 NGC, nicely toned with fully readable details. Reunion had become the official name in 1792 but after the French Revolution, the name was changed to Isles de Bonaparte.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Russia
Peter I Rouble 1721 К, Bust Right/Imperial eagle, Diakov 23, Uzd 599, XF Details, the reverse is well struck with few flaws, unfortunately, the obverse, while nicely struck, has scattered dark staining, minor flan flaws, edge bumps, and some damage in the legends.
Peter I Rouble 1725, Seaman type, Bust right/Four crowned, cruciform Russian P's, with the date, Diakov 41, UZD 625, VF Details Excessive Surface Hairlines NGC. The details are nice VF, but the only unusual surface marks that this cataloger sees are minor flan flaws.
Catherine II Mourning Rouble 1725, Bust left/Crowned Imperial eagle with the date, Diakov 3, UZD 628, good VF, cleaned in the past, with minor obverse flan flaws and two small scratches. There is also a small test cut on the edge. The first example we have offered of this classic Rouble rarity.
Peter II Rouble 1727 СПБ, Bust right/Cruciform Russian P's, Diakov 16, VF Details, polished in the past with nice reverse and numerous obverse flan flaws and light scratches.
Anna Rouble 1734, Bust right/Crowned Imperial eagle with date and value, Diakov-40, UZD 718, XF45 NGC. A lovely Rouble and we think much nicer than XF 45. With the exception of light obverse adjustment marks, the surfaces are near-flawless with lustrous, golden-gray patina, and the strike is a slight bit soft on the lower part of Anna's bust, and the corresponding spot on the reverse. All-in-all, the appearance is superb for a circulated example of this early Rouble.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Elizabeth I Rouble 1742 СПБ, Bust right/Crowned Imperial eagle, Diakov-33, UZD 770, VF, evenly worn example with no serious flaws and iridescent surfaces. A superior circulated example of this type.
Elizabeth I Rouble 1745 СПБ, Bust right/Crowned Imperial eagle, Diakov 129, UZD 795, VF Details, Excessive Surface Hairlines NGC, gray patina with gold and blue highlights. This cataloger has difficulty seeing the Surface Hairlines.
Elizabeth I Rouble 1745 СПБ, Bust right/Crowned Imperial eagle, Diakov-130, UZD 795, VF30 NGC, light gray patina with slight haymarking.
Elizabeth I gold 5 Roubles 1756 СПБ, Large Letters, Bust right/Cross of four crowned shields, Bit-84 (R1),Diakov 376 (R3), Petr (35), XF Details, boldly struck with gleaming surfaces and remnants of original luster, particularly on the reverse. Unfortunately, the reverse has scratches in the upper right and left field, and close examination of the obverse reveals light scratches in the left field. In spite of the flaws, this is an extremely rare issue with nice eye-appeal. We can find only 2-3 sales of this type in the last 10 years, and none in the last three years. There may be sales of which we are not aware, but suffice it to say, the type is an extremely rare, one-year issue, and is seldom offered.
Catherine II copper Novodel Polushka 1788, Bit-28, MS65 NGC. Well struck for the issue with a trace of original mint red color.
Catherine II copper Novodel 5 Kopecks 1765, Crowned Imperial eagle over scroll/Crowned cipher with date, Bit-H653, Brekke-211, type with shallow tread edge, Proof 63 Brown NGC, some mint-red color remaining.
Catherine II Grivennik (10 Kopecks) 1794 СПБ, Bust right/Crowned Date and value, Diakov-764 (R1), UZD 1242, AU55 NGC, the reverse is bold with no apparent flaws, while the obverse has flan flaws and evidence of a failing die.
Catherine II Rouble 1765 СПБ-ЯI, Bust right/Crowned Imperial eagle and date, Bit-187, VF35 NGC, slight porosity with minor contact marks.
Catherine II Rouble 1775 СПБ-ΘЛ, Bust right/Crowned Imperial eagle with date, Bit-219, AU50 PCGS, considerable remaining luster with light contact marks.
Paul I Polupoltinnik 1799 CM-ФЦ Crowned cruciform Russian P's/Four-line inscription in cartouche, Bit-72 (R), Fine-VF Details with light reverse scratches and an obverse flan flaw. A very scarce issue in all grades.
Paul I Rouble 1798 CM-MБ, Four cruciform Russian P's with the date/Four-line inscription in cartouche, Bit-32, VF-XF Details with obverse abrasions and rim damage.
Alexander I 5 Kopeks 1802 EM, Imperial eagle/Date and value, Bit-283, MS62 Brown NGC, well struck with minor flan flaws.
Alexander I 5 Kopeks 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 Medallic bronze 2 Francs 1814, by P.I. Tiolier, struck at the Paris mint in honor of the visit of Alexander I, Cipher of Alexander I/Three fleur-de-lis on convex globe with date below, Diakov-379.4 (R2), 27 mm, AU with a small edge clip. Very scarce.
Alexander I Medallic bronze 5 Francs 1814, by P.I. Tiolier, struck at the Paris mint in honor of the visit of Alexander I, Cipher of Alexander I/Three fleur-de-lis on convex globe with date below, Diakov 379.3, (R2), 37 mm, UNC with some original mint-red color remaining and no significant flaws. Rare.
Nicholas I 5 Kopecks 1835 EM-ФX, Crowned Imperial eagle with date/Value, Bit-491, MS65 Brown NGC, well struck with some mint-red color remaining.
Nicholas I Rouble 1828 CПБ-HГ, Crowned Imperial eagle with date and value/Crowned four-line inscription in wreath, Bit-106, AU50 PCGS, mottled toning with an average strike.
Nicholas I Rouble 1841 CПБ-HГ, Bit-192, MS66 NGC, struck from a faulty die, but superb, brilliant luster with no significant imperfections, other than the small die flaws which were produced in the striking. A wonderful Gem example.
Nicholas I Plain Edge bronze Pattern Rouble 1845, Three-line inscription in wreath/Five-line inscription in wreath, Bit H1286 (R2), XF Details with numerous small contact marks.
Nicholas I Rouble 1846 CПБ-ПA, Bit-207, AU55 NGC, sharply struck with light gray patina and considerable remaining luster.
Nicholas I Rouble 1848 CПБ-HI, Bit-218, lightly cleaned AU with brilliant luster and a few light reverse contact marks.
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Nicholas I platinum 3 Roubles 1829 СПБ, Bit-74 (R), XF40 PCGS, even wear with minor reverse flan flaws.
Nicholas I platinum 3 Roubles 1833 СПБ, Bit-79 (R), AU53 PCGS, well struck with noticeable remaining luster.
Nicholas I gold 5 Roubles 1847 CПБ-AГ, Bit-29, AU, well struck and lustrous.
Nicholas I gold 5 Roubles 1849 CПБ-AГ, Bit-31, prooflike AU with brilliant luster and obverse rim bumps.
Alexander II 20 Kopecks 1856 CПБ-ФБ, Bit-59, MS64 PCGS. Fully struck with light russet patina over lustrous surfaces.
Alexander II 25 Kopecks 1855 CПБ-HI, Bit-53, MS62 NGC, well struck with mottled toning and moderate marks.
Alexander II 25 Kopecks 1856 CПБ-ФБ, Bit-54, MS61 NGC, well struck with light gray patina over lustrous surfaces.
Alexander II 25 Kopecks 1858 CПБ-ФБ, Bit-56, MS61 NGC, slate-gray patina with bold definition and obverse edge bumps.
Alexander II 25 Kopecks 1859 CПБ-ФБ, Bit-131 (R), St. George with mantle, MS63 NGC, mottled gray and gold patina over fully lustrous surfaces.
Alexander II Poltina (50 Kopecks) 1877 CПБ-HI, Bit-125, MS61 NGC, a lustrous and well struck obverse. The reverse has mottled toning with a small flan flaw.
Alexander II Rouble 1867 CПБ-HI, Bit-80, AU, the obverse bright and lustrous with a touch of golden toning, while the reverse exhibits prooflike surfaces beneath blue-green toning.
Alexander II Rouble 1878 CПБ-HФ, Bit-92, MS61 NGC, well struck with light russet toning.
Alexander II gold 5 Roubles 1857 CПБ-AГ, Bit-3, MS63 NGC, boldly defined with full mint brilliance. The reverse is reflective and exhibits light scuffing, otherwise this piece would certify a few grades higher. A very appealing example and very scarce in this condition.
Alexander II gold 5 Roubles 1863 СПБ-MИ, Bit-9, MS61 NGC, lustrous and well struck with moderate abrasions.
Alexander II gold 5 Roubles 1863 СПБ-MИ, Bit-9, MS63 NGC, golden-orange patina with bright luster and bold definition.
Alexander II gold 5 Roubles 1870 CПБ-HI, Bit-18, AU, nicely defined and lustrous.
Alexander III 25 Kopecks 1894 AГ, Bit-97, AU Details, Surface Hairlines NGC, light gray toning with underlying luster and light hairlines.
Alexander III 50 Kopecks 1893 AГ, Bit-86, MS63 NGC, gold and gray patina over lustrous surfaces. A very scarce issue with a small mintage of only 4,008 pieces. Seldom offered in Mint State.
Alexander III Coronation Rouble 1883 ЛIII, Bit-217, AU55 NGC, fully lustrous, and brilliant white, with just a bit of rubbing on the highpoints.
Alexander III Coronation Rouble 1883 ЛIII, Bit-217, MS63 NGC, boldly struck with brilliant mint frost and reflective fields. A lovely example with superb eye-appeal.
Alexander III Rouble 1893 AГ, Bit-77, lightly cleaned XF with traces of luster remaining.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1887 AГ, Bit-25, AU58 NGC, golden orange patina with considerable luster remaining.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1888 AГ, Bit-27, AU Details with full luster and noticeable digs on both the obverse and reverse.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1888 AГ, Bit-27, AU50 NGC, lustrous, with a few light rim bumps.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1888 AГ, Bit-27, AU58 NGC, bright luster with only a few minor marks.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1889 AГ, Bit-33, XF45 NGC, exceptional luster for the stated grade with virtually no wear on the reverse.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1889 AГ, Bit-33, AU50 NGC, subdued luster with light contact marks.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1889 AГ, Bit-33, AU55 NGC, reddish-gold patina with nice luster.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1890 AГ, Bit-35, AU55 NGC, well struck with abundant luster.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1890 AГ, Bit-35, AU58 NGC, nice luster with a sharp strike and a bit of rubbing.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1892 AГ, Bit-37, MS64 PCGS, bright and lustrous with a few light contact marks. A very elusive issue that is conditionally extremely rare in Choice Mint State and finer.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1893 AГ, Bit-39, AU58 NGC, brilliant luster with a few light marks and slight rubbing on the highpoints.
Alexander III gold 5 Roubles 1894 AГ, Bit-40, MS62 PCGS, fully lustrous and well struck with light marks. A very scarce issue in Mint State.
Nicholas II 15 Kopecks 1915 BC, Triple crowned Imperial eagle/Crowned date and value in wreath, Bit-142, MS68 NGC. Brilliant white mint frost with essentially flawless surfaces.
Nicholas II Rouble 1896 AГ, Bit-39, AU58 NGC, light golden toning with near-full luster.
Nicholas II Rouble 1912 ЭБ, Bit-66, MS61 NGC, argent-gray patina with full underlying luster.
Nicholas II gold 5 Roubles 1902 AP, Bit-29, MS67 NGC, glistening luster with no significant flaws.
Nicholas II gold 5 Roubles pair including: 1902, Bit-29, MS66; and 1904, Bit-31, MS66, both fully brilliant and ICG certified
Nicholas II gold 5 Roubles trio as follows: 1902, 1903, and 1904, all three are MS66 NGC with full brilliant luster and only a few tiny marks.
Nicholas II gold 5 Roubles 1909 ЭБ, Bit-34 (R), MS64 NGC, full mint brilliance with prooflike obverse fields.
Nicholas II gold 5 Roubles 1910 ЭБ, Bit-36 (R), MS65 NGC, light greenish-gold patina over full brilliance. We sold an example certified MS64 in our 2009 New York Auction. We had never seen a piece certified MS64 when we sold that piece, and this is the only piece certified as MS65 that we have ever offered, or seen offered by another auction company.
Nicholas II gold 7-1/2 Roubles 1897 AГ, Bit-17, lustrous XF with a small reverse rim bump.
Nicholas II gold 7-1/2 Roubles 1897 AГ, Bit-17, AU58 NGC, lustrous with light marks.
Nicholas II gold 7-1/2 Roubles 1897 AГ, Bit-17, AU58 NGC, very close to Mint State, with only slight rubbing on the highpoints.
Nicholas II gold 10 Roubles 1899 AГ, Bit-4, MS62 NGC, greenish-gold patina with light abrasions.
Nicholas II gold 10 Roubles 1899 AГ, Bit-4, MS64 PCGS, bright luster with minimally marked surfaces. A nice, Choice example.
Nicholas II gold 10 Roubles 1899 AГ, Bit-4, MS64 NGC, full luster with a few light marks.
Nicholas II gold 10 Roubles 1903 AP, Bit-11, brilliant UNC Details with noticeable obverse contact marks and a reverse edge bump at 10 o'clock.
R.S.F.S.R. gold Chervonetz (10 Roubles) 1923 ПЛ, KM-Y85, MS63 NGC, lustrous and well struck with only a few light abrasions.
R.S.F.S.R. gold Chervonetz (10 Roubles) 1923 ПЛ, KM-Y85, MS64 NGC, as the previous example, lightly abraded with nice luster.
U.S.S.R. gold Chervonetz 1980, KM-Y85, PF66 NGC, as nice as one could hope for. Superb Cameo, and virtually flawless.
C.C.C.P. copper-nickel 5 Roubles 1958, KM-YC134, UNC with light golden toning and minor hairlines. This issue was never released for circulation and most were melted. A very scarce issue.
Russian Federation silver 100 Roubles 1995, World War II Allied Commanders, KM-YA387, Gem Proof in the original plastic shell.
Russian Federation gold 100 Roubles 1996, Wildlife-Amur tiger, .999 fine, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC, comes with the COA. Very scarce, with a mintage of only 1,000 pieces. AGW 0.4995 oz.
Russian Federation gold 200 Roubles 1996, Wildlife-Amur tiger, .999 fine, Gem, Cameo Proof with COA. Very scarce, with a mintage of only 1,000 pieces. AGW 1.0000 oz.
Russian Federation gold 200 Roubles 1996, Wildlife-Amur tiger, .999 fine, Proof 69 Ultra Cameo NGC, comes with COA. Very scarce, with a mintage of only 1,000 pieces. AGW 1.0000 oz.
C.C.C.P. Four-piece Proof set 1988, (2) silver 3 Roubles KM-Y210 & KM-Y211; palladium 25 Roubles KM-Y212 (1 oz); and a platinum 150 Roubles KM-215 (.5 oz), all are Gem Proof in the original case of issue with COA. APW 0.5000 oz.
C.C.C.P. Four-piece Proof set 1988, (2) silver 3 Roubles KM-Y210 & KM-Y211; palladium 25 Roubles KM-Y212 (1 oz); and a platinum 150 Roubles KM-215 (.5 oz), all are Gem Proof in the original case of issue with COA.
Russian Federation Four-piece Ballerina Proof Set 1993, Silver 3 Roubles, KM323; Gold 10 Roubles, KM416; Silver 25 Roubles, KM406; and Gold 25 Roubles, KM417, all Gem Proof in the original case with certificate.
A mixed trio as follows: 25 Kopecks 1857 CПБ-ФБ, KM166.1, AU Details, Surface Hairlines NGC; 25 Kopecks 1896, KM57, VF35 NGC; and a Poltina 1855 CПБ-HI, KM167.1, AU58 NGC.
An NGC Certified 10-piece lot as follows: Elizabeth silver 5 Kopecks 1757 СПБ, Bit-342, AU55 NGC; Elizabeth Polupoltinnik 1751 ММД, Bit-165, Fine 12 NGC with minor flan flaws; Catherine II 20 Kopecks 1778 СПБ, Bit-388, XF Details, Obverse Scratched NGC; Alexander I silver 5 Kopecks 1813 СПБ-ПC, KM126, AU58 NGC; Nicholas I Polushka (1/4 Kopeck) 1855 EM, KM147.1, AU58 Brown NGC; Nicholas I copper 5 Kopecks 1852 EM, KM152.1, AU58 Brown NGC; Nicholas I silver 5 Kopecks 1854 CПБ-HI, KM163, MS62 NGC; Alexander II silver 10 Kopecks 1858 CПБ-ФБ, KM164.1, MS64 NGC; Nicholas II 1/4 Kopeck 1895 СПБ, Bit-278 (R), MS63 Brown NGC; and a Nicholas II copper 5 Kopecks 1911 СПБ, KM12.2, MS64 Brown NGC. An interesting lot, with several very scarce issues. Worthy of serious consideration.
Catherine II silver Medal 1767, Commemorating the Granting of Tax-Free Import of Bread from Livonia and Estonia to St. Petersburg, Crowned and mantled bust of Catherine II right/Mercury and Ceres by the seashore holding hands, signed by Timofey Ivanov, Diakov-133.1 (R2), Reichel 4465 (R2), Smirnov 259/a, 51 mm, 68 gm, XF with contact marks and minor edge bumps.
Nicholas I platinum Jeton 1826, Crowned cipher of Nicholas I/Two line inscription below crown, with date below Diakov-446.9 (R3), Reichel 3453 (AR), Smirnov 414, Sev 399a, 22 mm, 12.4 gm, Proof 62 NGC, Well struck and lustrous with nicely mirrored fields. Extremely rare in platinum and a piefort issue as the normal striking of this piece in platinum is approximately 6-7 gm.
Nicholas I bronze Medal 1850, by Iosephus Majnert F., Celebrating the 25th Year of the Reign of Nicholas, The Czar in military dress with royal robes, facing, with his right hand on a book, with a throne to his left, the date in Roman numerals below/A two-headed Russian eagle flies over the globe, Diakov-unlisted, H.-Cz 3776 (R3), 131 mm, 18 mm thickness, approx. 1110 gm, XF Details, cleaned with light scratches and a reverse rim ding at 8 o'clock. A very rare medal, housed in the original case. The images have been reduced to fit the text column.
Ten-piece Medal lot related to Russia, as follows: Diakov-10.2 1698 bronze; Diakov 16.6 1703 white metal; Diakov-384.2 1814 bronze, holed at 12 o'clock with loop attached; Diakov-385.1 1814 lead; Diakov 409.1 1818 bronze; Diakov-770.3 1870 bronze with number 8 counterstamped in left obverse field; Diakov 930.5 1882 bronze; Diakov-1608 ca. 1750's, number 5 of the set; 1893 bronze, France-Russia, Alexander III visit to France; and Grand Duchess Anna Paulowna 1795-1865, bronze medal. Grades from VF to Choice AU. Some of the pieces with abrasions and rim dings. Lot sold as is, no return.
Belarus gold 200 Roubles 2005, Ballerina, KM103, Gem Cameo Proof with the COA. Very scarce, with a mintage of only 1,500 pieces. AGW 1.0000 oz.
Siberia. Catherine II Novodel Kopeck 1778 КM, KM-N104, Bit-H1157, Brekke-377, MS66 NGC. Sharply struck with iridescent surfaces. Ex: Hesselgesser Collection.
Saint Lucia
French Colonial 2 Livres 5 Sous ND (1813), KM9, cut side segment of a Carlos IIII 8 Reales with S . LUCIE counterstamp in a rectangular indent. Choice toned VF and rarely encountered in the market.
San Marino
Republic 5 Lire 1898-R, KM6, MS62 NGC, light abrasions but lots of prooflike glittery luster, bold strike, and pleasing silvery gold iridescence. Small carbon stain to right of date.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Republic 5 Lire 1898-R, KM6, MS62 NGC, another really attractive example of this scarce piece, issued by this tax-haven mountainous state of Italy, this piece perhaps a bit nicer than the other graded also 62, again prooflike, toning an even and very attractive light gold. The saint points toward a set of laws on which are inscribed LIBERTAS, and to this day millionaires from all over Europe and elsewhere keep "residences" in San Marino in an effort to keep government tax revenuers at bay. Not much changes, and here is a delightful crown to keep the memory!
Republic 10 Lire 1938-R, KM10, MS64 NGC, last year struck in this short-lived series, and the best date with a mintage of only 10,000 pieces, this one very choice with classic lilac iridescence on silvery white surfaces.
Republic gold 10 Lire 1925-R, KM7, MS63 NGC, lovely golden surfaces, the mintage of 20,000 pieces reduced to a net of 4,000 after melting prior to World War II.
Republic gold 10 Lire 1925-R, KM7, MS65 NGC, exceptionally fine, sharp strike.
Republic gold Prova 10 Lire 1925-R, KM7, MS64 NGC, very choice surfaces, bold strike, a very rare Specimen piece.
Republic gold 20 Lire 1925-R, KM8, MS64 NGC, choice and sharply struck, reddish gold toning.
Republic gold Prova 20 Lire 1925-R, KM8, MS63 NGC, a choice Specimen with beautiful color.
Sarawak
J. Brooke Rajah Cent 1863, KM3, MS64 RB PCGS, an exceptionally choice bronze, a sole mark on the chief's brow, not a mark on the reverse, bold portrait and consequently the wreath lacks a slight amount of definition, surfaces a smooth deep reddish brown. Nice coin!
Saudi Arabia
Hejaz. Hussein ibn Ali 20 Piastres AH1334 Year 8 (1923), KM30, fully lustrous UNC with bold details, struck from rusty dies leaving a slightly grainy texture in some areas. Mint state examples of this type are becoming increasingly elusive. Struck at Mecca.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Hejaz. Husain ibn Ali gold Dinar AH1334 Year 8 (1923), KM31, nice XF-AU with mint luster, lightly cleaned, struck at Mecca.
Aramco gold 4 Sovereigns ND (1945-46), KM34, XF with some luster, a piece showing actual use in the oil fields perhaps! AGW 0.9416 oz.
Aramco gold 4 Sovereigns ND (1945-46), KM34, AU55 NGC, normal abrasions but lustrous.
Aramco gold 4 Sovereigns ND (1945-46), KM34, AU58 NGC, only very light abrasions.
Aramco gold 4 Sovereigns ND (1945-46), KM34, MS60 NGC, Philadelphia mint. More lustrous than the others here but some noticeable marks.
Scotland
Mary with Henry Darnley Ryal 1565, S5425, VF30 NGC, 4th Period coinage with a bold thistle counterstamp on reverse, full broad flan with the important legends all very sharp, natural gray toning or what the Scots like to call "old cabinet" patina, the counterstamp particularly sharp and well defined, signifying revalidation as 36 Shillings and 9 pence, per the law of 1578. Interestingly, Mary married Henry Stewart, Lord Darnley, in the year this coin was minted, 1565, and allowed his name on the coinage until they became estranged; she bore him a son in 1566, who became King James I of England after the death of Elizabeth, but Mary's animosity towards the callous Darnley led her, many believe, to arrange his death via a bomb which blew him to smithereens. Their son not surprisingly suffered from all sorts of fears, especially that of assassination, which he himself escaped, but tragedy would plague the family for centuries.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Charles I 12 Shillings ND (1637-1642), S5562, XF45 NGC, 3rd Coinage, Falconer's 2nd issue with "F" sideways over reverse crown, an exceptionally well-defined and well-made example, the thistle at the beginning of the obverse legend especially clear, flan almost full, legends nearly complete, portrait quite sharp with minor adjustments horizontally through face, the crowned shield on reverse just delightful, as is the surface texture and color, a charming medieval medium gray.
William II 40-Shillings 1695, S5680, VF Details NGC, Surface Hairlines, OCTAVO edge, nice round flan, lightly cleaned but long ago and now retoned a mixture of grays, strike classically irregular, light scuffs and abrasions, long horizontal adjustment at bottom of reverse, but all of these are normal on Scottish silver of this period, as any experienced numismatists knows.
Serbia
Milan I gold 10 Dinara 1882-V, KM16, MS62 NGC, very pleasing eye appeal for the grade with a sharp strike and satiny luster.
Peter I Proof 10 Para 1912, KM19, C-N, PR65 NGC, superb mirror surfaces, perfect proof impression, alluring light silvery golden iridescent toning.
Peter I 5 Dinara 1904, KM27, MS64 NGC, Type 1, a few marks, lustrous beneath dappled and deep golden gray toning. Struck for the Centennial of the Karageorgevich Dynasty.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Sierra Leone
British Administration Cent 1791, KM1 (29mm), PR64 BN PCGS, an exceptionally choice specimen with beautiful chocolate brown surfaces, a few tiny nicks.
British Administration Cent 1791, KM1 (29mm), PR64 BN NGC, crisp strike and exceptionally choice, lovely brown bronze surfaces. A classic from the British "Lion Mountain" colony on the Ivory Coast of Africa, which for about two centuries was a British/Portuguese slave-trading center, then in 1787 a freedown-town was established at the port, soon named Freetown, under control of a London trading company, The Sierra Leone company, issuer of these delightful pieces, which organization welcomed ex slaves for cheap labor, and then in 1807 when Great Britain abolished the slave trade the "nation" was born, yet it remained under British administration until it became a commonwealth in 1961. During World War II, it was an important spy station for the British campaigns in Africa. These wonderfully engraved and symbolic coins, many struck as proofs for collectors in the British homeland, have always been popular.
British Administration Penny 1791, KM2.1 (32mm), PR61 BN NGC, long lint mark (or wire strike-through?) across the hands to the border, light porosity, stains and abrasions.
British Administration Penny 1791, KM2.2 (32 mm), PR62 BN NGC, Bronze, no strike-through but otherwise about the same as the last.
British Administration Penny 1791, KM2.2 (30mm), PR63 BN NGC, a choice piece with very dark but appealing brown surfaces, faint glimmers of mint red here and there.
British Administration Penny 1791, KM2.2 (30mm), PR63 BN NGC, a beautiful Choice Proof with dark chocolate brown surfaces, delicate rose-gold hues peeking through the brown toning.
British Administration Penny 1791, KM2.2 (30mm), PR63 BN PCGS, choice with dark brown surfaces.
British Administration Silver 10 Cents 1791, KM3 (19mm), AU50 NGC, a pleasing lightly circulated piece that shows actual use, no abuse just normal light abrasions, the color a charming golden grayish blue.
British Administration Bronzed 10 Cents 1791, KM3a (19mm), PR64 PCGS, a lovely Choice Proof with medium chocolate brown surfaces showing a few ancient ticks (often the handling at minting was imperfect, accounting for such "issues"), very scarce and desirable. KM value listed at $1,200.
British Administration Silver 10 Cents 1805, KM3 (19.5mm), MS64 NGC, a charming and very choice example of this late piece, made just two to three years before the Company lost control of the colony, the strike bold and the surfaces fully original and blessed by delightful light silvery golden iridescence and satin-smooth luster. If you are a serious collector of this series, you are going to want to own this one!
British Administration Silver 20 Cents 1791, KM4 (24mm), AU58 NGC, a particularly choice looking piece with the lightest rub, the prancing lion very sharp in detail, tiny abrasions and a few very gentle scuffs, the luster almost complete and the surfaces sheathed in a delightful silvery gold iridescence, making for excellent eye appeal. Scarce and a classic!
British Administration Bronzed 20 Cents 1791, KM4a (24mm), PR64 BN NGC, a choice example, light verdigris in the field above the lion which could possibly be removed, the color a lovely dark chocolate. These are called copper in Krause but obviously are bronzed proofs.
British Administration Bronzed 50 Cents 1791, KM5a (31mm), PR64 BN NGC, beautiful brown surfaces with a hint of rose-gold color, very faint scratch over the lion, and some other faint scuffs.
British Administration Gilt 50 Cents 1791, KM5b (31mm), PR63 Cameo NGC, a few light abrasions and also obvious hairlines, mirrors somewhat diminished, the gilding fairly typical of pieces seen on the market, bright but no longer "fluid" in quality, still quite a scarce piece.
British Administration silver Dollar 1791, KM6 (36mm), AU53 NGC, a truly honest piece that obviously circulated as legal tender back in colonial days, a few ancient scuffs on the lion's posterior but otherwise almost entirely free of indications of commercial use other than light wear, the color a really pleasing light silvery gray. Among the nicest used pieces we have had or seen, "the real thing." The silver pieces seem to have been minted in and also slightly later than the year date they bear, and remembering the shipping times required to transport goods in those days it must be clear that colonial coinage such as this was used on site for possibly a couple of decades or longer beginning about 1792/3. These are really historic coins.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
British Administration silver Dollar 1791, KM6 (36mm), AU58 NGC, slight wear, sharp details on the lion, glittering luster, a few odd marks, bright golden bluish gray toning, in all quite an impressive example of this, the largest denomination and arguably the rarest of the Sierra Leone Company commercial issues.
British Administration Bronzed Dollar 1791, KM6a (36mm), PR62 BN NGC; the cataloguer is not sure why this was not graded higher as it is quite choice, and the color an appealing deep chestnut brown with delicate bluish hues. Bronzed copper. The standard for striking all of these was to provide polished or finished plain edges with high squared-off rims. Variance occurred for sizes, based mainly on denominational values. We have given sizes in millimeters throughout this section as an aid to collectors.
Bronze "slave trade abolished" token or medal 1807, Vice-2 (restrike, we believe), uncertified but a very attractive copper Proof, plain edge, lovely chocolate brown reflective surfaces with a few minor abrasions, also a few tiny marks on the obverse rim, almost fully struck with minute details of the charming obverse scene. Obverse die engraved by G.F. Pidgeon, according to David Vice. Reverse die with Arabic inscription by John Philip. Both dies signed. Britain famously outlawed the slave trade in 1807, finding it heinous to the consciences of good men; currency examples of this piece supposedly circulated, advertising the abolition, among trading establishments in the colony of Sierra Leone, whose administration was assumed by the Crown in the following year, 1808. This piece is scarce and always popular. The superb example in our sale of September 2007 sold for $1,495.
South Africa
Orange Free State bronze Penny 1888, KM-Pn13 (Pn9 on insert), PR65 RB NGC, a superb example having perhaps 98% full golden red color, bold proof impression with every design detail sharp, tiniest carbon flecks here and there, incuse line through date upwards to right is not a flaw but was on the flan prior to minting, a few faint scuffs on reverse but a joy to study because of its intense eye appeal. One of the finest we have offered with glorious red luster.
Cape of Good Hope bronze Penny 1889, KM-Pn1, Victoria Young Head portrait, close colons, uncertified but a pleasing prooflike UNC with some lacquer residue (many fine coins were once lacquer-coated to preserve them), squared-off rims with some marks along them, light abrasions in the fields, sharp strike, charming bluish iridescence on golden brown. In all, a pleasing piece. Brian Hern notes in his catalogue on SA coinage that these salesman's samples are normally called Proofs by the USA grading companies but that he disagrees. They were struck in Berlin. The bust of Queen Victoria is a close copy of the British Royal Mint version. The reverse features a finely engraved rendition of the arms of the colony, a lion rampant at the center of the crest supported by two native antelopes, a Gnu and an Oryx, and on a banner below them the motto SPES BONA, which quite simply means Good Hope. In the early 20th century, the arms were slightly changed but this version is the classic, early style.
Griquatown bronze Penny (1890), KM-Pn6, PR64 RB NGC, Victoria Young Head portrait, a lovely specimen, mostly golden red, with a particularly bright reverse, a really pleasing portrait with just a few light abrasions on it, short lint mark between the two Ns top of the head, an exceptional example of these pieces struck in Berlin by Nolte for Lauer. Brian Hern calls them Patterns. Among the nicest examples we have auctioned.
Republic bronze pattern Penny 1874, KM-PnA1, MS65 BN NGC, beautiful chocolate brown surfaces, excellent strike, no real blemishes of any kind, a few tiny ticks on the rims, just a visual delight! The tiny honeybee and lion's head by the date are particularly clear in detail.
Republic bronze pattern Twopence 1874, KM-PnA5, MS66 RB NGC, deep reddish brown surfaces that are obviously exceptional, as the grade indicates, sharp strike, excellent high rims. Rotate this coin in the light and its remnant luster becomes abundant. The tiny capital letters "Muntsproeve" curved under the denomination distinguish this variety among the Transvaal patterns, which all carry the national motto in Afrikaans, which means "In union there is strength."
Cape Town bronze Halfpenny Token (1870s), issued by Marsh and Sons Importers, MS63 BN NGC, charming paddle-wheeler sailing ship motif with the legend "to facilitate trade". An unusually choice example having delightful medium brown surfaces and a sharp strike.
Republic bronze Penny 1892, KM2, MS63 BN NGC, hard glossy luster, almost a perfect strike, beautiful chocolate brown surfaces with bluish iridescent hues, quite an excellent coin.
Republic bronze Penny 1894, KM2, AU58 PCGS, brown, strike a bit soft, a few minor abrasions.
Republic bronze Penny 1894, KM2, MS62 BN NGC, slightly soft strike in reverse center, a few minor abrasions, lovely chocolate brown color.
Republic bronze Penny blank ND (1900), KM2 type, "Kaalpenny with rim" NGC (meaning Kraalpenny), brown surfaces with some old stains. We sold one in January 2007 for $2,185.
Republic Threepence 1892, KM3, MS62 NGC, a choice piece with a sharp strike and lovely golden iridescent toning.
Republic Sixpence 1893, KM4, XF Details NGC, Excessive Surface Hairlines, lightly cleaned but now retoning and quite presentable.
Republic Sixpence 1893, KM4, XF Details NGC, Surface Hairlines, light gray toning.
Republic Sixpence 1893, KM4, XF45 NGC, light gray surfaces.
Republic Sixpence 1897, KM4, MS63 NGC, bright silvery gray with some bluish hues.
Republic Shilling pair 1892, KM5, VF30 and XF40 NGC, gray toning.
Republic Shilling 1892, KM5, XF45 PCGS, light toning.
Republic Shilling 1892, KM5, MS63 NGC, sharp strike, blazing luster, tiny abrasions except for two larger marks in the upper left reverse field, high squared-off rims with sharp beading, a hint of gold toning. One of the finest we have ever offered.
Republic Shilling 1893, KM5, XF40 NGC, medium gray surfaces.
Republic Shilling 1893, KM5, key date, AU50 PCGS, mostly sharp in strike, small abrasions, light silvery gray toning.
Republic Shilling 1895, KM5, XF45 PCGS, old iridescent gray toning.
Republic Shilling 1897, KM5, MS62 NGC, brilliant silvery color, slightly soft on reverse but a most pleasing coin for the grade.
Republic 2 1/2 Shillings 1892, KM7, XF40 NGC, gray toning.
Republic 2 1/2 Shillings 1892, KM7, AU55 NGC dark gray toning with iridescent highlights.
Republic 2 1/2 Shillings 1895, KM7, XF Details NGC, Excessive Surface Hairlines, attractive silvery gold toning, quite a nice coin actually.
Republic 2 1/2 Shillings pair: KM7, 1895 VF Details Excessive Surface Hairlines, and 1896 AU53 with gray toning, both NGC.
Republic 2 1/2 Shillings 1896, KM7, UNC Details NGC Surface Hairlines, actually an attractive silvery golden gray coin with very faint hairlines.
Republic 5 Shillings 1892, KM8.1, single shaft, VF Details NGC, Excessive Surface Hairlines, retoning nicely.
Republic 5 Shillings 1892, KM8.1, AU55 NGC, Single Shaft, bright white example with a powerful portrait.
Republic 5 Shillings 1892, KM8.1, single shaft, MS61 NGC, attractive light silvery gray surfaces.
Republic 5 Shillings 1892, KM8.1, MS63 PCGS, lightly toned surfaces and choice.
Republic gold Half Pond 1893, KM9.2, single shaft, VF35 ANACS, abrasions and a small scuff or two, rare.
Republic gold Half Pond 1895, KM9.2, AU Details NGC Surface Hairlines.
Republic gold Half Pond 1896, KM9.2, lustrous AU with small abrasions and hairlines.
Republic gold Pond 1892, KM10.1, double shaft, AU58 NGC, pleasing surfaces and gold color.
Republic gold Pond 1892, KM10.2, single shaft, Genuine PCGS, cleaned.
Republic gold Pond 1893, KM10.2, single shaft, Very Fine, just even wear.
Republic gold Pond 1893, KM10.2, XF40 NGC.
Republic gold Pond 1894, KM10.2, VF35 NGC.
Republic gold Pond 1894, KM10.2, XF40 NGC.
Republic gold Pond 1898, KM10.2, AU55 PCGS, deep gold toning.
Republic gold Pond 1898, KM10.2, AU55 NGC, handsome old-gold color.
Republic gold Pond 1898, KM10.2, MS63 NGC, fully lustrous with a few minor contact marks. Very scarce grade.
George V Sixpence 1927, KM16.1, MS65 NGC, silvery white surfaces.
George V Proof 2 Shillings 1923, KM18, PR64 NGC, silvery gold surfaces, light streak on reverse.
George V 2 1/2 Shillings 1936, KM22, MS62 PCGS, frosty white surfaces with some abrasions as might be expected for the grade.
George V gold Sovereign 1923-SA, KM21, PR63 NGC, some light ticks but bold details on glittering surfaces and handsome color, a very nice example. Only 655 proofs were coined this year.
George V gold Sovereign 1925-SA, KM21, not certified but a beautiful Choice UNC coin with sharp details and glowing luster.
George V gold Sovereign 1927-SA, KM21, MS64 NGC, a luscious coin with wonderful color that looks like a gem to this cataloguer.
George VI Proof Set 1945, KM-PS17, 8-piece set, uncertified Choice Proofs, the silver brilliant with light gold peripheral toning, the bronzes Superb with glossy deep chocolate brown surfaces, the halfcrown particularly nice and a gem in the cataloguer's opinion, so all in all an exceptionally pleasing set. Mintage was just 150 sets, many of which have been either broken up or are now impaired. Struck right as World War II was ending. No case or box. KM set price is $600 but we sold a similar set, in its original box, in September 2008 for $2,875.
Elizabeth II Proof 5 Shillings 1959, KM52, PR65 NGC, lovely snow-white reflective surfaces.
Elizabeth II Proof Set 1953, KM-PS26, 11 pieces, gold through bronze, all choice pieces.
Republic gold Krugerrand 1971, KM73, PR65 Cameo NGC, beautiful color. AGW 1.0000 oz.
Republic silver lot of 1897: Sixpence KM4 AU55 NGC, Shilling KM5 (2 pieces) AU55 NGC, 2 1/2 Shillings KM7 (2 pieces) AU55 NGC and AU58 NGC, this last piece quite attractive.
Republic Shilling lot, all KM5, all in NGC slabs as follows: 1892 VF30, 1895 VG Details Excessive Surface Hairlines, 1895 VF Details Excessive Surface Hairlines, 1896 XF Details Excessive Surface Hairlines, 1896 AU Details Excessive Surface Hairlines, 1897 VG Details Mount Removed, and 1897 XF45.
Republic 2 Shillings lot, KM6, all in NGC slabs as follows: 1896 AU Details harshly cleaned; 1897 AU Details Excessive Surface Hairlines; 1897 AU Details harshly cleaned; 1897 AU Details obverse damage; 1897 AU53 (2 pieces); and 1897 AU55 (2 pieces).
Republic 2 Shillings & 2 1/2 Shillings lot, as follows: 2 Shillings KM6, 1897, one AU Details Scratched and one AU55; 2 1/2 Shillings, KM7, 1895 VF Details Reverse Scratched, 1896 AU55 very nice with lovely gold toning, 1897 AU Details Excessive Surface Hairlines (2 pieces), 1897 AU50, and 1897 AU55.
Elizabeth II gold, silver & bronze Proof Set 1953, KM-PS26, the 11-piece set housed in a custom plastic case, pretty much all Gem to Superb Gem Proofs, the gold just gorgeous, the silver brilliant with delicate toning, the bronzes more red than RB. An elegant and very desirable set!
Elizabeth II partial gold & silver Proof Set 1954, KM-S29 but lacking four coins, the original blue plush case containing the following coins: gold Pound, gold £ 1/2, silver 5 Shillings and 2 1/2 Shillings, and the three bronzes, Penny, Halfpenny and Farthing, mostly choice, some faint hairlines, a few tiny carbon spots on the bronzes which are reddish brown, light toning on the silver.
Republic gold, silver & bronze Proof Set 1962, KM-PS53, the 9-piece Rand-denominations set, in a custom plastic holder, Gem Proofs with superb original color.
Republic gold Proof 1/2 Krugerrand 1997, 30th Anniversary issue, Gem Proof in capsule, in red plush box with COA. Edition limited to 1,000 coins. AGW 0.5000 oz.
Republic gold 1 oz Proof Natura 1997, Cape Buffalo, KM210, Gem Proof inside capsule, in SA Mint green plush box with COA. Edition limited to 2,500 coins. AGW 1.0000 oz.
Republic gold 1 oz Proof Natura 1998, Leopard, KM216, Gem Proof inside capsule, in SA Mint green plush box with COA. Edition limited to 2,500 coins. AGW 1.0000 oz.
Republic 4-piece gold Krugerrand Proof Set 1998, Prestige deBeers Set consisting of the 1/10, 1/4, 1/2 and 1 oz coins, all Gem Proofs in capsules, inside custom box with COA, along with a gold-plated insert in the shape of the country. Edition limited to 500 sets. AGW 1.8500 oz.
Republic gold 5-piece Proof Krugerrand Set 2000, Millennium Set consisting of the 1/10, 1/4, 1/2 and 1 oz coins, all Gem Proofs in capsule, inside custom box with COA, along with a 1/4 oz gold medallion. Edition limited to 350 sets. AGW 2.1000 oz.
Republic 5-piece gold Proof Krugerrand Set 2001. Krugerrand Anniversary Set consisting of the 1/10, 1/4, 1/2 and 1 oz coins, all Gem Proofs in capsule, inside custom box with COA, along with special gold medallion. AGW 2.3500 oz.
Republic Special Launch gold Proof Krugerrand 2001, type of KM73, minted at Coin World's headquarters on an ancient press, Gem Proof in capsule, inside a "treasure chest" with COA and plaque inside chest. AGW 1.0000 oz.
Republic Special Launch gold Proof Krugerrand 2001, type of KM73, minted at Coin World's headquarters on an ancient press, Gem Proof in capsule, inside a "treasure chest" with COA and plaque inside chest. AGW 1.0000 oz.
Republic 4-piece gold Natura Proof Set 2002, Wild Cats, the Cheetah, consisting of 1/10, 1/4, 1/2 and 1 oz pieces, all Gem Proofs in capsules inside the green plush case of issue, with COA. Edition limited to 1,000 sets. AGW 1.8500 oz.
Republic 5-piece gold Proof Krugerrand Set 2002, Veldpond Centenary Set consisting of the 1/10, 1/4, 1/2 and 1 oz coins, all Gem Proofs in capsule, inside custom box with COA, along with special "veldpond" on a crown-sized medallion plated in pure gold. Edition limited to 350 sets. AGW 1.8500 oz.
Republic gold Proof Krugerrand 2003, KM73 type but a special piece, the Cullinan Centenary Launch Set, inside a custom box with an accompanying medallic round, with COA, Gem Proof in capsule. AGW 1.0000 oz.
Republic gold Proof Krugerrand 2003, KM73 type but a special piece, the Cullinan Centenary Launch Set, inside a custom box with an accompanying medallic round, with COA, Gem Proof in capsule. AGW 1.0000 oz.
Republic 5-piece gold Proof Krugerrand Set 2003, Tiffany Diamond Set consisting of the 1/10, 1/4, 1/2 and 1 oz coins, all Gem Proofs in capsule, inside custom box with COA, along with a special medallion on which is mounted a diamond to commemorate the 1877 discovery of the world-famous yellow diamond. Edition limited to 400 sets.
Republic 5-piece gold Proof Krugerrand Set 2004, Paul Kruger Commemorative Set consisting of the 1/10, 1/4, 1/2 and 1 oz coins, all Gem Proofs in capsule, inside custom box with COA, along with a special silver medallion having an elaborate, full portrait of Kruger. Edition limited to 400 sets.
Southern Rhodesia
George VI 2 Shillings 1946, KM19a, popular scarce date, MS62 PCGS, light abrasions only, really sharp strike with full detail on the antelope, bright and lustrous. Nicer than most seen.
Collection of George V and George VI, a high grade selection including many key dates. Careful inspection is a must if you expect to be competitive on this collection. Lot sold as is, no return.
Spain
Pedro I Real ND (1350-1368), Cayon 1289, nice lustrous AU, bold features.
Fernando V & Isabel gold 2 Excelentes ND Seville (1476-1516), Cayon type 31, Friedberg 129, toned VF-XF, slightly wavy flan, S mintmark between three dots, quite attractive example. 6.91 grams.
Fernando V & Isabel gold 2 Excelentes Seville ND (1476-1516), Cayon 2938, Friedberg 129, XF Details NGC (Mount Removed), an attractive piece with virtually no trace of the mounting visible.
Carlos & Juana cob gold Escudo ND Seville Mint with Star (1516-56), Friedberg 153, Cayon-3146, nice VF-XF. 3.37 grams. Well-centered and very attractive.
Felipe II cob gold 2 Escudos ND Sevilla with Horizontal D Assayer (1556-98), Friedberg 169, Cayon type 76, lightly toned VF-XF, sharp S mintmark, II denomination and horizontal D assayer to the left of the shield. The first two digits of the date, 15, are also readable to the right of the central details. 6.71 grams.
Felipe II cob gold 4 Escudos ND Assayer B (c. 1594-97), Cayon type 77, Friedberg 158, crude VF, lightly toned and original with a full reverse cross. The assayer B is bold and most of the date is readable with the 159 clear and the final digit either 4 or 7. Scarce denomination. 13.28 grams.
Felipe II cob gold 4 Escudos Seville Horizontal D ND (1556-98), Cayon 4143, Friedberg 158, AU50 NGC, nicely centered with bold details, very sharp mintmark and assayer. A choice example, highly appealing.
Felipe III gold Escudo 1607-C Segovia, Cayon 4964, KM29, Friedberg 195, UNC Details NGC (Rim Filing), modern style with a round planchet, rare and very attractive. The details on this type were engraved with meticulous care, almost like a presentation piece.
Felipe III cob gold 2 Escudos ND (1598-1621), Cayon type 81, crude VF, clear denomination II to the right of the shield, small dig in the reverse field. Lightweight at 5.10 grams.
Felipe III cob gold 2 Escudos ND (1598-1621) - Trio, Cayon type 81 or similar, three crudely struck gold cobs weighing 6.71, 6.71 and 6.73 grams, one with a clear S mintmark. Lot sold as is, no return.
Felipe IV cob gold 8 Escudos ND (1630-64) Madrid, Friedberg 202, Cayon type 130, VF25 NGC, very crude with only the central portions struck up.
Felipe IV cob gold 8 Escudos ND (1627-65) Seville R, Friedberg 200, Cayon type 130, crude style but close to mint state with bold S mintmark and readable R assayer. Attractive example of this fascinating coinage. 26.72 grams.
Felipe IV 8 Reales 1635 "Aqueduct," KM111, Cayon-6310, XF45 NGC, a very handsome coin having pleasant, gray-toned fields with a couple of small rim dings. Scarce early date from the Segovia mint.
Felipe IV 8 Reales 1651/31 "Aqueduct," KM133, Cayon-6430, VF35 NGC. Overdate. Uniform wear and decent eye appeal for this coin thanks to two-tone gray toning.
Carlos II 8 Reales 1683-BR Segovia, KM191.3, toned XF-AU, small rim nick at the top of the obverse and a natural die cud on the reverse rim at 7 o'clock. Very scarce type and grade, and a coin with excellent eye appeal.
Felipe V 8 Reales 1728-S P, KM336.3, Cayon-9311, MS66 NGC, a simply Superb Gem UNC struck on a broad flan with incredible surfaces, a crisp strike including surrounding deep rim denticles that create a dramatic frame for the design on each side, and an exquisite, rich gray "old cabinet" patina. It is hard to imagine that another equally fine 8 Reales of not only the date or mintmark, but of the entire type, may exist. This specimen is absolutely as struck and will surely become a trophy piece in any collection.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Felipe V gold 8 Escudos 1726-J Sevilla, KM315, Cayon 9992, nice XF, very bold features, noticeable planchet lamination across the center of the reverse. Rare type.
Carlos III gold 1/2 Escudo 1786-DV, KM425.1, MS63 PCGS, Madrid mint, a beautiful coin with smooth satiny reddish gold luster.
Carlos IIII gold Escudo 1807-M FA, KM434, MS63 NGC, sharp strike with a small adjustment mark across the intricately detailed bust. Rare this nice.
Carlos IIII gold 2 Escudos 1793-MF Madrid, KM435.1, VF-XF, some original luster, light scratches on both sides.
Carlos IIII gold 2 Escudos 1800-MF Madrid, KM435.1, toned VF-XF, a nice original example with strong details.
Carlos IV gold 4 Escudos 1792-MF, KM436.1, Very Fine, Madrid mint, a few very old marks and edge knocks but pleasing old-time light yellow gold color.
Carlos IIII gold 4 Escudos 1796-M MF, KM436.1, AU55 PCGS, a lustrous coin with good eye appeal and decent surfaces.
Jose Napoleon 20 Reales 1809-AI Madrid, KM551.2, AU58 PCGS, fully lustrous with faint adjustment marks on the reverse. A very attractive example of this Napoleonic era coinage.
Ferdinand VII gold 2 Escudos 1813-GJ Madrid, KM480, Friedberg 309, Cayon 16235, AU55 NGC, scarce type with laureate bust, very attractive.
Ferdinand VII gold 8 Escudos 1813-C SF, KM481, Cayon-16414, XF45 NGC, plenty of luster and sharp surfaces for this specimen. Seems a little undergraded as it has loads of bright luster. Rare 2-year type from Catalonia.
Ferdinand VII gold 320 Reales 1822-M SR, KM566, Cayon-1561 "de Vellon", AU58 NGC, bright and nicely detailed despite some softness of strike, remarkably free from heavy marks. This two-year type is very rare and seldom offered.
Isabel II 2 Escudos 1867, KM629, silver, AU55 PCGS, mature bust used for only 4 years, old scuffs in right obverse field but the even strike and pleasing natural silvery golden gray toning lend considerable eye appeal to this coin. Only two of the four dates of this type are really collectible for most people.
Isabel II 20 Reales 1850-CL, KM592.1, AU55 NGC, Madrid mint, scarcer bust type, an attractive piece with a sharp strike and sparkling luster beneath rich, medium gray toning. A few noticeable marks and scuffs under the color but these are not disturbing.
Isabel II gold 80 Reales 1841-B PS, KM-A579, MS62 NGC, excellent portrait, prooflike fields, bright and lustrous with some light scruffs on the fields. Reverse is of gem quality and fully struck. Rare this nice and unpriced as such in Krause.
Provisional 50 Centimos 1870 (70), KM651, AU50 NGC, lightly toned with original mint luster, scarce date.
Alfonso XII gold 25 Pesetas 1877 (77)-EM, KM673, lustrous AU, Madrid mint. AGW 0.2333 oz.
Alfonso XII gold 25 Pesetas 1878 (78)-DEM, KM673, MS64 NGC, Madrid mint, bold strike and strong satiny luster, a beautiful example. The NGC insert incorrectly states that this is "EMM".
Spanish Netherlands
Albert & Elizabeth 1/2 Ducaton 1619 Antwerp, KM48.1, toned Fine, minor flan flaws.
Philip IIII gold 2 Souverain d'Or 1645 Tournai, Friedberg 396, KM55, AU55 NGC, lightly toned with aged rose-gold and purple patina in the legends, obverse slightly double-struck. An impressive type from the period of Spanish domination in the low countries.
Brabant. Philip IV of Spain gold Lion d'Or 1658/7, KM77.2, Fr-108 (Belgium), AU58 PCGS, Brussels Mint (Angel Face), bold details with nearly full mint brilliance. A very attractive example of this classic type.
Straits Settlements
Victoria 1/4 Cent 1872-H, KM7, MS64 RB PCGS, large mintage this first year of issue for the type but how many have survived in any condition even approaching that of this very choice reddish brown coin, with delightful surfaces, and a sharp strike? Not many! A gem except for carbon fragments of a fingerprint on the portrait but still very desirable.
Victoria 1/4 Cent 1889, KM14, MS65 RB NGC, again a carefully saved example of the first year of issue of this type made of bronze whereas the earlier version was in copper, this piece deep red in color with some ancient stains, sharp strike for the shallowly engraved design.
Victoria 1/2 Cent 1889, KM15, MS65 RB NGC, another excellent piece with deep red surfaces, the strike really sharp, usual light old stains.
Victoria Cent 1872-H, KM9, MS61 BN NGC, first year of the copper Cent issue, this one pleasing with chocolate brown surfaces, almost no abrasions, sharp strike all around. Almost all of the initial mintages of the SS coins were sizable but the climate was brutal, turning copper and bronze into ugly messes in no time at all, and the coins were made to satisfy needs of merchants, meaning that few were ever saved for collectors. All are scarce today, with many rarities sprinkled among this interesting colonial coinage.
Victoria 50 Cents 1893, KM13, a rare piece with a mintage of 24,000 but very few survived the beating given this commercial coinage by local merchants and traders, as well as bankers, this piece just VF but quite decent, without major marks, the color light gray. A small edge bruise is noted, along with a few noticeable scuffs, but this coin remains desirable.
Victoria 50 Cents 1896, KM13, AU55 NGC, one of the larger mintages for this denomination during Victoria's era but still quite scarce, the strike here sharp, surfaces and rims excellent for the grade, color a pleasant light gray. Nice coin!
Victoria 50 Cents 1900-H, KM13, uncertified, VF or nearly so, a few heavy marks on obverse and some small edge hits, two-tone gray toning, the obverse dark but oddly appealing.
Edward VII Cent 1904, KM19, MS63 BN PCGS, glossy surfaces with original luster in the legends.
Edward VII 20 Cents 1902, KM22, AU55 NGC, lightly toned with considerable original mint luster, tiny marks on the bust. Scarce type and grade.
Edward VII 20 Cents 1910-B, KM22a, MS62 NGC, original silvery gray surfaces, a few ancient tiny scratches, soft strike in the portrait.
Edward VII 50 Cents 1903, KM23, AU58 NGC, light abrasions and edge marks and a couple of faint scratches on reverse but the strike is pretty bold and the luster a nice silvery gray, scarce so nice.
Edward VII Dollar 1903-B, KM25, raised mint mark, MS64 NGC, a choice and extremely eye-appealing example of this elusive issue, the rarer of the two varieties of this year, in fact decidedly rarer with the "B" raised upon the central cross on the king's crown, the luster flashy but the strike soft in the centers and the dies showing various breaks or cracks, indicating how much trouble the Bombay Mint had making these pieces, possibly also explaining why the version with the mint mark raised is so much harder to find, if the die soon shattered. With its vivid blue and reddish gold iridescence, this specimen has to be among the prettiest in existence!
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Suriname
Dutch Guiana. Copper 4 Duit 1679, KM7, 2.1 gm, crude VF, attractive brown color. This unusual uniface issue features a parrot in a tree and is very rare in this appealing quality. Despite the ridiculously low KM listing, this issue is extremely rare with about 4 pieces known. From our 2005 Auction 378, lot 14481, where it realized $2,760.
Sweden
Carl XII Daler SM Plate Money 1715, KM-PM38, choice VF, lovely brown surfaces, scarce early type with diamond shaped center stamp. There is some old paper attached to the back, probably easily removable. (Illustration reduced from 146 x 142 mm.)
Ulrika Eleonora 1/2 Daler SM Plate Money 1720, KM-PM56, choice VF-XF with deeply applied stamps, a wonderful example of this very scarce type. (Actual size is 110 x 85 mm.)
Frederick I Riksdaler 1727, Davenport 1722, KM402, AU55 NGC, aged silvery-gray and gold patina, a highly impressive piece featuring the conjoined busts of Frederick and Ulrika Eleonora.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Frederick I Daler SM Plate Money 1735, KM-PM, VF, few stamps are lightly applied, some roughness to the surface, but an attractive example of this fascinating coinage. 140 x 115 mm.
Adolf Frederick 1/2 Daler SM Plate Money 1752, KM-PM80, nice VF, deeply applied stamps with even brown surfaces, very attractive. Old tape mark on the back. 100 x 85 mm.
Gustav III 1/3 Riksdaler 1777-OL, KM515, MS65 NGC, scarce two year type with the denomination expressed as 1/3 Riksdaler and 16 Ore. A choice specimen with original toning and full mint brilliance. There are some light adjustment marks as typical for the era, not distracting.
Gustav III Riksdaler 1782-OL, KM527, nice lustrous AU, superior to most seen in the market with bold details and no adjustment marks.
Gustav IV Adolf 1/6 Riksdaler 1809-OL, KM560, UNC, lightly toned with full mint luster and bold details for this series.
Oscar I Riksdaler Specie or 4 Riksdaler RM 1856-ST, KM689, MS64 NGC, long goatee, fully lustrous with excellent features, rare quality for this type.
Oscar II gold 20 Kronor 1875-ST, KM733, MS65 NGC, fully brilliant, few small obverse contact marks.
Oscar II gold 20 Kronor 1876-EB, KM744, MS65 NGC, two tassels on each side of the coat of arms.
Oscar II gold 20 Kronor 1877-EB, KM744, MS65 NGC, variety with O in the obverse legend.
Oscar II gold 20 Kronor 1880-EB, KM748, MS66 NGC, superb mint brilliance.
Oscar II gold 20 Kronor 1884-EB, KM748, MS65 NGC, flashy surfaces.
Oscar II gold 20 Kronor 1886-EB, KM748, nice brilliant UNC.
Oscar II gold 20 Kronor 1886-EB, KM748, MS65 NGC, few small contact marks.
Oscar II gold 20 Kronor 1887-EB, KM748, MS66 PCGS, superb surfaces, scarce date.
Oscar II gold 20 Kronor 1889-EB, KM748, MS65 NGC, minimal contact marks.
Oscar II gold 20 Kronor 1890-EB, KM748, MS64 NGC, few noticeable obverse surface abrasions.
Oscar II gold 20 Kronor 1890-EB, KM748, MS65 NGC, a choice example with excellent surfaces.
Oscar II gold 20 Kronor 1895-EB, KM748, MS65 NGC, a choice example with flashy surfaces.
Oscar II gold 20 Kronor 1895-EB, KM748, MS65 PCGS, prooflike surfaces as is often the case for this date.
Oscar II gold 20 Kronor 1898-EB, KM748, MS65 NGC, few tiny contact marks on the obverse.
Oscar II gold 20 Kronor 1898-EB, KM748, MS67 NGC, a superb example and worth a premium bid.
Oscar II gold 20 Kronor 1899-EB, KM748, MS65 NGC, full mint brilliance.
Oscar II gold 20 Kronor 1900-EB, KM765, MS65 NGC, older bust variety.
Oscar II gold 20 Kronor 1902-EB, KM765, MS65 NGC, final date of this series.
Switzerland
Aargau. 20 Batzen 1809, KM17, MS64 NGC, a very choice coin with gorgeous silvery surfaces and of course a super-bold strike. Not a rare coin but this one is delightful!
Appenzell. 2 Franken 1812, KM8, a lovely UNC with highly reflective and lightly toned surfaces, deep strike, a few minor abrasions.
Basel. City View Taler 1741, KM149, AU55 NGC, somewhat irregular in strike, light gray surfaces with remnant luster, classic riverview of the city.
Basel. City View Taler 1756, KM157, AU55 NGC, dark surfaces but an even sharp strike with wonderfully sharp tiny details of the riverview of the city.
Basel. City View Taler 1756, KM157, UNC with pleasing surfaces toned a delightful silvery gray, center details somewhat soft from strike.
Freiburg. 4 Franken 1813, KM79, Choice AU, just the slightest rub, lovely prooflike surfaces with silvery gold toning, and a sharp strike.
Geneva. 6 Florins 1795-W, KM110, MS64 NGC, superb original toning with fully lustrous surfaces, rare and appealing grade for this one-year type.
Geneva. 10 Francs 1848, KM138, MS63 NGC, in an oversized slab to accommodate this massive and exquisitely engraved coin, this specimen very handsome with high squared-off rims, excellent strike, and light silvery blue toning. Mintage was just 385 pieces, and few can be so well preserved as this choice piece.
Glarus. 40 Batzen 1847, KM20, AU Details NGC (polished), skillfully done and certainly not displeasing, the bright silver highly reflective, showing off the masterly engraving of this famous piece.
Glarus. 40 Batzen 1847, KM20, lightly toned AU-UNC, satiny surfaces, a really pleasing example of this one-year type with a mintage of just 3,200 total pieces all those years ago.
Glarus. 40 Batzen 1847, KM20, MS63 NGC, an elegant coin with prooflike surfaces and charming, dappled silvery gray toning, light abrasions here and there. One of the nicest of these Shooting Festival pieces to be found. Rare so fine.
Graubunden. 4 Franken 1842, KM17, MS61 NGC, a handsome piece with glittering luster and light silvery golden gray toning. Six thousand shooting talers were minted for this year's festival in the "Gray League," largest of the Swiss cantons, and this one was carefully preserved.
Lucerne. 4 Franken 1814, KM109, AU58 NGC, an attractive example of this familiar series with old-time silvery-gray and gold patina and abundant luster.
Unterwalden. Gold Ducat 1787, KM46, AU55 PCGS, the scarcer original striking. St. Nicholas of Flue, the patron saint of Switzerland is kneeling, reverse has a five line inscription within wreath. A seldom offered type.
Uri. Silver Ducat 1720, type of KM36 (in gold), MS63 NGC, a choice example of this rare off-metal striking of the gold Ducat. The obverse features St. Martinus on horseback.
Uri. Gold Ducat 1736/20, KM38, Fr407, AU-UNC on a full flan but a light lamination on reverse, also lightly cleaned at bottom of obverse, yet well struck with glittering luster, overall a decent example of this little golden rarity with charming bovine and religious devices.
Zurich. 1/2 Gulden of 20 Schillings 1774, KM160, MS63 PCGS, a lightly toned example with a virtually flawless appearance.
Zurich. 1/2 Taler 1756, KM146, AU58 NGC, golden gray toning hides some of the minor imperfections and adjustments.
Zurich. 40 Batzen 1813, KM189, MS62 NGC, quite an attractive coin with glittering luster and dark but appealing iridescent gray toning, called a 62 for its light abrasions.
Zurich. Batzen 1813-B, KM190, AU Details Excessive Surface Hairlines NGC. Lightly toned and little wear evident.
Zurich. 40 Batzen 1813-B, KM190/1, XF-AU with pleasing surfaces for the grade, light gray.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Zurich. Gold 1/4 Ducat 1662, Friedberg 475, KM83, MS61 NGC, light original patina, obverse with circular arms, not the variety illustrated in Friedberg which features a lion with sword.
Zurich. Gold 1/4 Ducat 1677, KM98, Fr468, MS61 NGC, lustrous, flan a bit wavy, struck off center, one of just three dates of this short-lived type.
Zurich. Gold Ducat 1745, KM140, MS66 NGC, a gorgeous lustrous piece, bold in detail, centered, with deep gold color. Last digit in date is blundered. Swiss is a bit soft these days so our estimate is modest, but if you want a gem of this issue you might want to bid higher to secure it.
Confederation Rappen 1863-B, KM3.1, MS65 BN PCGS, a boldly struck gem with wonderful color, a combination of reddish brown and blue iridescence. One of the rarer dates of this series.
Confederation 5 Rappen 1877-B, KM5, MS65 NGC, handsome golden surfaces. A beautiful example of this final date of this variety, in billon.
Confederation 1/2 Franc 1850A, KM8, MS65 PCGS, an outstanding specimen with vibrant bluish toning at the peripheries. Undoubtedly, one of the finest extant of this type.
Confederation 1/2 Franc 1901-B, KM23, MS64 NGC, a rarity and the first year of the new century, handsome silvery gray and light golden iridescent toning. If you need this date or like little rarities, you might want to bid above our estimate to secure this attractive piece.
Confederation Franc 1912-B, KM24, MS66 NGC, a solid gem example of this date, with a bold strike and gorgeous original silvery white surfaces, thick with mint frost, enhanced even more by delicate iridescent toning.
Confederation Specimen Franc 1928-B, KM24, SP67 NGC, silvery brilliance with a hint of iridescence.
Confederation 2 Francs 1874-B, KM21, MS63 NGC, light golden gray surfaces on this choice example.
Confederation Pattern 5 Francs 1855, HMZ-1299, copper, Essai, reeded edge, MS63 BN NGC, beautiful chocolate brown surfaces, a delightful example of this Helvetia Laureate Head specimen. Noted as HMZ-2-1229C on the grading insert.
Confederation 5 Francs 1874-B, KM11, MS65 NGC, lovely sharp impression, nary a blemish, glittering luster beneath handsome golden blue and silvery gray iridescent toning.
Confederation 5 Francs 1907-B, KM34, MS65 PCGS, brilliant silvery white surfaces. Most Laureate Head pieces cannot compare to this excellent coin.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Confederation 5 Francs 1926-B, KM38, MS63 PL NGC, a brutally graded near-gem coin with a super-sharp strike all around, prooflike fields, and blazing silvery white luster. Most of the abrasions are in the frost, which is thick upon William Tell. Very close to Specimen strike in appearance. One of the nicest of this type we have auctioned, no matter the numerical grade given.
Confederation gold 20 Francs 1888-B, KM31.3, AU58 PCGS, a rarity having fully lustrous and prooflike "orange peel" texture fields but light wear. The mintage was a mere 4,224 pieces, most of which perished, so this is truly a superb grade for this date. Overall, an exceptionally appealing example, but also affordable compared to what a perfect specimen might be worth. Sixth edition KM values are $7,200 in XF and $10,000 in UNC, so this should be eagerly bid after!
Confederation 5 Francs Shooting Taler 1865 Schaffhausen, KMX-S8, MS65 PCGS, prooflike and boldly struck, a gorgeous silvery white gem example.
Confederation 5 Francs Shooting Taler 1874 St Gallen, KMX-S12, MS64 PCGS, lovely rich gray toning, taken from a higher grade by a single fine hairline scuff vertically on the left reverse field.
Confederation 5 Francs Shooting Taler 1874 St Gallen, KMX-S12, MS65 NGC, brilliant silvery white surfaces, exceptional.
Confederation 5 Francs Shooting Taler 1879 Basel, KMX-S14, MS63 NGC, silvery gray brilliance with some charming golden iridescence, mainly on reverse.
Confederation 5 Francs Shooting Taler 1883 Lugano, KMX-S16, MS65 PCGS, lovely silvery white surfaces with a blush of golden iridescence.
Confederation 5 Francs Shooting Taler 1885 Bern, KMX-S17, MS63 NGC, another lovely coin, almost identical to the other one given the same grade by NGC. So, two beauties to choose from!
Confederation 5 Francs Shooting Taler 1885 Bern, KMX-S17, MS63 NGC, boldly struck with lovely, bright silvery white surfaces, a really choice example.
Confederation 5 Francs Shooting Taler 1934-B, KMX-18, SP63 PCGS, matte golden gray surfaces, a pleasing example of the Fribourg shooting festival coin.
Confederation gold 100 Francs Shooting Taler 1939-B, KMX-S21, MS63 NGC, a flashy and very choice brilliant example of this classic struck for the Luzern shooting festival of this year.
Confederation 50 Francs Shooting Taler 1984, KM-S22, Gem brilliant cameo Proof, a gorgeous deeply mirrored example of this modern shooting festival commemorative, with a mintage in proof of 200 pieces.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Confederation Zurich-Winterthur Pair 1990, 1000 Franken gold KM-S35 (400 minted) together with 50 Franken silver KM-S34 (5,000 minted), each a nearly perfect highly frosted Gem cameo Proof. Struck for the shooting festival. Denominations are incuse on edges. AGW 0.7523 oz. ASW 0.7234 oz.
Syria
French Protectorate 25 Piastres 1929, KM73, MS65 NGC, fully lustrous, very scarce in this select quality.
Thailand
Rama IV 1/4 Baht (Salung) ND (1876), KM-Y33, MS65 NGC, light silvery-gray patina, very attractive.
Rama IV 2 Baht ND (1863), KM-Y12, AU58 NGC, deep gray patina with faint blue-green highlights, bold details and very attractive.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Rama V Baht RS127 (1908), KM-Y39, VF, harshly cleaned with numerous surface abrasions, crude edge as is always the case for genuine specimens. Some edge damage is present, but it is indeed Rare type.
Tibet
Hsuan-tung Srang CD1 (1909), KM-Y9, toned VF+, some surface porosity and a noticeable lamination. Scarce type struck at the Dode Mint.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Togo
Republic silver Piefort 5000 Francs 1977, KM-P2, type of KM8, gem cameo Proof, mintage listed as 10! Tenth anniversary of General Eyadema as President.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Transylvania
Leopold I of Austria gold 5 Ducats 1696-KV, KM511, Friedberg 483, XF Details, mount removed at the top and the surfaces have been tooled. 15.96 grams. Very rare multiple Ducat for this ever popular location, struck in Klausenburg. The central devices on the eagle's breast are a bird with the sun above and the seven mountains with the crescent moon above.
Frances I of Austria gold Ducat 1747-CA (Karlsburg), KM2041.2 (Austria), AU58 NGC, very sharply struck with glittering gold luster.
Maria Theresa gold 1/4 Ducat 1780, KM649 (similar), Fr-547 (similar), MS61 NGC, a sparkling coin with great detail and an especially sharp reverse, essentially no marks and lots of mintl luster. Later bust of Maria Theresa and without the H-S moneyer initials.
Tunisia
Ahmad Pasha Bey Essai 10 Francs 1353AH (1934), KM-E17, Specimen 65 PCGS, reflective surfaces with aged patina, ESSAI added to the legends. Scarce pattern and a lovely example.
Ahmad Pasha Bey gold 100 Francs 1349AH (1930), KM257, MS64 NGC, fully lustrous, scarcer type.
Turkey
Mohamed V gold Deluxe 100 Kurush 1327AH Year 3 (1911), KM755, AU Details NGC (Removed From Jewelry), cleaned surfaces with minor abrasions. This series was struck on broad thin planchets and was utilized primarily for presentation purposes. AGW 0.2068 oz.
Republic gold Deluxe 25 Kurush 2000 Mint Error, KM870, MS64 PCGS, Full 1st Strike Brockage, incuse impression of the reverse. A very unusual mint error.
Republic gold Deluxe 500 Kurush 1923AH Year 29 (1952), KM859, choice brilliant UNC, few faint hairlines, very rare date with a reported mintage of 137. AGW 1.0637 oz.
Republic gold Deluxe 500 Kurush 1951, KM874, MS63 NGC, a choice lustrous piece with faint hairlines. Extremely rare date with a reported mintage of 21! AGW 1.0342 oz.
Abdul Aziz copper Medal Visit to London 1867, BHM-2872, Eimer-1591, glossy brown UNC, very attractive. Part of the City of London series. 350 struck.
Turks and Caicos Islands
West Caicos Sisal Company copper Halfpenny, Penny, Threepence, & Sixpence, and white metal 1 & 2 Shillings, Lyall 520-525, the four copper pieces all with W.C.S. CO. incuse on the obverse and STORE TOKEN and the value on the reverse; the two white metal with W.C.S CO. on the obverse and STORE TOKEN and the value on the reverse, the coppers are VF-XF Details with porous planchets and minor deposits, they have the appearance of being ground finds, the white metal pieces are both fairly nice XF. Very rare and the first complete set that we have ever seen for sale, or offered at auction.
Uruguay
Republic 5 Centesimos 1844/0, KM1, Fine, very crudely struck with deep oxidation scars, rare date.
Republic 5 Centesimos 1854/40, KM1, AU55 BN NGC, glossy brown surfaces with well-struck details, a superior example of this crudely made coinage and decidedly rare in this quality.
Republic 20 Centesimos 1840, KM2.1, AU53 BN NGC, lovely brown surfaces with well-struck details, small natural flan flaws on the rim.
Republic 20 Centesimos 1844, KM2.2, XF Details NGC (Environmental Damage), nice sunface. Although the surfaces are lightly porous, (due more to the planchet alloy than oxidation,) this piece is quite attractive. Small planchet clip as made.
Republic 20 Centesimos 1855, KM7, AU50 BN NGC, brown surfaces with typical natural flan flaws. Scarce grade.
Republic 40 Centesimos 1844 Male Sunface, KM3, XF Details NGC, (Clipped Planchet), nicely toned with a strong sunface, large natural planchet clip at the top.
Republic 40 Centesimos 1844 Male Sunface, KM3, XF45 BN NGC, very little actual wear, large flan flaws, not atypical for this era.
Republic 40 Centesimos 1844 Female Sunface, KM4, Fine Details NGC (Rim Damage), very crude with numerous flan flaws. Scarce type with long-haired sunface.
Republic Montevideo Peso 1844, KM5, AU Details NGC (Excessive Surface Hairlines), extremely bold details, lightly cleaned with no obvious flaws. Coin rotation. A very attractive example of this early type.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Republic Peso 1893 Round Top 3, KM17a, MS62 NGC, fully lustrous and original, light surface marks.
Ferdinand VII silver Proclamation Medal 1808, Imaginary bust of Ferdinand VII right/Indigenous figure on globe with plume, Medina-323, XF, Proclamation for Montevideo. Very rare and the only example of this type that we have seen.
Ferdinand VII cast silver Proclamation Medal 1808, Crude bust of Ferdinand VII 3/4 facing/Coat of arms of the city with the date below, Medina-324, 36 mm, 19.5 gm, VF-XF, very crudely made, as are many early cast pieces. Very rare, and the first we have seen.
Ferdinand VII silver Medal for the Colonia Del Sacramento ND, V A over F.7/Radiant sun on pedestal over COLA, Medina-288, Herrera-93, 7.15 gm, 29 mm, XF, well struck for this crude issue with lead-gray patina. Very scarce, and the first example we have seen.
Colonia del Sacramento is a city in southwestern Uruguay, by the Rio de la Plata. It is the oldest town in Uruguay. It was founded in 1680 by Portugal, and went back and forth between Spain and Portugal for almost 100 years, before finally remaining with Spain in 1775.
Colonia del Sacramento is a city in southwestern Uruguay, by the Rio de la Plata. It is the oldest town in Uruguay. It was founded in 1680 by Portugal, and went back and forth between Spain and Portugal for almost 100 years, before finally remaining with Spain in 1775.
Republic 50 Centesimos 1917, KM22, MS64 NGC, a fully original example with silvery gray and gold toning.
Republic gold 5 Pesos 1930, KM27, MS63 NGC, a bit scuffy on obverse but very lustrous and sharp. Neat design for the constitution's Centennial, by Bazor. AGW 0.2501 oz.
Choice Collection of Uruguay Minors, twenty coins, all choice mint state featuring: 10 Centesimos 1930 and 1936; 20 Centesimos 1920 and 1930; 1, 2 and 5 Centesimos 1936; 2 Centesimos 1943, 1944, 1946, 1949 and 1951; 5 Centesimos 1944, 1946 (2), 1947, 1949 and 1951; and (2) KM90, 500 New Pesos 1986-Mo: one grades Proof, the other grades Proof 65 Cameo NGC. Lot sold as is, no return.
Vatican City
Pius XI gold 100 Lire 1931, KM9, MS67 NGC, a gorgeous coin with satiny mint bloom and superb gold color, some very faint abrasions in reverse field. Just 3,343 struck, and few could remain this beautiful.
Pius XI gold 100 Lire 1933-34, KM19, brilliant UNC, minor hairlines, Jubilee issue. AGW 0.2546 oz.
Pius XI gold 100 Lire 1933-34, KM19, MS62 NGC, light abrasions but excellent color.
Pius XI gold 100 Lire 1933-34, KM19, MS64 NGC, lightly toned and attractive.
Pius XI gold 100 Lire 1933-34, KM19, MS66 NGC, gorgeous reddish gold color, some light abrasions, mainly in reverse field.
Pius XI gold 100 Lire 1936 XV, KM10, MS67 NGC, light gold color, small abrasions in reverse field.
Pius XII Mint Set 1940, KM-MS23, 9-piece set including gold 100 Lire, a choice set in the maroon plush case, itself also choice except that the hinge is loose, a scarce item. AGW 0.1502 oz.
Pius XII gold 100 Lire 1941 Year III, KM30.2, MS66 NGC, a superb example with pristine surfaces.
Pius XII Mint Set 1941, KM-MS25, 9-piece set including the gold 100 Lire, a choice set in original blue plush case, the case itself also choice. Very scarce as most sets have been broken up. AGW 0.1502 oz.
Pius XII Mint Set 1942, KM-MS28, 8-piece set without gold, a choice set in original purple case, itself showing light handling but sound, a scarce and interesting item.
Pius XII gold 100 Lire 1943 V, KM39, MS65 NGC, lovely light gold color, long lint-mark through last digit of denomination.
Pius XII Mint Set 1950, KM-MS44, 5-piece set including gold 100 Lire, the others aluminum, a particularly choice set in an almost perfect-condition red plush case, a beautiful item! AGW 0.1502 oz.
Pius XII gold 100 Lire 1957, KM-A53, uncertified but Choice UNC with deep yellow gold color.
Pius XII gold 100 Lire 1957, KM-A53, MS68 NGC, almost perfect surfaces with light yellow gold color.
John Paul II gold 100000 Lire 1996-R, KM302, Basilica of Saint John, PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC, a wonderful piece. AGW 0.4422 oz.
John Paul II gold 100000 Lire 2001-R, KM391, Alpha & Omega, PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC, a perfect coin. AGW 0.4422 oz.
Venezuela
Provisional 2 Reales 817-LM, KM-C13.2, toned VF, struck over an earlier coin, very scarce.
Republic 5 Reales 1858A, KM-Y11, XF Details NGC (Excessive Surface Hairlines), cleaned long ago and now lightly toned, some small surface marks but a very collectible example of this elusive type.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Republic gold 5 Venezolanos 1875A, KM-Y17, AU55 NGC, lustrous with scattered surface abrasions on the obverse.
Republic gold 5 Venezolanos 1875A, KM-Y17, AU58 NGC, fully lustrous, essentially a mint state coin with contact marks on the obverse.
Republic gold 10000 Bolivares 1987, KM-Y61, gem cameo Proof, very attractive.
Windward Islands
Isles Du Vent 6 Sols 1731, King's head right/ISLES/DU/VENT and date, KM-C1, XF, somewhat crudely struck, portrait of king Louis XV.
Isles Du Vent 6 Sols 1731, King's head right/ISLES/DU/VENT and date, KM-C1, XF, somewhat crudely struck, portrait of king Louis XV. Very similar to previous lot, but dark patina.
Louis XV 12 Sols 1731-H, KM-C2, Mazard-7, Lecompte 8 variety, AU58 NGC, full luster, really no wear, choice surfaces, one of the nicest extant. Edge is engrailed or obliquely grained.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Yugoslavia
Alexander I 50 Dinara 1932 (London), KM16, Proof 64 NGC, lovely toning with mirror surfaces, very rare in Proof.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Alexander I gold 20 Dinara 1925, KM7, MS66 NGC, bold strike, satiny luster, just a superb coin! Several gems we have sold recently have gone past $500, and this one could, too. AGW 0.1867 oz.
Alexander I gold 4 Dukata 1931 Sword, KM14.1, MS62 NGC, prooflike surfaces with light handling in the fields.
Zanzibar
Sultan Barghash ibn Said Riyal 1299AH (1882), KM4, AU55 NGC, nicely toned with just a few tiny contact marks. One of the truly "exotic" crowns of the world.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Sultan Ali bin Hamud Cent 1908, KM8, MS63 RB PCGS, lightly toned with abundant original mint luster. Rare type struck at the Heaton Mint.
World Lots
A mixed Caribbean and South American three-piece lot including: Bolivia Carlos III 8 Reales 1785/4-PR,KM55, AU Details with sharp features and some original luster on the reverse, harshly cleaned with surface porosity and scratches on the obverse. Very bold overdate; Haiti Republique Gourde 1882, KM46, AU58 NGC, appealing silvery-gray patina; and Peru Ferdinand VII 1 Real 1817-JP, KM114.1, MS62 NGC, beautifully toned example.
A pair of South American Proclamation Medals as follows: Peru Republic silver Proclamation Medal 1839, Fonrobert 9062, toned AU, minor surface marks, honoring the new constitution and featuring Libertad above a three-tailed serpent. 37.70 grams; and Bolivia Carlos IV silver Proclamation Medal 1789, Fonrobert 9748, XF, for the king's being proclaimed ruler in Cochabamba. 24.39 gm.
A pair of Admiral Vernon medals including: Admiral Vernon and Don Blas Medal 1739, McCormick-Goodhart 166, F-VF, fictional scene of the Spanish commander's surrender; and Duke of Argyll and Sir Robert Walpole Medal ND (1741?), Standing figure of the Duke/Devil leads Sir Robert Walpole to Hell, one of the Admiral Vernon series, McCormick-Goodhart 240, Betts 247, 37 mm, about XF Details with rim bruises. Very scarce.
Spain and Colonial 8 Reales, Spain cob 8 Reales, and (4) Mexico Bust 8 Reales, grades range from Fine to XF. Lot sold as is, no return.
Mexico War of Independence 8 Reales -- 6 Examples, various mints, grades ranges from crude VG to Fine. Lot sold as is, no return.
French colonies Piedfort trio, a gemmy Proof lot consisting of: 50 Francs New Caledonia 1967, KM7 type, KM-P3a in silver; 50 Francs French Polynesia 1967, KM7 type, KM-P8 in silver; and 100 Francs New Hebrides 1966, KM1 type, KM-PE1 in silver. All really choice! Lot sold as is, no return.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Worldwide selection of silver types, a nice selection including larger pieces from Turkey, Sudan, Haiti, Honduras, and more. Lot sold as is, no return.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Delicious dozen silver delights, ranging from the Vatican to Yemen, Hungary and Luxembourg, out to the Philippines and in between, all choice and ready to find a new home! Lot sold as is, no return.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Modern Proofs of the World, a large lot from across the globe, plenty of silver, many choice pieces. Lot sold as is, no return.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Intriguing global Proof assortment, loads of silvery brilliance, commemoratives and portraits galore from Africa and Persia and the Pacific islands, Europe, the British Commonwealth and the Arab world, an exquisite modern selection! Lot sold as is, no return.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Modern world treats, a large lot, mostly silver, ranging across many familiar countries, loaded with wonderful metallic portraits and national images from Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and the Far East, even northern Africa. Have a look! Lot sold as is, no return.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Spanish Colonial Cob 1/2 Real Selection, 25 pieces ranging from crude VG to Fine, some with saltwater oxidation. Lot sold as is, no return.
British Jersey and West Africa lot. Jersey Edward VII 1/12 Shilling 1909, KM10, Choice UNC and mostly brilliant, a beautiful example. British West Africa: George V Shilling 1913-H, KM12, toned UNC; George V 2 Shillings 1913, KM13, lustrous AU; and George VI Penny 1951, KM30, toned UNC. Lot sold as is, no return.
British Commonwealth vacation array, a delightful group of "traveling companions" for the inquisitive collector, including a Straits Settlements 50c of Victoria, a 1793 Bermuda penny, coppers from the Bailiwick of Jersey and the Isle of Man, a Barbados pineapple penny, a neat 50c piece of Edward VII from Hong Kong, and a variety of others into the 20th Century. Lot sold as is, no return.
Session 5
Ancients
Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III 'the Great'. 336-323 B.C. AR tetradrachm (24 mm, 17.02 g, 3 h). 'Amphipolis', under Antipater, ca. 323-320 B.C. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle and scepter; in left field, Phrygian helmet. Price 112; Troxell grp. H2. VF, graffiti in fields.
Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III 'the Great'. 336-323 B.C. AR drachm (18 mm, 4 g, 11 h). Uncertain mint in Asia Minor, ca. 290-275 B.C. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle and scepter; in left field, triskeles. Price -; Gemini I, 88; Triton VI, 169; Leu 86, 381. Choice AU NGC, toned. This remarkable type first appeared in 2003 and therefore was unknown to Price. The triskeles symbol may suggest production by a mint in Lycia, although Chios has also been raised as a possibility.
Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III 'the Great'. 336-323 B.C. AR drachm (16 mm, 4.26 g, 10 h). Abydos, ca. 325-323 B.C. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle and scepter; in left field, monogram above forepart of Pegasos left. Price 1506. Good VF.
Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III 'the Great'. 336-323 B.C. AR drachm (18 mm, 4.2 g, 12 h). Magnesia on the Maeander, ca. 282-225 B.C. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle and scepter; in left field, monogram; in exergue, meander pattern. Price 2009. Fine NGC.
Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III 'the Great'. 336-323 B.C. AR tetradrachm (29 mm, 16.25 g, 12 h). Phaselis, year 25 (ca. 194/3 B.C.). Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle and scepter; in left field, date (KE) above Phi; c/m: radiate head of Helios facing within circular incuse. Cf. Price 2868 (placement of date and mint-mark switched); cf. Heipp-Tamer 299-302 (V40/R-, rev. die not listed). Fine.
Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III 'the Great'. 336-323 B.C. AR tetradrachm (28 mm, 17.05 g, 7 h). Ake, year 32 (315/14 B.C.). Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle and scepter; in left field, Phoenician date. Price 3283 var. (different arrangement of date numerals). VF.
Macedonian Kingdom. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 B.C. AR drachm (17 mm, 4.26 g, 11 h). Sardes, ca. 323-319 B.C. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle and scepter; in left field, star above TI. Price P89. AU NGC.
Thrace, Maroneia. Ca. 189/8-49/5 B.C. AR tetradrachm (31 mm, 16.72 g, 12 h). Wreathed head of Dionysos right / Dionysos standing left, holding grapes, narthex stalks and drapery; in inner fields by feet, monograms. Cf. Schönert-Geiss 1146-69, esp. 1155-6; Dewing 1296; SNG Evelpidis 969; SNG Berry 497. VF, test cut on edge.
Thessaly, Trikka. Ca. 440-400 B.C. AR hemidrachm (16 mm, 2.81 g, 11 h). Youth right, restraining forepart of unruly bull / Forepart of a horse right within shallow incuse square. SNG Copenhagen 264-5 var. (spacing of ethnic). VF, well centered and good metal.
Islands off Attica, Aegina. Ca. 510-490 B.C. AR stater (16 mm, 12.07 g). Sea turtle / Incuse pattern of five segments. Milbank pl. I, 12; SNG Copenhagen 501-2. Near VF, toned.
Corinthia, Corinth. Ca. 375-300 B.C. AR stater (20 mm, 8.20 g, 1 h). Pegasos flying left / Helmeted head of of Athena left; across field, Delta-I; behind, Hermes standing facing, holding caduceus and cornucopiae. Pegasi I p. 270, 460; BCD 135. Fine, a little porous.
Islands off Caria, Rhodos. Rhodes. Ca. 205-200 B.C. AR drachm (16 mm, 2.24 g, 12 h). Cretan War issue. Uncertain mint, probably in Crete. Ainetor. Head of Helios facing slightly left / Rose with bud; in left field, caduceus. Ashton 6A; SNG Copenhagen 537. Good VF.
Seleukid Kingdom. Seleukos I Nikator. 312-281 B.C. AR tetradrachm (27 mm, 16.95 g, 10 h). Seleukeia on the Tigris I, ca. 300-281 B.C. Head of young Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left on throne, holding eagle and scepter; in left field and beneath throne, monograms. SC 117c; ESM 4. Fine NGC.
Seleukid Kingdom. Philip I Philadelphos. 95/4-76/5 B.C. AR tetradrachm (27 mm, 12 h). Antioch on the Orontes, ca. 88/7-76/5 B.C. Diademed head of Philip I right / Zeus seated left on throne, holding Nike and scepter; in outer left field and beneath throne, monograms. SC 2463.2a. XF45 ANACS.
Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy III Euergetes. 246-222 B.C. AE drachm (43 mm, 77.57 g, 11 h). Alexandria, 246-222 B.C. Head of Zeus Ammon right, hair bound with tainia / Eagle, wings folded, standing left on winged thunderbolt; in left field, filleted cornucopiae; between legs, monogram. Svoronos 964; Weiser 71; SNG Copenhagen 171-2. Nice VF, brassy surfaces, minor porosity. Well centered and struck.
Kings of Persis. Uncertain King I. 2nd century B.C. AR hemidrachm (12 mm, 1 h). Diademed and bearded head of king right, wearing bashlyk ornamented with eagle / King standing right before fire altar from which Ahura Mazda rises, holding diadem; in right field, eagle perched atop standard. Alram 552; BMC 9; Klose & Müsler 3/6. VF30 ANACS.
Divus Augustus. Died A.D. 14. AE as (31 mm, 11.27 g, 7 h). Rome, under Tiberius, A.D. 31-37. Radiate head of Divus Augustus left / Altar with double paneled. RIC 81; BMC 146; Cohen 228. VF, dark green-black patina with earthen deposits.
Agrippa. Died 12 B.C. AE as (31 mm, 11.08 g, 6 h). Rome, under Gaius Caligula, A.D. 37-41. Head of Agrippa left, wearing rostral crown / Neptune standing left, holding dolphin and trident. RIC 58; BMC 161; Cohen 3. Nearly VF, brown patina.
Nero. A.D. 54-68. AE quadrans (13 mm, 1.92 g, 6 h). Rome, ca. A.D. 62. Helmet right resting atop column against which a shield with gorgoneion and spear / Olive branch. Cf. RIC 93/94 (mule); BMC -; WCN -; Cohen -. Choice XF NGC, green patina.
Galba. A.D. 68-69. AR denarius (17 mm, 6 h). Rome. Laureate head of Galba right / Livia standing facing, head left, holding patera and scepter. RIC 186; BMC 8; RSC 55. VF25 ICG, toned.
Domitian. As Caesar, A.D. 69-81. AR denarius (17 mm, 5 h). Rome, under Titus, A.D. 80-81. Laureate head of Domitian right / Lighted and garlanded altar. RIC 266; BMC 92; RSC 397a. AU55 ICG.
Trajan. A.D. 98-117. AR denarius (19 mm, 3.46 g, 6 h). Rome, A.D. 98. Laureate head of Trajan right / Concordia seated left, sacrificing out of patera over altar and holding cornucopiae. RIC 12; BMC 4; RSC 302. Toned XF.
Justinian I. 527-565. AE follis (34 mm, 19.00 g, 7 h). Constantinople, year 16 (542/3). Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justinian I facing, holding globus cruciger and shield; in right field, cross / Large M; above, cross; Gamma//CON. DOC 41a; SB 163. Good VF, green patina, light porosity on reverse.
Maurice Tiberius. 582-602. AV solidus (21 mm, 4.45 g, 7 h). Constantinople, 583-602. Helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust of Maurice Tiberius facing, holding globus cruciger and shield with horseman motif / Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by a Chi-rho and globus cruciger; Theta//CONOB. DOC 5i; SB 478. Good VF, flan a little wavy, graffiti on reverse edge.
India, Nayakas of Chitradurga. Ca. 1690-1720. AV pagoda (11 mm, 3.28 g, 7 h). Deity seated facing / Devanagari legend: Sri Pra - tapa Krishna - raya. MNI 882. Crude VF.
Greek. Lot of three AR from Northern Greece. Includes: Moesia, Istros. Drachm. Drachm // Moesia, Istros. 1/4 drachm // Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III. Hemidrachm. Fine to VF. Lot sold as is, no return.
Greek. Lot of three AR hemidrachm - Rhodian Plinthophoric issues. Radiate head of Helios facing slightly right / Rose within incuse square; above, magistrate's name; various symbols. All VF. Lot sold as is, no return.
Roman Republican. Lot of two certified AR denarii. Includes: C. Vibius C.f. Pansa. XF40 ANACS // Mn. Aquillius. XF40 ANACS. Lot sold as is, no return.
Roman Imperial. Lot of two certified AR denarii - Vespasian. Reverses include: Pax seated, holding branch. XF40 ICG // Sow and three piglets. VF25 ICG. Lot sold as is, no return.
Roman Imperial. Lot of five certified AR denarii. Includes: Trajan. VF NGC // Trajan. XF40 ANACS // Diva Faustina I. AU55 ANACS // Severus Alexander. AU NGC // Gordian III. XF, certified genuine by NGC. Lot sold as is, no return.
Roman Imperial. Lot of eight AR denarii and double denarii. Includes: Diva Faustina II. Denarius // Commodus. Denarius // Julia Paula. Denarius // Julia Maesa. Denarius // Severus Alexander. Denarius // Gordian III. Double denarius // Aemilian. Double denarius // Valerian I. Double denarius. Fine-VF, all toned. The Julia Paula and the Aemilian both decent. Lot sold as is, no return.
Roman Imperial. Lot of eight certified AR double denarii. Includes: Gordian III. Unc. NGC // Philip I. Unc. NGC (2) // Otacilia Severa. Choice Unc. NGC // Philip II. AU NGC // Philip II. Unc. NGC // Trajan Decius. Unc. NGC // Herennia Etruscilla. Unc. NGC. Lot sold as is, no return.
Roman Imperial. Lot of four BI and AE double denarii and aurelianiani. Includes: Philip I // Gallienus // Postumus // Diocletian. VF-XF, the Philip with a fantastic portrait, the Diocletian with nearly full silvering. Lot sold as is, no return.
Afghanistan
Abdur Rahman 5 Rupees AH 1316 (1898), KM826, AU58 NGC, an exceptional grade for this normally well worn type.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Amanullah 2 1/2 Rupees SH1300 (1921), KM878, UNC, exceptional for this type.
From the Silver Around the World Collection
From the Silver Around the World Collection
Amanullah gold 2 Amani SH 1299 (1920), KM888, lustrous AU, very popular item.
Amanullah gold Amani SH 1304/7 (1925), KM912, AU, hardly any wear to be seen.
Albania
Republic 5 Qindar Leku 1926R, KM1, MS66 RB NGC, bordering on rare in this grade. A coin that was spent, not saved.
Republic 5 Qindar Leku 1926R, KM1, MS65 RB NGC, very desirable this choice.
Republic 10 Qindar Leku 1926R, KM2, MS65 RB NGC, a pristine example of the type.
Republic 10 Qindar Leku 1926R, KM2, MS66 RB NGC, essentially a perfect coin.
Republic 1/4 Leku 1927R, KM3, MS67 NGC, the grade says it all, essentially flawless.
Republic Lek 1926R, KM5, MS66 NGC, an outstanding appearance. Few around in this grade.
Zog I Frang Ari 1937R, KM18, MS62 PCGS, 25th anniversary of independence commemorative.
Zog I 10 Lek 1939R, KM34, AU58 NGC, lightly toned and scarce.
Algeria
Mahmud II 2 Budju AH 1237 (1823), KM75, VF, an unusual crown type.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Bone Chamber of Commerce. 50 Centimes 1915, KM-TNB6, MS63 NGC, copper nickel, a token issue with sparkling luster.
Bone Chamber of Commerce. Franc 1915, KM-TNB8, MS63 NGC, an outstanding example of this copper nickel token issue.
Angola
Portuguese Colony 12 Macutas 1783, KM37, VF, some scratches on reverse and some staining.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Argentina
Cordoba 2 Reales 1844 CONFEDERADA, KM23, XF40 NGC, boldly struck details with attractive gray patina. Coin alignment.
Cordoba 2 Reales 1844, KM23, AU Details surface hairlines, NGC. With "confederada" in legend.
Cordoba 2 Reales 1849, KM27, AU58 NGC, satiny toning, 7 pointed sun variety.
Cordoba 2 Reales 1849, KM28, AU55 NGC, variety with 8 pointed sun.
Cordoba 4 Reales 1847, KM24.3, XF45 NGC, scarce above VF grade.
Cordoba 4 Reales 1851, KM24.3, AU58 NGC, variety with smaller sunface.
Republic 50 Centavos 1883, KM33, AU, very lustrous example.
Republic Peso 1882, KM29, AU55 NGC, a highly sought after type.
Republic gold 5 Pesos 1887, KM31, XF, some original luster remaining. AGW 0.2333 oz.
Republic gold 5 Pesos 1896, KM31, MS63 NGC, seldom seen last date of the series. AGW 0.2333 oz.
Patagonia 2 Centavos Fantasy Pattern 1874, Gad. 1, MS62 BN PCGS, one of the classic patterns that is part of 19th century Latin American numismatic lore.
Patagonia Nouvelle France 2 Centimes Essai 1874, VG-3859, MS63 BN NGC, from the fantasy kingdom of Araucania and Patagonia. A choice example of this fascinating numismatic story.
Australia
Victoria gold 1/2 Sovereign 1897S, KM12, XF45 ANACS, Veiled Head type.
Victoria gold Sovereign 1899M, KM13, AU55 NGC, a nice lustrous example with minimal contact marks.
Edward VII Threepence 1910, KM18, brilliant UNC example.
Edward VII Threepence 1910, KM18, MS63 NGC, soft satin toning.
Edward VII Florin 1910, KM21, VF-XF, lightly cleaned. A one year type.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
George V Shilling 1926, KM26, AU58 PCGS, dark gray obverse with a lustrous reverse.
George V Florin 1927, KM31, MS63 NGC, Parliament House commemorative.
George V Florin 1936, KM27, MS63 PCGS, medium gray patina.
George V gold 1/2 Sovereign 1915S, KM28, MS64 NGC, a fully lustrous coin.
George VI Crown 1938, KM34, UNC, far tougher date of the two year type.
Elizabeth II Threepence 1957, KM57, PF66 NGC, 1,256 mintage, and beautifully toned.
Elizabeth II Threepence 1963, KM57, PF66 NGC, 5,042 mintage, as nice as one could hope for.
Elizabeth II Sixpence 1963, KM58, PF66 NGC, 5,042 mintage in Proof and an exceptional example.
Elizabeth II Sixpence 1963, KM58, PF66 NGC, 5,042 mintage and a wonderful coin.
Elizabeth II Shilling 1957, KM59, PR65 PCGS, 1,256 mintage.
Elizabeth II Shilling 1963, KM59, PF64 NGC, 5,042 mintage, and a brilliant example with full luster.
Elizabeth II Florin 1963, KM60, PF64 NGC, 5,042 mintage and with full original luster.
Elizabeth II Florin 1963, KM60, PR65 PCGS, 5,042 mintage.
Elizabeth II gold 15 Dollars 2004, MS69 NGC, monkey on reverse. AGW 0.1000 oz.
Elizabeth II gold 15 Dollars 2006, PF69 Ultra Cameo NGC. AGW 0.1000 oz.
Elizabeth II gold 200 Dollars 1987, KM94, PF68 Ultra Cameo NGC, Arthur Philip is portrayed. AGW 0.2948 oz.
Elizabeth II gold 200 Dollars 1989, KM116, MS69 NGC, frilled neck lizard. AGW 0.2948 oz.
Elizabeth II gold 200 Dollars 1993, KM222, MS69 NGC, portrait of squirrel glider possum. AGW 0.2948 oz.
Kookaburra silver Ten Dollars 10 oz. Twin Set 1999, a 10 oz Proof and a 10 oz UNC, both with the special P100 mintmark, both are Gem, in the original case, and box, with COA. The mintage is 500 sets. ASW 20 oz.
Austria
Archduke Ferdinand Taler ND (1564-1595), Dav-8099, VF, once cleaned, Hall mint. Rim flaw at 9:00 that does not appear to be a mount.
Ferdinand Karl 3 Kreuzer 1642, KM852, MS64 NGC, a wonderful silver minor.
Leopold I Taler 1696, KM1303.5, XF. lightly cleaned, excellent portrait. Hall mint.
Leopold I Taler 1704, KM1413, about XF, Vienna mint, a pleasing appearance.
Franz I Kreuzer 1755HA, KM2009.1, MS65 NGC, an outstanding specimen.
Maria Theresa Taler 1780SF, KM23, (under Burgau), AU58 NGC, very lustrous original striking.
Franz Joseph 2 Gulden 1879, KMX-M5, UNC, some contact marks, 25th wedding anniversary commemorative.
Franz Joseph gold Ducat 1874, KM2267, MS63 NGC, becoming scarce in higher grades.
Republic gold 2 Ducats (1963) Restrike, KMX-M29, MS68 NGC. An official Vienna Mint restrike of the original issue of Archduke Ferdinand Karl 1642. Circa 7 grams. Sold with the mint certificate.
Lot of Two Silver Coins, KM 2018, 6 Kreuzer 1747, and Dav-8097, Taler ND of Archduke Ferdinand. Grades around VF. Lot sold as is, no return.
Austrian Netherlands. Leopold II Liard 1791, KM52, MS64 RB NGC, outstanding example for this normally circulated type.
Austrian Netherlands. Joseph II 1/2 Taler 1788A, KM34, AU50 NGC, known as a Kronentaler for the reverse crowns.
Olmutz. Karl II 3 Kreuzer 1670, KM227.2, MS64 NGC, an almost unheard of grade for this type.
Olmutz. Wolfgang of Schrattenbach Taler 1728, KM141, XF, beautifully toned. Most attractive example.
Salzburg. Wolfgang Dietrich Taler ND (1587-1612), Dav-8184, VF+, toned, strong portrait. A desirable early Taler.
Salzburg. Franz Anton 2 Kreuzer 1717, KM290, MS64 NGC, fantastic original color and luster.
Salzburg. Hieronymus Taler 1802M, KM465, lustrous AU, a most attractive Taler.
Azores
Portuguese Colony Terceira Island 10 Reis 1830, KM6, MS64 BN PCGS, scarce grade for this type.
Barbados
British Commonwealth Penny 1788, KM-Tn8, VF30 BN NGC, variety with large pineapple.
Belgian Congo
Belgian Colony 10 Centimes 1889, KM4, MS63 BN NGC, still much red remaining and a choice example of this type.
Belgian Colony 50 Francs 1944, KM27, UNC, a good looking, bright white example.
Belgium
Leopold I 10 Centimes 1853, KMX-M1.1, MS64 BN NGC, royal wedding commemorative.
Leopold III 5 Francs 1939, KM116.3, AU53 ANACS, French legends with no lettering on edge. Scarcer type, ANACS holder incorrectly states KM117.3.
Bermuda
George III Penny 1793, KM5, VF-XF, popular and undervalued.
Biafra
Republic Shilling 1969, KM1969, AU, lightly cleaned and a very scarce issue for this short lived nation.
Bohemia
John of Luxembourg Prager Groschen ND (1310-1346), Smolik 3, AU53 PCGS, from the Kuttenberg, (Kutna Hora), mint.
Bolivia
Ferdinand VII 1/2 Real 1821PJ, KM90, MS61 NGC, a well struck example.
Republic 1/4 Sol 1852, KM111, MS65 NGC, fully lustrous, scarce little type in this grade.
Republic 4 Soles 1854MJ, KM123.2, UNC, a choice example.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Republic 4 Soles 1856-P Paz, KM130, AU55 PCGS, sharply struck with considerable mint luster, scarce grade for the Paz Mint.
Republic 8 Soles 1837LM, KM97, XF-AU, good portrait.
Republic 5 Centavos 1871FP, KM156.1, XF40 NGC, Whittier Collection, only six pieces reported with the "FP" assayer.
Republic Boliviano 1867FE, KM152.2, UNC, nicely toned.
Republic 50 Centavos 1895ES, KM161.5, MS63 NGC, attractive toning, Potosi mint.
Republic 5 Centavos 1935, KM178, PF66 NGC, significant cameo present.
Republic 5 Centavos 1935, KM178, Proof 66 NGC, flashy mirror surfaces.
Republic 10 Centavos 1935, KM179.1, Proof 65 NGC, fully reflective surfaces.
Republic 10 Centavos 1935, KM179.1, PF66 NGC, very seldom seen or offered in Proof.
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Republic gold 1/25 Suverena 1994, KM32, PF68 Ultra Cameo NGC, Lipizzaner Stallion. AGW 0.0400 oz.
Brazil
Pedro II of Portugal 160 Reis 1700, KM88.1, VF, holed and plugged, scarce type.
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From the Paulistana Collection
Joao as Prince Regent 160 Reis 1810R, KM306.3, VF-XF, lightly cleaned, well struck for the type.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao as Prince Regent 640 Reis 1813R, KM256.2, VF, better date.
From the Paulistana Collection
From the Paulistana Collection
Joao as Prince Regent 960 Reis 1813B, KM307.1, AU55 PCGS, nicely toned surfaces.
Joao as Prince Regent 960 Reis 1816B, KM307.1, AU58 PCGS, appealing gray toning.
Joao as Prince Regent 960 Reis 1816B, KM307.1, AU58 PCGS, beautifully toned.
Joao as Prince Regent 960 Reis 1816B, KM307.1, MS60 PCGS, overstriking very apparent.
Joao VI 960 Reis 1819R, KM326.1, MS62 PCGS, good original luster.
Joao VI of Portugal 960 Reis 1820R, KM326.1, MS62 NGC, lovely toning.
Joao VI 960 Reis 1821R, KM326.1, AU58 PCGS, beautifully toned.
Pedro II 100 Reis 1834, KM452, AU55 NGC, beautifully toned.
Pedro II 100 Reis 1835, KM452, AU55 NGC, a scarce type.
Pedro II 100 Reis 1837, KM452, AU58 NGC, beautiful coloring.
Pedro II 100 Reis 1846, KM452, XF45 NGC, 4,699 mintage.
Pedro II 200 Reis 1835, KM455, AU55 NGC, 4,894 mintage.
Pedro II 200 Reis 1835, KM455, AU58 NGC, nicely toned, scarce grade for this series.
Pedro II 200 Reis 1837, KM455, AU53 NGC, 5,007 mintage.
Pedro II 200 Reis 1847, KM455, AU55 NGC, 2,936 mintage, beautifully toned.
Pedro II gold 5000 Reis 1854, KM470, AU55 NGC, very little wear. AGW 0.1321 oz.
Pedro II gold 5000 Reis 1855, KM470, AU55 NGC, an attractive example. AGW 0.1321 oz.
Pedro II gold 10000 Reis 1855, KM467, AU55 NGC, strong original luster.
Pedro II gold 10000 Reis 1866, KM467, XF45 NGC, small surface abrasions. AGW 0.2643 oz.
Pedro II gold 10000 Reis 1867, KM467, XF45 NGC. AGW 0.2643 oz.
Pedro II gold 10000 Reis 1876, KM467, AU50 NGC, lightly toned with original luster. AGW 0.2643 oz.
Pedro II gold 10000 Reis 1884, KM467, AU50 NGC, 11,000 mintage. AGW 0.2643 oz.
Republic 400 Reis 1900, KM499, MS63 NGC, 400th anniversary of discovery, lovely toning.
Republic 10 Cruzeiros 1975, KM588, Prooflike UNC, central bank commemorative.
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From the Paulistana Collection
British Guiana
George III 1/2 Stiver 1813, KM9, AU, excellent portrait, listed under Essequibo & Demerary.
Essequibo & Demerary George III 1/2 Stuiver 1813, KM9, MS63 RB PCGS, far more red than brown, unusually choice for this circulated type.
British Honduras
Victoria Cent 1889, KM6, UNC, an exquisite example.
Edward VII Cent 1904, KM11, AU-UNC, deeply toned.
Edward VII 5 Cents 1907, KM14, AU Details, Excessive Surface Hairlines, NGC. Too harsh of a description for this coin.
George V Cent 1918, KM19, MS65 RB NGC, few around in choice grade.
George VI Cent 1939, KM22, UNC, Red and Brown color.
George VI Cent 1939, KM22, UNC, Red in color and superb.
British North Borneo
British Colony 1/2 Cent 1885H, KM1, choice AU, well defined details,
British Colony 1/2 Cent 1886H, KM1, UNC, brown in color with some prooflike characteristics.
British Colony 1/2 Cent 1886H, KM1, MS62 BN PCGS, few around this choice.
British Colony 1/2 Cent 1891H, KM1, UNC, 60% red, a superior example of the type.
British Colony 1/2 Cent 1907H, KM1, XF-AU, scarce date.
British Colony Cent 1886H, KM2, UNC, 70% red, a choice example.
British Colony Cent 1891H, KM2, UNC, red and brown in color, an outstanding coin.
British Colony Cent 1896H, KM2, UNC, scarce final date of series, chocolate brown color.
British Colony 25 Cents 1929H, KM6, choice AU, not much luster, but very little actual wear.
British Colony 25 Cents 1929H, KM6, AU, scarce one year type.
London Borneo Tobacco Company Tokens - Pair, Pridmore 58 and 59, the 1/2 Dollar and Dollar in brass, both pieces are toned VF. Pridmore had not seen examples of this token.
British West Africa
George V Specimen Threepence 1913H, KM10, SP65 PCGS, lightly toned and attractive, scarce as a Specimen.
George V Shilling 1913, KM12, MS63 NGC, lightly toned with well-struck details.
George V Shilling 1920KN Brass, KM12a, MS64 NGC, lightly toned with full luster.
George VI Specimen Penny 1937KN, KM19, SP65 PCGS, pristine surfaces.
George VI Sixpence 1952, KM31, UNC, a seldom offered type never released into circulation.
Bulgaria
Ferdinand as Prince 5 Leva 1885, KM7, XF-AU, lightly cleaned, far better than average for this type.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
People's Republic gold 10 Leva 1963, KM67, Proof 65 Ultra Cameo NGC, struck to mark the 1100th anniversary of the Slavic alphabet. AGW 0.2443 oz.
People's Republic gold 10 Leva 1964, KM71, Proof 66 Ultra Cameo NGC, 20th anniversary of the People's Republic featuring the bust of Georgi Dimitrov. AGW 0.2443 oz.
Burma
Pagan Kyat (Rupee) CS1214 (1852), KM10, AU, struck from a rusty die, the famed "Peacock" Rupee.
Cambodia
Norodom I silver Medal 1902, Gad-18, XF, minor rim bruise, issued to celebrate the king's return to power.
Republic 10000 Riels 1974, KM60, Proof, 800 Mintage.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Cameroon
French Mandate. Franc 1925, KM2, MS62 NGC, a seldom offered coin and most attractive.
Canada
Victoria Cent 1888, KM7, MS64 RB PCGS, a superior strike for the grade.
Victoria Cent 1892, KM7, MS60 BN ICCS, obverse 2.
Victoria Cent 1899, KM7, MS63 BN ICCS, significant red in the devices.
Victoria Cent 1899, KM7, MS64 RB PCGS, enticing subdued luster.
Victoria Cent 1900H, KM7, MS64 RB PCGS, with mark free fields.
Victoria Cent 1901, KM7, MS64 RB PCGS, last year of this type.
Edward VII Cent 1902, KM8, MS64 RB NGC, a superb example of this date.
Edward VII Cent 1907H, KM8, AU, scarcer Heaton mint issue.
Edward VII Cent 1908, KM8, MS63 BN ICCS, good remaining luster.
Edward VII Cent 1909, KM8, MS64 RB PCGS, a beautiful example.
Lot of Two Certified Large Cents, 1909 MS63 RD, 1911 MS63 RD. Both certified by ICCS.
George V Cent 1912, KM21, MS64 RD ICCS, conservatively graded.
George V Lot of Two Certified Cents, KM21, 1912 & 1913. Both certified MS63 RD by ICCS.
George V Cent 1913, KM21, MS64 RB PCGS, wonderful coloring.
George V Cent 1917, KM21, MS64 BN PCGS, some red remaining in the devices.
George V Cent 1920, KM21, MS64 RD ICCS, last year of Large Cent type.
Lot of Two Certified Cents, 1887, KM7, MS62 RB PCGS; and 1912, KM21, MS63 BN PCGS.
Lot of Three Certified Cents, 1901, 1906, and 1917. All certified MS63 RB by ICCS.
Lot of Two Copper Cents, 1901 KM7; 1916 KM21. Both certified MS63 RB NGC.
Lot of Three Certified Large Cents, 1906 AU55, 1916 MS63 RB, 1917 MS63 RB. All certified by ICCS.
George V Cent 1920, KM28, MS65 RB PCGS, an outstanding coin.
George V Cent 1921, KM28, MS64 BN PCGS, considerable luster in the legends.
George V Cent 1923, KM28, AU58 PCGS, a scarcer date in higher grades.
George V Cent 1926, KM28, MS62 RB ICCS, better date.
George V Cent 1926, KM28, MS63 BN PCGS, scarce in higher grades of mint state.
George V Cent 1929, KM28, MS64 RB PCGS, at least 60% red.
George V Cent 1932, KM28, MS64 RD PCGS, very pleasing example.
George V Cent 1932, KM28, MS64 RD ICCS, outstanding color.
George V Cent 1936, KM28, MS65 RD ICCS, a superb coin.
George V Lot of Three Certified Coins, KM28, 1920 MS60 BN small,1929 MS63 RB, 1935 MS63 RD. All certified by ICCS.
George VI Cent 1937, KM32, SP65 RD PCGS, Matte, a virtually perfect example.
George VI Cent Trio, KM32, 1937 MS65 RD NGC; and 1940 MS65 RD NGC (two pieces).
George VI Cent 1939 Sextet, KM32, all graded MS65 RD by NGC, all choice examples.
George VI Cent 1943, KM32, MS64 RD ICCS, an outstanding portrait.
George VI Cent 1943, KM32, MS65 RD ICCS, wonderful color.
George VI Cent 1943, KM32, MS65 RD ICCS, a striking appearance.
George VI Cent 1946, KM32, SP64 RD PCGS, an excellent example of the type.
George VI Cent 1947, KM32, SP64 BN PCGS, a choice example of specimen coinage.
George VI Cent 1947 ML, KM32, SP64 RD PCGS, with appealing reddish hues.
George VI Cent 1948, KM41, SP64 RD PCGS, very reflective surfaces.
George VI Cent Duo, KM41, both 1950 MS65 RD ICCS.
Lot of Four Certified Cent Coins, 1946 MS64 RD; 1947 MS65 RD; 1950 MS65 RD; and 1951 MS64 RD. All certified by ICCS.
Lot of Five Certified Cent Coins, 1946 MS64 RD; 1947 MS64 RD; 1948 MS64 RD, "A" off denticle; 1951 MS64 RD; and 1963 MS65 RD Cameo. All certified by ICCS.
Lot of Eight Certified Cent Coins, 1947 MS64 RD; 1948 MS63 RD, "A" off denticle; 1950 MS64 RD; 1951 MS63 RD; 1954 MS63 RD SF; 1957 MS64 RD; 1963 MS64 RD; and 1965 MS65 RD, small beads, pointed 5. All certified by ICCS.
Elizabeth II Cent 1954, KM49, MS65 RD ICCS, with shoulder strap.
Lot of Seven Certified Cent Coins, 1950 MS64 RD Cameo; 1953 MS65 RD, NSF; 1955 MS65 RD; 1956 MS65 RD, SF; 1960 MS65 RD; 1963 MS65 RD Cameo; and 1971 PL65 RD, Ultra Heavy Cameo. All certified by ICCS.
Elizabeth II Mint Error Penny 1979, KM59.2, UNC, double struck, most unusual.
Victoria 5 Cents 1899, KM3, MS62 PCGS, fully lustrous, two light scratches in the left obverse field.
Edward VII 5 Cents 1902, KM9, MS66 PCGS, a most desirable gem with sea green toning.
Edward VII 5 Cents 1902H, KM9, MS64 PCGS, with small "H". Scarce variety.
Edward VII 5 Cents 1907, KM13, MS63 PCGS, an unblemished appearance.
Edward VII 5 Cents 1910, KM13, MS64 PCGS, pointed leaves variety.
George V 5 Cents 1922, KM29, MS64 PCGS, few around this nice.
George VI 5 Cents 1937, KM33, MS65 PCGS, pristine fields.
George VI 5 Cents 1942, KM39, MS65 ICCS, tombac brass issue.
George VI 5 Cents 1948, KM42, MS65 PCGS, a difficult coin to find in this grade.
George VI 5 Cents 1949, KM42, SP65 PCGS, a coin for the finest of collections.
George VI 5 Cents 1950, KM42, SP65 PCGS, with full luster.
Elizabeth II 5 Cents 1964, KM57, MS63 ICCS, variety with extra waterline.
Elizabeth II 5 Cents 1964, KM57, MS63 ICCS, variety with extra waterline.
Elizabeth II 5 Cent 1964 Trio, KM57, MS60; and MS62 (two pieces). All have an extra waterline and all are certified by ICCS.
Elizabeth II 5 Cent 1964 Trio, KM57, MS60; & MS62 (two pieces). All have an extra waterline and all are certified by ICCS.
Victoria 10 Cents 1858, KM3, XF45 PCGS.
George V 10 Cents 1914, KM23, MS62 NGC, some mottled toning, reverse.
George V 10 Cents 1930, KM23a, MS64 PCGS, outstanding luster.
George V 10 Cents 1932, KM23a, MS63 PCGS, choice original white appearance.
George VI 10 Cents 1937, KM34, MS65 PCGS, beautiful multi-colored toning on the reverse.
George VI Pair of 10 Cents, KM34 1938 MS63 PCGS and 1939 MS64 PCGS.
George VI 10 Cents 1948, KM43, MS63 PCGS.
George VI 10 Cents 1950, KM43, SP65 PCGS, with sparkling luster.
George VI 10 Cents 1951, KM43, MS65 NGC, Pittman, bright white with sparkling luster.
George VI 10 Cents 1952, KM43, SP64 PCGS, lovely multi-colored toning.
Victoria 20 Cents 1858, KM4, VF35 PCGS, the only 20 Cents coin ever made for Canada.
Victoria 20 Cents 1858, KM4, XF45 PCGS, lightly toned and with a strong portrait for the grade.
George V 25 Cents 1918, KM24, MS63 PCGS, a bright white example with shimmering luster.
George V 25 Cent 1919 Pair, KM24, AU55 & AU58 PCGS. Both bright white examples.
George V 25 Cents 1920, KM24a, MS62 PCGS, conservatively graded.
George V 25 Cents 1920, KM24a, MS62 PCGS, fully lustrous, very faint obverse hairlines.
George V 25 Cents 1936, KM24a, VF30 PCGS, scarce variety with dot below the wreath on the reverse.
George VI 25 Cents 1937, KM35, MS65 PCGS, iridescent toning.
George VI Pair of 25 Cents, KM35 1940 MS63 PCGS and 1941 MS64 PCGS.
George VI 25 Cents 1941, KM35, MS65 PCGS, enchanting multi colored toning.
George VI 25 Cents 1949, KM44, MS65 NGC, beautifully toned and seldom offered in MS65.
George VI 25 Cents 1949, KM44, SP64 PCGS, appealing multi colored toning.
George VI 25 Cents 1951, KM44, SP64 PCGS, High relief variety.
Elizabeth II Mint Error 25 Cents 1982, KM74, AU50 PCGS, with triple clip planchet.
Victoria 50 Cents 1872H, KM6, VF30 NGC, lightly toned with some luster in the legends, few small surface marks.
Edward VII 50 Cents 1903H, KM12, VF20 ICCS, attractively toned.
George VI 50 Cents 1939, KM36, MS62 PCGS, with full original luster.
George VI 50 Cents 1944, KM36, MS64 PCGS, with shimmering luster.
George VI 50 Cents 1947, KM36, MS62 PCGS, variety with curved "7" to left.
George VI 50 Cents 1948, KM45, MS63 ICCS, light gray patina.
George VI 50 Cents 1949, KM45, MS64 PCGS, exceptional mark free fields.
George VI 50 Cents 1950, KM45, MS63 ICCS, variety with no design.
George VI 50 Cents 1951, KM45, MS65 PCGS, lightly toned example.
Elizabeth II 50 Cents 1953, KM53, MS65 PCGS, variety with small date and no strap.
Elizabeth II 50 Cents 1966, KM63, MS65 PCGS, few around this choice.
George V Dollar 1935, KM30, MS64 ICG, striking portrait.
George V Dollar 1935, KM30, MS64 ANACS, light golden toning at the peripheries.
George V Dollar 1935, KM30, MS64 ICCS, plastic flip has been opened.
George V Dollar 1935, KM30, MS64 ICCS, attractive satiny toning.
George V Dollar 1935, KM30, MS64 ICCS, most attractive.
George V Dollar 1935, KM30, MS64 ICCS, lightly toned example.
George V Dollar 1935, KM30, MS64 PCGS, attractively toned.
George V Dollar 1935, KM30, MS64 PCGS, full mint brilliance.
George V Dollar 1935, KM30, MS65 ICCS, lovely old-time patina.
George V Dollar 1935, KM30, MS65 PCGS, attractively toned.
George V Dollar 1935, KM30, MS65 PCGS, light original toning.
George V Dollar 1935, KM30, MS65 PCGS, a fully lustrous example.
George V Pair of Dollars, KM30, 1935 MS62 PCGS; and KM31, 1936 MS62 PCGS--both are nice fully brilliant examples.
George V Dollar 1936, KM31, MS64 PCGS, appealing amber patina.
George V Dollar 1936, KM31, MS64 PCGS, lightly toned with strong underlying luster.
George VI Dollar 1937, KM37, MS62 PCGS, a bright white example.
George VI Dollar 1937, KM37, MS63 ICCS, a bright white example.
George VI Dollar 1937, KM37, MS63 ICCS, just beginning to tone.
George VI Dollar 1937, KM37, MS64 ICCS, with a tinge of satiny toning.
George VI Dollar 1937, KM37, MS64 PCGS, with a hint of toning at the peripheries.
George VI Dollar 1938, KM37, choice AU-UNC, an attractive example.
George VI Dollar 1938, KM37, UNC, bright white example with strong luster.
George VI Dollar 1938, KM37, MS63 PCGS, fully brilliant.
George VI Dollar 1938, KM37, MS63 PCGS, a sharp strike.
George VI Dollar 1939, KM38, MS64 PCGS, Parliament commemorative.
George VI Dollar 1945, KM37, AU50 ANACS, surface abrasions in the exposed fields, scarce date.
George VI Dollar 1945, KM37, AU, lightly cleaned, 38,391 mintage.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
George VI Dollar 1945, KM37, UNC, fully lustrous, typical contact marks, second best date in the series.
George VI Dollar 1946, KM37, MS62 ICCS, a bright white example.
George VI Dollar 1946, KM37, MS62 PCGS, some prooflike characteristics.
George VI Dollar 1946, KM37, MS62 PCGS, full mint luster, typical contact marks for the grade.
George VI Dollar 1946, KM37, MS63 ICG, attractively toned.
George VI Dollar 1947 Pointed 7, KM37, AU55 ANACS, with the usual surface abrasions.
George VI Dollar 1947, KM37, MS62 ICCS, blunt "7" variety.
George VI Dollar 1949, KM47, MS65 ICCS, Newfoundland commemorative.
George VI Dollar 1949, KM47, MS65 PCGS, Newfoundland commemorative, a choice piece.
George VI Dollar 1949, KM47, Newfoundland commemorative, MS65 PCGS, iridescent toning, a superb coin.
George VI Dollar 1950 Arnprior, KM46, MS64 PCGS, attractive original toning.
George VI Dollar Duo, KM46, 1951 & 1952. Both MS64 ICCS.
George VI Dollar 1952, KM46, PL64 PCGS, variety with no water lines.
George VI Dollar 1952, KM46, MS64 PCGS, variety with no water lines.
George VI Trio of Dollars, KM37, 1937 MS63 PCGS; KM38, 1939 MS63 PCGS; and KM47, 1949 MS60 PCGS.
Elizabeth II Dollar 1956, KM54, PL66 PCGS, couldn't be much nicer..
Elizabeth II Dollar 1957, KM54, PL66 PCGS, with full water lines.
Elizabeth II Dollar 1958, KM55, PL66 ICCS, Heavy Cameo.
Elizabeth II Dollar 1959, KM54, PL67 PCGS, a superb example.
Elizabeth II Dollar 1960, KM54, PL67 PCGS, pristine fields.
Elizabeth II Dollar 1961, KM54, PL66 ICCS, Heavy Cameo.
Elizabeth II Dollar 1961, KM54, PL67 PCGS, as flawless as one could hope for.
Elizabeth II Dollar 1962, KM54, PL67 PCGS, an outstanding appearance.
Elizabeth II Dollar 1963, KM544, PL65 ICCS, Heavy Cameo.
Elizabeth II Dollar 1963, KM54, PL67 PCGS, with an exceptional appearance.
Elizabeth II Dollar 1964, KM58, PL66 ICCS, Heavy Cameo.
Elizabeth II Dollar 1965, KM64.1, PR66 CAM PCGS, type 2 variety.
Elizabeth II Dollar 1965, KM64.1, PL67 PCGS, Type 2.
Elizabeth II Dollar 1965, KM64.1, PL66 PCGS, scarcer type 4 variety.
Elizabeth II Dollar 1967, KM70, PL65 PCGS, confederation Centennial.
Elizabeth II Dollar 1967, KM70, PL66 Heavy Cameo ICCS.
Elizabeth II Dollar 1970, KM78, PL66 Heavy Cameo ICCS, Manitoba commemorative.
Elizabeth II Dollars Duo, KM54, 1955 Arnprior with no die break, UNC; KM64.1, 1965 Type V, MS60 ICCS.
Elizabeth II Dollars Quintet, including: 1958 MS64 Cameo ICCS; 1965 Small Beads, Pointed 5, PL65 Heavy Cameo ICCS; 1974 Specimen PF67 ANACS; 1974 Specimen PF67 Cameo ANACS; 1975 Specimen PF67 Cameo ANACS.
George V gold Sovereign 1911C, KM20, brilliant UNC with sparking luster. AGW 0.2354 oz.
George V gold Sovereign 1911C, KM20, MS62 PCGS, normal surface marks for this grade. AGW 0.2355 oz.
George V gold 5 Dollars 1912, KM26, nice lustrous AU, bold details and only minimal contact marks. AGW 0.2419 oz.
George V gold 10 Dollars 1914, KM27, XF-AU, edges lightly scraped, minor surface marks. AGW 0.4837 oz.
Lot of Four High Grade Coins, KM49, Cent 1955 Prooflike and choice, KM44, 25 Cents 1952, Choice UNC and High Relief, KM52, 25 Cents 1956 Prooflike with Heavy Cameo, KM 52, 25 Cents 1957 Prooflike.
Lot of Six Certified Coins, 5 Cents 1944, MS65; 5 Cents 1951, MS64 low relief; 10 Cents 1964, MS65; 10 Cents 1964, MS65 Heavy Cameo; 10 Cents 1964, PL66 Ultra Heavy Cameo; 50 Cents 1964, PL65 Heavy Cameo. All certified by ICCS.
Lot of Two Coins, 50 Cents 1952, MS64 PCGS; and a Dollar 1935, MS64 NGC.
A pair of six-piece mint sets 1952 and 1953, the 1952 set with NWL Dollar, and coins UNC to Choice UNC; the 1953 set NSF with a Small Date 50 Cent, the coins are all UNC. Coins housed in plastic cases.
Seven 1960 Prooflike Sets, all Gem Prooflike, a few with light toning, some with nice Cameo. All in the original government cardboard and cellophane. A very nice lot.
Quebec Halfpenny Bank Token 1852, PC-3, AU50 BN NGC, a well struck example.
Newfoundland. Victoria Cent 1894, KM1, AU58 PCGS, very little wear to be found.
Newfoundland. Edward VII Cent 1909, KM9, MS64 BN PCGS, scarcer large Cent type.
Newfoundland. George VI Cent 1938, KM18, MS64 RB PCGS, lightly toned.
Newfoundland. George VI Cent 1940, KM18, XF40 PCGS, re-engraved date.
Newfoundland. George VI Cent 1941C, KM18, MS64 RB PCGS, a nice lustrous example.
Newfoundland. George VI Cent 1944C, KM18, AU55 PCGS, a striking appearance.
Newfoundland. Victoria Cents - PCGS Certified, KM1 1865 AU50; 1872H XF45; 1873 XF45; 1876H XF40 and 1880 R0L0 XF45.
Newfoundland. Date Run of PCGS Certified Cents, 1888 VF20; 1896 AU50; 1904H XF40; 1913 MS62BN; 1917C XF45; 1919C AU53; 1920C XF40; 1929 MS63BN and 1936 AU58.
Newfoundland. George VI PCGS Certified Small Cents, 1938 MS64RB; 1940 AU58; 1942 AU58; 1943C MS63RB and 1947C AU50.
Newfoundland. Victoria 5 Cents 1880, KM2, F-VF, scarce date.
Newfoundland. Victoria 5 Cents 1881, KM2, VF20 PCGS, deeply toned.
Newfoundland. Victoria 5 Cents 1882H, KM2, VF-XF, some minor field marks, strong portrait.
Newfoundland. Victoria 5 Cents 1896, KM2, AU50 PCGS, medium gray toning.
Newfoundland. Edward VII 5 Cents 1908, KM7, UNC, full mint brilliance, lovely peripheral toning, some hairlines visible under magnification.
Newfoundland. George V 5 Cents 1912, KM13, MS63 PCGS, mottled toning, scarce in this grade.
Newfoundland. George V 5 Cents 1917C, KM13, AU, good color, strong original luster.
Newfoundland George V 5 Cents 1929, KM13, MS62 PCGS, a hint of reddish toning enhances the overall appearance.
Newfoundland. George V 5 Cents 1929, KM13, MS62 PCGS, a bright white example.
Newfoundland. George VI 5 Cents 1941C, KM19, MS64 PCGS, fully brilliant.
Newfoundland. George V 5 Cents 1941C, KM19, MS64 PCGS, attractive reddish toning.
Newfoundland. Victoria 5 Cents PCGS Trio, 1876H G04; 1880 F15 and 1882H F12. All are scarce dates.
Newfoundland. Victoria 5 Cents - PCGS Trio, 1885 G04; 1890 VF30 and 1894 VF30.
Newfoundland. Date Run of Silver 5 Cents - PCGS Certified, 1904H VF35; 1908 AU53; 1940C AU55; 1942C AU58; 1943C MS63; 1944C AU58; 1945C AU55 and 1947C AU50.
Newfoundland. George VI Lot of Six 5 Cent Coins, 1940C-1947C, two coins certified AU58 PCGS; one MS62 PCGS; and other three grade XF-UNC. A lot to be carefully examined.
Newfoundland. Victoria 10 Cents 1865, KM3, VF30 PCGS, toned with bold details, few tiny surface abrasions.
Newfoundland. Victoria 10 Cents 1865, KM3, toned VF-XF, sharp details on the bust, light surface marks.
Newfoundland. Victoria 10 Cents 1870, KM3, VG10 PCGS, scarce date, 10 in denomination worn off.
Newfoundland. Victoria 10 Cents 1880, KM3, VF25 PCGS, just a 10,000 mintage.
Newfoundland. Victoria 10 Cents 1882H, KM3, VF20 PCGS, tough date to find.
Newfoundland. Victoria 10 Cents 1885, KM3, VG10 PCGS, just an 8,000 mintage, and the key date of the series.
Newfoundland. Victoria 10 Cents 1888, KM3, VF25 PCGS, lower mintage date.
Newfoundland. Victoria 10 Cents 1888, KM3, toned VF+, numerous small surface abrasions.
Newfoundland. Victoria 10 Cents 1894, KM3, about XF, cleaned, yet a pleasing portrait..
Newfoundland. Edward VII 10 Cents 1903, KM8, XF40 PCGS, attractively toned.
Newfoundland. George V 10 Cents 1912, KM14, MS63 PCGS, a choice example of George V's coinage.
Newfoundland. George V 10 Cents 1919C, KM14, MS62 PCGS, a wonderful appearance.
Newfoundland. George VI 10 Cents 1938, KM20, MS62 PCGS, few around of this date in mint state.
Newfoundland. George VI 10 Cents 1940, KM20, MS62 PCGS, nice white example.
Newfoundland. George VI 10 Cents 1940, KM20, MS63 PCGS, a striking appearance.
Newfoundland. George VI 10 Cents 1941C, KM20, MS64 PCGS, an outstanding example of the type.
Newfoundland. George VI 10 Cents 1944C, KM20, AU55 PCGS, light golden toning, key date in the series.
Newfoundland. George VI 10 Cents 1945C, KM20a, MS64 PCGS, few around in this grade.
Newfoundland. George VI 10 Cents 1946C, KM20a, MS62 PCGS, strong original luster and lowest mintage date of the series.
Newfoundland. Victoria 10 Cents - PCGS Certified Threesome, 1872H VF20; 1873 G06 and 1876H VG10.
Newfoundland. PCGS Certified 10 Cents Date Run, 1890 VF30; 1894 VF30; 1896 VF25; 1912 XF45; 1917C AU50 and 1919C F15.
Newfoundland. George VI PCGS Certified 10 Cents Collection, 1938 VF20; 1940 XF45; 1941C AU58; 1942C AU50; 1943C AU58; 1944C XF40; 1945C AU50 and 1947C AU50.
Newfoundland. George VI Lot of Four 10 Cent Coins, 1942C, AU58 PCGS, 1943C AU58 PCGS, 1946C AU with some surface marks, 1947C, AU lightly cleaned. A lot to be carefully examined.
Newfoundland. Victoria 20 Cents 1865, KM4, XF40 PCGS, scarce first date of series.
Newfoundland. Victoria 20 Cents 1876H, KM4, toned AVF, double-punched 6 in the date.
Newfoundland. Victoria 20 Cents 1881, KM4, VF-XF, very lightly cleaned, somewhat scarcer date.
Newfoundland. Victoria 20 Cents 1888, KM4, XF45 PCGS, well-struck, blue-green and gray toning.
Newfoundland. Victoria 20 Cents 1890, KM4, VF-XF, lightly cleaned. Good hair detail.
Newfoundland. Victoria 20 Cents 1894, KM4, XF40 PCGS, somewhat better date.
Newfoundland. 20 Cents 1896, KM4, about XF, lightly cleaned, now starting to tone. Variety with small "96".
Newfoundland. Edward VII 20 Cents 1904H, KM10, XF, lightly cleaned, now attractively toned. Scarce one year type.
Newfoundland. Victoria Lot of Three 20 Cent Coins, KM4, 1870 VG8, 1876H VF20, 1880 VF25. All certified by PCGS.
Newfoundland. Victoria Lot of Three 20 Cent Coins, KM4, 1881 VF20, 1882H VF20, 1885 VF25. All certified by PCGS.
Newfoundland Victoria Lot of Four 20 Cents Coins, KM4, 1890 VF35, 1896 small "96" VF30, 1896 large "96" VF20, 1899 large "99" XF40. All certified by PCGS.
Newfoundland. Victoria Lot of Two Coins, 20 Cents 1900, KM4, XF40 PCGS, 25 Cents 1917C, KM17, AU53 PCGS.
Newfoundland. George V 25 Cents 1919C, KM17, AU53 NGC, with mottled toning.
Newfoundland. George V 25 Cents 1919C, KM17, AU58 PCGS, much original luster.
Newfoundland. Lot of Three Coins, KM4, 20 Cents 1900; KM17, 25 Cents 1917C; KM17, 25 Cents 1919C. Coins grade VF-XF. Lot sold as is, no return.
Newfoundland. Victoria 50 Cents 1870, KM6, VF25 PCGS, first date of the series.
Newfoundland. Victoria 50 Cents 1872H, KM6, VF-XF Details, cleaned at one time and now lightly toned in the legends.
Newfoundland. Victoria 50 Cents 1873, KM6, VF, cleaned. Scarce date.
Newfoundland. Victoria 50 Cents 1873, KM6, VF25 PCGS, somewhat toned, better date.
Newfoundland. Victoria 50 Cents 1873, KM6, VF35 PCGS, cleaned long ago and now toned in the legends.
Newfoundland. Victoria 50 Cents 1874, KM6, strong VF-XF, lightly cleaned, minor surface abrasions, good portrait.
Newfoundland. Victoria 50 Cents 1874, KM6, VF30 PCGS, a striking portrait.
Newfoundland. Victoria 50 Cents 1876H, KM6, VF25 PCGS, lower mintage date.
Newfoundland. Victoria 50 Cents 1881, KM6, VF, lightly cleaned, scarcer early date.
Newfoundland. Victoria 50 Cents 1881, KM6, VF25 PCGS, nicely toned.
Newfoundland. Victoria 50 Cents 1882H, KM6, lustrous XF, lightly cleaned, some moderate field abrasions, strong portrait.
Newfoundland. Victoria 50 Cents 1885, KM6, VF, cleaned, some moderate field abrasions. 40,000 mintage.
Newfoundland. Victoria 50 Cents 1885, KM6, VF30 PCGS, lower mintage date.
Newfoundland. Victoria 50 Cents 1888, KM6, VF, some surface abrasions. Low mintage date of 20,000 pieces.
Newfoundland. Victoria 50 Cents 1894, KM6, VF, minor surface marks, a lower mintage date.
Newfoundland Victoria 50 Cents 1894, KM6, VF35 PCGS, very attractive for the grade.
Newfoundland. Victoria 50 Cents 1896, KM6, XF40 PCGS, evenly worn with old-time toning.
Newfoundland. Victoria 50 Cents 1898, KM6, XF40 PCGS, a tough date in XF.
Newfoundland. Victoria 50 Cents 1900, KM6, about XF, lightly cleaned, strong portrait.
Newfoundland. Victoria 50 Cents 1900, KM6, XF40 ICCS, lightly toned.
Newfoundland. Edward VII 50 Cents 1908, KM11, AU55 PCGS, a bright white example.
Newfoundland. George V 50 Cents 1917C, KM12, AU58 PCGS, with sparkling luster.
Newfoundland. George V 50 Cents 1917C, KM12, MS60 PCGS, a bright white example.
Newfoundland. George V 50 Cents 1918C, KM12, UNC, strong luster and just beginning to tone.
Newfoundland. George V 50 Cents 1919C, KM12, AU55 PCGS, bright white example with strong original luster.
Newfoundland. George V 50 Cents 1919C, KM12, AU58 PCGS, lightly toned.
Newfoundland. Victoria 50 Cents - PCGS Certified Foursome, 1880 VG10; 1888 VG08; 1899 Wide 9 VF20 and 1899 Narrow 9 PCGS Genuine, cleaned AVF.
Newfoundland. 50 Cents PCGS Certified Quartet, 1900 VF35; 1904H XF40; 1907 XF40 and 1909 XF45.
Newfoundland. George V 50 Cents - PCGS Certified Trio, 1911 AU53; 1918C AU55 and 1919C AU53.
Newfoundland. Victoria gold 2 Dollars 1882H, KM5, AU58 NGC, from the Heaton mint.
Nova Scotia Halifax Ferry Token ND, BR900, UNC, known to have been used in the 1850's.
Ceylon
George Steuart & Co. Copper Token 1843, MS63 RB NGC, 29mm, Wekande Mills, impeccable quality.
Victoria 25 Cents 1899, KM95, UNC, a lovely silver minor.
Victoria 50 Cents 1892, KM96, AU, striking portrait.
Victoria 50 Cents 1893, KM96, MS64 NGC, lightly toned.
Chile
Republic 1/2 Real 1834I, KM90, MS62 NGC, exceptional for this early republican issue.
Republic 1/2 Decimo 1855, KM121, MS63 PCGS, strong original luster.
Republic Pattern 5 Centavos in Copper Nickel 1908, KM-PnA26, MS62 NGC, normal striking was copper.
Republic 10 Centavos 1919, KM156.2a, MS68 NGC, a flawless example.
Republic Peso 1873, KM142.1, MS63 NGC, exceptional sparkling luster. Quite scarce in this state of preservation.
Republic Lot of Four Pesos, KM142.1, 1868, 1876, 1877, 1881. Grades average XF.
China
Empire. Dollar Year 3 (1911), KM-Y31, VF, toned, a few chop marks present.
Chekiang. 10 Cents Year 13 (1924), KM-Y371, MS63 NGC, few available this nice. Incorrectly labeled as Y-731 on holder.
Chihli. Dollar Year 34 (1908), KM-Y73.2, AU50 NGC, lightly toned.
Fukien. 20 Cents Year 20 (1931), KM-Y389.3, MS63 NGC, martyrs of Canton commemorative.
Hupeh. 10 Cash CD 1906, KM-Y10j.3, MS64 RB PCGS, over 60% red.
Kiangnan. 20 Cents 1898, KM-Y143, L & M 219, AU, variety with large characters.
Kiangnan. Dollar 1904, KM-Y145a.12, L&M-257, AU55 NGC, lightly toned.
Kiangsi. 10 Cash ND (ca. 1902), KM-Y150, MS64 BN PCGS, attractive chocolate brown color.
Kiangsu. 10 Cash ND (ca. 1902), MM-Y162.4, MS64 RB PCGS, labeled "Kiangsoo" on the coin.
Kirin. 50 Cents CD 1901, KM-Y182A.1, L & M 538, AU50 NGC, scarcer type.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Kwangtung. Dollar ND (1890-1908), KM-Y203, L&M-133, AU Details NGC (Polished), lightly toned with bold details.
Manchurian Provinces. 20 Cents 1912, KM-Y213A.6, MS65 NGC, beautiful russet toning.
Manchurian Provinces. 20 Cents 1913, KM-Y213A.4, MS63 NGC, unusually choice for the type.
Shensi. 2 Cents ND (1928), KM-Y436.3, AU55 BN NGC, scarce type in this grade.
Yunnan. Tael ND (1943-1944), L&M 435, Genuine PCGS, variety with small antlers, actually quite nice.
Yunnan. Tael ND (1943-1944), L&M 433, UNC, a choice example.
Yunnan. 20 Cents Year 38 (1949), KM-Y493, MS61 NGC, last year of provincial coinage.
Republic 20 Cash Year 8 (1919), KM-Y308, MS61 BN PCGS, a well struck example.
Republic Dollar 1912, KM-Y321, "Genuine" PCGS, actually AU with significant hairlines and having been cleaned.
Republic Dollar Year 3 (1914), KM-Y329, MS63 PCGS, fully lustrous and choice.
Republic Dollar Year 3 (1914), KM-Y329, MS64 PCGS, some golden toning at the peripheries.
Republic Dollar Year 9 (1920), KM-Y329.6, MS63 PCGS, a bright white example.
Republic Dollar Year 10 (1921), KM-Y329.6, MS64 PCGS, Yuan Shih Kai.
Republic Dollar Year 22 (1933), Y345, MS62 PCGS, a bright white example.
Republic Dollar Year 23 (1934), KM-Y345, MS65 NGC, full frosty white mint brilliance. Incorrectly dated 1933 by NGC on the holder.
Republic Dollar Year 23 (1934), KM-Y345, MS65 PCGS, a coin with pristine surfaces.
Republic Dollar Year 23 (1934), KM-Y345, MS65 PCGS, blazing mint luster, scarce this nice.
People's Republic two-piece Panda lot silver and palladium including: 1988 American Numismatic Association Cincinnati 1 oz silver; and 1989 American Numismatic Association Pittsburgh 1 oz palladium, both are Gem Cameo Proof, .999 fine.
People's Republic gold 25 Yuan 1987, KM161, UNC, Temple of Heaven, reverse. AGW 0.2497 oz.
People's Republic gold 1/2 Oz. Panda 1989, Choice UNC, Great Wall of China depicted. AGW 0.5000 oz.
People's Republic gold 1 Oz. Panda ND (1990), Gem Proof, struck for the 19th Zurich Coin Expo. Mintage of only 550 pieces. AGW 1.0000 oz.
People's Republic Five Coin Silver Proof 5 Yuan Set 1992, Inventions and Discovery Set. Five 20gm silver coins depicting the great inventions of China. Housed in original wood box with certificates.
People's Republic Year of the Dragon silver 12 oz 100 Yuan 1988, KM195, Gem Proof in the original case with COA. ASW 12 oz.
People's Republic 7th International Coin Exposition Hong Kong Commemorative silver 5 ounce 1988, KM-XMB22, struck by the China Mint Co., 5 ounce, 70 mm, .999 fine, Gem Proof in the original wooden case and sealed soft plastic, with COA. ASW 5.0000 oz.
Colombia
Carlos III gold 2 Escudos 1780SF, KM49.2, F-VF, Popayan mint.
Carlos IV gold Escudo 1790JJ, KM54.1, Fine, Nuevo Reino mint.
Carlos IV gold 2 Escudos 1790JJ, KM51.1, F-VF, scarcer early type with portrait of Carlos III and legend of Carlos IV.
Ferdinand VII gold Escudo 1810JF, KM64.1, XF45 NGC, Popayan mint.
Nueva Granada Provisional 1/4 Real 1821, KM79.1, toned VF, crudely made with heavy laminations, scarce type.
Republic - Cundinamarca 8 Reales 1821-JF Bogota, KM-C6, VF20 PCGS, lightly porous surfaces with typically weakly struck centers.
Estados Unidos gold Peso 1872, KM156, XF45 NGC, Medellin mint, nice original patina.
Estados Unidos gold Peso 1872-M, KM156, AU53 PCGS, choice for the type.
Estados Unidos gold Peso 1872, KM157.1, AU55 NGC, re-punched date, lightly toned with bold details.
Republic gold 5 Pesos 1924, KM204, AU-UNC. AGW 0.2355 oz.
Republic gold 200 Pesos 1971, KM249, PF65 Ultra Cameo NGC, for the 6th Pan American games. AGW 0.2488 oz.
Lot of Eight Royalist Siege Coins, Four 1/2 Real pieces from Cartagena, KM-D2, and four 1/4 Real pieces from Santa Marta, KM-C2. Coins grade Good to Very Good.
Lot of Four Pesos, KM118, 1858, KM126, 1859, KM126, 1860, KM139.1, 1862. Average grade VF.
Comoros
French Colonial brass Token 25 Centimes ND (1915), Gadoury 21, KM-Tn1a, MS61 NGC, lightly toned, very scarce issue of the Societe Anonyme. (NGC lists the date as 1922 on the holder.)
Congo
Democratic Republic 10 Francs Essai Die Trial 1965, Similar to KM1, but marked "Essai", struck in aluminum, MS66 NGC.
Democratic Republic Essai Zaire 1970, KM-E5, Proof, Essai in silver.
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Costa Rica
Republic copper-nickel Pattern 5 Centimos 19xx, KM-Pn13, MS65 NGC, prooflike surfaces, unfinished date but similar to the 1929 issue.
Crete
Prince George 5 Drachmai 1901, KM9, F-VF, a problem free example.
Cuba
Republic Souvenir Peso 1897, KM-M3, AU, lightly cleaned long ago, variety with star above baseline. Wonderful detail present.
Republic 10 Centavos 1920, KM-A12, MS63 NGC, full mint brilliance with attractive amber patina.
Republic 20 Centavos 1920, KM13.2, MS63 NGC, star type issue.
Republic 40 Centavos 1920, KM14, MS62 NGC, high relief, lightly toned with some superficial stains. Very scarce in mint state.
Republic Star Peso 1915, KM15.1, MS62 NGC, variety with High Relief Star, a difficult coin to find in mint state.
Republic Star Peso 1915, KM15.1, MS62 NGC, variety with high relief star, light golden toning.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Republic Star Peso 1934, KM15.2, MS62 ANACS, light golden toning.
Republic Star Peso 1934, KM15.2, MS63 ANACS, light golden toning.
Republic Star Peso 1934, KM15.2, MS64 NGC, scarce grade.
Republic ABC Peso 1935, KM22, MS61 NGC, bright white in color.
Republic ABC Peso 1935, KM22, MS61 NGC, quite lustrous for this grade.
Republic ABC Peso 1935, KM22, MS62 NGC, minimal contact marks.
Republic ABC Peso 1935, KM22, MS62 NGC, considerable mint luster.
Republic ABC Peso 1935, KM22, MS63 NGC, an exquisite appearance and seldom found this nice.
Republic ABC Peso 1936, KM22, MS62 NGC, somewhat mottled toning. Comes with original holder from the Norweb collection.
Republic ABC Peso 1936, KM22, MS63 NGC, beautifully toned and choice.
Republic ABC Peso 1936, KM22, MS64 NGC, lightly toned example, unusually high grade for type.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Republic ABC Peso 1938, KM22, MS62 ANACS, Strong original luster.
Republic ABC Peso 1939, KM22, MS63 NGC, a bright white fully lustrous example.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Republic Peso 1953, KM29, MS63 PCGS, Jose Marti commemorative.
Republic gold 2 Pesos 1916, KM17, MS62 NGC, sparkling original luster.
Republic gold 2 Pesos 1916, KM17, MS63 NGC, a striking appearance.
Republic silver Heart Shaped Medal 1928, Measuring 66x43 mm. awarded to Professor Machado of Havana University for distinguished service.
Cyprus
Henry II Gros ND (1285-1324), M&P-50, Genuine NGC, Crusader coinage, well struck for the type.
George V 1/4 Piastre 1926, KM16, AU55 BN NGC, appealing chocolate brown color.
George V 1/2 Piastre 1930, KM17, XF45 BN NGC, scarce and popular issue.
George V 4 1/2 Piastres 1921, KM15, AU55 NGC, lightly toned and original with considerable mint luster. Scarce type in this grade.
George V 9 Piastres 1919, KM13, AU55 NGC, medium gray patina.
George V 9 Piastres 1921, KM13, AU55 NGC, highly lustrous with a few marks in the obverse fields.
George V 45 Piastres 1928, KM19, AU Details Excessive Surface Hairlines NGC.
George VI 18 Piastres 1938, KM26, AU58 NGC, light toning and tough to find in this grade.
Republic gold Sovereign 1966, KMX-M4, MS63 NGC, Archbishop Makarios. AGW 0.2354 oz.
Danish West Indies
Frederick VIII 40 Cents 1907, KM82, VF35 NGC, a popular type.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Denmark
Christian IV 2 Krone 1618, KM60.2, VF, holed and plugged at 12:00 reverse, a scarce type.
Gluckstadt Frederick III 1/16 Speciedaler 1668, KM57, AU50 NGC, strong portrait for this early type.
Christian IX 2 Kroner 1903, KM802, MS66 NGC, 40th anniversary of reign commemorative, an outstanding example.
Frederik VII gold 10 Kroner 1908, KM809, MS67 NGC, superb mint brilliance.
Dominican Republic
Republic Lot of Two 1/4 Real Coins 1848, KM1 & 2, with crosslet 4 and plain 4. Coins grade VF-XF.
Republic 10 Centesimos 1891A, KM9, AU-UNC, strong underlying luster.
Republic Franco 1891A, KM11, XF, one year type issue.
Republic 20 Centavos 1897A, KM14, XF-AU, lightly toned and a one year type coin.
Ecuador
Republic 4 Reales 1857GJ, KM37, VF20 NGC, scarce and popular type.
Republic 5 Sucres 1944, KM79, MS63 NGC, bright white example with full original luster.
Egypt
Abdul Aziz gold 100 Qirsh AH 1277/7 (1866), KM263, VF, scarcer early type. AGW 0.2403 oz.
Abdul Aziz gold 100 Qirsh AH 1277/7 (1868), KM263, VF, strong golden color. AGW 0.2403 oz.
Abdul Hamid II gold 5 Qirsh AH 1293/7 (1881), KM280, MS64 NGC, most appealing for the type.
Fuad gold 50 Piastres AH1341 (1923), KM340, XF, 18,000 mintage and scarce.
Farouk 20 Piastres AH1358 (1939), KM368, UNC, minor surface marks, but much original luster.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Farouk gold 20 Piastres 1938, KM370, MS65 NGC, royal wedding commemorative.
El Salvador
Republic 5 Centavos 1893CAM, KM109, MS64 NGC, nicely toned with full underlying mint brilliance.
Republic Peso 1914CAM, KM115.1, MS62 NGC, striking portrait of Columbus.
Republic Peso 1914CAM, KM115.1, MS62 NGC, light golden toning.
Republic Colon 1925CAM, KM131, UNC, lightly cleaned, just 2,000 mintage.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Equatorial Guinea
Republic Endangered Wildlife silver 7000 Francos 1992, Lions, KM76, Gem Proof in the original wooden case with COA.
Eritrea
Italian Colony Umberto 2 Lire 1890R, KM3, XF, cleaned, very popular type.
Italian Colony Tallero 1918R, KM5, AU53 NGC, a very popular world Crown type.
Estonia
Republic 2 Krooni 1930, KM20, MS64 NGC, Toompea Fortress commemorative.
Republic 2 Krooni 1932, KM13, MS64 PCGS, University of Tartu commemorative.
Ethiopia
Menelik II 1/8 Birr EE1887 (1894), KM2, XF, strong portrait.
Menelik II 1/2 Birr EE1889 (1897), KM4, MS63 NGC, exciting luster.
Menelik II Birr EE1889A (1897), KM5, XF, attractive multi-hued toning.
Menelik II Birr EE1889A (1896), KM5, AU58 NGC, hard to find any wear.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Fiji
George V Florin 1934, KM5, UNC, seldom offered type.
Finland
Alexander II of Russia 5 Pennia 1865, KM4.1, AU58 PCGS, scarce in higher grades.
Alexander II of Russia 5 Pennia 1866, KM4.1, MS63 BN PCGS, bluish patina with significant mint red, scarce grade.
Alexander II of Russia gold 20 Markkaa 1879S, KM9.2, AU, evidence of subdued luster.
Nicholas II of Russia 2 Markkaa 1906L, KM7.2, UNC, exquisitely toned, scarce grade.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
France
Count of Blois silver Denier ND (1050-1080), Sharp VF, crude as always, 20 mm, 1.07 gm.
Strasbourg Uninscribed Denier 1300-1400, Roberts 8961, XF45 NGC, attractively toned.
Henry II Douzin 1557T, Roberts 3183, MS61 NGC, clear date and mint, crudely struck but with full mint luster.
Charles IX Teston ND (1560-1574), Ciani 1362, VF, toned, Rouen (B) mint.
Louis XIII 1/2 Franc 1617C, KM73.3, VF30 PCGS, St. Lo mint.
Louis XIV Ecu 1704, KM360, About Very Fine, overstruck upon an Ecu of 1695. Mintmark is not visible. Known as an "Ecu aux Huit L", for the L's in the reverse shield.
Louis XIV Ecu 1710D, KM386.4, AU, a few rim nicks, great portrait.
Louis XV 6 Sols 1779A, KM552.1, MS62 NGC, beautifully toned.
Louis XV 6 Sols 1779A, KM552.1, MS63 NGC, struck five years after Louis' death.
Louis XV Ecu 1766, KM518, XF, one significant adjustment mark on the face. Cow mintmark for Pau.
Louis XV Ecu 1770L, KM512.12, VF35 NGC, known as Ecu au Bandeau, (Ecu with headband).
Louis XVI 12 Deniers 1791D, KM600.5, MS65 RD PCGS, an outstanding example.
Louis XVI Sol 1791D, KM602.2, MS63 RD PCGS, tough coin to find this choice.
Louis XVI Ecu 1790L, KM564.9, VF-XF, some adjustment marks noted. Bayonne mint.
Napoleon gold 20 Francs 1806A, KM674.1, VF, first year of dating with the Gregorian calendar and scarce.
Napoleon gold 40 Francs 1812A, KM696.1, VF, some planchet flaws. AGW 0.3734 oz.
Louis XVIII Franc 1824A, KM709.1, VF, two reverse rim nicks.
Charles X 1/4 Franc 1828A, KM722.1, MS63 PCGS, lightly toned with full mint bloom.
Charles X 5 Francs 1830MA, KM728.10, XF, Marseille mint, lightly toned.
Louis Philippe Essai 5 Centimes 1840, Maz.1145, PF66 RB NGC, struck in copper.
Second Republic 5 Francs 1848A, KM756.1, UNC, a pristine example.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Napoleon III 2 Centimes 1857W, KM776.7, MS65 RB NGC, Lille mint.
Napoleon III 5 Centimes 1855A, KM777.1, MS63 RB PCGS, variety with anchor, an outstanding example.
Napoleon III Franc 1854A, KM779.1, AU58 PCGS, lovely toning.
Napoleon III gold 5 Francs 1857A, KM787.1, XF, good portrait.
Napoleon III gold 5 Francs 1860A, KM787.1, about XF, Paris mint.
Napoleon III gold 5 Francs 1866BB, KM803.2, XF, Strasbourg mint.
Napoleon III gold 5 Francs 1867BB, KM803.2, AU, strong original luster.
Napoleon III gold 10 Francs 1856A, KM784.3, Fine. AGW 0.0933 oz.
Napoleon III gold 10 Francs 1862A, KM800.1, VF-XF. AGW 0.0933 oz.
Napoleon III gold 20 Francs 1868A, KM801.1, MS64 NGC, strong luster. AGW 0.1867 oz.
Third Republic 50 Centimes 1897, KM854, MS62 PCGS, deeply toned, scarce first date of this type.
Third Republic 2 Francs 1871K, KM816.2, AU, nicely toned, "Ceres" Head type, variety with small "K".
Third Republic 5 Francs 1873A, KM820.1, MS64 NGC, a bright white example.
Third Republic 5 Francs 1873A, KM820.1, MS65 NGC, a fully lustrous coin.
Third Republic gold 10 Francs 1899, KM846, AU rooster type. AGW 0.0933 oz.
Third Republic gold 20 Francs 1875A, KM825, MS64 NGC, fully lustrous. AGW 0.1867 oz.
Lot of Four Incomplete Mint Sets 1979, 1 Centime, 1/2 Franc, 1 Franc, 5 Francs. All choice UNC coins. Four of each denomination.
First Republic Essai in Copper 1792, Maz-334, Fine, angel writing type.
Napoleon Essai in Copper Year 10 (1801), Maz-581, VF, designers Jaley and Gengembre.
Henri V 1/2 Franc Essai in silver 1833, KMX-23, AU, youthful portrait, Pretender coinage.
Henri V 1 Franc Essai in silver 1831, KMX-28.1, XF-AU, attractive.
Henri V 2 Franc Essai in Brass ND (1831-1833), KMX-E30a, Prooflike UNC.
Henri V 5 Franc Pattern in Bronze 1831, Gad-650, AU, scarce youthful portrait type.
Henri V 5 Franc Essai in Bronze 1831, KMX-35b, XF, minor rim bruise.
Napoleon II 3 Centimes Essai 1816, KMX-E7, choice AU, brown in color, hard type to find.
Napoleon II 5 Centimes Essai in Copper 1816, KMX-E8, XF-AU, attractive appearance.
Napoleon II 5 Centimes Bronze Essai 1816, KMX-E8, fully lustrous UNC, strong underlying luster, Pretender coinage.
Charles X Essai in Tin ND (1824-1830), not in Mazard, UNC, designer Desboeufs.
Charles X Essai in Tin ND (1824-1830), Maz-857, UNC, a pattern for the 40 Francs.
Charles X Essai in Tin ND (1824-1830), Maz-859, UNC, designer Tournier, 40 Francs pattern.
Charles X Essai in Tin ND (1824-1830), MAZ-862, UNC, designer Barye, 5 Francs pattern.
Charles X Essai in Tin ND (1824-1830), Maz-868, UNC, designer Desboeufs, 5 Francs pattern.
Charles X Essai in Tin ND (1824-1830), Maz-870, UNC, scratches on blank reverse. 5 Francs Pattern, engraver Domard.
Louis Philippe Essai in Tin 5 Francs 1831, Maz-1078, UNC, designer is Rogat.
Louis Philippe Essai 10 Centimes in Copper 1839, Gad-210, UNC, portrait of Louis XIII.
Second Republic 10 Centimes Copper Essai 1848, Maz-1342, MS64 RD NGC, an exceptional coin.
Second Republic 5 Franc Essai in Tin 1848, Maz-1289, UNC, designer Montagny.
Second Republic 20 Franc Essai in Gilt Bronze 1848, Maz-1237, AU, lightly polished, designer Allard.
Second Republic 20 Francs Essai in Gilt Bronze 1848, Maz-1250, UNC, cleaned, designer Gayrard.
Second Republic 20 Franc Essai in Gilt Bronze 1848, Maz-1261, AU-UNC, designer Oudine.
Third Republic 4 Centimes Essai in Nickel 1889, Maz-2318, MS67 NGC, shimmering luster.
Third Republic Essai 100 Francs 1929, MAZ. 2540a, SP65 PCGS, struck in aluminum bronze.
French Colonies
Louis XV Sou Marque (Double Sol) 1755A, KM500.1 (France), Gadoury 263, AU55 PCGS, boldly struck with considerable mint luster. This type circulated in the New World including Canada.
French Indo-China
French Colony 2 Sapeque 1899A, KM6, MS64 RD NGC, incorrectly labeled as 1 Sapeque on the holder.
French Colony Piastre 1900A, KM5A.1, MS62 NGC, lightly toned example.
French Colony Piastre 1903A, KM5a.1, UNC, cleaned, struck at the Paris mint.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Georgia
Nicholas I of Russia 2 Abazi 1832BK, KM75, sharp VF-XF, unusually choice for the type.
German East Africa
German Colony Pesa 1891, KM1, MS65 RD PCGS, a pristine example.
German Colony Pesa 1891, KM1, MS65 RD PCGS, a coin deserving a premium bid.
German Colony 5 Heller 1908J, KM11, VF, a popular large bronze coin.
German Colony 1/4 Rupie 1891, KM3, MS62 PCGS, beautiful coloring.
German Colony 1/2 Rupie 1891, KM4, MS63 PCGS, seldom seen this choice.
German Colony Rupie 1905J, KM10, MS64 PCGS, a superb example.
German Colony Rupie 1911J, KM10, MS62 PCGS, light golden toning.
German Colony Rupie 1913J, KM10, MS64 PCGS, light reddish gold toning.
German States
Anhalt-Bernburg. Alexander Carl Taler 1834, KM82, MS63 NGC, seldom offered one year type with a mintage of 15,000 pieces.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Augsburg. Free City Taler 1627, KM27.4, XF, cleaned, pin hole on edge, seldom seen type.
Augsburg. Free City Taler 1642, Bust right/City view, Dav-5039, AU Details, Tooled, NGC. Well struck with tooling in the fields on both sides.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Baden. Leopold I 2 Gulden 1846, KM222, choice UNC, light satiny toning.
Baden. Leopold I 2 Gulden 1846, KM222, MS63 NGC, very nicely toned.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Baden. Leopold I Taler 1836, KM206, MS62 NGC, customs union commemorative, light silky toning and a superb example.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Baden. Friedrich I 2 Mark 1907, KM278, MS64 PCGS, struck upon his death.
Baden. Friedrich I 5 Mark 1906, KM277, MS63 NGC, 50th wedding anniversary commemorative. A bright white example with full mint luster.
Baden. Friedrich II 5 Mark 1913G, KM281, AU58 PCGS, strong original luster.
Baden. Friedrich I gold 10 Mark 1876G, KM264, VF-XF, strong portrait.
Baden. Friedrich I gold 10 Mark 1878G, KM264, VF-XF, lightly cleaned, scarcer early type.
Bavaria. Ludwig I Lot of Seven 1 Kreuzer Coins 1835, KM746, UNC, an unusually attractive grouping. Lot sold as is, no return.
Bavaria. Maximilian II 6 Kreuzer 1854, KM802, MS66 NGC, very reflective fields.
Bavaria. Maximilian Gulden 1863, KM826, MS64 NGC, an outstanding coin.
Bavaria. Ludwig II Taler 1870, KM877, PR63 Cameo PCGS, an exceptional coin deserving of a premium bid.
Bavaria. Ludwig III silver 3 Mark Pattern 1913, Schaaf-52/G1, PF64 Cameo NGC, Karl Goetz issue.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Bavaria. Ludwig III silver Medal of 10 Mark 1913, Schaaf-202A-G1, PF65 NGC, Karl Goetz issue.
From the Silver Around the World Collection
From the Silver Around the World Collection
Bavaria. Ludwig III silver 20 Mark Pattern 1913, Schaaf-202-G1, PF64 NGC, Karl Goetz issue.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Bavaria. Otto 2 Mark 1912D Quintet, KM913, all coins AU-UNC.
Brandenburg. Otto I Bracteate ND (1170-1184), Depiction of king standing with sword and shield, VF.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Brandenburg. Friderich III 2/3 Taler 1700 HFH, KM-618, Dav-276, lightly cleaned XF with no egregious flaws.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Bremen. Free City Taler 1865B, KM248, MS65 NGC, issued for the second German shooting festival. An exceptional example.
Bremen. Free City 2 Marks 1904J, KM250. MS66 NGC, fully struck, with nice golden patina over near-flawless surfaces.
Bremen. Free City 2 Mark 1904J, KM250, MS66 PCGS, a premium coin.
Brunswick-Luneburg. Georg II 4 Mariengroschen 1751IBH, KM217, MS64 NGC, beautifully toned.
Brunswick-Luneburg-Calenberg. Georg II Wilhelm 2/3 Taler 1694JJJ, KM3346.1, VF-XF, small planchet crack in left obverse field, lightly toned.
Brunswick-Luneburg-Calenberg. Georg III 24 Mariengroschen 1791C, KM341, AU55 NGC, wonderful sea green toning.
Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. Rudolph August & Anton Ulrich 24 Mariengroschen 1692HCH, KM615, VF20 PCGS, valued as a 2/3 Taler.
Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. Carl 1/12 Taler 1830CVC, KM1104, MS64 PCGS, strong original luster.
Frankfurt. Free City 2 Gulden 1848, KM338, UNC, minor surface marks, Archduke Johann commemorative.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Frankfurt. Free City Taler 1859, KM359, MS62 PCGS, 100th anniversary of the birth of Schiller.
Frankfurt. Free City Taler 1862, KM371, MS64 PCGS, shooting Festival issue.
Frankfurt. Free City 2 Taler 1861, KM365, Choice UNC, well struck with light gray patina over fully lustrous surfaces.
Hamburg. Free City 3 Mark 1911J, KM296, MS66 NGC, a coin deserving a premium bid.
Hannover. Georg IV 16 Gute Groschen 1821, KM127, AU55 NGC, strong original luster.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Hannover. Georg IV 16 Gute Groschen 1828, KM138, MS62 NGC, attractively toned.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Hannover. Georg IV 16 Gute Groschen 1830, KM145.1, AU53 PCGS, much original luster present.
Hannover. Georg V Taler 1864B, KM230, MS64 NGC, some Prooflike characteristics.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Hesse-Darmstadt. Ludwig II 2 Taler 1841, KM310, AU55 ANACS, light mottled toning.
Mecklenburg-Schwerin. Friedrich Franz IV 2 Mark 1904A, KM333, PR63 PCGS, wedding commemorative with a mintage of just 6,000 pieces in Proof.
Nurnberg. Free City Pfennig 1807, KM409, MS64 PCGS, reverse blank, unusually choice.
Nurnberg. Free City Taler 1768SR, KM350, VF, popular city view type.
Oldenburg. Nicholas Friedrich Peter Taler 1860B, KM196, MS62 NGC, an outstanding example of this scarce type.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Prussia. Friedrich II 1/24 Taler 1782A, KM296, MS63 PCGS, very lustrous example.
Prussia. Friedrich II 1/12 Taler 1764B, KM298, MS63 NGC, strong underlying luster.
Prussia. Friedrich Wilhelm IV 1/2 Groschen 1860A, KM68, MS68 NGC, totally pristine.
Prussia. Wilhelm IV 2 Taler 1842A, KM440.1, XF45 PCGS, a large, impressive coin.
Prussia. Wilhelm I Taler 1871A, KM500, MS63 NGC, Victory over France commemorative.
Prussia. Wilhelm I gold 10 Mark 1872A, KM502, choice UNC, an outstanding example.
Prussia. Wilhelm I gold 10 Mark 1872A, KM502, choice UNC, a very desirable example.
Prussia. Wilhelm I gold 10 Mark 1872A, KM502, MS66 NGC, superb luster.
Prussia. Wilhelm I gold 20 Mark 1883-A, KM505, AU55 NGC. AGW 0.2304 oz.
Prussia. Friedrich 5 Mark 1888A, KM512, MS62 NGC, attractively toned.
Prussia. Wilhelm II 2 Mark 1901, KM525, PF63 NGC, 200th anniversary of the kingdom commemorative.
Prussia. Wilhelm II 2 Mark 1913A, KM532, PF63 NGC, 100th anniversary of Napoleon's defeat.
Prussia. Lot of Four Certified Coins 1913, 2 Mark, AU Details Environmental Damage NGC; 2 Mark, AU58 NGC; 3 Mark, AU55 NGC, and 3 Mark, AU58 NGC. Lot sold as is, no return.
Prussia. Wilhelm II 3 Mark 1913, KM534, PR65 PCGS, defeat of Napoleon commemorative.
Prussia. Wilhelm II 3 Mark 1914A, KM538, PF63 NGC, very seldom offered in Proof.
Prussia. Wilhelm II 5 Mark 1914A, KM-Y536, UNC, beautiful toning.
Prussia. Wilhelm II gold 20 Mark 1905J, KM521, AU, interesting Hamburg (J), mint. AGW 0.2304 oz.
Prussia. Wilhelm II gold 20 Mark 1909A, KM521, lustrous AU. AGW 0.2305 oz.
Prussia. Wilhelm II gold 20 Mark 1914A, KM537, MS63 NGC, small surface abrasions, fully lustrous.
Prussia. Lot of Ten Certified Coins, Taler 1871A (Three pieces); 2 Mark 1888A; 3 Mark 1913A; 5 Mark 1876A; 5 Mark 1876B; 1894A; 1901A; and 1913. All coins certified by NGC, six are damaged. Lot sold as is, no return.
Prussia. Wilhelm II silver Medal (1897), AU50 NGC, Struck to celebrate the 1894 visit of Bismark to the king, 34 mm.
Regensburg. Free City Pfennig 1767, KM408, MS65 NGC, few around in this grade.
Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. Ernst II Taler 1869B, KM-C122, AU50 PCGS, 25th anniversary of reign commemorative. 6,000 mintage.
Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg. Friedrich III 1/24 Taler 1755, Peace of Augsburg, KM-C17, MS64 PCGS, nicely toned with full underlying luster.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach. Karl Alexander Pfennig 1858A, KM-C89, PF64 RB NGC, few around in Proof.
Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach. Wilhelm Ernst 2 Mark 1903A, KM-Y172, AU58 PCGS, marriage with Caroline.
Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach. Wilhelm Ernst 2 Mark 1908, KM-Y174, choice UNC, Jena University commemorative.
Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach. Wilhelm Ernst 2 Mark 1908, KM-Y174, MS64 PCGS, Jena University commemorative.
Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach. Wilhelm Ernst 3 Mark 1910A, KM-Y176, AU58 PCGS, marriage with Feodora.
Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach. Wilhelm Ernst 3 Mark 1910A, KM-Y176, PF64 Cameo NGC, celebrating the Duke's second wedding with Feodora. A wonderful appearance.
Saxony. August Taler 1583, Dav-9798, AU50 NGC, beautifully toned.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Saxony. Christian II and his Brothers Taler 1601HB, KM15, VF30 NGC, know as the "Three Brothers" Taler.
Saxony. Johann Georg I silver Medal (circa 1624), Merseburger 848, toned XF, lightly tooled surfaces and a mount mark on the top rim. King on horseback/Saxony coat of arms. Very scarce and attractive. 40 mm.
Saxony. Johann Georg I Taler 1656, KM451, VF-XF, mounted at 12:00 and tooled. Struck upon his death.
Saxony. Johann Georg III 2/3 Taler 1688, KM571, AU53 NGC, lovely toning and a strong strike.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Saxony. Friedrich August I 1/6 Taler 1809SGH, KM1050, AU58 PCGS, scarce type in higher grades.
Saxony. Friedrich August III 2 Mark 1904E, KM1261, MS63 PCGS, struck upon the death of the previous king, Georg.
Saxony. Friedrich August III 2 Mark 1909, KM1268, MS67 PCGS, University of Leipzig commemorative, a virtually flawless coin.
Saxony. Friedrich Wilhelm III 3 Mark 1913E, KM1275, PR64 DCAM PCGS. Battle of Leipzig Centennial.
Schaumburg-Lippe. Adolph I Georg Taler 1865B, KM47, MS61 NGC, 7,000 mintage and scarce.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Silesia Munsterberg-Oels. Karl II 3 Kreuzer 1612, listed in KM under Munsterberg-Oels as KM5, MS63 NGC. a choice piece.
Stolberg. Christof Ludwig II 1/3 Taler 1742 IIG, KM220, XF with charcoal-blue patina.
Trier. Karl Kaspar 4 Pfennig 1672, KM127, MS62 NGC, unusually choice for this normally well circulated type.
Waldeck-Pyrmont. Georg Victor Taler 1859A, KM135, Unc Details Artificial Toning NGC, just a 14,000 mintage.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Wurttemberg. Wilhelm II 2 Mark 1908F, KM631, MS66 PCGS, an exceptional specimen.
Germany
Empire Pfennig 1907A, KM10, PF64 RB NGC, some cameo features present.
Empire Pfennig 1908A, KM10, PF64 RB NGC, wonderful color.
Empire Pfennig 1912A, KM10, PF 66 RB NGC, an outstanding example.
Empire Pfennig 1912G, KM10, PF65 RB NGC, multi-colored toning.
Empire 2 Pfennig 1915F, KM16, PF64 RB NGC, not common in Proof.
Empire 5 Pfennig 1906A, KM11, PF64 NGC, lightly toned.
Empire 5 Pfennig 1912A, KM11, PR65 Cameo PCGS, fully reflective surfaces.
Empire 5 Pfennig 1916E, KM19, PF64 Cameo NGC, a beautiful coin.
Empire 10 Pfennig 1908A, KM12, PF64 NGC, quite nice.
Empire 10 Pfennig 1912F, KM12, PF65 Cameo NGC, a superior example of this type.
Empire 10 Pfennig 1913J, KM12, PF65 Cameo NGC, fully reflective fields.
Empire 25 Pfennig 1909F, KM18, Proof 64 DCAM PCGS, superb cameo details, scarce in Proof.
Empire 25 Pfennig 1910E, KM18, PF64 Cameo NGC, scarcer type in Proof.
Empire 50 Pfennig 1875C, KM6, MS66 NGC, lovely amber patina, very scarce in this grade.
Empire Mark 1875B, KM7, MS65 NGC, nice original toning.
Empire Mark 1876C, KM7, MS66 NGC, full mint brilliance, a superb example.
Empire Mark 1893A, KM14, MS66 NGC, a superb piece with elegant silver toning.
Empire Mark 1905A, KM14, MS66 PCGS, beautiful golden toning.
Empire Lot of 1 & 2 Kopeks 1916J, KM21 & 22, MS63 PCGS, used by the German military in the occupied territories of their eastern conquests, (Latvia, Lithuania, etc.).
Weimar Republic 50 Pfennig 1922E, KM27, PF66 Ultra Cameo NGC, mintage of just 333 pieces in Proof.
Weimar Republic 200 Mark 1923E, KM35, PF67 Cameo NGC, exceptional quality.
Weimar Republic Rentenpfennig 1924A, KM30, PR64 BN PCGS, some cameo features evident.
Weimar Republic 10 Pfennig 1925A, KM40, PF65 NGC, a superb example.
Weimar Republic 10 Pfennig 1929G, KM40, Proof 64 PCGS, lightly toned and attractive.
Weimar Republic 3 Mark 1924A, KM43, MS63 PCGS, outstanding appearance.
Weimar Republic 3 Mark 1927A, KM50, MS62 PCGS, Bremerhaven commemorative.
Weimar Republic 3 Mark 1927A, KM50, PF63 NGC, significant cameo is visible.
Weimar Republic 3 Mark 1928A, KM57, UNC, Naumburg commemorative.
Weimar Republic 3 Mark 1929D, KM63, MS64 PCGS, Constitution commemorative.
Weimar Republic 3 Mark 1930A, KM67, MS63 NGC, Graf Zeppelin, just beginning to tone.
Weimar Republic 3 Mark 1930A, KM70, Proof, Liberation of Rhineland.
Weimar Republic 5 Mark 1925D, KM47, UNC, 1000 Years of Rhineland.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Weimar Republic 2 Pfennig Error Coin 1923F, KM31, MS64 BN NGC, reverse brockage.
Third Reich 2 Mark 1933A, KM79, MS63 PCGS, Martin Luther commemorative.
Federal Republic 2 Mark 1951J, KM111, MS64 NGC, strong original luster.
Federal Republic Mark 1955F, KM110, MS64 NGC, scarce in mint state.
Democratic Republic 20 Mark 1990, KM139a, choice Proof, opening of Brandenburg Gate.
Great Britain
Aethelred II Penny ND (978-1016), S-1151, VF, good portrait and legends, long cross type.
Henry II Penny ND (1180-1189), S-1343A, about VF, short cross type.
Henry II Penny ND (1180-1189), S-1345, sharp VF, good portrait. Short cross type.
Edward I Penny ND (1272-1307), S1408, VF with old toning, nice coin.
Edward III Groat ND (1369-1377), S-1637, Fine, some corrosion, long cross reverse.
Henry VI Groat ND (1422-61), S1836, Calais mint, Fine, old toning.
Edward IV Groat ND (1471-1483), S-2100, VF, good portrait, with rose on breast.
Henry VIII Groat ND (1526-1544), S-2337c, VF, nice even strike. Second coinage.
Henry VIII Groat ND (1544-1547), S-2369, VF, legend blundered in places, but portrait is strong. Tower mint.
Henry VIII Groat ND (ca. 1550), S-2403, sharp VF, posthumous issue. Mintmark Lis, London mint. A strong portrait.
Edward VI Shilling ND (1547-1553), S-2482, Fine, some graffiti in field, mintmark "Y".
Edward VI Shilling ND (1547-53), S2482, tun mm, Fine, flan wrinkled (commonly seen).
Edward VI Shilling ND (1547-1553), S-2482, about VF, some scratches on obverse.
Elizabeth I Penny ND (1558-1602), S-2587, F-VF, mintmark "1", toned example.
Elizabeth I Shilling ND (1560-1561), S-2555, Fine, second issue, mintmark martlet.
Elizabeth I Sixpence 1562, S-2561, Fine, decent portrait for the grade.
James I Shilling ND (1604-1619), KM28, about VF, second coinage, good portrait for the grade.
Charles I Halfcrown 1642, KM214.1, F-VF, Oxford mint, variety with no ground line below horse.
Commonwealth Sixpence 1656, KM389.1, F-VF, toned, sun mintmark.
Commonwealth Shilling 1653, KM390.1, Fine, unevenly struck rim.
Commonwealth Shilling 1653, KM390.1, F-VF, sun mintmark, attractively toned.
Commonwealth Shilling 1654, KM390.1, VF, small planchet crack at rim at 11:00.
Commonwealth Halfcrown 1653, KM391.1, F-VF slightly weakly struck in centers, sun mintmark, scarce type.
Charles II Pattern Farthing 1665, P409, obverse 1a, reverse A, very scarce, sharp VF, a few marks and even a light gouge on obverse as often seen on these experimental pieces, which were sufficiently made that they entered circulation after issue, this one actually far nicer than many seen, with a bold strike, good centering, and handsome chocolate brown color.
Charles II Threepence 1679, KM433, MS64 NGC, wonderful appearance.
Charles II Shilling 1673, KM427.1, Sharp Fine, good portrait for the grade.
Charles II Crown 1662, S3350, KM417.1, Fine, old scratches and marks but normal for grade.
William & Mary Sixpence 1693, KM481, about VF, reverse a bit better, scarce type.
William & Mary silver Jeton ND (1689), or medal, engraved by Roettiers, Eimer-317, XF45 NGC, dark gray surfaces, pleasing example of this Shilling-sized piece. The crossed hands supporting a crown upon a scepter on reverse indicates that this celebrated the marriage of William and Mary.
William III Crown 1696, KM486, Genuine PCGS, first bust type. Could be viewed as a cleaned VF example.
Anne Sixpence 1703-VIGO, KM516.1, S3590, Choice VF, light gray.
Anne Shilling 1711, KM533.2, Fine, well toned.
Anne Shilling 1711, KM533.2, VF, angles plain, nicely toned.
Anne Shilling 1714, KM533.1, F-VF, deeply toned.
Anne Halfcrown 1706, KM518.4, Fine, some obverse scratches, rose and plumes in angles.
George I Farthing 1720, KM556, VF-XF, much nicer than usual for the type.
George I Shilling 1723, KM558.1, sharp VF, "SSC" in angles.
George II Farthing 1754, KM581.2, about XF, strong portrait.
George II Halfpenny 1730, KM566. XF, an excellent portrait.
George II Halfpenny 1731, KM566, VF-XF, a problem free example.
George II Sixpence 1758, KM582.2, Choice XF-AU.
George II Shilling 1758, KM583.3, strong VF, lightly toned.
George III Farthing 1799, S3779, Soho Mint, 3 berries, MS63 BN PCGS, but the cataloguer is mystified by the numerical grade, for this coin has nearly perfect surfaces (just one or two ancient abrasions can be seen under magnification), the luster is a lovely medium mahogany brown, swirls with cartwheel quality and even the flow lines produced during striking are evident, some faded golden luster remains, the strike is quite bold with almost full tiny details showing in Britannia, but the dies were old and worn, which produced a subtle portrait of King George. Not sure what PCGS expects to see in a Gem, but to the cataloguer this is it. Very scarce so fine, as most seen in the UK and elsewhere are far less in quality. Many pieces were rejected as not good enough before this lovely coin was selected for the present collection. A beautiful farthing!
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George III Farthing 1799, KM646, MS64 RB PCGS, a fabulous example of this type.
George III Halfpenny 1773, KM601, AU50 BN NGC, quite attractive for this type.
George III Halfpenny 1774, KM601, AU55 BN NGC, tough to find in higher grades.
George III Halfpenny 1799, KM647, AU Details, cleaned, very little actual wear.
George III Halfpenny 1799-SOHO, KM647, AU58 BN NGC, a good looking example.
George III Halfpenny 1806, S3781, 3 berries on reverse, MS66 BN NGC, normal striking characteristics for this type, overall a bold coin of superb eye appeal showing cartwheel luster of dark chocolate brown, the surface quality untouched and exceptional as the MS66 grade indicates.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George III Penny 1797, KM618, XF-AU, some minor digs in obverse field, excellent portrait.
George III Penny 1806, KM663, AU, lightly cleaned, an attractive appearance.
George III Penny 1806, KM663, AU, much original luster.
George III Threepence 1772/0 KM591, MS63 NGC, from the Maundy Sets.
George III Sixpence 1787, KM606.1, no hearts, UNC and lustrous, choice but for light obverse scratch.
George III Sixpence 1816, KM665, UNC, strong original luster.
George III Shilling 1816, KM666, MS64 NGC, great depiction of the king.
George III Shilling 1817, KM666, XF-AU, toned and attractive.
George III Shilling 1817, KM666, MS62 NGC, reddish toning at the peripheries.
George III Halfcrown 1819, KM672, cleaned VF, old marks but sharp.
George III Eighteenpence 1815, KM-TN3, MS64 NGC, lovely light golden toning.
George III Eighteenpence 1816, S3772, MS64 PCGS, an exceptional coin, tightly graded, the surfaces a lovely medium gray with hues of lilac and delicate golden red iridescence, strike really sharp, so all in all one of the nicest examples of the Laureate Head style minted for the Bank of England during the currency crisis of the Napoleonic War, last year of type. Seems a candidate for up-grading.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George III 3 Shilling Token 1811, KM-TN4, UNC, lightly toned example.
George III Bank Dollar 1804, KM-Tn1, VF, Bank of England issue.
George IV Third-Farthing 1827, S3827, MS66 BN NGC, a one-year type intended commercially for tax revenues on the island of Malta, thus seldom seen in outstanding condition such as this magnifiCent gem specimen. The Laureate portrait is neoclassical in style and wondrously rendered here, where Superb quality is attained by a combination of sharp strike, immaculate surfaces, gleaming luster, and vivid electric-blue iridescence atop the gleaming brown toning of the luster. Clashed dies show ghosts of each design on the opposing side, mainly visible in the fields. A jewel of a coin!
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George IV Farthing 1821, KM67, UNC, a most attractive brown example.
George IV Farthing 1822, S3822, 1st Issue, Laureate Head, leaf ribs raised, MS65 BN PCGS, Gem UNC and a gorgeous, glossy coin, bold strike, luscious surfaces that are a blend of mahogany brown and rich blue iridescence, faint glimmers of mint red, clashed dies, various letters re-engraved, also the 8 of the date. A similar coin (1823) graded MS66 BN by PCGS in our January internet sale sold for $575 in stiff bidding, this coin every bit as eye appealing and lovely.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George IV Farthing 1825, KM677, UNC, glossy brown example.
George IV Farthing 1825, KM677, MS64 RB NGC, a coin with a striking portrait.
George IV Penny 1826, KM693, AU58 BN NGC, very little wear evident.
George IV Shilling 1826, KM694, VF-XF, bare head type.
William IV 1/2 Pence 1834, S3839, MS65 PCGS, a tiny silver coin in Gem UNC, very elusive in this outstanding grade, normally seen in the UK in XF and AU grades, this coin boldly struck with lovely light iridescent golden blue surfaces. Made only for a few years, this type was intended for use in tax revenues in the colonies and thus very few have survived in Mint State. Try finding another one this nice!
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
William IV 1 1/2 Pence 1836, S3839, MS66 NGC, a tiny silver issue intended for tax revenues in the colonies, very difficult to find better than XF, this piece stunning in quality, surfaces immaculate and fully lustrous, satiny and toned a beautiful, fully original bluish mauve. Lightly clashed dies. As fine an example as the cataloguer can recall seeing.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
William IV Fourpence 1836, KM723, MS64 NGC, regular coinage issue..
William IV Fourpence 1836, KM711, MS65 PCGS, also known as a Groat.
William IV Fourpence 1837, KM723, MS64 NGC, regular issue type primarily used for circulation in British Guiana.
William IV Halfcrown 1834, KM714.2, AU Details, Excessive Surface Hairlines, NGC. Variety with "W.W." in script letters.
William IV Maundy Set 1837, KM-MDS85, UNC. significant prooflike characteristics. All Maundy sets of William IV are scarce.
Victoria 1/4 Farthing 1852, S3953, Young Head, MS65 BN PCGS, a nearly flawless Gem, fully struck, surfaces a gleaming light chocolate brown with hints of red, and blue iridescent hues, a couple of faint die breaks, all in all just a wonderful piece struck for tax revenues in Ceylon, a humidly sticky place, so it's amazing that a coin like this has survived virtually as struck.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria 1/3 Farthing 1844, S3952, Young Head, MS64 RB PCGS, metal flaws on obverse, lustrous with a nice mixture of reddish brown, fine die breaks, some re-engraving in the legend letters, huge blundered "G" in reverse legend. Very scarce in such nice grade.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria 1/2 Farthing 1843, KM738, MS65 BN NGC, Young Head type, a splendid coin. Erroneously labeled as a Halfpenny on the holder.
Victoria 1/2 Farthing 1844, S3951, Young Head, MS63 RB NGC, tiny abrasions on the bust and elsewhere but this is a nearly immaculate and fully original copper displaying almost full mint brilliance, only lightly oxidized. Rare as such, despite the modest numerical grade assigned, and surely among the finest known examples of this modest little coin, most of which perished long ago. Compare this coin to all the other MS pieces you can locate, and you will appreciate how special it is. This coin glows!
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria 1/2 Farthing 1844, KM738, AU58 BN NGC, scarce error striking with "E" of Regina over "N".
Victoria Farthing 1840, S3950, Young Head, MS63 BN PCGS, Very Choice UNC, sharply struck with a lovely portrait, crisp legends, and Britannia showing full definition in her tiny foot on reverse, glossy medium chocolate brown surfaces with only a few tiny abrasions, faint die breaks here and there. Scarce grade for a very early date in this challenging series, mostly seen in AU or lesser grades throughout the UK market. Deserves a higher number grade, in the cataloguer's opinion.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Halfpenny 1838, KM726, UNC, red and brown coloring and a pleasure to look at. First year of issue.
Victoria Halfpenny 1853, S3949, Young Head, incuse dots on shield, MS65 BN NGC, Superb, a fantastic copper possessing exquisite, fully original light "milk chocolate" brown surfaces with the faintest hues of rose-gold luster, an incredibly bold strike giving the queen's youthful portrait a medallic quality as if one were looking at a marble bust, while Britannia is fully struck, which ranks this modest seeming coin among the finest known examples of the halfpenny copper coinage. The few faint scuffs are more in the luster's frost than in the copper itself, and some light die breaks indicate how hard the dies came together, cracking the steel metal that made this coin. Under a glass you can actually see the flow lines of the molten metal that created this masterpiece. We'll put an estimate based on the Spink value, but forget the "cat price." Nobody's buying this coin for a hundred and twenty-five quid!
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Halfpenny 1854, KM726, MS65 BN PCGS, essentially blemish free and scarce thus.
Victoria Halfpenny 1855, S3949, MS66 RB NGC, Young Head, Gem UNC, struck from worn dies showing long, curling die breaks here and there, diminished but enchanting faint brick-red luster, struck sharply on the devices, scattered tiny flecks of carbon but still a real treat of a halfpenny!
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Penny 1841, KM739, AU-UNC, very lightly cleaned. Young Head type, variety with no colon after "Reg".
Victoria Penny 1853, KM739, MS62 BN NGC, Young Head type with ornamental trident.
Victoria Penny 1855, KM739, UNC Details, Excessive Surface Hairlines NGC, variety with plain trident.
Victoria Penny 1858, KM739, MS63 RB NGC, variety with small date and a coin with outstanding color.
Victoria Threepence 1857, S3914, Young Head, MS67 NGC, a splendid coin with sparkling luster beneath deep golden and silvery gray iridescent toning, surfaces nearly perfect.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Threepence 1858, S3914, Young Head, MS67 NGC, frosty snow-white luster, fully struck. Another stunningly beautiful coin in this marvelous quality-oriented collection.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Britannia Groat 1838, S3913, Young Head, MS66 NGC, frosty snow-white luster, fully struck with incredibly crisp letters in the legend and digits in the date. A couple of very fine die breaks. A wonderful coin!
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Britannia Groat 1839, S3913, Young Head, MS66 NGC, bold strike and gorgeous bluish gold iridescent toning, struck from clashed dies.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Britannia Groat 1840, S3913, Young Head, MS67 NGC, struck so boldly that it looks medallic with crisp letters and digits, gorgeous sea-green, lilac-blue and gold iridescent toning, struck from clashed dies and having a few faint die breaks. The best there is!
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Britannia Groat 1842, S3913, Young Head, MS66 NGC, nice sharp strike, handsome ginger-gold iridescent toning, struck from clashed dies.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Britannia Groat 1845, S3913, Young Head, MS65 PCGS, nice sharp strike, delicate silvery gold and pale blue iridescent toning, struck from clashed dies, several die breaks. In the date, the digits 1 and 4 are re-engraved.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Sixpence 1887, S3912, Young Head, MS65 PCGS, a beautiful and fully original Gem coin, sharply engraved with bold details including in the refined portrait (more shallow in later issues), a few small abrasions overwhelmed by vivid silvery amber-gold iridescent toning. This late date is normally seen with the Jubilee portrait, thus this is the last issue of the Young Head style. A lovely coin!
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Shilling 1840, KM734.1, AU55 PCGS, scarce early date from the Young Head series.
Victoria Shilling 1866, KM734.3, AU Details, Excessive Surface Hairlines, NGC, with die number 53.
Victoria Gothic Florin 1865, KM746.3, AU Details, repaired, excessive hairlines NGC, Gothic type.
Victoria Halfcrown 1874, KM756, UNC, lightly cleaned. Young Head type.
Victoria Young Head Crown 1845, S3882, Genuine PCGS, lightly cleaned VF and possibly artificially toned but sharp details in the portrait.
Victoria Crown 1845, KM741, XF40 NGC, Young Head type.
Victoria gold Half Sovereign 1866, KM735.2, Die #19, harshly cleaned VF.
Victoria gold Half Sovereign 1872, KM735.2, VF, with die number 129.
Victoria gold Half Sovereign 1885, KM735.1, XF with some luster, light scratches.
Victoria Farthing 1869, S3958, Laureate or Bun Head, MS65 RB NGC, a fairly rare date in this lovely series that is highly popular among collectors, cousin to the important penny of 1869 but given a very modest catalogue valuation, which actually reflects coins far below this coin in quality. This beautiful farthing has nearly full golden red shimmering luster, is crisply struck on the portrait and fairly sharp overall on Britannia, and shows almost no abrasions, as the "65" grade indicates. A tiny bit of light carbon is noted but this remains one of the finest 1869 farthings anyone is likely to possess. Our estimate is based on the £150 Spink price for UNC in the 2010 edition of their SCBC, but we would not be surprised to see this gorgeous coin fetch multiples of that.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Halfpenny 1862, S3956, Laureate or Bun Head, MS65 RB NGC, an excellent example from a small group of these discovered a decade or so ago, showing considerable mint red luster and having most pleasing surfaces.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Penny 1863, KM749.2, XF-AU, brown in color with a bit of red in the devices.
Victoria Penny 1875-H, S3955, VF, many small old abrasions from circulation use.
Victoria Penny 1887, KM755, MS64 RB NGC, mature portrait, and scarce in this grade.
Victoria Penny 1892, KM755, MS63 BN NGC, mature portrait, significant underlying luster.
Victoria Threepence 1887, KM758, Proof 65 NGC, Jubilee Head, deeply toned and very appealing.
Victoria Britannia Groat 1888, S3930, Jubilee Head, MS65 PCGS but this is clearly a Superb Gem coin having virtually perfect surfaces, a crisp full strike, and silvery luster enhanced by delicate iridescent hues. In the cataloguer's opinion this coin deserves to be in a 66 or 67 holder. Interestingly, most of the letters of the denomination are re-engraved. One-year type, scarce so fine.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Sixpence 1887, KM760, MS66 NGC, Cheshire Collection, Jubilee Head type.
Victoria Sixpence 1887, S3928, KM759, Proof 65 NGC, Jubilee Head, withdrawn type with shield reverse, JEB below the bust. Beautiful old-time patina.
Victoria Sixpence 1888, KM760, MS64 NGC, jubilee type.
Victoria Sixpence 1888, KM760, MS65 NGC, Jubilee Head type.
Victoria Sixpence 1892, S3929, Jubilee Head, MS66 PCGS, Superb with wonderful original surfaces and elegant iridescence in shades of amber, gold, green, gray and russet. About as fine an 1892 sixpence as can be found.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Shilling 1887, KM761, MS64 PCGS, jubilee type.
Victoria Shilling 1888, S3926, Jubilee Head, MS66 NGC, a Superb and elegant coin having a bold strike, flashy luster and rich opalesCent silvery white surfaces, accented by delicate hues of blue iridescence. Truly beautiful!
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Shilling 1889, S3927, Large Jubilee Head, MS67 NGC, full strike with crisp details everywhere, booming satiny luster beneath elegant multi-hued rich golden blue iridescent toning. Superb. A coiner's masterpiece!
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Shilling 1890, S3927, Large Jubilee Head, MS66 NGC, a Superb Gem UNC specimen with immaculate surfaces and exquisite multi-hued blue iridescent toning, short of perfect by having a touch of softness of strike just on the garter above the date and on the two small crowns. Nonetheless a magnifiCent coin!
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Shilling 1891, S3927, Large Jubilee Head, MS66 NGC, another Superb Shilling that is very sharply but not quite fully struck, surfaces just wonderful, color an exquisite blend of multi-hued bluish red iridescence. The Jubilee Shillings in this collection are among the finest known.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Florin 1890, KM762, UNC details, Excessive Surface Hairlines NGC, Jubilee Head, scarcer date.
Victoria Florin 1891, KM762, AU Details, Excessive Surface Hairlines, NGC, Jubilee Head type, scarcer date.
Victoria Halfcrown 1887, KM764, MS63 NGC, Cheshire Collection. Jubilee Head type.
Victoria Halfcrown 1887, KM764, MS64 NGC, Jubilee Head type.
Victoria Halfcrown 1887, KM764, MS64 PCGS, Jubilee Head type.
Victoria Halfcrown 1887, KM764, MS65 NGC, Jubilee head type.
Victoria Double Florin 1887, KM763, MS61 PCGS, Jubilee Head, variety with Roman "1".
Victoria Double Florin 1887, KM763, Arabic 1, lightly cleaned but brilliant AU.
Victoria Double Florin 1887, KM763, AU, toned, Jubilee Head.
Victoria Double Florin 1887, KM763, Arabic 1, Choice AU, uncertified, exceptional for grade.
Victoria Double Florin 1889, KM763, UNC, light golden toning, Jubilee Head.
Victoria Crown 1887, KM765, MS62 NGC, Jubilee Head type.
Victoria Crown 1888, KM765, MS64 ANACS, scarcer date, Jubilee Head type.
Victoria Crown 1887, KM765, PR58 PCGS, mintage of just 1,084 pieces in Proof.
Lot of Six Jubilee Type silver Coins, Sixpence 1889, Shilling 1890, Florin 1887, Halfcrown 1887, Double Florin 1887, Crown 1889. Grades are XF-UNC. Sold as is lot, no return.
Victoria Penny 1901, KM790, MS64 RB NGC, veiled head type.
Victoria Twopence 1895, KM776, MS66 PCGS, Veiled Head type.
Victoria Old Head silver pair 1897: Threepence, S3942, MS66 NGC, with gorgeous bluish red iridescent toning; together with Sixpence, S3941, MS66 NGC, an immaculate coin with superb eye appeal with its vivid deep bluish green iridescent toning.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Old Head silver pair 1901: Threepence, S3942, Superb Gem UNC coin having immaculate surfaces and stunning golden blue iridescent toning; together with Sixpence, S3941, MS66 PCGS--a Superb Gem with marvelous eye appeal, vividly toned blue and gold on obverse.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Sixpence 1896, S3941, Old or Veiled Head, MS66 PCGS, a Superb coin with nearly perfect surfaces and premium light golden blue iridescent toning.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Sixpence 1897, KM779, MS66 NGC, beautiful multi-colored toning.
Victoria Sixpence 1898, KM779, MS65 PCGS, Veiled Head type.
Victoria Shilling 1893, S3940, Old or Veiled Head, MS66 PCGS, Superb Gem UNC, surfaces near perfection, glowing satiny luster, incredibly even silvery gray toning with hues of iridescence, various fine die breaks. One of the finest known, this type being very difficult to find above MS64.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Shilling 1896, S3940A, Old or Veiled Head, MS66 NGC, Superb with cartwheel luster showing beneath exquisite golden blue and mauve iridescent toning, one of the finest known of its type and date.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Shilling 1897, KM780, MS65 NGC, Veiled Head type, lovely light golden toning.
Victoria Shilling 1897, S3940A, Old or Veiled Head, MS66 NGC, Superb, the toning on this gorgeous coin being more a pastel golden green with flashy iridescent hues of blue and red, the appearance more delicate than on the 1896.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Shilling 1898, KM780, AU-UNC, toned, Veiled Head type.
Victoria Shilling 1898, KM780, MS63 NGC, Veiled Head type.
Victoria Shilling 1900, KM780, MS64 PCGS, Veiled Head type, lightly toned.
Victoria Shilling 1900, S3940A, Old or Veiled Head, MS66 NGC, Superb Gem UNC once again, this specimen having incredible eye appeal, with its vivid colors of blue and golden red iridescence over booming cartwheel luster. As a collector, you could journey to England many times, and spend thousands of dollars traveling, and still not encounter a coin of this quality, that's how rare this humble Shilling is in this fantastic grade!
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Shilling 1901, S3940A, Old or Veiled Head, MS66 PCGS, last date in this series, struck the year Victoria died, this coin every bit as fine as any of the others here offered, with booming luster beneath gorgeous golden blue iridescence.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Florin 1893, KM781, MS62 NGC, light golden toning.
Victoria Florin 1895, S3939, Old or Veiled Head, MS66 NGC, a Superb coin with elegant eye appeal and cartwheel luster, gorgeous silvery golden blue obverse toning and intense silvery white surfaces on reverse, also a nearly perfect strike. Old Head florins don't come like this. What a coin!
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Florin 1896, S3939, Old or Veiled Head, MS65 NGC, a real Gem and so nice it wouldn't be upsetting to see it called a 66, with especially flashy cartwheel luster and really clean surfaces made super eye appealing by very bright gold toning with more blues mixed into the reverse. Very scarce indeed in such a wonderful state of preservation.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Florin 1899, S3939, Old or Veiled Head, MS65 NGC, a scattering of ancient tiny abrasions on the obverse but oh what a beautiful Gem coin, with strong luster beneath elegant silvery gold and bright blue iridescent toning. Gorgeous!
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Halfcrown 1893, S3938, MS64 NGC, Veiled or Old Head, a choice coin with pleasing silvery white surfaces, sharp details in reverse shield.
Victoria Halfcrown 1893, KM782, MS64 PCGS, Veiled Head type, strong golden toning.
Victoria Halfcrown 1893, S3938, MS65 PCGS, Veiled or Old Head, dull luster but pleasing olive-gold and gray surfaces.
Victoria Halfcrown 1895, S3938, Old or Veiled Head, MS65 PCGS, Gem UNC and a subtle coin that grows on you the more you study it, the surfaces exceptionally free of marks, distinct cartwheel luster beneath deep pastel blue toning, part of the reverse shield a bit soft in strike but this is still one of the nicest Old Head Halfcrowns to be found. For comparison with U.S. Half Dollars, this coin type is every bit as scarce in each grade as the Barber Half Dollar yet it's a fraction of the price of that coin. In fact, it's priced at about what a very common Walking Liberty half dollar would be in this grade. There's real value for your collecting dollar here!
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Halfcrown 1897, S3938, Old or Veiled Head, MS65 NGC. It may seem tiring to read again and again 'Gem UNC' but these are not choice coins, they are better than can normally be found anywhere in the world market, and this piece is no exception: cartwheel luster, few marks, and multi-hued iridescent golden amber toning, producing real eye appeal.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Victoria Halfcrown 1898, KM782, MS63 NGC, Veiled Head Type.
Victoria Halfcrown 1900, S3938, MS64 PCGS, Veiled or Old Head, brilliant with pale russet gold toning.
Victoria Maundy Set 1893, KM-MDS149, UNC, prooflike and toned. Veiled Head type.
Victoria Maundy Set 1895, KM-MDS151, UNC, toned with some prooflike features. Veiled Head type.
Edward VII Halfpenny 1905, KM793.2, MS64 RB NGC, a striking appearance.
Edward VII Penny 1902, S3990, High Tide, MS64 RB PCGS, an exceptionally choice and appealing reddish brown coin, sharply struck with all detail in the portrait showing, reverse also sharp, fields nearly immaculate with just tiny ticks, some 50% of the original golden mint red remaining. Superior eye appeal.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Edward VII Penny 1902, KM794.2, MS64 RB NGC, high sea level variety.
Edward VII Penny 1908, KM794.2, MS63 RB NGC, outstanding luster.
Edward VII Twopence pair 1904 as follows: KM796, MS66 NGC and MS66 PCGS, from the Maundy Set.
Edward VII Shilling 1902, S3982, MS64 PCGS, Superb Choice UNC, bold strike with full face on the lion and an excellent portrait, beautiful surfaces showing silvery snow-white cartwheel luster, one of the best of these seen.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Edward VII Shilling 1910, S3982, MS65 NGC, Gem UNC and a very pleasing example of this so-called common date, last in the series, struck in the year of the king's death which likely accounts for the meager supply of this date on the world scene, this piece far finer than most with bright cartwheel luster but a normal strike lacking great detail in the portrait, the wonderful iridescent toning making up for any such "deficiency" of strike, a dappled combination of silvery gold colors with bluish hues.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Edward VII Florin 1902, S3981, MS64 NGC, russet and greenish gold iridescent toning, nice detail in the strike.
Edward VII Halfcrown 1902, S3980, MS65 NGC, Gem UNC, bold strike with full detail in the shield and excellent hair detail in the portrait, inevitable tiny abrasions in the thickly frosted luster, brilliant silvery white across part of the obverse merging into deep blue at bottom left, the reverse a truly exquisite blend of magenta or reddish gold and deep purplish blue. Wow, what a coin! The only common date halfcrown of this reign, as obviously many were saved as first year of issue, but almost no 65s have been certified, and few with the astounding eye appeal of this drop-dead gorgeous coin!
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Edward VII Halfcrown 1902, KM802, Proof Excessive Surface Hairlines NGC. Matte Proof striking.
Edward VII Halfcrown 1902, KM802, PR61 PCGS, Matte striking.
Edward VII Crown 1902, KM803, "Genuine" PCGS, numerous contact marks indicating likely jewelry use.
Edward VII Crown 1902, KM803, XF, toned.
Edward VII Proof gold Half Sovereign 1902, S3974A, Matte PR61 NGC, choice original surfaces but a couple of short cuts near rim of reverse.
Edward VII Matte gold Proof Sovereign 1902, S3969, impaired by scratches from poor handling.
Edward VII Maundy Set 1906, S3985, a flashy prooflike set graded by PCGS as follows: Penny, MS64; Twopence, MS66; Threepence, MS66; and Fourpence, MS64. Some very faint hairlines on the 4d but otherwise the coins seem uniformly superb with bright iridescent blue, mauve and gold toning. A very desirable set with tons of eye appeal.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Edward VII Maundy Set 1907, KM-MD164, UNC, deeply toned.
Edward VII Maundy Set 1907, KM-MDS164, choice UNC, a beautiful, lightly toned set.
Edward VII Maundy Set 1908, S3985, four pieces all certified by PCGS as follows: Penny, MS66; Twopence, MS67; Threepence, MS67; and Fourpence, MS68. Each coin possessing stunning eye appeal because of intense luster and bright, exquisite iridescent gold toning. Wow, what a set! One of the finest to be found anywhere.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George V Penny 1930, KM838, MS65 RB NGC, a premium example of this type.
George V Threepence 1911, KM813, MS66 NGC, Maundy issue.
George V Threepence 1912, KM813, MS67 NGC, a choice Maundy issue.
George V Proof Sixpence 1911, S4014, PR67 Cameo PCGS, wow a simply fabulous and Superb Gem Proof with glittering deep mirror fields, brilliant surfaces with a splash of iridescent blue on reverse, bold frosted portrait and full strike on reverse. Among the best ones graded. Just 9771 pieces were made for Coronation sets this year.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George V Sixpence 1917, S4014, key date in this series of 1st Coinage issues, MS65 PCGS but in the cataloguer's opinion a bit under-graded as, even under magnification, there appears to be virtually no abrasions, the strike is super on the portrait and just a notch from full on reverse, and the surfaces are a beautiful, original silvery snow-white in texture. 2010 SCBC value is more than double most other dates at £110 in UNC.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George V Sixpence 1925, S4025, 2nd Coinage, MS67 PCGS, Superb Gem UNC and a wonderful, fully original piece with a full, bold strike on both sides, immaculate surfaces, and frosty snow-white luster enhanced by delicate pinkish blue iridescence, long die break cascades vertically down the center of reverse. In the following year after this coin was made, the General Strike took place, devastating the English economy, and hard times ensued, which doubtless explains why most of the 1925 coinage circulated heavily. A common coin in very uncommon condition, underrated as such.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George V Sixpence 1926, KM828, MS65 NGC, small bust type.
George V Shilling 1911, KM816, PR65 PCGS, 6,007 mintage, some cameo features present.
George V Shilling 1921, S4023, MS64 NGC, Second Coinage of debased or .500-fine silver, variety in which the nose of the king points directly at the S at the end of his name, this style notoriously hard to find better than XF whereas this coin is UNC and quite choice for issue, lion a tad soft but typical, color a very even pastel silver-gray, long line transecting reverse is not a scratch but a rolling line from the minting process.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George V Florin 1911, S4012, MS66 NGC, Gem UNC and very scarce as such, as mostly these silver issues (Shillings, florins and Halfcrowns), when found in UNC, are bagmarked and rather dull or else dipped, but not so here! Beautiful golden blue iridescent toning over cascading luster creates unusual eye appeal, a few light abrasions, strike not perfect but pretty sharp with a full portrait. Ex: Cheshire Collection.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George V Florin 1911, KM817, PF63 NGC, 6,007 mintage.
George V Florin 1911, KM817, Proof 66 NGC, russet and gold toning.
George V Florin 1926, S4022A, 2nd Coinage, MS66 PCGS, very rare grade for this .500-fine or "debased" silver issue, which normally lacks real brilliance, but not here in this Superb Gem UNC coin, which shows flashy cartwheel luster and marvelous, silky smooth surfaces, fully original brilliant silvery in color with hues of golden iridescence, fully struck, and the finest piece seen by this cataloguer, a most fitting coin for this splendid collection where true quality is the watchword.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George V Halfcrown 1911, S4011, MS64 NGC, light abrasions in the heavy white mint frost account for the 64 grade assigned but this is a gorgeous and very choice coin, and really scarce in this condition, gleaming with cartwheel luster, and importantly having a bold strike with the portrait well detailed and the (usually weak) reverse shield crisp in all four quadrants and in all the outlines of the royal crest. Exceptional! The 2010 SCBC value for UNC is £190 and this coin should be worth that or more.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George V Halfcrown 1911, KM818.1, Proof 66 NGC, blue-green and magenta toning.
George V Halfcrown 1912, S4011, MS64 NGC, a very Choice frosty UNC example of this rare date in this First Coinage series struck from sterling silver, light abrasions and the shield showing some typical softness mainly at the center of the top two quadrants, but this is far nicer than is normally found. Made in the same year as the Titanic disaster. The 2010 SCBC value for this grade is £190.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George V Halfcrown 1914, KM818.1, MS62 NGC, a bright white example.
George V Halfcrown 1919, S4011, MS65 NGC, Gem Uncirculated, bold strike with crisp detail in the king's portrait and all through the reverse shield and crown, tiny abrasions in the luster, which is pretty intense, cartwheel like and gleaming, the toning a lightly speckled silvery gold. An exceptional coin minted just at the end of World War I.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George V Halfcrown 1927, KM835, PF66 NGC, an outstanding coin.
George V Crown 1927, KM836, PF61 NGC, could have been graded a bit higher.
From the Silver Around the World Collection
From the Silver Around the World Collection
George V Crown 1927, KM836, PR62 PCGS, a bright white example.
George V gold Sovereign 1914, KM820, MS62 NGC, fully lustrous. AGW 0.2355 oz.
George V Trade Dollar 1929B, KM-T5, MS64 NGC, a striking appearance.
George V Trade Dollar 1929B, KM-T5, MS65 NGC, an exceptional appearance.
Edward VIII Medallic Crown 1936, KM-X-M2a, PR64 Ultra Cameo NGC, silver fantasy piece issued circa 1946 by London coin dealer Geoffrey Hearn. Catalogue value is modest ($85) but Krause states the mintage to be 100 pieces and these are seldom seen, in contrast to the Lobel issues of very recent origin.
George V silver Maundy set 1926, S4027, 2nd Coinage, Penny through Fourpence. Uncertified, but a Gem UNC set and really beautiful, boldly struck, surfaces prooflike and gleaming with bright luster, fully original too with exquisite but delicate silvery golden blue iridescence. One of the finest sets to be found. Housed in a white Lucite holder.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George V silver Maundy set 1927, S4027, 2nd Coinage, Penny through Fourpence, another super set, not certified but Gem UNC and really beautiful, boldly struck, surfaces prooflike and gleaming with bright luster, fully original with exquisite but delicate silvery golden blue iridescence. One of the finest sets to be found, and rarely seen in this outstanding quality. Housed in a white Lucite holder.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
George VI Penny 1951, KM869, MS65 RB NGC, of pristine quality.
George VI Crown 1937, KM857, MS63 PCGS, bright white coin with outstanding luster.
George VI Proof Set 1937, KM-PS21, very choice complete set from the Maundy one Pence through the Crown.
Elizabeth II Penny Error Coin ND, KM897, MS62 BN NGC, mirror brockage on reverse.
Elizabeth II gold Half Sovereign 1987, KM942, Proof with significant cameo features. AGW 0.1176 oz.
Elizabeth II gold Half Sovereign 1987, KM942, choice Proof with much cameo present. AGW 0.1176 oz.
Elizabeth II gold Half Sovereign 2000, KM1001, MS67 PCGS, millennium first strike. AGW 0.1176 oz.
Elizabeth II gold Half Sovereign 2000, KM1001, MS68 PCGS, millennium first strike.
Elizabeth II gold Sovereign 1980, KM919, gem cameo Proof in the original plastic capsule and green case of issue with Royal Mint insert. AGW 0.2355 oz.
Elizabeth II gold Sovereign 1980, KM919, gem cameo Proof in the original plastic capsule and green case of issue with Royal Mint insert. AGW 0.2355 oz.
Elizabeth II gold Sovereign 2000, KM1002, MS67 PCGS, millennium edition.
Elizabeth II gold Sovereign 2000, KM1002, MS68 PCGS, millennium first strike.
Elizabeth II gold Sovereign Pair - Golden Jubilee, KM1026, 2002; and KM1002, 2003, both brilliant UNC in the original plastic capsules of issue and green fitted display case with the Royal Mint insert. AGW 0.4707 oz.
Elizabeth II Silver Anniversary Proof set 1996, S-PSS05, specially created for the 25th Anniversary of Decimalization, very limited edition of 15,000 sets issued, this set #00062, 7 silver coins, Gem Proofs is issued in plastic case inside elegant maroon plush case, with COA and booklet of the story of how the coinage was changed. The 2010 SCBC value is given as £100.
From the Exeter College Collection
From the Exeter College Collection
Elizabeth II Sixpence (?) Trial Striking ND, MS64 NGC. Made of copper nickel and is the size of a Sixpence, but no denomination or date is evident.
Royal Mint die Trial ND, MS65 NGC, struck in brass. The die has no value or date, but is the size of a Shilling.
Skidmore's Penny ND (1790s), D&H-154, MS65 BN NGC, Middlesex, David Garrick, a gem example.
Halfpenny Merchant Token 1842, MS65 BN PL NGC, Sir George Chetwynd Grendon is portrayed. The token is for Warwickshire-Atherstone.
Victoria silver Medal 1897, struck for the 60th anniversary of Victoria's reign, and presented in the original presentation case engraved 1837-1897. The case is broken but the medal is quite nice, toned AU with a test cut on the reverse rim. BHM 3506. 55.5 mm.
Victoria & Edward VII Medal Selection, Victoria issues for the 60th anniversary of reign in 1897, one silver and two bronze, all 55 mm and two of the three are in the original cases of issue, all XF or better; and Edward VII silver medals: 1902 coronation medal with Alexandra, Queen Consort, 55mm, and silver medal for the London Institute of Technical Education 1901, 51 mm. Both Edward VII pieces are choice AU-UNC. The cases are worn and some are broken. Lot sold as is, no return.
Greece
John Capodistrias 20 Lepta 1831, KM11, F15 BN NGC, evenly worn with just a few tiny flan flaws.
George I 5 Drachmai 1875A, KM46, VF+ numerous contact marks.
George I gold 20 Drachmai 1884A, KM56, AU55 NGC, a very popular type.
Revolution 100 Drachmai 1967 (1970), KM94, lustrous UNC, 1967 revolution commemorative.
From the Silver Around the World Collection
From the Silver Around the World Collection
Constantine II 100 Drachmai 1967 (1970), KM94, MS67 NGC, 1967 revolution commemorative.
Greenland
Danish Colony. Quartet, KM5, 25 Ore 1926; KM7, 50 Ore 1926; KM8, Krone 1926; KM9, 5 Kroner 1944. All coins UNC.
Guatemala
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1820-M, KM69, XF, lightly cleaned long ago and now beginning to tone.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1821M, KM69, AU50 NGC, nicely toned and the last year of colonial Guatemalan coinage.
Ferdinand VII silver Proclamation 8 Reales 1809, Herrera 21, VF, minor scratches, silver suspension loop soldered to the top. Scarce type.
Central American Republic 1/4 Real 1837G, KM1, MS65 NGC, a very sharp strike.
Central American Republic 1/4 Real 1840/30G, KM1, MS65 NGC, a marvelous example.
Republic 1/2 Real 1869R, KM143, MS64 NGC, attractively toned and an exceptional example of this type.
Republic 2 Reales 1873P, KM149, MS66 NGC, a superb example of this two year type.
Republic Peso 1894, KM210, MS63 NGC, a bright white example with strong original luster.
Republic gold 4 Reales 1860R, KM135, XF, good portrait.
Republic gold 5 Quetzales 1926, KM244, polished surfaces, probably ex-jewelry. AGW 0.2419 oz.
Haiti
Western Republic 25 Centimes Year 14 (1817), KM15.1, MS62 NGC, a bit crude, but exceptional for the type.
Western Republic Alexandre Petion 25 Centimes L'An 14 (1817), KM15.1, MS63 NGC, a choice albeit crude example with attractive toning and full underlying mint luster.
Western Republic Alexandre Petion 25 Centimes L'An 14 (1817), KM15.1, MS64 NGC, fully lustrous, interesting strike-through on the obverse. Elusive type in this designation.
Republic 5 & 10 Centimes1863, KM39 & 40, both coins graded SP65 RB NGC and struck at the Heaton mint in England.
Republic 50 Centimes 1895, KM47, MS63 NGC, bright white example and very pleasing.
Republic Gourde 1895, KM46, AU55 NGC, attractive toning.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Republic Specimen 50 Centimes 1907, KM56, Specimen 64 PCGS, brilliant luster with reflective surfaces.
Republic 50 Centimes 1908, KM56, MS64 PCGS, unusually choice for the type.
Hong Kong
Victoria Mil 1863, KM1, MS64 RD PCGS, first year of coinage as a British colony, and very scarce in this grade.
Victoria Mil 1863, KM1, MS65 RB NGC, nice lustrous example.
Victoria Cent 1900H, KM4.3, MS64 RD PCGS, very hard to find in this state of preservation.
Victoria Cent 1901H, KM4.3, MS64 RB NGC, a superb example of this type.
Victoria 20 Cents 1866, KM7, AU50 NGC.
Edward VII Cent 1904H, KM11, MS64 RD PCGS, small reverse spot yet very choice for the type.
Edward VII 50 Cents 1905, KM15, AU58 NGC, lightly toned and attractive.
Elizabeth II Specimen 5 Cents 1971H, KM29.3, SP67 PCGS, a seldom offered Specimen coin.
Elizabeth II Specimen 10 Cents 1972KN, KM28.3, SP66 NGC, scarce Specimen striking.
Elizabeth II Specimen 10 Cents 1975, KM28.3, SP65 NGC, wonderful appearance.
Elizabeth II Specimen 10 Cents 1978, KM28.3, SP67 NGC, as choice as it gets.
Elizabeth II Specimen 20 Cents 1977, KM36, SP65 NGC, a very low mintage item.
Elizabeth II Specimen 20 Cents 1980, KM36, SP66 NGC, seldom seen specimen striking.
Elizabeth II Specimen 20 Cents 1985, KM59, SP65 NGC, somewhat prooflike.
Elizabeth II Specimen 50 Cents 1977, KM41, SP66 NGC, a splendid representation of this type.
Elizabeth II Specimen 50 Cents 1979, KM41, SP65 NGC, a striking appearance.
Elizabeth II Specimen 50 Cents 1990, KM62, SP64 NGC, lovely color.
Elizabeth II Specimen Dollar 1979, KM43, SP65 NGC, very few Specimen Dollars were produced.
Elizabeth II Specimen 2 Dollars 1979, KM37, SP66 NGC, some prooflike characteristics noted.
Elizabeth II Specimen 2 Dollars 1981, KM37, SP67 NGC, as choice as one could imagine.
Victoria Quintet, 5 Cents 1895; 10 Cents 1866; 20 Cents 1866; 50 Cents 1891; 50 Cents 1892. Grades are VF-UNC. Lot sold as is, no return.
Hungary
Leopold I 6 Krajczar 1668KB, KM164, MS62 NGC, very lustrous early piece.
Leopold I 6 Krajczar 1669KB, KM164, MS61 NGC, very bold portrait of young Leopold.
Leopold I 6 Krajczar 1670KB, KM164, AU58 NGC, youthful portrait of Leopold.
Leopold I 6 Krajczar 1671KB, KM164, AU55 NGC, attractively toned.
Leopold I 6 Krajczar 1671KB, KM164, AU55 NGC, from the Kremnitz mint.
Leopold I 6 Krajczar 1671KB, KM164, MS63 NGC, a superior example of this type.
Leopold I 6 Krajczar 1672KB, KM164, AU55 NGC, essentially as struck.
Leopold I 6 Krajczar 1672KB, KM164, MS62 NGC, struck from roller dies.
Leopold I 6 Krajczar 1673KB, KM164, MS62 NGC, strong original luster.
Leopold I 6 Krajczar 1676, KM195, AU55 NGC, strong original luster.
Leopold I 15 Krajczar 1675, KM192, AU55 NGC, traditional Madonna and child reverse.
Leopold I 15 Krajczar 1677KB, KM175, MS62 NGC, a wonderful striking.
Leopold I 15 Krajczar 1687KB. KM208, UNC, an exquisite example of this type.
Leopold I 1/4 Taler 1703KB, KM228, AU55 NGC, Kremnitz mint.
Iceland
Republic 10 Kronor 1930, KMX-M3, UNC, toned, Althing commemorative.
From the Silver Around the World Collection
From the Silver Around the World Collection
Republic 1000 Kronur 2000, KM37, Proof 69 DCAM PCGS, Leif Ericsson.
India
French India. Shah Alam II Rupee AH1221/43, KM15, MS63 NGC, Arcot mint, an outstanding example.
Bengal Presidency. 1/4 Rupee AH1204/19, KM115, MS65 NGC, KM number mislabeled on slab as KM96.
Bengal Presidency. Shah Alam II 1/2 Rupee Year 19, KM105, AU58 NGC, erroneously labeled KM97.1 on the slab.
Bengal Presidency. Shah Alam II 1/2 Rupee Year 19, KM105, MS63 NGC, erroneously labeled KM116.
Bengal Presidency. Shah Alam II Rupee Year 19, KM 117, MS63 NGC, scarce grade, slab erroneously says KM99.
Bombay Presidency. 1 1/2 Pice 1791, KM195, Proof, chocolate brown color.
Madras Presidency. 20 Cash 1808, KM321, PR-198, PF63 BN NGC, from the Soho mint, and exceptional.
Madras Presidency. 1/4 Pagoda ND (1808), KM352, sharp VF, toned, choice for the type.
East India Company. 1/4 Anna 1858, KM463.2, MS64 RB PCGS, single leaves, an outstanding appearance.
George VI Anna 1943, KM537a, PL63 NGC, restrike example.
Bikanir. Ganga Singh Nazarana Rupee VS1994 (1937), KMX-M1, PL63 PCGS, minor handling in the obverse fields, struck to mark the 50th anniversary of reign.
Jaipur. Man Singh II Nazarana Rupee 1939/18, KM196, MS64 NGC, unusually choice for type.
Pudukkottai. Martanda Bhairana Amman Cash ND (1889-1906), KM6, SP64 BN NGC, very few around as a specimen striking.
Sailana. George V 1/4 Anna 1912, KM16, Proof, shimmering reddish brown color.
Iran
Muzaffar al-Din gold 5000 Dinars AH1318 (1900), KM994.1, AU58 NGC, free of the usual flaws.
Reza Shah 2 Dinar SH1310 (1931), KM1122, MS64 RB PCGS, possibly once cleaned, seldom offered one year type.
Mohamed Reza gold 1/2 Pahlavi SH1322 (1943), KM1147, MS64 NGC, fully brilliant. AGW 0.1177 oz.
Mohamed Reza gold Pahlavi SH1322 (1943), KM1148, MS65 NGC, lightly toned and original. AGW 0.2354 oz.
Mohamed Shah gold 1/4 Pahlavi SH1358 (1979), KM1198, MS65 ICG, fully brilliant, scarce last year of the Shah's regime.
Mohamed Reza Pahlavi Shah gold 1/4 Pahlavi SH1358 (1979), KM1198, MS65 NGC, scarce last date of the Shah's reign.
Ireland
Elizabeth I Shilling 1561, S-6505, Fine, scratch reverse. Scarce type.
James II Shilling 1689, KM94, VF25 NGC, dated Oct, known as the "Gunmoney" coinage.
James II Gun Money Halfcrown 1690, KM95, AU50 NGC, dated March, a well struck specimen for this type.
James II Gunmoney Crown 1690, Spink 6578, XF40 NGC, crudely produced, glossy brown surfaces.
Republic Halfpenny 1928, KM2, PR65 BN PCGS, 6,001 mintage in Proof, and few this nice.
Republic Penny 1933, KM3, UNC, light golden brown, glimmers of mint color, sharp strike, choice surfaces, a pleasing example of this Erie issue.
Republic Shilling 1942, KM14, MS65 NGC, as choice as can be found for this type.
Republic Florin 1928, KM7, PR64 PCGS, just 6,001 pieces minted, a choice example.
Republic Florin 1937, KM7, AU50 PCGS, key date in the series.
Republic Florin 1937, KM7, XF-AU, scarce date.
Republic Halfcrown 1943, KM16, Fine, estimate of 500 known.
Republic Halfcrown 1943, KM16, F15 ANACS, the key date in the series.
Isle of Man
British Dependency Halfpenny 1786, KM8, AU58 BN NGC, variety with engrailed edge, attractive chocolate brown color.
George III Penny 1786, KM9.1, UNC Details Excessive Surface Hairlines NGC. It is not easy to find excessive hairlines. Variety with engrailed edge.
Victoria Farthing 1839, KM12, MS65 BN NGC, significant reddish color in the devices and a superior example of this type.
Victoria Halfpenny 1839, KM13, MS63 BN NGC, a scarce offering in mint state.
Elizabeth II gold 1/10 Noble 1994, not in KM, PF70 Ultra Cameo NGC. AGW 0.1000 oz.
Israel
Republic gold 50 Lirot 1964, KM44, UNC, Bank of Israel commemorative. Comes with original leatherette case. AGW 0.3933 oz.
Italian Somaliland
Italian Colony. Vittorio Emanuele III 1/4 Rupia 1910R, KM4, XF, lightly toned and scarce.
Italian Colony. Vittorio Emanuele III 1/2 Rupia 1910R, KM5, XF, lightly cleaned, a scarce and popular coin.
Italian Colony. Rupia 1912R, KM6, VF, a problem free example.
Italy
Fosdinovo. Maria Maddalena Luigino 1667, not in KM, AU-UNC, wonderful portrait.
Gorizia. Franz II of Austria 15 Soldi 1802A, KM-C10.1, MS64 PCGS, lovely original toning, noted as C10.3 on the NGC insert.
Kingdom of Napoleon. Soldo 1811M, KM-C3.2, MS63 BN NGC, sharply struck with traces of luster remaining. A seldom seen coin in this state of preservation.
Kingdom of Napoleon. Soldo 1813M, KM-C3.2, MS64 BN PCGS, a superb example.
Kingdom of Napoleon. 10 Centesimi 1813M, KM-C4, MS65 NGC, virtually unknown in this state of preservation.
Lombardy-Venetia. 5 Lire 1848M, KM-C22.1, AU-UNC, scratch in obverse field, short stems variety.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Lucca. Felix Bacciocchi & Elisa Bonaparte Franco 1808, KM23, about XF, wonderful conjoined portraits.
Milan. Joseph II 1/2 Lira 1781LB, KM-C42, UNC, some minor deposits, outstanding luster.
Naples. Alfonso I Carlino ND (1442-1458), Biaggi 1663, VF, well struck and centered.
Naples. Carlo II of Spain 26 Grani (Tari) 1684, CNI-XVII.11, MS62 PCGS, fully lustrous and attractive.
Naples. Carlos II of Spain Tari 1685, AU58 PCGS, popular globe motif and choice.
Naples & Sicily. Ferdinando IV Ducato of 100 Grani 1784, KM-C63, Dav-1404, toned VF, scarcer type.
Naples & Sicily. Joachim Murat 1 Lira 1813, KM-C109, good XF, light gray patina with bold definition.
Naples & Sicily. Ferdinand II Tornese 1853, KM-C143b, MS64 BN PCGS, a superb coin.
Naples & Sicily. Ferdinand II 5 Tornesi 1859, KM-C147b, MS62 BN PCGS, bordering on rare in this grade.
Naples & Sicily. Ferdinand II 120 Grana 1855, KM-C153c, MS61 NGC, very lustrous.
Naples & Sicily. Ferdinand II 120 Grana 1856, KM-C153c, MS62 NGC, bright white example.
Naples & Sicily. Ferdinand II 120 Grana 1857, KM-C153c, MS60 NGC, could have graded a point or two higher.
Naples & Sicily. Ferdinand II 120 Grana 1857, KM-C153c, MS61 NGC, sharply struck.
Naples & Sicily. Ferdinand II 120 Grana 1857, KM-C153c, MS62 NGC, a bright white example.
Papal States. Gregory XVI 1/2 Baiocco 1845R XV, KM1319, MS64 RB PCGS, nice orange luster.
Papal States. Pope Gregory XVI Baiocco 1831R, KM1314, MS63 BN PCGS, beautiful chocolate brown toning.
Papal States. Gregory XVI 20 Baiocchi 1839R IX, KM1322, MS64 PCGS, flashy surfaces with old-time patina.
Papal States. Pius IX 1/2 Soldo 1867R, KM1371, MS64 RB PL NGC, an outstanding portrait.
Papal States. Pius IX 4 Soldi 1866R, KM1374, MS64 BN PCGS, an outstanding coin.
Papal States. Pius IX 4 Soldi 1867R, KM1374, about XF, Gibbs Collection.
Papal States. Pope Pius IX 10 Soldi 1868R, KM1386.1, MS65 NGC, an incredibly choice example of this type.
Papal States. Pius IX Lira 1866R XXI, KM1377.2, small bust, MS65 NGC, choice original example. Legend with PONT.
Papal States. Pius IX Lira 1868R XXII, KM1378, MS66 NGC, legend with MAX, lovely old-time toning.
Roman Republic. 1/2 Baiocco 1849R, KM21, MS65 BN PCGS, an outstanding coin.
Roman Republic. Baiocco 1849R, KM22, MS62 BN PCGS, full breast feathers on reverse eagle.
Sardinia. Carlo Felice 5 Centesimi 1826-L Eagle, KM-C100.2, MS63 BN NGC, well struck with luster in the legends.
Sardinia. Carlo Alberto 5 Lire 1840P, KM-C113.3, XF, some minor field imperfections, nicely toned. Anchor mintmark indicating Genoa mint.
Sardinia. Carlo Alberto gold 20 Lire 1847P, KM-C115.2, VF-XF, eagle mintmark indicating Turin mint. AGW 0.1867 oz.
Sicily. Karl III of Austria 1/2 Tari 1722FN, not in KM, MS63 NGC, an outstanding coin.
Tuscany. Peter Leopold 10 Paolo 1787, KM-C24.5, VF Details Excessive Surface Hairlines NGC. Known also as a Francescone.
Vittorio Emanuele II 10 Centesimi 1866H, KM11, struck over another unidentified coin, VG10 BN NGC. An unusual mint error for this series.
Vittorio Emanuele II 5 Lire 1876R, KM8.4 choice AU, a most pleasing appearance.
Umberto 5 Lire 1879R, KM20, VF-XF, cleaned, scarce two year type.
Vittorio Emanuele III 50 Centesimi 1936R, KM76, MS64 PCGS, scarce nickel striking.
Vittorio Emanuele III 2 Lire 1905R, KM33, about XF, lightly cleaned, scarce and popular type.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Vittorio Emanuele III 2 Lire 1911R, KM52, MS61 NGC, 50th anniversary of the establishment of the kingdom.
Vittorio Emanuele III 2 Lire 1912R, KM46, XF, scarce and popular type.
Vittorio Emanuele III 5 Lire 1929R, KM67.2, MS64 NGC, **FERT** found on edge.
Vittorio Emanuele III 5 Lire 1936R, KM79, MS64 NGC, lovely toning and a scarce type.
Vittorio Emanuele III 20 Lire 1928R, KM69, VF-XF, cleaned, blue-green toning at the peripheries.
Mixed Lot of Four Coins, Naples 10 Grana 1841; 20 Grana 1846; Kingdom 5 Lire 1876R; and Kingdome 5 Lire 1879R. Grades VF-AU. Lot sold as is, no return.
Lot of Eleven Coins. The Lira include: 1860; 1863 (2 pieces); 1867; 1886; 1887; 1902; and 1910. Plus, 2 Lire: 1863; 1883; and 1887. Average grade F-VF. Lot sold as is, no return.
Jamaica
Victoria Farthing 1884, KM15, MS65 NGC, of exceptional quality.
Victoria Penny 1887, KM17, MS63 NGC, a seldom seen date and a choice grade.
Edward VII Penny 1910, KM23, MS65 NGC, a great looking British Commonwealth issue.
Japan
Meiji 18 (1885) 1/2 Sen, KM-Y16.2, MS64 RD NGC, an outstanding appearance.
Meiji 3 (1870) 5 Sen, KM-Y1, F-VF, shallow scales variety.
Meiji 4 (1871) 5 Sen, KM-Y6.2, MS62 NGC, variety with 53 rays, an excellent representation of the type.
Meiji 6 (1873) 5 Sen, KM-Y1, MS62 NGC, shallow scales variety, characters seperated, tough to find this high grade.
Meiji 4 (1871) 20 Sen, KM-Y3, AU-UNC, delicately toned.
Meiji 32 (1899) 50 Sen, KM-Y25, MS64 NGC, attractive golden toning.
Meiji 3 (1870) Yen, Km-Y5.1, XF, scarcer one year type.
Meiji 13 (1880) Yen, KM-YA25.2, AU, polished, tough date to find.
Meiji 15 (1882) Yen, KM-YA25.2, XF, cleaned, one small chopmark in reverse field.
Meiji 16 (1883) Yen, KM-Y25A.2, XF, lightly cleaned. Desirable early date.
Meiji 16 (1883) Yen, KM-YA-25.2, AU-UNC, toned with some contact marks, yet with prooflike surfaces.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Meiji 30 (1897) Yen, KM-YA25.3, AU, strong original luster.
Meiji 30 (1897) Yen, YA-25.3, MS62 PCGS, lightly toned.
Meiji 34 (1901) Yen, KM-YA25.3, MS64 PCGS, wonderful rainbow toning.
Meiji 35 (1902) Yen, KM-YA25.3, MS64 PCGS, an outstanding example.
Meiji 36 (1903) Yen, KM-YA25.3, MS62 NGC, strong russet toning with underlying reflectivity.
Meiji 36 (1903) Yen, KM-YA25.3, MS62 PCGS, much brilliance evident.
Meiji 36 (1903) Yen, KM-YA25.3, MS64 PCGS, a stunning coin.
Meiji 38 (1905) Yen, KM-YA25.3, MS61 PCGS, a fully lustrous example.
Meiji 45 (1912) Yen, KM-YA25.3, MS63 PCS, sparkling luster.
Meiji 4 (1871) gold Yen High Dot, KM-Y9, MS60 Details Scratched ANACS.
Taisho 5 (1916) Sen, KM-Y42, MS66 RD NGC, a virtually perfect striking of this scarcer date.
Taisho 1 (1912) 50 Sen, KM-Y37.1, MS64 PCGS, scarce in this state of preservation.
Taisho 3 (1914) Yen, KM-Y38, MS63 PCGS, a fully lustrous example.
Meiji 13 (1880) Yen, KM-Y28a.1, XF, cleaned, gin left. Some encrustation upper obverse.
Meiji 15 (1882) Yen, KM-Y28.1, AU, gin left, attractively toned.
Meiji 16 (1883) Yen, KM-Y28a.1, AU, gin left, some Prooflike features.
Meiji 17 (1884), Yen, KM-Y28.1, XF-AU, gin left, some underlying original luster.
Meiji 25 (1892) Yen, KM-YA25.3, MS61 PCGS, Gin left, variety with flame overlapping third spine of dragon.
Meiji 28 (1895) Yen, KM-Y28a.5, AU55 PCGS, type with Gin countermarked right.
Meiji 29 (1896) Yen, KM-Y28a.2, MS62 PCGS, with gin countermarked left.
Meiji 4 (1871) 50 Sen Duo, KM-Y4, VF-XF, a scarce type.
Lot of Four Certified Coins, 10 Sen 1911, AU58; 20 Sen 1892, XF40; Yen 1905, UNC Details Excessive Surface Hairlines; and a 1000 Yen 1964, MS65. All coins certified by NGC. Lot sold as is, no return.
Jersey
Victoria 1/48 Shilling 1877A, KM6, MS64 RB PCGS, a lustrous example of this scarce one-year type.
Victoria 1/26 Shilling 1858, KM2, Choice AU, Young Head type.
British Dependency 1/13 Shilling 1858, KM3, XF, light brown color.
Kiau Chau
German Colonial 5 Cents 1909, KM-Y1, AU55 NGC, very choice for the type.
German Colonial 5 Cents & 10 Cents 1909, KM-Y1&2, XF, only two coins from this German colony.
Korea
Tae Dong Treasury Chon ND (1882-83), KM1081, crude VF-XF, grainy surfaces and only a third of the blue enamel remaining.
Kuang Mu 5 Fun Year 6 (1902), KM1116, MS63 RB NGC, an outstanding example of Korean coinage from this period.
Emperor Kuang Mu 5 Chon 1905, KM1126, AU58 PCGS, exceptionally choice for this normally circulated type.
Emperor Kuang Mu 10 Chon 1906, KM1127, AU55 NGC, attractively toned.
Republic 500 Won 1970, KM12, Proof, 4,700 mintage.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Laos
Savang Vatthana 10000 Kip 1975, KM18, Proof, 650 mintage, Thong Temple issue.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Latvia
Republic 2 Santimi 1937, KM11.1, MS63 BN NGC, few of these around in high grade.
Liberia
Republic Cent 1833, KM-Tn1, VF, early token coinage issue.
Republic 10 Cents Mint Error 1961, KM15, MS65 NGC, struck 35% off center.
Republic gold 12 Dollars 1965, KM20, Choice cameo Proof, 400 mintage pieces.
Liechtenstein
Johann II 2 Kronen 1915, KM-Y3, UNC, shimmering luster.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Johann II 5 Kronen 1904, KM-Y4, UNC, 15,000 mintage.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Franz Josef II gold 25 Franken 1956, KM-Y15, MS65 NGC, 17,000 mintage. AGW 0.1633 oz.
Lithuania
Republic 10 Litu 1936, KM83, MS63 NGC, tough to find this grade.
Luxembourg
Josse of Moravia Gans or Gros ND (1388-1397), Pr-L-166.1, AU55 PCGS, a very well preserved example.
Wenceslas II Gans or Gros ND (1383-1388), Pr-L-163, XF45 PCGS, nicely toned example.
Josse of Moravia Gans or Gros ND (1388-1397), Pr-L-166.1, AU53 PCGS, beautifully toned.
Wenceslas II Gans or Gros ND (1383-1388), Pr-L-163, AU53 PCGS, wonderful state of preservation for this late medieval type.
Charlotte 50 Francs 1946, KM48, MS68 NGC, John the Blind commemorative.
Macao
Uniface Gilt brass? 100 Patacas 1988, a uniface striking of the reverse of the 100 Patacas 1988 KM40, Gem Proof in the original case, a gilt trial strike of the reverse side of the 35th Anniversary of the Grand Prix commemorative, this piece appears to be brass. The only example we have seen.
Portuguese Colony gold 500 Patacas 1988, KM42, gem cameo Proof in the plastic capsule of issue and red presentation box, no COA. Struck by the Royal Mint marking the 35th anniversary of the Grand Prix. AGW 0.2355 oz.
Silver Proof Pair 100 and 500 Patacas 1988, both commemorating the 35th Anniversary of the Grand Prix, 100 Patacas 1988, KM40; and 500 Patacas 1988, KM41, both are Gem Cameo Proof in the original case of issue.
Bi-metallic silver and gold $400 Silgold 1988, KM-X11, Gem Proof in the original case with COA. Mintage of only 250 pieces. ASW 12 oz. AGW 0.2000 oz.
Malta
Republic Specimen Pound 1972, KM13 similar, SP65RD PCGS, this is the copper Specimen striking of the silver piece.
Republic Specimen 2 Pounds 1972, KM14, SP64 RB PCGS, this is the Specimen copper striking of the silver piece.
Republic Specimen 5 Pounds 1972, KM15, SP64 RB PCGS, this is the copper Specimen striking of the gold piece.
Republic Specimen 10 Pounds 1972, KM16, SP64 RB PCGS, this is the copper Specimen striking of the gold piece.
Republic Pattern 20 Pounds 1972, KM17, similar, SP64 RD PCGS, copper Specimen striking of the gold issue.
Republic Specimen 50 Pounds 1972, KM18 similar, SP64 RB PCGS, this is the specimen copper striking of the Gold piece.
Republic 1965 Certified Proof Quartet, Tari, PF66; 25 Tari, PF66 Cameo; 50 Tari, PF66 Ultra Cameo; and a Zecchino, PF65 Ultra Cameo. All certified by NGC.
Mauritius
Victoria 2 Cents 1888, KM8, MS64 RD NGC, very seldom seen this choice.
Victoria 5 Cents 1888, KM9, MS63 RB NGC, not at all common this nice.
Mexico
Philip IV Cob 4 Reales ND (1622-1665), KM38, Fine, assayer "D", Mexico City mint, date off flan.
Philip V 8 Reales 1747MF, KM103, VF-XF, toned, posthumous issue.
Carlos III 8 Reales 1770FM, KM105, VF, planchet flaw at 11:00 by the obverse rim.
Carlos III 8 Reales 1794-FM, KM109, AU58 PCGS, lovely silvery-gray patina.
Carlos IV 8 Reales 1805Mo-TH, KM109, AU50 NGC, variety with wide date.
Ferdinand VII 1/2 Real 1810Mo-HJ, KM73, MS61 NGC, somewhat toned, and very choice for this type.
Ferdinand VII 1/2 Real 1821JJ, KM74, MS65 NGC, a superior example of the type.
Ferdinand VII 8 Reales 1819JJ, KM111, about XF, toned.
Augustin Iturbide 8 Reales 1822JM, KM304, VF35 NGC, lightly toned and problem free.
Republic 1/4 Real 1829Mo-A, KM357, VF20 BN NGC, scarce large 33 mm. type.
Republic 1/4 Real 1843Mo-LR, KM368.6, MS64 NGC, a great little silver coin.
Republic 1/2 Real 1831Mo-JM, KM370.9, MS64 NGC, an outstanding early Republican coin.
Republic 1/2 Real 1847Mo-RC, KM370.9, MS64 NGC, wonderful rainbow toning, reverse.
Republic 1/2 Real 1857Mo-GF, KM370.9, MS64 NGC, some reddish gold toning.
Republic 1/2 Real 1863/55Mo-TH, KM370.9, MS65 NGC, just superb.
Republic Real 1859Mo-FH, KM372.8, MS66 PCGS, an outstanding example.
Republic 2 Reales 1824Mo-JM, KM373.4, F-VF, somewhat flatly struck in centers as per usual, scarce Hook Neck Eagle type.
Republic 8 Reales 1868Go-YF, KM377.8, MS64 NGC, strong original luster.
Republic 8 Reales 1874Go-FR, KM377.8, MS62 NGC, beautifully toned.
Republic 8 Reales 1875Go-FR, KM377.8, MS63 NGC, toned with strong underlying luster.
Republic 8 Reales 1877Go-FR, KM377.8, MS62 NGC, a lightly toned example.
Republic 8 Reales 1878Mo-MH, KM377.10, MS62 NGC, steel gray toning.
Republic 8 Reales 1886Zs-JS, KM377.13, MS65 PCGS, an outstanding coin.
Republic gold 1/2 Escudo 1852Go-PF, KM378.4, VF/XF, some overstriking in legend present.
Republic 5 Centavos 1874Mo-B, KM398.7, MS66 PCGS, an outstanding coin.
Republic Peso 1898Mo-AM, KM409.2, MS65 PCGS, original strike.
Republic Peso 1904Mo-AM, KM409.2, MS63 NGC, reddish gray toning.
Republic Peso 1904Mo-AM, KM409.2, MS65 NGC, lovely appearance.
Republic Peso 1908Mo-AM, KM409.2, MS63 NGC, satiny toning.
Republic gold Peso 1895Cn-M, KM410.2, XF, planchet flaw on obverse, 1,143 mintage.
Republic gold Peso 1896Mo-M, KM410.5, MS63 PCGS, a choice example of this type.
Republic gold Peso 1898/7Mo-M, KM410.5, XF-AU, a few planchet cracks. 5,368 mintage.
Estados Unidos Centavo 1924Mo, KM415, MS64 RD NGC, a key date in the series.
Estados Unidos 5 Centavos 1930Mo, KM422, MS62 BN NGC, variety with large "0" in date.
Estados Unidos 5 Centavos 1942Mo, KM424, MS62 BN ANACS, scarce type in Uncirculated.
Estados Unidos 20 Centavos 1919M, KM436, MS63 NGC, reduced size.
Estados Unidos 20 Centavos 1926M, KM438, MS64 NGC, wonderful luster.
Estados Unidos 20 Centavos 1935Mo, KM437, MS63 BN NGC, scarce bronze striking.
Estados Unidos Peso 1910, KM453, MS61 ANACS, light golden toning.
Estados Unidos Peso 1912, KM453, MS61 NGC, a better date and a well struck example.
Estados Unidos Peso 1913, KM453, AU, bright white example.
Estados Unidos Peso 1913, KM453, MS61 NGC, very lustrous example.
Estados Unidos gold 5 Pesos 1920, KM464, MS65 PCGS, very lustrous example. AGW 0.1206 oz.
Estados Unidos gold 5 Pesos 1955, KM464, MS64 NGC, restrike. AGW 0.1206 oz.
Revolution Aguascalientes 20 Centavos 1915, KM606, AU55 BN NGC, Pittman Collection, unusually high grade for this type.
Revolution Chihuahua 5 Centavos 1914, KM613, MS64 RB NGC, Pittman Collection, an outstanding coin.
Revolution Chihuahua 5 Centavos 1914, KM613, MS65 BN NGC, Pittman Collection, as nice as can be found.
Revolution Chihuahua 5 Centavos 1915, KM613, MS66 BN NGC, Pittman Collection, a great coin.
Revolution Chihuahua 10 Centavos 1915, KM615, MS65 BN NGC, Pittman Collection, an outstanding example.
Revolution Chihuahua 10 Centavos 1915, KM615A, MS65 NGC Pittman Collection, brass striking.
Revolution Chihuahua 50 Centavos 1913, KM608, MS62 NGC, Pittman Collection, silver striking.
Revolution Chihuahua Peso 1915CH-FM, KM619, MS62 NGC, Army of the North, an exceptional example.
Revolution Chihuahua Peso 1915, KM619, MS63 PCGS, but with planchet flaw reverse. Army of the North issue.
Revolution Guerrero-Atlixtac 10 Centavos 1915, KM645, AU58 BN NGC, Pittman Collection, as choice as is available.
Lot of Six Certified Coins, 1/4 Real 1856, VG10 BN; Centavo 1898, XF45 BN; 2 Centavos 1926, MS63 RB; 20 Centavos 1904, XF Details rim damage; 1919, VF30; and a 50 Centavos 1938, AU55. All coins certified by NGC.
Lot of Two silver Coins, Peso 1898Mo-AM and 5 Pesos 1954. Both UNC.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Mixed silver Sextet, 8 Reales 1896 (two pieces); Peso 1910; Peso 1949; 5 Pesos 1950; and a 10 Pesos 1957. Grades VF-UNC.
Mombasa
British Colony Lot of Three Coins, KM2-4, 2 Annas, 1/4 Rupee, 1/2 Rupee. All coins dated 1890. Grades XF-AU.Lot sold as is, no return.
Monaco
Prince Honore V 5 Centimes 1837C-M, KM95, MS63 BN NGC, glossy surfaces, light rubbing on the bust. Holder incorrectly lists the denomination as 10 Centimes.
Ranier III 100 Francs silver Piefort Essai 1950, KM-PE9, PF62 NGC, of double thickness.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Morocco
Sulayman II gold Benduki AH1216 Fez, KM-C115, crude VF, clear mint and date.
Abdal Rahman gold Benduki AH1249 Fez, KM-C150.2, crudely struck, bold date and mint.
Abd al-Hafiz 10 Dirhams (Rial) AH1329 (1911), KM-Y25, MS65 NGC, an exciting example of this type.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Mohamed V aluminum-bronze Essai Set AH1371 (1952), the 10, 20 and 50 Francs, KM-E41, E42 and E43, choice FDC (Proof) in the original cardboard fitted case, quite tattered.
Mozambique
Portuguese Colony silver Onca 1843, KM26.1, Fine with weak centers but strong counterstamps.
Nepal
Tribhuvana Bir Bikram 4 Mohars VS1971 (1914), KM696, MS64 NGC, lightly toned.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Netherlands
Breda 2 Stuivers Klippe 1625, KM2, Fine, scarce siege piece.
Holland Gulden 1794, KM73, AU50 ANACS, valued also at 20 Stuiver.
Overijssel gold Ducat 1608, KM7, VF, test cut in obverse field.
Westfriesland 3 Gulden 1764, KM141.3, AU55 NGC, standing maiden type.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Zeeland 1/8 Daalder 1767, KM98, MS64 NGC, excellent strike.
Willem I 10 Cents 1825, KM53, choice XF, scarcer type.
Willem III gold 10 Gulden 1886, KM106, AU-UNC, lower mintage date. AGW 0.1867 oz.
Wilhelmina Gulden 1911, KM148, AU50 NGC, a scarce date.
Wilhelmina 2 1/2 Gulden 1940, KM165, UNC, light golden toning.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Wilhelmina I gold 10 Gulden 1917, KM149, MS65 PCGS, full mint bloom. AGW 0.1947 oz.
Mixed Lot of Five silver Coins, Utrecht 1/2 Lion Daalder 1616, Fine; Holland 10 Stuivers 1749, XF40 NGC; Utrecht Gulden 1705, VF30 NGC; Utrecht Gulden 1712, VF Details Mount Removed NGC; Utrecht 2 1/2 Gulden 1874, VF Details Obverse Scratched NGC. An interesting grouping. Lot sold as is, no return.
Netherlands Antilles
Dutch Colony 1959 Trio of NGC Certified Coins, KM1 Cent PF66 Red; KM5 2 1/2 Cents PF66 RB; and KM3 1/10 Gulden PF65.
Netherlands East Indies
Dutch Colony Cent 1860, KM307.2, PR64 RD PCGS, an exceptional example.
Dutch Colony Cent 1897, KM307.2, PF66 RB NGC, few of these were ever produced in Proof.
Lot of Three Plantation Tokens, 50 Cents, and Dollar pieces from the Sandakan Tobacco Co.; and 50 Cents from the Labuk Planting Co. All grade AU-UNC.
Netherlands West Indies
Dutch Colony 2 Stuivers 1794, KM1, AU-UNC, both choice for the type and scarce.
Dutch Province 1/4 Gulden 1794, KM2, AU55 PCGS, beautifully toned, 20,000 mintage. Incorrectly labeled "Netherlands East Indies" on the PCGS holder.
New Zealand
George V Florin 1936, KM4, XF40 NGC, key date of the series.
Nicaragua
Republic 5 Centavos 1899, KM9, MS65 NGC, sparkling luster.
Republic 50 Centavos 1912H, KM15, about XF, medal rotation.
Norway
Haakon VII 2 Kroner 1906, KM363, lovely UNC, independence commemorative.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Haakon VII 2 Kronor 1914, KM377, MS62 NGC, Constitution Centennial.
Panama
Republic 1/2 Centavo 1907, KM6, MS64 NGC Whittier Collection,
Republic 2 1/2 Centesimos 1907, KM7.1, MS64 PCGS, fully lustrous example
Republic 2 1/2 Centesimos 1929, KM8, MS63 ANACS, scarce this choice.
Republic 5 Centesimos 1916, KM2, MS64 NGC, very scarce date.
Republic 50 Centesimos 1904, KM5, AU-UNC. wonderful original luster
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Republic 50 Centesimos 1905, KM5, XF, just a two year type, and 1905 is by far the better date.
Republic 1/10 Balboa 1934, KM10.1, MS64 PCGS, lowest mintage date of series.
Republic 1/4 Balboa 1933, KM11.1, MS64 PCGS, scarcer date and choice.
Republic gold 100 Balboas 1980, KM66, PF69 Ultra Cameo NGC, golden condor design. AGW 0.2361 oz.
Papua New Guinea
Constitutional Monarchy gold 100 Kina 1977FM, KM12, PF68 Ultra Cameo NGC. AGW 0.2769 oz.
Paraguay
Republic 1/12 Real 1845, KM1.1, choice XF, most attractive.
Republic Peso 1889, KM5, AU Details, surface hairlines NGC. Not really as bad as it sounds, some original luster present.
Republic Peso 1889, KM5, choice AU, little actual wear and most attractive.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Peru
Felipe II cob 2 Reales P-D with Star, Cayon 3587, D assayer on the right, toned VF, light obverse double-strike but with the mintmark, assayer and star clear.
Carlos IV Real 1803IJ, KM94, XF45 NGC, Lima coins of this period are scarce.
Ferdinand VII 4 Reales 1821JP, KM116, about VF, weakly struck portrait, deeply toned.
Provisional Government 8 Reales 1823JP, KM136, XF40 NGC, problem free and about as high grade as is available for this type.
Republic 1/2 Real 1850MB, KM144.7, MS62 NGC, Lima mint.
Republic Real 1846MB, KM145.4, MS64 PCGS, Lima mint, exceptional for this normally crude type.
Republic Specimen Bronze Centavo 1864, KM-TS2, SP64 RB PCGS, trial striking of the copper nickel KM187.1.
Republic 1/2 Dinero 1897JF, KM206.2, MS67 PCGS, an incredible grade for this type.
Republic 20 Centavos 1879, KM199, MS64 NGC, provisional coinage.
Republic 50 Centavos 1858MB, KM179.1, MS62 NGC, variety with Liberty having short hair.
Republic 50 Centavos 1859YB/Y, KM179.1, MS61 NGC, Liberty with short hair variety.
Republic Sol 1923, KM217.1, XF45 NGC, variety with "Libertad" raised.
Republic 1 Peseta 1880-BF, KM200.2, MS64 NGC, superb example.
Republic gold Medal 1993, City of Cajamarca, Prooflike UNC. AGW 0.2960 oz.
Philippines
Alfonso XII 50 Centimos 1885, KM150, MS64 NGC, beautiful coloring.
Alfonso XIII Peso 1897, KM154, AU50 NGC, attractively toned.
USA Administration 1/2 Centavo 1904, KM162, PR64 RB PCGS, 1,355 mintage.
USA Administration Centavo 1903, KM163, PF64 RB NGC, 2,558 mintage.
USA Administration Centavo 1904, KM163, Proof 64 Red and Brown NGC.
USA Administration Centavo 1908, KM163, PF63 RB NGC, 500 mintage.
USA Administration 5 Centavos 1904, KM164, PR65 PCGS, 1,355 mintage.
USA Administration 10 Centavos 1903, KM165, PF63 NGC, 2,558 mintage.
USA Administration 10 Centavos 1904, KM165, MS63 NGC, attractively toned, 11,000 mintage.
USA Administration 10 Centavos 1904, KM165, PR64 PCGS, 1,355 mintage.
USA Administration 10 Centavos 1908, KM165, Proof 63 PCGS, 500 pieces minted..
USA Administration 20 Centavos 1903, KM166, PR63 PCGS, 2,558 mintage.
USA Administration 20 Centavos 1903, KM166, PF63 NGC, 2,558 mintage.
USA Administration 50 Centavos 1903, KM167, MS63 NGC, a bright white example.
USA Administration 50 Centavos 1903, KM167, MS64 NGC, very choice and frosty white with luster.
USA Administration 50 Centavos 1903, KM167, MS64 NGC, shimmering luster.
USA Administration 50 Centavos 1903, KM167, PR64 PCGS, 2,558 mintage.
Commonwealth 50 Centavos 1945S, KM183, MS67 NGC, exceptional.
USA Administration 50 Centavos 1936M, KM176, MS64 ANACS, establishment of the Commonwealth.
USA Administration Peso 1936M, KM177, MS63 ANACS, Roosevelt and Quezon.
USA Administration Peso 1936M, KM177, MS64 NGC, Roosevelt and Quezon.
USA Administration Peso 1936M, KM178, MS63 NGC, Murphy and Quezon.
Commonwealth Peso 1936, KM178, MS64 NGC, Murphy and Quezon.
Poland
Danzig. Sigismund III Ort 1624, KM15.2,VF-XF, well struck portrait.
Nicholas I of Russia 3/4 Rouble 5 Zlotych 1840MW, KM-Cr133, XF40 NGC, nicely toned.
Nicholas I of Russia 3/4 Rouble 5 Zlotych 1840MW, KM-C133, XF45 PCGS, attractively toned.
Nicholas I of Russia Lot of Two Coins 1835, KM-C132 & KM-C133, 30 Kopek-2 Zlote & 3/4 Rouble-5 Zlotych. Coins grade F-VF. Lot sold as is, no return.
Nicholas I of Russia 10 Zlotych 1 1/2 Roubles 1837MW, KM-C134, AU, cleaned, very strong details present.
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From the Silver Around the World Collection
Republic 2 Zlote 1936, KM-Y30, MS62 NGC, Gdynia seaport commemorative.
Republic 10 Zlotych 1933, KM-Y22, AU53 NGC, strong original luster.
Republic 10 Zlotych 1934, KM-Y26, AU55 ICG, variety with rifle corps symbol below eagle.
Republic 10 Zlotych 1939, KM-Y29, MS61 NGC, sharply struck with bright silvery luster.
Republic gold 10 Zlotych 1925, KM-Y32, AU58 NGC, popular commemorative.
Republic gold 20 Zlotych 1925, KM-Y33, AU Details, harshly cleaned, NGC.
Republic Proba 100 Zlotych 1966, KM-Pr148, MS64 NGC, just beginning to tone.
Portugal
Sebastian Tostao ND (1557-1578), VF-XF, toned, a bit crude but far better than what is normally seen.
Joao V 1 1/2 Reis 1714, KM193, XF45 BN NGC, a scarce type.
Joao V gold 400 Reis 1720, KM201, VF, some rim filing, popular small gold coin.
Joao V gold 1000 Reis 1739, KM182, XF45 PCGS, a popular and seldom seen type.
Maria I 400 Reis 1798, KM288, MS61 NGC, aged original patina, scarce grade. Although the denomination on this type is expressed as "400," the actual value was 480 Reis.
Joao as Prince Regent 400 Reis 1816, KM331, XF-AU, some minor haymarking.
Joao VI 400 Reis 1820, KM358, MS62 NGC, deeply toned.
Pedro V gold 1000 Reis 1855, KM495, XF, very attractive.
Luis I 50 Reis 1864, KM506.1, MS63 NGC, sharp.
Luis I gold 2000 Reis 1865, KM511, Fine, a few rim ticks, a popular type. AGW 0.1046 oz.
Luis I gold 5000 Reis 1862, KM508, VF-XF, seldom offered type.
Republic 50 Centavos 1916, KM561, MS65 NGC, a common coin in an uncommon state of preservation.
Republic Escudo 1910, KM560, MS61 NGC, birth of the Republic commemorative.
Republic Escudo 1910, KM560, MS62 NGC, birth of the republic commemorative.
Republic 50 Centavos 1924, KM575, VF, well struck for the grade and scarce.
Republic 50 Centavos 1928, KM577, MS63 PCGS, handsome gray surfaces, scarce date.
Republic Escudo 1927, KM578, MS64 NGC, lightly toned, scarce in mint state.
Republic Escudo 1928, KM-578, MS64 NGC, sharply struck with pleasing surfaces and delicate golden hues over even nickel-gray.
Republic 2 1/2 Escudos 1940, KM580, MS65 NGC, scarcer date and choice.
Republic 2 1/2 Escudos 1948, KM580, MS64 NGC, one of the key dates in the series.
Republic 5 Escudos 1937, KM581, XF45 NGC, lightly toned with some original luster, very scarce date.
Republic 10 Escudos 1932, KM582, MS61 NGC, strong original luster, incorrectly labeled 1000 Reis on holder.
Republic 10 Escudos 1928, KM579, MS64 NGC, battle of Ourique commemorative.
Portuguese Guinea. Portuguese Colony 5 Centavos 1933, KM1, MS65 RB NGC, a superb example of this type.
Portuguese Guinea. Portuguese Colony 10 Escudos 1952, KM10, MS65 NGC, with a striking appearance.
Puerto Rico
Alfonso XIII 5 Centavos 1896-PGV, KM20, AU58 NGC.
Alfonso XIII of Spain 10 Centavos 1896-PGV, KM21, VF-XF, attractively toned.
ras al-khaimah
Emirate 10 Riyals 1970, KM6, PR65 DCAM PCGS, Soccer World Cup commemorative, 2,000 estimated mintage.
Romania
Carol I Ban 1900B, KM26, MS66 RD NGC, as choice as this type gets.
Carol I 2 Bani 1900B, KM27, MS65 RB NGC, seldom seen this choice.
Carol I 5 Lei 1883B, KM17.1, XF, some original luster remaining.
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Carol I gold 20 Lei 1883-B, KM20, XF. AGW 0.1867 oz.
Mihai I 5 Lei 1930KN, KM48, SP64 PCGS, a scarce Specimen striking.
Russia
Vasily Ionnovich Bronze Electroplate Medal ca.1820, Diakov 1651, UNC, #48 in the series of 65 Medals of the Czars and Grand Dukes originally struck around 1770. This is an early 19th century restrike.
Anna 1/2 Kopek Mint Error 1731, KM188, G4 BN NGC, double struck with second striking 60% off center with obverse indentation.
Elizabeth 5 Kopeks 1757СПБ, KM-C15.2, VF30 NGC, somewhat crude, yet a tough coin to locate.
Elizabeth 5 Kopeks 1758СПБ, KM-C15.2, F12 NGC, a popular silver minor.
Elizabeth silver 5 Kopeks 1761СПБ, KM-C15.2, VF20 NGC, St. Petersburg mint.
Catherine II 1/4 Kopek 1769EM, KM-C55.3, VF35 BN NGC, also known as a Polushka.
Catherine II 1/2 Kopek 1795EM, KM-C56.2, AU50 BN NGC, also known as a Denga.
Catherine II 5 Kopeks 1771EM, KM-C59.3, AU55 BN NGC, Ekaterinburg mint.
Catherine II 5 Kopeks 1771EM, KM-C59.3, MS62 BN NGC, few around this grade.
Catherine II 5 Kopek 1772 EM, KM-C59.3, AU55 BN NGC, an impressive large copper.
Catherine II 5 Kopeks 1777EM, KM-C59.3, AU55 BN NGC, a tough grade to find for an early copper.
Catherine II 5 Kopeks 1779EM, KM-C59.3, AU55 BN NGC, attractive chocolate brown coloring.
Catherine II 5 Kopeks 1785EM, KM-C59.3, AU55 BN NGC, outstanding for this type.
Catherine II 15 Kopeks 1765ММД, KM-C62.1, F12 NGC, Moscow mint.
Catherine II 20 Kopeks 1784СПБ, KM-C63c,VF25 NGC, a popular early portrait type.
Paul I Kopek 1800EM, KM-C94.2, XF40 BN NGC, good surfaces.
Paul I 2 Kopeks 1801EM, KM-C95.3, AU55 BN NGC, just a one year type.
Alexander I 2 Kopeks 1811CПБ-ПC, KM-C118.6, AU58 BN NGC, attractive color.
Alexander I 2 Kopeks 1811EM, KM-C118.3, MS62 BN NGC, plain edge, truly a pristine example.
Alexander I 2 Kopeks 1812ИM-ПC, KM-C118.3, AU53 BN NGC.
Alexander I 2 Kopeks 1812EM-HM, KM-C118.3, AU58 BN NGC, an unusually high grade for this type.
Alexander I 2 Kopeks 1815EM-HM, KM-C118.3, AU50 BN NGC, strong detail present for this type.
Alexander I 2 Kopeks 1823EM, KM-C118.3, AU55 BN NGC, a choice example.
Alexander I 5 Kopeks 1806EM, KM-C115.1, XF45 BN NGC, an imposing large copper.
Alexander I Rouble 1817CПБ-ПC, KM-C130, VF20 NGC, somewhat toned.
Nicholas I Kopek 1855EM, KM-C149.1, AU58 BN NGC, a striking appearance.
Nicholas I 3 Kopeks 1842EM, KM-C146.1, VF30 BN NGC, an impressive large copper coin.
Nicholas I Rouble 1843 CПБ-AЧ, Bit-202, XF45 PCGS, well struck with charcoal-gray patina.
Alexander III 5 Kopeks 1884CПБ-AГ, KM-Y19a.1, MS66 NGC, a fully lustrous example.
Alexander III 5 Kopeks 1884CПБ-AГ, KM-Y19a.1, MS66 NGC, a special little silver minor.
Alexander II 20 Kopeks 1880CПБ-HФ, KM-Y22A.1, MS63 NGC, some staining reverse.
Alexander II 25 Kopeks 1857CПБ-ФБ, KM-C166.1, MS61 NGC, lightly toned.
Alexander II 25 Kopeks 1858CПБ-ФБ, KM-C166.1, MS63 PCGS, most desirable in this state of preservation.
Nicholas II 25 Kopeks 1895, KM-Y57, AU58 NGC, strong original luster.
Nicholas II gold 5 Roubles 1901, KM-Y62, MS66 NGC, strong golden color.
Nicholas II gold 5 Roubles 1902, KM-Y62, MS65 NGC, fully lustrous.
Nicholas II gold 5 Roubles 1902, KM-Y62, MS66 ICG, a beautiful example.
Nicholas II gold 5 Roubles 1902, KM-Y62, MS66 ICG, virtually pristine, mark free fields.
Nicholas II gold 5 Roubles 1902, KM-Y62, MS66 NGC, a superior example of this type..
Nicholas II gold 5 Roubles 1902, KM-Y62, MS66 NGC, a superb strike.
Nicholas II gold 5 Roubles 1902, KM-Y62, MS67 NGC. A virtually perfect example.
Nicholas II gold 5 Roubles 1902, KM-Y62, MS67 NGC, a wonderful example.
Nicholas II 5 Roubles 1903, KM-Y62, MS65 NGC, strong portrait of the Czar.
Nicholas II gold 5 Roubles 1903, KM-Y162, MS66 NGC.
Nicholas II gold 5 Roubles 1903, KM-Y62, MS66 NGC, sparkling luster.
Nicholas I gold 5 Roubles 1904, KM-Y62, MS66 NGC, superb surfaces.
Nicholas II gold 5 Roubles 1904, KM-Y62, MS66 NGC, a virtually perfect coin.
Nicholas II gold 10 Roubles 1899, KM-Y64, VF-XF, very popular type. AGW 0.2489 oz.
Nicholas II Rouble 1913, KM-Y70, choice AU-UNC, Romanov commemorative, nicely toned.
R.S.F.S.R. Rouble 1921, KM-Y84, Choice AU with full mint brilliance.
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R.S.F.S.R. Rouble 1921, KM-Y84, UNC, bright white example.
R.S.F.S.R. Rouble 1921, KM-Y84, MS63 NGC, very lustrous example.
U.S.S.R. Rouble 1924, KM-Y90.1, UNC, bright white example.
U.S.S.R. Rouble 1924, KM-Y90.1, UNC, know as the "Worker" Rouble.
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Lot of Three Early Roubles, 1765, 1780, 1813. Grades are VG-Fine. Lot sold as is, no return.
Lot of Three Silver Coins, Poltina 1851, Rouble 1831, 1913, Grades about VF-AU. Lot sold as is, no return.
Lot of Three 19th century Roubles, 1848, 1878, 1879, Grades are VF-XF, some are cleaned. Lot sold as is, no return.
Catherine II bronze Medal 1776, commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Academy of Sciences, Crowned and laureate bust of Catherine II right/Angel in clouds, with children, decorating the cipher of Catherine II, Diakov-171.1 (R1), Reichel 2567 (AR), 53 mm, XF Details with rim dings and contact marks.
Alexander I Peace Medal 1814, Diakov 384.3, AU58 NGC. Holed at 12:00. Struck in white metal, diameter 43 mm. Issued to celebrate the defeat of Napoleon and the establishment of peace in Europe.
Alexander II Medal 1861, Diakov-702.4, MS61 NGC, white metal, 35 mm. diameter, issued to celebrate the emancipation of the serfs.
Siberia. Catherine II Kopek 1768KM, KM-C3, VF25 BN NGC.
Siberia. Catherine II 5 Kopecks 1774 КМ, KM5, Bit-1074, XF40 Brown NGC, moderate contact marks with a few rim bumps.
Saint Thomas And Prince Island
Portuguese Colony 20 Centavos 1929, KM3, MS64 NGC, a scarce one year type.
Portuguese Colony 20 Centavos 1929, KM3, MS66 NGC, a superb example with pristine surfaces and full mint brilliance. Very scarce in this premium designation.
San Marino
Republic 50 Centesimi 1898R, KM3, MS66 NGC, a superior example of this type.
Republic Lira 1898R, KM4, MS64 NGC, strong original luster,
Republic 2 Lire 1906R, KM5, MS64 NGC, just 15,000 mintage and a choice example.
Sarawak
Charles J. Brooke 1/4 Cent 1896H, KM4, MS65 BN NGC, one of the finest that can be found.
Rajah Charles J. Brooke 1/2 Cent 1863, KM2, sharp XF, a seldom encountered type.
Rajah Charles J. Brooke 5 Cents 1915H, KM8, AU, strong original luster and scarce in this grade.
Saudi Arabia
Sultanate of Hejaz & Nejd Riyal AH1348 (1930), KM12, AU, once dipped, a seldom offered type.
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Scotland
Alexander III Penny ND (1249-1286), S-5052, F-VF, variety with 26 points. A problem free example.
Alexander III Penny ND (1249-1286), S-5052, VF, decent portrait and readable legends. Variety with "Rex Scotorum"
Senegal
French Colony 50 Centimes 1920, not in KM, Gad.8, UNC, aluminum issue and considered a necessity coin, quite scarce.
Serbia
Peter I 5 Dinara 1904, KM27, XF, some field abrasions noted, 100th anniversary of the Karageorgivich dynasty.
Sierra Leone
Republic gold 50 Dollars 1997, KM74, PF67 ANACS, Princess Diana commemorative. AGW 0.0999 oz.
Singapore
Republic 10 Dollars 1972, KM9.1, Proof, 3,000 mintage.
Republic 10 Dollars 1973, KM9.2, Proof, 5,000 mintage.
South Africa
Republic Penny 1892, KM2, AU58 PCGS, mostly brown but not mentioned on holder.
Republic Penny 1892, KM2, AU58 BN NGC.
Republic Penny 1898, KM2, MS64 RB NGC, wonderful contrast of red and brown coloring.
Republic Penny 1898, KM2, MS64 RB PCGS.
Republic Threepence 1893, KM3, AU53 PCGS, tougher date to find.
Republic Threepence 1894, KM3, AU53 PCGS, scarcer date.
Republic Sixpence 1893, KM4, XF40 PCGS, scarce date.
Republic Sixpence 1896, KM4, AU50 NGC, lightly toned with slight luster.
Republic Sixpence 1896, KM4, MS62 PCGS, a bright white example..
Republic Shilling 1894, KM5, XF40 NGC, scarcer date.
Republic Shilling 1896, KM5, XF45 NGC, scarce date.
Republic Shilling 1896, KM5, AU50 NGC.
Republic Shilling 1897, KM5, AU55 NGC, light luster.
Republic Shilling 1897, KM5, MS62 NGC.
Republic 2 Shillings 1896, KM6, XF45 PCGS, nicely toned.
Republic 2 Shillings 1896, KM6 AU55 NGC, light golden toning.
Republic 2 Shillings 1896, KM6, AU55 NGC.
Republic 2 Shillings 1897, KM6, AU55 NGC.
Republic 2 1/2 Shillings 1894, KM7, AU Details Excessive Surface Hairlines NGC, but sharp with eye appeal.
Republic 2 1/2 Shillings 1896, KM7, XF45 PCGS, strong portrait for the grade.
Republic 2 1/2 Shillings 1896, KM7, AU53 NGC, some original luster remaining.
Republic 2 1/2 Shillings 1897, KM7, AU53 PCGS, beautiful toning.
Republic 2 1/2 Shillings 1897, KM7, AU55 NGC, attractive silver toning.
Republic 2 1/2 Shillings 1897, KM7, AU58 NGC, a coin just beginning to tone.
Republic gold 1/2 Pond 1895, KM9.2, VF, ex-jewelry. AGW 0.1176 oz.
George V Halfpenny 1923, KM13.2, MS65 BN NGC, a stellar example.
George V Halfpenny 1924, KM13.1, MS65 BN NGC, a virtually flawless coin.
George V Halfpenny 1935, KM13.3, MS63 BN PCGS, pleasing appearance.
George V Penny 1923, KM14.1, MS64 BN NGC, an outstanding example.
George V Penny 1930, KM14.2, MS64 RB PCGS, lovely color.
George V Penny 1934, KM14.3, AU58 PCGS, little wear evident.
George V Penny 1935, KM14.3, MS64 BN NGC, powerful original luster.
George V Penny 1936, KM14.3, MS64 BN PCGS,an outstanding appearance.
George V Sixpence 1932, KM16.2, MS62 NGC. Attractively toned and a scarce grade for this elusive issue.
George V Shilling 1933, KM17.3, AU58 NGC, strong original luster.
George V Shilling 1933, KM17.3, AU58 NGC.
George V 2 1/2 Shillings 1923, KM19.1, AU58 NGC.
George V gold Sovereign 1927SA, KM21, MS63 PCGS, strong golden color.
George VI Halfpenny 1938, KM24, MS64 BN PCGS, very choice example.
George VI Halfpenny 1945, KM24, PF66 BN NGC, miniscule mintage of 150 pieces.
George VI Penny 1945, KM25, PF64 BN NGC, 150 pieces minted, exceptional appearance.
George VI Lot of Two Pennies, KM25, 1937 and 1946, both are MS64 RB PCGS.
George VI 2 Shillings 1947, KM29, PF65 NGC, 2,600 mintage, beautiful reflective surfaces.
George VI 2 1/2 Shillings 1937, KM30, MS62 PCGS, some golden toning present.
George VI 2 1/2 Shillings 1938, KM30, AU58 NGC, a wisp of golden toning.
George VI 5 Shillings 1951, KM40.2, MS68 NGC, incredibly clean fields.
George VI gold Pound 1952, KM43, PF62 NGC, 4,508 mintage. AGW 0.2354 oz.
Elizabeth II 5 Shillings 1959, KM52, PL64 NGC, Prooflike striking is scarce for the 1959 issue.
Republic Lot of Two Coins, KM2, Penny 1898 AU/UNC, KM7, 2 1/2 Shillings 1895 VF, scarce date.
Spain
Enrique II Real of 3 Maravedis ND (1369-1379), Cayon 1313, XF, Sevilla mint most attractive for the type.
Felipe IIII 2 Reales 1627-P Segovia, Cayon 5849, nice VF+, original toning.
Philip IV Cob 8 Reales ND (1621-1665), KM75, Crude Fine, date and mintmark off flan. It is attributed by style.
Philip IV Real 1624, KM15, AU55 NGC, Valencia mint, crude strike but little actual wear.
Philip IV 16 Maravedis 1663S, KM172.6, XF40 BN NGC, Segovia mint, bold portrait.
Carlos II Real 1675, KM181.1, AU55 NGC, Barcelona mint, a wonderful example of this normally low grade type.
Philip V 4 Maravedis 1742M, KM365, XF45 PCGS, a seldom encountered type.
Philip V gold 1/2 Escudo 1744PJ, KM361.2, VF, Sevilla mint.
Ferdinand VI gold 1/2 Escudo 1747JB, KM372, VF35 NGC, Madrid mint.
Ferdinand VI gold 1/2 Escudo 1749JB, KM378, about VF, attractive and problem free.
Carlos III 2 Reales 1788S-C, KM412.2, AU55 NGC, Sevilla mint, beautifully toned.
Carlos III gold 1/2 Escudo 1775-PJ, KM415.1, AU55 NGC, unusually choice for the type.
Carlos III gold 1/2 Escudo 1783JD, KM415.1, AU58 ANACS, wonderful original luster.
Carlos III gold 1/2 Escudo 1787DV, KM425.1, AU58 PCGS, very choice for this normally low grade issue.
Carlos III gold 1/2 Escudo 1788C, KM425.2, XF, Sevilla mint, a superb example of this popular type.
Carlos III gold 4 Escudos 1788M, KM418.1a, Fine, rim repair at 12:00, Madrid mint, popular colonial type. AGW 0.3809 oz.
Carlos IV Real 1799MF, KM429.1, XF, lightly cleaned, Madrid mint.
Carlos IV 2 Reales 1793MF, KM430.1, AU58 NGC, lovely slate gray toning, Madrid mint.
Carlos IV 2 Reales 1808AI, KM430.1, AU58 NGC, lovely slate gray toning.
Carlos IV gold Escudo 1792MF, KM434, about VF, Madrid mint, very popular type.
Carlos IV gold Escudo 1793MF, KM120, VF a few surface marks, Madrid mint.
Carlos IV gold 2 Escudos 1789MF, KM435.1, XF Details, rim damage, NGC, Madrid mint. No rim damage is visible.
Carlos IV gold 2 Escudos 1794MF, KM435.1, VF, Madrid mint.
Ferdinand VII 8 Maravedis 1815J, KM461, MS62 BN NGC, Jubia mint, appealing chocolate brown color.
Isabella II 2 Maravedis 1841, KM532.4, MS63 BN NGC, aqueduct mintmark for Segovia, tough to find this nice.
Isabella II 20 Reales 1855, KM593.2, VF25 NGC, six pointed star indicating Madrid mint, attractive toning.
Amadeo 5 Pesetas 1871SDM, KM666, XF45 NGC, "18" "71" visible in the stars.
Amadeo 5 Pesetas 1871SDM, KM666, AU50 ANACS, "18" "71" visible in the stars.
Alfonso XII gold 25 Pesetas 1877(77)-DEM, KM673, AU58 NGC, "1877" found in stars.
Alfonso XIII 5 Pesetas 1889MPM, KM689, AU55 NGC, popular Baby Head type, "18" "89" visible in the stars.
Straits Settlements
Victoria 5 Cents 1896, KM10, UNC, strong original luster.
Victoria 5 Cents 1897H, KM10, UNC, good date and choice.
Victoria 20 Cents 1900, KM12, AU58 PCGS, hard to find any wear on this coin.
Victoria 50 Cents 1896, KM13, VF, scarce type.
Edward VII Cent 1903, KM19, UNC details, Excessive Surface Hairlines, NGC. Actually, not nearly as bad as it sounds.
Edward VII Cent 1908, KM19, MS63 RB NGC, very scarce this nice.
Edward VII Dollar 1904B, KM25, AU58 NGC, beautifully toned.
Edward VII Dollar 1907H, KM26, UNC, full original brilliance.
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George V Dollar 1919, KM33, PF63 NGC, official restrike, fully reflective fields.
George V Dollar 1920, KM33, PF64 NGC, restrike issue.
Sweden
Gustavus III Riksdaler 1781OL, KM527, VF-XF, an affordable early Riksdaler.
Gustav IV Adolf 1/12 Skilling 1808, KM563, MS62 RB NGC, a scarce offering in mint state.
Oscar I Riksdaler Specie 1857ST, KM689, XF40 NGC, variety with long goatee.
Oscar II 5 Ore 1873, KM730, Gem UNC, a beautiful coin.
Oscar II gold 10 Kronor 1895-EB, KM743, MS63 NGC.
Switzerland
Bern 2 1/2 Batzen 1826, KM195.1, MS65 NGC, a superior example of the type.
Bern 2 1/2 Batzen 1826, KM195.1, MS66 NGC, exceptional.
Bern 2 1/2 Batzen 1826, KM195.1, MS67 NGC, as nice as can be.
Bern 5 Batzen 1826, KM196.1, MS63 NGC, tough to find this choice.
Geneva Sol 1833, KM120, MS65 NGC, exceptional quality for this type.
Geneva 1 1/2 Sols 1825, KM121, MS66 NGC, a superb example.
Graubunden 1/2 Batzen 1842AB, KM13, MS64 NGC, a scarce type since so few of these survived.
Schaffhausen Batzen 1809, KM69, AU58 NGC, a seldom offered type.
Schaffhausen Batzen 1809, KM69, MS64 NGC, every detail sharply struck up.
Vaud 1/2 Taler of 20 Batzen 1810, KM16, VF, toned, mintage of just 6,590, quite scarce.
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Zurich 8 Batzen 1810B, KM184, lustrous UNC, fully reflective surfaces.
Zurich 40 Batzen 1813, KM191, VF-XF, some graffiti reverse, nicely toned.
Confederation 2 Rappen 1913B, KM4.2, SP65 RB NGC, scarcer early date, superb appearance.
Confederation 2 Rappen 1929B, KM4.2, SP65 RB NGC, outstanding color.
Confederation 2 Rappen 1930B, KM4.2, SP65 RD NGC, strong reflective luster.
Confederation 2 Rappen 1931B, KM4.2, SP66 RB NGC, a very reflective piece.
Confederation 2 Rappen 1934B, KM4.2, SP65 RD NGC, wonderful surfaces.
Confederation 2 Rappen 1936B, KM4.2, SP65 RD NGC, exceptional appearance.
Confederation 2 Rappen 1937B, KM4.2, SP64 RD PCGS, wonderful luster.
Confederation 2 Rappen 1938B, KM4.2, SP65 RD NGC, a choice example.
Confederation 5 Rappen 1933B, KM26a, SP67 NGC, very choice example.
Confederation 5 Rappen 1936B, KM26b, SP67 NGC, a truly choice coin.
Confederation 5 Rappen 1953B, KM26, SP67 NGC, an outstanding coin.
Confederation 10 Rappen 1953B, KM27, SP66 NGC, a choice piece.
Confederation 20 Rappen 1936B, KM29, SP66 NGC, very few specimen strikings available.
Confederation 20 Rappen 1943B, KM29a, SP64 NGC, most attractive.
Confederation 1/2 Franc 1944B, KM23, SP67 NGC, with sparkling luster.
Confederation 1/2 Franc 1965B, KM23, SP69 PCGS, a flawless coin
Confederation Specimen Franc 1943B, KM24, SP67 NGC, mirror fields with frosted details.
Confederation 2 Francs 1931B, KM21, MS66 NGC, bright white coin with sparkling luster.
Confederation 2 Francs 1937B, KM21, MS67 NGC, a superb example.
Confederation Specimen 2 Francs 1943B, KM21, SP67 NGC, virtually perfect.
Confederation 5 Francs 1888B, KM34, VF, significant contact marks, scarce first date of issue.
Confederation 5 Francs 1894B, KM34, VF, significant field marks, very low mintage date,(34,000).
Confederation 5 Francs 1926B, KM38, AU50 ANACS, somewhat toned.
Confederation gold 10 Francs 1911B, KM36, MS62 NGC, scarce first date of issue.
Confederation gold 10 Francs 1911B, KM36, MS63 NGC, scarce first date of the series.
Confederation 5 Francs 1859, KMX-S5, XF, 6,000 mintage, struck for canton Zurich.
Confederation 5 Francs 1872, KMX-S11, MS62 NGC, for canton Zurich, scarce in mint state.
Confederation 5 Francs 1874, KMX-S12, brilliant Uncirculated, struck for canton St. Gallen.
Confederation 5 Francs 1874, KM-S12, MS63 PCGS, Shooting Taler for St. Gallen, wonderful appearance.
Confederation 5 Francs 1876, KMX-S13, XF, cleaned, for canton Lausanne.
Confederation 5 Francs 1876, KMX-S13, AU55 ANACS, struck for canton Lausanne.
Confederation 5 Francs 1876, KMX-S13, MS62 NGC, for canton Lausanne.
Confederation 5 Francs 1879, KMX-S14, AU58 ANACS, for canton Basel.
Confederation 5 Francs 1879, KMX-S14, MS64 PCGS, for canton Basel.
Confederation 5 Francs 1881, KMX-S15, AU50 ANACS, for canton Fribourg.
Confederation 5 Francs 1883, KMX-S16, MS62 PCGS, shooting Taler of Lugano.
Confederation 5 Francs 1883, KMX-S16, MS64 NGC, for canton Lugano, scarce in this state of preservation.
Confederation 5 Francs 1885, KMX-S17, XF-AU, for canton Bern.
Confederation 5 Francs 1885, KMX-S17, MS63 NGC, for canton Bern.
Confederation 5 Francs 1885, KMX-S17, MS63 PCGS, issued for canton Bern, and a premium coin.
Confederation 5 Francs 1885, KMX-S17, MS64 NGC, for canton Bern, an outstanding coin.
Confederation 5 Francs 1934, KMX-S18, MS65 NGC, for canton Fribourg.
Confederation 5 Francs 1939B, KM43, MS65 NGC, Zurich Exposition commemorative, fully lustrous coin.
Confederation 5 Francs 1944B, KM45, MS66 NGC, St. Jacob commemorative.
Swiss mix, an interesting lot, consisting of a large (50mm) bronze medal in high relief for General Hans Herzog, dies by C. Richard, AU grade; an Aargua shooting medal of 1803/1849, lustrous AU with bright blue toning but also with very heavy marks and cuts; a pair of Fribourg shooting 5 Francs of 1934 (KM-XS18), AU or better; a 5 Francs of 1941 (KM44) in BU; and a 5 Francs Red Cross Centennial of 1963 (KM51), UNC.
Syria
Republic gold Pound 1950, KM86, UNC, a highly sought after type. AGW 0.1956 oz.
Thailand
Rama V Att RS 122 (1903), KM-Y22, UNC, tough coin to find in mint state.
Rama V 2 Att CS 1236 (1874), KM-Y19, MS65 BN NGC, some red visible and an outstanding coin.
Rama V 4 Att CS 1238 (1876), KM-Y20, VF, significant field marks, seldom seen type.
Rama V 1/8 Baht ND (1876-1900), KM-Y32, MS64 NGC, also known as a Fuang, few around with this choice satiny finish.
Rama V 1/8 Baht RS121 (1902), KM-Y32A, UNC, fully lustrous example.
Rama V 1/4 Baht RS125 (1906), KM-Y33a, choice AU, very attractive.
Rama V Baht RS 127 (1908), Km-Y39, Fine, holed and mounted, and with numerous scratches. Rare.
Rama IX Baht Trial Striking 1977, KM-Y114, UNC, but struck in copper and on a larger square planchet. Most unusual.
Rama IV Lot of Two Coins, KM-Y6.1, 1/8 Fuang ND (1862), AU Details, reverse scratches, and KM-Y11, Baht 1860, choice AU.
Tibet
Theocracy Srang BE 15-43 (1909), KM-Y12, VF+, seldom seen type.
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Timor
Portuguese Colony 10 Escudos 1964, KM16, MS64 NGC, one year type coin.
Tunisia
Mahmud II Piastre AH 1251 (1835), KM90, VF, well struck.
Mahmud II Piastre AH 1252 (1837), KM90, sharp VF, lightly toned.
Abdul Mejid 5 Piastres AH1267 (1851), KM108, AU58 NGC, a seldom offered type.
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Republic Piefort Essai 5 Francs 1954, KM-PE6, MS66 NGC, copper nickel issue, reported mintage of 104 pieces.
Republic 1/2 Dinar Piefort 1968, KM-P1, MS67 NGC, struck in nickel and essentially perfect. Of double thickness.
Turkey
Abdul Aziz 5 Para AH 1277/4 (1864), KM699, PF64 BN NGC, very seldom seen Proof striking.
Republic 100 Kurush 1929, KM842, AU-UNC, small planchet flaw to the right of the star, scarce grade.
Uruguay
Republic 5 Centesimos 1857D, KM8, MS62 BN NGC, some red can be found in the devices.
Republic 20 Centesimos 1854, KM2.3, XF45 BN NGC, variety with small value in circle, reverse.
Republic 20 Centesimos 1857D, KM9, MS61 BN NGC, just a one year type.
Republic 10 Centesimos 1893So, KM14, MS64 NGC, a striking example of the type.
Republic 20 Centesimos 1942So, KM29, MS66 PCGS, unusually choice for this type.
Republic gold 5 Pesos 1930, KM27, UNC, portrait of Artigas. AGW 0.2501 oz.
Republic gold 5 Pesos 1930, KM27, UNC, head of Artigas. AGW 0.2501 oz.
Republic 1901A Certified Trio: Centesimo MS66; 2 Centesimos MS65; and 5 Centesimos MS64. All are certified by NGC.
Republic Lot of Three Certified Coins of 1909, 1 Centesimo MS66, 2 Centesimos MS66, 5 Centesimos MS65. All coins certified by NGC.
Republic Lot of Three Certified Coins of 1924, Centesimo, MS66, 2 Centesimos, MS64, 5 Centesimos, MS66. All coins certified by NGC.
Republic Lot of Four Certified Coins of 1936, 1 Centesimo MS65, 2 Centesimos MS65, 5 Centesimos MS63, 10 Centesimos MS64. All coins certified by NGC.
Lot of Four Certified Coins, 2 Centesimos 1941-So, MS65; 2 Centesimos 1948-So, MS63 RB; 5 Centesimos 1941-So, MS65; and a 5 Centesimos 1948-So, MS65 RB. All coins are certified by NGC.
Vatican City
Pope John Paul II gold 50000 Lire 1996R, KM356, PF69 Ultra Cameo NGC, known as the two Saints John for John the Baptist and John the Evangelisist facing each other. AGW 0.2211 oz.
Venezuela
Ferdinand VII 2 Reales 1818-BS Caracas, KM6.1, Lion in first quadrant, toned F-VF, several old scratches.
Republic 5 Reales 1858A, KM-Y11, VF, scratches obverse, broached at 3:00 and 9:00 reverse. A rare type.
Republic Centavo 1877, KM-Y25, AU55 PCGS, seldom seen this choice.
Republic 50 Centavos 1874A, KM-Y15, VF, scarce type, a problem free example.
Republic gold 20 Bolivares 1904, KM-Y32, AU-UNC, strong golden color.
Republic gold 20 Bolivares 1905, KM-Y32, AU-UNC, some contact marks, good luster.
Yemen
Republic Rial 1965, Not in KM, MS64 PCGS, Churchill commemorative.
Yugoslavia
Alexander I 50 Dinara 1932, KM16, XF, bright white example.
Alexander I 50 Dinara 1932, KM16, AU-UNC, very choice for this type.
From the Silver Around the World Collection
From the Silver Around the World Collection
World Lots
Mixed Lot of 22 coins From Various Countries, Most are silver, one is gold. Japan, Austria, Russia, Hungary, Germany, Portugal, and Great Britain are represented. Some very interesting early pieces. Lot Sold as is, no return.
Lot of Five silver Coins, Austria 24 Kreuzer 1800; Austria Florin 1889; Belgium 50 Centimes 1907; Brunswick 1/12 Taler 1806; and a Great Britain Trade Dollar 1930. Grades VF-UNC. Lot sold as is, no return.
World Lot of Five Miscellaneous Coins, Great Britain (2 pieces), Ionian Islands, Straits Settlements (2 pieces). Grades XF-UNC. Lot sold as is, no return.
Mixed Lot of Thirteen silver Coins. The coins range from Austria, Egypt, Germany, Philippines, Romania, Russia, and Uruguay. All coins Uncirculated. Lot sold as is, no return.
Lot of Two Latin Crowns, Brazil 960 Reis 1816B, XF45 PCGS, Mexico 8 Reales 1805TH XF40 PCGS.
Mixed Lot of Nine Certified Coins, British North Borneo Cent 1886H; Ethiopia Birr 1900; France Medal 1849; Great Britain Halfpenny 1880, 1886, 1890; Tuscany Quattrino 1844; Panama 2 1/2 Centesimos 1907 (two pieces). Grades are mixed, three are damaged. All certified by NGC.
Lot of Three World Coins, Bulgaria 5 Leva 1894 XF, Canada Dollar 1952 MS63 PCGS, Costa Rica 50 Centavos 1890 VF +. Lot sold as is, no return.
Lot of Five China & Hong Kong Coins, Kiangnan 20 Cents 1900, AU53; Kwangtung Cent c.1900, AU55 BN; Kwangtung 20 Cents 1909, AU58; Hong Kong Cent 1876, XF45 BN; and Cent 1900H, XF40 BN. All coins certified by NGC. Lot sold as is, no return.
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