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Threepence, 1847, currency issue for use in the Colonies (ESC –; SC –; S 3914). Reverse die flaw extending from edge to centre, otherwise about extremely fine, very rare (£250-300)
Hammer Price: £190
Portugal, Manuel II, 1000 Reis (4), all 1910, Peninsula Centennial (KM. 558); Republic, 10-Escudos (4), all 1928 (KM. 579); other miscellaneous coins of Portugal, 1689-1934, in silver (29), base metal (11) [48]. Generally fine to very fine, some better (£50-80)
United States of America, 20-Dollars, 1904. Bagmarked, almost extremely fine (£180-220)
Anglo-Gallic, Edward the Black Prince, Demi-Gros, Limoges, first issue, single rosette stops on obverse, pellet stops on reverse, 2.23gm (Elias 177 [Sale, lot 268]). A little clipped, otherwise about very fine with grey tone (£100-150)
Hammer Price: £180
Phocas (602-610), Solidus, Constantinople, similar, officina h, 4.33gm (MIB 9; Sear 620; cf. Dreesmann 454). Extremely fine and practically as struck, attractive (£180-220)
Constantine IX (1042-1055), Histamenon Nomisma, Constantinople, bust of Christ facing, wearing pallium and colobium, holding book of Gospels, reverse facing bust of Constantine, holding sceptre and globus cruciger, 4.38gm (DO 3; Sear 1830; cf. Dreesmann 674). About extremely fine, reverse better, attractive (£200-250)
Germany, Saxony, Frederick August II, Vicariat Ducat, 1741, elector on horseback, reverse throne (F 2865). About very fine (£150-200)
George III (1760-1820), Guinea, 1791; Third Guinea, 1808; together with Barbados, Penny, 1788, second issue (Prid. 14) [3]. Fine and better, but first scratched on obverse (£80-100)
European coins, in silver (19), base metal (4) [23]. Varied state (£120-140)
Theodosius II (402-450), Solidus, 430-40, Constantinople, helmeted bust facing, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman, rev. vot xxx mvlt xxxx∫, Constantinopolis seated left, star in right field, 4.24gm (RIC 257; Hahn 25; cf. Dreesmann 317). Very fine (£200-250)
Miscellaneous, Denarii (10), of Augustus (5) and Titus (5); together with a Quinarius of Titus [11]. Last good fine, others fair to fine, some off-centre (£80-120)
Anne (1702-1714), Touchpiece, in gold, ship sailing left, reverse St Michael slaying the dragon, 3.01gm (Woolf 10/2; MI 242/28). Pierced as usual, fine (£140-180)
18th Century, Ireland, Dublin, J. Maculla, Penny, 1731, fleur-de-lis, reverse Justice with scales (D 52; Seaby TC2; cf. Dublinia 156). On a large flan, fine and clear, scarce (£40-50)
Hammer Price: £170
19th Century, London, J. Henry, private silver token, 1879, reclining female in antique dress, supporting an inverted cornucopia from which coins fall, coin cabinet at right, reverse JH monogram, 11.85gm (D & W 345/46; Bell A1; cf. Noble II, 366 [= Davisson 14, 602]). Brilliant mint state, superbly toned, extremely rare (£150-200)
France, Exposition Coloniale Internationale, Paris, 1931, L’Afrique, a large uniface cast bronze medal by Rocchi for Fonderies Pericaud, bust of female in head-dress right, 146mm (cf. BDW 13, 322 and DNW 47, 943). Very fine, rare, particularly as a signed piece; with two holes on rim for suspension (£90-120)
Edward III (1327-1377), Treaty Period, Groat, London, Gp 1 (f), double annulet stops on obverse, double saltire stops on reverse, 4.70gm (N 1252; S 1616). Very fine, attractive light tone (£120-150)
Edward VI (1547-1553), Third period, 3oz base issue, Shilling, MDLI, Southwark, mm. lis, 4.20gm (N 1944/2; S 2473A). Small flan crack, otherwise better than fine with a good, silvery appearance, portrait clear (£150-180)
Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Groat, mm. martlet, 1.95gm (Brown/Comber 1F; N 1986; S 2556). Good very fine, portrait better, light grey tone, rare (£180-220)
Beggars, Beggars: Midlothian, Leith, a lead badge, seated figures with attendants, PERSEVERE above, 1563 in exergue, wreath below, reverse LEITH POOR No.4, 59mm (K & L p.295; cf. BDW 2, 285). Well preserved, fine and very rare; with single piercing for suspension (£150-200)
William III (1694-1702), Shilling, 1697, third bust, G of GVLIELMVS over L (ESC –; SC –; S 3505). Flan lightly flecked, extremely fine, retaining some brilliance (£70-90)
George III (1760-1820), Guineas (2), 1788, 1794; Half-Guinea, 1790; Third-Guinea, 1808; together with other miscellaneous bronze coins (26) [30]. Gold coins mounted with loops, others in varied state (£120-150)
George III (1760-1820), Half-Guinea, 1804, seventh bust (MCE 442; SC 225; S 3737). Brilliant and practically as struck, attractive (£140-180)
Italy: Papal States, Nicholas V (1447-55), Ducat, arms, reverse St Peter, 3.42gm (Muntoni 4; F 6). Clipped and a little off-centre, otherwise very fine, scarce (£150-180)
Brown, L., British Historical Medals, 1760-1960, vols 1-3. London, 1980-95, 469 + 516 + 432pp, illustrations in text. [3]. Publishers’ bindings, each with d.j.; last virtually as new, others good clean copies, vol.1 with dedication from the author on first title page (£100-150)
Two-Pounds, 1887 (S 3865). Extremely fine or better (£200-250)
France, Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques, Paris, 1937, an Art Deco bronze medal by J. Vernon, naked female standing, holding dove of Peace and reaching out to a serpent, animal’s head and other accoutrements around, reverse the Trocadero, 80mm. Good very fine, rare (£50-70)
Miscellaneous, Egypt, Alexandria, miscellaneous bronze coins (28), various rulers [28]. Varied state (£150-180)
Hammer Price: £160
Anglo-Gallic, Henry VI, Salut d’or, Rouen (Elias 270C). Edge chip and flan crack at top, about very fine (£220-250)
Isaac I (1057-1059), Histamenon Nomisma, Constantinople, Christ enthroned facing, holding book of Gospels, reverse Isaac, bearded, standing in military attire, holding a sword in his right hand, 4.37gm (DO 2; Sear 1843; cf. Dreesmann 684). Obverse about very fine, reverse better than very fine, scarce (£220-250)
Edward the Confessor (1042-1066), Penny, Pointed Helmet type, Thetford, Leofwine, LIOPINE ON DETFORI, fleury sceptre, 1.32gm (N 825; S 1179). Reverse legend weak in parts, otherwise very fine, toned (£120-150)
Stephen (1135-1154), Penny, Cross Moline type, Chester, Almer, ALMER:ON:[CES]:, 1.31gm (N 873; S 1278). ‘Square’ flan, good fine (£100-120)
Belgium, Abolition of the Octrois, 1860, a bronze medal by L. Wiener, bust of Leopold I left, reverse seated and standing figures between walls, 75mm (BDM VI, 494); Meeting of Leopold I and William III of Holland at Liège, 1861, a bronze medal by C. and L. Wiener, conjoined busts left, reverse three standing figures, 70mm (BDM VI, 494); Affranchisement de l’Escaut, 1863, a bronze medal by L. Wiener, bust of Leopold I left, reverse standing figures with Constitution, 75mm; Accession of...
Miscellaneous, Scottish communion tokens (71), all of Rattray Free Church, Perthshire, 1843 (C 5113; K & L 617) [71]. Very fine (£100-150)
Mary (1553-1554), Groat, mm. pomegranate, 1.91gm (N 1960; S 2492). Light grazing on obverse and edge a trifle chipped, otherwise very fine, light grey tone (£200-250)
Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Sixpence, 1590, mm. hand, 3.14gm (Brown/Comber 6C; N 2015; S 2578A). Front of bust a litle weak and nose double-struck, otherwise extremely fine, the reverse with particularly good detail, even grey tone, rare thus (£200-300)
Charles II (1660-1685), Guinea, 1670, third bust (MCE 65; SC 70; S 3342). Rather waterworn, about fine, the a in carolvs having a curious die flaw (£70-100)
France, Orphée, 1899, a uniface bronze medal by M.-A.-L. Coudray, head of Orpheus with lyre, 113mm (PBE 261; CGMP p.100; Classens 40; BM Acq. 1983-7, p.18, 28; Coll. R. Marx 463; cf. DNW 35, 665-6 and 45, 738). Extremely fine and practically as struck, very rare in this, the largest size (£90-120)
William III (1694-1702), Sixpence, 1697, third bust, large crowns, reads GVLIEIMVS (ESC 1566C; SC 255; S 3538; cf. DNW 18, 146). Extremely fine with light olive-grey tone, extremely rare (£120-150)
Victoria (1837-1901), Sovereign, 1847, Half-Sovereign, 1892; Edward VII, Sovereign, 1904; George V, Sovereign, 1914 [4]. First about fine, others very fine or better (£150-180)
Proof Shilling, 1839, second head, no initials on truncation, edge plain, 5.61gm (ESC 1284; SC 40). Extremely fine, toned, rare (£100-150)
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