Ancient, British and World Coins, Medallions and Books

Engraved coins: EGYPT, British Protectorate, Hussein Kamil, 10 Piastres, 1917, rev. engraved with crowned crossed sceptres, ‘MMG East Africa’, 5 Piastres, 1916, obv. planed flat and engraved with Royal Flying Corps emblem, ‘G./R. Guinea 5990 RFC CE’; other 5 Piastres (2), both engraved with floral patterns; FRANCE, Napoleon III, 10 Centimes (6), 1854b, 1854w, 1855bb (2), 1856b, 1856w, all with helmet added to portrait, differing styles, one with head of owl engraved onto eagle’s body, 5 Centimes, 1865a, helmet and sedan added to portrait, Third Republic, 2 Francs, rev. planed flat and engraved with conjoined hearts, ‘Michael to Mary, 1919, France’; INDIA, George V, Rupees (2), revs. planed flat and engraved (2nd G.B. N. Fus. India, Ellen; crest of the Dorsetshire Regt, primus inimi); a plated Indian temple token, one side planed flat and engraved with Eastern buildings above a dhow, 1914-1915-1916-1917-18-19); ITALY, Victor Emanuel I, 10 Centesimi, 1866t, hat and clothes added to portrait [16]. Varied state, some of competent work, an interesting lot £150-250