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29 May 1996
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The Charing Cross Hotel The Strand London WC2N 5HX
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Commodus (177-192), Aureus, 6.99 gms, Rome, A.D. 184/5, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from rear, M Comm Anton Avg Pivs Brit, reverse Vot Svsc Dec Pm Tr P X Imp Vii Cos Iiii Pp, Commodus at altar (cf. RIC 115 and BMC 1169, variant of obverse legend). Very rare, some light knocks on reverse, very fine (£1,000-1,200)
Hammer Price: £950
New Zealand, George VI, Royal Mint Pattern, for the Royal Visit silver Crown of 1949, by Paget, head of George VI to l., reverse model in centre, edge plain, 39mm, 31 gms (cf Noble Numismatics sale 46, 16-17, November, 1994, lot 760). A brilliant and exceptionally well struck frosted proof in virtually flawless state, unusual streaky but pleasing toning, excessively rare (£600-800)
Hammer Price: £900
Canada, North American Indians, a necklace formed of three engraved silver coins and a pointed ivory tooth, the two smaller coins being Canadian 50 and 25 Cents of Victoria with the reverses worn smooth and engraved, former with an Indian wearing snow shoes in a forest setting, latter with legend LA WAS KA; the larger coin of indeterminate origin but possibly a USA Seated Liberty or Morgan Dollar, both sides worn smooth, the front engraved with DF in monogram, the back engraved with a...
Hammer Price: £850
Elizabeth II (1952-, Elizabeth ii,Five Pounds to Half-Sovereign (4), in case of issue, with certificate 1995 (4). Similar state (£500-550)
Hammer Price: £710
Islamic, Indian, and Iranian coins (approx. 520), a wide range of types and periods, mostly minor denominations in silver. Some impaired, some fine, very fine or better (£150-180)
Hammer Price: £700
Switzerland, Confederation, 5-Francs, 1916 (KM 34). Obverse without significant wear and this extremely fine, but has been cleaned, probably by dipping, reverse good very fine, colour a little lifeless and with smudge of discolouration on arms, rare (£600-800)
Hammer Price: £650
Elizabeth ii, Five Pounds to Half-Sovereign (4), in case of issue, with certificate, 1994 (4). Similar state (£500-550)
Elizabeth II (1952-, Proof Set, 1989, 500th Anniversary of the First Gold Sovereign, comprising Five Pounds to Half-Sovereign, in case of issue, with certificate. About as struck (£600-650)
Hammer Price: £630
Elizabeth II (1952-, Elizabeth ii, Proof set, 1993, the Centenary Collection 1893-1993, comprising gold Five-Pounds to Half-Sovereign, silver proof Medal, in case of issue with certificate [5]. About as struck (£550-600)
Hammer Price: £620
German, Austrian and Swiss coins (approx. 190), many 19th and early 20th century minor issues, some earlier. Some worn, some very fine or better (£100-120)
Hammer Price: £600
Elizabeth ii, Five Pounds to Half-Sovereign (4), in case of issue, with certificate1992 (4). Similar state (£500-550)
Hammer Price: £560
Elizabeth ii, Proof Set, 1990, Five Pounds to Half-Sovereign (4), in case of issue, with certificate. About as struck (£500-550)
Hammer Price: £550
Elizabeth ii,Five Pounds to Half-Sovereign (4), in case of issue, with certificate, 1991 (4). Similar state (£500-550)
Hammer Price: £540
Edward VI (1547-1553), Third Period, Halfcrown, 1551, m.m. y, horse with plume on head, 22.73gm (N. 1934; S. 2479). Apparently a striking in lead from the official dies, obverse fine, reverse very fine, very rare and unusual (£100-200)
Hammer Price: £520
China, japan, and South East Asia, coins in silver and base metal (143), mostly minor currency issues of the late 19th and early 20th century. Some fair or fine, some very fine or better (£120-150)
Hammer Price: £490
Pescennius Niger (193), Denarius, Antioch, reverse fORTVNAE REDVC, Fortuna standing holding long branch and cornucopiae (cf. RIC 29). Extremely rare, good fine to about very fine (£500-600)
Hammer Price: £480
Mozambique, 2 1/2 Maticaes or Barrinha, gold [1851], M in oval with rosette and other countermarks, reverse value, 14.47gm (Vaz 39; KM. 34). Fine or better and clear, rare (£150-200)
Hammer Price: £400
George v, Pattern Octorino or Eightpence, 1913, by Reginald Huth, struck by John Pinches, in copper (ESC 1481A). Good extremely fine and extremely rare (£120-150)
Hammer Price: £360
Ecclesgreig (now St. Cyrus), Beggars’ badge, obverse n 7 eglsgrig parish 1773, in four lines, lettering irregular and with both ‘s’ s retrograde, the numeral 7 punched or engraved, reverse plain, lead, 52mm, pierced at top for suspension (PSAS 1961-2, p. 293). About very fine, excessively rare (£280-320)
United States of America, Canada, etc., minor coins in silver and base metal (109). A few fair, mostly fine or very fine (£60-80)
Hammer Price: £320
Elizabeth ii, Proof Crown, 1990, stuck in gold, The 90th Birthday of the Queen Mother, in case of issue, with certificate. About as struck (£350-400)
“Mathews on the Game of Whist”, circular brass box with the top decorated with cards and legend “mathews on the game of whist”, complete with twenty four silvered counters, published by Thomason, half-draped female figure l., holding her finger to her mouth, the reverses outlining the rules of the game. A charming set; some pieces a little scuffed and mostly lightly cleaned but of excellent workmanship (a characteristic of all Thomason’s work) and generally extremely fine, very...
Hammer Price: £310
Italy, etc., coins in silver and base metal (175), including issues of the Papal States and the Vatican, mostly 19th and early 20th century currency issues, a few earlier. Some worn or impaired, many fine or very fine, some better (£100-120)
Newfoundland, Victoria, Pattern Cent, 1864, bronze, bust left, VICTORIA QUEEN, reverse crown, date and value, edge plain, struck en médaille, 5.66gm (KM. Pn 2). Appears to have seen some circulation with light wear on crown in centre of reverse, otherwise about extremely fine with a hint of original colour, very rare (£150-200)
France, Chambre de Commerce, 187 notes, 1914-20, mostly 50-c and 1-Franc denominations, but including 100-Francs Roubaix-Tourcoing, plus Aleria Chambre de Commerce and Belgium (2). Fine to extremely fine (£400-500)
Hammer Price: £300
Roman Bronze Coins (44), Sestertii (26), Dupondii (2), Asses (13), others (3). Fair to fine (£250-350)
Old Aberdeen, Beggars’ badge, obverse arms of burgh, around old abd 1722, reverse plain, lead, 42mm (excluding loop of 12mm), with integral loop for suspension (PSAS 1961-2, p. 295, pl. LIV, 15). Very fine and extremely rare (£220-250)
Hammer Price: £290
Cavers, Beggars’ badge, cavers roxb 1729, in three lines, reverse plain, heart-shaped, lead, 58mm, pierced twice at top for suspension (PSAS 1961-2, p. 292, pl. LV, 24). Very fine, excessively rare (£280-320)
Hammer Price: £280
Spain, Portugal, and overseas possessions, coins in silver and base metal (169), many 19th and 20th century issues, a few earlier. Some impaired, several fair or fine, some very fine or better (£120-150)
Hammer Price: £270
Anne (1702-1714), Pattern Farthing, 1713, in silver, bust left, reverse Pax in biga to right, edge plain, struck en médaille, 5.07gm (BMC 763). About very fine, rare (£250-300)
Hammer Price: £250
World Banknotes, a large lot (approx. 500), various Countries, mostly European [lot]. Good to fine, some better (£200-300)
Charles II (1660-1685), Pattern Broad, 1660, by Thomas Simon, struck in silver (N. 2776). Good fine, rare (£150-200)
France, miscellaneous coins (252), mostly minor 19th and early 20th century issues, many in silver, some base. Many worn or impaired, some fine or better (£60-80)
Hammer Price: £240
Charles II (1660-1685), Crown, 1668/5, second bust, vicesimo (ESC 37A). Good fine, extremely rare (£180-220)
Anne (1702-1714), Crown, 1708, plumes, edge SEPTIMO (SC 45; ESC 108; S. 3602). Hair detail a little flat (and corresponding on reverse), otherwise very fine, reverse with uneven area of toning (£180-220)
Scandinavia, coins in silver, billon and base metal (111), mostly 19th and early 20th century currency issues. Some impaired or worn, many fine or very fine, a few better, some scarce (£100-120)
Hammer Price: £230
Elizabeth II (1952-, Elizabeth ii, gold proof collection, 1986, comprising Two-Pounds, Sovereign and Half-Sovereign, in case of issue, with certificate [3]. About as struck (£250-300)
Elizabeth ii, gold proof collection, 1987, comprising Two-Pounds, Sovereign and Half-Sovereign, in case of issue, with certificate [3]. About as struck (£250-300)
Elizabeth ii, gold proof collection, 1988, comprising Two-Pounds, Sovereign and Half-Sovereign, in case of issue, with certificate [3]. About as struck (£250-300)
Byzantine Bronzes (121), various reigns. Some fine (£160-200)
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