World Coins

Lot # 861 - Latvia. Republic (1990- ). 5 Lati 1931, London mint. KM 9. AR. 24.92 g. 37 mm. Superb condition for issue. Lustrous with frosty surfaces, rare as such. FDC.
Lot # 860 - Japan. Shōwa (1926-1989). 10'000 Yen year 61 (1986), 60th Anniversary of the Reign of Hiroito. AR. 20 g. 35 mm. PROOF. In original mint blister.
Lot # 859 - Japan. Mutsuhito (Meiji) (1867-1912). Yen year 27 (1894), Osaka mint. KM Y A25.3. AR. 26.92 g. 38 mm. Light golden tone. Lustrous surfaces. Minor nicks on reverse. FDC/About FDC.
Lot # 858 - Japan. Mutsuhito (Meiji) (1867-1912). Yen year 22 (1889), Osaka mint. KM Y A25.3. AR. 26.98 g. 38 mm. Frosty surfaces. FDC.
Lot # 857 - Hungary. Miklos Horty, Regent (1920-1944). 2 pengo 1935 UP, Budapest. Pattern. KM XP 11.1. AR. 10.05 g. 27.5 mm. PF.
Lot # 856 - Hungary. Franz Joseph (1848-1916). 5 Korona 1908 KB, Kremnitz mint. KM 488; Fruhwald 2109. AR. 23.98 g. 36 mm. Light scratch on obverse. Cabinet tone with iridescent tone. Good EF.
Lot # 855 - Hungary. Maria Theresia (1740-1780). Madonnen Taler 1775 K/SK PD, Kremintz mint. KM 386.1; Huszár 1679. AR. 28.04 g. 41 mm. Cabinet tone. A superb example of this elegant issue. FDC.
Lot # 854 - Great Britain. Elizabeth II (1952-2022). Proof Set 1987 containing 2 Pounds (KM944), Sovereign (KM943), 1/2 Sovereign (KM942). Royal mint. AV. Mintage: 12,500. Accompanied by box and COA #09355. Total AGW 0.8242 oz.
Lot # 853 - Great Britain. Elizabeth II (1952-2022). Proof set 1987 containing 100 Pounds, (1 oz), KM953. 34.05 gm; 50 Pounds, (1/2 oz), KM952. 17.03 gm; 25 Pounds, (1/4 oz), KM951. 8.51 gm; 10 Pounds, (1/10 oz), KM950. 3.412 gm. Royal mint. AV. Mintage: 10,000. Accompanied by original box and COA #00171. Total AGW 1.85 oz.
Lot # 852 - Great Britain. Elizabeth II (1952-2022). Proof set 1986 containing 2 pounds g. 15.98, sovereign g. 7.98, half-sovereign g. 3.99. Royal mint. KM PS 50 (942-943-947c). AV. Accompanied by original box and COA #05930. Total AGW 0.8224 oz. The design on the Two Pounds commemorates the Commonwealth Games.
Lot # 851 - Great Britain. George VI (1936-1952). Specimen Set (15 pieces) 1937. London mint. KM PS 21; Seaby PS 16. AR, CU. Includes Crown to Farthing denominations, plus the Maundy set. Sold with original red display box.
Lot # 850 - Great Britain. George VI (1936-1952). Crown 1937, London mint. KM 857; Seaby 4078. AR. 28.21 g. 39 mm. Exceptional mirror-like surfaces enriched by a delicately scattered natural patina with golden hues. Struck to commemorate the coronation of King George VI on 12 May 1937. PROOF.
Lot # 849 - Great Britain. George V (1910-1936). Crown 1935 (XXV), London mint. KM 842; Seaby 4048. AR. 28.26 g. 39 mm. Uneven cabinet tone. EF.
Lot # 848 - Great Britain. George V (1910-1936). Dollar 1930 B, Bombay mint. KM T5. AR. 27.03 g. 39 mm. Good EF/EF. Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading MS 60.
Lot # 847 - Great Britain. Edward VII (1901-1910). Crown 1902 (II), London mint. KM 803; Seaby 3979. AR. 28.26 g. 38.5 mm. Irregular patina caused by moisture on obverse. MATTE PROOF.
Lot # 846 - Great Britain. Victoria (1837-1901). Crown 1893 (LVI), London mint. KM 783; Seaby 3937. AR. 28.28 g. 39 mm. Brilliant surfaces enhanced by a delicate cabinet patina. When tilted, the fields exhibit a prooflike appearance. Rare as such. FDC.
Lot # 845 - Great Britain. Victoria (1837-1901). Crown 1889, London mint. KM 765; Seaby 3921. AR. 28.31 g. 39 mm. Frosty surfaces with an early golden patina. Superb condition. FDC.
Lot # 844 - Great Britain. Victoria (1837-1901). Crown 1847 (undecimo), London mint. KM 744; Seaby 3883. AR. 28.21 g. 39 mm. Minor hairlines. An elegant cabinet patina gently diffused over brilliant fields creates a refined satin-like appearance on the raised elements. A remarkable specimen of this desirable and iconic coin. About FDC. The coin commonly referred to as the 'Gothic' Crown was never intended for circulation and was exclusively sold to the public through official agents, namely Hunt and Roskell at the time. It gained immediate popularity and has remained highly sought after, often regarded as one of the most beautiful designs in British coinage. The obverse features a crowned bust of Queen Victoria facing left, her dress adorned with roses, thistles, and shamrocks. The surrounding inscription, in lowercase Gothic script, reads Victoria dei gratia britanniar. reg: f: d. The design is attributed to William Wyon. The reverse displays crowned cruciform shields with the Star of the Garter at the center, accompanied by floral emblems and Gothic arches in the angles. The Latin inscription in lowercase Gothic script reads tueatur unita deus anno dom mdcccxlvii, which translates to 'May God guard these United Kingdoms in the Year of Our Lord 1847.' This design is credited to William Dyce. The edge is inscribed in raised lettering with Decus et tutamen. anno regni undecimo.
Lot # 843 - Great Britain. Victoria (1837-1901). Crown 1847 (XI) Young Head. London mint. KM 741; Seaby 3882. AR. 28.33 g. 38 mm. 1847 Young Head Crown considerably rarer in high grade than the 1844 and 1845 issues. About FDC/FDC.
Lot # 842 - Great Britain. George IV (1820-1830). Crown 1821 (SECUNDO), London mint. KM 680.1; Seaby 3805. AR. 28.33 g. 38 mm. Minor marks. Deep cabinet tone. Brilliant surfaces. About EF/EF.
Lot # 841 - Great Britain. George III (1760-1820). Crown 1819 (LIX), London mint. KM 675; Seaby 3787. AR. 28.34 g. 38 mm. Lustrous. Minor nicks, otherwise. good EF.
Lot # 840 - Great Britain. George III (1760-1820). Crown 1818 (LIX), London mint. KM 675; Seaby 3787. AR. 28.27 g. 38 mm. Minor irrelevant nicks. A superb gem example of these finely engraved die pairs, the work of Benedetto Pistrucci. Mirror-like prooflike fields with a delicate cameo frosting on the devices. PROOFLIKE.
Lot # 839 - Great Britain. Elizabeth I (1558-1603). Cast AE Medal for the defeat of the Spanish Armada. Dated 1588. Obv. DVRVM EST CONTRA STIMVLOS CALCITRARE (It is hard to kick against the pricks [Acts ix.5]), Philip II and other Catholics, blindfolded and seated on spiked floor; above, O COECAS HOMINVM MENTES/ O PECTORA COECA (Oh! The minds and hearts of men). Rev. TV DEVS MAGNVS ET MAGNA FACIS TV SOLVS DEVS (Thou, god, art great and doest wondrous things; thou art God alone [Psalms lxxxvi/10]), capsizing and sinking Spanish ships; above, VENI VIDE VIVE/ 1588 (Come, see, live). Eimer 56. AE. 26.32 g. 50 mm. Opus: G. van Bijlaer. RRR. An extremely rare specimen. While the weight and small marks on the edge do not definitively classify this piece as an electrotype, they suggest the possibility. However, after careful microscopic analysis, it can be confirmed that this is an ancient specimen exhibiting all the signs of wear and encrustations consistent with its age. VF. In what was expected to be a one-sided victory, British forces, aided in part by treacherous weather and superior tactics, were able to rout the invading fleet, sinking or capturing more than a third of the 130-ship armada. The obverse depicts Spanish ships in ruin while English and Dutch ships remain to the background; the reverse displays a satirical scene of blindfolded bishops and Pope sitting atop a bed of spikes.
Lot # 838 - Great Britain. Elizabeth I (1558-1603). 6 Pence 1580, Tower mint, London. Spink 2752. AR. 2.58 g. 27 mm. VF.
Lot # 837 - Germany. Democratic Republic (1949-1990). 20 Mark 1987 A, Berlin. KM 119.1; Jaeger 1617. AR. 21.02 g. 33 mm. Superb golden tone. Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading MS 67.
Lot # 836 - Germany. Liutpold (1871-1918). Bayern. 5 mark 1911 D, Munich mint. KM 999; Jaeger 50. AR. 27.78 g. 38 mm. PROOF.
Lot # 835 - Germany. Friedrich August III (1904-1918). Sachsen. 5 mark 1909 'Leipzig University'. KM 1269; Jaeg. 139. AR. 27.8 g. 38 mm. FDC.
Lot # 834 - Germany. Albert I (1873-1902). Sachsen. 5 mark 1902 E, Muldenhutten. KM 1256; Jaeger 128. AR. 27.8 g. 38.5 mm. In exceptional state of preservation. Prooflike. FDC.
Lot # 833 - Germany. Friedrich III (1888). Preussen. 5 Mark 1888 A, Berlin mint. KM 512; Jaeger 99. AR. 27.78 g. 38 mm. Lustrous. FDC.
Lot # 832 - Germany. Karl I (1864-1891). Württemberg. Double Taler 1871, Stuttgart mint. KM 618; Jaeg. 87. AR. 36.99 g. 41.5 mm. Minor irrelevant nicks. Lustrous mirror fields complemented by a satin texture on the raised elements. A rare and appealing two year type struck to commemorate the completion of the restoration of the Ulm Cathedral. PROOF.
Lot # 831 - Germany. George V (1851-1866). Hannover. 2 Vereinsthaler 1866 B. KM 240; Jaeg. 97. AR. 37.03 g. 41 mm. Uneven cabinet patina with bright, reflective fields. FDC.
Lot # 830 - Germany. Wilhelm (1836-1884). Braunschweig and Lunenburg. Double Taler 1856 B. KM 1149; Jaeger 252. AR. 37.1 g. 41 mm. Minor marks. Bright prooflike fields. About FDC/FDC. For the 25th anniversary of the reign.
Lot # 829 - Germany. Wilhelm I (1816-1864). Braunschweig and Lunenburg. Double Taler 1855 B. KM 1140; Jaeg. 251c. AR. 37.14 g. 41.5 mm. FDC.
Lot # 828 - Germany. Friedrich August II (1836-1854). Sachsen. Double Taler or 3 1/2 gulden 1851 F (Gustav Theodor Fischer mintmaster), Dresden mint. KM 1149; Jaeger 78. AR. 37.14 g. 41.5 mm. Lustrous. FDC.
Lot # 827 - Germany. Wilhelm II (1888-1918). Preussen. Double Thaler 1840 A, Berlin min. KM 425; Jaeg. 64. AR. 37.09 g. 41 mm. Cabinet tone. FDC.
Lot # 826 - Germany. Wilhelm I (1816-1864). Wurttemberg. Taler 1833. KM 570; Jaeg. 56. AR. 29.48 g. 39.5 mm. Iridescent uneven toning. EF.
Lot # 825 - Germany. Anton (1827-1836). Saxen. Convention taler 1829 S, Dresden mint. Ausbeute. KM 1120; Jaeg. 61. AR. 28.05 g. 37 mm. Nicks on obverse. Prooflike. Good EF/About FDC.
Lot # 824 - Germany. Friedrich August III (1763-1806). Saxen. Taler 1777, Dresden. KM 992. AR. 27.98 g. 39 mm. EF.
Lot # 823 - Germany. Leopold Eberhard (1699-1723). Groschen or 3 Kreuzer 1710, Mömpelgard. Klein 69; Ebner 71. AR. 1.64 g. 22 mm. EF.
Lot # 822 - France. Fifth Republic (1958-). 50 Francs 1979 countermark VISITE EN FRANCE 1980 for the visit of Pope Giovanni Paolo II. KM 941; Gad. 882. AR. 42 mm. In original issue blister. Edition limitée du 1000 piéces. FDC.
Lot # 821 - France. Fifth Republic (1958-). 10 Francs 1964 ESSAI. KM E111; Gad. 813. AR. 25.12 g. 37 mm. Previously certified by Cavaliere (FDC). FDC. Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading MS 65 PROOFLIKE.
Lot # 820 - France. Third republic (1870-1940). Franc 1895 A, Paris mint. KM 822.1; Gad. 465a. AR. 5.06 g. 23 mm. FDC.
Lot # 819 - France. Third republic (1871-1940). 50 centimes 1894 A, Paris mint. KM 834.1; Gad. 419a. AR. 2.5 g. 18.5 mm. Cabinet tone with a hint of iridescence. FDC.
Lot # 818 - France. Third republic (1870-1940). Franc 1888 A, Paris mint. KM 822.1; Gad. 465a. AR. 5 g. 23 mm. FDC.
Lot # 817 - France. Third republic (1871-1940). 10 centimes 1887 A, Paris mint. KM 815.1; Gad. 265. AE. 10.07 g. 30.5 mm. Red copper. Very high condition. FDC.
Lot # 816 - France. Third republic (1870-1940). 5 Francs 1876 A, Paris mint. KM 820.1; Gad. 745a. AR. 25 g. 37 mm. Lovely iridescent tone. FDC. Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading MS 64.
Lot # 815 - France. Napoleon III (1852-1870). 5 Francs 1868 BB, Strasbourg mint. KM 799.2; Gad. 739. AR. 25.04 g. 37 mm. Minor marks. Lustrous. EF.
Lot # 814 - France. Napoleon III (1852-1870). 50 centimes 1866 K, Bordeaux mint. KM 814.2; Gad. 417. AR. 2.48 g. 18 mm. Cabinet tone with a hint of iridescence. FDC.
Lot # 813 - France. Louis Philippe (1830-1848). 25 cent 1848 A, Paris mint. KM 755.1; Gad. 357. AR. 1.25 g. 15 mm. Frosty surfaces. FDC.
Lot # 812 - France. Louis Philippe I (1830-1848). Trial strike 10 Centimes type Monetary Balance by Rohault and Muzard in Paris, 1844. Mazard 1165. AE. 10.66 g. 28.5 mm. FDC.