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Lot 9
Two George V silver vesta cases and a collection of coins, one plain, and one with engraved initials, dented, together a silver plated vesta and several coins including an 1889 crown in pendant mount with chain, a Morgan Head style coin in mount on yellow metal chain, and other loose Victorian and later coinage (parcel)
Lot 252
A group of silver proof and other commemorative coins and medallions, including several issued by the Royal Mint such two 90th Birthday Crowns, a silver £5, a 1983 peidfort £1, a 1994 three coin silver proof collection commemorating the 50th anniversary of the allied invasion of Europe, a 1992 two coin 10p set, a 1990 two coin 5p set and a 1991 rugby five dollar coin (8)
Lot 1
A late 19th century silver chatelaine, London 1891 by Julius Rosenthal & Samuel Jacob, with pendant silver perfume bottle, silver pencil holder, silver handled scissors, letter shaped silver stamp case, silver chain link coin purse, silver heart shaped lady’s fob watch, and silver pail shaped pin cushion, approx. 8ozt.
Lot 247
An unusual group of coins, containing a post-medieval Charles I style coin weight (F) for half a crown(S II & D VI), a Birmingham Union Copper Company copper one penny token ‘For Public Accommodation’ overstruck for the ‘Bradford Workhouse’ some rubbed George III coinage, and some world silver coinage including an 1898 Rubel, and a 1902 Barber half dollar (11)
Lot 105
Charles I, triple unite, Oxford mint, mm. plume with bands on obverse only, 1643, crowned taller bust l., holding sword and olive branch, no scarf, rev. Declaration on continuous scroll, three plumes above with mark of value, wt. 26.6gms. (S.2727; N.2384 [VR]; Schneider 295, same dies and die-state), good very fine on an excellent flan, consistently sharp details on each side, bold legends and outer beaded rims, remarkably free from abuse, with pleasing reddish gold toning. *ex Dominic Mitchell, Glendinings, 27 April 1949, lot 20. ex St. James’s Auction 33, 20 May 2015, lot 113 In ordinary times throughout England’s thousand-year recorded history no cause ever occurred calling for such a massive and high-purity gold coin as the triple-unite, worth 60 shillings in its day. Consider that, three centuries later in the early 20th century, a pint of beer cost an average of one farthing, and the buying power of this coin in 1643 becomes staggering. The only reason to create it was war, to pay for mountains of supplies at King Charles’s tentative quarters as he was pursued by Oliver Cromwell’s army. Once he escaped London, his principal holdout was at Oxford, where this fabulous coin was minted. The fortress and mint operated from 1642 to 1646, and the money issued from Oxford varied from ‘small change’ to pay soldiers to large gold. It might be claimed that the king’s visage on many of his coins, so crudely minted in the main, was one of fright. On his triple-unites his armoured body is best represented. We see him fully armed, crowned, holding a long sword out before him but also carrying the olive branch for peace over his shoulder. Surely Charles would have preferred to see peace return, and himself returned to his throne in London. The jewel he wears on a heavy chain around his neck has not been identified but it may be an artistic version of the fabled Alfred Jewel, lost for three centuries and only rediscovered in 1693, but associated with the king’s power for a thousand years. The reverse of this massive coin is even more intriguing. Strewn in three lines upon a flowing banner is the Latin abbreviation of Charles’s famous Declaration made at Wellington in 1642 in which he proposed renewal of the Protestant religion, the retention of the laws of his kingdom with him as king, and the liberty granted to his subjects as protected by himself and his parliament. This in fact became a declaration of war when Cromwell rejected his offer. Oxford and the other regional mints were quickly assembled to produce money from what precious metal could be found, often the plate of colleges or aristocrats. These coins are not technically siege pieces but most met the same fate, melting, after war was concluded. They were destroyed. So, too, was King Charles I. Within six years of the minting of this most impressive, kingly coin, Charles was captured and executed. With him perished the ancient divine right of kings, for upon the Restoration the powers of governing differed greatly, most of the monarch’s ancient authority being placed in the hands of Parliament. The king’s son, Charles II, assumed the position of figurehead even though he was still revered by monarchists and the majority of his subjects. Coinage would continue to be issued in the monarch’s name with his image predominant, but the ‘kingdom’ would never again be the same, nor would any coin ever again be struck with such ‘declarative’ authority as produced Charles Stuart’s huge triple-unites.
Lot 22
† - Julius Caesar, denarius (44 BC), CAESAR PARENS PATRIAE (fragmented), laur. veiled hd. r., lituus below chin, priest’s bonnet behind, rev. COSSVTIVS MMARIDIANVS in form of cross, A A A FF (Aere argento auro flanfo feriundo) in angles, wt. 3.49gms. (Syd.1069), very fine, surface damage to upper parts of obverse and reverse. First coin with the complete title of the moneyer
Lot 234
G - Victoria, proof five pounds, 1893, veiled bust l., rev. St. George and the dragon (S.3872), authenticated and graded by NGC as Proof 65* Ultra Cameo, an exceptional example of this largest coin issued in the proof sets of this year, featuring the mature portrait, here displayed dramatically in frosted contrast to the brilliant mirror-like quality of the surrounding field
Lot 269
† - Edward VII, sixpence, 1905, bare head r., rev. value within wreath (S.3983; ESC.1791), grey tone, virtually mint state and a wonderful Olympics association item. The coin comes with a printed card from Burghley House Stamford, stating ‘To commemorate the birth of David George Brownlow Cecil, Lord Burghley, 9th February 1905.’ David George Brownlow Cecil KCMG (1905–1981), later the 6th Marquess of Exeter, won the gold medal in the 400 metre hurdles at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam.
Lot 456
China, Kwangtung Province, proof Empire dollar, Heaton mint, undated (1890-1908), Chinese characters indicating issuer, value and era, rev. English legends, including value or denomination, around curled and facing imperial dragon (KM.Y203; L&M.133; Kann 26), authenticated and graded by PCGS as Specimen 65, boldly detailed and with rich, multi-hued grey toning, fully original and possessing truly delightful surfaces; clearly one of the finest known examples of this classic issue, and very rare as a Proof or Specimen strike as designated by PCGS. An ancient province, Kwangtung (or Guangdon) occupies much of the southeast region of China, ranging from the river valleys to the coast and close to both Macau and Hong Kong on the South China Sea. Its name literally means ‘the eastern expanse’ and it has long had a large population and rich resources. Because it was remote in ancient times from the centre of power (on the North China Plain), its inhabitants indulged in concepts and trade that were often at odds with those held by the royal elites. This attracted European colonials, who sought to trade for Chinese goods; the French and English influences are seen in the legend of this coin’s reverse. The coin’s design suggests its appeal as a trade ‘dollar’, and indeed most known examples of this type indicate strong commercial use; the vast majority of mintages perished. The province was the homeland of Sun Yat-Sen, the founder of modern China. In the last decade of the twentieth century, Kwangtung became the economic powerhouse among China’s various provinces. This wonderful coin - only 2 other examples are graded SP65 or higher by NGC or PCGS - survives as a graceful symbol of modern China.
Lot 464
† - Comoros, Sultan Said Ali, 5 francs, AH.1308A (1890), crossed flags of France and Comoros, legend in Arabic above and below, all within wreath, rev. weapons (KM.9), authenticated and graded by NGC as Mint State 63. *ex R. L. Lissner collection, St. James’s Auction 29, Chicago, 1-2 August 2014, Only 2050 specimens struck and one of the finest examples of this one-year only type coin to be offered in a long time.
Lot 475
Great Britain, Elizabeth I period, coin weight for a French gold écu au soleil, obv. crowned French shield of arms, rev. crowned VI S (six shillings), wt. 3.45gms. (cf. Withers 361), good very fine, a very rare coin weight. This piece is not listed in British Coin Weights by Paul and Bente Withers but is far superior in quality to the one illustrated.
Lot 494
† - Germany, Mainz, Friedrich Karl Josef, thaler, 1794, IA-IL, thaler, bust three-quarters r., rev. inscription in five lines within wreath (Dav.2431), authenticated and graded by NGC as Mint State 65. Superb gem uncirculated and one of the two highest ever graded, both MS65. A true museum quality coin with very light patina overall.
Lot 509
G - German New Guinea, 10 mark, 1895A,, authenticated and graded by NGC as Mint State 65, Bird of Paradise, rev. denomination and date within wreath (KM.8; Fr.2); Jaeger.708. A one-year type - only 2000 specimens struck - and only 5 other examples graded MS65 or higher by NGC or PCGS. This very rare classic colonial issue of Imperial Germany was engraved and struck in Berlin, the famous Bird of Paradise being the work of Otto Schultz. Its artistry has been admired worldwide, and the two years of issue of the gold, silver and bronze pieces bearing this image are among the most sought by collectors of worldwide issues. This beautiful example is boldly struck, with unusually choice surfaces and rims as well as appealing golden yellow colour. Only a few exist at this grade level. A great coin!
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Lot 510
Gibraltar, quarter dollar, with heart-shaped countermark on a Spanish 2 reales, 1721SJ, wt. 7.35gms. (KM.8 [Martinique]), authenticated and graded by NGC as Very Fine 30. This coin was formerly attributed to Martinique and Dominica but recent research points to it being issued for Gibraltar.
Lot 521
India, Mughal Empire, Awrangzib b. Shah Jahan (1068-1118h), mohur, Gulkanda 1086h, ry 22, wt. 10.98gms. (KM.315.18), brilliant good extremely fine, rare. This coin records a mismatch between annual and regnal years. The annual year 1086 is recorded as regnal years 19, while regnal year 22 was either 1089 or 1090. Mismatches of this kind are often encountered. Shortly after this coin was struck the Gulkanda mint was transferred to Hyderabad.
Lot 535
G - India, Victoria, restrike proof mohur, 1870c authenticated and graded by NGC as Proof 66+ Ultra Cameo, (Calcutta mint), crowned bust l., in elaborate brocade dress with English title surrounding, rev. INDIA, date within beaded circle and broad border of elaborately floriated inverted Vs, edge grained (KM.481; Fr.1598; Prid.10), , a particularly beautiful and gleaming specimen having heavily frosted portrait and devices set against gleaming mirrored fields; a spectacular coin!. Only one other example of this coin has been graded PF66 Deep Cameo by PCGS. The golden mohur and other issues of British colonial origin, as original or contemporary proofs (or specimens), are extremely rare as a class. Their textures display matt-like qualities as well as fine wire edges. Early restrikes, when seen, tend to reveal heavy cleaning as well as very noticeable die-polishing, both of which make for disturbed surfaces. Later restrikes tend to be of finer quality. The practice of officially re-striking classic Indian coins came to a conclusion in 1970, giving some age even to the latest pieces. Research into the restrikes remains tenuous; this piece appears to fall into the category of issues made for collectors after 1955.
Lot 640
† - Russia, White Army Revolution and Counter-Revolution (1917-1920), bronze 2 kopecks, 1898, authenticated and graded by NGC as Mint State 64 Brown, struck in 1917/18 as a trial piece, spread eagle within circle, rev. value within circle, date above, , exceedingly rare. *ex Farouk collection, lot 2545, part. ex Schulman Auction, 18-19 March, 1960, lot 3649. ex Numismatic Auctions, 30 November 2015, lot 777. The envelope accompanying this coin states:”struck as a trial piece in 1917/18 by General Denikin and his White Russian Armies. Denikin had German support and this trial coin was struck at the Berlin mint. In order not to be called a ‘counterfeiter’, Denikin had the coin bear a German instead of a Russian eagle, and the legend is in mirror script, retrograde!! Date on coin, 1898. A one kopeck was sold in the Mihailovich Sale, and there are about 4 or 5 different trial pieces of this kind in existence.” There are 3 examples graded MS64 by NGC or PCGS.
Lot 657
Great Britain, Elizabeth I period, coin weight for a Spanish gold excellente, crowned busts facing each other, rev. crowned VI. S VIII. D (six shillings and eight pence), wt. 3.50gms., extremely fine, as struck, an exceedingly rare coin weight. Not listed in Withers, but see Spink’s Numismatic Circular, February 1995.
Lot 670
† - Thailand, Rama V (1876-1900), gold fuang (1/8 baht), undated, bust l., rev. crowned coat of arms flanked by royal parasols (KM.Y32b; Fr.26), authenticated and graded by NGC as About Uncirculated 58, the reverse is brilliant uncirculated and the obverse shows just a hint of rub, a very attractive premium coin
Lot 672
† - Transylvania, Christoph Báthori, 10 ducats, 1577, authenticated and graded by NGC as About Uncirculated 55, Hermannstadt, crowned armorial shield with angel supporters, rev. VIRTVS / VNITA / VALET, legend around (Fr.279; Resch 2; Mont.134), , struck on a broad flan and more detailed than typically seen, few marks of note despite the size of this piece, with pleasing light yellow-gold colour, very rare. Born in 1530, Christoph was the voivode, or commander, of the central principality of medieval Romania, after the passing of his brother, Stephen. He was the father of Sigismund, another ruler from this royal household who is well known by numismatists. Territorial and religious battles dominated this part of central Europe for centuries, and the seizing of treasure was part and parcel of the struggles. This large gold coin, representing much wealth in its day, was likely made of gold previously fashioned into the coins of numerous former rulers, possibly even of the Turks of the Ottoman Empire, to which its style is not dissimilar.
Lot 732
Abbasid 1st period, al-Ma’mun (194-218h), dirham, Madinat Tahiriya bi Misr 204h, obv. field, between 2nd and 3rd lines: al-Sari, in exergue: al-Maghrib, rev. field: lillah/ Muhammad rasul Allah/ salla Allah ‘aleyhi wa salam/li’l-khalifa al-Mu’mun/Tahir, 22 mm., die axis 9:00. wt. 3.01gms. (Lowick -), about extremely fine and previously unrecorded. The mint name on this coin is disfigured by a large die flaw which makes the reading Madinat al-Tahiriya highly conjectural. The word Misr, however, is clear. Because dirhams from Misr during this period are so rarely encountered, when a new one is found it is capable of quite surprising results.
Lot 736
Abbasid 4th period, al-Nasir li-din Allah (575-622h), dinar, Madinat al-Salam 577h, wt. 4.45gms., extremely fine, very rare. This remarkable coin was issued in the third year of al-Nasir’s long reign. It is in superb condition, struck on a thicker flan than was usual at this time, so that the legends are clearly legible without any signs of strike through.
Lot 753
Ayyubid, al-Mu’azzam Turanshah (647-648h) dinar, al-Qahira 648h, obv. field: al-malik al-mu’azzam/Ghiyath al-din Turanshah/(bin/al-malik al-Salih/Ayyub, 21.5 mm., wt. 4.27gms. (not in Balog, unpublished), about extremely fine and as far as is known unique. Paul Balog has the following to say about the circumstances behind the issuance of this coin: ‘When news of the invasion of Egypt by the French king Louis IX (St. Louis) and the Crusaders reached him the father of Turanshah, al-Salih Ayyub, was already very ill. He travelled to the Nile Delta in order to direct the military operations in person, but died in his camp on 15 Sha’ban 647 h. During the next several days his death was kept secret until the Crusaders were routed by his troops. Then his son, al-Mu’azzam Turanshah, was hastily summoned from his princely residence at Hisn- Kayfa. He arrived in Damascus late in Ramadan and was proclaimed Sultan the next day. He remained there for three weeks, was persuaded to proceed on to Egypt, and finally arrived in Mansura after another month. He was, however, present when the Frankish army, totally crushed, surrendered and Louis IX was taken captive. However, Turanshah speedily alienated the Egyptian Mamluk amirs by his rudeness and by favouring his own courtiers, which was part of his plan to establish his own authority. When he began to threaten the Egyptian Mamluk nobility personally, rebellion broke out and he was murdered at the end of Muharram 648 h. With his assassination Ayyubid rule of Egypt ceased; many authorities date the end of the Ayyubid Empire from this time.’ While Turanshah’s silver coinage is very rare, this is the first time a gold coin struck in his name has come to light.
Lot 755
Bahri Mamluk, al-Mansur Qala’un (678-689h) dinar, al-Qahira 680h, obv. field: duriba bi’l-Qahira/al-sultan al malik a/l -Mansur sayf al-dunya wa’-din/Qala’un al-Salihi Qasim/amir al-Mu’minin, wt. 5.34gms. (Balog 116), obverse double struck, extremely fine, rare. On this coin Qala’un displays the pride he took in beginning his career as a member of al-Salih Ayyub’s Mamluk army
Lot 77
Elizabeth I, sixth issue, ‘fine’ sovereign of 30 shillings, mm. A (1583-1584/5), crowned figure of queen enthroned facing, holding orb and sceptre, portcullis at feet, rev. shield of arms at centre of full-blown rose, wt. 15.00gms. (S.2529; N.2003; Schneider 778), the portrait somewhat double-struck but all other motifs and the legends sharp and clear, full rims on a broad flan, good very fine, rare. The largest and most intrinsically valuable gold coin of the many issues of this reign, this was the jewel of Renaissance coinage, minted from nearly pure gold (.995 fine) and typically found with bent or wavy flans, often cracked and dented, because of the purity of the metal. While a coin such as this was never or rarely seen by the queen’s subjects other than nobility, it was a staple at Court and viewed by those abroad as emblematic of Elizabeth’s reign, in sharp contrast to the questionable and much unwanted money of the kingdom as it remained at the end of her father’s rule. Almost from the very beginning, the queen sought to restore her money to renown, and as Challis notes (A New History of the Royal Mint, page 248), ‘Elizabeth’s ‘notable convercion of the base monyes to the prestinat state of sterlings’ has rightly been regarded from her own day to this as an important achievement, one which, as Camden put it, ‘turned to her greater, yea greatest, glory’.
Lot 770
Samanid, Nasr II b. Ahmad (301-331h), dinar, al-Muhammadiya 327h, obv. field, 4th line, lahu al-mulk wa lahu al-hamd/wa huwa ‘ala kul shay qadir ‘(to God) belongs sovereignty and praise and He has power over all things (Surah LXIV, verse 1), rev. field (in Kufic script): al-Radi billah/(in flowing Naskhi script) Nasr bin Ahmad, wt. 3.58gms. (Bernardi 302Mh), brilliant uncirculated and very rare as such. The Qur’anic inscription found on the obverse of this coin is most unusual and probably refers to the political situation of the time. It can be presumed that it refers to the dominant position of Nasr II in the Jibal.
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