Foreign coins and medals

479 Argentina, silver medal commemorating Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee, 1897, signed J.D.,
veiled bust l., rev. IN COM. LX ANN. ACC. VICTORI BRITT. REG. IND. IMP. BUENOS
AIRES, flags over conjoined branches, 34mm., in velvet-lined card box of issue, mint state; with
50-60
an English copy of the Lusitania medal, 1915, in case with certificate, very fine (2)

480
481
480 Australia, Victoria, sovereign, 1855, Sydney mint, young head l., date below, rev.
AUSTRALIA across field within wreath, crown above (KM.2; Fr.9), graded by NGC as VF20,
good fine, rare
800-1000
481 Australia, Victoria, sovereign, 1856, Sydney mint, young head l., rev. AUSTRALIA within
wreath, crown above (KM.2; Fr.9), good fine, scarce
850-950

482

483

484

482 Australia, Victoria, sovereign, 1861, Sydney Mint, laur. head l., rev. AUSTRALIA within
wreath, crown above (KM.4; Fr.10), some small edge nicks, good very fine
250-300
483 Australia, Victoria, sovereign, 1864, Sydney Mint, laur. head l., rev. AUSTRALIA within
wreath, crown above (KM.4; Fr.10), about uncirculated
300-350
484 Australia, Victoria, sovereign, 1870, Sydney Mint, laur. head l., rev. AUSTRALIA within
wreath, crown above (KM.4; Fr.10), some light scratches in obverse field, otherwise about
extremely fine
300-350

485 Australia, gold medal for the Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880, by H. Stokes, veiled
head l., rev. VITAM/EXCOLVERE/PER ARTES (Life is enhanced through the Arts), inscribed
on edge W. & A. K. JOHNSTON. EDINBURGH MAPS, 38.8mm., wt. 50.99gms., some light
1000-1200
scuffing, extremely fine or better

486 Australia, George V, florin, 1925, crowned bust l., rev. shield of arms with supporters
(KM.27), mint state, rare
700-800

487 Brazil, Joao VI, 80 reis, 1821B, crown over value and date, rev. arms on globe (KM.342.1),
good very fine; Switzerland, Basel, silver jetton, c 1800, Minerva seated by shield of Basel,
offers wreath to cherub, rev. INVITAT PRETIIS ANIMOS, 25mm. (Ewig 921; Wunderly - ),
toned, extremely fine (2)
60-80

488

489

488 Ceylon, George III, stiver, 1815, laur. bust r., rev. elephant, value above, date below (KM.81),
graded by NGC as MS64BN, slightly prooflike, mint state
150-200
489 Colombia, proof 100 pesos, 1968, commemorating the 39th International Eucharistic Congress,
arms, rev. bust of Pope Paul VI l., Bogota cathedral at l. (KM.231; Fr.121), FDC
50-100

490 France, Louis XIV, cu, 1693, struck over recalled cu, mintmark not visible, crescent privy
mark, bust r., rev. crowned round shield of arms in palm sprays (Dav.3813; KM.298), traces of
host coin visible, scratch and die flaw across bust, about extremely fine; Napoleon III, 10 centimes
1855A(2) (KM.771.1); Italy, Victor Emanuel II, 10 centesimi, 1866H (KM.11.3), all extremely
fine or better with traces of original lustre (4)
140-180

491 France, Mac-Mahon I, essai 5 francs, 1874, bust left, rev. ESSAI MONETAIRE 1874, edge plain
(KM.-; VG.-), light scratch on reverse, otherwise extremely fine, scarce
300-400

492 Germany, Bavaria, Maximilian III Joseph, thaler, 1763, bust r., rev. Madonna and child
(KM.234.1; Dav. 1953), fine
100-150

493 Germany, Nuremberg, thaler, 1768, city view, rev. double headed eagle, imperial orb on
breast (KM.350; Dav.2494), about extremely fine
200-300

494 Greece/Poland, Bishop Anton Ferdinand von Rothkirch und Panthen, appointed as Titular
Bishop of Paphos, silver medal, 1781, ornate shield of arms with helm, mitre, crozier and
eagles head, rev. legend in 7 lines, 25.5mm., very fine
150-250
The Titular Episcopal See of Paphos in Cyprus was established as a Diocese in 1196. The Catholic Hierarchy
records von Rothkirch und Panthens appointment as 5 June 1781, though the medal states 25 June. He was
ordained on 19 August 1781. He was later the Auxiliary Bishop of Wroclaw [Breslau].

495 Greece/Italy, Domenigo Contarini, silver Osella for Crete, 1667 (Year 9), Doge kneels before
Christ, S M VEN DOMIN CONT D, initials A.S in exergue (Alessandro Salomon or Agostino
Soranzo), rev. Madonna and child at centre of star-burst, SIT TVTA HOC SIDERE CRETA,
ANNO VIIII, 36mm. (Paolucci II, 150; Gamberini 982), very fine, scarce
350-400

496 Greece, Eleftherios Venizelos (1864-1936), Cretan born politician and several times Prime
Minister, small gold medal, c. 1919, signed AP, bespectacled bust three-quarters left, rev.
Greek arms, 18mm., suspension loop and ring, good fine
150-200

497 Hong Kong, Victoria, dollar, 1867, diademed head l., rev. value and date within ornate border
(KM.10), graded by NGC as AU58, practically uncirculated, rare in this grade
800-1000

498

499

498 Hong Kong, Victoria, half dollar, 1866, diademed head l., rev. value and date within ornate
border (KM.8), small dig on reverse by F of HALF, toned, very fine
250-300
499 India, sultans of Malwa, Ghiyath Shah (AH.873-906;1469-1500), gold tanka, Dar al-Mulk
Shadiabad, date off flan (GG.M61), graded by PCGS as MS63, rare
300-400

500

501

500 India, Mughal empire, Aurangzeb, mohur, Aurangabad, AH.1082, year 15 (1672) (KM.315.10),
graded by NGC as MS63
300-400
501 India, Mughal empire, Aurangzeb, mohur, Burhanpur, year 21 (1678) (KM.315.16), graded by
NGC as MS61
300-400

502

503

502 India, Mughal empire, Shah Alam I, mohur, Dar al-Khilafat Shahjahanabad, AH.1122 (1710)
(KM.356.12), graded by NGC as MS62
300-400
503 India, Mughal empire, Jahandar, mohur, Mustaqir al-Mulk (Akbarabad), AH 1124, year 1
(1712) (KM.368.1), graded by NGC as MS63
300-400

504

505

504 India, Mughal empire, Jahandar Shah, mohur, Dar al-Khilafat Shahjahanabad, AH.1124, year
1 (1712) (KM.368.6), graded by NGC as MS61
300-400
505 India, Mughal empire, Farrukhsiyar, mohur, Mustaqir al-Mulk Akbarabad, AH.1125, year 1
400-500
(1714) (KM.390.3), graded by NGC as MS63

506

507

506 India, Mughal empire, Farrukhsiyar, mohur, Khujista Bunyad, AH.1126, year 3 (1715)
300-400
(KM.390.19), graded by NGC as MS63
507 India, Mughal empire, Muhammad Shah, mohur, Islamabad, AH.1134, year 3 (1722)
400-500
(KM.438.9), graded by NGC as MS63

508

509

508 India, East India Company, Madras presidency, mohur, undated (1819), shield of arms with
600-800
supporters, rev. Arabic inscription (KM.421.2; Fr.1587), about extremely fine, scarce
509 India, East India Company, Madras presidency, mohur, undated (1819), shield of arms with
supporters, rev. Arabic inscription (KM.421; Fr.1587), good very fine
500-700

510

511

510 India, East India Company, William IV, mohur, 1835, Calcutta, bare head r., R.S. incuse on
truncation, rev. lion and palm tree (KM.451.2; Fr.1593), original striking, about uncirculated,
very rare
3500-4500
511 India, East India Company, Victoria, mohur, 1841, bare head l., rev. lion l. (KM.462.1;
Fr.1595a), graded by NGC as MS62, extremely fine
2000-2200

512

513

512 India, East India Company, Victoria, mohur, 1841, bare head l., rev. lion l. (KM.462.1;
Fr.1595a), graded by NGC as MS61, about extremely fine
1800-2000
513 India, East India Company, Victoria, mohur, 1841, bare head l., rev. lion l. (KM.462.1;
Fr.1595a), graded by NGC as AU58, about extremely fine
1800-2000

514

515

514 India, East India Company, Victoria, mohur, 1841, bare head l., rev. lion l. (KM.462.1;
Fr.1595a), graded by NGC as AU58, about extremely fine
1800-2000
515 India, East India Company, Victoria, mohur, 1841, bare head l., divided legend, rev. lion l.
(KM.462.3; Fr.1595a), almost extremely fine
800-1200

516

517

516 India, Victoria, restrike proof 5-rupees, 1870, crowned bust l., rev. denomination and date
within decorative border (KM.476; F.1600), graded by NGC as PF62
600-800
517 India, Princely States, Bahawalpur, Sir Sadiq Muhammad Khan V, ashrafi, AH1343 (1924-25),
uniformed bust l., rev. ornate helmeted arms (Y.11; F.1030), extremely fine
250-300

518 Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlevi, 5 pahlavi, MS.2536 (1977), bare head l., rev. lion brandishing
sword within wreath (KM.1202; Fr.99), uncirculated
750-850

519 Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlevi, 2 pahlavi, MS.2536 (1977), bare head l., rev. lion brandishing
sword within wreath (KM.1201; Fr.100), extremely fine
400-500

520 Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlevi, pahlavi (2), SH.1337 (1958), SH.1340 (1961), bare head l., rev.
lion brandishing sword within wreath (KM.1162; Fr.101), extremely fine (2)
300-400

521 Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlevi, pahlavi (2), SH.1337 (1958), SH.1354 (1975), bare head l., rev.
lion brandishing sword within wreath (KM.1162/1200; Fr.101), extremely fine (2) 300-400

522 Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlevi, pahlavi (2), SH.1355 (1976), MS.2536 (1977), bare head l., rev.
300-400
lion brandishing sword within wreath (KM.1200; Fr.101), extremely fine (2)

523 Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlevi (1919-1980; Shah 1941-1979), proof gold medal, by Huguenin
Frres, Switzerland, undated, uniformed bust of the Shah l., rev. torch over profile, open
book within wreath and on suns rays, milled edge, 37mm., total wt. 25.24gms, stamped .917
fine, the images matt against a brilliant surface, minor handling marks and hairlines, virtually as
struck
550-600

524 Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlevi, proof gold medal commemorating the Twelve Laws of the
White Revolution, SH.1341 (1962), issued by the Universitys Credit Foundation, the Shah
standing atop globe waving salute, rev. the twelve figures of the revolution fan out around
scroll and three medallic plaquettes, plain edge, 42mm., total wt. 49.95gms, stamped 900
fine, struck for the Universitys Credit Association, the images matt against a brilliant surface,
minor handling marks and hairlines, virtually as struck
1100-1200

525 Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlevi, proof gold medal commemorating the Twelve Laws of the
White Revolution, SH.1341 (1962), issued by the Universitys Credit Foundation, the Shah
standing atop globe waving salute, rev. the twelve figures of the revolution fan out around
scroll and three medallic plaquettes, plain edge, 38mm., total wt. 24.85gms, stamped 900
fine, struck for the Universitys Credit Association, the images matt against a brilliant surface,
minor handling marks and hairlines, virtually as struck
550-600

526 Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlevi, proof gold medal for the coronation, SH.1347 (1967), large
conjoined busts of the Shah and Empress Farah Diba, both wearing ornate crowns, legends
and dates around, rev. the coronation scene, the Empress kneels before the Shah, plain border
and plain edge, 70mm., total wt. 148.93gms., stamped 900 fine, the images matt against a
brilliant surface, minor handling marks and hairlines, an impressive and extremely rare medal,
virtually as struck
3250-3750
The ceremony was held on the 26th October 1967.

527 Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlevi, proof gold medal for the coronation, SH.1347 (1967), conjoined
busts of the Shah and Empress Farah Diba, both wearing ornate crowns, legends and dates around,
rev. the coronation scene, the Empress kneels before the Shah, plain border and plain edge, 42mm.,
total wt. 49.91gms., stamped 900 fine, the images matt against a brilliant surface, minor handling
marks and hairlines, virtually as struck, an impressive and extremely rare medal
1100-1200

528 Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlevi, proof gold medal for the coronation, SH.1347 (1967), conjoined
busts of the Shah and Empress Farah Diba, both wearing ornate crowns, legends and dates around,
rev. the coronation scene, the Empress kneels before the Shah, plain border and plain edge, 38mm,
total wt. 24.71gms., stamped 900 fine, the images matt against a brilliant surface, minor handling
marks and hairlines, virtually as struck, an impressive and extremely rare medal
550-600

529 Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlevi, a pair of proof gold medals for the coronation, SH.1347
(1967), conjoined busts of the Shah and Empress Farah Diba, both wearing ornate crowns,
legends and dates around, rev. the coronation scene, the Empress kneels before the Shah,
plain border and plain edge, each 26mm., total wt. of pair 15.84gms., stamped 900 fine, the
images matt against a brilliant surface, minor handling marks and hairlines, virtually as struck,
impressive and extremely rare medals (2)
320-340

530 Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlevi, proof gold medal for the coronation, SH.1347 (1967),
conjoined busts left of the Shah, Empress and, in centre, Crown Prince Reva, legend around,
rev. Imperial Crown and medal placed on map of Iran, within wreath, 38mm., total wt.
25.05gms., stamped 900 fine, the images matt against a brilliant surface, minor handling marks
and hairlines, virtually as struck
550-600

531

532

531 Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlevi, proof gold medal for the coronation, SH.1347 (1967),
conjoined busts left of the Shah, Empress and, in centre, Crown Prince Reva, legend around,
rev. Imperial Crown and medal placed on map of Iran, within wreath, 38mm., total wt.
24.93gms., stamped 900 fine, the images matt against a brilliant surface, minor handling marks
and hairlines, virtually as struck
550-600
532 Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlevi, proof gold medal for the coronation, SH.1347 (1967),
conjoined busts left of the Shah, Empress and, to right, Crown Prince Reva, legend around,
rev. Imperial Crown and medal placed on map of Iran, within wreath, 38mm., total wt.
25.06gms., stamped 900 fine, the images matt against a brilliant surface, minor handling marks
and hairlines, virtually as struck
550-600

533 Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlevi, proof gold medal for the coronation, SH 1347 (1967),
uniformed bust, almost fully left, rev. Imperial Crown and medal placed on map of Iran,
within wreath, 38mm., total wt. 25.31gms., stamped 900 fine, the images matt against a brilliant
surface, minor handling marks and hairlines, virtually as struck
550-600

534 Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlevi, proof gold medal for the coronation, SH.1347 (1967), bust
of the Farah Diba left, her hair dressed high, rev. Imperial Crown and medal placed on map
of Iran, within wreath, 38mm., total wt 24.14gms., stamped 900 fine, the images matt against
a brilliant surface, minor handling marks and hairlines, virtually as struck
550-600

535 Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlevi, coin-like gold medal for the coronation, SH.1347 (1967),
conjoined busts of Shah and Empress l., rev. crown above legend, 24mm., wt. 10.5gms.,
extremely fine
300-400

536 Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlevi, proof gold imitative 14-Rials postage stamp for the coronation,
SH.1347 (1967), conjoined busts of the Shah and Empress l., crowned and robed, perforated
edge, 43 x 35mm., total wt. 24.78gms., the plain reverse numbered 200 and stamped with makers
mark and 900 fine, matt design against brilliant medallic circle, virtually as issued
550-600

537

538

539

537 Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlevi, proof gold imitative 10-Rials postage stamp for the coronation,
SH.1347 [1967], conjoined busts of the Shah and Empress l., crowned and robed, perforated
edge, 43 x 35mm., total wt. 24.93gms., the plain reverse numbered 200 and stamped with makers
mark and 900 fine, matt design against brilliant medallic circle, virtually as issued
550-600
538 Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlevi, proof gold and enamel imitative 8-Rials postage stamp for the
coronation, SH.1347 [1967], the Shah crowned and robed, against aquamarine background, red
and black within border, perforated edge, 40.5 x 31.5mm., total wt. 26.67gms., the plain reverse
stamped with makers mark and 900 fine, the gold surface matt, virtually as issued
575-625
539 Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlevi, proof gold and enamel imitative 6-Rials postage stamp for the
coronation, SH.1347 [1967], the Empress crowned and robed, against aquamarine background,
green enamel for emeralds in design and red and black within border, perforated edge, 40.5 x
31.5mm., total wt. 24.70gms., the plain reverse stamped with makers mark and 900 fine, the
gold surface matt, virtually as issued
550-600

540

541

540 Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlevi, rectangular proof gold and enamel medallion for the
coronation, SH.1347 [1967], Shah and Empress stand side by side, he in uniform, crowned
and robed, against deep blue background, red and gold geometric border, 55 x 40mm., total
wt. 49.71gms., the plain reverse numbered 200, and stamped with makers mark and 900 fine,
matt design against brilliant medallic circle, virtually as issued
1100-1200
541 Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlevi, proof gold medal on the Shahs visit to the tomb of Iman
Reza, SH.1349 (1970), Shah prays at tomb, rev. shrine of Iman Reza, Mashhad, with dome and
minarets, 38mm., total wt. 25.27gms., stamped 900 fine, the images matt against a brilliant surface,
minor handling marks and hairlines, virtually as struck
550-600

542 Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlevi, proof gold medal on the Shahs visit to the tomb of Iman
Reza, SH.1349 (1970), Shah prays at tomb, image to edge of medal, rev. shrine of Iman Reza,
Mashhad, with dome and minarets, legends fully around, 38mm., total wt. 25.27gms., stamped
900 fine, the obverse images matt against a brilliant surface, reverse matt, minor handling marks
and hairlines, virtually as struck
550-600

543 Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlevi, large proof gold medal on the 2500th Anniversary of the
Foundation of the Persian Empire, SH.1350 (1971), conjoined busts of the Shah and King
Cyrus, both in elaborate headgear, rev. Imperial Arms over ancient cylinder tablet, jewellery
design around, 60mm., total wt. 99.75gms., stamped 900 fine, the images matt against a brilliant
surface, minor handling marks and hairlines, virtually as struck
2200-2500
The cylinder depicted, which is housed in the British Museum, is famous for being the first recorded
description of human rights.

544 Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlevi, gold proof medal commemorating various gold commemorative
medals and stamp replicas of the reign, SH.1350 (1971), obverses of 8 pieces, rev. reverses of 5
pieces, milled edge, 44mm., total wt. 49.800gms., stamped 900 fine, the images matt against a
brilliant surface, minor handling marks and hairlines, virtually as struck
1100-1200

545 Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlevi, large proof gold Mother Day medal, SH.1354 (1975), issued
by the Universitys Credit Foundation, diademed bust of the Empress Farah Diba to l., rev.
a mother and her children around the seated Empress who holds an open book, 70mm., total
wt. 148.64gms., stamped 900 fine, the images matt against a brilliant surface, minor handling
marks and hairlines, virtually as struck
3250-3750

546 Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlevi, the Golden Jubilee of the National Bank of Iran, SH.1355
(1976), gold necklace made from 45 identical linked octagonal medallets, each conjoined busts
of the Shah and his father, Shah Reza Pahlavi l., rev. facade of the bank, each 16.5mm., total
wt. 118.89gms., stamped .917 fine, the images matt against a brilliant surface, usual handling
marks and hairlines, but virtually as made
2400-2600

547 Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlevi, a group of miniature gold medals (50), SH.1355 (1976), bust
of the Shah l., rev. Imperial arms, each approx 11mm., total wt. 49.64gms., virtually as struck
(50)
1100-1200

548 Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlevi, a group of miniature gold medals (50), SH.1355 (1976), bust
of the Shah l., rev. Imperial arms, each approx 11mm., total wt. 49.61gms., virtually as struck
(50)
1100-1200
549 Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlevi, a group of miniature gold medals (46), SH.1355 (1976), bust
of the Shah l., rev. Imperial arms, each approx 11mm., total wt. 45.78gms., virtually as struck
(46)
1100-1200
550 Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlevi, the Empress Farah Diba, a group of miniature gold medals
(50), SH.1355 (1976), bust of the Empress to l., rev. Imperial arms, each approx 11mm., total
wt. 50.41gms, virtually as struck (50)
1100-1200
551 Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlevi, the Empress Farah Diba, a group of miniature gold medals
(50), SH.1355 (1976), bust of the Empress to l., rev. Imperial arms, each approx 11mm., total
wt. 50.52gms, virtually as struck (50)
1100-1200
552 Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlevi, the Empress Farah Diba, a group of miniature gold medals
(46), SH.1355 (1976), bust of the Empress to l., rev. Imperial arms, each approx 11mm., total
wt. 50.47gms., virtually as struck (46)
1100-1200

553 Italy, French Rule, Napoleon, 40 lire, 1814, Milan, bare head l., rev. crowned shield of arms
over mantle (KM.12; Fr.5), minor edge nicks, good fine
200-250
554 Italy, Kingdom, lire (2), 1887M; 1908R (KM.24.2/45), the first toned, about mint state, the
second about extremely fine, rare date (2)
200-250

555 Jamaica, Victoria, pennies, 1887 (2), 1888; Edward VII, penny, penny, 1910, crowned
head l./r., rev. arms within circle (KM.15/23/21), the first graded by NGC as MS64PL, the
second MS63, the others MS64, all mint state (5)
300-350

556 Japan, tempo kobans, undated (1837-1858) (2), Japanese characters both sides (Cr.22b; Fr.15),
nicely mounted as a belt buckle, the coins appear to be undamaged (2)
1500-2000

557 Japan, manen koban, undated (1860-1867), Japanese characters both sides (C.22d; Fr.17),
pierced, slightly creased, very fine
100-120

558 Malta, Emmanuel Pinto, 10 scudi, 1756, crowned shield of arms, rev. St. John standing
(KM.255; Fr.36), lightly cleaned, test mark on edge, very fine
350-400
559 Mexico, 8 reales (3), 1863Zs MO, 1876Go FR, 1890As ML, eagle perched on cactus plant, rev.
Liberty cap (KM.377.13/377.8/377); USA, silver dollars, 1879S, third reverse (2), Liberty
60-80
head l., rev. eagle within wreath (KM.110), extremely fine to mint state (5)

560 New Zealand, George V, proof set, 1935, Waitangi crown threepence, crowned bust l.,
rev. various (KM.PS3), FDC, cased (6)
2750-3250

561 New Zealand, George V, Waitangi proof set, 1935, crown threepence, crowned bust l.,
rev. various (KM.PS3), about FDC, cased (6)
2750-3250

562 New Zealand, George V, proof Waitangi crown, 1935, crowned bust l., rev. two figures
beneath crown (KM.6), some light marks, otherwise about FDC
2250-2750

564

563

564

563 Russia, Peter I, the Great, copper medal commemorating the Battle of Poltava, 1709, by S. Yudin,
laur., armoured bust r., rev. battle scene, INTERNECIONIS TERMINUS BORISTHENES 1709
below, 31mm. (Diakov 27.16), usual die flaw at 10 oclock on reverse rim, very fine
100-150
564 Russia, Peter I, the Great, white metal medal commemorating the capture of four Swedish
frigates near Grengarn Island, 1720, laur., armoured bust r., rev. flotilla of ships, 60.5mm.
(Diakov 56.9), practically as struck unusually sharp and exhibiting few of the imperfections often
associated with this metal
220-250
Having gained power in the Baltic, Peter the Great was keen to bring an end to the costly Northern War.
Sweden, meanwhile, made an attempt to strengthen its position around the land Islands. The Russian navy
engaged the Swedes, captured four frigates and over the next year ravaged the Swedish coast, forcing Swedish
capitulation in 1721, thus ending the Northern War.

565
566
565 Russia, Peter I, the Great, copper medal commemorating his death, 1725, by J.Dassier, laur.
bust r., rev. EX UTROQUE MAGNUS, Neptune and Minerva seated on rocks, 38mm. (Diakov
63.12), about extremely fine
100-150
566 Russia, Peter II, rouble, 1727, laur. and cuir. bust r., rev. date in cruciform surmounted by
crowns, monograms in angles (KM.183; Dav.1667), light scratch in front of face, reverse flan
flaws, very fine to good very fine
750-850
A very scarce coin from the brief and unfortunate reign of one of Russias youngest tsars.

567 Russia, Ivan VI, 10 kopecks (grivennik), 1741MM, bust r., rev. crown above value, date
within sprigs (KM.205), metal flaw on reverse, good very fine or better, rare
2000-2500

568 Russia, Elizabeth, copper medal for the Coronation, 1742, by S. Yudin and [reverse] I. G.
Waechter, bust r., wearing small crown and elaborate dress with sash of Order, rev. the
standing Queen crowned from above by angel, to right the Genius of Russia holds a shield
and flaming heart, 60.5mm. (Diakov 86.5), a little scuffed, nearly extremely fine
250-350
In reality Elizabeth crowned herself Empress in the Dormition Cathedral on April 25, 1742.

569 Russia, Catherine II, the Great, 5 roubles, 1765, bust r., rev. crowned shields in cruciform,
date in angles (Cr.78.2a; Fr.130a), has been skilfully repaired and burnished, otherwise very fine
or better, a scarce reverse type, very rare
3000-3500

570 Russia, Catherine II, the Great, copper medal commemorating the transportation of the
granite monolith for the monument to Peter I, 1770, by J.C.G. Jaeger, bust l., rev. workers
transporting the vast stone before many spectators, 65.33mm., wt. 96.29gms. (Diakov
150.1[R1]), trace of original clasp officially added for suspension, extremely fine, very rare in this
grade
700-750

571 Russia, Alexander I, copper medal commemorating the awarding of increased funds to the
Academy of bo (Turku), Finland, 1811, by Carl Leberecht, bare head r., rev. VETAT MORI, to
l., female figure seated r., playing lyre, her r. arm resting on an urn, to r., sun rising over academy,
in ex. ACADEMIA FENNORUM AD AURAM NOVIS INCREMENTIS AUCTA, A. MDCCCXI,
55.02mm., wt. 62.74gms. (Diakov 346.1[R1]), extremely fine, rare in this grade
600-650

572 Russia, Nicholas I, platinum 12 roubles, 1831C, St. Petersburg, crowned double-headed
eagle, rev. value and date (Cr.179; Fr.158), some marks on edge, possibly from a clasp mount,
fields lightly marked, otherwise good very fine to about extremely fine
8000-10,000
Only 1,463 pieces struck. This very rare and desirable coin is from the same collection as the four Russian
gold pieces in our last sale.

573 Russia, Nicholas I, platinum 6 roubles, 1830C, St. Petersburg, crowned double-headed
eagle, rev. value and date (Cr.178; Fr.159), some light scratches on reverse, otherwise very fine,
very rare
8000-10,000

574 Russia, Nicholas I, platinum 3 roubles, 1833C, St. Petersburg, crowned double-headed eagle,
rev. value and date (Cr.177; Fr.160), some scuffs, better than very fine, scarce
1000-1500

575 Russia, Nicholas I, platinum 3 roubles, 1837C, St. Petersburg, crowned double-headed
eagle, rev. value and date (Cr.177; Fr.160), almost extremely fine, scarce
1250-1750

576 Russia, Nicholas I, copper medal commemorating the capture of Varna during the RussoTurkish War, 1828, by G. Loos, bust r., rev. inscription within wreath, 38.6mm. (Diakov
471.2), prooflike fields, practically as struck
200-250

577 Russia, Nicholas I, bronze medal commemorating the 25th anniversary of Moscow Agricultural
Society, 1845, by Utkin and Klepikov, conjoined busts of Nicholas I and Alexander I r., rev.
inscription within wreath, practically as struck, very rare in this grade
350-400
A stunning portrait medal.

578 Russia, Alexander II, copper medal commemorating the Coronation, 1856, by A. Lyalin,
bust r., rev. crowned double headed eagle holding orb and sceptre, 64.55mm., wt. 128.13gms.
(Diakov 653.1), insignificant hairlines, practically as struck
650-700
An exceptionally attractive specimen, and rare in this state of preservation.

579

580

579 Russia, Alexander III, 25 kopecks,1894A, St Petersburg, bare head r., crowned double-headed
eagle, value and date below (Y.44; Bit.97), extremely fine or better
200-250
580 Russia, Nicholas II, 20 kopecks, 1914C BC, crowned double-headed eagle, rev. crown
above value and date within wreath (Y.22a.1), about uncirculated
40-60

581 Sarawak, Charles V. Brooke, 20 cents, 1920H, bare head r., rev. value within wreath (KM.17),
graded by NCS as AU DETAILS, has been harshly cleaned, very scarce
100-150

582 South Africa, Cape of Good Hope, pattern penny, 1889, young head of Victoria l., rev.
shield of arms with supporters (KM.X1), many scuffs in the field, obverse toned, extremely fine
or better
400-450

583 South Africa, Griquatown, silver ten pence, undated (1815-16), GRIQUA TOWN, 10 in
centre, rev. dove with olive branch in its beak (KM.XTn5), extremely fine or better and very
rare
3750-4250

584 South Africa, Griquatown, silver five pence, undated (1815-16), GRIQUA TOWN, I I I I I
in centre, rev. dove with olive branch in its beak (KM.XTn4), light scratch to right of dove,
otherwise extremely fine or better, very rare
3250-3750

585 South Africa, Griquatown, pattern penny, undated, young head of Victoria l., rev. GRIQUA
TOWN, dove with olive branch in its beak (KM.X9), has been cleaned, extremely fine
400-450

586 South Africa, Griquatown, pattern penny, 1890, young head of Victoria l., rev. dove with
olive branch in its beak (KM.Pn5), graded by NGC as PF64 RED
1500-1750
A spectacular coin.

587 South Africa, Griquatown, copper penny, undated (1815-16), GRIQUA TOWN, in
centre, rev. dove with olive branch in its beak (KM.XTn2), about extremely fine and very
rare
2500-3000

588 South Africa, Griquatown, copper penny, undated (1815-16), GRIQUA TOWN, in
centre, rev. dove with olive branch in its beak (KM.XTn1), some scuffs, otherwise good very
fine, very rare
2000-2500

589 South Africa, Orange Free State, pattern bronze penny, 1888, plain shield of arms, date
below, rev. value within wreath (KM.XPn7), cleaned, surfaces marked, otherwise extremely
fine
300-350

590

591

590 South Africa, ZAR, Kruger, pond, 1892, single shaft, bust l., rev. circular shield of arms over
flags, eagle above (KM.10.2), good fine, rare
500-600
591 South Africa, ZAR, Kruger, pond, 1893, bust l., rev. circular shield of arms over flags, eagle above
(KM.10.2; Fr.2), lightly cleaned, edge knock at 7 oclock on reverse, very fine, scarce date 150-200

592

593

592 South Africa, ZAR, Kruger, pond, 1894, bust l., rev. circular shield of arms over flags, eagle
above (KM.10.2; Fr.2), some edge damage, good fine
180-200
593 South Africa, ZAR, Kruger, pond, 1897, bust l., rev. circular shield of arms over flags, eagle
above (KM.10.2; Fr.2), about extremely fine
175-200

594 South Africa, ZAR, Kruger, pond, 1898, bust l., rev. circular shield of arms over flags, eagle
above (KM.10.2; Fr.2), uncirculated, graded by PCGS as MS63
700-900
A choice coin.

595

596

595 South Africa, ZAR, Kruger, pond, 1898, bust l., rev. circular shield of arms over flags, eagle
above (KM.10.2; Fr.2), graded by NGC as MS62, about mint state
500-700
596 South Africa, ZAR, Kruger, pond, 1900, bust l., rev. circular shield of arms over flags, eagle
above (KM.10.2; Fr.2), about extremely fine, scarce
175-225

597 South Africa, ZAR, veld pond, 1902 (KM.11; Fr.4), graded by NGC as VG 10, which seems
undergraded, slightly weak in centre, otherwise very fine or better
4000-5000

598 South Africa, ZAR, Kruger, half pond, 1893, bust l., rev. circular shield of arms over flags,
eagle above (KM.9.2; Fr.3), some light scratches in front of face, otherwise about very fine,
extremely rare
2500-3500

599

600

599 South Africa, ZAR, Kruger, half pond, 1895, bust l., rev. circular shield of arms over flags,
eagle above (KM.9.2; Fr.3), lightly cleaned, about extremely fine
125-150
600 South Africa, ZAR, Kruger, half pond, 1895, bust l., rev. circular shield of arms over flags,
eagle above (KM.9.2; Fr.3), very fine
125-175

601 South Africa, ZAR, Kruger, 5 shillings, 1892, single shaft, bust l., rev. circular shield of arms over
flags, eagle above (KM.8.1), graded by NGC as AU 58, practically uncirculated
1000-1500

602 South Africa, ZAR, Kruger, 5 shillings, 1892, double shaft, bust l., rev. circular shield of arms
over flags, eagle above (KM.8.2), obverse has some hairlines, a couple of bagmarks on reverse,
slightly prooflike, practically uncirculated
1100-1300

603 South Africa, ZAR, Kruger, 2 shillings, 1892, bust l., rev. circular shield of arms over flags,
eagle above (KM.7), toned, graded by NGC as MS62, about mint state, rare this choice 2000-2500

604 South Africa, ZAR, Kruger, 2 shillings, 1892, bust l., rev. circular shield of arms over flags,
eagle above (KM.7), possibly an impaired proof, toned, extremely fine
600-800

605 South Africa, ZAR, Kruger, 2 shillings, 2 shillings, 1897, bust l., rev. circular shield of arms
(KM.7/6), about extremely fine (2)
140-160

606 South Africa, ZAR, Kruger, 2 shillings, 1892, bust l., rev. circular shield of arms over flags,
eagle above (KM.6), good very fine
60-70

607 South Africa, ZAR, Kruger, shilling, 1894, 3 pences (2), 1893, 1894, bust l., rev. value and date
within wreath (KM.5/3), the first good very fine, but dipped, the second toned, about extremely
fine, the third extremely fine but dipped (3)
140-160

608

609

608 South Africa, ZAR, Kruger, 6 pence, 1894, bust l., rev. value and date within wreath (KM.4),
practically mint state, a very rare date
800-1000
609 South Africa, ZAR, Kruger, 6 pence, 1897, bust l., rev. value and date within wreath (KM.4),
graded by NGC as AU50, about extremely fine
40-50

610 South Africa, ZAR, pattern bronze penny, 1890, oval shield of arms over flags, eagle above, date
below, rev. value within wreath (KM.XPn9), graded by PCGS as SP64BN, FDC
1000-1200

611 South Africa, George V, proof set, sovereign farthing, 1923, crowned bust l., rev. various
(KM.PS1), FDC, cased (10)
2750-3500

612 South Africa, George V, proof set, 2 shillings penny, 1923, crowned bust l., rev.
various (KM.PS2), in case of issue, FDC (8)
600-800

613 South Africa, George V, 2 shillings, 1932, crowned bust l., rev. crowned shield, date at
sides (KM.19.3), graded by PCGS as MS64, mint state, rare
250-300

614 South Africa, George VI, proof set, 1943, 2 shillings - farthing, bare head l., rev. various
(KM.PS15), about FDC, only 104 sets issued. (8)
500-600

615 South Africa, George VI, proof set, 1944, 2 shillings - penny, bare head l., rev. various
(KM.PS16), about FDC, in original Perspex holder (8)
600-800
Only 150 sets minted.

616 South Africa, George VI, proof set, 1947, 5 shillings farthing (9); Republic, proof sets, 2
rand - cent, 1964 (2 9 coins per set) (KM.PS19/PS59), all FDC, in fitted cases of issue; 15ct.
gold, silver and bronze medals (3) commemorating the tercentenary of the landing of Jan van
Riebeeck at the Cape of Good Hope, 1952, various images of van Riebeeck, rev. inscription,
32mm., about mint state, in fitted case of issue (4 sets)
100-150

617 South Africa, George VI, proof set, 1949, 2 shillings - farthing, bare head l., rev. various
(KM.PS21, but no crown), about FDC (8)
60-80

618 Switzerland, Geneva, pistole, 1724, arms, rev. double-headed eagle (KM.70; Fr.258), extremely
fine or better
1250-1500

619 Thailand, copper fuang, undated (1865); copper 1/16 fuang, undated, believed to be a
modern concoction, crown between umbrellas, rev. elephant in centre of chakra device (Y.2/
KM.X8), better than extremely fine with traces of original lustre (2)
100-120

620

621

620 USA, colonial, Massachusetts, pine tree shilling, large flan variety, 1652, pine tree, rev. date
and mark of value, N in ENGLAND reversed (Noe 9), a couple of small edge splits, otherwise
good fine or better, scarce
1000-1200
621 USA, colonial, Massachusetts, oak tree shilling, 1652, oak tree, rev. date and mark of value (Noe
11), the flan irregular and a little pitted, the reverse scored, good fine/fine, very rare
1000-1200

622 USA, 20 dollars, 1907, high relief, date in Roman numerals, Liberty stg. facing, rev. eagle l.,
light mark on rim above E of LIBERTY, extremely fine or better
6000-7000

623 USA, 3 dollars, 1854, Liberty head l., rev. value and date within wreath, light scratch in front
of face, otherwise good very fine
500-600

624 USA, silver dollar, 1870, Carson City, Liberty seated, rev. eagle (KM.100), slight stain at 11
oclock on obverse, almost extremely fine, very scarce
1250-1500
625 USA, half dollar, 1908S, Liberty head r., rev. eagle with shield on breast, good very fine, scarce;
quarter dollar, 1858; 10 cents, 1830, both about very fine (3)
150-200

626 USA, cent, 1798, draped bust r., style 2 hair, rev. value within wreath (KM.22; S.182), very
fine
200-250

image reduced

627 Christopher Columbus, the Columbian Exposition and 400th Anniversary of the Discovery
of America, bronzed metal medal, 1892, by Johnson, bust three-quarters l., Europa and Indian
princess either side, clasping hands, rev. winged Victory and cherubs above defeated Indian
warriors, 100mm., somewhat knocked, nearly very fine
200-250