Catalogue
Ancient and modern coin selection including, Egypt, Alexandria, Diocletian, (A.D. 284-305), billon tetradrachm, rev. Homonoia; Constantine folles; George V, florin, 1927 Canberra; 1954 Royal Visit Florin; others of George IV, Victoria, George V, Elizabeth II, China cash coins. Poor - good very fine. (35)
Estimate $200
SOLD $250
Ostrogoths, Odovacar, (A.D. 476-493), AE 9, Rome Mint?, (1.10 g), obv. draped and diademed bust of Zeno to right, rev. monogram of Odovacar within wreath, (S.-, Morello 21b, RIC X -, BMC Vandals -, cf.CNG Auction 431, #448). Toned, surface corrosion, good fine and very rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $400
Justin I and Justinian I (A.D. 527), AE follis, Constantinople Mint. issued 4 April - 1 August 527 A.D., (14.82 g), obv. Diademed bust cuirassed with paludamentum of Justin I, to right, around [DN] IVSTIN ET IVSTINIAN [P AVC], rev. Large M, cross above, stars 6 long points to left and right, cross above right, below officinae E, in exergue CON, (S.125, DOC (11aa), W.-, R.-, H.N4 (Vol.I notes E as a hybrid with similar obverse dies, T.-, BNP.-. Fine and excessively rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Justinian I, (527-565), AE follis, Cyzicus Mint, (18.81, 19.28 g) issued year 21 = 547-548, officina A and B, obv. Justinian bust facing, DN IVSTINI ANVS PP AVC, rev. M, A or B below, year X/X/I, KYZ in exergue, (S.207, DOC.173a, 173b; W.248, 249; Hahn 120a.10, T.221, 222). Earthen green patination, both very fine and very scarce. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
Basil I, The Macedonian, (867-886), AE 18, (4.45 g), Cherson Mint, struck circa 879-886, obv. Large B, rev. Cross crosslet on two steps, dots either side, (S.1719, Anokhin 360-75, DOC 20a). Fine - very fine, rare.
Estimate $150
Passed in
Leo VI, (A.D. 886-912), AE follis, Constantinople Mint, (6.60 g), obv. Leo VI bust facing, with short beard wearing crown, around + LEON BASILEVS ROM', rev. four line legend, +LEON/EN **Q*EO bA/SILEVS R/OMEON, (S.1729, DOC 8, BMC 8-10); Leo VI, (A.D. 886-912) with Alexander, AE follis, Constantinople mint, (5.30 g), obv. Leo VI and Alexander seated facing, legend around, rev. legend in four lines naming Leo and Alexander, (S.1730, DOC 6, BMC 11-2). Toning, good very fine - nearly extremely fine and scarce. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
Romanus IV, period of (1065-1070), copper follis (11.85 g), Anonymous Class G, Constantinople Mint, obv. Bust of Christ facing, with right hand raised hand in benediction and holding scroll, pellet in nimbus, IC XC across, rev. Facing bust of the Virgin Mary with nimbus, to left and right monograms, (S.1867, DOC III G [p.692-4], R.1991-3, BMC 19-25 [Constantine IX]). Brown patina, very fine, scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
Empire of Trebizond, John II Comnenus, (1280-1297), silver asper, (2.91 g), obv. IW O KO MN- N O C (Iovanis Comnenus) John standing wearing chlamys, holding labarum and globus, touched by Manus Dei above right, star symbol by left leg, rev. OA EV *G*E NI OC, St. Eugenius standing, bearded and nimbate, stands facing, holding long cross, (S.2609, Retowski 92 or 100 var.). Good very fine/extremely fine, rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
Ancient Byzantine AE isues, including, Constantine I, (307-337 A.D.); Heraclius, (610-641 A.D.); Anonymous, attributed to Michael VII, (1071-1078 A.D.); others including a fantasy George III spade guinea. Fine. (8)
Estimate $100
SOLD $200
The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Knight Commander Civil (K.C.B. Civil), breast star in silver, gilt and enamel and neck badge in gilt silver, in case by Garrard & Co Ltd. The case with some damage, the neck badge heavily toned, otherwise extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,900
The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Companion (Military) (C.B. Mly) neck badge (missing suspension clips), in case of issue by Garrard & Co Ltd. Toned extremely fine.
Estimate $800
SOLD $1,200
The Royal Guelphic Order, Knight Commander (K.C.H.), star (Civil), reverse inscribed, 'Hamlet./Goldsmith & Jeweller./To His Majesty./His Royal Highness the/Duke of York./& Royal Family./Princes St Leicester Sq./London.' Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $6,000
The Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George, G.C.M.G, collar chain in gilt silver and enamel, in case of issue by 'R. & S. Garrard & Co, Goldsmiths & Jewellers To The Crown'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $5,000
SOLD $6,500
The Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George, Companion (C.M.G.) breast badge in gold and enamel, in case by R.&S.Garrard & Co. Uncirculated.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $900
The Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George, Companion (C.M.G.) neck badge, in case. With short ribbon and damaged case, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $800
The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire, Companion (C.I.E.) neck badge, with two neck ribbons, one narrow and one wide, in case by Garrard & Co Ltd. Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $900
SOLD $2,400
The Royal Victorian Order, Knight's and Dame's collar chain in silver gilt and enamel, reverse of Queen Victoria centrepiece numbered '39', in padded leather case. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $7,500
SOLD $12,500
The Royal Victorian Order, Knights Grand Cross (G.C.V.O.) sash badge with wide over the shoulder sash, and breast star, the sash badge numbered on reverse, '412', the breast star numbered on the reverse, '412', in case by Collingwood & Co. Some damage to case, the badge and star nearly uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $4,400
The Royal Victorian Order, Knight Grand Cross (G.C.V.O.) star, reverse numbered, '580'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $750
SOLD $1,700
The Royal Victorian Order, Knight Commander (K.C.V.O.) gentleman's neck badge and breast star, the neck badge numbered on reverse 'K222', the breast star numbered on the reverse, '222', in case by Collingwood & Co, with official printed information sheet. Toned extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $2,800
The Royal Victorian Order, Commander (C.V.O.) neck badge, reverse numbered C727, in case by Collingwood & Co. Ribbon with some damage, otherwise toned extremely fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $950
Royal Victorian Medal, (EVIIR) in silver. Toned, extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $280
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, type 1, Dames Grand Cross (G.B.E.) (type 1), with Dames shoulder ribbon (57mm) on a bow. Toning, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $750
SOLD $2,200
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Knight Commander (K.B.E.) star (type 1). Toned good very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $1,200
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Dame Commander (D.B.E.) star (type 1). Gilt in centre worn, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $600
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, type 2, Commander Civil (C.B.E. Civil), ladies shoulder badge, in case by Garrard & Co Ltd. Extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $420
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, type 2 breast badge, Officer Military (O.B.E. Military), with pin-back suspender, in Royal Mint case. Toned extremely fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $190
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, type 1 breast badge, Officer Civil (O.B.E. Civil), hallmarked for London 1918 by maker 'SG' (R & S Garrard & Co [Sebastian Garrard]), with pin-back suspender, in case by Garrard & Co Ltd. Toned extremely fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $220
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, type 2 breast badge, Officer Civil (O.B.E. Civil), with pin-back suspender, in Royal Mint case with instructions for wearing. Toned extremely fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $180
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, type 1 breast badge, Member Military (M.B.E. Military), hallmarked for London 1918 by maker 'SG' (R & S Garrard & Co [Sebastian Garrard]), with pin-back suspender, in Garrard & Co Ltd case. Uneven toning, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $200