Catalogue
Austria, Maria Theresa (1740-1780), silver half taler, 1761, obv. bust of queen to right, rev. crowned double headed eagle with shield in breast, date 1761 at end of legend, (KM. 1962). About as struck, with lightly toned fields nearly uncirculated and rare thus.
Estimate $200
SOLD $170
Austria, Franz Joseph I (1867-1916), silver medallic gulden, wedding of Franz Joseph I, 1854A, Vienna mint, obv. heads of Franz Joseph and bride Elizabeth, rev. the marriage ceremony, (KM. M1). Light scratch across necks on obverse, otherwise nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $100
Austria, Franz Joseph I (1848-1916), silver medallic issue two gulden, 1854, commemorating the wedding of Franz Joseph and Elizabeth of Wittelsbach, Vienna mint, obv. accolated busts of Franz Joseph and Elizabeth, rev. marriage scene, with date in exergue, 24 April 1854, (KM. M3, Davenport 19). About as struck, brilliant, extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
Austria, Franz Joseph I (1867-1916), silver medallic issue two gulden, 1854, commemorating wedding of Franz Joseph and Elizabeth of Wittelsbach, Vienna mint, obv. accolated busts of Franz Joseph and bride Elizabeth, rev. marriage scene, with date in exergue, 24 April 1854. M3, Davenport 19). Has been mounted, light scratches in field, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $70
Austria, Franz Joseph I (1867-1916), silver medallic two florins, silver wedding of Franz Joseph I, 1879, obv. heads of Franz Joseph and bride Elizabeth cojoined, rev. seated figure with cornucopiae, (KM. M5). Very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
Austria, Salzburg, Paris von Lodron (1619-1653), silver taler 1643, obv. Madonna and child over arms, legend around, rev. standing figure of St. Rudbert, date at end of legend, (D.3504, KM. 87). With unusual die break on obverse, otherwise good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
Austria, Salzburg, Guidobald von Thun and Hohenstein (1654-1668) taler 1667 (D.3505). Good fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Austria, Salzburg, Hieronymus (1772-1803), silver taler, 1788, obv. head of ruler to right, rev. crowned baroque arms with large mantle, close date 1788 below, (D.1264, KM.462). About as struck, with attractive tone, good extremely fine and rare thus.
Estimate $180
SOLD $240
Austrian Netherlands, kronenthaler 1793A, 1795A, 1797C (KM.62.1). Good-fine.(3)
Estimate $50
SOLD $90
Barbados, proof sets 1974(2), 1975(2).FDC.(4)
Estimate $70
SOLD $80
Barbados, proof silver ten dollars 1974(2), 1975(2) (K.M.17a).FDC.(4)
Estimate $30
SOLD $35
Belgian Congo, copper cent 1887, two centimes 1888, five centimes 1887, ten centimes 1888, (KM. 1-4). Extremely fine to uncirculated most with full mint bloom, the ten centimes with green spots. (4)
Estimate $40
SOLD $60
Belgium, five centimes 1856 (in copper) rev. Dutch legend (K.M.M2). Very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Belgium, various minor issues, includes fifty centimes, 1899, (KM.27) another 1901 (KM.51), one franc 1909 (KM.57.2), others different types to 1911 (6). The first three extremely fine - uncirculated, others similar
Estimate $80
SOLD $90
Belgium, silver five francs, 1848 (KM.3.2), 1874 (KM.24), fifty francs 1939 (KM.121.1), twenty francs 1934 (KM.104.1), 1935 (KM.105), two francs 1909 (KM.59.1), 1911 (KM.74), First with scratch and edge knock, otherwise very fine - nearly uncirculated. (7)
Estimate $80
SOLD $90
Belgium, Leopold I, five francs 1851/0 dot above date (KM.17). Toned with subdued mint bloom extremely fine and scarce in this condition.
Estimate $150
SOLD $250
Belgium, silver fifty francs, 1935, Brussels Exposition and Railway centennial, (KM.106.1). Extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
Belgium & Luxembourg, various issues from one centime to twenty francs, 1861 - 1939. Mostly fine a few better. (40)
Estimate $40
SOLD $0
Belize, silver proof sets 1974, 1975 (K.M.PS2,PS3); Cook Islands 1975 (K.M.PS8).FDC.(3)
Estimate $30
SOLD $50
Bermuda, George III, penny, 1793, DROZ F incuse on shoulder, double pennant, (KM.5). Good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Bolivia, Philip IV (1621-1665), silver cob eight reales, c.1630, Potosi mint, Assayer T, obv. crowned arms, legend around ..LIP..IIII D G..., rev. arms of Leon and Castile, date not discernable, (cf.Calberto 908, cf.Calico 464). Off centre, some legend evident, as usually poorly struck for this period, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $180
SOLD $180
Bolivia, Republic, eight soles, 1855 (KM.112.2). Toned very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $60
Bolivia, Republic, eight soles, 1862 F.J. (KM138.6). Very fine/nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $75
SOLD $70
British Caribbean Territories, Eastern Group, Elizabeth II two cents, 1955, Royal Mint proof-like striking overstruck on a George VI New Zealand penny 1949. An unusual and unique Royal Mint test striking. Uncirculated.
Estimate $500
SOLD $310
British Commonwealth, a described collection of issues including silver crowns (6), and many other silver coins housed in a Hartberger album, noted Australia 1937 crown, Fiji florins 1934, 1935, 1937, 1938, and assorted countries, strongest in Canada. Good - nearly uncirculated. (163)
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
British Commonwealth, in red tin, various issues from farthing to half crown, 1799-1964. Poor - extremely fine. (Approx. 1000)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
British Commonwalth, proof crowns of Bahamas 1974, Burmuda 1972, Canada 1978, 1979, Cook Islands 1973, Fiji 1970, Gambia 1975, Isle of Man 1971, 1974, Seychelles 1974, St. Helena 1973, W. Samoa 1974, 1976, plus Elizabeth's Jubilee 1977 (7 different) and Austria 100 shilling 1976 Olympics. Also proof sets Barbados 1966 (uncirculated), Cook Island 1973 (full set), 1974 Fiji 1979 Great Britain 1972, Isle of Man 1971, Western Samoa 1974 (2). In cases etc. as issued uncircualted-FDC (31).
Estimate $400
SOLD $370
British Commonwealth, Royal Wedding 1981, silver crown size cased proof coins from Ascension - Tuvulu (10), and 1980 Queen Mother in silver cased (10), Royal visit Tuvulu. FDC (21)
Estimate $220
SOLD $260
British Commonwealth, a range of issues a few pre 1900. Fine - extremely fine. (Approx. 220)
Estimate $100
SOLD $50
British Guiana, Essequibo and Demerary, three bits (1808) centre plug of eight reales with 19 crenellations countermarked E&D/3 BTS in two lines within beaded circle (Pr.3;KM1- this piece illus). Reverse of original coin show on obverse rim. Dark toned extremely fine and extremely rare. $ Ex R.J. Ford Collection (lot 405).
Estimate $4,000
SOLD $3,800