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Canada, proof silver dollars, 1975 Calgary, 1986 Vancouver (3) (KM.97, 149); mint dollar, 1986 Vancouver (KM.149); proof silver millennium set of twelve twenty five cents, 1999, 2000 (KM.PS46, 48); proof-like silver millennium set of twelve twenty five cents, 1999 (KM.PL63) (3); U.S.A., XXVI Olympiad issues, proof silver dollars, 1995 (4, Rowers, Runners, Gymnasts, High Jumper); year set of ten, 1964 Denver & Philadelphia Mints; silver Kennedy half dollar, 1964; John Wayne medal in gilt (33mm). In cases and packets of issue, some Canada outer boxes are dirty, Kennedy half dollar is very fine the rest uncirculated - FDC. (17)
Estimate $130
SOLD $280
Canada, assorted medals, jetons etc. includes silver 1967 commememorative medals (4), Kittimat Alcan medal 51mm, dollar tourist nickel tokens (7), others (12) and a 1963 mint set in mint cellophane holder. Mostly extremely fine - uncirculated. (30)
Estimate $80
SOLD $110
Canada, Newfoundland, an interesting group, including twenty-five cents, 1917; twenty cents 1900, 1912 (2), 1917C; ten cents 1912, 1917c, 1942c (2), 1945c, 1946; five cents 1882H, 1912, 1929, 1938, 1941c, 1945c; one cent 1929. Very fine - nearly uncirculated. (17)
Estimate $80
SOLD $130
China, Zhou Dynasty, Spring and Autumn period, (350-250 B.C.), bronze small rounded shoulder round foot spade money, value one "Lin" [Fiery] issue, length 51mms, (7.54 grams), (Hartill 3.483, Coole Vol.3 4376-4377, Sch.-, TFP 325). Has been cleaned, nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
China, Hsin Dynasty, Wang Mang rebel, (A.D. 7-22), gold inlaid key money of value 5000, obv. Yi Dao (in gold) Ping Wu Qian, "one knife, value five thousand", 74mm, (Sch.119, cf.TFP 456 & 458, Hartill 9.12). Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $1,600
SOLD $0
China, Hsin Dynasty, Wang Mang Interregnum, (c.A.D.9-22), copper spade money, with flat shoulder and foot, with legend "The Pu Currency, (Sch. 148, TFP 486 [p.44]) (2); together with Chou Dynasty knife money (small size) (2, both broken) (Sch.51 and 57); similar but "Pu" money, without inscription (cf.Sch.13-23). Most with original find oxidisation, very good - very fine, two broken in half. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
China, Foo-Kien, ten cash, full obverse brockage. Fine/very fine and scarce.
Estimate $60
SOLD $40
China, Northern Sung Dynasty, Emperor Shen Zong, (A.D. 1068-1085), iron money tree of 16 large iron coins in two rows with common stem, issued as Xi Ning (1068-1077), each coin 35mm, tree length 330 mm, width 85mm, (cf.S.544 for single iron cash, cf. 956-961, Hartill 16.205). Somewhat rusted, otherwise fair - fine and very rare, stored in plastic container.
Estimate $300
SOLD $450
China, Ch’ing Dynasty (1644-1911) or earlier, assorted brass charms (10) different types, mostly about 50-70 mm diameter. Mostly very fine, (10)
Estimate $500
SOLD $0
China, Ch’ing Dynasty (1644-1911) or earlier, assorted brass charms (10) different types, mostly about 35-70 mm diameter. Mostly very fine, an unusual selection, (10)
Estimate $500
SOLD $220
China, Chihli Province, under Empire, silver dollar, Pei Yang Arsenal type, year 23 (1897) (KM.Y.65.1). Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $500
China, Hunan Province, Tael Coinage issue one mace, issue of 1906 but not dated (3.86 grams), (KM.951, Kann 951). Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $320
China, Hunan Province, Tael Coinage issue two mace, issue of 1908 but not dated (7.43 grams), (KM.982, Kann 982). Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $320
China, Kiauchau, Germany colony cupro-nickel five cents 1909 (4) and ten cents 1909 (KM.Y.1, 2). Very fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $750
SOLD $750
China, silver dollar, Empire, Tai Ching Ti Kou, undated (1908)(KM.Y.14). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $700
China, silver dollar, Empire, Tai Ching Ti Kou, undated (1908)(KM.Y.14). Toned, good extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $600
China, Kweichow Province, Republic issue, silver one dollar or yuan, "the automobile dollar" year 17 = 1928, (KM.Y428). Very fine and rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $0
China, Republic, proof ten cents, year 25 (1936), mm A, (KM.Y349.1). FDC.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $0
China, Hankow, Dah Daw and Co bread token, one loaf, brass (31mm), not in Pridmore. Extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $600
SOLD $0
China, Shanghai, H. Evans and Co. bread token, one loaf, brass (29mm)(Pr.324). Good very fine and very rare,
Estimate $600
SOLD $0
China, Shanghai, Hall and Holtz, General Storekeepers, Established 1848, bread token, one small loaf, copper (26mm) with central hole (not in Pridmore, similar design Pr.326). Nearly extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $750
SOLD $0
China, Shanghai, Hall and Holtz, General Storekeepers, Established 1848, bread token, one loaf, copper (31mm), central hole, issued 1895-1900 (Pr.326). Attractive brown patina, good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $550
SOLD $0
China, Shanghai, Hall and Holtz, bread token, nickel (33.5mm), one loaf, with central circular hole (Pr.327). Very fine and very rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $0
China, Shanghai, Hall and Holtz, bread token, nickel (33.5mm), one loaf, circular central hole has been punched square and an incuse letter "N" stamped below (Pr.328). Very fine and rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $0
China, Shanghai, Hall and Holtz, bread token, nickel (33.5mm), one loaf, with square hole but incuse "N" above (similar to Pr.328). Fine/very fine and rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $0
China, Shanghai, Hall and Holtz, bread token, copper (27.5mm), half loaf, no central hole, (not listed in Pridmore, similar Pr.329). Very fine and very rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $0
China, Shanghai, Hall & Holtz, bread token, nickel (27.5mm), half loaf, square central hole and incuse "N" stamped below (Pr.330). Nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $350
SOLD $0
China, Shanghai, Hall and Holtz, bread token, nickel (27.5mm), half loaf, square central hole and incuse "N" above. (not listed by Pridmore, similar to Pr.330). Extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $450
SOLD $0
Comoros, Grande Comore Sultanate, silver crown size, five francs, AH 1308A (1890-1)(KM.3). Light tone, nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,250
Cook Islands, Elizabeth II, Perth Mint, The Threatened Species, proof silver one ounce coloured one dollar sets of five, 1998, Australian Fauna Silver Coin Series (KM.PS22), 1999, Australian Flora Silver Coin Series (KM.-). In cases of issue with certificates, the 1999 with rare certificate number 1, FDC. (2 sets)
Estimate $250
SOLD $300