America 250th Anniversary Sale Ft. Coins, Medals, Banknotes, Objets de Vertu & Ephemera
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# 1 - Kingdom of New Spain, Philip IV (1621-1665), Cob 8-Reales, 1655 Mo P,... »
Kingdom of New Spain, Philip IV (1621-1665), Cob 8-Reales, 1655 Mo P, Mexico City, 23.51g, 7h (KM 45), water worn and pitte...
$200 to $260
# 2 - Kingdom of New Spain, Philip IV (1621-1665), Cob 8-Reales, Mexico City... »
Kingdom of New Spain, Philip IV (1621-1665), Cob 8-Reales, Mexico City, date and assayer illegible, 16.65g, 12h (KM 38), he...
$100 to $200
# 3 - Spanish Empire, Viceroyalty of Río de la Plata, Charles II (1665-1700)... »
Spanish Empire, Viceroyalty of Río de la Plata, Charles II (1665-1700), Cob 8-Reales, 1686 P VR, Potosi [Bolivia], 26.80g, 12h...
$200 to $300
# 4 - Kingdom of New Spain, Philip V (1700-1746), Cob 8-Reales, Mexico City,... »
Kingdom of New Spain, Philip V (1700-1746), Cob 8-Reales, Mexico City, date and assayer illegible, 27.26g, 4h (KM 47), heav...
$200 to $260
# 5 - Spanish Empire, Charles III (1759-1788), Gold Escudo, 1788 M, Madrid,... »
Spanish Empire, Charles III (1759-1788), Gold Escudo, 1788 M, Madrid, cuirassed and draped bust right, rev. crowned shie...
$200 to $260
# 6 - Spanish Empire, Viceroyalty of Río de la Plata, Charles IV (1788-1808)... »
Spanish Empire, Viceroyalty of Río de la Plata, Charles IV (1788-1808), Gold 8-Escudos, 1797 PP, Potosi [Bolivia], draped and...
$3,000 to $3,600
# 7 - Spanish Empire, Viceroyalty of Peru, Charles IV (1788-1808), Gold 8-Es... »
Spanish Empire, Viceroyalty of Peru, Charles IV (1788-1808), Gold 8-Escudos, 1791 DA, Santiago [Chile], draped and cuirassed b...
$3,000 to $3,600
# 8 - Elizabeth I (1558-1603), First Issue, Shilling, 1558-1560, Tower (Lond... »
Elizabeth I (1558-1603), First Issue, Shilling, 1558-1560, Tower (London), (m.m.) ELIZABETH .' D .' G .' ANG .' FRA .' Z .' HI...
$1,500 to $2,000
# 9 - James I (1603-1625), Second Coinage, Unite of 20-Shillings, 1611-1612,... »
James I (1603-1625), Second Coinage, Unite of 20-Shillings, 1611-1612, Tower (London), fourth crowned and armoured bust right,...
$1,400 to $1,800
# 10 - Charles I (1625-1649), Group B, Unite, 1627-1628, Tower (under King),... »
Charles I (1625-1649), Group B, Unite, 1627-1628, Tower (under King), second crowned and draped bust left, wearing ruff, value...
$1,500 to $2,000
# 11 - Charles II (1660-1685), Guinea, 1683, fourth laureate bust right, with... »
Charles II (1660-1685), Guinea, 1683, fourth laureate bust right, with rounded truncation, rev. crowned cruciform shield...
$2,000 to $2,600
# 12 - James II (1685-1688), 'Royal African Company' 'Elephant... »
James II (1685-1688), 'Royal African Company' 'Elephant and Castle' Guinea, 1686, IACOBVS • II • DEI • GRATIA, first lau...
$1,000 to $1,500
# 13 - James II (1685-1688), Guinea, 1686, second 'taller' laureate... »
James II (1685-1688), Guinea, 1686, second 'taller' laureate head left, rev. crowned cruciform shields, five strings to...
$1,400 to $1,800
# 14 - William and Mary (1688-1694), Guinea, 1690, conjoined laureated busts... »
William and Mary (1688-1694), Guinea, 1690, conjoined laureated busts right, stop after GRATIA, rev. crowned shield, fou...
$1,800 to $2,400
# 15 - William III, Solus (1694-1702), Guinea, 1701, second laureate bust rig... »
William III, Solus (1694-1702), Guinea, 1701, second laureate bust right, rev. crowned narrow shields cruciform, s...
$1,000 to $1,200
# 16 - William III, Solus (1694-1702), Crown, 1700 DVODECIMO, third draped a... »
William III, Solus (1694-1702), Crown, 1700 DVODECIMO, third draped and laureate bust variety right, rev. crowned...
$1,400 to $1,800
# 17 - Anne (1702-1714), 'Post-Union' Guinea, 1712, second draped b... »
Anne (1702-1714), 'Post-Union' Guinea, 1712, second draped bust left, rev. crowned cruciform shields, six strings to har...
$1,200 to $1,600
# 18 - George I (1714-1727), Guinea, 1722, fourth laureate head right, rev. c... »
George I (1714-1727), Guinea, 1722, fourth laureate head right, rev. crowned cruciform shields, seven strings to harp, e...
$1,200 to $1,600
# 19 - George II (1727-1760), 'Old Head' Half-Guinea, 1760, old lau... »
George II (1727-1760), 'Old Head' Half-Guinea, 1760, old laureate head left, rev. crowned garnished shield, seven string...
$600 to $800
# 20 - George III (1760-1820), 'Rose' Guinea, 1774, fourth laureate... »
George III (1760-1820), 'Rose' Guinea, 1774, fourth laureate head right, rev. crowned garnished shield, seven strings to...
$1,200 to $1,600
AMERICANA, OBJETS DE VERTU AND JEWELRY
In a cavern, in a canyon, Excavating for a mine, Dwelt a miner, forty-niner | USA, Brass 'California Gold Rush' Token Box, 1849, CALIFORNIA, view of gold miners panning for gold, rev. ship leaving harbour, EMIGRATION TO CALIFORNIA in exergue, 2.00g, a most interesting curio from the period of the gold rush, likely for the housing of toy money or perhaps even a small gold nugget, about extremely fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
USA, Libby Prison War Museum, Columbian World's Fair Libby Prison, AE Exhibit Medal, 1893, LIBBY PRISION, view of the building, WAR MUSEUM CHICAGO 1893 in exergue in two lines, rev. NO SECTIONALISM 1861 NO NORTH NO SOUTH 1856 NO ANIMOSITY, eighteen line inscription, 69mm, 185.55g (Eglit 477), lightly contact marked, including a scratch to the obverse edge and exergue, otherwise very fineProvenanceSpink 22180, 13 December 2022, lot 628 Libby Prison was a Confederate prison at Richmond, Virginia, during the American Civil War. In 1862 it was designated to hold officer prisoners from the Union Ar...
(x) PSA AUTHENTIC | USA, Baseball International News Photograph, Babe Ruth and Ted Williams, Boston Red Sox, 1946, Type III, composite photograph, issued by International News Photos, 81/8x10", some light signs of damage to edges, very fine, in PSA holder, graded AUTHENTIC (Cert. #84629036), some damage to plastic holderText clipping to reverse reads: 'Two Beantown Busters who made good - a generation apart Boston, Mass….at the left is Ted Williams the rangy Boston Red Sox left fielder who skirted the halfway mark of the season as the home run leader. He now has 31 circuit clouts to his credit...
(x) PSA AUTHENTIC | USA, Baseball Press Photograph, Babe Ruth and Ted Williams, with Eddie Collins, Boston Red Sox, c.1948, Type III, a period example that was made from a duplicate negative featuring an image taken by International News Photos in 1948, 8x10", names of featured individuals annotated to reverse, some spots of foxing to border, good very fine, in PSA holder, graded AUTHENTIC (Cert. #84739180)https://www.psacard.com/cert/84739180/dnaSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) PSA AUTHENTIC | USA, Baseball UPI Telephoto, Roy Campanella and Mickey Mantle, 1952, Type III, wire photo, issued by UPI Telephoto, 1952 World Series, 6x9", little markings, good very fine, in PSA holder, graded AUTHENTIC (Cert. #84585861)ProvenanceHeritage 152228, 10 July 2022, lot 42314 Text to reverse reads: 'Ebbets Field: Mickey Mantle, Yankees, crosses home plate with the tying run of the game in the fourth innings on Yogi Berra's fly to the coutfield. Waiting for the ball is Dodger catcher Roy Campanella.'https://www.psacard.com/cert/84585861/dnaSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in...
USA, 48-Star United States Flag, 1944, with 48 stars, part cotton construction, marked U.S. 1944 to edge border, 40 x 23 inches, a World War II era flag, showing 48 stars as was the design of this period, with little to no signs of deterioration, extremely fineThe 48-star flag was introduced in 1912 and was used up until 1959, when Alaska and Hawaii became official states. This 47-year period makes it the second longest serving US flag, out of a total of 27 iterations. The adoption of this design in 1912 marked the first time a that a flag act specified an official arrangement of the stars in...
(g) World War II Gold Allied Set (5) | including, USA, Proof Five-Dollars, 2020, 1/10 oz Eagle struck in .917 fine gold, edge milled (Fb. B4; KM 214); Britain, Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Proof 25 Pounds, 'End of Second World War', 2020, 1/4 oz struck in .999 fine gold, edge milled (S.OA12); Canada, Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Proof 100 Dollars, 'Canadian Airforce', 2020, struck in .999 fine gold, edge plain (KM 3064); France, 50 Euros, 'Victory and Peace', 2020, struck in .999 fine gold, edge plain; Russia, Proof 50 Roubles, 'End of Second World War', 2020, struck in .999 fine gold, edge milled (...
Lalique, Frosted and Clear Glass 'Liberty Eagle', marked 'Lalique France' to base, 24cm x 14cm, much as manufactured, a striking interpretation of this iconic American emblem, produced by the premier French glass brand LaliqueSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Art Deco Diamond Wrist Watch (c.1920–1935), a Swiss-made mechanical wristwatch, the movement of typical early 20th-century export construction, housed in a composite white metal case with mixed karat white gold elements, the case back testing as approximately 14ct nickel white gold, the case sides testing as approximately 9ct white gold, with old-cut and rose-cut diamond bezel mounted in a silver or silver-based setting plate, rectangular to tonneau-style Art Deco form, fitted with a later American Gemex expandable bracelet marked '1/20 12KT G.F.' indicating gold-filled construction, Swiss mov...
An American mid-20th century diamond cocktail ring, designed as an asymmetrical spray cluster set with pear-shaped diamonds and baguette-cut accents extending across the finger, mounted in platinum and marked ‘10% IRID PLAT’, ring size H 1/2, gross weight 10.00g, all diamonds present with some stones containing visible inclusions, very light wear overall, presented in very good condition, reflecting the bold sculptural elegance and expressive glamour characteristic of mid-century cocktail jewellery designSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditio...
Tiffany & Co, a Sterling Silver Spoon, patented 'San Lorenzo' Pattern, distinctive framed shield at the top terminal and an elegant architectural stem, named after and inspired by Florence's famous Renaissance-era Church of San Lorenzo, marked 'TIFFANY & CO. STERLING PAT.1916 M' on reverse, inscribed to 'E. D.', 15.00cm long, 35.59g, in very good condition, comes with original cream coloured cardboard Tiffany box and soft pouch with brown label and ribbons, exemplifies the refinement of American silver design in the early twentieth century and the international influences embraced by America's...
Tiffany & Co (c.1910-1925), a Vesta/Match Case, 14ct Gold, rectangular shape with rounded corners, with a small cabochon sapphire thumb-piece and a single groove around the exterior, bottom strike, marked 'MADE FOR TIFFANY & CO.' on inner rim, stamped '14K' '190' 'HANDMADE' on the interior, 6.30cm long, 4.10cm wide, 35.02g including the inner steel, in good condition, some small scuffs to the surface and signs of use, the hinge works well, sleek and tactile, an elegant example of early twentieth-century craftsmanship, and understated sophistication of pre-war American luxury goods.America has...
Tiffany & Co (c.1950-1980), an American engine-turned money clip, 14ct Gold, with diagonal basketweave pattern, maker's mark for 'TIFFANY & CO', and stamped '14K' beneath, 5.00cm long, 2.55cm wide, 20.27g, in good condition, some small scuffs to the surface and signs of use, the stamps slightly off centre and seemingly restruck due to hand finishing, reflects the understated elegance of mid-century luxury design and the growing culture of executive accessories in postwar AmericaAmerica has undoubtedly helped to define the language of luxury. From the elegance of New York's Fifth Avenue to the...
Tiffany & Co Contemporary Jewellery (3) | including, Letter M 'Notes Initial' Disc Necklace, Sterling Silver, stamped 'Tiffany & Co. AG925', pendant approx. 1.94cm diameter, chain approx. 45.70cm long, the chain marked 'Tiffany & Co' and 'AG925', 6.88g, excellent condition, comes with a Tiffany-blue velvet pouch and box; and 'Return to Tiffany' Heart Tag Bead Necklace, Sterling Silver, pendant engraved with 'PLEASE RETURN TO TIFFANY & CO. NEW YORK 925', stamped 'TIFFANY & CO. 925', pendant approx. 1.00cm diameter, chain approx. 40.00cm long, 25.26G, excellent condition, comes with a Tiffany-bl...
Tiffany & Co Ballpoint Pens (2) | including, 'T-Clip' Silver-Mounted Ballpoint Pen, with a central Tiffany-blue enamelled band, the T-clip marked verso 'U.S. Pat. No. 5,570,965[?]' and stamped 'Tiffany & Co. 925 U.S.A.', approx. 13.3cm long, 25.6g, comes with a Tiffany-blue velvet pouch and matching card box; and Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., a Silver-Mounted Ballpoint Pen, with a drop- or club-shaped clip bearing a facsimile signature, stamped verso 'Tiffany & Co. AG 925 Germany', approx. 13.5cm long, 20.7g, comes with a Tiffany-blue velvet pouch, these pieces illustrate Tiffany & Co.’s emb...
BRITISH COINS
Elizabeth I (1558-1603), First Issue, Shilling, 1558-1560, Tower (London), (m.m.) ELIZABETH .' D .' G .' ANG .' FRA .' Z .' HIB .' REGIA .', crowned and drapes bust 2B left, within beaded and wire inner circle, rev. (m.m.) POSVI DEV .' ADIVTOREM . MEVM, long cross fourchée over smaller square shield, 6.054g, 3h, m.m. lys (Brown and Comber 2B; North 1985; S.2549), scratch to obverse and flan flaw below in field, darkly cabinet toned on a pleasing full flan, good very fine and scarce REGIA readingProvenanceDr Edward Burstal [with his ticket]Elizabeth I's reign set the stage for English colonisat...
James I (1603-1625), Second Coinage, Unite of 20-Shillings, 1611-1612, Tower (London), fourth crowned and armoured bust right, holding orb and sceptre, rev. crowned and lightly garnished shields, dividing I-R, 9.85g, 1h, m.m. mullet (Schneider II, 26; North 2084; S.2619), soft of strike in parts yet on a pleasingly full flan, very fineIn 1606, James I granted charters to the Virginia Company, a joint-stock enterprise, authorising settlement along the eastern seaboard of North America. In December 1606 the London Company, one branch of the enterprise, set sail for America and on arrival in 1607...
Charles I (1625-1649), Group B, Unite, 1627-1628, Tower (under King), second crowned and draped bust left, wearing ruff, value behind, rev. crowned shield, six strings to harp, 9.00g, 9h (Brooker 37-42; North 2148; S.2687), evidence of repair to edge at 8 o'clock, soft to face otherwise generally well-struck, especially so to obverse mint mark, with some lustre, very fineCharles I's reign shaped early America largely through the fallout of his domestic policies rather than direct patronage. In 1625, Virginia became a royal colony after the Virginia Company's charter was revoked, placing it und...
Charles II (1660-1685), Guinea, 1683, fourth laureate bust right, with rounded truncation, rev. crowned cruciform shields, no stop after HIB, five strings to harp, edge obliquely milled, 8.31g, 6h (MCE 88; EGC I, 280; S.3344), small reverse scratch to field and edge bruising, otherwise with some peripheral lustre, a pleasing very fine for this notoriously difficult seriesCharles II's reign marked a major phase of colonial expansion following the Restoration of the monarchy. Eager to reward loyal supporters and strengthen England's American holdings, he granted numerous proprietary charters: in...
James II (1685-1688), 'Royal African Company' 'Elephant and Castle' Guinea, 1686, IACOBVS • II • DEI • GRATIA, first laureate head left, leaves buried in wreath, E&C below, rev. 16-86 • MAG • BR • FRA • ET • HIB REX •, crowned shields cruciform, six strings to harp, edge obliquely milled, 8.30g (MCE -; EGC I -; Schneider II, -; Farey 275; S.3401), honey-toned, otherwise strictly fine, the variety unknown to Bull, extremely rare thusProvenanceSpink, by private treaty, 14 March 1974 - "unpublished for this date" - £500On Saturday, March 9, 1974, Judith Speir brought this Guinea to the British Mu...
James II (1685-1688), Guinea, 1686, second 'taller' laureate head left, rev. crowned cruciform shields, five strings to harp, edge obliquely milled, 8.32g, 6h (MCE 126; EGC I, 324; S.3403), light haymarking and general scuffing, hint of red lustre in legends, about very fineJames II's brief reign was marked by an attempt to tighten royal control over the American colonies. As Duke of York, he had already been proprietor of New York before becoming King. Once on the throne he sought to consolidate England's northern colonies into a single, more governable unit. In 1686, he created the Dominion...
William and Mary (1688-1694), Guinea, 1690, conjoined laureated busts right, stop after GRATIA, rev. crowned shield, four strings to harp, edge obliquely milled, 8.24g, 6h (MCE 150; EGC I, 366; S.3426), some die clashing in legends and light surface contact, otherwise lustrous, a bolder very fine, scarceThe reign of William III and Mary II, and subsequently William solely, reshaped colonial governance in the wake of the Glorious Revolution. The joint monarchs ratified the collapse of the Dominion of New England, allowing Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island to reclaim self-governing ch...
William III, Solus (1694-1702), Guinea, 1701, second laureate bust right, rev. crowned narrow shields cruciform, seven strings to harp, heavily adorned sceptres in angles, edge obliquely milled, 5h (MCE 186; EGC I, 426; S.3463), drill mark below bust, fair to fine, in PCGS holder, graded VG Detail ~ Repaired (Cert. #45679823)ProvenanceSpink Auction, 28 September 2023, lot 214https://www.pcgs.com/cert/45679823The reign of William III and Mary II, and subsequently William solely, reshaped colonial governance in the wake of the Glorious Revolution. The joint monarchs ratified the collapse of the...
William III, Solus (1694-1702), Crown, 1700 DVODECIMO, third draped and laureate bust variety right, rev. crowned cruciform shields, eight strings to later harp, downwards lettered edge, 6h (ESC 97; Bull 1010; S.3474), adjustment marks to portrait, otherwise with a handsome tone to lightly lustrous surfaces, extremely fine, in LCGS holder, graded AU75ProvenanceSRA 17, 13 March 2025, lot 53 The reign of William III and Mary II, and subsequently William solely, reshaped colonial governance in the wake of the Glorious Revolution. The joint monarchs ratified the collapse of the Dominion of New En...
Anne (1702-1714), 'Post-Union' Guinea, 1712, second draped bust left, rev. crowned cruciform shields, six strings to harp, edge obliquely milled, 8.35g, 6h (MCE 224; EGC I, 476; S.3572), haymarked and wiped, some lustre in legends, nearing very fineQueen Anne's reign coincided with a pivotal period of imperial consolidation and conflict for the American colonies. In 1707, the Act of Union meant that the colonies formerly known as English became British. This allowed Scottish merchants and settlers fuller access to colonial trade and emigration. Her reign was dominated by Queen Anne's War (1702...
George I (1714-1727), Guinea, 1722, fourth laureate head right, rev. crowned cruciform shields, seven strings to harp, edge obliquely milled, 8.32g, 6h (MCE 255; EGC I, 517; S.3631), scratch before mouth and with general scuffing, yet with a hint of lustre to original surfaces, very fineGeorge I's reign marked the beginning of the Hanoverian dynasty and a period of relative stability for the American colonies. His relatively hands-off approach allowed Colonial assemblies to grow more assertive and self-reliant, strengthening traditions of local self-governance that would later underpin revolut...
George II (1727-1760), 'Old Head' Half-Guinea, 1760, old laureate head left, rev. crowned garnished shield, seven strings to harp, obliquely milled edge, 4.15g, 6h (MCE 366; EGC I, 662; S.3685), light scratch before the bust and some softness to tops of devices, with lustre, very fine, last year of issue typeGeorge II's reign was a period of significant territorial expansion and escalating imperial conflict in America. In 1732, he granted a charter to James Oglethorpe for the founding of Georgia, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies, conceived partly as a buffer against Spanish Florida a...
George III (1760-1820), 'Rose' Guinea, 1774, fourth laureate head right, rev. crowned garnished shield, seven strings to harp, edge chevron milled, 8.34g, 6h (MCE 379; EGC I, 687; S.3728), rub to cheek and light surface wear, with a flash of lustre to peripheries, very fine, a critical year in Anglo-American relations, with the British Parliament ratifying the "The Intolerable Acts" in response to Boston's Tea PartyGeorge III's reign saw the collapse of British rule in America. Inheriting debt from the French and Indian War, his government imposed a series of taxes, provoking colonial protest...
George III (1760-1820), 'Rose' Guinea, 1775, fourth laureate head right, rev. crowned and garnished shield, seven strings to harp, edge chevron milled, 8.31g, 6h (MCE 380; EGC I, 691; S.3728), edge bruise and rubbed, some scratches to bust, otherwise a really bold fine, and a critical chapter in Anglo-American relations, witnessing the Battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775George III's reign saw the collapse of British rule in America. Inheriting debt from the French and Indian War, his government imposed a series of taxes, provoking colonial protest under "no taxation without repr...
George III (1760-1820), 'Rose' Guinea, 1776, fourth laureate head right, rev. crowned garnished shield, nine strings to harp, edge chevron milled, 8.32g, 6h (MCE 381; EGC I, 692; S.3728), lightly sweated and bagmarked, otherwise struck details about very fine, and the most storied and thus desirable date for a 'King George III Guinea' in American historyGeorge III's reign saw the collapse of British rule in America. Inheriting debt from the French and Indian War, his government imposed a series of taxes, provoking colonial protest under "no taxation without representation." Key flashpoints inc...
George III (1760-1820), 'Spade' Guinea, 1788, fifth laureate head right, rev. crowned shield, seven strings to harp, edge chevron milled, 8.33g, 12h (MCE 392; EGC I, 713; S.3729), sweated and rubbed, with scratches, the struck details bolder than fine, dating to the year the United States Consitution was ratifiedGeorge III's reign saw the collapse of British rule in America. Inheriting debt from the French and Indian War, his government imposed a series of taxes, provoking colonial protest under "no taxation without representation." Key flashpoints included the Boston Massacre (1770), the Bost...
George III (1760-1820), 'Spade' Guinea, 1789, fifth laureate head right, rev. crowned shield, seven strings to harp, edge chevron milled, 8.31g, 12h (MCE 393; EGC I, 716; S.3729), sweated and rubbed, the struck details nevertheless bolder than fine, a storied date in the American history being the year of George Washington's elevation on February 4 as her first Commander-in-ChiefGeorge III's reign saw the collapse of British rule in America. Inheriting debt from the French and Indian War, his government imposed a series of taxes, provoking colonial protest under "no taxation without representa...
George III (1760-1820), 'Spade' Guinea, 1793, fifth laureate head right, rev. crowned shield, seven strings to harp, edge chevron milled, 8.38g, 12h (MCE 397; EGC I, 722; S.3729), lightly bagmarked, nevertheless very fine, a striking example of a King George III Guinea dating to the onset of President Washington's second and final term in high officeGeorge III's reign saw the collapse of British rule in America. Inheriting debt from the French and Indian War, his government imposed a series of taxes, provoking colonial protest under "no taxation without representation." Key flashpoints include...
COMMANDERS-IN-CHIEF: Collection of Presidential Inauguration Medals and Signatures
(x) Commanders-in-Chief, GEORGE WASHINGTON, 1st President of the United States (April 30, 1789 - March 4, 1797), First Inauguration Button, 1789, Silvered-Copper, LONG LIVE THE PRESIDENT encircling GW initials, interlinked state abbreviations in outer border, 34mm (DeWitt GW-1789-9; Baker 1003), some loss of gilding to peripheries, otherwise toned, generally very fine, scarce and highly sought after early example; and Post-Colonial, WASHINGTON, Brass 'Success' Token, c. 1792, GEORGE WASHINGTON, uniformed bust right, rev. SUCCESS TO THE UNITED STATES, radiant all-seeing eye at centre, with 15 s...
(x) Commanders-in-Chief, THOMAS JEFFERSON, 3rd President of the United States (March 4, 1801 - March 4, 1809), Bronzed Copper Restrike Indian Peace Medal, dated 1801, by John Reich, TH. JEFFERSON PRESIDENT OF THE U. S. A. D. 1801, draped half-length portrait left, rev. PEACE AND FRIENDSHIP, clasped hands, 75mm, often encountered die flaw to reverse, pleasing chocolate brown surfaces, much as issued; with, Postal Cover, dated NEW-YORK june 13*, addressed to the Honble Richard Peters, Philadelphia, from Th: Jefferson , in his characteristic colon-stopped abbreviation, mounted in frame, 395mm x 3...
(x) Commanders-in-Chief, JAMES MADISON, 4th President of the United States (March 4, 1809 - March 4, 1817), "Presidential Residences", White Metal Medal, (c. 1861), by George Hampden Lovett (New York City), JAMES MADISON, FOURTH PRESIDENT OF THE U. STATES, draped bust right, within wreath, rev. RESIDENCE OF | JAMES MADISON, façade of the Montpelier Estate, Virginia, 35mm (NMAH NU.245615), pleasing surfaces, extremely fine, one of a series of sixteen produced after Lincoln's inauguration; with, his signature "James Madison" on Office of Pay and Deposite of the Bank of Columbia cheque, dated Feb...
(x) Commanders-in-Chief, JAMES MONROE, 5th President of the United States (March 4, 1817 - March 4, 1825), Indian Peace, AE Restrike Medal, dated 1817, by M. Furst, JAMES MONROE PRESIDENT OF THE U.S.A. D. 1817, draped bust right, rev. PEACE | AND | FRIENDSHIP, clasped hands, c. 51mm, couple of deposits, otherwise pleasing red-brown surfaces, much as issued; with, his signature "James Monroe" on handwritten cheque, dated May 6, 1824, issued to John Coburn, sum of $150, mounted in frame, 395mm x 395mmNot inspected outside of the frame. Sold as is. ProvenancePresented to His Royal Highness Prince...
(x) Commanders-in-Chief, JOHN QUINCY ADAMS, 6th President of the United States (March 4, 1825 - March 4, 1829), Indian Peace, AE Restrike Medal, dated 1825, by Moritz Fürst and John Reich, JOHN QUINCY ADAMS PRESIDENT OF THE U. STATES 1825, draped bust right, rev. PEACE AND FRIENDSHIP, clasped hands, c. 74mm, some spots of discolouring, otherwise extremely fine; with, Bank of the Metropolis, City of Washington (Founded 1814), Cheque [No. 55], dated June 8, 1820, PAY to Overton Carr [or bearer] = Fourteen hundred and fifty nine = dollars, 85/100 cents [$1,459.85], the paper lightly foxed but rat...
(x) Commanders-in-Chief, ANDREW JACKSON, 7th President of the United States (March 4, 1829 - March 4, 1837), Second Term, AR Medalet, 1833, unsigned, bare head left, rev. U.S. | SECOND TERM | MAR . IV . 1833 | legend around, 18mm (Julian PR-33), toned, extremely fine; with, his signature "Andrew Jackson" on Bank of the Metropolis cheque, dated 2 December 1835, issued to J. Bolonger, sum of $1,003.18, mounted in frame, 395mm x 395mmNot inspected outside of the frame. Sold as is. ProvenancePresented to His Royal Highness Prince Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud, Saudi Arabian Ambassador to the United St...
(x) Commanders-in-Chief, MARTIN VAN BUREN, 8th President of the United States (March 4, 1837 - March 4, 1841), Gilt Brass Hard Times Token, 1836, M. VAN BUREN, draped bust right, rev. DEMOCRACY AND OUR COUNTRY, Temple of Liberty, 26mm (DeWitt MVB 1836-4; HT-78, R-4), pierced as usually encountered, general surface wear, very fine, a noted rarity with perhaps 200 known; with, his signature "M Van Buren" on signed letter, mounted in frame, 267mm x 395mmNot inspected outside of the frame. Sold as is. ProvenancePresented to His Royal Highness Prince Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud, Saudi Arabian Ambassa...
(x) Commanders-in-Chief, WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON, 9th President of the United States (March 4, 1841 - April 4, 1841), Election Campaign, Brass Token, 1841, unsigned, MAJ. GEN. W. H. HARRISON | THE PEOPLES CHOICE, uniformed bust left, rev. HE LEAVES HIS PLOUGH | TO SAVE HIS COUNTRY | MARCH 4 | 1841, view of farmstead, c.25mm (WHH 1840-23), with some lustre, good very fine, with, his signature "W. H. Harrison" on handwritten cheque, dated 11 November 1838, Cincinnati, sum of $200, issued to his son John Scott Harrison, mounted in frame, 267mm x 395mmNot inspected outside of the frame. Sold as is....
(x) Commanders-in-Chief, JOHN TYLER, 10th President of the United States (April 4, 1841 - March 4, 1845), Indian Peace, AE Restrike Medal, dated 1841, by Ferdinand Pettrich and John Reich, JOHN TYLER PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, draped bust left, 1841 below, rev. PEACE | AND | FRIENDSHIP, clasped hands, 75mm, ring mounted, otherwise much as issued; with, his signature "John Tyler" on signed letter, dated August 14, 1853, written from his home Sherwood Forest, Charles City County, Virginia, mounted in frame, 267mm x 395mmNot inspected outside of the frame. Sold as is. ProvenancePresented to...
(x) Commanders-in-Chief, JAMES K. POLK, 11th President of the United States (March 4, 1845 - March 4, 1849), Indian Peace, AE Restrike Medal, dated 1845, by John Gadsby Chapman, JAMES K POLK PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES., draped bust left, rev. PEACE AND FRIENDSHIP, between clasped hands, c.51mm, pleasing brown surfaces, extremely fine; with, cut signature "James K Polk", mounted in frame, 267mm x 395mmNot inspected outside of the frame. Sold as is. ProvenancePresented to His Royal Highness Prince Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud, Saudi Arabian Ambassador to the United States (1983-2005), by James...
(x) Commanders-in-Chief, ZACHARY TAYLOR, 12th President of the United States (March 4, 1849 - July 9, 1850), Political Campaign, Brass Token, 1847, unsigned, uniformed bust facing, legend around rev. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1847, heraldic eagle, 25mm (ZT 1848-21), very fine, with, his signature "Taylor Majr Genl", as Major General in the U.S. Army on "Requisition of Stationary" document, dated 1 April 1818. Also signed "Wm Whistler Capt", mounted in frame, 267mm x 395mmNot inspected outside of the frame. Sold as is. ProvenancePresented to His Royal Highness Prince Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud, S...
(x) Commanders-in-Chief, MILLARD FILLMORE, 13th President of the United States (July 9, 1850 - March 4, 1853), Indian Peace, AE Restrike Medal, dated 1850, by S. Ellis and J. Wilson, MILLARD FILLMORE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, bust right, rev. settler standing before a Native American Chief, US flag and rural scene behind, c. 62mm, couple of spots of verigris to reverse, otherwise with pleasing chocolate brown surfaces, extremely fine; with, cut signature "Millard Fillmore", mounted in frame, 267mm x 395mm, damage to frameNot inspected outside of the frame. Sold as is. ProvenancePresented...
(x) Commanders-in-Chief, FRANKLIN PIERCE, 14th President of the United States (March 4, 1853 - March 4, 1857), Election Campaign, Brass Medal, 1852, unsigned, GEN FRANKLIN PIERCE | THE STATESMAN & SOLDIER, draped bust three-quarters left, rev. PIERCE & KING | THE PEOPLES CHOICE, heraldic eagle, c.27mm (DeWitt FP-1852-4), pierced, very fine; with his signature "Franklin Pierce" on letter, dated October 31, 1839, mounted in frame, 267mm x 395mmNot inspected outside of the frame. Sold as is. ProvenancePresented to His Royal Highness Prince Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud, Saudi Arabian Ambassador to th...
(x) Commanders-in-Chief, JAMES BUCHANAN, 15th President of the United States (March 4, 1857 - March 4, 1861), Indian Peace, AE Restrike Medal, dated 1857, by S. Ellis and J. Wilson, JAMES BUCHANAN, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, draped bust right, rev. Native American figures around rural farm scene at centre, c. 76mm touch of rub to hair, yet pleasing red-brown surfaces, much as issued ; with, his signature "James Buchanan" on handwritten cheque, dated 2 July 1861, issued to Christopher Hager Esq. (President of the Farmers Bank of Lancaster, 1848-1868), sum of $150, mounted in frame, 392mm x...
(x) Commanders-in-Chief, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, 16th President of the United States (March 4, 1861 - April 15, 1865), First Inauguration, WM Medal, undated, unsigned, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, draped bust right, rev. BELOVED | ALIKE | BY RICH | AND POOR, in wreath, c.38mm, pleasing surfaces, extremely fine; and Second Inauguration, Brass Medal, 1864, unsigned, bust left, date below, rev. OK within decorative border, c.17mm, extremely fine; with, cut signature "A. Lincoln", dated March 15, 1865, mounted in frame, 395mm x 395mmNot inspected outside of the frame. Sold as is. ProvenancePresented to His Royal Hig...
(x) Commanders-in-Chief, ULYSSES S. GRANT, 18th President of the United States (March 4, 1869 - March 4, 1877), Inauguration, WM Medal, 1869, by W. N. Key, GENERAL U. S. GRANT, draped bust right, rev. INAUGURATED | PRESIDENT | OF THE | UNITED STATES | MARCH 4 | 1869, within wreath, c.50mm, pierced, with pleasing lustrous surfaces, extremely fine; with, his signature "U S Grant" on Washington D.C. free frank postal cover, December 11, addressed to "Miss Kittie Felt" and "L. S. Felt, Esq", of Galena, Illinois, mounted in frame, 395mm x 395mmNot inspected outside of the frame. Sold as is. Provena...
(x) Commanders-in-Chief, RUTHERFORD B. HAYES, 19th President of the United States (March 4, 1877 - March 4, 1881), Inauguration, AE Medal, 1877, by George T. Morgan, RUTHERFORD B HAYES, bust left, rev. PRESIDENT . OF . THE . UNITED . STATES ., INAUGURATED | MARCH 5 . | 1877, within wreath, 76mm (Julian PR-19), much as issued; with, his signature "R B Hayes" on Executive Department Financial Warrant, issued to C. N. Neil, dated December 27, 1871, sum of $15, mounted in frame, 395mm x 395mmNot inspected outside of the frame. Sold as is. ProvenancePresented to His Royal Highness Prince Bandar bin...
(x) Commanders-in-Chief, JAMES A. GARFIELD, 20th President of the United States (March 4, 1881 - September 19, 1881), Brass Election Campaign Medallet, 1880/81, by Peter L. Krider & Co (Silversmith, Philadelphia), JAMES A GARFIELD, draped bust three-quarters left, rev. CANAL BOY 1845 | PRESIDENT U.S | INAUGURATED MAR 4 1881, view of the White House and boy on pack mule towing canal boat in foreground, 25mm (DeWitt JG 1880-8 [Medallet]); Henry Ford Collection 72.31.166 [Medallet]), pierced, very fine; with, his signature "J a Garfield" on Sergeant-At-Arms U.S. House of Representatives cheque, d...
(x) Commanders-in-Chief, BENJAMIN HARRISON, 23rd President of the United States (March 4, 1889 - March 4, 1893), Inauguration, Official AE Medal, 1889, unsigned, BENJAMIN HARRISON, draped bust left, rev. INAUGURATION 4 MARCH 1889, eagle right, c.25mm, pleasing extremely fine; Inauguration Chief Marshall, AE Medal, 1889, unsigned, named to General James A. Beaver, draped bust three-quarters left, rev. GENERAL | JAMES A. BEAVER | CHIEF MARSHALL, with suspension and riband, c.38mm, some contact marks, with a light pleasing red tone, extremely fine; with, his signature "Benjamin Harrison" on Fletc...
(x) Commanders-in-Chief, THEODORE ROOSEVELT, 26th President of the United States (September 14, 1901 - March 4, 1909), Second Inauguration, Official AE Medal, 1905, by Augustus Saint-Gaudens and Adolph A. Weinman, manufactured by Tiffany & Co. THEODORE . ROOSEVELT ., bust left, . PRESIDENT . OF . THE | .VNITED . STATES . OF . AMERICA, below, rev. . WASHINGTON . D . C. MARCH . IV . M .C.M.V, eagle left, 73mm (NGA 2015.19.3752.b; PCGS 624321), signs of lacquer to edge, otherwise much as issued, scarce; and Second Inauguration, Official AE Medal, 1905, by Charles E. Barber and George T. Morgan, T...
(x) Commanders-in-Chief, WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT, 27th President of the United States (March 4, 1909 - March 4, 1913), Inauguration, Official AE Medal, 1909, by Joseph K. Davison & Sons, INAUGURATION MARCH 4, 1909, busts left, rev. WILLIAM | HOWARD | TAFT | PRESIDENT | JAMES | SCHOOLCRAFT | SHERMAN | VICE PRESIDENT, 51mm (Dusterburg-4B51), some toning spots, otherwise good extremely fine, one of only 3,000 struck; with cut signature "Wm H Taft", mounted in frame, 267mm x 395mmNot inspected outside of the frame. Sold as is. ProvenancePresented to His Royal Highness Prince Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud,...
(x) Commanders-in-Chief, WOODROW WILSON, 28th President of the United States (March 4, 1913 - March 4, 1921), First Inauguration, Official AE Medal, 1913, by Whitehead Hoag, INAVGVRATION MARCH 4, 1913, draped bust left, rev. legend in 7 lines, 70mm (cf. Smithsonian 2014.29.4), extremely fine; and; Second Inauguration, AE Medal, 1917, by Darrell Clayton Crain and R. Harris and Co., SECOND INAVGVRATION MARCH 4 1917, draped bust left within frame, with suporters, rev. legend in 8 lines within tablet, eagle above, 51mm (cf. Smithsonian 2010.64.3), toned and with flases of red, extremely fine; with...
(x) Commanders-in-Chief, WARREN G. HARDING, 29th President of the United States (March 4, 1921 - August 2, 1923), Inauguration, AE Medal, 1921, by Darrell Clayton Crain, draped bust left, INAVGVRATION | MARCH | FOVRTH | 1921 in field, rev. Liberty standing right, PRESIDENT | WARREN | GAMALIEL | HARDING | VICE | PRESIDENT | CALVIN | COOLIDGE | 1921 1925, 70mm (Smithsonian 2014.29.5), with some general light contact marking, some metal flawing to reverse edge, otherwise with a pleasing dark brown tone, about extremely fine, a generally scarce medal; with, his cut signature "W G Harding", mounted...
(x) Commanders-in-Chief, CALVIN COOLIDGE, 30th President of the United States (August 2, 1923 - March 4, 1929), Second Inauguration of Calvin Coolidge, AE Medal, 1925, by Julio Kilenyi for the Medallic Art Company, INAUGURATION MARCH 4 1925, draped bust right, rev. PRESIDENT | CALVIN COOLIDGE | VICE PRESIDENT | CHARLES G. DAWES, heraldic eagle, 70mm (PCGS 76636; NGA 2015.19.3757.b), a very pleasing extremely fine, the SECOND RAREST presidential inauguration medal, only 75 struck; with, cut signature "Calvin Coolidge", mounted in frame, 267mm x 395mmNot inspected outside of the frame. Sold as i...
(x) Commanders-in-Chief, HERBERT HOOVER, 31st President of the United States (March 4, 1929 - March 4, 1933), Inauguration, Official AE Medal, 1929, by Henry Kirke Bush-Brown for the US Mint, INAUGURATION MARCH 4 1929, draped bust left, rev. HERBERT HOOVER | PRESIDENT | CHARLES CURTIS | VICE | PRESIDENT, heraldic eagle, 70mm (Dusterberg-OIM 7B70), some spots of corrosion, otherwise much as issued, only 1,012 pieces struck; with, his cut signature "Herbert Hoover" from a document, mounted in frame, 267mm x 395mmNot inspected outside of the frame. Sold as is. ProvenancePresented to His Royal Hig...
(x) Commanders-in-Chief, FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT, 32nd President of the United States (March 4, 1933 - April 12, 1945), First Inauguration, AE Medal, 1933, by P. H. Manship, draped bust left, legend in two lines around, rev. THOU TOO SAIL ON O SHIP OF STATE SAIL ON O UNION STRONG AND GREAT, the ship USS CONSTITUTION, and an angel below it, 76mm (National Archives MO 2010.10.12b), some minor contact marks, otherwise much as issued, only 1,500 struck; and, Second Inauguration, AE Medal, 1937, by Joseph Atchison, draped bust right, legend around, rev. draped bust left, legend around, 77mm (Dust...
(x) Commanders-in-Chief, HARRY S. TRUMAN, 33rd President of the United States (April 12, 1945 - January 20, 1953), Second Inauguration, Official AE Medal, 1949, by C. Paul Jennewein, draped bust left, stars around, rev. Liberty standing, dividing legend, 50mm (Smithsonian 2014.29.11), couple of spots of discolouration, otherwise much as issued; with, cut signature "Harry Truman" from typed letter, mounted in frame 267mm x 395mmNot inspected outside of the frame. Sold as is. ProvenancePresented to His Royal Highness Prince Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud, Saudi Arabian Ambassador to the United States...
(x) Commanders-in-Chief, JOHN F. KENNEDY, 35th President of the United States (January 20, 1961 - November 22, 1963), Inauguration, Official Silver Medal, 1961, by Paul Manship for the Medallic Art Company (New York City), JOHN FITZGERALD KENNEDY, draped bust left, rev. PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, heraldic eage, 70mm, some light contact marks, good extremely fine; another, Official AE Medal, as before, small evidence of lacquer, about as issued; with, cut signature "John Kennedy" from typed letter, mounted in frame, 395mm x 395mm, damage to frameNot inspected outside of the fram...
(x) Commanders-in-Chief, LYNDON B. JOHNSON, 36th President of the United States (November 22, 1963 - January 20, 1969), Official AE Inauguration Medal, 1965, by F. de Weldon for the Medallic Art Company (New York City), LYNDON BAINES JOHNSON, bust left, rev. PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, heraldic eagle over map of America, 64mm, much as issued; another, AR Medal, as before, much as issued; with, cut signature "Lyndon B Johnson" on typed letter, mounted in frame, 395mm x 395mmNot inspected outside of the frame. Sold as is. ProvenancePresented to His Royal Highness Prince Bandar bin...
(x) Commanders-in-Chief, RONALD REAGAN, 40th President of the United States (January 20, 1981 - January 20, 1989), First Inauguration, Quintet of Medals in Gold, Silver and AE, 1981 (5), by E. Fraughton for the Medallic Art Company (New York City), RONALD REAGAN, draped bust facing, rev. 40TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, view of the Capitol building; presidential seal to right, 30mm [gold]; 36mm [silver and AE]; 64mm [silver and AE], all much as struck, only 1,381 gold medals struck, thus RARE; with, cut signature "Ronald Reagan", mounted in frame, 395mm x 580mm, damage to frameN...
COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS OF EARLY AMERICAN INTEREST
Peace of Breda, AR Medal, 1667, by Roettier, * CAROLVS • SECVNDVS • DEI • GRATIA • MAG • BRIT • FRAN • ET • HIBER • REX, laureate and draped bust right, rev. FAVENTE DEO, Britannia seated on the sea-shore, reviews her fleet; above, sun piercing the clouds, BRITANNIA in exergue, CAROLVS * SECVNDVS * PACIS * ET * IMPERII * RESTITVTOR * AVGVSTVS (m.m rose, Greek cross, rose) on edge, 56mm, 77.64g (Eimer 241; MI 535/186; van Loon II, 522), die flaw across portrait, fields lightly contact marked, otherwise all detail to central devices remains, lustrous and with attractive blue and ochre toning, ne...
(x) The Spanish Wreck of "Concepción" Recovered, AR Medal, 1687, by G. Bower, • IACOBVS • II • ET • MARIA • D • G • MAG • BRI • FRAN • ET • HIB • REX • ET • REGINA •, laureate and draped conjoined busts right, rev. • SEMPER TIBI PENDEAT HAMUS •, ship at sea from which men in rowing boats search for treasure from the wreck, NAVFRAGA REPERTA 1687 in exergue in two lines, 53mm, 56.48g (Eimer 285; MI 619/33), chased and smoothed, subsequently toned, fine and scarceProvenanceHeidrun Höhn, Leipzig, Auction 95, 12 November 2020, lot 1195Captain William Phips (1651-1695), who latterly became Governor...
Capture of St. Eustatius by Admiral George Rodney, WM Medal, 1781, unsigned, G . B . RODNEY ., uniformed bust right, rev. THE | GLORIOUS MEMOY. | OF THE 3RD OF FEBY. 1781 | WHEN HE SEVERELY | PUNISHED THE DUTCH | AT ST. EUSTATIA TAKING | UPWARDS OF 3 MILLIONS | OF VALUE . WITH 300 | SAIL OF SHIPS, 17.42g, 34mm (Eimer -; BHM 231), minor wear otherwise with a pleasing lustre to original surfaces, extremely fine and rareSt Eustatius, in the Leeward Islands, was the centre of Dutch trade in the West Indies and was used both for the shipment of arms to the American colonists and for the victualling...
CREIGHTON FAMILY ARCHIVE: including an important King's College Literary Society Medal
USA, Jersey Colonial Currency, Three Shillings, 25th March 1776, serial number 29715, (Fr. NJ-181), good fine, pressedProvenance~ Creighton Family Archive ~Sold by direct family descent The Province of New Jersey was also an early issuer, its first bills appearing in 1709 and as in many other cases the purpose was to raise funds for military actions. Bills issued between 1711 and 1733 were denominated in shillings and pence but redeemable in silver at a fixed rate, for example a bill for 1s 6d was to pass for four penny-weight and nine grains of silver. Calculations for everyday commerce using...
NGC MS61 | USA, King's College (Columbia University), Literary Society, Silver Hand-Engraved Prize Medal, 1770, attributed to Elisha Gallaudet, awarded to Mr James Creighton (1751-1822), COLLEGII REGALIS NOVI EBORACI IN AMERICA PRÆMIUM LITERARIUM IACOBO CREIGHTON | IN • LUMINE • TUO • • VIDEBIMUS • LUMEN •, college seal designed by Reverend Samuel Johnson, with maternal figure of Alma Mater seated on throne at centre, surrounded by three infants, whom she teaches from book in outstretched hand. Radiant sun rises behind. Scroll reads "God's Light" in Hebrew and "God" in Hebrew in radiant border...
USA, Columbia University, Philolexian Society, Silver Hand-Engraved Society Medal, undated (c. early 19th century), unsigned, PHILOLEXIAN in central circle, oak leaf in each angle, rev. SURGAM in central circle, oak leaf in each angle, 4.10g, 31mm x 31mm (Columbia Medals Collection, 5/239), a masterful hand-engraving, pierced and with suspension loop for wear, some slight bending to edges, yet toned, extremely fine and a very scarce survivorProvenance~ Creighton Family Archive ~Sold by direct family descent The Philolexian Society, affectionately known to its members as "Philo", is the oldest...
USA, Gale and Hayden Pair of Presentation Coin Silver Ewers, New York, 1847, presented to Reverend William Creighton D.D. (1793-1865), the first of baluster form with chased repoussé acanthus leaf design, naturalistic acanthus-capped handle, two cartouches showing pastoral scenes of early America: two cows drinking at a stream: two people on horseback in traditional dress. Central cartouche inscribed Revd. William Creighton, D.D., the base also depicting a rural farmstead scene, 40cm in height, 1.48kg; the other of baluster form with chased repoussé floral design, naturalistic acanthus-capped...
DUTCH COINS
(x) Netherlands, Holland, 14-Gulden 'Gouden rijder', 1749, Dordrecht, knight on horseback riding right, with sword, rev. crowned shield, edge obliquely milled, 9.94g, 12h (Fb. 253; KM 97; Delm. 782), cleaned, bolder very fineThe Netherlands' role in America centred on New Netherland, a relatively short-lived but influential colonial venture. Following Henry Hudson's 1609 exploration of the river that now bears his name (undertaken on behalf of the Dutch East India Company), the Dutch West India Company established New Netherland in the 1620s, founding New Amsterdam in 1624-1625 on the southern...
(x) Netherlands, Holland, 14-Gulden 'Gouden rijder', 1763, Dordrecht, knight on horseback riding right, with sword, rev. crowned shield, edge obliquely milled, 9.93g, 12h (Fb. 253; KM 97; Delm. 782), wiped and bright, bolder very fineThe Netherlands' role in America centred on New Netherland, a relatively short-lived but influential colonial venture. Following Henry Hudson's 1609 exploration of the river that now bears his name (undertaken on behalf of the Dutch East India Company), the Dutch West India Company established New Netherland in the 1620s, founding New Amsterdam in 1624-1625 on the...
(x) NGC MS61 | *Top Pop* | Netherlands, Holland, 2 Ducat, 1658, Dordrecht, (m.m.) CONCORDIA · RES · PARVÆ · CRES · HOL, armoured knight standing, facing right, holding sword and arrows, rev. legend in garnished tablet, 6.96g, 7h (Fb. 247; KM 35; Delm. 772 [R3]), short of flan and soft of strike in parts, otherwise a handsome portrait striking, lustrous to honest original surfaces, extremely fine and very rare, in NGC holder, graded MS61 (Cert. #8534380-003) [*Single Finest Certified*]ProvenanceWith dealer's ticket, purchased 2004 - 1,600 EURFritz Rudolf Kunker, Auction 73, 15 March 2002, lot 6...
(x) NGC MS64 | Netherlands, Holland, Ducat, 1729, Dordrecht, armoured knight standing, facing right, holding sword and arrows, rev. legend in garnished tablet, edge plain, 3.51g, 12h (Fb. 250; Delm. 775; KM 12.2) area of striking softness to edge, otherwise with a rich golden red tone, with lustre, extremely fine, in NGC holder, graded MS64 (Cert. #8534380-002)https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/8534380-002/64/ The Netherlands' role in America centred on New Netherland, a relatively short-lived but influential colonial venture. Following Henry Hudson's 1609 exploration of the river that now be...
PCGS AU58 | Netherlands, Holland, 'Scheepjesschelling' 6 Stuivers, 1750, Dordrecht, crowned arms, dividing value, rev. ship at sail, edge milled, 6.94g, 12h (KM 45a; HPM Ho74.2, Delm. 816), small deposit to reverse legend, lustrous, good extremely fine, in PCGS holder, graded AU58 (Cert. #58932272)https://www.pcgs.com/cert/58932272The Netherlands' role in America centred on New Netherland, a relatively short-lived but influential colonial venture. Following Henry Hudson's 1609 exploration of the river that now bears his name (undertaken on behalf of the Dutch East India Company), the Dutch Wes...
(x) NGC MS61 | *Top Pop* | Netherlands, Holland, Provincial gold 2-Stuiver, 1754, Dordrecht, crowned shield, rev. HOL | LAN | DIA | 1757, edge obliquely milled, 3.49g, 12h (KM 48a; Delm. 813), some wispy hairlines to proof-like surfaces, extremely fine, in NGC holder, graded MS62 (Cert. #8534380-006) [*Single Finest Certified*]https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/8534380-006/61/The Netherlands' role in America centred on New Netherland, a relatively short-lived but influential colonial venture. Following Henry Hudson's 1609 exploration of the river that now bears his name (undertaken on behalf o...
(x) NGC MS62 | *Top Pop* | Netherlands, Holland, Provincial gold Stuiver, 1757, Dordrecht, bundle of arrows in wreath, rev. HOL | LAN | DIA | 1757, edge obliquely milled, 1.72g, 12h (KM 91a; Delm. 820), wispy hairlines to the reverse, with a bright flashy lustre, extremely fine, in NGC holder, graded NGC MS62 (Cert. #8534380-005) [*Single Finest Certified*]https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/8534380-005/62/ The Netherlands' role in America centred on New Netherland, a relatively short-lived but influential colonial venture. Following Henry Hudson's 1609 exploration of the river that now bears h...
(x) NGC MS63 | *Top Pop* | Netherlands, Holland, Duit, 1759, Dordrecht, HOL | LAN | DIA | 1759, rev. rampant lion facing left, with pole and Liberty cap, edge obliquely milled, 2.96g, 12h (KM 80a), areas of patchy toning, with lustre, extremely fine, in NGC holder, graded MS63 (Cert. #8534381-001) [*Single Finest Certified*]https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/8534381-001/63/The Netherlands' role in America centred on New Netherland, a relatively short-lived but influential colonial venture. Following Henry Hudson's 1609 exploration of the river that now bears his name (undertaken on behalf of t...
(x) Netherlands, Groningen and the Ommelanden, 14-Gulden 'Gouden rijder', 1761, Harderwijk, knight on horseback riding right, with sword, rev. crowned shield, edge obliquely milled, 9.93g, 12h (Fb. 244; KM 61; Delm. 1161), brushed and weak of strike at 6 o'clock, with a golden red tone in parts, very fine, single year of issue typeThe Netherlands' role in America centred on New Netherland, a relatively short-lived but influential colonial venture. Following Henry Hudson's 1609 exploration of the river that now bears his name (undertaken on behalf of the Dutch East India Company), the Dutch Wes...
(x) Netherlands, Utrecht, Ducat, 1777, Roman I, Utrecht, armoured knight standing, facing right, holding sword and arrows, rev. legend in garnished tablet, edge obliquely milled, 3.49g, 12h (Fb. 285; KM 7.4; Delm. 965), lightly cleaned and suggestion of previous mounting, small scratch in field, very fineThe Netherlands' role in America centred on New Netherland, a relatively short-lived but influential colonial venture. Following Henry Hudson's 1609 exploration of the river that now bears his name (undertaken on behalf of the Dutch East India Company), the Dutch West India Company established...
(x) NGC MS63 | Netherlands, Utrecht, Ducat, 1792, Utrecht, armoured knight standing, facing right, holding sword and arrows, rev. legend in garnished tablet, edge obliquely milled, 3.47g, 12h (Fb. 285; KM 7.4; Del. 965), lustrous and with areas of a golden red tone, extremely fine, in NGC holder, graded MS63 (Cert. #8534380-001)https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/8534380-001/63/ The Netherlands' role in America centred on New Netherland, a relatively short-lived but influential colonial venture. Following Henry Hudson's 1609 exploration of the river that now bears his name (undertaken on behal...
PCGS AU55 | Netherlands, Utrecht, Pattern Gold 2 Stuivers, 1752, Utrecht, crowned shield dividing value, rev. TRA | IEC | TUM | 1752, edge milled, 3.46g, 12h (KM 112a; Delm. 988), some minor surface friction, otherwise with a handsome brilliance, extremely fine and scarce, in PCGS holder, graded AU55 (Cert. #58932273)https://www.pcgs.com/cert/58932273The Netherlands' role in America centred on New Netherland, a relatively short-lived but influential colonial venture. Following Henry Hudson's 1609 exploration of the river that now bears his name (undertaken on behalf of the Dutch East India Com...
(x) NGC UNC | Netherlands, Utrecht, Provincial gold Stuiver, 1768, Middleburg, bundle of arrows in wreath, rev. TRA | IEC | TUM | 1768, shield above, edge obliquely milled, 1.72g, 12h (KM 90a; Delm. 989), bright, with a flashy lustre, extremely fine and a scarce type, in NGC holder, graded UNC DETAILS ~ Cleaned (Cert. #8534380-004)https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/8534380-004/NGCDetails/ The Netherlands' role in America centred on New Netherland, a relatively short-lived but influential colonial venture. Following Henry Hudson's 1609 exploration of the river that now bears his name (undertak...
(x) NGC MS62 | Netherlands, West Friesland, Ducat, 1634, armoured knight standing, facing right, holding sword and arrows, rev. legend in garnished tablet, 3.46g, 9h (Fb. 294; KM 16; Delm. 836), lightly crimped and soft of strike in parts, otherwise with a pleasing lustre, good very fine, in NGC holder, graded MS62 (Cert. #8534380-007)https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/8534380-007/62/ The Netherlands' role in America centred on New Netherland, a relatively short-lived but influential colonial venture. Following Henry Hudson's 1609 exploration of the river that now bears his name (undertaken o...
FRENCH COINS
(x) PCGS MS63 | France, Louis XIV (1643-1715), Half-Ecu, 1649 F, Angers, laureate and cuirassed bust right, rev. crowned shield, edge plain, 5h (Gad. 169; KM 164/7), lightly haymarked, otherwise with a pleasing lustre, extremely fine, in PCGS holder, graded MS63 (Cert. #38780704)https://www.pcgs.com/cert/38780704 France played a significant role in shaping colonial North America, though its American empire ultimately gave way to British and, later, American control. French exploration began in the 1530s along the St. Lawrence River, and permanent settlement followed with Samuel de Champlain's...
France, Louis XV (1715-1774), Double Louis d'Or, 1747 BB, Strasbourg, bare head left, rev. crowned oval shields, edge engrained, 16.09g, 6h (KM 519.4; Gad. 346), cleaned and soft to the reverse, with a hint of reddish tone, very fineFrance played a significant role in shaping colonial North America, though its American empire ultimately gave way to British and, later, American control. French exploration began in the 1530s along the St. Lawrence River, and permanent settlement followed with Samuel de Champlain's founding of Quebec in 1608, establishing New France. French colonisation focused h...
France, Louis XVI (1774-1792), Double Louis d'Or, 1786 D, Lyon, bare head left, rev. crowned double shield, edge corded, 15.16g, 6h (KM 592.5), suggestion of mounting to edge and some light surface wear, otherwise with some lustre and toning, very fineFrance played a significant role in shaping colonial North America, though its American empire ultimately gave way to British and, later, American control. French exploration began in the 1530s along the St. Lawrence River, and permanent settlement followed with Samuel de Champlain's founding of Quebec in 1608, establishing New France. French col...
France, Louis XVI (1774-1792), Double Louis d'Or, 1786 K, Bordeaux, bare head left, rev. crowned double shield, edge corded, 15.18g, 6h (KM 592.8), heavily polished and sweated, fair to fineFrance played a significant role in shaping colonial North America, though its American empire ultimately gave way to British and, later, American control. French exploration began in the 1530s along the St. Lawrence River, and permanent settlement followed with Samuel de Champlain's founding of Quebec in 1608, establishing New France. French colonisation focused heavily on the fur trade, fostering close al...
France, Louis XVI (1774-1792), Double Louis d'Or, 1786 K, Bordeaux, bare head left, rev. crowned double shield, edge corded, 15.13g, 6h (KM 592.8), generally smoothed, fineFrance played a significant role in shaping colonial North America, though its American empire ultimately gave way to British and, later, American control. French exploration began in the 1530s along the St. Lawrence River, and permanent settlement followed with Samuel de Champlain's founding of Quebec in 1608, establishing New France. French colonisation focused heavily on the fur trade, fostering close alliances and extens...
(g) France, Napoleon III (1852-1870), 100 Francs, 1858 A, Paris, bare head right, rev. crowned shield on mantle, edge lettered downwards, 32.20g, 6h (KM 786.1), some general surface wear, otherwise good very fineThe Franco-American relationship during the tenure of Napoleon III was markedly strained. This was largely due to tensions which arose from France's interventions in Mexico. During the Civil War, France's Napoleon III saw an opportunity in America's internal strife. Sympathetic to the Confederate cause, he hoped that a Southern victory would fracture the United States, secure French ac...
HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS, MAPS AND BOOKS
USA, Novi Orbis Pars Borealis, America Scilicet, Complectens Floridam, Baccalaon, Canadam, Terram Corte, by Matthias Quad (1557-1613), Cologne, c.1600, double-page uncoloured engraved map based on De Jode's landmark map of 1593, showing North America and the Atlantic Ocean, including the fabled 'north-west passage', rev. German text, 23 x 30cm (Burden 133; Cumming 24), light overall toning, two worn holes in the lower margin and minor small hole in bottom left, repair to reverse seem, otherwise goodProvenanceDominic Winters Auctioneers, lot 488, 5 March 2026 This work is a landmark map of Nor...
(x) USA, siue, India Nova: ad magnae Gerardi Mercatoris auri Vniversalis imitationem in compendium redacta, by Gerard Mercator (1512-1594) and Michael Mercator (1567-1600), later edition by Jodocus Hondius, Amsterdam, c.1613-1630, published in 'Atlas Sive Cosmographicae Meditationes De Fabrica Mundi Et Fabricati Figura', double-page hand-coloured engraved map, circular map of the western hemisphere, including North and South America, Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, New Guinea and Australian territories. Four roundels highlighting Gulf of Mexico, Cuba, Haiti and title of map, with decorative flo...
France, Paris, American Revolution: La Vache à Lait, représente le Commerce de Grande-Bretagne...[A Picturesque View of the State of the Nation], circa 1778, uncoloured engraved caricature, relating to Britain's struggle and ineffectiveness in controlling their position in the Americas, 200 x 265mm (cf. BM 5726b), this example annotated at the bottom of the image, detailing the narrative of the image. Trimmed to the plate mark, long repaired closed tears impacting the printed image, slight spotting, tipped into later paper; with, London, (R). White, L'Ameriquaine, 1748, a rare uncoloured engra...
USA (Wyoming), Union Pacific Railroad Company, Pay Rolls Ledger, Laramie and Western Divisions, September 1875, relating to the following departments: superintendent; passenger trains; freight trains; coal trains; locomotive; water; car & building; track; bridges; Laramie rolling mill; baggage; stations and engineering, 355mm x 435mm, moderate to marked signs of wear, damage to the spine and with some tears to pages, most if not all text legibleSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
USA / GBCabinet of President Grover Cleveland(Mrs Joseph Chamberlain 1864-1957)1888-1895 Collection of inscribed and signed cabinet photographs of leading members of the first Cleveland Cabinet, presented to Mary Endicott, daughter of the Secretary of War, William Crowninshield Endicott, who married the British statesman, Joseph Chamberlain MP as his third wife in 1888. Included are signed photographs (either on the front or inscribed on the reverse) of Frances Cleveland, wife of the President, Attorney General Garland, Secretary of the Navy Whitney, Postmaster General Vilas, Secretary of Sta...
Collection of US Numismatic Literature | Zerbe, F., Bryan Money: Tokens of the Presidential Campaigns of 1896 and 1900 - Comparative Satirical, The Numismatist, Vol. XXXIX, No. 7, July 1926, reprinted 1961, illustrated guide to the fascinating and highly sought after Bryan money series, light signs of use, in full working order; Miller, D. M., A Catalogue of U.S. Store Cards or Merchant Tokens: The Money of the Merchants, Pennsylvania, 1962, descriptive price lists of these privately struck tokens, full indexed, in full working order; Adams, J. W., and Bentley, A. E, Comitia Americana and Rela...
PORTUGUESE COLONIAL COINS
(x) Second Portuguese Empire, Pedro II (1683-1706), Gold 4,000 Réis, 1699 'Open 9s', Rio de Janeiro, crowned shield, large crown, rev. voided cross in quatrefoil, edge obliquely milled, 7.95g, 12h (KM 98; Bentes 65.02), small tooling mark to obverse, cleaned, subsequently retoned in parts, about very fineProvenanceJeffrey Hoare Auctions, lot 287Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Second Portuguese Empire, Pedro II (1683-1706), 4,000 Réis, 1700 R, Rio de Janeiro, crowned shield, rev. voided cross within quatrefoil, edge obliquely milled, 7.88g, 6h (Bentes 65.13; KM 98), cleaned, suggestion of previous mounting and scratched, about very fineProvenanceJeffrey Hoare Auctions, lot 288Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Second Portuguese Empire, Jose I (1750-1777), 6,400 Réis, 1769 R, Rio de Janeiro, laureate and draped bust right, rev. crowned garnished shield, engrained edge, 11.44g, 12h (Bentes 175.21; KM 172.2), undertype visible in the legends, hairline die flaw to reverse and soft to hair, otherwise with a pleasing lustre to peripheries, good very fineProvenanceJeffrey Hoare Auctions, lot 290Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Second Portuguese Empire, Brazil, Maria and Pedro III (1777-1786), 6,400 Réis, 1780 R, Rio de Janeiro, conjoined and draped busts right, rev. crowned garnished shield, edge engrained, 14.26g, 12h (Bentes 253.05; KM 199.2), cleaned and lightly contact marked, very fineProvenanceJeffrey Hoare Auctions, lot 291Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Second Portuguese Empire, Brazil, Maria I (1786-1799), 6,400 Réis, 1793 R, Rio de Janeiro, draped bust right, rev. crowned garnished shield, engrained edge, 14.34g, 12h (KM 226.1; Bentes 283.07), bright and lightly contact marked, very fineProvenanceJeffrey Hoare Auctions, lot 292Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Second Portuguese Empire, Brazil, Jose VI, Prince Regent (1799-1816), 4,000 Réis, 1816, Bahia, crowned shield, large crown, rev. voided cross in quatrefoil, edge engrained, 8.07g, 12h (KM 235.1; LMB 554; Bentes 313.17), a couple of small scratches to reverse, with a faint residual lustre, good very fine and only 7,522 issuedProvenanceJeffrey Hoare Auctions, lot 289Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
SPANISH COLONIAL COINS
(x) Kingdom of New Spain, Philip IV (1621-1665), Cob 8-Reales, 1655 Mo P, Mexico City, 23.51g, 7h (KM 45), water worn and pitted, date and assayer visible, good fineProvenanceSpink 404, 31 January 2025, lot 401Spain played a foundational role in the European colonisation of the Americas, beginning with Christopher Columbus's voyages from 1492 onwards, which opened the way for Spanish conquest and settlement across the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and much of South America. Within the present-day United States, Spain founded St. Augustine, Florida, the oldest continuously occupied Europe...
(x) Kingdom of New Spain, Philip IV (1621-1665), Cob 8-Reales, Mexico City, date and assayer illegible, 16.65g, 12h (KM 38), heavily waterworn, fair, believed from the wreak of the Maravillas (1656), sunk off the coast of the BahamasSpain played a foundational role in the European colonisation of the Americas, beginning with Christopher Columbus's voyages from 1492 onwards, which opened the way for Spanish conquest and settlement across the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and much of South America. Within the present-day United States, Spain founded St. Augustine, Florida, the oldest conti...
(x) Spanish Empire, Viceroyalty of Río de la Plata, Charles II (1665-1700), Cob 8-Reales, 1686 P VR, Potosi [Bolivia], 26.80g, 12h (KM 26), smoothed and water worn, fineSpain played a foundational role in the European colonisation of the Americas, beginning with Christopher Columbus's voyages from 1492 onwards, which opened the way for Spanish conquest and settlement across the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and much of South America. Within the present-day United States, Spain founded St. Augustine, Florida, the oldest continuously occupied European settlement in the country, in 1565, an...
(x) Kingdom of New Spain, Philip V (1700-1746), Cob 8-Reales, Mexico City, date and assayer illegible, 27.26g, 4h (KM 47), heavily waterworn, fair to fine, believed recovered from the wreck of the Spanish fleet off the coast of Florida 1725 or 1733Spain played a foundational role in the European colonisation of the Americas, beginning with Christopher Columbus's voyages from 1492 onwards, which opened the way for Spanish conquest and settlement across the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and much of South America. Within the present-day United States, Spain founded St. Augustine, Florida, t...
Spanish Empire, Charles III (1759-1788), Gold Escudo, 1788 M, Madrid, cuirassed and draped bust right, rev. crowned shield, edge obliquely milled, 1.73g, 12h (KM 416.1a; Cal 631), test scratches to reverse, otherwise very fine, scarce last year of issue type, only 12,580 struckSpain played a foundational role in the European colonisation of the Americas, beginning with Christopher Columbus's voyages from 1492 onwards, which opened the way for Spanish conquest and settlement across the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and much of South America. Within the present-day United States, Spain fou...
Spanish Empire, Viceroyalty of Río de la Plata, Charles IV (1788-1808), Gold 8-Escudos, 1797 PP, Potosi [Bolivia], draped and cuirassed bust right, rev. crowned shield within Garter, edge obliquely milled, 26.95g, 12h (KM 81), some smoothing to the edge and general light contact marks, otherwise with some lustre to fields, very fineSpain played a foundational role in the European colonisation of the Americas, beginning with Christopher Columbus's voyages from 1492 onwards, which opened the way for Spanish conquest and settlement across the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and much of South...
Spanish Empire, Viceroyalty of Peru, Charles IV (1788-1808), Gold 8-Escudos, 1791 DA, Santiago [Chile], draped and cuirassed bust right, rev. crowned shield in Garter, edge obliquely milled, 26.97g, 12h (KM 54; Fb. 23), suggestion of previous mounting to edge, otherwise with lustre within legends and light toning, very fineSpain played a foundational role in the European colonisation of the Americas, beginning with Christopher Columbus's voyages from 1492 onwards, which opened the way for Spanish conquest and settlement across the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and much of South America....
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BANKNOTES
Champlain & St. Lawrence Rail Road, Canada, [3 notes] remainder 15 Pence, 7 Pence Half Penny & 1/2 Dollar, Montreal, 1st August 1857, (Fr. unlisted), pinhole and staining otherwise extremely fine (3 notes)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) West River Bank, United States of America, remainder $1, Vermont, Jamaica, 1860s, pp A,(Fr. unlisted), in PMG holder 53 About UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) West River Bank, United States of America, remainder $2, Vermont, Jamaica, 1860s, pp A,(Fr. unlisted), in PMG holder 64 Choice UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) West River Bank, United States of America, remainder $3, Vermont, Jamaica, 1860s, pp A,(Fr. unlisted), in PMG holder 58 EPQ Choice About UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Legal Tender, United States of America, $1, 1896, serial number V6209568, pp D, (Fr. 18), in PMG holder 30 Very FineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Legal Tender, United States of America, $1, 1917, serial number H32739618A, pp B, (Fr. 37), in PMG holder 58 Choice About UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Legal Tender, United States of America, $1, 1917, serial number M82486599A, pp C,(Fr. 39), in PMG holder 64 EPQ Choice UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Legal Tender, United States of America, $2, 1917, serial number D78436796A, pp C,(Fr. 60), in PCGS holder 63 PPQ Choice NewSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Legal Tender, United States of America, $10, 1863, serial number 81123, pp C, new series,(Fr. 95), in PMG holder 20 Very FineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Legal Tender, United States of America, mule $10, 1901, serial number E54284320, pp D,(Fr. 122m), in PMG holder 20 Very Fine, a desirable design and mule noteIntroducing an iconic Legal Tender "Bison Note", featuring the American bison standing proudly at the centre.The bison is deeply rooted in American heritage and serves as a powerful symbol of the nation's frontier history. At the time of issue in 1901, the American bison had already undergone a dramatic decline due to overhunting and habitat loss, making its depiction all the more striking within this historical context.Disputes over...
(x) Silver Certificate, United States of America, $1, 1896, serial number 46525990, pp B,(Fr. 225), in PMG holder 30 Very FineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Silver Certificate, United States of America, $1, 1899, serial number A99056886A, pp B,(Fr. 230), in PMG holder 65 EPQ Gem UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Silver Certificate, United States of America, $1, 1923, serial number T38640436D, pp H,(Fr. 237), in PCGS holder 55 About UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Silver Certificate, United States of America, $1, 1923, serial number A52664348E, pp D,(Fr. 238), in PMG holder 55 About UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Silver Certificate, United States of America, $2, 1896, serial number 102968, (Fr. 247), in PMG holder 30 Very Fine, a beautiful and iconic designSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Silver Certificate, United States of America, $5, 1896, serial number 15416116, (Fr. 268), in PMG holder 15 Choice Fine, a highly elaborate composition from the 'Educational' series by Walter Shirlaw, entitled "Electricity Presenting Light to the World"Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Silver Certificate, United States of America, $5, 1899, serial number N64764415, pp G,(Fr. 281), in PMG holder 53 EPQ About UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Treasury Note, United States of America, $1, 1891, serial number B32827770, pp B,(Fr. 351), in PMG holder 58 EPQ Choice About UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Fourth and First National Bank of Nashville, United States of America, $5, 1902, Tennessee, serial number 20154, pp A, charter number 150,(Fr. 602), in PMG holder 15 Choice Fine, Napier | McClung, tape repairs, trimmedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Federal Reserve Bank, United States of America, $2, Cleveland, 1918, serial number D303A, (Fr. 757), in PCGS holder 66 PPQ Gem New, a beautiful example of the iconic 'Battleship' noteSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Federal Reserve, United States of America, $5, New York, 1914, serial number B21785717B, pp E,(Fr. 850), in PMG holder 20 Very Fine, stained, minor discolourationSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Federal Reserve, United States of America, $5, New York, 1914, serial number B39468172B, pp D,(Fr. 851a), in PMG holder 30 Very FineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Federal Reserve, United States of America, $10, New York, 1914, serial number B39453474B, pp F,(Fr. 911b), in PMG holder 35 Choice Very FineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Federal Reserve, United States of America, $20, New York, 1914, serial number B24475522A. (Fr. 969), in PMG holder 15 Choice Fine,Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Federal Reserve, United States of America, $20, Cleveland, 1914, serial number D3747669, pp G,(Fr. 979a), in PMG holder 30 Very FineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Federal Reserve, United States of America, $20, San Francisco, 1914, serial number L2304949A, pp A,(Fr. 1011a), in PMG holder 20 Very FineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Federal Reserve, United States of America, $50, Cleveland, series of 1914, ascending ladder serial number D23456A, pp D, (Fr. 1015b), fine, paper toning, corner rounding, limited tears, still a visually appealing design of a scarce noteA scarce note with 17 recorded examples of this type on the PMG population report, at time of writing. Cleveland is a particularly collectable region for this issue, adding further appeal to the note. This example is further distinguished by its ascending ladder serial number, a highly sought-after feature. The note displays respectable centring, with minor edge...
(x) Federal Reserve, United States of America, $100, Cleveland, 1914, serial number D556531A, pp C,(Fr. 1099), in PMG holder 25 Very Fine, ink stamp, tearSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Gold Certificate, United States of America, $10, 1922, serial number H16152518, pp F,(Fr. 1173), in PMG holder 12 Fine, edge damageSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Gold Certificate, United States of America, mule $10, 1922, serial number H1819188, pp D, bp 175,(Fr. 1173am), in PMG holder 30 Very FineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Gold Certificate, United States of America, $20, 1906, serial number D13089437, pp A,(Fr. 1183), in PMG holder 25 Very FineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Gold Certificate, United States of America, $20, 1922, serial number K49805195, pp G,(Fr. 1187), in PMG holder 25 Very FineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Gold Certificate, United States of America, $50, 1913, serial number A553469, pp A,(Fr. 1199), in PMG holder 35 Choice Very FineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Gold Certificate, United States of America, mule $50, 1922, serial number B2191767, pp C, bp 1,(Fr 1200m), in PMG 20 Very FineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Gold Certificate, United States of America, $100, 1882, serial number M466481, pp A,(Fr. 1214), in PMG 25 Very Fine, stainsSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Gold Certificate, United States of America, $100, 1922, serial number N756277, pp A,(Fr. 1215), in PMG 35 Choice Very FineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Gold Certificate, United States of America, $100, series of 1922, serial number 649364, (Fr. 1215), tears at the border otherwise fine, fading of design on reverse but still visible, tears into border that do not extend into the central design,Featuring Thomas Hart Benton, nicknamed “Old Bullion” for his steadfast advocacy of gold bullion, an American politician and influential figure who served in both the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. The reverse features a classic golden-orange tone, suggestive of the metallic wealth that underpinned exchangeable curre...
(x) Legal Tender, United States of America, $100, 1966, serial number A00171965A, AA block, pp F,(Fr. 1550), in PMG holder 35 Very Fine, ink, tearsSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Silver Certificate, United States of America, $5, 1934D, serial number S02030322A, wide I (SA block), pp L, bp 1831,(Fr. 1654Wi), in PMG holder 55 EPQ About UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Federal Reserve, United States of America, $100, New York, 1929, serial number B00348495A, BA block, pp C,(Fr. 1890-B), in PMG holder 30 Very FineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Federal Reserve, United States of America, specimen $2, Boston, 1976, serial number A23456789A, (Fr. 1935-As), 63 Choice Uncirculated, rust removalSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Federal Reserve, United States of America, *TOP POP* specimen $10, St. Louis, serial number H23456789A, (Fr. 2022-Hs), in PMG holder 64 Choice UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Federal Reserve, United States of America, specimen $20, Minneapolis, 1974, serial number I23456789A, (Fr. 2071-Is), in PMG holder 64 Choice Uncirculated,Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Federal Reserve, United States of America, *TOP POP* specimen $20, New York, 1996, serial number AB23456789A 0702, (Fr. 2083-Bs), in PMG holder 66 EPQ Gem UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Federal Reserve, United States of America, *TOP POP* specimen $50, Atlanta, 1974, serial number F23456789A, (Fr. 2118-Fs), in PMG holder 64 Choice UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Federal Reserve, United States of America, *TOP POP* specimen $50, Philadelphia, 1996, serial number AC23456789A 0122, (Fr. 2126-Cs), in PMG holder 67 EPQ Superb Gem UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Federal Reserve, United States of America, *TOP POP* specimen $100, San Francisco, 1974, serial number L23456789A, (Fr. 2165-Ls), in PMG holder 66 EPQ Gem UncirculatedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Federal Reserve, United States of America, specimen $100, New York, 1996, serial number AB23456789A 1012, (Fr. 2175-Bs), in PMG holder 63 Choice Uncirculated, rust removalSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Federal Reserve, United States of America, $500, Kansas City, 1934, serial number J00004244A, pp B,(Fr. 2201-Jlgs), in PMG holder 25 Very Fine, repairs, corner addedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA COINS
USA, 'Washington' Cent, 1783 '8 over B', WASHINGTON & INDEPENDENCE, laureate and draped bust left, rev. UNITED STATES, Liberty seated left, edge plain, 6.68g, 12h, fair to fine, 8 over B in date, possibly unique; MIDDLESEX, Political and Social Series, 'Washington' Halfpenny, 1793, WASHINGTON PRESIDENT, draped bust left, rev. HALFPENNY, ship at sail, PAYABLE IN ANGLESEY LONDON OR LIVERPOOL on edge, 10.11g, 6h (D&H 1051), about very fine for issue (2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
USA, Connecticut Copper, 1787, * AUCTORI : * * CONNEC : *, laureate and cuirassed bust left, rev. ** INDE : ** ET LIB :, Britannia seated, facing left, edge plain, 9.60g, 6h (Miller 37.8-k.2; Whitman 4155; cf. Breen 822; Crosby 37-D), weak in parts, good fine and scarceSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
PCGS VF30 BN | USA, 'Draped Bust' Half-Cent, 1802 over 0, Second Reverse Type, Philadelphia, by Robert Scot, LIBERTY, draped Liberty bust right, rev. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF | CENT within wreath, edge plain, 5.31g, 6h (B-2; KM 33), touch of rub and light general bagmarking to dark brown surfaces, about very fine for type, a legendary Half-Cent rarity, in PCGS holder, graded VF30 BN (Cert. #58932269)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
USA, Error 'Draped Bust' Half-Cent, 1805 'Medium 5', Philadelphia, by Robert Scot, draped bust right, rev. HALF | CENT in wreath, stemless wreath, edge plain, 5.15g, 6h (B-1; KM 33), portrait repunched at 45 degree angle in error, rubbed, fine yet an interesting striking error, scarce for this dateSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
USA, 'Draped Bust' Cent, 1801, Philadelphia, by Robert Scot, LIBERTY, draped bust right, rev. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE | CENT in wreath, edge plain, 10.27g, 6h (KM 22), scratched to reverse field and obverse edge, rubbed to dark brown surfaces, good fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
USA, 'Draped Bust' Cent, 1802, Philadelphia, by Robert Scot, draped bust right, rev. ONE | CENT in wreath, edge plain, 11.26g, 6h (KM 22), worn, fair to fine; 'Classic Head' Cent, 1812, Philadelphia, by John Reich, Liberty bust left, rev. ONE | CENT in wreath, edge plain, 10.60g, 6h (KM 39), rubbed, fine (2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) NGC XF | USA, 'Liberty Matron Head' Cent, Type I, 1824, Philadelphia, by Robert Scot or John Reich, Liberty head left, 13 stars around, rev. value in wreath, edge plain, 10.89g*, 5h (B-1827; KM 45.1), light wear, verdigris present occasionally, otherwise good very fine, in NGC Conservation Services 'S. M. Damon Collection' holder, graded XF Details ~ Environmental Damage (Cert. #5082125-001); NGC AU58 | 'Indian Head' Cent, 1868, Philadelphia, by James B. Longacre, Liberty head left, rev. value in wreath, edge plain, 3.11g*, 6h (B-1975; KM 90a), light wear to otherwise brown surfaces, extre...
USA, 'Braided Hair' Cent, 1851, Philadelphia, by Christian Gobrecht, Liberty bust left, with braided hair, rev. ONE CENT in wreath, edge plain, 10.86g, 6h (B-1906; KM 67), touch of rub and discolouring, very fine; 'Braided Hair' Cent, 1853, Philadelphia, by Christian Gobrecht, Liberty bust left, with braided hair, rev. ONE CENT in wreath, edge plain, 10.50g, 6h (B-1910; KM 67), lightly bagmarked to brown surfaces, very fine (2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) NGC MS61 BN | USA, 'Braided Hair' Cent, 1857 'Large Date', Philadelphia, by Christian Gobrecht, Liberty bust left, with braided hair, rev. ONE | CENT in wreath, edge plain, 6h (B-1920; N-1; KM 67), small bagmark to neck and some deposits to reverse, otherwise with uniform brown fields, good very fine, key date in series, in NGC 'S. M. Damon Collection' holder, graded MS61 BN (Cert. #1941723-005)https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/1941723-005/61/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
USA, 'Indian Head' Cent, 1863, Philadelphia, by James Barton Longacre, Liberty wearing Indian headdress right, rev. ONE | CENT within wreath, shield above, edge plain, 4.58g, 6h (B-1958; KM 90), with flashes of original dark red surfaces, extremely fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
NGC VF | USA, 'Flowing Hair' Half-Dime, 1795, Philadelphia, engraved by Robert Scot, Liberty right, with flowing hair, rev. eagle facing right, within wreath, edge milled, 1.24g, 6h (V-4; KM 15), metal flaw to obverse edge, as encountered to later die strikings, and tooled mark before forehead, rubbed, good fine, second year of issue type, in NGC holder, graded VF DETAILS ~ Obv. Cleaned (Cert. #8537697-001)https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/8537697-001/NGCDetails/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
NGC G6 | USA, 'Draped Bust' Half-Dime, 1800, Philadelphia, by Gilbert Stuart, draped bust right, with flowing hair, rev. heraldic eagle facing left, edge milled, 1.27g, 6h (B-2974; KM 34), rubbed and worn, thus fine, nonetheless only 24,000 struck for the first year of issue type, a scarce early denomination, in NGC holder graded G6 (Cert. #8534378-001)https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/8534378-001/6/ Some 14,000 went on March 25 to the Bank of Philadelphia; the other 10,000 the next day to William Cooper.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Condit...
NGC VG | USA, 'Draped Bust' Half-Dime, 1803 'Large 8', Philadelphia, by Gilbert Stuart, draped bust right, with flowing hair, rev. heraldic eagle facing left, edge milled, 1.25g, 6h (B-2980; V-1; KM 34), rubbed and with a patchy tone, fine, marginally better to portrait, nonetheless only 37,850 struck, a scarce early denomination, in NGC holder, graded VG DETAILS ~ BENT (Cert. #8534378-002)https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/8534378-002/NGCDetails/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
NGC F15 | USA, 'Draped Bust' Half-Dime, 1803 'Large 8', Philadelphia, by Gilbert Stuart, draped bust right, with flowing hair, rev. heraldic eagle facing left, edge milled, 1.32g, 6h (B-2980; V-1; KM 34), rubbed, fine, marginally better to portrait, nonetheless only 37,850 struck, a scarce early denomination, in NGC holder, graded F15 (Cert. #8534378-003)https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/8534378-003/15/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
USA, 'Capped Bust' Half-Dime, 1829, Philadelphia, by John Reich, capped Liberty bust left, rev. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, eagle facing left, edge milled, 1.33g, 6h (B-2983; KM 47), very fine, first year of issue typeSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
USA, 'Capped Bust' Half-Dimes, 1829; 1830; 1837, Philadelphia, by John Reich, capped Liberty bust left, rev. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, eagle facing left, edges milled, 1.28g, 6h; 1.29g, 6h; 1.32g, 6h (KM 47), generally fine or better (3)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
USA, 'Seated Liberty' Half-Dime, 1838 O, New Orleans, Type I 'No Stars', by Christian Gobrecht, Liberty seated facing left, with no stars, rev. HALF | DIME in wreath, edge milled, 1.33g, 6h (B-3009; KM 61), with a handsome striated tone, about extremely fine, the first Half-Dime to be minted at a branch mint, only 70,000 issued, thus scarceSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
NGC PF62 | USA Proof 'Shield' Nickel Five Cents, 1875, Philadelphia, by James Barton Longacre, draped garland over shield, rev. value within 13 stars, edge plain, 6h (KM 97), faint hairlines to otherwise glossy-brilliant fields, extremely fine, only 700 struck, in NGC holder, graded PF62 (Cert. #6133281-001)ProvenanceSt James's, Auction 65, 21 September 2022, lot 1495 https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/6133281-001/62/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) NGC PF64 | USA, Proof 'Shield' Nickel Five Cents, 1883, 'Without Rays' Type, Philadelphia, by James Barton Longacre, shield with draped garland, rev. 5 within 13 stars, edge plain, 6h (KM 97), brilliance beneath lightly toned surfaces, much as issued, only 5,419 struck, in NGC 'S. M. Damon Collection' holder, graded PF64 (Cert. #1962192-006)ProvenanceS. M. Damon Collectionhttps://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/1962192-006/64/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) NGC PF64 CAMEO | USA, Proof 'Liberty' Nickel Five Cents, 1883, Philadelphia, 'No Cents' Type, by Charles Edward Barber, Liberty facing left, 13 stars around, rev. V in wreath, edge plain, 6h (KM 111), some light hairlines, otherwise with brilliance to pleasingly toned surfaces and with a handsome cameo definition, good extremely fine, only 5,219 struck for this one-year-of-issue type, in NGC 'S. M. Damon Collection' holder, graded PF64 CAMEO (Cert. #1962192-005)ProvenanceS. M. Damon Collectionhttps://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/1962192-005/64/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to...
USA, 'Buffalo' Nickel Five Cents, 1913 D, Denver, by James Earle Fraser, Indian head right, rev. buffalo left, edge plain, 4.95g, 6h (B-2588; KM 134), rubbed and some bagmarks, very fine first year of issue typeSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
PCGS VF | USA, 'Draped Bust' Dime, 1802, Philadelphia, by Robert Scot, LIBERTY, stars 7/6, draped Liberty bust right, rev. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, heraldic eagle facing left, 13 stars, edge milled, 2.61g, 6h (B-3150; JR-4; KM 31), general circulation wear and dark speckled toning, about very fine for type, the key date in series, only 10,975, in PCGS holder, graded VF DETAILS ~ DAMAGE (Cert. #58932270)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
USA, 'Capped Bust' Dime, 1834 'Large Imperfect 4', Variety 2, Philadelphia, by John Reich, capped Liberty bust left, rev. eagle facing left, with shield, edge milled, 2.67g, 6h (KM 48), some light scuffs and rub to tops of devices, with a rich cabinet tone, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
USA, 'Seated Liberty' Dime, 1837 'Small Date', Type I, Philadelphia, by Christian Gobrecht, Liberty seated, facing left, rev. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE | DIME in wreath, edge milled, 2.65g, 7h (B-3218; KM 61), hairline die flaw to reverse, toned very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) USA, Proof 'Seated Liberty' Dime, 1879, 'Without Stars' Type, Philadelphia, by Christian Gobrecht, Liberty seated facing left, rev. ONE | DIME in wreath, 6h, edge, milled (B-3418; KM A92), handsome brilliance beneath toned surfaces, extremely fine, only 1,100 struck and thus very scarceSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) PCGS MS63-65 | PCGS MS65 | USA, 'Seated Liberty' Dime, 1882, Philadelphia, by Christian Gobrecht, no stars, edge reeded, 2.50g*, 5h (KM A92), with cartwheel lustre, toned, mint state and uncirculated, in PCGS old green label holder, graded MS65 (Cert. #4113797); another, PCGS MS65 | 'Seated Liberty' Dime, 1886, Philadelphia, by Christian Gobrecht, no stars, edge reeded, 2.50g*, 6h (KM A92), handsome lustre, uncirculated, in PCGS old blue label holder, graded MS65 (Cert. #3651043); another, 'Seated Liberty' Dime, 1888, Philadelphia, by Christian Gobrecht, no stars, edge reeded, 2.500*, 4h (...
(x) NGC AU58 | USA, 'Capped Liberty' Quarter-Dollar of 25-Cents, 1834, Philadelphia, by William Kneass, capped and draped Liberty bust left, rev. heraldic eagle facing left, edge milled, 7h (B-3925; B-1 LDS; KM 55), later die striking, OF repunching not visible, light scattering of contact marks to tops of devices, toned, about extremely fine, in 'S. M. Damon Collection' NGC holder, graded AU58 (Cert. #1941723-024)https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/1941723-024/58/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
USA, 'Liberty Seated' Quarter-Dollar of 25-Cents, 1838, Type I, Philadelphia, by Christian Gobrecht, Liberty seated facing left, rev. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, eagle facing left, edge milled, 6.63g, 6h (B-3935; KM A64.2), bagmarked, very fine; 'Liberty Seated' Quarter-Dollar of 25-Cents, 1853, Type II, Philadelphia, by Christian Gobrecht, Liberty seated facing left, rev. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, eagle facing left, with rays, edge milled, 6.12g, 6h (KM 78), very fine, two year issue type (2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) PCGS PR61 | USA, Proof 'Seated Liberty' Quarter-Dollar of 25-Cents, 1857, Philadelphia, by Christian Gobrecht, seated Liberty facing left, rev. heraldic eagle facing left, edge milled, 6h (B-4011; KM A64.2), some light surface wear, otherwise toned and with a flashy brilliance, one of only 40 struck and thus of great scarcity, in PCGS holder, graded MS61 (Cert. #7207418)https://www.pcgs.com/cert/07207418Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
USA, 'Seated Liberty' Quarter-Dollar of 25-Cents, 1861, 'Type II', Philadelphia, by Christian Gobrecht, Liberty seated facing left, with double hair-ribbon, rev. heraldic eagle facing left, edge milled, 6.18g, 6h (B-4030; KM A64.2), toned and with an underlying lustre, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) NGC MS63 | USA, 'Seated Liberty' Quarter-Dollar of 25-Cents, 1873, 'With Arrows' Type, Philadelphia, by Christian Gobrecht, seated Liberty facing left, rev. heraldic eagle facing left, edge milled, 6h (B-4066; KM 106), some very minor contact wear, otherwise lustrous, extremely fine, in NGC holder, graded MS63 (Cert. #339050-014)https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/339050-014/63/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
NGC VF30 | USA, 'Seated Liberty' Quarter-Dollar of 25 Cents, 'No Arrows' 1876 CC, Carson City, by Christian Gobrecht, Liberty seated facing left, rev. eagle and shield, with motto, edge milled, 6.13g, 6h (KM A98), rubbed and lightly contact marked, yet with a rich cabinet tone, fine, in NGC holder, graded VF30 (Cert. #8537697-002)https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/8537697-002/30/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) NGC MS65 | USA, 'Barber' Quarter-Dollar of 25-Cents, 1915, Philadelphia, by Charles Edward Barber, Liberty facing right, rev. heraldic eagle, edge milled, 6h (B-4218; KM 114), with a handsome cartwheel lustre, choice uncirculated, in NGC holder, graded MS65 (Cert. #110969-013)https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/110969-013/65/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
USA, 'Draped Bust' Half-Dollar of-50 Cents, 1806 'Pointed 6', Philadelphia, by Gilbert Stuart, draped bust right, rev. heraldic eagle and shield, with stem, edge lettered upwards, 13.41g, 6h (O-116; KM 35), previously cleaned and with residue, TY in LIBERTY double struck and with obverse die flaw, edge bruise and subsequently retoned, good fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) NGC XF45 | USA, 'Capped Bust' Half-Dollar of 50-Cents, 1809, Philadelphia, draped and capped bust left, rev. eagle, edge lettered, 13.48g*, 7h (KM 37), light rub to the higher points and general light contacting, otherwise with a uniform tone, very fine, in NGC old brown label 'S. M. Damon Collection' holder, graded XF45 (Cert. #1941723-038); another, NGC AU50 | 'Capped Bust' Half-Dollar of 50-Cents, 1822, Philadelphia, as before, light surface rub, otherwise toned, good very fine, in NGC old brown label 'S. M. Damon Collection' holder, graded AU50 (Cert. #1941723-039) (2)i) S. M. Damon Co...
USA, 'Capped Bust' Half-Dollar of 50-Cents, 1811 'Small 8', Philadelphia, by John Reich, capped Liberty bust left, rev. eagle facing left, edge lettered downwards, 13.34g, 6h (B-4602; KM 37), hairline die flaws to obverse, wiped and rubbed, good fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
USA, 'Capped Bust' Half-Dollar of 50-Cents, 1822, Philadelphia, by John Reich, draped Liberty bust left, rev. eagle facing left, edge lettered upwards, 13.34g, 6h (B-4642; KM 37), lightly hairlined and rubbed, with a faint blue tone, about very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
USA, 'Capped Bust' Half-Dollar of 50-Cents, 1824/1, Philadelphia, by John Reich, draped Liberty bust left, rev. eagle facing left, edge lettered downwards, 13.47g, 6h (B-4653; KM 37), serif of 1 in overdate clear, cabinet toned and with a pleasing lustre, about extremely fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
NGC AU53 | USA, 'Capped Bust' Half-Dollar of 50-Cents, 1828 'Square 2' 'Large 8', Philadelphia, by John Reich, capped Liberty bust left, rev. eagle facing left, large letters, edge lettered downwards, 6h (B-4677; KM 37), light contact wear and with softness through tops of devices, toned, very fine, in NGC holder, graded AU53 (Cert. #8463611-001)https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/8463611-001/53/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
USA, 'Capped Bust' Half-Dollar of 50-Cents, 1832, Philadelphia, by John Reich, draped Liberty bust left, rev. eagle facing left, edge lettered downwards, 13.28g, 6h (KM 37), cleaned and scratch to bust, later retoned, about very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) NGC MS62 PL | USA, 'Seated Liberty' Half-Dollar of 50-Cents, 1879, Philadelphia, by Christian Gobrecht, seated Liberty left, rev. heraldic eagle, edge milled, 6h (B-5027; KM A99), some light surface friction, with a handsome cameo definition to brilliant fields, much as issued, only 4,800 issued, in NGC holder, graded MS62 PL (Cert. #1888520-002)https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/1888520-002/62/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) NGC PF64 | USA, 'Barber' Half-Dollar of 50-Cents, 1902, Philadelphia, by Charles Edward Barber, Liberty bust right, rev. heraldic eagle, 6h (B-5081; KM 116), brilliant, much as issued, only 777 struck and thus extremely scarce, in NGC holder, graded PF64 (Cert. #1888520-001)https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/1888520-001/64/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
PCGS PR88 | USA, Proof 'Walking Liberty' Half-Dollar of 50-Cents, 1941 'No AW', Philadelphia, by Adolph A. Weinman, Liberty walking left, rev. eagle facing left, edge milled, 6h (B-5182; KM 142; Schön 136), some lightest of contact to the highest points of Liberty, otherwise with a vibrant cabinet tone to glossy-brilliant surfaces, choice uncirculated, only 15,412 struck, in PCGS holder, graded PR68 (Cert. #59087873)https://www.pcgs.com/cert/59087873Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
NGC MS64 | USA, 'Walking Liberty' Half-Dollar of 50-Cents, 1941, Philadelphia, by Adolph A. Weinman, Liberty walking left, rev. eagle facing left, edge milled, 6h (B-5181; KM 142; NGC ID 24S3), lustrous mint state, in NGC holder, graded MS64 (Cert. #6295594-001)ProvenanceWilhelm Wildegger (1888-1981) Collection, Spink, 19057, 12 December 2019, lot 795https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/6295594-001/64/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
NGC AU55 | USA, 'Draped Bust' Dollar, 1799 over 8, Philadelphia, by Robert Scot, '13 Stars Reverse', LIBERTY, draped Liberty bust right, thirteen stars around 7/6, rev. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, heraldic eagle facing left, holding arrows and branch with berries, with thirteen stars, HUNDRED *** CENTS ** ONE ** DOLLAR ** OR ** UNIT *** incuse lettered upwards on edge, 26.91g, 6h (B-5390; B-2; BB-143; KM 32; Rarity-4), lightly bagmarked and with touches of rub to the highest points of portrait, edge lettering housing silver polish residue, otherwise with dark plumes of toning to somewhat lustrou...
USA, 'Draped Bust' Dollar, 1799, Philadelphia, by Robert Scot, draped Liberty bust right, stars 7/6, rev. heraldic eagle facing left, with berries, edge incuse lettered upwards, 26.82g, 6h (B-14; BB-167; KM 32; Rarity-4), cleaned and some bruising to edge, otherwise with hints of tone, near very fine example of an early date dollarSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
NGC UNC | USA, 'Trade' Dollar, 1878 S, San Francisco, by William Barber, Liberty seated facing left, rev. eagle facing right, edge milled, 27.13g, 6h (KM 108), light contact wear to otherwise proof-like and toned surfaces, extremely fine, in NGC holder, graded UNC DETAILS ~ Cleaned (Cert. #8537697-006)https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/8537697-006/NGCDetails/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) NGC/PCGS MS65-MS64 | PCGS MS64 | USA, 'Morgan' Dollar, 1878 S, San Francisco, by George T. Morgan, capped Liberty head left, rev. eagle, edge reeded, 26.73g*, 6h (KM 110), some most minor friction, otherwise mint fresh, uncirculated, first year of issue type, in PCGS old blue holder, graded MS64 (Cert. #5796757); PCGS MS65 | 'Morgan' Dollar, 1879 S, San Francisco, as before, some minor friction and toned to reverse, mint fresh and uncirculated, in PCGS old blue holder, graded MS65 (Cert. #21290773); NGC MS64 | 'Morgan' Dollar, 1879 S, San Francisco, as before, some minor friction, mint fre...
(x) USA, 'Morgan' Dollar, 1879, Philadelphia; 1883, Philadelphia; 1884 O, New Orleans; 1885, Philadelphia; 1887, Philadelphia; 1899 O, New Orleans, capped Liberty bust left, rev. eagle, edge reeded, 26.73g*, 6h (KM 110), with very light contact wear, toned, generally uncirculated (6)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) NGC MS65-MS63 | NGC MS65 | USA, 'Morgan' Dollar, 1880 S, San Francisco, by George T. Morgan, capped Liberty bust left, rev. eagle, edge reeded, 6h (KM 110), some minor friction marks, mint fresh and uncirculated, in NGC old brown label holder, graded MS65 (Cert. #194355-003); NGC MS63 | 'Morgan' Dollar, 1880 S, San Francisco, as before, some minor fiction marks and obverse toned, mint fresh and uncirculated, in NGC old brown label holder, graded MS63 (Cert. #164846-042); NGC MS65 | 1881 S, San Francisco, as before, some minor friction marks and lightly toned, mint fresh and uncirculated, i...
(x) NGC MS64 | USA, 'Morgan' Dollar, 1884 CC, Carson City, by George T. Morgan, capped Liberty bust left, rev. eagle, edge reeded, 26.73g*, 6h (KM 110), some minor friction and with reverse toning, mint fresh and uncirculated, lower mintage variety, in NGC old brown label holder, graded MS64 (Cert. #151727-046)https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/151727-046/64/ Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) USA, 'Morgan' Dollar, 1884 O (10), New Orleans, by George T. Morgan, capped Liberty bust left, rev. eagle, edges reeded, 26.73g*, 6h (KM 110), all with some light friction marking and some toned, otherwise with mint fresh surfaces, uncirculated (10)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) PCGS MS63 | USA, 'Morgan' Dollar, 1885 S, San Francisco, by George T. Morgan, capped Liberty bust left, rev. eagle, edge reeded, 26.73g*, 6h (KM 110), some minor friction and with reverse toning, mint fresh and uncirculated, lower mintage variety, in PCGS holder, graded MS63 (Cert. #7803969); and NGC MS64 PL | 'Morgan' Dollar, 1885 O, New Orleans, as before, some most minor friction, otherwise with a most handsome flashy near brilliance to mint fresh surfaces, uncirculated, in NGC old brown label holder, graded MS64 Proof Like (Cert. #639306-019) (2)https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/639306...
(x) NGC/PCGS MS63-MS65 | PCGS MS63 | USA, 'Morgan' Dollar, 1887, Philadelphia, by George T. Morgan, edge reeded, 26.73g*, 6h (KM 110), some most minor friction, mint fresh and uncirculated, in PCGS holder, graded MS63 (Cert. #60047702); NGC MS63 | 'Morgan' Dollar, 1888 O, New Orleans, as before, some minor friction and toned to obverse, mint fresh and uncirculated, in NGC old brown label holder, graded MS63 (Cert. #164823-083); NGC MS64 | 'Morgan' Dollar, 1896, Philadelphia, as before, minor friction and peripheral toning, mint fresh and uncirculated, in NGC old brown label holder, graded MS64...
(x) USA, 'Morgan' Dollar, 1890 O (10), New Orleans, by George T. Morgan, capped Liberty bust left, rev. eagle, edges reeded, 26.73g*, 6h (KM 110), all with some light friction marking and some toned, otherwise with mint fresh surfaces, uncirculated (10)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
NGC AU | USA, 'Morgan' Dollar, 1894 O, New Orleans, by George T. Morgan, Liberty bust left, rev. eagle facing left, edge milled, 26.62g, 6h (KM 110), somewhat bright, some bagmarks and touch of softness to highest points, good very fine, in NGC holder, graded AU DETAILS ~ Whizzed (Cert. #8537697-003)https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/8537697-003/NGCDetails/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) USA, 'Morgan' Dollar, 1898 O (10), New Orleans, by George T. Morgan, capped Liberty bust left, rev. eagle, edges reeded, 26.73g*, 6h (KM 110), all with some light friction marking, otherwise with mint fresh surfaces, uncirculated (10)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) USA, 'Morgan' Dollar, 1898 O (10), New Orleans, by George T. Morgan, capped Liberty bust left, rev. eagle, edges reeded, 26.73g*, 6h (KM 110), all with some light friction marking and with some toning, otherwise with mint fresh surfaces, uncirculated (10)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) NGC/PCGS MS62-MS65 (4) | PCGS MS65 | USA, 'Morgan' Dollar, 1904 O, New Orleans, by George T. Morgan, capped Liberty bust left, rev. eagle, edge reeded, 6h (KM 110), some minor friction, otherwise handsome mint state, uncirculated, in PCGS holder, graded MS65 (Cert. #1596855); NGC MS63 PL | 'Morgan' Dollar, 1904 O, as before, some minor friction, with a flashy near brilliance, uncirculated, in early brown NGC holder, graded MS63 PL (Cert. #1285483-022); PCGS MS64 | 'Morgan' Dollar, 1921, Philadelphia, as before, some minor friction, uncirculated, in PCGS holder, graded MS64 (Cert. #9040160)...
USA, 'Peace' Dollar, 1922, Philadelphia, by Anthony de Francisci, Liberty bust left, rev. eagle facing right, edge milled, 26.76g, 6h (KM 150), bagmarked yet with a mint bloom, extremely fine; 'Peace' Dollar, 1924, Philadelphia, as before, edge milled, 26.74g, 6h (KM 150), lightly bagmarked yet lustrous, extremely fine (2)Provenancei) Lockdales, Auction 314, 24 March 2026, lot 292 ii) Lockdales, Auction 314, 24 March 2026, lot 293Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
NGC MS64 | USA, 'Peace' Dollar, 1923, Philadelphia, by Anthony de Francisci, Liberty bust left, rev. eagle facing right, edge milled, 26.71g, 6h (KM 150), with some faint scuff marks, otherwise with a handsome mint bloom, about uncirculated, in NGC holder, graded MS64 (Cert. #8537697-004)https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/8537697-004/64/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
USA, American Eagle Silver Dollars, 1986-2014 (35), by Adolph A. Weinman and John M. Mercanti, including, 1986; 1987; 1988; 1989; 1990; 1991; 1992; 1993; 1994 (2); 1995 (4); 1996; 1997; 1998 (5); 1999; 2000 (2); 2001; 2002; 2003; 2004; 2005; 2006; 2007 (2); 2008; 2009; 2010; 2014 (KM 273), all much as issued, in presentation album (30)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Collection of US Silver (27) | USA, 'Morgan Dollar, 1878; 1880 S; 1881; 1881 S; 1885; 1887 (2); 1889 (3); 1889 O; 1896; 1921; 1921 S (2) (KM 110), very fine to uncirculated; 'Peace' Dollar, 1923 (KM 150), very fine; Dollar, 1984; 1986; 1995, generally uncirculated; 'Walking Liberty' Half-Dollar, 1941 (KM 142); 'Standing Liberty' Quarter Dollar, 1930 (KM 145); 'Washington' Quarter Dollar, 1947 (KM 164), generally very fine; Philippines, 'Large' Peso, 1904 S (KM 168); 'Small' Peso, 1908 S; 1909 S (KM 172), generally very fine; and, USA, 'Eisenhower' Proof Silver Dollar, 1971 S, (KM 203a), brilli...
(g) USA, 'Liberty Head' Gold Dollar, 1853 G$1, Philadelphia, by James B. Longacre, Liberty head left, rev. denomination and date within wreath, edge milled, 1.68g, 6h (B-6025; Fb. 87; KM 73), good very fine; another, 'Indian Head' Gold Dollar, 1857 G$1, Philadelphia, by James B. Longacre, Indian head left, rev. denomination and date within wreath, edge milled, 1.67g, 6h (B-6050; Fb. 94; KM 86), previously mounted on reverse, otherwise very fine (2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC AU53 | USA, 'Capped Bust' Quarter-Eagle of Two-and-Half-Dollars, 1807 $2.5, Philadelphia, by Robert Scot, LIBERTY, capped bust right, 13 stars around, rev. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, heraldic eagle, facing left, edge milled, 4.36g, 6h (BD-1; B-6124; Fb. 106; KM 27), previously mounted to edge, soft through tops of devices and general wear to fields, with a flash of a golden hue, a very fine example of this last year of issue type, only 6,812 struck and thus a scarce and ever sought after pre-1834 US gold denomination, in NGC holder, graded AU53 (Cert. #8534379-001)https://www.ngccoin.co...
(g) A Significant Gold Coin Bracelet with 'Capped Bust' $2.5 of 1807 | including, USA, 'Capped Bust' Quarter-Eagle of Two-and-Half-Dollars, 1807 $2.5, Philadelphia, by Robert Scot, LIBERTY, capped bust right, 13 stars around, rev. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, heraldic eagle, facing left, edge milled, 6h (BD-1; B-6124; Fb. 106; KM 72), previously mounted and heavily sweated, a couple of scratches through obverse, a fine example of this last year of issue type, only 6,812 struck and thus a scarce and ever sought after pre-1834 US gold denomination; Sardinia, Charles Emmanuel IV (1796-1802), Doppia,...
NGC PF61 | USA, Proof 'Liberty Head' Quarter-Eagle of Two-and-Half-Dollars, 1900 $2.5, Philadelphia, by Christian Gobrecht, Liberty head left, rev. eagle facing left, edge milled, 6h (B-6321; JD 1, Low R.4; Fb. 114; KM 72), handling marks in otherwise brilliant fields, extremely rare with only 205 pieces struck and only half that number believed extant today rendering this piece substantially rarer than the equivalent English proofs of record for the period, in NGC holder, graded PF61 (Cert. #587603-001) [Tied 1 of 14 / 8 Finer]ProvenanceSpink, by private treaty, 2021 Heritage, Long Beach Expo...
(g) NGC MS63 | USA, 'Panama-Pacific Exposition' Quarter-Eagle of Two-and-Half-Dollars, 1915 S $2.5, San Francisco, by Charles Barber and George Morgan, PANAMA-PACIFIC · EXPOSITION, Columbia holding caduceus while seated on a hippocamp, rev. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, eagle standing left, edge milled, 4.18g, 6h (Fb. 122; KM 137), very slight softness to the highest devices, a touch of hairlining, otherwise a honey golden tone throughout, good very fine, scarce and only 6,749 struck, in NGC holder, graded MS63 (Cert. #8537689-001)https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/8537689-001/63/ The Panama Cana...
(x) USA, 'Indian Head' Quarter-Eagle of Two-and-Half-Dollars, 1929 $2.5, Philadelphia, by Bela Lyon Pratt, Indian head left, rev. eagle facing left, edge milled, 4.18g, 6h (B-6344; Fb. 120; KM 128), with a pleasing lustre, extremely fine last year of issue typeSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(g) USA, 'Classic Head' Half-Eagle of Five-Dollars, 1836 $5, Philadelphia, by William Kneass, Liberty bust left, rev. eagle and shield facing left, edge milled, 8.32g, 6h (B-6509; HM-2; Fb. 135; KM 57), faint hairline die flaw to reverse, lightly contact marked and rubbed, yet with a flashy tone, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
NGC MS63 | USA, 'Coronet Head' Half-Eagle of Five-Dollars, 1899 $5, Philadelphia, Liberty bust left, rev. eagle facing left, edge milled, 6h (B-6768; Fb. 143; KM 101), minor surface contact, with a cartwheel lustre, extremely fine, in NGC holder, graded MS63 (Cert. #398944-008)ProvenanceSt James's, Auction 87, 12 March 2024, lot 1205 https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/398944-008/63/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
NGC MS63 | USA, 'Coronet Head' Half-Eagle of Five-Dollars, 1903 £5, Philadelphia, Liberty bust left, rev. eagle facing left, edge milled, 6h (B-6783; Fb. 143; KM 101), minor surface contact, with a pleasing lustre, extremely fine, in NGC holder, graded MS63 (Cert. #3099978-004)ProvenanceSt James's, Auction 87, 12 March 2024, lot 1208 https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/3099978-004/63/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
NGC XF | USA, 'Liberty Capped' Eagle of Ten-Dollars, 1801 $10, Philadelphia, by Robert Scot, capped Liberty bust right, rev. heraldic eagle facing left, with 13 stars, edge milled, 6h (B-6843; Fb. 153; KM 30), cleaned and bagmarked, with a hint of red tone around devices, bolder fine, in NGC holder, graded XF DETAILS ~ Improperly Cleaned (Cert. #3309864-012)https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/3309864-012/NGCDetails/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) USA, 'Coronet Head' Eagle of Ten-Dollars, 1880 $10, Philadelphia, by Christian Gobrecht, Liberty head left, rev. eagle facing left, edge milled, 16.68g, 6h (B-6997; Fb. 158; KM 102), some bagmarks to the obverse, otherwise with a pleasing lustre, good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) USA, 'Liberty Head' Double-Eagle of Twenty-Dollars, 1879 $20, Philadelphia, by James Barton Longacre, Liberty bust left, rev. eagle facing left, edge milled, 33.40g, 6h (B-6992; Fb. 177; KM 74.3), lightly bagmarked and with some scuffs, with a flash of residual lustre, very fine, a low mintage yearSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
PCGS PR70 DCAM | USA, Proof 'Palladium Eagle' of Twenty-Five Dollars, 2018 W $25, West Point, 1oz, struck in .9995, by Adolph A. Weinman, winged Liberty facing left, rev. eagle and branch facing left, edge milled, 31.120g*, 6h (KM 667), brilliant as struck with a deep cameo definition, as struck, with original case of issue, only 14,986 struck, in PCGS holder, graded PR70 DCAM ~ Palladium (Cert. #56294635)https://www.pcgs.com/cert/56294635Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) USA, Proof 100-Dollars, 'American Liberty 225th Anniversary', 2017 W $100, West Point, struck in .999 fine gold, by Justin Kunz and Michael Gaudioso, Liberty bust left, with crown of stars, rev. eagle flying right, edge lettered, 31.10g, 12h (KM 668), brilliant as struck, with presentation box and bookletUnited States Mint designed Justin Kunz has crafted a modern classic in his depiction of Liberty on the American Liberty 225th Anniversary 100 Dollars. In his design, the powerful symbol of Liberty is represented by an African-American woman in a classical gown, crowned by stars. Kunz wrot...
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