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Victoria (1837-1901)
Great Britain, Victoria, Crown 1900, LXIII, 2E, Rare die pairing, XF (Museum)
Obverse: Crowned and veiled bust (‘Old Head’) of Queen Victoria left, legend around.
Lettering (Latin): VICTORIA · DEI · GRA · BRITT · REGINA · FID · DEF · IND · IMP ·
Engraver: Thomas Brock
Reverse: St. George slaying the dragon right, date and engraver’s initials in exergue.
Lettering (Latin): 1900; B.P.
Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge (Text in Latin, Regnal year in Roman numerals): DECUS ET TUTAMEN. ANNO REGNI LXIII
Guaranteed genuine.
SKU: mmE764-1 -
Egypt
EGYPT, Muhammad V, 20 Qirsh 1911 H, 1327//3, XF
Obverse: Tughra of Muhammad V
Lettering:
٢٠
شTranslation: 20 Qirsh
Reverse: Arabic Script
Lettering:
٣
ضرب في
مصر
١٣٢٧Translation:
3
Struck in Egypt
1327Edge: Reeded
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Guaranteed genuine.
SKU: F236 -
Egypt
EGYPT, Farouk, 20 Piastres Qirsh 1939, AH1358, XF/XF+
Obverse: Portrait of King Farouk facing left, wearing hat
Lettering:
فاروق الأوّل
ملك مصرTranslation:
Farouk I.
King of EgyptEngraver: Percy Metcalfe
Reverse: Denomination and dates within tasseled wreath
Lettering:
٢٠ قرشا
المملكة
المصرية
١٣٥٨-١٩٣٩Translation:
20 Qirsh
Egyptian Kingdom
1939 1358Edge: Security Edge
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Guaranteed genuine.
SKU: F237 -
Egypt
EGYPT, Farouk, 20 Piastres Qirsh 1939, AH1358, XF/XF+ (Museum)
Obverse: Portrait of King Farouk facing left, wearing hat
Lettering:
فاروق الأوّل
ملك مصرTranslation:
Farouk I.
King of EgyptEngraver: Percy Metcalfe
Reverse: Denomination and dates within tasseled wreath
Lettering:
٢٠ قرشا
المملكة
المصرية
١٣٥٨-١٩٣٩Translation:
20 Qirsh
Egyptian Kingdom
1939 1358Edge: Security Edge
Guaranteed genuine.
SKU: mmF237-1 -
Egypt
EGYPT, Fuad I, 10 Piastres Qirsh 1933, AH1352, VF/VF+
Obverse: King Fuad facing left
Lettering:
فؤاد الاول
ملك مصرEngraver: Percy Metcalfe
Reverse: Kingdom of Egypt, denomination – date of issue
Lettering: ١٠ غروش
١٣٥٢ – ١٩٣٣Edge: Reeded
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Guaranteed genuine.
SKU: F238 -
Egypt
EGYPT, Farouk, 5 Piastres Qirsh 1937, AH1356, XF
Obverse: Portrait of King Farouk facing left, wearing hat
Lettering:
فاروق الأوّل
ملك مصرTranslation:
Farouk I.
King of EgyptEngraver: Percy Metcalfe
Reverse: Denomination and dates within tasseled wreath
Lettering:
٥ قروش
المملكة
المصرية
١٣٥٦ – ١٩٣٧Translation:
5 Qirsh
Egyptian Kingdom
1937 1356Edge: Security edge
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Guaranteed genuine.
SKU: F271 -
Iraq
IRAQ, Faisal I, Riyal (200 Fils) 1932, AH1350, VF-XF
Obverse: King Faisal facing right
Lettering:
فيصل الأول
ملك العراقTranslation:
Faisal I.
King of IraqEngraver: Percy Metcalfe
Reverse: Denomination in the center with dates by sides in Gregorian and Islamic calendars. Official name of the country above and below the denomination
Lettering:
المملكة
ريال
١٣٥٠ ١٩٣٢
العراقيةTranslation:
Kingdom
1 Riyal
1932 1350
of IraqEdge: Inscripted
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SKU: F240 -
Iraq
IRAQ, Faisal I, Riyal (200 Fils) 1932, AH1350, VF-XF (Museum)
Obverse: King Faisal facing right
Lettering:
فيصل الأول
ملك العراقTranslation:
Faisal I.
King of IraqEngraver: Percy Metcalfe
Reverse: Denomination in the center with dates by sides in Gregorian and Islamic calendars. Official name of the country above and below the denomination
Lettering:
المملكة
ريال
١٣٥٠ ١٩٣٢
العراقيةTranslation:
Kingdom
1 Riyal
1932 1350
of IraqEdge: Inscripted
Guaranteed genuine.
SKU: mmF240-1 -
Albert I (1909-34)
BELGIUM, Albert I, 20 Francs 1931, rare, XF+
Obverse: Head of King Albert I facing left. Text in French surrounding. Designer initials below.
Lettering (French): ·ALBERT·ROI· ·DES·BELGES·; A.B.
Engraver: Armand Bonnetain
Reverse: Coat of arms dividing value. Text in French above, year below.
Lettering (French): QUATRE BELGAS; 20 FR.; 19 31; G.D.
Engraver: Godefroid Devreese
Edge (text): *BELGIQUE* *BELGIE*
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Guaranteed genuine.
SKU: A701 -
Albert I (1909-34)
BELGIUM, Albert I, 20 Francs 1932, Dutch legend, aXF
Obverse: Head of King Albert I facing left. Text in Dutch surrounding. Designer initials below.
Lettering (Dutch): ·ALBERT·KONING· ·DER·BELGEN·; A.B.
Engraver: Armand Bonnetain
Reverse: Coat of arms dividing value. Text in French above, year below.
Lettering (Dutch): VIER BELGA; 20 FR.; 19 32; G.D.
Engraver: Godefroid Devreese
Edge (text): *BELGIQUE* *BELGIE*
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Guaranteed genuine.
SKU: G628 -
Albert I (1909-34)
BELGIUM, Albert I, 10 Francs 1930, Dutch legend, XF+
Commemorative issue: Centennial of Belgium’s Independence
Obverse: The portraits in left profile of the three first Kings of Belgium (Leopold I, Leopold II, Albert I) are surrounded with the names of the kings. Designer initials and years below.
Lettering (Dutch): LEOPOLD I • LEOPOLD II • ALBERT; • 1830-1930 •; A. B.
Engraver: Armand Bonnetain
Reverse: Value in centre flanked by two stalks of laurel. Legend above in Dutch, designer below.
Lettering (Dutch): KONINKRIJK BELGIË; 10 FRANK of TWEE BELGA; Bonnetain.
Engraver: Armand Bonnetain
Edge (text): *BELGIQUE* *BELGIE*
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Guaranteed genuine.
SKU: G629 -
Leopold II (1865-1909)
BELGIUM, Leopold II, 5 Francs 1873, toned, Scarce variety, VF+
Obverse: The portrait in left profile of Leopold II of Belgium surrounded with the legend in French and the designer’s name at the bottom.
Lettering (French): LEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES; LEOP WIENER
Engraver: Leopold Wiener
Reverse: The Belgian coat of arms within a wreath dividing the value with a motto in French above and the year below.
Lettering (French): L’UNION FAIT LA FORCE; 5 F; 1873
Translation: Unity Makes Strength
Engraver: Leopold Wiener
Edge: Plain with lettering
Lettering (French): DIEU PROTEGE LA BELGIQUE ***
Translation: God Protects Belgium
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SKU: E100 -
Leopold II (1865-1909)
BELGIUM, Leopold II, 5 Francs 1873, toned, Scarce variety, VF+ (Museum)
Obverse: The portrait in left profile of Leopold II of Belgium surrounded with the legend in French and the designer’s name at the bottom.
Lettering (French): LEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES; LEOP WIENER
Engraver: Leopold Wiener
Reverse: The Belgian coat of arms within a wreath dividing the value with a motto in French above and the year below.
Lettering (French): L’UNION FAIT LA FORCE; 5 F; 1873
Translation: Unity Makes Strength
Engraver: Leopold Wiener
Edge: Plain with lettering
Lettering (French): DIEU PROTEGE LA BELGIQUE ***
Translation: God Protects Belgium
Guaranteed genuine.
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SKU: mmE100-1 -
Friedrich Wilhelm IV (1840-61)
Germany, Prussia, Friedrich Wilhelm IV, Taler 1841, Mining, RARE!, VF+
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Friedrich Wilhelm IV (1840-61)Germany, Prussia, Friedrich Wilhelm IV, Taler 1841, Mining, RARE!, VF+
Obverse: uncrowned head of King Friedrich Wilhelm IV facing right, legend around.
Lettering (German): FRIEDR.WILHELM IV KOENIG V.PREUSSEN; A
Reverse: Text in the centre, legend around, date below
Lettering (German): EIN THALER XIV EINE FEINE MARK; SEGEN DES MANSFELDER BERGBAUES; 1841
Edge (Text in German): GOTT MIT UNS
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Guaranteed genuine.
SKU: C887 -
Japan
JAPAN, Meiji, Yen 1878, Year 11, Rare!, Shallow Veins, XF-UNC
Obverse: Dragon within beaded circle, legends above, written value below
Translation:
Great Japan · Year 11 of Meiji
· 416 · One yen · 900 ·Engraver: Kano Natsuo
Reverse: Chrysanthemum Flower (Coat of Arms & Emperor’s Royal Seal); Branches of Paulownia Flower (Heart shaped leaf) and Chrysanthemum Flower on either side of the value
Lettering:
一
圓Translation:
1
YenEngraver: Kano Natsuo
Edge: Reeded
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Guaranteed genuine.
SKU: E760 -
Japan
JAPAN, Meiji, Yen 1887, Year 20; 38,6 mm.; Large Size, Rare!, VF
Obverse: Dragon within beaded circle, legends above, written value below
Lettering:
年 十二 治 明 · 本 日 大
· 416 ·ONE YEN · 900 ·Translation:
Great Japan · Year 20 of Meiji
· 416 · One yen · 900 ·Engraver: Kano Natsuo
Reverse: Chrysanthemum Flower (Coat of Arms & Emperor’s Royal Seal); Branches of Paulownia Flower (Heart shaped leaf) and Chrysanthemum Flower on either side of the value
Lettering:
一
圓Translation:
1
YenEngraver: Kano Natsuo
Edge: Reeded
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SKU: E149 -
Japan
JAPAN, Meiji, Yen 1894, Year 27, NGC MS 62
Obverse: Dragon within beaded circle, legends above, written value below
Lettering: · 416 ·ONE YEN · 900 ·
Translation: Great Japan · Year 27 of Meiji
Engraver: Kano Natsuo
Reverse: Chrysanthemum Flower (Coat of Arms & Emperor’s Royal Seal); Branches of Paulownia Flower (Heart shaped leaf) and Chrysanthemum Flower on either side of the value
Lettering:
一
圓Translation:
1
YenEngraver: Kano Natsuo
Edge: Reeded
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Guaranteed genuine.
You can verify NGC certification numbers: 2793745-010
SKU: Z034 -
Charles II (1660-85)
Great Britain, Charles II, Crown 1670, Secvndo, RARE!, 10 strings, aVF
Obverse: Second laureate and draped bust of King Charles II right, legend around.
Lettering (Latin): CAROLVS·II· DEI·GRATIA
Translation: Charles II by the Grace of God
Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star with interlinked C’s in angles, divided date above, legend around.
Lettering (Latin): MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB· REX·16 70
Translation: King of Great Britain, France and Ireland
Edge (Regnal year in Latin): V. SECVNDO
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SKU: A687 -
Charles II (1660-85)
Great Britain, Charles II, Crown 1670, Secvndo, RARE!, 10 strings, aVF (Museum)
Obverse: Second laureate and draped bust of King Charles II right, legend around.
Lettering (Latin): CAROLVS·II· DEI·GRATIA
Translation: Charles II by the Grace of God
Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star with interlinked C’s in angles, divided date above, legend around.
Lettering (Latin): MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB· REX·16 70
Translation: King of Great Britain, France and Ireland
Edge (Regnal year in Latin): V. SECVNDO
Guaranteed genuine.
SKU: mmA687-1 -
George V (1910-36), Halfcrowns
Great Britain, George V, Halfcrown 1925, Rare date, VF/VF-XF
Obverse: A bust of George V facing left with the Engraver’s initials in truncation of the neck and legend around.
Lettering (Latin): GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX; B.M.
Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal
Reverse: Crowned quartered shield of arms within Garter band, legend around, divided date below.
Lettering (Latin): · FID: DEF: IND: IMP: ·; HALF · 19 25 · CROWN; HONI SOIT· QVI MAL· Y PENSE·
Engraver: George William de Saulles
Edge: Reeded
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SKU: A636 -
Shillings
Great Britain, Victoria, Shilling 1842, toned, scarce, UNC
Obverse: Uncrowned portrait (‘Young Head’) of Queen Victoria left, legend around.
Lettering (Latin): VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITANNIAR: REG: F: D:
Engraver: William Wyon
Reverse: Crown above denomination within wreath, date below.
Lettering (English): ONE SHILLING; 1842
Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen
Edge: Reeded
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Guaranteed genuine.
SKU: F560 -
Shillings
Great Britain, Victoria, Shilling 1845, Rare!, aUNC
Obverse: Uncrowned portrait (‘Young Head’) of Queen Victoria left, legend around.
Lettering (Latin): VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITANNIAR: REG: F: D:
Engraver: William Wyon
Reverse: Crown above denomination within wreath, date below.
Lettering (English): ONE SHILLING; 1845
Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen
Edge: Reeded
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SKU: F561 -
Shillings
Great Britain, Victoria, Shilling 1858, Rare!, unbarred A, Fine
Obverse: Uncrowned portrait (‘Young Head’) of Queen Victoria left, legend around.
Lettering (Latin): VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITANNIAR: REG: F: D:
Engraver: William Wyon
Reverse: Crown above denomination within wreath, date below.
Lettering (English): ONE SHILLING; 1858
Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen
Edge: Reeded
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Guaranteed genuine.
SKU: C834
