The U.S. & Ancients Coinage Auction
October 2, 2000

World Coins: German Empire-Japan

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GERMANY. 5 Reichsmarks, 1929-A. Dav-966; J-331. Oaktree. Brilliant surfaces. PCGS graded Proof 65.
Estimated Value $400-600.

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GERMANY. 5 Reichsmarks, 1930-A. Dav-972; KM-68. To commemorate the round-the-world flight of the Graf Zeppelin. Attractively toned and superb. PCGS graded Proof 67.
Estimated Value $500-UP.

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GERMANY NEW GUINEA. 5 Marks, 1894-A. KM-7. Bird of Paradise. PCGS graded MS-60.
Estimated Value $1,200-1,500.

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GREAT BRITAIN. Crown, 1822. Dav-104; KM-690.1. Secundo on edge. George IV. Deeply toned. PCGS graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $500-700.

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GREAT BRITAIN. Crown, 1845. Dav-105; KM-741. Victoria. Young head. Lustrous with brilliant fields. Scarce in grade. About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $750-1,000.

Lot 256
GREAT BRITAIN. 1900, 1910-S and 1912 Sovereigns. Each coin in this lot is bright and lustrous, and grades About Uncirculated to Uncirculated. One veiled head, the other two are Edward VII. For the bullion bug. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value $180-220.

Lot 257
GREAT BRITAIN. 1904 Sovereign and 1892 Half Sovereign and 6 Danish copper coins. The 1904 sovereign grades Extremely Fine, the 1892 half sovereign grades Fine, the copper coins are just a little bonus. Lot of 8 coins.
Estimated Value $90-100.

Lot 258
GREAT BRITAIN. Gold Proof Sovereign Pistrucci Centenary Collection - 1993. Four piece gold proof set in original box of issue with two auxiliary pieces. Consists of the following legal tender coins:
Half Sovereign; Sovereign; Double-Sovereign; Five Pounds. Also included are two medallions. Only 1250 sets issued by the Royal Mint. Gem Proof.
Estimated Value $1,300-1,800.

Lot 259
GREAT BRITAIN - GUERNSEY. 8 Doubles, 1934-H. KM-14. Mintage of only 500 pieces struck. PCGS graded Specimen 64 Red.
Estimated Value $125-175.

Lot 260
GREAT BRITAIN - GUERNSEY. 8 Doubles, 1934-H. KM-14. Mintage of only 500 pieces. PCGS graded Specimen 63 Red.
Estimated Value $125-175.

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GREAT BRITAIN - JERSEY. 1/12 Shilling, 1877. KM-8. Victoria. NGC graded Proof 65 Red and Brown.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 262
IRAN. 1 Toman, AH1299. Fr-62; Y-18. Nasredin. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $100-125.

VERY RARE ORDER OF PAHLAVI

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IRAN. Order of Pahlavi, dated 1304SH. The Star for Breast measures 94 mm and the Order with chain measures 79 mm with a 36 inch chain. Both the Breast Badge and The Star with Ribbon are similar. Four silver Pahlavi crowns separated by gold rays. Center medallion portrays Mount Demavand with the sun rising behind its natural colors. Choice Condition.
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.
This is Iran's highest decoration and is limited to other reigning monarchs, heirs apparent, and foreign heads of state. Pahlavi is the name of the ruling family of Iran. This pair is extraordinary, beautiful, very important and Extremely Rare.

Lot 264
IRAN. 2 Pahlavi, SH1308. Y-121; KM-1115. Reza Shah. Low mintage, only 789 pieces. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Lot 265
IRAN. Breast Star of Sun and Lion Order, Ghajar (ca.1850-1905). 76 mm. Silver. Seven pointed enamel star. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300-400.

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IRAN. Haft Peykar Decoration. 65 mm. Enamel circle of stars with crown above within an outer frame. Reverse clasp attachment. Circa Pahlavi. Haft Peykar decoration, 2nd class for ladies. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $600-800.

SUPERB 1927 PROOF SET

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ISRAEL-PALESTINE. Proof Set: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 Mils, 1927. KM-1-7. No case. A superb set graded by PCGS and Very Rare. 1 Mil PCGS PR66RB; 2 Mil PCGS PR65RB; 5 Mil PCGS PR66; 10 Mil PCGS PR66; 20 Mil PCGS PR65; 50 Mil PCGS PR66; 100 Mil PCGS PR66.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.

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ITALY-CISALPINE REPUBLIC. Scudo, Anno VIII (1800). Dav-199; Cr-2. Seated and standing figures representing France and Cisalpine. Reverse: Legend within wreath. Toned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $300-400.

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ITALY-VENICE. Fifteenth to 16th century. Lot of 7 Gold Ducati. All of standard type, with differing Doges and dates. Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,200-1,400.

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JAPAN. 2 Shu, ND (1824-1830). Cr-13a. Silver. Bunsei. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 271
JAPAN. 100 Mon (Tempo Tsuho), ND (1835-1870). Cr-7. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $10-15.

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JAPAN. 1 Yen Gold, 1871. Fr-49; Y-9. Meiji-4. Mutsuhito. PCGS graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $400-500.

Lot 273
JAPAN. 1 Yen, 1891. Y-A25.3. Meiji-24. Brilliant Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $100-150.

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JAPAN. 1 Yen, 1896. Y-A25.3. Meiji-29. PCGS graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $100-125.

Lot 275
JAPAN. 1000 Yen, 1964. Y-80. Showa 39. For the Olympic Games. PCGS graded MS-68.
Estimated Value $30-50.