May 28, 2001, The Fairchild Family Trust Collection, Sale 10

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World Gold Coins

Lot 1835
Afghanistan. Tilla, AH1314. Fr-23; KM-821. Abdir Rahman Khan, 1880-1901. Bent. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $40-60.

Lot 1836
Afghanistan. ½ Amani, SH1299. Fr-32; KM-866. Amanullah Khan, 1919-1929 (1921 AD). Several light adjustment marks or scratches. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $30-40.

Lot 1837
Afghanistan. 2 Amani, SH1302 (1923). Fr-30; KM-888. Amanullah Khan, 1919-1929. Throne room. Reverse: Toughra. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $100-150.

Lot 1838
Afghanistan. Amani, SH1304. Fr-34; KM-912. Amanullah Khan, 1919-1929. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $60-80.

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Afghanistan. 2 Amani, SH1299 (1920). KM-888; Y-50. Amanullah Khan, 1919-1929. NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $300-400.

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Annam . 7 Tien, ND (1841-1847). Fr-17 (37); Sch-283. Thieu Tri, 1841-1847. 26.8 grams. Four Chinese characters around radiant sun. Reverse:Dragon. A few minor surface marks. Rare. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.

Lot 1841
Arab-Asian Empires. Dinar, 38-132AH. Fr-5. Umayyad Caliphs of Damascus, 660-750 AD. Arabic legend on both sides. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $100-150.

Lot 1842
Arab-Asian Empires. Dinar, 138-415 AH. Fr-26. Omayyad Caliphs of Cordova, 756-1024 AD. Northwest Africa and Spain. Arab legend on each side. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150-250.

Lot 1843
Arab-Asian Empires. The Abbasid Caliphate, Lot of Two Gold Dinars. Both with inscriptions as devices. First, Al-Amin (809-813 AD.), on thick small module, perhaps clipped a bit in antiquity. Second, Al-Radi (934-940 AD.), on larger spread flan, complete but lightly cleaned. Lot of 2 coins. Coins average Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Lot 1844
Arab-Asian Empires. Dinar, 133-923 AH. Fr-12. Abbasid Caliphs of Baghdad, 750-1517 AD. Arabic legend on both sides. Lustrous. Choice Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $100-150.

Lot 1845
Arab-Asian Empires. Fatimids of Egypt. Al-Mustansir, 1036-1094 AD. Gold Dinar (3.8 g). Inscriptions obverse and reverse. Along with another gold Dinar (4.2 g), Abbasid: "Al-Muti." Some slight deposits; flan a little wavey for first coin. Abbasid coin with some striking flatness. Lot of 2 coins. Coins average Very Fine.
Estimated Value $175-250.

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Crusaders. Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem. Gold Bezant (4.0 g). Time of Baldwin I & II, c. 1125-1160 AD. Imitation of a gold dinar of al-Amir, in only slightly debased Kufic. Fr-353/1. Well centered and struck up, with red-brown patina. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $200-300.

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Arab-Asian Empires. Almoravide Amirs of Spain, 1056-1147 AD. Gold Dinar (4.0 g). Later style Kufic script, neatly done, on both sides. Fr-28. Lightly toned, with slight brown patina. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $175-225.

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Arab-Asian Empires. Almohade Caliphs of Spain, 1130-1269 AD. Gold Dinar (4.6 g). Fine style calligraphic script within central square, on both sides. Fr-31. Toned, one side a little double struck. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $175-250.

Lot 1849
Argentina. 5 Pesos (1 Argentino), 1886. Fr-14; KM-6. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $60-80.

Lot 1850
Argentina. 5 Pesos (1 Argentino), 1887. Fr-14; KM-6. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $60-80.

Very Rare 5 Gramos

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Argentina - Tierra del Fuego. 5 Gramos, 1889. Fr-1; KM-Tn2. The name Popper centered over crossed hammers and pickaxe. Reverse:Value in circle. Very Rare. PCGS graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.

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Australia. 1857 (sy). Half Sovereign. Fr. 10a; KM 3. Victoria. PCGS graded AU-53. Rare date and usually seen well worn.
Estimated Value $1,300-1,600.

Lot 1853
Australia. 1/2 Sovereign, 1859 (Sydney). Fr-10a; KM-3. Victoria. Very Good.
Estimated Value $75-100.

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Australia. Sovereign, 1864 (Sydney). Fr-10; KM-4. Victoria. Lustrous. Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $150-200.

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Australia. Sovereign, 1868 (Sydney). Fr-10; KM-4. Victoria. PCGS graded AU-55.
Estimated Value $600-800.

Lot 1856
Australia. Sovereign, 1870 (Sydney). Fr-10; KM-4. Victoria. Fine.
Estimated Value $60-80.

Lot 1857
Australia. Sovereigns, 1883-M and 1886-S. KM-7. Victoria. St. George. Some marks. Lot of 2 coins. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $110-130.

Lot 1858
Australia. Lot of Sovereigns: 1886-S, 1890-M, 1897-M. KM-7, 10, 13. Victoria. Young head, Jubilee and Veiled head. Lot of 3 coins. Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $175-225.

Lot 1859
Australia. Sovereigns, 1890-S and 1906-S. KM-10; 15. Victoria Jubilee and Edward VII. Lot of 2 coins. About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $110-130.

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