Messina mint. Lion's head facing / Palm tree. Spahr 117; Biaggi 1231. 10.20gr, 24mm, 12h.

Very Fine.

From the collection of a London antiquarian, formed since the 1980s.

[ANTO] VENER[I DVX S M] VENET[I], Doge and St Mark standing facing, holding banner between them; star in left and right fields / • ✠ • T[IBI LAVS 7] GLORIA • , Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing. Cf. Paolucci 3. 1.84gr, 21mm, 1h.

Near Very Fine.

Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.

M · THERESIA · D · G · R · IMP · HU · BO · REG ·, veilied and crowned bust of Empress Maria Theresia of Habsburg to right; S · F · below / ARCHID · AVST · DUX · BURG · CO · TYR · 1780 · ☓, coat of arms of Maria Theresia on double-crowned shield divided into four fields representing Hungary, Bohemia, Burgundy, and Burgau (Günzburg); crowned inner shield with coat of arms of Austria; supported by crowned and nimbate double-headed eagle. Edge inscription: IUSTITIA ET CLEMENTIA. KM T1; Yeoman 55; Gigante 2. 28.06gr, 40mm, 12h.

Near Mint State.

From a private Barnsley, UK, family collection.

The Maria Theresia Taler was originally struck in Austria between 1740 and 1780. It was the circulating currency of the Holy Roman Empire and its dominions, and it was one of the most important trade coins in Europe and the world. After the death of Maria Theresia in 1780, the coin continued to be minted until today, with the date frozen at 1780. It is estimated that until 2000, 389 million pieces were minted. As of 2024, it is still sold by the Vienna Mint (Numista note).

M · THERESIA · D · G · R · IMP · HU · BO · REG ·, veilied and crowned bust of Empress Maria Theresia of Habsburg to right; S · F · below / ARCHID · AVST · DUX · BURG · CO · TYR · 1780 · ☓, coat of arms of Maria Theresia on double-crowned shield divided into four fields representing Hungary, Bohemia, Burgundy, and Burgau (Günzburg); crowned inner shield with coat of arms of Austria; supported by crowned and nimbate double-headed eagle. Edge inscription: IUSTITIA ET CLEMENTIA. KM T1; Yeoman 55; Gigante 2. 28.05gr, 41mm, 12h.

Near Mint State.

Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.

The Maria Theresa Taler was originally struck in Austria between 1740 and 1780. It was the circulating currency of the Holy Roman Empire and its dominions, and it was one of the most important trade coins in Europe and the world. After the death of Maria Theresa in 1780, the coin continued to be minted until today, with the date frozen at 1780. It is estimated that until 2000, 389 million pieces were minted. As of 2024, it is still sold by the Vienna Mint (Numista note).

M · THERESIA · D · G · R · IMP · HU · BO · REG ·, veilied and crowned bust of Empress Maria Theresia of Habsburg to right; S · F · below / ARCHID · AVST · DUX · BURG · CO · TYR · 1780 · ☓, coat of arms of Maria Theresia on double-crowned shield divided into four fields representing Hungary, Bohemia, Burgundy, and Burgau (Günzburg); crowned inner shield with coat of arms of Austria; supported by crowned and nimbate double-headed eagle. Edge inscription: IUSTITIA ET CLEMENTIA. KM T1; Yeoman 55; Gigante 2. 28.04gr, 41mm, 12h.

Mint State.

Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.

The Maria Theresa Taler was originally struck in Austria between 1740 and 1780. It was the circulating currency of the Holy Roman Empire and its dominions, and it was one of the most important trade coins in Europe and the world. After the death of Maria Theresa in 1780, the coin continued to be minted until today, with the date frozen at 1780. It is estimated that until 2000, 389 million pieces were minted. As of 2024, it is still sold by the Vienna Mint (Numista note).

Potosí mint; dated 1743 P C. Cob issue. Cross of Jerusalem, castles and lions in quarters; mint and assayer mark across fields / Pillars of Hercules set on waves. S P49; KM 31A; Cal. 1584. 24.52gr, 34mm, 10h.

Very Fine.

From the shipwreck of the Uruguayan treasure of Rio de la Plata; From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.

Potosí mint; dated 1751 P E. Cob issue. Cross of Jerusalem, castles and lions in quarters; mint and assayer mark across fields / Pillars of Hercules set on waves. S P52; KM 40; Cal. 517. 19.97gr, 34mm, 5h.

Near Very Fine. Very rare moneyer.

From the shipwreck of the Uruguayan treasure of Rio de la Plata; From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.

Various types. 31.91gr total.

Fine to Very Fine.

Acquired on the UK art market; Property of an Essex, UK, collector.

Various types. 256gr total.

Fine to Very Fine.

Property of a Belfast, UK, gentleman. From the collection of a London antiquarian, formed since the 1980s.

Various dates. 76gr total.

Condition as seen.

Property of a Belfast, UK, gentleman. From the collection of a London antiquarian, formed since the 1980s.

Commemorative issue. COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS 1975, Commonwealth of the Bahamas 1975 / TEN DOLLARS ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE 10 JULY 1973, yellow elder. KM 76a. 50.41gr, 50mm, 12h.

Mint State.

Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.

Commemorative issue. COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS 1974, Coat of Arms / TEN DOLLARS FM SIR MILO B.BUTLER GOVERNOR GENERAL FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE - 10 JULY 1973, head of Governor General Sir Milo B. Butler facing three quarter to right. KM 68. 49.98gr, 50mm, 12h.

Mint State.

Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.