LOT 4153
Hong Kong. Victoria CU Cent. Dated 1866. Royal mint.
Design by William Wyon. VICTORIA QUEEN, crowned bust to left / ✿ HONG - KONG ✿, 香 仙 一 港, denomination and date below. KM 4. Very Fine.(7.38gr, 28mm, 12h.).
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of author and historian Dr DeWitt Bailey; thence by descent to his grandson.
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German States. Group of Four [4] AR Coins. 1876-1936.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Various dates. 40.92gr total.
Condition as seen.
From the private collection of author and historian Dr DeWitt Bailey; thence by descent to his grandson. -
German East Africa. Wilhelm II AE 5 Heller. Dated 1908.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Designs by Emil Weigand. DEUTSCH OSTAFRIKA, crown in centre; date below / Denomination above J; all within wreath. KM 11. 19.74gr, 37mm, 12h.
Very Fine.
From the private collection of author and historian Dr DeWitt Bailey; thence by descent to his grandson. -
Hong Kong. Victoria CU Cent. Dated 1901. Royal mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Design by William Wyon. VICTORIA QUEEN, crowned bust to left / ✿ HONG - KONG ✿, 香 仙 一 港, denomination and date below. KM 4. 7.43gr, 28mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine.
From the private collection of author and historian Dr DeWitt Bailey; thence by descent to his grandson.
