LOT 2905
World Coins - France - 1873 A - 5 Francs Dated 1873 A.D.
Paris mint. Obv: Hercules standing flanked by robed female figures with LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE legend. Rev: 5 / FRANCS in two lines above date within wreath; 'A' mintmark flanked by 'bee' and 'anchor' below. Edge: raised DIEU PROT EGE LA FRANCE inscription. Good extremely fine; with lustre.(25.02 grams.). [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired Spink USA.
Property of a Kent gentleman.
KM# 820.1.
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World Coins - Crusaders - Sidon - Balian - AR Denier 12th-13th century A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Obv: emblem with uncertain legend. Rev: small cross with uncertain legend. 0.54 grams.
Fine.
Ex CNG (with ticket). Property of a Harrow, UK gentleman. -
World Coins - BUEIC - Java - 1814 Z - Stuiver Dated 1814 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Obv: B above VEIC bale mark dividing 1 - S. Rev: JAVA above date with Z below. 13.24 grams.
Very fine; cleaned. Scarce.
Acquired Spink USA Auction (with a coin ticket). Property of a Kent gentleman. -
World Coins - Italy - Naples - Ferdinand II - 1856 - AR 120 Grana Dated 1856 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Obv: profile bust with date below and FERDINANDVS II DEI GRATIA REX legend. Rev: crowned arms with REGNI VTR SIC ET HIER legend and G 120 below. Edge: incuse PROVIDENTIA OPTIMI PRINCIPIS inscription. 27.46 grams.
Near extremely fine; minor adjustment marks to reverse.
Ex David Harthill collection, UK (with ticket).
