Archive Lots

British Virgin Islands, Queen Elizabeth II, 1973, 1 Dollar, Silver Proof issue, 25.50 grams, 38.61mm x 2.61 mm, Obv. 2nd Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, Rev. Magnificent Frigate Bird, Edge reeded, (KM 6a), Proof, Rare.

France, King Louis XVI, (he was beheaded with his wife Marie Antoinette during French Revolution in 1793), Silver 1 Escudo, 1785, (.917 fine), 14.74 grams, 30.5 mm, Limoges Mint, Obv. Uniformed and peruked bust of Louis XVI facing left, legend LUD XVI D. G. FR. ET NAV. REX. (Louis XVI, by the grace of God, king of France and Navarre). Rev. Oval arms of France, crowned, with olive branches around, legend SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTUM 1789. Edge engraved, “DOMINE SALVUM FAC REGEM,” Latin for “God save the king.” The mintmark (”L” for Limoges) is at the bottom, between “DOMINI” and “BENEDICTUM.”, (KM 562.1), Very Fine, Rare

France, King Louis Philippe I, (c. 1830-1848 AD), silver 5 Francs, 1844, 37mm x 2.5mm, 24.6 grams, Obv. Bust of King facing right with tiara on the head, Rev. Year and denomination within flower wreath, Edge. Plain with raised text lettering: DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE, Translation: God protect France, (KM 749), VF, Rare.

France, Napoleon III Emperor, (c. 1852-1870 AD), silver 5 Francs, 1867, 37mm x 2.6mm, 24.7 grams, Obv. Laureate head of Napoleon III facing left, Rev. Year and denomination within flower wreath, Edge. Plain with raised text lettering: DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE, Translation: God protect France, (KM 799), VF, Rare.

Germany State, Erfurt (Swedish Occupation), King Gustaf Adolphus, 1634, Gold Ducat, Erfurt Mint, 3.70 grams, .986 fine gold, Obv. Laureate, draped bust to right; Rev. Crown divides date, five-line inscription below, (KM 63, Hagander 108. Fr. 919.), Very Fine, Rare.

Jamaica, 1979, 10 Dollar, Silver Proof issue, International Year of Child commemorative issue, 23.30 grams, 39mm, Obv. Boy child playing cricket, Rev. Coats of Arms of Jamaica, Edge reeded, (KM 80), Proof, Rare.

The Republic of Maldives, Gold Islamic Centre Commemorative Coin, 100 Rufiyaa Gold Proof, 28.40mm, 15.98 grams, (purity.916), Mintage 100 nos, Minted at Royal mint, 1984AD/AH1405. Issued to celebrate the opening of a new mosque and Islamic centre (officially named Masjid-al-Sultan Muhammad Thakurufaanu Al Auzam) it is an architectural landmark in Malé, Maldives opened in November 1984 by President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, The Grand Friday Mosque located in the Centre is named after one of the most celebrated Maldivian heroes, Sultan Muhammad Thakurufaanu Al Auzam of the Maldives. The mosque is the largest in the Maldives, and also one of the largest in South Asia, admitting over 5,000 people.The Centre also houses the Ministry of Islamic Affairs from 11 November 2008 onwards, which replaced the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs.Obv. Depiction of the Emblem of the Republic of the Maldives with the word "Maldives" written beneath in both English and Dhivehi. The denominational value appears on the left in English and on the right in Dhivehi. Rev. Designed by Robert Elderton, features the new mosque and Islamic centre with the inscription "Official Opening of Grand Mosque and Islamic Centre" in English, and Dhivehi. The date " 11th November 1984" also appears in both languages. Even though 100 coins were minted, the coin is Exceedingly rare is none of the coins has been up for public auction or known private sales even after 37 years of the event, The coins were gifted only to the close associates or Government officials of the invited countries whereas silver coin was made open for the public booking.The top websites like Numista.com and books like world coins by Karus Publication does not illustrate the image of the coin. With original box and certificate. Uncirculated.

Portugal, First Republic (1910-1926), Silver 1 Escudo, 1915, 24.70 grams, 37mm, Obv. Liberty head facing left with date 1915 below, Rev. Portugal coats of arms within wreath, Edge reeded, (KM 564), UNC, Rare.

Spain, Provisional Govt. Issue, (c. 1869-1871), Silver 5 Pesetas, 1870, 24.7 grams, 37mm x 2mm, Obv. Reclining Hispania between Pyrenees and Gibraltar above date (The design is based on coins of the Roman Emperor Hadrian), Rev. Portugal coats of arms in centre crowned with pillars beside and entwined ribbon, (KM 655), UNC, Rare.

George VI, 100 Rupees, Calcutta Circle, Signed by J.B. Taylor, A19 786891, two centre folds, Good quality paper, Very Fine+, Scarce.