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,

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 Mal

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.