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NUMISMATIC NUGGETS: JUNE 2, 2019Here's a selection of interesting or unusual items I came across in the marketplace this week. Tell us what you think of some of these. -Editor 1886-S Victoria Gold Sovereign
VICTORIA 1886 S SOVEREIGN, SHIELD REVERSE Victoria (1837-1901), gold Sovereign, 1886 S, Sydney Mint, young filleted head left, W.W. raised on truncation for engraver William Wyon, date below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, laurel wreath surrounding, emblems below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:, S mint mark below ties, weight 8.00g (Bentley 671; McD 139; Marsh 82; S.3855). Toned, just a few light marks, extremely fine. Calendar year mintage 1,667,000 including St George reverse. The Latin legends translates on obverse as "Victoria by the Grace of God," and on the reverse "Queen of the Briton's, Defender of the Faith." Nice coin. From Ian Goldbart's Sovereign Rarities Ltd site. -Editor To read the complete lot description, see:
c1890-1895 50 Cents Token
 
50 cents tokens brass oJ (1890/1895). Usual square debacle hole. excellent / gloss, rare from the Teutoburger Münzauktion site. Fascinating token, although I have no idea what this is - the lot description is sparse. Google translate was of little help with the inscription: "MALAY KEDEH ONDERNEMING SIMPANG-TIGA ASAHAN" Anyone know what this is? -Editor To read the complete lot description, see:
1893 Barber Dime, Toned
1893 Barber Dime. NGC graded MS66 Plus Star. An insanely toned Barber dime. MS-66 with a plus and a star. Can get too many more bells and whistles on the NGC label, and justifiably so. PCGS #4800. $2950 From the stock of Dave Wnuck. Agreed - I love the toning on this piece. Beautiful. -Editor For more information, or to order, see:
1936 Off-Center Buffalo Nickel
1936 Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS62. 15% Off center. Surprising and neat. PCGS #E3977. Another from the stock of Dave Wnuck. Can I get away with saying Dave's a little off-center himself? But in a good way... -Editor For more information, or to order, see:
1914 German Occupation silver Satirical Medal
 
Kiau Chau. German Occupation silver Satirical Medal 1914-Dated MS66 NGC, Zetzmann-4062 (RRR). Presently the finest certified Mint State specimen of this highly collectible medal produced to commemorate the defence of Kiau Chau against the Japanese, the present piece showcases a soft, matte-like texture completely lacking in flaws. An extremely rare WWI silver propaganda medal. Mike Dlugosz's consignment to the Heritage Hong Kong Signature Sale. -Editor To read the complete lot description, see:
1945 Book on Coins, Medals, and Seals of Iran
 
Title: Coins, Medals, and Seals of the Shahs of Iran, 1500-1941
Found on AbeBooks.com. -Editor To read the complete lot description, see:
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