General Auction Including Antiques, Collectables Gold & Silver (14% Buyers Commission)
A collection of international coins housed within a black SAFE brand stackable coin storage unit. The cabinet features six drawers with blue velvet-lined partitions and includes an accompanying key in the bottom lock. The numismatic contents represent several issuers, including the UK, the Bailiwick of Guernsey, Australia, British West Africa, Ireland, South Africa, France, and the Bahamas. Specific denominations noted include Guernsey 8 doubles dated 1893, 1934, and 1945, Australian pennies and half-pennies, and a British West Africa two shillings dated 1938. The collection is predominantly composed of base metal alloys, including bronze, copper, and copper-nickel. Obverse designs feature portraits of British monarchs, including Queen Victoria, George V, George VI, and Elizabeth II, alongside various national coats of arms and symbolic motifs.
Condition report:
The coins are in mixed circulated condition, exhibiting varying degrees of wear, surface toning, and oxidation consistent with age and handling. The SAFE brand cabinet shows significant surface wear, including abrasions and loss of finish to the top and side panels.
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