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World Crowns and Minors
3030
Malta. Silver striking of Gold 50 Pounds, 1977
. As Fr-65;
As KM-49. 14.95 grams. Struck as a piedfort in silver. Milled/
reeded edge. Obverse, mnara with £M 50 at sides and date
below. Reverse, stylised sun and sailing boat REPUBBLIKA TA
MALTA.
Another excessively rare ' off-metal' striking of a coin which is
only recorded in gold. With a weight of around 15 grams this is
nearly as heavy as the regular gold issue, but considerably
thicker. Possibly one or two of these experimental items exist.
NGC graded Proof 66 Ultra Cameo
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $300 - 350
3031
Malta. Silver striking of Gold 25 Pounds, 1977
. As Fr-66;
As KM-48. 8.6 grams struck in silver. Obverse, the first Gozo
coin, date and £M 25 below. Reverse, stylised sun and sailing
boat REPUBBLIKA TA MALTA. Somewhat thicker than the regu-
lar gold version but weighs 6.1 grams. Unrecorded in any metal
other than gold, we believe only two of these experimental
pieces exist.
NGC graded Proof 67 Ultra Cameo
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $250 - 300
3032
Malta. Silver 5 Pound pair, 1977
. KM-47. Type 1 (regular
issue) Obverse, Windmill of Xarolla date to right, denomination
to left. Reverse, stylised sun and sailing boat REPUBBLIKA TA
MALTA around. Type 2 has reverse with thinner lettering and
letters with less evident serifs, the waves below and around the
ship are quite different in style, etc. Type 2 may be a pattern or
special striking. Lot of 2 coins.
Both pieces, Choice Brilliant
Uncirculated
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $125 - 150
3033
Malta. Silver 1 Pound, 1977
. KM-45 Obverse, Kelb tal-Fenek,
an ancient Maltese dog, date above groundline on left. Reverse,
stylised sun and sailing boat REPUBBLIKA TA MALTA. A beautiful
frosted proof, quite scarce and sought after.
NGC graded
Proof 67 Ultra Cameo
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $100 - 120
3034
Mexico. 4 Reales, ND (1542-55)-M L
. KM-0018. Charles
and Johanna. Late series. Crowned arms.
Reverse
; Pillars. A
splendid example, as struck on a full planchet, blemish free sur-
faces, toned and lustrous.
NGC graded AU-58
.
Estimated Value .................................................$800 - 1,000
3035
Mexico. ½ Real, 1746-Mo M
. KM-66. Philip V. Pillar type.
PCGS graded MS-64
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $150 - 200
3036
Mexico. ½ Real, 1751-Mo M
. KM-67.1. Ferdinand VI. Pillar
type.
PCGS graded MS-63
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $150 - 175
3037
Mexico. ½ Real, 1751-Mo M
. KM-67.1. Ferdinand VI. Pillar
type. Sharply struck with a hint of golden tone.
PCGS graded
MS-63
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $150 - 175
3038
Mexico. ½ Real, 1751-Mo M
. KM-67.1. Ferdinand VI. Pillar
type.
PCGS graded MS-62
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $125 - 150
3039
Mexico. 8 Reales, 1754-Mo MF
. Eliz-37; KM-104.1. Ferdi-
nand VI. Pillar issue. Sharply struck example, untoned with
frosty luster.
NGC graded MS-61
.
Estimated Value ..............................................$1,800 - 2,000
3040
Mexico. 8 Reales, 1770-Mo FM
. Eliz-72; KM-105. Charles
III. Pillar coinage.
PCGS graded EF-40
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $250 - 300
3041
Mexico. 8 Reales, 1808-Mo TH
. Eliz-134; KM-109. Charles
IV. Original mint brilliance with a uneven tone.
NGC graded
MS-63
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $300 - 400
3042
Mexico. 8 Reales, 1808-Mo TH
. KM-109. Charles IV. Sur-
faces cleaned with some corrosion deposits. Re-toned with
underlying luster.
Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated
.
Estimated Value ..................................................... $75 - 100
3043
Mexico. 8 Reales, 1817-Zs AG
. Eliz-MX92; KM-111.5.
Zacatecas mint. Ferdiand VII. Weakness in strike. Brilliant mint
luster.
NGC graded MS-62
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $300 - 400
3044
Mexico. 8 Reales, 1844-Mo MF
. Eliz-704; KM-377.10. Cap
and Rays. Full original mint fresh brilliant luster. None finer at
NGC.
NGC graded MS-64
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $300 - 400
3045
Mexico. 8 Reales, 1845-Mo MF
. KM-377.10. Cap and rays.
Beautiful iridescent multi color tone.
NGC graded MS-64
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $175 - 225
3046
Mexico. 4 Reales, 1850-Pi MC
. KM-375.8. Cap and Rays.
Top Pop at NGC.
NGC graded AU-50
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $200 - 250
3047
Mexico. 4 Reales, 1856-Go PF
. KM-374.8. Cap and Rays.
Well struck example, toned with underlying mint luster.
NGC
graded AU-58
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $400 - 500