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Request a valuationAuction 120 (C25001) – Ancient & World Coins, Medals
Stanley Gibbons Baldwin’s | www.sgbaldwins.com | +44 (0)208 092 5856 | 399 Strand, London
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This auction features an exceptional selection of ancient, British, and world coins. The ancient coin section includes standout pieces such as a tetradrachm of Lysimachos, a gold stater of Philip II, and a unique gold stater of Caratacus - his only known gold coin. The Roman series showcases a superb Caesar elephant denarius, a rare aureus of Antonia, and high-grade Late Roman solidi. Byzantine rarities include an impressive selection of silver issues.
British hammered coin highlights include two Offa pennies, a Viking imitation, and an exceptional William I Two Star Type. The hammered gold selection features a superb noble of Edward III, an AU50 sovereign of Edward VI, and attractive half sovereigns. Milled coin highlights include a breathtaking 1681 Charles II two guineas (NGC MS63), an excessively rare 1674 crown, and high-grade George III Bank of England proof dollars.
World coins bring an exciting selection, including a Zodiac Mohur of Jahangir, a rare French silver collection, and a standout Chinese Birds over Junk Dollar (NGC AU58). Islamic rarities include an AH 107 Umayyad Dinar and an Ottoman Zeri Mahbub from the Sultan Collection. Medals are equally remarkable, with a unique William of Orange coronation medal and an exceedingly rare silver Pasha Muhammad Ali medal. This auction presents a remarkable opportunity for collectors of all levels.
