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Lot 239:
A Collection of Worldwide Circulation and Commemorative Coins
Description
A large and diverse assembly of worldwide coinage, primarily dating from the 20th century, comprising various denominations and base metal alloys including cupro-nickel, bronze, and nickel-brass. The lot features a 1951 Festival of Britain crown presented in a dark green rectangular box, with the lid bearing a gold-coloured crest and the date 1951. A prominent United States one dollar coin dated 1972 is visible, featuring the profile of Dwight D. Eisenhower and the legend I N G O D W E T R U S T. The collection includes a significant variety of international issues, such as a Malaysian coin featuring the text TUWKU ABDUL RAHMAN PUTRA AL-HAJ, and multiple British and Commonwealth coins bearing the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, including a five-pound coin. Further identifiable pieces include coinage from Austria marked REPUBLIK OSTERREICH, Switzerland marked HELVETIA, Ireland marked ÉIRE, and Zambia marked ZAMBIA 1969. Also present are Turkish coins marked KURUŞ and French coins denominated in FRANCS. The assembly shows a wide array of national symbols, heraldry, and historical portraits across various sizes and denominations.
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