23rd Nov, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Coins & Banknotes
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2 x Apollo 11 Silver Commemorative Medallions 1969, (.925 silver, 58mm, c.71g each), struck by William James Dingley for Alec Brook Ltd, London to commemorate the first moon landing, obv. MANS FIRST MOON LANDING above conjoined facing busts of Collins, Armstrong and Aldrin in matte relief, rev. Apollo Luna Module in high relief against matte background, hallmarked Birmingham, 1969, limited edition nos. 2154 and 2155 of 2500, each in case of issue with certificate of authenticity, light hairlines, otherwise ABU
Sold for £110
Estimated at £80 - £120
Auction: Coins & Banknotes, 23rd Nov, 2022
To include the Geoff Hann Collection. The Collection covers the coinage produced by the first Greek general-kings who established their own dynasties in Egypt, Syria and the Indian-subcontinent, and the later Provincial coinage of the Roman Empire. Of note is lot 6, a silver stater of Seleucus I Nicator produced in Babylon between 311-305 BC (estimate: £300-500 plus buyer’s premium). The Collection also includes a quantity of early 20th century banknotes from the period of British direct rule in India, and a reference library of over one hundred volumes including scarce and out-of-print works. Of particular note is the first edition of David Sellwood’s An Introduction to the Coinage of Parthia, published by Spink & Son in London, 1971 (estimate: £70-100).
The lots from the Geoff Hann Collection are denoted with a ♦ symbol throughout the catalogue.
For further information on the Geoff Hann Collection click HERE
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