11th Aug, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST

Coins & Banknotes

 
  Lot 2119
 

2119

Miscellaneous Lot comprising: £1.82½ face value pre-20 silver, all Victoria or pre-Victoria,...

Miscellaneous Lot comprising: £1.82½ face value pre-20 silver, all Victoria or pre-Victoria, an accumulation of bronze & copper coins, 18th to 20th century, earlier coins very worn, wt. 660g, 60 x foreign coins, mostly 19th & early 20th century, includes 15 x silver, 7 x cupro-nickel crowns: 1953 & 1981(x6) & a £1 note O'Brien S21J, Fair to VG; lot also includes a letter from the War Office dated 13 November 1947 adressed to a Mrs E.L. Smethurst which reads:' Madam, In reply to your communication dated 26 October, 1947, I am directed to forward herewith a copy of the citation relating to the award of the Military Cross made to your husband, Major W.M.L. Smethurst (89121), R.A. (signed with initials) Lieutenant-General, Military Secretary' letter stained & torn across centre; also included are Major Smethurst's two shoulder crowns of rank

Sold for £150
Estimated at £50 - £70


 

Auction: Coins & Banknotes, 11th Aug, 2021

The Coins, Tokens and Banknotes Sale cover coins from Ancient Greek and Roman examples through to modern day currency, banknotes, tokens, medallions and numismatic books.

Entries are invited for forthcoming sales.

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