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HERITAGE 2018 NYINC WORLD COINS SALE SELECTIONSHere are some lots that caught my eye in the upcoming January 2018 NYINC Heritage World Coins sale. -Editor Lot 30193: 1808 Ceylon 96 Stivers   British Colony 96 Stivers 1808 MS62 NGC, KM79, Cr-33. As the largest issue of this design type, the series is often found moderately or heavily worn, and so encountering an example in Mint State is truly a rare thing. This specimen shows some striking weakness near the peripheries, but is otherwise an enviable offering with well-defined central devices and original bright luster. The finest example certified across both PCGS and NGC! Elephant coins are popular. Great example. -Editor To read the complete lot description, see: Lot 30333: 1813 Essequibo & Demerary British Colony Stiver   British Colony. George III gilt copper Proof Stiver 1813 PR63 Cameo NGC, London mint, KM10a, Prid-29B. A very scarce colonial issue with a glowing bust of George III showing virtually unbroken frost. Detail is full throughout, which in conjunction with the raised rims attests to the quality of the proof strike. I'd never heard of this colony before, let alone see a gold coin from there. -Editor To read the complete lot description, see: Lot 30420: French Republic La Rochelle Savings Bank Jeton   Republic gold Matte Specimen "La Rochelle Savings Bank" Jeton ND (1903) SP69 PCGS, Jacqmin-81a. 18.18gm. A superb bank jeton which is, for all intents and purposes, as-struck. The main devices are in high relief, with intentionally softer legends drawing the eyes toward the centers. The reverse features the crowned arms of La Rochelle, flanked by oceanic motifs. I've never seen this piece, either. Very nice. -Editor To read the complete lot description, see: Lot 30423: Gabon Rhinoceros Token   French Equatorial African Territory "Rhinoceros" Non-denominated Token (Franc) 1929 AU55 PCGS, KM-Tn5, Lec-21. Quite rare and purportedly one of only two known, this PCGS designated token has actually been noted as a Franc likely produced for tax reparations but never utilized. This wildlife series was to run for 5 years (1925-1929), each year depicting a corresponding beast. Anyone can collect elephant coins, but I would suppose rhino tokens are pretty hard to come by. -Editor To read the complete lot description, see: Lot 30469: Landau Siege Klippe   Landau. Free City Siege Klippe 1 Florin & 4 Kreuzer 1713 MS62 NGC , KM12. A fully original klippe issue struck on an evenly toned planchet expressing strong detail, with touches of blue and gold throughout the fields. Produced during the time in which Landau was besieged by the French under the command of the Duc de Villars Great example of a popular siege piece. -Editor To read the complete lot description, see:  Wayne Homren, Editor The Numismatic Bibliomania Society is a non-profit organization promoting numismatic literature. See our web site at coinbooks.org. To submit items for publication in The E-Sylum, write to the Editor at this address: whomren@gmail.com To subscribe go to: https://my.binhost.com/lists/listinfo/esylum All Rights Reserved. NBS Home Page Contact the NBS webmaster 
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