Here's a selection of interesting or unusual items I came across in the marketplace this week. Tell us what you think of some of these.
-Editor
Canute Helmet Type Penny
Canute (1016-35), Penny, Helmet type (c.1024-1030), Lincoln mint, moneyer Swartbrand, pointed helmet bust left, sceptre in front, legend surrounding, +CNVT RECX ?. Rev, short voided cross with pellet and annulet centre, pellet in annulet in each angle, all within linear circle, reads +SPPE?RT?BR?D O LI, 1.11g (S.1158; N.787; BMC XIV; SCBI 14 [Copenhagen], Part IIIb, 1877-78).
Toned, a fully centred strike with underlying mint lustre, some obverse doubling, reverse strong with a quickly recognisable moneyer mint script. Good very fine, eye appeal.
From the Baldwin's website offerings. Alas, it's already been sold.
-Editor
To read the complete item description, see:
CANUTE (1016-35), PENNY, POINTED HELMET, LINCOLN
(https://www.baldwin.co.uk/product/canute-1016-35-penny-pointed-helmet-lincoln/)
Cambodia 1/2 Fuang
ND (1847) Cambodia. 2 Pe / 1/2 Fuang. Norodom I. Billon. Uniface. KM-11. 12.3mm. 1.3g. The obverse features a Hamza bird, Cambodian caption above its head. The reverse is blank.
From the American Numismatic Association eBay store. Interesting crude design, reminiscent of Celtic coinage.
-Editor
To read the complete lot description, see:
ND (1847) Cambodia. 2 Pe / 1/2 Fuang. Norodom I. Billon. Uniface.
(https://www.ebay.com/itm/314232321164)
New York World's Fair Medal
1964-1965 New York World's Fair. Official Medal. By Medallic Art Company. Bronze. Specimen-65 (PCGS).
64 mm. Obv: World Globe (the "Unisphere") with dates below and inscriptions around the periphery. Rev: New York City Arms. Edge: Stamped MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. BRONZE at 6 o'clock. PCGS has mounted this medal with the reverse up in the holder.
Nice medal, great relief. My family didn't attend, but it would have been an interesting experience. From the Stack's Bowers December 2022 Tokens & Medals Collectors Choice Online Auction.
-Editor
To read the complete lot description, see:
(https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/3-1060OF/1964-1965-new-york-worlds-fair-official-medal-by-medallic-art-company-bronze-specimen-65-pcgs)
Mauritius 25 Rupees
Country: Mauritius
Denomination: 25 rupees
Catalog #: 32b
Year: {1967}
Grade: UNC (uncirculated)
Other Info African banknote featuring Queen Elizabeth II at right; scarce replacement note with Z/1 prefix! ONLY ONE PIECE IN STOCK!
Coloration: Green w/pink underprint.
Depictions: Queen Elizabeth II at right on front; farmer driving oxcart with bay and mountains in background on back.
Note Size: 6" x 3 1/2"
Watermark: Yes.
Security Features: Watermark, security strip.
This colorful note really stood out to me in the Richard J. Reed World Currency Fall, 2022 Newsletter. Beautiful piece.
-Editor
To read the complete item description, see:
https://www.currencybanknotes.com/banknotedetail.php?id=10109
$10 Motion Picture Currency Note
Country: Movie Prop Money
Denomination: 10 dollars
Catalog #: PN-UL-USA-FG-fp10a
Year: (2020- bill date 1950B)
Grade: EF (extremely fine)
Other Info: These prop bills, serial number G87N40S6K8, are said to have been used in the TV series "Fargo" (season 4, the one starring Chris Rock) and are not illustrated in Fred Reed's "Show Me The Money" catalog. These notes bear the words "MOTION PICTURE MONEY" at top and are true fantasy bills in that they do not replicate any real ten dollar note.
Coloration: Black w/green seal & numbers / green.
Depictions: Portrait of man at center with "AMERICA" underneath on front; large building at center on back, looks very similar to old style $10 Federal Reserve Note.
Note Size: 6 1/8" x 2 5/8"
I don't collect these, but appreciate the design work that goes into them. Nicely done. Another offering from Rick Reed.
-Editor
To read the complete item description, see:
https://www.currencybanknotes.com/banknotedetail.php?id=15253
Red Book with Inverted Binding
1952 USA. 6th Edition ERROR Red Book with inverted binding. Yeoman, R. S. A Guidebook of United States Coins. Whitman Publishing Company, 6th edition, 1952. 12mo, Hardbound with red cover and gold stamp on front cover and spine. 254 pages; black and white illustrations. Standard hardcover edition of the Red Book, but the interior is inverted (upside-down) when compared to the cover. This is a rare binding error for this book and additionally so with this early edition. Shows wear on cover, with a split from the front cover to the binding (unrepaired), damage to page 147/148 (portions cut out), and ink marks on some pages.
From the American Numismatic Association eBay store. Not in great shape, but a cool item for the numismatic bibliophile.
-Editor
To read the complete lot description, see:
1952 USA. 6th Edition ERROR Red Book with inverted binding.
(https://www.ebay.com/itm/314232267842)
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