World. Collection of coins (555 pieces)

A dense and historically layered assemblage of copper, bronze, brass and base-metal coinage representing a broad spectrum of global monetary systems, spanning multiple continents, empires, and historical periods from the 19th century through the late 20th century, with visible circulation wear, natural toning, oxidation, and patina that reflect prolonged use and age. The collection features a rich concentration of European coinage, including Scandinavian material such as Norwegian and Danish kroner and øre denominations, Finnish “PENNIÄ” issues with wreath and numeral designs, and Swedish copper and bronze types with agricultural motifs and crowned monograms. Dutch and Benelux-region coinage is strongly represented through Netherlands copper and bronze denominations, including mid-20th-century issues such as 1938 and other visible dates, with heraldic lions, crowned arms, and stylized numerals characteristic of Koninkrijk der Nederlanden minting traditions.

Germanic and Central European material appears through late-19th- and early-20th-century copper and bronze denominations with oak wreaths, imperial portraiture, and denomination numerals, reflecting German, Austrian, and related regional mint traditions. Swiss coinage is identifiable through Helvetic centime types with wreath and star motifs, including 10 centimes issues dated in the late 19th century. British and Commonwealth coinage forms a significant component, with large copper pennies and halfpennies bearing portraits of George V, George VI, and Elizabeth II, maritime ship reverses, Britannia allegories, and inscriptions such as “BRITT OMN REX F D IND IMP,” alongside colonial and dominion issues reflecting the global reach of British imperial currency.

Latin American and Iberian-influenced coinage is represented through Brazilian bronze and copper reis denominations, including clearly labeled Brazilian 20 reis and 40 reis types dated 1868 and 1880, featuring imperial crowns, national emblems, wreaths, and classical inscription styles. Additional Latin and colonial influences appear through centesimo-style inscriptions and decorative wreath reverses. Asian and Middle Eastern coinage is present through copper and bronze pieces bearing Arabic script, calligraphic motifs, and stylized emblems, likely from Ottoman, Persian, South Asian, and broader Islamic monetary traditions. East Asian material includes coins with kanji characters, agricultural motifs such as grain ears, and mid-20th-century circulation types from East Asian monetary systems.

African and island-region coinage appears through identifiable pieces from Mauritius and other overseas territories, including Mauritius cent denominations dated 1897 and related colonial issues, demonstrating British colonial minting in the Indian Ocean region. Additional world coinage includes Scandinavian-Baltic, Central European, Asian, and global copper denominations with wreaths, stars, shields, crowned crests, allegorical figures, lions, and heraldic symbolism, illustrating the stylistic diversity of international numismatics.

Ancient numismatic material is represented by Roman bronze coinage encapsulated by NGC Ancients, including a Roman Empire AE3 bronze nummus attributed to Constantine I (AD 307–337), from the House of Constantine, with classical portraiture and late Roman imperial iconography. The presence of Roman bronze alongside modern and early modern coinage creates a multi-epoch narrative spanning antiquity to modern circulation currency. Additional heavily patinated bronze pieces with mineral encrustation suggest long-term burial exposure and ancient or early historical origins.

Visible dates across the assemblage include 1867, 1868, 1880, 1893, 1897, 1916, 1938, 1958, and other discernible years, with identifiable mint traditions from Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the ancient Roman world. The collection exhibits a wide typological range: monarch portraits, allegorical female figures, imperial crowns, maritime vessels, heraldic lions, wreath-encircled denominations, agricultural imagery, stars, shields, and stylized numerals, reflecting evolving monetary aesthetics across regions and eras. Surface characteristics include original brown and green patinas, verdigris, oxidation, circulation wear, scratches, and handling marks, reinforcing authenticity and historical character.

The coexistence of European copper coinage, colonial and overseas issues, Latin American reis denominations, Asian and Middle Eastern script-based coins, and Roman bronze material forms a visually and historically complex numismatic grouping appealing to collectors of world coins, European copper, colonial currency, and ancient Roman bronzes. The assemblage reflects multiple mints, regions, and monetary systems, including British Royal Mint production, continental European mints, colonial mints, and Roman imperial minting centers, offering a diverse cross-section of global numismatic history. The collection is unsearched.