Netherlands, Province of Utrecht (1581-1795). Gold Ducat (Gouden Dukaat) 1648, Utrecht mint, Delm. 963, CNM 2.43.44, Verk. 98.3, Vanhoudt/Saunders 1418 (R4), Gold 24 mm, weight 3,45 g., Condition XF, nice shiny specimen

Italy. Tuscany, Gian Gastone Medici, 1723-1737. Gold Fiorino d'oro, (Zecchino) 1725, Florence Mint, MIR 345/3, CNI 5/6, KM 328, Fr. 328, Gold 21 mm, Weight 3,40 g., Condition VF, small scratches

Austria / Bohemia (Holy Roman Empire), Rudolf II 1576-1612. Dukat 1587, Prague / Prag, Dietiker 430, Fb. 12, Halacka 295, Gold 22 mm, weight 3,43 g.,Condition VF, slightly bent, double struck on reverse side

India. Southern Deccan, Gangas of Talakad (Western Gangas). AV Gajapati Pagoda ND, ca. 1080-1138 AD, Elephant, Mitchiner, South I 192-3, Gold 14 mm, weight 3,89 g., Condition VF

Greece. Lesbos, Mytilene. Electrum Hekte (1/6 Stater), Circa 377-326 BC, Bodenstedt 95, HGC 6, 1021, SNG von Aulock 1716, electrum 10 mm, weight 2,53 g., condition VF

Wreathed head of Dionysos to right / Female head to right in linear square.

Krause Chester L., Standard Catalog of World Gold Coins 1988, includes platinum and palladium coins, second edition, detailed list of dates and mints, 1601 to present, illustrated by type, edited by Colin R. Bruce II, softcover, A4 format, 704 pages, good condition, signs of use

"We believe will win acclaim as the complete one volume precious metals coinage library" (Introduction)

Russia, Nicholas I 1826-1855. 5 Roubles 1848 СПБ-АГ, St. Petersburg, KM C# 175.1, Bitkin 30, Konros 17/22, Gold 22,6 mm, weight 6,50 g. .917, Condition NGC AU Details

Greece. Lesbos, Mytilene. Electrum Hekte (1/6 Stater), Circa 377-326 BC, Bodenstedt 96, HGC 6, 1022, SNG von Aulock 1710, electrum 10 mm, weight 2,57 g., condition VF

Wreathed head of Zeus to right / Serpent right within linear frame

Egypt / Turkey, (Ottoman Empire). Selim II, AH 974-982 / 1566-1574 AD. AV Sultani (Altin / Dinar), AH 974 / 1566/7, Misr (Cairo) mint, Pere 239, Album 1324, Gold 20 mm, weight 3,40 g., Condition Good VF, nice gold patina

Netherlands, Province of Holland. Gold struck 1 Stüber 1754 (1/2 Ducat), Holland, Delm. 820, Purmer Ho 78.2, Gold 17 mm, weight 1,73 g., Condition UNC, beautiful mint state specimen, background mirror, slightly bent, very rare especially in this state of preservation

Byzantine Empire, Phocas, 602-610 AD. AV Solidus, ca. 607-610 AD, Constantinopolis Mint, Sear 620, Gold 21 mm, weight 4,52 g., Condition UNC, sharp relief details, background with beautiful shine, mint state specimen

Imitation of Sulayhid AV 1/2 Dinar, Zabí­d, (Yemen ) in the name of the Sulayhid al-Mukarram Ahmad, AH 459-477 / AD 1067-1084, BMC -, Mitch.-, Gold 18 mm, weight 1,22 g., condition Good XF, very nice shiny specimen

These coins were manufactured to facilitate trade across the Red Sea (Ethiopia)

Netherlands, Province Holland (1581-1795). Ducat (Gouden Dukaat) 1762, Dordrecht, Delm. 775 R, Fr. 250, HPM Ho 19, Verk. 39.5, Vanhoudt/Saunders 1232 (R3), Gold 22 mm, weight 3,54 g., Condition CCG MS 64, slightly wavy, beautiful shine, sharp details of an uncirculated coin, scratches in the background, nevertheless a very attractive specimen

India. Southern Deccan, Gangas of Talakad (Western Gangas). AV Gajapati Pagoda ND, ca. 1080-1138 AD, Elephant, Mitchiner, South I 192-3, Gold 15 mm, weight 3,89 g., Condition XF/aXF, lustrous, beautiful specimen

Netherlands, City Deventer. Ducat (Gouden Dukaat) 1634, Deventer mint, with name FERD II, Delm. 1088 (R3), Fb. 26, CNM 2.12.10, Purmer De 08, Verk. 147.3, Vanhoudt/Saunders 1563 (R1), Gold 22 mm, weight 3,47 g.,Condition VF+/aXF, rare