![France 5 Centimes 1896-A Bronze coin: TypeStandard circulation coinYears1871-1898Value5 Centimes (0.05)CurrencyFranc (1795-1959)CompositionBronzeWeight5 gDiameter25 mmThickness1 mmShapeRoundTechniqueMilledOrientationCoin alignment](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737229_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
European Coins, Currency & Stamps
![France 5 Centimes 1896-A Bronze coin: TypeStandard circulation coinYears1871-1898Value5 Centimes (0.05)CurrencyFranc (1795-1959)CompositionBronzeWeight5 gDiameter25 mmThickness1 mmShapeRoundTechniqueMilledOrientationCoin alignment](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737229_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![3 beautiful French 18th century letters 15c stamps: 3 beautiful French 18th century letters 15c stamps](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737222_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![Beautiful French letter written July 6, 1791 sent to Ayde France: Beautiful French letter written July 6, 1791 sent to Ayde France](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/177297327_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715080689)
![Great Britain Letter from London mailed in Paris to Spain 1854: Great Britain Letter from London mailed in Paris to Spain 1854](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737979_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![Collection of older letters from Sweden with correspondence: Collection of older letters from Sweden with correspondence](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737970_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![Russia post in China 1899 Compl 2 Shades Russika#1/6 Rare VF: Russia post in China 1899 Compl 2 Shades Russika#1/6](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176242314_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![Spain 5 Pesetas - Alfonso XIII 1891 Silver coin: IssuerSpain KingAlfonso XIII (1886-1931)TypeStandard circulation coinYears1888-1892Value5 Pesetas (5 ESP)CurrencyPeseta (1868-2001)CompositionSilver (.900)Weight25 gDiameter37 mmThickness2 mmShapeRoun](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737868_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![1 Crown 1609 - 1959 Elizabeth II 350th Anniversary - Silver coin (28,28g): IssuerBermuda (British Overseas Territories) QueenElizabeth II (1952-2022)TypeNon-circulating coinYear1959Value1 Crown = 5 Shillings (¼)CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)CompositionSilver (.925](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737399_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![Spain 5 Pesetas - Alfonso XIII 1890 Silver coin: IssuerSpain KingAlfonso XIII (1886-1931)TypeStandard circulation coinYears1888-1892Value5 Pesetas (5 ESP)CurrencyPeseta (1868-2001)CompositionSilver (.900)Weight25 gDiameter37 mmThickness2 mmShapeRoun](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737284_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![Hungary 5 Pengo - Miklos Horthy Regency 1930 Silver coin: TypeCirculating commemorative coinYear1930Value5 PengoCurrencyPengo (1927-1946)CompositionSilver (.640)Weight25 gDiameter36 mmThickness2.9 mmShapeRoundTechniqueMilledOrientationMedal alignment](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737965_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![Russia post in Levant China 1910/12 Used: Russia post in Levant China 1910/12 Used](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737814_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![Beautiful Italy vintage letter sent March 27, 1866 stamp 20 Cent Torino Vittorio Em II: Beautiful Italy vintage letter sent March 27, 1866 stamp 20 Cent Torino Vittorio Em II](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737822_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![France Offices in China 1907 Issue, 2c, 4c, 6c, 10c, 20c. VF Used: France Offices in China1907 Issue, 2c, 4c, 6c, 10c, 20c. VF Used](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/177293624_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715074270)
![German Post China 1906/13 Surcharged Complete MH set: German Post China 1906/13 Surcharged Complete MH set](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737564_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![Russian Empire 15 Kopecks - Alexander II / III / Nicholas II 1900 Silver coin: Issuer Russian EmpireEmperor Alexander II the Liberator (1855-1881)Alexander III (1881-1894)Nicholas II (1894-1917)Type Standard circulation coinYears 1867-1914Value 15 Kopecks (0.15)Currency Ruble (1](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737730_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![Vatican City 5 Lire - Pius XII 1951: IssuerVatican City PopePius XII (1939-1958)TypeStandard circulation coinYears1951-1958Value5 Lire (5 VAL)CurrencyLira (1929-2001)CompositionAluminiumWeight1 gDiameter20.2 mmThickness1.6 mmShapeRoundTe](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737290_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![Vatican City 10 Lire - Pivs XII 1951: IssuerVatican City PopePius XII (1939-1958)TypeStandard circulation coinYears1951-1958Value10 Lire (10 VAL)CurrencyLira (1929-2001)CompositionAluminiumWeight1.6 gDiameter23.4 mmThickness1.8 mmShapeRou](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737289_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![Helvetica 1960 20 Rappen: CountrySwitzerlandDenomination10 rappenYear1957PeriodConfoederatio Helvetica 1917 - 1967Coin typeCirculation coinsCompositionCopper-NickelEdge typeSmoothShapeRoundAlignmentMedal (0??)Weight (gr)3Diame](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737761_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![Grees 1966 5 drachmas: CountryGreeceDenomination5 drachmasYear1966-1970PeriodKing Constantine II (1966 - 1973)Coin typeCirculation coinsRulerConstantine IICompositionCopper-NickelEdge typeReededShapeRoundAlignmentCoin (180?](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737742_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![Pope John XXIII Vatican City 50 lire 1960: CountryVatican CityPeriodPope John XXIII (1959 - 1962)Coin typeCirculation coinsDenomination50 lireYear1959-1962RulerJohn XXIIICompositionStainless SteelEdge typeReededShapeRoundAlignmentCoin (180?)We](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737501_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![China 1901 Germany 2¢/5pf Germania Unwmk Michel 29 (Sc #38): China 1901 Germany 2¢/5pf Germania Unwmk Michel 29 (Sc #38)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/175663748_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![Collection Italian letters late 1800c early 1900c: Collection Italian letters late 1800c early 1900c](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737903_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![Sweden 1 krona, Gustav V 1940 Silver COIN: CountrySwedenDenomination1 kronaYear1910-1942PeriodKing Gustav V (1908 - 1950)Coin typeCirculation coinsRulerGustav VCompositionSilver 0.800Edge typeReededShapeRoundAlignmentMedal (0??)Weight (gr)7.5D](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737776_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![US postcard postmarked Brooklyn NY 7 Jul 1914 2c to Norwey: postcard postmarked Brooklyn NY 7 Jul 1914 2c to Norwey](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737770_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
News about European Coins, Currency & Stamps
![Two influential European botanical plate books featured at Jeschke Jadi April 27](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/175581402_1_x.jpeg)
Two influential European botanical plate books featured at Jeschke Jadi April 27
BERLIN — First editions of two influential European botanical plate books lead the offering of Rare Books, Prints and Art at Jeschke Jadi Auctions on Saturday, April 27. Copies of Christoph Jacob Trew’s Plantae Selectae and Frederick Sander’s Reichenbachia are estimated at €24,000-€30,000 ($26,000-$32,000) and €6,000-€7,500 ($6,000-$8,000), respectively. Published between 1750 and 1773, Plantae selectae […]
![From Bing to Barbie: American, Japanese, and European toys at Morphy Feb. 14-16](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1184_1.jpg)
From Bing to Barbie: American, Japanese, and European toys at Morphy Feb. 14-16
DENVER, Pa. – It’s toy time at Morphy Auctions, where 1,425 lots of top-notch toys and collectibles will be auctioned on Wednesday, February 14, Thursday, February 15, and Friday, February 16. Virtually every popular toy category is represented in the auction lineup, from classics such as pressed-steel automotive, European tin windups, and cast-iron mechanical banks, […]
![New York sale offers European fine art to grace the home and office Jan. 23](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/169297802_1_x.webp)
New York sale offers European fine art to grace the home and office Jan. 23
NEW YORK —Twentieth-century European art provides an affordable way to add grace and beauty to any home or office. Jasper52 brings more than 200 lots of Exquisite Fine Art Paintings and Prints to auction Tuesday, January 23, beginning at 8 pm Eastern time, exclusively at LiveAuctioneers. Scotland is one of the most picturesque locations in […]
![Historic American and European firearms generated $1.9M in firepower at Milestone](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/164029319_1_x.jpg)
Historic American and European firearms generated $1.9M in firepower at Milestone
WILLOUGHBY, Ohio – Milestone Auctions rolled out 1,340 lots of historically important military, civilian and sporting guns at its November 18 and November 19 Fall Premier Firearms sale. The auction closed at a robust $1.9 million, inclusive of buyer’s premium. Complete results are available at LiveAuctioneers. Among the top-tier entries were many exquisite Colt rarities, […]