30+ countries represented in Nov. 19 Universal Live Coin auction
Ivory Coast Ten Francs 1966 Silver Proof Coin Est. $100-$150
NORTHBROOK, Ill. – Universal Live’s Nov. 19 auction will feature the coins, currency, medals and stamps of more than 30 countries. LiveAuctioneers.com will provide the Internet live bidding for the 189-lot event.
Martin Shape, the company’s auctioneer, ran down the list of nations represented in the afternoon sale. “It’s a broad selection. You’ll see lots from France, England, Germany, Spain, Portugal and Scotland, as well as a number of Asian nations, including Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines and Macau. We have entries from African countries, as well, like Egypt, Gambia, Rwanda, Ivory Coast and Liberia.” Shape said it’s the most comprehensive assortment Universal Live has ever presented.
“There will also be some wonderful U.S. coins and paper money,” Shape said. An 1879-CC Morgan silver dollar, an uncirculated 2-cent coin and an uncirculated Shield nickel are among the highlights. “We expect a great deal of activity in this sale,” Shape added.
For additional information on any item in the sale, call Marty Shape at Universal Live Auctions at 847-412-1802, or e-mail sales@universallive.com.
View the fully illustrated catalog and sign up to bid absentee or live via the Internet at www.LiveAuctioneers.com.
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ADDITIONAL LOTS OF NOTE
1872 Straits Settlements (Malaysia) Silver 10 Cent Coin Est. $10-$15
Scottish Two Pence of Charles I Turner Coin Est. $80-$125
Set 6 Early Mexico Copper UNC Tokens Lot 1845-1913 Est. $250-$385.
1869 Uncirculated 2 Cent Coin Est. $180-$275
10 Magnificent Silver Crowns of Africa & Asia Est. $275-$415
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