Posted 08/11/2013 7:39 pm
Well, you have there a sterling silver groat (fourpence) of William the Fourth, intended for circulation in Essequibo & Demerara (British Guiana), although there's no way to tell by looking at it, holed with a loop for circulation. Then, a sterling silver currency threepence of Edward the Seventh, & a 500-fine silver currency threepence of George the Fifth. The final piece is a 750-fine silver ten-copecks of Nicholas the Second of Russia. A quick look at the catalogue suggests that none of them is really worth much more than its silver value, although the groat might carry a small premium if not for the hole. Don't expect more than a couple of pounds for the lot, if that much.
The case doesn't look like tomething intended to hold coins — contact lenses maybe? It appears there may be a hallmark giving the silver content, but the photos aren't large or clear enough for me to work it out.
The case doesn't look like tomething intended to hold coins — contact lenses maybe? It appears there may be a hallmark giving the silver content, but the photos aren't large or clear enough for me to work it out.
