A collection of international numismatic items, primarily comprising circulated pre-Euro European coinage and a single banknote. The banknote is a Tunisian half-dinar issued by the Banque Centrale de Tunisie, featuring a portrait of Habib Bourguiba and the Roman ruins of the Capitol at Dougga. It bears the serial number A/15 190305 and contains Arabic inscriptions including the bank title and denomination. The coin accumulation includes multiple Irish 1 Punt coins featuring the red deer design type, with dates including 1990 and 1994, and an Italian 200 Lire coin dated 1978. The lot is contained within several UK banking ‘NO MIXED COIN’ plastic bags, featuring handwritten labels identifying contents as German, Austrian, and Italian. One label specifies a total of 15.70 Austrian Schillings. The collection includes substantial quantities of bronze and cupro-nickel coins from multiple European issuers.
Condition report:
The Tunisian banknote is in poor condition, showing heavy circulation wear, multiple deep creases, significant staining, and small tears along the margins. The coins are in circulated condition, ranging from fair to very fine, with visible surface wear, toning, and typical signs of handling consistent with their age and use. The plastic bags and paper labels show wear and occasional tearing.
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