Collection of Patrick J O'Rourke - Asian & World Coin

Lot 5748    Session 20 (7.30pm Friday 25 November)    Collection of Patrick J O'Rourke - Asian & World Coins

Estimate $500
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $340

PORTUGUESE MALACCA, an extensive collection of issues with duplication all described from the reigns of Sebastian (1557-1578), two bazaruccos (denheiro) and four bazaruccos with two or three crossed arrows with varieties (78), unlisted types denheiro issued by Philip II (11); Philip II (1598-1621) or later, bazarucco types some issued in Ceylon (99); Chinese cash found in Malacca (4) and Ceylon, fish-hook money, issues of Kandy rulers (6), Dutch rule silver (2), Dutch Ceylon copper to 2 stuiver 1783 (a modern copy), (5). A range of issues and an extensive accumulation; almost all coins are in 2x2 Hartberger packets and many with descriptive details with the collector's attribution or comment and pedigree, all are housed in a large spring clamp file folder. Poor - very fine, many scarce. (206)

A comprehensive study collection put together by the collector, forming a serious and informative collection with care and attention to attribution and accuracy.