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Leon Andersen

Leon Andersen writes for the Manuscripts & Rare Books department at Matchless Pieces, covering the history, makers and collecting of manuscripts & rare books.

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The Kiss of Judas — Everhard Rensig

The Kiss of Judas

October 10, 2026Powder Flask — Germany, late 16th Century

Powder Flask

October 10, 2026Hilt from a Court Sword — England, late 18th Century

Hilt from a Court Sword

October 10, 2026Guinea: George III (obverse); Shield of Arms (reverse) — Richard Yeo

Guinea: George III (obverse); Shield of Arms (reverse)

October 10, 2026Two Pound Piece: George IV (obverse); Shield of Arms (reverse) — Jean Baptiste Merlen

Two Pound Piece: George IV (obverse); Shield of Arms (reverse)

October 10, 2026Angel: An Angel Slaying a Dragon (obverse); Ship with Shield of Arms (reverse) — England, Mary, 1553-1554

Angel: An Angel Slaying a Dragon (obverse); Ship with Shield of Arms (reverse)

October 10, 2026Rose Ryal: James I (obverse); Shield of Arms (reverse) — England, James I, 1603-1625

Rose Ryal: James I (obverse); Shield of Arms (reverse)

October 10, 2026Two Guineas: James II (obverse); Four Shields of Arms (reverse) — John Roettier

Two Guineas: James II (obverse); Four Shields of Arms (reverse)

October 10, 2026Witmen Tremissis: Bust and Trident (obverse); Cross Fourchée (reverse) — England, Anglo-Saxon, early 7th century

Witmen Tremissis: Bust and Trident (obverse); Cross Fourchée (reverse)

October 10, 2026Ryal: Edward IV in Ship with a Shield of Arms and Rose (obverse); Sun with Fleurs (reverse) — Anonymous, second reign 1471-1483)

Ryal: Edward IV in Ship with a Shield of Arms and Rose (obverse); Sun with Fleurs (reverse)

October 10, 2026

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