Farthing 1773 Obverse 2, with Large 77 in the date Peck 913 variant, LCGS variety 08, a high grade example of the early George III type with traces of mint lustre. Lustrous coins of this type now becoming increasingly difficult to find. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the only example of this die pair currently recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1798 Bronzed Pattern Restrike Peck 1212, R74, nFDC toned, the reverse showing the characteristic weak sea and detached olive leaves always associated with this type
Farthing 1799 3 Berries Peck 1279 a choice example attractively toned, with pleasing fields displaying traces of mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known of 16 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1799 Bronzed ProofPeck 1273 KF8 Obverse: The dot on the shoulder is slightly more to the left, Reverse: the R of FARTHING is no longer blocked, a mint example with the reverse displaying an attractive blue tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Farthing 1799 Bronzed ProofPeck 1276 with the distinctive line flaw in the obverse field between the G of GRATIA and the Kings forehead. The flaw does not extend to the G. This series of Proofs derived from the currency dies. A pleasing example with dark chocolate toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Farthing 1806 Copper ProofPeck 1389 KF17, Obverse with Portrait 1 with incuse side whiskers, Reverse with Britannia's hair waved on the top, the olive branch with 7 leaves, all attached, attractively toned and with very light friction, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Ex-FinchampsteadCollection
Farthing 1806 Incuse Dot on truncation Peck 1398 an attractively toned piece with hints of mint lustre, the reverse with a touch of blue toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Farthing 1823 T of BRTANNIAR has no lower left serif, LCGS Variety 04, attractively toned and with traces of mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Farthing 1825 1 of date has no top serif, LCGS Variety 10, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, a choice high grade example with around 80% mint lustre
Farthing 1825 Obverse 1 Peck 1414 an attractive and original example with choice fields and around 25%/20 mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Farthing 1825 the IIII with the third and fourth I's overstruck, the third I over a left tilted I, the fourth I over a lower I. A choice and superb example of this unusual type, displaying a rich, deep gold and magenta tone, over flashes of mint lustre. A truly beautiful example and would enhance any quality copper collection. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85
Farthing 1834 Raised Line on Saltire, Reverse B, Peck 1471 Almost fully lustrous, a choice and stunning piece, all William IV copper very difficult to find with original mint lustre, with even high grade examples usually with toning. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, making this the joint finest known example recorded by the LCGS Population Report. We also note that PCGS have only graded 3 examples designated RD.
Farthing 1835 Raised Line on Saltire, Reverse B, Peck 1473 in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, attractively toned with traces of mint lustre, the fields with only minimal contact marks contributing to this high grade. The second finest known of 9 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1839 2-pronged Trident, with FID.DEF legend, LCGS Variety 08, a highly lustrous example, an extremely eye-catching piece LCGS 85. Many of the Victorian copper Farthings becoming difficult to find with this much mint lustre. One of a number of high quality slabbed copper Farthings in this sale
Farthing 1839 FID: DEF. (missing top colon dot), First A in GRATIA unbarred, LCGS variety 10. in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82. A highly lustrous example, the obverse with slightly subdued colour, the reverse with almost full mint lustre. No fewer than 13 varieties of 1839 currency Farthings have been recorded by the LCGS Population Report and of all coins recorded of all the types only one piece has graded higher. Very few Victorian Farthings offered with this much mint lustre, would enhance any quality copper collection
Farthing 1841 both A's unbarred in GRATIA. A choice piece, mint state and with around 75% original lustre. Victorian copper Farthings now seldom seen in highly lustrous state. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 9 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, one of a number of choice slabbed copper Farthings in this sale.
Farthing 1843 Reverse B, No flaw by Britannia's right arm, date with 9 1/4 teeth spacing, B of BRITANNIAR has no top serif, the second A in BRITANNIAR is unbarred, LCGS variety 06, obverse and reverse displaying around 90% mint lustre, a superb choice piece and very desirable. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the only example thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. Very few Victorian Copper Farthings are offered in this high grade, one of a number of choice slabbed copper Farthings offered in this sale
Farthing 1847 B of BRITANNIAR with no serifs, both A's in BRITANNIAR unbarred, LCGS Variety 07, the obverse with around 20% lustre, the reverse with around 25% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Farthing 1848 Peck 1569 in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, displaying glossy surfaces and considerable original mint lustre. Very seldom encountered in lustrous condition, this borne out by the LCGS Population statistics, which show this is the finest known of 6 examples thus far recorded, our auction archive stretching back to 2003 shows previously offered high grade examples of this date described as having traces of lustre or toned, therefore probably scarcer than catalogues would suggest in truly lustrous grade
Farthing 1849 as Peck 1570, 4 over lower 4, No stop after date, the B of BRITANNIAR with no serifs, LCGS variety 05, the only example of this die pair thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. A rare variety on an already rare date. Attractive chestnut brown colour with even fields and traces of mint lustre. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, Ex-FinchampsteadCollection
Farthing 1849 as Peck 1570, with 4 over lower 4 in the date, also with stop after date, the stop positioned halfway up the 9 level with the lower part of the top loop. LCGS variety 02. An unusual variant on an already rare date. Mint state with around 25%/15% mint lustre. Extremely rare to find this date with lustre. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80. Only 2 examples have been recorded by the LCGS Population Report, of which this is the finest
Farthing 1849 Peck 1570 in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80. An attractively toned example with traces of mint lustre, an extremely hard date to find in true mint state. The second finest of just 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1853 WW Raised, 3 over 2 in date, a most attractive example, nicely toned with traces of lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, rare in this high grade
Farthing 1854 Peck 1580 a superb example with choice glossy fields, pleasing tone and traces of original mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Ex-Colin Cooke collection Lot 190
Farthing 1857 Detached Shamrock, Peck 1585 variant, LCGS variety 02, the obverse with around 20% lustre, the reverse with around 50% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Farthing 1857 Peck 1585 a most attractive and eye-catching example with around 75% lustre and touches of blue toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 12 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, one of a number of choice slabbed copper Farthings in this sale
Farthing 1857 Shamrock with top of stem thin and lower part of stem thick, Peck 1585 variant, LCGS variety 04, the obverse with around 40% lustre, the reverse with around 60% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the only example of this type recorded by the LCGS Population Report, compare with the 'detached Shamrock' variety also offered in this sale
Farthing 1861 4 Berries, Freeman 502 dies 2+B a most attractive example displaying around 60% mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the finest known of 8 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. In our experience this coin surprisingly difficult to find in lustrous grades, with most examples being toned. Indeed the PCGS Population Report records only one example in RD designation, and only a further 7 pieces in RB designation
Farthing 1862 Freeman 507 dies 3+B, Small (normal) 8 in date, a superb choice example with practically full blazing lustre. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88, very desirable in this high grade
Farthing 1863 Freeman 509 dies 3+B in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78. The lightest of cabinet friction to the very highest points of the reverse prevent an 80 grade otherwise very attractive with glossy fields and slight traces of mint lustre. This date normally extremely difficult to find in high grades, see also the 'dot below lighthouse' variety example of this date offered in this sale
Farthing 1868 Bronze ProofFreeman 520 dies 3+B, UNC with some lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, a popular issue, the Proof Bun Head issues considerably sharper and with higher relief than the currency issues
Farthing 1874H Freeman 525 dies 4+C a choice and lustrous example in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, Bun Head Farthings seldom appear in grade 85, the joint finest known of 8 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1875H 4 Berries, complete E in REG, LCGS Variety 6, with good, even, slightly subdued mint lustre, a most attractive piece, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known of 6 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1879 Ordinary 9 in date Freeman 538, dies 5+C a sharply struck example with traces of original lustre and considerable eye appeal, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the finest known of 7 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, this example superior to the Colin Cooke Collection example graded which only NEF/EF. It is interesting to note that PCGS have not graded any examples higher than MS64, also NGC records only 2 examples at MS65, so clearly an under-rated type.
Farthing 1880 4 Berries, Open 8 in date, LCGS variety 02, Rare and unlisted by Peck, of comparable quality to the example in the Colin Cooke Collection. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Farthing 1881H LCGS Variety 6, as Cooke type B, the H is slightly nearer the first 8 than the second, the H well clear of the inner circle. A superb piece with almost full mint lustre, an outstanding eye-catching example. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 9 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS population Report
Farthing 1882H Broken F in F:D: Freeman 549 dies 7+F a superb and desirable example with around 85% mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 90, Very few currency coins achieve the 90 grade, and on the rare occasions they are offered are always keenly sought and highly prized. Of 31 examples thus far recorded by LCGS, this the finest known and stands alone at the top of the Population Report
Farthing 1886 Freeman 557 dies 7+F A superb choice piece with around 85% mint lustre enhanced by touches of magenta and gold toning in places. Well struck and with clean fields a truly eye-catching piece. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 90. The joint finest known of 35 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. Very few currency coins attain this high grade and are always highly sought after on the rare occasions they are offered
Farthing 1888 Freeman 560 dies 7+F a superb and well struck piece, displaying around 80% original mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the second finest known of 17 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, of comparable quality to the example in the Colin Cooke collection
Farthing 1890 Freeman 562 dies 7+F A most attractive example, the obverse displaying around 70% lustre, the reverse retaining full mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85
Farthing 1893 Freeman 568 dies 7+F, normal (wide) date spacing, LCGS Variety 2, the obverse with around 75% lustre and traces of colourful tone, the reverse with practically full lustre, a choice example, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Farthing 1894 Freeman 569 dies 7+F an almost fully lustrous piece, the reverse particularly choice, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 12 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1896 Pattern with Small Veiled Head, the legend completely circling the head, Freeman 781, Peck 2070, (Freeman 1985 edition Plate XIV, illustrations H+M) a superb chocolate toned example in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82. Of extreme rarity, rated R18 by Freeman (6-15 examples believed to exist). Would enhance any connoisseur Farthing collection, indeed we have only seen one other example offered
Farthing 1930 VIP Proof/Proof of record Freeman 614 dies 3+B lightly toned retaining much mint lustre, these George V VIP Proof issues were produced in extremely small numbers and all are rated R18 by Freeman. (6-15 examples believed to exist). In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88
Fifty Pence 1992/3 EU Presidency S.H5 UNC with practically full lustre, many of these were melted, now becoming scarce in this grade, we note this coin is now listed at £75 in the Standard Catalogue
Five Guineas 1669 VICESIMO PRIMO S.3328 About EF, with much fine detail apparent to the bust and the reverse design, some surface marks and scratches more than usually found on an EF coin, the edge with all lettering intact displays some consistent roughness suggests possibly an ex-shipwreck piece, and perhaps once cleaned. With low grade and/or damaged Five Guineas realising £5000-£6000 in the recent past, this being several grades above represents very good value in today's market at the low estimate, or in our opinion at several bids above. We note Spink now lists this coin in VF at £16,000 and EF at £80,000
Five Guineas 1701 Fine Work S.3456 VF or slightly better/About VF, bold and attractive, with a gentle edge bruise at 12 o'clock on the obverse, pleasing for the grade retaining much eye appeal, a popular coin in today's market. A highly important coin in the history of the milled coinage, the Fine Work type introduced more intricate detail and a superb sharp striking to the portrait, a significant advance to the quality of minting at the time, leading to further higher relief designs being produced in the 18th Century, right up to the introduction of the later machine-made milled coinage
Five Pound Crown 2001 Centenary of the End of the Victorian Era S.L9 Gold Proof both sides reverse frosted, a small area of toning by REG, otherwise FDC, uncased
Five Pound Crown 2015 50th Anniversary of the Death of Sir Winston Churchill Silver ProofPiedfortS.L38 in an NGC holder and graded PF70 Ultra Cameo, One of the first 650 struck
Five Pound Crown 2015 50th Anniversary of the Death of Sir Winston Churchill Silver ProofS.L38 in an NGC holder and graded PF70 Ultra Cameo, one of the first 375 struck, comes in the Royal Mint black pouch with certificate
Five Pound Crown 2019 The Tower of London - Legend of the Ravens Silver ProofPiedfortS.L73 in an NGC holder and graded PF69 Ultra Cameo First Releases, comes with the Royal Mint certificate and booklet
Five Pound Crown 2019 The Tower of London - The Crown Jewels, Reverse: The Crown of Mary of Modena S.L74 Silver ProofPiedfort, in an NGC holder and graded PF69 Ultra Cameo, First Releases
Five Pounds 1911 ProofS.3994 EF with some contact marks, an affordable example of this one-year type with a low mintage of just 2812 pieces, we note top grade examples now being offered in excess of £10,000
Florin 1900 ESC 884, Bull 2971 a most attractive and original example with deep golden tone and outstanding eye appeal, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest of 23 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. This coin has a very low UIN number (177) and since this over 43,000 further coins have been graded and this has yet to be beaten, thus proving that grade 82 examples in the Veiled Head series are around the finest available
Florin 1920 ESC 939, Bull 3765, Davies 1744 dies 2E, The obverse with the early George V head in higher relief. A superb example of the first year of the Half silver type, displaying much original colour and underlying mint lustre, very different in appearance the preceding Bright Finish coins, as various experiments were made with the non-silver part of the alloy from 1920-1922. Few coins with true original colour survive, a choice piece, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 15 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. See also the choice 1921 Florin offered in this sale
Florin 1921 ESC 940, Bull 3768 in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80. A most attractive example of the 'Dull Finish' Half Silver type, displaying almost full original colour. Very few 1920-1922 Florins remain in this original condition, as many adjustments were made to the alloy with varying amounts of nickel, manganese and zinc used, and the 'Dull Finish' experiment was curtailed. Bright finish coins were again produced from late 1922 onwards.
Florin 1926 ESC 945, Bull 3778 A lustrous example the obverse with an excellent strike. A most pleasing coin with considerable eye appeal, Very few of the Half Silver George V issues remain in choice grades. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the second finest known of 18 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Florin 1930 ESC 950, Bull 3785 Lustrous with subtle gold tone and traces of mint bloom, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, a very attractive example of the later George V type
Groat 1836 D: G: ESC 1918, Bull 2515, Davies 380, a superb example with deep gold and olive tone over original mint lustre, choice and would make an excellent coin for the type collector, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Guinea 1798 S.3729 GVF/strong VF, the edge displaying minor rub in parts, the surfaces though show no signs of having been in jewellery, comes with Royal Mint 'Certified and Authenticated' ticket
Half Farthing 1843 Peck 1593, a most pleasing and lustrous example the obverse with around 40% lustre, the reverse with around 60% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Half Guinea 1804 S.3737 in an NGC holder and graded MS62, we note that we have offered over 40 examples since 2003, this a lustrous piece and always desirable in high grade
Half Guinea 1804 S.3737 NEF/EF and lustrous, the obverse with some light scratches, and with some unevenness between GEORGIVS III and the edge, possibly having been in jewellery previously, nevertheless with good eye appeal
Half Sovereign 1821 ProofS.3802 UNC retaining much original mint brilliance and touches of red toning in places, the obverse with some light tooling in the field between the King's forehead and D:G:, a true rarity and one-year type design. The reverse by Pistrucci is considered to be one of the classic and most beautiful 19th Century designs. We note the currency coin now lists at £5750, this being rated R5 by Marsh, (estimated 9-14 known) the Proof coin now listing at £8500, a considerably more rare and desirable coin, and seldom offered for sale. Our archive database shows that we have only offered one previous example, this was in November 2003. This type missing from many advanced Half Sovereign collections, one of a number of high grade and George IV gold pieces in this sale
Half Sovereign 1835 Marsh 411 EF and lustrous, the obverse showing some signs of light scratches by REX, these neatly smoothed and visible under strong magnification
Half Sovereign 1838 Marsh 414 in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, an extremely high grade example with original brilliance, highly lustrous and with exceptional eye appeal, the lightest friction to the highest points on the obverse prevent the elusive 80 grade. A rare date and hard to find in all grades, this borne out by the fact it is the only example and the finest thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. We note this coin now lists at £2500 UNC in the Standard Catalogue
Half Sovereign 1880S Marsh 464 Near Fine/Fine, Rare with a low mintage of only 80,000, our archive database shows that this is only the second example we have offered in 17 years, the other example being described as VG, so even in this grade it is the finest we have offered, an elusive coin and probably rarer than catalogue values would suggest
Half Sovereign 1883S Marsh 467 Fine, the reverse slightly better, we note that this is only the fourth example we have offered in 17 years, so probably rarer than catalogue values would suggest
Half Sovereign 1884M Marsh 474 About Fine/Fine, Rare with a low mintage of just 48,009 pieces, rated R2 by Marsh, many of the Young Head Melbourne Mint Half Sovereigns have very low mintages. We note we have offered only four previous examples in 17 years
Half Sovereign 1899 Marsh 494 in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82. All Veiled Head Half Sovereigns are hard to find in grades 80 and above, and grade 82 coins of all currency dates are truly rare and desirable
Half Sovereign 1900P Marsh 501, Very Rare, rated R3 by Marsh, in an NGC holder and graded AU55, the lowest mintage 59,688 of all the Veiled Head Half Sovereigns, and the only Veiled Head date issued by the Perth Mint
Half Sovereign 1902S Marsh 521 EF and a most pleasing example, Rated R by Marsh with a low mintage of just 84,000 pieces. We note our archive database stretching back to 2003 shows this to be the first example we have offered, so therefore possibly under-rated in terms of rarity and catalogue value
Half Sovereign 1908M Marsh 516 GEF/AU and lustrous, all Australian Mint Edward VII Half Sovereign desirable in high grades with some being extremely difficult to find
Half Sovereign 1910 Marsh 513 GVF/VF along with GB and World mostly 20th Century base metal issues (31) includes a few silver minors, and a Banknote Canada Two Dollar 1954 series, in mixed circulated grades
Half Sovereign 1911 ProofS.4006 nFDC with some hairlines and a small area of discolouration by St. George's cape, retaining considerable mint lustre and brilliance
Halfcrown 1707E SEXTO ESC 103, No Colon after MAG, no punctuation after FR, 7 Harp strings, (unlisted by Bull) VF/GVF with minor contact marks, an attractive original tone with touches of gold in the legend
Halfcrown 1708 Plain in angles and below bust, ESC 577, Bull 1370 in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 70 with grey toning and with underlying hints of blue and gold, a most attractive example
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