Groat 1852 ESC 1948, Bull 3346 the 5 of date turned slightly anticlockwise and the 2 of the date is struck over another damaged 2 and turned slightly clockwise, as is usual for the date, NEF the obverse with a thin scratch and some hairlines, a very rare date
Guinea 1663 First Bust with Elephant Below S.3339 EF or near so with some pleasing orange toning a small striking fault reverse field hardly detracts from this rare and seldom offered type
Guinea 1679 S.3344 Good Fine or better, the reverse with some signs of die rust, a pleasing example for the grade, Charles II Guineas hard to find in all grades
Guinea 1685 Elephant and CastleS.3401 VG, the reverse slightly better, a collectable example of this short-lived two-year type, our archive database shows that this is only the third example we have offered since 2003
Guinea 1694 S.3430 VG or better with bold legend, slight weakness of strike in the centre as often found on this series, William and Mary Guineas becoming increasingly hard to find in all grades
Guinea 1695 Small Lis in French shield, S.3458 VF with one light scratch in the field on each side, overall a pleasing and even example with much eye appeal
Guinea 1711 Third Bust S.3574 a small scratch above the bust has been skilfully removed, the field with a very slight depression in this area, minor thin scratches on the obverse, however the surfaces largely original and pleasing, VF/NVF for wear, Queen Anne Guineas seldom seen in grades above Fine
Guinea 1716 Fourth Bust S.3631 Fine/Good Fine with a small scratch behind the bust, all George I gold becoming increasingly hard to find in collectable grades
Guinea 1745 S.3678, Larger lettering on obverse with GEORGIUS legend, U of GEORGIUS turned slightly clockwise, EF a bold and full strike with excellent portrait of the King, seldom encountered in this high grade
Guinea 1764 Second Laureate Head, with stop over head S.3726 Fine/Good Fine, Second Head Guineas are rare in all grades, being a short-lived two-year type
Guinea 1774 Proof with a plain bevelled edge, S.3728, Wilson & Rasmussen 95, die axis upright, this example without the die flaw often associated with this type (both types noted to exist -see illustration and notes in Wilson and Rasmussen Page 140 footnote), in an NGC holder and graded PF63 Cameo, a most attractive piece exhibiting a considerably superior level of finish to the currency coin. Would make a handsome and attractive addition to any quality collection of early milled gold
Half Sovereign 1937 Gold ProofS.4077 in an NGC holder and graded PF64* the star designation is awarded to coins with exceptional eye appeal and quality for the given grade. Less than 1% of coins are given this designation.
Halfcrown 1663 No Stops on Obverse, XV edge, ESC 459, Bull 444, EF/GEF a stunning example exhibiting a choice blue, green and gold tone, the surfaces displaying much iridescence, a truly outstanding example that would enhance the finest Halfcrown collection. Possibly one of the best extant examples of this date and variety. Our archive database stretching back to 2003 shows that we have only previously offered 3 examples, the finest grading Fine
Halfcrown 1676 VICESIMO OCTAVO edge, Retrograde 1 in date, ESC 478A, Bull 472, EF, the reverse with blue toning, minor weakness on the 16 of the date. A few odd flecks of haymarking barely detract, a choice and desirable example of this normally weakly struck issue, all Charles II Halfcrowns Very Rare in this high grade
Halfcrown 1677 VICESIMO NONO edge, I over lower I in DEI, ESC 478, Bull 471, GVF, a little weak on the lower part of the 77 of the date, an excellent example of the Fourth Bust portrait, light scattered haymarking barely detracts
Halfcrown 1683 Fourth Bust, TRICESIMO QVARTO edge, ESC 490, Bull 497 A/UNC with grey and gold toning, a superb example with original surfaces displaying very minor adjustment lines and the lightest of friction to the highest points only, a delightful and choice piece, Charles II Halfcrowns, especially those of the later bust types are incredibly difficult to find in the highest grades and are highly prized pieces
Halfcrown 1686 TERTIO edge ESC 496, Bull 751 EF with grey and gold original toning and superb eye appeal, a most attractive high grade example of the First Bust type
Halfcrown 1687 TERTIO edge, Second Bust ESC 500, Bull 756 A/UNC with a small edge flaw by DEI, a desirable high grade example of this short-lived type, James II Halfcrowns always popular in high grades
Halfcrown 1689 First Shield, Caul and Interior frosted, with pearls, ESC 503, Bull 826 EF with blue and golden toning, the obverse with some light contact marks and light haymarking, a most attractive example with considerable eye appeal
Halfcrown 1697 NONO edge, Large Shields and Later Harp, ESC 541, Bull 1021, A/UNC the reverse with a subtle and attractive colourful tone over original mint lustre, a superb type coin with an excellent portrait of the King, the 1697 coin seldom encountered in this superb state
Halfcrown 1717 TIRTIO edge, Roses and Plumes, ESC 589, Bull 1554 NEF with attractive green and golden tone, all George I Halfcrowns becoming increasing difficult to find, with high grade examples in high demand
Halfcrown 1723 SSC, DECIMO edge, ESC 592, Bull 1557 EF or better with choice old grey toning, a small scratch on the bust barely detracts, a most attractive example, George I Halfcrowns extremely sought after in this high grade
Halfcrown 1735 Roses and Plumes, OCTAVO edge, ESC 598, Bull 1677 Obverse GEF or better with some light adjustment lines, Reverse UNC or very near so and choice with the lightest of friction to the highest points only, the eye appeal further enhanced by a subtle underlying blue/green tone, a sharp and desirable example of the Young head type, very high grade examples such as this very seldom encountered
Halfcrown 1743 Roses, DECIMO SEPTIMO edge, ESC 603A, Bull 1684, EF or better with a beautiful gold and blue tone, a choice and highly desirable example
Halfcrown 1746 LIMA, DECIMO NONO edge, ESC 606, Bull 1688, UNC with two small nicks by the King's eye, the reverse with the slightest cabinet friction to the very highest points only, beautifully toned with green and gold iridescence
Halfcrown 1750 VICESIMO QVARTO edge, ESC 609, Bull 1692, A/UNC with a deep and beautiful tone displaying areas of blue/green and gold, with flashes of red and magenta, a superb piece, Ex-Harrington Manville Collection
Halfcrown 1751 VICESIMO QVARTO edge, ESC 610, Bull 1693, AU/GEF the obverse with very minor adjustment lines, beautifully toned, the reverse with touches of blue and gold, rated R2 by Bull, choice and desirable examples such as this certainly rarer
Halfcrown 1817 Bull Head, ESC 616, Bull 2090, UNC with very light cabinet friction to the highest points only, displaying original surfaces with a beautiful blue/green and gold tone on underlying mint lustre, a choice example
Halfcrown 1817 Small Head ESC 618, Bull 2096 UNC with practically full lustre, the obverse with a few light contact marks and small flecks of dark toning, the reverse with minor cabinet friction to the highest points
Halfcrown 1818 ESC 621, Bull 2099 UNC and lustrous, attractively toned blue and green with touches of red and gold in the obverse legend, the obverse with a small rim flaw below the date
Halfcrown 1820 George III Milled Edge ProofESC 626a attractive light tone nFDC a few very minor contact marks and hairlines a rare and seldom offered proof issue
Halfcrown 1820 George IVESC 628, Bull 2357, UNC with a subtle and attractive multicoloured tone on original surfaces, the fields with a slightly prooflike effect, a choice piece, George IV Laureate head Halfcrowns becoming increasingly hard to find in choice grade
Halfcrown 1842 ESC 675, Bull 2717 UNC and lustrous with some minor contact marks, the reverse with two minor tone lines, an eye-catching example of this scarce early Victorian issue
Halfcrown 1844 4's with upper serifs, ESC 677, Bull 2720 UNC and with practically full lustre, the obverse with a small nick above the Queen's eyebrow, a superb original example with outstanding eye appeal, showcasing the full beauty of the early Young Head high relief design
Halfpenny 1770 Copper ProofPeck 895, Die axis upright, 12.00 grammes, UNC with traces of lustre, a beautiful example and superior to the example in the Nicholson Collection
Maundy a part set 1961 (3 coins) Fourpence, Threepence and Twopence Lustrous UNC with a light matching tone, in a red square Maundy Money box, and Maundy Fourpence 1908 GEF
Maundy Set 1839 ESC 2448, Bull 3481, all with die axis inverted, the Fourpence with 183 double struck , the Threepence with the 8 double struck, UNC with an attractive matching tone, the Twopence and Penny with minor cabinet friction, the early Victorian sets becoming increasingly difficult to find
Maundy Set 1847 ESC 2457, Bull 3490, the Fourpence with 8 over lower 8, the Threepence with double struck 8, the Twopence with double struck 8, the Penny with partial horizontal bar to the 4. A tiny spot above the head of the Fourpence, lustrous UNC, matching and choice, this set one of the key date rarities of the entire Maundy series, and would enhance any advanced Victorian or Maundy Collection
Maundy Set 1953 ESC 2570, Bull 4559 Lustrous A/UNC to UNC the Penny with some minor toning, comes in the maroon dated case, this set rare and extremely sought after especially in this high grade
Maundy Set 1973 ESC 2590, S.MS1973 A/UNC to UNC and lustrous with some minor nicks and hairlines, the Twopence and Penny with traces of old lacquering. Note: Sets of this year were distributed at Westminster Abbey
Maundy Set 2018 S.MS2018Proof FDC in the Royal Mint red box of issue. The Maundy distribution for 2018 took place at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle
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