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Date Sold	Category	Lot	Description	Sale Price
04/06/2023 Auction 181	World Cased	Lot 687	World Crown-size a 21-coin set with Ships and Explorers themes, comprising Niue Ten Dollars 1992 Cooks Pacific Voyage, Falkland Islands Five Pounds 1992 400th Anniversary of First Sighting, Bulgaria 100 Leva 1992 Radetzky Steam Liner, Tuvalu Twenty Dollars 1993 HMS Royalist, Tonga 1993 One Pa'anga La Princesa, Vanuatu 50 Vatu 1993 The Boudeuse, Tokelau 1993 HMS Pandora, Russia Three Roubles 1994 Antarctic Expedition, Ships Vostok and Mirny, Solomon Islands 1994 Ten Dollars The Swallow, Djibouti 100 Francs Frigate 'Bateau', Cayman Islands Two Dollars 1994 200th Anniversary of the 'Wreck of the Ten Sails', Egypt 1994 Five Pounds Sailing Boat of Queen Chnemtamun, Turkey 50,000 Lire 1995 Piri Reis, Hungary 1995 1000 Forint Danube ship Hubleany, Maldives 1995 250 Rufiyaa Ibn Battuta, Russia Three Roubles 1995 Roald Amundsen - Arctic Explorer, Cuba Ten Pesos 1996 Amerigo Vespucci, Guinea-Bissau 50,000 Pesos Alvise da Cadamosto, Oman One Rial 1996 Sultanah, Bulgaria 1000 Leva 1996 Sailing ship Kaliakra, Silver Proofs nFDC to FDC, most retaining full mint brilliance, all in capsules More coins like this	£400
04/06/2023 Auction 181	World Cased	Lot 628	GB and World (48) comprising GB Royal Mint Year Set 2011 (13 coins, includes the Commemorative coins) Two Pounds to One Penny UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, GB Five Pound Crowns (3) 2000 Queen Mother 100th Birthday A/UNC, 2010 Restoration of the Monarchy A/UNC, 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee UNC on the Royal Mint card of issue, GB Crowns an 8-coin set comprising Crowns 1951, 1953, 1960, 1965, 1972, 1977, 1980 and 1981 layered in gold plating and rhodium plating, in a presentation box with certificate, GB - The Predecimals and Decimals of Elizabeth II a part set (5 coins) Decimal Fifty Pence 2004, Brass Threepence 1966, Pennies (2) 1965 and 1967, and Halfpenny 1967 each layered in gold plating or rhodium plating, three with coloured reverses, VF, Medallic issues - Football 2012 European Championships (10) Spain, Germany, Italy, Poland, England, Ukraine, France, Czech Republic, Netherlands and Portugal, Prooflike UNC with certificates, Medallic issues - World War I Centenary Commemoratives (4) each 70mm diameter in gold-plated cupro-nickel by Windsor Mint, with different coloured reverse designs, UNC boxed, Medallic - War Poppy Collection by Jacqueline Hurley, undated, Prooflike UNC with coloured poppies on the reverse, Japan 500 Yen 2015 Osaka UNC on the card of issue, Finland Two Euro 1999 Bimetallic Essai Lustrous UNC, in capsule, Germany 10 Euros Medallic (3) 50 Years of World Hunger Help, undated (2012), Lustrous UNC with coloured reverse, 300th Anniversary of the Birth of Friedrich II (2012) undated, Lustrous UNC with coloured reverse, 200th Anniversary of Grimm's Fairy Tales, undated (2012) Lustrous UNC with coloured reverse, One Euro Fantasy Issues 1999 (2) in gold plated copper, both Lustrous UNC with coloured reverse, Tristan da Cunha Crowns (2) 2010 The Lone Soldier, 2010 Horatio Nelson, both Lustrous UNC with coloured Union Jack on the reverse, both in capsules, the Nelson coin with certificate, Numismatic Covers (22) 1974-2004, each comprising a cover and accompanied by a descriptive page, the cover with base a metal coin and stamp, from the following countries: Gibraltar 2004, Tajikistan 1992, Iran 1974, Canada 1993, Lithuania 1993, Morocco 1985, Micronesia 1994 (with USA coin), Puerto Rico 1994 (with USA coin), Serbia 2003, Sierra Leone 2004, Slovakia 2010, Bermuda 1996, Burkina Faso 1988, Fiji 1990, England 1994, Montenegro 2003, Dominica 2002, French Antarctic Territories 2004, Namibia 1994, Nigeria 1988, Palestinian Authority 1994, Yemen 1990 and Belarus 1992 UNC on the envelopes of issue, and six additional unrelated certificate More coins like this	£120
05/03/2023 Auction 180	World Cased	Lot 718	USA and Canada (10) comprising Canada (7) 20 Dollars 2012 RCMP Prooflike UNC, Eight Dollars (3) 2013 1.5oz. Polar Bear Lustrous UNC, 2014 1.25oz. Arctic Fox, Lustrous UNC, 2015 1.25oz. Bison Lustrous UNC, Five Dollars (2) 2014 Bald Eagle, One Ounce Silver UNC, 2015 Red tailed Hawk, One Ounce Silver UNC, One Dollar 1998 RCMP Lustrous UNC, a few with some tone spots, USA (3) Medallic issue Indian Head/Buffalo Silver One Ounce, UNC, Dime 2001P GEF, One Cent 1943 Steel VF, in a Westminster box More coins like this	£190
04/12/2022 Auction 179	World Cased	Lot 693	Australia (17) Ten Dollars (6) 1991 Birds of Australia - Jabiru Silver Proof Piedfort, 1993 Birds of Australia - Palm Cockatoo Silver Proof Piedfort, 1982 Commonwealth Games - Brisbane Silver Proof, 1985 State Series - Victoria Silver Proof, 1986 State Series - South Australia, 1987 State Series - New South Wales Silver Proof, Five Dollars 2008 Polar Series - Antarctic Territory Silver Proof, Two Dollars 1988 Aborigine Silver Proof, One Dollar (3) 2004 Eureka Stockage Locket coin Silver Proof with fragments of gold enclosed in the centre, 2004 Eureka Stockade 150th Anniversary Silver Proof, 2010 Chinese Lunar Year of the Tiger, 50 Cents (3) 2000 Royal Visit Silver Proof, 2010 Australia Day Silver Proof with selected gold plating, 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Silver Proof, Sets (2) 1989 a 2-coin set The Holey Dollar (One Dollar) and Dump (25 Cents) Prooflike UNC in the sleeve of issue, 2011 a 2-coin set comprising Two Cents Silver Proof and One Cent Silver Proof, nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue with certificate, Fifty Cents 1966 Silver UNC along with a 1982 cupro-nickel issue EF More coins like this	£260
04/09/2022 Auction 178	World Cased	Lot 509	First Day Covers in two large albums, the first 'The Official Collection of World Wildlife First Day Covers', 1976-1978 issues (108) includes issues from Liberia, Gilbert Islands, Germany, Yugoslavia, South West Africa, Liechtenstein, Netherlands, St. Vincent, South Africa, Gambia, Czechoslovakia, India, Russia, Hungary, Romania, Canada, Lesotho, Poland, Botswana, Togo, Ghana, Sweden, United Kingdom, Guinea, Kenya, Mauritania, Grenada, Central Africa, Congo, USA, St. Lucia, Guernsey, Gambia, Niger, Maldives, Mauritius, all UNC as issued in the presentation album, the second 'The Commonwealth Collection of Silver Jubilee First Day Covers 1977 issues (52) includes issues from Solomon Islands, Mauritius, Gilbert Islands, Western Samoa, Montserrat, Botswana, Swaziland, Cook Islands, Canada, Dominica, Bermuda, Anguilla, Belize, St. Lucia, Barbados, Tonga, Guernsey, New Zealand, Ascension, Cyprus, Jersey, Brunei, Cayman Islands, Bangladesh, St. Helena, British Antarctic Territory, British Virgin Islands, Australia, Gambia, Papua New Guinea, Tuvalu, Hong Kong, St. Vincent, Antigua, Falkland Islands, South Georgia, Gibraltar, Pitcairn Islands, Fiji, Tristan da Cunha, St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla, Grenada, Bahamas, Seychelles, Isle of Man, Turks and Caicos Islands, New Hebrides, Niue, Tanzania, Sierra Leone, Kenya, and United Kingdom, UNC as issued in the presentation album, along with First Day Cover 'Horse racing' 1979, and a set of New Zealand 8 Cent stamps 1977 (5) all with portraits of the Queen from different angles, on the sheet of issue More coins like this	£16
06/06/2021 Auction 173	World Cased	Lot 707	Numismatic First Day Covers (17) Gibraltar 2007 Battle of Britain Memorial Flight comprising Gibraltar Crown 2007 Silver Proof FDC and First Class stamp, on the commemorative envelope as issued, Alderney 2008 Prince William 1000th Knight of the Garter comprising Alderney Five Pounds 2003 Silver Proof nFDC lightly toned and 2x stamps 27p and First Class, on the commemorative envelope as issued (2 sets), GB 2008 Prince Charles 60th Birthday comprising Five Pound Crown 2008 Silver Proof FDC and set of 2x stamps, 27p and First Class, on the commemorative envelope as issued, Jersey Five Pounds 2008 'Lest We Forget' comprising Five Pounds 2008 Poppy-shaped Silver Proof FDC with Poppy themed First Class stamp, on the commemorative envelope as issued, Guernsey 90th Anniversary of the Air Force 2008 comprising Five Pounds - History of the Royal Air Force - Battle of Britain 1940 Silver Proof FDC on the commemorative envelope as issued, GB Keep Calm and Carry On 2010 Great Britain At War comprising a 5-coin set of Wartime coins - Halfcrown 1945, Florin 1945, Shilling 1942E, Sixpence 1945 and Silver Threepence 1941 About Fine to Fine with silver and gold plating, with set of 8x stamps 2x First Class, 2x 60p, 2x 67p, and 2x 97p on the commemorative envelope as issued, GB 2010 2-Year Countdown to the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games comprising Five Pound Crown 2010 2-Year Countdown Silver Proof with blue Olympic logo FDC with set 10x First Class stamp each depicting a different Olympic Sport, on the commemorative envelope as issued, Guernsey 2011 350th Anniversary of the Crown Jewels comprising Crown 2011 Silver Proof with gold highlighted Crown on the reverse FDC with set of 8x stamps.2x First Class, 2x 68p stamps, 2x 76p stamps, and 2x £1.10 stamps, on the commemorative envelope as issued, GB Olympic Games 2012 comprising Five Pound Crown 2012 Silver Proof FDC and set of 4x First Class stamps, large format on the commemorative envelope as issued, GB/USA Neil Armstrong Memorial comprising USA One Dollar 1971S A/UNC and set of 6x GB stamps 2x First Class, 2x 77p stamps, and 2x £1.28 stamps on the commemorative envelope as issued, Jersey British Legion 2012 comprising Five Pounds Poppy-shaped Silver Proof with coloured reverse FDC, and set of 3x First Class stamps all Poppy-themed on the commemorative envelope as issued, British Virgin Islands/British Indian Ocean Territory and Nauru The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge First Anniversary a double cover comprising British Virgin Islands Ten Dollars 2012 Duke of Cambridge and Ten Dollars 2012 Duchess of Cambridge Silver Proofs FDC and British Ocean Territory £3 stamps, and Nauru $5 stamp on the commemorative envelope as issued, Jersey 2012 The Duke of Cambridge 30th Birthday Silver Proof FDC with set of 4x stamps, 45p, 68p, 70p and 88p on the commemorative envelope as issued, British Antarctic Territory 2013 The Naming of Queen Elizabeth Land comprising Two Pounds 2013 Silver Proof FDC and £3 stamp with map of the region, on the commemorative envelope as issued, Guernsey 2013 70th Anniversary of the Dam Buster Raid comprising Five Pounds 2013 Silver Proof with gold lettering on the reverse FDC, along with large format Isle of Man £2 stamp, on the commemorative envelope as issued, GB 150th Anniversary of the London Underground 2013 comprising Two Pounds 2013 London Underground Train Silver Proof FDC with set of 6x Stamps 2x Second Class, 2x First Class and 2x £1.28 stamps, on the commemorative envelope as issued, all in the wallets as issued all but the double set with certificates. Jersey (4) Five Pounds 2009 Great Battle - Normandy Landings 1944 Silver Proof FDC boxed with certificate, Five Pounds 2011 British Legion Poppy Shaped Silver Proof with gold plated 90 in the centre of the reverse .999 Silver Proof FDC boxed with certificate, Two Pounds 2012 Battle of Britain 70th Anniversary Silver Proofs (2) each reverse with a coloured Spitfire FDC in soft cases with certificates, Guernsey (2) Five Pounds 2009 100 Years of Naval Aviation Silver Proof FDC in soft case with certificate, Five Pounds 2012 Neil Armstrong Memorial Silver Proof, Reverse: Moonscape with coloured Earth in the sky, FDC boxed with certificate, Cook Islands Five Dollars 2013 Pope Francis I Silver Proof FDC boxed with certificate, Gibraltar Five Pounds 2007 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Diamond Wedding (3) Silver Proofs, Canada 20 Dollars 2012 Specimen Mat More coins like this	£550
07/03/2021 Auction 172	World Cased	Lot 390	Canada One Hundred Dollars 1980 Arctic Territories KM#129 nFDC lightly toned, in the Royal Canadian Mint box of issue with certificate More coins like this	£550
03/06/2019 Auction 165	World Cased	Lot 1824	Canada 100 Dollars Gold 1980 Arctic Territories KM#129 Gold Proof nFDC in the case of issue with certificate More coins like this	£400
03/06/2019 Auction 165	World Cased	Lot 1825	Canada 100 Dollars Gold 1980 Arctic Territories KM#129 Gold Proof nFDC with minor hairlines and a hint of toning, in the case of issue with certificate More coins like this	£400
03/06/2019 Auction 165	World Cased	Lot 1826	Canada 100 Dollars Gold 1980 Arctic Territories KM#129 Gold Proof nFDC/FDC in the case of issue with certificate More coins like this	£400
03/06/2019 Auction 165	World Cased	Lot 1905	Niue 10 Dollars 2014 Sir Douglas Mawson - Australian Antarctic Pioneer - A Tale of Triumph and Tragedy, 5oz. Silver Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate number 01 of 500 minted More coins like this	£120
04/06/2017 Auction 157	World Cased	Lot 553	Canada 100 Dollars 1980 Arctic Territories KM#129 Gold Proof nFDC with some toning, in the case of issue with certificate More coins like this	£420
06/09/2015 Auction 150	World Cased	Lot 529	Canada Dollars (49) 1970 Manitoba Specimen UNC, 1971 British Columbia (2), Specimens both UNC, 1972 Voyageur specimen UNC, 1973 Prince Edward Island Specimen UNC, 1973 RCMP Silver Specimen UNC, 1974 Winnipeg Specimen UNC, 1974 Winnipeg Silver Specimen UNC, 1975 Calgary Silver Specimen UNC, 1976 Library of Parliament Silver Specimen, 1977 Silver Jubilee Silver Specimen, 1978 Edmonton Commonwealth Games Silver Specimen UNC, 1979 Griffon Silver Specimen UNC, 1980 Arctic Territories Silver Specimen UNC, 1981 Railway Silver Proof FDC, 1982 Regina Silver Proof FDC, 1983 World University Games Silver Proof FDC, 1984 Toronto Silver Proof, 1985 National Parks Silver Proof FDC, 1986 Vancouver Silver Proof FDC, 1987 Davis Strait Silver Proof FDC, 1988 Saint-Maurice Ironworks Silver Proof FDC, 1989 Sir Alexander Mackenzie Silver Proof, 1992 Stagecoach Silver BU, 1993 Stanley Cup silver BU, 1993 Stanley Cup Silver Proof FDC, 1994 Dog Team Patrol Silver Proof FDC, 1994 Remembrance Nickel/Bronze Proof FDC, 1995 Peacekeeping Nickel/Bronze Proof, 1995 Hudson Bay Silver BU, 1996 McIntosh Silver BU, 1997 Canada/Russia Hockey Silver BU, 1997 Loon Silver Proof FDC, 1998 RCMP Silver Proof FDC, 1999 Queen Charlotte Islands Silver BU, 1999 Older Persons Silver Proof FDC, 2000 Voyage of Discovery Silver Proof FDC, 2000 Voyage of Discovery silver BU, 2001 '1911 Silver Dollar' Silver Proof FDC, 2001 50th Anniversary of the National Ballet Silver Proof FDC, 2001 50th Anniversary of the National Ballet Silver BU, 2002 Golden Jubilee Silver BU, 2003 Cobalt Silver Strike Silver BU, 2003 50th Anniversary of the Coronation single date Silver Proof, 2004 First French Settlement Silver BU, 2005 40th Anniversary of the flag silver BU, 2006 150th Anniversary of the Victoria Cross silver BU, 2007 Thayendanegea Silver BU, 2008 400th Anniversary of Quebec silver BU, all in the cases of issue, with certificates where issued, 50 Cents (8) 1998 (4) Formula 1 Gilles Villeneuve Silver Proof, Football Overseas tour of 1888 Silver Proof, Ski racing and ski jumping Centenary Silver Proof, Figure Skating Centenary Silver Proof, 1999 (4) Canadian Open Golf Silver Proof, Gray Cup Rugby Football Silver Proof, International Yachting Silver Proof, Invention of Basketball Silver Proof, FDC in the tins of issue More coins like this	£400
01/03/2015 Auction 148	World Cased	Lot 509	Canada 4-coin silver sets (2) 2004 Arctic Fox 5 Dollars, 4 Dollars, 3 Dollars and 2 Dollars Fine Silver Proofs FDC in the case of issue with certificate, 2005 Canadian Lynx 5 Dollars, 4 Dollars, 3 Dollars, 2 Dollars Fine Silver Proofs, FDC in the case of issue with certificate, Olympic Series 1976 (3 sets) each comprising 10 Dollars (2) and 5 Dollars (2), 8 Dollars 2004 Grizzly Bear Silver Proof with 2x 8 Dollar stamps, 5 Dollars 2005 Atlantic Walrus Silver Proof with 2x 1 Dollar Stamps, 5 Dollars 2005 Deer Silver Proof with 2x 1 Dollar Stamps, 4 Dollars 2007 Prehistoric Beasts Silver Proof, 3 Dollars 2006 Beaver Square Silver Proof, One Ounce Maple Leaf 2008 UNC with golden Maple Leaf, 50 Cents 2008 Milk Delivery Green Triangular Silver Proof, FDC in the cases of issue with certificates, Canada/Norway a 2-coin set comprising Canada 5 Dollars 1999 Proof FDC and Norway 20 Krone 1999 Proof FDC in the slip case as issued More coins like this	£360
01/06/2014 Auction 145	World Cased	Lot 458	Canada Deluxe Proof Sets (11) 1971 (2), 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, Proof Set (Normal) 1971, nFDC-FDC in the cases of issue, Canada Dollars (10) 1971 British Columbia Silver Proofs (2), 1973 RCMP Silver Proof, 1974 Winnipeg Silver Proof, 1975 Calgary Silver Proof, 1976 Parliament Library Silver Proof, 1977 Throne of the Senate Silver Proof, 1978 Edmonton Commonwealth Games Silver Proof, 1979 Griffon Silver Proof, 1980 Arctic Territories Silver Proof, nFDC to FDC in the cases of issue, Canada Mint Sets 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 (5), 1967 (4), 1968 (5), 1969 (5), 1970 (5), 1971 (5), 1972 (2), 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980 UNC in the wallets of issue More coins like this	£370
31/08/2013 Auction 142	World Cased	Lot 1471	Australia Sets (7) Proof Set 2003 Australia's Volunteers FDC boxed, Mint Sets (6) 2002 Year of the Outback, 2004 Australia's Coins, 2006 40 Years of Decimal Currency, 2007 Year of the Surf Lifesaver, 2008 International Year of Planet Earth, 2009 International Year of Astronomy UNC in the wallets of issue, Single boxed items (12) Kangaroos (6) 2005 Proof with selective gold plating, 2006 Proof with selective gold plating FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 UNC in the wallets of issue, Koala 2007 World Money Fair (Berlin) UNC on the card of issue, Dollar Centenary of the Federation 1901-2001 Holey Dollar and Dump Silver Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Dollar 2004 50th Anniversary of the Florin Silver Proof with gilt highlighting FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Five Dollars 2009 Antarctic Explorers Silver Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Dollar 2006 50 Years of Australian Television Silver Proof FDC in the case of issue with certificate, Kookaburra Half Ounce 2004 Silver Proof FDC in the black box of issue with certificate, also base metal issues (42) with 22 UNC in the wallets of issue, along with a Lindner Tray and Display tray with a further 97 coins some pre-decimal a couple in silver, these in mixed grades More coins like this	£400
01/06/2013 Auction 141	World Cased	Lot 573	Canada Deluxe Proof Sets (11) 1971 (2), 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, Proof Set (Normal) 1971, nFDC-FDC in the cases of issue, Canada Dollars (10) 1971 British Columbia Silver Proofs (2), 1973 RCMP Silver Proof, 1974 Winnipeg Silver Proof, 1975 Calgary Silver Proof, 1976 Parliament Library Silver Proof, 1977 Throne of the Senate Silver Proof, 1978 Edmonton Commonwealth Games Silver Proof, 1979 Griffon Silver Proof, 1980 Arctic Territories Silver Proof, nFDC to FDC in the cases of issue, Canada Mint Sets 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 (5), 1967 (4), 1968 (5), 1969 (5), 1970 (5), 1971 (5), 1972 (2), 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980 UNC in the wallets of issue More coins like this	£380
01/06/2013 Auction 141	World Cased	Lot 579	Canada Proof Set 2004 The Arctic Fox a 4-coin Set comprising Five Dollars (One Ounce), Four Dollars (Half Ounce), Three Dollars (Quarter Ounce), Two Dollars (One Tenth Ounce) FDC in the black case of issue with certificate, Canada/GB Marconi Set 2001 comprising Canada 5 Dollars Silver Proof with gold-plated Marconi portrait and GB Two Pounds Silver Proof FDC in the oval case of issue More coins like this	£100
06/03/2011 Auction 132	World Cased	Lot 1878	Canada $100 Gold 1980 Arctic Territories KM#129 Proof FDC cased as issued with certificate More coins like this	£380
06/03/2011 Auction 132	World Cased	Lot 1884	Canada Dollars (22) 1973 Mounties, 1974 Winnipeg, 1975 Calgary, 1976 Library of Parliament, 1977 Silver Jubilee, 1978 Commonwealth Games, 1979 Griffon, 1980 Arctic Territories, 1981 Transcontinental Railroad, 1982 Regina, 1983 Edmonton, 1984 Toronto, 1985 National Parks, 1986 Vancouver, 1987 Davis Strait, 1988 Ironworks, 1989 Fleuve Mackenzie River, 1990 Kelsey, 1991 Frontenac, 1992 Kingston to York Stagecoach ,1993 Stanley Cup, 1994 RCMP Dog Team Silver Proofs FDC cased as issued some with certificates More coins like this	£220
06/03/2011 Auction 132	World Cased	Lot 1883	Canada Dollars (14) 1973 Mounties, 1974 Winnipeg, 1975 Calgary, 1976 Library of Parliament, 1977 Silver Jubilee, 1978 Commonwealth Games, 1979 Griffon, 1980 Arctic Territories, 1981 Transcontinental Railroad, 1982 Regina, 1983 Edmonton, 1984 Toronto, 1985 National Parks, 1986 Vancouver Proof FDC cased as issued some with certificates More coins like this	£140

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