Triple Unite 1643 Charles I (1625-1649) Oxford mint. S2726. Rarer type with half-length crowned portrait of king in armour and scarf flying from shoulder. Plume behind head. King has symbolic sword in one hand and olive branch in other. Mint mark Oxford plume above. Obverse legend reads: CAROLVS: D: G: MAGN: BRIT: FR: ET: HI: REX Reverse has declaration in 3 lines on ornate scroll. RELIG: PROT: LEG: ANGL: LIBER: This is the King’s undertaking to uphold the Protestant religion, the laws of the kingdom, and the freedoms and privileges of Parliament. Struck on a large full flan which is slightly irregular as is usual for this type. EF the reverse better and virtually mint state, with some original lustre. Therefore a rarer type and in higher grade than the example which realised £56,000 in our last sale (lot 1719)
Triple Unite 1643. Oxford mint. Charles I Mint mark plume with bands, on obverse only. S2727. North 2384 (Very Rare) Schneider 295. Obverse, ornate taller bust CAROLVS. D: G: MAGN: BRIT: FRAN: ET: HIB: REX. Reverse, ‘Declaration’ on continuous scroll RELIG: PROT: LEG: ANG LIBER: PAR (This is Charles promising to protect ‘the religion of the Protestants, the laws of England, the liberty of Parliament’) with denomination numerals (III) above and date 1644 below. A tiny piece of excess metal is evident on the reverse above PROT. This is the same original flaw as seen on the Schneider specimen from the same dies. EF, An exceptional coin, fully round and well centred. All lettering and detail crisply struck. The Triple Unite was produced in the early years of the English Civil War in the period 1642-1644 and it was the most spectacular coin issued during a reign known for its numismatic diversity. Charles I moved his base from London to Oxford in 1642, but Parliament had secured the support of the City of London with its bankers and merchants. Nevertheless the king was determined to continue the production of gold and silver coinage and set up the Oxford mint in New Hall Inn, Oxford. The Triple Unite was in effect a large propaganda piece produced by the Royalists in their ongoing clash with the forces of Parliament, and was made in very small numbers over a 3 year period.
Triple Unite 1643 Charles I (1625-1649) Oxford mint. S2726. Rarer type with half-length crowned portrait of king in armour and scarf flying from shoulder. Plume behind head. King has symbolic sword in one hand and olive branch in other. Mint mark Oxford plume above. Obverse legend reads: CAROLVS: D: G: MAGN: BRIT: FR: ET: HI: REX Reverse has declaration in 3 lines on ornate scroll. RELIG: PROT: LEG: ANGL: LIBER: This is the King’s undertaking to uphold the Protestant religion, the laws of the kingdom, and the freedoms and privileges of Parliament. Struck on a large full flan which is slightly irregular as is usual for this type. EF and very desirable thus
Triple Unite 1642 Oxford Mint with tall narrow bust, declaration within wavy lines, plumes with bands on obverse only, Spink 2724, Schneider 284, Brooker 830, North 2381 a splendid example of the iconic coin graded and encapsulated by NGC as AU53 rare and desirable thus, comes with a retail ticket price of £65,000 which being the price the current vendor paid some years ago surely makes this lot a bargain at the current estimate. The English Civil War was in progress when this fabulous coin was stuck after Charles raised the Royal Standard in Nottingham on 22nd August 1642 he set up his court in Oxford where this spectacular piece was minted. The war against Cromwell's New Model Army dragged on until 1646 by which time Oxford was besieged with Charles escaping dressed as a servant. Charles joined the Scottish Presbyterian army but nine months later was handed over to the English Parliament after a payment of £100,000 was made. Negotiations between King and Parliament began but descended into intrigue as Charles made a secret deal with the Scots who invaded England in 1648 starting the Second Civil War. Once again Cromwell's New Model Army prevailed with Charles fleeing to Carisbrooke Castle on the Isle of Wight. Further negotiations collapsed into disarray with Parliament reducing itself to the so called Rump Parliament which eventually resulted in the trial and execution in January 1649 of Charles I
Noble, Henry IV Heavy Coinage (1399-1412) London Mint mint mark Cross Pattee, old arms with four lis in French quarters, crescent on rudder, nails on ships side point to the left S.1705North 1336 (a), as Schneider 189 with minor stop variations, Good EF about as struck, the portrait especially bold and clear and struck on a full round flan with all legends and details sharp and crisp, weight 7.71 grammes. A rarer type and in superior grade to the S.1706 cf.Schneider 194 specimen sold at St. James Auction 30/9/2010 which realised £56,000 hammer price. This coin is from the MPO Utrecht auction May 2003 where a large European hoard was sold which included over 130 English Nobles (mostly Edward III and Richard II) and many hundreds of continental gold pieces. The most recent English issues were 3 Henry IV Heavy Nobles this lot being one so the hoard must have been lost soon after these were struck thus the exceptionally high grade. A choice example of the extremely rare first type of Henry IV Heavy Coinage seldom offered for sale in any grade, this coin is certainly amongst the finest known or perhaps the best extant of this type. EX MPO Utrecht 30 May 2003, Ex Stephen Lockett Coins who the current vendor bought it off in September 2003 for £16,500, so not been on the market for 11 years
Triple Unite 1642 Charles IOxford Mint tall narrow bust declaration in three lines North 2381, Coincraft C1TU-010, Spink 2724 pleasing VF/Good VF on a well rounded flan 26.96 gr. and good eye appeal with the gold of a rich deep hue, a few minor metal faults obverse as often with coins of this age and in our opinion certainly as pleasing a piece as was sold in our June 2013 sale (lot 1183 £45,000 hammer price) and from the same Clarendon sale Bonhams 2006 lot 1271
PoundElizabeth I sixth issue S.2534, N 2008 (North 3rd issue), but with Lion at the end of the legend Schneider 797 choice GEF/UNC the reverse almost prooflike sharp and crisply struck all round, this coin is so pleasing it has the quality of a milled rather than a hammered coin perhaps the best hammered coin we have seen, in addition an extremely rare variety. This Tun and Lion variety was the first type of Pound struck between June 1593 and May 1594 and it is believed that only 12 specimens exist, the fact that this is the initial issue of this Pound type perhaps explains the care that has clearly gone into the striking
Rose-Ryal30 ShillingsJames I Third Coinage 1619 - 25 mint mark Thistle, S2632, North N2108 Choice Good EF (practically as struck) an exceptional piece, outstanding detail obverse and reverse
Rose Ryal30 ShillingsJames I Third Coinage 1619 - 25 Choice Good EF (practically as struck) an exceptional piece, outstanding detail especially the obverse where all the fine detail of the design is crystal clear
Rose-Ryal30 ShillingsJames I Third Coinage 1619 - 25 Choice Good EF (practically as struck) an exceptional piece, outstanding detail especially the obverse where all the fine detail of the design is crystal clear
AngelRichard III mm Boars Head 2 obv RICΛRD:DI:GRΛ:REX ΛNGL:Z FRΛNC. and with double saltire colon after DI which does not match any of the 4 recorded Schneider 2B types, rev Schneider 488 PER/CR VCE:TVΛM.SΛLVΛ.NOS.XPC:REDE, North 1676, S2151, Coincraft R3AG-015, weight 5.11 grammes, Richard III of recent Leicester car park fame ruled from 1483 to 1485 when he was slain at the battle of Bosworth Field thus becoming the last of the Plantagenet Kings, owing to his short reign all his coins are scarce with the gold being especially rare. The vendor now in his 80s has had this coin in his possession for 15 - 20 years, and was given it as a gift by a night club owner in Liverpool who ran an antique shop as a hobby to enable him to acquire antiques "over the counter", neither the current vendor (who for many years believed the coin was a Sovereign) nor the night club owner were interested in coins and the presumption was it came in over the counter 20 - 40 years ago as part of an antique collection or perhaps contained in an antique piece or furniture. Well struck and pleasing VF without problems or weak areas all design and legend bold and clear.
Half PoundElizabeth I Milled Coinage S.2543North 2019/3 Mintmark Star BNJ 1983 Obv 3, Rev 1, this coin noted, Ex-Tom May Collection, Spink Nobles Sydney 17-19 April 2012, Ex-N.C.Jany 1974 (198) and Seaby Coin and Medal Bulletin June 1981 (EG52), Borden and Brown noted 8 specimens from these dies and a total of just 45 known from all dies, the flan with light creasing with a die cud on the reverse at 10 o'clock, GVF/NEF
Spur RyalJames I Second Coinage (1606-1607) S.2614North 2080, mintmark Escallop, weight 6.77 grammes, a small edge crack at 1 o'clock on the reverse, skilfully repaired, otherwise VF and with red toning, Ex-St. James Auction 17, 24 May 2011 Lot 92, Ex-Lingford, Glendinings 20/21 June 1951 Lot 892? (not illustrated), a seldom offered type
Rose RyalJames I 2nd coinage mint mark rose 13.75 grams S2613, North 2079, Coincraft J1RY-005 King enthroned holding orb and sceptre portcullis at feet, nearer EF than VF and very pleasing
SovereignHenry VIII Third Coinage (1544 - 1547) Southwark Mint with S mint mark S.2291, Coincraft H8SV - 025, choice EF with brilliant detail to the kings face, gown, throne and other details all well struck and sharp, reverse equally pleasing with extremely fine details to lion dragon and shields apparent, some double striking to the obverse legend is hardly a detraction to this stunning piece
Triple Unite 1643 Charles IOxford large bust without scarf mint mark plume S.2727, North 2384 VF/nVF with some minor weakness in the reverse central legends, scarce and desirable
Rose RyalJames I 2nd coinage mint mark rose 13.75 grams S2613, North 2079, Coincraft J1RY-005 King enthroned holding orb and sceptre portcullis at feet, sharp EF sceptre and detail of side pillars fully struck, a superior piece to a similar coin lot 1887 in our September sale which realised £15,000
Rose RyalJames I 2nd coinage S.2613, North 2079, Coincraft J1RY-005 mint mark rose 13.93 grams, Obverse: King enthroned holding orb and sceptre portcullis at feet, Reverse: Shield on rose, sharp EF with sceptre and detail of side pillars fully struck desirable thus
NobleEdward III Fourth Coinage, Treaty Period, Calais Mint, without flag, FRANC omitted, with curule-shaped X in REX, Reverse with C in centre, Saltire stop before EDWARD and also with Saltire stops on obverse S.1505, North 1234, Ornaments -11-11.Ropes 3/2 Quatrefoils 3/2. Mintmark Cross Potent. No equivalent coin in Schneider, 7.62 grammes, EF a superb and choice boldly struck example, the King's portrait particularly sharp and pleasing, large hammered gold seldom seen in this high grade, NGC MS63
Eight TesternsElizabeth I Portcullis Money S.2607A mintmark 0, strong Fine, with minor signs of flan stress on the obverse, these were known as East India CompanyTrade Coinage and minted for the first voyage of the incorporated 'Company of Merchants of London Trading into the East Indies, weight 27.32 grammes, die axis with 3 o'clock alignment, similar to the example in the Victoria Museum, Very Rare with very few examples available in recent years, indeed we have not offered an Eight Testerns since November 2004
UniteCharles IOxford Mint 1644 Obverse: Bust left, breaks inner circle, holding sword and olive branch, branch curving to the left, CAROLVS .D :G: MAG : BR : ET . HI :REX. With XX behind. Reverse: Declaration in three curved lines on banner, date and OX below, Three plumes above, EXVRGAT . DEVS . DISSIPENTVR . INIMICI . Brooker 852A, Schneider 323, North 2389, S.2735A , 8.91 grammes, VF with evidence of die shift on the reverse, Ex-Spink Auction 16004, 23/3/2016, Lot 613, Ex-CNG Auction 90 23/5/2012 Lot 2589, Ex-CNG Auction Tritin VII 10/1/2005, Lot 1787, VF with signs of double strike and die shift, the obverse with some hairlines in the left field and across the sword, an attractive and imposing issue , this a scarcer type and very sought after
SovereignEdward VI Second Period January 1549 to April 1550 mint mark y (Southwark Mint) weakly struck in the centre of both sides otherwise EF with the legends and portrait very sharp and very seldom offered in any grade
Fine SovereignElizabeth I Sixth Issue (1583-1600) S.2529 mintmark Tun VF the obverse with a couple of slightly weak areas nevertheless of overall pleasing appearance
UniteCharles II Second issue, with mark of value S.3304, mintmark Crown on obverse only GEF/EF with some flan flaws, the edge with a couple of small edge flaws at the top of the obverse, the portrait especially pleasing, Ex-Seaby (ANA) 1981
Spur RyalJames I Second Coinage (1606-1607) S.2614North 2080, mintmark Escallop, weight 6.77 grammes, a small edge crack at 1 o'clock on the reverse, skilfully repaired, otherwise VF and with red toning, Ex-St. James Auction 17, 24 May 2011 Lot 92, Ex-Lingford, Glendinings 20/21 June 1951 Lot 892? (not illustrated), a seldom offered type
Half PoundElizabeth I Milled Coinage S.2543 mintmark Lis Obverse NEF and beautifully sharp, reverse GVF with hints of red toning, extremely rare and only the third we have offered in 12 years
SovereignHenry VIII First Coinage S.2264, Schneider 554 mintmark Portcullis, weight 14.77 grammes, Fine with some tooling at 2 o'clock on the reverse around the V and T of AVTEM, nevertheless an evenly struck piece, this type very rare and seldom offered in any grade
UniteCharles II Second issue, with mark of value S.3304, mintmark Crown on obverse only GEF/EF with some flan flaws, the edge with a couple of small edge flaws at the top of the obverse, the portrait especially most pleasing, Ex-Seaby (ANA) 1981
Pound Elizabeth I sixth issue S.2534, N 2008 (North 3rd issue), but with Lion at the end of the legend as Schneider 797, die axis alignment 100 degrees, weight 10.98 grammes, this Tun and Lion variety was the first type of Pound struck between June 1593 and May 1594 and it is believed that only 12 specimens exist, the obverse Good Fine, with some weakness to the back of the head, the reverse extremely well struck, on a full round flan and very desirable. We note a Prooflike GEF/UNC example sold in our June 2015 auction and realised £28,000 hammer price
PoundElizabeth IS.2534, North 2008, Schneider 801 mintmark Key over Woolpack (to left of crown) obverse and Key over Woolpack reverse, approaching EF with a small weaker area on the shield, the portrait excellent a most attractive example with much eye appeal, Ex-D.F.Alder Collection, Ex-Spink Numismatic circular LXVIII/5 May 1960 (No.5241)
AngelElizabeth I First type with wire line inner circles S.2513 mintmark Lis, 5.21 grammes, EF struck on a slightly irregularly shaped flan as often encountered, a few minor contact marks and an edge nick by the B of HIB otherwise practically 'as struck' with very little real wear, compares favourably with the Spink plate coin. The First issue with wire line inner circles type a rare and desirable type and seldom offered in any grade. Catalogues at £7500 VF in Spink this considerably superior to VF
Pound Elizabeth I sixth issue S.2534, N 2008 (North 3rd issue), but with Lion at the end of the legend as Schneider 797, die axis alignment 100 degrees, weight 10.98 grammes, this Tun and Lion variety was the first type of Pound struck between June 1593 and May 1594 and it is believed that only 12 specimens exist, the obverse Good Fine, with some weakness to the back of the head, the reverse extremely well struck, on a full round flan and very desirable. We note a Prooflike GEF/UNC example sold in our June 2015 auction and realised £28,000 hammer price, this piece is Ex LCA 153 Lot 1968 when it realised £10,000 hammer price
Halfcrown 1642 Charles IExeter Mint date in cartouche below shield S3071, North 2534, Brooker 1014 nearer VF than Fine desirable thus. This beautiful issue is one of the most famous and desirable numismatic products of the English Civil War and is of a much better standard of production than most other Royalist provincial issues. Only 23 of these rare pieces are thought to exist with 7 residing in museums
AngelElizabeth I First type with wire line inner circles S.2513 mintmark Lis EF struck on a slightly irregularly shaped flan as often encountered, a few minor contact marks and an edge nick by the B of HIB otherwise practically 'as struck' with very little real wear, compares favourably with the Spink plate coin, Catalogues at £5500 VF in Spink this considerably superior
NobleRichard IILondon Mint (without flag) French Titles resumes III A Spink 1656, reverse with ILLORVM otherwise as Schneider 160 and corresponding with North 1303 (1) in an NGC holder and graded MS62
NobleEdward III Fourth Coinage Pre-Treaty Period, Series B/A, S.1485, Closed Inverted E in centre of reverse, double saltire stops, as North 1139 and Schneider 9 but lacking the two saltires beside the terminal Lis, Ropes 3/3, Quatrefoils 4/3, 7.79 grammes, EF a superb example, the Kings face and shield fully struck
Rose RyalJames I Second Coinage S.2613 mintmark Rose, NVF with a slight weakness on the beard and across the shoulders, nevertheless a pleasing and attractive example
UniteJames I Second Coinage S.2618, Mintmark Lis, North 2083, 10.04 grammes, EF or near so, a little weak on the King's face, the armour with superb fine detail, reverse with weakness below the crown, the shield with superb detail and striking quality, overall practically 'as struck' with little trace of actual wear, an exceptional example
NobleRichard IILondon Mint (without flag) French Titles resumes III A Spink 1656, reverse with ILLORVM otherwise as Schneider 160 and corresponding with North 1303 (1) choice EF desirable thus
Rose RyalJames I Second Coinage S.2613 mintmark Rose, NVF with a slight weakness on the beard and across the shoulders, nevertheless a pleasing and attractive example
NobleEdward III Fourth Coinage, Treaty Period, Calais Mint, without flag, FRANC omitted, with curule-shaped X in REX, Reverse with C in centre, Saltire stop before EDWARD and also with Saltire stops on obverse S.1505, North 1234, Ornaments -11-11.Ropes 3/2 Quatrefoils 3/2. Mintmark Cross Potent. No equivalent coin in Schneider, 7.62 grammes, EF a superb and choice boldly struck example, the King's portrait particularly sharp and pleasing, large hammered gold seldom seen in this high grade, comes with old sales ticket
NobleHenry VI Annulet issue, S.1799, North 1414, Schneider 274, Lis initial mark, annulet by sword arm, and in one spandrel on the reverse, 6.94 grammes, EF, choice and sharply struck , on a full round flan, a superb example of the type and highly desirable in this high grade
PoundElizabeth I Seventh Issue S.2539 mintmark 1 (1601) VF and pleasing and a rare date in this high grade, a suggestion of double striking at the base of the bust hardly detracts from this desirable piece, Ex Seaby Bulletin May 1964 plate 24 coin G1003
PoundElizabeth I sixth issue S.2534, N 2008 (North 3rd issue), Schneider 799, mintmark Woolpack annulet stops on reverse and pellets stops on obverse strong VF the portrait with particularly good detail woolpack mint mark both sides and on the obverse to the left of the crown some unevenness of the fields to the right of the portrait hardly detracts from this pleasing example
ShillingCharles I 1648 Pontefract besieged, lozenge-shaped with XII to right of castle, dividing PC S.3149 VF with a pleasing grey tone, nicely centred with an even strike for this issue, exhibiting much eye appeal, Very rare and seldom encountered as nice as this, superior to the example in Auction A148 (Lot 1574) which realised £4212 inclusive of buyers premium
UniteCommonwealth 1653 S.3208 mintmark Sun, 8.93 grammes, About VF with signs of old creasing, retaining considerable pleasing eye appeal, a scarce and desirable issue and seldom offered
ShillingCharles IPontefract besieged 1648 , PC above castle, on an octagonal flan S.3148 a bold example EF or near so with only a few small weakly struck areas, an impressive and eye-catching example of this normally poorly executed type, we note other high grade Pontefract pieces have retailed for sums in excess of £13,000 in recent times
Half PoundElizabeth I Sixth Issue reads ELIZAB S.2535 Schneider 808 North 2009 mintmark Tun 5.5 grammes VF on a full round flan (bought M.Trenerry 25/10/1985 £800)
CrownElizabeth I mintmark 1 (1601) S.2582 EF or near so even tone and well balanced with no weak areas or significant problems, desirable and rare thus. Choice EF examples of this type can realise into five figures see lot 605 LCA auction 115 March 2006 pictured on London Coins highlights page which realised £11,000.
NobleEdward III Fourth Coinage Pre-Treaty Period, Series C, S.1486, Closed E in centre of reverse, annulet stops, North 1144, similar to Schneider 18, 7.76 grammes, a minor edge pinch and some scuffing at 9 o'clock on the reverse, lightly creased, otherwise NEF, a well-struck example with excellent portrait of the King
NobleRichard II type IIIA French Title resumed, S.1656 VF, the reverse slightly better, the obverse struck from rusty dies but with bold portrait of the King, 7.73 grammes, Rare and very desirable in this grade
British, Celtic hammered and milled a collection (59) in Gold (3), Silver (29) and base metals (27) Hammered to 20th Century with many useful pieces including Gold Staters (2) Chute and Domino types both VF, a Gold Angel of Henry VII S.2187 Mintmark Pheon GF, GroatHenry VIII Wolsey type VF, Penny William I PAXS type, Shillings (9) including 1651 Commonwealth NVF full and round, Newarksiege piece, reverse worn, Philip and MaryS.2498 Fine, plugged, the milled includes Crowns (4) 1672 Good Fine with obverse flan flaw, 1692 Good Fine, 1819LIX VF, 1893 LVI VF, Three ShillingBank Token 1813 A/UNC, Pennies (2) 1826 Thin Line on saltire EF/NEF, 1841 REG No colon NEF, Halfpenny 1771 EF, most are comprehensively attributed, in mixed grades many scarce or rare, come in a Lindner carrying case in 4 trays
NobleHenry VI Annulet Issue, Calais Mint with Flag at stern and h in the centre of the reverse S.1803 Mintmark Lis EF, formerly in a PCGS holder and graded MS62 by them and a very high grade for a hammered coin
UniteCommonwealth 1653 S.3208North 2715 Mintmark Sun VF with some striations in the reverse field, a small edge nick on the A of COMMONWEALTH, otherwise a most pleasing piece
CrownCharles ITower Mint under Parliament, Group V, Fifth Horseman, type 5, Tall, spirited horse, S.2762, North 2199, Brooker 275, mintmark Sun, GVF, the reverse a touch better, on a full round flan, with a small edge crack at 3 o'clock, a pleasing and even strike, the reverse in particular with much eye appeal
NobleEdward III Fourth Coinage, Treaty Period, Calais Mint, with flag, FRANC omitted, Reverse with closed C in centre, with saltire stops on obverse S.1504, North 1234, similar to Schneider 97, Ornaments -11-11, Ropes 3/2, Quatrefoils 4/4. 7 grammes, appears GVF, with very little actual wear, on a full round flan
UniteCharles I 1643 Oxford Mint, shorter bust with King's elbow not visible S.2734 mintmark Plume, a little short of flan, otherwise VF/Near VF and pleasing for the grade
PennyHarold II PAX type LEOFSI ON LVNDEN S.1186, practically EF, about 'as made' with little apparent wear and an attractive light golden tone, a choice example of this very rare type
CrownElizabeth I mintmark 1 (1601) S.2582 VF or better with much sharp detail some weaker areas as often and evenly toned and a small flan crack (3 mm) at 9 O'clock
CrownCharles I Group II, Second Horseman , type 2a, Smaller horse, with plume on head only, cross on housing, S.2755, North 2193 mintmark Harp, the harp on the obverse overstruck GVF, full and round, with a pleasing even strike, a most pleasing piece and very desirable in this grade, we note the Slaney example of this type, in slightly higher grade and with inferior surfaces, realised £8000 hammer price in May 2015
CrownElizabeth IS.2582 mint mark 1 near EF with the Queen's drapery particularly sharp, bold and even all round with an even tone a few small surface marks obverse hardly detract, not far short in overall appeal to Lot 608 in our December 2006 sale (Auction 115) which realised £11,000 hammer price, rare and desirable thus
NobleHenry V Mullet by Sword Arm, Annulet on ship rudder, Reverse with pellet before central h and slipped Trefoil in second quarter by the Lion's head, type C/Henry IVmule, S.1741/1715, North Obv 1371/Rev1337/1, Schneider 223, 6.96 grammes, About EF/EF a most pleasing example
UniteCommonwealth 1651 S.3208 mintmark Sun, 9.02 grammes, Good Fine lightly creased, with some weakness of strike in the centre of the obverse, a sought after and rare issue
NobleEdward III S1518 but a rare variety and unlisted in Schneider, obverse begins EDWARDVS, the piece is accompanied by a detail research paper from 2004 by Peter Woodhead explaining the variety VF and rare
Half SovereignEdward VI Second period Crowned Bust mintmark Y Southwark mint Schneider 687 S.2438North 1911 5.5 grammes VF with a handful of heavier contact marks in the obverse field otherwise struck on a full and round flan and with much eye appeal (bought Grantham Coins 2/7/1985 £825)
NobleEdward III Treaty Period, Calais Mint, C in the centre of the reverse, FRANC omitted, No flag at stern of ship, no marks before EDWARD, S.1505, North 1235, 7.66 grammes, EF with slightly dull surfaces and a little dirt in the legend around ANGL, overall a very pleasing example
Crown 1653 CommonwealthESC 6, Bull 6, S.3214 NEF with some light contact and flan stress marks, far fewer than usually encountered on this issue. Struck on a full round flan, a very desirable example exhibiting an original grey tone, and with much eye appeal, seldom seen as nice as this
NobleRichard IICalais Mint, French Title omitted, shows trefoil ? over sail, unclear due to shortage of flan in this area, S.1661, weight 7.56 grammes, VF
Ryal (Rose Noble) Edward IV Light Coinage Small Trefoils in spandrels S.1951 mintmark Crown Good VF or better, reverse legend reads TRASIENS, weighs 7.62 grams
PennyEdward the Martyr Sole type Mossop Plate I, No.30 B.M.C. I, No.17 (same dies) S.1142North 763 Lincoln mint, moneyer LEVIG, weight 1.4 grammes, VF/GVF, Very Rare (bought Spink 1986 £1250) superior to the example in the Judson Collection which realised £2500 hammer price at DNW October 2002
Crown 1656 6 over 4 Commonwealth, Second N in ENGLAND struck over an inverted N, as Bull 13, ESC 9, North 2721, Toned About EF with some minor surface stress marks on the reverse struck from the same dies as an ex-Baldwins piece from 2014 (sold for £11,500), an extremely attractive example of this much sought after type
NobleEdward III Post-Treaty Period (1369-1377), Reverse: E and pellet in centre, S.1518, North 1281, mintmark Cross Pattee, 7.27g, VF evenly struck and pleasing
NobleHenry V Class C, Mullet by sword arm, broken annulet on side of ship, S.1742, North 1371, 6.85g, VF/Near VF and pleasing, with excellent portrait of the King
AngelHenry VII Obverse with AGLIE legend, with double saltire stops, and Cross Crosslet spear shaft, Reverse with Saltire stops, S.2186, North 1698, Schneider 535, mintmark Cross Crosslet, 5.11 grammes, a little weakness of strike below the angel's wing and correspondingly on the reverse, EF or near so a most attractive piece with excellent detail on the Angel
NobleEdward IIILondon Mint, Treaty Period, Group b, Annulet before ED/WΛRD, Gothic N in ANGL, Ornaments -11-11, Ropes 3/2, Quatrefoils 4/4, Lis 4, S.1503, North 1232, Schneider 86, 7.67 grammes, a little weak on TRAN of TRANSIENS, otherwise bold VF and well struck
CrownElizabeth I Seventh Issue mintmark 1 (1601) S.2582 better than VF with much sharp detail especially the obverse, all the legend bold and sharp, even grey tone with a very pleasing orange/gold colour towards the periphery generally free of problems and with the usual minor stress marks obverse, a pleasing example
Crown 1652 CommonwealthESC 4 About EF struck on a full round flan, with a small edge flaw at 3 o'clock a very attractive example of the type, with lots of eye appeal, only the second, and finest example we have offered since 2003
CrownElizabeth I Seventh Issue 1601 S.2582 mintmark 1 approaching VF with a hint of golden tone, the portrait sharp and bold, with considerable eye appeal, the edge with a couple of bumps, the obverse with slight flan stress as often found on this issue
UniteCommonwealth 1653 S.3208North 2715 mintmark Sun, some edge cracks otherwise choice EF and sharp with hints of red tone, very scarce in this high grade
Ar penny. Anglo-Saxon. Kings of Wessex. Alfred the Great. 871-899. Third coinage, struck circa 880. London mint. Obv; ÆLF RED RE X (X in right field), diademed bust right. Rev; Londonia monogram; cross of wedges above, cross of four pellets. Spink 1061. Good detail with a dark tone but a slight ragged edge. RARE. 1.15g. 18mm. NEF.
GroatHenry IV Light Coinage 1412-1413 Type III with 9 arches in tressure, Annulet to left of crown and Pellet to right of crown, London MintS.1728, North 1359b Fine and extremely rare. S1728 now lists at £2500 in Fine in the latest Spink catalogue, we note the example of S.1728 about Fine in the Frank Brady sale (lot 66) realised £4,400.
Ryal (Rose Noble) Edward IVLondon MintS.1950 mintmark Crown EF and sharply struck, 7.77 grammes, very desirable in this high grade, Spink lists £3000 in VF with no prices quoted for higher grades
HalfcrownElizabeth I Seventh Issue S.2583 mintmark 1 (1601) Bold GVF or a touch better, slight double striking to the portrait profile, a well struck example on a full round flan, a choice example of this rare issue, Elizabeth I Halfcrowns highly sought after in this high grade
AngelElizabeth I Sixth issue S.2531 Mintmark Crescent 5.09 grammes, Good Fine with some old contact marks and thin scratches, a rare issue, Elizabeth I gold pieces always popular and sought after
NobleHenry VI Annulet issue, London MintS.1799 Lis after HENRIC, annulets on reverse, with mullet after IhC, small scuff in IhC otherwise EF desirable thus
NobleHenry VI First Reign, London Mint, Annulet by Sword Arm, and in one spandrel on the reverse, Annulet stops on the reverse, with mullet stop after IhC, S.1799, North 1414, Schneider 279, mintmark Lis NEF with some roughness to the edge between 1 o'clock and 3 o'clock, an excellent portrait of the King, an extremely attractive example with little actual wear
PoundCharles I 1642 Oxford Mint, Shrewsbury horseman trampling on arms, Reverse three Oxford Plumes above denomination S.2939 NVF, the obverse with some double striking, the reverse boldly struck, with two flan cracks, one at 3 o'clock, the other at 6 o'clock
NobleRichard II French type resumed type IIIa S.1656 mintmark Cross Pattee GVF/VF comes with a letter from Philip Skingley (Spinks) from 2004 stating the obverse is from the same die as Schneider 127, and has acquired flaws and rust since it struck the Schneider coin, but shows a lot of the features of Schneider 127
SovereignElizabeth I Sixth Issue S.2529North 2003, Schneider 783 mintmark Tun, Fine with a flan crack to the edge of the shield a tiny amount of light shows through, Ex-Stacks (ANA) 1980
AngelHenry VII type V with large crook-shaped abbreviation after HENRIC S.2187North 1698 Mintmark Pheon VF or better and pleasing, comes with an old collectors ticket stating 'Ex-Elliott No.5 Sby.14.XII.30 £2.15.0
UniteCharles I Group D Fifth Bust S.2692 mintmark Bell nearer EF than VF bold and pleasing on a generous flan with some weaker areas as usual, a very pleasing example of this type
NobleEdward III Pre-Treaty Period, Fourth Coinage, Series C, Lombardic M, Closed C and E, S.1486, North 1180, Schneider 18, 7.61 grammes, NEF with minor roughness to the surface, an evenly struck example, full and round, and with much eye appeal
NobleHenry VILondon Mint Annulet issue S.1799 Annulet by Sword arm and in one spandrel on the reverse, Trefoil stops on Obverse with Lis after HENRIC, annulet stops on reverse with mullet after IhC, GVF
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