Penny 1861 Freeman 21 Dies 3+D EF with traces of lustre, some surface and carbon marks and a small spot in front of Britannia. Rated R18 by Freeman and superior to the example in the Laurie Bamford sale and probably the finest surviving specimen 20/6/2006 (Lot 30)
Britannia Gold Proof Set 2014 the 6-coin set comprising £100 2014 Gold One Ounce, £50 2014 Gold Half Ounce, £25 2014 Gold Quarter Ounce, £10 2014 Gold One Tenth Ounce, One Pound 2014 Gold One Twentieth Ounce, and Fifty Pence 2014 Gold One Fortieth Ounce S.PBG41 FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet
Britannia Medal 2009 D-Day Landings 65th Anniversary 5oz. GoldProof Obverse: Britannia seated right, Reverse: a wartime scene of the famous D-Day Landings FDC in the box of issue with certificate stating a mintage of just 65 pieces
Britannia Medal 2010 VE Day 65th Anniversary 5oz. Gold Proof Obverse: Britannia seated right, Reverse : A London scene with warplane flypast, coloured Union Jack bunting in the exergue FDC in a Westminster box with certificate stating a mintage of just 65 pieces
Countdown to the London Olympic Games, a 4-coin set in gold, Five Pound Crowns (4) 2009 3-Year Countdown GoldProofS.4920, 2010 2-Year Countdown S.4921, 2011 One Year Countdown S.4922 and 2012 Olympic Games S.4923 all Gold Proofs with the blue Olympic logo on the reverses, in NGC holders, in the long Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
Five Hundred Pounds Britannia 2015 Five OunceGoldProof (.999 pure) FDC Britannia with Trident over her shoulder with sailing ship on the horizon in the impressive box of issue with certificate 36 from a mintage of just 60 pieces, rare and desirable thus and the first we have offered. Royal Mint issue price was £7500
United Kingdom Golden JubileeGold Proof Set 2002 very impressive Royal Mint issue comprising 2002 £5 Crown, Two Pounds, One Pound, Fifty Pence, Twenty Pence, Ten Pence, Five Pence, Two Pence and One Penny plus Maundy Set, all struck in gold, FDC, in the hard red box of issue with certificate
Proof Set 1911Long Set 12 coins £5 to Maundy Penny UNC to nFDC the Gold with some minor nicks and hairlines, the silver with matching tone, in the original case, this in good condition
Proof Set 1902 the Long set Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign, Half Sovereign, Crown, Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence and Maundy Set nFDC-FDC the Five Pounds with a few trivial nicks, the other gold coins very attractive, the silver well matched, the Shilling with a few tone spots on the reverse, in the octagonal red box of issue, a most attractive set and very sought after in this pleasing grade
Ireland - Republic Padraig H. Pearse 1879-1916 boxed commemorative medal two piece set (50mm and 36mm diameters) in 22 carat gold by Paul Vincze 1966, 1916 - 1966 50 years anniversary of Easter Rising PADRAIG H PEARCE 1879 - 1916 surrounding right facing portrait obverse WE PLEDGE OUR LIVES AND THE LIVES OF OUR COMRADES IN ARMS TO THE CUASE OF ITS FREEDOM OF ITS WELFARE AND OF ITS EXALTATION AMONG THE NATIONS reverse above two figures holding flags, total weight 189 grams so over 5 1/2 ounces pure gold content so the gold value alone in the region of £6,000 but rare as medals especially this large double gold issue, we were unable to find any previous sales results for this rare two coin set. Choice Unc in the two coin green display box with 1916 - 1966 in gold on the lid. Paul Vincze also designed coins and is responsible for designs on coins from The Channel Islands, Rhodesia and Nyasaland, Nigeria and more
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
Sovereign 1825 Laureate Head Marsh 9, S.3800 GEF and choice with subdued mint lustre and hints of toning around the reverse design, An extremely rare type, with only a small fraction of the 1825 mintage bearing the Laureate Head. Rated R3 by Marsh, this type normally only encountered in low to middle grade, this an exceptional example, formerly in the Bentley Collection (8/5/2013, Part 3, Lot 952 - realised £7440 inclusive of buyers premium), in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 65, worthy of a place in any high quality Sovereign collection
The Royal Sovereign Collection comprising Sovereigns (21) 1957, 1958, 1959, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1974, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003 the majority in Lustrous UNC some of the earlier coins with light contact marks, in the impressive Royal Mint wooden box of issue with certificates
The United Kingdom 2015 Gold Proof Set a 5-coin set comprising Five Pounds (2) 2015 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, 2015 50th Anniversary of the Death of Sir WinstonChurchill, Two Pounds (2) 2015 Magna Carta 800th Anniversary, 2015 Centenary of the First World War, Royal Navy, Fifty Pence 2015 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain all Gold Proofs FDC in the impressive box of issue with certificates and booklets, the Waterloo, Magna Carta and Battle of Britain coins having a mintage of just 100 coins
The United Kingdom 2015 Gold Proof Set a 5-coin set comprising Five Pounds (2) 2015 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, 2015 50th Anniversary of the Death of Sir WinstonChurchill, Two Pounds (2) 2015 Magna Carta 800th Anniversary, 2015 Catenary of the First World War, Royal Navy, Fifty Pence 2015 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain all Gold Proofs FDC in the impressive box of issue with certificates and booklets, the Waterloo, Magna Carta and Battle of Britain coins having a mintage of just 100 coins
Sovereign 1886M Shield Reverse, WW complete, Marsh 67, S.3854A, EF/GEF and lustrous, Extremely rare, rated R3 by Marsh, one of the key dates in the Melbourne Mint series and extremely sought after in high grades
London Olympic Games 2012 a 9-coin set in gold Faster, Higher and Stronger, comprising One Hundred Pounds (3) 2010 Faster - Neptune, 2011 Higher - Jupiter, 2012 Stronger - Mars, Twenty Five Pounds (6) 2010 Faster - Diana, 2010 Faster - Mercury, 2011 Higher - Juno, 2011 Higher - Apollo, 2012 Stronger - Vulcan, 2012 Stronger - MinervaGoldProofs nFDC to FDC in the impressive Royal Mint box of issue with certificates, AGW 4.5oz. a seldom offered set
One Hundred Pounds 2011 (3) and Twenty Five Pound Gold 2011 (6) The London Olympic Games 9-coin Gold Set S.OGS8 as follows:- One Hundred Pounds Gold (3) 2010 Neptune - Faster, 2011 Jupiter - Higher, with no IRB initials below the Queen's head, and 2012 Mars - Stronger and Twenty Five Pounds Gold (6) 2010 Mercury - Faster, 2010 Diana - Faster, 2011 Juno - Higher, 2011 Apollo - Higher, 2012 Vulcan - Stronger, 2012 Minerva - Stronger FDC in the impressive wooden box of issue with certificates
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 the large Official Royal Mint issue 56mm diameter in 24 carat Gold, weight 95.12 grammes, Eimer 1817a, About EF with light contact marks and minor edge nicks, always a desirable type, in the official red Royal Mint box of issue. Eimer shows a mintage of just 3725 medals minted
Sovereign 1839 Plain Edge ProofS.3852, die axis inverted, Second I in BRITANNIARUM missing the top left serif and appears as a reversed 1. A/UNC with some hairlines and thin scratches, the obverse with frosted bust and retaining much mint lustre, weight 7.65 grammes. Many different weights have been recorded on the Proof Sovereigns of this year, on examples with either die axis alignment, and examples in and around this weight have been previously recorded. The 1839 Sovereigns are always desirable and keenly sought after on the rare occasions they are offered
The 2017 United Kingdom Gold Proof Set a 5-coin set S.PGC20, comprising Five Pound Crown 2017 Centenary of the House of Windsor S.L49, Five Pound Crown 2017 1000th Anniversary of the Coronation of King Canute S.L50, Two Pounds (2) 2017 World War I - The War in the Air S.K44, 2017 200th Anniversary of the Death of Jane AustenS.K45, Fifty Pence 2017 Isaac NewtonS.H39 all Gold Proofs, FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue, a rare set, this being number 100 of only 100 sets produced
Bermuda 180 Dollars 1996 Bermuda Triangle, Triangular 5oz. GoldProof struck in .999 gold KM#98, FDC or very near so with a few very small red tone spots. Only 99 of these spectacular pieces were minted, an extremely eye-catching and impressive piece, in the blue Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
Britannia Gold a 9-coin set commemorating the London 2012Olympics, Faster, Higher and Stronger, comprising One Hundred Pounds (3) 2010 Faster - Neptune, 2011 Higher - Jupiter, 2012 Stronger - Mars, Twenty Five Pounds (6) 2010 Faster - Diana, 2010 Faster - Mercury, 2011 Higher - Juno, 2011 Higher - Apollo, 2012 Stronger - Vulcan, 2012 Stronger - Minerva, S.OGS8, the First nFDC with small rim nicks, the others FDC all in the impressive Royal Mint wooden box with certificates
Sovereign 1920M Marsh 238, S.3999 , in a PCGS holder and graded MS62+, Ex-Bentley collection Lot 833, Ex Winsor and Sons, Jamberoo, NSW Australia, purchased c.2004 (realised £6240 in the Bentley Sale)
1887 Golden Jubilee Currency Set Victoria 11 Coins Gold Five Pounds to Threepence GEF-UNC, many coins with good lustre or attractive tone, contained in the Spink brown box with 1887 in gold lettering on the lid, the box in fair condition, reported to be from an old family collection a very high grade and pleasing set
India5 rupees uniface dated 2nd February 1915 series DC/6 29703, letter A for Cawnpore branch, PickA6d, remainder (or error) without signature, pressed EF
Proof Set 1911Long Set 12 coins £5 to Maundy Penny aFDC the Five Pounds with some minor nicks and hairlines, the Two Pounds, Sovereign and Half Sovereign very attractive with almost full lustre, the silver with blue/grey matching tone, in the original case, this in good condition
Five Pounds 1937 Gold ProofS.4074 nFDC with a few very light hairlines, retaining practically full mint lustre, the bust fully frosted, the only George VI issue and always in high demand
The 2021 United Kingdom GoldProofCommemorative Coin Set a 5-coin set comprising Five Pound Crown 2021 Queen Elizabeth II 95th Birthday, Two Pounds (2) 2021 Sir Walter Scott 250th Anniversary of his Birth, 2021 Celebrating the Life and Work of H.G.Wells, Fifty Pence 2021 (2) 50th Anniversary of Decimal Day, featuring a revival of the Machin portrait originally used on the first Decimal coins, 2021 John Logie Baird - Television Pioneer 75th Anniversary of his Death, all Gold Proofs FDC in the impressive Royal Mint box with certificate and booklet. Certificate number 65 of just 95 sets produced. The interesting subject matters combined with the extremely low mintage will ensure popular demand for this set, sure to be keenly sought by modern gold collectors
Kings and Queens of England a rare 43 miniature medal set in 22 carat gold, each piece depicting a monarch's portrait with shield in garter reverse and each piece individually hallmarked as 22 carat gold on the rim and weighing 3.12 grams, Unc and displayed in a presentation box (contains 3.95 ounces of pure gold)
The 2017 United Kingdom Gold Proof Set a 5-coin set S.PGC20, comprising Five Pound Crown 2017 Centenary of the House of Windsor S.L49, Five Pound Crown 2017 1000th Anniversary of the Coronation of King Canute S.L50, Two Pounds (2) 2017 World War I - The War in the Air S.K44, 2017 200th Anniversary of the Death of Jane AustenS.K45, Fifty Pence 2017 S.H39 all Gold Proofs, FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue, a rare set, this being number 95 of only 100 sets produced
United Kingdom 2017 Gold Proof Set a five-coin set comprising Five Pounds (2) 2017 Centenary of the House of Windsor (mintage 884), 2017 1000th Anniversary of the Coronation of King Canute (mintage 284), Two Pounds (2) 2017 Aviation of the First World War (mintage 634), 200th Anniversary of the Death of Jane Austen (mintage 884), Fifty Pence 2017 300th Anniversary of Isaac Newton's Report on 'The Valuation of the Guinea' (mintage 634) an extremely eye-catching set, all FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet, number 064 of only 100 sets assembled
Proof Set 1937 (4 coins) Five Pounds to Half Sovereign nFDC with a few hairlines and light toning, in the original case of issue, case in fair condition with a small tear on the right side
Proof Set 1911Long Set £5 to Maundy Penny aFDC the sixpence missing so an 11 rather than 12 coin set, silver with even matching tone, in the original box of issue this in good condition
USA Bar Copper undated (1785) weighing 5.8 grammes, with spur from second bar, partial die crack between sixth and seventh bars and re-cutting above end of sixth bar, Good VF with a few small spots, very rare
Shilling 1905 ESC 1414 UNC or near so attractively toned with a small striking flaw on the lions tail otherwise choice, extremely rare in this high grade and desirable, one of the best if not the best we have seen
Crown 1960 New York Trade Fair VIP ProofESC 393MDavies 2290V nFDC with a few small spots on the obverse, comes with a comparison coin 1960 Polished Die ESC 393L Lustrous UNC with some light contact marks and more prooflike than usually encountered