Florin 1853 ProofESC 809, Bull 2827 UNC to nFDC in an LCGS holder and graded 85, retaining much original mint brilliance, very seldom seen, we note there was no example in either the Roland Harris or Andrew Wayne collections, indeed our auction archive stretching back to 2003 indicates this is the first example we have offered
Proof Set 2008Royal Shield of Arms in Platinum One Pound to One Penny (7 coins) along with Proof Set 2008 Emblems of Britain in Platinum One Pound to One Penny (7 coins), this set previously listed on the Royal Mint website as the 'Completer Set', housed alongside each other in the large Royal Mint Box, a spectacular eye-catching set, Total weight 6.42 oz. of platinum, the original sale price for the pair in the region of £10,000, FDC in the box of issue with certificates and booklets
Five Guineas 1691 TERTIO edge S.3422 Good Fine with some edge nicks, overall a pleasing and even example for the grade, comes with old ticket 'Sotheby 22/5/1975 Lot 258 £700'
Five Guineas 1694 SEXTO S3422 nVF/Fine bright with a very minor edge bruise and some metal faults or haymarking obverse lower bust, a collectable example
Proof Set 2012 The Diamond Jubilee 10-coin set with all coins in gold, comprising Five Pound Crown, Two Pounds, Two Pounds Dickens, then One Pound to One Penny FDC in the impressive case of issue with booklet, number 147 of just 150 sets issued. Issue price circa £8,000 with similar sets seen on offer at coin shows with a £10,000 retail ticket price
Five Pounds 1902 Matt Proof a high relief example giving a three dimensional effect, so much so that the coin rocks when placed on a flat surface. Apparently new dies were swiftly introduced to give a lower relief with consequent savings due to reduced striking pressure and slower die wear FDC very rare and extremely eye catching
Halfcrown 1831 Plain edge Proof with WW in script, with upright die axis alignment, unrecorded by ESC, Davies or Spink however we note that Coincraft lists the piece as W4HC-025 and also Spink lists an 1831 Crown with a similar die axis alignment, FDC or very near so with a deep blue and green tone. Weight 13.74 grammes. Cataloguers note: Coincraft states that these pieces were possibly struck at a later date, indeed, close inspection of the coin shows that the rim is of a wider type and more akin to the later currency pieces 1834-1837 and also states that some of these weigh 'c.13 grammes', We note there was no example of this type in the Colin Adams Collection
Sixpence 1820 George IVPatternESC 1653 as the adopted design for 1821 nFDC with a deep tone and much underlying colour, a few minor hairlines barely detract, excessively rare rated R6 by ESC (3 or 4 examples known)
Fifty Pence 2012 Olympics TriathlonGoldPiedfort 31 grams S 4984 Spink Coins of England 2014 states only 2 minted with one being in the Royal Mint Museum, Proof FDC in a Royal Mint presentation box so in a better grade than the two previously offered in our last sale when the Tennis realised £5,000 and the Veldrome Cycling realised £6,000
Fifty Pence 2012 Olympics velodrome cyclists Gold Piedfort 31 grams S 4961 one of only 2 minted the other in the Royal Mint Museum so this the only example available to commerce, proof or prooflike Unc with some contact marks. Seldom does an opportunity arise to acquire a coin of such low mintage, so perhaps a fantastic investment potential.
South AfricaEen Pond 1902 Veld-Boer WarSiege Issue KM 11 reeded edge and with die "slash" (die fault or nick which shows in left field obverse) usual adjustment marks at places towards the rim and Good EF or better probably about as struck for this emergency issue and with some brilliance, rare thus, Only 986 pieces are believed to have been struck by PJ Kloppers at Pilgrim's Rest by hand. The issue crude as it is was based on the BritishSovereign, so befits a Sovereign collection as well as a South African Collection
USA Dime 1797 13 stars, knobbed 9 in date, Breen 3142, Breen states 'usually found in low grades', bold VF so likely to be XF by US standards for this early type and rare
Crown 1826 SEPTIMO ProofESC 257 nFDC with minor cabinet friction and some small rim nicks, evenly toned with good eye appeal a very nice example of this rare type
Crown 1831 Plain Edge Proof, ww on truncation, Reverse Inverted, ESC 271, S.3833 GEF unevenly toned, the obverse fields displaying some light tooling, with some scratches to the edge, thus accounting for the slightly lighter weight of 25.85 grammes as against the stated 27.0 to 28.0 grammes of a mint state piece, nevertheless very rare and missing from the majority of Crown collections, Ex-Baldwins 7/11/2007 retailed for £7,750
Guinea 1689 Elephant and Castle below bust S3427 near EF rare thus, without problems or detractions and much eye appeal, extremely hard to find William and Mary Guineas as pleasing as this
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)
Five Guineas 1746 LIMA S.3665 GVF/VF with some surface marks, a small raised area at the top and bottom of both obverse and reverse, a small area of roughness on the edges shows signs of expert repair
Fifty Pounds Kentfield E01 000001 this being the first Kentfield £50 printed excessively rare thus, and offers an almost unique opportunity to acquire a first issued note. UNC.
Five Guineas 1688 QVARTO Second Laureate Bust S.3397A About VF/GF with a slight weakness below the top crown, but overall an attractive piece with much eye appeal
Penny 1877 Freeman 90 dies 8+H narrow date (Rarity 18) one of the rarest currency types in the entire Bun Penny series and seldom encountered in any grade, this example graded Fine 20 by CGS. We note the Laurie Bamford specimen sold in June 2006 realised £3565, this example's grade certainly on a par with the Bamford coin possibly slightly better
Five Guineas 1713 Queen Anne nEF/EF and graded AU 55 by PCGS rare thus. Queen Anne Five Guineas are seldom offered out of 28 Five Guineas we have sold in recent times this is only the third Queen Anne and the highest grade example, (books at £12,500 in Spink in EF)
Halfpenny 1860 Copper ProofPeck 1552 Ex-Nicholson Collection, where described as follows :- 'The finest example to come on the market in the last 30 years', Practically FDC with some darker toning behind Britannia and a couple of light nicks on Britannia's face, Extremely Rare, purchased from Spinks Numismatic Circular Feb 1992 item 268 £1700
Proof Set 2008 the double set in goldRoyal Shield of Arms S.PGRSAS and Emblems of Britain S.PGEBCS sets, each set comprising One Pound, Fifty Pence, Twenty Pence, Ten Pence, Five Pence, Two Pence and One Penny all struck in gold, each set containing 84.76 grammes of 22 carat gold, FDC in the large Royal Mint box of issue with all certificates
United Kingdom Golden JubileeGold Proof Set 2002 the very impressive Royal Mint issue comprising 2002 £5 Crown, £2 ,£1, 50/20/10/5/2 and 1 Pence plus Maundy Money all struck in gold, S.PGJS1, the Penny and Five Pence with light toning. The Maundy Set with full original brilliance. nFDC to FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
Ten Pounds 2017 SHINE THROUGH THE AGES Five OunceGoldProof (.999 Fine Gold) issue The Sapphire Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen FDC in The Royal Mint's presentation box with certificate 098 of 120. Royal Mint issue price £8,250
Proof Set 1887Long Set £5 to Silver Threepence (11 coins) nFDC the gold with some hairlines and scuffs the silver with a matching grey tone in the contemporary Jubilee Coinage 1837 - 1887 Goldsmiths Alliance black and gold box with velvet inlay
The Royal Family Cameo Collection a 6-piece set in Gold by John Pinches Medallists Ltd. Depicting the Queen, Prince Philip, Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward each on a oval cameo, the portrait without legend on the obverse, with their Royal Titles on the reverse, as well as the Assay marks. nFDC with a few light contact marks. Total weight 474.5 grammes of 22 carat gold, housed in a front-folding red box with oval blue felt inlay, with accompanying booklet, impressive and rare certainly the first set we have seen
Five Pounds 1911 ProofS.3994 in an NGC holder and graded PF58, retaining considerable original mint brilliance and eye appeal, the only George V Gold Five Pounds issue and always popular with collectors
Five Pounds 1937 Gold ProofS.4074, Marsh F40, in an NGC holder and graded PF63 Cameo, the bust nicely frosted, the only Gold Five Pounds issued for George VI and always popular with collectors
Five Pounds 1911 ProofS.3994 EF with some light contact marks, only 2812 minted, an affordable example, we note top grade examples now being offered in excess of £10,000
GibraltarTen Pounds 2006 QE II 80th Birthday 5oz GoldProof FDC with brilliant cut 1/4 carat diamond in the reverse design, and in Westminster's presentation box with certificate
Proof Set 2012 The United Kingdom Diamond JubileeGold Proof Coin Set, 10-coin set with all coins in gold, comprising Five Pound Crown, Two Pounds, Two Pounds Dickens, then One Pound to One Penny FDC in the impressive case of issue with booklet
Five Hundred Pounds 2018 Queen's Beasts - The Red Dragon of Wales 5oz. 24 carat Gold Proof S.QCH5 Reverse: A depiction of a rearing dragon accompanied by the Coat of Arms of Llywelyn the Great. RED DRAGON OF WALES 2018, FDC in capsule, uncased with no certificate, Very Rare with a mintage of just 90 pieces
Ten Pounds 2016 Queen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday 5oz. GoldProofS.M8 FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate number 055 of only 170 pieces issue with just 150 in this format
Five Pounds 1937 Gold ProofS.4074, Marsh F40, in an NGC holder and graded PF63*, the bust lightly frosted. Coins with the star designation have exceptional eye appeal for their designated grade.
Ten Pounds 2016 Shakespeare Five OunceGoldProof FDC in the Royal Mint's presentation box certificate number 20 of just 60 issued rare and desirable thus and the first example we have seen and thus offered. RM issue price was £6,950
Proof Set 2015 the double set in gold comprising Fourth Portrait Ian Rank-Broadley final editions and Fifth Portrait Jody Clark first editions each set comprising 8 coins, Two Pounds to One Penny all Gold Proofs FDC in the large and impressive box of issue with certificate, only a maximum of 500 sets issued
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.
Ten Pounds 2017 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip 70 Years of Marriage 5oz. Gold minted in .999 pure, ProofS.M10, a very impressive issue, FDC in the box of issue with certificate, only 175 minted, only 170 in this format
The 2016 United Kingdom Gold Proof Set an 8-coin set comprising Five Pound Crown 2016 Queen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday, Two Pounds (5) 2016 350th Anniversary of the Great Fire of London, 2016 World War I The Army, William Shakespeare 2016 Comedy - All the World's a Stage, William Shakespeare 2016 Tragedy - What a Piece of Work is a Man, William Shakespeare 2016 History - The Hollow Crown, One Pound 2016 The last Round Pound, Fifty Pence 2016 950th Anniversary of the Battle of Hastings, S.PGC18, all in gold an impressive set, FDC, and impressively presented in the wooden box of issue with certificate and booklet , number 12 of just 150 sets issued
United Kingdom Golden JubileeGold Proof Set 2002 the very impressive Royal Mint issue comprising 2002 £5 Crown, £2 ,£1, 50/20/10/5/2 and 1 Pence plus Maundy Money all struck in gold nFDC to FDC the Twenty Pence and Five Pence with minimal handling marks, in the red box of issue with certificate and booklet
Proof Set 2008Royal Shield of Arms in Platinum One Pound to One Penny (7 coins) along with Proof Set 2008 Emblems of Britain in Platinum One Pound to One Penny (7 coins), this set previously listed on the Royal Mint website as the 'Completer Set', housed along side each other in the Royal Mint Box, a spectacular and eye-catching set, Total weight 6.42 oz. of platinum, with the original promotional leaflet showing the Emblems of Britain set sale price of £4995, FDC in the box of issue with certificates and booklets
Wreath Crowns a connoisseurs collectionRoland Harris was forming six collections of Wreath Crowns and he had almost accomplished this task, this group reflects in the cataloguers opinion who compared them all the pick of the group for each date, 1927 ESC 367, 1928 ESC 368, 1929 ESC 369, 1930 ESC 370, 1931 ESC 371, 1932 ESC 372, 1933 ESC 373, 1934 ESC 374 ,1936 ESC 381 generally gEF or better and a rare opportunity to acquire a complete top grade group, a task that would normally take considerable time
Proof Set 1902 Long Matt Set Gold Five Pounds 1902 nFDC with very minor hairlines only, Two Pounds 1902 nFDC with very minor hairlines only, Sovereign 1902 nFDC with some hairlines on the obverse, Half Sovereign 1902 nFDC, Crown 1902 nFDC/FDC, Halfcrown 1902 FDC or very near so, unevenly but not unpleasantly toned, Florin 1902 nFDC with some light hairlines, Shilling 1902 nFDC with some hairlines on the obverse, Sixpence 1902 nFDC/FDC toned, MaundyFourpence 1902 nFDC/FDC, Maundy Threepence 1902 nFDC, Maundy Twopence 1902 nFDC/FDC, Maundy Penny 1902 FDC the silver with pleasing grey tone, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Pattern Set 1846 Private Patterns, Smith on Decimal Currency a 5-coin set by Marrian & Gausby, comprising Ten Cents 1846 Original striking with no die rust spots, 6mm thick, Freeman 812, X#50, formerly KM#PPn35, Five Cents 1846 Original striking, 3.25mm thick, Freeman 818, X#49, formerly KM#PPn33, Two Cents 1846 Freeman 819, X#48, formerly KM#PPn29, One Cent 1846 without Marrian & Gausby below the head, Freeman 823, X#46, formerly KM#PPn27, One Centum 1846 in White metal, X#47a, nFDC to FDC a superb set, the copper coins all rated R17 by Freeman, in a contemporary fitted case, we note each coin in this set superior to the examples from the Freeman collection, (two purchased by P.Deane, two purchased by G.Monk), the Freeman example later sold as part of the J.Tansley collection of Patterns, Proofs and Coining Trials. The coins in this set were the earliest patterns for a British Decimal Coinage. While restrikes were made in 1888 (by Shorthouse) that exist in various metals, only the original strikings are in copper and are free from die rust marks. Peck states in a footnote (page 479, 2nd Edition) describing the copper 10-cent, 5-cent, 2-cent, and 1-cent pieces as being the 'Decimal equivalents of a Twopence, a Penny, a Halfpenny, and a Farthing, respectively'. Further, Peck states that 'It is highly probable that the 1-centum piece was intended to represent a silver Decimal Shilling of 50 cents'.
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
FarthingCromwellundatedpattern in copper, Obverse: Bust of Cromwell to left, laureate and draped, within a roped circle, broken by the top of the head. Legend commences to the top right of the head OLIVAR . PRO . ENG . SC . IRL, Reverse: Shield of Arms crowned and quartered within a roped circle, CHARITIE . AND . CHANGE within a toothed border. Plain edge. Die axis inverted. Peck 390. VG with some discoloration in places, all major details clear, Extremely Rare. Cromwell Farthings of all types are seldom encountered in any grade
Sovereign 1871 George and the DragonPlain Edge Proof, with Large incomplete B.P. in exergue, wider date with the last 1 higher and slightly more distant from the 7, dragon with lower claws detached, 8.02 grammes, die axis upright, S.3856, UNC with some hairlines, retaining much original mint brilliance, the obverse with some small contact marks in the field below VIC, 1871 Proof Sovereigns of all types are extremely rare and highly prized
Britannia Medal 2002 Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee 5oz. 24 Carat Gold Proof Obverse: Britannia seated right, Reverse: Buckingham Palace with a fireworks display an aircraft flypast and Union Jacks all in colour, an eye-catching piece, FDC/nFDC in a Westminster box, no certificate
GuernseyTen Pounds 2009 22 Carat 5oz. GoldProof Reverse: Lunar landscape with lunar module, on the horizon, a coloured image of the Earth, KM#224a, FDC boxed as issued with certificate, only 40 minted
Five Guineas 1682 Elephant and CastleS.3332 Fine, an ex-jewellery piece, the edge largely smoothed, our archive database dating back to 2003 shows that this is the first 1682 Elephant and Castle example we have offered
The Sovereign 2017 Five-Coin Gold Proof Set Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign, Half Sovereign and Quarter Sovereign Celebrating 200 Years of the Pistrucci Sovereign FDC in the Royal Mint's case of issue with certificate
Japan 20 Yen Gold Year 3 (1870) Y#13 VF a very rare issue and seldom encountered in any grade, attached to jewellery mounts and a short chain with two charms attached, the charms without hallmarks and do not appear to be gold
Proof Set 1902Long Matt Set 13 coins all housed in PCGS holders as follows:- Gold Five Pounds PR62, Gold Two Pounds PR62, Sovereign PR62, Half Sovereign PR63, Crown PR64, Halfcrown PR63, Florin PR64, Shilling PR63, Sixpence PR64, Maundy Fourpence PR64, Maundy Threepence PR63, Maundy Twopence PR62, Maundy Penny PR63, the gold nicely matched, the silver with a pleasing and original tone, comes with the original red octagonal box of issue, this in good condition
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
Two Pounds 1831 ProofS.3828, 15.79 grammes, EF/About EF with some surface marks, Very Rare, Krause states a mintage of 225 pieces, although only 150 were in sets, Ex-LCA A162 Lot 2723 realised £5500 hammer price
Sixpence 1696 Second Bust Pattern. Obverse: Fine work, a more finely engraved rendition of the Second Bust. MVS lower in GVLIELMVS, the final S lower still. Reverse: Small Crowns with Later harp, die axis inverted, 7 strings to harp. The lower bar of the E of REX very weak (appears RFX unless under magnification), the 9 of the date blocked. Bull 1304, Rarity 6, not listed in the 1992 ESC, but referred to in a footnote on page 148 thus 'There is a Second Bust Sixpence of much finer style in the National Collection. This is undoubtedly a pattern together with the Crown and Halfcrown (ESC 93 and ESC 540) of similar style. This example is the plate coin in the Bull 'English Silver Coinage' 2015 edition. Only 3 examples exist, only 2 being in private hands. This example in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 30. A highly important piece and a rare opportunity to own such an important coin
Halfcrown 1905 ESC 750Bull 3571 and the key date of the 20th century Halfcrown series NGC AU58, in our view this coin is very conservatively graded at AU58 probably GEF the reverse better if offered raw, NGC have graded no 1905 Halfcrowns above AU58
Britannia Gold a 9-coin set commemorating the London 2012Olympic Games, comprising One Hundred Pounds Gold (3) 2010 Neptune - Faster, 2011 Jupiter - Higher and 2012 Mars - Stronger and £25 Gold (3) 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
Britannia Gold The 25th Anniversary Gold Portrait Collection 2012 comprising Fifty Pounds Half Ounce 2012 a 9-coin set the reverses featuring all the previously issued designs now all dated 2012 an eye-catching set. FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue, with certificate number 14 of just 25 sets issued
The 2017 United Kingdom Gold Proof Set an eye-catching 5 -coin set in Gold comprising Five Pound Crowns (2) 2017 1000th Anniversary of the Coronation of King Canute, 2017 Centenary of the House of Windsor, Two Pounds (2) 2017 First World War - The War in the Air, 2017 200th Anniversary of the Death of Jane Austen , Fifty Pence 2017 Sir Isaac Newton, all Gold Proofs, S.PGC20, FDC in the impressive box of issue with booklet and certificate number 091 of just 100 sets issued
United Kingdom Golden JubileeGold Proof Set 2002 very impressive Royal Mint issue comprising 2002 £5 Crown, £2 ,£1, 50/20/10/5/2 and 1 Pence plus Maundy Money all struck in Gold. S.PGJS1. the odd small nick, the Maundy Penny with a small tone spot, otherwise FDC in case of issue with certificate
Crown 1965 Satin Finish Specimen striking, with underlying brilliance ESC 393O, Bull 4341 nFDC comes with old sales and attribution ticket, Excessively rare rated R5 by Bull and R6 by the 1992 ESC.
Crown 1658 8 over 7 ESC 10, Bull 240, NEF with the die flaw at a very early stage, a small haymark on the shield, and a small flan imperfection below the N of ANG barely detract
Penny 1877 Narrow date, Freeman 90 dies 8+H (Rarity 18) one of the rarest and most sought after currency types in the entire Bun Penny series, almost always encountered in low grade, this example around Fine, and considerably superior to the example sold in London Coins Auction A129 (Lot 2034) graded LCGS 20 which realised £7020 inclusive of buyers premium. The variety beyond dispute and this example quite possibly one of the finest examples in existence, we note we have handled only 5 other examples since 2003, we also note this is superior to the example in the Laurie BamfordCollection sold in 2006 described as 'Fair', hence a rare opportunity for the advanced collector of the key varieties in this series
Sovereign 1841 Unbarred A's in GRATIA as Marsh 24 Reverse Fine, the obverse near so, an extremely rare date and type, one of the key dates in the entire Sovereign series
Two Pounds 1831 ProofS.3828, 15.79 grammes, EF/About EF with some surface marks, Very Rare, Krause states a mintage of 225 pieces, although only 150 were in sets, our archive database shows that this is only the second example we have offered
Bank of England in two Hendon albums (493), Catterns to Bailey, FIRST & LAST run issues seen, including first run REPLACEMENT, many other first and last series and replacement notes also seen, noted O'Brien lion & key £5 first run A01, Page series D pictorial £20 first run replacement M01, a large number of consecutively numbered runs, many other interesting prefixes and some low serial numbers, a comprehensive collection from 10/- to £50 in mixed grades, many high grade, viewing recommended
Crown 1672 ESC 45, Bull 388 A/UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75, the finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, furthermore, out of the 85 Charles II Crowns thus far submitted, this is not only finest of it's year and type, but finest in the entire Charles II series
Sovereign 1836 N of ANNO struck in shield Marsh 20A, S.3829B, VG/Fine, the reverse with some thin scratches, the error very clear, Very Rare with examples seldom offered in any grade
Proof Set 1902Long Matt Set 13 coins Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign, Half Sovereign, Crown, Halfcrown, Florin. Shilling, Sixpence and Maundy Set nFDC-FDC, the Sovereign with one light hairline, the silver attractive and with matching tone, an attractive set, in the original octagonal dated box, this with a small dent in the top
United Kingdom Golden Jubilee Gold Proof Set 2002 very impressive Royal Mint issue comprising 2002 £5 Crown, £2 ,£1, 50/20/10/5/2 and 1 Pence plus Maundy Money all struck in Gold. FDC in case of issue with certificate 0732
Proof Set 1902Long Matt Set 13 coins Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign, Half Sovereign, Crown, Halfcrown, Florin. Shilling, Sixpence and Maundy Set nFDC-FDC, the gold very attractive, the silver with a slight uneven, though matching tone, in the original octagonal dated box, this in very good condition
Proof Set 2012 The Diamond Jubilee 10-coin set with all coins in gold, comprising Five Pound Crown, Two Pounds, Two Pounds Dickens, then Fifty Pence to Penny FDC in the impressive case of issue with booklet, just 150 sets issued. Issue price reported to be circa £8,000 with similar sets seen on offer at coin shows with a £10,000 retail ticket price and with gold being low a good time to acquire one of these rare sets
USADollar 1802 Divided Date, Narrow Date, T of LIBERTY missing it's right foot, Breen 5400, B-6,BB-241, R.1, recognised by the missing right foot of the T in LIBERTY, EF or better with the obverse particularly sharp and with a pleasing old tone, this series seldom seen in these high grades and much sought after by collectors.
Broad 1662 Charles IIS.3337ANorth 2780 by T.Simon, this the last coin of this denomination, as it was succeeded by the Guinea coinage, VF/GVF with a peripheral red toning, some slight flattening to the left part of the rim this caused in striking, comes with old collector's ticket, these pieces seldom seen on the market, indeed, our archive database stretching back to 2003 shows that this the first example we have handled. Cataloguers Note: we record that a NEF example realised 13,500 pounds hammer price at Spink in their Auction 14004, March 2014 sale
Proof Set 2008Royal Shield of Arms in Platinum One Pound to One Penny (7 coins) along with Proof Set 2008 Emblems of Britain in Platinum One Pound to One Penny (7 coins), this set listed on the Royal Mint website as the 'Completer Set', housed alongside each other in the Royal Mint Box, a spectacular and eye-catching set, formerly listed on the Royal Mint website at a total price of £11245.52, FDC in the box of issue with certificates and booklets, issue limited to 184 sets so rarely offered
Sovereign 1908C Marsh 183 and unlisted as a currency coin by Spink, VF the surfaces slightly uneven with some surface marks, listed by Marsh as R6 with a mintage of just 633 pieces, Marsh states he had heard of six examples and made notes on just four, he ranks this and the 1819 Sovereign as the two key coins in the Sovereign series
Crown 1847 Gothic Plain Edge ProofESC 291 UNC with grey tone, slabbed and graded CGS 82, the finest of 4 examples thus far recorded by the CGS Population Report. Cataloguers note:- Gothic Crowns rarely achieve grades above CGS 80, study of the Population Report shows that at the time of writing only 4 examples of all Gothic types and dates have graded 80 or above (CGS 80 x 2 and CGS 82 x 2)
Crown 1951 VIP Proof with frosted design ESC 393D, nFDC slabbed and graded CGS 93, Ex-NGC PF67 Cameo, the finest known of 3 examples thus far recorded by the CGS Population Report
Sovereign 1825 Laureate Head Marsh 9 GEF/AU with some light contact marks on prooflike fields, sharp and with much eye appeal, an extremely rare coin one of the key pieces in the entire Sovereign series and difficult to find in high grade, of similar quality to the example in the Bentley Collection Part 3
One Hundred Pounds Peppiatt March 12 1935 Leeds Branch B245 pleasing Good VF, small inked number and a bank stamped number on the front excessively rare with only five others of these Leeds £100 logged by catalogue compilers and market observers ( these being 92/Y 03017, 99/Y 21643, Y/09 01972, Y/09 05551, Y/09 05552) and this one being at the higher end of the grade spectrum
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
Five Guineas 1668 first bust with elephant below S3329 EF as far as discernible detail is concerned with much detail apparent to bust and reverse designs, the coin shows more surface scuffs and nicks than normal for an EF grade the fields being more consistent with a VF grade. edge reads DEC . S . TVTAMEN the S with a raised dot in the lower curve, viewing recommended
Penny 1861 Freeman 23 dies 4+D struck on a heavy flan weighing 11.32 grammes, thickness 2mm, UNC toned with a couple of small contact marks in the reverse field, rated R18 by Freeman
Proof Set 1911Long Set 12 coins £5 to Maundy Penny aFDC with some contact marks, Silver with superb matching tone, in the original box of issue this in reasonable condition
Proof Sets 2008 in Gold (2 sets, each of 7 coins) Emblems of Britain the last coins bearing the old Decimal designs and Royal Shield of Arms the first coins bearing the new Decimal designs Proof FDC in the large wooden box of issue, an impressive and eye-catching set
One PoundCatterns. B226A. Guernsey overprint, withdrawn from circulation September 18th 1941. Only five known and accompanied by pictures of the others which show that this note is the finest known in existence. 87A 573048 and VF and pleasing.
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