A mixed group with some 20th centurysilvercrowns and other world issues from circulation, sets and singles including fantasy crowns from the 1970s Russia, German and Edward VIII themes, silver stamp replicas, medals and badges and more (lot)
Edward VIII Fantasy 1936 "New Strike Gold Pattern" by London Mint Office 22 carat gold 8 grams Proof FDC in their presentation box with certificate and with an issue limit of 499
GB and World Proof Sets (50) GB (35) 1970 (16), 1971 (12), 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1977 (3), Ceylon Proof Sets 1971 (5), Swaziland Proof Sets 1974 (5), Falkland Islands Proof Sets 1974 (5) nFDC to FDC in the cases of issue, Scotland James VIII Fantasy Crowns 1716 (5) UNC, Medal Edward VIIICoronation 1937 in aluminium holed with ribbon
Groats (3) Edward IV Rosette-Mascle issue, Calais MintS.1859 Good Fine, Edward IV Light Coinage 1464-1470 Bristol Mint B on breast, quatrefoils at neck, S.2004 mintmark Sun, Good Fine or slightly better with grey tone, Henry VIII Laker Bust D S.2337E mintmark Rose, About Fine with grey tone
Groats Edward IIINorwich Mint (2) Quartrefoils at neck S.2011 mintmark Sun VG/About Fine and mintmark Sun Good Fine on a slightly irregularly shaped flan
Maundy Set 1936 ESC 2553, Bull 3997 EF and with a dark matching tone The Fourpence with a small scratch on the reverse and the Threepence with some small spots, comes in a red contemporary Maundy Money case, the 1936 Maundy coins were distributed by King Edward VIII
GB and World a folder containing Edward VIII issues (12) Edward VIII Medal in silver - Investiture as Prince of Wales 1911 the official Royal Mint issue Eimer 1925 A/UNC, along with issues from British West Africa (3), East Africa (2), Indian States - Kutch (3), Fiji, New Guinea, and a copy of the obverse of the 1937 Edward VIII Brass Threepence in mixed grades to UNC, comes with Richard Lobel archival promotional literature detailing the Edward VIII issues
GroatEdward III Pre-Treaty series E S.1567, V with nick in right limb mintmark Cross 2, approaching VF, toned, with the edge slightly uneven at 5 o'clock
IndiaDollar (2 Rupees 8 Annas) Edward VIII INA Retro Patterns 1936 (8) Obverse Head of Edward VIII by D.R.Golder, left, Reverse 1 DOLLAR 2 RUPEES 8 ANNAS with Indian Script, in 8 different metals, 3 are Piedforts, milled edge Lustrous UNC
AustraliaFlorins INA Retro Patterns Edward VIII 1937 (8) Obverse Metcalfe Head facing right, Reverse Arms of Australia, Plain edge, in 8 different metals, 3 are Piedforts. Plain edge, only 18 sets made, Lustrous UNC
Crowns (62) 1821, 1845, 1889 (3), 1893 LVI, 1902, 1927, 1935 (2), 1937 (5, one a Proof), Edward VIII Fantasy issue (1), 1951 (6), 1953 (9, one a Proof issue), 1960 (9, two are polished dies), 1965 (3), 1972 (3, one a Silver Proof), 1977 (5, one a Silver Proof), 1980 (5, one a Silver Proof), 1981 (7, one a Silver Proof) in mixed grades many UNC to FDC and Five Pound Crowns (25, includes 6 Silver Proofs) mostly UNC to FDC a collection in an album, along with empty boxes appropriate to some of the coins in the group
Hammered and milled a small group (10) Hammered (6) HalfcrownCharles I Tower mint under Parliament S.2779A mintmark (P) Fine, Shillings (3) Edward VI Fine silver issue S.2482 mintmark y Pleasing Fine, Elizabeth I Second issue S.2555 mintmark Martlet NVG/VG, James I First Coinage, First bust S.2645 mintmark Thistle About Fine with some thin scratches on the obverse, Groat Philip and Mary Obverse: Portrait of Mary S.2508 mintmark Lis Fine with old grey tone, HalfgroatHenry VIII Second Coinage, Archbishop Lee, York MintS.2348 mintmark Key Good Fine. lightly creased, GB Milled (2) Twopence 1797 GVF/VF toned, Penny 1797 VF/NVF, along with Dollars Oval countermark on 8 Reales 1791 Mexico Fine, also countermarked II on obverse, underweight at 24.33 grammes, and France Ecu 1789I underweight at 25.49 grammes Fine
Groats (3) Edward IV Light Coinage S.2000 mintmark Sun Near Fine with a large edge cut, Mary S.2492 mintmark Pomegranate Fair, Henry VIII Second Coinage, Laker Bust D, S.2337E Good Fine, toned, Sixpences Elizabeth I (2) Sixth Issue 1593 mintmark Tun approaching Fine, on an irregularly-shaped flan, Milled issue 1562 mintmark Star , Fine, once gilded, PennyJohn, Canterbury Mint About Fine, along with Scotland 40 Pence Charles I F at end of reverse legend S.5578 Fine
British West Africa (214) Pennies (64) 1936KN Edward VIII (22), 1936H Edward VIII (37), 1937H, 1942 (2), 1944, 1947SA EF to UNC and lustrous a high percentage being UNC, Halfpennies 1936 Edward VIII (18), One Tenth Pennies (135) 1908 KM#3 (4), 1913H (8), 1920KN, 1926, 1928 (3), 1928H (15), 1928KN, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1936 Edward VIII (15), 1936 George V (1), 1938 (2), 1944, 1945, 1946, 1950KN (3) GEF to Lustrous UNC, 1954 (74) Lustrous UNC, East AfricaOne Cent (143) 1955 (4), 1956 (10), 1959 (8), 1961 (97), 1962 (24), a few NEF to GEF others lustrous UNC
Maundy Set 1936 ESC 2553 GEF to UNC with some speckled, attractive toning, in the long red Maundy Money case, the 1936 Maundy coins were distributed by King Edward VIII
GB and World sets (5) GB Proof Set Executive Set 2012 FDC in the box of issue with certificate, GB 'The Year of the Three Kings' comprising Crowns (3) 1935 GEF, 1937 EF and Edward VIII Medal 2011 in .925 silver UNC, in a Westminster box with certificate, The US Presidential Dollar Collection 2007-2010 a 16-coin set gold plated EF to UNC in the Westminster box of issue, Gibraltar Crown 1977 Silver Jubilee UNC in slide case Cook Islands a 13-coin set 2011 Prince William and Catherine MiddletonRoyal Wedding One Dollar (13) in gold-plated cupro-nickel UNC with colour photo reverses, in a Westminster box with certificates, Jersey/Guernsey/Cook Islands 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee a 13-coin set in gold plated cupro-nickel, UNC with colour photo reverses, in a Westminster box with certificates
Earls Court Gigantic Wheel Tokens (15) 1897 (3), 1899 (1), 1901 (5), 1902 (2), 1903 (3), 1905 (1) five in mixed grades, ten A/UNC to UNC and lustrous, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 (6) Obverse 4 conjoined head, that of Queen Victoria, and three future monarchs Edward VII, George V and a young Edward VIII, facing left, Reverse : Three joined shields, crowned A/UNC to UNC with varying degrees of lustre, Four Generations of the Royal Family 1896 (2) Reverse: Remington Typewriters NEF to GEF one with some scratches
The Millionaires Collection an 8-coin set comprising eight different modern replicas of rare and iconic coins from the British series, now all struck in silver:- 5 Guineas Queen Anne, Carlisle Siege Three Shillings, Spur Ryal James I, Elizabeth I Ryal, Crown Edward VI, Gold Penny Coenwulf, Double Leopard Edward III, Testoon Henry VIII, in presentation box with certificates
East Africa (19) 10 Cents (3) 1936 Edward VIII Bronze (2) Toned UNC and Lustrous UNC, 1952, 5 Cents (16) 1922, 1933 (13), 1936KN Edward VIII, 1942, 1 Cent (2) 1957H GEF to UNC, mostly with good lustre
Coronations and Jubilees 1837-1953 a 7-medal set in silver by John Pinches comprising Victoria Coronation, Victoria Diamond Jubilee, Edward VII Coronation, George V Coronation, George V Silver Jubilee, Edward VIII Ascension, and George VI Coronation all struck in silver, Prooflike UNC and beautifully toned, in the original box of issue, no certificate, only 250 sets produced
Maundy Set 1936 ESC 2553 A/UNC to UNC the Twopence and Penny with some light tone, in a contemporary red box, the lid with ER added in gold marker either side of the crest Note: The 1936 sets were distributed by King Edward VIII
HalfcrownCharles I Group III, Third horseman, type 3a1 No caparisons on horse S.2773 mintmark Crown VG the reverse slightly better, ShillingEdward VI Fine silver issue S.2482 mintmark Tun Near Fine/Fine with some scratches on the obverse
World Edward VIII issues (22) in a fitted case with EDWARD VIII COINS in gold lettering on the lid, includes issues from Indian States, British West Africa, East Africa, Fiji and New Guinea in mixed grades to UNC some with lustre
Investiture of Prince Edward as Prince of Wales 1911 35mm diameter in silver Eimer 1925 The Official Royal Mint Issue Obverse Bust Three-quarters left, crowned and draped, CARNARVON IVLY. XIII. MCMXI across the field, INVESTITVRE. OF. EDWARD. PRINCE. OF. WALES. K.G. Reverse Caernarvon Castle, the Welsh Dragon below, GORPHENAF MCMXI above on a radiate sky decorated with the Prince's crest within Garter, crowned ARWISGIAD . IORWERTH TYWYSOG . CYMRU M.G. EF with a few tone spots on the obverse, in the red Royal Mint case of issue
Penny 1858 No WW GEF with traces of lustre ands a few minor spots, Penny 1890 Narrow date (14 1/2 teeth date spacing) VG, along with Fantasy pieces (3) ShillingEdward VIII 1937 in silver, Prooflike UNC, Fantasy Crown 1879 Three Graces INA Retro series, plain edge, in copper Lustrous UNC, Ireland Fantasy Crown 1901 plain edge in copper Lustrous UNC
Edward VIII (3) Coronation 1937 57mm diameter by D.R.Golding Obverse: Bust right EDWARD .VIII.CROWNED.MAY.XII, in field MCMXXXVII in three lines, Reverse: Britannia seated, right holds a crown, upon which stands a Dove carrying an olive branch CANADA. INDIA. S.AFRICA.AUSTRALIA. NEW ZEALAND, Coronation 1937 33mm diameter in silver by Spink and Son Obverse Bust left in Coronation robes, CROWNED MAY 12 1937 Shield within Garter, crowned with supporters KING AND EMPEROR UNC in the Red Spink box of issue, Coronation 1937 44mm diameter in base metal Obverse Bust right in Coronation robes, crowned, HIS.MAJESTY.KING.EDWARD VIII Reverse: Standing Britannia facing, between two columns, holds a crown aloft, and a Union Jack flag EF
Prince Albert, Society of Arts President's Medal 1847 56mm diameter in bronze by L.C.Wyon, Eimer 1420, Obverse Bust right, ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OIF WALES PRESIDFENT MDCCCLXIII Reverse: SOCIETY OF ARTS, MANUFACTURES AND COMMERCE within a wreath, FOUNDED 1754 INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER 1847 Edge: PORTUGUESE EXAMINATION, 1895. WALTER FLOWETH About UNC in the black box of issue
The Three British Kings of 1936 a 3-medal set each 32mm diameter in silver: King George V Silver Jubilee 1935, the Abdication of King Edward VIII 1936, the Coronation of King George VI 1937 Matt finish UNC in the red box of issue with leaflet, The Three British Kings of 1936 a 3-medal set each 51mm diameter in bronze: King George V Silver Jubilee 1935, the Abdication of King Edward VIII 1936, the Coronation of King George VI 1937 Matt finish UNC in the red box of issue
Proof Set 1953 nFDC in a London Mint box, Last £sd and First Decimal Proof Sets 1970 and 1971 nFDC in a London Mint box with certificates, The SilverCommemorative Collection a 25-coin set includes Crowns (4) 1891 Fine, 1900 LXIII Fine, 1935 EF and 1937 GEF, with a group of Decimal Silver Proofs Five Pound Crowns, Two Pounds, One Pound, Fifty Pence and 25p Crowns 1972-2006 nFDC to FDC in a London Mint box with certificates, The Coins of Britannia's Last Century an 11-coin set Decimal and pre-decimal issues layered with gold and platinum-palladium, in mixed grades, in the London Mint box of issue with certificate, The Coins of Britannia's Last Century an 11-coin set Decimal and pre-decimal issues Edward VII to Elizabeth II in mixed grades, in the London Mint box of issue with certificate
Coronations and Jubilees 1837-1953 a 7-medal set in silver by John Pinches comprising Victoria Coronation, Victoria Diamond Jubilee, Edward VII Coronation, George V Coronation, George V Silver Jubilee, Edward VIII Ascension, and George VI Coronation all struck in silver, Prooflike UNC and toned, in the original box of issue, with certificate, number 119 of only 250 sets produced
Queen VictoriaJubilee Portrait Silver Coin Set a 7-coin set comprising Crown 1891, Double Florin 1889, Halfcrown 1891, Florin 1887, Shilling 1889 Large Head, Sixpence 1891 and Threepence 1891 VG to Fine in a London Mint Office box with certificate, King Edward VIII New Strike Fantasy Pattern Set a 6-coin set 1936 Crown to Threepence in silver nFDC in the London Mint Office box of issue with certificate
George IV - Regent of the United Kingdom 1811 Eimer 1015 GEF in white metal, in the folding box of issue, George VICoronation medal 1937 57mm diameter in silver, Matt Finish UNC, The John H.King medal Seedsmen by Royal Warrant to the King (2) White metal and Gilt, UNC boxed, Death of Edward VIII 1972 UNC in silver by John Pinches, boxed, Silver Wedding of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip 1972 in Silver Matt finished, by John Pinches, UNC boxed with certificate, along with Tokens and Medals (6) a small and mixed group, and Farthing 1875H these in mixed grades
Pennies (2) Edward III Third Coinage London Mint, Pre-Treaty Period with annulet in each quarter of the reverse, Class C, S.1584, Good Fine, Henry VIII Second Coinage, Sovereign type, Durham Mint, Bishop Tunstall , CD beside shield S.2354 mintmark Star Good Fine, Ex-Stewartby Part 4 Lot 1627 (part), Farthings Edward III London Mint (3) VG to Fine, Ex-Stewartby Part 4, part 1627 Halfpenny Edward III Fine with some flan cracks, Penny Third Coinage London Mint, Pre-Treaty Period with annulet in each quarter of the reverse, Class C, S.1584, Good Fine
Half NobleEdward III Transitional Treaty Period 1361 reverse with annulets at corners of central panel, saltire and double saltire stops, closed E at centre. French title omitted as is that of Aquitane EDWARD DEI G REX ANGL D HIB Good Fine (3.7 grams)
Australia Fantasy Sixpences 1937 (99), by Maklouf, both bearing the portrait of Edward VIII and struck in .925 silver. Made in the early 1990s with a mintage believed to be around 2000 pieces Proof FDC
Tokens and medals a varied and interesting group (14) Edward VII Visit to London 1903 31mm diameter by Spink and Son NEF, Wirral and Birkenhead Agricultural Society 52mm diameter in silver awarded to Messrs Peter Patrick and Son for anti-sag gate hangings 1906 EF, France Watch fob of Schloss & co 1889 Universal Exposition 31mm diameter in silver, which reproduces in miniature the prize won by Schloss and Co. at the 1889 Exposition, NVF with fob mount at top, Argentina Constitution Jura 1854 32mm diameter in silver Fine, George IIIGolden Jubilee 1810 Eimer 1007var. 42mm diameter in bronze, Good Fine, Gaming Counters (3) George III, Anne and Maria Theresa obverses VG to Fine, USA Hard Times Token undated (c.1837) 'The Constitution as I understand it', 'Roman Firmness' mule reverse, Fine, Duchess of Gloucester Token 1774 in copper by J.Kirk Fine, some scratches, Copper token by Sparrow of Bishopsgate, 1823 Ironmongers, reverse hot air balloon, 'ASCENDED AT OXFORD JUNE 23 1823' Good Fine, Farthing token or medalet George IV 1821 21mm diameter in copper Fine, Halfpenny 19th Century Middlesex Political and Social Series 1794 DH1016 edge 'CURRENT EVERY WHERE', Fine, plus an unidentified ancient coin
Edward III (2) Penny Third Coinage London Mint, Pre-Treaty Period with annulet in each quarter of the reverse, Class C, S.1584, Good Fine, Halfpenny London Mint, EDWARDVS REX legend S.1557 Good Fine
Fantasy Crown issues (5) GB 1879 Copper, 1911 George VGolder Head, 1936 Edward VIII Golder Head, Australia (2) 1901 Edward VII in copper and silver, UNC and lustrous
The Millionaires Collection a 21-coin set in gold and rhodium plated gold comprising modern fantasy strikes of iconic and rare early issues, each 22mm in diameter Alfred the Great monogrammed Penny, Elizabeth I Pound, James I Spur Royal, Commonwealth Halfcrown, Henry VIII George Noble, Cromwell Sixpence, Henry VII Sovereign, Edward VI Crown, Anne Five Guineas, Edward IIIGold Double Leopard, Henry VIII Testoon, Charles I Oxford Crown, Coenwulf Gold Penny, Richard III Nagel, William PAXS Penny, Charles II Two Guineas, George III Bank of England Dollar, Charles I Triple Unite, William and Mary Crown, George III Five Guineas, Henry VII Testoon Prooflike UNC in the presentation box of issue
Hammered a small and interesting group (9) Sixpences (3) Edward VIS.2483 mintmark Tun, About Fine with good portrait for the grade, Elizabeth I (2) 1561 S.2561 mintmark Pheon NF/F, 1578 8 over 7 Fifth Issue, S.2572 mintmark Greek Cross, VG, Groats (3) Henry VIII First Issue, portrait of Henry VII S.2316 mintmark Pheon Fine with some weak areas, Henry VIII Second Coinage, Laker Bust A3, S.2337C, mintmark Rose, Good Fine with dark tone, Mary S.2492 mintmark Pomegranate, Fine with a long flan split, Halfgroat Henry VII Canterbury Mint, S.2261 mintmark Martlet, Fine, FourpenceCharles II Third Issue S.3324 mintmark Crown VG/Near Fine, PennyEdward III Quatrefoil in centre of reverse, York MintS.1556 Fine
Fantasy Sovereign 1936 Edward VIII Proof in 22 carat gold by London Mint Office UNC and lustrous with a small striking flaw on the obverse in the box of issue with certificate
Australia INA Retro Series Fantasy Crown 1936 Edward VIII in silver, a trial having no obverse border beading UNC with some lustre, Rare, Canada INA Retro Series Fantasy Dollar 1901 Edward VII with die axis inverted Lustrous UNC, unique
Half Sovereign 1937 a Jewellers CopyEdward VIII in 9 carat gold, Jerngans Lottery 1736 40mm diameter in silver Fine the edge with some small flaws, as part of a group of Medals and Tokens (136) GB and Canadian issues noted, in mixed grades
Medals and sets a small group comprising Coronation of George V 1911 38mm diameter in bronze, presented by the Mayor of Stoke Newington EF. George V Silver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter in silver Reverse GRI monogram EF. The Three British Kings of 1936 a 3-medal set depicting George V and Queen Mary, Edward VIII, George VI and Queen Elizabeth respectively, each 32mm diameter, matt finish in silver UNC boxed with certificate. Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in bronze the Official Royal Mint issue EF in the Royal Mint box. Coronation of George V 1911 51mm diameter in bronze the Official Royal Mint issue EF in the Royal Mint box. Coronation Medal 1937 32mm diameter in silver Obverse conjoined busted, no legend, reverse crowned GRI monogram, A/UNC boxed
Pennies (5) John, Class 5b, London Mint moneyer Willem NVF, Henry III Short Cross, London Mint moneyer Ilger, Fine or slightly better, Henry III Long Cross London Mint, Moneyer Nicole, Edward I Bristol Mint, Class 2b Good Fine, Edward IICanterbury Mint Good Fine, nicely toned, the first four with old sales tickets
Cook Islands the Bushranger Collection Two Dollars 2003 a 4-coin set each Silver Proofs 2 ounces of .999 silver, with coloured reverses showing Ned Kelly, Captain Thunderbolt, Mad Dan Morgan and Ben Hall FDC in the box of issue with certificate, United Kingdom Ecu Set 1992 a 7-coin set 10 Ecu to One Tenth Ecu Piedfort Proofs in the red box of issue, Millennium Calendar medal 2000 76mm diameter in silver by the Franklin Mint UNC boxed, VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 in base metal, the reverse showing the four previous longest reigning monarchs, George III, Elizabeth I, Edward III and Henry III VF, along with a tray with 37 base metal medals, each depicting a different President of the USA 1789-1974
Victoria to Elizabeth II (7), Coronation 1837 by J. Barber, published by Messers Griffin and Hyams, white metal, 62mm., Jubilee 1897, bronze (2), white metal in case (1), Coronation medals in bronze (3)1937 Edward VIII & GVI, 1953, EF.
Hammered a small group (5) SixpenceElizabeth I 1575 mintmark Eglantine, NVG/VG, Halfgroat Elizabeth I mintmark Escallop Near Fine, Pennies (2) Edward IIIYork mint, with Quatrefoil in the centre of the reverse, Fine, Henry III Long Cross, Fine with some discolouration, Cut Halfpenny Henry II Long Cross Good Fine
GroatEdward III Fourth Coinage, London Mint, S.1569 series F, mintmark Crown, Fine or slightly better for wear with some old scratches and a surface crack on the obverse
Anglo-Gallic Demi-SterlingEdward IIIS.8048 the portrait largely obscured by die clashing, the reverse bold, 0.43 grammes, VG/Fine with a small hole near the edge at 1 o'clock on the reverse, Rare
Halfcrowns to Halfpennies a wide ranging group (45) Halfcrowns Charles I (2) S.2776 mintmark Triangle, S.2777 mintmark Star, Shillings (11) Edward VI Fine Silver Issue S.2482 mintmark y, Elizabeth I (4) Second issue S.2555 mintmark Cross Crosslet, Sixth Issue (2) S.2577 mintmark Key, S.2577 mintmark Tun, Seventh Issue S.2584 mintmark 1, James I (2) Second Coinage S.2655 Fourth Bust, mintmark Bell, Second Coinage 1607 Fifth Bust S.2656 mintmark Grapes, Charles I (4) Group E, S.2797 mintmark Triangle, Group F, larger bust S.2799 mintmark Triangle in Circle, Group G (under Parliament) S.2800 mintmark Sun (2) one struck on an uneven flan, Sixpences (9) Elizabeth I (5) 1562 S.2560 mintmark Pheon, 1562 Milled Issue (2) S.2595 mintmark Star, S.2596 mintmark Star, 1567 Milled Issue S.2599, Small Bust, mintmark Lis, 1579 Fifth Issue S.2572 Mintmark Greek Cross, James I (2) First Coinage, First Bust 1603 S.2647 mintmark Thistle, Fourth Bust S.2658 mintmark Coronet, Charles I Group D, no inner circles, S.2813 mintmark Bell, Charles II Third Issue S.3323 mintmark Crown, Groats (4) Edward IVLondon Mint, Light Coinage, Henry VIII Facing Bust issue S.2199 mintmark Pansy, Elizabeth I Second Issue, S.2556 mintmark Martlet, Charles II Third IssueS.3324 mintmark Crown, Threepences (2) Elizabeth I Fifth Issue 1569 S.2573 mintmark Coronet, Elizabeth I Fifth issue 1578 S.2573 mintmark Greek Cross, Halfgroats (7) Henry VI Calais Mint, Pinecone-Mascle issue S.1877 Mintmark Cross Patonce, Edward IV Canterbury Mint clipped, Henry VII Canterbury Mint S.2209 Mintmark Tun, Elizabeth I, Pellets behind Bust S.2579 mintmark Crescent, James I (3) Smaller Crown on Obverse S.2660 mintmark Trefoil, S.2659 mintmark Trefoil, S.2660 mintmark Thistle, Pennies (8) Henry III Long Cross (3), Henry III Short Cross (2), Edward I London Mint (3), Halfpennies (2) James I S.2663 (2) Near Fine to GVF the majority of the coins evenly struck and Fine or better, with some nearer VF than Fine, a pleasing group
NobleEdward III Treaty Period 1361-1369, Calais Mint, C at centre, no flag, S.1505 VF with a surface crack at around 4 o'clock on the obverse, skilfully repaired
Proof Sets (8) Flat Packs (6) 1970, 1972, 1974, 1975, 1981, 1982, Blue Sets (2) 1986, 1997, Crowns (3) 1977 Silver Jubilee Silver Proofs (2), 1981 Royal Wedding Silver Proof, Two Pounds a 2-coin set 1989 Bill and Claim of Right Silver Proofs, FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates, Fifty Pence 1973 EEC Cupro-Nickel Proof FDC boxed, Royal Mint Year Set 2006 UNC in the wallet of issue, Five Pound Crowns (3) 1996 Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday UNC, 2009 Henry VIII 500th Anniversary of Accession Numismatic First day cover with commemorative stamp UNC, 2006 Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday UNC all in the wallets of issue, Fifty Pence 1994 D-Day Landings UNC in the wallet of issue, Unofficial Year Sets (16) 1937, 1942, 1950, 1953 (4), 1963, 1965 (2), 1966 (2), 1967 (2), 1972, 1973, George VI 1937-1952, in mixed grades, Crowns a 5-coin set 1965-1981 UNC, Crowns a 4-coin set 1965-1977 UNC, both sets in slide cases, Crown 1972 UNC, Halfcrowns 1947-1951 (5 coins) Fine to GF, Two Pounds 1989 Bill and Claim of Rights EF, Jersey a 3-coin set 1966 Crown, Threepence and Penny UNC, Falkland Island Fifty Pence 1983 150th Anniversary Silver Proof FDC boxed with certificate, Sierra Leone One Leone 1974 Silver Proof FDC boxed with certificate, Medal George V Silver Jubilee 1935 UNC toned, in the red box of issue, Toy Money (14) Victoria and Edward VII NEF to GEF, Crowns 1951 (2) GEF boxed, plus a group of Decimal issues (121) Two Pounds (44), One Pound (26), Fifty Pence (49), Two Pence (2) total £138.54 face, in mixed higher grades
Hammered a small group (12) HalfcrownCharles I mintmark (P) Fine or slightly better, on an irregular flan, Groats (2) Edward IIILondon Mint, mintmark Cross 1 Fine, Henry VII Facing Bust, mintmark Rose, Pennies (9) Henry III (2) London Mint moneyers Nicole and Adam, Edward I (5) London Mint (3), York Mint (1), Canterbury Mint (1), Edward II Canterbury Mint, Edward III London Mint, in mixed grades VG to VF
Papal Seal in lead, Pope Boniface VIII 1294-1303 Good Fine, Medals (2) Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 25mm diameter, VF, Edward VII Coronation 1902 31mm diameter GEF both Official Royal Mint issues in silver, as part of a group of World 19th and 20th Century (124) includes a few in silver in display trays in mixed grades to UNC, includes some token issues
Tokens and medals a varied and interesting group (14) Edward VII Visit to London 1903 31mm diameter by Spink and Son NEF, Wirral and Birkenhead Agricultural Society 52mm diameter in silver awarded to Messrs Peter Patrick and Son for anti-sag gate hangings 1906 EF, France Watch fob of Schloss & co 1889 Universal Exposition 31mm diameter in silver, which reproduces in miniature the prize won by Schloss and Co. at the 1889 Exposition, NVF with fob mount at top, Argentina Constitution Jura 1854 32mm diameter in silver Fine, George III Golden Jubilee 1810 Eimer 1007var. 42mm diameter in bronze, Good Fine, Gaming Counters (3) George III, Anne and Maria Theresa obverses VG to Fine, USA Hard Times Token undated (c.1837) 'The Constitution as I understand it', 'Roman Firmness' mule reverse, Fine, Duchess of Gloucester Token 1774 in copper by J.Kirk Fine, some scratches, Copper token by Sparrow of Bishopsgate, 1823 Ironmongers, reverse hot air balloon, 'ASCENDED AT OXFORD JUNE 23 1823' Good Fine, Farthing token or medalet George IV 1821 21mm diameter in copper Fine, Halfpenny19th CenturyMiddlesex Political and Social Series 1794 DH1016 edge 'CURRENT EVERY WHERE', Fine, plus an unidentified ancient coin
IrelandPenny Edward I Dublin Mint, Fair, Penny Elizabeth I 1602 mintmark Martlet, date not visible, identified by the reverse mintmark only, Poor, Ireland Pennies and Halfpennies (8) Pennies (4) 1822, another George IV date worn, Halfpennies (6) 1805, George III dates worn (2), 1822 (2), 1823, plus Free State Coinage (10) Halfcrowns to Pennies 1940s to 1960s issues in mixed grades
NobleEdward III Fourth Coinage, Pre-Treaty period, (1356-1361) London Mint, 7.72 grammes, variety with one annulet either side of the lis at the top of the reverse cross S.1490var, NVF with some light scuffs near the centre on each side
Africa a varied and useful group (70) Trial pieces (2) British West AfricaShilling 1952 struck in steel with TRIAL on both sides UNC, Nigeria Shilling 1962 with TRIAL in obverse and reverse fields UNC, Southern Rhodesia (17) Crown 1953, Halfcrowns (4) 1936, 1937, 1940, 1947, Two Shillings (2) 1935, 1940, Shillings (2), Sixpence 1932, Threepences (2) 1936, 1941, Pennies (3) 1934, 1937, 1944, Halfpennies (2) 1934, 1944, in mixed grades some EF, Medal 1965 Rhodesia Independence EF, Rhodesia 20 Cents 1964 Fine, German East Africa (4) One Rupie 1910J, Half Rupie 1904A, 1 Heller 1908J, Half Heller 1904A, East Africa and Uganda (7) 25 Cents 1906, One Cent (5) 1901 Aluminium, 1909, 1912H, 1913, 1917H, One Pice 1897, in mixed grades most VF to GEF, East Africa (15) 50 Cents 1922, 1948, 25 Cents 1913, 10 Cents (5) 1936 (2) George V and Edward VIII issues, 1941, 1951, 5 Cents (5) Edward VIII 1936KN, 1941, 1942, 1952, 1963, One Cent 1952 in mixed grades, One Shilling (2)1949, 1952 many in lustrous UNC, Sierra Leone 10 Cents 1796 GVF toned, Nigeria - British West Africa (4) Penny 1907, One Tenth Penny (3) 1908, 1909, 1911H GVF to GEF, British West Africa (19) Two Shillings 1913, One Shilling 1939, Sixpence 1919H, Threepences (2) 1914, 1945H, Pennies (9) 1915H, 1920H, 1936 Edward VIII, 1936H Edward VIII, 1936KN Edward VIII, 1940, 1940KN, 1943, 1951, Halfpennies (2) 1915H, 1936KN Edward VIII, One Tenth Penny (3) 1932, 1936, 1940, in mixed grades, many EF to UNC and lustrous, along with a small group of mixed African paper money (9) these modern issues in high grades
Conquest of Everest 1978 in 9 carat gold by Museum Galleries along with Commemorative Medals in silver Charles Investiture Caernarvon 1969 4 piece set, Henry VIII 6 wives BBC Series, John Pinches 7 piece set Victoria YH to George VI featuring important royal events such as coronations and abdication of Edward VIII , Battle of London 1944, The New College Sundial Medal by Spink, Assay Office Specimens by Mayfair Coin Company, Wedding 1981 St Paul's Cathedral issue, Battle of Hastings 1066 - 1966 (2), Battle of Britain by The Royal Mint, Silver Jubilee 1977, UN Peace 1971 and 1972, and Apollo 15 most Unc - BU and cased as issued
Ireland Tokens 18th and 19th Century (32) 8 Pence Ballyglunin and Menlough Castle M.I.Blake, 6 Pence Ballyglunin and Menlough Castle M.I.Blake, 4 Pence Ballyglunin and Menlough Castle M.I.Blake, all undated, Halfpennies18th Century (9) 1789 Wicklow - Cronebane (4), 1792 Camac DH42, 1792 Dublin R L J and Co., 1794 Dublin - Talbot Fyan DH308a, Dublin 1795 H S and Co. Plumes Reverse DH324, 1794 A C M Co., Halfpennies 19th Century (5) 1804 Dublin 1804 For the convenience of Trade, 1806 St. Patrick APOS 432. 1813 Dublin J.Miles 1819 Non-local, Harp reverse, 1820 Hibernicus, Farthings 19th Century Dublin, Todd and Co. (Bell 2), Ferrar and Co Belfast (Bell 6), C and P McGlade Belfast (Bell 18), Pennies 19th Century (11) 1804 Bentley and Co. (Bell 1), Rare, 1813 Edward Stephens, James Street Dublin, 1813 Strabane, 1814 Edward Stephens (holed), 1815 Burke Hibernia 1816 Edward Stephens, 1818 Luke XX, Chap XXV Ver (2) , 1818 Wellington and Erin Go Bragh, 1820 Bust of George III/Crowned Harp, 1858 Cloghjordan William Hodgins Banker, silvered, in mixed grades most around Fine, a few EF and lustrous, along with Ireland Farthing token Youghal this in low grade
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in bronze the Official Royal Mint issue Eimer 1817a EF boxed, along with Fantasy Crown 1987 Edward VIII reverse in the style of the 1936 Hearn pattern, hallmarked on the edge of the piece with the hallmarks corresponding to the date 2000, 25.18 grammes of 9 carat gold UNC
Ireland Hammered a small group (8) Groat Edward IV, Cross and Pellets Coinage, near Fine with a fragment missing, Pennies (6) Edward I Dublin Mint (2) Near Fine and Good Fine, Edward I Waterford Mint, Fine, Henry III Dublin Mint (2) Fine (one holed), Edward IV VG on an oval flan, clipped, Halfpenny Edward I Waterford Mint About Fine
Hammered a small group (8) Shillings (2) Charles I mintmark ( R ) Fair/Near Fine, Edward VI Fine Silver issue mintmark y, VG/NF tooled in the fields, SixpenceElizabeth I Sixth issue 1591 1 over 0 mintmark Hand Fair/Fine, the portrait worn, GroatEdward III Pre-Treaty Near Fine, Pennies (4) Edward I (2) Canterbury Mint Fair, York Mint VG, Threepences Elizabeth I (2) 1575 mintmark Eglantine, 1580 mintmark Latin Cross both overall approaching Fine but with some scratches, along with Halfcrown 1697 Fair with damaged surfaces
Indian Princely States - Kutch (8) 5 Kori (3) 1936 Edward VIII (2), 1937 George VI, 2 1/2 Kori 1937 (2) Edward VIII and George VI issues, One Kori (3) 1923, 1936 Edward VIII, 1938 GVF to EF
Millionaires Collection (2) Double Leopard Edward III modern replicas (2) the first 22mm diameter in 22 carat gold, the second 39mm diameter in gold plated cupro-nickel Lustrous UNC
Edward III (2) Penny Third Coinage London Mint, Pre-Treaty Period with annulet in each quarter of the reverse, Class C, S.1584, Good Fine, Halfpenny London Mint, EDWARDVS REX legend S.1557 Good Fine
Museum Collection/ Millionaires Collection modern fantasy restrikes of iconic coins (6) Henry VII Sovereign (2), Charles II Oxford Crown, Coenwulf Penny, Edward III Double Leopard, Spain 8 Reales 1609, Lustrous UNC, some in silver, in capsules
Westminster Abbey 900th Anniversary 1965 38mm diameter in silver by Mellish, Obverse Edward the Confessor, and Crossed keys, Reverse a view of the Abbey A/UNC and lustrous, Replica Crown Edward VI 1552 in cupro-nickel UNC, Replica Henry VIII Crown of the Double Rose in base metal UNC
Great Seals of the Realm (2 sets) the first 'Nineteenth Century', an impressive five piece collection of medallic 5 ounce pure silver issues depicting the Royal seals of George III (2), George IV, William IV and Victoria superb engraving well presented with detailed historical documentation UNC and in the impressive case as issued. issue the second, Great Seals of the Realm, Twentieth Century, an impressive six piece collection of medallic 5 ounce pure silver issues depicting the Royal seals of Victoria, Edward VII, George V (2), George VI and Elizabeth II superb engraving well presented with detailed historical documentation Unc and cased as issued.
Crowns (11) 1820LX, 1821, 1845 Obverse engraved, 1890, 1893 LVI, 1935, 1936 Edward VIII Fantasy, 1937, 1951, 1953, 1960, Halfcrown 1883, VG to GVF, South Africa Crowns (3) 1948, 1952, 1957, South Africa 50 Cents 1964, along with other World Crown-sized (14) from Andorra, Bermuda Mexico, Isle of Man, Guernsey etc. some in silver in mixed grades to UNC all in a Westminster box
Crowns Edward VIII 1936 INA Patina Pattern series (8) in 8 different metals: Obverse Right facing portrait by P.Metcalfe with date in roman numerals. Reverse George and the Dragon . Milled edge. Struck in .925 silver, Golden Alloy, Copper, Gold-coated copper, Aluminium, Pewter, Polished Steel and NickelSilver. Only 100 struck of each type. Prooflike UNC all with certificates
Crowns Edward VIII 1936 INA Patina Pattern series (8) in 8 different metals: Obverse Right facing portrait by P.Metcalfe with date in roman numerals. Reverse George and the Dragon . Milled edge. Struck in .925 silver, Golden Alloy, Copper, Gold-coated copper, Aluminium, Pewter, Polished Steel and NickelSilver. Only 100 struck of each type. Prooflike UNC all with certificates
Crowns Edward VIII 1936 INA Patina Pattern series (8) in 8 different metals: Obverse Right facing portrait by P.Metcalfe with date in roman numerals. Reverse George and the Dragon . Plain edge. Struck in .925 silver, Golden Alloy, Copper, Gold-coated copper, Aluminium, Pewter, Polished Steel and NickelSilver. Only 100 struck of each type. Prooflike UNC all with certificates
Crowns Edward VIII 1936 INA Patina Pattern series (8) in 8 different metals: Obverse Right facing portrait by P.Metcalfe with date in roman numerals. Reverse George and the Dragon . Plain edge. Struck in .925 silver, Golden Alloy, Copper, Gold-coated copper, Aluminium, Pewter, Polished Steel and NickelSilver. Only 100 struck of each type. Prooflike UNC all with certificates
GB and World Proof and Mint sets (10) and singles (1) GB a double Proof Set comprising 2008 Emblems of Britain Silver Proofs (7 coins, One Pound to One Penny) and 1970 Halfcrown to Halfpenny (8 coins) nFDC to FDC in the black box of issue, GB Proof Set 1970 nFDC cased, GB Proof Set 2008 Standard set FDC in the box of issue no certificate, Royal Mint Year Set 2009 (11 coins) includes the Kew Gardens Fifty Pence UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, The Queen VictoriaJubilee Portrait set a 7-coin set comprising Crown, Double Florin, Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence and Threepence (no 1887 coins) in mixed grades in the London Mint Box of issue with certificate, The undated 20 pence Coin set 2008 a 3-coin set comprising both standard 2008 coins, these VF to EF and gold-plated and the undated mule coin NEF in cupro-nickel in the London Mint Office box with certificate, Coins of World War II a 5-coin set Halfcrown to Silver Threepence NF to NVF the reverses with gold plated highlighting in a Westminster box with certificate, Isle of Man/South Georgia/British Virgin Islands (2) 'The Reflections of Her Majesty's 80th Birthday' a 4-coin set 2006 Crown-sized Silver proofs layered with rhodium-platinum FDC in a London Mint Office box with certificate number 76 of 400 sets issued, Tristan da Cunha Five Pounds 2008 George and the Dragon Gold-plated Silver inset with 6 small rubies Proof FDC in the London Mint Office box with certificate, Alderney Five Pound Crowns a 5-coin set 2007 'History of the Monarchy' depicting Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I respectively in gold-plated silver FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet, Guernsey Five Pounds 2010 'National Service 1949-1960' a 6-coin set in Silver Proofs FDC in a Westminster box, no certificates
Edward VIII New Strike Pattern Set 1936 by London Mint Office a 6-coin set in .925 silver comprising Pattern Crown, Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence and Threepence nFDC to FDC in the box of issue with certificate, only 1936 sets issued, along with Edward VIII New Strike Pattern Set 1936 by London Mint Office a 6-coin set in .925 silver plated with 24 carat gold comprising Pattern Crown, Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence and Threepences nFDC to FDC in the box of issue with certificate, only 499 sets issued
Farthings (9) 1953 (6) Freeman 660, Freeman 661, Freeman 662, Freeman 663 (2), Freeman 664Proof, 1951 Proof, 1950 Proof, 1925, these EF to Lustrous UNC, Third Farthing 1878 Good Fine, Farthings 1775 Contemporary Counterfeits (3) Poor, date illegible 1775 F and 1775 VF, Halfpennies Contemporary Counterfeit 1775 Fair, Evasion England's Glory, Fine, MedalEdward VIII Coronation EF, and Coin Weight George III 5 Dwt, 8 Gr. countermarked, NVF, Collector's Token 1977 in brass EF, Isle of Man halfpenny FAO 1977 EF and an unattributed Roman piece in low grade
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