Halfcrown 1720 20 over 17 Roses and Plumes ESC 590, Bull 1555 EF and choice, minor adjustment lines on the obverse barely detract, very hard to find George I Halfcrowns in high grade
The First World War Sovereign Collection 5 coin Sovereign set by the Royal Mint containing George V Sovereigns 1914, 1915, 1916, 1917 P and 1918 I a high grade group generally EF or better in the Royal Mint's presentation box with certificate 079. RM issue price £1995
World War I and World War II a group of nine to Lieut. (E) Joseph William Brand R.N, HMS Gossamer 1914-1915 Star, World War I War Medal, World War I Victory Medal, 1939-1945 Star, Atlantic Star, 1939-1945 Defence Medal, 1939-1945 World War II Medal, Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, and Distinguished Service Cross, George VI (1942), EF in presentation box, comes with photograph and copies of papers detailing the HMS Gossamer and details of the naval career of Joseph William Brand. The HMS Gosamer was a minesweeper of the Halcyon class. At the evacuation from Dunkirk Gossamer made six trips to and from that port or the beaches and brought home 3200 men. In April 1942 the Gossamer left Murmansk with two other ships of her flotilla to assist the cruiser Edinburgh which had been torpedoed. Gossamer rescued 440 survivors. Gossamer remained in North Russia and on June 24 1942 was sunk by a direct bomb during an air attack.
Halfpenny 1745 Peck 875 UNC an extremely choice example, attractively toned with small traces of lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, Ex-Andrew Wayne collection, London Coins Auction A113, 5/6/2006 (Lot 994). One of the first coins encapsulated by CGS (UIN 0000035). LCGS has now recorded over 42000 coins on its Population report and only one other coin of this date has been recorded. We note only 4 George II currency Halfpennies of all dates have attained the 85 grade, with none recorded higher, therefore a choice coin for the type collector
The Queen Victoria Sovereign Portrait Collection a 3-coin set comprising 1881 George and the Dragon, Horse with short tail, No B.P, S.3858D VF/NVF, 1890 G: of D:G: closer to crown S.3866B NVF/GVF, 1895M Marsh 155 NVF/VF
World War I group of four to Norman Vivian Saville, Royal Engineers 16th Divisional Signals Company R.E.1914-1915 Star, Military Medal, War Medal and Victory Medal, also British Empire Medal, and World War IIDefence Medal, and silver rosettes, EF to UNC. Also comes with a host of documents and Letter from King George VI. Norman Saville was involved with the same unit throughout the First World War moving all over the Somme and Ypres area and he would have been involved in Battles of Guillemont, Ginchy, Messines, Plickem, Langemarck, St. Quentin, Rosiers and the Pursuit to Mons. During these actions he was awarded the Military Medal which was mentioned in the London Gazette on 9/12/1916, he received a bar to that medal 29/8/1918. In World War II he joined the 66th battalion of the West Riding Home Guard In the London Gazette of 15/12/1944 he was awarded the British Empire Medal (Military Division) in recognition of meritorous service to the Home Guard
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 wooden impressive case as issued by The Royal Mint, issue number 331 of 1,000 limit. 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 by The Royal Mint. issue number 199 of 1,000 limit
Crowns to Farthings (135) Farthing 1799 UNC or near so with good subdued lustre, Halfcrown 1848 8 over 6 About Fine, as part of a group of George II to Elizabeth II includes some Double Florins, Bank Tokens, and Halfcrowns, we noticed a handful of scarcer types, in mixed grades, some later dates lustrous
World collection (102), mixed world lot with some Commonwealth including King George V, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II, very interesting and varied collection in mixed grades, needs viewing
Coronation of George II 1727 34mm diameter in silver by J.Croker Eimer 510 the official coronation issue Obverse Bust left Laureate, armoured and draped, GEORGIVS. II. D.G. MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. Reverse the King enthroned right, is crowned by Britannia VOLENTES. PER. POPULOS Exergue: CORON. XI. OCTOB. MDCCXXVII GEF or better with old grey and blue toning
AustraliaCommonwealth 5 Pounds issued 1928 series Q/13 789211, portrait King George V at right, signed Riddle & Heathershaw, (Pick17b), trimmed & pressed, Fine and scarce
India Government 10 Rupees issued 1917 - 1930 series K/73 611826, portrait King George V at right, signed J.B. Taylor, (Pick7b), usual spindle hole at left, original clean good EF to aUNC, rare in this grade
One Hundred Pounds 2015 Buckingham Palace Silver (2) BU, Twenty Pounds (16) 2013 George and the Dragon (12), 2015 Elizabeth II The Longest Reigning Monarch (4) all BU, all but one on the Royal Mint cards of issue
Halfcrowns to SilverThreepences William III to George V in an album (63, some holed), includes Shilling 1727 George II Plumes VG, along with World (19) includes Canada 25 Cents 1870 NF/GF, also South Africa, France and others along with an additional group of Ireland Woods coinage (14) consisting of Halfpenny 1722, Halfpennies 1723 (12) with one example perhaps with traces of an overdate, Farthing 1723 Poor to NF
GB and World Proof and Mint items, GB Proof Sets Red Leather Deluxe (15) 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, Standard Set 2004, nFDC to FDC in the cases of issue, a few coins with very light toning, Five Pound Crowns (2) 1990 Queen Mother 90th Birthday Silver Proof, 2002 Queen Mother Memorial Silver Proof, nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates One Pound 1987 Silver Proof, Britannia Two Pounds Silver and Five Pound Crown 1999 Millennium a 2-coin set UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue, Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 UNC in the blue wallet of issue, One Pound 1988 UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, Farewell to the £sd System a 10-coin set Crown to Farthing 1948-1967 UNC in an unofficial case, The King George VI Collection, a 10-coin set Halfcrown to Farthing 1941-1952 in mixed grades, all the silver coins being pre-1947, in mixed grades to EF, in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, Crowns (4) 1977 Silver Jubilee UNC, 1980 Queen Mother 80th Birthday (2) UNC, 1981 Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer Royal Wedding A/UNC, World Proof Sets (2) Guernsey 1989, Jamaica 1988 (9 coins) with Ten Dollars and Five Dollars in silver FDC in the cases of issue, Macau 100 Patacas 1988 35th Anniversary of Grand Prix, Silver Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, New Zealand Mint Set 1990 (6 coins) Two Dollars to Five Cents UNC in the wallet of issue, plus Banknotes Five Pounds to Ten Shillings Beale to Gill (£36 face) in mixed grades to UNC
Southern Rhodesia (5), 5 Shillings dated 1st January 1943 series D/3 075956, portrait King George VI at right, (Pick8a), pinholes, about Fine, 5 Shillings dated 1st January 1948 series D/49 074359, portrait King George VI at right, (Pick8b), pinholes, about Fine, 10 Shillings dated 1st September 1950 series A/106 098044, portrait King George VI at right, (Pick9f), splits and small tears, VG, 10 Shillings dated 3rd January 1953 series A/168 050272, portrait Queen Elizabeth II at right, (Pick12b), some dirt and pinholes, Fine, 1 Pound dated 10th September 1955 series B/284 077876, portrait Queen Elizabeth II at right, (Pick17), central hole/split otherwise Fine
GB and World a mixed group comprising Germany 1974 World Cup silver medal, the reverse showing all the competing teams FDC with original receipt, Olympic Games Munich 1972 SilverMedals (2) and Winter Olympics 1972 Sapporo, each nFDC and showing a different sport on the reverse, Germany 10 Marks Munich Olympics (5) 1972G KM#1311972D, 1972F, 1972G, 1972J KM#132 UNC and nicely toned, GB Crowns 1977 Silver Jubilee Silver Proofs (7) nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue, some with certificates, Crowns (3) 1890 VG with scratches, 1935 (2) GVF and GVF/NEF, Halfcrowns (2) 1829 VG/NF with a scratch on the obverse, 1887 Jubilee Head Fine, Double Florin 1888 GF/NVF, Plastic Sets 1953 UNC (2), one with toning, Two Pounds (14) 1986 Commonwealth Games (11), 1989 Bill of Rights (3) GVF to UNC, Five Pound Crowns 1996 (2), Crowns (50) 1953, 1960, 1965 (22), 1972 (3, one mounted), 1977 (18), 1980 (2), 1981 (3), EF to UNC, Medals (3) Silver Jubilee 1977 (2) UNC in slide cases, City of London Crown-sized undated in bronze, UNC in a slide case, Silver Threepences (21) Victoria to George VI, Australia Threepences (3) 1911, 1919M, 1939, Groat 1843, World (16) mostly 20th Century, with some in silver, includes two medallic issues, in mixed grades to VF, along with GB and World Paper Money a small lot includes over £25 redeemable UK currency and over $20 US redeemable currency in mixed lower grades
The Church Music Trust a 3-medal set each 45mm diameter in matt silver, undated (1968) by Toye, Kenning & Spencer, depicting Westminster Abbey, Westminster Cathedral and St. Paul's Cathedral UNC in the box of issue with certificate, along with medals (26) includes Coronation of George V 1911 30mm diameter in silver (2) the Official Royal Mint issues NEF to EF, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 31mm diameter in silver the official Royal Mint issue GEF, Coronation of George VI 1937 31mm diameter in silver, the official Royal Mint issue EF, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 the official Royal Mint issues 56mm in bronze (2) A/UNC to UNC boxed, India 1901 Temperance Medal Obverse: Queen Victoria Reverse: In Memory of Queen Victoria 1837-1901 in silver, NEF with loop mount, India Army Total Abstinence Association Medal 1862 Fine, loop mounted, India Army Temperance Association 1897 VF toned, loop mounted, and a host of other subjects, Royal birthdays, Royal Weddings and some prize medals, these awarded to Frances Leslie Rose OBE, FRS, these Chemistry-related, in mixed grades to UNC, many in the boxes of issue
AustraliaCommonwealth 1 Pound issued 1927 series J/14 849598, portrait King George V at right, signed Riddle & Heathershaw, (Pick16c), cleaned & pressed, light toning, good VF, looks better
USA State Quarters in an album (112) 1999 Delaware to Northern Mariana Islands 2009 A/UNC to UNC in the blue album of issue, Presidential Dollars (78) George Washington to Ronald Reagan issues, A/UNC to UNC and lustrous, in a Lighthouse album (2 examples of each president), USA National Park Quarters Folder 2010-2016 Philadelphia and Denver Mints A/UNC to UNC and lustrous, includes additional Maryland 2013D and 2013P issues (72 coins in total), Euro Sets in 2 albums 1999-2002 and 2008-2015 mixed dates 8 coins each from 22 countries Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Spain, Greece, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Austria, Netherlands, Portugal, Finland, San Marino, Vatican, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Slovenia, Slovakia and Monaco 2 Euro to 1 Cent plus a small additional group Monaco (5) 2 Euro to 10 Cent (181 coins in total) A/UNC to UNC and lustrous, some with toning, Europe, from a selection of countries, 2 Euros a collection in an album (35) 2001-2014 A/UNC to UNC, Europe Pre-Euro Coinage a collection in 2 albums comprising sets from 245 countries:- Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Spain, Greece, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, and Slovakia, assembled from coins largely dated from the 1970s to 2000s mostly EF to Lustrous UNC
Tokens, Medals, medalets and Paranumismatic items, 18th to 20th Century (164) includes Army Temperance Medals in silver (3) c.1897-1901, in mixed grades, Kent Messenger Calendar Medal 1959, George V Silver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issue EF a varied group, along with Engraved small silver (14), counter stamped coppers (2) and Engraved Halfpenny 1774 'John Rotherham/ Sign Painter in Derby 1774/ John Blease/ To F M U / Tobacconist, Liverpool, also Halfpennies Contemporary counterfeits and evasions (23) George II and George III types, in mixed circulated grades
Farthings in two Whitman folders, the first album 1902-1956 (58) complete except for 1905 (there are two 1904 coins) includes three obverse coins EF to lustrous UNC, the Edward VII coins and early George V coins with mint dark toning, 1918 onwards all have considerable mint lustre, a very pleasing group, the second album 1937-1956 (24) includes four obverse coins in mixed grades VF to UNC some with lustre
Proof Sets (13) Red Leather Deluxe (10) 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, Black Leather Deluxe 2008, Display Set 2000, 2008 Royal Shield of Arms nFDC to FDC in the Royal Mint boxes of issue, Australia/GB/Canada SilverAccession Set 2002 a 3-coin set Australia 50 Cents, Canada One Dollar and GB Five Pound Crown all Proofs and struck in silver FDC in the box of issue with certificate, GB First Decimal and Last £sd sets (2) One Pound to One Penny 1996 and Halfcrown to Halfpenny 1963-1967 UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, Numismatic First Day Covers (5) Five Pound Crown 2000 Queen Mother 100th Birthday Cupro-Nickel UNC with stamps, Two Pounds 1999 Rugby World Cup UNC as issued with stamps, still sealed, One Pound 1999 Scottish Parliament (2) UNC with stamps as issued, One Pound 2000 Wales National Botanical Garden, Royal Mint Silver Membership Medal and Lapel badge UNC both in Matt silver in the box of issue with certificate, Five Pound Crown 1999 Millennium A/UNC in a Millennium Spinner, plus a group of GB Crowns to Farthings (68) includes a few World items in mixed grades, and a further group of Shillings to Halfpennies in a jar mostly George V to Elizabeth II all but a few in base metal (lot) in mixed grades and a few additional non-coin Royal Mint items
Ceylon Government (3), 10 Rupees dated 1st February 1941 series J/3 648322, (Pick33a) small edge tear to top border, one set of staple holes at left, about VF, 5 Rupees dated 1st February 1941 series G/3 821997 (Pick32) VF, 1 Rupee dated 1st February 1941 series A/5 401891, (Pick30) one set of staple holes at left, about VF, all with portrait King George VI at left
Egypt Medal 1882-1889, undated reverse, (2) the first awarded to 1228 Pte.J.Slater 1st Cameron Highlanders, VF. Enlisted Fort George 10/1/1885. Present at the Battle of Ginnis 30/12/1885, Died Cairo 1886, cause not listed, the second awarded to A.Jeffries Ships Corporal 1st Class H.M.S Briton. GVF. Died of Heat apoplexy aboard HMS Humber 1/8/1884, having served from 1870-1884. HMS Briton and her crew participated in the Battle for Suakin Port, February and March 1884.
USA medal - Inauguration of George Washington, 1790, 48mm diameter in copper by J. Manly for S. Brooks, Obverse: bust left, truncation signed BROOKS.F., GEO. WASHINGTON BORN VIRGINIA. FEB.11.1732 below, Reverse. GENERAL OF THE AMERICAN ARMIES 1775. RESIGNED 1783. PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 1789 in ten lines, (Baker 61B) Fine/Near Fine, the obverse with some thin scratches, we note an example in Good Fine sold for £700 hammer price our March 2016 sale
Books - Roman Imperial Coinage the complete set of 10 Volumes in 11 parts, by Harold Mattingly, Mattingly and Sutherland, Mattingly, Sutherland and Carson, and J.P.C.Kent respectively, note that Volume II is now out of print, in excellent second-hand condition, containing thousands of pages of invaluable information about the series, along with Trade Tokens issued in the 17th Century (all 3 volumes) by George C. Williamson in good second-hand condition, the dust jackets creased (total; weight over 21 Kilos)
Twenty Pounds (10) 2013 George and the Dragon (4), 2014 The First World War (5), 2015 Churchill 50th Anniversary of his Death, all in silver, UNC to BU and lustrous a few with contact marks
Halfpennies19th CenturyWellington (6) Non-Local undated Withers 1498 Good Fine, undated Withers 1499 Good Fine, 1813 Withers 1501 VF, 1813 Marquis Wellington, Withers 1565 Fine, 1814 W.1571 Fine/Good Fine, 1814 W.1572 Near Fine, some Rare, all with attributions, along with Canada Contemporary counterfeit Halfpenny Tokens 1812 (4) Head of George III, Withers 1450-1479 weight between 5.0 and 6.4 grammes, VG to Fine an unusual group, Note: the original strikings weighed in excess of 8 grammes and circulated in Britain, the copies weighing around 6 grammes were imported into Canada by Joseph Tiffin. Imitations gradually declined to around 5 grammes and became more crude and were struck in brass in Canada
ImperialService Medals (9) George V Coinage Profile (3), George V Crowned Bust (2), George VI Crowned Bust INDIAE:IMP legend (1), Elizabeth II DEI:GRATIA legend (3) NEF to About UNC (7 boxed), Masonic: Justice, Truth, Philanthropy (2) Hartley Lodge 5010 presented to Bro.S.Stacey 24/5/1924, Hand in Hand Lodge No.76 presented to Tom Johnson 25/4/1934 VF to EF, London College of Music presented to Edith Woodhatch for Singing - Senior Section December 1925 UNC boxed
AustraliaCommonwealth 1 Pound issued 1927 series J/21 131225, portrait King George V at right, signed Riddle & Heathershaw, (Pick16c), cleaned/pressed Fine
AustraliaCommonwealth 1 Pound issued 1942 series H/71 893963, portrait King George VI at right, signed Armitage & McFarlane, (Pick26b), lightly pressed good EF, plus world heritage first day cover of 4 stamps
Mint Errors- Mis-Strikes (2) BrassThreepence George VI largely without legend or date only faint traces remain in parts, the fields with some thin scratches, United Kingdom One Euro 1992 Britannia double struck with each striking bold and clear around 11mm apart Lustrous UNC
Cyprus (2), 1 Shilling dated 1st May 1942 series C/4 461679, (Pick20) Fine, 5 Shillings dated 30th August 1941 series D/3 196188, (Pick22) holes, tears and edge damage, about VG, both with portrait King George VI at centre, cleaned and pressed
Queen Mother 80th Birthday 1980 a 7-coin set Crown-sized issues, comprising UK, Falkland Islands, Tuvalu, Gibraltar, Tristan da Cunha, St. Helena and Guernsey, Silver Proofs nFDC to FDC in the box of issue with certificate, British Virgin IslandsProof Set 1978 25th Anniversary of the Coronation Silver Proof Set (6 coins) Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Canada Three Cents 2001 Gold-Plated Silver Proof FDC, along with Stamp - 150th Anniversary of the First Canadian Stamp, in the box of issue with certificate, the box with some damage to the lid, Canada Coin and Stamp Set 2003 comprising 50 Cents (2) 2002 Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee, 2003, One Cent (2) 1953, 2003 all lustrous UNC along with set of four stamps, UNC in the box of issue, Canada Dollar 1984 Toronto 150th Anniversary Silver Proof, Barbados One Dollar 1994 Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother - Born 1900 (2) Proofs nFDC, Guernsey One Pound 1997 Golden Wedding Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Silver Proofs (2) NFDC uncased, GB Five Pence Large and Small sizes 1990 Silver Proofs (2 each) nFDC to FDC uncased, Medals (3) 1977 Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Silver Proof by the Birmingham Mint, nFDC in capsule, The Britannia Commemorative Society 1974 The BCS London Medal Arms of London/The London Guildhall by James Berry, .999 Silver Proof nFDC in slide case, The Britannia Commemorative Society 1975 50th Commemorative Medal George Bernard Shaw/Caesar and Cleopatra by Adam Belskie .999 Silver Proof nFDC in a slide case
Coronation of George II 1727 34mm diameter in silver by J.Croker Eimer 510 the official coronation issue Obverse Bust left Laureate, armoured and draped, GEORGIVS. II. D.G. MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. Reverse the King enthroned right, is crowned by Britannia, VOLENTES.PER.POPULOS.Exergue: CORON.XI.OCTOB.MDCCXXVII Fine with some edge knocks
Mint Error - Mis-StrikeHalfpenny George III 1775 a double striking with each strike around 8mm apart, with two dates visible of the reverse VG/Fine and unusual
Crown 1936 Edward VIII type 1 in silver by G.Hearn (1954 issues) Obverse: Bust left , Reverse St. George on rearing horse spearing the dragon, 28.32 grammes, X#M1a, nFDC with light toning, only 100 minted, mEx-DNW Auction 18 March 2015 Lot 477
GB and World a collection in an album almost all 20th Century (127) includes Halfcrowns George V to Elizabeth II, Florins George VI and Elizabeth II with some 1940s and 1950s cupro-nickel issues in UNC, some silver issues in mixed grades to EF, Silver Britannia 2003 UNC, Crown 1937 EF and a small group of redeemable Decimal issues
India 2 Rupees issued 1943 series D/61 528762, portrait King George VI at right, signed Deshmukh, (Pick17b), two pinholes at left as issued, in PCGS holder graded 55PPQ choice about new, perfect paper quality
Crown 1936 INA Fantasy Retro series, in Golden Alloy with 22 carat gold plating, Edward VIII, Obverse: Portrait facing right by Percy Metcalfe, date in Roman numerals at the end of the legend. Reverse Stylised George and the Dragon left, no legend, milled edge, one of only 2 examples minted, Lustrous UNC with prooflike fields and light toning
Captain Oliver Gordon MVO RN First World War trio (as Lieutenant, Star to Sub-Lieutenant) and Member of the Victoria Order, World War II (4) War Medal, Atlantic Star, Pacific Star and 1939-45 star, in box of issue with original ribbons, also military epaulettes, Captain Oliver Gordon was Captain of HMS Exeter, a heavy cruiser, during World War II during which she was sunk in the Battle of the Java Sea March 1 1942. The lot includes the Book `Fight It Out` written by Captain Gordon in 1957 describing the epic encounter against overwhelming odds during the battle in 1942. He was taken Prisoner of War along with the survivors by the Japanese after the ship was sunk in the battle. The lot also includes many Christmas Greetings received by Captain Gordon during his time as a POW. Between the two World Wars he served on the Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert and the lot includes photographs of Captain Gordon, some with King George V and Queen Alexandra, also letters from Buckingham Palace one signed by King George VI, a restricted letter from Mountbatten of Burma, a letter from the Imperial War Museum, photographs of crew and ships, along with a copy of a newspaper cutting reporting Captain Gordon`s death. Also included is the paperwork details and letters relating to the Companion of the Order of the Bath, though this has been retained by Captain Gordon`s family
Crowns (2) 1820LX VG, 1821 SECUNDO VG, Shilling 1787 Hearts VF, Twopence 1797 Fine, countermarked on the reverse, Penny 1797 VG with a scratch on the portrait, along with an empty Sovereign case for 10 Sovereigns and an empty slide case to hold 11 George V Sovereigns and two Hallmark Coins soft pouches
Halfpennies Contemporary Counterfeits (20) George II (5), George III (13), Ireland George III (2), also George III Halfpenny Evasion (1) and Farthings George III Contemporary Counterfeits (2), in mixed lower grades
Perthshire - Deanston Adelphi Cotton Works, countermarked on a George III Halfpenny 1770-1775, Woolsack reverse, 6.54 grammes, approaching Fine for issue, host coin Poor
Medals (3) Coronation of King George V 1911 36mm diameter in silver by F.BowcherEimer 1921c Obverse: Conjoined, crowned and draped busts left, GEORGE.V MARY, Reverse: The King and Queen enthroned, facing, acclaimed by Britannia, as Empire, standing left with a wreath, in foreground, a plaque inscribed HOMAGE OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE 1911 festooned by two cherubs, GOD SAVE THE KING UNC: Coronation of Edward VII 1902 32mm diameter in silver, Obverse: Conjoined busts right draped, KING EDWARD VII QUEEN ALEXANDRA, Reverse: TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION JUNE 1902 GOD SAVE THE KING Arms and supporters above, National Floral emblems below, UNC with an edge bruise: Coronation of Edward VIII 1937 44mm diameter in bronze Obverse bust right, crowned and draped, HIS.MAJESTY.KING.EDWARD.VIII Reverse: Britannia standing in an arch, facing, holding crown aloft and with Union flag CROWNED A.D.1937 legend with BRITISH below UNC toned, in the red box of issue
George VGoldMintmark Set containing 5 Sovereigns 1930 SA, 1928 SA, 1918 I, 1915, 1911 C a high grade group generally EF or better and in the Royal Mint's wooden presentation box with certificate
Sovereigns (4) 1849 Marsh 32 GVF/NEF, 1886M George and The Dragon Marsh 108 Fine/Good Fine, 1896 Marsh 148 GF/NVF each in Westminster boxes with certificates
Shillings a collection in two albums George III - George VI (233) generally in middle grades a few in high grades such as a nice 1878 example, contains duplicated dates
Fifty Pounds 2016 William Shakespeare Silver One Ounce BU on the Royal Mint card of issue, still sealed. Fifty Pounds Silver Britannia 2015 Silver One Ounce BU on the Royal Mint card of issue, still sealed. Britannia Fifty Pence 2014 Silver Quarter Ounce SS Gairsoppa UNC lightly toning, in the Royal Mint wallet of issue. Five Pound Crown 2013 The Christening of Prince George of Cambridge Silver Proof. Two Pounds Britannia Silver 2001 Proof, Two Pounds 1999 Rugby World Cup, Silver Proof Piedfort with hologram reverse, Crown 1977 Silver Jubilee Silver Proof (no certificate), Ten Pence 1992 Silver Proof nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates unless stated. Royal Mint Year Sets (10) 1982, 1983, 1986, 1989, 1990, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, Five Pound Crowns - The Queen's Beasts (2) 2017 The Lion of England, 2017 The Unicorn of Scotland UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, Five Pound Crowns (6) 2002 Queen Elizabeth IIGolden Jubilee, 2003 Coronation 50th Anniversary, 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee, 2015 The Royal Birth - To Celebrate The Birth of The Second Child of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, 2016 Queen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday, Two Pounds a 3-coin set 2016 Shakespeare Comedies, Tragedies and Histories, Two Pounds a 2-coin set 1989 Bill and Claim of Rights, Two Pounds (7) 1995 Peace Dove, 1997, 1999 Rugby World Cup (2), 2001 Marconi, 2003 50th Anniversary of the Discovery of the DNA Double Helix (2), One Pound (5) 1995 Wales, 1996 Northern Ireland, 1997 England, 2016 The Last Round Pound, 2017 Nations of the Crown 12-sided, UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, One Pound 1993 and 1994 EF, Fifty Pence 2003 WSPU UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, Numismatic First Day Cover 2015 Five Pound Crown 50th Anniversary of the Death of Sir Winston Churchill on cover with First Class Stamp, Guernsey/Jersey and Alderney Five Pound Crowns a 3-coin set 2002 Diana - The Work Continues, Alderney (2) Five Pound Crown 2003 Concorde, Five Pound Crown 2015 with coloured Poppies on the reverse UNC in the wallets of issue, Jersey Five Pound Crown 2003 The Royal Navy, the reverse with a coloured flag, UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue
Britannia Gold Fifty Pence 2014 One Fortieth Ounce Gold Proofs (2) FDC on the Royal Mint cards of issue, Five Pound Crown 2016 100th Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme Silver Proof, Fifty Pence 2013 Christopher Ironside Silver Proof, One Hundred Pounds 2015 Big Ben Two-ounce Silver BU in the Royal Mint pack of issue, Twenty Pounds Silver (14) 2013 George and the Dragon BU, 2014 Outbreak of World War I 100th Anniversary (7), 2015 Queen Elizabeth II - The Longest Reigning Monarch, 2015 50th Anniversary of the Death of Sir Winston Churchill (2), 2016 Queen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday (3), 2016 Christmas all BU in the Royal Mint packs of issue, Britannia Silver Fifty Pence 2014 Quarter Ounce SS Gairsoppa UNC in the Royal Mint folders of issue, Alderney Five Pound Crown 2014 70th Anniversary of D-Day Silver Proof
The Judean Coin Collection a 14-coin set 134BC-79AD John Hyrcanus I to Vespasian a coin from each emperor, in mixed grades, in a presentation box with certificate, Queen Elizabeth II The 90th Birthday Coin Collection a 19-coin set comprising issues from Tristan da Cunha, Pre-Decimal GB issues, and Isle of Man, by 'The Bradford Exchange' all gold plated in a presentation box most with certificates, also 'The Millionaires Collection' a 6-coin set includes three pieces in Rhodium plated gold these weighing around 4 grammes each, the others in .925 silver, Crowns (3) 1891 Fine, 1894 LVIII Near Fine, 1953 EF, Five Pound Crown 2006 Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday Proof FDC, Liberia Ten Dollars 2006 Proof in gold plated base metal, Isle of Man Five Pound Crowns 2006 (2) with different reverse designs UNC, and Penny 1908 VG, in a Westminster box, Five Pound Crowns (19) 1998 Prince of Wales 50th Birthday (3), 1999 Millennium (3), 2000 Queen Mother 100th Birthday, 2005 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, Crowns (2) 1972 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince PhilipSilver Wedding, 1981 Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer GEF to UNC, along with a George V Brass Fantasy Sovereign Token
Jamaica (4), 5 Shillings dated 1st March 1953 series 38D45668, portrait King George VI at left, (Pick37b) good EF, 10 Shillings dated 7th April 1955 series 30D40733, portrait King George VI at left, (Pick39) good EF, 5 Shillings issued 1964 series FK276097, portrait Queen Elizabeth II at left, (Pick51Ac) Uncirculated, 10 Shillings issued 1964 series HN235037, portrait Queen Elizabeth II at left, (Pick51Be) about Uncirculated to Uncirculated, high grade collection
Sovereign 2014 The Royal Birthday Celebration Sovereign - The First Birthday of Prince George of Cambridge, struck on 22 July 2014, S.SC7 BU in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
Maundy Odds (19) Fourpences (9) 1680 Good Fine, 1686 Fine, 1689 Fine, plugged, 1710 Fine, drilled and holed, 1717 Fine, toned with flan flaws on the obverse, 1731 Fine, holed, 1763 Near Fine/Fine, 1792 Good Fine, holed, 1800 NVF, Threepences (10) 1679 Good Fine/Fine, 1687 7 over 6 VG, 1689 Good Fine/Fine, 1698 VG, 1706 Good Fine, 1727 George I Fine, 1740 Fine, 1762 GF/NVF, 1792 Fine, plugged, 1795 Fine
Proof Sets Red Leather Deluxe (9) 1987, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2003 nFDC to FDC in the cases of issue, Two Pounds a 2-coin set 1997 and 1998 Silver Proofs, One Pound Silver Proof Piedforts (5) 1987, 1993, 1999, 2001, 2002, One Pound Silver Proofs (3) 1983, 1987, 1995, Crown 1972 Silver Wedding Silver Proof, nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates, Royal Mint Year Set 1986 UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 UNC lightly toned in the maroon box, Jersey Crown 1977 Silver Jubilee Proof nFDC boxed, St. Helena Crown 1973 Granting of the Royal Charter to the East India Company Tercentenary Lustrous UNC, boxed, Tristan Da Cunha Five Pounds 2009 George and the Dragon in Gold-plated silver inset with 6 rubies, Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Medal 2010 Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton - The Royal Engagement Silver Proof with Gold highlighting Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Gibraltar Five Pound Crowns a 2-coin set 2007 Diamond Wedding of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Proof FDC in a Westminster box with certificate
Coin Weights (22) a wide ranging group George III to Victoria includes Guinea, Sovereign, Half Sovereign, and Thirty-Six-Shilling types, in mixed grades some with lustre
The Historic Coins of Great Britain a 34 coin set with modern silver proof issues crowns, fifty pences, two pounds and pounds along with earlier circulated issues these mostly crown sized and dating back to George IIII also containing two 1981 cupro-nickel crowns and £2 Britannias and various certificates
India Government 5 Rupees issued 1928 - 1935 series T/2 695809, King George V portrait to right, signed J.W. Kelly, (Pick15b), pinholes to the left, pressed good VF
BradburyTen Shillings (2), T12.3 issued 1915 series C2/87 03352 (next to last series, last issue being C2/88), portrait King George V at top left, (Pick348a), good Fine to about VF, scarcer issue for this type, T13.2 issued 1915 series Q1/9 098845, portrait King George V at top left, (Pick348a), good VF
One Pound 5-coin set 2003-2007 (2) Silver Proofs nFDC to FDC both sets in the boxes of issue with certificates, Five Pound Crown 2015 The Second Birthday of Prince George Silver Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate. Fantasy Maundy Sets of Edward VIII 1936 in silver (2) UNC both of the Fourpences with striking flaws on the obverse in the London Mint Office boxes of issue with certificates
Sovereign 2017 with 200th Anniversary Privy Mark S.SC10A BU on the Royal Mint card of issue, with promotional literature for the accompanying 2017 St. George in within Garter issue
The Christmas Traditions Set a 3-coin set comprising Sovereign 1883M George and the Dragon VF, Sixpence 1887 Jubilee Head R over I in VICTORIA VF and Penny 1901 VG/Near Fine, in a London Mint Office box with certificate
British West AfricaTrial Pieces (2) Shilling 1952 Trial struck in chromed steel, Obverse with TRIAL written vertically to the left of the King's face, Reverse with TRIAL written horizontally above the 52 of the date, 5.00 grammes, Format 326 NEF with minor contact marks, Rare. Shilling George VI undated the obverse and reverse designs largely obliterated by three concentric circles, enough traces remain to show that this was originally the same type as the previous coin, edge 5.05 grammes GVF
Military Medal, George V issue, (50858 Gnr-A. Bmbr. P. Clarkson R.F.A.) Polished & contact marks, AVF. Sold with research and copied service details. MM LG. 23. July 1919 for France.
India Government (2), 5 Rupees issued 1928 - 1935 series S/11 549571, King George V portrait at right, signed J.W. Kelly, (Pick15a), usual 2 holes to the left, VF, 5 Rupees issued 1937 series J/33 529666, King George VI portrait at right, signed J.B. Taylor, (Pick18a), usual 2 holes to the left, Uncirculated
World (21), small collection with interesting notes some in high grade, Malta Banco di Malta 20 lire Sterline dated 18xx, an unissued remainder, (PickS163), usual holes to left, about Uncirculated, South Africa Barry & Nephews 5 Pounds unissued remainder, Swellendam branch dated 185x, vignette of cattle wagon at centre, Uncirculated, South Africa Montagu Bank, Cape of Good Hope 5 Pounds dated 18xx, unsigned remainder series No.1456, (PickS231r), usual holes to left, Uncirculated, Malta Government 1 Pound (Law 1949) issued in 1951, series A/21 058885, King George VI portrait at right, (Pick22a), Uncirculated, USA the Sussex Bank New Jersey50 Dollars dated 18xx, unsigned remainder, Uncirculated, Saudi Arabia (6) 1 - 100 Riyals 1980's, generally VF, Scotland (4) face value £21, Bank of England 10 Shillings (2) Peppiatt mauve WW2 issue, one aVF the other aUncirculated, plus a small booklet of Travellers Cheques (4), Martins Bank Limited, 5 Pounds, 10 Pounds (2) and 50 Pounds
HalfpenniesGeorge III (13), Halfpennies George III Contemporary Counterfeits (12), Farthings Contemporary Counterfeits (3), along with Halfpenny 1734, Farthing 1754 and an Evasion George III Halfpenny in mixed lower grades, along with George V and George VI (38) Pennies (25), and Halfpennies (13) these EF to UNC with varying degrees of lustre
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