One Thousand Pounds 2020 The Queen's Beast - The White Horse of Hanover, One Kilo of .999 Gold and 100mm diameter, this impressive heraldic design seems to be even more imposing and well suited to the larger diameter coin. The Gold Kilos are the flagship issues to the Queen's Beasts series, comes with certificate number 02 of just 13 pieces issued, with just 10 in this format, would be a much prized coin in any collection of large gold pieces. Proof FDC in the deluxe Royal Mint box with booklet detailing the origins of the Heraldic White Horse back to the times of King George I, and the first documented use of the horse dating back to Brunswick-Grubenhaben in 1361.
Half Sovereign 1821 ProofS.3802 UNC retaining much original mint brilliance and touches of red toning in places, the obverse with some light tooling in the field between the King's forehead and D:G:, a true rarity and one-year type design. The reverse by Pistrucci is considered to be one of the classic and most beautiful 19th Century designs. We note the currency coin now lists at £5750, this being rated R5 by Marsh, (estimated 9-14 known) the Proof coin now listing at £8500, a considerably more rare and desirable coin, and seldom offered for sale. Our archive database shows that we have only offered one previous example, this was in November 2003. This type missing from many advanced Half Sovereign collections, one of a number of high grade and George IV gold pieces in this sale
The Sovereign Est 1489. 2017 Five Coin Gold Proof Set Celebrating 200 Years of the Pistrucci Sovereign FDC cased as issued by the Royal Mint with booklet, the reverses all with the original 1817 design George and the Dragon surrounded by HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE on Garter
Coronation of George IV 1821 35mm diameter in gold an unfinished pattern of the Official Royal Mint issue by B.Pistrucci (Eimer 1146a), of similar style design. Obverse: Bust Left Laureate, GEORGIUS IIII D.G. BRITANNIARUM REX F.D. Reverse: George IV enthroned, left, crowned by Victory, behind, before him stand Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia PROPRIO JAM JURE. ANIMO PATERNO, the pattern however with differing reverse exergue legend thus: INAUGURATUS/ DIE. /ANNO MDCCC in three lines. The B.P initials on the right of the exergual line have the following stop approximately 0.75mm from it's extreme right edge, whereas on the standard Royal Mint issue the stop following the initials is around 1.5mm from the extreme right edge. Weight 33.00 grammes. GVF with some contact marks and edge nicks. We note an example of this rare pattern exists in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Fifth Avenue, New York. Our research has only uncovered the Metropolitan Museum example as well as the medal offered. See also the Gold Coronation of George IV Official Royal Mint issue 1821 medal also offered in this sale
United Kingdom 2020 Gold Proof Set a 5-coin set comprising Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign, Half Sovereign and Quarter Sovereign S.PGS87 marking the 200th Anniversary of the Death of King George III. All coins have the GR cypher in the exergue. All in NGC First Release holders (First 50 sets) with each coin graded PF70 Ultra Cameo, FDC in the long glass-topped case with certificate and booklet. Number 07 of just 50 sets in this presentation format. An eye-catching and choice set. We note from the certificate that only 560 Proof Five Pounds were issued, including the 50 in these sets.
Era of Gold - Age of Empire, Sovereigns an 11-coin set comprising Sovereigns 1880 George and the Dragon, WW complete on truncation, Horse with short tail S.3856F GVF, 1890 S.3866B, DISH L13 Fine/NVF, 1898 Marsh 149 NVF/GVF, 1897M Marsh 157 NEF, 1910 Marsh 182 VF, 1913 Marsh 215 VF/GVF, 1925 Marsh 220 GEF, 1968 Marsh 306 UNC/AU the reverse with hairline scratches, 1982 Marsh 313 Lustrous UNC, 2002 Marsh 316 Lustrous UNC, 2006 S.SC4 Lustrous UNC, in the box of issue with folder of certificates
Coronation of George IV 1821 35mm diameter in gold by B.Pistrucci Eimer 1146a Obverse Bust left Laureate GEORGIUS IIII D.G. BRITANNIARUM REX F.D. Reverse: George IV enthroned, left, crowned by Victory, behind, before him stand Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia PROPRIO JAM JURE ANIMO PATERNO in exergue: INAUGURATUS/ DIE. JULII. XIX. /ANNO.MDCCCXXI Weight 31.31 grammes. VF/GVF. See also the unfinished pattern example of this medal also offered in this sale.
Mints and Monarchs Gold Sovereign collection an 8-coin set comprising Sovereigns (8) 1883M George and the Dragon, WW complete on truncation, horse with short tail S.3857C NEF, 1890S G: of D:G: closer to the crown S.3868B, DISH S14 NVF, 1900 Marsh 151 GVF, 1908P Marsh 201 EF, 1911C Marsh 221 EF, 1918 I Marsh 228 GEF, 1927SA Marsh 291 About EF, 1976 Marsh 308 A/UNC, contained in a Royal Mint box with booklet
Sovereign 1822 Marsh 6 in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75, a lustrous example and another of the high grade group of George IV Sovereigns offered in this sale
Sovereign 1830 Marsh 15 in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 70, the finest known of 10 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, one of a number of high grade George IV examples in this sale
Sovereign 1921S Marsh 281 one of the run of key date Sydney Mint Sovereigns from the George V series, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78. Ex-PCGS MS63 Park House Collection. A Very rare date and type, even more so in this high grade, rated R3 by Marsh
Sovereign 1830 Marsh 15 EF/GEF the reverse with good lustre, another of a number of George IV Sovereigns in this sale with many high grade or rare items
Royal Mint Annual Sets (4) 2014 (14 coins) comprising Five Pound Crown 2014 300th Anniversary of the Death of Queen Anne, Two Pounds 2014 (3) First World War 100th Anniversary - Lord Kitchener, Trinity House 500th Anniversary, and Technology issues, One Pound 2014 Floral issues (2) Scotland and Northern Ireland issues, Fifty Pence 2014 Commonwealth Games and the Standard set (7 coins) One Pound to One Penny, 2015 (13 coins) comprising Five Pound Crowns (2) 2015 50th Anniversary of the Death of Sir Winston Churchill, 2015 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, Two Pounds 2015 (2) First World War 100th Anniversary - The Royal Navy, Magna Carta 800th Anniversary, Fifty Pence 2015 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain, with the Standard Set Two Pounds to One Penny (8 coins) 2016 (16 coins) comprising Five Pound Crown 2016 Queen Elizabeth II The Longest Reigning Monarch, Two Pounds 2016 (5) First World War 100th Anniversary - The Navy, Great Fire of London 350th Anniversary, Shakespeare - Comedies, Shakespeare - Tragedies, and Shakespeare - Histories, One Pound 2016 The Last Round Pound, Fifty Pence 2016 950th Anniversary of the Battle of Hastings, and standard set (8 coins) Two Pounds to One Penny, 2017 (13 coins) comprising Five Pound Crowns (2) 2017 Centenary of the House of Windsor, 2017 1000th Anniversary of the Coronation of King Canute, Two Pounds 2017 (2) World War I - Aviation, Jane Austen 200th Anniversary, Fifty Pence 2017 300th Anniversary of Isaac Newton as Warden of the Mint, and standard set (8 coins) Two Pounds to One Penny, UNC in the Royal Mint packs of issue. Royal Mint Year Set 1999 UNC in the wallet of issue, Royal Mint Year Set 2015 Jody Clark Portrait First edition, UNC in the Royal Mint double set slip case. Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 toned UNC in the wallet of issue. Five Pound Crowns (11) 2009 Big Ben 150th Anniversary Cupro-Nickel Proofs (2) these FDC in the Royal Mint packs of issue. 2009 500th Anniversary of the Accession of Henry VIII (2), 2013 The Christening of Prince George of Cambridge (2), 2013 Coronation 60th Anniversary, 2015 50th Anniversary of the Death of Sir Winston Churchill, 2015 Queen Elizabeth II - The Longest Reigning Monarch, 2015 The Royal Birth - The Second Child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (Princess Charlotte), 2017 Queen Elizabeth II - The PlatinumWedding Anniversary, these UNC still sealed in the Royal Mint packs of issue. Numismatic First Day Cover comprising Five Pound Crown 2015 Queen Elizabeth II The Longest Reigning Monarch Cupro-Nickel UNC with set of 5 stamps, First Class (3) and £1.52 (2) UNC on the envelope of issue. Two Pounds (7) 2013 350th Anniversary of the Guinea, 2015 World War I - The Royal Navy (2), 2015 Britannia's Renaissance, 2015 Magna Carta 800th Anniversary (2), 2016 350th Anniversary of the Great Fire of London, Two Pounds 3-coin Sets 2016 comprising Shakespeare - Comedies, Tragedies and Histories (2 sets) UNC in the Royal Mint cases of issue. One Pound 2016 The Last Round Pound, One Pound 2-coin sets (2) 2013 Floral Emblems England and Wales, 2014 Floral Emblems Scotland and Northern Ireland UNC in the Royal Mint packs of issue. Fifty Pences (24) 1994 D-Day Landings 50th Anniversary, 2009 London Olympics - Design Winner's Edition, 2013 Benjamin Britten (2), 2013 Christopher Ironside (2), 2014 Commonwealth Games - Glasgow (3), 2015 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain, 2016 Olympic Team GB, 2016 Beatrix Potter 150th Anniversary of her Birth S.H33 (3), 2016 Peter Rabbit S.H34 (5), 2016 Jemima Puddle-Duck S.H35 (4), 2016 Squirrel Nutkin S.H36 (3), 2016 Mrs.Tiggy-Winkle S.H37 (6), 2017 Peter Rabbit S.H43 (2), 2017 Mr.Jeremy Fisher S.H41 (1) UNC in the Royal Mint packs of issue, most are still sealed, Fifty Pence 5-coin sets 2016 'The Wonderful World of Beatrix Potter' (3 sets) each comprising Beatrix Potter S.H33, Peter Rabbit S.H34, Jemima Puddle-Duck S.H35, Squirrel Nutkin S.H36 and Mrs.Tiggy-Winkle S.H37 UNC in the 5-coin boxes of issue some with light toning, one group still sealed. Alderney Five Pound Crowns (3) 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond JubileeSilver Proof nFDC lightly toning, on the Royal Mint card of issue, 2015 Remembrance Day UNC with Red Poppies on the reverse UNC, 2016 Remembrance Day UNC with Red Poppies on the reverse. Medallic First Day Covers (2) 2007 The Iconic Art of Arnold Machin Prooflike UNC on the envelope of issue with First Class stamp, 2014 Buckingham
Shilling 1720 Plain in angles, Large Letters on Reverse, ESC 1169, Bull 1573 a choice example with attractive tone over underlying mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80. George I Shillings other than 1718 and 1723 SSC extremely hard to find in high grades and are seldom offered, the joint finest known of 6 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. We note the finest graded by PCGS is a single example graded MS64 and the finest graded by NGC is only AU58 so this piece potentially very near the top of all examples extant
Pre-Decimal and Decimal Issues a large group (over 79 Kilos, will be over 11750 coins) includes Halfcrowns to Farthings George VI and Elizabeth II issues, and Decimal issues 50p to Half New Penny, some in cloth bags, some in rolls or red tubes, total combined face value £411.14 the vast majority in UNC to BU
The Queen Victoria Portrait Sovereign Collection a 3-coin set comprising 1885M George and the Dragon, No B.P. S.3857E EF, 1888S G: of D:G: closer to crown S.3868B, DISH S12 GVF/NEF, 1893S Veiled Head Marsh 162 NEF/GEF in a Royal Mint box with certificate
The Queen Victoria Portrait Sovereign Collection a 3-coin set comprising 1885S George and the Dragon Marsh 122 EF, 1889 G: of D:G: closer to the crown S.38/66B, DISH L11 EF, 1900S Marsh 169 NEF in a Royal Mint box with certificate
Sovereigns (3) 1877M George and the Dragon S.3857 NEF, 1879M George and the Dragon S.3857 GVF, 1880M George and the Dragon, Horse with long tail S.3857 NVF/VF
Sovereign 2017 Gold ProofPiedfort - 200th Anniversary of the re-introduction of the Gold Sovereign, Reverse: George and the Dragon within Order of the Garter, in the style of the original George III design. S.SC11 in an NGC holder and graded PF70 Ultra Cameo. Only 3750 minted, the first ever UK Gold Piedfort Sovereign issue, these quickly sold out when first released by the Royal Mint and remain highly sought after
Farthing 1930 VIP Proof/Proof of record Freeman 614 dies 3+B lightly toned retaining much mint lustre, these George V VIP Proof issues were produced in extremely small numbers and all are rated R18 by Freeman. (6-15 examples believed to exist). In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88
Farthing 1730 Peck 854 in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, a superb piece with the King's portrait and Britannia sharp and attractive, the finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. All George II Young Head Farthings very desirable in high grade and are seldom encountered, this piece would enhance any high quality copper collection
Crown 1893 LVI ESC 303, Bull 2593, Davies 501 dies 1A, A choice example with original mint lustre offset by hints of subtle golden tone, a superior example with only a very few contact marks, on an issue where usually the fields show many imperfections. The reverse shows superb detail on the George and the Dragon design. Would make a truly superb type coin. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 31 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. At the time of writing 220 Victorian currency Veiled Head Crowns of all dates had been graded, only 3 have graded LCGS 85
Half Sovereign 1911 ProofS.4006 nFDC with some hairlines and a small area of discolouration by St. George's cape, retaining considerable mint lustre and brilliance
Britannia Gold One Pound 2013 One Twentieth Ounce Gold Proofs (2) FDC in the Royal Mint boxes of issue with certificates, Five Pound Crowns (6) 2013 The Royal Birth - Prince GeorgeSilver Proofs (2), 2013 The Christening of HRH Prince George of Cambridge Silver Proofs (3), 2014 The First Birthday of Prince George of Cambridge Silver Proof, FDC in the Royal Mint boxes of issue with certificates. Twenty Pounds Silver 2013 (8) Lustrous UNC in the Royal Mint packs of issue, a few with light toning. Five Pound Crowns (4) 2013 The Christening of Prince George of Cambridge (3), 2015 The Birth of the Second Child of the Prince and Princess of Cambridge (Princess Charlotte) Lustrous UNC in the Royal Mint packs of issue
Double Florins to Sixpences (18) Double Florins (3) 1887 Roman 1, 1887 Arabic 1, 1889, Halfcrowns (10) 1687, 1689 First Shield Ex-jewellery, 1707E, 1746 LIMA (holed), 1820 George III, 1825, 1826, 1836, 1887 Jubilee Head (2), One Shilling and Sixpence Bank Token 1816, Shillings (2) 1696, 1745 LIMA, Sixpences (2) 1745 LIMA, 1757 in mixed grades NVG to VF
Maundy Set 2018 S.4211, FDC in the red Royal Mint box of issue. The sets of this year show an improved quality of striking to the obverse with the hair and features suggesting new and recut dies have been used. Maundy Sets of 2018 were distributed at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.
GB and World a mixed group comprising GB Proof Sets 1970 (2) nFDC in the cases of issue, Two Pounds (2) 1995 United Nations 50th Anniversary Silver Proof, 1997 Technology Silver Proof FDC, Two Pounds a 2-coin set 1989 Bill and Claim of Rights Silver Proofs FDC, One Pound 1983 Silver Proof Piedfort nFDC toned, One Pound 1983 Silver Proofs (2) nFDC to FDC, all in the boxes of issue with certificates. One Pound Silver Proof Piedforts 1994, 1995, 1996 FDC in the 4-coin box with certificates. Crowns (4) 1972 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Silver Wedding Silver Proof, 1980 Queen Mother 80th Birthday Silver Proof, 1981 Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer Silver Proofs (2) nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates. Plastic Set 1953 UNC in the wallets of issue, Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 UNC in the blue wallet. Unofficial Year Sets (5) 1962, 1963, 1964, 1966 and 1967 UNC in slide cases (with space in each for the Sovereign) A/UNC to UNC and lustrous. Last £sd set Crown to Farthing (10 Coins) comprising the last issued currency coin from each denomination UNC and lustrous in a slide case. Crowns (13) 1965, 1977 (6), 1980 (5), 1981, A/UNC to UNC the last in 'British Airports' pack, some others in slide cases. Two Pounds 1986 Commonwealth Games UNC. Medal 1953 Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II - Issued by the National Playing Fields Association 36mm diameter in base metal, by Pinches UNC boxed. World Proof Sets Australia Proof Set 1969 FDC cased, no envelope, GB/USA/France 1994 The Allied Invasion of Europe comprising GB Fifty Pence 1994, USA One Dollar 1995, and France One Franc 1993 Silver Proofs FDC in the box of issue with certificates. World Mint Sets (3) Canada (2) 1965, 1967 UNC in the envelopes of issue, Iran Mint Set AH1348 (1969) 10 Rials to 50 Dinars UNC in plastic sleeve with some vinyl residue. Canada Specimen set 1979 (7 coins with Silver Dollar) FDC boxed. World Proof issues (9) USA (2) One Dollar 1971S Eisenhower FDC, Half Dollar 1982 George Washington 250th Anniversary of his Birth Silver Proof FDC, Gambia 10 Dalasis 1975 10th Anniversary of Independence Silver Proof FDC, Sierra Leone One Leone 1974 10th Anniversary of the Bank of Sierra Leone Silver Proof FDC, St. Helena Crown 1973 Tercentenary of the Granting of the Royal Charter Silver Proof nFDC lightly toning, New Zealand One Dollar 1970 Cook Islands Cupro-Nickel KM#43 Proof FDC, Isle of Man Crowns (2) 1975 Manx Cat Silver Proof FDC, 1976 USA Bicentennial Silver Proof nFDC, Bermuda One Dollar 1986 World Wildlife Fund - Green Turtle Silver Proof FDC, all in the boxes of issue with certificates where issued. World a further group (6) Canada One Dollar 1979 Griffon Specimens (2) BU in the boxes of issue. Bermuda One Dollar 1986 World Wildlife Fund - Green Turtle UNC, Isle of Man Crown 1976 USA Bicentennial UNC, Austria Thaler 1780 Maria Theresa Lustrous UNC, USA One Dollar 1971S UNC in the envelope of issue. Medals in silver (5) Christmas Medal undated One Ounce Silver Obverse: Robin within wreath/Reverse: Horse-drawn sleigh UNC boxed, Town Thaler Old Cologne undated Crown-sized in .900 silver Obverse: Cologne Skyline/Reverse: Gothic City Seal of Cologne UNC with antique matt finish, boxed, GB 1977 Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II Crown-sized in silver in a silver mount with chain nFDC boxed. Monex International One Ounce Silver 1982 and 1988 UNC
Bank of EnglandLowther Special prefix QM10 with partially matching VERY LOW serial numbers and 3rd denomination set of the Commemorative HM The Queen Mother's 100th Birthday 2000 (3) all UNC in the original packaging comprising 5 Pounds George StephensonB380 serial number QM10 010003 from C153 set given that the notes in this set start from serial number QM10 010001. Also 10 Pounds Charles DickensB382 serial number QM10 000003 from C154 set. Together with a 20 Pounds Sir Edward Elgar B386 serial number QM10 000003 from C155 set. A very desirable LOW numbered 3- denomination set of this type certain to attract attention by both dealers and collectors alike
Sovereign 1873S George and the Dragon Marsh 112, S.3858A VF the reverse slightly better, from the wreck of the RMS Douro, comes with a presentation box
Sovereign 1928SA Marsh 292 in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 70, a lustrous piece with much eye appeal. The 1928 overseas mint Sovereigns were the last George V coins to bear the early effigy of the King, the Modified Effigy and/or Small Head types were phased in between 1925 and 1928 across the different denominations
Five Pound Crown 2013 Coronation 60th Anniversary Silver Proof, Two Pounds 2016 The ArmySilver Proof Piedfort, Fifty Pences (3) 2016 Jemima Puddle-Duck Silver Proof with coloured reverse S.H35, 2016 Squirrel Nutkin Silver Proof with coloured reverse S.H36, 2016 Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle Silver Proof with coloured reverse S.H37, nFDC to FDC in the Royal Mint boxes of issue with certificates, Twenty Pounds 2013 Silver, George and the Dragon S.N1 BU on the Royal Mint card of issue, Two Pounds Britannia Silver 2008 UNC still sealed in the Royal Mint pack of issue
Straits Settlements5 DollarsPick 17b dated 1st January 1935 George V & Tiger series B/29 57290 VF with some surface dirt and some edge nicks to top margin but not excessive and not extending to design and a very small hole near George V portrait
Crown 1935 Specimen ESC 376, Bull 3652 UNC in the red box of issue, Halfcrowns 1935 (2) ESC 784, Bull 3749 both Lustrous UNC and in dated red presentation boxes with H.M King George V 1910-1935 on the lid, the boxes of similar style to the boxes for the 1935 Crown. Florin 1937 ESC 786, Bull 4034 UNC and Sixpence 1937 ESC 1826, Bull 4218 UNC both with some tone spots, housed in a 2-coin red presentation box with H.M King George VI Coronation 1937 on the lid, the Halfcrowns and George VI coins seldom seen in this presentation format
Farthing 1773 Obverse 2, with Large 77 in the date Peck 913 variant, LCGS variety 08, a high grade example of the early George III type with traces of mint lustre. Lustrous coins of this type now becoming increasingly difficult to find. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the only example of this die pair currently recorded by the LCGS Population Report
United Kingdom INA Fantasy Pattern Double Florins (10) 1937 Edward VIIIBronzed Trials (8) Toned UNC some with traces of lustre, 1937 INA Fantasy Edward VIII 'Barton' type cameo Prooflike UNC, Double Florin 1953 INA Fantasy, with a small striking flaw on the obverse UNC with some spots, along with Fantasy coins (2) Crown sized Fantasy by Chelsea Coins, Obverse a coloured picture of Diana, Princess of Wales, Reverse: George and the Dragon UNC, Coronation Medal 1953 Crown-sized Fantasy, Tower Court Collection, Obverse portrait Machin-style facing left, Reverse Crowned Royal Arms within wreath, date below UNC, along with a further group of United Kingdom INA Fantasy Patterns (6) Crown 1879, Reverse Three Graces struck on a thin flan and slightly off-centre, the date figures deformed, Crown 1879, Reverse St. George, struck on a thin flan, Double Florin 1893 Bronzed Trial, Crowns undated William IV (3) copper Piedforts with MODEL reverse (2), and one on a standard thickness flan also with MODEL reverse, UNC and lustrous, also an INA Pattern Double Florin Set 1910 George V a 3-coin set struck in silver, goldine and copper Lustrous UNC the copper piece with a tone spot, Crown 1911 INA Fantasy Pattern struck with an incorrect collar and with a raised line on the edge, Lustrous UNC
IndiaReserve Bank5 RupeesPick 23a (Razack-Jhunjhunwalla 4.4.1) ND 1943 signature Deshmukh black serial number variety B/60 563800, EF usual Pinholes and always collectable issue and much Scarcer compared to the higher 10 Rupees denomination of the same series. Green and multicolour featuring a crowned portrait of King George VI facing forward at right and as watermark. The reverse with illustration of antelopes in field and the Bank's seal at left.
Medals in Silver (9) Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 26mm diameter in silver The Official Royal Mint issues Eimer 1817 (4) NVF, GVF (2), and NEF. Edward VIICoronation 1902 The Official Royal Mint issues Eimer 1871 (2) 56mm diameter GEF toned with small edge nicks, and 31mm diameter NEF/GVF with small spots, George VSilver Jubilee 1935 The Official Royal Mint issues 32mm diameter Eimer 2029b NEF and EF both toned, Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh Silver Wedding 1972 51mm diameter in silver by D.Cornell Eimer 2125 Obverse: Busts left conjoined, the Queen wearing a bandeau. SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF THE QUEEN AND THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH 1947-1972, Reverse: Two Royal Shields and crests, each within the Garter with crowned cypher of the Queen above and that of Prince Philip below, UNC in matt finish boxed with certificate
Tristan da Cunha Gold Crowns a 4-coin set comprising Gold Crown 2013 (25p) St. George and the Dragon, 2014 St. Christopher - Be My Guide, 2014 St. Michael the Archangel, 2014 The Three Graces - Beauty, Charm, Joy, each 1 gramme of 9 carat gold, Prooflike UNC in the Jubilee Mint box of issue with certificates. Tristan da Cunha Gold Crowns 2015 a 2-coin set Queen Elizabeth II - The Longest Reigning Monarch each 1 gramme of 9 carat gold Prooflike UNC in the Jubilee Mint box of issue with certificate. Tristan da Cunha Numismatic First Day Cover 2014 70th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings comprising Gold Crown 2014 and 2 x stamps UNC on the envelope of issue in a Jubilee Mint folder. Tristan da Cunha Gold Crown 2014 St. Michael the Archangel Prooflike in capsule with certificate. GB Silver Britannia 2015 Lustrous UNC with a Westminster certificate. GB Five Pound Crowns (5) 1990 Queen Mother 90th Birthday UNC on the card of issue, 2000 Queen Mother 100th Birthday, 2001 100th Anniversary of the End of the Victorian Era, 2002 Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee (2) UNC in Jubilee Mint soft pouches. The 20th Century Monarchs Florin Collection a 5-coin set comprising Florins 1896, 1910, 1924, 1942, 1956 VG to Fine in a Jubilee Mint box with certificate, The 20th Century Monarchs Gold-Plated Penny Collections (2) each comprising Pennies (5) Victoria Veiled Head, Edward VII, George V, George VI and Elizabeth II issues gold-plated bronze accented in Rhodium-Platinum, in mixed grades, both in Jubilee Mint boxes with certificates
Half Sovereign 1892 No J.E.B. Low Shield Fine/Good Fine, in a 9 carat gold decorative mount, total weight 5.32 grammes, along with a George IIHalfpenny, very worn, possibly a contemporary counterfeit
Bank of England (12) comprising Hollom (1) Ten Pounds Lion & Key B299 issued 1964, series A32 449570, Fine with pinholes and inked numerals, Page (2) Five Pounds QE2 pictorial & The Duke Of Wellington, B336 "L" Reverse issue 1973, series AU73 328042, GEF and Ten Pounds Lion & Key, B326 issued 1971, series C36 986665, GVF, Page (4) One Pound QE2 pictorial & Sir Isaac Newton, B341 "W" Reverse issue 1981, series DX06 022799, GVF, Five Pounds QE2 pictorial & The Duke of Wellington, B343 "L" Reverse issue 1980, series DU26 579706, about UNC and Ten Pounds (2) QE2 Pictorial & Florence Nightingale, B346 issued 1980, a near consecutive number pair W61 583409 & W61 583411 both GEF, Gill (2) Five Pounds QE2 & George Stephenson, B352 Crown at top right issue 1990, series H35 730757 & B82 919588 both about UNC, and last Kentfield (3) Ten Pounds (2) QE2 & Charles Dickens, a consecutively numbered pair, B366 Crown at top right issue 1992, series A39 263721 & A39 263722 both about UNC, along with Twenty Pounds QE2 & Michael Faraday , B371 Crown top right issue 1991, series H40 826569, GVF with inked numerals
Florin 1920 ESC 939, Bull 3765, Davies 1744 dies 2E, The obverse with the early George V head in higher relief. A superb example of the first year of the Half silver type, displaying much original colour and underlying mint lustre, very different in appearance the preceding Bright Finish coins, as various experiments were made with the non-silver part of the alloy from 1920-1922. Few coins with true original colour survive, a choice piece, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 15 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. See also the choice 1921 Florin offered in this sale
Florin 1926 ESC 945, Bull 3778 A lustrous example the obverse with an excellent strike. A most pleasing coin with considerable eye appeal, Very few of the Half Silver George V issues remain in choice grades. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the second finest known of 18 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Ireland (Northern) Ulster Bank limited 5 Pounds (16) George Best 60th Birthday Anniversary Commemorative issues Pick 339 (PMI UB 95; BY NI.818) dated 25th November 2006 all UNC with the famous footballer's initials 'GB' and a limited series of only 1,000,000 notes only few entered circulation, most ending up in the hands of football fans and collectors and most come in consecutively numbered sets/pairs as follows - GB 274081 & GB 274082, GB 274086 to GB 274090, GB 284390 to GB 284395 and a pair GB 102069 & GB 102070 with closely numbered GB 102064. Each note in brown on multi-coloured underprint the obverse like Pick 335 with an additional George Best emblem at left and the reverses feature pictures of the footballer. These issued just a year after his death in 2005.
The 2018 Silver Proof CommemorativeProof Set a 5-coin set comprising Five Pound Crown 2018 Prince George Fifth Birthday, Two Pounds (3) 2018 First World War - The Royal Air Force, 2018 First World War - Armistice, 2018 200th Anniversary of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Fifty Pence 2018 100th Anniversary of the Representation of the People Act, Silver Proofs FDC in the box of issue with certificate
World (36) in mixed grades to about UNC - UNC comprising an attractive selection of Spain issues mid 1920's to 1970's (12) comprising 2 Pesetas Pick 95 series 1938. 5 Pesetas (4) consisting of Pick 85">Pick 85 (2) series 1935, Pick 136 dated 5th March 1948 and Pick 145 dated 22nd June 1954. 10 Pesetas Pick 86 series 1935. 25 Pesetas Pick 74b 15.08.1928 series B3143993. 50 Pesetas Pick 75b 15.08.1928 series C0688044. 100 Pesetas (4) consisting of Pick 69c">Pick 69c dated 1st July 1925 series E3082553. Pick 76 dated 15th August 1928 series A6333496. And a near consecutive pair Pick 152 dated 17th November 1970 (2) series 3T 9802216 & 3T 9802218. And 500 Pesetas Pick 153 dated 23rd July 1971. Also a selection of pre and post war Hungary Pengo issues (5) consisting of 10 Pengő Pick 100 dated 22nd December 1936 no star Infront of block number. 100.000.000 Pengő Pick 124 dated 18th March 1946. 1 Milliard Pengo Pick 125 dated 18th March 1946. 1.000.000 Milpengő = 1.000.000.000.000 Pengő Pick 128 dated 24th March 1946. And a 1.000.000.000 Milpengő = 1.000.000.000.000.000 Pengő Pick 131dated 3rd June 1946. Denmark (2) including a 5 KronerPick 30i and 10 KronerPick 31p. Russia 500 Rubley Pick 14b 1912 (1927-17) signatures Shipov & Chikhirzhin and this the highest denomination of this issue and an impressively large sized note. A denomination set of the MalayaGeorge VI portrait 1941 issues (4) consisting of 1 Cent Pick 6. 5 CentsPick 7b. 10 Cents Pick 8. And 20 CentsPick 9a. Japan Hansatsu note. An Iraq 25 Dinars Gulf War Emergency 1990 Pick 74c. Along with a selection of Printer's Promotional and Test notes (9) as Giori Organization uniface William Shakespeare design. Bradbury Wilkinson IBNS 1992 No. 389. Thomas De La Rue IBNS 1991 No. 422 and a 100 Units IBNS 1997. De La Rue Giori 2.000 Units Leonardo Da Vinci. Walsall Security Printing 10 Units IBNS 1993. De la Rue 5 Units Orange with a river and town scene and a 50 Units green with a lumberjacks scene. Also a pink 20 Sterling Unit cash desk and ATM's test note.
Ireland INA Fantasy Crowns 1808 (3) in CopperPiedfort, Goldine Piedfort and Silver Piedfort Lustrous UNC, Ireland INA Fantasy Ecus (2) 1995 Harp/Cat UNC with some toning, 1995 Harp/Cat with 'SILVER ECU' legend UNC, Ireland INA Fantasy Double Florin 1901 Edward VIII Obverse with bare head overlapping beaded inner circle, in silver, Lustrous UNC, Ireland INA Fantasy set 1901 Edward VII Double Florins (3) in Silver, Copper and Golden Alloy, Jersey INA Fantasy Double Florins 1910 George V (2) one Piedfort Copper Lustrous AU/UNC and a Bronzed UNC issue, both scarce, Isle of Man INA Fantasy Crowns 1808 (3) Piedforts struck in Nickel, Goldine and Copper Lustrous UNC, Crown 1998 125th Anniversary of the Steam Railway - The Big Boy Silver Proof UNC with lustre
ScotlandClydesdale Bank Limited 20 Pounds Pick 200 (PMS CL23, BY SC323) dated 1st December 1967 serial number C/F 005370 bearing the signature of Robert D Fairbairn titled General Manager. The note in red Carmine/Red on multicolour underprint featuring Coat of Arms on an elaborate guilloche panel with thistle plants at bottom on obverse and the reverse depicting a scene of George Square in Glasgow named after King George III and being the Glasgow's biggest and most famous square. Printed by Thomas De La Rue and Company Limited inscribed in small script on obverse lower centre margin. In a PMG holder and graded Extremely Fine 40 Stains
Halfpenny18th CenturyMiddlesex National Series undated, Bust of Princess of Wales/Portcullis DH980 EF nicely toned. Penny National Series 1793 King & Constitution DH188 in white metal VF with some spots, Dalton states 'Very Rare'. Penny 1789 National Series - St. Pauls Bust of King George III/London Arms, DH177 About EF
Florin 1930 ESC 950, Bull 3785 Lustrous with subtle gold tone and traces of mint bloom, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, a very attractive example of the later George V type
Halfpennies contemporary counterfeits (32) George II (16), George III (16, one with cut flan), Farthing contemporary counterfeit George III, Evasion Halfpenny George II 1774, Ireland Halfpenny George II (worn), and North Wales St. Bevois Token undated, I mixed grades Good to VG
The 2005 Silver Proof Piedfort Collection a 4-coin set comprising Two Pounds (2) 2005 Gunpowder Plot, 2005 60th Anniversary of the End of World War II, One Pound 2005 Menai Straits Suspension Bridge, Fifty Pence 2005 Samuel Johnson's Dictionary nFDC with a hint of toning, cased as issued with certificate. Five Pound Crown 2003 CoronationGolden Jubilee Silver Proof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate. Five Pound Crown 2004 100th Anniversary of the Entente Cordiale Cupro-Nickel Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate. The George V Silver Circulation Coin Collection a 10-coin set comprising Halfcrowns (2) 1912 Fine/GF and 1933 Good Fine, Florins (2) 1914 Fine, 1936 Fine/Good Fine, Shillings (2) 1915 GF/NVF, 1936 VF, Sixpences (2) 1915 Fine, 1933 Good Fine, Threepences (2) 1917 Near Fine/Fine, 1934 Near Fine/Fine, in a Royal Mint box with booklet style certificate
George VICupro-Nickel issues (244) Halfcrown 1948, Florins (177) 1947 (64), 1948 (107), 1949 (6), Shillings (26) 1947E (2), 1947S (4), 1948E (9), 1948S (11), Sixpences (40) 1947 (8), 1948 (26), 1949 (1), 1950 (2), 1951 (3) the vast majority EF to UNC, a few with spots, the Florins alone now list at £12-15 UNC in the standard catalogue
Plymouth Dock Bank, Devonshire 1 Pound dated 1st September 1823 No. D4081 For Thomas Clinton Shiells & Henry Incledon Johns, manuscript signed H. I. Johns (Outing 683c; Grant 2295d), VG - Fine with a few small tears near signature expected for age and the usual inked signatures and annotations on reverse. Imprint reads Silvester sc, Strand, London. Black featuring No. 51 Fore Street with flags at upper left and sailing ship below. The reverse with a large 5 Pence Revenue vignette featuring the Royal Cypher of King George IV, the Royal Arms at centre and denomination.
Canada The Government of Newfoundland 1 DollarPick A14c dated 2nd January 1920 series A202843, VG Inked Graffiti in the body of the note, the left signature slightly faded and hard to come by early George VBritish dominion issue. Black on blue underprint featuring a portrait of King George V at left and a reindeer, also known as Caribou, at right on obverse. The reverse in blue featuring the Coat of Arms incorporation the Royal Coat of Arms, sailing ships at sea and anchor.
Sixpence 1918 ESC 1803, Bull 3879 in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, Very few Early head George V issues attain this grade normally due to weak strikings and an abundance of contact marks. This example however is lustrous and with flashes of original gold, magenta and blue/green tone, an extremely choice piece, the joint finest of 15 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfpennies Contemporary counterfeits (30) George II (11), George III (19, one holed), and an additional two pieces very worn, Evasions (5), Farthing George II contemporary counterfeit (1), Ireland George III contemporary counterfeits (3), these in mixed lower grades Poor to VG, along with tokens (2) 18th Century Bath Farthing Bladud/Swine herder Good Fine, 20th Centuryundated Birmingham Minting Machinery Taylor & Challen Engineers Birmingham undated NVF
One PoundBradbury Second Issue T11.1 De La Rue Black Type one prefix with letter only issued 1914 serial number F/17 37790, VF or about and an overall pleasing appearance with a small 3mm tear at centre fold at top margin and a 22x3 mm oblong tear to lower margin and both tears not extending to design. a scarcer note , now over a century old note watermarked with the denomination, the four British emblems (Rose, thistle, shamrock and daffodil) and the George V Royal cypher.
Europe circa 1940's to modern (22) in mixed grades VG to UNC and comprising various issues from Cyprus (6) consisting of George VI portrait 3 PiastresPick 28a dated 18th June 1943 series A/1 342034. 500 MilsPick 42b dated 01.06.1974 series 1/33 031827. 1 Pounds (2) Pick 43b dated 01.05.1973 series H/63 003422 & 01.07.1975 series J/79 083058. 1 Pound Pick 60b dated 01.12.1998 series W527018. Along with the Scarcer Central Bank5 PoundsPick 44c dated 1st June 1974 serial number N/124 086770. Greece Local Banks Crete (Trapeze Kritis) 25 Drachmai Pick S153 dated 26th September 1915 FIRST series A001 number 290,341Germany. (5) consisting of a Bank Deutscher Lander (3) including a Reich banknote 100 ReichsmarkPick 190a Emergency issue - photo-mechanically produced (blurred printing), dated 24th June 1935 (1945) all these issues have an identical serial number T 7396475 and similar to Pick 183, these notes were printed few days before the end of the war by order of the bank and were to be printed by any means necessary locally if they had to so the banks used whatever supplies they had and ended up printing on paper used for the food ration cards, the notes did not have a long life in circulation. 5 Deutsche Mark 1948 series Pick 13i serial number 7T 138077 printer BDK without imprint. 1949 series (2) both dated 22nd August 1949 including 10 and 20 Deutsche Mark Pick 16a and 17a and serial numbers N5795169H and P5834987T respectively, both American Banknote Company printing without imprint. Democratic Republic Deutsche Notenbank 5 Mark der DDR dated 1964 series JJ 241008. Iceland Haskola (Haskoli) Islands fund raising ticket 1/4 hlutur I 5. flokki 1943 d. Italy 100,000 Lire Pick117b. Yugoslavia & Croatia (7) including Yugoslavia 50 Dinara (3) - Pick64a & Pick64b, 10 Dinara Pick50c (2) and Croatia (2) 200 Kuna colour trial notes for the 1993 issue one obverse and one reverse similar to Pick33. And an Austria 100 ShillingPick 150. An interesting and varied group
Greece - Bank of Crete 100 Drachmai Pick S154b handstamp dated 26th September 1912 series A04 number 16539, Fine or better and a Scarce high denomination. Black on green and orange underprint featuring the State of Crete Coat of Arms at upper centre flanked by the obverse of an ancient coin at left and a facing portrait of King George at right. The reverse displaying a blue panel with labyrinth at centre. Printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co.
Bank of England matching FIRST RUN LOW serial number pair 5 and 10 Pounds (2) both UNC comprising 5 Pounds Lowther QE2 & George StephensonB369 Turquoise Crown at upper right issue 1999 serial number EA01 000964 together with 10 Pounds QE2 & Charles Dickens B369 Orange-brown Denomination at upper right on obverse and reverse issue 1993 serial number DD01 000964.
Canada Dominion of Canada 1 DollarPick 33e dated Ottawa, 2nd July 1923 Bronze seal block R-1 (Group 1) signatures McCavour & Saunders, Fine - VF pressed with several pinholes in body and a 7mm uneven tear to lower left. A very Rare note and the early Dominion of Canada issues always keenly sought after. The note in black on green underprint featuring a portrait of King George V at centre on obverse. The reverse in green featuring an illustration of the Library of Parliament building in Ottawa. Printed by the Canadian Banknote Company Limited with imprint.
Sixpence 1916 ESC 1801, Bull 3877 A highly lustrous example with peripheral golden tone, a coin of striking appearance and much eye appeal. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, all early head George V coins very hard to find in grades above LCGS 80 often due to poor striking quality
Coin Blanks (94) a mix of sizes and metals, plus two uniface pieces, one with George VI Crowned bust and a Netherlands Machine token, in mixed circulated grades
Farthings (27) 1868, 1873, 1885, 1890, 1905, 1909, 1919 (3), 1920, 1922, 1932, 1937, 1945 (14), Third Farthing 1913. The pre-1911 issues mostly VG to F, the 1873 Lustrous UNC, George V and later issues EF to UNC and lustrous, BrassThreepences (11) 1937 (9), 1963, 1967 EF to UNC and lustrous
Pennies (87) 1917, 1918, 1919, 1920, 1921 (2), 1935 (3), 1936 (10), 1937 (45), 1938 (7), 1939, 1947 (2), 1948 (13) VF to UNC with many of the George VI examples UNC
IrelandFarthing Token E.Cleburne, Clothier, Cork undated Good Fine, Ireland Mint Sets (2) 1969-1971 UNC in the folders of issue Halfpennies George III contemporary counterfeits (2) Good to VG, as part of a group of Ireland (79) comprising Halfcrowns (2), Florin (1), Shillings (5), Sixpences (10), Threepences (14), Pennies (33), Halfpennies (5), DecimalTen Pence (2), Decimal Five Pence (1), Decimal Two Pence (2), and Decimal Penny (1), along with USA Cent 1976D VF and Malaya5 Cents 1948 Fine
Cyprus Government 3 Piastres/Grosia/KurushPick 28a first date for this type 18th June 1943 serial number A/1 247491, VG and small sized George VI portrait World War II period issue.
George WashingtonCentenary Medal 1876 25mm diameter in brass, Obverse: Bust left GEORGE WASHINGTON 1876, Reverse: Stars and Stripes on shield Eagle and arrows above with banner E PLURIBUS UNUM, Fine, holed at the top as issued
The 2018 Gold Proof CommemorativeProof Set a 5-coin set comprising Five Pound Crown 2018 Prince George Fifth Birthday, Two Pounds (3) 2018 First World War - The Royal Air Force, 2018 First World War - Armistice, 2018 200th Anniversary of Mary Shelly's Frankenstein, Fifty Pence 2018 100th Anniversary of the Representation of the People Act, all Gold Proofs, the Five Pound Crown with a small nick, otherwise, FDC in the wooden box of issue with certificate and booklet, this set the only issue for the Prince George Gold Five Pound Crown (only 175 Five Pound Crowns minted in gold), an impressive and rare set number 014 of only 175 sets minted
World base metal issues, an accumulation built up over time from charity donations whereby the vendor has extracted silver and usable currency with this lot being the remainder, 18th - 20th centuries, some lustrous and likely to contain better more collectable pieces we noticed George V India with lustre, Isle of Mancopper from the 1730s. Korea early cupro-nickel issues, Portuguese India and Ionian Islands, generally sorted by country (over 14 kilos gross weight)
Five Pound Crown 2018 Prince George 5th Birthday Gold ProofS.L63 FDC uncased in capsule with no certificate, the Spink catalogue states a mintage of only 175 pieces, these all being issued in sets, (the S.PGC23 set) Crown collectors now have this opportunity to purchase this as a single coin. a few very small field nicks are visible under very strong magnification, otherwise FDC, and retaining full mint brilliance. We note an example described as 'nFDC with a minor handling mark and small tone spot visible under magnification' sold in London Coins Auction A164 3/3/2019 Lot 973 for £2000 hammer price
A pre decimalhoard estimated by weight to be Halfcrowns George V (120), George VI pre 1947 (57) some lustrous. Florins George V (160), pre 1947 (63) some lustrous. 6d (725 with a proportion pre 1947) others including cupro-nickel, brass and bronze issues from circulation (lot nearly 12 kilos gross weight)
Sovereign 2017 Gold Proof Piedfort, George and the Dragon within Order of the Garter S.SC12 200 Years of the Pistrucci reverse design, Only 3750 minted, The first ever UK Gold Piedfort Sovereign issue. FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate.
Sovereign 2017 Gold Proof Piedfort, George and the Dragon within Order of the Garter S.SC12 200 Years of the Pistrucci reverse design, Only 3750 minted, The first ever UK Gold Piedfort Sovereign issue. FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate. At the time of release this issue was keenly sought and the entire mintage was reserved and sold out at the Royal Mint very quickly.
Halfcrowns (22) 1676, 1677, 1681, 1686 6 over 5 SECVNDO, 1689 Second Shield, Caul Only frosted, 1696 , 1703 VIGO, 1707E, 1709, 1712 UNDECIMO Roses and Plumes, 1816, 1817 Small Head, 1818, 1819, 1820 George III, 1820 George IV, 1821, 1823 Second Reverse, 1825, 1826, 1828, 1829 Fair to Fine
Sovereigns (3) 1895M Marsh 155 GVF/NEF, 2010 S.SC7 UNC with practically full lustre, 2012 Modern George and the Dragon SC.8 UNC with full lustre, each comes with London Mint Office bag
Sovereign 2017 Gold Proof Piedfort, George and the Dragon within Order of the Garter S.SC12 200 Years of the Pistrucci reverse design, Only 3750 minted, The first ever UK Gold Piedfort Sovereign issue. FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate.
DollarGeorge III Oval Countermark on 1793 Chile 8 Reales, Santiago Mint ESC 134, Bull 1853, Countermark Fine/Host coin approaching VF with a little dirt in the legends, 26.74 grammes, Very Rare rated R3 by Bull, and probably the finest example we have offered
Sovereign 2017 Gold Proof Piedfort, George and the Dragon within Order of the Garter S.SC12 200 Years of the Pistrucci reverse design, Only 3750 minted, The first ever UK Gold Piedfort Sovereign issue. FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate.
Britannia Silver 4-coin set 2010, nFDC to FDC lightly toned, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, Five Pound Crowns (5) 2017 Centenary of the House of Windsor Silver Proof Piedfort, 2017 King Canute 1000th Anniversary of his Coronation Silver Proof Piedfort, 2018 Prince Harry and Ms Meghan Markle Silver Proof Piedfort, 2018 65th Anniversary of the Queen's Coronation Silver Proof, 2018 Prince George 5th Birthday Silver Proof, Britannia Silver Two Pounds 2017 Silver Proof, Two Pounds Queen's Beasts (2) 2017 The Lion of England One Ounce Silver Proof, 2018 The Red Dragon of Wales, Two Pounds (5) 2017 World War I - The War in the Air Silver Proof Piedfort, 2017 Jane Austen 200th Anniversary of the Death of Jane Austen Silver Proof, 2018 James Cook sets sail for Tahiti - 250th Anniversary, Silver Proof, 2018 100 Years of the Royal Air Force - RAF Centenary Badge Silver Proof, Fifty Pence 2016 950th Anniversary of the Battle of Hastings Silver Proof Piedfort, nFDC to FDC in the Royal Mint boxes of issue, some with light toning
GB and World a varied group includes GB pre-1947 silver £22.75 face, GB pre-1920 silver £0.37 1/2 face, in mixed grades, Victoria Crowns (3) 1887, 1892, 1893LVI VG to Good Fine, Halfcrown 1887 Jubilee Head VF, Shilling 1826 VG, Twopence 1838 VG, SilverThreepences Victorian issues (7) includes 1876, VG to Fine, along with George III to George VIBrass Threepences, Pennies, Halfpennies and Farthings, also includes a few Decimal issues, in mixed grades, Part Plastic Set 1953 UNC (No Shillings) in the wallet of issue, Five Pound Crowns (7) 1990 (2), 1996, 1999 Millennium (2), 1999 Diana Memorial A/UNC to UNC, Crowns (55) 1951, 1953 (5), 1960 (5), 1965 (7), 1972 (9), 1977 (16), 1980 (5), 1981 (7) A/UNC to UNC, Crown 1977 Silver Proof, boxed with no certificate, Sierra Leone One Leone 1974 10th Anniversary of the Bank of Sierra Leone Silver Proofs (2) nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates, Belgium 5 Francs 1876 Good Fine as part of a group of World mostly 20th Century issues many countries represented (68) includes some silver items, in mixed grades, Banknotes (2) One Pound Bradbury F/9 970523 VG and One Pound Somerset DW62 088963 Fine
GB cased items (13) and World cased items (11) comprising GB Five Pound Crown 2018 65th Anniversary of the Queen's Coronation Silver Proof, Two Pounds 2019 75th Anniversary of D-Day Silver Proof, One Pound (3) 2017 Nations of the Crown Silver Proof Piedfort, One Pound 2017 Nations of the Crowns Silver Proofs (2), Fifty Pences (2) 2018 Paddington - At The Station, the reverse with coloured Paddington Bear, Silver Proof in the paperweight-style holder, 2018 Paddington - At The Palace, the reverse with coloured Paddington Bear, Silver Proof in the paperweight-style holder, FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates, Proof Set 1970 nFDC with some toning, retaining much original mint brilliance, Crown 1935 About UNC in a Jubilee Mint box with their certificate, Halfcrown Charles I Group IV, fourth horseman, Type 4, foreshortened horse, S.2779 mintmark Star, Fine in a Harrington & Byrne box with their certificate. GB Numismatic Covers (2) Twenty Pounds 2017 Silver Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip UNC with 3 x stamps, in a Jubilee Mint folder as issued, Crown 1937 EF with 2x stamps, in a Jubilee Mint folder as issued. Isle of Man Two Pounds a 3-coin set 2019 D-Day Leaders Sir Winston Churchill, General Bernarn Montgomery and King George VI Silver Proofs, FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Isle of Man Five Pound Crowns 2019 a 3-coin set, Queen Victoria Silver Portrait Set a modern styling of the Young Head, Jubilee Head and Veiled Head portraits in Antique Matt Finished Silver, UNC in the Coin Portfolio Management box with their certificate, Gibraltar Fifty Pence 2019 75th Anniversary of D-Day Silver Proof with coloured flags on the reverse FDC in the Pobjoy Mint box with certificate, Falkland Islands Crown 2017 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip 60th Wedding Anniversary Silver Proof with inset diamond, FDC in the Jubilee Mint box of issue with certificate, Alderney Five Pounds 2019 75th Anniversary of D-Day Silver Proof FDC in the Jubilee Mint box with their certificate, Alderney £25 2017 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip 60th Anniversary 5oz. Silver Proof, Tristan da Cunha 2017 a 3-coin set Queen Elizabeth II Sapphire Jubilee comprising Five Pounds, Two Pounds and One Pound Silver Proofs FDC in the Jubilee Mint box with certificate, Tristan da Cunha a 3-coin set 2014 70th Anniversary of D-Day comprising Gold plated Silver , Gold plated silver with coloured reverse, and Silver Proof issues, nFDC to FDC in a Jubilee Mint box with their certificate, Tristan da Cunha Five Pounds 2017 Queen Elizabeth II Sapphire Jubilee Silver Proof Piedfort FDC in the Jubilee Mint box with their certificate, Tristan da Cunha Five Pounds 2017 20th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Diana, Silver Proof with gold plated portrait, FDC in a Jubilee Mint box with their certificate, Silver Medal 'The Royal Engagement of HRH Prince Henry of Wales and Rachel Meghan' Markle Crown-sized Silver Proof FDC in a Jubilee Mint box with their certificate, along with GB coins a small group (9) Crown 1981, Halfcrowns (5) 1936, 1948 (3), 1949, Florin 1922, Pennies (2) 1858 8 over 7, 1936, in mixed circulated grades, and a USA Half Dollar 1964 Kennedy Lustrous GEF
World circa late 1800's early 1900's onwards (139) a vast amalgamation of various issuers and denominations and all in average good Fine - VF and above mostly European, Latin America, Canada and US including modern star replacments, Africa, Egypt, Middle and Far East including some World War I and II Occupation and Military examples, British Armed Forces, French Kingdom Assignats, British Cheques and Postal orders and includes a Contemporary modern US Confederate states copy. Including some Exceptionally Rare and always collectible notes as the Strait Settlements very sought after issues with signature Rex Curall and dated 1st January 1935 (2) including 1 Dollar Pick 16b series J/91 68507 along with a very scarce 5 DollarsPick 17b series B/66 96209. Hong Kong Government George V portrait 1 Dollar Pick 311 ND 1935 serial number C049564, BWC printing and very sought after. Egypt Government Currency note 5 PiastresPick 161 early dated 1st June 1918 series J/59, purple on green and orange underprint, reverse in green with ruins. Dominion of Canada 1 Dollar Pick 32a dated 17th March 1917 signature at right Boville, without printer's imprint and serial number 336978-C plate D manuscript countersigned at left, Princess Patricia Ramsey (Princess of Connaught) on obverse. Jersey World War II German Occupation 6 PencePick 1a ND 1941 serial number 70259. Kenya 100 Shillings Pick 10a dated 1st July 1969 series A/15 19598. German East Africa Emergency World War I Interim-Banknote 1 RupeePick 19 dated 1st February 1916 series N2 text "Gebucht von" at left. Brazil Thesuro Nacional (3) including 1 Mil ReisPick 3b ND 1891 Estampa 7A series 195A number 28152. 2 mil Reis Pick 12 Estampa 10 nuber 584249. And 5 Mil Reis Pick 18 ND 1890 Estampa 9A series 73A number 66757. Argentina Rupublic (2) including Caja de Conversión 5 Centavos Pick 209 L. 2707 of 1st August 1890 dated 1st November 1891 series B number 764949 signatures Areco & Marín. Together with Banco Provincial de Córdoba 2 Pesos Pick S1122c dated 1st January 1888 with black overprint Ley. 8 January 1894. Malta 1 Pound QE2 Annigoni's portrait Pick 29 L. 1967 (1968) the George Cross at center series A/15 048390. BurmaIndia Government 1 Rupee George VI red overprint "Military Administration of Burma" plate letter A Pick 25b. An interesting French provincial 50 centimes issued during German occupation attached to a manuscript letter of Y.M.C.A with the British Expeditionary Force On Active Service signed with initials C. H.H. dated january 1919. This lot certain to attract a significant ammount of attention from both collectors and dealers alike
Coronation of George III 1761 34mm diameter in silver by L.Natter. Eimer 694 Obverse Bust right laureate and armoured, GEORGIVS. III. D.G. M. BRI. FRA. ET. HIB. REX. F.D. Reverse the king enthroned, left crowned by Britannia standing before him. PATRIAE. OVANTI Exergue. CORONAT. XXII. SEPT. CDDCCLXI GEF with a lovely tone
Silver Proofs Five Pounds 1999 Diana (toning), 2012 Diamond Jubilee with gold gilt, 2013 Prince George. Two Pounds 2018 1 ounce Black Bull of Clarence, 2011 Mary Rose. Alderney Ten Pounds 2000 5 ounce 65mm, Five Pounds 2015 Agincourt. Canada $50 2017 Whispering Maple Leaves impressive 55mm issue. Guernsey Five Pounds 2017 PlatinumWedding. South Africa Silver Krugerrand 2017. Alderney/Guernsey/Jersey three coin set 2003 Prince William (crown sized). Platinum Wedding Anniversary 1947-2017 3 coin set Australia Dollar, Canada 20 Dollars, Australia 50 Cents, these all FDC cased as issued with certificates. GB Proof Set 2017 Commemorative Edition in book-form presentation. 2000 Silver Proof Crown Millennium and £20 Note YR20 000536 Commemorative Set the coin toning
Government 5 RupeesPick A6h early date for this type 15th February 1922 signature McWatters variety without letter for city of issue serial number CD/74 619065 and uniface, an Exceptionally Rare and desirable note in an original about VF usual spindle hole and very Minor edge tear. An attractive and boldly printed example of this early note preceding the George V portrait issues, still retaining relative crispiness and embossing. Black on pink underprint with clear watermark, and certain to do a great addition to any collection. For another example with a very close serial number please refer to the next lot
Government 5 RupeesPick A6h early date for this type 15th February 1922 signature McWatters variety without letter for city of issue serial number CD/74 619072 and uniface, an Exceptionally Rare and a desirable note in an original VF or slightly better usual spindle hole. An attractive and boldly printed example of this early note preceding the George V portrait issues, still retaining relative crispiness and embossing. Black on pink underprint with clear watermark, and certain to do a great addition to any collection. For another example with a very close serial number please refer to the previous lot
Mint Set 2006, Five Pounds Unc in Royal Mint packs 2006,2012 and 2013. Two Pound Silver Britannias (4) 2012 (2) and 2013 (2) BU one set in Tower Hill Date Stamp slabs in Westminster's presentation box. Date Stamp Mary Gilliick Portrait Set with the ten pre-decimal QE II coinage Farthing to Crown in Unc. Pre 1947 sixpences from circulation (48). First World WarCentenary Coin and Medal Collection with 3 miniature medals and George V 3d - 2/6 from circulation. Brexit Coin Set with 2016 £2 Silver Britannia and 1973 EEC 50p in a Date Stamp box. 2004 £2 Britannia 2014 Mule 2 coin set by Westminster with both 2014 Britannia Mule and Standard types. 4 Coin Portrait Coin Set in cupro two being £5 crowns. 50p 1992-1993 and 2014 Glasgow Games cupro-Unc both in Date Stamp boxes Cupro £5 Crowns Unc in Westminster wallets (6). 2017 UK Jane Austen Coin and Banknote Pack with £2 coin and Ten Pounds serial CA30 010857.
Proof Sets (15) 1996 Silver Set 25th Anniversary of Decimal Currency (7 coins) One Pound to One Penny all coins in silver NFDC toned in the box of issue with certificate, Flat Packs (6) 1970, 1971, 1973, 1975, 1979, 1980 nFDC to FDC some missing the card outers, Blue Sets (9) 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1997, Standard Set 2001, nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue some with toning, Royal Mint Year Sets (3) 1983, 1987, 1994, UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, Wedding Mint Sets (2) 2002 (8 coins), 2003 (10 coins) UNC in the wallets of issue, Unofficial sets (12) Year Sets (3) 1953, 1954, 1977, Florins 1947-1951, Florins 1953-1960, Florins 1961-1967, English Shillings 1947-1951, Scottish Shillings 1947-1951, Pennies 1902-1910, Halfpennies 1937-1944, Halfpennies 1945-1952, Farthings 1953-1956, in mixed grades with some coins in Lustrous EF to UNC, Numismatic First Day Cover 2007 Gibraltar Two Pounds 2007 plus set of 6x stamps 78p (2), 54p (2), and First Class (2), UNC on the envelope as issued, Halfcrown to Farthing a 9-coin set 1953-1967 each with coloured designs on gold plated background in the London Mint Office folder with certificates, Spain Proof Set 1977 a 3-coin set dated 1975 (Year 77) comprising 25 Pesetas, 5 Pesetas and One Peseta King Juan Carlos issues, nFDC in the green wallet of issue, King George VI Coin and Note Set a 9-coin comprising Halfcrown to Farthing 1937-1951 in mixed circulated grades and a British Armed Forces One Pound Second Series, UNC in a Coincraft wallet
IndiaReserve Bank100 RupeesPick 20e (Razack-Jhunjhunwalla 4.7.2B, TBB B204b2) World War II period ND 1937-43 signature Deshmukh, Calcutta issue and variety with watermark King George VI in profile serial number A/77 652288, VF-GVF usual Pinholes/Spindle hole, inked annotation and Bank stamp dated 21st January 1946 on reverse. A very Scarce high denomination example of one of the last George VI portraits notes just before the Asoka column types. A very eye-pleasing large sized note in dark green and lilac featuring a crowned portrait of King George VI at right on obverse and the reverse illustrating a Tiger's head and the Bank's Coat of Arms.
GB sets (4) and Singles (8) Britannia Two Pounds a 6-coin set 1999, 2000, 2002, 2005, 2010, 2011 UNC-BU in a Westminster box with certificate. Five Pound Crowns a 3-coin set 2017 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip 1997 Golden Wedding, 2007 Diamond Wedding and 2017 70th Wedding Anniversary, Silver Proofs FDC in a Westminster box with their certificate. Crowns a 2-coin set The Longest Reigning Monarchs comprising Crown 1888 Near Fine, and Crown 1977 Silver Proof FDC, boxed with certificate. The George VFirst World War Threepence Set 1914-1918 VG to Fine in a Bradford Exchange box with booklet. Five Pound Crowns 2011 Prince Philip 90th Birthday Silver Proofs (2) nFDC to FDC in Westminster boxes with both their certificates and Royal Mint certificates. Two Pounds Shengxiao Collection 2014 Year of the Horse UNC in a Westminster box with certificate, Two Pounds Britannia Silver Two Pounds (4) 2011, 2015 (2), 2016 UNC in Westminster soft pouches, three with certificates, Double Florin 1889 VG or better, in a Jubilee Mint box with certificate
Proof Sets (2) 2018 Premium Set (13 coins with Royal Mint Medal) Five Pound Crown Prince George 5th Birthday, Two Pounds (4) 200th Anniversary of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, 100th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force, First World War Armistice and Britannia types, Fifty Pence Representation of the People Act, and One Pound to One Penny standard Proof issues, nFDC to FDC in the impressive Royal Mint box with certificate, Proof Set 2010 Black Leather Deluxe, nFDC to FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Twenty Pounds (3) 2014 100th Anniversary of the Outbreak of World War I, 2016 Queen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday (2) Silver BU on the Royal Mint cards of issue, Mint Set 2008 Royal Shield of Arms One Pound to One Penny UNC in the sealed Royal Mint pack of issue, The 2012 Diamond Jubilee Mint Set an 8-coin set comprising Five Pound Crown, and One Pound to One Penny UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, Five Pound Crowns (2) 2017 Prince Philip - A Lifetime of Service UNC, and 2017 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip 70th Wedding Anniversary both UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue
Sovereign 2013 The Royal Birth Celebration Sovereign, Prince George - Struck on the Day 22nd July 2013 S.SC7 Lustrous UNC in the white box of issue with certificate, 2013 pieces issued in this format
Year Sets and Part Year Sets 1937-1967 Halfcrowns to Farthings in two albums includes Crowns (4) 1951, 1953, 1960, 1965, with many UNC examples, along with William III to George V Halfcrowns to Fractional Farthings (49, three holed, two gilded) includes many in silver, some groups forming part type sets, in mixed grades with a few in EF to UNC
Proof Set 2018 Silver Set (13 coins) comprising Five Pound Crown 5th Birthday of Prince George, Two Pounds (4) 200th Anniversary of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, 100th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force, First World War Armistice and Britannia types, Fifty Pence Representation of the People Act, and One Pound to One Penny all Silver Proof issues, FDC in the impressive Royal Mint black box with certificate and booklet, number 216 of 1000 sets issued
Seychelles Thomas De la Rue underprint black & white Progressive Proofs for the 1918-36 George V portrait issue 1 and 5 Rupee Plates (3) all with Printer's Annotations, Thomas De La Rue imprint, well kept and all have pinholes. Consisting of a progressive proof for the 1 Rupee with Printer's Annotations in the border frame possibly for corrections, this has a minor Inner Tear and Rust paper clip marks possibly when displayed and archived in regard to the corrections. Along with Progressive proofs for the 5 Rupees both stuck on photographic paper (2) including the initial inspected proof and annotations of 2 flaw areas in the border frame areas near lower right and upper left corners near numerical denomination values. Along with the proof after corrections have taken place pointing to the same areas. An Exceptionally Rare and interesting find, infect our research could not find any similar proof's appearing on the internet. A unique opportunity for any collector to obtain these fine proof examples of the first Seychelles own Rupee currency which was circulating with and slowly replaced the Mauritius rupee, and these issues were the only circulating currency in the form of banknotes until the first introduction of coins in 1939. Also displaying the detailed and fine early work of Thomas De La Rue printers
United StatesTreasury & Silver Certificate 1 Dollars (2) comprising the Exceptionally Rare 1 Dollar Silver Certificate Pick 321 series of 1886 plate D serial number B38319452 signatures Rosecrans & Hyatt and the variety with a large red seal with a spiked border, VF or slightly better. Featuring the portrait of Martha Washington this note is the first U.S. currency to feature a Woman's figure and is a significant monument in U.S. history that is very keenly sought after by collectors and dealers alike. Also includes a Treasury 1 Dollar Pick 187 series of 1917 plate A signatures Elliott & Burke serial number E51935117A, VF and a Scarce note. Featuring an illustration of the Landfall of Christopher Columbus at left and a portrait of President George Washington at centre. This is a unique opportunity to acquire these fine examples of U.S. historical significance
World (lot) mixed grades from Fine to UNC and a vast amalagamtaion of countries, issuers and dates circa early-mid 1900's to modern. Mostly from Europe including Britain, Ireland & the Channel islands, the Caribbean and Latin America, Canada, Africa including Egypt, the Middle and Far East. Some desiarable notes include a few George VI portrait issues as Malaya 10 Centes 1940, Canada 1 Dollar 1937 signatures Gordon & Towers, and others including Belgium100 Francs = 20 Belgas Pick 114 dated 4 November 1944, Ethipoia 1 Ethiopian Dollar ND 1945 signature Bennett, Lebanon 10 Livres 1986 with a BINARY serial number 90090, Scotland The Clydesdale Bank limited 1 Ppind Pick 189c dated 4th April 1945 signatures Mitchell & Young and a Seychelles5 Rupees 1968 QE2 Annigoni's portrait prefix A/1. The lot also comes with some US Contemporary copies of Confederate currency also known as 'Buble Gum' money and some GB Fule coupons
Charles ISilver Coin pair a 2-coin set comprising Halfcrown Charles I under Parliament S.2778 mintmark (P) About Fine/Fine on a slightly ragged flan, Shilling Charles I No inner circles, Reverse: Round garnished shield, S.2791 mintmark Tun VG/Near Fine, in a Harrington & Byrne box with George III and George IV Silver Crown set 1819 LIX VG and 1821 SECUNDO VG, in a Harrington & Byrne box with certificate, Sixpence 1887 Jubilee Head Withdrawn type Good Fine in a Coin Portfolio Management box with certificate. Twenty Centuries of Coins a 20-coin set comprising a coin from each century:- includes issues from Elymais, Ancient Rome, India, China, Hephthalites, Afghanistan, Kashmir, Ceylon, Persia, Egypt, Vietnam, Hungary, Sweden, Netherlands East Indies, Great Britain and Finland, in mixed grades VG to VF, in the box of issue most coins with certificates
Countermarked (8) an interesting group comprising 'To Hanover' Token 1837 countermarked G (crown) R, Fine. Halfpenny-size on an octagonal copper flan Crowned Crescent-star-crescent with V within a heart shape on either side, reversed L countermarked in the field, Penny 1797 countermarked HH 29 Good Fine and bold, stated by the vendor to be colliery-related, Penny 1797 countermarked D.B, Halfpenny 1826 countermarked Crowned VR and other possibly MO this partially worn, Halfpenny 1799 countermarked T.R, Halfpenny 1831 countermarked LM above 5-lobed flower above VR, Halfpenny George II countermarked 3 1 on the obverse and with an additional countermark on the reverse R.C within a serrated heart-shape, with 1791 above a Sun below, in mixed grades VG to NVF, an eclectic mix of unusual types and worthy of further study
Maundy Set 1952 ESC 2569, Bull 4323 UNC with practically full lustre, in the original blue box of issue, Cataloguer's note: In 1952 the Maundy coins were distributed by Queen Elizabeth II, but bore the head of King George VI
Halfpennies 1673 VG and 1775 VF as part of a group of Crowns to Farthings 19th and 20th Century (79, one holed) the Crowns are 1953 (8). Includes plenty in silver, in mixed grades, many Shillings are in lustrous grades also a roll of Decimal Halfpennies 1971 UNC, these lustrous and unopened, also Halfpennies (20) a mix of currency and contemporary counterfeit types William III to George III one an Irish issue, these in mixed lower grades
Pennies in a Littleton Folder George V issues (23) 1911, 1912, 1912H, 1913, 1914, 1915, 1916, 1917, 1918, 1919, 1919H, 1919KN, 1920, 1922, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1932, 1934, 1935, 1936, the 1919H and 1919KN Near Fine, other mostly EF to UNC, many with lustre
Penny 1797 Good, made into a smugglers box, Shilling Edward VI base silver issue VG/NVG holed, Twopence 1797 Fine with some surface residue, as part of a group of George II to Elizabeth II mostly 20th Century items, includes some pre-1947 silver and pre-1920 silver minors, Sixpences 1948-1950 (23) Lustrous UNC with some choice, BrassThreepences, Pennies, Farthings Edward VII to George VI with many later types in lustrous UNC, also modern Crowns (13) 1965 (4), 1972 (8), 1977, Rolls of DecimalBronze (3) Two Pence 1971, Penny 1971, Half Penny still sealed roll with date not visible (reverse side up) UNC and lustrous (lot)
World (57) average about VF - VF and various countries and issuers circa 1930's onwards mostly from Europe including countries as Malta, Cyprus, Switzerland, Spain, Isle of Man and the majority from Italy together with some Rhodesia, Mozambique, Ceylon and Singapore. Some Scarcer and desiarble notes include the Rhodesia 10 Shillings QE2 Annigoni's portrait issues Pick 24 dated 14th October 1964 (2) series H/3 863598 & H/5 199287. Malta George V 1 Shilling Pick 15 circa 1940 overprint on 2 ShillingsPick 9 dated 20th November 1918 earlier serial number A/1 03903. Ceylon George VI portrait issues (2) including 50 CentsPick 45b dated 1st December 1949 prefix A/49 and 1 RupeePick 34 19th December 1942 prefix A/30. An interesting and attractive group of notes
Unofficial Farthing Tokens (10) Wales - Monmouthshire, Abergavenny J.H.Conway Grocer, Tea & Coffee Dealer Bell 7546 NVF, Ireland - Dublin (2) undated, Todd Burns & Co. Tailors Drapers and General Furnishers 47 Mary St. Dublin Bell 6320 Fine, Byrne & Co. Tea and Wine Merchants, 6&7 Granby Row Bell 5970 Fine, W.Ford & Co. Drapers 2350, Fine, holed at the top, James Stelfox, Provision Dealer, Salford, Manchester 3570 Fine, Plymouth - Hockley, Clothier 4285, NVF, Rare, Worcester Co-Operative Company 5240 Fine, John B.Hanman, Southgate St. Gloucester, 1660 VG, John Nutall 3494, Grocer, Tea Dealer and Importer 206 Deansgate, Manchester, Fine, Henry Evans, Oldham, Tea Dealer, Market Place, 4210 Good Fine, along with Inn/Pub Tokens (4) Sherborne Threehalfpence 1845 Half Moon Inn NVF, Worcester Cross 2 1/2d T.Ward About Fine, Threehalfpence 1850 George Hotel, Castle Carry, F.W.Harrold EF and lustrous, W.Smith Queen's Head, Phillips Street, Aston, Fine, along with Victoria Diamond Jubilee Token Obverse Partial Brockage 1897 the impression of the head is incuse the lettering and date appears to have been removed from the die, Fine, unusual
Great Britain including Bank of England, a Treasury 10 Shillings BradburyForgeryuncut sheet along with ScotlandClydesdale Bank (14) an interesting amalgamation of notes in very high grades mostly about UNC to UNC comprising Bank of England (11) consisting of a consecutive bundle of 1 Pounds Somerset QE2 pictorial & Sir Issac NewtonB341 issue 1981 (10) in an original Barclays Bank plc wrapper serial numbers BX64 791071 - BX64 791080. Along with a 5 Pounds Lowether QE2 pictorial & George Stephenson B380cs Column Sort issue 1999 serial number CL10 574088. The Treasury 10 Shillings Forgery stamped sheet of 2 uncut notes over stamped in black 'Forgery' on both notes, also stamped with sheet number 004 and 'Restricted' in black in margin, Scarce. Together with Scotland Clydesdale Bank 100 PoundsReplacement issue Pick 229M (PMS CL68r, BY SC374) dated 7th June 2009 signature D. Thorburn serial number E/ZZ 001089, Rare. The note portrays Charles Rennie Macintosh & Heart of Neolithic Orkney and these issues begin E/ZZ 000309 to E/ZZ 003509. Also includes a contemporary forgery USADelaware State issue 5 Shillings number 62101 similar to Pick S638. A very desirable little group
World (248) a collection in an album circa mid 1920's onwards in various grades Fine to UNC comprising many interesting issues and some World War II related currency from Europe, Asia and Africa. Some desirable notes and issues include a Malaya denomination set of the 1941 King George VI portrait issues 1 Cent to 1 Dollar. Hong Kong George VI portrait 10 Cents and 1 Dollars. GermanyFederal Republic 10 Deutsche Mark Pick 16a series 1949 serial number R1097636R American printing without imprint. Italy100 LirePick 39f dated 6th March 1926 (2). Tonga 1970's issues. France10 FrancsPick 73d (Fayette F6.11) 1926 issues. Malta 5 Liri Pick 35a L.1967 (1979) (4) near consecutive some missing numbers. Also includes some German and Austrian Notgeld, GB Postal Orders and cheques and a skit note for 1000 Good Wishes. A very attractive and interesting collection
George I Entry into London 1714 47mm diameter in copper by J.Croker Eimer 467 Obverse Bust Right Laureate, Armoured and draped, GEORGIVS .D.G. MAG.BRI. FRA. ET. HIB. REX. F.D. Reverse the King in a carriage before the Royal Exchange, is presented with the City Keys by Londinia LAETITIA PVBLICA Exergue ADVENTVS. REGIS. IN. VERBVM 20.SEPT: 1714, EF with some minor residual dirt within the design
Australia (5) in various grades aVF/VF to EF comprising Commonwealth Bank ND (1938-1952) "George VI" Issues including 10 Shillings (3) including Pick 25b (2) serial numbers G/27 837944 & F/62 120600 signatures H. T. Armitage and S. G. McFarlane along with Pick 25d serial number B/18 797639 signatures H. C. Coombs and R. Wilson, both in orange on multicolour underprint featuring King George VI at right on obverse and Allegorical Manufacturers figures at centre on reverse. 1 PoundPick 26b serial number H/8 478813 signatures H. T. Armitage and S. G. McFarlane and the note in dark green on multicolour underprint featuring portrait of King George VI at right on obverse and Allegorical Pastoral figures shepherds with sheep on reverse. Along with a Reserve Bank of Australia ND (1961-1965) Pound Issue 5 PoundsPick 35 serial number TC/77 273154 signatures H. C. Coombs and R. Wilson and the note in black on blue underprint featuring Arms at upper left and portrait of Sir John Franklin on obverse and reverse in blue featuring Cattle, sheep and agricultural products across centre reverse. Sir John Franklin was a British Royal Navy officer and explorer of the Arctic. Franklin also served as Lieutenant-Governor of Van Diemen's Land from 1837 to 1843. He disappeared while on his last expedition, attempting to chart and navigate the Northwest Passage in the North American Arctic
The Complete VictoriaSilver Coin set an 18-coin set comprising Young Head (5) Halfcrown 1883, Shilling 1873 Die Number 23, Sixpence 1886, Groat 1839 and Threepence 1883, Gothic Florin 1883, Jubilee Head (7) Double Florin 1890, Halfcrown 1887, Florin 1887, Shilling 1887, Sixpences (2) 1887 Withdrawn type, 1887 Revised type, Threepence 1890, Veiled Head (5) Halfcrown 1896, Florin 1901, Shilling 1900, Sixpence 1900, Threepence 1900, in mixed grades VG to NVF, in the Danbury Mint mini-cabinet with certificate. Three Decades of George V Silver Coinage a 16-coin set comprising Crown 1935, Halfcrowns (3) 1915, 1928, 1935, Florins (3) 1918, 1928, 1935, Shillings (3) 1916, 1929, 1932, Sixpences (3) 1916, 1921, 1933, Threepences (3) 1919, 1920, 1934 in mixed circulated grades, along with stamps (6) Halfpenny Green, Penny Red (2), Twopence Orange, Twopence Black, and Twopence-Halfpenny Blue all housed in a Danbury Mint mini-cabinet with certificate. The Last of the Sixpences a 32-coin set 1936-1967 in mixed circulated grades , in a Danbury Mint box with certificates detailing the main events of each year
Battle of Waterloo 200th Anniversary 1815-2015 a 6-medal set by Worcestershire Medal Service comprising 14 carat Gold medal 22mm diameter weighing 7 grammes Prooflike UNC, and Bronze medals (5) each 36mm diameter the obverses depicting George IV, Napoleon, Francis I of Austria, Tsar Alexander I of Russia and King Frederick William IIII of Prussia. The George IV medal is paired with a seated figure of Victory on the reverse, with inscription WATERLOO June 18 1815 and WELLINGTON, the other medals share a common reverse, that of a statue of a heraldic lion, with right front paw upon a sphere, in front of a silhouette of the Lion's Mound at the Waterloo Battlefield in Belgium these also Prooflike UNC in the folder of issue
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