Market Tokens, Traders Tokens and Hop Tokens (84) comprising Hop Tokens (60) many different types included, mainly Kent issues, includes square and octagonal types, Fair to VF, many with attribution tickets, Market Tokens (9) Four Shillings W&A Chapman heart-shaped (2) VF, Ten Shillings W.Bruce, Spitalfields Octagonal Fine, Shilling J.Pearson square, Good Fine, J.Sudders Van Good Fine, C.T.Holmes Van, Fine, Shilling D.W.Wakefield VG/Fine, Sixpence Edwin Plowman Fine, Two Shillings Major Bros. Fine, Traders Tokens (15) all Birmingham types, includes George Jackson (2), J.C.Brindley, Walter J.Smith, Francis Nicholls Ltd., Daniell, John V.White, F.A.Pope, George Holder (2), E. Drouet & Co. S.A.Daniell, E. Hemming Ltd, Randall Bros. and R. Whitaker, square, octagonal and oval issues included, in mixed grades Fine to VF
Venezuela Caracas 1 Real 1817 BS C-5.1 NGC VF 30 extremely rare type this being the only example of the C-5.1 on the NGC population census. From an original parcel of coins fresh to the market, the current vendor, himself a senior citizen, could tell us that his father now deceased who left the coins had an aunty who spent time in Central America presumably in the 19th century
Venezuela Caracas 1/8 Real 1818 NGC XF 45 BN. From an original parcel of coins fresh to the market, the current vendor, himself a senior citizen, could tell us that his father now deceased who left the coins had an aunty who spent time in Central America presumably in the 19th century
Venezuela Caracas 1 Real 1821 BS NGC VF Details Holed. From an original parcel of coins fresh to the market, the current vendor, himself a senior citizen, could tell us his father now deceased who left the coins had an aunty who spent time in Central America presumably in the 19th century
Shillings 19th Century (3) Sussex - Chichester 1811 Obverse: Market Cross, base of the building commences at the X of XII, Reverse: PATABLE AT B & J CAFFIN'S J REDMAN'S W,.HALSTEAD'S AND C. SHIPHAMS 1811 in 8 lines, Davis 7, VF the obverse cleaned, Somerset - Bristol 1811 Obverse: Arms and crest of the city of Bristol, tail of the snake in the crest touches the N of TOKEN, flagstaff and corner of flag seen to the right, Reverse: Garratt, Terrell, Bird, Beck & Grigg, Davis 21, GVF, Glamorganshire - Merthyr 1811 Flat 1's in date, Davis 3 VG
Venezuela Caracas 2 Reals 1818 BS Lion Upper Left NGC VF 35. From an original parcel of coins fresh to the market, the current vendor, himself a senior citizen, could tell us his father now deceased who left the coins had an aunty who spent time in Central America presumably in the 19th century
Venezuela Caracas 2 Reals 814 C13-2 NGC Fine Details Holed. From an original parcel of coins fresh to the market, the current vendor, himself a senior citizen, could tell us his father now deceased who left the coins had an aunty who spent time in Central America presumably in the 19th century
Books (18) English Silver Coinage 1992 Edition, Coincraft Standard Catalogue 2000 Edition, Spink Standard Catalogues (2) 2002 and 2005 Editions, Coin Yearbooks (2) 2001 and 2002 Editions, Coins Market Values (2) 2000 and 2001 Editions, Collector's Coins great Britain 2001, British Campaign Medals 1914-2000 by Peter Duckers, Collecting Military medals by Colin Narbeth, Check Your Change No.1, Pocket Money Guide 1968, Eyewitness Guide to Money, Revised Edition 1999, A.F.Brock Auction Catalogue 2003, and 2 other non-numismatic titles, Home and Ideas 2004 Summer, and National Association of Choirs 2004, along with A Coin album with printed pages from Charles II to William IV, most in good condition, the Coincraft catalogue with the back detached
Proof Set 1826 (11 coins) comprising Gold Five Pounds 1826 Proof nFDC with some very minor hairlines and the odd small contact mark barely detract, the fields brilliant and reflective, Gold Two Pounds 1826 Proof nFDC the obverse with beautiful reflective fields, the reverse with slight haze around the legend, one small spot on the drapery to the right, Gold Sovereign 1826 Proof nFDC the bust beautifully frosted, minor wavy line in the obverse field, Gold Half Sovereign 1826 Proof, Extra hair tuft, (Marsh 407C) nFDC the obverse with minor hairlines and contact marks, Crown 1826 Proof nFDC/FDC the reverse beautifully toned, Halfcrown 1826 Proof nFDC the obverse with flashes of blue and gold tone, the reverse blue/green and golden toned with touches of magenta, Shilling 1826 Proof nFDC the obverse with minor contact marks, Sixpence 1826 Proof nFDC colourfully toned, the obverse with some minor contact marks , Penny 1826 Thick Raised line on Saltire, Reverse C, Bronzed Proof (Peck 1426) nFDC/FDC, the obverse with a small spot in the hair and tone spot on the neck, Halfpenny 1826 Raised line on Saltire, Reverse B, (Peck 1437) Bronzed Proof, nFDC with a minor handling mark on either side, and Farthing 1826 Bronzed Proof nFDC with colourful underlying tone, a small edge nick by BR or BRITANNIAR barely detracts, comes in red oval fitted case, with F.G. White July 16 1868 in gold lettering on the lid, only around 400 sets are thought to have been minted, a superb and highly sought after rare and highly desirable set, rarely seen complete on the market
AustraliaOne Dollar 2021 (26) The Great Aussie Coin Hunt 2, each coin depicting a letter of the Alphabet A-Akubra, B-BBQ, C-Cherry Ripe, D-Dingo, E-Emu, F-Flies, G-Great Barrier Reef, H-Home and Away, I-Ironbark, J-Jolly Swagman, K-Koala, L-Lyrebird, M-Milo, N-Nobby's Nuts, O-Opera House, P-Pavlova, Q-Queen Victoria Market, R-Redback Spider, S-Sydney Harbour Bridge, T-Tim Tam, U-Ulysses Butterfly, V-Victa Lawnmower, W-Witchetty Grub, X-Xanthorrhoea, Y-Yabby, and Z-Zinc Sunscreen, all Lustrous UNC in the press-in folder
Halfpennies18th CenturyNorfolk (10) Norwich 1794 Obverse: A key suspended from an archway PAYABLE AT BULLEN & MARTINS, MARKET PLACE NORWICH, Reverse: a plough and shuttle SUCCESS TO THE PLOUGH AND SHUTTLE, Plain edge DH19 Good Fine, Norwich 1793 Obverse: A straight stocking and glove, and a knife and fork crossed, R. CAMPIN . HABERDASHER, In exergue: GOAT LANE NORWICH, Reverse: A female figure seated between an anchor and a globe, a crowned lion at her feet HALFPENNY, Edge: CURRENT EVERY WHERE, DH21 VG/Near Fine, Norwich 1794 Obverse: A muff and tippet PAYABLE AT J. CLARKE'S MARKET PLACE NORWICH, Reverse: An umbrella stocking, hat and glove. No.2 GENTLEMENS WALK DH22 VF, Norwich 1792 Obverse: Shield of Arms of the City of Norwich, SUCCESS TO THE CITY OF NORWICH, Reverse: A shop front in a circle, NORWICH HALFPENNY, Edge: PAYABLE AT THE SHOP OF DUNHAM & YALLOP GOLD-SMITHS DH28 NVF/VF, Norwich 1793 Obverse: Shield of Arms of the City of Norwich, upon a sword and mace, flat shield type, SUCCESS TO THE CITY OF NORWICH, Reverse: An eagle with wings expanded NORWICH HALFPENNY date in exergue, Edge: PAYABLE AT THE SHOP OF DUNHAM & YALLOP GOLD-SMITHS DH31 About VF, Norwich 1796 Obverse: A figure of Hope standing, supporting a shield inscribed DUNHAM AND YALLOP GOLDSMITHS, Reverse: A shop front within a circle NORWICH HALFPENNY 1796, Milled edge DH33 VF, Norwich 1792 Obverse: Shield of Arms of the City of Norwich, Reverse: A man working in a loom, Edge: IOHN HARVEY OF NORWICH DH38 (2) the first GVF, the second NVF/GF, Norwich Obverse: View of Norwich Barracks, a banner above: NORWICH BARRACKS 1793, wall has raised brickwork, Reverse: A mounted Dragoon PRO REGE ET PATRIA, Exergue: QUEENS BAYS, Plain edge, DH46a, Fine, Great Yarmouth 1792 Obverse: A ship in full sail, YARMOUTH HALFPENNY, date below, Reverse: Shield of Arms of Yarmouth between sprigs of oak, Edge: PAYABLE AT THE GLASS WAREHOUSE OF W.ABSOLON DH51, Good Fine/Fine
Halfpennies18th CenturyNorfolk (8) Norwich 1794 Obverse: View of a castle and bridge NORWICH CASTLE, stop touches shrubs on bridge, Reverse: a hanging fleece GOOD TIMES WILL COME MDCCXCIV, Edge: RICHARD BACON COCKEY LANE, DH12 NVF with some pitting and scratches, Norwich 1792 Obverse: The Arms of Norwich MAY NORWICH FLOURISH. PRO BONO PUBLICO, Reverse: Shield of Arms of the County, NORFOLK AND NORWICH HALFPENNY, Edge: PAYABLE AT N. BOLINGBROKES HABERDASHER &c. NORWICH DH14 NVF/VF, Norwich undated Obverse: The Arms of Norwich MAY NORWICH FLOURISH. PRO BONO PUBLICO, Reverse: A plough and shuttle SUCCESS TO THE PLOUGH AND SHUTTLE, Plain edge, DH17 GVF, Norwich 1794 Obverse: A key suspended from an archway PAYABLE AT BULLEN & MARTINS, MARKET PLACE NORWICH, Reverse: a plough and shuttle SUCCESS TO THE PLOUGH AND SHUTTLE, Plain edge DH19 VF, Norwich 1793 Obverse: A straight stocking and glove, and a knife and fork crossed, R. CAMPIN . HABERDASHER, In exergue: GOAT LANE NORWICH, Reverse: A female figure seated between an anchor and a globe, a crowned lion at her feet HALFPENNY, Edge: CURRENT EVERY WHERE, DH20, NVF, Norwich 1794 Obverse: A muff and tippet PAYABLE AT J. CLARKE'S MARKET PLACE NORWICH, Reverse: An umbrella stocking, hat and glove. No.2 GENTLEMENS WALK DH22 GVF the obverse with a small area of surface residue, Norwich undated Obverse: A bottle MORE TRADE AND FEWER TAXES, Reverse: Figure of Hope standing, PROSPERITY TO OLD ENGLAND, Edge: RICHARD DINMORE & SON NORWICH DH23 GVF/VF, Norwich 1793 Obverse: View of Norwich Barracks, a banner above: NORWICH BARRACKS 1793, Reverse: A mounted Dragoon PRO REGE ET PATRIA, Exergue: QUEENS BAYS, Plain edge, DH48, VF
Halfpennies18th CenturySuffolk (7) Ipswich 1794 Obverse: An ancient market cross, IPSWICH CROSS, Reverse: PAYABLE AT CONDER'S DRAPERY WAREHOUSE IPSWICH, in 6 lines, Milled edge, DH35 VF, Bury St. Edmundsundated Obverse: Shield of Arms of Bury St. Edmunds, SUCCESS TO THE PLOUGH AND FLEECE, Reverse: PAYABLE AT JAMES GOER'S IRONMONGER BURY, Plain edge, DH27 (2) the first NVF, the second VF, Bury St. Edmunds undated, Obverse: An ancient gateway, over the entrance ABBEYGATE BURY, Reverse: An open book, PAYABLE AT RACKHAMS CIRCULATING LIBRAy ANGEL HILL BURY, Edge: OR AT LEATHERDALES X HARLESTON NORFOLK, DH29 NEF, Beccles 1795 Obverse: South Porch of the church, B'ECCLESIÆ, Reverse: View of a bridge , with FSU on a label below, COMMUNITATE AUCTA, Edge: PAYABLE AT BECCLES SUFFOLK, DH16, VF, Hoxne 1795 Obverse: A dismounted Yeoman leaning against his horse PRO ARKIS ET FOCIS , Reverse: A castle within a garter 1795 HOXNE & HARTSMERE. SUFFOLK LOYAL YEOMANRY CAVALRy. Edge: GOD SAVE THE KING AND CONSTITUTION DH33a GVF, Sudbury 1793 Obverse: Shield of Arms of Sudbury, MAY THE TRADE OF SUDBURY FLOURISH, Head of talbot almost touches the F and S of the legend, Reverse: PRO BONO PUBLICO 1793, DH38, Good Fine/Near Fine
ZanzibarSailing Club Prize Medal 1905 awarded to Sumbaridi 32mm diameter in silver VF holed, Haymarket Theatre 1778 Second Call Token, uniface Near Fine, as part of a group of Medals and Tokens (138) includes Jubilee and Coronation Medals (not Royal Mint types), a Charles I Rose Farthing, Denmark 5 Kroner 1964 Prooflike UNC, Birmingham Mint Medals (2), a copy of a Five Pounds 1839 in pewter?, a Widows Mite, a wide ranging and interesting mix, in mixed circulated grades
Halfpennies18th CenturyMiddlesex (8) Foundling Fields 1795 Obverse: A lamb within a circle FOUNDLING FIELDS 1795, Reverse: Cypher IB within a circle, PAYABLE ON DEMAND, stop after DEMAND obscured by die flaw, as normal with this issue, milled edge, DH305, About EF/EF, Kelly's undated, Obverse: A postilion holding a harnessed horse, KELLY'S LIGHT HARNESS &c. Exergue: SOLD CHEAP AT THEIR / MANUFACTORY / STRAND / LONDON in four lines, Reverse: A saddle, spur, &c. KELLY PATENT SADLERY &c. SOLD CHEAP, DH 345, tone spot on reverse, EF, Lyceum undated, Obverse: A man balancing himself upon his head upon the point of a sword, SINGING DANCING TUMBLING SLACK WIRE &c. Exergue: EVERY EVENING, Reverse: Mercury standing on a galloping horse THE FIRST EQUESTN. PERFORMANCE . IN . EUROPE, Exergue: LYCEUM STRAND LONDON, Edge: Milled to left, DH362f, EF with traces of lustre, Richardson's 1795 Obverse: A figure of Fortune standing between two lottery wheels, NOTHING VENTURE NOTHING HAVE. Reverse: AT THE OFFICES OF RICHARDSON GOODLUCK & Co No.12807 THE LAST PRIZE OF £30,000 SHARED WAS SOLD IN SIXTEENTHS, DH467 EF with a trace of lustre and some small spots, Richardson's 1795 Obverse: A bluecoat boy preparing to draw from a lottery wheel NOTHING VENTURE NOTHING HAVE, Exergue: A cornucopia of money divides the date, Reverse: RICHARDSON GOODLUCK & Co No.12807 THE LAST PRIZE OF £30,000 SHARED WAS SOLD IN SIXTEENTHS, DH471, GVF, Shackleton's 1794 Obverse: The Royal Arms and crest FRANCIS SHACKLETON LONDON, Reverse: A candle mould FINE MOULD AND STORE CANDLES, date below, Edge: PAYABLE IN SUFFOLK STREET HAY MARKET, DH477, GVF/NEF with traces of lustre, Whitfield's 1795 Obverse: Bust left LONG LIVE THE KING, Reverse: a cypher I M & Co, date below, DH911b, VF with some verdigris, National Series 1793 Obverse: Conjoined busts right, LOUIS . XVI ET M . ANTOINETTE . ROI ET REINE DE FRANCE, Reverse: MURd. BY / THE FACTIOUS / LOUIS . XVI . JAN 21. / M: ANTOINETTE / OCT . 16 ./1793 in six lines, Edge: Plain (not in collar), DH995a, flan crack on edge at 3 o'clock, GVF
Halfpennies18th CenturyMiddlesex (8) Davidson's 1795 Obverse: A female seated holding a sword, and a shield bearing the Arms of London, a distant view of St. Paul's SISE LANE HALFPENNY, Reverse: A crown upon a triangle, held by two hands, Br. CONSTITUTION radiated in the centre KING . LORDS . COMMONS, Cross touches IN of KING, Edge: PAYABLE AT THE HOUSE OF T&R DAVIDSON'S, DH295, EF with traces of lustre, Foundling Fields 1795 Obverse: A lamb within a circle FOUNDLING FIELDS 1795, Reverse: Cypher IB within a circle, PAYABLE ON DEMAND, stop after DEMAND obscured by die flaw, as normal with this issue, milled edge, DH305, NEF, Fowler's 1794 Obverse: Head of Neptune with trident, HALFPENNY, Reverse: Whale fishery, PAYABLE AT L. FOWLERs LONDON, Exergue WHALE FISHERY 1794, DH306, GVF or better, Guest's 1795 Obverse: Royal Arm's supporters and crest GUESTS PATENT BOOTS AND SHOES Reverse: A boot, a shoe and a ladies slipper No.9 SURRY ST. BLACK FRIARS . ROAD HALFPENNY 1795. Edge: PAYABLE AT LONDON, DH308 NEF with traces of lustre, the obverse with some verdigris, Neeton's 1795 Obverse: A Saracen's head EDWARD . NEETON. ST. MARY LE BONE, Reverse: A puncheon, WINE * RUM * AND * BRANDY * VAULTS * 1795, DH390, NEF, Shackleton's 1794 Obverse: The Royal Arms and crest FRANCIS SHACKLETON LONDON, Reverse: A candle mould FINE MOULD AND STORE CANDLES, date below, Edge: PAYABLE IN SUFFOLK STREET HAY MARKET, DH477, NEF with traces of lustre, Richardson's 1795 Obverse: A figure of Fortune standing between two lottery wheels, NOTHING VENTURE NOTHING HAVE. Reverse: AT THE OFFICES OF RICHARDSON GOODLUCK & Co, larger lettering on second line, No.12807 THE LAST PRIZE OF £30,000 SHARED WAS SOLD IN SIXTEENTHS, Plain edge, DH467, GVF, Richardson's 1795 Obverse: A figure of Fortune standing between two lottery wheels, NOTHING VENTURE NOTHING HAVE. Reverse: AT THE OFFICES OF RICHARDSON GOODLUCK & Co, smaller lettering on second line, No.12807 THE LAST PRIZE OF £30,000 SHARED WAS SOLD IN SIXTEENTHS, Plain edge, DH468 GVF with some spots in the legend
Tokens and Medals (108) a wide variety includes Market Tokens, unofficial Farthings, Lead 18th/19th Century Tokens, with some octagonal and oval issues, in mixed circulated grades
Proof Set 1937 in gold (4 coins) Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign and Half Sovereign nFDC with light contact marks and hairlines, the Half Sovereign with some toning, in the original box of issue. Fresh to the market the vendor told us he believes this set has been in his family since issued, and we are told the Royal Mint charged £12-10/- for them when issued so £4 above face value
Tokens (1.12 Kilos) a good mix includes Market Tokens, Transport Tokens and Advertising Tokens, in mixed grades, Wooden Nickels (33) includes US Coin show, Scouting, Christmas and New Year types, 1960s to 1980s, Advertising Tokens in the form of George III Guineas, similar in style to Gaming counters (7) Fine to VF, Medalets (2) George III and Charlotte 1761 the first 26mm diameter in cast bronze? Fine, the second 20mm diameter in white metal VF
Books an interesting and wide ranging selection from a retired Dealer's Library (31) many useful titles included :- British Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum, Second Edition (1970) by C.Wilson Peck, The Provincial Token Coinage of the 18th century by R.Dalton and S.H.Hamer (Second Printing 1977), English Pattern, Trial and Proof Coins in Gold by Alex Wilson and Mark Rasmussen (2000), The Victorian Bronze Penny (1860-1901) by Michael J. Freeman (includes quantities from the author's original study), Roman Coins and Their Values by David R.Sear (2) Revised Edition 1970 and Third Revised Edition 1981, Price Guide to 18th Century Tokens by Siegfried E. Schwer, USA Red Book 65th Edition 2012 by R.S.Yeoman, USA Blue Book 72nd Edition 2015 by R.S.Yeoman, Seventeenth Century Tokens of the British Isles And Their Values by Michael Dickinson, Coincraft's Standard Catalogue of English and UK Coins 1066 to Date (1996 Edition), by Richard Lobel, Mark Davidson, Allan Hailstone and Eleni Calligas, The Standard Catalogue of English Milled Coinage in Silver, Copper and Bronze 1662-1972 by Geoffrey M. Cope and Alan Rayner, The Standard Catalogu of Orders, Decorations and Medals by E.C.Joslin (Third Edition 1976), Spink's Catalogue of British Commemorative Medals 1558-Present Day by Daniel Fearon (1984), British Copper Coins and Their Values by Seaby (1969-70), Foster's Catalogue of New Zealand Coins and Tokens (1965), The Standard Australian Coin Catalogue 8th Edition (1980) by John Gartner, Price Catalog of United Stated Hard Times Tokens by Hewitt Bros., The Pocket Guide to New Zealand Tradesmen's Tokens by A.H and A.W Reed (1966), Japanese Coinage by Norman Jacobs and Cornelius Vermule III (1972), British Tokens and Their Values by Seaby (1984), Coins and Tokens of Ireland by Seaby (1970), The Guide Book To The Coinage of Ireland 995AD to Present Day by Spink & Son (1969), Standard Catalog of Belgian Coins 1832 to date by Renie Van Bergen (1982/1983), Scottish Coins by Adam B.Richardson (1977 Reprint), British Coins Market Values 2018, Spink Standard CatalogueDecimal Issues (2019), Canadian Coins - The Charlton Standard Catalogue 43rd Edition 1989, Coins of Scotland, Ireland and the Islands by Seaby 1984, Speciale Catalogus van de Nederlandse Munten van 1795 tot heden 1981 by Jihan Mevius, Renniks Australian Coins and Decimal Notes by Dion H.Skinner, all in good second-hand condition a valuable source of Numismatic information covering many areas (total weight over 17.5 Kilos)
Five Guineas 1748 S.3666 VF an ex-mount piece with some scratches below the 4 of the date. Most of the edge lettering is intact, the coins surfaces are far superior to most other ex-jewellery pieces that we encounter and still displays good eye appeal. With low grades and/or damaged Five Guineas realising £5000-£6000 in the recent past, this being several grades above represents very good value in today's market at the low estimate, or in our opinion at several bids above.
Sovereign 1841 Marsh 24 Near Fine/About Fine, an extremely rare date and missing from many advanced Sovereign collections, this coin fresh to the market, having been given to the vendor by her father 60 years ago the family having no idea this coin was not a bullion related item
Tokens and Medals (1.5 Kilos) a mixed group includes 19th Century Tokens, Market Tokens, Transport Tokens, Advertising Tokens, includes Hexagonal, Octagonal ond oval issues and more, in mixed grades with some lustrouos
GB and World (11) San Marino 1972 KM#21 Lustrous UNC with attractive tone, Vatican (2) 500 Lire 1958 Sede Vacante KM#57 Lustrous UNC with two edge nicks, and choice toning, 500 Lire 1970 Pope Paul VI KM#122 Lustrous UNC with partial toning, Italy 500 Lire (3) 1965 700th Anniversary of the Birth of Dante Alighieri KM#100 Lustrous UNC, 1985 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Alessandro Manzoni KM#123 Prooflike UNC with a hint of gold tone, along with cased items, Italy 500 Lire 1985R First Italian Presidency of the Common Market KM#115, Lustrous UNC with a choice and colourful tone, Israel 5 Lirot 1958 10th Anniversary of Israel KM#21 Lustrous UNC, Belgium250 Francs 1976 French Legend, Large B, Slant 5, KM#158.1 A/UNC and lustrous, AustraliaSixpence 1963 KM#58 Good Fine/VF, GB Fifty Pences 1973 EEC (2) Prooflike UNC, along with cased items (5) Jamaica Mint Set 1975 (8 coins) Ten Dollars to One Cent Lustrous UNC on the card of issue with certificate, no box, GB Crown 1977 Silver Jubilee Silver Proof nFDC in the box of issue with certificate, GuernseyOne Pound 2000 Queen Mother 100th Birthday Silver Proof FDC in a soft case with certificate, Solomon Islands Ten Dollars 1993 Coronation 40th Anniversary Silver Proof FDC in a soft case in capsule with certificate, ArgentinaFootballWorld Cup a 3-coin set 1978 comprising 100 Pesos, 50 Pesos and 20 Pesos UNC in the plastic sleeve as issued
USA Gorham Manufacturing Co. 1896, 'Bryan Dollar' 52mm diameter, 53.3 grammes of silver, Plain edge. Uniface, A GOVERNMENT DOLLAR CONTAINS// 412 1/2 GRAINS// COIN SILVER 900/1000 FINE// --- //THIS PIECE CONTAINS// 823 GRAINS COIN SILVER// IN VALUE THE EQUIVALENT OF// ONE GOLD DOLLAR// SEPT. 16th. 1896.// GORHAM MFG. CO, SILVERMITHS. in 9 Lines, About EF. These pieces were struck for the Presidential campaign of 1896, for William Jennings Bryan, and represent the difference in size between a Silver Dollar and the silver bullion equivalent of a Gold Dollar. The market price of silver on Sept. 16th was used for comparison. Bryan fought for monetary reforms as part of his Presidential campaign. He was narrowly defeated in the election by William McKinlay. An interesting piece of USA Political history. Uniface examples are recorded as are hand-inscribed reverse types. Gorham Silver was founded in 1831 by Jabez Gorham and Henry L. Webster, and was well-known for high quality spoons, thimbles, jewellery and other small items. They were the first in America to use a steam-powered drop press. Such was their prowess in manufacturing that even Tiffany & Co. outsourced all it's silverware production to them.
China, Market Stabilization Currency Bureau 100 coppers dated 1915, series A008161, HONAN branch, Pick 603e, about UNC to UNC. China, Market Stabilization Currency Bureau 50 coppers dated 1915, plate A series B368745, PEKING branch, black overprints on seals, Pick 602k, stain reverse, GEF
Books - Standard Catalog of World Paper Money Pick Vol II General Issues (2) 6th and 9th Editions, KrauseWorld Coins 1801 - 1991 18th Edition, English Paper MoneyDuggleby (2) 4th and 7th Editions, Banknote Yearbook 2002, Collectors Banknotes 2008, Coin Year Book 1987, Coins Market Values 1976, a selection of books and pamphlets (18) concerning the histories of banks and paper money along with a selection of past auction catalogues and dealers lists (over 21 kilos gross weight), second hand
Five Guineas 1701 Fine Work DECIMO TERTIO edge S.3456 VF/NVF plugged at the top of the obverse, the surfaces otherwise undamaged, and vastly superior to most ex-jewellery pieces that we see. the Fine Work coin marking a giant stride in minting quality at the time and very popular in today's Gold market. This represents a chance to own this type at a fraction of cost of a high grade example.
Halfpenny 1862 Die Letter A to the left of the lighthouse, Freeman 290A, dies 7+G, NEF evenly toned, with a little surface residue in places. Rated R17 by Freeman. The vast majority of examples of this variety are found in low grades, examples in middle to high grades certainly much rarer and seldom seen in today's market
Halfpennies18th Century (10) a high grade group, Middlesex (9) 1795 Corresponding Society Obv: The fable of the bundle of sticks/Rev: A dove flying with an olive branch. Milled edge DH286, EF the reverse with some thin scratches. Coventry Street, Obv: A filtering stone/Rev: Coventry Street, London. DH292 NEF. Davidson's 1795 (2) Obv: A female seated, with arms of London, St.Paul's behind, Rev: A Crowned Triangle with CONSTITUTION in the centre, lettered edge DH295 the first NEF, the second EF with traces of lustre. Eaton's 1795 Obv: Bust of D.I.Eaton left/Rev: A cock crowing over pigs in a sty DH301 GEF/EF with traces of lustre. Moore's 1795 Obv: A girl sitting under a tree making lace/Rev: A scroll inscribed MUSLINS IRISH CLOTH HOSE &c., Edge: Coarse milled DH389 GVF. Shackleton's 1794 (2) Obv: The Royal Arms and Crest/Rev: A candle mould, Edge: Payable in Suffolk - Street, Hay - Market DH477 the first NEF, the second GVF/VF. Heslop's undated Obv: A Man and a monkey in postures/Rev: Legend in 6 lines. Plain edge DH336b. Hampshire - Portsea 1796 Obv: George and the Dragon, Rev: A man-of-war sailing GVF with traces of lustre
Five Guineas 1701 Fine Work S.3456 VF or slightly better/About VF, bold and attractive, with a gentle edge bruise at 12 o'clock on the obverse, pleasing for the grade retaining much eye appeal, a popular coin in today's market. A highly important coin in the history of the milled coinage, the Fine Work type introduced more intricate detail and a superb sharp striking to the portrait, a significant advance to the quality of minting at the time, leading to further higher relief designs being produced in the 18th Century, right up to the introduction of the later machine-made milled coinage
Five Guineas 1669 VICESIMO PRIMO S.3328 About EF, with much fine detail apparent to the bust and the reverse design, some surface marks and scratches more than usually found on an EF coin, the edge with all lettering intact displays some consistent roughness suggests possibly an ex-shipwreck piece, and perhaps once cleaned. With low grade and/or damaged Five Guineas realising £5000-£6000 in the recent past, this being several grades above represents very good value in today's market at the low estimate, or in our opinion at several bids above. We note Spink now lists this coin in VF at £16,000 and EF at £80,000
Five Pound Crowns (2) 2019 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen VictoriaSilver Proof PiedfortS.L77 FDC in an NGC holder graded PF70 Ultra Cameo, 2019 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Victoria Silver Proof S.L77 FDC in an NGC holder graded PF70 Ultra Cameo, both with certificate number 001, and each with of the 'One of First 250 struck' on the holders. Certificate number 1 coins not usually available on the market and always much sought after on the rare occasions that they are offered
Paranumismatic (70, all different) including Market Tokens Spitalfields, Borough Market. Transport Tokens, Commemoratives and more, includes many different shaped items, in mixed grades
Paranumismatic (70, all different) including Market Tokens Spitalfields, Borough Market. Transport Tokens, Commemoratives and more, includes many different shaped items, in mixed grades
Paranumismatic (70, all different) including Market Tokens Spitalfields, Borough Market. Transport Tokens, Commemoratives and more, includes many different shaped items, in mixed grades
Caribbean & Central America (4) comprising Bahamas (2) including Government 50 CentsPick 17a Law of 1965 issue serial number B999154 bearing signatures of Sands & Higgs in purple and multi-coloured, a beautiful example featuring a portrait of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II on obverse, a colourful straw market scene and Coat of Arms on reverse, accompanied by One DollarPick 35a Law of 1974 issue and a single letter prefix variety serial number X 983113 bearing the signature of T.B. Donaldson and in dark blue-green on multi-coloured underprint, another beautiful example featuring H.M. Queen Elizabeth II on obverse and a colourful sea garden scene and Coat of Arms on reverse. Both printed by Thomas De La Rue & Co. Limited and watermarked with a shellfish. Along with Cayman Islands Currency Board One Dollar Pick 5e Law of 1974 issue serial number A/6 506002 bearing the signature Jefferson in blue on multi-coloured underprint featuring H.M. Queen Elizabeth II, Coat of Arms and a treasure chest on obverse and a fish and coral scene on reverse, printed by Thomas De La Rue & Co. Limited and watermarked with tortoise. Also a Belize One Dollar Pick 43 issued under Act of 1982 and dated 1st July 1983 serial number A/5 789234 in green on multicolour underprint featuring H.M. Queen Elizabeth II looking 3/4 left, the unmodified wreathed Coat of Arms without the tree behind the Arms at upper left, Jade Head at upper right followed by the queen Angel fish underneath on obverse and the reverse main illustration depicts the National Assembly building in the capital city of Belmopan at centre, the Jabiru stork (Jabiru mycteria) at right which also serves as the Central Bank of Belize logo and the green Iguana at lower left, a native lizard considered a delicacy in the local cuisine of Belize. Watermarked with the Carved head of 'Sleeping Giant'. All UNC
Five Guineas 1701 Fine Work S.3456 VF or slightly better, a bold middle grade example, a gentle edge bruise visible at 7 o'clock on the obverse, pleasing for the grade and with much eye appeal, comes in a London Mint Office box with certificate. This series very sought after in today's market, the Fine Work coin was a revolutionary advance to the minting process in the early 18th Century, leading to many higher relief designs being issued in the 18th Century, right up until the introduction of the later machine-made milled coinage
South Africa ZAR Coinage (8) Half Pond 1897 Near VF, Crown 1892 Single shaft on wagon KM#8.1 EF/About EF and nicely toned, 2 1/2 Shillings 1892 Fine, 2 Shillings 1893 Fine, Shilling 1892 VG/NF, Sixpence 1892 VF/GF, Threepence 1893 VF/NVF with some rim nicks, Penny 1892 NVF, comes with a black 9-coin case with the wording 'J.E.Murdock Goldsmith & Jeweller. 119 Longmarket St. Cape Town Souvenir of the South African War 1899-1900' inside the lid
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
Italy Repubblica Italiana Balletto Di Stato 500 Lire Pick 93b (ALFA BI.553) last date of issue 23rd April 1975 serial number A26 407311, an Exceptionally Rare note with what is believed to be a very low issue EF and very desirable. Dark gray on blue and multicoloured underprint featuring Eagle, Serpent of Akragas (Agrigento), Dolphins and Aretusa at right. These notes rarely appear on the market so this presents a unique opportunity for any serious collector to acquire this rare example
Bahamas Government 50 Cents (Half Dollar) Pick 17a Law of 1965 signatures Sands & Higgs (10) all very eye-pleasing examples of the first Dollar system issues, all fresh and crisp UNC and in a consecutively numbered set serial numbers B 650206 - B 650215. Printed by Thomas De La Rue each of these pleasing notes in purple on multicoloured underprint featuring a young portrait of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II on obverse. And a Straw Market scene with Bahama's Coat of Arms at left and Flowers at right on reverse. Watermarked with a shellfish. Always collectible examples and very sought after
AustraliaCrown 1937 Proof KM#34 in an NGC holder and graded PF64, only 8 examples have been graded by NGC of which this is the second finest, the first minting of the Crown in Australia. The event of the minting of the Crown was well publicised, this being the only denomination minted in that year. Many examples were sold outside of the traditional numismatic market and as a result, many of the tiny mintage of just 100 pieces were either mishandled or spent into circulation. The coin attained the nickname 'Casey's Cartwheel'. Extremely rare with a mintage of just 100 pieces
Straits Settlements Government 5 DollarsPick 17a first date of issue 1st January 1931 serial number A/33 57403 signed Shelley For the Currency Commissioners. A beautiful Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. print in violet featuring a portrait of KingGeorge V at right on obverse. The reverse displaying a Bengal tiger at centre and Allegorical Woman's bust at left. Watermarked Tiger's head. A presentable and relatively crisp VF and Extraordinarily Rare note in any grade, keenly collected by any serious collector and very seldom appearing on the market so this being a unique opportunity to acquire this note
Five Guineas 1694 S.3422 SEXTO edge, in an NGC holder AU Details, Reverse Spot removed, Cleaned. The coin displays much detail and eye appeal, EF, the reverse with minor scratches between the base of the shield and the commencement of REX. A high grade example with excellent portraits, indeed the obverse is a bold even strike with the only significant wear being on the highest hair curl. With low grade and/or damaged Five Guineas now realising £5000-£6000, this being several grades above represents very good value in today's market at the low estimate, or in our opinion at several bids above
Proof Set 2015 the double set in Platinum comprising Fourth Portrait Ian Rank Broadley final editions 8-coin set 'Technology' Two Pounds to One Penny and Fifth Portrait Jody Clark First Editions 8-coin set 'Britannia' Two Pounds to One Penny all coins FDC in the impressive wooden box of issue with booklets and certificate number 001 for each set. Unlisted in the Spink catalogue, this was originally issued at £12,500 this is the first such set seen on the market, and as such an extremely desirable set
United Kingdom 2018 Gold Proof Five Coin Sovereign Collection, Gold Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign, Half Sovereign and Quarter Sovereign FDC with certificate in the original box of issue. Certificate number 2 of 750 so formerly the property of a Royal Mint elite buyer and in our experience Royal Mint certificate number 2 issues are seldom offered to the secondary market desirable thus. Royal Mint issue price £3345
One Pound Green CatternsSPECIMENB225s issue 1930 serial number Q00 000000 and red SPECIMEN. overprint in small solid capitals over signature once diagonally. Crowned Britannia medallion at left and value at right on obverse and Bank of England building across top of reverse. Printed at St. Luke's Works, London and watermarked with Helmeted Britannia bust. GEF - About UNC, Pinholes and an Exceptionally Scarce note seldom appearing on the market
Crown 1845 Cinquefoil stops on edge, ESC 282, Bull 2564 GVF with old gold toning, comes with collector's ticket stating 'Bought of Chas. Clarke Market Place, Manchester 31 Oct. 1936
Scotland National Bank of Scotland 20 Pounds Pick 260b (Calloway-Murphy NA60, BY SC522b) Seventh issue now featuring the Banks Coat of Arms instead of the Royal Arms as required by the Lord Lyon King of Arms and dated 6th July 1942 serial number A133-724 printed signature A. A. Bremner and manuscript signature for P. Cashier. The note in blue on red yellow and pink underprint featuring the Bank's Coat of Arms at upper centre, portrait of Schomberg Henry Kerr, 9th Marquess of Lothian at left and a view of Edinburgh Castle at right on obverse and the reverse in blue with an elaborate guilloche panel and view of Edinburgh at centre. Printed by Waterlow & Sons, London England printed in small panels on obverse and reverse lower centre. VF or near so and a Very Rare note seldom offered to the market
Fiji (9) in exceptionally high grades comprising Central Monetary Authority (7) ND 1974 issues (2) 1 Dollar Pick 71a serial number A/8 064979 signatures Barnes & Earland and the note in brown on brown, green and pink underprint featuring Yanuca beach scene in Yasewas on reverse. 5 DollarsPick 73c serial number A/5 603952 signatures Barnes & Tomkins and the note in orange on purple and grey underprint featuring a geometric lathe pattern reverse. 1980 ND mature H.M. Queen Elizabeth II portrait issue 1 Dollars Pick 76a signed Barnes & Tomkins (2) serial numbers C/2 703928 & C/3 278579. Both notes in brown multicolour underprint featuring open air markets at Suva and a Passenger ship on reverse. 1983-86 ND mature H.M. Queen Elizabeth II portrait issues (3) 1 Dollar Pick 81a serial number D/1 008018 signatures Barnes & Siwatibau and the note in grey on multicolour underprint featuring Open air Suva markets and a Passenger ship on reverse. 5 Dollars Pick 83 serial number B/5 118421 signatures Barnes & Siwatibau and the note in orange on multicolour featuring a circle of Fisherman fishing in water with net on reverse. 20 DollarsPick 85 serial number B/7 113555 signatures Barnes & Siwatibau and the note in blue on multicolour showing a Fijian Bure (house) on reverse. Reserve Bank of Fiji (2) 1987-88 ND modified mature H.M. Queen Elizabeth II issue 2 DollarsPick 87a serial number D/70364847 signed Siwatibau and the note in green on multicolour underprint depicting a Sugar cane harvesting scene with a small train on reverse. 1992 ND mature H.M. Queen Elizabeth II portrait issue 10 DollarsPick 94 serial number C/1 717273 signature Kubuabola and the note in purple and brown on multicolour featuring a Ceremonial dance scene on reverse
Danzig Bank of Danzig 20 GuldenPick 63 dated 1st November 1937 single letter prefix serial number K 864025 in Dark green featuring Artushof(Artus' courtyard) at centre and Coat of Arms at left on obverse and Allegorical figure of Poseidon and horses at right on reverse. VF and an Exceptionally Scarce note seldom offered on the market
Guernsey (5) a denomination set all signed D. P. Trestain, one of which is the ND (1990-2016) Reduced Size Issue and the rest QE2 issues, consists of 1 Pound ND (1991-2016) Reduced Size issue Pick 52b (BY GU36b) Arms, Market Square & Royal Court (St. Peter Port), Daniel de Lisle Brock , series P999464. 5 Pounds Pick 56a (BY GU45a) QE2 Town Church (St. Peter Port) & Fort Grey, Hanois Lighthouse, ND (1996-2008), series B000925. 10 Pounds Pick 57a (BY GU54a) QE2 Elizabeth College (St. Peter Port) & Saumarez Park, Les Niaux watermill, Le Trépied Dolmen, ND (1995-2015), series C000415. 20 Pounds Pick 58a (BY GU63a) QE2 St. James Concert Hall & St. Sampson's church, Vale castle, sailing boats, ferry ship, ND (1996), series B000245. 50 Pounds Pick 59 (BY GU71a) QE2 Royal Court House & St. Andrew's Church, stone carving ("La Gran 'mère"), Letter of Marque, Point de la Moye, series A036631. All about UNC - UNC and issued by States Treasurer of The States of Guernsey and printed by Thomas de la Rue, London
Scotland Union Bank of Scotland Limited SPECIMEN PROOFS (2) comprising 1 Pound similar to Pick S815c (BY SC903d, PMS UB63e) signatures Hird & Wilson dated 28th September 1945 serial number V/16 376001 with guide lines on obverse and stamped on reverse in violet "The Union Bank of Scotland, Limited / EXHIBITED" and a dated stamp 1st April 1946, 4 punchole cancels, EF Foreign Substance on reverse from Ex-Mounting. Along with the later re-designed issue 1 Pound similar to Pick S816a (BY SC904a, PMS UB68a) signature Morrison dated 1st September 1953 serial number G/17 401000 with guide lines on obverse and stamped in violet "The Union Bank of Scotland Limited / 29th May 1954", 3 sets of punchole cancellations formed in vertical lines, about UNC - UNC, Printers Annotations and Minor Foreign Substance from Ex Mounting. Printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, London these rarely come onto the market
USATwenty Dollars Gold 1859O Breen 7196, thin mintmark, centrally positioned between the N and the tail feathers, Near EF/EF the obverse rubbed on the face and possibly once cleaned in the past. Only 9100 minted, Estimates vary on current extant pieces, it is thought that between 85 and 100 pieces survive today. We note that the 1859O Twenty Dollars is one of the coins tracked in the US by the 'Rare Coins Values Index' a representative group of 87 rare US coins tracking the ongoing progress of the market.
Brazil a complete series SPECIMEN set (13) comprising 1 Mil ReisPick 110BsEstampa 1A serie 1A punchole cancelled MODELLO overprint at lower left and right. 2 Mil Reis Pick 111s Estampa 1A serie 1A punchole cancelled MODELLO overprint at lower centre left. 5 Mil Reis (2) Pick 112s Estampa 1A serie 1A and Pick 113a Estampa 2a serie 1a, both with red MODELLO overprint at lower centre and punchole cancelled. 10 Mil Reis (2) Pick 114s Estampa 1A serie 1A and Pick 115s Estampa 2A serie 1A, both with red MODELLO overprint at lower left and right and punchole cancelled. 20 Mil Reis (2) Pick 116s Estampa 1A serie 1A and Pick 117s Estampa 2A serie 1A, both with MODELO overprint in red on P116s and in blue on P117s and punchole cancelled. 50 Mil Reins (2) Pick 118s Estampa 1A serie 1A and Pick 119s Estampa 2A serie 2A, both with red overprint MODELLO at lower centre right and centre left and punchole cancelled. 100 Mil Reis Pick 121s Estampa 1A serie 1A red Modello overprint at lower left and right and punchole cancelled. 200 Mil Reis Pick 121s Estampa 1A serie 1A red MODELLO overprint at lower centre slightly scuffed and punchole cancelled. 500 Mil Reis Pick 122A Estampa 1A serie 1A blue MODELLO overprint at lower centre left and right and punchole cancelled. 1000 Mil Reis Pick 123s Estampa 1A serie 3A red MODELLo overprint at lower left and right and punchole cancelled. Average VF - EF and Exceptionally Scarce FULL series SPECIMEN set seldom offered on the market
Fifty Pounds HarveyWhite Note B209df dated 3rd May 1919 series 25X 66062 MANCHESTER branch issue VG with several small holes to top left near and on Britannia medallion, Smithfield Market stamp at top right corner, inked numerals on obverse and inked letters on reverse Very Rare
World (24) comprising Oman (2) including 200 Baisa Pick 14 ND (1985) purple on multicolour and 1/2 Rial Pick 16 ND (1977) green and purple on multicolour. Iran (4) including 100 Rials Pick 98 SH1350 2500th Anniversary of the Persian Empire reverse featuring Health, Agriculture, Education. 500 Rials Pick 103b 12-pointed stars in design on reverse and featuring Maidane Shahyad (later Shahyad Aryamer, today Banaye Azadi) monument Teheran, 1000 Rials Pick 138b Dome of the Rock Jerusalem on reverse and 5000 Rials Pick 106b Golestan palace Teheran on reverse. South YemenSouth Arabian Currency Authority 500 Fils Pick 2b ND (1965) serial number L840305. Afghanistan 1000 Afghanis Pick 53">Pick 53a">Pick 53a Blue Mosque, Mazar-e-Sharif on reverse. Libya (6) including 1/2 Dinar Pick 53 serial number 4 D/1 056304, 1/4 Dinar Pick 47">Pick 47 serial number 3E/6522535, 1/2 Dinar Pick 48 serial number 3D/6242258 serial number 3D/6 242258, 1/4 Dinar Pick 57a serial number 012896, 1/2 Dinar Pick 34b serial number 1D/10383468 and 5 DinarsPick 60b Camels on obverse and Battle of Al-Hani monument on reverse. Yemen (5) consisting of 10 Buqshas Pick 4 ND (1966) brown Lion of Timna on obverse, 20 Buqshas Pick 5 ND (1966) green and Alabaster head on obverse, 10 Rials Pick 13a ND (1973), dark blue on multicolour with Bronze head of King Dhamer Ali on obverse, 10 Rials Pick 18b Thulla on obverse and Al-Bakiliayah mosque on reverse and 20 RialsPick 19b Marble sculpture of god Dionysos on obverse and San'a on reverse. United Arab Emirates 5 Dirhams Pick 7a">Pick 7a Sharjah market at right on obverse and Khor Fakkan on reverse. Qatar1 Riyal Pick 7 Arms at right on obverse and Doha on reverse. Saudi Arabia 50 Riyals Pick 24b Dome of the Rock (Jerusalem) & King Abdulaziz Ibn Abd Fahd on obverse Al-Aqsha Mosque and Dome of the Rock Jerusalem on reverse. Syria (2) including 100 Pounds Pick 104c dated 1982 Hadrian's gate and row of columns in Palmyra & Queen Zenobia on obverse and Grain discharging facility Port of Lattakia on reverse along with 500 pounds Pick 105e dated 1990 Motifs from ruins of Kingdom of Ugarit on obverse and Gold bowl from temple of Baal in Ugarit on reverse. All about UNC - UNC
The States of GuernseyReplacement notes all with signature W.C. Bull titled States Treasurer Z prefix (9) mostly about UNC - UNC consisting of 1 Pounds Pick 48r (Banknote Yearbook GU35a) (5) including serial numbers Z002105, Z005785, Z020724 and a consecutive pair Z049843 & Z049844, all in dark green and black on multicolour with Market Square scene of 1822 on lower obverse and Daniel de Laisle Brock and Royal Court St. Peter Port on reverse. 5 PoundsPick 49r (Banknote Yearbook GU43) serial number Z113538, purple dark-brown and olive-brown on multicolour underprint with Fort Grey at lower centre on obverse and Thomas de la Rue (The Guernsey Printer), Fountain Street St. Peter Port 1799 and Envelope making machine on reverse. 10 PoundsPick 50r (Banknote Yearbook GU52a) (3) a consecutive trio serial numbers Z016592, Z016593 & Z016594, all in purple blue and blue-black on multicolour underprint with Castle Cornet at lower centre on obverse and Major Sir Isaac Brock and Battle of Queenston Heights on reverse.
Guernsey (5) a denomination set all signed D. P. Trestain, one of which is the ND (1990-2016) Reduced Size Issue and the rest QE2 issues, consists of 1 Pound ND (1991-2016) Reduced Size issue Pick 52b Arms, Market Square & Royal Court (St. Peter Port), Daniel de Lisle Brock , series Q000301. 5 PoundsPick 56a QE2 Town Church (St. Peter Port) & Fort Grey, Hanois Lighthouse, ND (1996-2008), series B000901. 10 PoundsPick 57a QE2 Elizabeth College (St. Peter Port) & Saumarez Park, Les Niaux watermill, Le Trépied Dolmen, ND (1995-2015), series C000401. 20 PoundsPick 58a QE2 St. James Concert Hall & St. Sampson's church, Vale castle, sailing boats, ferry ship, ND (1996), series B000231. 50 Pounds Pick 59 QE2 Royal Court House & St. Andrew's Church, stone carving ("La Gran 'mère"), Letter of Marque, Point de la Moye, series A036623. All UNC and issued by States Treasurer of The States of Guernsey and printed by Thomas de la Rue, London
ScotlandBank of Scotland5 Pounds Stanley Curister ESSAY undated 21st January 1945 similar design to Pick 97 (Calloway-Murphy BA 102b) serial number 8/Q 4233 signatures Lord Elphinstone for Governor and Crawford for Treasurer black SPECIMENoverprint diagonally at centre. The note features a grey Scotia medallion at centre, Great Seal of Scotland, Arms with unicorns at left on obverse and reverse in Dark Grey featuring Arms at centre and value at centre left and right. In 1943 the Bank started to consider redesigning the £5 note. A committee was set up with a brief to examine ways of reducing the size of the £5 note and adding a printed reverse. Stanley Curister, the Curator of the National Gallery at the time, prepared designs for the printed reverse featuring the Bank's shield against a lined background which was approved in May 1944 after several variants were submitted experimenting with different coloured inks. The inks were produced by A B Fleming & Co Ltd, the long standing ink manufacturers for the Bank. A number of these essays have come on to the market, all in the reduced dimensions. This essay type seen with both the SPECIMEN and CANCELLED overprint. About UNC and Exceptionally Scarce
The States of Guernsey 1 Pounds (17) in high grades mostly about UNC - UNC including signature Hodder titled Treasurer Pick 45b (Banknote Yearbook GU34b) serial number E008093, olive on pink and yellow underprint Arms at centre on obverse and Castle Cornet on reverse. Black signature M.J. Brown titled States Treasurer Pick 48b (Banknote Yearbook GU35b) serial number H765402, dark green and black on multicolour Market scene at lower centre on obverse. Signature M.J. Brown titled States Treasurer Pick 52a (Banknote Yearbook GU36a) Reduced size issue (11) serial numbers J469507 along with a consecutive set J999967 - J999976. Green signature D.P. Trestain titled States Treasurer Pick 52b (Banknote Yearbook GU36b) Reduced size issue serial number M854036. Signature D.M. Clark titled States Treasurer a consecutive trio Pick 52c (Banknote Yearbook GU36c) Reduced size issue (3) serial numbers V000370, V000371 and V000372.
Books KrauseWorld Coins 1701 - 1800 3rd Edition, 2001-Date 7th Edition, Unusual World Coins 4th Edition. Spink Coins of England 2016. Coin Yearbook 2009 and 2011. British Coins Market Values 2010 and 2016. Paper Money - Pick World Paper Money Modern Issues 18th Edition. Duggleby English Paper money 6th Edition. Aluminium Carrying Case with 5 trays, Lindner Tray, and an empty Euro Coin collection album, generally good second hand
Tokens and medals , includes Duke of Cumberland (3) Battle of Culloden 1746 Eimer 605 36mm diameter in bronze, Reverse: Battle Scene, Fine, Carlisle Recaptured Eimer 600 Reverse: Lion subdues a Wolf, Fine, Carlisle Recaptured 1745 Obverse Bust right, draped, WILL DUKE CUMB BRITISH HERO (as Eimer 599), Reverse the Duke, as a Warrior, attacks a hydra, in the distance a city, Fine also includes France Silver Jetton 1818 Octagonal, Agricultural Society of Cher Obverse: Agricultural tools and Wheat, Reverse :SOCIÉTÉ D'AGRICULTURE DU CHER / FONDÉEÀ BOURGES EN 1818 EF and attractively toned, also 18th and 19th Century types, Spitalfields and StratfordMarket tokens and others (220, all different), in mixed grades, along with Colliery Tokens a small group (5) Hensingham 26mm diameter in copperundated (c.1760) Fine, Curwen Unicorn 1750 Reversed C's monogram 24mm diameter in brass About Fine, Land Shipping Colliery Pembrokeshire, Lowther Arms/monogram/Dragon left VG, Clifton 1735 Crest of the Lowther family, a dragon, Countermarked ÅÂÂ on either side VF, Essex 1736 IK Walton with the date countermarked on either side 22mm diameter in copper, Fine
Market Tokens Spitalfields (211) sorted into 24 different traders with various denominations within each trader, along with five Farthings George V and VI in circulated grades
Bank of England Debden Set C121 as good as gold collection minisheet issued 1996, Kentfield 5 Pounds uncut sheet of eight banknotes series BH25-BH28 & BH33-BH36 with matching numbers 001080, limited run of 5000 issued for the worldwide market, without folder, Uncirculated
Joaquim Arcoverde de Albuquerque Cavalcanti (January 17, 1850 – April 18, 1930) spectacular 8 ounces gold medal 1906, Arcoverde was the first Cardinal to be born in Latin America. He was known as "Cardeal Arcoverde". Only three of these medals were struck one for The Pope in The Vatican, one for Cardinal Arcoverde and this one which was given to President Rodrigues Alves President of Brazil 1902 -1906. Choice MS65 graded and encapsulated by NGC and attributed by them with the provenance of Alves. So exceptionally rare and desirable in many respects the Papal and Catholic significance, the Latin American significance the spectacular size (8 oz gold) and design, and thought to be the only one available to commerce so unique to the general collectors market. Ex Heritage April 2015 Lot 29441 realised $17,037.50
Penny 1860 Beaded Border Proof, 9.6 grammes, Thick rim, portrait with large 'bulging' eye, Gouby Obverse A1, Reverse a, (R of REG rotated slightly forwards, and the foot of the R does not touch the E), Reverse Shield with double raised lines, LCW below shield, no rock to left of lighthouse, die axis inverted, Gouby states 3 known, UNC with traces of lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Ex-Laurie Bamford Collection, DNW 20/6/2006 Lot 168 (£1412), Ex-B.Workman collection (by exchange) this an extremely rare opportunity to obtain this type seldom seen on the market
USA Tokens (17) Hard Times Tokens (8) Centre Market Accommodation, New York, 14th Ward, 1837, S.Laycock and Son 1837, Lafayette a friend to America 1834, Website Credit Currency 1841, Gustavus Lindenmueller, New York 1863, General Tom Thumb, undated, The Constitution as I understand it/Void of Pomp 1834, The Constitution as I understand it/I take the Responsibility, undated, and Countermarked Cents (2) 1830 A.BENNETT, 1817 SIMPSON in mixed grades, Store Tokens and others (9) Omaha, Nebraska One Penny undated Fine, Waukerz Chrome Leather, Reverse: Bird undated (2) Fine, both holed Boston, Willow Café Reverse: Horseshoe (2), Fine, both holed, California 1849, Fine, The Flag of our Union 1863 Good Fine, W.M.Preston, Wilmington, Ohio 1863 Fine, One Cent 1956 with Masonic impression/countermark VF
Macau 10 Avos dated 19th January 1952 series 2178378, Pick42, not officially released but about 5000 notes found their way to the market, Uncirculated, scarce
Five Guineas 1693 Obverse conjoined busts of joint monarchs right. GVLIELMVS ET MARIA DEI GRATIA. Reverse, crowned garnished square topped arms, lion of Nassau in centre Elephant and Castle below the bust S3423. Edge year QVINTO in raised letters on edge, GEF rare thus, not far off in grade to our lot 857 in LCA 155 Dec 2016 which realised £71,500 hammer. But this piece, the Elephant and Castle variety, is usually more sought after. The famous Samuel King Five Guineas sale by Spink included their well researched analysis of Five Guineas offered for sale in a 40 year period and the 1693 E & C offered here had a frequency of 19 compared to 91 of the S3422 type (1693 without E & C below). Last year a William and Mary 5 Guineas of this same type S3423 Elephant and Castle below in MS63 realised $258,000 in the USA. William and Mary were spouses who reigned over the kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland. They began their joint reign in February 1689 after they were offered the throne by the Convention Parliament. James II (Mary’s father) had fled the country and William and Mary occupied what was in effect a vacant throne. They were the first joint rulers in England for over 800 years, although Philip II and Mary I had appeared on English coinage together. Mary was to reign until her death from smallpox in December 1694 and William continued his rule alone, until his death in March 1702. The reign of William and Mary was brief and their coins are relatively scarce, the piece offered here has a very competitive starting price and would truly be a bargain in todays market at the low estimate or in our opinion at several bids above.
Decimal Coinage Five Pound Crown to Half Penny (over £298 face) also includes Pre-Decimal Crowns to Farthings in albums (lot) the Decimals largely in mint state, the pre-decimal, includes some silver minors, in mixed grades, plus Spink catalogue and Coins Market values catalogues (2) total weight over 14 Kilos
Accessories and Books a large group in 5 boxes, Books include Krause World Gold Coins 5th Edition, English Silver Coinage 1992 by P.A.Rayner, Spink Standard Catalogue 2011, World paper Money 1961-present 10th Edition, Coins Market Values 2014, accessories include Westminster boxes, empty Royal Mint cases, display boxes, wooden storage boxes, coin albums and a home-made glass topped cabinet, (Total weight around 40 Kilos) Room bidders only, no postal
Crown 1834 ESC 275 the John Jay Pittman example (David Akers sale Numismatic Inc 6-8 August 1999 Lot 3864) choice FDC pleasing old grey tone with orange and gold hues in places, free of contact marks and hairlines a choice coin. Rated R5 by ESC 5 - 10 examples known, and in today's buoyant and international market a difficult piece to estimate. Heritage of Dallas sold a high grade example in 2011 which realised $69,000 (£44,000 at 2011 exchange rates, £56,000 at todays) but key date rarities in choice grades have surged forward since then. For example the sister coin to this the 1831 crown with a mintage 10 to 15 times greater than the 1834 would have realised £8000 - £10000 in 2011 or put another way the 1834 could expect to realise 4 - 5 times more than the 1831 in a like for like grade, but an 1831 Crown in MS65 just realised £61,000 hammer price in St James Coinex sale September 2016. As this piece is choice and has been graded 88 by LCGS one could predict an MS65 could be given if submitted to the US graders and could argue that a £200,000 - £300,000 price ticket would not be absurd. However we have estimated it more conservatively and will await the results of the bidding. All William IV crowns are rare and sought after by collectors ESC lists three varieties of the 1831 in silver these were made for inclusion in the 1831 Proof Sets which had a mintage of just 225, a gold example is known dated 1831, a trial strike in lead dated 1832 and rated R7 (one or two in existence) and the 1834. This is the first 1834 example we have offered and the only example graded by LCGS whilst we have previously offered 11 examples of the 1831 crown and LCGS have graded three 1831s. Our research has found no other 1834 crowns sold since 2011 and this Pittman example to our knowledge has not been offered at auction since 1999 so if you are interested in choice rarities of the sort offered globally once or twice a decade this is the lot for you.
Proof Sets (25) Flat Packs (15) 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 (2), 1982 (2), Blue Sets (7) 1983, 1984 (2), 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, Red Leather Deluxe Sets (3) 1985, 1986, 1988, Five Pound Crown 1990 Queen Mother 90th Birthday Silver Proof, Two Pounds 1989 2-coin sets Bill and Claim of Rights Silver Proofs (2), One Pound 1988 Silver Proof, One Pound a 4-coin set 1984-1987 Silver Proofs, Crowns (2) 1980 Queen Mother 80th Birthday Silver Proof, 1981 Royal Wedding Silver Proof, nFDC to FDC in the cases of issue, Plastic Set 1953 UNC, Britain's First Decimal Sets 1968/71 (3) UNC in the wallet of issue, Two Pounds 1989 Bill of Rights (3) EF to UNC, Bahamas Ten Dollars 1978 5th Anniversary of Independence Silver Proof, Guernsey Crown 1978 Royal Visit Silver Proof, Crowns 1935, 1951 UNC boxed, 1953 (2), 1965 (7), 1972 (12), 1977 (22), 1980 (10), 1981 (15), Halfcrown 1967 A/UNC, Penny 1901 EF, along with a small group of Halfcrowns to Maundy Twopences (31) Victoria to Elizabeth II includes silver issues, in mixed grades and a set of Reproduction Roman and Anglo-Saxon coins in a presentation folder, Medallic First Day Cover Berlin Airlift 1949 50th Anniversary medal and stamps UNC as issued, Book, Coins Market Values 2001, plus Ten Shillings Fforde (5) EF to UNC as part of a small group (50) of GB and World Paper money 1940s to 1990s issues in mixed grades
Farthing 1862 Small 8 in date Freeman 507 Choice UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 91, the joint finest known of 22 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. Very few currency coins achieve this grade and are very desirable on the rare occasions they come onto the market
Farthing 1873 High 3 in date LCGS Variety 01 Choice UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 90, the joint finest known of 41 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. Very few currency coins achieve this grade and are very desirable on the rare occasions they come onto the market
Bank of Englanduncut sheet of eight banknotes, Kentfield £5, C121, series BH25-BH28 & BH33-BH36 with matching numbers 001048, small crease on lower right note only, about UNC to UNC, limited run of 5000, this series issued for the worldwide market, without folder.
Tokens a wide ranging group includes Halfpennies 18th and 19th Century, Gaming Counters, Market tokens, and Canadian Bank tokens (64), in mixed lower grades
ShillingEdward VI Fine Silver issue S.2482 mintmark y Fine/Good Fine and with a pleasing tone, on a full round flan, purchased from Cutler Street market in the 1960s for £4
GroatHenry VIII Second Coinage, Laker Bust D. S.2337E mintmark Arrow Fine/Good Fine, toned and struck slightly off-centre, purchased at Cutler Street market in the 1960s
Five Guineas 1701 Fine Work DECIMO TERTIO choice mint state with proof like fields, Ex Roderick Richardson and with his price ticket £75,000 "Choice Mint State" graded and encapsulated by CGS as 80 (UNC) so offered here having three companies (LCA, CGS and Richardson) concur on a mint state grade. In the 10 years since CGS has been grading coins only two other pre 1750 gold coins have an 80 grade those being a Half Guinea of 1725 and a Guinea of 1713, As for current market indicators Five Guineas in EF of George II can be seen on display at UK coin shows around the £45,000 marker and it was reported to us by the seller and an independent source corroborated that a Charles II 5 Guineas in NGC 61 sold at the March MSCF show for £78,000, the read across table compiled empirically by CGS collectors suggest that USA slabbed coins in MS61 average CGS 65 grade. Regardless of the technically grade and price this is a spectacular coin surely never to be matched for eye appeal and beauty.
British Bank cheque, Bank of British West Africa Limited, London branch for the Gold Coast Cocoa Marketing Board to pay the Crown Agents for the Colonies/Gold Coast Government to the value of £5,250,000, dated 2nd November 1951, perforated PAID 12-11-1951, small hole & pinholes, good Fine
Broad 1662 Charles IIS.3337ANorth 2780 by T.Simon, this the last coin of this denomination, as it was succeeded by the Guinea coinage, VF/GVF with a peripheral red toning, some slight flattening to the left part of the rim this caused in striking, comes with old collector's ticket, these pieces seldom seen on the market, indeed, our archive database stretching back to 2003 shows that this the first example we have handled. Cataloguers Note: we record that a NEF example realised 13,500 pounds hammer price at Spink in their Auction 14004, March 2014 sale
Halfpenny 1875H Freeman 323 dies 13+K* A/UNC with pale lustre and a couple of small spots in the obverse legend, purchased from Charing Cross Market £19
Decimal Half Penny 1971 UNC and lustrous, Struck by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, the first example struck, to commemorate the opening of the Royal Mint at Llantrisant, comes in a named and dated green box and reported to have been presented to a former Royal Mint staff member. Coin News recently reported that the first 2014 USA KennedyGoldHalf Dollar 50 year Commemorative that was struck at the ANA changed hands at $100,000 making this lot an attractive investment for anyone predicting the UK market will eventually go the same way as the USA market
Noble, Henry IV Heavy Coinage (1399-1412) London Mint mint mark Cross Pattee, old arms with four lis in French quarters, crescent on rudder, nails on ships side point to the left S.1705North 1336 (a), as Schneider 189 with minor stop variations, Good EF about as struck, the portrait especially bold and clear and struck on a full round flan with all legends and details sharp and crisp, weight 7.71 grammes. A rarer type and in superior grade to the S.1706 cf.Schneider 194 specimen sold at St. James Auction 30/9/2010 which realised £56,000 hammer price. This coin is from the MPO Utrecht auction May 2003 where a large European hoard was sold which included over 130 English Nobles (mostly Edward III and Richard II) and many hundreds of continental gold pieces. The most recent English issues were 3 Henry IV Heavy Nobles this lot being one so the hoard must have been lost soon after these were struck thus the exceptionally high grade. A choice example of the extremely rare first type of Henry IV Heavy Coinage seldom offered for sale in any grade, this coin is certainly amongst the finest known or perhaps the best extant of this type. EX MPO Utrecht 30 May 2003, Ex Stephen Lockett Coins who the current vendor bought it off in September 2003 for £16,500, so not been on the market for 11 years
Halfcrown 1905 ESC 750 bold Fine by traditional standards but this key date coin often attracts a different set of grading standards in todays market and this example with plenty of the King's hair and beard showing and a very bold reverse is far better than the average example and would attract a VF designation by many current traders, a tiny edge bruise at 3 o'clock which can only be seen when viewing the obverse does not detract, Ex LCA 138 Lot 2333 realised £1,000 Hammer
Two Pounds 1987 GoldProof FDC in the case of issue with certificate, certificate number 00001, these seldom come on the market and are highly sought after by Royal Mint collectors
Halfpenny 1851 Reverse B with dots on the shield, also the 8 appears to be struck over a lower 8, Peck 1535 EF with a small spot on the hair, purchased at Charing Cross Market £6
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