Proof Set 1902 (13 coins) the Long set Matt Proof issues Five Pounds to Maundy Penny, the Crown GEF/UNC with the obverse cleaned, others UNC to nFDC some of the silver with minor tone spots, in the red octagonal box of issue, this in fair condition
Proof Set 1902 (11 coins) the short Matt Proof issue Sovereign - Maundy Penny nFDC the Sovereign with some light hairlines, the Sixpence with very minor cabinet friction, the silver lightly toned and nicely matched, in the red case of issue this in good condition
Two Pounds 1902 Matt Proof with wide rims, blunt 2 in the date, and the wide 6.25mm date (similar to the current coin) recorded by CGS as Variety 4 EF, slabbed and graded LCGS 60
Falkland Islands 25 Pounds 1992 400th Anniversary of the first sighting of the islands 5oz. SilverProof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Cook Islands100 Dollars 1991 Endangered Wildlife - African Elephant 5oz. Silver Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Pitcairn IslandsFifty Dollars 1990 Bicentenary of the First Settlement 5oz. Silver Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Medals (3) 1991 500th Anniversary of the Birth of Henry VIII UNC in silver with Matt Finish, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, 1990 Battle of Waterloo 175th Anniversary in silver UNC lightly toned in the Royal Mint box with certificate, 1990 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain Silver Proof nFDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
Proof Set 1902Long Matt Set 13 coins Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign, Half Sovereign, Crown, Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence, Maundy Fourpence, Threepence and Twopence, the Penny a standard issue (this UNC with some tone spots) other coins nFDC-FDC, the Two Pounds with some minor nicks, the silver nicely matched, the Halfcrown with a very small tone spot on the rim, in the red octagonal dated case, this in excellent condition
BermudaCrown 1959 350th Anniversary of the founding of the Colony Proof in an NGC holder and graded PF66 Cameo, a very rare matt proof is listed in the latest Krause catalogue, but brilliant proofs such as this are unlisted, we note a Proof 65 Ultra Cameo sold for $4025 in 2009, one example in PF65 sold in our previous sale in March for £3042 inclusive of buyers premium, another sold for $8000 in Japan
One Pound a 4-coin set 1999-2002 Silver Proofs with special frosted finish, each with the portrait and design brilliant on matt fields, FDC in the green box of issue with certificates
GB/Canada a 2-coin set Marconi comprising GB Two Pounds 2001 Silver Proof, the Obverse with Reverse frosting, Brilliant portrait on a matt inner field, Canada Five Dollars 2001 Silver Proof with gold-plated oval portrait, both FDC in the oval case of issue with certificate, this style of Marconi GB finish only available in this set
BermudaCrown 1959 350th Anniversary of the founding of the Colony Proof in an NGC holder and graded PF65 Cameo, a very rare matt proof is listed in the latest Krause catalogue, but brilliant proofs such as this are unlisted, we note a Proof 65 Ultra Cameo sold for $4025 in 2009 in the USA
Edward VII Set 1902 (9 coins) an unusual set comprising Crowns 1902 (2) GVF and VF, Halfcrown 1902 GEF nicely toned, Florin 1902 Matt Proof GEF, Shilling 1902 NEF/EF colourfully toned, Sixpence 1902 A/UNC toned, Threepence 1902 About EF, Halfpenny 1902 About UNC and lustrous, Third Farthing 1902 EF/AU comes with handwritten note to the recipient, this sewn to the inner lid
Shillings (9) 1817 IIONI GVF, 1820 EF, 1825 Lion on Crown EF toned, 1826 EF toned, 1829 VF, 1837 Fine with some old scratches, 1853 NEF/EF toned, 1902 EF toned, 1902 Matt Proof nFDC toned
Proof Set 1902Long Matt Set 13 coins Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign, Half Sovereign, Crown, Halfcrown, Florin. Shilling, Sixpence and Maundy Set nFDC-FDC, the gold very attractive, the silver with a slight uneven, though matching tone, in the original octagonal dated box, this in very good condition
Tristan da CunhaFive Pounds 2008 Matt Proof struck in Palladium and weighing 31.1 grammes, Reverse Britannia facing slightly to left, in the field a series of landmark dates on which Britannia has appeared on British coins, FDC in the box of issue with certificate, issue limited to just 100 pieces
Shillings (3) 1899 ESC 1368 UNC or near so with an attractive gold tone on the reverse, 1900 ESC 1369 UNC and lustrous with some light contact marks and small rim nicks, 1902 Matt ProofESC 1411 UNC with some small tone spots and a small scratch below the bust
Sixpences (4) 1880 ESC 1737C GEF with a tone spot on the reverse, 1881 ESC 1740 EF toned with some contact marks, 1896 ESC 1766 UNC with full lustre, the edge with a striking flaw otherwise choice, 1902 Matt ProofESC 1786 nFDC lightly toning on the reverse
Proof Set 1902Long Matt Set 13 coins Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign, Half Sovereign, Crown, Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence and Maundy Set nFDC the Five Pounds and Crown with very minor friction, the Maundy Penny with a thin scratch, some minor nicks and hairlines to the silver, the case in fair condition
Proof Sets (2) 1970, Executive Set 2000, nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue, Royal Mint Year sets (5) 1982, 1986 (2), 1988, 1990, Five Pound Crowns (18) 1993 Coronation 40th Anniversary, 1996 Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday (2), 1997 Golden Wedding, 1998 Prince of Wales 50th Birthday, 1999 Diana Memorial, 1999 Millennium (3), 2000 Queen MotherCentenary (3), 2001 Victoria 100th Anniversary (2), 2002 Golden Jubilee (2), 2003 Coronation 50th Anniversary, 2006 Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday, Two Pounds (6) 1995 Peace Dove, 1996 Euro 96 Football, 1997, 1999 Rugby World Cup, 2004 Trevithick's locomotive, 2005 Gunpowder Plot, One Pound (3) 1996, 1997, 2006, Fifty Pence (2) 2003 WSPU, 2004 50th Anniversary of the 4-minute mile, UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, Two Pounds 2002 Commonwealth Games a 4-coin set UNC in the wallet of issue, Last £sd set 1965-1967 (7 coins) UNC in the wallet of issue, £sd/Decimal First and last set EF to UNC in the wallet of issue, Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 UNC in the wallet of issue, Crowns an unofficial 5-coin set 1965-1981 UNC in a slide case, The Queen Elizabeth II Crown Collection 1953-1990 an 8-coin set comprising Crowns 1953, 1960, 1965, 1972, 1977, 1980, 1981 and Five Pound Crown 1990 UNC in the wallet of issue, Fifty Pence Commemorative collection a 6-coin set 1973, 1981, 1992/3, 1994, 1997 Large and Small sizes VF to UNC in the blue wallet, Two Pounds Royal Mint trial set 1994 comprising the 4 stages of minting a £2 coin, UNC in the wallet of issue, Crowns and Five Pound Crowns (13) 1953-2003 in a Royal Mint box EF to UNC, Time Capsule 2000 mint set (9 coins Five Pound Crown to One Penny) UNC in the tin of issue, Shilling Charles I mintmark Star Fine in a Westminster pouch, Hong Kong Mint set 1997 Handover, UNC in the wallet of issue, Medals (2) 1992 Millennium of the Office of the High Sheriff 5 ounce Silver UNC with matt finish, 1991 The Royal Veterinary College, London UNC both in the boxes of issue
Penny 1908 Matt Proof, as Freeman 167 dies 2+D, About as struck with subdued lustre, some small spots on either side, purchased from Glendinings 28/7/1999 hammer price £430, we note an example in a 2014 US auction Realised $8000
Five Pounds 1902 Matt Proof a high relief example giving a three dimensional effect, so much so that the coin rocks when placed on a flat surface. Apparently new dies were swiftly introduced to give a lower relief with consequent savings due to reduced striking pressure and slower die wear FDC very rare and extremely eye catching
Proof Set 1902Long Matt SetGold £5, £2, Sovereign and Half Sovereign, then Crown to Maundy Penny, the Gold choice, the silver with a matching tone, the Crown with a small spot by the horse's hoof, the Shilling with a tone spot on the portrait, in the red box of issue, this in good condition
Proof Set 1902Long Matt Set 13 coins Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign, Half Sovereign, Halfcrown, Florin. Shilling, Sixpence and Maundy Set nFDC, the Five Pounds with minor contact marks, the Sovereign with two tiny rim nicks, the silver with an attractive matching tone, overall a most attractive set, in the red octagonal case of issue this in fair condition with signs of tape residue
Proof Set 1902 (11 coins) the short Matt Proof issue Sovereign to Maundy Penny, UNC to nFDC the Florin and Shilling with some tone spots on the reverse, The Maundy Fourpence with a scratch on the obverse, in the red box of issue, this in fair condition
Crown 1902 Matt ProofESC 362 nFDC with a subtle and colourful tone, the slightest cabinet friction apparent on the obverse and a small contact mark on the reverse, visible under magnification, a superior example
Ten Pounds 2013 Coronation 60th Anniversary 5oz. Silver Proof FDC in the plush Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, Ten Pounds 2012 Golden Jubilee 5oz. Silver Proof FDC in the blue box of issue with certificate, Medal George and the Dragon 80mm diameter, undated, 250 grammes of .999 silver matt finish in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, The Royal Mint 2011 Silver Medal 5oz. of .925 silver matt finish UNC in the box of issue with certificate
Sovereign 1887 Jubilee Head Pattern, with the obverse displaying 14 Beads to Queen’s necklace rather than 13 on the standard currency and Proof coin.
J.E.B. initials fully on the truncation, on the standard Proof issue they encroach slightly into the field. On the 14 bead coin there is a smaller gap between the A in VICTORIA and the following D of D:G: .This obverse as Baldwin's Bentley sale 8/5/2013 Lot 1228. Reverse: The P of the B.P. initials is poorly rendered, appearing more like a triangle. There are also no stops in between.
The top line of the streamer on the helmet makes a smooth curve onto the next line down, whereas on the standard Proof it is distinctly separate.
The 7 of the date has an extra piece protruding from the right of the horizontal stroke.
The Reverse characteristics are similar to a reverse uniface Proof in the Royal Mint Museum, and had previously not been recorded before on a Proof or currency piece. UNC with prooflike fields, the design and legend heavily frosted. This reverse is as the Royal Mint uniface trial piece. Both obverse and reverse dies types are known, but until now, not on the same coin, and the existence of this piece links together the two previously known types. Comes with a comprehensive folder full of interesting data and research relating to this piece and the other pieces bearing the obverse and reverse die types and their developments and origins, along with many useful and important photographs. Also with authentication from Robert Matthews(ex Royal Mint and a recognised expert in authentication). Slabbed and graded CGS 75, a unique opportunity to acquire this important and unique piece
Crown 1902 Matt Proof with error edge (bright) unlisted by ESC or Davies, of the highest rarity, listed in the Spink catalogue under S.3978 as 'Extremely Rare' with no price given, a beautiful clean strike the fields without the usual die polish lines, only the third example seen by us, the previous being sold in the December 2014 auction (Lot 2031) for £2340 inclusive of buyer's premium, and the other in this sale nFDC with some light toning on the reverse, a choice example
Crown 1902 Matt Proof with error edge (bright) unlisted by ESC or Davies, of the highest rarity, listed in the Spink catalogue under S.3978 as 'Extremely Rare' with no price given, only the second example seen by us, the previous being sold in the December 2014 auction (Lot 2031) for £2340 inclusive of buyer's premium, nFDC a most attractive example
World 5oz.Silver issues (11) Gibraltar £10 (3) 2006 Bobby Moore Fund 40th Anniversary of England winning the World Cup Silver Proof, 2006 Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday Silver Proof, 2007 History of the RAF - Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Silver Proof, Guernsey £10 2010 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain Silver Proof with coloured Spitfire on the reverse, Cook Islands 25 Dollars 2006 30th Anniversary of the First commercial flight of Concorde Silver Proof, Jersey £10 2010 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain Silver Proof with coloured Spitfire on the reverse, Cook Islands 10 Dollars 2005 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar Silver proof with coloured vignette of Nelson on the reverse Silver Proof, Samoa $25 1987 Americas Cup Silver Proof, Silver Britannia Commemoratives (2) 2004 QE II and Queen Mary 2 ocean liners Silver Proof with coloured flags on the reverse, 2010 65th Anniversary of VE Day Silver Proof with coloured flags on the reverse, Medal 2003 Annual History Commemorative Matt Silver Proof nFDC to FDC all in the boxes of issue with certificates
Crown 1902 Matt Proof with error edge (bright) CGS variety 03, unlisted by ESC or Davies, of the highest rarity, listed in the Spink catalogue under S.3978 as 'Extremely Rare' with no price given, the only example seen by the vendor, and also the only example seen by us, FDC a choice piece slabbed and graded CGS 92
Two Pounds 1902 Matt Proof with wide rims, blunt 2 in the date, and the wide 6.25mm date (similar to the current coin) recorded by CGS as Variety 4 nFDC a most attractive example with the lightest cabinet friction to the reverse
A mixed group with collections in an album and Whitman Folder, others including 1887 silver issues, Florin 1902 Matt Proof, world including silver, a few notes, a silver 1 ounce bar and others (lot)
Shilling 1953 English Matte Proof (Proof from sandblasted dies) listed by Spink under S.4139 , mentioned as a footnote by ESC on page 141, unlisted by Davies nFDC Extremely Rare, Ex LCA 140 Lot 226 realised £900 hammer price
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