One Hundred Pounds E.M. HarveyWhite Note B209ef dated 13 November 1923, serial number 46Y 00298 and MANCHESTER issue. Black and white, ornate crowned vignette of Britannia top left, 'I promise to pay the Bearer on demand the sum of One Hundred Pounds', value in ornate black tablet low left. In a PMG holder graded VF 20 Stains, Annotations, Ex A.J. Simms Collection and an Exceptionally Rare note a lower serial number and a very few survivors of this denomination seen with PMG's Population having only 2 recorded examples at the time of writing
Thailand 5000 Baht Gold BE2517 (1974) World Conservation Series - Obverse: Rama IX, Reverse: White-eyed River Martin Y#104, Weight 33.43 grammes, rare with a mintage of just 2062 pieces. A few very small flecks of red tone, otherwise choice UNC and retaining practically full mint brilliance, comes in the capsule with the Royal Mint certificate, these pieces seldom seen in the highest grades, visibly superior to obverse slabbed pieces graded at MS63
Thailand 5000 Baht Gold BE2517 (1974) World Conservation Series - Obverse: Rama IX, Reverse: White-eyed River Martin Y#104, Weight 33.43 grammes. Rare with a mintage of just 2062 pieces. UNC with practically full mint lustre and brilliance, with the lightest of hairlines and the odd contact mark mentioned only for completeness, this being visually superior to other coins in the series we have seen slabbed and graded at MS63
One Hundred Pounds PeppiattWhite note B245 dated 17th January 1938 serial number 57/O 43992 London issue. Fresh GEF Minor Pinhole at upper left near Britannia medallion and paper slightly wrinkled however a very Rare denomination with not many survivors known
One Hundred Pounds PeppiattWhite Note B245e dated 29th September 1936 serial number 96/Y 24591 LIVERPOOL branch issue GVF Inked Annotation and an Exceptionally Scarce denomination and branch with very few survivors seen
Ten Pounds NairneWhite note B208c World War I dated 16th June 1915 serial number 33/K 24072 LONDON branch issue. Good Fine bank stamps one of which is Barclays bank Limited, Chertsey and manuscript signatures on reverse. A Scarce and very collectable note
Five Pounds CatternsWhite notes B228 dated 8th August 1932 (2) a consecutively numbered pair serial numbers 243/J 10192 & 243/J 10193, London issues. Both original and relatively crisp GVF or near so and 1 with Minor marginal nick at top left but this not affecting the note's general appearance
Sovereign 2017 Jody Clark obverse, Benedetto Pistrucci reverse GoldProof FDC in the Royal Mint's Sapphire Jubilee white presentation box with certificates this presentation limited to 750
Bank of England a collection of Peppiatt, O'Brien, Fforde, Gill, Salmon and Bailey issues mostly 5 Pounds along with a 1 and 20 Pounds (59) all in various grades average VF - GVF some better comprising Peppiatt (2) including a 5 Pounds White note B241 with interesting prefix as Duggleby number in the serial number B/241 00634 dated 5th July 1938 London branch issue along with 1 Pound World War II Emergency issue B249 issue 1940 prefix D09H. O'Brien 5 Pounds Lion & Key 1957 issues including examples of the 2 different varieties and including a few FIRST and LAST series notes and some of the prefixes very low and high near to first run (52) comprising B277&category=1&prm=sr&searchtype=1">B277 Shaded symbol (34) prefixes A02, A05, A17, A26, A32, A42, A64, A65, A90, B05, B16, B21, B27, B31, B36, B37, B46, B58, B82, C39, C45, C59, C65, C97, D06, D15, D20, D22, D28, D45, D83, D90, D92 and E36. Also the B280 White Symbol (18) prefixes H09, H17 (2), H18 (2), H52, H57, H65, H83, J16, J72, J78, J79, K10, K20, K32, K43 (2). Fforde 5 Pounds QE2 portrait & seated child Britannia B314 issue 1967 prefix 69C. Somerset 5 Pounds QE2 & The Duke of WellingtonB343 L Reverse issue 1980 prefix KZ56. Gill 20 Pounds QE2 & William ShakespeareB355 issue 1988 prefix 75M. And Bailey and Salmon 5 pounds QE2 & Elizabeth Fry (2) B398 issue 2004 prefix LC83 and B407 issue 2012 prefix MA29. An attractive group
Ten Pounds PeppiattWhite note B242 dated 10th August 1935 serial number 157/V 32255 LIVERPOOL branch issue. Fresh and relatively crisp VF or slightly better, eye-pleasing and a Rare branch note
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite note B241f dated 21st April 1938 serial number T/298 14431 MANCHESTER branch issue. Black and white, ornate crowned vignette of Britannia top left, value in black tablet low left. An attractive GVF with paper still retaining some relative crispness, faint bank stamp at upper right. A very Rare branch issue note
GB and World a wide variety of sets and singles (20) comprising GB sets (6) The Jubilee Head Double Florin and Halfcrown set a 3-coin set comprising Double Florins (2) 1887 Roman 1 NVF, 1890 Fine, and Halfcrown 1889 VG. The King George V and George VI Crown Collection a 2-coin set comprising Crowns (2) 1935 EF and 1937 VF/GVF. Two Pounds Silver 2019 George and the Dragon Lustrous UNC. Britain's Longest Reigning Monarchs Coin Set a 3-coin set comprising Halfpenny 1807 Fine, Penny 1901 VG and Penny 1967 Lustrous UNC. The 5-mintmark Penny collection comprising Pennies (5) 1912H, 1918H, 1918KN, 1919H and 1919KN types VG, The Centenary of World War II Penny Collection a 5-coin set 1914, 1915, 1916, 1917, 1918 Rhodium and Platinum plated with gold plated highlights VG, each in the Jubilee Mint boxes of issue with certificates. World Sets (14) Canada (3) Twenty Dollars 2003 HMCS Bras d'Or Silver Proof with selected gold plating, FDC in the Canadian Mint box of issue with certificate, Fifteen Dollars 1999 Chinese Lunar Year of the Rabbit Silver Proof with octagonal gold-plated centre, FDC in the box of issue with certificate, One Dollar 2006 150th Anniversary of the Victoria Cross - The Award BU in the case of issue with certificate. Falkland Islands/British Virgin Islands a 2-coin set The Pegasus and Britannia Silver Coin Pair comprising Falkland Islands Crown 2017 BU and British Virgin Islands One Dollar 2017 BU both One Ounce of .999 Silver UNC. The 2015 Silver Coins of the World Collection a 4-coin set comprising GB Two Pounds Silver Britannia 2015 with planished effect background, China 10 Yuan 2015 Panda, USA Silver Eagle 2015 and Canada Five Dollars Maple Leaf with Maple Leaf privy Mark all lustrous UNC. Falkland Islands Crown 2015 Britannia Silver Proof with gold-plated Britannia FDC. Tristan da Cunha (8) One Pound 2015 a 3-coin set The Longest Reigning Monarch each coin with a different reverse design Silver Proofs FDC. One Pound a 5-coin set 2017 100th Anniversary of the House of Windsor with four different monarchs depicted and the final coin with all heads Silver Proofs FDC. Five Pounds 2017 Queen Elizabeth II Sapphire Jubilee Triple Thickness Silver Proof, only 75 minted, FDC. Five Pounds 2015 Battle of Waterloo 200th Anniversary Silver Proof FDC. Five Pounds 2015 Queen Elizabeth II The Longest Reigning Monarch Silver Proof FDC. Five Pounds 2015 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain Silver Proof FDC. Five Pounds 2015 70th Anniversary of VE Day Silver Proof FDC. Five Pounds 2015 70th Anniversary of VE Day with Black and White Photograph on the reverse UNC, all in the cases of issue, each with certificates
Ten Shillings BradburyT18 Third Issue Dash in No. 1918 serial number A/7 336637 and A being the only prefix for this type. Green, lilac and white, Britannia at left, crowned medallion of George V at right. Fresh and crisp GVF and Scarce in these higher grades
Five Pounds CatternsWhite note B228 dated 24th March 1933 serial number 270/J 15743 London branch issue about EF and an Exceptionally Scarce early signature, very sought after by most collectors
Proof Set 1951 (10 coins) Crown to Farthing UNC to FDC in the green box of issue, Proof Sets (5) 1970 (3), Blue Set 1993, 2000 Deluxe Display Set nFDC to FDC one of the 1970 sets with toning, One Pound Silver Proof Piedforts (3) 1987, 1988, 1989, One Pound Silver Proof 1986, Crowns (2) 1977 Silver Jubilee Silver Proof, 1981 Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer Silver Proof, UNC to FDC in the Royal Mint boxes of issue with certificates. Plastic Set 1953 UNC in the wallet of issue, Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 (3) UNC in the wallets of issue, Royal Mint Year Sets (3) 1983 Heinz, 1995, 2000 UNC in the wallets of issue, Five Pound Crown 1999 Millennium, Two Pounds (3) 1986 Commonwealth Games, 1995 Peace Dove, 1997 UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, Five Pound Crown 1997 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Golden Wedding, Crowns (5) 1953, 1972 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Silver Wedding, 1980 Queen Mother 80th Birthday (3), Fifty Pence 1973 EEC, EF to UNC, Turks and Caicos Islands 25 Crowns 2000 Millennium, Gold plated Silver Proof KM#272 FDC in capsule, Australia 50 Cents 1977, USA Dollar 1976, Falkland Islands Fifty Pence 1983 EF to UNC. Medals (2) USA Inauguration of John F. Kennedy as President 1961 76mm diameter in base metal portrait by Gilroy Roberts VF/NEF, GB 2002 Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II 50mm diameter in base metal GEF. Medals 'The Sheffield Coin Collection' by Carrs of Sheffield undated a 7-piece set Crown-sized depicting Cutler's Hall, The Old Queen's Head, Sheffield Cathedral, Sheffield Town Hall, Beauchef Abbey, Turret House and the Sheffield Coat of Arms UNC lightly toned in the box of issue, no certificate, Stamps Queen Elizabeth II includes pre-Decimal types in a Collecta album, Cigarette cards in an album (50), and a small album of black and white photographs of Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway, and Book Miller's Royal Memorabilia by Eric Knowles
World circa 1900's to modern (40) in various grades VG to UNC and a vast collection of issues from France and FrenchColonial - Indo China and Madagascar, Gibraltar, Mauritius, South Vietnam, Cambodia, Hong Kong and Fiji. Some better and scarcer notes include Gibraltar 10 Shillings Pick 11a dated 1st October 1927 serial number C062956. French Indo-China such as 20 PiastresPick 56b (2), 5 PiastresPick 53a numeral at upper right on printed area and Pick 55d numeral at upper right on front recessed in white signatures Minost & Laurent and text on reverse in New Lao also a Cambodia set of 1975 & 1979 issues in different denominations - 1979 0.1 and 0.2 Riels along with 1975 0.1, 0.5 (3), 1, 5 (2), 10 (2), 50 and 100 Riels.
Five Pounds O'Brien White Note B276 Thin paper Metal thread issue dated 26th July 1956 serial number from the LAST series D51A 042993. A fresh and crisp GEF - about UNC example of the last White 5 Pound notes
Five Pounds HarveyWhite note B209a dated 30th June 1919 serial number 67/H 38855 London branch issue VF - GVF Pinholes, Faint Annotations and an always sought after early signature. Sir Ernest Musgrave Harvey became the 17th Chief Cashier on the 6th May 1918 just as the end of World War I was approaching. The inflation caused during the war meant that demand for banknotes increased during Mr Harvey's time in office. Sir Harvey was knighted in 1920 and created a Baronet in 1933, among his other honours which were the CBE, Chavlier of the Legion of Honour and Chavlier of Leopold of Belgium.
Five Pounds CatternsWhite note B228f dated 1 April 1931 serial number 459/U 72246 MANCHESTER branch issue. Black and white, ornate crowned vignette of Britannia top left, value in black tablet low left. Presentable VF - GVF Bank stamps one of which includes a Manchester Accounts dated 20th May 1932 along with other Manchester bank stamps, Minor Annotation and an Exceptionally Scarce early branch issue note
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite Note B255 Thick Paper Metal Thread dated 7th May 1945 serial number J12 081870 LONDON branch about UNC - UNC and rarely seen in this high grade
Five Pounds CatternsWhite note B228 dated 8th August 1932 serial number 243/J 67868 London branch issue. Presentable good Fine and a Scarce early issue
Bank of England (5) comprising Peppiatt issues (3) including a 5 Pounds White note B241 dated 20th January 1937 serial number A/359 01918 VF along with World War II Emergency 1940 issues (2) 10 Shillings B251 Mauve, serial number J97D 226704, VF - GVF pressed & lightly washed along with One PoundB249 Blue/Pink LAST series shades serial number X88H 578076 about UNC. Also includes 5 Pounds O'Brien Lion & Key B277 Shaded denomination symbol issue 1957 serial number C67 356479, VF cleaned & pressed with annotation and pinholes. Ten Pounds Fforde Lion & Key B316 issue 1967 serial number A60 277241, VF - GVF cleaned and pressed with faint annotations.
Ten Pounds PeppiattWhite note B242 and an early pre-war date 17th January 1935 for this type considering issuing started 1st May 1934 and bearing serial number K/142 80151 London branch issue. Fresh and attractive GVF some might say it looks better
Bank of England 5 Pounds London branch White notes (3) in mid grades Fine - VF comprising a Scarcer Sir Ernest Harvey CBE 5 Pounds B209a dated 3rd February 1922 serial number C/69 94593, and interestingly during Sir Harvey's period in office during World War I inflation caused a higher demand for banknotes of which London branch £5 seemed to be readily available. Along with a PeppiattB255 dated 29th September 1945 only weeks after the official end of World War II serial number K38 014511. And a BealeB270 dated 22nd September 1950 serial number S64 027440 and this with a small tape repair on lower centre reverse
Isle of Man Crowns Proof issues (7) 1970 Manx Cat Silver Proof, 1972 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Silver Wedding Silver Proof, 1975 Manx Cat Silver Proof, 1976 Centenary of the Horse Tram Silver Proof, 1976 USA Bicentenary of Independence Silver Proof, 1977 The Queens Silver Jubilee Appeal Silver Proof, 1977 Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II Silver Proof, nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue, all but the 1970 with certificates, Isle of Man Crowns 1972 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Silver Wedding (2), 1975 Manx Cat (2), 1976 USA Bicentenary of Independence, 1976 Centenary of the Horse Tram (2), 1977 Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee (2), 1978 25th Anniversary of the Coronation (2), 1979 Tercentenary of Manx Coinage (2), 1979 Millennium of the Tynwald- English cog, Castle Rushen (2), 1979 Millennium of the Tynwald, standing figure and ship (2), 1979 Millennium of the Tynwald, ship (2), 1979 Millennium of the Tynwald - Sir William Hillory (2), 1979 Millennium of the Tynwald, Viking Longship Godred Crovan (2), GEF to UNC, 1980 MoscowOlympics (8) two of each of four designs, 1980 Queen Mother 80th Birthday (2), GEF to UNC. Isle of Man One Pound 1978 Silver Proof nFDC in the box of issue with certificate, Fifty Pence 1979 Viking Long Ship - Day of the Tynwald Silver Proof nFDC in the box of issue with certificate, Fifty Pences 1979 UNC (2), 1979 UNC with lettered edge (2), Isle of Man First Decimal Coins 1971 a 6-coin set Fifty Pence to One Penny UNC in the white wallet of issue, GB Crowns (3) 1953, 1965 (2) EF to UNC, along with Isle of Man Government issue Banknotes One Pounds and Five Pounds (7) in various grades, comprising a variety of signatures including Garvey, Stallard, Dawson, and Cashen Good Fine to GVF
Ten Pounds PeppiattWhite Note B242 pre-war dated 17th December 1935 series K/160 53221 London branch and a genuine issue, GEF Minor marginal Rust damage not affecting the note's general appearance and Scarce
Bank of England early to modern issues (23) in various grades VF to UNC comprising Peppiatt 1 Pounds World War II Emergency B249 issue 1940 serial number R14D 516937. Beale Britannia medallion 1950's notes (2) including 10 Shillings B266 Red-Brown issue serial number S45Z 102908 and 1 Pound Green B268 serial number N21C 145996. O'Brien 5 Pounds Lion & Key B280White symbols issue 1961 serial number J58 327803. Hollom 5 Pounds QE2 portrait & seated child Britannia B297 issue 1963 prefix D07 . Fforde 10 Shillings QE2 portrait & seated Britannia B309 issue 1967 prefix 18U. Page 1 Pound QE2 portrait & seated Britannia B322 issue 1970 prefix BT79. Somerset 1 Pound Sir Isaac NewtonB341 W Reverse issues 1981 (2) prefix CU76 along with DW47 in a Raffles presentation wallet. Gill 10 Pounds Florence NightingaleB354 L Reverse issue 1988 prefix ET57. Kentfield (5) including 5 Pounds George StephensonB364 Crown at upper right issues 1963 (3) prefixes BH33, BH79 & BK22 along with 10 Pounds Charles DickensB369 Denomination at upper right issue 1993 prefix JH06 and 20 Pounds Michael Faraday B375 issue 1994 prefix AL29. Lowther (4) including 5 Pounds Elizabeth Fry B343 prefix JA39 and B395 (2) prefixes HD30 & HJ08 along with 20 Pounds Sir Edward Elgar B386 issue 1999 FIRST series prefix AA37. Bailey 10 Pounds Charles DarwinB400 issue 2004 prefix EA78. ClelandPolymer 5 Pounds B414 issues 2016 (3) prefixes include FIRST series AA17 & AA33 along with AC28.
England, Isle of Man & Republic of Ireland issues 1945 onwards (19) most in GEF - about UNC comprising Bank of England 1 Pounds Somerset (2) and a 5 PoundsPeppiattwhite note B255 dated just before the end of the war 31st March 1945 serial number H80 080338 London branch. Isle of Man 1 Pound Pick 38a Tyvek signature Dawson serial number M019202. Central Bank of Ireland Lady Lavery portrait issues (12) including 10 Shillings and 1 Pounds in various dates 1966 through 1977 along with 1 Pounds Queen Maeve (Medb) issues 1977. An interesting and desirable group
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite Note B264 Fourth Post-war Period Thin paper Metal thread dated 2nd June 1947 serial number M33 066089 London branch. Printed at St. Luke's Works, London. EF and a very desirable note. An interesting fact about this issue is that all the notes are dated 1947 but were not issued into circulation until 1948 and no notes were printed in 1948.
Fifty Pounds PeppiattWhite note B244 dated 20th May 1936 serial number 57/N 30754. rust damage has created a 14mm holed area at the date and 5mm wedge shaped gap at the edge
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite Notes B255 Thick paper Metal threaded (2) both war-time and early dated for this type 21st October 1944 London branch issues with same FIRST series prefix and very close serial numbers E43 036585 & E43 036599. Both presentable and desirable VF - GVF and always keenly sought after
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread dated 24th July 1952 LAST series serial number Y41 080420 London branch GVF - about EF and a scarcer later issue. Printed at St. Luke's Works, London
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread dated 15th August 1949 serial number 016 021567 London branch. Printed at St. Luke's Works, London. Fresh and crisp about UNC or near so
Five Pounds O'Brien White Note B276 Thin paper Metal thread issue dated 4th October 19565 serial number A95A 094385 London branch. Original and relatively crisp VF
Vintage Enamelled Brooch circa early 1900's displaying a Bank of EnglandWhite 5 Pounds May B206a dated 15th November 1876 bearing the serial number F/59 26512. With French Depose imprint on reverse. Rare and interesting piece, very well kept
Bank of England (12) in mixed grades comprising Peppiatt 1 Pounds B249 Blue-Pink Emergency issues 1940 (2) serial numbers U66H 839188 & T86E 002614. O'Brien (5) including 10 Shillings B271 issue 1955 serial number C39Z 788173. 1 Pound Green B273 issue 1955 serial number H48L 092921. 5 Pounds White Note B275 dated 10th March 1955 serial number Z17 077383 in a glass and cardboard frame but the note fairly easy to remove. 5 Pounds Lion & Key B277 Shaded Symbol issues 1957 (2) serial numbers C89 462860 & FIRST series A38 742061. Hollom (3) comprising 10 Shillings QE2 portrait & seated Britannia B295 issue 1963 serial number 80L 948489. 5 Pounds QE2 portrait & seated child Britannia B297 issue 1963 serial number A47 907785. 10 Pounds Lion & Key B299 issue 1964 serial number A08 224264. Fforde 1 Pounds QE2 portrait & seated Britannia B301 issues 1967 (2) a consecutive pair serial numbers J74Y 138416 & J74Y 138417
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite Note B264 Fourth Post-war Period Thin paper Metal thread dated 3rd February 1947 serial number L31 034636 London branch. Printed at St. Luke's Works, London. Original and relatively crisp VF or slightly better
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread dated 22nd January 1952 serial number W82 013817 London branch EF very Minor Rust but not affecting the design or the general appearance of the note. Printed at St. Luke's Works, London
Five Pounds Peppiatt World War II German Operation BernhardForgeryWhite note B241 dated 4th April 1938 serial number B/200 71084. A very fresh and crisp about UNC - UNC example, paper slightly wrinkled however these notes rarely appear in such high grades and this an excellent example perfect for any collector
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread dated 15th November 1950 serial number T11 035339 London branch about EF. Printed at St. Luke's Works, London
World (176) circa early 1915's to modern in mixed grades average VF or near so to UNC including various issuers and a selection of different designs and denominations some of which higher. A few of the countries and issuer include Scotland, France, Greece, Germany, Romania, Bulgaria, Russia, British Armed Forces, World War 2 Allied Occupation Currency & Japanese Occupation Currency, Mexico, Brazil, Suriname, Peru, Argentina, Algeria, USA, China, Thailand, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and many others. An attractive group, also includes 2 black & white photos of India Government 5 and 10 Rupees from the early 1900's
Ten Pounds PeppiattWhite Note B242 pre-war dated 17th January 1935 serial number K/142 79654 London branch issue Fine or near so and an earlier date for the series
Vintage Enamelled Brooch/Badge circa early 1900's displaying a Bank of EnglandWhite 5 Pounds May B206a dated 15th November 1876 bearing the serial number F/59 26512. An interesting seldom seen piece and very well kept
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite Note B255 Thick Paper Metal Thread dated 21st July 1945 serial number J77 084040 LONDON branch issue. Original and presentable VF Minor Annotations reverse, Bank stamp on obverse
Five Pounds O'Brien White Note B276 Thin paper Metal thread issue dated 26th November 1955 serial number B42A 009749 London branch. Good Fine - about VF
Five Pounds O'Brien White Note B276 Thin paper Metal thread issue dated 8th September 1956 LAST series D89A 061356 London branch GVF - EF lightly pressed. The obverse with much eye appeal and the print very well kept. Printed at St. Luke's Works, London without imprint
Five Pounds O'Brien White Notes B276 Thin paper Metal thread London branch issues (2) the first dated 17th June 1955 serial number A10A 086260, the second dated 23rd September 1955 serial number A86A 039351. VG and Fine
Five Pounds O'Brien Lion & Key (2) including the 2 varieties B277 Shaded symbols 1957 and a FIRST series number A67 753507 along with the B280White symbols 1961 serial number J31 397539. Both About UNC or near so and very sought after and collectable in high grades
Netherlands 1960's & 1970's issues (5) comprising 5 GuldenPick 90 dated 26th April 1966 (2) serial numbers 2TD 096970 & 5BY 063749 both white paper. 5 Gulden Pick 95 dated 28th March 1973 (2) serial numbers 2486106072 & 2487332844. Along with 10 Gulden Pick 91a dated 25th April 1968 serial number 0259289082 and a scarce variety with "O" in bullseye at upper left on reverse. All fresh and crisp about UNC - UNC
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite Note B264 Fourth Post-war Period Thin paper Metal thread dated 1st May 1947 serial number M06 096910 London branch VF. Printed at St. Luke's Works, London. An interesting fact about this issue is that all the notes are dated 1947 but were not issued into circulation until 1948 and no notes were printed in 1948.
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread issue dated 6th June 1952 and a nice serial number with the last number for its prefix X99 013311. VF and a Scarce later note for this type
Five Pounds O'Brien Lion & Key B280White symbol issues 1961 (2) FIRST series serial numbers H10 869231 and H72 328718. The first GEF, the second about UNC Minor rust and both Scarce and desirable notes
Ireland Ross Bank unissued 4 Guineas dated 1 September 1814 serial number 379 in black and white featuring Allegorical maiden (Commerce/Maritime) at left in oval frame and emboss Revenue stamp at right reads "Bankers Note of Bill / Three-halfpence / Ireland". VF Minor tear at bottom but not obstructing the note's general appearance
Malta - Maltese Maritime History Five Pounds 1984 a 4-coin set in .925 silver comprising 1984 Strangier KM#67, 1984 Tigre KM#68, 1984 Wignacourt KM#69 and 1984 Providenza KM#70 Lustrous UNC and with reflective fields, in the white box of issue with certificate
Ten Pounds Catterns World War II Operation BernhardforgeryWhite note similar to B229 dated 19th August 1932 serial number K/113 07425. Fresh, presentable and relatively crisp about EF Minor Marginal Tear but not affecting the note's general appearance
Halfpennies18th Century (10, one holed) a varied group, all different, VG to Good Fine, along with Penny 1794 H.Young Dealer in Coins. Obverse: View of St. Paul's/ Reverse: A Star and Garter, Penny 19th Century 1811 Bristol and South Wales, Farthings 19th Century (2) 1844 Rushbrook's Family Tea and Grocery, Cannock, White & Co. Dublin & Cork, along with British Empire Exhibition Medal 1924 VF
George VICoronation Medal 1937, 32mm diameter in silver, with decorative edge mount, blue edge ribbon with one red and two white stripes GEF, Elizabeth II Coronation Medal 1953, 32mm diameter in silver with decorative edge mount, dark red ribbon with two narrow blue stripes and narrow white edges, EF with grey tone, both with ribbon and pin
Five Pounds O'Brien Lion & Key (2) a LAST & FIRST series prefixes pair of the 2 varieties B277 Shaded Symbol issue 1957 last series E19 328497 and B280White Symbols issue 1961 first series H51 665401. A desirable and always attractive pair the first note in EF, the second VF-GVF
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread dated 20th January 1951 serial number T67 070545 London branch. Printed at St. Luke's Works, London. VF Minor Annotations, Pinholes
Halfpenny Tokens - Isle of Wight Cowes Bridge (2) both Uniface undated the first 31mm Good Fine, the second 20.5mm square issue, scarce Good Fine and along with One Penny 1851 Anchor Brewery 23mm diameter in White Metal EF
Five Pounds Peppiatt pre-war SPECIMENWhite Note B241s dated 20th April 1934 serial number 000Q 00000. GEF - About UNC, Minor Foxing Horizontal lines perhaps from storage. Britannia medallion at upper left red SPECIMEN overprint in solid capitals twice diagonally at centre left and across signature at lower right. These notes were produced for the benefit of foreign central banks. They should have been returned and destroyed when no longer needed for reference, but that was not always the case.
Maundy Presentation Part Set 1997 6 sets and an additional Penny along with the £5.50 payment , Red and White Maundy Purses, Ticket to the Ceremony at Bradford Cathedral, and tickets to the Royal Maundy Lunch, Order of Service for the Ceremony, and letter of acceptance for the Royal Maundy from the Royal Almonry Office. All coins UNC and lustrous, still sealed in the original plastic envelopes of issue
CrownGeorge IVundatedPattern (c.1829) ESC 265A, Bull 2353, struck in White Metal. Obverse similar in style to the 1821 crowns, with no B.P. below the bust. Reverse Royal Arms with supporters, with M (Merlen) below. Similar in style to the Whiteaves patterns of the period, No legend, 16.79 grammes, Near EF with a few surface marks, Extremely Rare, rated R6 by ESC (3 or 4 examples known). We note the example in the Maritime Collection (London Coins Auction A148 Lot 1782 realised £1500 hammer price as far back as September 2014
Five Pounds HarveyWhite note B209a dated 2nd September 1922 serial number D/70 83254 LONDON branch issue about UNC and Exceptionally Scarce and rarely seen in this high grade. Sir Ernest Musgrave Harvey was the 17th Chief Cashier which he became on the 6th May 1918 just as the end of World War I was approaching. The inflation caused during the war meant that demand for banknotes increased during Mr Harvey's time in office. Sir Harvey was knighted in 1920 and created a Baronet in 1933, among his other honours which were the CBE, Chavlier of the Legion of Honour and Chavlier of Leopold of Belgium.
Bank of England & Treasury (25) collection in an album in mixed grades comprising Treasury issues (6) including Bradbury (2) Ten Shillings T13.2 Type 2 Six Digit Serial issue 1915 serial number P1/18 059624 and 1 Pound T16 Dot in No. issue 1917 serial number F/52 316685 along with Fisher (4) consisting of 10 Shillings (2) T25 Dot in No. issue 1919 LAST series H/6 579715 Scarce and T30 No. omitted issue 1922 serial number L/9 098585 and 1 Pounds (2) T24 Dot in No. issue 1919 serial number R70 673931 and T31 Dot in No. issue 1923 CONTROL note serial number Z1/38 591956 Scarce. Bank of England issues (17) consisting of PeppiattWhite notes (2) a 5 Pounds B255 Thick Paper Metal thread Scarcer earlier issue dated 30th November 1944 serial number E77 003795 London branch and an Operation BernhardForgery 10 Pounds B242 dated 18th December 1936 serial number K/179 89453. Beale White 5 Pounds B270 Scarcer later dated issue 19th August 1952 serial number Y63 002774. O'Brien 5 Pounds Lion & Key (3) including B277 Shaded Symbol issue 1957 serial number C48 904966 and B280 White Symbol issues 1961 (2) serial numbers K22 542106 & First series H70 687181. Hollom (3) including 5 Pounds QE2 portrait & seated child Britannia B297 issues 1963 (2) serial numbers A09 201764 & A13 717477 along with 10 Pounds Lion & Key B299 issue 1964 FIRST RUN serial number A01 261771. Fforde (4) comprising 5 Pounds QE2 portrait & seated child Britannia B312 issue 1967 serial number Y81 342627 along with 10 Pounds Lion & Key B316 issues 1967 (3) a consecutive trio serial numbers A48 369328 through A48 369330. Page (4) consisting of 5 Pounds QE2 portrait & seated child Britannia B324 issues 1971 (2) serial numbers 75E 771785 & FIRST series 39C 149102 along with 10 pounds Lion & Key 1971 issues (2) consisting of a B327Replacement issue serial number M07 822804 along with B326 serial number B17 851613. The group accompanied by a Barclays Bank Limited Hereford. cheque for 18 Pounds and 5 Shillings dated 11th July 1923 number 30/C 04380 and a Postal Order for 3 Shillings to pay R. Haylett and signed Richard Haylett number D7/71 483638
World (8) an interesting high grade group comprising issues as Maldives Maldivian State / Government Treasurer 10 Rufiyaa Pick 5b 1960 serial number C 109435. ChinaJapanese Puppet Banks MengChiang Bank 10 YuanPick J108b block 55 number 485853. North KoreaCentral Bank of the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea 50 Won Pick 16 1959. India (2) including Reserve Bank of India 2 Rupees Pick 79f signature Singh Plate letter A serial number 50M 520282 and Khadi & Village Industries Commission 2 Rupees Pick UNL (Unlisted) circa 1950's serial number AO 052912 manuscript signature lower centre obverse and Cancelled stamp on reverse. Tunisia Banque Centrale de Tunisie 5 Dinars Pick 59 ND (1958) serial number C/6 643484. Canada The Bank of Nova Scotia5 DollarsPick S632 dated 2nd January 1935 serial number 799001. USAUnited StatesTreasury 5 Dollars Pick 186 red seal series of 1907 signatures Speelman & White serial number M11309756 Rare and featuring a portrait of President Andrew Jackson at lower left and a Pioneer family at centre.
Aruba (7) including a complete denomination set of the Banco Central di Aruba 1986 "Flag" Issues (5) comprising 5, 10, 25, 50 and 100 FlorinPick 1 to 5 and the notes in Green with waving Aruba's Flag at left and coastal hotels at centre on obverse and Coat of Arms of Aruba at centre on reverse. All printed by JEZ. Along with Centrale Bank Van Aruba 1990 issues (2) comprising 5 Florin Pick 6 purple featuring a White turtle (Turtuga Blanco - chelonia mydas) on obverse and 10 Florin Pick 7 featuring Indian conch (Calco indjan - melongena melongena). All about UNC - UNC and Rare
GuernseyTreasurer of The States World War II German Occupation notes (3) in comprising 2 Shillings 6 PencePick 18 (BY GU27a) serial number A/D 3629 signed H.E. Marquand titled Treasurer and the note printed on white paper in blue with "2'6" in brown at centre in the underprint and the reverse featuring a blue panel at centre with the Guernsey Seal at centre, about Fine Minor Cuts/Tears. 6 Pence Pick 24 (BY GU24b) dated 1st January 1942 serial number X 0456 signature H. E. Marquand and the note printed on blue paper and in black on blue/mauve underprint featuring the Guernsey Seal at centre reverse, VF or near so. 1 Shilling Pick 29 (BY GU25b) dated 1st January 1943 serial number T 0728 signed H.E. Marquand Red overprint on Pick 26 (BY GU26) and printed on white paper in black on yellow and brown underprint on obverse and brown reverse featuring the Guernsey Seal at centre, VF - GVF. The German troops landed in Guernsey by plane on 30 June 1940, after an offensive race through France and the British government decided the islands were not strategically important and left them undefended which resulted in the start of five years of occupation. The islands were turned into an "impregnable fortress" on the express orders of Adolf Hitler and a fifth of all the defence works in the Atlantic Wall were built on the Chanel islands. Scarce and interesting notes
Sovereign 2016 Struck on the Day issue The Royal Birthday Celebration Sovereign, struck on 11 June 2016 Prooflike BU in the white Royal Mint box with certificate 91
Vintage Enamelled Brooch circa early 1900's displaying a Bank of EnglandWhite 5 Pounds May B206a dated 15th November 1876 bearing the serial number F/59 26512. Rare and interesting piece, very well kept
Guernsey Five Pounds 2010 50th Anniversary of the end of National Service a 6-coin set in silver each with a different reverse design Silver Proofs FDC in a Westminster box with certificate, Cook Islands One Dollar Prince William and Catherine Middleton a 46-coin set 2010-2014 gold plated cupro-nickel issues, all Prooflike UNC each with a different colour picture of the Royal couple on the reverse, in two Westminster boxes, most with certificates. Guernsey Two Pounds 2010 British Isles at War Silver Proof FDC in capsule, Gibraltar Five Pounds 2010 Great Britain at War Silver Proof, nFDC in capsule, Crowns (6) 1977, 1980 (4), 1981, EF to UNC, Five Pound Crown 1999 Millennium UNC, Silver Jubilee Medal 1977 45mm diameter in silver by John Pinches Prooflike UNC, Netherlands 2 1/2 Gulden 1940 GVF, Canada 25 Cents 2007 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Diamond Wedding UNC with coloured reverse, on the card of issue, Cook Islands One Dollar 2012 Centenary of the Sinking of the Titanic an 18-coin set in gold plated cupro-nickel each with a different reverse design and with coloured White Star logo Prooflike UNC in a Westminster box with certificates, Jersey Five Pound 2012 Titanic Centenary (2) the first silver Proof, the second in gold plated cupro-nickel UNC to FDC, GB and World Numismatic First Day Covers (20) two with silver coins, many with a Royal theme, UNC on the envelopes of issue with stamps, in card album pages
World Proof Sets (3) Barbados 1973 (2), British Virgin Islands 1973 nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue, Canada Ten Dollars 1973 MontrealOlympic (4) - World Map (2), Montreal Skyline (2), 1974 Head of Zeus (2), Canada Five Dollars Montreal Olympics (9) 1973 World Map (2), 1973 Sailboat Kingston (3), 1974 Athlete with Torch (2), 1974 Olympic Rings (2) Proofs nFDC to FDC in capsules, Canada Dollar 1951 GVF, GB Crowns (4) 1889 GF Ex-Mount, 1953 GEF, 1972 EF, 1977 EF, GB Medal George V 1935 Silver Jubilee 32mm diameter EF, GB Medallic First Day Cover 1973 Medal and stamps UNC in the white folder of issue, Canada Stamp Replicas 1976 Montreal Olympics in bronze values 8+5, 10+5 and 15+5 UNC in the box of issue, along with Banknotes (73) Malaya, Japan, ad Hong Kongwartime issues, Spain and France 1950s and 1960s issues, GB One Pound Page (2) and Fforde G note R15B 237370 in mixed grades, some of the Japanese notes EF or better
Crowns (2) 1902 GVF/NEF, 1844 Star Stops on edge VG, Florins (11) 1887, 1912, 1914, 1915, 1917, 1918, 1919, 1922, 1923, 1928, 1933 in mixed grades About Fine to GVF, Shilling 1908 GVF, SilverThreepence 1939 VF, Farthings (17) 1887, 1893 (2), 1926, 1931 (10), 1935 (3) EF to Lustrous UNC, Half Farthing 1843 EF, Medals (3) 1887 Victoria Golden Jubilee 39mm diameter in brass EF, Edward VIII Coronation 1937 in bronze 35mm diameter EF, London Bridge Opened 1831 27mm diameter in White Metal About EF
Vintage Enamelled Brooch/Badge circa early 1900's displaying a Bank of EnglandWhite 10 Pounds May B206b dated 10th November 1877 bearing the serial number 76/A 05672. With French Depose imprint on reverse. An interesting piece and very well kept
Medals a varied and interesting group (12) 1819-1915 comprising:- International Fisheries Exhibition 1883 45mm diameter in silver, Eimer 1694 NEF boxed. 1832 Reform Bill 49mm diameter in White Metal, EF holed at the top. Death of the Duke of Wellington 1852 51mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore, EF. York Cathedral 61mm diameter in White Metal by J.Davis of Birmingham GEF. Sir Charles Cockerell 1819 Election Validated 53mm diameter in bronze by J.P.Suffield Eimer 1111 EF. Parish Church of Frittenden, Kent, Restored 1848 42mm diameter by Davis of Birmingham GEF. The Marriage of Edward, Prince of Wales to Princess Alexandra 1863, 52mm in white metal by Ottley of Birmingham, Lustrous EF. Death of William IV 1837 41mm diameter by T.W.Ingram VF. RoyalNaval Exhibition 1891 38mm diameter in White Metal. Whitenash Industrial Exhibition 1865 St.Margaret's Day 40mm diameter by J.Moore of Birmingham VF with some scratches. Lusitania Sinking 1915 55mm diameter UNC, The Bell Medal 39mm diameter undate Presented by the Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs 39mm diameter in bronze GEF, all in a Lindner Tray
London Mint Office Sets and single items. Sets (8) and Singles (6). 1953 Proof Set (8 coins) and 1970 Proof Set (10 coins) all coins gold plated with rhodium-platinum coating, UNC in the box of issue. The Coins of Britannia's Last Century an 11-coin set includes issues from Edward VII, George V George VI and Elizabeth II all gold and platinum plated issues, in mixed grades, in the box of issue with certificate. Currency Set 1953 Crown to Farthing (10 coins) and set of 4 stamps, the coins with gold and rhodium-platinum plating, in mixed grades, in the box of issue with certificate. The 1977 Silver Jubilee Majesty Proof Set Fifty Pence to Half Penny includes the 25p Crown (7 coins) and set of 5 stamps, the coins with gold and rhodium-platinum plating, in the box of issue with certificate. The Changing Face of Britain's Coinage Dcimal and Pre-Decimal issues of Elizabeth II (17 coins) all with gold plating and with various aspects of the reverse designs painted red, white and blue, in mixed grades, in the box of issue with certificates. Britannia - The Coin and Banknote Tribute set comprising Five Pound Banknote Lion and Key L.K.O'Brien A64 516928 First Series, Fine and Tristan da Cunha Five Pounds 2009 Proof in gold and rhodium plated silver, nFDC in the box of issue with certificte. The Diamond Jubilees a 2-piece set comprising Five Pound Crown 2012 Diamond Jubilee Silver Proof, and Medal 1897 25mm diameter in silver, the official Royal Mint issue GEF, in the London Mint box with certificate, Tristan da Cunha - The Royal House of Windsor a 5-coin set 2012 Gold-plated Proofs nFDC in the London Mint box with certificates, Britannia and St.George Commemorative Medal 2009 89mm diameter and 6mm thick, gold plated, UNC in the box of issue with certificate. Sixpence Elizabeth I 1566 mintmark Portcullis, Fine with edge cracks, in the box of issue with certificate, Penny Edward I London Mint, Fine, in the box of issue with certificate. Penny Henry III Long Cross, London Mint, moneyer Nicole, Good Fine in the box of issue with certificate. Gibraltar Five Pound Crown 2012 Diamond Jubilee Silver Proof nFDC in the box of issue with certificate, Tristan da Cunha Five Pounds 2009 Silver Proof nFDC in the box of issue with certificate, plus an additional four empty boxes.
Dominican Republic & Haiti (27) in mixed grades including EF - about UNC comprising early to modern and a few specialised issues. Some scarcer notes include Dominican Republic BANCO DE LA COMPAÑIA DE CRÉDITO DE PUERTO PLATA 1 PesoPick S103 Remainder 1800's and 2 Peso Pick S104r Remainder 1800's, BANCO NACIONAL DE SANTO DOMINGO 1 Peso Pick S131r Remainder ND 1889 and 50 Pesos Oro Pick 121b series 1985 serial number A604832B. Haiti Republique D'Haiti 10 GourdesPick 36 L.1827 Black and ornate format with oval arms at top centre series F number 591032 printed reverse Blue paper, 5 Gourdes Pick 34 L.1827 Black Ornate format with oval arms at centre Series A number 380678 White paper, 1 Gourde Pick 41 L.1827 Black Portrait Pres. Geffard at upper left Wide margins perforated edges series O number 85837 Pink paper,2 Gourdes Pick 33 L.1827 Black Ornate format with oval arms at top centre Series C number 935089 Yellow paper and Commemorative issue 1 Gourde Centennial of Haitian Independence (1804-1904) Pick 110a L.1903 Black on blue-grey underprint Series E number 100711 Portrait J.J. Dessalines and date 1804 at left, arms at centre and Portrait Nord Alexis and date 1904 at right. Banque Nationale D'Haiti 1 PiastrePick 70 Sept. 1875. Black on blue and orange underprint featuring Portrait President Michel Domingue at left, Arms at centre, Allegorical woman (Agriculture) at right serial number 14856
USAFederal Reserve10 DollarsPick 360b series of 1914 serial number C49232850A blue seal signatures White & Mellon portrait President Andrew Jackson at centre on obverse and Farmers, factory on reverse 3-C Philadelphia PA. About VF
White notes (3) comprising Peppiatt (2) Five pounds B241 dated 2nd October 1934 serial number A/125 68296 VG and Ten Pounds Operation Bernhardforgery as B242 dated 19th April 1934 serial number K134 50235 Fine along with BealeFive Pounds B270 dated 25th October 1949 serial number O77 031420 Fine
One Pound Silver Proof Pattern Collection 2003 a 4-coin set the reverses depicting The Forth Bridge, Menai Straits Bridge, Egyptian Arch and Millennium Bridges, nFDC to FDC, One Pound Silver Pattern set 2004 a 4-coin set Heraldic Beasts, the reverses depicting the Scottish Unicorn, Welsh Dragon, Northern Ireland White Hart and English Lion, nFDC to FDC, One Pound Silver Proofs a 4-coin set 1984-1987 nFDC to FDC, each set in the box of issue with certificate. One Pound Silver Proof Piedforts (3) 1997, 2000, 2002, One Pound Silver Proofs (4) 1988, 1991, 2004, 2008, nFDC to FDC in the Royal Mint boxes of issue with certificates
Five Pounds White notes (2) comprising O'Brien B275 dated 2nd May 1955 serial number Z61 019938 and BealeB270 dated 3rd August 1951 serial number V35 087337. VG - about Fine
Proof Sets (3) New Zealand 1973 FDC in the case of issue, Swaziland 1968 Independence (2) nFDC to FDC toned, in the South Africa Mint boxes of issue. Malawi Crowns 1966 Proofs (10) nFDC to FDC in the green boxes of issue. Botswana 50 Cents 1966 Independence, in silver (8) Prooflike UNC with toning in white boxes. Uganda Five Shillings 1968 FAO KM#7 Cupro-Nickel Proofs (5) nFDC to FDC in the plastic envelopes of issue. Jersey Decimal Ten Pences 1968 (13) A/UNC to UNC and lustrous, lightly toning. Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 (35) UNC many of the sets with good or full lustre. Turks and Caicos Islands Crowns 1969 (9) A/UNC to UNC in slide cases. New Zealand One Dollar 1969 Captain Cook (3) UNC in slide cases. GB Crowns 1965 (68) A/UNC to UNC
Bank of England (54) in mixed grades comprising Peppiatt 1 Pounds (5) including a First Period Green B239 issue 1934 prefix K71A along with World War II Emergency B249 Blue/Pink issues 1940 (4) prefixes C36D, C84D, T26E and R37H. Beale (3) including 10 Shillings B266 issues 1950 (2) prefixes K01Z and R28Z along with 5 Pounds White note B270 dated 23rd September 1949 serial number O50 079958. O'Brien (3) including 10 Shillings B271 issues 1955 (2) prefixes O84Y & Y11X along with 1 Pound Green B273 issue 1955 prefix Z10K. Fforde QE2 Portrait & seated Britannia issues (32) including 10 Shillings B310 issue 1967 prefix A87N. 1 Pounds 1967 issues (31) including B301 (23) including FIRST series prefixes B30Y, B36Y, B49Y and B75Y amongst others as C04Y, C51Y, D02Y, D21Y, D33Y, H28Y, K14Y, A28Z, A64Z, B22Z, C77Z, D55Z, D64Z, E53Z, E85Z, E90Z, H06Z, H88Z and J75Z. B303 G reverse issue prefix E91Y. B305 issues (7) prefixes N23B, N26B, N37E, N30J, N99J, N15K and N89K. Page 1 Pound QE2 Pictorial & Sir Isaac NewtonB337 issue 1978 prefix Y11. Somerset 1 Pounds QE2 pictorial & Sir Isaac Newton B341 W reverse issues 1981 (9) including a FIRST RUN serial number AN01 453602 amongst prefixes AY24, AZ69, BT65, CN51, DR72, DT19, DT42 and DT64. Gill 10 Pounds QE2 pictorial & Florence NightingaleB354 L reverse issue 1988 serial number HS17 102486.
Singapore Board of Commissioners of Currency 50 DollarsPick 13b ND 1976 serial number B/39 044919 and the note in dark blue on multicolour underprint featuring a White-rumped shama at left, city skyline along bottom and Singapore's Coat of Arms at upper right on obverse and a School band on parade on reverse. Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company Limited imprinted in small script at lower centre right on reverse and watermarked Lion's head. GEF - About UNC
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite note B255 Thick paper Metal Threaded Second Period issue dated 7th August 1945 serial number J91 005151 LONDON branch GVF - about EF, Pinholes
Five Pounds O'Brien Lion & Key (2) comprising the 2 varieties B277 £5 Shaded Symbol issue 1957 FIRST series A59 459559 about UNC and B280 £5 White symbol issue 1961 FIRST series H68 588310 about UNC - UNC, very Minor Foxing
CornwallPenny Tokens 1811 (2) County issue, Scorrier House, copper with PAYABLE IN CASH NOTES legend VG, another in white metal ? Weighing only 13.39 grammes Fine, France 5 Francs Aluminium 1947 KM#888.b1 Fine, BristolPenny Token 1811 NEF, as part of a group of mixed tokens includes 18th and 19th Century, machine tokens and some Greece pre-Euro issues, and a set of Queen Mother cupro-nickelCrowns (6) these in mixed grades
World War II group of Five awarded to B63958 Carl Joseph O'Brien, Queen's Own (Toronto) Rifles, The 1939-1945 Star, The France and Germany Star, 1939-1945 Defence Medal, Canadian Voluntary Medal 1939-1945 with overseas bar, and 1939-1945 medal, with Canada General Service Pin, mounted as worn, GVF to EF. The Canada Queen's Own (Toronto) Rifles were involved in the D-Day Landings at Nan White Beach and sustained the most casualties of the Canadian Battalions
Medals the majority in White Metal 19th and 20th Century (26) includes Coronation and Royal Wedding types, many pierced, in mixed grades to EF, Catholic School Good Conduct Medal 47mm diameter in bronze by Thomas Leighton of Birmingham EF, Edinburgh University Prize medal undated and uninscribed 52mm diameter in bronze GEF, along with Luxembourg 25 Centimes 1927 Fine with a stain on the reverse, and Germany 5 Pfennigs 1889F Fine
GermanyReichsbanknote (86) in mixed grades comprising Fourth Issue all dated 25th July 1923 including 100,000 Mark Pick 91a (3), black on green underprint uniface. 500,000 Mark Pick 92 single letter serial number prefix "Reichsdruck" (4), Carmine with violet tint at right uniface. 1 Million Mark Pick 94 (2), Black on white with yellow tint at right uniface. 20 Million Mark Pick 97a (2) and Pick 97b (6), black and light blue with lilac tint at right uniface. 50 Million Mark Pick 98a (6) includes 2 varieties the single letter prefix 7 digiit serial and the number and letter prefix 6 digit serial "Firmenzeichen". August 1923 Fifth Issues including 200,000 Mark Pick 100 (6), black on gray underprint uniface. 1 Million Mark Pick 101 (3), black on white with green tint at right watermarked Oak leaves. 1 Million Mark Pick 102a (4), green underprint panel at right no serial number uniface watermark G/D in stars. 2 Million Mark Pick 103 (5), black on white paper with lilac tint at right uniface wartermarked Oak leaves includes different serial number varieties with 3 notes including a star at the end of the serial. 2 Million Mark Pick 104a (4), black with lilac guiloche at right uniface watermarked G/D in stars. 5 Million Mark Pick 105 (7), black on gray-green underprint uniface pink paper. 10 Million Mark Pick 106a (18) watermark G/D in stars and some of the notes with star in the serial and 1 note stamped "La Luxembourgeoise ..." at upper left and Pick 106b watermark small circles. 100 Million Mark Pick 107a (8) watermark oak leaves and grey tint at right and includes different serial number varieties along with Pick 107d (7) watermark G/D in stars including different serial number varieties and 2 notes with star at end of serial numbers.
Carisbrooke Castle - Isle of Wight 37mm diameter, undated, in white metal by T.R.Pinches, London. Obverse: a View of the Castle, with CARISBROOKE CASTLE above, ISLE OF WIGHT and T.R.PINCHES below, Reverse CARISBROOKE CASTLE ORIGINALLY BUILT BY THE ANCIENT BRITONS REBUILT BY HENRY 1st ANNO 1125. ENLARGED BY Qn.ELIZABETH ANNO 1598, EF with some lustre
Proof Set 1902Long Set Matt Proof comprising Gold £5, Gold £2, Sovereign, Half Sovereign, and Crown to Maundy Penny UNC to nFDC the Five Pounds and Two Pounds each with a scratch on the obverse, the silver with a pleasing matching tone, the Sixpence and Halfcrown with contact marks, comes in the white card box of issue
One Hundred Pounds NairneWhite note, B208ff dated 28th May 1914 series 7Y 16390 MANCHESTER branch issue with faint ink number and washed otherwise about UNC or near so and exceptionally rare
Twenty Pounds CatternsWhite note, B230 an dated 20th September 1930 series 43M 75482 LONDON branch issue about UNC - UNC. Exceptionally Rare note and this being a very rare opportunity to acquire this high grade note. Our research could find none offered in this grade in recent times.
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite note, B241g dated 6th April 1937 series T288 36344 NEWCASTLE ON TYNE branch issue with faint rust mark otherwise about UNC - UNC and exceptionally rare especially in this grade
Five Pounds CatternsWhite note, B228a dated 22nd June 1932 series 497U 02432 BIRMINGHAM branch issue with faint rust spots and tiny pinholes on medallion otherwise UNC and exceptionally rare especially in this grade
Five Pounds H.G. Bowen (1893-1902) White note B207a dated 12th May 1898 series D/3 18961 LONDON branch issue. A rare opportunity to acquire a Victorian Era white five, recently discovered, 1 of a consecutive pair both offered in this sale, this with rust stains from storage in a tin, crinkled, otherwise paper firm about VF and Very Rare. The first Bowen signature notes we have offered.
Ten Pounds PeppiattWhite note, B242e dated 28th September 1936 series 165V 78274 LIVERPOOL branch issue UNC with tiny edge nick however an exceptionally rare issue and seldom offered in this high grade
Death of Sir Winston Churchill 1965 a 4-medal set in 18 carat gold by MetalImport Limited comprising 40mm diameter, 30mm diameter, 25mm diameter and 21mm diameter medals total weight 58.07 grammes, UNC and Prooflike in the white Metalimport box with certificate
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
Ten Pounds MahonWhite note B216 dated 17th October 1925 series 096L 98871 LONDON branch issue GEF - about UNC and Exceptionally Scarce early date especially in this condition. Our research could find none offered in this grade in recent times
Five Pounds CatternsWhite note, B228e an early date 25th February 1930 series 438U 26129 LIVERPOOL branch issue with very small and faint stains otherwise UNC and exceptionally rare
Five Pounds Mahonwhite note B215 dated 23rd November 1926 series 304/U 10445, scarce Manchester branch issue, (Pick320b), original VF, rare (Ex LCA 162 realised £1400)
Five Pounds H.G. Bowen (1893-1902) White note B207a dated 12th May 1898 series D/3 18960 LONDON branch issue. A rare opportunity to acquire a Victorian Era white five, recently discovered, 1 of a pair of consecutives both offered in this sale, this with rust stains and 1 cm hole in the body, crinkled, otherwise paper firm about VF and Very Rare. The first Bowen signature notes we have offered.
One PoundNewlandWhite Note Scarce issue B200d dated 3rd August 1805 Poor split and mounted on card and an Exceptionally Rare issue. Printed by copper plate in black on paper produced by Henry Portal. From 1782 the Chief Cashier's name was used exclusively until 1855 when banknotes were made payable simply to bearer. In 1793 the economic difficulties caused by the Napoleonic War with France made small denominations necessary, starting with a £5 banknote. This was then followed in 1797 by the £1 and £2 denominations which were issued on 2nd of March.
Northern IrelandNorthern Bank Limited SPECIMEN set 1st October 1968 (3) comprising 10 Pounds no serial number prefix N-I/OO signature E.D. Hill and red overprint SPECIMEN over signature and on reverse lower right. The note in black and white on red underprint . 50 Pounds no serial number prefix N-I/B no signature and red overprint SPECIMEN on signature margin and lower right on reverse. The note in black and white on blue underprint. 100 Pounds no serial number prefix N-I/BB no signature and red overprint SPECIMEN on signature margin and lower right on reverse. The notes feature a sailing ship, plough and man at grindstone at upper centre and reverse blue with bank initials and value and printers imprint at lower centre. In order of listing Pick 181s, 185s and 186s (Blake-Callaway NR 81,84 and 86). All three notes UNC and Exceptionally scarce issues especially in this high grade
Five Pounds HarveyWhite note B209a dated 26th January 1921 series B22 46936 LONDON branch issue about UNC and Exceptionally Scarce and rarely seen in this high grade
Ten Pounds CatternsWhite Note B229 dated 19th April 1932 series K106 64199, about UNC - UNC and quite scarce in this high grade, plate-printed at St. Luke's Works, Old Street, London on paper made by Portals Ltd and this being a left sheet note
Ten Pounds PeppiattWhite note, B242 dated 19th March 1938 series L102 60077 LONDON branch issue light rust marks to left on bottom edge GEF - about UNC and Rare
Five Pounds HarveyWhite Note B209af dated 27th October 1920 serial T88 90518, MANCHESTER branch issue, faint inked lettering on reverse, GVF, rare and very sought after
VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 an 11-medal set by F.Bowcher for Spink and Son, comprises Eimer 1820 - Victory on globe, May God Preserve our Queen and her Heirs, Britons Rejoice, The Four Longest Reigning Monarchs in English History, God Bless our Queen types, these 38mm diameter, British Commerce, Army and Navy, The Royal Family, Primates of All England, and Prime Ministers of Her Majesty's reign these 51mm diameter, and The British Empire 75mm diameter all EF and nicely matched, in white metal in open octagonal case, an eye-catching set
USA (2) 1 DollarTreasury Legal Tender Note Pick 128 dated 1st August 1862 SalmonPortland Chase, "National Bank Note Company" and "American Bank Note Company" printed above lower border on front , with ABNC monogram at centre right on front, left serial number positioned left of seal 35162 VF or near so with light staining at left edge, small pinhole at centre and tiny edge nick along fold at edge upper left but not excessive and not extending to design. Scarce issue. Along with 1 Dollar US Treasury Silver Certificate Blue Seal George Washington portrait Pick 342 signed Speelman & White 1923 about VF with few light rust marks
GB and World Numismatic First Day Covers The Golden Jubilee Medal Cover Half Sovereign 2002 Lustrous UNC, miniature replica medal and set of 5 stamps, E, 65p, 45p, First Class and Second Class. The Queen's Golden Jubilee comprising Five Pound Crown 2002 Silver Proof and set of 5 stamps, E, 65p, 45p, First Class and Second Class. Life and Times of the Queen Mother comprising Five Pound Crown 2002 Cupro-Nickel UNC and First Class Stamp, UNC on the envelope of issue, Queen Mother Memorial 2002 comprising Five Pound Crown 2000 Queen Mother 100th Birthday, Cupro-Nickel UNC and 27p stamp UNC on the envelope of issue. Queen Mother Memorial 2002 comprising Crown 1980 Queen Mother 80th Birthday Cupro-nickel UNC and 65p stamp, UNC on the envelope of issue. Guernsey/Alderney - Queen Elizabeth II 75th Birthday comprising Guernsey £25 Gold 2001 75th Birthday of Queen Elizabeth II and large £1.75 Alderney stamp UNC on the envelope of issue. Jersey Queen Mother Memorial comprising Five Pound Crown 2002 UNC and £2 stamp, UNC on the envelope of issue, Guernsey Queen Mother Memorial comprising Five Pound Crown 2002 UNC and £3 stamp UNC on the envelope of issue. Falkland Islands Queen Mother Memorial 2002 comprising Fifty Pence 2002 Silver Proof nFDC and 45p stamp, UNC on the envelope of issue. Zambia Queen Mother 100th Birthday 2000 comprising 1000 Kwacha 2000 Reverse: Queen Mother enthroned at the 1937 Coronation, black and white photo, Cupro-Nickel Proof FDC and 5000 Kwacha stamp UNC on the envelope of issue. Zambia Queen Mother 100th Birthday 2000 1000 Kwacha 2000 Reverse: Queen Mother black and white portrait Cupro-Nickel Proof FDC and set of 4x 2000 Kwacha stamps UNC on the envelope of issue. Guernsey/Sierra Leone (2) Queen Mother Memorial 2002 comprising Sierra Leone One Dollar 2002 UNC and set of 5 Guernsey stamps each set with a different coin, stamps and cover design. Turks and Caicos Islands Queen Mother Memorial comprising 5 Crowns 2002 cupro-nickel UNC and 80 Cents stamp UNC on the envelope of issue. St. Helena Queen Mother Memorial 2002 comprising Fifty Pence 2002 Queen Mother Memorial Prooflike UNC with E stamp UNC on the envelope of issue. Ascension Queen Mother Memorial 2002 comprising Fifty Pence 2002 Prooflike UNC and First Class stamp UNC on the envelope of issue. Gibraltar Queen Mother Memorial 2002 (2) Five Pound Crown 2002 Queen Mother Trout Fishing UNC, and 30p stamp UNC on the envelope of issue, and Five Pound Crown 2002 Christening of Prince William 1982 UNC with 42p stamp UNC on the envelope of issue. Isle of Man Queen Mother Memorial (2) Five Pound Crown 2002 Life and Times of the Queen Mother - Castle of Mey UNC with 3x stamps 30p, 26p and 22p UNC on the envelope of issue, Five Pound Crown 2002 Life and Times of the Queen Mother - Love of Horses UNC with 3x stamps, 64p, 52p and 44p UNC on the envelope of issue. First day covers (4), UNC as issued, along with Westminster pages for the Queen Mother album these with the accompanying stamps (9 pages), Falkland Islands Fifty Pence 2002 Trooping the Colour Silver Proof Piedfort, the reverse with coloured bunting, nFDC-FDC in the Westminster box with certificate, Falkland Islands Fifty Pences 2002 The Queen's Golden Jubilee a 10-coin set Cupro-Nickel Proofs each with a different reverse design and each with coloured bunting nFDC to FDC in the red box of issue with one covering certificate, Five Pound Crown 2002 Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee A/UNC, Crowns (5) 1953 (2), 1972 Silver Wedding, 1977 Silver Jubilee and 1981 Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer A/UNC to UNC
Sovereign 2014 Prince George First Birthday - Minted on the Day 22/7/2014 S.SC7 BU with prooflike reverse, in the Royal Mint white box of issue with certificate, only 400 minted
Bank of England O'Brien a fine collection in album (25) in mixed high grades comprising a Five PoundWhite Note B275 dated 9th April 1955 series Z42 066765 along with One Pounds Green 1955 (24) including B274Replacement issues (3) series S76S 558704, S91S 072052 & S16T 727767 and B273 issues (21) several of which in consecutive pairs or near consecutive sets prefixes include M94J, S25J, O49J, T29J, Z70J, C20K, E74K, E75K, E80K, J73K, K76K, L34K, L55K, R63K, A98L and D94L
Africa (20) mostly high grade early and modern issues 1900's onwards from South Africa (15) comprising scarcer issues such as Southwest Africa 1 pound Pick 11 dated 16th September 1955 serial number No SW/1 1092539, red on multicolour waterfall to lower right and value on red and green guilloche at centre on obverse and antelopes on reverse, also 1 PoundPick 84c 11th April 1938 serial number A/68 794167 and 1 Pound Pick 84f 16th April 1947 serial number A/68 794167 and a Gouvernements Noot 1 Pound white note with manuscript signatures and date 1st April 1901 No. 33766A. And along with Rwanda Banque Nationale du Rwanda 1960-70s issues (5) denominations include 20, 50, 100 and 500 Francs. Scarce
AustraliaProof Sets 1966 (2) nFDC to FDC in the blue cases of issue, New Zealand Proof Set 1973 nFDC in the case of issue with certificate, Swaziland Proof Sets 1968 (2) nFDC toned in the South Africa Mint boxes as issued, GB Crowns 1965 (75) A/UNC to UNC, Jersey Decimal Ten Pence 1968 (13) UNC, Uganda Five Shillings 1968 FAO Grow More Food KM#7 Cupro-Nickel Proofs (5) FDC in the sealed plastic envelopes, Malawi Crowns 1966 Republic Day Nickel-Brass Proofs (10) nFDC in the green boxes of issue, Botswana 50 Cents 1966B Seretse Kharma (8) Silver Prooflike UNC in the white boxes of issue some with light toning, Turks and Caicos Islands Crowns 1969 (9) UNC in slide cases, New Zealand Crowns 1969 Cook Bicentennial - Cook's Chart (5) UNC or near so in slide cases, Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 (40 sets) UNC in the wallets of issue some with heavy toning, others with good lustre
GB and World Cased and Proof items (14) Britannia Silver Two Pounds 2013 One Ounce, BU in the Royal Mint box of issue. Five Pound Crowns a 2-coin set 1999 and 2000 Millennium issues, the 2000 coin with the British Isles having gold highlighting, .999 Silver Proofs FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate. One Pound two-coin sets 1999 and 2000 (2 sets) Silver Proofs each with reverse frosting FDC in the Royal Mint boxes of issue with certificates. GB/Alderney Five Pound Crowns a 2-coin set comprising Alderney Five Pound Crown 2010 Prince William and Catherine Middleton Royal Engagement, and GB Five Pound Crown 2011 Prince William and Catherine Middleton Royal Wedding, both gold plated Silver Proofs FDC in the white Royal Mint box of issue with certificates. GB/Alderney Five Pound Crowns a 2-coin set comprising Alderney Five Pound Crown 2010 Prince William and Catherine Middleton Royal Engagement, and GB Five Pound Crown 2011 Prince William and Catherine Middleton Royal Wedding, Silver Proofs FDC in the white Royal Mint box of issue with single certificate. GB 50th Anniversary of the Death of Sir Winston Churchill a 2-coin set comprising Five Pound Crown 2015 Cupro-Nickel UNC, and Crown 1965 UNC, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate. GB 60th Anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II a 2-coin set comprising Five Pound Crown 2013 Cupro-Nickel UNC, and Crown 1953 UNC, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate. China 10 Yuan 2008 Tower of Buddhist incense and 17-Arch bridge in the Summer Palace of Beijing One Ounce Silver Proof with coloured reverse, in the box of issue with certificate. China 10 Yuan 2008 Great Wall of China One Ounce Silver Proof with coloured reverse, in the box of issue with certificate, Falkland Islands/Cayman Islands/Solomon Islands a 3-coin set 2006 Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday - The Royal Line comprising Falkland Islands Fifty Pence 2006 Silver Proof, Cayman Islands Five Dollars 2006 Silver Proof and Solomon Islands 25 Dollars Silver Proof each with gold highlighted portrait on the obverse and gold highlighted figure 80 on the reverse nFDC to FDC in the box of issue with certificate, GB/USA Symbols of Freedom a 2-coin set 1997 comprising GB One Pound 1997 Silver Proof and USA Eagle 1997P Silver Proofs nFDC in the box of issue, no certificate, GB/Australia/Canada The Accession Set 2002 a 3-coin set comprising GB Five Pound Crown 2002 Silver Proof, Australia 50 Cents 2002 Silver Proof, and Canada One Dollar 2002 Silver Proof, FDC in the case of issue with certificate, GB/USA/France 50th Anniversary of the Allied Invasion of Europe a 3-coin set comprising GB Fifty Pence 1994 D-Day Landings Silver Proof, USA One Dollar 1995 Silver Proof, France One Franc 1993 Silver Proof FDC in the case of issue with certificate
Five Pounds O'Brien Lion & Key (6) including B277 shaded symbol issues 1957 a consecutive trio FIRST series A30 191682 - A30 191684 EF-GEF and B280white symbol issues 1961 a consecutive trio FIRST series H96 808598 - H96 808600 about UNC
Collection in an album (56) mostly Bank of England in mixed circulated grades comprises Five Pounds BealeWhite Note B270 dated 25th November 1949 series P05 090648. Ten Shillings BradburyT12.2 De La Rue Red issue 1915 series D1/3 01409. Ten Shillings Fisher (2) T26 Red Dash in No. First issue 1919 last series H38 112465 and T30 Second Issue Red No. omitted prefix P77. Ten Pounds Page Lion & Key B327 Brown Replacement issue 1971 first series M01 693529. Peppiatt (7) Ten Shillings to One Pounds includes Emergency Issues and One Pound Green B239 First Period issued 1934 first series prefix A52A. Beale (12) Ten Shillings to One Pounds. O'Brien (12) Ten Shillings to Five Pounds includes Lion & Key 1957 issues (2) B277 Shaded Symbols prefix D41 and B280 White Symbols first series prefix H22. Hollom (4) Ten Shillings and a Five Pounds. Fforde (7) 10 Shillings and One Pounds. One Pounds Page (4). LowtherTwenty Pounds prefix AA08. Along with Scotland (2) and Jersey (2).
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