Five Hundred Pounds 2022 City Views, One KiloSilverProof, FDC in the large and impressive Royal Mint box of issue with certificate number 5 of a very small mintage of just 52 pieces. Accompanied by the booklet City Views London which includes images of Bavarian and Augsburggold and silver City Thalers, these impressive early coins are what this issue is based on and is a rare an unusual departure from the Royal themes the reverse having a panoramic view of the Tower with sailing ships moored in the Thames and buildings on the South Bank in the foreground
GB and World cased items comprising GB Proof Sets (8) Flat packs (7) 1970 (2), 1971 (2), 1972 (2), 1982 nFDC to FDC toned, Blue Set 1994 FDC, Part Proof Set 1972 (missing the Crown) nFDC toned, GB Five Pound Crowns (3) 1993 Queen Elizabeth II Coronation 40th AnniversarySilver Proof, 1999 Millennium Silver Proof, 2001 100th Anniversary of the End of the Victorian era Silver Proof nFDC to FDC in the Royal Mint boxes of issue with certificates, GB Plastic Sets 1953 (4) UNC, Plastic Set 1953 incomplete (missing the Penny and English Shilling) UNC, GB Year Set 1953 (10 coins) Crown to Farthing UNC in a slide case, Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 UNC in the blue wallets of issue, GB Unofficial Mint set 1977 (7 coins) Fifty Pence to Half Penny includes the Crown UNC toned in a slide case, GB Five Pound Crowns 2001 100th Anniversary of the End of the Victorian Era (2) UNC in the wallet of issue, GB One Pound 1997 England UNC in the Wallet of issue, GB Coin and Stamp Sets (4) 2012 London Olympics comprising Fifty Pence 2011 Aquatics UNC and First Class stamp (4 packs) each UNC still sealed in the packs of issue, GB (2) Halfpenny 1953 and Farthing 1953 both lustrous UNC, Austria Thaler 1780 Maria Theresa Restrike EF toned, USA (3) Peace Dollar 1922 NVF, Quarter Dollar 1964 Kennedy, UNC in a slide case, Medallic Quarter Dollar 2004S 48mm diameter Texas - The Lone Star State UNC boxed, Republic of Somalia 500 Shillings Medallic holographic issue 2 Ounce Silver Proof, FDC in capsule, Isle of Man One Pound 1978 A/UNC in a slide case, Italy Coin and Stamp set comprising g One Euro 2002R UNC and set of set comprising 0.23 Euro, 0.45 Euro, 0.60 Euro, and 0.62 Euro UNC in the pack of issue, USA Barber Dime Mintmark Collection (4 coins) 1900, 1908D, 1905S and 1905O Fair to VG in a presentation folder, and GB Banknotes (2) One Pound Somerset A/UNC sealed in a 'Raffles' presentation pack, and Ten Shillings Hollom VG
GB and World a varied group, includes GB Proof Set 1970 FDC in the case of issue, Crowns 1972 Silver Wedding Silver Proofs (2) nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates, GB Fifty Pence 1973 Lustrous UNC, boxed, GB Plastic Sets 1953 (2) UNC in the wallets of issue, GB Year Sets 1966-1967 (3) each with 8 coins, Halfcrown to Halfpenny UNC in the beige Barclays Bank wallets, Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 (3) two in the blue wallets of issue, one in the hard grey box of issue, Unofficial Set (9 coins) 1965 to 1967 EF to UNC (some cleaned) in a slide case, GB Dollar Bank of England 1804 Good Fine with a brooch mount, Commemorative Medals (3) Coronation of Edward VII 1902 31mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issue EF, George V Silver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issue EF, George VI Coronation 1937 32mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issue EF, World War IVictory medal, awarded to 24563 . 1.A.M, H.C.Stratham R.A.F., EF, GB Penny 1901 VG, Bahamas Proof Set 1971 nFDC to FDC with some toning, in the Franklin Mint box of issue, Italy Mint Set 1970 (9 coins) 1000 Lire to One Lira UNC in the wallet of issue, some with toning, Canada (2) Ten Dollars 1974 Montreal 1976 Olympics - Temple of Zeus KM#94 Lustrous UNC, Five Dollars 1974 Montreal 1976 Olympics - Olympic Rings and wreath KM#89 Lustrous UNC, Austria Thaler 1780 Maria Theresa Restrike, Lustrous UNC with some toning, Hop tokens (3) T.B. Springett 1868 60 Units (2), 30 Units (1), About VF, Banknotes (21 One Pound Somerset AZ66 319374 Fine and Ten Shillings (20) Fforde B28N 112573 Fine and C26N 377051 to 377060 (10 Consecutives) and C26N 377062 to 377070 (9 consecutives) UNC some with light foxing on the edges
Proof Sets (9) Flat Packs (9) 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1981, 1982 nFDC to FDC some sets with toning, in the cases of issue, Crown 1980 Queen Mother 80th Birthday Silver proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Crown 1890 VG, Double Florin 1889 VG/Near Fine, Crowns (9) 1951, 1972, 1977 (3), 1981 (4) EF to UNC, Five Pound Crown 1993 Coronation 40th Anniversary UNC, Silver Threepences (6) 1912, 1916, 1917, 1921, 1934, 1937 VG to Fine, Austria Thaler 1780 Maria Theresa Restrike Lustrous UNC, Tristan da Cunha Crown 2014 Gold-plated and Rhodium plated UNC boxed with certificate, Prize Medal British Forces in Egypt 'B' Water Polo League 1930-31 in silver, EF, Brass Threepences 1953-1967 in mixed circulated grades, Half Farthing 1843 Good Fine, Decimal Two Pounds (9) 1986 Commonwealth Games, 1989 Bill of Rights, 1994 Tercentenary of the Bank of England (3), 1995 Peace Dove (3), 2007 200tth Anniversary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade, VF to EF, along with GB and World 20th Century issues pre-Decimal (21) and Decimal (54) One Pound (5) and Half Penny (49) in mixed circulated grades, and a small group of fantasy issues, (5) one a Golden Jubilee Medal, the other Spanish Armada themed, and GB Banknotes (8) One Pound (5) Peppiatt blue T84H 642153, O'Brien Britannia T93J 124138, Page Y08L 303468, Page Newton 36S 803382, Somerset B R43 404311, Ten Shillings (2) O'Brien Britannia W87Y 421762 and Fforde C21N 612690, in mixed grades to EF, Central Bank of Ireland Five Pounds Fine
Five Pound Crowns (4) 1996 Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday Silver Proof, 1999 Millennium Silver Proof, 1999 Diana Memorial Silver Proof, 2000 Queen Mother 100th Birthday, Two Pounds (8) 1986 Commonwealth Games Silver Proof, 1994 Tercentenary of the Bank of England Silver Proofs (2), 1994 Tercentenary of the Bank of England Silver Proof Piedfort, 1995 Peace Dove Silver Proof Piedfort, 1996 Euro 96 Football Silver Proofs. 1996 Euro 96 Football Silver Proof Piedfort, 1997 Technology Silver Proof Piedfort, Two Pounds a 2-coin set 1989 Bill and Claim of Rights Silver Proofs, Two Pounds 1989 a 2-coin set Bill and Claim of Rights Silver Proof Piedforts, Fifty Pence 1992-3 EU Presidency Silver Proof, Fifty Pence 1997 a 2-coin set Large and Small sizes Silver Proofs, Crowns (3) 1977 Silver Jubilee Silver Proof, (no certificate), 1981 Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana Silver Proofs (2), Ten Pence 1992 Silver Proof Piedfort, Five Pence 1990 Silver Proof Piedfort, Ten Pence a 2-coin set 1992 Large and Small sizes Silver Proofs, Five Pence 1990 a 2-coin set Silver Proofs, Medal 1986 The Royal Wedding of Prince Andrew and Miss Sarah Ferguson Silver Proof, nFDC to FDC a few with some toning, the Diana Five Pound Crown with some handling marks. Two Pounds Silver Britannias (2) 1998, 1999 UNC in the sealed plastics of issue, the 1999 with a tone spot, First Decimal and Last £sd set (14 coins) Halfcrown to Halfpenny, and Decimal One Pound to One Penny EF to UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, Royal Mint Year Set 1992, includes the Fifty Pence EU Presidency UNC in the wallet of issue, Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 (2) one set with a 1970 Ten Pence instead of 1968 UNC, Crowns (13) 1953 (2), 1965 (5), 1980 (2), 1981 (4) A/UNC to UNC, Austria Maria Theresa Thalers 1780 Restrikes (2) UNC toned
GB and World a mixed group comprising GB Proof Sets 1970 (2) nFDC in the cases of issue, Two Pounds (2) 1995 United Nations 50th Anniversary Silver Proof, 1997 Technology Silver Proof FDC, Two Pounds a 2-coin set 1989 Bill and Claim of Rights Silver Proofs FDC, One Pound 1983 Silver Proof Piedfort nFDC toned, One Pound 1983 Silver Proofs (2) nFDC to FDC, all in the boxes of issue with certificates. One Pound Silver Proof Piedforts 1994, 1995, 1996 FDC in the 4-coin box with certificates. Crowns (4) 1972 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince PhilipSilver Wedding Silver Proof, 1980 Queen Mother 80th Birthday Silver Proof, 1981 Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer Silver Proofs (2) nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates. Plastic Set 1953 UNC in the wallets of issue, Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 UNC in the blue wallet. Unofficial Year Sets (5) 1962, 1963, 1964, 1966 and 1967 UNC in slide cases (with space in each for the Sovereign) A/UNC to UNC and lustrous. Last £sd set Crown to Farthing (10 Coins) comprising the last issued currency coin from each denomination UNC and lustrous in a slide case. Crowns (13) 1965, 1977 (6), 1980 (5), 1981, A/UNC to UNC the last in 'British Airports' pack, some others in slide cases. Two Pounds 1986 Commonwealth Games UNC. Medal 1953 Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II - Issued by the National Playing Fields Association 36mm diameter in base metal, by Pinches UNC boxed. World Proof Sets Australia Proof Set 1969 FDC cased, no envelope, GB/USA/France 1994 The Allied Invasion of Europe comprising GB Fifty Pence 1994, USA One Dollar 1995, and France One Franc 1993 Silver Proofs FDC in the box of issue with certificates. World Mint Sets (3) Canada (2) 1965, 1967 UNC in the envelopes of issue, Iran Mint Set AH1348 (1969) 10 Rials to 50 Dinars UNC in plastic sleeve with some vinyl residue. Canada Specimen set 1979 (7 coins with Silver Dollar) FDC boxed. World Proof issues (9) USA (2) One Dollar 1971S Eisenhower FDC, Half Dollar 1982 George Washington 250th Anniversary of his Birth Silver Proof FDC, Gambia 10 Dalasis 1975 10th Anniversary of Independence Silver Proof FDC, Sierra Leone One Leone 1974 10th Anniversary of the Bank of Sierra Leone Silver Proof FDC, St. Helena Crown 1973 Tercentenary of the Granting of the Royal Charter Silver Proof nFDC lightly toning, New Zealand One Dollar 1970 Cook Islands Cupro-Nickel KM#43 Proof FDC, Isle of Man Crowns (2) 1975 Manx Cat Silver Proof FDC, 1976 USA Bicentennial Silver Proof nFDC, Bermuda One Dollar 1986 World Wildlife Fund - Green Turtle Silver Proof FDC, all in the boxes of issue with certificates where issued. World a further group (6) Canada One Dollar 1979 Griffon Specimens (2) BU in the boxes of issue. Bermuda One Dollar 1986 World Wildlife Fund - Green Turtle UNC, Isle of Man Crown 1976 USA Bicentennial UNC, Austria Thaler 1780 Maria Theresa Lustrous UNC, USA One Dollar 1971S UNC in the envelope of issue. Medals in silver (5) Christmas Medal undated One Ounce Silver Obverse: Robin within wreath/Reverse: Horse-drawn sleigh UNC boxed, Town Thaler Old Cologne undated Crown-sized in .900 silver Obverse: Cologne Skyline/Reverse: Gothic City Seal of Cologne UNC with antique matt finish, boxed, GB 1977 Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II Crown-sized in silver in a silver mount with chain nFDC boxed. Monex International One Ounce Silver 1982 and 1988 UNC
One Pound Silver Proofs (5) 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, One Pound Silver Proof Piedforts 4-coin sets (2) 2004-2007 and 2010-2011 comprising 2010 London, 2010 Belfast, 2011 Cardiff and 2011 Edinburgh issues, Twenty Pence 1982 Silver Proof Piedfort, Ten Pence 1992 Silver Proof Piedfort, Ten Pences a 2-coin set 1992 Large and Small sizes Silver Proofs, Five Pence 1990 Silver Proof Piedfort, Five Pences a 2-coin set 1990 Large and Small sizes Silver Proofs, nFDC to FDC in the Royal Min t cases of issue with certificates, Twenty Pounds 2016 The Christmas Nativity UNC on the Royal Mint card of issue, One Pound 2016 The Last Round Pound UNC on the Royal Mint card of issue both still sealed, The Windsor Silver Sixpence Set a 3-coin set comprising Sixpence 1936 Fine, Sixpence 1942 VG and Six New Pence 2016 S.E1 in silver Lustrous UNC, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate. Last £sd set an 8-coin set Halfcrown to Halfpenny 1963-1967 lustrous UNC, in a Royal Mint wallet. Five Pound Crown 2009 500th Anniversary of the Accession of Henry VIII About UNC, Fifty Pences (5) 1973 EEC (2) UNC, 2005 Samuel Johnson's Dictionary Prooflike UNC, 2009 250th Anniversary of Kew Gardens UNC/AU, 2011 London Olympics - Football UNC on the Royal Mint card of issue. Alderney Two Pounds 1989 Royal Visit Silver Proof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate. Austria Thaler 1780 Maria Theresa Restrike UNC in a slide case. Numismatic Covers (4) Fifty Pence 2018 Paddington - At The Station with First class stamp (4), UNC on the envelopes of issue, three with errors with the text not matching the postmark dates. Medallic Fantasy Issue - Civic War Memorial Aldington Lustrous UNC with a coloured Poppy in the reverse design, Royal Mail 150th Anniversary Medal UNC in the wallet of issue with Penny Black Replica, 20p stamp and covering letter
GB and World Proof and Mint Sets and singles a varied group : GB (10) One Hundred Pounds Silver 2015 Big Ben. Twenty Pounds Silver (4) 2013 George and the Dragon (2), 2016 The Nativity (2) UNC on the cards of issue. Five Pound Crown 2013 The Christening of Prince George, UNC on the Royal Mint cards of issue. Coin and Banknote sets (2) Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday 1996, Five Pound Crown 1997 Cupro-Nickel UNC with Five Pounds Kentfield HM70 002906 UNC, in the wallet of issue, Prince of Wales 50th Birthday 1998, Five Pound Crown 1998 Cupro-Nickel UNC and Five Pounds Kentfield PW50 000167 UNC in the wallet of issue. Twopence 1797 Fine in a presentation case. Cook Islands Silver One Dollar Ingots 2014 Lunar Year of the Horse 4 ingots nFDC with coloured horses, in a transparent Perth Mint display box with certificate. Ireland Euro Set 2006 (8 coins) Proof FDC in the long box of issue with certificate. Tuvalu One Dollar 2014 Charlie Chaplin Lenticular Silver One Ounce Proof, FDC boxed with certificate. The Millionaires Collection (9 coins) mostly Crown-sized in silver, some withy gold plating, UNC in a display box. GB Waterloo Medal Replica by Worcestershire Medal Service Prooflike UNC in the box of issue with certificate. China a 3-coin set 2000 comprising 5 Yuan (3) One Ounce Proof FDC with coloured Reverse and Half Ounce UNC (2) in the red box of issue with certificates. Canada 5 Dollars Maple Leaf 2001 (3) UNC still sealed in the plastic envelopes of issue. USA Eagle 2014 in an NGC First Release holder and graded MS69. Isle of Man One Pound 1979 Virenium Proof nFDC with certificate. Isle of Man One Pound 1979 a 3-coin set comprising issues in Silver, Virenium and the standard circulating issue Lustrous UNC to FDC boxed with certificate. Austria Thaler 1780 Maria Theresa Restrike Lustrous UNC in the wallet of issue. Alderney Five Pound Crown 2006 Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday Silver Proof with gold highlighting nFDC in capsule with certificate. Cook Islands One Dollar 2005 Ingot shaped coin with chocolate scent BU in the wallet of issue
Proof Sets (17) Flat Packs (7) 1970, 1971 (3), 1977, 1980, 1982, Blue Sets (9) 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1989, 1994, 1997, 1998, 1999, Standard set 2000, nFDC to FDC in the cases of issue, Five Pound Crown 2001 Victoria Centenary Silver Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, United Kingdom Euro Pattern collection 2003 a 9-coin set 5 Euros to 1 Euro cent boxed UNC with certificate, Fifty Pences 1973 (2) Cupro-nickel Proofs in the red boxes of issue, Crowns 1977 Silver Jubilee Silver Proofs (4) nFDC to FDC boxed, two with certificates, Royal Mint Year Set 1986, Five Pound crown 2000 Queen Mother Centenary, Two Pounds 1994 Tercentenary of the Bank of England, UNC in the wallets of issue, Unofficial Last £sd set Crown to Farthing (10 coins, mixed dates 1955-1967 UNC in slide case, Five Pound Crown 1990 Queen mother 90th Birthday UNC on the card of issue, Jersey Two Pounds 1981 Royal Wedding UNC, Austria Thaler 1780 Maria Theresa restrikes (2) UNC in a slide case, along with George V to Elizabeth II in 19 album pages, some World items included, mostly base metal but includes pre-1920 and pre-1947 issues, in mixed grades
Proof Sets (4) 1971, 1972, 1977, 1982, Five Pound Crowns (2) 1990 Queen Mother 90th Birthday Silver Proof, 1997 Diamond Wedding Silver Proof, Crowns (11) 1972 Silver Wedding Silver Proof, 1977 Silver Jubilee Silver Proofs (3), 1980 Queen Mother 80th Birthday Silver Proofs (3), 1981 Royal Wedding Silver Proofs (4, one without certificate, one with an interesting German certificate), Two Pounds 1989 a 2-coin set Bill and Claim of Rights Silver Proofs nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates unless stated, Plastic Sets 1953 (2) one missing the Penny UNC, Year Set 1962 UNC in maroon case, Jersey sets 1966 (3) Crowns double set (1) and Threepence/Penny double sets (2), nFDC boxed, Austria Thaler 1780 Maria Theresa Restrike UNC boxed, Southern Rhodesia Crowns 1953 Cecil Rhodes (2) UNC in the round green boxes of issue, USA Special Mint Set 1966 Prooflike UNC, in the long box of issue, Belgium Mint Sets 1974 (2) UNC in the wallets of issue, Ireland Year Set 1968 (5 coins) UNC in plastic wallet, Royal Mint Trial Two Pounds 1994 bimetallic, showing the four stages of the manufacture of the coin UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue
GB and World sets and singles comprising GB Twenty Pounds 2013 UNC on the card of issue, Five Pound Crowns (3) 1997 Golden Wedding, 1999 Diana Memorial, 2012 Diamond Jubilee - Head of Armed Forces UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, Two Pounds a 2-coin set 1989 Bill and Claim of Rights UNC in the wallet of issue, One Pound 1983 (2), Crown 1981 UNC on the cards of issue, Fifty Pence 1973 EEC Cupro-nickel Proof nFDC boxed, Crown 1951 UNC boxed, The Equestrian Crown collection a 3 coin set Crown 1953, Crown 1977 and Five Pound Crown 2002 UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 (4 sets) UNC in the wallets of issue, USA Premier SilverProof Set 1992S FDC in the box of issue, USA Proof Set 1994S FDC in the box of issue, USA One Dollar (3) 1992W The White House 200th Anniversary Silver Proof, 1993S Thomas Jefferson 250th Anniversary Silver Proof, 1995P Special Olympics World Games Silver Proof, FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates, USA a 2-coin set 1991S Mount RushmoreGolden Anniversary One Dollar and Half Dollar FDC cased as issued with certificate, USA a 2-coin set 1995 World War II 50th Anniversary One Dollar and Half Dollar Silver Proofs, FDC in the box of issue with certificate, World Proof issues (5) Bahamas Ten Dollars 1978 10th Anniversary of Independence Silver Proof, Jamaica Ten Dollars 1972 10th Anniversary of Independence Silver Proof, Gibraltar Crown 1971 Silver Proof, St. Helena Crown 1973 EIC Granting of the Royal Charter Silver Proof, Canada Dollar 1975 Calgary Silver Proof, FDC in the boxes of issue some with certificates, Malta Proof set 1977 a 3-coin set Five Pounds, Two Pounds and One Pound Silver Proofs FDC in the box of issue with certificate the box marked on the inside, Austria Thaler 1780 Maria Theresa Restrike UNC, Poland 200 Zloty 1974 Prooflike UNC, Netherlands 2 1/2 Gulden 1961 UNC, Day of the Concorde a medallic First Day Cover issue 1976 comprising Silver Medal and GB and Bahrain Stamps, UNC as issued
Proof Sets (17) Flat Packs (7) 1970, 1971 (3), 1977, 1980, 1982, Blue Sets (9) 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1989, 1994, 1997, 1998, 1999, Standard set 2000, nFDC to FDC in the cases of issue, Five Pound Crown 2001 Victoria Centenary Silver Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, United Kingdom Euro Pattern collection 2003 a 9-coin set 5 Euros to 1 Euro cent boxed UNC with certificate, Fifty Pences 1973 (2) Cupro-nickel Proofs in the red boxes of issue, Crowns 1977 Silver Jubilee Silver Proofs (4) nFDC to FDC boxed, two with certificates, Royal Mint Year Set 1986, Five Pound crown 2000 Queen Mother Centenary, Two Pounds 1994 Tercentenary of the Bank of England, UNC in the wallets of issue, Unofficial Last £sd set Crown to Farthing (10 coins, mixed dates 1955-1967 UNC in slide case, Five Pound Crown 1990 Queen mother 90th Birthday UNC on the card of issue, Jersey Two Pounds 1981 Royal Wedding UNC, Austria Thaler 1780 Maria Theresa restrikes (2) UNC in a slide case, along with George V to Elizabeth II in 19 album pages, some World items included, mostly base metal but includes pre-1920 and pre-1947 issues, in mixed grades
Silver £2 Britannias (6) 2006, 2009 (2), 2010 (2), 2011 Austria M Teresia restrike Thaler 1780, London OlympicGold Plated Ingot, Cook Islands $5 2010 1/2G Fine Gold along with other World Crown and modern issues these with strength in GB £5 issues
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