Mint Errors - Mis-Strikes (4) GB BrassThreepence 1942 with lamination error causing the obverse surface to lift and split, Penny 1961 struck on a lightweight flan of 6.98 grammes, Fine, Shilling 1839 with NIAR : REG: F:D: struck incuse, a most unusual piece, VG/Fine, along with Shilling 1819 a contemporary counterfeit struck in copper with Roman 1's in the date VG
Books (20) Roman Coins and their Values by Seaby, 1954, Roman Coins by Harold Mattingly 1960 Edition, Coins of Greece and Rome, Volume I by R.A.G.Carson 1970, Reading and Dating Roman Imperial Coins by Zander H.Klawans 1953, Greek Coins by Charles Seltman 1955 Edition, A Catalogue of Greek Coins, Seaby, compiled by Gilbert Askew, 1951, Coins of Europe by R.A.G.Carson Volume 2 1970, Seaby Standard Catalogue 1956, Copper Coins and Tokens of the British Isles Seaby 1949, Coins of Canada by J.A.Haxby & R.C.Willey 1971 First Edition, The Official 1971 Black Book of United States Coins 8th Edition, Coins of America, Africa, Australasia and Asia Volume 3 (1970) by R.A.G.Carson, English Coins by George C.Brooke 1950 Edition, The Story of the English Coinage by Peter Seaby 1952, Catalogue of the World's Most Popular Coins by Fred Reinfeld, revised by Burton Hobson, Humphrey's Coin Collectors Manual Volumes I and II, Bohn's Scientific Library 1853, Coin Collecting by Milne Sutherland and Thompson, 1951, Coin Collecting by Laurence Brown 1962, Collecting Coins by C.C.Chamberlain 1956
Books (19) a useful selection, comprising 'English Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum' by C.W.Peck (Second Edition 1970), 'Montagu's Copper Coins of England' 1893, 'The British Bronze Penny 1860-1970' by Michael Gouby, with set of corrections used at the printing stage. Coincraft's Standard Catalogue of English and UK coins 1066-date (1997 edition), Seaby Standard Catalogue 1971, The English Silver Coinage from 1749 by H.A.Seaby and P.A.Rayner Fourth Edition (1974), 'The Royal Maundy' by Dr. B. Robinson, (1977), 'British Copper' by Henry Garside (1920), 'The Early British Bronze Bun Penny 1860 to 1865 and Their Varieties' by John Jerrams (2 copies) accompanied by four smaller different trial copies, 'British Copper Coins and Their Values by Seaby (1967), 'Buying and Selling Coins' by Michael Freeman (1983), 'Collecting Coins' by Frank Purvey (1966), 'Coins of the World' by Richard Doty (1976), 'A Guide Book of English Coins' by K.E.Bressett (Second Edition 1962-1963), and 'How To Arrange and Write-Up A Stamp Collection' by Stanley Gibbons, all in good second-hand condition
FantasyDouble Florins INA Retro Patterns (8) 1893 in silver, 1893 in golden alloy, 1902 in golden alloy, 1910 George V in golden alloy, 1937 Edward VIII in copper, Obverse: Golder head to left, 1937 Edward VIII in golden alloy, Obverse: Golder head to left, 1937 George VI in golden alloy, 1953 in silver, all with plain edges and with the reverse design similar in style to the 1887-1890 currency Double Florin issue, UNC the 1953 coin with some tone spots
Fantasy Crowns a mix of types (15) 1835 William IV/Three Graces (3) in Aluminium, Copper and Nickel-Silver?, 1879 Victoria Young Head/George and the Dragon (3) in silver (35.13 grammes), copper and golden alloy, 1879 Victoria Young Head/Three Graces (3) in silver (35.22 grammes), copper and golden alloy, 1936 (4) Edward VIII King and Emperor/stylised George and the Dragon (4), 1936 Edward VIII Golder head/Crowned Arms with supporters, in silver, 1937 Edward VIII/Wreath Crown reverse in golden alloy UNC and lustrous many prooflike
Fantasy Crowns INA Retro Patterns (13) 1879 Victoria Young Head/Shield in copper, 1897 Victoria Veiled Head/Crowned shield in garter, in golden alloy, 1897 Victoria Veiled Head/Crowned shield in garter, in cupronickel, 1905 Edward VII/George and the Dragon, presumed nickel-silver?, 1910 Edward VII/stylized George and the Dragon, date in Roman numerals, in silver, 1911 George V/stylized George and the Dragon in silver (34.98 grammes), 1911 George V/stylized George and the Dragon in golden alloy, 1936 Edward VIII/'Rocking horse' reverse, CopperPiedfort, all UNC and lustrous a few with toning, 1918 George V MacKennal head/stylised George and the Dragon (5) all in different metals : Gold plated Copper, Copper, Aluminium, Polished Steel and Golden Alloy, Lustrous UNC
Fantasy Crowns INA Retro Patterns (14) 1808 George III/Reverse in the style of the Pattern Bank Dollar, in nickelsilver?, 1820 George IV/Reverse as the currency Halfcrown, in Pewter, 1836 (5) Obverse: William IV/Reverse: Crowned draped shield, in silver, nickel-silver?, cupro-nickel, golden alloy and copper Lustrous UNC, 1837 (7) Obverse: William IV/Reverse: George and the Dragon in Goldine, Bronze, Copper, Aluminium, White Metal, pewter? and cupro-nickel? Lustrous UNC and prooflike
Books an interesting and wide ranging selection from a retired Dealer's Library (31) many useful titles included :- British Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum, Second Edition (1970) by C.Wilson Peck, The Provincial Token Coinage of the 18th century by R.Dalton and S.H.Hamer (Second Printing 1977), English Pattern, Trial and Proof Coins in Gold by Alex Wilson and Mark Rasmussen (2000), The Victorian Bronze Penny (1860-1901) by Michael J. Freeman (includes quantities from the author's original study), Roman Coins and Their Values by David R.Sear (2) Revised Edition 1970 and Third Revised Edition 1981, Price Guide to 18th Century Tokens by Siegfried E. Schwer, USA Red Book 65th Edition 2012 by R.S.Yeoman, USA Blue Book 72nd Edition 2015 by R.S.Yeoman, Seventeenth Century Tokens of the British Isles And Their Values by Michael Dickinson, Coincraft's Standard Catalogue of English and UK Coins 1066 to Date (1996 Edition), by Richard Lobel, Mark Davidson, Allan Hailstone and Eleni Calligas, The Standard Catalogue of English Milled Coinage in Silver, Copper and Bronze 1662-1972 by Geoffrey M. Cope and Alan Rayner, The Standard Catalogu of Orders, Decorations and Medals by E.C.Joslin (Third Edition 1976), Spink's Catalogue of British Commemorative Medals 1558-Present Day by Daniel Fearon (1984), British Copper Coins and Their Values by Seaby (1969-70), Foster's Catalogue of New Zealand Coins and Tokens (1965), The Standard Australian Coin Catalogue 8th Edition (1980) by John Gartner, Price Catalog of United Stated Hard Times Tokens by Hewitt Bros., The Pocket Guide to New Zealand Tradesmen's Tokens by A.H and A.W Reed (1966), Japanese Coinage by Norman Jacobs and Cornelius Vermule III (1972), British Tokens and Their Values by Seaby (1984), Coins and Tokens of Ireland by Seaby (1970), The Guide Book To The Coinage of Ireland 995AD to Present Day by Spink & Son (1969), Standard Catalog of Belgian Coins 1832 to date by Renie Van Bergen (1982/1983), Scottish Coins by Adam B.Richardson (1977 Reprint), British Coins Market Values 2018, Spink Standard CatalogueDecimal Issues (2019), Canadian Coins - The Charlton Standard Catalogue 43rd Edition 1989, Coins of Scotland, Ireland and the Islands by Seaby 1984, Speciale Catalogus van de Nederlandse Munten van 1795 tot heden 1981 by Jihan Mevius, Renniks Australian Coins and Decimal Notes by Dion H.Skinner, all in good second-hand condition a valuable source of Numismatic information covering many areas (total weight over 17.5 Kilos)
Mint Errors - Mis-Strikes Decimal Coinage (5) Twenty Pence 2005 an off-metal strike weighing 3.31 grammes EF, Ten Pences (2) 1997 and 2014 both struck off-centre, the first with a raised lip from 6 o'clock to 11 o'clock, Plain edge NEF, 2014 EF the edge with only around 25% width milled, the remainder plain, EF, Five Pence 2000 struck on a thin flan of 1.61 grammes Fine and weakly struck, One Penny 1999 has missed the copper plating process, 3.34 grammes EF
Convict Token Engraved on a CopperPenny JULY 3 FORGET ME NOT DEAR ELIZABETH 1832 WILLIAM TOOLEY AGED 18 TRANSPORTED FOR 7 YEARS with flowers and hearts alongside, VF a tidily engraved and well executed example
Convict Token Engraved on a CopperPenny DEAR BROTHER AND SISTERS FORGET ME NOT KEEP THIS IN REMEMBERENCE JW TRANSPORTED 10 YEARS 1841, VF a tidily engraved and well executed example
Convict Token Engraved on a 34mm copper or bronze flan, CAPTAIN John Lancey Died June the 7th 1754 Aged 28 Years, the reverse in an ornate monogram style pattern
Books an interesting selection (10) English Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum First Edition 1960, this in good second-hand condition. Standard Catalogue of the Coins of Great Britain and Ireland by B.A.Seaby (6 editions) 1938, 1945, 1947, 1949, 1952, and 1956 editions, 'The Coins of Great Britain' by Thorburn and Grueber (1904), 'Chats on Old Coins' by Fred W. Burgess (1928) and 'Coin Collector' by W.Carew Hazlitt these all in Fair condition
Mint Errors - Mis-Strikes, United Kingdom INA FantasyPattern Euro errors (11) 2 Euros (2) 2002 apparently struck in brass with the outer ring plated, 2003 struck in copper and weighing 13.24 grammes, 50 Cents 2003 with different reverse design: large 50 to right, with globe and dove to left PROVA PROBE believed unique, 9.6 grammes, 10 Cents (2) 2003 struck in copper, 6.27 grammes (normal issue 4.8 grammes) with a sample goldine issue for comparison, 2 Cents (3) 2003 (2) both struck in nickel each 5.47 grammes, UNC and lustrous, and an undated issue (2002) reverse brockage, 2 Cents 2002 the obverse with a tall raised lip over 1mm high, 1 Cent an obverse and reverse uniface pair (2002) each struck in silver, an unusual group, A/UNC to UNC
Books (2) Medallic Illustrations of the History of Great Britain and Ireland to the Death of George III (Volume I) by Edward Hawkins 1978 in good second-hand condition, The Handbook of English Coins by Llewellyn Jewitt undated (pre-1860) the last description being of the English Copper issue and Fractional Farthings, in Fair second-hand condition
Books - a large, and comprehensive retired Ex-Coin Dealer's Library covering many aspects and areas of numismatics, includes many key reference works such as 'The Gold Sovereign' (2) 1999 Edition and Golden Jubilee Edition by Michael Marsh. 'The Gold Half Sovereign' by Michael Marsh, 1982 edition. Spink Standard Catalogue - Pre-Decimal Issues 2017. 'English Silver Coinage Since 1649' 1992 Edition by P.A.Rayner. 'British Silver Coins Since 1816' by Peter J. Davies 1982 Edition. Gold Coins of the World 5th Edition by Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg. KrauseWorld Coins 17th Century 1601-1700 3rd Edition (2 copies). Krause World Coins 1801-1900 2nd Edition. Krause World Coins 1701-1800 3rd Edition. Krause World Coins 1901-2000 39th Edition. The Banknote Yearbook 8th Edition 2013 by Token Publishing. 'World Paper Money General Issues 1368-1960 Volume 2 by Pick. 'World Paper Money Modern Issues 1961-date' 9th Edition. 'Paper Money of the United States' 6th Edition by Robert Friedberg. 'The Bronze Coinage of Great Britain' by Michael J. Freeman 1985 Edition. (2 copies) 'English Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum 1558-1958' by C. Wilson Peck 1964 Edition. 'English Hammered Coinage' by J.J.North (3) Volume 1 (1) and Volume 2 (2). 'The Provincial Token Coinage of the 18th Century ' by Dalton & Hamer 1990 Edition. 'Price Guide to 18th Century Tokens' by Siegfried E. Schwer. 'The British Bronze Penny' by Michael Gouby. 'Greek Imperial Coins and Their Values' by David R. Sear 1997 Edition. 'Greek Coins and Their Values - Volume 2 Asia and Africa' by David R. Sear. 'Byzantine Coins and Thier Values' by David R. Sear 2002 Edition. 'Roman Coins and Their Values' by David R. Sear 1970 Edition. 'Roman Coins and Their Values 'Volumes 1 (2001 Edition) , 2 (2002 Edition) and 3 (2005 Edition). 'English Paper Money' (2 copies) 6th and 7th Editions 2002 and 2006 by Vincent Duggleby. 'Tradesmen's Tickets and Private Tokens' by R.C.Bell 1966 Edition. Coincraft Standard Catalogues (5) 1995 (2), 1997 1999 and 2000 Editions. 'Scottish Banknotes 1695-2000' by Richard Dennett. 'English Proof and PatternCrown-Size Pieces 1658-1960, by Howard W.A Linecar and Alex G. Stone. 'Canadian Coins' by W.K Cross 59th Edition 2005. 'European Crowns and Thalers since 1800' by John S. Davenport. 'The Silver Token Coinage 1811-1812' by R.Dalton 1968 Edition. US Red Books (3) by R.S.Yeoman 1985, 2000 and 2004 Editions. 'Roman Silver Coins' by H.A.Seaby 1967. 'Greek Coins and Their Values' 1966 Edition by H.A.Seaby 1966 Edition (2 copies). Krause 'Standard Catalogue of World Gold Coins' 5th Edition. Coincraft Standard Catalogue of the Coins of Scotland, Ireland, Channel Islands and Isle of Man 1999 Edition. 'British Commemorative Medals' by Christopher Eimer 2010 Edition. Other titles include works covering Ancient Coins, Trade Tokens, Greek Coins, World Coins, Mexican Coins, Finnish Coins, Italian Copper Coins, Medals, Coin Hoards, War Medals, and other related titles covering Antiques Silver, Postcards, Pocket Watches, Gold and Silver Hallmarks, Military and Air Force Badges, Medals and Decorations, Gemstones and Postcards. All in good second-hand condition, the Standard references alone would cost new hundreds of Pounds (total weight over 150 Kilos)
Countermarked (8) an interesting group comprising 'To Hanover' Token 1837 countermarked G (crown) R, Fine. Halfpenny-size on an octagonal copper flan Crowned Crescent-star-crescent with V within a heart shape on either side, reversed L countermarked in the field, Penny 1797 countermarked HH 29 Good Fine and bold, stated by the vendor to be colliery-related, Penny 1797 countermarked D.B, Halfpenny 1826 countermarked Crowned VR and other possibly MO this partially worn, Halfpenny 1799 countermarked T.R, Halfpenny 1831 countermarked LM above 5-lobed flower above VR, Halfpenny George II countermarked 3 1 on the obverse and with an additional countermark on the reverse R.C within a serrated heart-shape, with 1791 above a Sun below, in mixed grades VG to NVF, an eclectic mix of unusual types and worthy of further study
Five Shillings And SixpenceBank Token 1811 Electrotypes or clichés (2 pieces) Obverse and Reverse both in copper and uniface, the Obverse 42mm diameter, type K, Bust left with the appearance of being cast, 36.80 grammes, Good Fine, The reverse 43mm diameter, type 5a with the wreath stem pointing slightly upwards, on a thin flan and weighing 12.04 grammes, NEF, viewing recommended. We note that Linecar & Stone lists a Reverse 5 uniface piece (L&S 141)
Books - English Copper, Tin amd Bronze Coins in the British Museum 1558-1958 by C.Wilson Peck, Second Edition 1970 in excellent second-hand condition, Coins of EnglandStandard Catalogues 1990, 2015 and Decimal Issues 2015 in good second-hand condition as part of a group of Books (18) includes some interesting titles over a range of coinage covering Ancient, World, GB and Gold, generally in good condition
Farthing 1713 Contemporary forgery in copper, reverse in the style of Peck 752, BRITANNIA . 1713 . reverse legend, weight 4.46 grammes, VG with an edge crack at 4 o'clock, we note an example described as Fine in London Coins Auction A147 7/12/2014, Lot 1460 realised £46 hammer price
English Copper, Tin, and Bronze coins in the British Museum by Peck as part of a group (28) includes a quantity of Numismatic Chronicles, Room buyers only must be collected on sale day by the buyer
Tokens, Medals, medalets and Paranumismatic items, 18th to 20th Century (164) includes Army Temperance Medals in silver (3) c.1897-1901, in mixed grades, Kent Messenger Calendar Medal 1959, George V Silver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issue EF a varied group, along with Engraved small silver (14), counter stamped coppers (2) and Engraved Halfpenny 1774 'John Rotherham/ Sign Painter in Derby 1774/ John Blease/ To F M U / Tobacconist, Liverpool, also Halfpennies Contemporary counterfeits and evasions (23) George II and George III types, in mixed circulated grades
Mint Error - Mis-StrikeDecimal One Penny 1999 missing the copper plating, weight 3.36 grammes, slightly thinner than a standard coin (standard coin of 1999 supplied, weight 3.54 grammes) the edges also slight more rounded UNC with some edge nicks, the surfaces with some spots
Book 'English Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum 1558-1958' First Edition by C.Wilson Peck (no dust jacket) , English Hammered Coinage Volume 2 by J.J.North both in good second hand condition, along with other books (16) on a variety of other areas of numismatics, includes some useful titles
A small group of forgeries and imitations (5) Philip and Mary Shillingundated type, of crude design, probably contemporary, Guinea 1798 gold imitation probably from the early 1970s, Halfcrown 1818 struck in copper, Shilling 1818 fantasy imitation in base metal, Crown 1932 unusual overweight imitation with a broad rim
FantasyCrowns INA Patina Series 1918 End of World War I a series of 8 pieces all in different metals:- .925 Silver, Aluminium, Golden Alloy, Copper, Piedfort Copper, Polished Steel, Gold coated copper and Nickel Silver. Milled edge. Only 100 of each made, Lustrous UNC
FantasyCrowns INA Patina Series 1918 End of World War I a series of 8 pieces all in different metals:- .925 Silver, Aluminium, Golden Alloy, Copper, Piedfort Copper, Polished Steel, Gold coated copper and Nickel Silver. Plain edge. Only 100 of each made, Lustrous UNC
Books (3) English Regal Copper Coins by Ernest Bramah, 1929, Montagu's Copper Coins of England 1893, The Obsidional Money of the Great Rebellion 1642-1649 by Philip Nelson, all in good used condition
Edward VIII a 7-piece set comprising Portrait Medal 44mm diameter in silver Obverse full face portrait EDWARD VIII - 1936 Reverse Coat of arms within Order of the garter ER on either side UNC lightly toned, Coronation medal 1937 in bronze EF, Straits Settlements Crown 1936 Lobel Fantasy series X#M1a UNC, Australia Crown 1936 Lobel Fantasy series X#M3 UNC, Great Britain Crown 1936 Lobel Fantasy series X#M5 UNC, Double Florins (2) 1936 'Golder' Bust in copper Lustrous UNC, 1936 'Golder' bust in golden alloy Lustrous UNC, all in a wooden box from Purse and Catchpole (Regent Street Jewellers), also Edward, Prince of Wales visit to Argentina 1925 (3) the first Eimer 2000 in bronze Good Fine, others in base metal and loop mounted, 1925 Natal, reverse crown coat of arms, NATAL on ribbon below, in bronze VF, 1937 Coronation medals (4) these in base metal and mixed grades, British Empire Union 1928 in bronze Eimer 2010 VF holed at the top, along with Cap Badge National Defence Company with crowned Edward VIII monogram
Books and Accessories Michael Gouby (3) Bronze Coinage 1860 - 69, Bronze Penny 1860 - 1970, Bronze Penny 1860 - 1901 Specialised Edition, Peck Copper Tin and Bronze 2nd Edition, Marsh Sovereign and Half Sovereign, Linecar Coin Designs, The Sovereign, The Soho Mint, Retrographic Grading British Coins and Collectors Coins 2008, Coin Yearbooks 2005/07/08/10/14, Porter The English Crown, Collectors Coins 1991, Spink Coins of England (8) 2007 - 2014 complete Freeman 2006 Edition, Rayner ESC, Zoom Digital Microscope, Electronic Pocket Scales and Spink Jigsaws (3) all very good second hand
Printing Blocks (29) in copper all unused, intended for use in 'The Bronze Coinage of Great Britain' by Michael J.Freeman for the 1970 edition, an unusual, important and probably unique item relating to the study of the Bronze coinage
Convict token engraved on a 29mm diameter copper flan engraved 'Thomas Morris 12 months' 'Happy is the day when a prisoner is set free and smells the air of sweet liberty'
Mint Errors Mis-strikes (3) Australia Halfpenny 1960 the reverse having a large die cud across the FPE in HALFPENNY GVF, Philippine One Centavo 1940 reverse with a die cud over the VO of CENTAVO Fine, Egypt 1 Millieme AH1357 (1938) Struck in cupro-nickel weighing 5.46 grammes (Krause states 3.96 grammes for this issue VF, also Copper Token uniface with D DEC 9 and 2 in circle in three lines Fine
Books Peck English Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum 1558 - 1958 2nd Edition 1970, Freeman The Bronze Coinage of Great Britain 1st Edition 1970 and signed by Michael Freeman, The Copper Tin and Bronze Coinage and Patterns for Coins of England Elizabeth to the Present Majesty by H. Montagu 1893, along with a quantity of retail lists of Colin Cooke and The Farthing Specialist, used
Books 'The Bronze Coinage of Great Britain' by Michael J.Freeman, the pre-production copy owned by Michael Freeman showing various annotations before the book went to press. (The jacket untitled unlike the standard edition) includes hand typed and hand-written lists of values for 1983 and 1984, Good condition and a historically important insight into the workings of the author prior to the publication of the second edition in 1985. Book 'English Copper Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum 1558-1958' by C.W.Peck Second edition 1964, the copy owned by Michael J.Freeman, no dust jacket, in fair condition and including notes and annotations by Mr. Freeman who acquired many of Peck's collection when it was sold through Spink. We have Michael's school teacher to thank for his extensive insights into the bronze penny series as she attracted his interest through a charity collection the teacher administered, requesting the children to donate pennies Michael was immediately attracted to the variety he noticed in the collection spurring him on to extensive studies of the series leading to his book first published in 1970. A rare opportunity to acquire historically significant and original workings.
Book 'English Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum 1558-1958 Second Edition 1970 by C.Wilson Peck with cover, this detached, book in good condition
Wales FantasyCrowns 1830 (150) obverse William IV (90) bare head GVLIELMUS IIII D:G: BRITANNIAR: REX F:D: reverse dragon ANNO DOM. 1830 WALES CYMRU 30 of each in three different base metals pewter, golden alloy, and copper generally BU and eye catching and obverse George IV (60) same reverse 30 of each aluminium and cupro-nickel
Toy Money by Lauer (19) silver (11), copper (8) both with 1887 Coinage head but dated 1897 with different reverses and dates. EF. In Lauer Nurnberg tin with white £5 note on lid,
SilverThreepence Victoria Young Head Reverse inscribed with the Lord's Prayer Fine, Ireland Halfpenny Token Cronebane 1789 GVF, Seychelles One Rupee 1939 uniface Reverse only, Fine, Halfpenny Bell Brothers 19th Century uniface Good Fine, Threepence Sheffield and Heeley Omnibus 1852 oval in copper GVF, Austria 1904 Brass token 38mm diameter VF
Book 'The Forgotten Coins of the North American Colonies' by William T.Anton Jr. and Bruce Kesse a modern survey of early English and Irish CounterfeitCoppers circulating in the Americas 1990 edition in excellent condition
Books (17) World Paper Money Eighth Edition by Pick, Volumes 2 and 3 (General issues and Modern issues) , World Paper Money 10th Edition by Pick Volume 3 (Modern issues), Standard Catalogue of Provincial Banks and Banknotes by G.L.Grant, 1000 Years of the British Monarchy by Sir Arthur Bryant, World Coins by Krause/Mischler 1901-present 2006 edition, World Coins 2001-date 3rd edition with DVD, Spink Standard Catalogues (4) 2006, 2008 and 2010 (2), British Copper Coins and Their Values (2) 1965 and 1967 editions, The GoldHalf Sovereign by Michael A.Marsh Second edition 2004 (2 copies), Royal Mint Collector Coins - The Story behind the 2007 Collection (2 copies) in good to excellent condition
An ingot in 9 carat gold with the 'Victory' hallmark 'Nelson, Victory and Trafalgar' contains copper from Nelson's flagship 'The Victory' on a 9 carat chain number 103 of 1805 produced, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
Mis-strike Victoria Farthingcopper issue a spectacular mis-strike about 40% off-centre with the date off the flan Fine/Good Fine with some corrosion on the obverse
Books (5) SeabyStandard Catalogues (3) 1966, 1968, 1996, good condition, Seaby British Copper Coins and Their Values (2) 1965 and 1967 editions Good condition
Mis-Strikes (8) Halfcrown 1964 struck on a 33mm flan, plain edged and off centre A/UNC, Florins 1964 (2) the first on a 31mm flan with milled edge and off centre, the second on a 30mm flan with plain edge off centre and with around 3mm blank flan at one side both UNC, Fifty Pence 2001 struck on a smaller 23mm round flan EF with some reverse surface environmental damage, Ten Pence 2001 struck on a copper flan Lustrous UNC with the milled edge weak, Ten Pence 1997 struck on a smaller 22mm flan GEF, Pennies (2) 1945 Fine, struck on a thin flan, Penny 1940 with an impression of a 1927 Penny on the reverse, incuse, NF
FantasyCrowns (108) George III and William IV six different base metals types aluminium, nickelsilver, pewter, golden alloy, bronzed copper, and copper and a large number of designs featuring a variety of countries Australia, EIC, Sierra Leone, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, England these with several different reverses. Including metal types perhaps as many as 50 different types generally BU and eye catching
FantasyCrowns (162) George III and William IV six different base metals types aluminium, nickelsilver, pewter, golden alloy, bronzed copper, and copper and a large number of designs featuring a variety of countries Australia, EIC, Sierra Leone, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, England these with several different reverses. Including metal types perhaps as many as 50 different types generally BU and eye catching
William IV FantasyCrowns a new and impressive issue of 36 different types obverse all William IV bare head GVLIELMUS IIII D:G: BRITANNIAR: REX F:D: six reverse type GB Three Graces 1835, Shield in Garter 1836, George and Dragon 1837, East India Co. Standing Lion, Ireland Harp, Ceylon Elephant, Thistles then each in six different base metals aluminium, nickelsilver, pewter, golden alloy, bronzed copper, and copper generally BU and eye catching (5 of each 180 coins in total)
Books (4) English Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum Second Edition by C.W.Peck, fair condition, The Bronze Coinage of Great Britain by Michael J.Freeman 1985 Edition, English Silver Coinage from 1649 by P. Alan Rayner 1974 Edition, British Silver Coins since 1816 by Peter Davies as part of a lot of Accessories, a large accumulation in seven boxes of albums, cases, coin envelopes, coin capsules, Coindex boxes, stock boxes etc. in varied condition, ROOM BUYERS ONLY MUST BE CLEARED FROM THE SALE BY THE BUYER ON THE DAY OF THE SALE
William IV FantasyCrowns a new and impressive issue of 36 different types obverse all William IV bare head GVLIELMUS IIII D:G: BRITANNIAR: REX F:D: six reverse type GB Three Graces 1835, Shield in Garter 1836, George and Dragon 1837, East India Co. Standing Lion, Ireland Harp, Ceylon Elephant, Thistles then each in six different base metals aluminium, nickelsilver, pewter, golden alloy, bronzed copper, and copper generally BU and eye catching (2 of each 72 coins in total)
Fantasy Cartwheel Twopences George III (36) 1798 one design laureate head right facing bust, seated Britannia with trident reverse in three metals on a thick robust flan bronzed copper (12), gold plated (12), and bronze (12) as struck
FantasyCrowns (54) George III and William IV six different base metals types aluminium, nickelsilver, pewter, golden alloy, bronzed copper, and copper and a large number of designs featuring a variety of countries Australia, EIC, Sierra Leone, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, England these with several different reverses. Including metal types perhaps as many as 50 different types generally BU and eye catching
George III FantasyCrowns 1808 a new and impressive issue of 47 different types, obverse all George III facing right GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX eight reverse types Bahamas 5s sailing ship, Bermuda galleon, Ceylon elephant (5 metal types without Nickel), Ireland (HIBERNIA) harp, IOM legs, Jersey shield, Scotland thistle crown and swords, GB shield then each in six different base metals aluminium, nickel silver, pewter, golden alloy, bronzed copper, and copper generally BU and eye catching
Fantasy Cartwheel Twopences George III (15) 1798 one design laureate head right facing bust, seated Britannia with trident reverse in three metals on a thick robust flan bronzed copper (5), gold plated (5), and bronze (5) as struck
Fantasy Cartwheel Twopences George III (9) 1798 one design laureate head right facing bust, seated Britannia with trident reverse in three metals on a thick robust flan bronzed copper (3), gold plated (3), and bronze (3) as struck
Books Coincraft (2) English and Irish, Scottish, Channel I., Brooker Charles I (2), ESC (5), Dalton and Hamer, Kruase World Coins 1601 - 1700 and 1801 - 1900 The GoldHalf Sovereign (2nd edition) Marsh (2), Peck English Copper Tin and Bronze, The Bronze Penny by Gouby, Sear Roman Coins and Their Values 280 BC - AD 96 Mlllennium Edition (2) and AD 96 - 235 (2) Volume 2, Schneider English Gold Coins 1257 - 1603 (2), Spink 2007 (3), The Soho Mint
William IV FantasyCrowns an impressive issue of 42 different types obverse all William IV bare head GVLIELMUS IIII D:G: BRITANNIAR: REX F:D: eight reverse type GB Three Graces 1835, Shield in Garter 1836, George and Dragon 1837, East India Co. Standing Lion, Ireland Harp, Ceylon Elephant, Scotland Shield with Thistles then each in six different base metals aluminium, nickelsilver, pewter, golden alloy, bronzed copper, and copper generally BU and eye catching (5 of each 210 coins in total)
George III FantasyCrowns 1808 a new and impressive issue of 47 different types obverse all George III facing right GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX eight reverse types Bahamas 5s sailing ship, Bermuda galleon, Ceylon elephant (5 metal types without Nickel), Ireland (HIBERNIA) harp, IOM legs, Jersey shield, Scotland thistle crown and swords, GB shield then each in six different base metals aluminium, nickel silver, pewter, golden alloy, bronzed copper, and copper generally BU and eye catching (5 of each so 235 coins in total)
George III FantasyCrowns 1808 a new and impressive issue of 47 different types obverse all George III facing right GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX eight reverse types Bahamas 5s sailing ship, Bermuda galleon, Ceylon elephant (5 metal types without Nickel), Ireland (HIBERNIA) harp, IOM legs, Jersey shield, Scotland thistle crown and swords, GB shield then each in six different base metals aluminium, nickel silver, pewter, golden alloy, bronzed copper, and copper generally BU and eye catching (2 of each so 94 coins in total)
George III FantasyCrowns 1808 a new and impressive issue of 47 different types obverse all George III facing right GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX eight reverse types Bahamas 5s sailing ship, Bermuda galleon, Ceylon elephant (5 metal types without Nickel), Ireland (HIBERNIA) harp, IOM legs, Jersey shield, Scotland thistle crown and swords, GB shield then each in six different base metals aluminium, nickel silver, pewter, golden alloy, bronzed copper, and copper generally BU and eye catching
William IV FantasyCrowns a new and impressive issue of 48 different types obverse all William IV bare head GVLIELMUS IIII D:G: BRITANNIAR: REX F:D: eight reverse type GB Three Graces 1835, Shield in Garter 1836, George and Dragon 1837, Wales Dragon, East India Co. Standing Lion, Ireland Harp, Ceylon Elephent, Scotland Shield with Thistles then each in six different base metals aluminium, nickelsilver, pewter, golden alloy, bronzed copper, and copper generally BU and eye catching
William IV FantasyCrowns (42) 1830 Scotland a new impressive issue with striking designs, in NickelSilver (3), Aluminium (5), Pewter (3), Golden Alloy (3), and Copper (3), 1830 Wales in Nickel Silver (4), Pewter (7), Golden Alloy (7), and Copper (7) BU and eye catching
George III FantasyCrowns 1808 a new and impressive issue (50) Bermuda (25) five each of five different base metals, Sierra Leone (10) in Nickel-Silver, Isle of Man (5) in aluminium, Jersey (10) five each in copper and Nickel-Silver BU and eye catching
Book 'English Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum 1558-1958 Second Edition 1970 by C.Wilson Peck with cover, book in good condition, the cover with a few tears
William IV FantasyCrowns a new and impressive issue of 48 different types obverse all William IV bare head GVLIELMUS IIII D:G: BRITANNIAR: REX F:D: eight reverse type GB Three Graces 1835, Shield in Garter 1836, George and Dragon 1837, Wales Dragon, East India Co. Standing Lion, Ireland Harp, Ceylon Elephant, Scotland Shield with Thistles then each in six different base metals aluminium, nickelsilver, pewter, golden alloy, bronzed copper, and copper generally BU and eye catching (5 of each 240 coins in total)
George III FantasyCrowns 1808 a new and impressive issue of 47 different types obverse all George III facing right GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX eight reverse types Bahamas 5s sailing ship, Bermuda galleon, Ceylon elephant (5 metal types without Nickel), Ireland (HIBERNIA) harp, IOM legs, Jersey shield, Scotland thistle crown and swords, GB shield then each in six different base metals aluminium, nickel silver, pewter, golden alloy, bronzed copper, and copper generally BU and eye catching (5 of each so 235 coins in total)
George III FantasyCrowns 1808 a new and impressive issue of 47 different types obverse all George III facing right GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX eight reverse types Bahamas 5s sailing ship, Bermuda galleon, Ceylon elephant (5 metal types without Nickel), Ireland (HIBERNIA) harp, IOM legs, Jersey shield, Scotland thistle crown and swords, GB shield then each in six different base metals aluminium, nickel silver, pewter, golden alloy, bronzed copper, and copper generally BU and eye catching (2 of each so 94 coins in total)
William IV FantasyCrowns a new and impressive issue of 48 different types obverse all William IV bare head GVLIELMUS IIII D:G: BRITANNIAR: REX F:D: eight reverse type GB Three Graces 1835, Shield in Garter 1836, George and Dragon 1837, Wales Dragon, East India Co. Standing Lion, Ireland Harp, Ceylon Elephant, Scotland Shield with Thistles then each in six different base metals aluminium, nickelsilver, pewter, golden alloy, bronzed copper, and copper generally BU and eye catching (2 of each 96 coins in total)
William IV FantasyCrowns a new and impressive issue of 48 different types obverse all William IV bare head GVLIELMUS IIII D:G: BRITANNIAR: REX F:D: eight reverse type GB Three Graces 1835, Shield in Garter 1836, George and Dragon 1837, Wales Dragon, East India Co. Standing Lion, Ireland Harp, Ceylon Elephant, Scotland Shield with Thistles then each in six different base metals aluminium, nickelsilver, pewter, golden alloy, bronzed copper, and copper generally BU and eye catching
George III FantasyCrowns 1808 a new and impressive issue of 47 different types obverse all George III facing right GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX eight reverse types Bahamas 5s sailing ship, Bermuda galleon, Ceylon elephant (5 metal types without Nickel), Ireland (HIBERNIA) harp, IOM legs, Jersey shield, Scotland thistle crown and swords, GB shield then each in six different base metals aluminium, nickel silver, pewter, golden alloy, bronzed copper, and copper generally BU and eye catching
Book 'English Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum 1558-1958 Second Edition 1970 by C.Wilson Peck with cover, book and cover in good condition
FantasyCrowns William IV in Silver (3) 1835 Reverse 'Three Graces', 1836 Reverse in the style of the 1826 Five Pounds, 1837 George and the Dragon BU, plus the Patina Collection (10) inspired by W.J.Taylor. Golden Alloy (2) Scotland 1808, Ireland 1808, Bronzed Copper (3) Gibraltar 1808 (2), Isle of Man 1808, Nickel Silver (1) Sierra Leone 1808, Aluminium (3) Ceylon, Jersey and GB, Pewter (1) Bahamas all BU
Haiti Pattern Sets (12) 1811 L'An 8 Crown in Silver, Bronze, Copper and Gold Plated Krause Special issues X#13, 13a, 13b, 13c each set now listing at $130 total FDC
Olympic Games 1964 Tokyo three piece medallic commemorative set containing gold (18 carat) 22mm, silver 28mm and copper 30mm runners obverse five circles reverse cased as issued with certificate
Royal MintTrial Dieundated in silver weighing 1 troy ounce 36mm diameter Obverse BRITANNIA MONETA showing a coin being struck, Reverse THE ROYAL MINT LONDON Buildings, we have seen copper and bronze examples before, but not this large Silver piece, GVF
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