Shilling 1874 Crosslet 4, ESC 1326, Bull 3044, Davies 903, Die Number 7, AU/UNC the obverse with light contact marks, the reverse choice and displaying much original lustre
Sixpence 1900 ESC 1770, Bull 3293 UNC and choice with attractive gold toning enhanced by touches of blue and green, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Half Farthing 1851 First 1 over 5 in date, a known variety, but unlisted by Peck, EF with traces of lustre, Farthing Charles I Rose, Sceptres through crown, with single arched crowns on both sides, apostrophe stops, privy Mark Crescent, CAROLVS and FRAN in legend, Peck 328, 0.96 grammes, Good Fine with some obverse edge damage, overall with good eye appeal for this type
Shillings and Sixpences (7) Shillings (3) 1887 Jubilee Head Q of QUI has long, loopless tail, ESC 1351, Bull 3137, Davies 980 dies 1A, VF/GVF with touches of colourful tone, the rarest of the three Jubilee Head types for this date, 1889 Large Jubilee Head ESC 1355, Bull 3142, Davies 987 dies 3D, VF toned, 1890 ESC 1357, Bull GF/NVF toned, the reverse with some verdigris on the shield, Sixpences (4) 1887 Young HeadESC 1750, Bull 3262 Good Fine, 1887 Jubilee Head Withdrawn type R over I in VICTORIA ESC 1752A, Bull 3265, Davies 1152 Good Fine with some scratches in the obverse field, 1887 Jubilee Head Revised type ESC 1754, Bull 3272 VF/GVF with some hairlines on the obverse, 1899 ESC 1769, Bull 3292 Good Fine, cleaned with some damage to the edge at 7 o'clock
Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 77mm diameter in bronze, by J.E.Boehm/F. Leighton, Eimer 1733, BHM 3219, the Official Royal Mint issue, Obverse: Bust left crowned and veiled VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX., Rev. Enthroned figure of Empire facing, flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters and Art, left, opposite, those of Industry and Agriculture, right. At their feet, below Empire, are Mercury reclining and Time, above: two cherubs displaying shields inscribed MDCCCLXXXVIII and MDCCCXXXVII and VRI in a wreath in between. IN. COMMEMORATION, Exergue: Five linked shields inscribed ASIA, AMERICA, EUROPE, AUSTRALASIA and AFRICA, 206.56 grammes, UNC in the red Royal Mint box of issue with descriptive card
Shillings (3) 1865 ESC 1313, Bull 3025 Die Number 75 VF, 1866 ESC 1314, Bull 3027 VF/Fine with some fine scratches on the obverse and some corrosion on the reverse, 1877 1329, Bull 3047, Die Number 7VF cleaned
Maundy Odds (2) Twopence 1746, the 6 appears overstruck, the underlying digit unclear, type as ESC 2234, Bull 1813, About VF, the obverse with some tone spots, Penny 1732 ESC 2333, Bull 1821 NVF with a thin scratch on the obverse, much of the reverse legend double struck, struck on a slightly irregularly shaped flan
Medals (8) Charles I and Henrietta Royalist badge cast in brass Obverse: Bust of the King right, Reverse: Bust of Henrietta left, Poor, holed, Death of Charles Calvert 1832 44mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, Obverse: Draped Bust of Charles Calvert left, Reverse: A TRIBUTE FROM THE ELECTORS OF SOUTHWARKTO THE MEMORY OF CHARLES CALVERT ESQr THEIR FAITHFUL REPRESENTATIVEIN FIVE SUCCESSIVE PARLIAMENTS FIRST ELECTED 1812 DIED SEPTr 1832 in 10 lines, BHM 1569, Robert Fellowes 1827 38mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, Obverse: Bare Head of Robert Fellows left, ROBERTVS FELLOWES L.L.D. MERENTI PROPOSVIT, Reverse: MORBIS INSPECTIS DESCRIPTIQVE MERVIT. VNIV: COLL : LOND: ALVMIMVS. BHM 1311, About VF with some spots, Defeat of Napoleon 1814 39mm diameter in white metal Obverse: Peace standing emptying cornucopia onto sea shore, barrel to left, ships in background, THEY SHALL PROSPER THAT LOVE THEE, BHM 798, Fine with some pitting, holed at the top, King George IIISentimental Medal 1773 26mm diameter by J. Kirk, Obverse: Bust of the King, right, reverse: GEORGE III KING OF GREAT BRITAIN ETc. BHM 167, About Fine, The Reform Bill 1832 25mm diameter in Brass, unsigned, Obverse: Conjoined heads of Lord Grey, Lord Russell and Lord Brougham, THE FRIENDS OF THE PEOPLE, Reverse: THE GREAT REFORM BILL THE BULWARK OF FREEDOM PASSED INTO A LAW JUNE 7. 1832 in 7 lines, BHM 1616, VG holed, listed as rare by BHM, Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 49mm diameter in White metal by J.Davis, Obverse: Bare head of Queen Victoria left, hair high in chignon, HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESRTY VICTORIA, Reverse: Queen Victoria enthroned, Scotia, Britannia and Hibernia around, Fame and Archbishop behind, BORN MAY 24 1819 ASCENDED THE THROME JUNE 20 1837 CROWN JUNE 26 1838, BHM 1811, Fine/Good Fine with some blistering, holed at the top, Opening of the Newport Dock Extension 1858 51mm diameter in bronze, by J. Moore, A. Aston Medallist, Obverse a view of the new dock. AREA OF NEW DOCKS 57000 YDS, LENGTH 950 FT. Breadth 350 FT. DEPTH 26 FT. COST £64000, Reverse: IN COMMEMORATION OF THE OPENING OF THE NEWPORT DOCK EXTENSION. MARCH 2nd 1858. Legend in 12 lines : CHAIRMAN S. HOMFRAY ESQ. SECRETARY CAPTN. FOOTE R.N.ENGINEER Jas. ABERNETY ESQ. M.I.C.E. RESIDENT ENGINEER J.R. KELLOCK ESQ. CONTRACTORS MESSRS. RENNIE LOGAN & Co.MAYOR Wm. WILLIAMS ESQ. unlisted by BHM NVF with some edge knocks
Sixpence 1893 Veiled Head ESC 1762, Bull 3285, Davies 1180 dies 1A, UNC or near so with minor cabinet friction and some small rim nicks, attractively toned an overall grey enhanced by touches of gold
Halfcrown 1817 Bull Head, S over I in PENSE, unlisted by the 1992 ESC, Bull lists as I over S (?) Bull 2092 and listed as Rarity 3, UNC or very near so with some very minor spots, a crisp strike with choice fields and subtle touches of golden tone in the legends, compares favourably with the Ex-Colin Adams example sold in London Coins Auction A130 5th September 2010 (Lot 1328), a superb piece and fully justifying it's rarity rating, indeed, our archive database stretching back 20 years confirms this is only the third such piece we have offered.
Shilling 1879 Die Number 9, GBATIA error, ESC 1332, Bull 3054, VG the reverse with some hairlines, the error letter very clear. An extremely rare and unusual error, only the second example we have offered
Half Guinea 1768 S.3732 NVF/GF with some small spots on the obverse, we note an example described as Fine with some contact marks in London Coins Auction A171 December 2020s old for £550 hammer price
HalfcrownCharles II Third Issue, with inner circles and mark of value, undated, S.3321, ESC 453, Bull 298, 14.50 grammes, Obverse: Portrait VG, legends bold Fine, Reverse: Fine with a weak area on the Irish harp
Shilling 1871 ESC 1321, Die Number 9, CGS type SH.V1.1871.01, Choice UNC with a beautiful green and gold tone, slabbed and graded CGS 82, Ex-Roland Harris Collection London Coin Auction A124 Feb 28 2009 Lot 1078 (part), Ex-London Coins Auction A151 December 2015 Lot 1615 hammer price £260
Halfcrown 1670 MRG for MAG on reverse, ESC 467A, Bull 455, VG, the reverse with a 'misty' area in the centre, the legends and the MRG error bold and clear, rated R3 by Bull, this only the second example we have offered in 20 years, comes with old sales ticket for £32.
Sixpences (4) 1850 Second I of VICTORIA has not top bar, as ESC 1695, Bull 3185, EF and lustrous, 1858 thin curl at the nape of the neck, I of GRATIA points to a bead, ESC 1706, Bull 3200, Davies dies 1A, VF, a rare type and by far the scarcer of the two main types, 1881 ESC 1740, Bull 3251, V of VICTORIA with a die flaw and giving the impression of an inverted A, Bright EF, 1885 ESC 1746, Bull 3258, EF with some light hairlines
Maundy Set 1932 ESC 2549, Bull 3993 GVF to GEF the Fourpence cleaned, Historical Note: 1932 was the first time in around 250 years that the Maundy Money was personally distributed by the reigning monarch.
Sixpences (3) 1887 Jubilee Head, Withdrawn type, J.E.B. on truncation ESC 1752B">ESC 1752B, Bull 3267, Davies 1150 dies 1A, VF/NEF with a scratch in the obverse field, 1887 Jubilee Head, Withdrawn type, J.E.B. below truncation, R over I in VICTORIA, and R over I in GRATIA, ESC 1752, Bull 3264, Davies 1152, dies 2A, Lustrous UNC with contact marks, 1889 ESC 1757, Bull 3279, Davies 1164 dies 1C, AU/UNC and lustrous
Shillings to Halfgroat (4) Shillings (2) Charles I Group D, Fourth Bust, type 3a, no inner circles, S.2791 mintmark unclear, 5.28 grammes, Poor/Fair, Elizabeth I Sixth Issue S.2577 mintmark unclear 5.78 grammes, NVG/VG the obverse with some scratches, Sixpence 1566 Smaller flan (inner beaded circle 17.5mm) S.2561 mintmark Portcullis, 2.46 grammes, portrait worn, Obverse legend Near Fine, Reverse About Fine, Halfgroat James I Second Coinage S.2659 mintmark Coronet, 0.87 grammes, Fine, struck off-centre, and Farthings (3) James I Lennox type 3, mintmark Annulet on obverse only S.2679, 0.73 grammes, Fine/VG, Charles I Maltravers Counterfeit, S.3199 mintmark Harp/Billet, 0.41 grammes, Fine, Charles I Rose S.3203 mintmark Crescent, 0.81 grammes, Fine
Sixpence 1900 ESC 1770, Bull 3293 Choice UNC with a superb gold and olive tone, a truly stunning example with spectacular eye appeal, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, would make an excellent choice coin for the type collector
Sixpence 1901 ESC 1771, Bull 3294 UNC and choice with attractive gold and blue tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, Ex-Cheshire Collection, formerly in an NGC holder and graded MS63
Sixpence 1887 Jubilee Head Revised type ESC 1754, Bull 3272 Choice UNC with a subdued mint lustre, a very attractive and original piece, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85
Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 77mm diameter in Bronze The official Royal Mint issue by J.E.Boehm & F Leighton, Obverse: Bust left Crowned and Veiled. VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX. Reverse Enthroned figure of Empire, facing, flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters and Art left, opposite those of Industry and Agriculture right, at their feet below Empire are Mercury reclining and Time Above two cherubs displaying shields inscribed MDCCCLXXXVII and MDCCCXXXVII and V.R.I in a wreath between . IN. COMMEMORATION. Exergue. Five linked shields inscribed ASIA AMERICA EUROPE AUSTRALASIA and AFRICA, Eimer 1733, BHM 3219, 209.33 grammes , UNC with a few small spots on the legend, in the red box of issue with descriptive card
Hammered a small group, Shillings to Pennies (8) comprising Shilling James I Second Coinage Third Bust S.2654, mintmark Lis, 4.98 grammes, VG/Fine, Groat Philip and MaryS.2508, mintmark Lis, 1.70 grammes, Fair, creased with a long edge crack, MaundyThreepenceCharles IIundated issue, with inner circles and mark of value, ESC 1957, Bull 325, mintmark Crown 1.46 grammes, Good Fine/NVF, Threepence Elizabeth I 1571 mintmark Castle (not visible) S.2566, 1.17 grammes, Fair/VG creased, HalfgroatEdward III Fourth Coinage, London Mint, S.1577 mintmark Crown, 2.16 grammes, Good fine on a wavy flan, Halfgroat Edward III 1.45 grammes, VG or better with some shortage of flan, Pennies (2) Edward I London Mint Class 4a, S.1394, 1.18 grammes, Fine, Edward I London Mint, Small star on breast, Class 9b, S.1407, 1.23 grammes, VG
Sixpence 1880 ESC 1737C, Bull 3248, Davies 1098 dies 6D with smaller shorter rim teeth, UNC/About UNC with subdued lustre enhanced by touches of golden tone
RomanBronzes (14) Follis/Ae3 (12) Constantine I (314-315AD) Obverse: Bust right, laureate, draped and cuirassed, IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG, Reverse: Sol standing left holding globe and raising right hand, A in left field, Mintmark RT, 2.89 grammes, RIC VII Rome 27, Sear 16097, VF, Constantine I, City Commemorative, Obverse: Helmeted bust of Roma left, VRBS ROMA, Reverse: She Wolf suckling twins Romulus and Remus, two stars above SLG below, 2.42 grammes, Fine, Crispus (321-324AD) Obverse: Bust right, cuirassed, CRISPVS NOBIL CAES, Reverse: Sol radiate, chlamys flying, advancing left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand, Mintmark off-flan, CLARITAS REIPVBLICAE, A in left field, 2.66 grammes, RIC VI Rome 81-83, Fine, Constantius II (337-361AD) Trier. Obverse: Bust right, laureate, draped and cuirassed, [F]L IVL CONSTANTINVS NOB CAES, Reverse: Two soldiers holding spears and shields with two standards between them, GLORIA E[XERCITVS] Mintmark TR[-], exact attribution not possible, 2.53 grammes, Fine, Constantine II (323-324AD) Trier. Obverse: Bust right, laureate, CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, Reverse: Wreath enclosing VOT V, Mintmark PTR Crescent, 2.44 grammes, RIC VII, 441P, VG the reverse pitted in the centre, Constantius II (330-334AD) Antioch. Obverse: Bust left, laureate, draped and cuirassed, PL IVL CONSTANTINVS NOB C, Reverse: Campgate with 10 layers, two beacons, star above, dot in doorway, PROVIDENTIAE CAESS, Mintmark SMANT [ ], 3.52 grammes, RIC VII Antioch 73, Fine with light pitting, Crispus as Caesar (321-324AD) Obverse: Bust right, laureate, IVL CRISPVS NOB C, Reverse: VOT X in wreath, Mintmark ASIS Sunburst, 2.56 grammes, RIC VI Siscia 181, A, Fine with green patina, Licinius II (317-320AD) Antioch. Obverse: Bust left, laureate, draped and cuirassed, holding globe, sceptre and mappa, D N VAL LICIN LICINVS NOB C, Reverse: Jupiter standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, holding Victory on globe and sceptre, captive standing left in left field, Γ in right field, Mintmark SMANT, 2.49 grammes, RIC VII Antioch 29, Sear 15415, Fine, Valens (364-378AD) Thessalonica. Obverse: Bust right , pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, DN VALENS PF AVG, Reverse: Victory walking left holding wreath and palm branch, Left field: Star, mintmark off-flan, [SECVRITAS] REIPVBLICAE, 2.44 grammes, RIC IX Thessalonica18b/27 VG with green patina, Gratian (375-383AD) Siscia, Obverse: Bust right, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, DN GRATIANVS PF AVG, Reverse: Emperor walking right, head turned back, holding labarum, dragging bound captive behind him, C over P in right field, GLORIA ROMANORVM, 2.09 grammes, RIC Siscia 14c, Fine, the obverse with some scratches, Theodosius I (379-395AD) Obverse: Bust right, pearl-diademed, and draped, Reverse: corroded with little detail, 2.20 grammes, Fair, Honorius (395-401AD) Obverse: Bust right, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, DN HONORIVS [PF AVG], Reverse: Emperor standing front, looking right, holding spear and resting hand on shield, crowned by Victory standing left at his side, Mintmark unclear, [VIRTVS] EXE[CITI], 2.30 grammes, VG, Ae4 (2) Helena Obverse: Bust right, little legend visible, Reverse: standing figure cradling child, 1.20 grammes, Fair, Constantine II (337-348AD) Cyzicus, Obverse: Bust right, laureate, draped and cuirassed CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, Reverse: Two soldiers holding spears and shields with one standard between them GLORIA EXERCITVS, Mintmark SMKA, 1.67 grammes, RIC VII Cyzicus 136, Sear 17361, GVF/VF
Sixpences (4) 1871 No Die Number ESC 1724, Bull 3239 GVF lightly cleaned, our archive database stretching back 20 years shows that the number of Die Number coins of this date far outweigh the 'No Die Number' pieces, and Bull's rating of R2 for the No Die Number coin is fully justified, 1887 Jubilee Head Revised ESC 1754, Bull 3272 EF/GEF with golden tone, 1921 ESC 1807, Bull 3884 Lustrous UNC, 1930 ESC 1819, Bull 3905 EF
Sixpence 1878 ESC 1733, Bull 3233, Die Number 53, the 3 of the die number double struck, the extra 3 misplaced to the right, smaller and on the right ribbon to the right of the bow, GEF with blue/green toning in the legends. Note: Examination of the 1878 Sixpences on our archive database show that many die numbers on this date have spacing or formation issues, even compared to those however this is a dramatic misplacement and extremely unusual
Sixpences (4) 1881 Large Date ESC 1740, Bull 3251, Davies 1100 GVF/VF cleaned and retoned, 1889 ESC 1757, Bull 3279, Davies 1165 dies 2D Obverse: J.E.B below truncation, Reverse: Left stem bent, right hand leaf almost covers a leaf GEF/AU and nicely toned, 1890 ESC 1758, Bull 3280, Davies 1166 dies 2D Obverse: J.E.B below truncation, Reverse: Left stem bent, right hand leaf almost covers a leaf, VF the obverse with some contact marks, 1890 ESC 1758, Bull 3280, Davies 167a, Obverse with no truncation panel, Reverse: Joined leaf, Fine/Good Fine with some peck marks on the reverse
Crown 1934 ESC 374, Bull 3647 EF the obverse with some light contact marks as often, the key date in the series with a low mintage of just 932 pieces, always desirable in high grades
Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 77mm diameter in Bronze The official Royal Mint issue by J.E.Boehm/F Leighton, Obverse: Bust left Crowned and Veiled. VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX. Reverse Enthroned figure of Empire, facing, flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters and Art left, opposite those of Industry and Agriculture right, at their feet below Empire are Mercury reclining and Time Above two cherubs displaying shields inscribed MDCCCLXXXVII and MDCCCXXXVII and V.R.I in a wreath between . IN. COMMEMORATION. Exergue. Five linked shields inscribed ASIA AMERICA EUROPE AUSTRALASIA and AFRICA, Eimer 1733, BHM 3219, 229.29 grammes, UNC and nicely toned, the obverse with a few small scattered spots, in the red box of issue with descriptive card
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