Halfcrown 1881 ESC 707, Bull 2758, Davies 591 dies 5D Obv: I of DEI points to a bead, I or RIA points to a bead, Lustrous UNC, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the second finest known of 14 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Young Head Halfcrowns notoriously hard to find in grades 80 and above
Halfcrown 1883 ESC 711, Bull 2762 UNC with cartwheel lustre, and a beautiful light 'satiny' tone, a most attractive piece with original surfaces, light carbon marks on the obverse barely detract, the coin retaining choice eye appeal, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the finest known of 25 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1885 ESC 713, Bull 2765 UNC and lustrous with a pleasing and subtle golden tone, an eye-catching example of the later Young Head type, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the joint finest known of 17 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, very few Young Head Halfcrowns of any date attain grades 80 or above making all dates rare in this grade
Halfcrown 1886 ESC 715, Bull 2767 Lustrous UNC the obverse with some light toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known of 16 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, at the time of writing, 360 Currency Young Head Halfcrowns had been graded with only 5 attaining the 85 grade
Halfcrown 1887 Jubilee HeadESC 719, Bull 2771, Davies 640 dies 1A, Choice UNC beautifully toned over original mint lustre, would make an excellent coin for the type collector graded and encapsulated by LCGS at grade 85
Halfcrown 1891 ESC 724, Bull 2776, Davies 649 dies 3C N of PENSE with crossbar Lustrous UNC with flashes of colourful tone, a choice example, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Halfcrown 1896 ESC 730, Bull 2782, Davies 668 dies 2A, Reverse with longer border teeth and straight letter bases, by far the rarer of the two main types for 1896, UNC with original mint lustre, with some toning a little uneven in places but not unattractive, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Halfcrown 1897 ESC 731, Bull 2783 UNC and choice with a deep and original colourful tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, Ex-Cheshire Collection, formerly in an NGC holder and graded MS63 (the NGC ticket no longer with the coin)
Halfcrown 1900 ESC 734, Bull 2786 UNC with golden tone, with hints of blue, green and magenta, the reverse with much iridescence, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Halfcrown 1901 ESC 735, Bull 2787 UNC and lustrous with light golden tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the second finest known of 28 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1918 ESC 765, Bull 3717 UNC the obverse with a good quality strike, lustrous and with a hint of attractive toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Halfcrown 1924 ESC 771, Bull 3725, LCGS 80 the second finest known of 16 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS population Report. Examples with the George V lower relief head very hard to find in the high grades
Halfpenny 1732 Peck 842 Choice UNC with a hint of lustre, graded LCGS 85 and in their holder. A truly superb piece and worthy of a place in the finest copper collection. Superior to any of the examples of this date offered in the Nicholson Collection. Ex-Andrew Wayne Collection, London Coins Auction A113 June 2006 Lot 985. The only piece recorded by the LCGS Population Report. Choice George II copper extremely hard to obtain and seldom offered in this quality. We note the PCGS Population Report records no examples in any MS grade, NGC records just a single example in MS65.
Halfpenny 1748 Peck 878 UNC and choice, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80. The Finest known of just 4 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. Ex-Andrew Wayne Collection London Coins Auction A113 June 2006 Lot 997.
Halfpenny 1868 Bronze ProofFreeman 305 dies 7+G nFDC with traces of lustre in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, Ex-Cheshire Collection NGC PF64 BN this data recorded at the time of LCGS Encapsulation, (the ticket no longer with the coin), the second finest known of 4 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
MaundyFourpence 1746 ESC 1906, Bull 1785 a superb choice UNC example with golden tone over original mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known of just 3 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
MaundyPenny 1689 GVIELMVS error legend on the obverse, LT for ET error on the reverse ESC 2299, no Bull equivalent, VF toned the date off-flan as with many Maundy Pennies of this date, with some adjustment lines, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 40, a very rare piece, these are always keenly sought after on the rare occasions they are offered, Ex-Harrington Manville collection
MaundyPenny 1757 GRATIA : ESC 2349A, Bull 1839 UNC and lustrous, the reverse with an attractive green and gold tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the only example thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
MaundyThreepence 1762 ESC 2033, Bull 2254 UNC with original lustre and an attractive and colourful tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the second finest of 19 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1674 4 over 3 ESC 1039A, R over A in GRATIA, No Stop after HIB, Bull 527. . EF in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 60, rated R2 by ESC and Bull, this variety seldom seen. Ex-London Coins Auction A117 June 2007 Lot 1219. One of a number of high grade slabbed Shillings in this sale. Cataloguer's Note: The R over A appears on all the 5 examples of the 4 over 3 coin seen by this cataloguer.
Shilling 1720 Plain in angles ESC 1168, unlisted by Bull, UNC with hints of golden tone, very rare in high grades, other than the 1723 SSC coin, all George I Shillings hard to find in high grades, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, the finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, formerly in a PCGS holder and graded MS63, the PCGS data recorded at the time of LCGS slabbing
Shilling 1723 SSC First Bust ESC 1176, Bull 1586 Choice UNC with blue, green and gold toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the second finest known of 39 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1745 LIMA ESC 1205, Bull 1724 UNC and lustrous, all George II Shillings hard to find in the highest grades, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the second finest known of 23 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1745 LIMA ESC 1205, Bull 1724 UNC or very near so and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75. One of a number of high grade slabbed Shillings in this sale.
Shilling 1750 Thin 0 in date ESC 1210, Bull 1729 UNC and lustrous with a hint of golden tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the second finest known of 9 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1816 ESC 1228, Bull 2140, UNC with choice tone, the obverse exhibiting a superb green and gold tone with touches of magenta and cyan, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85. One of a number of high grade and choice slabbed Shillings offered in this sale.
Shilling 1817 ESC 1232, Bull 2144 Choice UNC with green and gold toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88, the joint finest known of 31 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Currency Coins graded 88 are truly rare with only a tiny percentage of the issue escaping the many potential imperfections caused by the minting process. One of a number of high grade and choice slabbed Shillings offered in this sale.
Shilling 1836 ESC 1273, Bull 2494 Lustrous UNC and choice with superb original surfaces, a hint of toning in the legends adds to the considerable eye appeal of the piece, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82. One of a number of high grade and choice slabbed Shillings offered in this sale.
Shilling 1844 ESC 1291, Bull 2990 UNC the obverse lustrous with hints of gold tone, the reverse with even gold tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Shilling 1852 ESC 1299, Bull 3001 Choice UNC with old original colourful toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the second finest of 11 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1853 the A's in the obverse legend joined at their bases, type as ESC 1300, Bull 3002 Choice UNC with hints of olive and gold tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Shilling 1875 ESC 1327, Bull 3045, Die Number 70 UNC with prooflike fields, enhanced by a subtle blue/green tone on the obverse, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, formerly in an NGC holder and graded MS63, the NGC data recorded at the time of LCGS slabbing
Shilling 1877 ESC 1329, Bull 3047, Die Number 44, Lustrous UNC with an attractive and even cinnamon tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 17 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1890 ESC 1357, Bull 3144 UNC and with an attractive golden tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the Large Jubilee Head type lasted for just 4 years, this a very pleasing example of this short-lived series
Shilling 1893 Large Letters on Obverse ESC 1361, Bull 3153, Davies 1011 dies 2A, Choice UNC with soft lustre under and original gold tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88. The finest known of 23 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. One of a number of choice high grade slabbed Shillings in this sale.
Shilling 1894 ESC 1363, Bull 3156, Davies 1015 dies 2B, Choice UNC with multi-coloured tone, the key date in the Veiled Head Shilling series and always desirable in high grade, the finest known of 9 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1915 ESC 1425, Bull 3804 Choice UNC and lustrous with golden toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 32 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1918 ESC 1428, Bull 3807 UNC with a rich and multi-coloured gold, blue, olive and magenta tone, a superb piece, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Shilling 1921 ESC 1431, Bull 3813, Davies 1809 dies 5E Low relief head/Right leg of N in IND points to a space, UNC and evenly toned, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Shilling 1926 Modified Effigy ESC 1437, Bull 3827 UNC and lustrous a choice piece further enhanced by gold and olive toning in places. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85. The second finest known of 22 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. The die combination of the Modified Head and the earlier Lion on Crown reverse only produced for two years, this would make an excellent coin for the type collector
Shilling 1959 Scottish ESC 1475Z. Bull 4502 UNC and lustrous with a hint of gold toning, the key date in the Elizabeth II Shilling series, and has always been hard to find in true mint state. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Sixpence 1696 First Bust, Early Harp, Large Crowns ESC 1533, Bull 1202 UNC with original mint lustre, enhanced by hints of colourful toning in the legends, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the second finest known of 28 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sixpence 1700 Third Bust ESC 1579, Bull 1250, UNC and beautifully toned with gold and touches of blue, the obverse with a sharp and well-defined portrait, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Sixpence 1816 ESC 1630, Bull 2191, Choice UNC the obverse with a hint of golden toning in the legends, the reverse with even golden tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85
Sixpence 1819 ESC 1636, Bull 2201 UNC the obverse with a deep and colourful tone, the reverse with blue/green tone around the edges, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Sixpence 1824 ESC 1657, Bull 2425, UNC and choice with an attractive and even gold tone, a superb example of this short series, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Sixpence 1825 I in GEORGIUS and the second I in BRITANNIAR have no top left serifs, LCGS Variety 02, Choice UNC with a deep and colourful tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Sixpence 1835 ESC 1680, Bull 2508, Choice UNC with excellent surfaces and a subtle blue/grey and gold tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 15 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sixpence 1858 ESC 1706, Bull 3200, Davies 1058 dies 2A Obverse: I of GRATIA points right of a rim bead, with 10 1/2 teeth date spacing, right UNC a superb piece, beautifully toned gold with touches of underlying blue and green, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, a specialist item for the advanced Sixpence collector
Sixpence 1862 Large Date, type as ESC 1711, Bull 3207 EF/GEF and lustrous, by far the rarer date type on this key date coin, the two date sizes not differentiated by ESC, Bull or Davies, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 65, the finest of only 2 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sixpence 1877 No Die Number ESC 1732, Bull 2675 Choice UNC with golden tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, a stunning example, the joint finest known of 7 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sixpence 1887 Young HeadESC 1750, Bull 3262, Choice UNC with beautiful blue/green toning with touches of gold. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88, the finest known of 47 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, the eye appeal alone leaves little doubt to this claim. Formerly in an NGC holder and graded MS65, the NGC ticket no longer with the coin
Sixpence 1889 ESC 1757, Bull 3279, Davies 1164 dies 1C, UNC the obverse deeply toned, the reverse with subdued lustre and attractive golden tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Sixpence 1900 ESC 1770, Bull 3293 Choice UNC with original cartwheel lustre, enhanced by a rich gold and olive tone, a superb and eye-catching piece retaining some original mint bloom in places, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the second finest of 64 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sixpence 1901 ESC 1771, Bull 3294 Choice UNC with and attractive golden tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, Ex-Cheshire Collection, formerly in an NGC holder and graded MS64 the NGC ticket no longer with the coin
Sixpence 1902 ESC 1785, Bull 3597 Choice UNC with gold, olive and cinnamon toning, a superb piece, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the second finest known of 34 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population report, would make an excellent coin for the type collector
Sixpence 1903 ESC 1787, Bull 3599 Choice UNC with subtle and colourful old tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 64 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sixpence 1911 ESC 1795, Bull 3871, Davies 1860 dies 1A, Obverse: Shallow neck, I of BRITT points to a bead. Reverse: Colon of FID points to a bead, Lion has small face. Choice UNC with practically full lustre. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, The rarest of the currency types of 1911 and seldom seen. Of the 62 examples of 1911 currency Sixpence submitted to LCGS for grading, only 3 have been the rare dies 1A combination, a key 20th Century variety
Sixpence 1914 ESC 1799, Bull 3875 UNC with choice tone, the obverse deep blue/green , the reverse blue/green with central gold and magenta, a superb piece with outstanding eye appeal, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Sixpence 1915 ESC 1800, Bull 3876, Choice UNC and lustrous with a hint of gold toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the second finest known of 9 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sixpence 1919 ESC 1804, Bull 3880 Choice UNC and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 16 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sixpence 1934 ESC 1823, Bull 3915 Choice UNC, the obverse with even golden tone, the reverse with practically full lustre, very seldom seen in this high grade, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the second finest known of 16 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sovereign 1825 Laureate Head Marsh 9, S.3800 GEF and choice with subdued mint lustre and hints of toning around the reverse design, An extremely rare type, with only a small fraction of the 1825 mintage bearing the Laureate Head. Rated R3 by Marsh, this type normally only encountered in low to middle grade, this an exceptional example, formerly in the Bentley Collection (8/5/2013, Part 3, Lot 952 - realised £7440 inclusive of buyers premium), in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 65, worthy of a place in any high quality Sovereign collection
Sovereign 1871 George and the Dragon, Large B.P., Die Axis upright, Plain Edge ProofS.3856, Wilson & Rasmussen 316, rated R4. Extremely Rare (Estimated 11-20 examples known) the portrait and reverse design retaining much original mint brilliance and frosting. in a PCGS holder and graded PR64 DCAM
Sovereign 1874 Shield ReverseMarsh 58, Die Number 32, Extremely rare and rated R4 by Marsh, GVF/NEF and retaining some lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 50. The finest known of just 2 examples recorded by the LCGS Population Report. One of the key date rarities in the Victorian Sovereign series. We note this coin now lists at £4000 in VF and £9000 EF in the Standard Catalogue. Notes in the Bentley Collection Catalogue state that only three Die Numbers have been seen for this date (28, 32 and 33), although others are claimed to exist (namely 12,15, 34 and 35) they have not been traced.
Sovereign 1908C (Ottawa Mint) Satin FinishS.3970 in a PCGS holder and graded SP63. One of the rarest Sovereigns in the entire series. See Notes in Marsh pages 81-83. Marsh stated that he had only recorded 11 examples, a superb piece and missing from many advanced gold collections.
Third Guinea 1810 Second Laureate Head S.3740 A/UNC and lustrous, a most attractive example, the obverse well struck showing good detail on the King's hair, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75
Two Pounds 1887 S.3865 LCGS 82 UNC and highly lustrous the obverse fully struck, a superior example and highly desirable in choice grades, the second finest of 35 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Twopence 1797 Peck 1077 UNC with some lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the second finest known of 44 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, these coins seldom seen with lustre
Twopence 1797 Proof in Bronzed Copper Peck 1075 KT3 nFDC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the only example thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthings (4) 1838 as Peck 1553, Aboutfarthings Obverse 1, Reverse Aa with Stop instead of Colon after DEF, NEF with a heavier contact mark on the obverse and a stain in the reverse field NEF, 1847 B of BRITANNIAR has no serifs, unbarred A's in BRITANNIAR, Aboutfarthings Obverse 1, Reverse Ba, GVF with some spots on the reverse, 1850 5 over 4 unlisted by Peck, Aboutfarthings Obverse 2b, Reverse B with unbarred A's in BRITANNIAR, similar to LCGS variety 07 but from a different die VF, 1858 Large Date, Shamrock head detached, 10 teeth date spacing, as Peck 1586, LCGS Variety 04 GVF
GB (1373), Token issues (38) and World (423) a large group Crowns to Farthings along with Third Farthing 1902 UNC, MaundyFourpence 1937 NVF, Halfcrown 1887 enamelled in 5 colours, Sixpence 1887 enamelled in 5 colours, Two Pounds 1986 UNC in the Royal Mint folder of issue, One Pound 1985 UNC in the Royal Mint folder of issue, Ireland Punt 2000 Millennium (20) UNC in a sealed bag, New Zealand (191) Halfcrowns (27), Florins (25), Shillings (12), Sixpences (10) and Threepences (117) in mixed grades, a group of World Medals (20) includes many China 1920s-1950s issues, GB Farthings in a Whitman Folder 1937-1956 complete A/UNC to UNC and lustrous, GB Sixpences in a Whitman folder 1947-1967 in mixed grades, GB Pennies in an album 1860-1967 missing 1967, 1869, 1871 and 1951, also Halfpennies (60) and Farthings (48) these in mixed grades with some later coins lustrous, LCGS slabbed items GB George V and George VI issues (17) includes Halfcrowns in silver (11) in mixed grades LCGS 10 to 75 would make an excellent grading reference set, Greece (228) mostly 20th Century issues in base metal, in mixed grades generally in line with age, a few later coins lustrous, and a small group of World Banknotes (15) in mixed circulated grades, (Over 22 Kilos, a total of over 2500 coins, medals and notes)
GB and World a mixed lot ranging from Roman to QE II decimals, including some high grade George VIsilver, a group of Unc 1955 Halfpennies in LCGS slabs and more (lot)
Halfpennies (3) 1806 Peck 1376 GEF in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 65, 1875 Freeman 321 dies 11+J A/UNC with traces of lustre and a pleasing underlying tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 70, 1889 Freeman 260 dies 17+S UNC or near so and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75
Shilling 1758 ESC 1213, Bull 1734 VF with hints of gold tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 50, Sixpence 1758 ESC 1623, Bull 1763 EF with old grey tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 70, Sixpence 1927 First Reverse ESC 1815 UNC with practically full lustre and choice, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, SilverThreepence 1894 ESC 2106, Bull 3446, Davies 1353 dies 2A, Second I of VICTORIA points to a rim bead Lustrous UNC with gold tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78 (4 coins in lot)
Shilling 1787 Hearts ESC 1225, Bull 2129, GEF/AU attractively toned, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 70, Sixpence 1787 No Hearts ESC 1626, Bull 2187 with some gold toning, GEF/AU in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 70
AustraliaThreepence 1927 KM#24 UNC with original mint lustre and original gold toning in the legends. All the diamonds and pearls on the King's crown are fully visible. On the reverse the Emu shows full detail, a key point on Australian coins. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, an extremely attractive example
CanadaHalfpenny Token 1854 Bank of Upper Canada, Plain 4, KM#Tn2, Breton 720, Charlton PC-5C1, thin die crack after F in OF Toned UNC, in a PCGS holder and graded MS63 BN
German States - Frankfurt Am Main Gulden 1841 KM#316 Lustrous UNC and choice, in a PCGS holder and graded MS64+, the finest known example on the PCGS Population Report
Germany 50 Pfennigs 1877F Large Eagle (type I) KM#6 Choice UNC and lustrous, in a PCGS holder and graded MS66, the finest known of only two examples recorded by the PCGS Population Report
Palestine 20 Mils 1940 KM#5 UNC with an attractive subtle golden tone, in a PCGS holder and graded MS63, Rare in this high grade, of 34 examples graded by PCGS, only one has graded higher
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