Farthing 1866 Wide 66 in date, Freeman 514 dies 3+B variant, LCGS variety 02 a choice, sharp and original example with around 20% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 14 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1873 High 3 in date Freeman 524 dies 3+B, Choice UNC with around 80% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88, the third finest of 48 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1875 Large Date, 5 Berries, Freeman 528 dies 3+C, the obverse with traces of lustre, the reverse with around 40% mint lustre, this date seldom seen in lustrous state. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the joint finest known of 6 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1875H 4 Berries, complete E in REG, LCGS Variety 6, with good, even, slightly subdued mint lustre, a most attractive piece, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known of 6 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1886 Freeman 557 dies 7+F Choice UNC and highly lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the third finest of 36 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1890 Wide (normal) date Freeman 562 dies 7+F UNC with practically full lustre, minor toning on both sides, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Five Pounds 1887 ProofS.3864 FDC and graded PR62CAM by PCGS without B.P in exergue and a much rarer variety Linecar and Stone 73, considered by connoisseurs to be five times rarer than the issue that has the B.P (Linecar and Stone 72), a choice and beautiful piece and certainly not overgraded at PR62
Florin 1900 ESC 884, Bull 2971 UNC and choice, gold and olive toned on underlying original mint lustre, the joint finest known of 23 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Florin 1905 ESC 923, Bull 3581 EF and lustrous with a hint of golden tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 70, Ex-London Coins Auction A117 June 2007 Lot 963
Florin 1921 ESC 940, Bull 3768, Choice UNC with hints of a colourful underlying tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest of 20 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, very few of these Dull Finish coins with the low relief head achieve high grades as the quality of the strike and finish are normally poor with many exhibiting streaky surfaces due to poor metal alloy mix. This a superior piece and worthy of inclusion in the finest Florin collection
Halfcrown 1700 DVODECIMO edge, ESC 561, Bull 1043, UNC the obverse lustrous with toning in the legends, the reverse with a choice deeper blue/green and gold toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78
Halfcrown 1708 Second Bust, Plain in angles and below bust, SEPTIMO edge, ESC 577, Bull 1370 Bold GVF, with attractive grey with touches of gold, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 55
Halfcrown 1720 Roses and Plumes, unaltered date ESC 591, Bull 1556, EF in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 65, the finest known of only 3 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, very rare, especially so in this high grade, rated R3 by ESC
Halfcrown 1842 ESC 675, Bull 2717 UNC and lustrous, the reverse with particularly choice eye appeal, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known of 14 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, the Young Head Halfcrowns of all dates are extremely rare in this high grade, indeed at the time of writing only 5 examples of a total of 370 Young Head Halfcrowns of all currency dates 1840-1874 have been submitted have achieved this choice grade and such examples are greatly prized
Halfcrown 1925 ESC 772, Bull 3727 UNC and highly lustrous, the obverse enhanced by a hint of gold tone. Extremely rare in high grade, and in our opinion far more rare than the 1930 Halfcrown in this high grade. A very desirable coin in this grade and seldom offered this nice. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78. We note that an LCGS 75 example offered in London Coins Auction A140 as far back as 2/3/2013 realised £600 hammer price
Halfpenny 1735 Peck 849 A/UNC toned, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 70, the only example and therefore finest thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, from over 44,000 coins submitted, Ex-Andrew Wayne collection 5/6/2006 lot 987, many of the early Copper Halfpennies deceptively scarce or rare in high grades, one of the earliest coins submitted to LCGS (UIN 33) and after a further 44,000 coins graded this has yet to be beaten
Halfpenny 1799 5 Incuse Gunports Peck 1248 UNC and attractively toned retaining some original underlying mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Halfpenny 1856 Peck 1544 UNC and nicely toned, with traces of lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, formerly in an NGC holder and graded NGC MS64 BN, the NGC ticket no longer with the coin
Halfpenny 1930 Freeman 414 dies 414 dies 3+B, Choice UNC and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest of 10 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
MaundyTwopence 1746 ESC 2234, Bull 1813 Lustrous UNC with a hint of toning, excellent surfaces compliment this choice piece, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the second finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Penny 1902 High Tide Freeman 157 dies 1+B, Choice UNC and fully lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the third finest of 66 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1708 Third Bust ESC 1147, Bull 1399 UNC a most attractive example with good underlying mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and grades LCGS 82, the second finest of 34 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1735 Roses and PlumesESC 1198, Bull 1707 in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75, minor cabinet friction only, and with touches of original golden toning, a high grade and very attractive example, this date particularly difficult to find above middle grade
Shilling 1739 Roses ESC 1201, Bull 1716 GVF/NEF with attractive underlying golden tone a most pleasing example with excellent eye appeal, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 55
Shilling 1745 LIMA ESC 1205, Bull 1724 UNC and lustrous with superb fields displaying golden tone with flashes of blue and green, a choice piece, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the second finest known of 23 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1758 ESC 1213, Bull 1734, UNC with old grey toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the third finest known of 39 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1816 ESC 1228, Bull 2140 Choice UNC with choice and colourful toning, 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
Shilling 1825 Lion on Crown Reverse ESC 1254, Bull 2405, Davies 230 dies 1A. Lustrous and with hints of golden tone, an extremely eye-catching example, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80. The fourth finest of 36 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1826 ESC 1257, Bull 2409, a choice example with original lustrous surfaces the obverse with golden tone, the reverse with a deep and mottled tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Shilling 1836 ESC 1273, Bull 2494 a most attractive example displaying grey and gold original toning. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85. Under strong magnification the absolute quality of grade 85 pieces becomes crystal clear, for this reason they are always keenly sought by collectors and dealers alike
Shilling 1839 Second Young Head, No WW ESC 1283, Bull 2979 in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the obverse with slightly uneven, green and gold tone, the reverse highly lustrous, a very high grade example, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known of 15 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1856 ESC 1304, Bull 3007 a choice and lustrous example with traces of gold tone in the legend, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the second finest known of 15 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1872 ESC 1324, Bull 3042, Die Number 36, a superb example with even deep blue and green tone, a particularly eye-catching example, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Shilling 1889 Large Jubilee HeadESC 1355, Bull 3142, Davies 987 dies 3D Truncation slightly away from rim beads Choice UNC, attractively toned over subtle original mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Shilling 1890 ESC 1357, Bull 3144 Choice UNC with a superb deep tone over original lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, would make an excellent coin for the type collector, the large Jubilee Head type lasted for just 4 years, this a choice example, and the joint finest known of 30 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. One of a number of high grade and choice slabbed Shillings offered in this sale
Shilling 1893 Large Letters on Obverse ESC 1361, Bull 3153, Davies 1011 dies 2A, Choice UNC with a subtle golden tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the second finest known of 23 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1897 ESC 1366, Bull 3162 UNC with a subtle gold and olive tone with touches of magenta, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80 a most attractive example with considerable eye appeal
Shilling 1898 ESC 1367, Bull 3163 Lustrous and with blue, green and gold original toning, a most attractive and eye-catching, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Shilling 1901 ESC 1370, Bull 3166 UNC with choice tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the third finest of 23 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1926 Modified Effigy ESC 1437 Choice UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, the second finest known of 22 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1942 English ESC 1463, Bull 4133 UNC with even subdued lustre enhanced by golden tone, excellent surfaces showing only minimal contact marks under magnification, clearly contributing to the high grade. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest of 13 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sixpence 1696y First Bust, Large Crowns, Early Harp ESC 1539, Bull 1296, attractively toned with blue and gold toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, the second finest known of 8 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sixpence 1698 Plain in angles ESC 1574, Bull 1243 UNC and lustrous with a few minor haymarks, otherwise choice and with excellent eye appeal, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85 , the finest known of 6 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sixpence 1841 ESC 1687, Bull 3174 UNC, choice and lustrous with original golden toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, Ex-Andrew Wayne collection London Coins Auction A113 5/6/2006 Lot 1407
Sixpence 1883 ESC 1744, Bull 3255 an eye-catching example displaying mint lustre over a beautiful blue, green and golden tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Sixpence 1884 ESC 1745, Bull 3257 a most attractive example with original mint lustre and flashes of colourful tone. A fully struck example and always sought after in high grade, In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Sixpence 1886 ESC 1748, Bull 3260, a choice example lustrous and with some original mint bloom, toning in the legends, the reverse with traces of blue, green and gold, in an LCGS holder and graded 82
Sixpence 1893 Veiled Head ESC 1762, Bull 3285, Davies 1181 dies 2A First I of VICTORIA points to a rim tooth, by far the rarer of the two types, choice with gold and cinnamon toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82. Very scarce in this high grade, of 27 examples submitted to LCGS, only 3 have been this type
Sixpence 1900 ESC 1770, Bull 3293 Choice UNC with green and gold tone, with flashes of magenta in the legend, a quality piece with superb eye appeal, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the second finest known of 57 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sixpence 1919 ESC 1804, Bull 3880 Choice UNC with olive tone and flashes of magenta, the obverse with traces of mint bloom, the joint finest known of 16 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sixpence 1935 ESC 1824, Bull 3917 UNC with attractive and subtle toning, a superb piece, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88, the joint finest known of 35 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sovereign 2007 Proof S.SC4 in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 96, the 2007 and 2008 issues feature a lower relief reverse design, the joint finest known of just 4 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Florins in LCGS holders (3) 1942 ESC 962, Bull 4088 Choice and lustrous UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, 1945 ESC 965, Bull 4097, Choice and lustrous UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, 1946 ESC 966,. Bull 4099 Choice UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
British West AfricaShilling 1952 a trial piece struck in chromed steel, with TRIAL vertically in the left obverse field and TRIAL on the reverse horizontally above the 52 of the date. KM#TS3, FT UNC or very near so, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75
Portugal50 Centavos 1930 KM#577 Lustrous UNC with hints of golden tone, in a PCGS holder and graded MS64, listed at $400 by Krause for MS60, unpriced above MS60
USAHalf Dollar 1893 Proof. Breen 5048, in a PCGS holder and graded PR64. Only 792 Proofs were issue in this year, Half Dollar Proof issues of this period are very seldom encountered and always keenly sought after.
India2 Annas in holders (5) 1862 Calcutta NGC MS63, 1900 Bombay, Raised B, NGC MS63, 1901 Bombay, Incuse B, NGC MS63+, 1908 Calcutta NGC AU58, 1915 Bombay PCGS MS64
Farthing 1675 5 over 3 AU with traces of lustre reverse and graded 75 by CGS rare, this being the only example of this variety recorded on the LCGS population report
Five Guineas 1693 S.3422 Obverse conjoined busts of joint monarchs right. GVLIELMVS ET MARIA DEI GRATIA. Reverse, crowned garnished square topped arms, lion of Nassau in centre. Edge year QVINTO in raised letters on edge, in a PCGS holder and graded MS62, with Prooflike and brilliant fields, a piece with remarkable eye appeal, the bust and reverse design lightly frosted, retaining much mint lustre, must surely be one of the finest known examples of this short series. At the time of writing, the PCGS Population report shows one example graded MS62+ and another at MS63 being the only finer examples. Across the entire William and Mary series combining all Five Guinea dates and varieties, only 4 examples have been graded higher by PCGS. and in August 2020 an example dated 1692 and graded MS63 by PCGS realised $384,000 in Heritage, and is now being offered for private treaty sale at $499,000, and we can tell you that that the difference in grade between MS62 and 63 is negligible. William and Mary were spouses who reigned over the kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland. They began their joint reign in February 1689 after they were offered the throne by the Convention Parliament. James II (Mary’s father) had fled the country and William and Mary occupied what was in effect a vacant throne. They were the first joint rulers in England for over 800 years, although Philip II and Mary I had appeared on English coinage together. Mary was to reign until her death from smallpox in December 1694 and William continued his rule alone, until his death in March 1702. The reign of William and Mary was brief and their coins are relatively scarce.
Florin 1921 ESC 940, Bull 3768 in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80. A most attractive example of the 'Dull Finish' Half Silver type, displaying almost full original colour. Very few 1920-1922 Florins remain in this original condition, as many adjustments were made to the alloy with varying amounts of nickel, manganese and zinc used, and the 'Dull Finish' experiment was curtailed. Bright finish coins were again produced from late 1922 onwards.
Florin 1926 ESC 945, Bull 3778 A lustrous example the obverse with an excellent strike. A most pleasing coin with considerable eye appeal, Very few of the Half Silver George V issues remain in choice grades. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the second finest known of 18 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
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