Sixpence 1872 ESC 1726, Bull 3226, Die Number 1, VG with grey tone, we note Bull does not record Die Number 1 for this date, neither is it recorded by Michael Gouby. Forms part of an interesting group of Die Number 1 coins offered in this sale, many scarce or rare
Sixpence 1876 very thick 1 in date, ESC 1730, Bull 3231, Die Number 1, VG, very rare, rated R2 by ESC and Bull and seldom offered. Forms part of an interesting group of Die Number 1 coins offered in this sale, many scarce or rare
Sixpence 1878 ESC 1733, Bull 3233, Die Number 6, the 6 struck over a lower 6, this die number when encountered on this date is usually paired with the DRITANNIAR error obverse, Fine, Rare
Sixpence 1879 ESC 1736, Bull 3237, Davies 1093, dies 4C, Die Number 1, Near Fine, all Die Numbered issues rare on this date. Forms part of an interesting group of Die Number 1 coins offered in this sale, many scarce or rare
Sixpences (2) 1697C First Bust, Later Harp, Small Crowns, ESC 1557, Bull 1271 NEF/EF attractively toned with some light adjustment lines, an attractive piece with much eye appeal, 1696 First Bust, Early Harp. Large Crowns ESC 1533, Bull 1202 EF and attractively toned, the obverse shows signs of die clashing
Sixpences (2) 1707E Plain in angles, single stops after MAG and REG, ESC 1588, Bull 1463, VG, Rare, 1707 Plain in angles No Stop after MAG, ESC 1587, Bull 1453, VG/Fine with some scuffs and surface marks
Sixpences (2) 1867 ESC 1717, Bull 3215, Davies 1070, Die Number 7, dies 2A, Good Fine with a toning line on the reverse, 1869 ESC 1720, Bull 3219, Die Number 6, Fine, both collectable examples of these rare dates
Sixpences (2) 1873 ESC 1727, Bull 3228, Davies 1079, dies 3A, I of GRATIA points between 2 rim teeth, Die Number 1, VG with grey tone, 1874 Crosslet 4 in date ESC 1728, Bull 3229, Davies 1082, dies 3C, D of DEI points to a space, Die Number 1, Fine/About Fine with some surface marks, Both form part of an interesting group of Die Number 1 coins offered in this sale, many scarce or rare
Sixpences (2) 1878 DRITANNIAR error, ESC 1735, Bull 3236, Die Number 6, the 6 struck over a lower 6, Fair, Rare, 1878 ESC 1733, Bull 3233, Die Number 6, the 6 struck over a lower 6, VG Rare, this die number usually paired with the DRITANNIAR coin
Sixpences (3) 1696 First Bust, Early Harp, Large Crowns, Good Fine/Fine on a porous flam, 1697B First Bust, Later Harp, Small Crowns, Fine with some surface marks, 1697E First Bust, Later Harp, Small Crowns, ESC 1560, Bull 1281 Poor
Sovereign 1817 CGS Variety 03 Broken Serifs. Obverse: third I of III is a reversed 1. Reverse: I's in HONI and QUI have no top left serif, EF in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 65
Sovereign 1823 Marsh 7 About Fine for wear, the obverse attempted piercing in two places, one of the key dates of the Sovereign series, rated R3 by Marsh, this rating fully justified
Sovereign 1823 Marsh 7 NVF with a long, thin scratch on the bust, one of the key dates of the Sovereign series, rated R3 by Marsh, this rating fully justified, Ex-London Coins Auction A141 2/6/20131 Lot 2105, realised £1500 hammer price
Sovereign 1825 Laureate Head, Marsh 9 NVF with some surface marks on the obverse, and a gentle edge bruise, an extremely rare type, rated R3 by Marsh, the Laureate Head coins of this date represent only a very small percentage to the total mintage for the year, Ex-Hemisphere Sale 8/5/2014 Lot 2017
Sovereign 1831 W.W. on truncation (with stops) S.3829, Marsh 16, GVF/NEF the obverse with some light contact marks and with a small, pale spot on the jawline, the reverse even and problem free. Rated R2 by Marsh, examples of this date are very rare and sought after in all grades
Sovereign 1831 W.W. on truncation (with stops) S.3829, Marsh 16, in an NGC holder and graded MS63. Rated R2 by Marsh, examples of this date are very rare and sought after in all grades
Sovereign 1831 WW on truncation (no stops) S.3829A, Marsh 16A, listed as R5 by Marsh (9 to 14 examples believed to exist) a bold and collectable Fine, very rare and sought after, missing from many advanced Sovereign collections
Sovereign 1832 Second Bust, Nose points to second I in BRITANNIAR, Marsh 17, Good Fine or slightly better with some edge nicks, the obverse with some surface marks, the reverse with a nick in the field to the right of the shield
Sovereign 1833 Marsh 18 EF/GEF a very pleasing high grade example of the William IV type, EF examples always sought after, Ex-London Coins Auction A144 2/3/2014 Lot 2081 realised £2200 hammer price
Sovereign 1835 5 over 3 LCGS variety 02, unlisted by Marsh or Spink, of similar type to Lot 963 in the Bentley Sale, GEF in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 65, an unusual type
Sovereign 1838 with double struck date Marsh 22, GEF with some light surface marks and a gentle edge bruise, Ex-Bentley Collection Lot 398 realised £3000 hammer price, Very Rare. Especially in this high grade
Sovereign 1839 Marsh 23 About Fine/Near Fine with some small edge nicks, an even and collectable example of this extremely rare date, always highly sought after
Sovereign 1839 Marsh 23 NVF, rated R2 by Marsh and very rare, most examples we have seen occur around Fine grade, this considerably better and always very sought after
Sovereign 1843 Narrow shield variety Marsh 26A Good Fine with some surface marks and edge nicks, a very seldom seen type, and always highly sought after. Extremely Rare rated R4 by Marsh, Ex-London Coins Auction A147 6/12/2014 Lot 3256 realised £6500 hammer price
Sovereign 1849 the 4 of the date is overstruck, however does no have the same appearance of the 4 over 1 coin from LCA 148 (Lot 2471). The upright of the 4 extends beyond the base. Good Fine or better/VF
Sovereign 1858 Large Date as Marsh 41 the last 8 overstruck, possibly over a high 8, the underlying 8 broken at the top GF/NVF, Ex-London Coins Auction A144 2/3/2014 Lot 2092, realised £400 hammer price
Sovereign 1859 'Ansell' type, Marsh 42A with the additional line on the ribbon behind the ear, VF the reverse slightly better, one of the key rarities of the entire Sovereign series, rated R4 by Marsh, the rarity of this type fully justified, many advanced Sovereign collections are missing this extremely rare type.
Sovereign 1866 stated by the vendor to be 6 over 5, the last 5 certainly with evidence of an understrike, with a flatter top to the final 6. Marsh 51, Die Number 28, NVF, Ex-London Coins Auction A141 2/6/2013 Lot 2139
Sovereign 1871S Shield Reverse, WW incuse on truncation, S.3855A NEF/EF and lustrous, the reverse with a hint of red toning, the WW incuse type was only used on Sydney Mint Sovereigns in this year
Sovereign 1872 Shield Reverse, Die Number 75, Marsh 56, GEF and lustrous, with some light hairlines and a rim nick, overall a very attractive piece with considerable eye appeal
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