Groat 1836 Gold Pattern with Plain edge, Wilson & Rasmussen 273, ESC 1921, Bull 2518, Davies 380G, weight 3.43 grammes, in an NGC holder and graded PF63, rated R5 by Wilson & Rasmussen, (estimated 6-10 specimens known). An excessively rare and desirable example of the William IV Britannia type. Four different patterns of this date were minted in gold, two of which used the '4P in field' type reverse, the remaining two used the Britannia reverse later adopted for the currency issue, namely this piece and an equivalent piece struck on a thin flan. Of significant interest to the Gold Pattern collector, or specialist collector of the William IV series. By comparison, the Proof coins included in the 1831 Proof set each had a mintage of 225 pieces, so if you are interested in choice rarities of the sort offered globally once or twice a decade this is the lot for you
Halfcrown 1839 Plain Edge Proof, One Plain and One ornate fillet, W.W. in relief on truncation, die axis upright, ESC 669, Bull 2707, nFDC, the bust fully frosted, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, 1839 Proof Halfcrowns always keenly sought after, the Proof issue highlighting the skill and craftsmanship of the engraver
Crown 1893 LVI ProofESC 304, Bull 2594, Davies 505P, dies 2A, nFDC with a beautiful shimmering blue/green tone enhanced by touches of gold and magenta, over reflective surfaces in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88
Halfcrown 1849 Large Date, ESC 682, Bull 2730, UNC and beautifully toned over original mint lustre, the obverse particularly choice, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82. Young Head Halfcrowns are extremely hard to find in grades 80 and above
Halfcrown 1933 VIP Proof/Proof of record, Bull 3746, Davies 1710P, Coincraft G5HC-170, nFDC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 91, VIP Proofs of this series were produced in extremely small numbers and all and keenly sought after of the rare occasions they appear for sale, Ex-Roland Harris Collection, London Coins Auction A124 February 2009 Lot 501 £750 and A175 Lot 1696 £1300
Shilling 1839 Plain Edge Proof, Second Young Head, No WW, ESC 1284, Bull 2980 FDC or near so with beautiful gold, blue and magenta tone on reflective choice fields, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 90. Would enhance the collection of the most discerning Shilling specialist
Shilling 1853 ProofESC 1301, Bull 3003, nFDC with attractive and colourful tone exhibiting gold, blue and cinnamon hues, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 91, the 1853 Proof issue extremely sought after, and would enhance the most advanced of Shilling collections
Florin 1868 Top Cross overlaps border beads, ESC 833, Bull 2866, Davies 748 dies 3B, Die Number 19, Choice UNC, deeply toned and with stunning eye appeal, the obverse golden toned with deep hues of blue in the legends, the reverse with even gold tone enhanced with flashes of blue and magenta, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85. Collectors of the Gothic Florin series will appreciate the true rarity of choice pieces in this series. Any that achieve grades 80 and above would grace any choice Victorian Florin collection. Furthermore, pieces in the Gothic series that grade 85 are exceptionally rare, and make up a miniscule percentage of all coins graded of this type
Florin 1870 Top Cross overlaps border beads, ESC 836, Bull 2870, Davies 752 dies 3B, Die Number 15, Choice UNC grey toned over original lustre, a superb example of this scarce date, Ex-London Coins Auction A124 Lot 340, Ex-Roland Harris Collection, where it is stated that it is Ex-PCGS MS65. and surely one of only a tiny number of choice mint state survivors. Collectors of the Gothic Florin series will appreciate the true rarity of choice pieces in this series. Any that achieve grades 80 and above would grace any choice Victorian Florin collection. Furthermore, pieces in the Gothic series that grade 85 are exceptionally rare, and make up a miniscule percentage of all coins graded of this type
Florin 1872 Top Cross overlaps border beads, ESC 840, Bull 2878, Davies 756 dies 3B, Die Number 98, UNC and beautifully toned over original lustre and graded 80 by CGS collectors of the Gothic Florin series will appreciate the true rarity of choice pieces in this series. Any that achieve grades 80 and above would grace any choice Victorian Florin collection.
Crown 1893 LVI ProofESC 304, Bull 2594, Davies 505P, dies 2A, UNC or near so and retaining some original brilliance, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75
Florin 1881 xxri ESC 858A, Bull 292A, Davies 773, Lustrous UNC, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80. rated R3 by Bull and surely rarer in this high grade
Halfcrown 1879 Obverse: I of DEI points to a bead, Reverse: Small cross on crown, with foliage close to the legend, ESC 703, Bull 2753, Davies 585 dies 3C, Choice UNC and lustrous with light and even golden tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, a rare date and desirable in this high grade
Florin 1856 No stop after date, ESC 813A, Bull 2833, UNC with superb golden tone enhanced by touches of blue, attractive and eye-catching, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78
Sixpence 1839 Plain Edge Proof, die axis upright, ESC 1685, Bull 3171, nFDC with blue/grey and gold toning upon reflective fields, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88
Halfcrown 1708 Plumes, SEPTIMO edge ESC 578, Bull 1369 GVF/NEF evenly toned with minor haymarks, gold and grey toning over mint lustre further enhance the eye appeal of this original and attractive piece, very scarce in higher grades, one of the finest we have offered of this type
Halfcrown 1909 ESC 754, Bull 3575, UNC with practically full lustre, the obverse with touches of pastel toning, a small area of toning below the crown on the reverse barely detracts, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80. Edward VII Halfcrowns seldom seen in grades 80 and above as many are heavily bagmarked due to the wide fields. Ex-Roland Harris Collection
Halfcrown 1840 ESC 673, Bull 2715 GEF in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 70. Only two dates bear the W.W. initials on the truncation, and given the rarity of the 1839 issue, the 1840 is always a popular coin
Florin 1890 ESC 872, Bull 2958, Davies 817 dies 3D, UNC and almost fully lustrous with hints of golden tone, a choice example of this rare date, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Sixpence 1841 ESC 1687, Bull 3174, Choice UNC the obverse golden toned, the reverse with a deep golden tone enhanced by flashes of blue and magenta, a stunning example of this rare date, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, comparable to the example in the Andrew Wayne Collection, and one of the finest we have handled
Florin 1887 Jubilee Head Large J in J.E.B. but with the J.E.B. shifted to the left extremity of the truncation panel, therefore the J points just right of centre of the insignia, type as ESC 868, Bull 2953, Davies 810, dies 1A variant, Near VF toned and highly unusual
Shilling 1839 Second Young Head, No WW, ESC 1283, Bull 2979, a crisp and sharp early strike, fully lustrous, with a tiny spot behind the Queen's neck, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85
Shilling 1846 ESC 1293, Bull 2992 UNC a choice and boldly struck example with full lustre, an exceptional example of the early Young head type, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85
Shilling 1859 ESC 1307, Bull 3015, Davies 879 dies 4A, 11 beads from A to A in GRATIA, Choice UNC, toned over original lustre, the reverse with hues of gold and magenta, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85
Shilling 1864 ESC 1312, Bull 3024, Die Number 10, UNC and choice with colourful tone exhibiting hues of blue/green, gold and magenta, a superb example of the die number series, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85
Sixpence 1853 ESC 1698, Bull 3189, UNC a superb example with choice deep tone, exhibiting shades of gold, deep blue/green with touches of purple, over original mint lustre ,in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88, all currency coins graded 88 are extremely difficult to find, such examples are highly prized, especially those with stunning eye appeal such as this
Shilling 1859 ESC 1307, Bull 3015, Davies 877 dies 2A, 13 beads from A to A in GRATIA, no sign of overdate, listed as 'unconfirmed' by Davies, Choice UNC, almost fully lustrous, the obverse further enhanced with hints of golden tone in the legends, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the first of this die pairing we have offered, an excellent coin for the Shilling variety specialist
Sixpence 1848 8 over 6, the 4 of the date has no base serifs, ESC 1693A, Bull 3183 approaching VF with some contact marks. A Very rare date and missing from many Sixpence collections. Note: Archive pictures show that examples with the 4 showing it's full base serifs are recorded for this overdate, those with the 'full base serifs' 4 show a bolder underlying 6 thus suggesting more than one die was altered to give the 8 over 6 type.
Crown 1890 ESC 300, Bull 2590, UNC and eye-catching with original lustre in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, and surprisingly hard to find in true mint state
Double Florin 1890 ESC 399, Bull 2703, UNC golden toned, with touches of blue and green, over original mint lustre, an eye-catching example, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, only rated N by Bull, but surprisingly rare in UNC, our records indicate the last UNC example we offered was in 2010
Shilling 1872 ESC 1324, Bull 3042, Die Number 80, UNC with choice fields exhibiting gold, blue and magenta tone, a superb piece with outstanding eye appeal, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, a superb example of the die number type
SixpenceCommonwealth 1651 51 over 49, all stops present, S.3219, ESC 1485, no Bull equivalent, mintmark Sun, 2.45 grammes, Fine/Good Fine with some edge nicks, struck on a slightly wavy flan, our archive database shows that we have only previously offered one example of this overdate type in 17 years
Maundy Set 1886 ESC 2500, Bull 3543 A/UNC to UNC with a beautiful deep colourful and matching tone, with hues of gold, olive and magenta, an eye-catching set
Crown 1895 LIX ESC 309, Bull 2599, Davies 514 dies 2A, A/UNC the obverse lustrous with some toning, the reverse with good original lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75
Sixpence 1871 No Die Number, ESC 1724, Bull 3239 UNC with golden tone on choice fields, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, rated R2 by Bull, evidence from our archive database confirms this rarity as we have only offered 5 examples in 21 years. This coin superior to the example in the Andrew Wayne collection, and comparable to the example in the Roland Harris collection
Threepence 1849 ESC 2057, Bull 3376, Lustrous UNC with residual golden tone, a choice example, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, early Victorian Threepences extremely desirable in high grade
GB and World sets and singles a varied group comprising GB Fifty Pences a 2-coin set 1992 with 1992/3 EU Presidency and 1992 Britannia types, BU in the wallet of issue, GB Fifty Pounds Silver 2015 Britannia BU on the card of issue, GB Twenty Pounds Silver 2013 George and the Dragon BU on the card of issue, GB Two Pounds Britannia 2017 Silver One Ounce UNC, GB Crown 1981 Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer Silver Proof nFDC toned, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, GB Fifty Pences a 2-coin set 1998 EU 25th Anniversary and Britannia types, UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, GB Fifty Pence 1994 D-Day landings UNC in the wallet of issue, GB Fifty Pence 2019 20 Years of the Gruffalo UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, USA One Dollar 1986S Ellis Island Silver Proof FDC boxed with certificate, USA One Dollar 1891S GVF cleaned, Niue Silver One Ounce 2017 Year of the Rooster Prooflike UNC, Austria Thaler 1780 Maria Theresa Silver Restrike Lustrous UNC with some toning, USA Half Dollar 1986S Statue of Liberty UNC with certificate, Alderney Five Pounds 2016 Remembrance with coloured poppies on the reverse, UNC in the Royal Miny wallet of issue, Medallic Promoters items (12) Copper Bitcoin 2014, Historic Battles - Battle of Goose Green, 2017 Greatest British Sovereigns - Queen Elizabeth II 50mm diameter in gold plated Copper with colouring on either side, Rule Britannia undated 50mm diameter with colouring on either side, undated Remembrance - The War Poppy Collection with coloured poppies and black and white warship, Kings and Queens of Britain - Richard I (The Lionheart) with coloured reverse, Defining Moments of World War II - D-Day Landings, Myths and legends of Great Britain - St. George and the Dragon, with coloured reverse and Swarovski crystal, The Falklands War April 2-June 14 1982 with coloured reverse, 75th Anniversary of World War II - D-Day Landings with coloured reverse, British Military Aircraft - Supermarine Spitfire, with coloured reverse, USA 1776 a modern styling of the Great Seal, these all in base metal UNC some with promoters certificates, Europe - Euro sets (4) Ireland (8 coins) Two Euros to One Euro Cent Lustrous UNC in a slide case, Germany (2) 2002J Hamburg (8 coins) Two Euro to One Euro Cent UNC in the pack of issue, and 2006F Stuttgart Proof Set (9 coins) Two Euros 2006F Schleswig-Holstein and the Two Euros to One Euro cent set FDC in the wallet of issue, Greece (10 coins) a mixed date set comprising Two Euros (3) 2002 Europa on Bull , 2004 Athens Olympics, 2007 Treaty of Rome, One Euro 2003, 50 Euro Cent 2002, 20 Euro Cent 2002, 10 Euro Cent 2002, Five Euro Cent 2002, Two Euro Cent 2002, One Euro Cent 2004 EF to UNC and lustrous, cased, United Kingdom Ecu Set 1992 (7 coins) Five Ecu to One Tenth Ecu UNC and lustrous on the Tower Mint card of issue, USA - The Americana series - The presidents (5 coins) Half Dollar 1967, Quarter Dollar 1994P, Dime 1994P, Five Cents 1994P, One Cent 1974D, the half Dollar VF cleaned, others EF to UNC on the card of issue
Shilling 1866 ESC 1314, Bull 3027, Die Number 43, UNC the reverse brilliant, the obverse with touches of light tone in places, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78
Shilling 1877 ESC 1329, Bull 3047, Die Number 37 Choice UNC with practically full mint lustre, the obverse with subtle hints of golden tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Groat 1842 2 over 1 ESC 1937A, Bull 3333, Lustrous UNC, Rare in this high grade, our archive database shows that we have only offered 3 previous example, this is the finest we have offered of this type
Maundy Set 1878 ESC 2491, Bull 3531, the Threepence with the gentlest of edge bruises, possibly from the time of striking, otherwise UNC with a beautiful light tone, a superior set, in a contemporary undated 'Maundy Coin' box
Sixpence 1858 ESC 1706, Bull 3200, Davies 1058 dies 2A, UNC with gold, blue/green and magenta tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, rated R2 by Bull
Double Florin 1888 ESC 397, Bull 2699, Davies 542, dies 2B, UNC and lustrous with touches of gold, blue and magenta tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78
Sixpences (2) 1697 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
Halfcrown 1696 Small Shields, Small, Early Harp, OCTAVO edge, ESC 534, Bull 1014 Fine, sea salvaged, from the Wreck of 'The Association' with certificate
Shillings (2) 1697C Third Bust variety ESC 1109, Bull 1173, Fine, unevenly toned, the milling smoothed in places, sea salvaged, from the Wreck of 'The Association', 1699 Fourth Bust 'Flaming Hair' ESC 1116, Bull 1142, Fine, unevenly toned, from the Wreck of 'The Association', the two coins covered by one certificate
Halfcrown 1900 ESC 734, Bull 2786, UNC with gold and olive tone over original mint lustre, the eye appeal further enhanced by touches of blue and magenta in the legends, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Sixpence 1877 No Die Number, ESC 1732, Bull 3243, Choice UNC with gold and magenta tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, Victorian Young Head Sixpences extremely hard to find in grades 85 and higher.
Maundy Set 1871 ESC 2483, Bull 3523 GEF to UNC with a colourful matching tone, the Penny with uneven but not unpleasant tone, in a contemporary long undated Maundy case
Sixpence 1835 ESC 1676, Bull 2508 UNC with beautiful gold and olive tone over original lustre, a most attractive example with superb eye appeal, in an NGC holder and graded MS63
Halfcrown 1679 Edge with DECNS error, TRICESIMO PRIMO, ESC 483, Bull 485, Near Fine/Fine, the obverse with some colourful toning, listed as rare by Bull
Double Florin 1889 ESC 398, Bull 2701, Davies dies 2B, a rare die pairing used only briefly at the start of the 1889 mintage, UNC or near so and lustrous with an attractive golden tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75
Florin 1893 ESC 876, Bull 2962, Davies 830, dies 1A, Choice UNC the obverse with golden tone, enhanced by touches of blue and magenta, the reverse with even gold tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, choice and desirable thus
Sixpence 1851 G's in legend have both serifs, ESC 1696, Bull 3187, Lustrous UNC with a thin scratch on the reverse, grey, blue and gold tone over original mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Sixpence 1887 Jubilee Head , Withdrawn type ProofESC 1753, Bull 3269 a thin scratch and a contact mark on the obverse, UNC retaining much original brilliance with golden tone and flashes of blue and magenta in the legends, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78
Florin 1902 ESC 919, Bull 3577 Lustrous UNC with some contact marks, exhibiting touches of colourful tone in the legends, Threepence 1902 ESC 2114, Bull 3617 Lustrous UNC with hints of golden tone enhanced by touches of blue and magenta in places, a nicely matched pair
Florins (2) 1905 ESC 923, Bull 3581 About Fine with grey tone, the key date in the series, 1909 ESC 927, Bull 3585 About VF with some edge nicks, the obverse with a small spot on the truncation
Shilling 1838 ESC 1278, Bull 2973 A/UNC and lustrous, with excellent original surfaces displaying little signs of contact marks, the obverse with attractive underlying golden tone and some small tone spots
Sixpence 1887 Jubilee Head, Withdrawn type, R over I in VICTORIA, Bull 3265, Davies 1152, UNC and choice, the obverse with gold toning in the legends, the reverse with blue/green and golden tone with touches of magenta
Halfcrown 1896 ESC 730, Bull 2782, Davies 669 dies 2B, UNC and almost fully lustrous with hints of attractive golden tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Sixpences (3) 1879 ESC 1736, Bull 3237, Die Number 21, NEF with some contact marks and an edge nick, rare, 1897 ESC 1767, Bull 3290 EF with some hairlines, 1905 ESC NEF with some contact marks
Florin to Sixpence (4) Florin 1921 ESC 940, Bull 3768 GEF/UNC and lustrous, the obverse with a slightly uneven, but not unattractive tone, Shillings (2) 1916 ESC 1426, Bull 3805 UNC and lustrous with some minor contact marks and small rim nicks, 1918 ESC 1428, Bull 3807 AU/UNC with some minor contact marks, Sixpence 1922 A/UNC toned with some minor hairlines, a pleasing group
Sixpence 1901 ESC 1771, Bull 3294 Superb and choice UNC with glorious gold and olive tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88, very few currency coins of any series grade as high as LCGS 88, and all are highly prized pieces
Crown 1893 LVI ProofESC 304, Bull 2594, Davies 505P, dies 2A, Near Fine/Fine with an edge bruise on either side. Expert opinions concur that this die pairing only occurs on the Proof issue LVI type, and not on the currency pieces. Even in this grade, the piece retains some touches of brilliance on the reverse around St. George
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