Halfcrowns (2) 1715 and 1745 LIMA both ex-mount and both with traces of brown/gold residue in the fields the 1715 VG the 1746 bright VF with some heavy hairline scratches reverse
Halfcrowns (2) 1689 First Shield, Caul only frosted, with pearls ESC 505, Bull 831 VG or better, 1746 LIMA ESC 606, Bull 1688 VG with graffiti and scratches in the obverse field
Halfcrown 1831 Plain Edge Proof, WW in block, ESC 657, Bull 2473, Davies 320, dies 1A, obverse with small edge beads, retaining much original lustre and frosting, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1841 ESC 674, Bull 2716 EF and nicely toned, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 65. An extremely rare date with a mintage figure of approximately a quarter of that of the 1905 Halfcrown, and seldom offered in high grades
Halfcrown 1750 ESC 609, Bull 1692 UNC and choice with even gold toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Ex-Terner Collection and formerly in a PCGS holder graded MS64, the PCGS ticket removed at the time of LCGS slabbing and no longer available
Halfcrown 1823 First Reverse ESC 633 VF even grey tone with some faint old scratches obverse field decent eye appeal Extremely Rare especially in this collectable grade (Ex LCA 155 Dec 2016 realised £2,800)
Halfcrown 1707 SEPTIMO edge, Plain in angles and below bust ESC 574, Bull 1366 UNC with old grey toning, the reverse with residual gold, a highly desirable superb and original piece, the portrait showing excellent detail, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78. The finest known of 4 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1831 Plain Edge Proof, WW in block, ESC 657, Bull 2473, Davies 320, dies 1A, obverse with small edge beads, 13.49 grammes, EF the obverse with some hairlines in the fields, possibly lightly cleaned in the past
Halfcrown 1820 George IVESC 628, Bull 2357 UNC and choice, a most attractive example with hints of golden toning in the legend further enhancing the eye appeal of this elegant design, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 31 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1709 OCTAVO ESC 579, Bull 1371 UNC or near so and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75, the finest of 3 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1696 First Bust, Small Shields ESC 534, Bull 1014, UNC or near so in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75. While many of the Shillings and Sixpences of the Great Recoinage have survived in high grades, the same cannot be said for the Halfcrowns, which are a good deal scarcer in high grade and seldom offered. This lustrous and pleasing example is the finest of only 2 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1835 ESC 665, Bull 2481 UNC and lustrous, a very pleasing example of this scarce date, always a popular coin and seldom seen in the highest grades
Halfcrown 1840 ESC 673, Bull 2715 UNC with a full sharp strike and choice with original colour and underlying lustre, the obverse complimented by touches of golden tone in the legend, the reverse with a superb blue/green tone. A truly outstanding piece and must surely be one of the finest remaining examples. Halfcrowns of 1839 and 1840 are the only dates with W.W on the truncation, and given the rarity of the 1839 coin, the 1840 coin is always sought after, and is almost never seen in choice 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 1689 Second Shield, Caul only frosted, with pearls ESC 510, Bull 839 GEF/AU with golden tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 70, the finest known of 12 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1731 Roses and Plumes, QVINTO edge, the Q of QVINTO rotated 90 degrees clockwise, unlisted by ESC, Bull or Spink type as ESC 595, Bull 1674 VF and attractively toned. We note one example of this type has been recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1846 ESC 680, Bull 2724 UNC or very near so and with mint lustre, a most attractive and original example with much eye appeal, comes with old collector's ticket from 1975
Halfcrown 1697 First Bust, Large Shields, Later Harp ESC 541, Bull 1021, GEF in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 65, the finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, high grade William III Halfcrowns are much harder to locate than the Shillings and Sixpences of the same period, and to date this LCGS graded 65 example is the finest recorded by them
Halfcrown 1836 WW in script ESC 666, Bull 2482 UNC attractively toned over underlying mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the third finest of 20 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1689 Second Shield, Caul only frosted, with Pearls, Inverted N in REGINA ESC 510 variation, Bull 840 NEF/EF a crisply struck example with attractive grey tone, minor haymarking barely detracts, a most attractive example of this popular type with considerable eye appeal
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 1717 Roses and Plumes, TIRTIO edge, ESC 589, Bull 1554 NVF with some adjustment lines, once lightly cleaned in the past now with a pleasing tone in the fields. All George I Halfcrowns hard to find in all grades above Fine
Halfcrown 1840 ESC 673, Bull 2715 NEF/GEF the obverse lightly toned with some contact marks, the reverse with much original mint lustre, Halfcrowns of 1839 and 1840 are the only dates with W.W on the truncation, and given the rarity of the 1839 coin, the 1840 is often collected as a popular type coin
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 1741 Roses, unaltered date, Small Lettering ESC 601, Bull 1681 in a PCGS holder and graded AU50, somewhat scarcer than the overdate coin of the same year
Halfcrown 1741 Roses, unaltered date, DECIMO QVARTO edge, ESC 601, Bull 1681 GVF with some lustre and golden tone in places, light haymarking barely detracts
Halfcrown 1746 LIMA DECIMO NONO edge, ESC 606, Bull 1688 EF the reverse slightly better with old grey toning and hints of gold in the legend, a most attractive piece
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 1826 ESC 646, Bull 2375 AU/UNC with a choice old and colourful tone, the reverse particularly attractive. Minor cabinet friction to the high points only. Most attractive with outstanding eye appeal.
Halfcrown 1840 ESC 673, Bull 2715 GVF/NEF, Halfcrowns of 1839 and 1840 are the only dates with W.W on the truncation, and given the rarity of the 1839 coin, the 1840 is always a popular type coin
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 1745 Roses DECIMO NONO edge, ESC 605, Bull 1687 GVF/NEF with touches of gold toning and underlying mint lustre. A small edge crack barely detracts, Ex-Lord Stewartby Collection.
Halfcrown 1817 Small Head ESC 618, Bull 2096 UNC with a most attractive gold tone with touches of blue/green in the legends, this over underlying mint lustre few very minor contact marks barely detract.
Halfcrown 1817 Small Head ESC 618, Bull 2096 UNC with an overall subtle light tone enhanced by touches of blue and red, a most pleasing example, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the second finest known of 23 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1823 ESC 634, Bull 2365 NEF/GVF with some old golden tone, the obverse with some contact marks and a small tone spot above the head, comes with collectors ticket
Halfcrown 1663XV 8 harp strings, ESC 457, Bull 438 Good Fine with some light porosity to the surfaces, the obverse strike better than seen on many coins of this type.
Halfcrown 1708 Plain in angles and below bust SEPTIMO edge ESC 577, Bull 1370 GVF the reverse better, with excellent surfaces and considerable eye appeal
Halfcrown 1894 ESC 728, Bull 2780, Davies 665 dies 2B Obverse: First I of VICTORIA points to a rim bead, Reverse: Indented letter bases, Lustrous UNC and most attractive, the key currency date in the Veiled Head series
Halfcrown 1817 Bull Head ESC 616, Bull 2090 UNC or very near so with the lightest cabinet friction. Close examination of the bust reveals an excellent strike showing the full intricacy of the Bull Head design. An excellent example for the type collector
Halfcrown 1834 WW in script ESC 662, Bull 2478 GVF or slightly better the obverse with some hairlines, with traces of golden tone in the obverse legends
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 1689 First Shield, Caul only frosted, with pearls, ESC 505, Bull 831 NVF/VF the obverse with some contact marks, with some residual mint lustre and gold toning
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 1746 LIMA 6 over 5 ESC 607, Bull 1689 NEF/GVF and with attractive golden tone in the legends, the obverse with some haymarking behind the bust, an attractive piece with much eye appeal
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 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 1866 Fair, weight 13.37 grammes, one of the 'missing' dates in the Young Head Halfcrown series, mentioned by way of footnote in ESC by Rayner in the 1969 edition who had heard of an example dated 1861 sold in a "Northern" auction in Fair in 1967 for £115. Reported as unrecorded in Royal Mint striking records, more recent opinion is that these are regarded as later forgeries struck around 1887-1890 from worn dies, as the head types are incorrect for the period
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 1817 Bull Head doubled E in DEI, LCGS variety 19, EF the obverse with grey tone, the reverse with touches of blue/green tone in the legends, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 70
Halfcrown 1840 ESC 673, Bull 2715 NVF/VF once cleaned, the obverse with some hairlines, Halfcrowns of 1839 and 1840 are the only dates with W.W on the truncation, and given the rarity of the 1839 coin, the 1840 is always a popular type coin
Halfcrown 1900 ESC 734, Bull 2786 UNC with very light cabinet friction, the reverse with beautiful eye appeal displaying gold and magenta toning over original mint lustre
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 1888 ESC 721, Bull 2773 UNC with the lightest cabinet friction, attractive and with colourful toning, particularly to the reverse, comes with old ticket stating 'Sotheby Lot 32 28/3/66' and priced £1
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
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
Fantasy Crown 1879 a modern INA Retro striking in silver, Obverse Young Head of Queen Victoria right, by D.R.Golder, Reverse: in the style of the Young Head currency Crown and Halfcrown, Plain edge, 27.91 grammes Lustrous UNC with a small tone spot on the obverse
Sixpence 1696 Second Bust Pattern. Obverse: Fine work, a more finely engraved rendition of the Second Bust. MVS lower in GVLIELMVS, the final S lower still. Reverse: Small Crowns with Later harp, die axis inverted, 7 strings to harp. The lower bar of the E of REX very weak (appears RFX unless under magnification), the 9 of the date blocked. Bull 1304, Rarity 6, not listed in the 1992 ESC, but referred to in a footnote on page 148 thus 'There is a Second Bust Sixpence of much finer style in the National Collection. This is undoubtedly a pattern together with the Crown and Halfcrown (ESC 93 and ESC 540) of similar style. This example is the plate coin in the Bull 'English Silver Coinage' 2015 edition. Only 3 examples exist, only 2 being in private hands. This example in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 30. A highly important piece and a rare opportunity to own such an important coin
Halfcrown 1839 Plain Edge Proof, One Plain and One ornate fillet, W.W Raised on truncation, ESC 670, Bull 2708, in a PCGS holder and graded PR62, 1839 Halfcrowns of all types very desirable and much prized
Halfcrown 1750 ESC 609, Bull 1692 AU/GEF with an attractive old grey tone and underlying touches of blue and green, a most pleasing example and rare thus
Halfcrown 1842 ESC 675, Bull 2717 UNC and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, a very attractive and desirable example of the early Young Head series, very difficult to locate in grade 80, indeed the LCGS Population Report records only 18 Halfcrowns in the 1840-1850 period graded 80 or above
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