Halfcrown 1906 ESC 751, Bull 3572, UNC or very near so and lustrous with some contact marks, displaying a beautiful gold, blue and magenta toning in places, an extremely eye-catching example, Edward VII Halfcrowns always desirable in high grades
Proof Set 1911 (8 coins) Halfcrown to MaundyPenny, the Florin with a small scuff in the obverse field, nFDC to FDC with an attractive and matching tone
Halfcrown 1905 ESC 750, Bull 3571, Obverse Fine, the reverse very near so and two edge nicks, the I of HONI weak but visible, the P of PENSE just visible, the key date in the series and a presentable example
Halfcrown 1685 PRIMO edge, ESC 493, Bull 748, NVF/Good Fine, the obverse with a series of fine hairlines in front of the bust conceals some old scratches
Halfcrown 1689 Second Shield, Caul only frosted, with pearls, ESC 510, Bull 839, GVF with some lightly haymarking, the reverse with a thin scratch below the shield
Halfcrown 1745 LIMA, 5 over 3, DECIMO NONO edge, Bull 1687a, (see notes and photograph in Bull page 241) GVF or slightly better and nicely toned, the obverse with contact marks in the left field
Halfcrown 1930 ESC 779, Bull 3739, EF with touches of golden tone in the legends, a most attractive example, this key date seldom seen in grades EF or better
Halfcrown 1686 First Bust, SECVNDO edge ESC 76, Bull 740 Good Fine the obverse with some thin scratches on the King's cheek, and an uneven grey tone, the reverse with some minor haymarking, rated R2 by Bull
Halfcrown 1817 Small Head ESC 618, Bull 2096 UNC with original mint lustre, a hint of golden toning further enhances the considerable eye appeal of this piece, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Halfcrown 1693 Stop after HI moved to before REX, the Q in QVINTO appear as an O (Q missing it's tail) ESC 519, Bull 860, Good Fine with some light haymarking, the obverse with some light scratches to the high points
Halfcrown 1896 ESC 730, Bull 2782, Davies 668 dies 2A, the reverse with the long border teeth as on the 1893-1895 issues, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75, by far the scarcer of the two types
Halfcrown 1840 ESC 673, Bull 2715 GVF the obverse with some contact marks once cleaned, now with a colourful artificial tone. 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 1916 ESC 763, Bull 3715 UNC with practically full mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, this series very difficult to find in grades 80 and above, as many are found with weak strikes and/or heavily bagmarked, of 37 examples thus far recorded by LCGS, only four have graded higher
Halfcrowns (3) 1926 First Head ESC 773, Bull 3728 EF, 1926 Modified Effigy ESC 774, Bull 3729 Fine with a depression on the shield on the Scottish lion, 1926 First Head, No lower colon after OMN ESC 773A, unlisted by Bull, VG, rated R2 by ESC
Proof Set 1911 Long Set (12 coins) Comprising Gold Five Pounds, Gold Two Pounds, Sovereign , Half Sovereign, Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence and Maundy Set, nFDC-FDC the odd small nicks and minor hairlines are present as usual, the silver with a deep matching tone, very minor hairlines and a contact mark on the Shilling mentioned for completeness of detail, an extremely eye-catching set bordering on Choice comes in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Halfcrown 1687 TERTIO edge, Second Bust ESC 500, Bull 756 A/UNC with a small edge flaw by DEI, a desirable high grade example of this short-lived type, James II Halfcrowns always popular in high grades
Halfcrown 1663 No Stops on Obverse, XV edge, ESC 459, Bull 444, EF/GEF a stunning example exhibiting a choice blue, green and gold tone, the surfaces displaying much iridescence, a truly outstanding example that would enhance the finest Halfcrown collection. Possibly one of the best extant examples of this date and variety. Our archive database stretching back to 2003 shows that we have only previously offered 3 examples, the finest grading Fine
Halfcrown 1683 Fourth Bust, TRICESIMO QVARTO edge, ESC 490, Bull 497 A/UNC with grey and gold toning, a superb example with original surfaces displaying very minor adjustment lines and the lightest of friction to the highest points only, a delightful and choice piece, Charles II Halfcrowns, especially those of the later bust types are incredibly difficult to find in the highest grades and are highly prized pieces
Halfcrown 1686 TERTIO edge ESC 496, Bull 751 EF with grey and gold original toning and superb eye appeal, a most attractive high grade example of the First Bust type
Halfcrown 1676 VICESIMO OCTAVO edge, Retrograde 1 in date, ESC 478A, Bull 472, EF, the reverse with blue toning, minor weakness on the 16 of the date. A few odd flecks of haymarking barely detract, a choice and desirable example of this normally weakly struck issue, all Charles II Halfcrowns Very Rare in this high grade
Halfcrown 1735 Roses and Plumes, OCTAVO edge, ESC 598, Bull 1677 Obverse GEF or better with some light adjustment lines, Reverse UNC or very near so and choice with the lightest of friction to the highest points only, the eye appeal further enhanced by a subtle underlying blue/green tone, a sharp and desirable example of the Young head type, very high grade examples such as this very seldom encountered
Halfcrown 1723 SSC, DECIMO edge, ESC 592, Bull 1557 EF or better with choice old grey toning, a small scratch on the bust barely detracts, a most attractive example, George I Halfcrowns extremely sought after in this high grade
Halfcrown 1820 George III Milled Edge ProofESC 626a attractive light tone nFDC a few very minor contact marks and hairlines a rare and seldom offered proof issue
Halfcrown 1750 VICESIMO QVARTO edge, ESC 609, Bull 1692, A/UNC with a deep and beautiful tone displaying areas of blue/green and gold, with flashes of red and magenta, a superb piece, Ex-Harrington Manville Collection
Halfcrown 1751 VICESIMO QVARTO edge, ESC 610, Bull 1693, AU/GEF the obverse with very minor adjustment lines, beautifully toned, the reverse with touches of blue and gold, rated R2 by Bull, choice and desirable examples such as this certainly rarer
Halfcrown 1689 First Shield, Caul and Interior frosted, with pearls, ESC 503, Bull 826 EF with blue and golden toning, the obverse with some light contact marks and light haymarking, a most attractive example with considerable eye appeal
Halfcrown 1844 4's with upper serifs, ESC 677, Bull 2720 UNC and with practically full lustre, the obverse with a small nick above the Queen's eyebrow, a superb original example with outstanding eye appeal, showcasing the full beauty of the early Young Head high relief design
Halfcrown 1746 LIMA, DECIMO NONO edge, ESC 606, Bull 1688, UNC with two small nicks by the King's eye, the reverse with the slightest cabinet friction to the very highest points only, beautifully toned with green and gold iridescence
Halfcrown 1717 TIRTIO edge, Roses and Plumes, ESC 589, Bull 1554 NEF with attractive green and golden tone, all George I Halfcrowns becoming increasing difficult to find, with high grade examples in high demand
Halfcrown 1743 Roses, DECIMO SEPTIMO edge, ESC 603A, Bull 1684, EF or better with a beautiful gold and blue tone, a choice and highly desirable example
Halfcrown 1697 NONO edge, Large Shields and Later Harp, ESC 541, Bull 1021, A/UNC the reverse with a subtle and attractive colourful tone over original mint lustre, a superb type coin with an excellent portrait of the King, the 1697 coin seldom encountered in this superb state
Halfcrown 1677 VICESIMO NONO edge, I over lower I in DEI, ESC 478, Bull 471, GVF, a little weak on the lower part of the 77 of the date, an excellent example of the Fourth Bust portrait, light scattered haymarking barely detracts
Halfcrown 1842 ESC 675, Bull 2717 UNC and lustrous with some minor contact marks, the reverse with two minor tone lines, an eye-catching example of this scarce early Victorian issue
Halfcrown 1820 George IVESC 628, Bull 2357, UNC with a subtle and attractive multicoloured tone on original surfaces, the fields with a slightly prooflike effect, a choice piece, George IV Laureate head Halfcrowns becoming increasingly hard to find in choice grade
Halfcrown 1817 Bull Head, ESC 616, Bull 2090, UNC with very light cabinet friction to the highest points only, displaying original surfaces with a beautiful blue/green and gold tone on underlying mint lustre, a choice example
Halfcrown 1818 ESC 621, Bull 2099 UNC and lustrous, attractively toned blue and green with touches of red and gold in the obverse legend, the obverse with a small rim flaw below the date
Halfcrown 1817 Small Head ESC 618, Bull 2096 UNC with practically full lustre, the obverse with a few light contact marks and small flecks of dark toning, the reverse with minor cabinet friction to the highest points
One Shilling and Sixpence 1799 Col. Fullarton Pattern by J.Milton, Ayrshire - Davis 5, the obverse with a die cud to the lower left of the bust, typical of the restrikes by Matthew Young (struck c.1828), the originals were struck in copper and do not have the die cud. UNC with superb old grey toning, in an NGC holder and graded MS63. (Incorrectly labelled as a Halfcrown on the NGC holder). Very Rare and desirable in this high grade. This coin has a diameter of 28mm whereas the Halfcrown will have a diameter of 33mm
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 NVF with an attractive old grey tone and some light adjustment lines our archive database shows that we have only previously offered two examples of this variety
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