Sovereign 1871 George and the Dragon, Large B.P., Die Axis upright, Plain Edge ProofS.3856, Wilson & Rasmussen 316, rated R4. Extremely Rare (Estimated 11-20 examples known) the portrait and reverse design retaining much original mint brilliance and frosting. in a PCGS holder and graded PR64 DCAM
Sovereign 1908C (Ottawa Mint) Satin FinishS.3970 in a PCGS holder and graded SP63. One of the rarest Sovereigns in the entire series. See Notes in Marsh pages 81-83. Marsh stated that he had only recorded 11 examples, a superb piece and missing from many advanced gold collections.
Half Sovereign 1817 Milled Edge ProofS.3786, Wilson & Rasmussen 204. Reverse with crowned angular shield, with dot below. Frosted Bust and Reverse design on brilliant fields, in a PCGS holder and graded PR64DCAM. Of 7 examples on the PCGS Population Report, only this coin and one other have achieved the Deep Cameo designation. Only one is graded higher
Half Sovereign 1826 ProofS.3804, Wilson & Rasmussen 249. Without the extra tuft of hair. in a PCGS holder and graded PR65DCAM, a stunning example of the Proof striking from the sets of the year. The Proof striking accentuates the intricacy of the design, and truly enhances the work of the designer. We note only 7 examples of this type have been graded by PCGS. An example graded PR65+ DCAM and a PR66 DCAM are the only finer graded pieces. A very sought after issue with a tiny mintage of 150 pieces, this type missing from many advanced milled gold and/or Half Sovereign collections
Sovereign 1825 Laureate Head Marsh 9, S.3800 GEF and choice with subdued mint lustre and hints of toning around the reverse design, An extremely rare type, with only a small fraction of the 1825 mintage bearing the Laureate Head. Rated R3 by Marsh, this type normally only encountered in low to middle grade, this an exceptional example, formerly in the Bentley Collection (8/5/2013, Part 3, Lot 952 - realised £7440 inclusive of buyers premium), in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 65, worthy of a place in any high quality Sovereign collection
Sovereign 1874 Shield ReverseMarsh 58, Die Number 32, Extremely rare and rated R4 by Marsh, GVF/NEF and retaining some lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 50. The finest known of just 2 examples recorded by the LCGS Population Report. One of the key date rarities in the Victorian Sovereign series. We note this coin now lists at £4000 in VF and £9000 EF in the Standard Catalogue. Notes in the Bentley Collection Catalogue state that only three Die Numbers have been seen for this date (28, 32 and 33), although others are claimed to exist (namely 12,15, 34 and 35) they have not been traced.
Half Sovereign 1834 Small flan diameter of 17.9mm, Marsh 410 EF and lustrous, the obverse with some contact marks and hairlines, the very rare small size type was only produced in 1834 and is an important type coin for the discerning gold collector. All William IV Half Sovereigns are rare in high grade, see also the high grade 1835 coins in this sale
Sovereign 1832 First Bust, nose points to the right upright of the second N in BRITANNIAR, Marsh 17A, S.3829 in an NGC holder and graded XF45, this by far the rare of the two bust types for this date
Sovereign 1831 First Bust, W.W. incuse with stops Marsh 16, NVF, light contact marks and slight hairlines barely detract, the 1831 Rare and always sought after when offered
Sovereign 1823 Marsh 7, the 3 in the date appears double struck, Fine, a collectable example of this very rare date, missing from many Sovereign collections. Rated R3 by Marsh
Sovereign 1825 Laureate Head Marsh 9, S.3800 Near Fine/Fine, an extremely rare type, with only a small fraction of the 1825 mintage bearing the Laureate Head. Rated R3 by Marsh, this type normally encountered in low to middle grade, the Marsh rarity rating fully justified
Sovereign 1879 Marsh 90 GF/VF with some scratches in the obverse field, a key date rarity, one of the most difficult dates in the Victorian Sovereign series
Half Sovereign 1923SA ProofS.4010 in a PCGS holder and graded PR64, the 1923 Pretoria Mint Gold Proofs are always very sought after issues, being the only George V Gold Proofs available from this mint
Sovereign 1824 Marsh 8, VF with some thin scratches on either side, often encountered in low grade, many George IV Sovereigns scarce or rare in grades above Fine
Sovereign 1887M Jubilee Head, First Head, G: of D:G: further from the crown, with small spread J.E.B on truncation, hooked J in J.E.B, the J.E.B lower on the truncation S.3867, DISH M3 EF and lustrous with some contact marks, a rare type - it is estimated only 4.5% of the total Melbourne Jubilee Head type are this variety (Source: 'The Jubilee Head Gold Sovereign 1887-1893' with extensive research by David Iverson)
Sovereign 1837 as Marsh 21 with NO and 37 both double struck on the reverse, Near Fine/About Fine, a collectable example of the popular William IV type
Sovereign 1861 T over V in VICTORIA S.3852D, GVF/NEF with a few small rim nicks, rare, lists at £750 VF in the Spink Standard Catalogue with no price given for higher grades
Half Sovereign 1887M Jubilee Head, Small, close J.E.B initials on truncation with no doubling to the initials, S.3870A, DISH M506, GEF/EF and lustrous with small touches of surface deposit on the reverse. Figures in David Iverson's excellent study on this series 'The Jubilee Head Gold Sovereign 1887-1893' suggest a mintage in the region of 9,000 pieces only
Sovereign 2014 the errormule, the Obverse a currency strike, the Reverse frosted and resembling a Proof striking, uncased in capsule with certificate number 00107
Sovereign 1817 Marsh 1 Ex-Mount with evidence of a mount being removed from the BR of BRITANNIAR, the surfaces of much better quality than that normally associated with Ex-mount coins
Sovereign 1901S Marsh 170 EF and lustrous with some light contact marks, very pleasing example, all Veiled Head Sovereigns in true EF or better now becoming harder to find
Half Sovereign 1989 500th Anniversary of the First Gold Sovereign S.SB3 Proof nFDC lightly toned in the reverse field, uncased in capsule, no certificate
Sovereign 1893M Jubilee HeadS.3867C, DISH M18 GEF/UNC or near so and lustrous the obverse with some contact marks, a very attractive example with much eye appeal
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