Proof Set 1953 (10 coins) Crown to Farthing nFDC the Florin with a spot on the obverse lettering, in the maroon box of issue, the box sticky on the top
Proof Set 1953 (10 coins) Crown to Farthing, the Farthing Freeman 662A dies 2+A the rare die pairing, UNC with a scratch on the obverse, UNC to nFDC the silver with a pastel tone, some with verdigris spots on the edge, in the maroon box of issue
Halfcrown 1953 Proof. Obverse 1 Reverse A. Obverse 1 :- I of DEI points to a space, weakly struck portrait, a Proof version of the early portrait as used in the 'plastic' set, of Davies 2310 (the standard proof is Davies 2311) this piece listed as 'to be confirmed' by Davies and extremely rare, the odd light contact mark on the portrait UNC/nFDC retaining considerable mint brilliance
Proof Set 1953 (10 coins) comprising Crown, Halfcrown (Obverse 1), Florin, Shilling (English), Shilling (Scottish), Sixpence, Brass Threepence, Penny, Halfpenny and Farthing, the English Shilling with some rim nicks, otherwise nFDC in a maroon box, the Halfcrown the rare Davies 2310 (die 1A) die pairing with very few Proof examples known
Proof Set 1953 (10 coins) Crown to Farthing nFDC to FDC all coins with good original brilliance, some with light toning, the Farthing Freeman 662A with the rarer 2+A die pairing,
Proof Set 1953 (10 coins) Crown to Farthing nFDC to FDC all coins with good original brilliance, some with light toning, the Penny with a beautiful colourful tone on the obverse, in the maroon box of issue
Proof Sets 1953 (4) each Crown to Farthing (10 coins) nFDC to FDC the silver with good to full brilliance, the bronze and brass with toning. One of the Pennies with a gentle edge bruise
Proof Set 1953 (10 coins) Crown to Farthing nFDC with toning, in a promoter's box with certificate, along with Halfpenny 1962 Lustrous UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Proof Set 1953 (10 coins) Crown to Farthing nFDC to FDC the bronze retaining good lustre and much original brilliance with some light toning, in the maroon box of issue
Halfcrown 1953 Proof. Obverse 1 Reverse A. Obverse 1 :- I of DEI points to a space weakly struck portrait, a Proof version of the early portrait (used in the plastic set) of Davies 2310 (the standard proof is Davies 2311) this piece unlisted by Davies, nFDC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85
Halfcrowns in LCGS holders (4) 1937 ProofESC 787, Bull 4035 nFDC retaining considerable original mint brilliance, slabbed and graded LCGS 90, 1950 Proof ESC 798C, Bull 4069, nFDC retaining much original mint brilliance, slabbed and graded LCGS 93, the joint finest known of 16 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, 1953 Proof ESC 798H, Bull 4351, Davies 2311P dies 2A nFDC with some hairlines, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1970 Proof ESC 798Y, Bull 4392, Davies 2338 dies 2C, nFDC with light golden tone over original brilliance, slabbed and graded LCGS 92
Crown 1953 ESC 393F, Bull 4330, Davies 2281 dies 2A, I of GRATIA points to a space, Choice UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest of 15 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrowns in LCGS holders (2) Halfcrown 1953 Proof. Obverse 1 Reverse A. Obverse 1 :- I of DEI points to a space, weakly struck portrait, a Proof version of the early portrait as used in the 'plastic' set, of Davies 2310 (the standard proof is Davies 2311) this piece listed as 'to be confirmed' by Davies and extremely rare, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88, along with Halfcrown 1953 Standard Proof issue Davies 2311P in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 90
Crown 1663 XV edge, No stops on reverse, extra curl below bust, 9 harp strings, ESC 27A, Bull 359, the obverse Near Fine, the reverse Fine, even and pleasing, very rare, rated R3 by Bull, comes with old ticket from 1953 stating the 1949 edition of ESC did not recognise the variety, also showing the purchase price of 25/-, Ex-London Coins Auction A150 Lot 1859 (part)
Halfcrown 1953 Proof, Obverse 1 Reverse A. The Very Rare Obverse 1 Proof with the weakly struck first portrait, I of DEI points to a space. The Proof version of the early portrait, as used in the 1953 currency plastic set. Davies 2310, S.4137 UNC with minor nicks and hairlines, retaining much original mint lustre and brilliance
Halfcrown 1953 Proof. Obverse 1 Reverse A. Obverse 1:- I of DEI points to a space, weakly struck portrait. A Proof version of the early portrait, Davies 2310, as used in the plastic set. Listed as 'To be confirmed' by Davies. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88
Halfcrown 1953 Proof, Obverse 1 Reverse A. Obverse 1 with the weakly struck first portrait, I of DEI points to a space. The Proof version of the early portrait, as used in the 1953 currency plastic set. Davies 2310, S.4137 nFDC and lustrous with some toning
Halfcrowns in LCGS holders (2) Halfcrown 1953 Proof. Obverse 1 Reverse A. Obverse 1 :- I of DEI points to a space, weakly struck portrait, a Proof version of the early portrait as used in the 'plastic' set, of Davies 2310 (the standard proof is Davies 2311) this piece listed as 'to be confirmed' by Davies and extremely rare, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88, along with Halfcrown 1953 Standard Proof issue Davies 2311P in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 90
Halfcrown 1953 Proof. Obverse 1 Reverse A. Obverse 1 :- I of DEI points to a space weakly struck portrait Davies 2310P nFDC but with a striking fault or field damage on the Queen's neck and in a LCGS Yellow Ticket holder
Halfcrown 1953 Proof, Obverse 1 Reverse A. Obverse 1 with the weakly struck first portrait, I of DEI points to a space. The Proof version of the early portrait, as used in the 1953 currency plastic set. Davies 2310, S.4137 nFDC and lustrous
Halfcrown 1953 Proof, Obverse 1 Reverse A. Obverse 1 I of DEI point to a space. Weakly Struck first portrait. The Proof version of the early portrait, as used in the 1953 currency plastic set. Davies 2310, S.4137 in a PCGS holder and graded PCGS PR66 the attribution wrongly stated on the label to be S.4137A. Very Rare and now listed in Spink at £1700 FDC
Halfcrown 1953 Proof. Obverse 1 Reverse A. Obverse 1 :- I of DEI points to a space, weakly struck portrait, a Proof version of the early portrait as used in the 'plastic' set, of Davies 2310 (the standard proof is Davies 2311) this piece listed as 'to be confirmed' by Davies and extremely rare, UNC and lustrous with a few surface marks
Halfcrown 1953 Proof. Obverse 1 Reverse A. Obverse 1 :- I of DEI points to a space, weakly struck portrait, a Proof version of the early portrait as used in the plastic set, of Davies 2310 (the standard proof is Davies 2311) this piece listed as 'to be confirmed' by Davies and extremely rare, nFDC retaining much original mint brilliance
Halfcrown 1953 Frosted Proof, S.4137A Davies dies 2A (as the standard Proof dies) with the obverse and reverse design much more heavily frosted than the standard coin, most noticeable on the reverse in the crown detail, an unusual piece, FDC retaining full original mint brilliance. In a PCGS holder and graded PR67 Deep Cameo.
Halfcrown 1835 ESC 665 GVF/NEF attractively toned with a small darker tone spot on the Scottish shield, comes with old collector's ticket stating 'Seaby 1953, Seaby No.665 25/-'
Halfcrown 1953 Frosted Proof CGS variety 05. Davies dies 2A (as the standard Proof dies) with the obverse and reverse design much more heavily frosted than the standard coin, most noticeable on the reverse in the crown detail, an unusual piece, nFDC retaining much original mint brilliance. We note an example slabbed and graded CGS 92 sold in our Auction A148 1/3/2015 (Lot 2694) for £421 inclusive of buyers premium
Halfcrown 1953 Proof. Obverse 1 Reverse A. Obverse 1 :- I of DEI points to a space, weakly struck portrait, a Proof version of the early portrait (used in the plastic set) of Davies 2310 (the standard proof is Davies 2311) this piece listed as 'to be confirmed' by Davies and extremely rare and reported to be one of only a few known, UNC and lustrous with a few surface marks
Halfcrown 1953 Proof. Obverse 1 Reverse A. Obverse 1 :- I of DEI points to a space, weakly struck portrait, a Proof version of the early portrait (used in the plastic set) of Davies 2310 (the standard proof is Davies 2311) this piece listed as 'to be confirmed' by Davies and extremely rare and is reported to be one of only a few known nFDC
Crown 1953 VIP Proof with frosted design and highly polished fields ESC 393M, clearly a VIP issue, even though this is not stated on the PCGS label. PCGS PR67 DCAM a few small contact marks and full mint brilliance, the finest example graded by PCGS
Halfcrown 1953 Proof. Obverse 1 Reverse A. Obverse 1 :- I of DEI points to a space weakly struck portrait, a Proof version of the early portrait (used in the plastic set) of Davies 2310 (the standard proof is Davies 2311) this piece unlisted by Davies and extremely rare FDC, CGS 88
Halfcrown 1953 Proof. Obverse 1 Reverse A. Obverse 1 :- I of DEI points to a space, weakly struck portrait, a Proof version of the early portrait (used in the plastic set) of Davies 2310 (the standard proof is Davies 2311) this piece listed as 'to be confirmed' by Davies and extremely rare nFDC with only a few minor contact marks
Crown 1663 No Stops on Reverse ESC 27A Near Fine/Fine, comes with an old collector's ticket from 1953 stating the 1949 edition of ESC did not recognise this variety, Dollar Bank of England 1804 Reverse with inverted, incuse K, Obverse C, Reverse 2b ESC 156, Good Fine, evenly toned, scarce
Halfcrown 1953 Frosted Proof CGS variety 05. Davies dies 2A (as the standard Proof dies) with the obverse and reverse design much more heavily frosted than the standard coin, most noticeable on the reverse in the crown detail, an unusual piece, nFDC the obverse with a couple of minor contact marks, retaining much original mint brilliance. We note an example slabbed and graded CGS 92 sold in our Auction A148 1/3/2015 (Lot 2694) for £421 inclusive of buyers premium
Halfcrown 1953 Proof. Obverse 1 Reverse A. Obverse 1 :- I of DEI points to a space, weakly struck portrait, a Proof version of the early portrait (used in the plastic set) of Davies 2310 (the standard proof is Davies 2311) this piece listed as 'to be confirmed' by Davies and extremely rare and reported to be one of only a few known nFDC with only a few minor contact marks
Halfcrown 1953 Proof. Obverse 1 Reverse A. Obverse 1 :- I of DEI points to a space, weakly struck portrait, a Proof version of the early portrait (used in the plastic set) of Davies 2310 (the standard proof is Davies 2311) this piece listed as 'to be confirmed' by Davies and extremely rare and reported to be one of only a few known UNC remaining much original lustre, slight unevenness and a couple of small spots
Halfcrown 1953 Proof. Obverse 1 Reverse A. Obverse 1 :- I of DEI points to a space, weakly struck portrait, a Proof version of the early portrait (used in the plastic set) of Davies 2310 (the standard proof is Davies 2311) this piece listed as 'to be confirmed' by Davies and extremely rare and reported to be one of only a handful known About UNC Very Rare
Halfcrown 1953 Proof. Obverse 1 Reverse A. Obverse 1 :- I of DEI points to a space, weakly struck portrait, a Proof version of the early portrait (used in the plastic set) of Davies 2310 (the standard proof is Davies 2311) this piece listed as 'to be confirmed' by Davies and extremely rare and reported to be one of only a handful known nFDC slabbed and graded CGS 88
Crown 1953 with error edge FAITH AND TRUTH I WILL BEAR UNTO YO Coincraft EZCR-010, unlisted by ESC or Davies A/UNC with some contact marks, comes with a standard 1953 Crown (NVF) for comparison
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