Five Pound Crown 2023 King Charles III 75th Birthday Gold Proof, a new reverse design featuring the Crowned CRIII monogram and central 75 with oak leaves, acorns and sprays of flowers on either side, ladybird and dragonfly top and bottom , nFDC to FDC the reverse with a hint of toning, uncased in capsule, no certificate
Five PoundsCrown 2013 Queen Elizabeth II The Queen's Portraits - Rank-Broadley Portrait Gold ProofS.L31 Gold Proof in an NGC holder 'One of the First 50 Struck' and graded PF70 Ultra Cameo
Five PoundsCrown 2021 Queen Elizabeth II 95th Birthday, with 95 in crown Privy mark to the right of the date Gold Proof S.SE13C, in an NGC holder 'One of the First 50 struck' and graded PF70 Ultra Cameo
Five Pound Crown 2013 Queen Elizabeth II The Queen's Portraits - Gillick head S.L28 Gold Proof in an NGC holder 'One of the First 50 Struck' and graded PF70 Ultra Cameo
Five Pound Crown 2013 Queen Elizabeth II The Queen's Portraits - Machin head S.L29 Gold Proof in an NGC holder 'One of the First 50 Struck' and graded PF70 Ultra Cameo
Five Pound Crown 2013 Queen Elizabeth II The Queen's Portraits - Maklouf head S.L30 Gold Proof in an NGC holder 'One of the First 50 Struck' and graded PF70 Ultra Cameo
Five Pound Crown 2021 1150th Anniversary of King Alfred's Accession as King of the West Saxons Gold ProofS.L90 in an NGC holder and graded PF70 Ultra Cameo, only 170 issued, one of the lowest mintages of the Gold Five Pound Crown series
Five Pound Crown 2022 Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Gold Proof S.L95A FDC uncased in capsule no certificate, only 100 minted, normally only available as part of the Gold Proof Set, a rare opportunity for the Crown collector to purchase this type as a single item
Five Pound Crown 2020 75th Anniversary of the End of World War II, Gold ProofS.L86 Reverse design by Christian Davies and Matt Dent, consisting of interlinked PEACE and WAR, FDC uncased in capsule
Proof Set 1826 (11 coins) comprising Gold Five Pounds 1826 Proof nFDC with some very minor hairlines and the odd small contact mark barely detract, the fields brilliant and reflective, Gold Two Pounds 1826 Proof nFDC the obverse with beautiful reflective fields, the reverse with slight haze around the legend, one small spot on the drapery to the right, Gold Sovereign 1826 Proof nFDC the bust beautifully frosted, minor wavy line in the obverse field, Gold Half Sovereign 1826 Proof, Extra hair tuft, (Marsh 407C) nFDC the obverse with minor hairlines and contact marks, Crown 1826 Proof nFDC/FDC the reverse beautifully toned, Halfcrown 1826 Proof nFDC the obverse with flashes of blue and gold tone, the reverse blue/green and golden toned with touches of magenta, Shilling 1826 Proof nFDC the obverse with minor contact marks, Sixpence 1826 Proof nFDC colourfully toned, the obverse with some minor contact marks , Penny 1826 Thick Raised line on Saltire, Reverse C, Bronzed Proof (Peck 1426) nFDC/FDC, the obverse with a small spot in the hair and tone spot on the neck, Halfpenny 1826 Raised line on Saltire, Reverse B, (Peck 1437) Bronzed Proof, nFDC with a minor handling mark on either side, and Farthing 1826 Bronzed Proof nFDC with colourful underlying tone, a small edge nick by BR or BRITANNIAR barely detracts, comes in red oval fitted case, with F.G. White July 16 1868 in gold lettering on the lid, only around 400 sets are thought to have been minted, a superb and highly sought after rare and highly desirable set, rarely seen complete on the market
Proof Set 1893 Long Set (10 coins) Gold Five Pounds to Silver Threepence, comprising Gold Five Pounds 1893 Proof FDC or near so, the fields with very minor hairlines only, retaining beautiful original brilliance, Gold Two Pounds 1893 Proof nFDC with very minor hairlines, the fields brilliant and reflective, Gold Sovereign 1893 Proof nFDC with minor toning, the fields retaining much original brilliance, Gold Half Sovereign 1893 Proof nFDC with very minor hairlines upon brilliant and reflective fields, Crown 1893 LVI Proof, a small mark on the edge, surfaces FDC with choice gold, blue and magenta tone on reflective fields, a superb piece with spectacular eye appeal, Halfcrown 1893 Proof FDC or very near so with gold, blue and magenta tone, a superb and extremely eye-catching piece bordering on choice, Florin 1893 Proof FDC or very near so with blue/grey and gold tone enhanced with flashes of magenta, Shilling 1893 FDC with choice and colourful tone, Sixpence 1893 Proof FDC or near so, one tiny nick on the reverse otherwise choice with beautiful multicoloured tone, Threepence 1893 FDC with beautiful multicoloured tone. The silver beautifully matched, the tone consistent with the classic tone colour seen from storage in the boxes of the period. Comes in a black box with VICTORIA 1893 in gold lettering on the lid
Proof Set 1911 Long Set (12 coins) Five Pounds to Maundy Set, comprising Gold Five Pounds 1911 Proof nFDC with some tiny nicks to the portrait, minor hairlines in the fields, Gold Two Pounds 1911 Proof nFDC with very minor hairlines only, very light toning on brilliant and reflective fields, an eye-catching example, Gold Sovereign 1911 Proof nFDC with small nicks in the obverse field, and minor hairlines, brilliant and eye-catching, Gold Half Sovereign 1911 Proof FDC or near so, the odd tiny nick and minor hairlines barely detract, fully brilliant and eye-catching, Halfcrown 1911 Proof FDC with choice grey toning enhanced by flashes of gold and magenta, Florin 1911 Proof FDC with choice gold, blue and magenta tone, Shilling 1911 Proof FDC with choice and colourful tone, Sixpence 1911 Proof FDC and choice with grey, blue and magenta tone, Maundy Set 1911 Proof nFDC to FDC with colourful matching tone, the Fourpence with a minor tone spot in the field, a superb set with many coins bordering on choice, a highly sought after set, comes in the red case of issue
Proof Set 1902 Long Matt Set Gold Five Pounds 1902 nFDC with very minor hairlines only, Two Pounds 1902 nFDC with very minor hairlines only, Sovereign 1902 nFDC with some hairlines on the obverse, Half Sovereign 1902 nFDC, Crown 1902 nFDC/FDC, Halfcrown 1902 FDC or very near so, unevenly but not unpleasantly toned, Florin 1902 nFDC with some light hairlines, Shilling 1902 nFDC with some hairlines on the obverse, Sixpence 1902 nFDC/FDC toned, MaundyFourpence 1902 nFDC/FDC, Maundy Threepence 1902 nFDC, Maundy Twopence 1902 nFDC/FDC, Maundy Penny 1902 FDC the silver with pleasing grey tone, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Proof Set 1902 Long Matt Set Gold Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign and Half Sovereign, then Crown to Maundy Penny nFDC with some light hairlines, plus the Penny 1902 High Tide UNC with subdued lustre, Halfpenny 1902 High Tide UNC with subdued lustre and Farthing 1902 NEF dark toned (16 coins in total) and in a fitted SPECIMEN COINS red box
Proof Set 1902 Long Matt Set Gold Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign and Half, then Crown - MaundyPenny, comprising Five Pounds 1902 EF, Two Pounds 1902 About UNC, Sovereign 1902 UNC with some hairlines, Half Sovereign 1902 UNC or near so with some nicks and light hairlines, Crown 1902 FDC attractively toned, Halfcrown 1902 nFDC the obverse with light hairlines, Florin 1902 nFDC with minor hairlines, a small nick on the trident barely detracts, Shilling 1902 nFDC with some light hairlines, Sixpence 1902 FDC or near so, very light hairlines only, Maundy Fourpence 1902 FDC toned, Maundy Threepence 1902 FDC toned, Maundy Twopence 1902 nFDC toned, Maundy Penny 1902 nFDC toned, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Five Pound Crown 2001 100th Anniversary of the End of the Victorian Era Gold Proof with reverse frosting, (frosted field and polished portrait) S.L9 originally issued as part of a set that included four Victorian Sovereigns. A rare opportunity to purchase this as a single piece, 2098 Gold Five Pounds were issue, but only 733 were of the 'reverse frosted' type. In an NGC holder and graded REVERSE PF70
Five Pound Crown 2009 3-Year Countdown to London 2012 Olympics, Two Swimmers, Gold Proof with London Olympic blue logo on the reverse S.LO33, a hint of toning, FDC, uncased, no certificate
Five Pound Crown 2010 Countdown to London 2012 Olympics, Two Runners Gold Proof with London Olympic blue logo on the reverse S.LO34, FDC or near so with a couple of tiny contact marks
Five Pound Crown 2011 Countdown to London 2012 Olympics, Cyclist Gold Proof with London Olympic blue logo on the reverse, S.LO35, FDC or near so with a couple of tiny contact marks
Proof Set 1950 A/UNC to UNC, most of the coins with verdigris spots, the box in an extremely distressed condition, the Penny firmly wedged in the box, Crown 1819 the edge filed, edge date not visible, and ex-swivel mount, in a presentation box, Proof Sets - Flat Packs (19) 1970 (6), 1972 (2), 1973, 1974 (2), 1975, 1976 (2), 1977, 1980 (3), 1981 nFDC to FDC some with toning, the 1973 heavily toned as often, Royal Mint Year Set 1985 UNC in the wallet of issue, Five Pound Crown 2007 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince PhilipDiamond Wedding UNC in the wallet of issue, GB Last £sd sets (2) 1966-1967 (8 coins) UNC in Barclays Bank wallets, Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 (5 sets) UNC in the blue wallets of issue some with toning
Five Pound Crown 2001 100th Anniversary of the Death of Queen Victoria Gold Proof with reverse frosting, brilliant portrait upon matt fields, in an NGC holder and graded REVERSE PF69. Originally only issued in a Royal Mint set with four Victorian Sovereigns, seldom offered as a single piece, this represents a rare opportunity for Crown collectors to purchase this rare type as a single item
Five Pound Crown 2015 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, Obverse with Ian Rank-Broadley portrait, Gold ProofS.L39 in an NGC holder and graded PF70 Ultra Cameo. Only 99 pieces issued in gold, only issued in the gold sets of this year. This represents a rare opportunity for Crown collectors to purchase the Rank-Broadley portrait type Gold Crown as a single item. The first we have offered of this type
Five Pound Crown 2015 50th Anniversary of the Death of Sir Winston Churchill, Obverse with Ian Rank-Broadley portrait, Gold ProofS.L38 in an NGC holder and graded PF69 Ultra Cameo
Five Pound Crown 2012 London Olympics, London skyline, Gold Proof with coloured Olympic logo on the reverse S.LO55 in an NGC holder and graded PF69 Ultra Cameo
Five Pound Crown 2014 300th Anniversary of the Death of Queen AnneS.L32 Gold Proof in an NGC holder and graded PF69 Ultra Cameo, only 346 were issued, with 75 of these in the gold Proof set of the year
Proof Set 1902 (13 coins) the Long set Matt Proof Set Five Pounds to MaundyPenny, encapsulated by NGC Five Pounds PF62 MATTE, Two Pounds PF60 MATTE, Sovereign PF60 MATTE, Half Sovereign PF60 MATTE, Crown PF62 MATTE, Halfcrown PF63 MATTE, Florin PF63 MATTE, Shilling PF64 MATTE, Sixpence PF63 MATTE, 4d PF63 MATTE, 3d PF63 MATTE, 2d PF63 MATTE, Penny PF63 MATTE accompanied by the octagonal box of issue
Five Pound Gold 2022 Reverse: Crowned and draped Royal coat of arms within the order of the garter Gold Proof in an NGC holder and graded PF69 Ultra Cameo
Five Pound Crown 2001 100th Anniversary of the End of the Victorian Era, S.L9B Gold Proof with reverse frosting, in an NGC holder and graded Reverse PF70, this type only issued in the 5-coin set 'The Victorian Anniversary Collection', only 733 issued and seldom offered as a single item
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
Five Pound Crown 2001 100th Anniversary of the End of the Victorian Era, Silver Proof with reverse frosting, the fields exhibiting a matt appearance, FDC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 98, the highest graded of the two examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. This type a rare issue of just 596 pieces, only issued in sets with Sovereigns of 1901 and 2001
Five Pound Crown 2008 Prince Charles 60th Birthday a Polished die currency trial piece in Cupro-Nickel, the Obverse and reverse design as the later adopted currency coin, UNC with prooflike fields, along with a trial resin of the obverse, from the personal collection of Ian Rank-Broadley. Both pieces were used in discussions about the proposed coinage of the time. A fascinating item and interesting insight into the Royal Mint designing and production process
Five Pound Crown 1999 Diana Memorial Gold ProofS.L6 UNC with some contact marks, retaining almost full mint lustre and brilliance, uncased with no certificate
Five Pound Crown 2010 2-Year Countdown to the 2012 London Olympics Silver ProofPiedfort, in an NGC holder with blue 2012 Olympic logo, and graded PF69 Ultra Cameo
Five Pound Crown 2018 Prince George 5th Birthday, Reverse: A modern depiction of St. George slaying the Dragon S.L63, FDC uncased in capsule, with no certificate, only 175 pieces issued and with these forming part of the original Gold Proof Set, this represents an opportunity for Crown collectors to purchase this as a single piece
Five Pound Crown 2001 Centenary of the End of the Victorian Era S.L9 Gold Proof both sides reverse frosted, a small area of toning by REG, otherwise FDC, uncased
Five Pound Crown 2015 50th Anniversary of the Death of Sir Winston Churchill Silver ProofPiedfortS.L38 in an NGC holder and graded PF70 Ultra Cameo, One of the first 650 struck
Five Pound Crown 2019 The Tower of London - Legend of the Ravens Silver ProofPiedfortS.L73 in an NGC holder and graded PF69 Ultra Cameo First Releases, comes with the Royal Mint certificate and booklet
Five Pound Crown 2019 The Tower of London - The Crown Jewels, Reverse: The Crown of Mary of Modena S.L74 Silver ProofPiedfort, in an NGC holder and graded PF69 Ultra Cameo, First Releases
Five Pound Crown 2015 50th Anniversary of the Death of Sir Winston Churchill Silver ProofS.L38 in an NGC holder and graded PF70 Ultra Cameo, one of the first 375 struck, comes in the Royal Mint black pouch with certificate
Five Pound Crown 2018 Prince George 5th Birthday Gold ProofS.L63 FDC uncased in capsule with no certificate, the Spink catalogue states a mintage of only 175 pieces, these all being issued in sets, (the S.PGC23 set) Crown collectors now have this opportunity to purchase this as a single coin. a few very small field nicks are visible under very strong magnification, otherwise FDC, and retaining full mint brilliance. We note an example described as 'nFDC with a minor handling mark and small tone spot visible under magnification' sold in London Coins Auction A164 3/3/2019 Lot 973 for £2000 hammer price
Five Pound Crown 2015 Queen Elizabeth II - The Longest Reigning Monarch, with James Butler portrait of the Queen, Gold ProofS.L43 FDC uncased in capsule, the only Gold Five Pound Crown with this portrait so an important type coin for the Crown collector
Five Pound Crown 2018 Prince George 5th Birthday Gold ProofS.L63 FDC uncased in capsule with no certificate, the Spink catalogue states a mintage of only 175 pieces, these all being issued in sets, (the S.PGC23 set) Crown collectors now have this opportunity to purchase this as a single coin. With two tiny nicks on St. George otherwise FDC. We note an example described as 'nFDC with a minor handling mark and small tone spot visible under magnification' sold in London Coins Auction A164 3/3/2019 Lot 973 for £2000 hammer price
Five Pound Crown 2017 1000th Anniversary of the Coronation of King Canute Gold ProofS.L50 some tiny nicks visible under magnification otherwise FDC, uncased in capsule with certificate
Five Pound Crown 2019 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Victoria, Reverse an intricate and well-executed design showing portrait of Queen Victoria, plus other inventions of the Victorian Era, the Steam Train, Paddle Steamer, PennyFarthing Bicycle, and telephone, each within a series of cogwheels, edge inscription WORKSHOP OF THE WORLD, by John Bergdahl Gold Proof FDC as yet unlisted in the Spink catalogue, one very small area of toning otherwise FDC, uncased in capsule, no certificate
Five Pound Crown 2018 Prince George 5th Birthday Gold ProofS.L63 FDC uncased in capsule with no certificate, the Spink catalogue states a mintage of only 175 pieces, these all being issued in sets, Crown collectors now have this opportunity to purchase this as a single coin. We note an example described as 'nFDC with a minor handling mark and small tone spot visible under magnification' sold in London Coins Auction A164 3/3/2019 Lot 973 for £2000 hammer price, this being the only previous single piece we have offered
Five Pound Crown 2017 1000th Anniversary of the Coronation of King Canute Gold ProofS.L50 FDC uncased in capsule, with no certificate, only 284 pieces minted, we note many of the modern Five Pound Crown Gold Proof issues including this one have very low mintages of 300 pieces or less
Five Pound Crown 2019 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Victoria, Reverse an intricate and well-executed design showing portrait of Queen Victoria, plus other inventions of the Victorian Era, the Steam Train, Paddle Steamer, PennyFarthing Bicycle, and telephone, each within a series of cogwheels, edge inscription WORKSHOP OF THE WORLD, by John Bergdahl Gold Proof FDC not yet listed in the Spink catalogue,
Five Pound Crown 2015 Queen Elizabeth II - The Longest Reigning Monarch Gold ProofS.L43, the Obverse being the only Five Pound Crown with the James Butler portrait nFDC the obverse with some handling marks, retaining almost full mint lustre, uncased in capsule with no certificate
Five Pound Crown 2008 Prince of Wales 60th Birthday S.L19 Gold Proof nFDC with minor hairlines by REG and a hint of toning, retaining practically full mint brilliance, uncased
Five Pound Crown 2018 Prince George 5th Birthday Gold ProofS.L63 nFDC with a minor handling mark and a small tone spot visible under magnification, uncased in capsule, with no certificate, the Spink catalogue states only 175 minted, these all in sets, so a rare opportunity for the Five Pound Crown collector to purchase this coin as a single item
Five Pound Crown 2017 1000th Anniversary of the Coronation of King Canute Gold ProofS.L50, the Spink catalogue states 284 minted including the coins in the sets FDC uncased in capsule, with no certificate
Five Pound Crown 2010 Countdown to London 2012 Olympics, Two Runners Gold Proof with 2012 logo in blue S.4921 FDC or near so with a couple of tiny contact marks
Five Pound Crown 2011 Countdown to London 2012 Olympics, Cyclist Gold Proof with 2012 logo in blue S.4922 FDC or near so with a couple of tiny contact marks
Five Pounds?1887 ?PROOF?having a?narrow date?and slightly dropped '7',?with?date only 7.4 mm wide. This Obv. 2 has a weak?upper unpublished and very rare. Some surface marking o/w About UNC. (Note: Proof 1887 five pounds nearly always have strong double crown lines and a 7.9 mm date. Those with no 'B.P.' ?have a weak first crown band and an 8.2 mm date).
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