Fifty Pence 2012 London Olympic Games - Gold Medal Winners Coin - Triathlon, Gold ProofPiedfort FDC NGC PR69, in June 2019 (LCA 165 Lot 1510) we sold a full set of 11 of these Gold Proof Piedfort 2012 Fifty Pences and the vendor of that set had obtained from The Royal Mint mintage figures (actual rather than issue limits which may be smaller) which showed just 22 of these Triathlon Piedforts exist
Fifty Pence 2012 London Olympic Games - Gold Medal Winners Coin - Taekwondo, Gold ProofPiedfort FDC NGC PR69, in June 2019 (LCA 165 Lot 1510) we sold a full set of 11 of these Gold Proof Piedfort 2012 Fifty Pences and the vendor of that set had obtained from The Royal Mint mintage figures (actual rather than issue limits which may be smaller) which showed just 17 of these Taekwondo Piedforts exist making the Taekwondo issue the lowest mintage of the 11 coin series
Fifty Pence 2012 London Olympic Games - Gold Medal Winners coin - Rowing, Gold ProofPiedfort NGC PR69 Cameo. In June 2019 (LCA 165 Lot 1510) we sold a full set of 11 of these Gold Proof Piedfort 2012 Fifty Pences and the vendor of that set had obtained from the Royal Mint the actual mintage figures of the individual coins. Only 26 coins of this type were minted making this and the other 2012 dated Olympic Gold Fifty Pences extremely sought after items
FarthingPattern or medaletWilliam and Mary, undated, (1688-1694), Obverse: Bust of the King undraped, to right GVLIELMVS . III. DEI. GRA, Reverse: Bust of the Queen to right undraped MARIA. DEI. GRA, Montagu 15, 3.39 grammes, GEF with old toning, a most attractive example
Maundy Set 1985 Lustrous UNC in the original sealed vinyl, along with Medal Ripon Cathedral 1985 4th April 45mm diameter in Sterling silver Lustrous UNC with toning, boxed with certificate, the box with the date of the Maundy Service on the inside of the lid
FarthingPatterns or Medalets (2) the first undated, struck in copper, Obverse: GVLIELMVS III. DEI. GRA. , Reverse: MARIA. II. DEI. GRA. Montagu 15 Fine of slightly better, the second undated, struck in copper, Obverse Portrait of Mary II MARIA . II . DEI . GRA. Reverse: A Rose in bloom, EX . CANDORE . DECVS, Montagu 18, VG
Russia Roubles (2) 1898 A? Y#59.3 VG/Fine and 1913BC 300th Anniversary of the Romanov Dynasty Y#70 GVF, along with medallic incuse impression Napoleon Retreat from Russia 1812 a uniface incuse impression of the Reverse: An armoured soldier Shrinks from an airborne Boreas, who squeezes a blast of wind and snow at him from a large bag. In the foreground a dead horse and a dismounted cannon, in the background, a bare tree and a wagon. GALLE F. and DENON D., Exergue: RETRAITE DE L'ARMEE . NOVEMBRE MDCCCXII GVF, along with another, both pieces 37mm diameter and struck on a hard either wood or unknown man made presumed contemporary material
FarthingPattern or MedaletMary II in silver undated, Montagu 19 Obverse bust right MARIA . II . DEI . GRA, Reverse: Full moon shining from among clouds over a landscape EX. NOCTE. DIEM EF/NEF and nicely toned
FarthingPattern or medaletMary II undated, Obverse: Bust of Mary II right, MARIA . II . DEI. GRA Reverse: A rose tree with rose in full bloom EX. CANDORE . DECVS above, 3.24 grammes. In silver with Plain edge, Montagu 18, VF/NEF with old grey tone
FarthingPattern or medaletMary II undated, Obverse: Bust of Mary II right, MARIA . II . DEI. GRA Reverse: The full moon shining from among clouds on a landscape EX NOCTE DIEM above. 3.13 grammes. In silver with Plain edge, Montagu 19, VF
FarthingPattern or medaletWilliam and Maryundated, Montagu 11 Obverse busts right conjoined, draped GVLIELMVS. ET. MARIA. D.G. Reverse: Three pillars, crowned bearing the words RELIGIO, LEX.ET and LIBERTAS respectively HISCE. SVFFVLTA, struck on a larger 25.5mm diameter flan NEF attractively toned, the obverse with some thin scratches in the fields, the first example we have seen of this type
FarthingPattern or MedaletMary II in silver undated, Montagu 19 Obverse bust right MARIA . II . DEI . GRA, Reverse: Full moon shining from among clouds over a landscape EX. NOCTE. DIEM EF/NEF and nicely toned
Medalet or PatternHalfpennyWilliam and MaryPeck 636, undated, Peck lists these under 'uncertain pieces', 29mm diameter in copper, GVF with traces of lustre, both sides showing signs of flan stress, seldom seen and almost never in grades above Fine
FarthingPattern or medalet Mary in silver Montagu 19, legend MARIA.II.DEI.GRA. Reverse Moon and clouds EX NOCTE DIEM EF or slightly better and attractively toned
FarthingPattern or medalet Mary in silver Montagu 18, Reverse A Rose in full bloom, EX . CANDORE . DECVS NEF and nicely toned, along with India Nazarana Rupee square Good Fine
Halfpenny Private Patternundated (1788) by S.Moore Obverse Bust right GEORGIVS III REX, Reverse VIVAT! Edge ARMIS TUTERIS MORIBUS ORNES Fine, Montagu 14 described as a medalet by Peck, however it seems logical to say that this piece is the predecessor to the Pattern Peck 925 of similar size and with similar edge reading
Penny 1860 Beaded Border Freeman 4 dies 1+A Bronzed Proof, 10.92 grammes, nFDC along with the original presentation box with label 'Bronzed Proof Impression of the new penny to be executed in white metal 1860. Presented to Mrs.Letts by L.C.Wyon Esq. Medallist' Mrs. Letts was the wife of his friend, the Rev. J.Letts MA
Half Sovereign 1909 Marsh 512 Fine, Churchill Gold medal 1965 20mm diameter in 18 carat gold (stamped on the reverse) nFDC and retaining almost full mint brilliance
FarthingPattern or medalet Mary in silver Montagu 19, legend MARIA.II.DEI.GRA. Reverse Moon and clouds EX NOCTE DIEM EF/NEF and nicely toned, the reverse with some light contact marks
Halfpenny or medalet in copper William and Mary, undated, Peck 636 Obv: Small bust of the King right GVLIELMVS III DEI GRATIA, Rev: Small bust of the Queen right, Fine with some flan flaws on either side, (listed under uncertain pieces by Peck), along with a William and Mary Tin Halfpenny in Poor grade
Medalet or PatternHalfpennyWilliam and MaryPeck 631, listed by Peck under 'uncertain pieces', 29mm diameter in copper, VG with some weak areas, as mentioned by Peck, struck off-centre on a large crude flan of 33mm, the edge with a with 'hand cut' appearance, Very Rare
FarthingPattern or medaletWilliam and Mary in silver Montagu 21 legend GVLIELMVS.III.DEI.GRA. Reverse a ship on fire IGNNIBVS IMPAR GEF toned, the reverse with a rim cud at 3 o'clock, scarce in this high grade, Ex-H.Pegg, comes with old collectors ticket, Ex-Farthing Specialist
Farthings - Pattern Farthings or medalets William and Mary in copper undated (2) The first with Obverse GVLIELMVS III.DEI.GRA Reverse MARIA.II.DEI.GRA. VG, the second Obverse MARIA.II.DEI.GRA Reverse Rose EX CANDORE DECVS VG
Crown Edward VIII Retro Pattern Fantasy 1936 by INA Ltd. Proof in .925 silver with a plain edge. Obverse, a right facing portrait of Edward VIII by Percy Metcalfe which was never used on coinage and has only featured on the rare Australian Melbourne Agricultural Medal. Reverse, crowned coat of arms within Garter. FIDEI DEFENS INDIAE IMPERATOR, similar in style to the Halfcrown reverses of Edward VIII and George V. One of only 12 made in silver with a plain edge Prooflike UNC with a hint of toning
CrownEdward VIII Retro Pattern Fantasy 1936 by INA Ltd Proof/piedfort in 4mm+ thickness copper with a plain edge. Obverse, a right facing portrait of Edward VIII by Percy Metcalfe which was never used on coinage and has only featured on the rare Australian Melbourne Agricultural Medal. Reverse, St George and Dragon after Pistrucci. One of only 15 made in piedfort copper with a plain edge. FDC
CrownEdward VIII Retro Pattern Fantasy (undated) by INA Ltd. (1936) Proof in .925 silver with a plain edge. Obverse, a right facing portrait of Edward VIII by Percy Metcalfe which was never used on coinage and has only featured on the rare Australian Melbourne Agricultural Medal. Reverse MODEL. One of only 7 made in silver with a plain edge, nFDC with some toning around the rims
Crown Edward VIII Fantasy Pattern 1937 in .925 silver with milled edge, by INA, Obverse a right-facing portrait of Edward VIII by Percy Metcalfe which was never used on coinage, and has only featured on the rare Australian Melbourne Agricultural Medal. (These were unissued and an example is in the Victoria Museum, Australia). Reverse Crowned Coat of Arms within a Garter. FIDEI DEFENS INDIAE IMPERAT in a similar style to the Halfcrown reverse of Edward VII and George V First coinage. One of only 12 pieces made in silver with a milled edge, Lustrous UNC with some light toning areas
Crown Edward VIII Fantasy Pattern 1937 in .925 silver with plain edge, by INA, Obverse a right-facing portrait of Edward VIII by Percy Metcalfe which was never used on coinage, and has only featured on the rare Australian Melbourne Agricultural Medal. (These were unissued and an example is in the Victoria Museum, Australia). Reverse Crowned Coat of Arms within a Garter. FIDEI DEFENS INDIAE IMPERAT in a similar style to the Halfcrown reverse of Edward VII and George V First coinage. One of only 12 pieces made in silver with a plain edge, Lustrous UNC with some light toning areas
CrownEdward VIII Fantasy Pattern 1937 in .925 silver with plain edge, by INA, Obverse a right-facing portrait of Edward VIII by Percy Metcalfe which was never used on coinage, and has only featured on the rare Australian Melbourne Agricultural Medal. (These were unissued and an example is in the Victoria Museum, Australia). Reverse St. George and the Dragon with 'model' in Gothic style in the exergue. Only 12 examples were made in silver with a plain edge. Lustrous UNC and prooflike with a few slight toning areas
CrownEdward VIII Fantasy Pattern 1937 in .925 silver with milled edge, by INA, Obverse a right-facing portrait of Edward VIII by Percy Metcalfe which was never used on coinage, and has only featured on the rare Australian Melbourne Agricultural Medal.(These were unissued and an example is in the Victoria Museum, Australia). Reverse St.George and the Dragon with 'model' in Gothic style in the exergue. Only 12 examples were made in silver with a milled edge. Lustrous UNC and prooflike with a few light contact marks
CrownEdward VIII Fantasy Pattern 1937 in golden alloy with milled edge, by INA, Obverse a right-facing portrait of Edward VIII by Percy Metcalfe which was never used on coinage, and has only featured on the rare Australian Melbourne Agricultural Medal. (These were unissued and an example is in the Victoria Museum, Australia). Reverse St. George and the Dragon with 'model' in Gothic style in the exergue. Only 12 examples were made in golden alloy with a milled edge. Lustrous UNC with a few minor contact marks
CrownEdward VIII Fantasy Pattern 1937 Piedfort in gold-plated copper (similar to Barton's metal) with milled edge, by INA, Obverse a right-facing portrait of Edward VIII by Percy Metcalfe which was never used on coinage, and has only featured on the rare Australian Melbourne Agricultural Medal. (These were unissued and an example is in the Victoria Museum, Australia). Reverse St. George and the Dragon with 'model' in Gothic style in the exergue. Only 12 examples were made in this metal with a milled edge. Lustrous UNC with a few minor contact marks
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