Sixpence 1688 Late shields over early shields, stated by Bull to be B over R in BR, appears RR so more like R over B, ESC 1528, Bull 780, NEF with attractive old grey tone, some very minor adjustment lines are apparent , a superb example, all James II Sixpences rare in this high grade, the error legend rated at R2 by ESC and Bull must surely be much rarer in this high grade
Sixpence 1708 Third Bust ESC 1147 virtually mint state and nicely toned with just some minor friction on the very high points which must explain the conservative LCGS grade of 70
Sixpence 1681 ESC 1520, Bull 577 NEF the obverse with a flan flaw by DEI and a few small spots, the portrait well struck for this issue, the reverse with some light adjustment marks and hairlines
Sixpences (2) 1697C First Bust, Later Harp, Small Crowns, ESC 1557, Bull 1271 NEF/EF attractively toned with some light adjustment lines, an attractive piece with much eye appeal, 1696 First Bust, Early Harp. Large Crowns ESC 1533, Bull 1202 EF and attractively toned, the obverse shows signs of die clashing
Sixpence 1734 Roses and PlumesESC 1609, Bull 1744 VF/NVF Very Rare and rated R2 by ESC and Bull, we note that we have only offered three previous examples in 17 years
One Shilling and SixpenceBank Tokens (2) 1811 Bust type ESC 969, Bull 2112 EF and lustrous with some contact marks and a small spot in the obverse legend on III, 1812 Head type ESC 972, Bull 2115 Bright EF, possibly once lightly cleaned, with some hairlines, nevertheless retaining much eye appeal
Sixpence 1696y First Bust, Early Harp, Large Crowns, both B's in the reverse legend struck from a broken punch, and seem to be made from a combination of R and E punches GVF and unusual
Sixpence 1845 the 1 in the date appears inverted, the vertical upright slightly curved, the 1 possibly overstruck, VG with a slightly uneven tone, the date area clear and bold, an unusual coin, this type unrecorded
Sixpence 1693 ESC 1529, Bull 869 the E's on the reverse in REX, ET and REGINA have badly formed top bars thus resembling inverted and reversed F's, Fine, all William and Mary Sixpences scarce or rare
Sixpence 1697E First Bust, Later Harp, Small Crowns, with Small 7 in date, Bull 1283, type as ESC 1560, Good Fine with grey tone and an old scratch on the reverse. A very unusual type. The Small 7 in the date is stated by Bull to be 'possibly from Maundy'. We note the only Maundy coin minted in 1697 was the Fourpence, believed to be unique. We note also the Small 7 type on the Large Crowns type listed in London Coins Auction A155 Lot 1368 described as About VF/VF toned realised £170 hammer price
Sixpence 1736 Roses and PlumesESC 1611, Bull 1747, Fine or better with an edge crack at 9 o'clock, Rare. Our research into Sixpences of this date uncovered a disproportionate amount of this date with edge cracks and splits
Sixpences (2) 1867 ESC 1717, Bull 3215, Davies 1070, Die Number 7, dies 2A, Good Fine with a toning line on the reverse, 1869 ESC 1720, Bull 3219, Die Number 6, Fine, both collectable examples of these rare dates
Sixpences (2) 1878 DRITANNIAR error, ESC 1735, Bull 3236, Die Number 6, the 6 struck over a lower 6, Fair, Rare, 1878 ESC 1733, Bull 3233, Die Number 6, the 6 struck over a lower 6, VG Rare, this die number usually paired with the DRITANNIAR coin
Sixpence 1735 5 over 4 Roses and PlumesESC 1610A, Bull 1746 rated R3 by ESC, VG or better with some weakness on the obverse in the left field, Very Rare, we have not previously offered this type, we note also that there was no example in the Bole&searchtype=1">Alfred Bole collection
Sixpence 1697 Second Bust, Later Harp, Small Crowns, ESC 1564, Bull 1224, VG/approaching Fine the obverse with some old scratches, the reverse with some adjustment lines, Rated R2 by Bull.
Sixpences (3) 1696 First Bust, Early Harp, Large Crowns, Good Fine/Fine on a porous flam, 1697B First Bust, Later Harp, Small Crowns, Fine with some surface marks, 1697E First Bust, Later Harp, Small Crowns, ESC 1560, Bull 1281 Poor
Sixpence 1869 ESC 1720, Bull 3219, Die Number 1, About Fine/Fine or slightly better, Very Rare and rated R2 by ESC and Bull, this date and die number combination seldom offered in any grade. Forms part of an interesting group of Die Number 1 coins offered in this sale, many scarce or rare
Sixpence 1870 ESC 1721, Bull 3221, Die Number 1, Fine with slightly uneven toning, a very rare and under-rated date, R2 in ESC and Bull. We note our archive database shows we have only offered 4 examples in 17 years, these being Die Numbers 3, 6, and 9. Forms part of an interesting group of Die Number 1 coins offered in this sale, many scarce or rare
Sixpence 1868 ESC 1719, Bull 3218, Davies 1073, dies 3A, I of GRATIA points between 2 rim teeth, Die Number 1, VF the obverse with some heavier contact marks. Die Number 1 for this rare date is seldom offered. Forms part of an interesting group of Die Number 1 coins offered in this sale, many scarce or rare
Sixpences (2) 1707E Plain in angles, single stops after MAG and REG, ESC 1588, Bull 1463, VG, Rare, 1707 Plain in angles No Stop after MAG, ESC 1587, Bull 1453, VG/Fine with some scuffs and surface marks
Sixpence 1867 ESC 1717, Bull 3215, Davies 1070 dies 2A, I of GRATIA points right of a rim tooth, Die Number 1, Fine with some scratches, Very Rare and rated R2 by ESC and Bull. Forms part of an interesting group of Die Number 1 coins offered in this sale, many scarce or rare
Sixpence 1876 very thick 1 in date, ESC 1730, Bull 3231, Die Number 1, VG, very rare, rated R2 by ESC and Bull and seldom offered. Forms part of an interesting group of Die Number 1 coins offered in this sale, many scarce or rare
Sixpence 1879 ESC 1736, Bull 3237, Davies 1093, dies 4C, Die Number 1, Near Fine, all Die Numbered issues rare on this date. Forms part of an interesting group of Die Number 1 coins offered in this sale, many scarce or rare
Sixpences (2) 1873 ESC 1727, Bull 3228, Davies 1079, dies 3A, I of GRATIA points between 2 rim teeth, Die Number 1, VG with grey tone, 1874 Crosslet 4 in date ESC 1728, Bull 3229, Davies 1082, dies 3C, D of DEI points to a space, Die Number 1, Fine/About Fine with some surface marks, Both form part of an interesting group of Die Number 1 coins offered in this sale, many scarce or rare
Sixpence 1864 Plain 4 in date ESC 1713, Bull 3211, Davies 1064, Die Number 1, VG/Fine. Forms part of an interesting group of Die Number 1 coins offered in this sale, many scarce or rare
Sixpence 1865 ESC 1714, Bull 3212, Die Number 1, VG/Near Fine. Forms part of an interesting group of Die Number 1 coins offered in this sale, many scarce or rare
Sixpence 1872 ESC 1726, Bull 3226, Die Number 1, VG with grey tone, we note Bull does not record Die Number 1 for this date, neither is it recorded by Michael Gouby. Forms part of an interesting group of Die Number 1 coins offered in this sale, many scarce or rare
Sixpence 1871 ESC 1723, Bull 3223, Die Number 1, Fine, the reverse slightly better, the surfaces uneven and with some contact marks. Forms part of an interesting group of Die Number 1 coins offered in this sale, many scarce or rare
Sixpence 1878 ESC 1733, Bull 3233, Die Number 6, the 6 struck over a lower 6, this die number when encountered on this date is usually paired with the DRITANNIAR error obverse, Fine, Rare
Sixpence 1871 ESC 1723, Bull 3223, Die Number 55, this Die Number previously unrecorded for this date, also higher than any other previously recorded, approaching Fine, Near Fine with grey tone
Halfcrown 1696 First Bust, Small Shields ESC 534, Bull 1014, UNC or near so in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75. While many of the Shillings and Sixpences of the Great Recoinage have survived in high grades, the same cannot be said for the Halfcrowns, which are a good deal scarcer in high grade and seldom offered. This lustrous and pleasing example is the finest of only 2 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1697 First Bust, Large Shields, Later Harp ESC 541, Bull 1021, GEF in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 65, the finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, high grade William III Halfcrowns are much harder to locate than the Shillings and Sixpences of the same period, and to date this LCGS graded 65 example is the finest recorded by them
Sixpence 1862 Large Date, type as ESC 1711, Bull 3207 EF/GEF and lustrous, by far the rarer date type on this key date coin, the two date sizes not differentiated by ESC, Bull or Davies, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 65, the finest of only 2 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sixpence 1887 Young HeadESC 1750, Bull 3262, Choice UNC with beautiful blue/green toning with touches of gold. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88, the finest known of 47 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, the eye appeal alone leaves little doubt to this claim. Formerly in an NGC holder and graded MS65, the NGC ticket no longer with the coin
Sixpence 1835 ESC 1680, Bull 2508, Choice UNC with excellent surfaces and a subtle blue/grey and gold tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 15 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sixpence 1858 ESC 1706, Bull 3200, Davies 1058 dies 2A Obverse: I of GRATIA points right of a rim bead, with 10 1/2 teeth date spacing, right UNC a superb piece, beautifully toned gold with touches of underlying blue and green, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, a specialist item for the advanced Sixpence collector
Sixpence 1877 No Die Number ESC 1732, Bull 2675 Choice UNC with golden tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, a stunning example, the joint finest known of 7 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sixpence 1824 ESC 1657, Bull 2425, UNC and choice with an attractive and even gold tone, a superb example of this short series, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Sixpence 1825 I in GEORGIUS and the second I in BRITANNIAR have no top left serifs, LCGS Variety 02, Choice UNC with a deep and colourful tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Sixpence 1911 ESC 1795, Bull 3871, Davies 1860 dies 1A, Obverse: Shallow neck, I of BRITT points to a bead. Reverse: Colon of FID points to a bead, Lion has small face. Choice UNC with practically full lustre. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, The rarest of the currency types of 1911 and seldom seen. Of the 62 examples of 1911 currency Sixpence submitted to LCGS for grading, only 3 have been the rare dies 1A combination, a key 20th Century variety
Sixpence 1700 Third Bust ESC 1579, Bull 1250, UNC and beautifully toned with gold and touches of blue, the obverse with a sharp and well-defined portrait, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Sixpence 1696 First Bust, Early Harp, Large Crowns ESC 1533, Bull 1202 UNC with original mint lustre, enhanced by hints of colourful toning in the legends, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the second finest known of 28 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sixpence 1878 DRITANNIAR Die Number 6, the 6 struck over a lower 6 (normal for this scarce type) ESC 1735, Bull 3236 Fine, a collectable example, Struck for use in Cyprus
Sixpence 1697 First Bust, Later Harp, Small Crowns, as ESC 1552, Bull 1219 with GVLI.ELMVS legend, possibly due to die clashing EF with some light haymarking, unusual
Sixpence 1819 ESC 1636, Bull 2201 UNC the obverse with a deep and colourful tone, the reverse with blue/green tone around the edges, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Sixpences (2) 1723 SSC Large Lettering on both sides, the obverse with S over sideways S in GEORGIVS, unlisted by ESC or Bull, Fine, the reverse slightly better and lightly toned, unusual, 1787 Hearts ESC 1629, Bull 2190, EF and lustrous, the obverse with some heavier contact marks
Sixpence 1900 ESC 1770, Bull 3293 Choice UNC with original cartwheel lustre, enhanced by a rich gold and olive tone, a superb and eye-catching piece retaining some original mint bloom in places, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the second finest of 64 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sixpence 1864 Large Date, serif 4, ESC 1713, Bull 3211, Davies 1066, Die Number 20 Choice GEF with an attractive grey tone with flashes of gold in the obverse legend
Sixpence 1816 ESC 1630, Bull 2191, Choice UNC the obverse with a hint of golden toning in the legends, the reverse with even golden tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85
Sixpence 1889 ESC 1757, Bull 3279, Davies 1164 dies 1C, UNC the obverse deeply toned, the reverse with subdued lustre and attractive golden tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Sixpence 1903 ESC 1787, Bull 3599 Choice UNC with subtle and colourful old tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 64 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sixpence 1919 ESC 1804, Bull 3880 Choice UNC and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 16 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sixpence 1934 ESC 1823, Bull 3915 Choice UNC, the obverse with even golden tone, the reverse with practically full lustre, very seldom seen in this high grade, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the second finest known of 16 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sixpence 1901 ESC 1771, Bull 3294 Choice UNC with and attractive golden tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, Ex-Cheshire Collection, formerly in an NGC holder and graded MS64 the NGC ticket no longer with the coin
Sixpence 1902 ESC 1785, Bull 3597 Choice UNC with gold, olive and cinnamon toning, a superb piece, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the second finest known of 34 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population report, would make an excellent coin for the type collector
Sixpence 1914 ESC 1799, Bull 3875 UNC with choice tone, the obverse deep blue/green , the reverse blue/green with central gold and magenta, a superb piece with outstanding eye appeal, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Sixpence 1915 ESC 1800, Bull 3876, Choice UNC and lustrous with a hint of gold toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the second finest known of 9 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sixpence 1696 Second Bust Pattern. Obverse: Fine work, a more finely engraved rendition of the Second Bust. MVS lower in GVLIELMVS, the final S lower still. Reverse: Small Crowns with Later harp, die axis inverted, 7 strings to harp. The lower bar of the E of REX very weak (appears RFX unless under magnification), the 9 of the date blocked. Bull 1304, Rarity 6, not listed in the 1992 ESC, but referred to in a footnote on page 148 thus 'There is a Second Bust Sixpence of much finer style in the National Collection. This is undoubtedly a pattern together with the Crown and Halfcrown (ESC 93 and ESC 540) of similar style. This example is the plate coin in the Bull 'English Silver Coinage' 2015 edition. Only 3 examples exist, only 2 being in private hands. This example in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 30. A highly important piece and a rare opportunity to own such an important coin
One Shilling and SixpenceBank Token 1812 Proof with small lettering on the reverse ESC 975, Bull 2117, rated R7 by Bull and of the highest rarity. (1-2 examples believed to exist). Obverse and reverse with a choice deep blue and grey tone. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85
Sixpence 1696 First Bust, Early Harp, Scottish Arms at date, with the central Lion of Nassau rotated 90 degrees anti-clockwise, ESC 1534B, Bull 1214, S.3520 Fine/Good Fine, an unusual error extremely rare and rated R4 by ESC and Bull (estimated 11-20 examples thought to exist), Ex-Spink Numismatic Circular 2005 £400
Sixpence 1873 ESC 1727, Bull 3228, Davies 1079 dies 3A, Die Number 43 choice and with a light subtle golden tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85. The joint finest known of 6 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. Grade 85 pieces in the mid-Young Head period very hard to obtain, as many pieces show contact marks and/or weak striking in parts, the grade 85s are likely in the top 1% of surviving examples
Sixpence 1700 Third Bust ESC 1579 a superb example with reflective fields displaying a subtle gold and blue original tone. The obverse well struck with even the outlines of the hair ribbons sharp and crisp. Highly desirable and very seldom seen in this high grade. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Sixpence 1864 Large Date with serif 4, ESC 1713, Bull 3211, Davies 1065, Die Number 30, a choice and lustrous piece with original bloom and golden toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the premium quality of the grade 85 coins readily apparent on this superb piece
Sixpence 1820 Inverted 1 in date ESC 1639A , Bull 2208, Davies 107, Fine with the reverse slightly better, an extremely rare variety rated R4 by Bull, and seldom seen in any grade
Sixpence 1825 as ESC 1659, Bull 2427, LCGS variety 02 with I in GEORGIUS and both I's in BRITANNIAR having no top left serif, a lustrous mint state example in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Sixpence 1834 Small Date (normal) ESC 1674, Bull 2504 a most attractive example with original lustre and hints of gold tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Sixpence 1835 ESC 1676, Bull 2508 a lustrous and choice example, the obverse with attractive blue toning in the legends, the reverse displaying flashes of blue and gold, an outstanding example of this type, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Sixpence 1859 ESC 1708, Bull 3203 with a light attractive and colourful tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85. This example the joint finest of 4 pieces thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. The grade 85 pieces in the Victorian series are very choice and sought after
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