Farthings in LCGS holders (7) 1918 Bright Finish, Freeman 597 dies 2+A, Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, Ex-Roland Harris Collection London Coin Auction A124 Feb 28 2009 Lot 1027 (part), 1927 Freeman 607 dies 3+B, UNC with traces of lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1929 Freeman 611 dies 3+B, Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, Ex-Roland Harris Collection London Coin Auction A124 Feb 28 2009 Lot 1027 (part), 1930 Freeman 613 dies 3+B, Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, Ex-Roland Harris Collection London Coin Auction A124 Feb 28 2009 Lot 1027 (part), 1931 Freeman 615 dies 2+A, Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, Ex-Roland Harris Collection London Coin Auction A124 Feb 28 2009 Lot 1027 (part), 1933 Freeman 619 dies 3+B , Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, Ex-Roland Harris Collection London Coin Auction A124 Feb 28 2009 Lot 1027 (part), 1935 Freeman 623 dies 3+B, Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 82
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
Florin 1856 No Stop After Date ESC 813A, Bull 2833, Choice UNC with gold and olive toning over original mint lustre, a truly beautiful example, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, collectors of the Gothic Florin series will appreciate the true rarity of choice pieces in this series. Any that achieve grades 80 and above would grace any choice Victorian Florin collection. This coin the joint finest known of 7 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, formerly in a PCGS holder and graded MS65, also the joint finest PCGS grade for this date, the PCGS ticket removed at the time of LCGS slabbing and no longer with the coin.
Florin 1859 with stop after date, ESC 817, Bull 2843 Lustrous UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, all Gothic Florins graded 80 and above very difficult to find, the finest known of 7 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A134 September 2011 Lot 1959 hammer price £460
Florin 1885 Small trefoils on long arcs ESC 861, Bull 2909 UNC and with a subtle and attractive tone over subdued original lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, Ex-London Coins Auction A131 December 2010 Lot 1235 hammer price £240
Florin 1886 ESC 863, Bull 2911, UNC and lustrous, lightly toning in places, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, Ex-London Coins Auction A131 December 2010 Lot 1236 hammer price £230
Florin 1887 Jubilee Head, Large capital J in J.E.B. ESC 868, Bull 2953, Davies 810 dies 1A, UNC and attractively toned over original mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the second finest known of 14 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Florin 1887 Jubilee Head, Small J in J.E.B. ESC 868, Bull 2953, Davies 811 dies 1A, UNC with a deep gold tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the second finest known of 21 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Florin 1893 ESC 876, Bull 2962, Davies 830 dies 1A, UNC with attractive residual golden toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Ex-London Coins Auction A137 June 2012 Lot 1457 hammer price £65
Florin 1897 ESC 881, Bull 2967 Choice UNC and lustrous with attractive gold, blue/green tone enhanced by touches of magenta on the reverse, an eye-catching example, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Florin 1900 ESC 884, Bull 2971 UNC with original mint lustre and hints of golden toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Ex-London Coins Auction A129 June 2010 Lot 1323 hammer price £44
Florin 1911 ProofESC 930, Bull 3756, Davies 1731P, a choice example with a superb multicoloured tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 92, the joint finest known of 33 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A122 September 2008 Lot 1553 hammer price £65
Florin 1911 ProofESC 930, Bull 3756, Davies 1731P, a most attractive example beautifully toned with gold, blue and touches of red, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 90, the joint finest known of 33 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Florin 1918 ESC 937, Bull 3763, Davies 1741 Lustrous UNC with a choice golden tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the joint finest known of 20 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Florin 1921 ESC 940, Bull 3768 UNC and choice, a high quality example of the low relief head type, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80,formerly in an NGC holder and graded NGC MS64, Ex-Cheshire Collection. Very few 1920-1922 Florins remain in this original condition, as many adjustments were made to the alloy with varying amounts of nickel, manganese and zinc used, and the 'Dull Finish' experiment was curtailed. Bright finish coins were again produced from late 1922 onwards.
Florin 1922 Dull Finish ESC 941, Bull 3769, Davies 1748 dies 3E, UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78 UNC and attractively toned over original colour, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, the second finest known of 10 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Florin 1923 ESC 942, Bull 3774, Davies 1751 dies 3E, UNC with full lustre, an eye-catching example, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the third finest known of 26 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Florin 1926 ESC 945, Bull 3778 UNC and lustrous with light golden toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the second finest known of 18 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Florin 1928 ESC 948, Bull 3781, UNC and fully lustrous with excellent surfaces, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 15 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Florin 1930 ESC 950, Bull 3785, Lustrous UNC, the reverse with some golden toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80. Ex-London Coins Auction A125, June 2009 Lot 1265 hammer price £48
Florin 1931 ESC 951, Bull 3787 Lustrous UNC the obverse with some toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the third finest known of 15 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A133 June 2011 Lot 386
Florin 1936 ESC 955, Bull 3796 UNC and choice with practically full mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, Ex-Roland Harris Collection London Coin Auction A124 Feb 28 2009 Lot 1027 (part)
Florin 1944 ESC 964, Bull 4095, choice UNC and lustrous with a hint of subtle toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 49 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Florin 1944 ESC 964, Bull 4095, Choice UNC with practically full lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 49 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Florin 1944 ESC 964, Bull 4095, Lustrous UNC and choice, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 49 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Florin 1945 ESC 965, Bull 4097, Lustrous UNC and choice, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 30 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Florin 1947 ESC 967, Bull 4102, Lustrous UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 8 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Florin 1957 ESC 968K, Bull 4406, UNC with excellent surfaces and a subtle golden tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 7 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Florins in LCGS holders (4) 1937 ProofESC 957, Bull 4077 nFDC toned, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88, 1950 Proof ESC 968C, Bull 4112 nFDC retaining much original brilliance, slabbed and graded LCGS 90, 1951 Proof ESC 968E, Bull 4115 retaining much original mint brilliance with light ribbon toning, slabbed and graded LCGS 88, 1970 Proof ESC 968V, Bull 4435, Davies 2385P dies 2B practically FDC retaining full mint brilliance
Florins in LCGS holders (9) 1923 ESC 942, Bull 3774, Davies 1751 dies 3E, A/UNC and lustrous, slabbed and graded LCGS 75, 1926 ESC 945, Bull 3778, EF and lustrous, slabbed and graded LCGS 65, 1929 ESC 949, Bull 3783 EF/AU with golden tone, slabbed and graded LCGS 70, 1936 ESC 955, Bull 3796, A/UNC and lustrous, slabbed and graded LCGS 75, 1937 ESC 956 Lustrous UNC, the reverse with hints of toning in the legends, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1938 ESC 958, Bull 4079 A/UNC and lustrous, slabbed and graded LCGS 70, 1940 ESC 960, Bull 4079 EF in an LCGS holder slabbed and graded LCGS 65, 1944 ESC 964, Bull 1095, Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1948 ESC 968, Bull 4105, Lustrous UNC with a hint of golden tone, slabbed and graded LCGS 78
Halfcrown 1693 ESC 519, Bull 860 UNC or very near so, with old grey toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75, a superb example of the second busts/third shields type, many times rarer in high grade than the first busts coinage, and would be a superb addition to any top quality Halfcrown collection, the finest known of just 4 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Colin Adams Collection, Spink Coin Auction No.5033 December 2005 Lot 408 hammer price £1900
Halfcrown 1700 DVODECIMO edge ESC 561, Bull 1043, UNC with choice multicoloured toning over original mint lustre and exhibiting superb eye appeal, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78
Halfcrown 1708 SEPTIMO Second Bust, Plain below, ESC 577, Bull 1370 A/UNC with old grey tone enhanced by touched of gold, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 70, the second finest known of 8 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1712 Roses and PlumesESC 582, Bull 1374, EF with grey tone over original underlying gold, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 70, a very high grade for the Queen Anne series, Ex-London Coins Auction A126 September 2009 Lot 1150 hammer price £650
Halfcrown 1745 LIMA ESC 605, Bull 1687, UNC or near so with old grey toning with touches of gold tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75, Ex-London Coins Auction A125 June 2009 Lot 1036
Halfcrown 1746 LIMA ESC 606, Bull 1688 A/UNC with touches of golden tone, a very attractive example with excellent eye appeal, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75, the third finest of 26 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1751 ESC 610, Bull 1693 UNC with old original grey toning enhanced by touches of gold, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Very Rare, rated R2 by ESC and Bull, will certainly be rarer in this high grade
Halfcrown 1817 Bull Head, I over Arabic 1 in FID, LCGS Variety 12, the variety unlisted by ESC or Bull, UNC and beautifully toned, the obverse with peripheral blue/green toning over original lustre, the reverse displaying a deep blue/green and magenta tone giving a stunning eye appeal, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78
Halfcrown 1817 Small Head ESC 618, Bull 2096 UNC with original mint lustre, a hint of golden toning further enhances the considerable eye appeal of this piece, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Halfcrown 1836 WW in script ESC 666, Bull 2482 Choice UNC with blue/green and golden toning over original lustre, a choice and original piece, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 20 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1836 WW in script ESC 666, Bull 2482 UNC and lustrous with golden toning, a most attractive and original piece, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Halfcrown 1840 ESC 673, Bull 2715 Lustrous UNC and choice, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 13 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, a truly stunning piece, an early strike from fresh dies, the obverse portrait with fully struck hair and ribbon edge detail, the reverse shield with full detail with the Irish harp and the lion's faces all fully struck, would be a top quality addition to any advanced Halfcrown collection
Halfcrown 1844 ESC 677, Bull 2720 UNC and choice with blue and gold toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 12 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, VictoriaYoung Head Halfcrown are notoriously difficult to find in grades 80 and above, those graded 82 and higher are all truly rare
Halfcrown 1879 ESC 703, Davies 585 dies 3C, UNC and fully lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, a superb and eye-catching example, the joint finest known of 9 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1880 ESC 705, Bull 2756, Davies 589 dies 5D UNC with original tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the finest known of 9 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, VictoriaYoung Head Halfcrowns of all dates are extremely difficult to find in grade 80 and above
Halfcrown 1884 ESC 712, Bull 2764 UNC with good original mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the joint second finest known of 19 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, VictoriaYoung Head Halfcrowns of all dates are extremely difficult to find in grade 80 and above
Halfcrown 1887 Young HeadESC 717, Bull 2769 UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80. The Joint finest known of 18 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. Victoria Young Head Halfcrowns of all dates extremely difficult to find in grade 80 and above
Halfcrown 1891 ESC 724, Bull 2776 Lustrous UNC with some toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the joint finest known of 8 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1893 ESC 726, Bull 2778, Davies 660 dies 1A, Lustrous UNC and choice with full mint lustre, a crisply struck example, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, Ex-London Coins Auction A128 March 2010 Lot 1393 hammer price £100
Halfcrown 1896 ESC 730, Bull 2782, Davies 669, dies 2B, Choice UNC and displaying much original mint lustre and brilliance, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 10 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1898 ESC 732, Bull 2784 Choice UNC with original mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the third finest of 15 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1899 ESC 733, Bull 2785 Lustrous UNC with a choice and colourful peripheral tone, an eye-catching piece. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Ex-London Coins Auction A140 3/3/2013 Lot 1976
Halfcrown 1900 ESC 734, Bull 2786 UNC and choice with gold, blue and green toning, a very eye-catching and original example, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the third finest of 33 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A140 3/3/2013 Lot 1978
Halfcrown 1901 ESC 735, Bull 2787 Choice UNC with a superb blue/green and golden tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known of 28 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1902 ESC 746, Bull 3567, Lustrous EF in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 60, Ex-London Coins Auction A135 December 2011 Lot 1726 hammer price £75
Halfcrown 1902 ESC 746, Bull 3567, UNC a choice example with blue/green and golden toning over original mint lustre, an eye-catching example, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 40 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Edward VII Halfcrowns of all dates very hard to find in grades 80 and above as many have weak strikes and are prone to heavy bagmarking
Halfcrown 1906 ESC 751, Bull 3572 UNC and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, the third finest known of 20 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1909 ESC 754, Bull 3575, UNC with practically full lustre, the obverse with touches of pastel toning, a small area of toning below the crown on the reverse barely detracts, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the second finest known of 23 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Edward VII Halfcrowns seldom seen in grades 80 and above as many are heavily bagmarked due to the wide fields. Ex-Roland Harris Collection, London Coins Auction A124 February 2009 Lot 485 hammer price £650
Halfcrown 1916 ESC 763, Bull 3715 UNC with practically full mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, this series very difficult to find in grades 80 and above, as many are found with weak strikes and/or heavily bagmarked, of 37 examples thus far recorded by LCGS, only four have graded higher
Halfcrown 1917 ESC 764, Bull 3716 Lustrous UNC with some minor contact marks and a minor tone line on the obverse, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, Ex-London Coins Auction A131 December 2010 Lot 1495 hammer price £48
Halfcrown 1918 ESC 765, Bull 3717 UNC and lustrous with hints of golden toning, the portrait with excellent striking, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Ex-London Coins Auction A125 June 2009 Lot 1315 hammer price £70
Halfcrown 1920 Early head in high relief, as the .925 silver issue, ESC 767, Davies 1672 dies 1A, UNC with pastel gold tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the second finest known of 10 example thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1923 ESC 770, Bull 3724, Choice UNC and fully lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 31 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. The low relief head on the George V Halfcrowns of 1920-1926 very seldom encountered in choice grades due to weaker strikes, poor metal mix and wide fields being prone to heavy bagmarking. This piece a real exception, a top class example of the type, Ex-London Coins Auction A126 September 2009 Lot 1612 hammer price £130
Halfcrown 1923 ESC 770, Bull 3724, Choice UNC with an attractive golden tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the third finest known of 31 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1924 ESC 771, Bull 3725 Lustrous UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the second finest known of 16 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A135 December 2011 Lot 1750 hammer price £65
Halfcrown 1927 First Reverse ESC 775, Bull 3730 Lustrous UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the joint finest known of 15 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1927 Second Reverse ProofESC 776, Bull 3732 FDC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 94, the finest known of 49 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, formerly in an NGC holder and graded PF66, the NGC ticket no longer with the coin, Ex-London Coins Auction A126 September 2009 Lot 1615, hammer price £170. When auctioned in September 2009 the coin was the finest known of 10 examples, in the intervening 12 years a further 39 examples have been graded and this has yet to be beaten
Halfcrown 1928 ESC 777, Bull 3734, Davies 1701 dies 1B, UNC and attractively toned over original lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, Ex-London Coins Auction A127 December 2009 Lot 2011 hammer price £42
Halfcrown 1930 ESC 779, Bull 3739 Choice UNC and fully lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, a superb piece the obverse in particular with stunning eye appeal, the key date in the series and the finest known of 19 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. This would be a choice addition to any advanced Halfcrown collection
Halfcrown 1932 ESC 781, Bull 3743 Lustrous UNC lightly toned, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the second finest known of 14 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Roland Harris Collection
Halfcrown 1933 ESC 782, Bull 3745, Davies 1709 dies 1E, Lustrous UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the second finest known of just 6 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1933 VIP Proof/Proof of record, Bull 3746, Davies 1710P, Coincraft G5HC-170, nFDC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 91, VIP Proofs of this series were produced in extremely small numbers and all and keenly sought after of the rare occasions they appear for sale, Ex-Roland Harris Collection, London Coins Auction A124 February 2009 Lot 501 hammer price £750
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
Halfpennies in LCGS holders (9) 1937 Freeman 429 dies 1+A, UNC with practically full lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, 1938 Freeman 431 dies 1+B, UNC with good, slightly subdued lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1939 Freeman 433 dies 1+C, UNC with around 80% slightly subdued lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1945 Freeman 447 dies 1+K, UNC with almost full lustre, some red toning in place enhances the eye appeal, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1949 Freeman 455 dies 2+O, UNC with around 90% lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, 1952 Freeman 461 dies 2+P, UNC with around 90% lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1954 Freeman 466 dies 3+A, UNC with around 40% lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1958 Freeman 481 dies 3+G, UNC with practically full lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, Halfpenny 1970 ProofFreeman 495B dies 4+KnFDC with almost full mint lustre and some light toning, slabbed and graded LCGS 92
Halfpenny 1931 Freeman 416 dies 3+B, Choice UNC with practically full lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88, the second finest known of 18 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfpenny 1950 Freeman 457 dies 2+O, UNC with around 85% mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 13 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Pennies in LCGS holders (3) 1928 Freeman 199 dies 5+C, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1947 Freeman 235 dies 2+C, Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 24 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, 1970 ProofFreeman 257A dies 3+J nFDC retaining practically full mint brilliance, slabbed and graded LCGS 90, Halfpenny 1938 Freeman 431 dies 1+B, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Shilling 1658 CromwellESC 1005, Bull 254 A/UNC with attractive grey tone and touches of blue/green and gold, a pleasing high grade example of this scarce and popular type, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 70
Shilling 1687 7 over 6 ESC 1072, Bull 768, UNC or near so, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75, all James II Shilling extremely difficult to find in high grade and extremely sought after on the rare occasions we offer them
Shilling 1697 First Bust ESC 1091, Bull 1117 UNC with practically full lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the finest known of 6 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A131 December 2010 Lot 1713 hammer price £280
Shilling 1708 Third Bust, Plain in angles ESC 1147, Bull 1399 Choice UNC with gold and blue/green tone over original lustre, a superb piece with excellent eye appeal, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known of 34 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1723 SSC First Bust ESC 1176, Bull 1586 Choice Lustrous UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known of 39 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1745 LIMA ESC 1205, Bull 1724 UNC a superb example, choice with old grey toning, the obverse with touches of gold in the legends, the reverse with underlying original lustre, the finest known of 23 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1816 ESC 1228, Bull 2140, Choice UNC with gold and blue toning over superb underlying mint lustre, the portrait sharp and well struck, a beautiful example of the type, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85
Shilling 1817 RRITT error, LCGS Variety 6, Choice UNC the obverse with pleasing tone, the reverse with a deep and attractive tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 11 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1887 Jubilee Head, Q of QUI has virtually no tail, ESC 1351, Bull 3137, Davies 981 dies 1B, Choice UNC with blue/green toning and touches of gold, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known of 9 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1889 Large Jubilee HeadESC 1355, Bull 3142, Davies 987 dies 3D UNC and choice with colourful toning over original mint lustre, a little unevenly toned on the obverse, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, formerly in an NGC holder and graded MS65
Shilling 1890 ESC 1357, Bull 3144, UNC a superb example, lustrous with an eye-catching golden tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 30 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, at the time of writing, LCGS had graded 90 examples of the Large Jubilee head currency types spanning the dates 1889-1892, and only one example has graded higher
Shilling 1891 ESC 1358, Bull 3145, Choice UNC with an attractive deep blue/green tone enhanced by flashes of gold and magenta, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Shilling 1895 Large Rose ESC 1364A, Bull 3160 UNC displaying a choice blue and gold subtle tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the second finest known of 20 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1897 ESC 1366, Bull 3162, UNC with choice blue/green tone enhanced by flashes of gold and magenta, a beautiful example, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Shilling 1900 ESC 1369, Bull 3165 UNC and lustrous, the obverse with hints of golden toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Ex-London Coins Auction A125 June 2009 Lot 1411 hammer price £65
Shilling 1901 ESC 1370, Bull 3166, UNC with rich golden tone enhanced by flashes of blue and green, a choice piece, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the third finest of 23 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
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