Florin 1857 ESC 814, Bull 2835 UNC and nicely toned, the reverse especially so with blue/green and gold over original mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded 80, the second finest of just 7 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, very few currency Gothic Florins attain this high grade
Florin 1863 ESC 822, Bull 2850 VG with a round indentation in the reverse field before ONE, causing a weak spot in the corresponding position on the obverse on the T of VICTORIA, otherwise an even example with all major details clear. A very rare date and seldom offered in any grade
Florin 1871 Top Cross does not touch border beads, ESC 837, Bull 2874, Davies 753 dies 3A, Die Number 63, GVF/NEF and attractively toned, the obverse with two heavier contact marks below D:G:
Groat 1837 ESC 1922, Bull 2520, Davies 383 dies 1A UNC and choice, with flashes of toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, Ex-Andrew Wayne Collection, London Coins Auction A113 6/6/2006 Lot 846, the joint finest of 8 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Groat 1839 Closed 9 LCGS Variety 2, Toned UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of just 4 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Groats (2) 1836 D: G: ESC 1918, Bull 2515, Davies 380 UNC with minor cabinet friction to the highest points only, superb choice and original toning gives much eye appeal, 1837 Obverse: Large Head, Right legs of the NN in BRITANNIAR point to spaces, ESC 1922, Bull 2520, Davies 384 dies 2A, GEF/AU and with an attractive and original tone
Groats (2) 1838 ESC 1930, Bull 3319 UNC with choice blue, gold and magenta toning, 1839 ESC 1932, Bull 3233 UNC the obverse lustrous, the reverse with a choice blue/green and golden tone
Guinea 1691 Elephant and CastleS.3427, 7 Harp strings, NVF/VF with touches of red toning, and some haymarking and adjustment lines, William and Mary Guineas very seldom found in grades above Fine, many having the characteristic weak strike on the reverse. This example a superior piece with a full strike with only very minor weakness just above the Irish shield. A desirable example, Guineas of this reign always keenly sought after
Guinea 1695 S.3458 Fine with two small scuffs on the edge, a collectable example of early milled gold, the reverse a little weak on the top crown as often, the reverse otherwise bold
Guinea 1723 Fourth Laureate Head S.3631 Near Fine/About Fine with some scratches and edge nicks, all George I gold becoming increasing difficult to find
Guinea 1761 First Laureate Head, two leaves at the top of the wreath, S.3725 Good Fine, plugged, an ex-jewellery piece with an ornate gold mount attached to the top of the obverse, total weight 8.68 grammes, Extremely Rare in all grades
Guinea 1778 S.3728 VF/About VF the obverse with a flan flaw in the field, our archive database shows that this is only the fifth example we have offered since 2003
Guinea 1791 S.3729 in an NGC holder and graded MS63, at the time of writing, NGC had only graded one finer example, in addition to this the highest graded by PCGS is MS62
Guinea 1813 The 'Military' Guinea S.3730 Plugged and expertly repaired in the left arch of the crown, traces of expert work are also visible in the fields under magnification GVF/NEF, a scarce issue and an important part of any Guinea collection
Half Guinea 1718 S.3635 Good Fine the obverse with some light adjustment lines, a pleasing example, George I gold now becoming scarce in collectable grades
Half Guinea 1756 S.3685 EF and lustrous, the obverse with very minor haymarking, a very pleasing example with much eye appeal and rare in this high grade, come with old collector's ticket stating '10/6 Georg II 1756 FDC Spink 2/IX/X Oct 1947 '
Half Sovereign 1817 Marsh 400 EF the obverse with a small indentation in the field and some deeper hairlines below GRATIA, overall still with much eye appeal
Half Sovereign 1834 Small size 17.9mm diameter Marsh 410, S.3830 GEF and choice, the fields excellent, Very Rare in high grade, a highly desirable example of this one-year type, sure to appeal to type collectors and William IV enthusiasts alike
Half Sovereign 1835 Marsh 411 EF and scarce, minor contact marks on the obverse, overall a very attractive example, all William IV Half Sovereign very hard to find in grades above Fine, with high grade example particularly elusive
Halfcrown 1689 Second Shield, No frosting, no pearls ESC 512, Bull 846 a little weakly struck on the crown, NEF and with an attractive and original tone
Halfcrown 1698 DECIMO ESC 554, Bull 1034, UNC and choice, the reverse with a subtle golden tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 24 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, formerly in an NGC holder and graded MS63 (this ticket removed at the time of LCGS slabbing)
Halfcrown 1817 Small Head ESC 618, Bull 2096 UNC with an overall subtle light tone enhanced by touches of blue and red, a most pleasing example, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the second finest known of 23 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1836 WW in script ESC 666, Bull 2482 UNC attractively toned over underlying mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the third finest of 20 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1910 ESC 755, Bull 3576 UNC or very near so the obverse with a contact mark on the King's neck, hints of golden tone on original surfaces further enhance the eye appeal
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
Halfpennies (2) 1887 Freeman 358 dies 17+S UNC with practically full lustre, the reverse with a handling mark, 1891 Freeman 364 dies 17+S UNC/AU with traces of lustre, the obverse with a small spot by the bun
Halfpennies (2) 1903 Freeman 382 dies 1+B UNC with around 70%/50% lustre, 1910 Freeman 389 dies 1+B GEF and lustrous with good, slightly subdued lustre
Halfpenny 1753 Peck 883 Choice UNC with dark chocolate tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, Ex-London Coins Auction A117 June 2007 Lot 1113, the joint finest of 7 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfpenny 1854 V in VICTORIA an inverted A, unrecorded by Spink or Peck, EF or better few minor spots in the obverse legend the variety very clear, Rare
Halfpenny 1868 Bronze ProofFreeman 305 dies 7+G, UNC the obverse with a small area of light scratches behind the bust, a scarce piece rated R17 by Freeman
Halfpenny 1886 Freeman 356 dies 17+S, UNC and lustrous with some toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the second finest of 9 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfpenny 1903 Freeman 382 dies 1+B, UNC with around 60% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Ex-London Coins Auction A145 1/6/2014 Lot 1819 hammer price £48
Maundy Set 1792 Wire Money ESC 2419, Bull 2237, GVF to NEF toned, a pleasing example of this one-year type, Ex-London Coins Auction A158 Lot 2321 hammer price £500
Maundy Set 1847 ESC 2457, Bull 3490 the Foupence with 8 over lower 8, the Twopence with double struck 8, The Penny with the 4 missing it's horizontal bar, a beautifully matching set with blue/green and golden tone with flashes of underlying red, all four coins UNC with choice tone, the Penny with the lightest of cabinet friction, this set would grace any advanced Maundy collection
Maundy Set 1933 ESC 2550, Bull 3994 the Twopence with a spot to the left of the date otherwise A/UNC to UNC with a matching pleasing grey and gold tone
One Hundred Pounds 2014 World War I - Lord KitchenerS.4905 Platinum Proof, in an NGC holder and graded PF70 Ultra Cameo, Rare, comes with certificate number 325 of only 325 minted, lists in Spink at £3000
One Hundred Pounds 2020 One Ounce Gold Proof - David Bowie - British Music Legend, in a 'First Releases black NGC holder and graded MS70, David Bowie originates from South London UK and has sold hundreds of millions of records, his ground breaking Ziggy Stardust Album shot him to fame in the early 1970s, he had the ability to regularly re-invent himself staying at the top of the music profession throughout his life. He was an outstanding collaborator, Ric Wakeman played on his Hunky Dory Album and he has released recordings with other stars ranging from Queen to Bing Crosby
One Hundred Pounds 2021 Queen's Beasts - The Griffin of Edward III One Ounce Gold Proof in an NGC holder 'One of the First 35 struck' and graded PF69 Ultra Cameo
One Hundred Pounds 2021 Queen's Beasts - The Griffin of Edward III One Ounce Gold Proof in an NGC holder 'One of the First 35 struck' and graded PF70 Ultra Cameo
One Ten Thousandth of a £ Sterling 1901 Edward VII Pattern for a proposed Decimal coinage, for Thomas Parker, Rogers 920, (rated RRR) Obverse: SILVERED BRONZE 1901 KING EDWARD VII, Reverse: 10 THOUSΛNDTH OF £STERLING, 16mm diameter, 1.78 grammes, EF with some small verdigris spots on the reverse, extremely rare, an unusual piece
Pennies (2) 1826 No Line on Saltire, Reverse A, Peck 1422 the obverse EF, the reverse very near so, 1858 8 over 2, this variety previously thought to be 8 over 3 with die cracks showing thinly through the bottom of all four digits of the date showing an earlier stage of the die break associated with this type. Research now shows this is more likely to be 8 over 2, indeed this example shows a small point to the lower left extreme of the 8. Recent research suggests that this die had only a short working life (Source: Michael Gouby, article Spink Numismatic Circular May 2010 pages 72-73). EF the obverse a little unevenly toned in the left field
Pennies (3) 1889 15 Leaves Freeman 127 dies 12+N, UNC or very near so and with good subdued lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75, 1919 Freeman 185 dies 2+B UNC with good lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, 1930 Freeman 203 dies 5+C UNC with good lustre in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
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