British West AfricaShilling 1952 a trial piece struck in chromed steel, with TRIAL vertically in the left obverse field and TRIAL on the reverse horizontally above the 52 of the date. KM#TS3, FT UNC or very near so, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75
Portugal50 Centavos 1930 KM#577 Lustrous UNC with hints of golden tone, in a PCGS holder and graded MS64, listed at $400 by Krause for MS60, unpriced above MS60
USAHalf Dollar 1893 Proof. Breen 5048, in a PCGS holder and graded PR64. Only 792 Proofs were issue in this year, Half Dollar Proof issues of this period are very seldom encountered and always keenly sought after.
India2 Annas in holders (5) 1862 Calcutta NGC MS63, 1900 Bombay, Raised B, NGC MS63, 1901 Bombay, Incuse B, NGC MS63+, 1908 Calcutta NGC AU58, 1915 Bombay PCGS MS64
Farthing 1675 5 over 3 AU with traces of lustre reverse and graded 75 by CGS rare, this being the only example of this variety recorded on the LCGS population report
Five Guineas 1693 S.3422 Obverse conjoined busts of joint monarchs right. GVLIELMVS ET MARIA DEI GRATIA. Reverse, crowned garnished square topped arms, lion of Nassau in centre. Edge year QVINTO in raised letters on edge, in a PCGS holder and graded MS62, with Prooflike and brilliant fields, a piece with remarkable eye appeal, the bust and reverse design lightly frosted, retaining much mint lustre, must surely be one of the finest known examples of this short series. At the time of writing, the PCGS Population report shows one example graded MS62+ and another at MS63 being the only finer examples. Across the entire William and Mary series combining all Five Guinea dates and varieties, only 4 examples have been graded higher by PCGS. and in August 2020 an example dated 1692 and graded MS63 by PCGS realised $384,000 in Heritage, and is now being offered for private treaty sale at $499,000, and we can tell you that that the difference in grade between MS62 and 63 is negligible. William and Mary were spouses who reigned over the kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland. They began their joint reign in February 1689 after they were offered the throne by the Convention Parliament. James II (Mary’s father) had fled the country and William and Mary occupied what was in effect a vacant throne. They were the first joint rulers in England for over 800 years, although Philip II and Mary I had appeared on English coinage together. Mary was to reign until her death from smallpox in December 1694 and William continued his rule alone, until his death in March 1702. The reign of William and Mary was brief and their coins are relatively scarce.
Florin 1921 ESC 940, Bull 3768 in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80. A most attractive example of the 'Dull Finish' Half Silver type, displaying almost full original colour. 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 1926 ESC 945, Bull 3778 A lustrous example the obverse with an excellent strike. A most pleasing coin with considerable eye appeal, Very few of the Half Silver George V issues remain in choice grades. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the second finest known of 18 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1925 ESC 772, Bull 3727 in a PCGS holder and graded MS64, the joint highest grade for this rare date recorded by the PCGS Population Report, always a very rare coin in high grades, in our opinion the 1925 scarcer in high grade than the 1930 coin
Halfpenny 1862 Die Letter B to the left of the lighthouse, Freeman 288, dies 7+E, LCW on rock. EF/NEF with some edge nicks and light surface residue. By far the finest example we have offered of this extremely rare type, rated R18 by Freeman. In our experience the rarest of the three main die letter types. Online research shows NGC have only graded 2 examples, the highest graded 45, PCGS have not graded a single example, and LCGS have only graded 2 examples, the highest being Fine 25, so this potentially the finest remaining example
Penny 1895 P of PENNY 2mm from trident Freeman 139 dies 1+A, in a PCGS holder and graded MS64 RB a high grade and sharp example with considerable mint lustre
Shilling 1693 EF or better with a pleasing tone and graded 70 by LCGS, ESC 1076 and rare in this high grade being the finest recorded of 6 on the LCGS population report
Shilling 1858 8 over 9, Bull 3014, Davies dies 3A, Obverse: upright of the B of BRIT points to a bead, 11 teeth between the A's in GRATIA. 8 over 9 in date, 5 over higher 5 in date, an unusual type, this confirmed by the LCGS Population Report which records only this single example. GEF or better and nicely toned, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 70. 1859 Shillings are the only date to use this die pairing, and with the overdate and overstrike on the same piece, these three factors make this an extremely rare coin. We note the 8 over 9 type is now listed by Bull at R4.
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
Sovereign 1817 CGS Variety 03 Broken Serifs. Obverse: third I of III is a reversed 1. Reverse: I's in HONI and QUI have no top left serif, EF in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 65
Sovereign 1835 5 over 3 LCGS variety 02, unlisted by Marsh or Spink, of similar type to Lot 963 in the Bentley Sale, GEF in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 65, an unusual type
Sovereign 1887 Jubilee Head, First Head with G: of D:G: further from the crown, S.3866, Marsh 125, DISH L7, UNC or very near so, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78
Sovereign 1908C (Ottawa Mint) Satin FinishS.3970 in a PCGS holder and graded SP61. One of the rarest Sovereigns in the entire series. See Notes in Marsh pages 81-83. Marsh stated that he had only recorded 11 examples, a superb piece and missing from many advanced gold collections, this coin is in an older style PCGS holder and seems very conservatively graded at MS61 with little or no contact marks and hairlines discernible under magnification, an example of this coin in PCGS SP63 realised £15,000 hammer in our September 2020 auction
Sovereign 1932SA Marsh 296, UNC and lustrous with a hint of toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the finest known of 14 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. Very few Sovereigns attain the 80 grade
Malta (2) a pair of Banco Anglo Maltese 50 Lire / Sterline / Pounds Unissued Remainders Pick S116 circa 1880's (2) unsigned and undated but numbered and a consecutive pair No. 1005 and 1006, both in the impressive large PCGS Currency holders graded as follows for number 1005 - Choice New (UNC) 63 and for number 1006 - Very Choice New (UNC) 64. Large uniface black and white notes printed on watermarked paper with a frame and bank name at centre, and featuring a vignette of a shield with St. George slaying the dragon. Seldom seen notes especially as a consecutive pair
Malta (2) a pair of very collectible George VI portrait issues comprising a World War II period example 1 ShillingPick 16 ND 1943 uniface serial number A/1 528042, uniface in purple blue and lilac on teal and multicolour underprint, EF. Along with a 1 PoundPick 22 Law 1949 (1951) possibly a first series prefix serial number A/1 744381 and a high grade example in a PCGS Currency holder Choice About UNC 58, a Thomas De La Rue & Company Limited print in reddish brown on pale lime green and pale red underprint and watermarked with the allegorical figure of Malta, also features the St. George Cross at left on obverse awarded to the people of Malta for their courage, bravery and involvement in World War II being under constant besiege by Axis forces, serving to "bear witness to the heroism and devotion of its people".
Proof Set 1902Long Matt Set 13 coins all housed in PCGS holders as follows:- Gold Five Pounds PR62, Gold Two Pounds PR62, Sovereign PR62, Half Sovereign PR63, Crown PR64, Halfcrown PR63, Florin PR64, Shilling PR63, Sixpence PR64, Maundy Fourpence PR64, Maundy Threepence PR63, Maundy Twopence PR62, Maundy Penny PR63, the gold nicely matched, the silver with a pleasing and original tone, comes with the original red octagonal box of issue, this in good condition
Guernsey2 Doubles 1917H as S.7216A Narrow date with right upright of H pointing to the left extremity of the base of the second 1. The 7 is much closer to the second 1. (LCGS Variety 02) VF with some scratches in the obverse field
Thailand – Rama V (1868-1910). Princes Paripatra and Chakrabongs Golden Name Tablet in silver RS110 Obv facing busts, Rev armorials and Mana Chakri collar, 47mm in a PCGS holder, rare especially in this high grade of PCGS MS61
HalfcrownCharles ITower Mint under Parliament, Group III, Third Horseman, No ground, with cruder workmanship, type 3a3 S.2778 mintmark Sun, 15.35 grammes, VF with little actual wear, probably about 'as made' touches of golden tone add to the eye appeal of this pleasing piece LCGS 50 and in their holder
Crown 1703 VIGO ESC 99, Bull 1340 GVF with some haymarking, overall a nicely struck example with an excellent portrait of the Queen, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 55
Crown 1746 LIMA ESC 125, Bull 1668 EF with grey tone and some light haymarking, all George II Crowns desirable in high grades, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 60
Crown 1821 SECUNDO ESC 246, Bull 2310, UNC with even grey toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the second finest known of 36 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Andrew Wayne Collection London Coins Auction A113 June 2006 Lot 689
Crown 1937 ESC 392, Bull 4020 Lustrous UNC with a bold strike, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the finest known of 20 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, this proving to be a hard coin to locate in grade 80 and above, with many examples being heavily bag marked
Farthing 1679 Peck 530 Choice UNC and toned in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, Ex-Andrew Wayne Collection, London Coins Auction A113 June 2006 Lot 739. Charles II Farthings very seldom encountered in this high grade. Since this coin was graded another 42000 coins have been graded, this has still to be bettered. It remains the finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report.
Farthing 1719 Small Obverse Letters Peck 812. A/UNC with attractive underlying tone. The finest of only 2 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. The George I issues now extremely hard to find in the highest grades, and extremely sought after by copper enthusiasts when they appear
Farthing 1825 Obverse 1, as Peck 1414, variety with 1 in date having no top serif, LCGS Variety 10, Choice UNC attractively toned with a trace of mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the second finest of 12 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1839 as Peck 1554, Aboutfarthings Obverse 1, both A's barred in GRATIA, Reverse Ab Three-pronged Trident with stop after DEF, as LCGS Variety 05, Near EF/EF
Farthing 1840 as Peck 1559, Aboutfarthings Obverse 1, both A's barred in GRATIA, Reverse A Three-pronged Trident with Colon after DEF, as LCGS type 01, EF with traces of lustre and a few small spots
Farthing 1852 as Peck 1574, Aboutfarthings Obverse 2, Reverse B, unbarred A's in BRITANNIAR, EF with around 15% lustre, LCGS Variety 02, the obverse with some contact marks, scarce in high grade
Farthing 1860 Toothed Border, 5 Berries, Freeman 501 dies 3+B, Choice UNC with 75%/50% lustre with touches of magenta toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Farthing 1862 Thin 8 over Large 8, a choice UNC example, the obverse with a superb 'satiny' tone, the reverse with around 25% lustre, struck from different dies to the Cooke Collection Lot 160 coin, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, unlisted by Peck or Freeman, certainly a coin for the Farthing Variety specialist
Farthing 1863 as Freeman 509 dies 3+B Variety with dot in the sea below the lighthouse, LCGS Variety 02, UNC with around 50%/70% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known of just 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. All 1863 Farthings are rare in high grades, this an excellent coin for the Farthing Specialist collector
Farthing 1868 Bronze ProofPeck 1882, UNC and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, very rare and missing from many advanced Farthing collections. Ex-Finchampstead Collection
Farthing 1869 Freeman 522 dies 3+B Choice UNC with around 50% original mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, this date very seldom offered in mint state and rare thus. The joint finest known of 10 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1873 as Freeman 524 dies 3+B, Low 3 (touches linear circle) LCGS variety 02, UNC and with around 80% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85,
Farthing 1883 Perfect F in F:D: Choice UNC with around 90%/75% lustre, LCGS Variety 02, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, this date scarce in high grades, the joint finest known of 11 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Finchampstead Collection
Farthing 1888 Freeman 560 dies 7+F Choice UNC with around 75% original lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the second finest known of 17 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1891 Freeman 564 dies 7+F UNC with around 70% mint lustre, the obverse in particular sharply struck, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the second finest known of 19 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1928 Freeman 609 dies 3+B, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 91, a choice piece, very few currency coins of any type achieve grade 90 or above, such coins are in the fractions of the finest 1% extant of their respective types, the finest known of 16 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
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