Penny 1888 as Freeman 126 dies 12+N, the I's in VICTORIA have no top left serifs, LCGS Variety 02, UNC with good subdued lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, Ex-London Coins Auction A137 3/6/2012 Lot 1741
Penny 1902 High Tide Freeman 157 dies 1+B, UNC with around 75% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Ex-London Coins Auction A151 6/12/2015 Lot 2840 hammer price £100
Shilling 1816 ESC 1228, Bull 2140, UNC with choice tone, the obverse with an extremely sharp portrait, and exhibiting a superb green and golden tone with touches of magenta and cyan, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88, the third finest of 65 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. This example graded higher than the Cheshire collection example which was graded by LCGS as 85
Shilling 1873 ESC 1325, Bull 3043 Die Number 120 Choice UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 15 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1875 ESC 1327, Bull 3045, Die Number 54 UNC the obverse with a choice deep colourful tone, the reverse with underlying original lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Shilling 1893 Large Letters on Obverse ESC 1361 Choice UNC and nicely toned, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, the second finest known of 23 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1911 ESC 1420, Bull 3799, Davies 1790 dies 1A, Lustrous UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 15 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sixpence 1821 ESC 1654, Bull 2421 Choice UNC with an attractive and colourful tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the second finest known of 21 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sixpence 1898 ESC 1768 Choice UNC with practically full lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, the third finest known of 17 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sovereign 1853 WW Raised on truncation, with tilted G in GRATIA, also with the 5 in the date struck over a higher broken 5, LCGS variety 11, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 45
Sovereign 1871S George and the Dragon, WW buried in truncation, Horse with long tail, Small B.P. S.3858A, in a PCGS holder and graded AU58, lustrous and scarce in high grade
Sovereign 1884S Shield Reverse Marsh 80, S.3855B GEF/AU and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 70, Ex-London Coins Auction A118 1/9/2007 Lot 577, the second finest known of 10 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sovereign 1937 ProofS.4076 in a PCGS holder and graded PCGS PR64+DCAM, retaining full mint brilliance the reverse particularly choice, always a sought after issue, being the only Sovereign minted bearing the George VI portrait
Third Farthing 1881 Peck 1934 UNC with practically full lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88, the second finest of 17 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
USA20 DollarsFederal Reserve Note dated 1914 series D6052790A, signed Burke & McAdoo, blue seal, portrait Grover Cleveland at centre, (Pick361b), in PCGS holder graded 50 About Uncirculated, repaired tear
Britannia Gold Proof Set 2011 4-coin set in PCGS 'First Strike' holders One Hundred Pounds 2011 Gold One Ounce, Fifty Pounds 2011 Gold Half Ounce, Twenty-Five Pounds 2011 Gold Quarter Ounce and Ten Pounds 2011 Gold One Tenth Ounce all graded PR70 DCAM in the impressive box of issue with Royal Mint Certificate, only 200 'First Strike' sets issued
Fifty Pence 2009 50th Anniversary of the First 4-minute Mile Gold Proof Piedfort S.H13 FDC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 98. This reverse type originally issued on the 2004 coin, the Gold Piedfort coins specially struck dated 2009 for inclusion in the Fifty Pence 40th Anniversary set. With the extremely low mintage of 40 pieces, this type usually only available as part of the S.PG50PPCS Fifty Pence 40th Anniversary Set, a rare opportunity to purchase this rare type as a single coin. We note similar pieces are currently being offered on internet websites for between £6,900 and £19,400 depending on the exact grade
Pennies (2) 1951 Freeman 242 dies 3+C UNC with practically full lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 88, 1930 Freeman 203 dies 5+C UNC with practically full lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, Farthing 1890 Freeman 562 dies 7+F UNC with practically full lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 85
Ireland (2) Florin 1942 S.6634 Lustrous UNC and choice in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, Halfpenny 1940 S.6644 UNC or near so with some lustre, the obverse with some tone spots
USADollar 1882CC Breen 5569 graded PCGS MS62, this coin housed in an old PCGS 'rattler' holder on green paper with typewritten details (These holders used between Feb.1986 and Sept.1989)
USADollar 1884CC Breen 5580 graded PCGS MS63, this coin housed in an old PCGS 'rattler' holder on green paper with typewritten details (These holders used between Feb.1986 and Sept.1989)
Fifty Pence 2009 100 Years of Scouting Gold ProofPiedfortS.H17 FDC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 98. This reverse type originally issued on the 2007 coin, the Gold Piedfort coins, weighing 31 grammes, were specially struck dated 2009 for inclusion in the Fifty Pence 40th Anniversary set. With the extremely low mintage of 40 pieces, this type usually only available as part of the S.PG50PPCS Fifty Pence 40th Anniversary Set, a rare opportunity to purchase this rare type as a single coin. We note similar pieces are currently being offered on internet websites for between £6,900 and £19,400 depending on the exact grade
Fifty Pence 2009 100th Anniversary of the WSPU Gold ProofPiedfortS.H12 FDC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 98. This reverse type originally issued on the 2003 coin, the Gold Piedfort coins, weighing 31 grammes, were specially struck dated 2009 for inclusion in the Fifty Pence 40th Anniversary set. With the extremely low mintage of 40 pieces, this type usually only available as part of the S.PG50PPCS Fifty Pence 40th Anniversary Set, a rare opportunity to purchase this rare type as a single coin. We note similar pieces are currently being offered on internet websites for between £6,900 and £19,400 depending on the exact grade
Fifty Pence 2009 150 Years of Public Libraries Gold ProofPiedfortS.H11, FDC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 98, This reverse type originally issued on the 2000 coin, the Gold Piedfort coins, weighing 31 grammes, were specially struck dated 2009 for inclusion in the Fifty Pence 40th Anniversary set. With the extremely low mintage of 40 pieces, this type usually only available as part of the S.PG50PPCS Fifty Pence 40th Anniversary Set, a rare opportunity to purchase this rare type as a single coin. We note similar pieces are currently being offered on internet websites for between £6,900 and £19,400 depending on the exact grade
Fifty Pence 2009 250th Anniversary of Samuel Johnson's Dictionary Gold ProofPiedfortS.H14 FDC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 98. This reverse type originally issued on the 2005 coin, the Gold Piedfort coins, weighing 31 grammes, were specially struck dated 2009 for inclusion in the Fifty Pence 40th Anniversary set. With the extremely low mintage of 40 pieces, this type usually only available as part of the S.PG50PPCS Fifty Pence 40th Anniversary Set, a rare opportunity to purchase this rare type as a single coin. We note similar pieces are currently being offered on internet websites for between £6,900 and £19,400 depending on the exact grade
Fifty Pence 2009 25th Anniversary of Britain joining the European Union Gold ProofPiedfortS.H9, FDC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 98. this reverse type originally issued on the 1998 coin, the Gold Piedfort coins, weighing 31 grammes, were specially struck dated 2009 for inclusion in the Fifty Pence 40th Anniversary set. With the extremely low mintage of 40 pieces, this type usually only available as part of the S.PG50PPCS Fifty Pence 40th Anniversary Set, a rare opportunity to purchase this rare type as a single coin. We note similar pieces are currently being offered on internet websites for between £6,900 and £19,400 depending on the exact grade
Fifty Pence 2009 50th Anniversary of D-Day Gold ProofPiedfortS.H23 FDC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 98. This reverse type originally issued on the 1994 coin, the Gold Piedfort coins, weighing 31 grammes, were specially struck dated 2009 for inclusion in the Fifty Pence 40th Anniversary set. With the extremely low mintage of 40 pieces, this type usually only available as part of the S.PG50PPCS Fifty Pence 40th Anniversary Set, a rare opportunity to purchase this rare type as a single coin. We note similar pieces are currently being offered on internet websites for between £6,900 and £19,400 depending on the exact grade
Fifty Pence 2009 50th Anniversary of the NHS Gold ProofPiedfortS.H10, FDC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 98. This reverse type originally issued on the 1998 coin, the Gold Piedfort coins, weighing 31 grammes, were specially struck dated 2009 for inclusion in the Fifty Pence 40th Anniversary set. With the extremely low mintage of 40 pieces, this type usually only available as part of the S.PG50PPCS Fifty Pence 40th Anniversary Set, a rare opportunity to purchase this rare type as a single coin. We note similar pieces are currently being offered on internet websites for between £6,900 and £19,400 depending on the exact grade
Fifty Pence 2009 Britannia 'Fifty Pence' Reverse Gold ProofPiedfortS.H8, FDC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 98.This reverse type originally issued on the 1982 coin, the Gold Piedfort coins, weighing 31 grammes, were specially struck dated 2009 for inclusion in the Fifty Pence 40th Anniversary set. With the extremely low mintage of 40 pieces, this type usually only available as part of the S.PG50PPCS Fifty Pence 40th Anniversary Set, a rare opportunity to purchase this rare type as a single coin. We note similar pieces are currently being offered on internet websites for between £6,900 and £19,400 depending on the exact grade
Fifty Pence 2009 Britannia 'New Pence' Reverse Gold ProofPiedfortS.H20 FDC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 98. This reverse type originally issued on the now smaller-sized 1998 coin, the Gold Piedfort coins, weighing 31 grammes, were specially struck dated 2009 for inclusion in the Fifty Pence 40th Anniversary set. With the extremely low mintage of 40 pieces, this type usually only available as part of the S.PG50PPCS Fifty Pence 40th Anniversary Set, a rare opportunity to purchase this rare type as a single coin. We note similar pieces are currently being offered on internet websites for between £6,900 and £19,400 depending on the exact grade
Fifty Pence 2009 EU Presidency Gold ProofPiedfortS.H22 FDC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 98. This reverse type originally issued on the 1992/3 coin, the Gold Piedfort coins, weighing 31 grammes, were specially struck dated 2009 for inclusion in the Fifty Pence 40th Anniversary set. With the extremely low mintage of 40 pieces, this type usually only available as part of the S.PG50PPCS Fifty Pence 40th Anniversary Set, a rare opportunity to purchase this rare type as a single coin. We note similar pieces are currently being offered on internet websites for between £6,900 and £19,400 depending on the exact grade
Fifty Pence 2009 Royal Shield of Arms Gold ProofPiedfortS.H18 FDC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 98. This reverse type originally issued on the 2008 coin, the Gold Piedfort coins, weighing 31 grammes, were specially struck dated 2009 for inclusion in the Fifty Pence 40th Anniversary set. With the extremely low mintage of 40 pieces, this type usually only available as part of the S.PG50PPCS Fifty Pence 40th Anniversary Set, a rare opportunity to purchase this rare type as a single coin. We note similar pieces are currently being offered on internet websites for between £6,900 and £19,400 depending on the exact grade
Fifty Pence 2009 Victoria Cross - The Award Gold ProofPiedfortS.H15 FDC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 98. This reverse type originally issued on the 2007 coin, the Gold Piedfort coins, weighing 31 grammes, were specially struck dated 2009 for inclusion in the Fifty Pence 40th Anniversary set. With the extremely low mintage of 40 pieces, this type usually only available as part of the S.PG50PPCS Fifty Pence 40th Anniversary Set, a rare opportunity to purchase this rare type as a single coin. We note similar pieces are currently being offered on internet websites for between £6900 and £19,400 depending on the exact grade
Fifty Pence 2009 Victoria Cross - The Heroic Acts Gold ProofPiedfortS.H16 FDC or very near so with the odd small flecks of red tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 98. This reverse type originally issued on the 2007 coin, the Gold Piedfort coins, weighing 31 grammes, were specially struck dated 2009 for inclusion in the Fifty Pence 40th Anniversary set. With the extremely low mintage of 40 pieces, this type usually only available as part of the S.PG50PPCS Fifty Pence 40th Anniversary Set, a rare opportunity to purchase this rare type as a single coin. We note similar pieces are currently being offered on internet websites for between £6,900 and £19,400 depending on the exact grade
Florin 1863 ESC 822, Bull 2850 VG/NF without problems, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 10, a collectable example of this very rare date, and thus far the only example recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Florin 1904 ESC 922, Bull 3580 UNC with golden toning in places, the Britannia figure particularly well struck, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, the third finest of 31 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Guinea 1726 S.3633 EF in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 70, the finest of just 3 examples recorded by the LCGS Population Report, formerly in an NGC holder and graded NGC AU53, the NGC ticket no longer with the coin
Half Guinea 1804 S.3737 EF and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 70, the second finest of just 9 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1831 Plain Edge Proof with WW in script ESC 658, Bull 2473 (Bull quotes old ESC 657 for this coin in error), UNC with some hairlines, retaining much original brilliance, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Halfpenny 1746 Peck 876 UNC toned, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Ex-Andrew Wayne collection London Coins Auction A113 5/6/2006 Lot 995, the finest known of just 3 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, with a UIN of 0000036, this being one of the first coins graded by LCGS, and in over 43000 coins submitted since has yet to be beaten
Penny 1858 Large Rose, Ornamental Trident, Small Date with WW, unlisted by Peck, believed to be only a few examples known, Fine of better with some contact marks, we note an example described as LCGS Fine 35 sold in our June 2012 auction for £600 hammer price
Sixpence 1696C First Bust, Early Harp, Large Crowns ESC 1536, Bull 1268 UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82 a superb example, very seldom offered in high grade
Sixpence 1850 ESC 1695, Bull 3185 Choice UNC with an attractive and colourful tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sovereign 2017 with 200th Anniversary Privy Mark in the exergue to the left of the date S.SC9A, in a PCGS holder with Union Jack label, and graded MS68
Fifty Pence 2009 50th Anniversary of the First 4-minute Mile Gold Proof Piedfort S.H13 FDC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 98. This reverse type originally issued on the 2004 coin, the Gold Piedfort coins specially struck dated 2009 for inclusion in the Fifty Pence 40th Anniversary set. With the extremely low mintage of 40 pieces, this type usually only available as part of the S.PG50PPCS Fifty Pence 40th Anniversary Set, a rare opportunity to purchase this rare type as a single coin. We note similar pieces are currently being offered on internet websites for between £6,900 and £19,400 depending on the exact grade
Fifty Pence 2009 Britain joins the EEC Gold Proof Piedfort S.H21 FDC or very near so with a few small flecks of toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 98. This reverse type originally issued on the 1973 coin, the Gold Piedfort coins specially struck dated 2009 for inclusion in the Fifty Pence 40th Anniversary set. With the extremely low mintage of 40 pieces, this type usually only available as part of the S.PG50PPCS Fifty Pence 40th Anniversary Set, a rare opportunity to purchase this rare type as a single coin. We note similar pieces are currently being offered on internet websites for between £6,900 and £19,400 depending on the exact grade
USAOne Dollar 1884 CC Breen 5580, which states 'at least 9 minor varieties from 10 pairs of dies' this example has minor doubling to the 18 of the date, and additionally , a small spike extends from the lower left of the first 8. Listed by VAM as VAM 4 Spiked date, in a PCGS 'Green Ticket' holder and graded MS63
Crown 1928 ESC 368, Bull 3633 UNC with excellent original surfaces, a lustrous and well struck example with much eye appeal, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, very few Wreath Crowns attain grades higher than 80 due to the wide obverse fields normally very prone to bagmarks, this a superior example
Farthing 1839 2-pronged Trident, with FID.DEF legend, LCGS Variety 08, the obverse and reverse with around 75% mint lustre LCGS 82, an extremely eye-catching piece. Many of the Victorian copper Farthings now becoming difficult to find with this much mint lustre. One of a number of high quality copper Farthings in this sale
Farthing 1843 Reverse B, No flaw by Britannia's right arm, date with 9 3/4 teeth spacing, LCGS variety 05, obverse and reverse displaying 80-85% mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, very few Victorian Copper Farthings are offered with this amount of mint lustre
Farthing 1850 Peck 1571 a most attractive and crisply struck example, displays subtle blue toning and slight traces of lustre, a particularly eye-catching piece. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the finest known of 3 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1853 WW Raised, Peck 1575. An attractively toned example with traces of mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, formerly in a PCGS holder and graded MS64 BN (this ticket no longer with the coin, removed at the time of LCGS slabbing). The finest of only 3 examples recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Finchampsteadcollection
Farthing 1858 Large Date Peck 1586 UNC with around 75% mint lustre in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the second finest known of just 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1860 Beaded Border Freeman 496 dies 1+A, Lustrous and with reflective surfaces, sharply struck and with much eye appeal, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Farthing 1866 Wide 66 in date, Freeman 514 dies 3+B variant, LCGS variety 02 a choice, sharp and original example with around 20% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 14 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1873 High 3 in date Freeman 524 dies 3+B, Choice UNC with around 80% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88, the third finest of 48 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1875 Large Date, 5 Berries, Freeman 528 dies 3+C, the obverse with traces of lustre, the reverse with around 40% mint lustre, this date seldom seen in lustrous state. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the joint finest known of 6 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1875H 4 Berries, complete E in REG, LCGS Variety 6, with good, even, slightly subdued mint lustre, a most attractive piece, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known of 6 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1886 Freeman 557 dies 7+F Choice UNC and highly lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the third finest of 36 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1890 Wide (normal) date Freeman 562 dies 7+F UNC with practically full lustre, minor toning on both sides, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Five Pounds 1887 ProofS.3864 FDC and graded PR62CAM by PCGS without B.P in exergue and a much rarer variety Linecar and Stone 73, considered by connoisseurs to be five times rarer than the issue that has the B.P (Linecar and Stone 72), a choice and beautiful piece and certainly not overgraded at PR62
Florin 1900 ESC 884, Bull 2971 UNC and choice, gold and olive toned on underlying original mint lustre, the joint finest known of 23 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Florin 1905 ESC 923, Bull 3581 EF and lustrous with a hint of golden tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 70, Ex-London Coins Auction A117 June 2007 Lot 963
Florin 1921 ESC 940, Bull 3768, Choice UNC with hints of a colourful underlying tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest of 20 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, very few of these Dull Finish coins with the low relief head achieve high grades as the quality of the strike and finish are normally poor with many exhibiting streaky surfaces due to poor metal alloy mix. This a superior piece and worthy of inclusion in the finest Florin collection
Halfcrown 1700 DVODECIMO edge, ESC 561, Bull 1043, UNC the obverse lustrous with toning in the legends, the reverse with a choice deeper blue/green and gold toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78
Halfcrown 1708 Second Bust, Plain in angles and below bust, SEPTIMO edge, ESC 577, Bull 1370 Bold GVF, with attractive grey with touches of gold, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 55
Halfcrown 1720 Roses and Plumes, unaltered date ESC 591, Bull 1556, EF in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 65, the finest known of only 3 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, very rare, especially so in this high grade, rated R3 by ESC
Halfcrown 1842 ESC 675, Bull 2717 UNC and lustrous, the reverse with particularly choice eye appeal, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known of 14 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, the Young Head Halfcrowns of all dates are extremely rare in this high grade, indeed at the time of writing only 5 examples of a total of 370 Young Head Halfcrowns of all currency dates 1840-1874 have been submitted have achieved this choice grade and such examples are greatly prized
Halfcrown 1925 ESC 772, Bull 3727 UNC and highly lustrous, the obverse enhanced by a hint of gold tone. Extremely rare in high grade, and in our opinion far more rare than the 1930 Halfcrown in this high grade. A very desirable coin in this grade and seldom offered this nice. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78. We note that an LCGS 75 example offered in London Coins Auction A140 as far back as 2/3/2013 realised £600 hammer price
Halfpenny 1735 Peck 849 A/UNC toned, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 70, the only example and therefore finest thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, from over 44,000 coins submitted, Ex-Andrew Wayne collection 5/6/2006 lot 987, many of the early Copper Halfpennies deceptively scarce or rare in high grades, one of the earliest coins submitted to LCGS (UIN 33) and after a further 44,000 coins graded this has yet to be beaten
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