Sixpence 1870 ESC 1721, Bull 3221, Die Number 2, A/UNC and lustrous with some hairlines, this date very rare in high grades, our archive database stretching back to 2003 confirms this is amongst the finest we have offered. In addition to this, examination of the database shows this is only the second Die Number 2 example we have offered in those 18 years, the other example being in low grade, so this will appeal to date collectors and die number collectors alike
Sixpences (2) 1869 ESC 1720, Bull 3219, Die Number 4 About Fine with a heavier contact mark on either side, Rare, 1870 ESC 1721, Bull 3221, Die Number 4 VG or better/Near Fine a collectable example, Very 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
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