Penny 1860 Pattern in Gilt Copper by Joseph Moore, Obverse 3, Reverse B, Reverse with GREAT BRITAIN ONE PENNY legend, Freeman 842, Peck 2115, Rated R19 by Freeman (2-5 example believed to exist), Lustrous UNC and exceptionally rare, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88
Pennies to Fractional Farthings (29) Pennies (7) 1860 Freeman 13 Good Fine/Fine, 1901 A/UNC and lustrous, 1907 GVF, 1935 A/UNC and lustrous, 1936 A/UNC and lustrous, 1947 UNC or near so with pale lustre, 1950 NEF, Halfpennies (2) 1944 A/UNC with subdued lustre, 1946 GEF with subdued lustre, Farthings (15) 1860 Toothed Border, Fine, 1866 Good Fine with some scratches, 1867 Good Fine/Fine, 1868 Fine, 1872 Good Fine, 1873 Low 3 Good Fine, 1874H Fine, 1878 Fine, 1884 Good Fine, 1886 Good Fine, 1891 Fine, 1893 Fine, 1897 Good Fine, 1898 Fine, 1901 GF/NVF, Half Farthings (3) 1839 NEF, 1843 NVF, 1844 A/UNC, Third Farthings (2) 1902 NEF cleaned, 1913 EF with subdued lustre
Farthings (6) 1856 Peck 1583 NVF, 1865 5 over 2 Freeman 513 dies 3+B NVF, 1867 Freeman 516 dies 3+B NEF/GVF and lustrous, with a spot on the reverse, 1893 Freeman 568 dies 7+F, AU/UNC and lustrous, 1895 Veiled Head Freeman 571, dies 1+A, AU/GEF and lustrous, 1896 Freeman 572 dies 1+A, AU/GEF and lustrous
Farthings (8) 1721 1 over 0 Peck 796, approaching Fine, 1773 Obverse 1, Peck 911 VG on a pitted flan, 1806 Portrait 2, Peck 1397, Good Fine, 1823 Peck 1412 VF, 1826 First Reverse, R over E in GRATIA, unlisted by Peck, Fine, scarce, 1831 Peck 1466 Good Fine, 1856 Peck 1583 Good Fine, cleaned and retoned, 1872 Freeman 523 died 3+B VG
Halfcrowns to Farthings (22) Halfcrown 1925 VG, Shilling 1920 Fine, Sixpence 1930 Near Fine, SilverThreepences (8) 1920 (2) VG/Near Fine and VG/Fine, 1921 VG, 1925 (2) VG and Fine, 1940 Fine, 1941 Good Fine, 1943 VG, Penny 1950 Fine/Good Fine, Halfpennies (6) 1799 (3) the first with 5 Incuse Gunports VF with some surface marks, second and third 1799 Fine and VG, the ship worn, 1807 Near Fine, 1852 Dots on shield, Reverse B, Peck 1537 Bold Fine, 1957 Calm Sea Freeman 476 dies 3+D Fine/Good Fine, Farthings (4) 1875 Freeman 531 dies 5+C, with 7 over lower 7 in date, VG, 1875H Freeman 532 dies 5+C VF, 1879 (2) the first with doubled 9 in date VF cleaned and retoned, the second with wide spaced 9 VF/About VF, Model Halfpennyundated (c.1844) Bimetallic, Fine, along with Italy One Lire 1917R KM#57 Fine, toned
Pennies (3) 1892 Freeman 134 dies 12+N, GEF with traces of lustre, the obverse with some small spots, 1904 Freeman 159, dies 1+B, GEF with traces of lustre, 1907 Freeman 163, dies 1+C, GEF/EF with traces of lustre
Pennies to Farthings (15) Pennies (4) 1902 Low Tide VG, 1914 Fine, 1926 Modified Effigy Near Fine/VG, 1951 GVF/VF, Halfpennies (5) 1858 About Fine with surface dirt, 1860 Beaded Border Fine/Bold Fine, 1861 Good Fine/Fine the obverse with some corrosion, 1862 VG, 1863 Small Top to 3 VG the obverse with some scratches, 1905 VG, 1908 VG, 1957 Calm Sea, Fine, Farthings (3)1875H Good Fine, 1897 Dark Finish Fine, 1953 Freeman 661 dies 1+B, Fine/Good Fine
Penny 1862 variety with F for E in PENNY unlisted by Peck, Freeman, Gouby or Satin, About VF for wear but has clearly been in the ground with numerous surface marks, however the variety is very clear, Ex-London Coins Auction A115 3/12/2006 Lot 953 hammer price £130
Pennies (5) 1879 Freeman 97 dies 9+J GVF a little streaky with some rim flaws, 1902 High Tide Freeman 157 dies 1+B GEF with some lustre, the obverse with a contact mark on the King's hair, possibly once lightly cleaned, 1909 Freeman 168 dies 2+D, AU/GEF with traces of lustre, the obverse with some verdigris on the F of FID, 1918 Freeman 182 dies 2+B NEF with a stain on Britannia, 1918KN Freeman 184 dies 2+B VG
Pennies (10) 1851 DEF Far Colon Good Fine/Fine with some contact marks, 1853 Ornamental Trident About Fine, 1854 Ornamental Trident Near Fine/Fine, 1874H dies 7+H Freeman 73 VG/Fair, 1895 P of PENNY 2mm from Trident VG, 1911 Fine, 19156 Recessed Ear Near Fine/VG, 1926 First Head Fine, 19236 Modified Effigy Near Fine/VG, 1930 VG
Pennies (2) 1916 Recessed Ear, as Freeman 180, dies 2+B, A/UNC with good lustre, becoming increasingly difficult to find in high grade, 1915 Recessed Ear, as Freeman 179 dies 2+B, EF
Pennies and Halfpennies (7) Pennies (5) 1896 Freeman 143 dies 1+B, About EF lightly cleaned, 1897 Freeman 145 dies 1+B, GEF/AU and lustrous, 1898 Freeman 149 dies 1+B, EF cleaned, 1901 Freeman 154 dies 1+B EF cleaned, 1903 Freeman 158 dies 1+B AU/GEF and lustrous, Halfpennies (2) 1896 Freeman 372 dies 1+B GEF with traces of lustre, 1900 Freeman 377 dies 1+B GEF with traces of lustre
Farthings (6) 1907 Freeman 585 dies 1+A, Mint toned UNC with hints of blue and gold in the legends, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, 1915 Freeman 594 dies 2+A, Mint toned GEF, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 65, 1938 Freeman 630 dies 1+A, UNC with around 70% lustre. in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, 1940 Freeman 634 dies 1+A, UNC with around 70% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, 1945 Freeman 644 dies 1+A, UNC with around 85% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, 1955 Freeman 667 dies 3+D, Choice UNC with almost full, slightly subdued lustre, excellent surfaces, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88
Penny to Quarter Farthing (4) Penny 1893 Freeman 136 dies 12+N GVF, Farthings (2) 1839 2-pronged Trident, FID.DEF legend, top serif of B of BRITANNIAR missing, as Peck 1554, About EF the reverse with some small spots, 1893 Freeman 5698 dies 5+FGEF and lustrous, Quarter Farthing 1839 Peck 1608 NEF cleaned and retoned
Pennies (8) 1902 High Tide Freeman 157 dies 1+B, EF/NEF with traces of lustre, 1921 Freeman 190 dies 2+B, UNC with very light cabinet friction, the obverse with streaky lustre, 1930 Freeman 203 dies 5+C, UNC with traces of lustre and a light handling mark, 1936 Freeman 214 dies 5+C GEF with traces of lustre, 1937 Freeman 221 dies 2+B, A/UNC with traces of lustre and some tone spots, 1938 Freeman 222 dies 2+B, UNC with some lustre, the obverse with some red/magenta tone, 1939 Freeman 224 dies 2+B AU/UNC with traces of lustre the obverse with a stain on the portrait, 1940 Double Exergue Line, Freeman 227 dies 2+C UNC or very near so with traces of lustre
Pennies (8) 1902 High Tide Freeman 157 dies 1+B, AU/GEF with traces of lustre, 1910 Freeman 170 dies 2+E A/UNC, 1921 Freeman 190 dies 2+B EF with a flan flaw on the reverse, 1929 Freeman 201 dies 5+C UNC with traces of lustre and minor cabinet friction, 1936 Freeman 214 dies 5+C GEF with some dark spots in places, 1937 Freeman 217 dies 1+A, UNC with good subdued lustre, 1949 Freeman 238 dies 3+C, UNC with good, slightly subdued lustre, 1962 Freeman 250 die 3+E, UNC with traces of lustre
Halfpennies (3) 1914 Freeman 393 dies 1+A, UNC with good, slightly subdued lustre, 1915 Freeman 394 dies 1+A, UNC with good lustre, the obverse well struck on the portrait, 1917 Freeman 396 dies 1+A, UNC and lustrous with minor traces of old lacquering in places
Pennies (8) 1903 Freeman 158 dies 1+B UNC with traces of lustre, the reverse with minor cabinet friction, 1911 Freeman 171 dies 1+A, UNC or near so with traces of lustre and some minor tone spots, 1927 Freeman 197 dies 4+C, UNC or near so with minor cabinet friction, traces of lustre and a few small tone spots, 1930 Freeman 203 dies 5+C, UNC with some lustre and some small spots, 1937 Freeman 221 dies 2+B, UNC with good subdued lustre, 1944 Freeman 229 dies 2+C, Fine, 1947 Freeman 235 dies 2+C, GEF with traces of lustre, 1965 Freeman 255 dies 3+H, UNC with good lustre
Penny 1860 Toothed Border, L.C.W. below foot, Freeman 14, dies 3+E, UNC with a minor striking flaw on the back of the Queen's neck, the reverse with the usual die cracks associated with this reverse, Very Rare in this high grade, rated R15 by Freeman, very seldom encountered in high grade
Pennies (5) 1864 Plain 4 Freeman 49 dies 6+G VF with a dig above the bust, the reverse with some fine scratches in the field, 1866 Freeman 52 dies 6+G GEF/UNC with some surface residue from long-term vinyl storage, 1871 Freeman 61 dies 6+G Good Fine/NVF cleaned, Rare, 1874H Freeman 71 dies 7+G GVF with a thin scratch on the reverse, with surface residue from long-term vinyl storage, this possibly removable with care, Penny 1882H Freeman 115 dies 12+N, UNC and lustrous with a subtle colourful tone, the obverse with some minor hairlines and darker toning in places
Farthings (8) 1840 Peck 1559 UNC toned, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1860 Beaded Border Freeman 496 dies 1+A A/UNC with traces of lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 75, 1860 Toothed Border 4 Berries, Freeman 499 dies 2+B EF with traces of lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 60, 1873 High 3 in date LCGS variety 01, Choice UNC with practically full lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1874H Freeman 525 dies 4+C UNC or near so with traces of lustre, 1882H Broken F in F:D: Freeman 549 dies 7+F Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1886 Freeman 557 dies 7+F, lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1890 Close Date, LCGS variety 02, by far the scarcer of the two main types, Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 80
Pennies (4) 1876H Freeman 89 dies 8+K, UNC, the reverse very near so with a tiny spot on the shield, some uneven, but not unpleasant tone, and minor friction to the high points only, 1880 Freeman 101 dies 9+L EF/GVF with some small rim nicks, 1882H Freeman 115 dies 12+N, UNC with some subdued lustre, the odd small spot barely detracts, 1883 Freeman 118 dies 12+N, EF
Pennies (4) 1874 Freeman 65 dies 6+G, A/UNC with a trace of lustre, the obverse with a contact marks in the field, the surfaces with some light residue from long-term vinyl storage, this possibly removable with care, 1880 Freeman 101, dies 9+L EF, 1882H 2 over 1 Freeman 111 dies 11+M NEF, 1882H Unbarred H, Freeman 115 dies 12+N About EF
Pennies (8) 1885 Freeman 121 dies 12+N, AU/EF with traces of lustre, the reverse with some spots, 1896 Freeman 143 dies 1+B, A/UNC with good, subdued lustre, 1903 Freeman 158 dies 1+B, UNC/AU and lustrous, 1904 Freeman UNC or near so with some pale lustre, the reverse with some spots, 1908 Freeman 166 dies 2+D, UNC toned with traces of lustre and the odd small spot, 1913 Freeman UNC with traces of lustre and some surface deposit from long-term vinyl storage, 1914 Freeman GEF/EF and lustrous, 1916 UNC with around 20% lustre
Pennies (8) 1886 Freeman 123 dies 12+N, GEF with traces of lustre, 1895 Freeman 141 dies 1+B, GEF with traces of lustre, 1896 Freeman 143 dies 1+B UNC with traces of lustre, 1898 Freeman 149 dies 1+B, UNC with traces of lustre, 1900 Freeman 153 dies 1+B AU/GEF with traces of lustre, 1901 Freeman 154 dies 1+B GEF, 1902 High Tide Freeman 157 dies 1+B A/UNC with traces of lustre, 1905 Freeman 161 dies 1+C, EF with traces of lustre and a heavier contact mark on the obverse, some with surface residue from long-term vinyl storage, this possibly removable with care
Pennies (5) 1848 Plain 8 in date VF, 1882H Freeman 115 dies 12+N, Good Fine, 1902 Low Tide, Freeman 156, dies 1+A, About EF with traces of lustre, 1905 Freeman 161 dies 1+C, GEF, 1917 Freeman 181 dies 2+B A/UNC with traces of lustre, and Halfpenny 1891 Freeman 364 dies 17+S A/UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75
Penny 1890 15 teeth date spacing, Gouby BP1890Ac, Freeman dies 12+N, UNC and attractively toned with traces of lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, formerly in an NGC holder and graded MS64 BN, the NGC ticket no longer with the coin
Pennies (32) 1913 Freeman 174 dies 1+A Good Fine, 1915 Recessed Ear Fine, 1916 Recessed Ear VF, 1921 Freeman 190 dies 2+B, GEF/AU, 1928 GEF, 1936 GEF/AU, and 1937-1967 currency issues, these A/UNC to UNC with varying degrees of lustre (1944, 1945 and 1946 Mint toned), most with some surface residue from vinyl storage, includes 1940 Single Exergue Line A/UNC and lustrous, 1950 A/UNC with traces of lustre, 1951 EF with streaky lustre, 1953 UNC with some subdued lustre, also 1937 Proof, 1953 Proof and 1970 Proof these nFDC to FDC
Penny 1902 Low Tide Freeman 156 dies 1+A, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, UNC with good subdued lustre, well struck with excellent surfaces, the third finest known of 26 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Penny 1908 Freeman 164A dies 1*+C Obverse: I of BRITT points to a rim tooth, Reverse: E of PENNY tilted clockwise, VG with the key identifiers very clear, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 15, the joint finest known of 4 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A156 March 2017 Lot 2544 (part)
Farthings (3) 1865 Freeman 513 dies 3+B UNC with around 15% lustre, 1867 Freeman 516Freeman 3+B UNC with around 30% lustre, the obverse with some small tone spots, 1873 High 3 in date (3 does not touch linear circle) Freeman 524 dies 3+B UNC/AU with traces of lustre
Pennies (8) 1887 Freeman 125 dies 12+N, UNC with some lustre, light cabinet friction and a few small spots, 1899 Freeman 150 dies 1+B UNC with traces of lustre, 1906 Freeman 162 dies 1+C, EF with pale lustre and some light surface deposit from long-term vinyl storage, 1910 Freeman 170 dies 2+E, About UNC with some lustre, unevenly toned on the obverse, 1911 Freeman 171 dies 1+A, UNC with traces of lustre, with some surface residue from long-term vinyl storage, this possibly removable with care, 1912 Freeman 172 dies 1+A, GEF/AU and lustrous with some spots, 1917 Freeman 181 dies 2+B UNC or near so with some surface residue, this possibly removable with care, 1919 Freeman 185 dies 2+B UNC toned, with some light surface residue, a well struck example with the King's hair and Britannia's drapery all well defined
Farthing 1881H Cooke type B, Freeman 548, dies 7+E, Choice UNC with practically fully lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 9 examples this far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A157 3/6/2017 Lot 3455 hammer price £50
Penny 1902 Low Tide Freeman 156 dies 1+A, the 0 of the date showing signs of an underlying character in the top of the loop, EF/AU with traces of lustre on the obverse, the reverse with around 60% subdued lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75, Ex-London Coins Auction A129 June 2010, Lot 1713 hammer price £100
Penny 1904 Freeman 159 dies 1+B, UNC the obverse with around 90% lustre, the reverse with around 75% lustre, a most attractive piece, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Edward VII Pennies difficult to find in grade 80 as many are heavily bagmarked due to the low relief of the obverse. Ex-London Coins Auction A126 September 2009 Lot 1656 hammer price £80
Pennies (6) 1897 Freeman 145 dies 1+B, NEF with traces of lustre, 1901 Freeman 154 dies 1+B UNC/AU with traces of lustre, 1902 High Tide Freeman 157 dies 1+B, UNC/GEF with traces of lustre, 1935 Freeman 212 dies 5+C A/UNC with traces of lustre, 1939 Freeman 224 dies 2+B, UNC and lustrous, 1949 Freeman 238 dies 3+C UNC with practically full lustre a some scattered tone spots
Halfpenny 1915 Freeman 394 dies 1+A UNC and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, Ex-London Coins Auction A128 6/3/2010 Lot 534 hammer price £36
Farthings (43) 1861 5 Berries, 1 over low 1 in date, the underlying 1 crosses the linear circle and almost touches the border teeth, Good Fine, unusual, 1864 No serif, Fine, 1865 About Fine, 1865 5 over 2 Fine, 1868 Good Fine, 1869 Fine, 1874H Good Fine, 1875 Small Date 7 over 7 as Freeman 529 Near Fine, 1875H Small Date, Freeman 532, Fine/Near Fine, 1876H Fine, 1878 Good Fine, 1879 Fine, 1882H Good Fine, 1893 NVF, 1896 VF/GVF, 1897 Dark Finish (2) GEF and VF/NVF, 1898 Dark Finish UNC, 1899 VF, 1900 NEF/EF, 1901 UNC, 1902 NEF, 1904 GVF/NEF, 1906 GEF with some surface residue, 1907 UNC, 1908 UNC, 1910 EF, 1911 A/UNC, 1915 GEF, 1917 EF, 1918 Dark Finish GVF, 1919 EF and lustrous, 1920 GEF and lustrous, 1922 GVF/NEF, 1924 Lustrous UNC, 1925 UNC with practically full lustre, 1926 A/UNC and lustrous, 1928 GEF/AU with good lustre, 1930 UNC with practically full lustre, 1931 UNC with good lustre, 1932 UNC with almost full lustre, 1933 BU, 1936 UNC with practically full lustre
Halfpennies (20) 1895 UNC and lustrous, 1896 Freeman 371 dies 1+A, UNC with good lustre, 1897 Freeman 374 dies 1+C UNC and lustrous, 1898 UNC or very near so with minor surface residue, 1899 UNC with subdued lustre, 1900 A/INC and lustrous, 1902 High Tide UNC or very near so and lustrous, 1903 UNC/AU with traces of lustre and a small spot by the date, 1904 AU/UNC with good lustre, 1905 GEF with streaky lustre, 1907 EF, 1908 AU/UNC with good lustre, 1909 GEF and lustrous, 1910 GEF/AU with traces of lustre, 1911 UNC with good lustre, 1914 GEF with some light surface residue, 1915 GEF, 1922 AU/UNC with traces of lustre and minor cabinet friction, 1925 First Head GEF and lustrous, 1925 Modified Effigy EF/AU with traces of lustre
Halfpennies (12) 1860 Beaded Border EF, 1874H NEF, 1875 Freeman 321 dies 11+J VF, 1881 Freeman 342 dies 15+O NEF the obverse with some uneven toning, 1882H EF with traces of lustre, 1884 GEF with traces of lustre, 1885 GEF with traces of lustre, 1888 A/UNC the obverse nicely toned, the reverse lustrous, 1889 UNC or near so and lustrous, 1890 NEF/EF with traces of lustre, 1891 A/UNC and lustrous, 1893 GVF/NEF with traces of lustre
Halfpennies (11) 1861 Freeman 274 dies 5+E VF, 1864 Good Fine/NVF, 1866 Fine, 1870 Good Fine/Fine with some surface deposit, 1875H Good Fine, 1876H Freeman 329 dies 14+M About VF, 1877 Freeman 332 dies 14+J NVF/Good Fine, 1879 Freeman 339 dies 15+O, Fine/Good Fine,1881H Near Fine, 1892 Good Fine, 1894 VF cleaned
Pennies (19) 1860 Toothed Border, Freeman 10 VG, 1861 Freeman 22 dies 4+D Near Fine, 1861 Freeman 33 dies 6+G Fine, 1868 About Fine, 1874 Freeman 65 dies 6+G VG, 1874H Freeman 73 dies 7+H Fine, 1875 Freeman 82 dies 8+J Good Fine, 1877 Freeman 91 dies 8+J Fine, 1878 Fine/Good Fine, 1881 Freeman 102 dies 9+J About Fine, 1882H Fine with a flan flaw on the obverse, 1883 Freeman 118 dies 12+N VG, 1895 2mm VG/Fine, 1915 VF with graffiti, 1918H Fine, 1918KN Fine, 1919H Fine. the reverse slightly better, 1919KN VG, 1926 Modified Effigy Good Fine/Fine
Halfpennies (6) 1865 5 over 3 Fine/Good Fine, 1867 Good Fine/Fine, 1868 Good Fine, 1869 VG, 1871 Good Fine with some surface residue, 1878 Freeman 337 dies 15+O Near Fine/About Fine, all scarce or rare
Pennies (12) 1860 Toothed Border Freeman 15 dies 4+D VF, 1862 Fine, cleaned, 1879 Good Fine, 1902 (2) GEF and A/UNC both lustrous, 1921 EF/GEF, 1927 (2) both GEF and lustrous, one with slightly uneven tone, 1930 A/UNC with lustre traces, 1931 GEF with good subdued lustre, 1950 (2) the first EF and lustrous, the second UNC or near so with lustre traces
Pennies (4) 1902 Low Tide Freeman 156 dies 1+A, A/UNC with around 20% lustre, 1902 High Tide Freeman 157 dies 1+B, A/UNC with good lustre, 1910 Freeman 170 dies 2+E GEF and lustrous, 1916 Freeman 180 dies 2+B A/UNC and lustrous, Farthing 1882H Broken F in F:D: as Freeman 549 dies 7+F GVF
Penny 1874H Freeman 69 dies 6+I UNC with around 15-20% lustre, in an NGC holder and graded MS63 BN, very rare, rated R16 by Freeman, rarer in higher grades, as our archive database stretching back to 2003 shows that we have never offered this type in higher than Fine, this a superb example and would enhance any high quality Bronze Penny Collection. We note the Laurie Bamford example sold in 2006 was only graded VF
Twopences to Farthings (11) Twopence 1797 Peck 1077 VF with good edge, Pennies (2) 1854 Plain Trident Peck 1506 NEF, 1857 Plain Trident Peck 1514, Halfpennies (4) 1698 Date in Legend Peck 674 Fine/Good Fine, 1699 Date in Legend, Unbarred A's in BRITANNIA Peck 687, VG pitted, rare, 1837 double struck date Peck 1465 NEF, 1853 Italic 5 in date Peck 1539 NEF with traces of lustre, Farthings (4) 1774 Obverse 1 Peck 915 NVF/GF, 1911 Freeman 589 dies 1+A A/UNC, 1912 Freeman 590 dies 1+A (2) UNC and EF
Penny 1902 Low Tide Freeman 156 dies 1+A UNC or very near so with very light cabinet friction to the highest points, retaining around 80% lustre, a most attractive example
Pennies (13) 1860 Toothed Border, Freeman dies 15 4+D, VF with green patina, 1861 Freeman 29 dies 6+D Good Fine, 1862 Fine, 1878 Near Fine, 1879 NEF toned, 1891 NEF cleaned, 1901 Lustrous UNC with a few small spots, 1902 High Tide GEF/EF with traces of lustre and a few small spots, 1911 A/INC with traces of lustre, 1914 A/UNC with traces of lustre and a small spot on Britannia's drapery, 1916 GEF with subdued lustre, 1917 UNC with around 80% slightly subdued lustre, 1919 A/UNC and lustrous
Pennies and Halfpennies (10) Pennies (6) 1861 Freeman 22 dies 4+D GVF, 1901 Freeman dies 1+B, UNC and lustrous with some handling marks, 1902 High Tide Freeman 157 dies 1+B, A/UNC with traces of lustre, 1911 Freeman 171 dies 1+A, AU/GEF and lustrous, 1920 Freeman 188 dies 2+B, A/UNC and lustrous, 1950 Freeman 240 dies 3+C About EF with traces of lustre, Halfpennies (4) 1895 Freeman 370 dies 1+A Toned A/UNC, 1899 Freeman 376 dies 1+B, UNC with around 40% lustre, 1902 High Tide Freeman 381 dies 1+B, NEF/EF, 1937 Freeman 429 dies 1+AUNC with practically full lustre
Farthings (21) 1915, 1920, 1922, 1924, 1926, 1930, 1931, 1932, 1934, 1936, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1944, 1946, 1948, 1950, 1953 Freeman 660, 1954, 1955, 1956, the 1915 Fine, others EF to UNC with varying degrees of lustre, some later dates with almost full lustre
Penny 1902 Low Tide Freeman 156 dies 1+A, UNC with almost full, slightly subdued lustre, the obverse with a minor handling mark. Very attractive and becoming harder to find in the highest grades
Pennies (4) 1902 Low Tide Freeman 156 dies 1+A UNC with traces of lustre and a small flan flaw on the obverse, 1902 High Tide, Freeman 157 dies 1+B, UNC/AU and lustrous, 1906 Freeman 162 dies 1+C UNC/AU with good subdued lustre and a tone spot on the reverse, 1907 Freeman 163 dies 1+C UNC with traces of lustre
Halfpennies to Third Farthings (9) Halfpennies (3) 1901 Freeman 378 dies 1+B GEF with traces of lustre, 1911 Freeman 390 dies 1+A EF, 1914 Freeman 393 dies 1+A GEF, Farthings (4) 1845 Peck 1566 NEF, 1853 3 over 2 WW Raised, unlisted by Peck VF, 1860 Toothed Border Freeman 499 dies 2+B UNC/AU with some subdued lustre, 1866 Close 66 in date Freeman 514 dies 3+B VF/NVF, Third Farthings (2) 1866 Peck 1926 GEF and lustrous the reverse with some surface residue, 1902 Peck 2241 UNC and lustrous with some small spots, along with a group of Decimal Coinage (58) £17.76 face - Two Pounds pre-Bimetallic issues (5), Fifty Pences (11), Ten Pences (14), Five Pences (16), and Half Penny (12) mostly EF to UNC
Books an interesting and wide ranging selection from a retired Dealer's Library (31) many useful titles included :- British Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum, Second Edition (1970) by C.Wilson Peck, The Provincial Token Coinage of the 18th century by R.Dalton and S.H.Hamer (Second Printing 1977), English Pattern, Trial and Proof Coins in Gold by Alex Wilson and Mark Rasmussen (2000), The Victorian Bronze Penny (1860-1901) by Michael J. Freeman (includes quantities from the author's original study), Roman Coins and Their Values by David R.Sear (2) Revised Edition 1970 and Third Revised Edition 1981, Price Guide to 18th Century Tokens by Siegfried E. Schwer, USA Red Book 65th Edition 2012 by R.S.Yeoman, USA Blue Book 72nd Edition 2015 by R.S.Yeoman, Seventeenth Century Tokens of the British Isles And Their Values by Michael Dickinson, Coincraft's Standard Catalogue of English and UK Coins 1066 to Date (1996 Edition), by Richard Lobel, Mark Davidson, Allan Hailstone and Eleni Calligas, The Standard Catalogue of English Milled Coinage in Silver, Copper and Bronze 1662-1972 by Geoffrey M. Cope and Alan Rayner, The Standard Catalogu of Orders, Decorations and Medals by E.C.Joslin (Third Edition 1976), Spink's Catalogue of British Commemorative Medals 1558-Present Day by Daniel Fearon (1984), British Copper Coins and Their Values by Seaby (1969-70), Foster's Catalogue of New Zealand Coins and Tokens (1965), The Standard Australian Coin Catalogue 8th Edition (1980) by John Gartner, Price Catalog of United Stated Hard Times Tokens by Hewitt Bros., The Pocket Guide to New Zealand Tradesmen's Tokens by A.H and A.W Reed (1966), Japanese Coinage by Norman Jacobs and Cornelius Vermule III (1972), British Tokens and Their Values by Seaby (1984), Coins and Tokens of Ireland by Seaby (1970), The Guide Book To The Coinage of Ireland 995AD to Present Day by Spink & Son (1969), Standard Catalog of Belgian Coins 1832 to date by Renie Van Bergen (1982/1983), Scottish Coins by Adam B.Richardson (1977 Reprint), British Coins Market Values 2018, Spink Standard CatalogueDecimal Issues (2019), Canadian Coins - The Charlton Standard Catalogue 43rd Edition 1989, Coins of Scotland, Ireland and the Islands by Seaby 1984, Speciale Catalogus van de Nederlandse Munten van 1795 tot heden 1981 by Jihan Mevius, Renniks Australian Coins and Decimal Notes by Dion H.Skinner, all in good second-hand condition a valuable source of Numismatic information covering many areas (total weight over 17.5 Kilos)
Penny 1860 Toothed Border/Beaded Border mule, the obverse with second T in BRITT over a higher T, as Freeman 9, dies 2+B, NVG Very Rare, and listed as R17 by Freeman, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 10, Ex-Croydon Coin Auctions 4/5/2010 Lot 166, Ex-Frank Stephenson Collection, London Coins Auction A157 June 2017 Lot 2846 hammer price £550
Penny 1868 Freeman 56 dies 6+G UNC and attractively toned, seldom seen in high grade, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the joint finest known of just 3 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A154 September 2016 Lot 2432 hammer price £320
Penny 1909 Freeman 169 dies 2+E, VG the reverse slightly better, the obverse with some heavier contact marks on the bust. The variety very clear and very rare in all grades, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 20, Ex-London Coins Auction A153 December 2016 Lot 3197 hammer price £500
Penny 1895 2mm Freeman 139 dies 1+A UNC and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the second finest of 7 examples thus far recorded by the CGS Population Report, Extremely rare in high grade, Ex-London Coins Auction A150 September 2015 Lot 2617, hammer price £950
Penny 1870 Freeman 60 dies 6+G, 11 1/2 teeth date spacing, Gouby BP1870Ab, Choice UNC the obverse with partial lustre, the reverse with almost full lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A148 March 2015 Lot 2190 hammer price £320
Penny 1870 Freeman 60 dies 6+G, 12 Teeth date spacing, Gouby BP1870 Ac, Lustrous UNC, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85,, the finest known of 11 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A159 December 2017 Lot 1015 hammer price £800
Penny 1875 as Freeman 80 dies 8+H, but with a raised dot below the first I in VICTORIA, Gouby BP1875Cd, (dies L+k), GVF in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 55, Ex-London Coins Auction A154 September 2016 Lot 2439 hammer price £500
Penny 1860 Beaded Border Freeman 6 dies 1+B, UNC with around 50%/30% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, the joint finest known of 7 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A150 September 2015 Lot 2578 hammer price £400
Penny 1861 Freeman 32 dies 6+F, with all major details bold, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 15, the joint finest known of just 3 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. All reverse F Pennies and very rare, they are seldom offered and always sought after. Ex-London Coins Auction A153 June 2016 Lot 3165 hammer price £200
Penny 1865 Freeman 50 dies 6+G About UNC/UNC nicely toned with traces of lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Ex-London Coins Auction March 2017 A156 Lot 2512 hammer price £330
Penny 1861 as Freeman 18 dies 2+D, Satin 24, with 8 over 8 in the date, the underlying 8 clearly visible in both loops of the 8 and also high and left, Satin states in his notes on page 20 'some examples have been noted with the 8 over an underlying 8', LCGS Variety 40, VF and pleasing, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 45, the only and therefore finest example thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-James Workman Collection (part 1) September 2010 Lot 18, Ex-Frank Stephenson Collection, London Coins Auction A157 4/6/2017 Lot 2850, we note there was no example in either the Roland Harris or Andrew Wayne collections
Penny 1894 Freeman 138 dies 12+N Choice UNC and fully lustrous, a beautiful example, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 28 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A112 March 2006 Lot 1215 hammer price £130
Penny 1919H Freeman 186 dies 2+B, UNC or near so with around 25% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75, Ex-London Coins Auction A148 1/3/2015 Lot 2246 hammer price £460
Penny 1862 as Freeman 33 dies 6+G, with elongated top colon dot after F:D:, UNC the obverse with good pale lustre, the reverse with practically full lustre and some small trivial spots, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, Ex-Carlisle 9/3/2006 Lot 254, Ex-Frank Stephenson Collection, London Coins Auction A157 June 2017 Lot 2862 hammer price £100
Penny 1875 as Freeman 80 dies 8+H, with part of an extra linear circle to the left side of the exergue, UNC with around 75% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the finest known of 3 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A161 June 2018 Lot 1827 hammer price £150
Penny 1880 Freeman 101 dies 9+L, UNC and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 4 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A152 March 2016 Lot 3179 hammer price £300
Penny 1860 Toothed Border, ONF for ONE, Gouby BP1860X (H+d), Freeman dies 5+D, VG in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 15, Ex-London Coins Auction A137 June 2012 Lot 1713 hammer price £240
Penny 1883 as Freeman dies 12+N with D of D:G: open at the top, and with both 8's of the date double struck, UNC and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the only example of this sub-variety thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A154 September 2016 Lot 2454 hammer price £180
Penny 1888 as Freeman 126 dies 12+N with both I's in VICTORIA missing their top left serifs, Gouby BP1888 B, UNC with almost full lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 13 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, all Bun Pennies very difficult to find in grade 85, Ex-London Coins Auction A159 December 2017 Lot 1021 hammer price £260
Halfpenny 1880 Freeman 340 dies 15+P, UNC with almost full lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the joint finest of 4 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Roland Harris Collection, London Coins Auction A124 February 2009 Lot 596 hammer price £130
Pennies in LCGS holders (15) 1935 Freeman 212 dies 5+C UNC with almost full lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1936 Freeman 214 dies 5+C UNC with traces of lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1937 Freeman 219 dies 1+B, UNC with around 25% lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1937 Freeman 221 dies 2+B, UNC with around 30% lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1939 Freeman 224 dies 2+B, UNC with around 70% lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1940 Freeman 227 dies 2+C, UNC with around 30% lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1946 Freeman 233 dies 2+C Mint Toned UNC, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Penny 1947 Freeman 235 dies 2+C, UNC with around 80% lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1948 Freeman 236 dies 2+C, UNC with around 80% lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1950 S of GEORGIVS with forked tip, LCGS Variety 03, EF, slabbed and graded LCGS 60, 1953 Freeman 245 dies 1+B, UNC with around 90% lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1962 Freeman 250 dies 3+E, UNC with around 80% lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1963 Freeman 252 dies 3+F, Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1964 Freeman 254 dies 3+G UNC with practically full lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1967 Freeman 257 dies 3+J, UNC and fully lustrous, slabbed and graded LCGS 85
Penny 1860 Beaded Border Freeman 7 dies 1+C, VF/NEF Rare, rated R15 by Freeman, seldom seen in grades above Fine, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 45, the second finest known of just 4 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A165 June 2019 Lot 2833 hammer price £600
Pennies in LCGS holders (11) 1862 Doubled 6 in date Freeman dies 6+G, slabbed and graded LCGS 35, 1883 Double linear circle below the date Gouby BP1883Bg VF slabbed and graded LCGS 50, 1889 Wide Date spanning 16 rim teeth, Gouby BP1889 Cd, VG or better, slabbed and graded LCGS 15, 1889 date spacing 13 1/2 rim teeth Gouby BP1889B, VF with a flan flaw on the obverse, slabbed in an LCGS 'Yellow Ticket' holder 'Field Damage VF', 1889 13 1/2 rim teeth date spacing Gouby BP1889B Fine, slabbed and graded LCGS 25, 1893 3 with broken top, LCGS variety 14, NVG slabbed and graded LCGS 5, 1900 Wide 00 in date, Gouby BP1900Ab Fine, slabbed and graded LCGS 25, 1919KN Freeman 187 dies 2+B, VG slabbed and graded LCGS 15, 1935 Freeman 212 dies 5+C Fine, slabbed and graded LCGS 30, 1945 Doubled 9 in date, LCGS Variety 03 Fine, slabbed and graded LCGS 25, 1946 Raised Dot after ONE, Fine, slabbed and graded LCGS 30, along with Penny 1797 with a fleur-de-lis countermark in the obverse field, Fair, in an 'Encapsulation Only' LCGS holder, and Fantasy Pennies (2) 1797 modern restrikes issued by Colin Cooke one in bronze, the other in golden alloy, UNC in 'Encapsulation Only' LCGS holders
Penny 1860 Toothed Border, as Freeman 15, dies 4+D, with double struck 6 in the date and double struck E in PENNY, LCGS Variety 45, Lustrous UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, Ex-London Coins Auction A149 June 2015 Lot 2422 hammer price £240
Penny 1876H Wide Date (as Freeman 87 dies 8+J) with obverse die repairs to G of REG and F of F:D: (similar to the variety listed by Gouby for 1875H Pennies) EF, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 60, the only example thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, this die type previously unrecorded by Freeman or Gouby for this date, Ex-Dr.A.Findlow Hall of Fame Pennies. Ex-London Coins Auction A155 December 2016 Lot 1211, hammer price £95. This coin is UIN 15614, and after another 29,000 coins have been graded, no other specimen has yet been recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Penny 1882H Freeman 115 dies 12+N, with unbarred H, LCGS Variety 06, UNC with around 80% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the second finest known of 7 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Frank Stephenson Collection, London Coins Auction A157 June 2017 Lot 2897 hammer price £220
Penny 1897 High Tide Freeman 148 dies 1+C VF, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 50, a rare reverse type, Ex-London Coins Auction A155 December 2016, Lot 1229 hammer price £200
Penny 1913 Freeman 175 dies 1+B, UNC or very near so with minor cabinet friction, and traces of lustre, Very Rare, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, the joint finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Spink 23/9/2015 Lot 607 (part), Ex-Frank Stephenson Collection, London Coins Auction A157 4/6/2017 hammer price £240
Pennies and Halfpennies in LCGS holders (17) comprising Pennies (14) and Halfpennies (3), Pennies:- 1860 Toothed Border Freeman 17 dies 6+D About Fine, slabbed and graded LCGS 20, 1861 as Freeman 33 dies 6+G but with R over R in REG, VF with an edge knock, slabbed and graded LCGS 40, 1861 Freeman 22 dies 4+D, Near Fine slabbed and graded LCGS 15, 1860 Toothed Border Freeman 15 dies 4+D, the top colon dot after BRITT very weak and barely struck, VG slabbed and graded LCGS 15, 1860 Toothed Border Freeman 13 dies 3+D, in an LCGS yellow ticket holder 'VF cleaned', 1860 Toothed Border as Freeman 15 dies 4+D, with central cut fishtail, and no top colon dot after REG, LCGS Variety 96, VG slabbed and graded LCGS 10, the only example thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, 1881 Freeman 105 dies 10+J, About Fine, scarce, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 20, 1861 Freeman 29 dies 6+D Fine, slabbed and graded LCGS 25, 1915 Recessed Ear as Freeman 179 dies 2+B, VF slabbed and graded LCGS 40, 1863 Freeman 42 dies 6+G, VG slabbed and graded LCGS 8, 1877 as Gouby BP1877Bb (Large Date with 12 1/2 teeth date spacing) with part of an extra linear circle in the left part of the exergue extending below the 18 of the date, VG slabbed and graded LCGS 10, 1860 Toothed Border Freeman 13 dies 3+D, VF slabbed and graded LCGS 45, 1874 Freeman 78 dies 8+H, VG slabbed and graded LCGS 8, rated R12 by Freeman, 1862 Freeman 39 dies 6+G, VG slabbed and graded LCGS 10, Halfpennies (3) :- 1862 as Freeman 289 dies 7+G, with 6 over 6 in the date, Fine slabbed and graded LCGS 30, 1874H Freeman 318, dies 10+J Fine/Good Fine, slabbed and graded LCGS 30, 1837 as Peck 1465 VF with 7 over 7 in date, Fine, slabbed and graded LCGS 25
Penny 1860 Toothed Border as Freeman 10 dies 2+D, V over lower V in VICTORIA, and 1 over lower 1 in date, Ex-London Coins Auction A157 4/6/2017 Lot 2837, hammer price £170
Penny 1861 Freeman 21 dies 3+D, Poor with only a few examples known, rated R18 by Freeman, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 4, Ex-M.Peake 1982, Ex-Michael Cole Collection, London Coins Auction A146 6/9/2017 Lot 2684, Ex-Frank Stephenson Collection, London Coins Auction A157 4/6/2017 Lot 2853 hammer price £300
Penny 1875 Freeman 79 dies 8+G AU/GEF with traces of lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75, an under-rated type and very Rare in this high grade, the second finest known of only 4 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A156 March 2017 Lot 2520 hammer price £400
Penny 1860 Toothed Border as Freeman 10 dies 2+D, with the T of VICTORIA struck over a higher, misplaced T, the underlying T having its top line merging with the linear circle, the rocks to the left of the lighthouse fail to meet the linear circle (see illustration on page 14 of 'The Early British Bun Pennies and Their Varieties' by John Jerrams) LCGS Variety 46, UNC with good, slightly subdued mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the only example thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A148 March 2015 hammer price £160
Penny 1860 Toothed Border as Freeman 15 dies 4+D, with T over higher T in VICTORIA, LCGS Variety 91, UNC with even and subdued lustre, a very pleasing example, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the only example thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-BaldwinsSt. James's Auction 2, 27/2/2017 Lot 254.
Penny 1863 Freeman 42 dies 6+G, UNC with some subdued lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, Ex-London Coins Auction A128 March 2010 Lot 1562 hammer price £120
Penny 1881H High H, the top of the H is above the base-line of the date numerals, Freeman 108 dies 11+M, Gouby BP1881Hb (P+p) UNC with traces of lustre, the reverse with a small spot in the field, in an LCGS Holder and graded LCGS 80, Ex-London Coins Auction A150 September 2015 Lot 2609 hammer price £150
Farthings in LCGS holders (15) George VI issues an almost complete currency date run 1937-1952 (missing only 1949), comprising 1937 Freeman 628 dies 1+A, Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1938 Freeman 630 dies 1+A, UNC with around 80% lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1939 Freeman 632 dies 1+A, Lustrous UNC with touches of magenta toning, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1940 Freeman 634 dies 1+A UNC with around 60% lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1941 Freeman 636 dies 1+A, UNC with around 75% lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1942 Freeman 638 dies 1+A, UNC with around 85% lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 78, 1943 Freeman 640 dies 1+A, UNC with practically full lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1944 Freeman 642 dies 1+A, UNC with almost full lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1945 Freeman 644 dies 1+A, UNC with around 80% lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1946 Freeman 646 dies 1+A, Choice UNC with practically full lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1947 Freeman 648 dies 1+A, UNC with around 90% lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1948 Freeman 650 dies 1+A, UNC with practically full lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1950 Freeman 654 dies 2+A, UNC with practically full lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1951 Freeman 656 dies 2+A, UNC and lustrous, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1952 Freeman 658 dies 2+A, Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 80
Penny 1860 Toothed Border Freeman 15 dies 4+D, UNC with some lustre and a pleasing even tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-BaldwinsSt. James's Auction 2 27/3/2017 Lot 253
Pennies and Halfpennies (11) comprising Pennies (9) 1902 High Tide Freeman 157 dies 1+B, UNC with some lustre, 1903 Freeman 158 dies 1+B EF with good subdued lustre, 1908 Freeman 166 dies 2+D EF and lustrous, 1909 Freeman 168 dies 2+D NEF with traces of lustre, 1910 Freeman 170 dies 2+E UNC with around 70% lustre, 1928 Freeman 199 dies 5+C A/UNC with traces of lustre, 1935 Freeman 212 dies 5+C GEF with traces of lustre, 1936 Freeman 214 dies 5+C GEF with traces of lustre, 1951 Freeman 242 dies 3+C EF with some subdued lustre and some tone spots, Halfpennies (2) 1901 Freeman 378 dies 1+B, EF toned, 1902 High Tide Freeman 381 dies 1+B, EF with traces of lustre
Halfpenny 1879 Freeman 339 dies 15+O, Choice UNC with much original mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest of 6 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Roland Harris Collection, London Coins Auction A124 February 2009 Lot 594 hammer price £130
Halfpennies in LCGS holders (11) a variety group, comprising 1846 6 over 6 with DF.I for DEI, Fine, in an LCGS holder, slabbed and graded LCGS 20, 1860 Beaded Border, 0 over higher 0 in date, Freeman dies 4+C, VG slabbed and graded LCGS 10, 1861 No top bar to F of HALF, Freeman dies 6+G, LCGS Variety 23, VG slabbed and graded LCGS 10, 1861 Freeman dies 7+G, Last 1 of date over 1, the underlying 1 to the left, visible at the left foot of the 1, LCGS Variety 27, VF slabbed and graded LCGS 40, 1861 Freeman dies 7+G, First 1 in date struck over a lower 1, LCGS Variety 28, VG slabbed and graded LCGS 15, 1861 Freeman dies 7+G, Last 1 of date over a lower 1, LCGS Variety 29, VG, slabbed and graded LCGS 15, 1861 Freeman dies 7+G, widely spaced last 1 in date (date spans 17 border teeth), LCGS Variety 37, Good Fine/Fine, slabbed and graded LCGS 30, 1861 Freeman 277 dies 7+G, GVF slabbed and graded LCGS 50, 1862 Top bar of E of PENNY very weak (almost missing) LCGS Variety 06, GVF slabbed and graded LCGS 55, 1874H Filled 4 in date, LCGS Variety 11, VG slabbed and graded LCGS 15, 1889 left of A of HALF weak or broken, LCGS Variety 04, VG slabbed and graded LCGS 15, an interesting group of interest to the minor variety specialist
Penny 1891 Freeman 132 dies 12+N, Gouby BP1891Ab, 15 teeth date spacing, Lustrous UNC and choice, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 12 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, formerly in an NGC holder and graded MS64 RB the NGC ticket no longer with the coin, Ex-London Coins Auction A152 March 2016 Lot 3200 hammer price £120
Penny 1892 Freeman 134 dies 12+N, 13 1/2 teeth date spacing, Gouby BP1892Aa UNC with good subdued lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Ex-PCGS MS64 RB, the finest known of 12 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A148 March 2015 Lot 2222 hammer price £190
Penny 1908 Freeman 164A dies 1*+C Obverse: I of BRITT points to a rim tooth, Reverse: E of PENNY tilted clockwise, VG with the key identifiers very clear, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 15, the joint finest known of 4 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A156 March 2017 Lot 2544 (part)
Penny 1890 15 teeth date spacing, Gouby BP1890Ac, Freeman dies 12+N, UNC and attractively toned with traces of lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, formerly in an NGC holder and graded MS64 BN, the NGC ticket no longer with the coin
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
Penny 1860 Toothed Border, as Freeman 15, dies 4+D, with central cut fishtail, and an additional dot below the colon following the F of F:D:, this smaller than the colon dot and offset to the right, LCGS Variety 44, UNC or near so and lustrous, Ex-London Coins Auction A152 March 2016 Lot 2361 hammer price £80
Penny 1888 as Freeman 126 dies 12+N with both I's in VICTORIA missing their top left serifs, Gouby BP1888 B, UNC with around 60% lustre, the obverse with a dark toned area on the D of F:D:, Ex-London Coins Auction A111 November 2005 Lot 1200, Ex-Frank Stephenson Collection, London Coins Auction A157 June 2017 Lot 2935 (part)
Penny 1900 Milled edge LCGS variety 04, VG in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 15, Unlisted by Freeman, Gouby or Peck, Ex-London Coins Auction A152 March 2016 Lot 2463 hammer price £140
Penny 1902 Low Tide Freeman 156 dies 1+A, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, UNC with good subdued lustre, well struck with excellent surfaces, the third finest known of 26 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Penny 1862 Small Date Figures from the Halfpenny die Freeman 41 dies 6+G. Rated R18 by Freeman. Poor with the variety very clear, very few examples known, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 2, Ex-London Coins Auction A152 March 2016 Lot 2589 hammer price £260
Halfpenny 1861 F over P in HALF thus appearing to read HALP, Freeman dies 6+G. LCGS Variety 30. VG in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 15. We note there was no example of this type in the Nicholson Collection. This type, on the rare occasions it is encountered, usually is found in grades VG to Near Fine
Farthing 1927 Freeman 607 dies 3+B Choice UNC and fully lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88, the joint finest known of 25 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A155 December 2006 Lot 1022 Hammer price £12
Pennies and Halfpennies (8) comprising Pennies (4) 1891 Freeman 132 dies 12+N EF with traces of lustre the reverse with a light stain, 1901 Freeman 154 dies 1+B, UNC and lustrous with some tone spots, 1902 High Tide Freeman 157 dies 1+B EF with traces of lustre, 1905 Freeman 161 dies 1+C EF with some lustre, Halfpennies (4) 1903 Freeman 382 dies 1+B GEF and lustrous, 1916 Freeman 395 dies 1+A EF with traces of lustre, 1917EF, 1927 Freeman 408 dies 2+B AU/UNC and lustrous
Penny 1862 as Freeman 39 dies 6+G with the R of REG struck over a higher, weaker R, LCGS Variety 18, A/UNC and nicely toned with traces of lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75, Ex-London Coins Auction A152 March 2016 Lot 3152 hammer price £75
Penny 1901 with milled edge unlisted by Freeman, Peck or Gouby, only Fair, very rare, Ex-London Coins Auction A117 3/6/2007 Lot 1201 hammer price £42, Ex-London Coins Auction A152 March 2016 Lot 2466 hammer price £180
Penny 1889 15 Leaves in wreath, Freeman 127 dies 12+N, UNC with good, slightly subdued lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, Ex-London Coins Auction A147 June 2014 Lot 1936 hammer price £95
Penny 1903 Freeman 158 dies 1+B, Lustrous UNC, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Edward VII Pennies difficult to find in grade 80 as many are heavily bagmarked due to the low relief of the obverse. Ex-Trevor Stone Collection, London Coins Auction A107 November 2004 Lot 1269 hammer price £44
Penny 1906 Freeman 162 dies 1+C UNC with around 75% slightly subdued lustre, and some toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the joint finest known of 14 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A128 March 2010 Lot 1589 hammer price £38
Farthings in LCGS holders (7) 1911 Freeman 589 dies 1+A, A/UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 78, 1913 Freeman 591 dies 1+A, UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1914 Freeman 592 dies 1+A, UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1915 Freeman 594 dies 2+A, GEF slabbed and graded LCGS 65, 1916 Freeman 595 dies 2+A, UNC or very near so, slabbed and graded LCGS 78, 1917 Freeman 596 UNC with full mint darkening, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, 1918 Dark Finish, LCGS Variety 01, Freeman 597 dies 2+A VF, slabbed and graded LCGS 45
Penny 1882H Unbarred H, LCGS Variety 06, as Freeman 115 dies 12+N, GEF and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 65, Ex-London Coins Auction A152 March 2016, hammer price £60, Ex-P.Redford 9/9/2000
Penny 1884 Freeman 119 dies 12+N, UNC or very near so and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75, Ex-London Coins Auction A152 March 2016 Lot 2448 hammer price £55
Penny 1902 Low Tide Freeman 156 dies 1+A, the 0 of the date showing signs of an underlying character in the top of the loop, EF/AU with traces of lustre on the obverse, the reverse with around 60% subdued lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75, Ex-London Coins Auction A129 June 2010, Lot 1713 hammer price £100
Penny 1904 Freeman 159 dies 1+B, UNC the obverse with around 90% lustre, the reverse with around 75% lustre, a most attractive piece, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Edward VII Pennies difficult to find in grade 80 as many are heavily bagmarked due to the low relief of the obverse. Ex-London Coins Auction A126 September 2009 Lot 1656 hammer price £80
Penny 1901 Freeman 154 dies 1+B Choice UNC with practically full mint lustre, with small tone spots, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 47 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A116 March 2007 Lot 1182 hammer price £20
Penny 1889 Freeman 127 15 Leaves in wreath, 14 1/2 teeth date spacing, Gouby BP1889 A, UNC or near so attractively toned with traces of lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75, Ex-Frank Stephenson Collection, London Coins Auction A1547 June 2017 Lot 2936 (part)
Penny 1874H Freeman 69 dies 6+I, VG in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 8, this type almost always found in low grade, Ex-London Coins Auction A155 December 2016 Lot 1206 hammer price £110
Penny 1916 Freeman UNC with practically full lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the joint finest known of 15 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Penny 1918 Freeman 182 dies 2+B, Lustrous UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the second finest known of 21 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A152 March 2016 Lot 3225 hammer price £120
Penny 1889 as Freeman 128 dies 13+N, 14 Leaves in wreath, with 15 teeth date spacing, VF/GVF, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 50, Ex-Frank Stephenson Collection, London Coins Auction June 2017 Lot 2936 (part)
Penny 1861 F over E in ONE, Freeman dies 6+G, LCGS Variety 35, VG in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 8, Ex-London Coins Auction A152 March 2016 Lot 3151 hammer price £150
Penny 1874 Freeman 77 dies 8+G, Fine, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 25, rated at R14 by Freeman, Ex-London Coins Auction A152 March 2016 Lot 2417, Ex-Croydon Coins Auction September 2001
Pennies and Halfpennies (8) Pennies (4) 1831 .W.W on truncation Peck 1458 Good Fine, a little dirty in part of the legend, this possibly removable with care, 1857 Plain Trident Peck 1514 EF with traces of lustre, 1858 8 over 7 Peck 1516 EF with some small tone spots, 1877 Freeman 91 dies 8+J EF with streaky metal mix, Halfpennies (4) 1799 (2) 6 Raised Gunports Peck 1249 UNC or very near so and nicely toned, the obverse with small traces of surface residue, Plain Hull Peck 1251 VF cleaned and retoned, now with an attractive blue/green gold and magenta tone, 1827 Peck 1438 GVF with traces of lustre and some edge nicks, Halfpenny 1853 as Peck 1539 with a raised dot between the T and O of VICTORIA EF/GEF with a trace of lustre, 1937 ProofFreeman 430 dies 1+A, A/UNC
Pennies and Halfpennies (11) comprising Pennies (10) 1898 Freeman 149 dies 1+B Lustrous UNC, the reverse prooflike, 1899 Freeman 150 dies 1+B, UNC and lustrous with some toning, 1902 High tide Freeman 157 dies 1+B Lustrous UNC, 1919 Freeman 185 dies 2+B, UNC and lustrous with some red tone, 1938 Freeman 222 dies 2+B Lustrous UNC, 1939 Freeman 224 dies 2+B Lustrous UNC, 1945 Not Mint Toned, as Freeman 231 dies 231 dies 2+C UNC with almost full lustre, 1947 Freeman 235 dies 2+C Lustrous UNC, 1948 Freeman 236 dies 2+C Lustrous UNC with some toning, 1949 Freeman 238 dies 3+C Lustrous UNC with a small edge nick, Halfpenny 1901 Freeman 378 dies 1+B Lustrous UNC
Pennies (7) 1897 Freeman 145 dies 1+B UNC with subdued lustre and an edge flaw, 1900 Freeman 153 dies 1+B, A/UNC and lustrous, 1901 Freeman AU/GEF and lustrous, 1902 High Tide Freeman 157 dies 1+B A/UNC and lustrous, 1904 Freeman 159 dies 1+B VF, 1907 Freeman 163 dies 1+C Lustrous EF, 1910 Freeman 170 dies 2+E GEF and lustrous with a spot on the obverse, and Halfpennies (3) 1900 Freeman 377 dies 1+B A/UNC and lustrous, the reverse with some small spots, 1901 Freeman 378 dies 1+B Lustrous UNC, 1934 Freeman 422 dies 3+B A/UNC with subdued lustre
Pennies to Half Farthings (13) Pennies (4) 1831 Peck 1455 NVF with porous surfaces, 1901 Freeman 154 dies 1+B UNC with practically full lustre, 1902 High Tide Freeman 157 dies 1+B UNC with around 80% lustre, 1938 Freeman 222 dies 2+B,UNC/AU with traces of lustre, Halfpennies (5) 1854 Peck 1542 EF with a flan flaw on the obverse, 1874H Freeman 318, dies 10+J GEF nicely toned, 1901 Freeman 378 dies 1+B, A/UNC and lustrous with some toning, 1902 High Tide Freeman 381 dies 1+B, NEF/EF, 1931 Freeman 416 dies 3+B, UNC and lustrous with some spots and a handling mark, Farthings (2) 1879 Ordinary 9 Freeman 538 dies 5+C, VF lacquered, 1923 Freeman 602 dies 2+A, EF and lustrous, Half Farthings (2) 1839 Peck 1590 EF with traces of lustre and some spots, 1844 Peck 1594 VF
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