GibraltarSPECIMEN Franklin Mint Collectors set Pick CS1 of 4 notes - 1, 5, 10 and 20 Pounds (Similar to Pick 20a, 21a, 22a and 23a) all very eye-catching QE2 issues and dated 20th November 1975. All with Maltese Cross prefix, serial numbers 010296, overprinted diagonally SPECIMEN in red at left centre on obverse and at centre on reverse and comes with the original envelope, informative card and Certificates of Authenticity signed William F. Krieg. All notes UNC
Halfpennies18th Century (6) Yorkshire - Hull 1791 Statue of William III on horseback DH18 NVF/Good Fine, listed as Rare by Dalton and Hamer, Cheshire - Macclesfield 1790 DH20 NVF, Cheshire - Macclesfield 1790 DH20 Fine/Good Fine, Anglesey - North Wales 1793 31 Acorns, Engrailed edge, Cross comes above 9 of date DH7 Fine, Cheshire - Macclesfield 1791 DH45 Near Fine, Cheshire - Macclesfield 1792 DH58 Fine/Good Fine
Five Hundred Pounds 2021 Great Engravers - William Wyon - GothicCrown reverse, S.GE24, 5oz. GoldProof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate number 174 of only 181 minted, with just 175 in this presentation format. This the latest in the Great Engravers Series, featuring the stunning reverse design as used on the Gothic Crown of 1847. When produced with today's minting techniques, the frosted shields and background contrast beautifully with the brilliant background, the reverse with the date in Roman numerals, (mmxxi) in the style of the original Gothic Crown. Another extremely eye-catching large Gold issue in the Great Engravers Series showcasing the designer's craft, and with this tiny mintage, sure to be as popular with collectors as the previous 'Una and the Lion' and 'Three Graces' issues that preceded it
Five Hundred Pounds 2022 Prince William, Duke of Cambridge 40th Birthday 5oz. Gold Proof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate number 34 of only 46 minted with just 40 in this presentation format, and accompanying booklet describing key events in his life and his achievements, a fitting celebration for this popular member of the Royal Family. One of the lowest mintages for any of the Gold £500 series
Two Hundred Pounds 2021 Great Engravers - William Wyon - GothicCrown Quartered Arms 2oz. GoldProofS.GE35 Milled edge FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate number 249 and booklet describing the works of William Wyon. With the advantage of modern minting techniques, the frosted shields and background contrast beautifully against the brilliant background, the reverse with the date in Roman numerals (mmxxi) in the style of the original Gothic Crown. Another extremely eye-catching issue in the Great Engraver's series and is proving to be as popular as the previous 'Una and the Lion' and 'Three Graces' issue which preceded it
Two Hundred Pounds 2021 The Great Engravers - William Wyon - GothicCrown Portrait, 2oz. Gold Milled edge ProofS.GE23, Reverse: Victoria Gothic Head portrait from the original Gothic Crown design from 1847, the design a superb new rendition of the original Gothic Crown design from 1847, a superb new rendition of the original capturing the beauty of the Wyon masterpiece. FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate number 18 and booklet
St. Helena - The East India Company - Two Pounds, The Empire Collection 2019 a 9-coin set in gold each with different reverses as follows:- Elizabeth I - Royal Charter, James I - Renewal of Charter, Charles II - Make Peace and War, William III - Fort William, Queen Anne - United East India Company, George II - The Battle of Plassey, George III - From Company To Crown, William IV - Universal Currency, Victoria - Empress of India, bearing the Gothic Head of Victoria, Reverses, each coin 8 grammes of .999 gold, Proof FDC in the elaborate wooden box of issue with certificate and booklet. The box containing 9 singles boxes for the coins. Only 200 sets issued
Crown 1692 QVARTO edge ESC 83, Bull 822 VF with a small edge nick and minor haymarking, once lightly cleaned, now with gold, blue and magenta tone, William and Mary Crowns seldom seen in any grade above Fine
Ten Pounds 2020 The Great Engravers - William Wyon - The Three Graces 10oz. .999 SilverProof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet. Certificate number 52 of just 175 minted. The reverse a stunning representation of William Wyon's famed design originally used on the PatternCrown of 1817. The design based on Antonio Canova's original neoclassical sculpture. Another of Wyon's legendary designs beautifully reproduced on a superb modern silver coin and fully displaying the skill and expertise of the designer's craft. All the Three Graces design coins were very quickly sold out by the Royal Mint and as time progresses will become greatly prized pieces
Ten Pounds 2021 Great Engravers - William Wyon - GothicCrown reverse, S.GE31, 10oz. SilverProof (5oz. Piedfort) FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate number 174 of only 231 minted, with just 225 in this presentation format. This the latest in the Great Engravers Series, featuring the stunning reverse design as used on the Gothic Crown of 1847. When produced with today's minting techniques, the frosted shields and background contrast beautifully with the brilliant background, the reverse with the date in Roman numerals, (mmxxi) in the style of the original Gothic Crown. Another extremely eye-catching large issue in the Great Engravers Series showcasing the designer's craft, and with this low mintage, sure to be as popular with collectors as the previous 'Una and the Lion' and 'Three Graces' issues that preceded it
Five Pounds 2019 MMXIX The Great Engravers - William Wyon - Una and the Lion 2 oz SilverProofS.GE1, FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet. The reverse a stunning representation of William Wyon's famed design originally used on the Gold Five Pounds of 1839. Wyon's legendary design is beautifully reproduced on a superb modern silver coin and fully displaying the skill and expertise of the designer's craft
Halfpennies (44) 1694 (4), 1697 (2), 1698 Date in Exergue, 1699 Peck 693* No Stop after GVLIELMVS, William III Date in exergue, date worn, 1701, 1718, 1718 No stop after GEORGIVS, 1719, 1720 (2), 1721, 1722, 1723 (2), 1724, 1729 (2), 1730, 1731, 1733 (2), 1734, 1735, 1736, 1738, 1739, 1740, 1742, 1743 (2), 1746, 1748, 1749, 1750, 1751, 1752, 1753, 1770, 1771, the 1751 VF, others Fair to Fine
Farthings (83) Charles I Rose, Charles I Richmond (2) mintmark Cross and mintmark Rose, 1672, 1673, 1674 (2), 1675, William and Mary Tin issue, date not legible, (Fair), 1694 (2), 1694 Unbarred A's in BRITANNIA, 1695 second T in TERTIVS blundered (I over inverted T?), 1696, 1697, 1699 Date in Legend, 1699 Date in Exergue (2), 1700 Unbarred A's in BRITANNIA Peck 669, 1719, 1720, 1721, 1722, 1724, 1730, 1731 1 over lower 1, 1732, 1733, 1734, 1735, 1735 3 over 5, 1736 (2), 1737 Small Date, 1739, 1741, 1744, 1746 the 6 overstruck, the underlying figure unclear, 1749, 1750, 1754 (2), 1773 (2) on VF, 1775, 1775 Contemporary Counterfeit, 1806, 1807, 1821, 1822 (2, one gilded), 1823, 1825, 1826 First Reverse (2), 1826 Bare Head, 1827, 1828, 1829, 1830, 1831, 1836, 1837, 1840 , 1841, 1842, 1843, 1845, 1846, 1847, 1850, 1851, 1853 WW Incuse, 1853 WW Raised, 1854 WW Incuse (2), 1855 WW Incuse, 1855 WW Raised, 1856, 1857 and 1911 on a small flan, Fair to VF, most of the earlier dates Fair to VG
Isle of ManPenny 1758 S.7411 EF and sharply struck, a most attractive example and rare in this high grade, comes with old ticket stating 'Glendinning 7.3.45, Ex-Williamson' with a purchase price of 8/-', bought Spink 1963. Ex-Neil B. Todd collection
Halfpennies18th CenturyMiddlesex (8) Allen's 1795 Obverse: A shield of Arms WILLIAM ALLEN LONDON, Reverse: Shield of Arms PROMISSORY HALFPENNY, Edge: PAYABLE AT LONDON, DH246a, NEF, Coventry Street 1795 Obverse: A filtering stone FOR PURIFYING WATER, date 1795 in exergue, Reverse: THE FILTERING STONE WAREHOUSE * COVENTRY STREET LONDON. DH292, GVF with traces of lustre, Forster's 1795 Obverse: A crown, encircled with notes on a musical stave GOD SAVE THE KING, Reverse: The Prince of Wales's crest within a double circle, WM. FORSTER . VIOLIN . TENOR . & VIOLINCELLO MAKER No. 348 STRAND LONDON, Edge: Plain (rounded) DH302 NEF with some lustre and a few spots, Foundling Fields 1795 Obverse: A lamb within a circle FOUNDLING FIELDS 1795, Reverse: Cypher IB within a circle, PAYABLE ON DEMAND, stop after DEMAND obscured by die flaw, as normal with this issue, milled edge, DH305, GVF the reverse weak in the centre, Hall's 1795 Obverse: A woman standing, MRS. NEWSHAM THE WHITE NEGRESS, Reverse: TO BE HAD ATTHE CURIOSITY HOUSE CITY ROAD, NEAR FINSBURY SQUARE LONDON 1795, DH317, NEF, Skidmore's Obverse: A view of a church JAMES below, ST.PAUL'S COVENT GARDEN LONDON, Reverse: View of the church in ruins, DESTROY'D BY FIRE. SEPR. 17th 1795, GEF with dark chocolate tone, Whitfield's 1795 Obverse: Bust left LONG LIVE THE KING, Reverse: a cypher I M & Co, date below, DH911b, VF, Political and Social Series - Hardy 1794 Obverse: Bust to left TRIED FOR HIGH TREASON Exergue: T.HARDY 1794, Reverse: ACQUITTED / BY HIS / JURY COUNSEL / HON. T. ERSKINE / V.GIBBS ESQr. In five lines, DH1026 VF
Halfpennies18th CenturyMiddlesex (8) Richardson's 1795 Obverse: A bluecoat boy preparing to draw from a lottery wheel, NOTHING VENTURE NOTHING HAVE. Exergue: A cornucopia of money dividing the date, Reverse: AT THE OFFICES OF RICHARDSON GOODLUCK & Co No.12807 THE LAST PRIZE OF £30,000 SHARED WAS SOLD IN SIXTEENTHS, DH471, Near EF, Rare, Williams' 1795 Obverse: The Prince of Wales's crest upon a portcullis, W.WILLIAMS LONDON below, RENDER TO CAESAR THE THINGS THAT ARE CAESAR'S, Reverse: The Armn of London, crowned, PEACE GOD AND HONOUR THE KING, crown further from legend, DH916, NEF/GVF, National Series 1793 Obverse: Conjoined busts right, LOUIS . XVI ET M . ANTOINETTE . ROI ET REINE DE FRANCE, Reverse: MURd. BY / THE FACTIOUS / LOUIS . XVI . JAN 21. / M: ANTOINETTE / OCT . 16 ./1793 in six lines, Edge: Plain (not in collar), DH995a, NEF, Political and Social Series - Erskine and Erskine & Gibbs 1794 Obverse: Two barristers standing, holding a label inscribed BILL OF RIGHTS, above them another label inscribed MAGNA CARTA, ERSKINE AND GIBBS AND TRIAL BY JURY, Reverse: T.HARDY / I.H.TOOKE / T.HOLCROFT / I.A.BONNEY / J.JOYCE S.KID / J.THELWALL / I.RICHTER / I.BAXTER 1794 in nine lines, DH1012, Milled edge, GVF, Political and Social Series - Hardy 1794 Obverse: Bust to left TRIED FOR HIGH TREASON Exergue: T.HARDY 1794, Reverse: ACQUITTED / BY HIS / JURY / COUNSEL / HON. T. ERSKINE / V.GIBBS ESQr. In six lines, DH1025, NEF/EF with traces of lustre, Political and Social Series - Tooke 1794 Obverse: Full face bust, IOHN HORNE TOOKE ESQr. Reverse: The names of the jury in a square, ERSKINE above, GIBBS below, BRITISH JUSTICE DISPLAY'D NOVr 22. 1794 Edge: Plain (not in collar) DH1044b, GVF with some spots, Political and Social Series - Tooke 1794 Obverse: Bust right, TRIED FOR HIGH TREASON, Exergue: J.H.TOOKE ESQr., Reverse: ACQUITTED / BY HIS JURY /COUNSEL / HON. T. ERSKINE / V.GIBBS ESQr. in five lines, Plain edge, DH1045a, GVF, Political and Social series - Tom Tackle undated, Obverse: A sailor brandishing a cutless TOM TACKLE IS RICH. FOR KING AND COUNTRY Reverse: A sailor with a wooden leg and crutches. TOM TACKLE IS POOR * MY COUNTRY SERVD * DH1048, NVF weak in places, struck slightly off-centre
Halfpennies18th Century (8) Herefordshire - Hereford Obverse: An apple tree SUCCESS TO THE CIDER TRADE. HEREFORD HALFPENNY C.HONIATTS BIRMm WAREHOUSE, Reverse: Figure of Justice FOR CHANGE NOT FRAUD, Milled edge, DH5, NEF, Lincolnshire (2) Spalding 1794 Obverse: A figure of Britannia with a small lion below, SUCCESS TO THE COMMERCE OF BRITAIN, Reverse; A cypher T I in a shield, between sprigs of flowers, crest a demi-lion, Edge: PAYABLE AT T. IENNINGSS SPALDING & HOLBEACH, DH5, EF/NEF, Wainfleet 1793 Obverse: View of Wainfleet Abbey 1489 below, FOUNDED BY WILLIAM WAYNEFLETE, Reverse: Figure of Hope standing, a ship in the distance, WAINFLEET HALFPENNY Date in Exergue, Edge: PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE OF D.WRIGHT & S.PALMER, DH8, NEF with some thin scratches on the obverse, Cambridgeshire - Cambridge 1795 Obverse: A beehive and bees, INDUSTRY HAS ITS SURE REWARD, Reverse: A druid's head 1795 below, Edge: CAMBRIDGE BEDFORD AND HUNTINGDON DH12, EF with a few small spots, Shropshire - Coalbrook Dale 1792 Obverse: View of a bridge with vessel sailing under, ERECTED / ANNO 1779 / SPAN 100 FEET, within inner circle, IRON BRIDGE AT COALBROOK DALE 1792, Reverse: A man working a machine, Exergue: INCLINED PLANE AT KETLEY 1789, Edge: PAYABLE AT COAL-BROOK DALE AND KETLEY, DH14, GVF, Yorkshire (2) Leeds - Brownbill's 1793 Obverse: Bust of Bishop Blaze right, SUCCESS TO THE YORKSHIRE WOOLEN MANUFACTORY, DH41, NEF/GVF, Yorkshire - York 1795 Obverse: View of a cathedral, Exergue: YORK 1795, Reverse: View of a castle and drawbridge CLIFFORD'S TOWER A.D.1100, Edge: YORK BUILT A.M.1223 . CATHEDRAL REBUILT A.D.1075, DH63, GVF with some digs on the reverse, Devon - Exeter 1792, Obverse, A three quarter length figure of Bishop Blaize, Reverse: Shield of Arms with date below EXETER HALFPENNY, Edge: PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE OF SAMUEL KINGDON, DH2, VF
Halfpennies18th CenturyKent (8) Appledore 1794 Obverse: Man carrying sack to windmill/Lion and lamb lying together in standing corn, Edge: PAYABLE AT W. FRIGGLES, GOUDHURST, DH3a, VF, Benenden 1794 Obverse: A wheatsheaf PEACE AND PLENTY, Reverse: Shield of Arms BENENDEN HALFPENNY, DH4 GVF with a scratch on the obverse, Deptford 1795 Obverse: The Kentish Men meeting William the Conqueror, Reverse: The stern of the Royal George, with KENT HALFPENNY date and TDH below, Edge: PAYABLE AT THO'S HAYCRAFTS DEPTFORD, DH13, GVF, Dover 1794 Obverse: Bust of William Pitt, right, THE.R.HON. W.PITT. LORD WARDEN CINQUE PORTS, Reverse: The Arms of Dover, Edge: AT HORN'S LIBRARY, DH16, NEF, Faversham 1794 Obverse: An ancient sloop PAYABLE AT FEVERSHAM, Reverse: Shield of Arms of the Cinque Ports CINQUE PORTS HALFPENNY, Edge: PAYABLE AT IOHN CROWSS COPPER SMITH, DH20, Near EF with an inked number on the obverse, Goudhurst 1794 Obverse: The Kentish Horse, KENT HALFPENNY TOKEN, Reverse: Reverse: Shield of Arms of the city of Canterbury, Edge: PAYABLE BY W.MYN'S GOUDHURST, DH29, NEF with some spots on the reverse, Rare, Hythe 1794 Obverse: Shield of Arms of the Cinque Ports, CINQUE PORT HALFPENNY, Reverse: An ancient sloop, PAYABLE AT HYTH, Edge: AT RICHARD SHIPDEN'S, DH31, GVF, Maidstone 1795 Obverse: Shield of Arms and supporters of the borough of Maidstone, Reverse: Figure of Justice standing, THE SPRING OF FREEDOM ENGLANDS BLESSING, Edge: PAYABLE BY HENRY OLIVER'S, DH36, NEF with some light porosity
Isle of Man (5) Pennies (2) 1811 Bank Half Penny W.2070, KM#Tn10, Good Fine, 1830 Round top 3 in date, No pellet in quatrefoils KM#Tn18, Obverse: Bust right, Reverse: FOR PUBLICK ACCOMMODATION, Fine with some weaker areas as often found on this issue, Halfpennies (3) 1811 Bank Half Penny W.2071, KM#Tn3 NEF with underlying tone, a very pleasing example with excellent eye appeal, 1830 Roman 1 and Flat top 3 in date, KM#Tn16 Obverse: Bust right, Reverse: FOR PUBLICK ACCOMMODATION, Good Fine with a slight weak area in the centre as often found on this issue, 1831 William Callister KM#Tn21 VF
Halfpennies18th CenturyKent (8) Benenden 1794 Obverse: A wheatsheaf PEACE AND PLENTY, Reverse: Shield of Arms BENENDEN HALFPENNY, DH4, NEF, Canterbury 1794 Obverse: Side view of Canterbury cathedral, CANTERBURY TOKEN below, Reverse: Shield of Arms of Canterbury, Edge: PAYABLE AT JAMES ROBERTSON'S, DH7, NEF with traces of lustre, Canterbury 1795 Obverse: Side view of Canterbury cathedral, cypher in exergue below, Reverse: Shield of Arms of Canterbury, OUR KING AND COUNTRY LAWS AND TRADE, date with a Maltese Cross before and after, Edge: PAYABLE AT CANTERBURY, DH8, NEF, Deptford 1795 Obverse: The Kentish men meeting William the Conqueror, Reverse: The stern of the Royal George, with KENT HALFPENNY date and TDH below, Edge: PAYABLE AT DEPTFORD CHATHAM AND DOVER, DH13a, NEF, Dymchurch 1794 Obverse: A cypher WP, crest, a lamb, ROMNEY MARSH HALFPENNY, Reverse: Figure of Justice standing FOR THE HONOR AND USA OF TRADE, Edge: PAYABLE AT W.PARRIS DIMCHURCH, DH15, NEF/GVF the reverse with a faint inked number in the field, Lamberhurst 1794 Obverse: Shield of Arms of the city of Chichester, below, on a label, SUSSEX, FOR CHANGE NOT FRAUD, Reverse: Shield of Arms of Canterbury, KENT HALFPENNY TOKEN, Edge: PAYABLE AT I.GIBBS LAMBERHURST, DH35, NEF, Maidstone 1795 Shield of Arms and supporters of the borough of Maidstone, MAIDSTONE above, HALFPENNY below, Reverse: View of a paper mill, PAYABLE BY J. SMYTH AT PADSOLE PAPER MILL, Edge: Milled, DH37, EF or near so with traces of lustre, Tenterden 1796 Obverse: Shield of Arms of the Brewer's Company, TENTERDEN HALFPENNY 1796, Reverse: A horse and dray, and part of a brewhouse, in exergue: TO CHEER OUR HEARTS, Edge: PAYABLE AT T CLOAKES BREW HOUSE, DH42, GVF
Medals an interesting and wide-ranging group, Medals (14) Death of Charles I 1649 50mm diameter in bronze by J. and N. Roettier, Obverse: Bust right, armoured and draped CAROL. D.G. M.B.F.ET. H.REX. & GLOR . MEM. reverse: A hand issuing from Heaven holds a celestial crown, below; sheep in a landscape, VITVT EX. ME. FORTVNAM . EX . ALIJS. Eimer 162 Near VF, Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, the Official Royal Mint issue, Obverse: Bust right WILLIAM THE FOURTH COWNED SEP: 8 1831, Reverse: Bust right diademed, ADELAIDE. QUEEN CONSOIRT. CROWNED SEP: 8 1831. Eimer 1251, BHM 1475 GVF with some verdigris spots, Coronation of George VI 1937 44mm diameter in bronze Obverse: Conjoined busts left, crowned and in Coronation robes, CORONATION OF KING GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABTH, Reverse: Britannia standing facing in an arch holding a flag and holding aloft a crown, NEF, William III Dassier Medal a later replica 41mm diameter in bronze GVF, Bridge of Dunkeld Built 1808 50mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: View of a bridge BRIDGE OF DUNKELD Exergue: LEGTH 685 Ft. BREADTH 27 AND CENTRE ARCH IS 90 FEET. Reverse: BUILT BY THE MOST NOBLE IOHN DUKE OF ATHOLL EXPENCE ABOVE L30.000 FOUNDED 24th JUNE1805 AND OPENED THE 7th NOVr 1808 in 8 lines, Eimer 987, BHM 639, Good Fine with some pitting, France Art Medal 1899 (issued 1900) Juno and Psyche 47mm diameter in silver by F. Levillain, Obverse: A robed figure of Juno holding the severed head of Argus, dripping blood, peacock at right. Reverse: Naked female representing Psyche seated under a tree at the entrance to the underworld, head in her hands. the dog Cerberus to right, barking, stamped 271 ARGENT on edge GVF, Belgium Prize Medal 1881 50th Anniversary of the Independence of Belgium - International Singing Competition, Obverse: Ghent virgin facing seated, crowned, with lion to her right and holding a flag with inscription S.P.Q.G, left arm resting on a shield, to her left, books, a globe and a laurel wreath, behind, a fence, the Ghent Towers with chimneys to right, Exergue: LAMAIRE, Reverse: SOCIÉTÉ ROYALE DES MÉLOMANES within a wreath, CONCOURS / INTERNATIONAL / DE / CHANT D' ENSEMBLE / ----- / GAND / 4 SEPTEMBRE / 1881 in 7 lines, LEMAIRE below, A/INCAll the participating groups were allowed to receive a city token, such as this one. Austria - Death of Maria Ludovica 1816, 43mm diameter in bronze by Luigi Manfredini Obverse: Bust left veiled MARAI. LVD . AVSTR . IMP . LONGOB . ET . VENET . REG . , below: VXORT. AD LARES REDVCI FRANCISCVS in two lines, Reverse: ITIS AVGVSTA MEDIOLANI MDCCCXVI, NEF with some spots, Prize Medals (2) Warwickshire Agricultural Society Honorary Medals 52mm diameter Farmyard Animals/Gardening implements within a wreath one pierced, the other holed in the edge, both VF, Guildhall Medals (3) Empire Day 1929 and 1931, Guildhall Reception Committee stamped Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd 112 Regent St. and a pin badge stamped Reinemer & Spiegel Wein VII/2 VF
USA Centennial Medal 1876 Centennial Exposition 56mm diameter in gilt copper by William Barber, Obverse: Liberty placing wreaths on the heads of Industry and Art. Date below, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE ACT OF CONGRESS JUNE 1874, Reverse: Liberty kneeling with an unsheathed sword, other arm raised toward a sun. THESE UNITED COLONIES ARE, AND OF RIGHT OUGHT TO BE, FREE AND INDEPENDENT STATES. UNC or near so, boxed
Fantasy USAOne Dollars (4) trials in lead for INA (4) 1836 Pattern uniface obverse and uniface reverse pair, reverse with stars, and 1836 Pattern uniface obverse and uniface reverse pair, reverse with no stars, all UNC each presumed unique, along with INA Fantasy Crowns 1837 (2) Obverse: William IV, Reverse: George and the Dragon, one in brass, the other bronzed copper these both UNC
Halfpennies18th CenturyKent (8) Canterbury 1794 Obverse: Side view of Canterbury cathedral, CANTERBURY TOKEN below, Reverse: Shield of Arms of Canterbury, Edge: PAYABLE AT JAMES ROBERTSON'S, DH7, EF with traces of lustre and a few small spots, Deptford 1795 Obverse: The Kentish Men meeting William the Conqueror, Reverse: The stern of the Royal George, with KENT HALFPENNY date and TDH below, Edge: PAYABLE AT THO'S HAYCRAFTS DEPTFORD, DH13, NEF with traces of lustre, Dover 1794 Obverse: Bust of William Pitt, right, THE.R.HON. W.PITT. LORD WARDEN CINQUE PORTS, Reverse: The Arms of Dover, Edge: AT HORN'S LIBRARY, DH16, GVF/NEF, Faversham 1794 Obverse: An ancient sloop PAYABLE AT FEVERSHAM, Reverse: Shield of Arms of the Cinque Ports CINQUE PORTS HALFPENNY, Edge: PAYABLE AT IOHN CROWSS COPPER SMITH, DH20, GVF, Goudhurst 1794 Obverse: The Kentish Horse, KENT HALFPENNY TOKEN, Reverse: Reverse: Shield of Arms of the city of Canterbury, Edge: PAYABLE BY W.MYN'S GOUDHURST, DH29, About VF, Rare, Maidstone 1795 Obverse: Shield of Arms and supporters of the borough of Maidstone, Reverse: Figure of Justice standing, THE SPRING OF FREEDOM ENGLANDS BLESSING, Edge: PAYABLE BY HENRY OLIVER'S, DH36, NEF with a thin scratch on the obverse and an old inked number on the reverse, Maidstone 1795 Shield of Arms and supporters of the borough of Maidstone, MAIDSTONE above, HALFPENNY below, Reverse: View of a paper mill, PAYABLE BY J. SMYTH AT PADSOLE PAPER MILL, Edge: Milled, DH37, NEF/EF, Tenterden 1796 Obverse: Shield of Arms of the Brewer's Company, TENTERDEN HALFPENNY 1796, Reverse: A horse and dray, and part of a brewhouse, in exergue: TO CHEER OUR HEARTS, Edge: PAYABLE AT T CLOAKES BREW HOUSE, DH42, Near EF
Halfpennies18th Century (8) Essex (3) Chelmsford 1794 Obverse: A building SHIRE HALL, Reverse: A crown and sceptre KING AND CONSTITUTION, Edge: PAYABLE AT CLACHAR & Co CHELMSFORD ESSEX, DH5, Colchester 1794 DH10 Obverse: A view of Colchester castle, castle extends to the edge, Reverse: A loom SUCESS TO THE BAY TRADE, Edge: PAYABLE AT CHARLES HEATHS BAY MAKER COLCHESTER, DH10, EF, DH33, Hornchurchundated, Obverse bust of Edward IV right, crowned, holding sceptre, EDWARD IV. GRANTED THE CHARTER A.D.1465. Reverse: a castle within a shield, DH33, NEF, Cambridgeshire - Cambridge 1795 Obverse: A beehive and bees, INDUSTRY HAS ITS SURE REWARD, Reverse: A druid's head 1795 below, Edge: CAMBRIDGE BEDFORD AND HUNTINGDON DH12 Near EF, Kent (3) Appledore 1794 Obverse: Man carrying sack to windmill THE UNION OF APPLEDORE KENT /Reverse: Lion and lamb lying together in standing corn, PEACE INNOCENCE AND PLENTY, Edge: PAYABLE AT W.PECKHAM'S APPLEDORE, DH3, GVF, Benenden 1794 Obverse: A wheatsheaf PEACE AND PLENTY, Reverse: Shield of Arms BENENDEN HALFPENNY, Edge: PAYABLE BY THOMAS REEVES BENENDEN, DH4, GVF, Dover 1794 Obverse: Bust of William Pitt, right, THE.R.HON. W.PITT. LORD WARDEN CINQUE PORTS, Reverse: The Arms of Dover, CINQUE PORTS TOKEN PAYABLE AT DOVER Edge: AT HORN'S LIBRARY, DH16, NEF, Lincolnshire - Spalding 1794 Obverse: A figure of Britannia with a small lion below, SUCCESS TO THE COMMERCE OF BRITAIN, Reverse; A cypher T I in a shield, between sprigs of flowers, crest a demi-lion, Edge: PAYABLE AT T. IENNINGSS SPALDING & HOLBEACH, DH5, GVF
Pennies to Farthings (6) Penny 1880 Fine, Halfpennies (2) James II Tin, edge illegible, Fine or better for wear, the surface with much blistering, 1718 struck on a 24mm diameter flan, Near Fine, Farthings (4) 1674 About Fine, James II Tin, Fair, date illegible, without the copper plug, 1775 Contemporary Counterfeit, About Fine, along with Pattern Farthing or MedaletWilliam and Mary in copper, undated, Obverse: GVLIELMVS III. DEI. GRA, Reverse: MARIA. II. DEI. GRA, Montagu 15 Near Fine
GB and World (20) GB Five Pound Crown 1990 Queen Mother 90th Birthday SilverProof FDC in capsule, unboxed, DecimalFifty Pences (3) 2009 Kew Gardens NEF, 1984 Proof nFDC, 1978 About UNC, Decimal Twenty Pence 1987 Proof nFDC, Decimal Ten Pence 1987 Proof nFDC, Decimal Five Pence 1987 nFDC, Mint Error - Mis-strike Decimal Pennies 2014 (2) 3.53 and 3.57 grammes respectively both lacking the copper plating (removed?) both VF, St. Helena Fifty Pence 2000 Queen Mother 100th Birthday Proof UNC, British Virgin Islands One Dollar 2002 Queen Mother Memorial UNC, Fantasy Issues (9), Italy 20 Euros 1997 Leonardo da Vinci UNC, France 20 Euros 1997 Henri Matisse UNC, GB Lobel Fantasy Crown 1552 in base metal UNC, Gibraltar Fantasy Crown 1936 Edward VIII Reverse: Lion and Key, castle behind, UNC, GB Medallic issue 1997 100th Anniversary of the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria, Obverse: Victoria Young head with rim in the style of the British Trade Dollar, Reverse Three shields, 1897/1997 with vignettes of Victoria, William IV and George IV, 38mm diameter in base metal UNC, INA Fantasy Retro issues base metal issues (4) Ireland Crown 1808, Sierra Leone Two Dollars 1808 UNC, Wales Crown 1830 UNC, GB Crown 1836 in copper UNC
Archbishop Sancroft and the Bishops 1688 Eimer 288b (cast, 50mm diameter with plain edge) Obverse: Bust facing right wearing a cap and clerically robed GVIL.SNCROFT.ARCHIEPISC.CANTAVR.1688. Reverse: Seven medallions containing busts, clerically robed, of William Lloyd, Francis Turner, John Lake, Henry Compton, Thomas Ken, Thomas White, and Sir John Trelawney, a field of stars, 18.12 grammes VF, tooled in the fields, Note : William Sancroft (1617-1693) Archbishop of Canterbury refused to read James II's 'Declaration of Indulgence' exempting Catholics and dissenters from penal statutes. The bishops were committed to the Tower for opposing the edicts of James II
The Marriage of The Princess Royal and Prince Frederick William of Prussia 1858 42mm diameter in White metal by Messrs. Pinches, Obverse: Heads of Prince Frederick William and Princess Victoria within oval medallions, he bare headed, she wearing a chaplet of roses, thistles and shamrocks, their names above, a torch entwined with ribbon between, Reverse: The shields of the Prince and Princess within open wreath, sun above. MARRIED AT THE CHAPEL ROYAL SAINT JAMES'S JANy.25th 1858, 17.80 grammes, BHM 2326, EF and lustrous
Medals (2) Repeal of the Stamp Act 1766 40mm diameter in silver by T.Pingo Obverse: Bust of William Pitt left GVLIELMVS PITT, Reverse: Legend in 7 lines: THE MAN/WHO . HAVING / SAVED THE / PARENT . PLEADED / WITH SUCCESS / FOR HER / CHILDREN, BHM 100, 25.98 grammes, Good Fine, Birth of Prince Charles (Charles II) 1630 29mm diameter in silver by N.Briot, Obverse: Shield of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, crowned and radiate, united in the centre by links at their bases, HACTENVS . ANGLORVM . NVLLI , Reverse: HONOR' . PRIN'. MAG'. BRI'. FR'. ET.HIB'. NAT'. 29. MAII'. ANN'. 1630 within a decorative square tablet, Eimer 115, 6.29 grammes, NVF with some scratches
One Thousand Pounds 2022 Great Engravers - William Wyon - Gothic Crown Reverse, S.GE37 dated 2021, 100mm diameter, One Kilo .999 Gold Proof FDC in the large and impressive Royal Mint box of issue with certificate number 17 of only 22 minted with just 20 in this presentation format. This the latest in the Great Engravers Series, featuring the stunning reverse design as used on the Gothic Crown of 1847. When produced with today's minting techniques, the frosted shields and background contrast beautifully with the brilliant background, the reverse with the date in Roman numerals, (mmxxi) in the style of the original Gothic Crown. Another extremely eye-catching large Gold issue in the Great Engravers Series showcasing the designer's craft, and with this tiny mintage, sure to be as popular with collectors as the previous 'Una and the Lion' and 'Three Graces' issues that preceded it.
Crown 1831 Plain Edge Proof with W.W. incuse on truncation ESC 271, Bull 2462 nFDC deeply toned with flashes of gold, blue/green and magenta, a tiny, hardly noticeable edge nick on the reverse by ANNO mentioned for completeness, all William IV Crowns very rare and highly prized, one of the classic designs of the entire English milled series
Guinea 1694 S.3430 VG or better with bold legend, slight weakness of strike in the centre as often found on this series, William and Mary Guineas becoming increasingly hard to find in all grades
Five Pound Crown 2020 250th Anniversary of the Birth of William WordsworthGoldProof, S.L80, Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II right, Jody Clark portrait, Reverse: A sunburst through a cloudy sky shines upon a mountain range, 1770 WILLIAM WORDSWORTH 1850, below in the foreground 'Nature never did betray the heart that loved her'. Edge: I WANDERED LONELY AS A CLOUD, an inventive and dramatic reverse design, the edge reading from Wordsworth's most famous poem. The first commemoration of William Wordsworth on a UK coin. FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, number 207 of only 310 issued, with just 300 in this presentation format
Five Pounds 2019 MMXIX The Great Engravers - William Wyon - Una and the Lion 2 oz SilverProofS.GE1, FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet. The reverse a stunning representation of William Wyon's famed design originally used on the Gold Five Pounds of 1839. Wyon's legendary design is beautifully reproduced on a superb modern silver coin and fully displaying the skill and expertise of the designer's craft.
Duke of Clarence, Lord High Admiral 1827 65mm diameter in bronze by J.Henning (reverse after A.R.Freebairn) Eimer 1192, BHM 1296, Obverse: Bust of the Duke of Clarence right, H.R.H. WILLIAM HENRY DUKE OF CLARENCE LORD HIGH ADMIRAL OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND. below : GEOR: IV., Reverse: Britannia advancing right, across the sea; beyond, two ships, HER MARCH IS O'ER THE MOUNTAIN WAVE HER HOME IS ON THE DEEP, 123.93 grammes, GEF in the original case of issue, the lid detached
Glasgow University (7) The William Hunter Memorial Prize 1783 (struck c.1870) (3) 70mm diameter in bronze, by N.Macphail Eimer 806, the first awarded to Johannes Frew A.M. in Class Geologiae, 1903-04 GEF boxed, the second awarded to James S.Frew 1937 in Physiology Class (Prof E.P. Cathcart), the third awarded to James S.Frew 1938 in Systematic Anatomy Class (Prof D.M.Blair), The John Hunter Memorial Prize 1793 (struck c.1870) (4) 70mm diameter in bronze by N.MacPhail Eimer 852, all four awarded to James S.Frew for respectively 1938-39 Pathology Class (Prof. J.W.S. Blacklock) UNC, 1939 Clinical Medicine Class (Prof A.W.Harrington) A/UNC, 1939 in Practical Pathology Class (Prof.J.W.S.Blacklock) UNC, and 1940 in Public Health Class (Prof.J.R.Currie) UNC each in the black box of issue
KingGeorge IV Visit to Southampton 1823 53mm diameter in bronze, by William WyonEimer 1169, BHM 1205, Obverse: Bust of the King, laureate GEORGIUS IV D:G: BRITANNIARUM REX, Reverse: A Naval Crown within a wreath, FORTUM SUTHAMPTONIAE INTRAVIT, In exergue: VOTIS COMMUNITATIS 1823. 66.56 grammes, UNC and attractively toned, the fields prooflike, with some tiny rim nicks, in the original round red case of issue, Note: Although scheduled, the visit did not actually take place due to a combination of the King's poor health and inclement weather.
GB Crowns (4) 1889 Fine with some tone lines, 1935 A/UNC, 1953 (2) UNC, Shillings (4) William III worn, 1875 Die Number 56 VG, 1887 Jubilee Head GF/NVF, 1899 VG, Groat 1848 8 over 7 VG holed, MaundyTwopence 1854 Lustrous EF, Farthing 1799 Near VF, Pre-1947 silver £1.02 1/2 face, in mixed grades, Silver Threepences (18, includes 7 in 0.925 silver), Five Pound Crowns (2) 1993 (2) AU-UNC, Crowns (9) 1965 (2), 1977 (4), 1980, 1981 (2), Two Pounds 1989 (2) Bill and Claim of Rights UNC, Fifty Pence 1973 UNC, Pre-Decimal cupro-Nickel issues (372) Halfcrowns (6), Florins (4), Shillings (6), Sixpences (17), Brass Threepences (13), Pennies Victoria to Elizabeth II (183), Halfpennies Victoria to Elizabeth II (109), Farthings (34) in mixed circulated grades a few later coins with lustre, Royal Mint Year Sets 1983 (2) Heinz and Martini, UNC in the wallets of issue, Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 (2) UNC in the blue wallets of issue, Coinage of Great Britain an unofficial mixed date set 1947 top 1967 (9 coins) Halfcrown to Farthing EF to Lustrous UNC, Medal 1977 Silver JubileeCupro-Nickel issue by BP UNC in the envelope of issue
Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in bronze by W.WyonEimer 1251, BHM 1475, The official Royal Mint issue after F.Chantrey, Obverse : Bust of William IV right, with raised C on truncation, WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP:8 1831, Reverse: Bust, right, diademed, of Queen Adelaide ADELAIDE. QUEEN CONSORT. CROWNED SEP : 8 1831. 18.67 grammes, EF the reverse with a trace of lustre and a tone spot by ADELAIDE
Proof Set 1982 nFDC to FDC cased, Royal Mint Year Sets (5) 1982 (3), 1983, 1994 UNC in the wallets of issue, Five Pound Crown 2006 Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday UNC in the wallet of issue, One Pound 1983 UNC in the wallet of issue, Unofficial Year Sets (6) 1963 (8 coins) Halfcrown to Halfpenny, 1964 (8 coins) Halfcrown to Halfpenny, 1965 (9 coins), Crown to Halfpenny, 1966 (8 coins) Halfcrown to Halfpenny, 1967 (2 sets) (6 coins) Halfcrown to Halfpenny, no Shillings, VF to Lustrous UNC, Farewell to £sd Coinage (11 coins) comprising Crown 1965, Halfcrown 1967, Florin 1966, Shilling 1964E, Shilling 1965S, Sixpence 1967, Brass Threepence 1967, Silver Threepence 1933, Penny 1967, Halfpenny 1967 and Farthing 1954 EF to UNC in a slide case, Last £sd/First Decimal Set (11 coins) comprising Halfcrown 1967, Florin 1967, Sixpence 1967, Brass Threepence 1967, Penny 1967, Halfpenny 1967, Decimals Ten Pence 1968, Five Pence 1968, Two Pence 1971, One Penny 1971 and Half New Penny 1971 Lustrous UNC in a slide case, Crowns 1951 (3) UNC boxed, one with a thin scratch, Decimal Fifty Pence 1973 Lustrous UNC boxed, Ireland Year Set 1968 (5 coins) Florin, Shilling, Sixpence, Threepence and Penny UNC, Ireland Decimal Sets (6 coins) (2 sets) each comprising Fifty Pence 1970, Ten Pence 1969, Five Pence 1970, Two Pence 1971, One Penny 1971 and Half Penny 1971, both sets UNC in the folders of issue, Ireland Decimal Coins (7 coins) a mixed date set comprising Fifty Pence 1988, Twenty Pence 1988, Ten Pence 1985, Five Pence 1982, Two Pence 1988, One Penny 1988 and Half Penny 1982 Lustrous UNC in a slide case, United Kingdom Ecu Set 1992 (7 coins) Five Ecu to One Tenth Ecu Lustrous UNC on the card of issue, Modern Replicas and Reproductions (2 sets) the first an 8-coin set William I to Elizabeth I Penny to Noble, as made, boxed, the second a 6-coin set includes William I, Henry III, Henry VII, Henry VIII types, and Spain 8 Reales and Escudo types, as made, with accompanying tickets, Reproduction Cornish Halfpenny 1985 Poldark Mine UNC, Pre-Decimal and Decimal gold-plated and painted coins, (3 sets) The Pre-Decimals of George VI (9 coins) Halfcrown to Farthing, The Pre-Decimals of Elizabeth II (9 coins) Halfcrown to Farthing, and Decimals (8 coins) One Pound to Half Penny with red, white and blue painted reverses in mixed grades, presentation trays with all certificates
Four Shillings 19th CenturySomerset - Bath 1811 Samuel Whitchurch and William Dore, Obverse: BATH TOKEN 1811 with an oak wreath FOUR SHILLINGS, Reverse: A POUND NOTE FOR 5 TOKENS GIVEN BY S.WHITCHURCH AND Wm. DORE, Davis 14, Withers 15, NVF, the rim at the top shows traces of expert repair, with the milling re-cut, also with some hairlines below DORE and traces of expert mount removal in this area, a very rare issue, listed as RRR by Davis
Cayman Islands 25 Dollars (5) 1980 Norman Kings William I, William II, Henry I, and Stephen KM#49, 1980 House of Plantagenet II, Edward I, Edward II, Edward III and Richard II, KM#51, 1980 House of York, Edward IV, Edward V, and Richard III KM#53, 1980 Houses of Stuart and Orange, James I, Charles I, Charles II, James II and William III KM#55, 1980 House of Hanover George I, George II, George III, George IV and William IV, KM#56, SilverProofs nFDC to FDC in the slide cases
Fantasy Crown-sized (6) 1826 Piedfort (49.93 grammes, silver coloured presumed base metal), 1831 William IV in golden alloy (41.21 grammes), 1879 VictoriaYoung Head Crown Reverse, in silver,. Hallmarked on the edge (28.12 grammes), 1905 George and the Dragon reverse (silver coloured, presumed base metal, 1953 Elizabeth II, Reverse: Shields cruciform, in silver, plain edge, hallmarked on the edge (22.45 grammes), Ecu 1994 brass coloured Uniface Reverse only Sir Francis Drake, all UNC some prooflike
Farthings 17th Century (2) Bedfordshire - Biggleswade undated, William Parnell W.24 NVG comes with old Seaby envelope, Bedfordshire - Biggleswade undated, Thomas Tompkins W.25 VG, comes with old Seaby envelope, Japan 100 Mon, undated (1835-1870) Fine, cleaned, Germany Medallion, 27mm diameter, Gebr. Friedlander, Berlin, late 19th Century Obverse: Gebr. Friedländer, Reverse: 10% Kupfer, 15% Gold, 75% Silber, 13.23 grammes, plain edge EF,GB Farthing Charles II worn, date not visible, Roman Dupondis Faustina, Fair, Roman Ae3 Antoninus Pius VG, Roman Sestertius unattributed, very worn, Jeton - France, Dutch Republic undated (1580) VG, Medieval Jetons (2) VG and Near Fine, Ancient Greece Tetradrachm, Reverse: seated figure left VG, GB Halfpenny George II worn with painted shield with quartered arms on the reverse, VG, and a worn copper 22mm unattributed
PoliceLong Service and Good Conduct Medal awarded to Sergt. Lawrence C. Pearson EF with some surface residue, and Fire Brigade Long Service Medal, awarded to Fireman William J. Fincham, EF with some small spots
Five Hundred Pounds 2020 The Great Engravers - William Wyon - The Three Graces 5 ounceGoldProof, FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with booklet and certificate. Certificate number 107 of 160 issued. The reverse a stunning representation of William Wyon's famed design originally used on the PatternCrown of 1817. The design based on Antonio Canova's original neoclassical sculpture. Another of Wyon's legendary designs beautifully reproduced on a superb large modern gold coin and fully displaying the skill and expertise of the designer's craft. All the Three Graces design coins were very quickly sold out by the Royal Mint
Five Hundred Pounds 2020 The Great Engravers - William Wyon - The Three Graces 1 Kilo SilverProof, FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with booklet and certificate number 005. Only 100 pieces have been minted of this impressive piece. The reverse a stunning representation of William Wyon's famed design originally used on the PatternCrown of 1817. The design based on Antonio Canova's original neoclassical sculpture. Another of Wyon's legendary designs beautifully reproduced on a superb large modern gold coin and fully displaying the skill and expertise of the designer's craft. All the Three Graces design coins were very quickly sold out by the Royal Mint, and with this low mintage, is sure to before a prized issue in years to come. A 'must have' for the specialist modern collector.
Ten Pounds 2020 The Great Engravers - William Wyon - The Three Graces 10oz. .999 SilverProof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet. Certificate number 52 of just 175 minted. The reverse a stunning representation of William Wyon's famed design originally used on the PatternCrown of 1817. The design based on Antonio Canova's original neoclassical sculpture. Another of Wyon's legendary designs beautifully reproduced on a superb modern silver coin and fully displaying the skill and expertise of the designer's craft. All the Three Graces design coins were very quickly sold out by the Royal Mint and as time progresses will become greatly prized pieces
Sovereign 1832 Second Bust, Nose points to second I of BRITANNIAR, Marsh 17, S.3829B, Bright GVF/NEF, the obverse with some hairlines, part of a small group of William IV Sovereigns offered in this sale
Shilling 1693 ESC 1076, Bull 868 GVF with touches of attractive blue/grey toning, a very attractive piece, William and Mary Shillings rare in all grades above Fine, those graded VF and upwards particularly desirable
Five Pounds 2020 The Great Engravers - William Wyon - The Three Graces 2 ounce .999 SilverProof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet. The reverse a stunning representation of William Wyon's famed design originally used on the PatternCrown of 1817. The design based on Antonio Canova's original neoclassical sculpture. Another of Wyon's legendary designs beautifully reproduced on a superb modern silver coin and fully displaying the skill and expertise of the designer's craft. All the Three Graces design coins were very quickly sold out by the Royal Mint and as time progresses will become greatly prized pieces
Five Pounds 2020 The Great Engravers - William Wyon - The Three Graces 2 ounce .999 SilverProof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet. The reverse a stunning representation of William Wyon's famed design originally used on the PatternCrown of 1817. The design based on Antonio Canova's original neoclassical sculpture. Another of Wyon's legendary designs beautifully reproduced on a superb modern silver coin and fully displaying the skill and expertise of the designer's craft. All the Three Graces design coins were very quickly sold out by the Royal Mint and as time progresses will become greatly prized pieces
Gibraltar - The Battle of the Atlantic 1939-1945 a 6-coin set comprising GoldTen Pounds 2016 In Gratitude to The Royal Navy 3.11 grammes of 0.999 gold, Twenty Pounds 2016 Silver FOR ALL SEAFARERS , Halfcrowns 2016 (4) Attack From Above, Horrors From Beneath, The War Sailor and The Fatal Voyage, all struck in .999 silver recovered from the wreck of the SS Gairsoppa, Proofs FDC in the folder of issue with all certificates, The Battle of Waterloo a 6-piece medal set by Worcestershire MedalService comprising 14 carat Gold medal 22mm diameter weighing 7 grammes Prooflike UNC, and Bronze medals (5) each 36mm diameter the obverses depicting George IV, Napoleon, Francis I of Austria, Tsar Alexander I of Russia and King Frederick William IIII of Prussia. The George IV medal is paired with a seated figure of Victory on the reverse, with inscription WATERLOO June 18 1815 and WELLINGTON, the other medals share a common reverse, that of a statue of a heraldic lion, with right front paw upon a sphere, in front of a silhouette of the Lion's Mound at the Waterloo Battlefield in Belgium these also Prooflike UNC in the folder of issue, Battle of Britain 75th Anniversary 2015 a medallic 7-piece set by Worcestershire Medal Service comprising a Gold medal Supermarine Spitfire 6.4 grammes of 9 carat gold Proof FDC, and 6 additional medals in bronze layered in silver, these depicting Sir Hugh Dowding, Sir Douglas Bader, Lord Beaverbrook, Watson Watt, Sir WinstonChurchill and the Anniversary Medal, Lustrous UNC in the folder of issue
Ten Pounds 2020 - The Great Engravers Collection - William Wyon - The Three Graces 5 ounce .999 SilverProof. The reverse a stunning representation of William Wyon's famed design originally used on the PatternCrown of 1817. The design based on Antonio Canova''s original neoclassical sculpture. Another of Wyon's legendary designs beautifully reproduced on a superb modern silver coin and fully displaying the skill and expertise of the designer's craft. All the Three Graces design coins were very quickly sold out by the Royal Mint and as time progresses will become greatly prized pieces. Only 510 pieces have been minted, with just 500 in this presentation format. FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet.
IrelandHalfpenny 1692 S.6597 VF a very pleasing example, a well struck piece with much eye appeal, the William and Mary issue very difficult to find in grades above Fine
GB and World Bank of EnglandTwenty Pounds William Shakespeare (5) Page 1970 B328 and Somerset (4) 1981 B350 VF-EF, One Pounds Somerset (5) EF-Unc along with two low grade 10/- O'Brien and Fforde, Scotland a variety of issuers in mixed grades poor - AU some from the 1940s One Pounds (20), Five Pounds (8). Jersey One Pound QEII VF and two B of E damaged notes Fforde £1 and 10/-
Isle of ManPenny 1709 James Stanley, cast issue S.7401 VF or better on a slightly mis-shapen flan, very rare in all grades above Fine, comes with old ticket stating 'Glendinings 7.3.45, Ex-R.W.Williamson, and £3 - 1963 Spink & Son Ltd', Ex-Neil B.Todd Collection
Pre-1947 Silver (£3.47 1/2 face), Pre-1920 silver (£0.30 face) in mixed circulated grades includes Florin 1849 VG, Crowns (48) 1953 (3), 1965 (28), 1972 (4), 1977 (10), 1980 (3), Pre-DecimalCupro-Nickel issues (927) Halfcrowns (37), Florins (63), Shillings (127), Sixpences (700) along with BrassThreepences (132), Pennies (580), Halfpennies (367), Farthings (46) Victoria to Elizabeth II, in mixed circulated grades, Decimal Two Pounds (2) 1989 Bill of Rights (2) A/UNC, Obsolete Decimal Coinage Fifty Pences to Five Pences (£2.00 face) and Half Penny (249) in mixed grades some lustrous, Guernsey Ten Shillings 1966 A/UNC, USA Half Dollar 1964 Kennedy UNC, and Medals (9) Football FA Cup centenary 1972 in base metal (9) EF to UNC, along with a further group of copper and bronze (23) William III to Victoria in mixed lower grades includes a Victorian medallic issue this holed, and a group of coins George III to Victoria (28) includes Gothic Florin 1881 xxri variety, Shillings (7), Sixpences (9), Groat (1), Silver Threepences (6, includes 1863), Pennies (2) and Halfpennies (2) all holed and on a string (28) in mixed grades Fair to Good Fine
GB and World - Royal Mint and promoter's items - a wide ranging group includes GB £100 Silver 2015 Big Ben UNC, GB £20 Silver 2013 George and the Dragon UNC, One Pound (2) 2016 The Last Round Pound, 2017 Nations of the Crown both UNC, Sixpence 1928 Near Fine, in a Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, Crowns (3) 1951 UNC boxed, 1953 UNC, 1981 UNC, Halfcrown 1945 Fine, Crowns an 8-coin set 1951, 1953, 1960, 1965, 1972, 1977, 1980 and 1981 UNC boxed The Queen's Diamond JubileeCollection (2 sets) the first set comprising GB (8) Crown 1977, Shilling 1966S, Threepence 1967, Penny 1967, Halfpenny 1967, Decimal Five Pence (2) 1968 and 1989, Decimal Half Penny 1982, and World (4) Australia Penny 1964, Canada One Cent 2010, Falkland Islands Two Pence 2004, Isle of Man Two Pence 2008, Banknote Hong Kong One Cent and stamps (4) GB 1/2d, Scotland 4d, Wales 4d and Northern Ireland 4d, in mixed grades, many UNC to BU, in the wallet of issue, the second set comprising GB (8) Crown 1977, Shilling 1963S, Threepence 1967, Penny 1967, Halfpenny 1967, Decimal Five Pence (2) 1968 and 1989, Decimal Half Penny 1982, and World (4) Australia Penny 1964, Canada One Cent 2010, Falkland Islands Two Pence 2004, Isle of Man Two Pence 2008, Banknote Hong Kong One Cent and stamps (4) GB 1/2d, Scotland 4d, Wales 4d and Northern Ireland 4d, in mixed grades many UNC to BU, British Virgin Islands Five Dollars 2006 Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday Proof FDC with Silver centre in niobium ring, Tristan da Cunha Five Pounds (3) 2007 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip 60th WeddingAnniversaryGold plated Silver Proof, the reverse with inset diamonds FDC, 2008 George and the Dragon Gold-plated Silver Proof with inset rubies and diamonds, 2008 Elizabeth I 450th Anniversary of the Accession Gold Plated Silver Proof with six pearls set into the reverse, both FDC, Cook Islands 2005 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar Silver Proof with copper inlay FDC, Isle of Man Crown 2005 Bicentenary of Trafalgar Silver Proof FDC accompanied by a piece of the HMS Victory, Jersey (6) Five Pounds 2016 Queen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday (2) both UNC, Fifty Pences (4) 2015 VE Day 70th Anniversary Victory in Europe Day (3) and Dunkirk Evacuation (1)UNC the reverses with coloured backgrounds, Tristan da Cunha (6) Five Pounds 2006 Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday UNC, Crowns (5) Prince William and Catherine Middleton - Birth of Prince George 22nd July 2013 (5) Lustrous UNC, Gibraltar Crown 2013 Coronations of Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II UNC, British Virgin Islands/Isle of Man/South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands a 4-coin set comprising British Virgin Islands (2), South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands (1), and Isle of Man (1) 2006 Queen Elisabeth II 80th Birthday Silver Proofs layered with Gold and rhodium-platinum FDC, Ghana (4) One Cedis a 4-coin set 2013 Royal Baby each 69mm diameter comprising Stork and Baby, Union Jack and Cradle, and Royal Baby (2) Silver plated copper Proofs with selected colouring on the reverses FDC, Medallic issues (9) Year of the Three Kings - George VI 1936 (issued 2011) 70mm diameter with gold coloured portrait and Union Jack coloured background UNC, Year of the Three Kings - The Three Kings 1936 (issued 2011) 70mm diameter with gold coloured portraits and coloured Union Jack background UNC, History of the British Coinage - The Guinea 1663 (issued 2013) 70mm diameter in silver plated copper with spot gold UNC, Concorde - The Queen of Aviation (2) in gold plated copper with two different coloured reverses, both UNC, The Coronation Regalia - St. Edward's Crown UNC with inset gemstones, The Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II 2012 70mm diameter UNC with coloured portrait on the reverse, Penny Replica 1797 Lustrous UNC, Makers of the Millennium - Alexander Graham Bell 28mm diameter in cupro-nickel UNC, Medallic an 8-piece set comprising British Banknotes (5) issued 2007 £50 Houblon, £10 Florence Nightingale, £10 English Lion£10 Charles Darwin, and £5 Duke of Wellington, and European Money (3) 50mm diameter with inset coins GB One Penny, Jersey One Penny and Cyprus One Cent UNC, Daily Mail Replicas (2) Shilling 1914 and Medal 1953 Queen Elizabeth II Coronation by UNC in base metal, USA (4) Quarter Dollar 1925 VG boxed, Five Cents (3) a BuffaloNickels 1935D and 1936 1936S, VG to Near Fine, The Changing Face of Britain's Coinage Decimal and Pre-Decimal with gol
The Millionaires Collection a 21-coin set in .925 silver comprising modern replicas of rare and iconic coins such as Henry VIII George Noble, Richard IIIGold Angel, William and MarySilver Crown, George IIIMilitary Guinea, Elizabeth I Portcullis Money Four Testern, Queen Anne VIGO Five Guineas, Edward VI Silver Crown, Edward III Double Leopard, Charles I Oxford Crown, Henry VIII Testoon, Elizabeth I Pound, Cromwell Silver Sixpence, Henry III Gold Penny, Henry VII Sovereign, Carlisle Silver Three Shillings, Charles I Triple Unite, James I Spur Ryal, Alfred the Great Penny, Commonwealth Halfcrown, Henry VII Testoon, Coenwulf Penny, many with gold plating to match the original coin, nFDC to FDC in the box of issue with all certificates
Shakespeare Memorial undated (1847) 38mm diameter in bronze by Allen & Moore BHM 2297, Obverse: Draped Bust of William Shakespeare bare head left, WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, Reverse: View of Shakespeare's birthplace. In Exergue: THE HOUSE IN WHICH THE IMMORTAL BARD WAS BORN AT STRATFORD UPON AVON 1564 in four lines, EF
William Roscoe - Centenary of His Birth 1853 47mm diameter in bronze, by Allen & Moore BHM 2515 Obverse: Bust left , ROSCOE, Reverse: CENTENARY OF THE BIRTH - DAY OF ROSCOE. LIVERPOOL MARCH VIII . MDCCCLIII within a wreath, NEF
Two Hundred Pounds 2019 Una and the Lion 2oz. GoldProof a stunning Royal Mint issue, the Reverse with William Wyon's iconic 1839 design recognised as one of the most beautiful designs ever to grace a British coin, this new minting showcases the quality of the modern minting techniques on a classical design. This issue sold out immediately on release from the Royal Mint. FDC or very near so with a small area of toning on the reverse rim, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet. Only the second example we have offered, and highly sought after by modern gold collectors. At the time of writing, we were unable to find another such example for sale anywhere
Five Hundred Pounds 2021 Great Engravers - William Wyon - GothicCrown reverse, S.GE24, 5oz. GoldProof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate number 174 of only 181 minted, with just 175 in this presentation format. This the latest in the Great Engravers Series, featuring the stunning reverse design as used on the Gothic Crown of 1847. When produced with today's minting techniques, the frosted shields and background contrast beautifully with the brilliant background, the reverse with the date in Roman numerals, (mmxxi) in the style of the original Gothic Crown. Another extremely eye-catching large Gold issue in the Great Engravers Series showcasing the designer's craft, and with this tiny mintage, sure to be as popular with collectors as the previous 'Una and the Lion' and 'Three Graces' issues that preceded it.
Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in gold by W.Wyon, Obverse: after F.Chantry, Bust of the King right, with C on truncation WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP: 8 1831, Reverse: Bust of Adelaide right, diademed ADELAIDE QUEEN CONSORT . CROWNED SEP: 8 1831 Eimer 1251, BHM 1475, The Official Royal Mint issue, 27.54 grammes, EF or near so with some contact marks and rim nicks, Rare and desirable
Corporation of London - New Council Chamber, Guildhall London 1884 77mm diameter in bronze Obverse: A detailed interior view of the Council Chamber, flanked by two heraldic panels, THE NEW COUNCIL CHAMBER. GUILDHALL OF LONDON. OPENED 2ND OCTOBER 1884. In Exergue: The City of London shield. Reverse: Londinia standing before the Civic Chair, attended, right, by Mercury and Commerce addressing her Council, standing and seated before her. In Exergue: City Sword and Mace entwined by a ribbon bearing the city motto. Eimer 1705, BHM 3177 Bright GEF, comes in a different Corporation of London box, The box lid states - Presented to the Burgomasters and Aldermen of Belgium to commemorate their visit to the City of London 14th May 1888 --- The Right Hon. Polydore de Keyser, Lord Mayor, Sheriffs: Major Horatio David Davies, William Alpheus Higgs Esq.. The medal which was intended for this box was commissioned but never issued, so the box extremely rare and sought after by collectors of this series
GB and World a varied group comprising GB Executive Proof Set 2010 nFDC in the box of issue, Five Pounds Crowns (3) 2011 Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine MiddletonSilver Proof Piedfort, 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Silver Proof Piedfort, 2013 Coronation 60th Anniversary Silver Proof Piedfort nFDC to FDC in the Royal Mint boxes of issue with certificates, Five Pounds Crowns 2005 a 2-coin set Nelson and Trafalgar Silver Proof Piedforts nFDC to FDC in the Royal Mint box of issuer with certificate, Five Pounds Crowns a 2-coin set 2005 Nelson and Trafalgar Cupro-Nickel UNC, Britannia Silver Two Pounds (3) 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 UNC on the cards of issue the 2004 and 2006 coins colourfully toned, Crowns (2) 1951 UNC in the boxes of issue, Coin and Medal Sets (2) comprising Two Pounds 2005 UNC and Nickel Brass Medal - 60th Anniversary of the End of World War II UNC in the wallets of issue, Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 (4 sets) UNC in the blue wallets of issue, Alderney Five Pounds (3) 2007 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince PhilipDiamond Wedding Anniversary hexagonal Silver Proof FDC in the card envelope of issue with certificate, 2008 World War I Remembrance Silver Proof nFDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, 2010 Battle of Britain 70th Anniversary Silver Proof nFDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, ST. Helena & Ascension Five Pounds 2008 History of the RAF - The Spitfire Silver Proof with coloured RAF logo on the reverse nFDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, Guernsey Five Pounds 2004 D-Day 60th Anniversary, with coloured poppy on the reverse UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, Gibraltar Crowns a 6-coin set 1993 'Crown of Crowns' each with a different reverse depicting Victoria, Edward VII, George V, Edward VIII, George VI, and Elizabeth II FDC in the folder of issue with certificate, New Zealand Mint Sets (2) 1965 (7 coins) Halfcrown to Halfpenny, 1967 (7 coins) One Dollar to One Cent, UNC and lustrous in the plastic envelopes of issue, Jersey Mint Set 1983 (7 coins) includes the St. Helier One Pound, UNC in the wallet of issue, Medallic Covers 2008 90th Anniversary of the End of World War I comprising Medal Crown-sized in Cupro-Nickel UNC with 'antique-style' finish and a set of 3x First Class stamps (3 covers) on the envelopes of issue, Medals in base metal (8) Tower Mint issues (6) Carisbrooke Castle, Cardiff Castle, Winchester Cathedral, Castell Coch, Rochester Cathedral and Castell Caernarfon UNC, in the boxes of issue, and undated Worcester Cathedral gold plated cupro-nickel UNC, 1970 SS Great Britain Safe Return (1843) by the Royal Mint UNC in a slide case, and a set of modern replicas of 18th Century French coins (3) in a presentation wallet as issued, along with four additional unrelated presentation boxes two from the Royal Mint, Stamps (16) a mix of types, Banknotes (5) Guernsey One Pound 1980 issue Fine, Jersey One Pound 1976 issue VF, Greece 100 Drachma 1978 issue (2, consecutively numbered) A/UNC, and a modern replica USA Ten Dollars Richmond issue UNC with certificate
Royal Mint Year Sets (3) 1999 (2), 2017 Annual Set (13 coins, includes the commemorative Five Pound Crowns (2) King Canute 1000th Anniversary of his Coronation and Centenary of the House of Windsor, Two Pounds (2) Jane Austen and World War I - Aviation, and Fifty Pence Isaac Newton - 300th Anniversary of his appointment as Warden of the Mint, along with the Two Pounds to One Penny standard issues, UNC in the wallets of issue, Royal Mint Baby Gift Sets (2) 2001 (9 coins, Two Pounds to One Penny) and 2003 (10 coins, Two Pounds to One Penny) UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, Five Pound Crowns (13) 1999 Millennium (2), 2000 Queen Mother 100th Birthday, 2001 100th Anniversary of the End of the Victorian Era, 2005 Nelson, 2005 Trafalgar, 2011 Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton (3), 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (2), 2013 The Christening of HRH Prince George of Cambridge (2), 2015 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, Two Pounds 2008 Olympic HandoverBeijing to London (2), One Pound 2010 London, Fifty Pence 2018 Centenary of the Representation of the People Act, UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, some still sealed, Britain's New Coinage 2005 3-coin sets (2 sets) comprising Two Pounds 2005 400th Anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot, One Pound 2005 Menai Straits bridge, and Fifty Pence 2005 250th Anniversary of Samuel Johnson's Dictionary both sets UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, Numismatic Cover 2000 comprising Five Pound Crown 2000 Cupro-Nickel UNC and a set of 4x 64 Pence stamps, two postmarked 31.12.99 and two postmarked 01.01.00, as issued on the envelope of issue in a Royal Mint/Royal Mail folder, Pennies of the First World War a 5-coin set Pennies 1914-1919 inclusive VG to Near Fine in a Royal Mint wallet, still sealed, Alderney Five Pounds (9) 2004 England Football Team (2), 2013 Remembrance with coloured poppy on the reverse, 2014 Remembrance (2) each with a coloured poppy on the reverse, 2014 70th Anniversary of D-Day, 2015 Remembrance, with coloured poppies on the reverse, 2016 Remembrance, with coloured poppy on the reverse, 2017 Remembrance with coloured poppies on the reverse, Jersey Five Pounds 2003 Royal Navy, Solomon Islands Five Dollars 2001 Concorde UNC on the card of issue, The Great British Medal Collection - The Cutty Sark UNC on the card of issue
GB and World (17) comprising GB (11) Five Pound Crowns (5) 2000 Queen Mother 100th Birthday Silver Proof, 2011 Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton Silver Proof, 2011 HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh 90th Birthday Silver Proof, 2015 The Second Child of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Silver Proof, 2018 Four Generations of Royalty Silver Proof, Two Pounds (4) 2005 60th Anniversary of the End of World War II Silver Proof, 2008 Olympic HandoverBeijing to London Silver Proof, 2014 Outbreak of World War I - Lord Kitchener Silver Proof, 2015 World War I - The Royal Navy Silver Proof, One Pound a 4-coin set 2004-2007 Silver Proof Piedforts, Fifty Pence 2015 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain Silver Proof, nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates, World (4) comprising Alderney Five Pounds 2005 Prince Henry of Wales 21st Birthday Silver Proof, Canada Five Dollars 2007 One Ounce Silver Maple Leaf with coloured reverse, ST. Helena & Ascension Five Pounds 2008 History of the RAF - The Spitfire Silver Proof with coloured RAF logo on the reverse, ST. Helena & Ascension Five Pounds 2008 a 2-coin set History of the RAF - Guy Gibson and Lancaster Silver Proofs each with a coloured RAF logo on the reverse nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates, Medals (2) 2006 The Queen's 80th Birthday Lenicular Medal 45mm diameter in Nickel-Brass with holographic portrait on the reverse UNC in the box of issue with certificate, Sir Bobby Robson 2009 Silver Proof Commemorative Medal 38mm diameter in silver proof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
Honduras, Poyais General Mortgage Bond of £200,000, Special Bond for £100 sterling, 1823, number E313, signed by Major William John Richardson, large format, Black and Blue printing by Whiting, Lombard Street, scrollwork design at top, VF with a few small spots, with all but two coupons, an unusual item
Five Pounds 2022 Queen Elizabeth II Platinum (70th) Jubilee. 2oz. SilverProof. Reverse: a new design by John Bergdahl of a crowned and draped Royal mantle, in a style previously used on coins of William IV. FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet
Ghana (3) 500 Sika 2003 Prince William 21st Birthday SilverProof X#34 FDC, 100 Sika 2003 Prince William 21st Birthday Cupro-Nickel Proof X#33 nFDC, and a uniface trial 100 Sika 2003 Prince William 21st Birthday Cupro-Nickel Proof
Sentimental Tokens by J.Kirk (6) Oliver Cromwell 1658 EF with traces of lustre, George III 1773 VF, Lord Camden 1773 GVF with traces of lustre, D.Garrick Esquire 1773 VF, Right Honourable William Beckford undated EF with traces of lustre, and George II undated VF the obverse with some scratches
Fantasy Crowns a mix of types (15) 1835 William IV/Three Graces (3) in Aluminium, Copper and Nickel-Silver?, 1879 Victoria Young Head/George and the Dragon (3) in silver (35.13 grammes), copper and golden alloy, 1879 Victoria Young Head/Three Graces (3) in silver (35.22 grammes), copper and golden alloy, 1936 (4) Edward VIII King and Emperor/stylised George and the Dragon (4), 1936 Edward VIII Golder head/Crowned Arms with supporters, in silver, 1937 Edward VIII/Wreath Crown reverse in golden alloy UNC and lustrous many prooflike
Fantasy Crowns INA Retro Patterns (14) 1808 George III/Reverse in the style of the Pattern Bank Dollar, in nickelsilver?, 1820 George IV/Reverse as the currency Halfcrown, in Pewter, 1836 (5) Obverse: William IV/Reverse: Crowned draped shield, in silver, nickel-silver?, cupro-nickel, golden alloy and copper Lustrous UNC, 1837 (7) Obverse: William IV/Reverse: George and the Dragon in Goldine, Bronze, Copper, Aluminium, White Metal, pewter? and cupro-nickel? Lustrous UNC and prooflike
Two Hundred Pounds 2020 Three Graces, 2oz. GoldProof in an NGC holder and graded NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo. The reverse a stunning representation of William Wyon's famed design originally used on the PatternCrown of 1817. The design based on Antonio Canova's original neoclassical sculpture. Another of Wyon's legendary designs beautifully reproduced on a superb large modern gold coin and fully displaying the skill and expertise of the designer's craft. Comes in the NGC holder with a Royal Mint box with certificate and original packaging for the coin. All the Three Graces design coins were very quickly sold out by the Royal Mint. Sure to be an extremely prized issue in years to come. 'must have' for the modern gold specialist collector
Two Hundred Pounds 2020 Three Graces, 2oz. GoldProof FDC as issued by the Royal Mint in their box with certificate and historical booklet. The reverse a stunning representation of William Wyon's famed design originally used on the PatternCrown of 1817. The design based on Antonio Canova's original neoclassical sculpture. Another of Wyon's legendary designs beautifully reproduced on a superb larger modern gold coin and fully displaying the skill and expertise of the designer's craft. All the Three Graces design coins were very quickly sold out by the Royal Mint. Sure to be an extremely prized issue in years to come. a 'must have' for the modern gold specialist collector
AlderneyFive Pounds 2019 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Victoria, Reverse: Una and the Lion, GoldProof a superb rendition of the classic William Wyon design first used on the legendary Gold Five Pounds of 1839. FDC in a PCGS holder and graded PR69 DCAM, in the impressive Commonwealth Mint wooden box of issue with certificate
Five PoundsGoldProofs William and Catherine (2), Alderney 2010 Engagement and GB 2011 Wedding a two coin set in the Royal Mint case of issue with certificates, FDC the Alderney with just a suggestion of light toning
Five Pound Crown 2020 250th Anniversary of the Birth of William WordsworthGoldProof, Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II right, Jody Clark portrait, Reverse: A sunburst through a cloudy sky shines upon a mountain range, 1770 WILLIAM WORDSWORTH 1850, below in the foreground 'Nature never did betray the heart that loved her'. Edge: I WANDERED LONELY AS A CLOUD, an inventive and dramatic reverse design, the edge reading from Wordsworth's most famous poem. The first commemoration of William Wordsworth on a UK coin. FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, number 042 of only 310 issued, with just 300 in this presentation format
Half Sovereign 1836 Marsh 412 GVF/VF or better Very Rare and rated R2 by Marsh, a key date in the series, all William IV Half Sovereigns difficult to obtain and all examples above Fine are particularly elusive, our archive database stretching back to 2003 reveals that we have only previously offered 4 examples
Five Pounds 2020 The Great Engravers - William Wyon - The Three Graces 2 ounce .999 SilverProof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet. The reverse a stunning representation of William Wyon's famed design originally used on the PatternCrown of 1817. The design based on Antonio Canova's original neoclassical sculpture. Another of Wyon's legendary designs beautifully reproduced on a superb modern silver coin and fully displaying the skill and expertise of the designer's craft. All the Three Graces design coins were very quickly sold out by the Royal Mint and as time progresses will become greatly prized pieces
Twenty Pounds Silver (4) 2014 Outbreak of World War I, 2015 Queen Elizabeth II - The Longest Reigning Monarch (2), 2016 Queen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday, UNC on the Royal Mint cards of issue, Royal Mint Year Sets (15) 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1988 Bicentenary of Australia, 1990, 1991, 1992 (includes the EU Presidency Fifty Pence), 1993 (includes the EU Presidency Fifty Pence), 1994, 1995, 1998, 2000, and the Fourth and Fifth Circulating Coinage Portrait Collection with Rank-Broadley and Jody Clark portraits, UNC in the Royal Mint cases of issue, Five Pound Crowns a 3-coin set 2020 James Bond comprising 2020 Bond, James Bond, 2020 Pay Attention 007, and 2020 Shaken not stirred, UNC in the Royal Mint black slip case of issue, Five Pound Crowns (2) 2010 2-Year Olympic Countdown, 2010 A Celebration of Britain - Kind Hearts Are More Than Coronets Cupro-Nickel Proof, Two Pounds (11) 1994 Tercentenary of the Bank of England, 1995 Peace Dove, 2006 Brunel, 2007 200th Anniversary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade (2), 2007 300th Anniversary of the Act of Union (2), 2008 Olympic HandoverBeijing to London, 2009 250th Anniversary of the Birth of Robert Burns, 2009 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Charles Darwin, 2015 800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta, Two Pounds 2-coin sets (2) 1989 Bill and Claim of Rights, 2013 150th Anniversary of the London Underground Train and Underground Sign, Two Pounds a 3-coin set 2016 William Shakespeare Comedies, Tragedies and Histories, Two Pounds 2002 a 4-coin set Commonwealth Games, Fifty Pences (9) 1994 50th Anniversary of D-Day (3), 2009 London Olympics Blue Peter Design Winner, 2010 100 Years of Girlguiding, 2015 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain (2), 2016 Olympic Team GB (2), Fifty Pence 2-coin sets (2) 1998 Britannia and 25th Anniversary of the EEC types (3), 2006 Victoria Cross The Award and the Heroic Acts, Fifty Pence 2019 British Culture Set a 5-coin set in cupro-nickel comprising Britannia, 4-minute mile, Scouting, Girl Guiding and Kew Gardens types, all coins now dated 2019, Britain's New Coinage a 3-coin set 2005 comprising Two Pounds 2005 400th Anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot, One Pound 2005 Menai Straits Bridge, and Fifty Pence 2005 250th Anniversary of Samuel Johnson's Dictionary, One Pound (9) 1983 (2), 1987 England, 1997 England (2), 2007 Gateshead Millennium Bridge, 2016 The Last Round Pound (3), One Pound 2-coin sets (3) 2013 Floral Emblems England and Wales, 2014 Scotland and Northern Ireland, 2016 Last Round Pound and First 12-sided Pound, Crowns 1980 (2) The 2015 Definitive Coin album One Pound to One Penny EF to UNC in the wallet of issue, The Royal Portrait Collection, a 4-coin set comprising Crowns (2) 1965, 1972, and Five Pound Crowns (2) 1990 and 1998 AU-UNC in the wallet of issue, Royal Mint Medalet 2009 50 Years of the Mini UNC on the card of issue, World Issues (3) Alderney Five Pounds (2) 2010 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain Cupro-Nickel Proof FDC on the Royal Mint card of issue, 2017 300th Anniversary of the Coronation of George I, UNC in the wallet of issue, Canada Coin and Banknote set 1996 Two Dollar Coin and Two Dollar note UNC still sealed in the wallet of issue, GB Numismatic First Day Covers (7) RAF Centenary 2018 comprising Two Pounds 2018 (4) depicting the Spitfire, Vulcan, Sea-King Helicopter and Lightning II along with a set of 6x stamps 2x £1.57, 2x £1.40 and 2x First Class, UNC on the envelope of issue, The War at Sea - First World War comprising Two Pounds 2015 The Royal Navy and set of 6x stamps, 3x £1.52 and 3x First Class, UNC on the envelope of issue, One Pound Scotland 1988 with 19p stamp, UNC on the envelope of issue, A Parliament for Scotland comprising One Pound Scotland 1999 UNC and set of 4x stamps First Class, Second Class, E and 64p, UNC on the envelope of issue, D-Day Landings 1994 comprising Fifty Pence 1994 and set of 6x25p stamps, all with different wartime images, UNC on the envelope of issue, 2007 100 Years of Scouting comprising Fifty Pence 2007 and set of 6x stamps, First Class, 46p, 48p, 54p, 69p, 78p UNC on the envelope of issue, Battle of Hastings 950th Anniversary 2016 comprising Fifty Pence and set of 4x First class stamps UNC on the envelope of issue
Five Pound Crown 2002 Queen Mother Memorial Silver Proof, Two Pounds 1994 Tercentenary of the Bank of England Silver Proof, Two Pounds a 2-coin set 1989 Bill and Claim of Rights Silver Proofs, Twenty Pence 1982 Silver Proof Piedfort, FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates, Two Pounds 1995 United Nations 50th Anniversary Silver Proof Piedfort, FDC uncased in capsule with certificate, Two Pounds Silver Britannias (3) 2002, 2003, 2006 UNC on the Royal Mint cards of issue, the first two with light toning, Five Pound Crowns (9) 1997 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince PhilipGolden Wedding, 1998 Prince Charles 50th Birthday, 2001 100th Anniversary of the End of the Victorian Era, 2002 Queen Mother Memorial, 2002 Queen Elizabeth IIGolden Jubilee, 2003 Coronation Golden Jubilee, 2006 Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday, 2011 Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, (still sealed), 2012 London Olympic Games (still sealed) UNC in the Royal Mint packs and wallets of issue, Two Pounds (4) 1986 Commonwealth Games, 2003 50th Anniversary of the Discovery of the DNA Double Helix, 2004 200th Anniversary of Trevithick's Locomotive, 2009 250th Anniversary of the Birth of Robert Burns Two Pounds a 2-coin set 2006 Brunel - The Man and Brunel - His Achievements, Two Pounds a 4-coin set 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games each reverse design showing the respective flags of the United Kingdom, UNC in the Royal Mint wallets and packs of issue, Fifty Pences (3) 1994 50th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings, 2003 100th Anniversary of the WSPU, 2004 50th Anniversary of the First 4-minute Mile UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, Numismatic First Day Cover 1995 50th Anniversary of the United Nations comprising Two Pounds 1995 UN UNC and 2x Stamps, 25p and 30p UNC on the envelope of issue, Crown 1935 George VSilver Jubilee GEF/AU in a slide case
Commemorative Medals a mixed group (7) includes George V Silver Jubilee 1935 31mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, A/UNC boxed, George VI and Queen Elizabeth 1937 Coronation 32mm diameter UNC in matt silver boxed, VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 36mm in bronze by Pinches NEF, Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 38mm in bronze EF, Coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth Coronation 1937 45mm in bronze, Germany 1988 350th Anniversary of the Marien column 35mm diameter in .999 silver UNC boxed, and Prize Medals (21) includes City and Guilds Medal Eimer 1684 UNC in silver, boxed, awarded to Olive Vera Girt for Ladies and Children's Tailoring, holed and repaired on the edge UNC boxed, Daily Mirror Diamond Jubilee 1963 Chairman Cecil Harmsworth King 56mm in bronze, H.J.Bostock 1870-1956 40 Years Service - Lotus Ltd. 51mm in bronze by J.Pinches UNC, Achievements of Widnes Celebrations 1974 44mm diameter in silver EF, Galashiels Academy 39mm diameter UNC boxed, The Oliver Science Medal, awarded to George Oliver 1923, GEF boxed, Devon Bakers Exhibition 1935 awarded to J.Wildgoose 28mm in silver EF boxed, Leeds and District Master Bakers 38mm in silver awarded to J.Wildgoose Macaroon Goods 1937 UNC boxed, a 2-medal award set Proficiency in Holy Scripture, 51mm in silver by A.Wyon awarded to Mabel Williams 1911 and 51mm in bronze by A.Wyon awarded to Doris Williams 1911 along with others of a sporting and academic theme many of these EF or better and boxed
Liberia/Andorra/Somalia - The World's Smallest Gold coins a 21-coin set Liberia (17) Gold $25 (11) these 0.73 grammes of 0.999 gold, Gold $10 (6) these 0.5 grammes of 0.585 gold, Andorra (3) these 0.73 grammes of 0.999 Gold and Somalia 20 Shilling (1) in gold 0.48 grammes, gold content unknown, all coins dated 2000-2007 FDC in the box of issue, 18 with certificates, GB Five Pound Crowns 1990 Queen Mother 90th Birthday (20) UNC on the cards of issue, as part of a group of GB and World promoters material, Cook IslandsOne Dollar a 12-coin set 2005 British History all Crown-sized in .500 silver, each reverse depicting Historical Figures and Events SilverProofs FDC boxed with certificates, Predecimalization Coins a 21-coin set each 50mm in cupro-nickel with a gold plated pre-decimal coin set into the reverse, UNC boxed with certificates, Changing UK Coin Designs an 11-coin set of medallic issue, in silver plated cupro-nickel with motion image showing both sides of the coin, UNC boxed with certificates, Guernsey/Jersey/Cook Islands Fifty Pence 2012 a 14-coin set 2011-2012 all Crown-sized with photographic images on the reverses UNC boxed, 13 with certificates, The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II a set of GB Coinage (9 coins) Halfcrown to Farthing with silver and gold-plating in mixed grades in the box of issue with certificate, Kings and Queens of Britain (2) Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton (13) and The Life of Queen Elizabeth II (7) a mixed medallic 22-piece set UNC boxed with certificates, British Banknotes a 5-piece medallic set 50mm diameter each reverse with a coloured image of a different British Banknote UNC boxed with certificates, The Edward VII and George V Silver Stamp IngotCollection an incomplete 5-piece set (normally 6 pieces) comprising One Pound Edward VII, Ten Shillings George V, One Penny Edward VII, One Penny George V and One Penny George V British Empire Exhibition 1924 UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue in the fitted slip case, Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday Stamp issue 2006 Silver Stamp Showcase (8 silver stamps), each silver stamp 0.925 silver and weighing 2.7 grammes, along with set of commemorative stamps of similar designs UNC in the Royal Mail box of issue, Numismatic Covers (2) Queen Mother 80th Birthday 1980 (2) both comprising Crown UNC and commemorative 12p stamp UNC on the envelope of issue, both in folders, Commemorative Spoons 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee a 4-piece set UNC in the box of issue with certificate, Champions Stopwatch 2008 with Two Pounds 2008 Olympic Handover set into the back UNC in a Westminster box with certificate, along with three empty Westminster boxes
Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in bronze by W.WyonEimer 1251, BHM 1475, The official Royal Mint issue after F.Chantrey, Obverse : Bust of William IV right, with raised C on truncation, WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP:8 1831, Reverse: Bust, right, diademed, of Queen Adelaide ADELAIDE. QUEEN CONSORT. CROWNED SEP : 8 1831. UNC or near so with minor cabinet friction, in the round black case of issue
GB and World sets and singles a wide ranging group as follows:- GB Proof Set 1970 nFDC in the case of issue, Royal Mint Year Sets (3) 1984, 2002, 2012 Diamond Jubilee (includes the Five Pound Crown) UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, Twenty Pounds Silver 2016 Queen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday UNC still sealed in the Royal Mint pack of issue, Five Pound Crown 2017 Prince Philip - A Lifetime of Service UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, One Pound 2017 Nations of the Crown UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, A Change checker album containing Five Pounds Queen's Beasts (3) 2017 The Lion of England and 2017 The Unicorn of Scotland (2), and Five Pound Crowns (22) 1990 Queen Mother 90th Birthday, 1993 Coronation 40th Anniversary, 1997 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Golden Wedding, 1999 Millennium, 2002 Queen Mother Memorial, 2007 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Diamond Wedding (2), 2011 Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee, 2013 Coronation 60th Anniversary, 2015 Queen Elizabeth II - The Longest Reigning Monarch, 2015 50th Anniversary of the Death of Sir WinstonChurchill, 2015 Battle of Waterloo 200th Anniversary (2), 2016 Queen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday, 2017 Prince Philip - A Lifetime of Service, 2017 1000th Anniversary of the Coronation of King Canute, 2017 Queen Elizabeth II Sapphire Jubilee, 2017 Centenary of the House of Windsor (2), 2018 Prince George 5th Birthday, 2019 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Victoria all Lustrous UNC on cards in the album, Fifty Pence Change checker wallets (3) The Beatrix Potter 2016 Coin Collecting Pack a 5-coin set comprising 2016 Beatrix Potter, 2016 Peter Rabbit, 2016 Jemima Puddle-Duck, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, and Squirrel Nutkin issues UNC, The Beatrix Potter 2017 Coin Collecting Pack a 4-coin set comprising 2017 The Tale of Peter Rabbit, 2017 Mr. Jeremy Fisher, 2017 Tom Kitten and 2017 Benjamin Bunny issues UNC, the third wallet containing Fifty Pences (5) Peter Rabbit 2016 (4) and Squirrel Nutkin 2016 EF to UNC, GB Numismatic Covers (2) both 2018 Coronation 65th Anniversary comprising Two Pounds Silver Britannia Lustrous UNC and set of 6xstamps Second Class, First Class, 78p, 88p, £1.28 and £1.88 UNC on the envelope of issue, and both in the Westminster wallets with certificates as issued, Jersey Numismatic Cover Remembrance Day comprising Five Pounds 2016 Remembrance the reverse with coloured poppies, Silver Proof, along with set of 3x First Class stamps, on the envelope of issue in the Westminster wallet, GB/Gibraltar Numismatic Cover 2017 Queen Elizabeth II Sapphire Jubilee comprising GB Five Pound Crown 2017 Lustrous UNC with GB Five Pound stamp along with 14x stamps GB Royal Visits (7) 45p, 77p, 95p, £1.13, £1.24, £2.37 and £3.75 and Gibraltar Accession Anniversary (7) 22p, 64p, 70p, 80p, £2, £3, and £3 on a sheet, UNC in the large and impressive folder of issue with certificate, Isle of Man Fifty Pences 2017 (8) Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Platinum (70th) Wedding Anniversary each with a different reverse UNC on the cards of issue in a Change checker Album, Isle of Man Fifty Pences 2018 Coronation 65th Anniversary a 5-coin set, the reverse showing the Gold State Coach, The Sovereign's Orb, The St. Edward's Crown, The Imperial State Crown and the Coronation Oath respectively UNC in the wallet of issue
A group of medals in white metal (7) 1827 Death of George Canning, Eimer 1195, BHM 1304 NEF and lustrous, 1830 Death of George IV, Reverse: a crowned urn on a plinth, inscribed DIED JUNE 26th 1830, UNC or near so with good lustre, 1831 Coronation of William IVEimer 1250, BHM 1485 NEF, 1842 Thames Tunnel Completed, 44mm diameter by Davis, Birmingham, GVF with some lustre, 1843 Thames Tunnel Opened, 38mm by J.Taylor, Birmingham, EF and lustrous with some contact marks, Ten Hours Bill 1848 Eimer 14213, BHM 2306, 39mm diameter, by Green & Co. London, Obverse: Bust of the Queen left GOD SAVE THE QUEEN ROYAL ASCENT 8th JUNE 1847, Reverse: a family seated around a table, In Exergue: EVENINGS AT HOME/TEN HOURS BILL/1st MAY 1848, NVF, and Death of Queen Victoria 1901 39mm diameter in aluminium, GVF
Accession of William IV 1830 55mm diameter in silver by E.Thomason, Eimer 1221, BHM 1423, Obverse: Bust of the King, right, HIS MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY WILLIAM 1830, Reverse: Bust of the Queen, right, draped, HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN ADELAIDE 1830, 85.5 grammes, VF pleasantly toned, with some surface marks, listed as Very Rare by BHM
GB and World (17) GB (2) Five Pound Crown 1999 MillenniumSilver Proof, One Pound Silver Proof 1999, Turks and Caicos Islands Five Crowns 1997 Queen Mother - Lady of the Century Silver Proof, Gambia 2000 Bututs 10-sided Silver/Gold Proof, Guernsey 1999/2000 Millennium Silver Collar and One Pound Gold plated Silver Proof 'Nugget' (2 piece coin), New Zealand (2) Ten Dollars 2000 'First to the Future' Silver Proof with gold plated map of the country, 2003 Lord of the Rings with gold plated ring as part of the reverse design, China Ten Yuan Silver Panda 2013, Jersey Five Pounds 2005 60th Anniversary of Liberation Silver Proof, Guernsey Five Pounds 2005 60th Anniversary of the End of World War II Silver Proof, Isle of Man Crown 1997 Norman Conquest 1066 Silver Proof, St. Thomas & Prince 2000 Dobras 1998 Year 2000 Calendar Silver Proof, Gibraltar Five Pounds 1999 History of Time Titanium Proof, nFDC to FDC most with certificates, Cook Islands One Dollar (3) 2010 Royal Engagement Announcement of Prince William and Catherine Middleton in Gold-plated Cupro-nickel with colour picture of the couple of the reverse (3) Prooflike UNC, along with GB Twenty Pounds (2) 2013 George and the Dragon, 2014 Outbreak of the First World War UNC on the Royal Mint cards of issue
Cayman Islands - The SilverKings Collection 1980 - a 10-coin set in .500 silver KM#PS20 comprising 1980 Edward The Confessor and Harold II, 1980 William I/William II, Henry I/Stephen, 1980 Henry II/Richard I/John/Henry III, 1980 Edward I/Edward II/Edward III/Richard II, 1980 Henry IV/Henry V/Henry VI, 1980 Edward IV/Edward V/Richard III, 1980 Henry VII/Henry VIII/Edward VI, 1980 James I/Charles I/Charles II/William III, 1980 George I/ George II/ George III/ George IV/William IV, 1980 Edward VII/George V/Edward VIII/George VI nFDC to FDC with some toning, in the bookform-style case of issue
A group of medals in white metal (5) comprising (1) British Army Enters Madrid 1812, 45mm diameter in white metal, Eimer 1025, BHM 737 by T.Wyon Snr./P.Wyon Obverse: Bust left, LIEUT. GEN. MARQUIS WELLINGTON. K.B. &c.&c. MDCCCXII Reverse: Garlanded Shields of Britain, Portugal and Spain, upon a plinth inscribed VIMEIRA/TALAVERA/BUSACO/CIUDAD RODRIGO/BADAJOZ/SALAMANCA amidst military trophies, ENTER'D MADRID AUGUST XII, NVF, (2) George III, Obsequies 1820 45mm diameter in white metal, unsigned, Eimer 1126, BHM 1006, Obverse: Bust left, uniformed Bust GEORGE III DIED JAN. 29. 1820 IN THE 82 YEARS OF HIS AGE & 60 OF HIS REIGN. Reverse: A Funerary urn upon a tomb. IN MEMORY OF HIS OBSEQUIES AT WINDSOR FEB. 16. 1820 VF/GVF, (3) Salisbury Cathedral undated (c.1830) 50mm diameter in white metal by Halliday BHM 1469, Obverse: View of the cathedral In Exergue SALISBURY CATHEDRAL, Reverse: The Interior of the cathedral, In Exergue: THE CHOIR OF SALISBURY CATHEDL. VF, (4) Marriage of Princess Victoria to Frederick William of Prussia 1858 Eimer 1517, BHM 2627, 38mm diameter in white metal by J.Hinks, Birmingham, Obverse Busts left, conjoined, the Princess laureate, THE PRINCE OF PRUSSIA & THE PRINCESS ROYAL OF ENGLAND, Reverse: Conjoined shields, within a wreath JANy.25. 1858 EF and lustrous, (5) William ShakespeareTercentenary of his Birth 1864 51mm diameter in white metal, by Ottley, Birmingham, Obverse Bust almost facing SHAKESPEARE . BORN 23 APRIL 1564. DIES 23 APRIL 1616. Reverse: A view of Shakespeare's Birthplace . THE TERCENTENARY OF THE BIRTH OF SHAKESPEARE CELEBRATED 23 APRIL 1864 In Exergue: HIS BIRTH PLACE STRATFORD-ON-AVON EF and lustrous
GB and World Numismatic Covers in 3 albums - The History of World War II (41 covers) includes issues from Isle of Man (11), Turks and Caicos Islands (8), Marshall Islands (4), USA (1), Guernsey (2), Jersey (3), GB (6), Gibraltar (2), Barbados (1), Liberia (1), Alderney (1), Australia (1), includes many Crown-sized issues, UNC in the albums of issue, GB Numismatic Covers (2) Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton 2011 comprising Five Pound Crown 2011 Silver Proof FDC and set of two stamps First Class and £1.10, UNC all on the envelope of issue, in a Westminster folder, End of World War II 60th Anniversary comprising Two Pounds 2005 Silver Proof nFDC and set of 6x First Class stamps, UNC all on the envelope of issue, signed by Vera Lynn, in a Westminster box, Guernsey Numismatic Cover 2013 comprising Five Pounds Coronation 60th Anniversary Silver Proof with gold highlighting on the reverse nFDC with some toning, and set of 4x First Class stamps each with a retro design of the 1953 issues 1/2d, 4d, 1/3 and 1/6, UNC all on the envelope of issue, in a Westminster folder, along with a further group of Numismatic Covers (7) GB (6) 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of Guernsey Crown 1965 UNC and a set of 5x stamps, 16p, 24p, 35p, 41p and 60p, UNC on the envelope of issue, Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II 1977, Crown 1977 UNC and a set of 5x stamps 8 1/2p, 9p, 10p, 11p, and 18p UNC on the envelope of issue, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince PhilipGolden Wedding Anniversary , Five Pound Crown 1997 Cupro-Nickel UNC and First Class stamp, UNC on the envelope of issue, Millennium 1999 (2) , each set comprising Five Pound Crown 1999 Millennium and 20p stamp UNC on the envelopes of issue, Queen Mother Memorial 2002 comprising Five Pound Crown 2002 Cupro-Nickel UNC and 27p stamp UNC on the envelope of issue, Falkland Islands (1) comprising Two Pounds 1996 Henry VIII and 26p stamp UNC on the envelope of issue, along with Banknote First Day Cover Jersey 1995 comprising Jersey One Pound 1995 Liberation issue LJ013725 UNC and set of 4x stamps 18p, 23p, 60p and £1, UNC on the envelope of issue
Medalets in copper and brass (23) George III and Queen CharlotteMarriage 1761 Fine, Death of Caroline, Queen Consort of George IV 1821 (2) GVF and NEF, Coronation of George IV (3) the first in copper, Fine, the second in brass NVF with some scratches, the third in copper NVF, all different, Grimshaw Esq. Mayor of Preston 1822 Fine, holed, Death of the Earl of Beaconsfield 1881 Fine, Death of George IV 1820 VF, Coronation of William IV 1831 Fine, Death of Frederick, Duke of York 1827 NEF, Preliminaries of Peace between Great Britain and France 1801 VF, Death of Nelson 1805 Fine, holed, Coronation of Queen Victoria (2) 1838 Fine, and 1838 VF (both different), Marquis Wellington 1814 (2) one in copper Good Fine, the other in brass Fine, holed, Preliminaries of Peace 1814 GVF holed, France (4) Louis XV 1743 Cardinal Fleury VF, Louis XVI 1788 Royal token, Good Fine, Charles X 1825 Royal Token 1825 Good Fine, cleaned, Death of Ferdinand, Duke of Orleans undated (1825) 12-sided, Fine, possibly ex-mount, and a fantasy copy of Queen Anne Coronation medal this 25mm diameter in brass, Fine
Halfpenny18th CenturyBuckinghamshire - Slough 1794 William Till, Wine & Spirit Merchant, Obverse: Shield of Arms, Reverse: View of an inn DH23 UNC or very near so with very light cabinet friction, comes with old ticket
Currency Sets 1953 (10 coins) Crown to Farthing (2) UNC in the maroon cases of issue, Pennies (7) 1948 (2), 1949, 1950, 1951, 1951 Proof, 1953 three of which make up a set 'Pennies 1950-51-53' A/UNC to Lustrous UNC, Farthings (2) 1860 Beaded Border, Fine, 1861 Fine, Guernsey Proof Set 1966 a 4-coin set Ten Shillings KingWilliam I - Duke of Normandy, Threepence, Eight Doubles and Four Doubles nFDC to FDC in the green box of issue
17th CenturyNorthamptonshire (5) Halfpenny Higham Ferrers 1656 Twyford Worthington W.41 VG with a planchet clip, Farthing Northampton Town W.74/5 Fair, Farthing 1651 Bird Streete W.79/80 Fine, Halfpenny Peterborough Richard Tompson W.138 Fine for wear with poor surfaces, Halfpenny Towcester William Bell W.157/8 VG
Opening of London Bridge 1831 51mm diameter in copper by B.WyonEimer 1245, Obverse: Bust right WILLIAM THE FOURTH, Reverse: Five-arched bridge spanning river . LONDON BRIDGE, In Exergue: COMMENCED 15 JUNE 1825 OPENED 1 AUGUST 1831 GVF, Ex-Downies Auction 325 17-19 October 2017 Lot 659
Medals (9) many with a Naval theme, comprising - Erection of Nelson's Column 1843 25mm diameter in white metal GVF holed, Sentimental Tokens by J.Kirk (2) George II BHM 166 NVF/Fine, William Beckford BHM 170 undated VF, Death of George Canning, undated (1827) 51mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: bust of George Canning left, GEORGE CANNING, Reverse: A LA CONCORDE DES PEUPLES, LIBERTE CIVILE ET RELIGIEUSE DANS L'UNIVERS 1827 Good Fine, Majority of Marquis of Bute 1868 BHM 2888 41mm diameter in bronze EF with a tone spot on the reverse, Death of Nelson 1805 50mm a cast copy with loop mount attached, PortsmouthNavy Week (2) Obverse : Bust of Nelson left PORTSMOUTH NAVY WEEK, Reverse: HMS VICTORY the ship sailing both 32mm diameter one in bronze VF, the other in White metal Fine, both holed at the top, Ile de FranceFrench Line 22mm diameter in white metal, undated (c.1949) Fine
Reform Bill 1832 51mm diameter in bronze by B.Wyon, Eimer 1254, BHM 1603, Welch 3, Obverse: REFORM IN THE REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE IN THE COMMONS HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT 1832, crown above within a wreath decorated by the City of London Shield, Reverse: Liberty kneeling, presents a bill of REFORM to Britannia who stands before a plaque, inscribed GREY BROUGHAM ALTHORP RUSSELL on which rests a medallion of WILLIAM THE FOURTH. In Exergue: 2nd and 3rd WILLIAM IV, GVF with some dirt in the devices
A pair of medals in white metal (2) comprising (1) London Bridge Opened 1831, 26mm diameter in white metal by B.Wyon, Eimer 1247, BHM 1545, Obverse: City of London Shield, crest and motto, Reverse: LONDON BRIDGE COMMENCED 15. JUNE 1825 OPENED 1. AUGUST 1831, Above: Bridge of the Bridge-House Estates, Issued by the Corporation of the City of London, GVF, (2) Reform Bill 1832 50mm diameter in white metal by T. Halliday, Eimer 1256, BHM 1587, Obverse: portrait medallion of KING WILLIAM IV. KING OF GREAT BRITAIN in a central circle, around three segments detailing the text of the Reform Bill, Reverse: Justice and Mercury observe Britannia, brandishing a sword, who drives Corruption , holding a money-bag, into the sea. Above: a radiate triangle inscribed KING LORDS COMMONS. BRITANNIA SUPPORTED BY JUSTICE DRIVES CORRUPTION FROM THE CONSTITUTION. In Exergue: MDCCCXXXII, NVF
Coronation of William IV 1831 55mm diameter in White Metal by T.W. Ingram, BHM 1486, Obverse KING WILLIAM IV BORN AUGt 21st 1765. QUEEN ADELAIDE BORN AUG 13th 1792. MARRIED JULY 1818. ASCENDED JUNE 26 1830. in 7 lines, a radiant crown above, within a wreath, Reverse: Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia stand before the King and Queen and observe the ceremony attended by Fame above, In Exergue: CROWNED SEPt. 8th 1831. GVF
Five Hundred Pounds 2020 The Great Engravers - William Wyon - The Three Graces 5 ounceGoldProof, FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with booklet and certificate. The reverse a stunning representation of William Wyon's famed design originally used on the PatternCrown of 1817. The design based on Antonio Canova's original neoclassical sculpture. Another of Wyon's legendary designs beautifully reproduced on a superb large modern gold coin and fully displaying the skill and expertise of the designer's craft. All the Three Graces design coins were very quickly sold out by the Royal Mint
Two Hundred Pounds 2020 Three Graces, 2oz. GoldProof in an NGC 'First Releases' holder and graded NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo. The reverse a stunning representation of William Wyon's famed design originally used on the PatternCrown of 1817. The design based on Antonio Canova's original neoclassical sculpture. Another of Wyon's legendary designs beautifully reproduced on a superb large modern gold coin and fully displaying the skill and expertise of the designer's craft. comes in the NGC holder within a Royal Mint box with certificate and original packaging for the coin. All the Three Graces design coins were very quickly sold out by the Royal Mint. Sure to be an extremely prized issue in years to come. a 'must have' for the modern gold specialist collector
Guinea 1691 Elephant and CastleS.3427, 7 Harp strings, NVF/VF with touches of red toning, and some haymarking and adjustment lines, William and Mary Guineas very seldom found in grades above Fine, many having the characteristic weak strike on the reverse. This example a superior piece with a full strike with only very minor weakness just above the Irish shield. A desirable example, Guineas of this reign always keenly sought after
Half Sovereign 1834 Small size 17.9mm diameter Marsh 410, S.3830 GEF and choice, the fields excellent, Very Rare in high grade, a highly desirable example of this one-year type, sure to appeal to type collectors and William IV enthusiasts alike
Jersey - The William Shakespeare 450th Birthday Collection a 6-coin set all in Gold comprising Five Pounds Gold 2014 Reverse: Shakespeare to right half facing, with quill to left Proof FDC, One Pound (5) 2014 'Is This a Dagger I See Before Me', 2014 'To Be or Not To Be, That Is The Question', 2014 'Once More Unto The Breach Dear Friends', 2014 'A Horse, A Horse, My Kingdom For A Horse, and 2014 'Romeo, Romeo, Wherefore Art Thou Romeo' Gold Proofs FDC in the box of issue with certificate
Half Sovereign 1835 Marsh 411 EF and scarce, minor contact marks on the obverse, overall a very attractive example, all William IV Half Sovereign very hard to find in grades above Fine, with high grade example particularly elusive
GB and World Singles (7) comprising GB Five Pound Crown 2010 2-Year Countdown to the London Olympics Silver Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, GB Five Pound Crowns (2) 2009 3-Year Countdown to the London Olympics, UNC on the Royal Mint card of issue, (this torn), 2010 2-Year Countdown to the London Olympics UNC on the Royal Mint card of issue, GB One Pound 1985 Silver Proof Piedfort FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Alderney Five Pound Crown 2010 Battle of Britain 70th Anniversary Silver Proof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, Cook Islands One Dollar 1997P Diana Princess of Wales One Ounce .999 Silver Proof FDC with Perth Mint certificate, Czech Republic 200 Korun 1994 50th Anniversary of D-Day KM#12 Silver Proof nFDC to FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue (many were later melted), and Sets (14) GB Premium Proof Set 2018 (14 coins plus medal) FDC in the box of issue, Panama Proof Set 1976 (9 coins) 20 Balboas to One Centesimo FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Cayman Islands Proof Set 1976 (8 coins) FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Gibraltar - The Beatrix Potter Coin Collection 1995 Crowns a 6-coin set comprising Jemima Puddle-Duck, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, Tom Kitten, Benjamin Bunny, Mr. Jeremy Fisher and Peter Rabbit issues UNC in the box of issue with certificate, Tristan da Cunha - 350th Anniversary of the First Guinea/200th Anniversary of the Last Guinea 2013 Guineas in silver an 8-coin set with each reverse featuring Charles II, James II, William and Mary, William III, Anne, George I, George II and George III respectively, struck in .999 silver with selective gold layering 38mm diameter, 12.5 grammes each, Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Ancient Silk Road Civilisations a 20-coin Bronze coin collection with coins from 2nd-4th Century BC up till the 19th Century in mixed grades boxed as issued with certificate, Tristan da Cunha Crowns 2013 Coronation 60th Anniversary - Heraldic Beasts a 4-coin set Silver Proofs each 12 grammes of .999 silver FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Liberia - Tanks of World War II Crowns 2008 Proofs a 5-coin set in .999 silver each reverse with a different tank, shown against a colour background, featuring tanks from Russia, Great Britain, USA, Germany and Japan, FDC in the shell-shaped box of issue with certificate, Ingots a 3-piece set (issued 2012) each ingot gold plated UNC in the box of issue with certificate, Numismatic Cover Ascension Island - 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing comprising Crown 2019 Silver Proof in high relief 62.21 grammes of .999 silver, with GB First Class Stamp and USA Ten Cents Moon Landing Stamp, UNC on the envelope of issue with certificate in presentation wallet, Tristan da Cunha Five Pounds 2016-17 The Life and Times of Queen Elizabeth II, a 12-coin set each with a different portrait of the Queen on the reverse, in gold-plated copper Prooflike UNC with certificates, Tristan da Cunha Five Pounds The Photographic Five Pounds Collection 2015 a 4-coin set each with a different portrait of the Queen on the reverse, in gold-plated copper Prooflike UNC in the box of issue with certificate, Numismatic Covers in an album (11) comprising issues from Isle of Man (2), Guernsey, GB (3), Marshall Islands, Jersey (3) and Gibraltar UNC on the envelopes of issue, GB - Queen Elizabeth II - 90 Coins for 90 Years a collection from 1926-2016 includes Halfcrowns to Farthings, and Decimal issues Five Pound Crown to Half New Penny, in mixed grades, a few silver minors included, in the London Mint Office box with two books, along with Silver Threepences (4) 1875, 1916, 1918, 1919 VG to Near Fine. (Total weight around 15 Kilos)
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