Half Sovereign 1845 with large (tall) first A in BRITANNIARUM, as Marsh 419, Near Fine, examination of our photo archive stretching back to 2003 shows that none of the examples of 1845 Half Sovereigns previously offered by us have that variation. Marsh lists the rarity of the 1845 coin as R3, with a calendar year mintage of 887,526 pieces, so logical combination of these factors surely makes this an extremely rare type.
Half Sovereign 1849 the first A in BRITANNIARUM has no lower left serifs, As Marsh 423 VF/NVF. Examination of our photo archive shows that none of the example of 1849 Half Sovereigns previously offered by us have that variation
Coronation Medals (3) Coronation of George IV 1821 35mm in Silver by Pistrucci Eimer 1146 The official Royal Mint issue, Obverse: Bust Left Laureate GEORGIUS IIII D.G. BRITANNIARUM REX F.D., Reverse George IV enthroned, left, crowned by Victory, behind, before him stand Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia PROPRIO JAM JURE ANIMO PATERNO in exergue INAUGURATUS DIE. JULII.XIX.ANNO.MDCCCXXI GVF cleaned. Coronation of Edward VII 9 Aug.1902 The Official Royal Mint issue Obverse: Bust right, crowned and draped, EDWRAD VII CROWNED 9.AUGUST 1902, Reverse: Bust of Queen Alexandra right, crowned, veiled and draped, ALEXANDRA QUEEN CONSORT, 31mm diameter in silver by G.W.De Saulles Eimer 1871 UNC or very near so with light cabinet friction, Coronation of George VI 1937 31mm diameter in silver by P.Metcalfe Obverse: Bust left, crowned and draped. George VI CROWNED 12 May 1937, Reverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth left QUEEN ELIZABETH 12 MAY 1937 The Official Royal Mint issue EF with some hairlines
Sovereign 1839 Plain Edge ProofS.3852, die axis inverted, Second I in BRITANNIARUM missing the top left serif and appears as a reversed 1. A/UNC with some hairlines and thin scratches, the obverse with frosted bust and retaining much mint lustre, weight 7.65 grammes. Many different weights have been recorded on the Proof Sovereigns of this year, on examples with either die axis alignment, and examples in and around this weight have been previously recorded. The 1839 Sovereigns are always desirable and keenly sought after on the rare occasions they are offered
Coronation of George IV 1821 35mm diameter in gold an unfinished pattern of the Official Royal Mint issue by B.Pistrucci (Eimer 1146a), of similar style design. Obverse: Bust Left Laureate, GEORGIUS IIII D.G. BRITANNIARUM REX F.D. Reverse: George IV enthroned, left, crowned by Victory, behind, before him stand Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia PROPRIO JAM JURE. ANIMO PATERNO, the pattern however with differing reverse exergue legend thus: INAUGURATUS/ DIE. /ANNO MDCCC in three lines. The B.P initials on the right of the exergual line have the following stop approximately 0.75mm from it's extreme right edge, whereas on the standard Royal Mint issue the stop following the initials is around 1.5mm from the extreme right edge. Weight 33.00 grammes. GVF with some contact marks and edge nicks. We note an example of this rare pattern exists in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Fifth Avenue, New York. Our research has only uncovered the Metropolitan Museum example as well as the medal offered. See also the Gold Coronation of George IV Official Royal Mint issue 1821 medal also offered in this sale
Coronation of George IV 1821 35mm diameter in gold by B.Pistrucci Eimer 1146a Obverse Bust left Laureate GEORGIUS IIII D.G. BRITANNIARUM REX F.D. Reverse: George IV enthroned, left, crowned by Victory, behind, before him stand Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia PROPRIO JAM JURE ANIMO PATERNO in exergue: INAUGURATUS/ DIE. JULII. XIX. /ANNO.MDCCCXXI Weight 31.31 grammes. VF/GVF. See also the unfinished pattern example of this medal also offered in this sale.
Sovereign 1843 3 over inverted 2 in date, 4 in date points between two rim teeth, the reverse die show the second I in BRITANNIARUM having both top serifs. Fine, an unusual and rare type
Medals (3) , Coronation of George II 1727 34mm diameter in silver by J.Croker Eimer 510 Obverse Bust left laureate GEORGIVS. II. D.G. MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. Reverse the King enthroned right, is crowned by Britannia. VOLENTES. PER. POPULOS Exergue CORON.XI. OCTOB. MDCCXXVII NEF with some scratches in the obverse field. George IV Coronation 1821 35mm diameter in silver Eimer 1146 The Official Royal Mint issue 35mm diameter in silver by B.Pistrucci Obverse bust left laureate GEORGIUS IIII D.G. BRITANNIARUM REX F.D. Reverse George IV enthroned left, crowned by Victory behind, before him stand Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia PROPRIO JAM JURE PATERNO Exergue INAUGURATUS DIE. JULII. XIX ANNO MDCCCXXI NEF, Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in silver by W.WyonEimer 1251 The official Royal Mint issue after F.Chantrey NEF
Union of Great Britain and Ireland 1801 49mm diameter in bronze by C.H.Kuchler for M.Boulton, Eimer 927var, Obverse Bust of George III left, armoured and draped GEORGIUS III. D:G. BRITANNIARUM REX. FID DEF&c. Reverse Britannia and Hibernia stand facing each other, their hands clasped. JUNGUNTUR OPES FIRMATUR IMPERIUM, UNC or very near so, nicely toned with a few small spots
Sovereign 1843 3 over inverted 2 in date, 4 points directly to a rim tooth with the 843 of the date being more widely spaced. The 3 of the date on this die is poorly formed, and the usage of the 2 punch to overstrike it has not especially clarified the rendition of the figure. On the reverse this shows the full second I in BRITANNIARUM. It is especially rare to see two example of this type both struck from different pairs of dies. VF with some contact marks the reverse better, a rare type
Sovereign 1843 3 over inverted 2 in date, 4 in date points between two rim teeth, one of two different obverse dies for this type offered in this sale. The reverse die show the second I in BRITANNIARUM having no top left serif. VG or better and a rare type
Sovereign 1839 Plain edge Proof, Die Axis inverted, second I in BRITANNIARUM a reversed 1, S.3852 some hairlines in the fields otherwise UNC and retaining much original mint lustre and brilliance
Crown 1817 Three Graces, Pattern in silver, Obverse Laureate Bust of King George III, right, with W.WYON. below. GEORGIUS III D:G: BRITANNIARUM REX F:D:, Reverse: Three figures emblematical of the three Kingdoms (the Three Graces) with emblems and shield, W.WYON. to the left of the harp, palm branch and quiver in exergue. FOEDUS INVIOLABILE, the legend in smaller letters to that of the obverse. as ESC 223, Bull 2020 (type M/6), Linecar & Stone 152, Coincraft G3PT-785. Weight 25.62 grammes, Published weights in various references being in the range 24.6 grammes to 27.2 grammes, the mintage believed to be around 50 pieces. NEF and toned, possibly artificially, the obverse with some heavier contact marks to the surface and evidence of work to partially conceal this is visible. The edge has some faint thin grafitti at 12 o'clock appearing to read in italics EG 6J, the edge also has signs of smoothing and unevenness in parts, viewing recommended. One of the most famous designs of the 19th Century Pattern Crowns.We have been told that USA grading companies have been unable to authenticate this piece so it has been offered here as a museum copy or high quality fantasy imitation in silver.
Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 The Official Royal Mint issue 36mm diameter in silver by B.Pistrucci Eimer 1315 Obverse Bust left draped and wearing a bandeau. VICTORIA. D.G. BRITANNIARUM REGINA F.D. Reverse Victoria enthroned left, receives a crown from Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia ERIMUS TIBI NOBILE REGNUM Exergue. INAUGURATA DIE JUNII XXVIII MDCCCXXXVIII EF and with an attractive blue tone, a few small rim nicks barely detract
Half Sovereign 1839 Plain edge Proof, die axis upright S.3859 nFDC with some hairlines, the reverse with three small spots above the second A in BRITANNIARUM, retaining much original mint brilliance, Very Rare, this only the second we have offered in 15 years
Mint Error - Mis-StrikeSovereign 1851 Marsh 34 slightly off-centre, thus having a raised rim on the reverse between FID and the BRI of BRITANNIARUM, Fine/Good Fine, rare to find mis-strikes of the gold coinage
Groats (11) 1836 (3), 1838, 1843 3 overstruck, possibly over a 2, 1843 (2), 1846, 1849, 1854 (2), in mixed grades a couple NEF to EF, along with Maundy Odds (3) Fourpences (2) 1870 GVF, 1874 EF, Twopence 1818 Unbarred A's in BRITANNIARUM EF the reverse with uneven tone
Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 36mm diameter in gold Eimer 1315 the official Royal Mint issue by B.Pistrucci, Obverse: Bust draped left wearing a bandeau, VICTORIA D.G. BRITANNIARUM REGINA F.D. Reverse Victoria enthroned, facing left, receives a crown from Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia. ERIMUS TIBI NOBILE REGNUM. Exergue: INAUGURATA DIE JUNII XXVIII MDCCCXXXVIII, EF with some hairlines, in a modern Royal Mint box
Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 The Official Royal Mint issue 36mm diameter in silver by B.Pistrucci Eimer 1315 Obverse Bust left draped and wearing a bandeau. VICTORIA. D.G. BRITANNIARUM REGINA F.D. Reverse Victoria enthroned left, receives a crown from Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia ERIMUS TIBI NOBILE REGNUM Exergue. INAUGURATA DIE JUNII XXVIII MDCCCXXXVIII A/UNC and nicely toned over prooflike fields
Union of Great Britain and Ireland 1801 49mm diameter Gilt by C.H.Kuchler for M.Boulton, Eimer 927, Obverse Bust of George III left, armoured and draped GEORGIUS III. D:G. BRITANNIARUM REX. FIDEI DEF&c. Reverse Britannia and Hibernia stand facing each other, their hands clasped. JUNGUNTUR OPES FIRMATUR IMPERIUM, UNC and with a small test mark on the edge which barely detracts
Union of Great Britain and Ireland 1801 49mm diameter in copper, Eimer 927var.Obverse: Bust left GEORGIUS III. D.G. BRITANNIARUM REX.FIDEI DEF. &c. Reverse Britannia and Hibernia stand facing each other their hands clasped. JUNGUNTUR OPES FIRMATUR IMPERIUM Exergue: 1.JAN. MDCCCI GEF with a couple of small rim nicks
Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 The Official Royal Mint issue 36mm diameter in gold by B.Pistrucci Eimer 1315 Obverse Bust left draped and wearing a bandeau. VICTORIA. D.G. BRITANNIARUM REGINA F.D. Reverse Victoria enthroned left, receives a crown from Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia ERIMUS TIBI NOBILE REGNUM Exergue. INAUGURATA DIE JUNII XXVIII MDCCCXXXVIII NEF/EF with some surface marks
Crown 1818 LVIII edge. TR of PISTRUCCI on reverse struck over IS. Note : Shorter streamer on obverse and no loop in Q of QUI on reverse. M in BRITANNIARUM has top left serif. UNC toned with light cabinet friction, slabbed and graded CGS 78, the only example thus far recorded by the CGS Population Report
Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 36mm diameter in gold Eimer 1315 the official Royal Mint issue by B.Pistrucci, Obverse: Bust draped left wearing a bandeau, VICTORIA D.G. BRITANNIARUM REGINA F.D. Reverse Victoria enthroned, facing left, receives a crown from Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia. ERIMUS TIBI NOBILE REGNUM. Exergue: INAUGURATA DIE JUNII XXVIII MDCCCXXXVIII, EF with some hairlines, in brown contemporary box
Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 The Official Royal Mint issue 36mm diameter in silver by B.Pistrucci Eimer 1315 Obverse Bust left draped and wearing a bandeau. VICTORIA. D.G. BRITANNIARUM REGINA F.D. Reverse Victoria enthroned left, receives a crown from Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia ERIMUS TIBI NOBILE REGNUM Exergue. INAUGURATA DIE JUNII XXVIII MDCCCXXXVIII Lustrous A/UNC in the case of issue
Sovereign 1864 Marsh 49 Die Number 77 GF/NVF this die number unlisted by Marsh, we note the missing top serif to the B in BRITANNIARUM, and the die flaw at the first I and T similar to the example from this die in the recent Bentley Collection
Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 The Official Royal Mint issue 36mm diameter in silver by B.Pistrucci Eimer 1315 Obverse Bust left draped and wearing a bandeau. VICTORIA. D.G. BRITANNIARUM REGINA F.D. Reverse Victoria enthroned left, receives a crown from Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia ERIMUS TIBI NOBILE REGNUM Exergue. INAUGURATA DIE JUNII XXVIII MDCCCXXXVIII NVF
Medals (4) Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in silver by W.WyonEimer 1251 The official Royal Mint issue after F.Chantrey NEF, Coronation of George II 1727 34mm diameter in silver by J.Croker Eimer 510 Obverse Bust left laureate GEORGIVS. II. D.G. MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. Reverse the King enthroned right, is crowned by Britannia. VOLENTES. PER. POPULOS Exergue CORON.XI. OCTOB. MDCCXXVII NEF with some scratches in the obverse field, George IV Coronation 1821 35mm diameter in silver Eimer 1146 The Official Royal Mint issue 35mm diameter in silver by B.Pistrucci Obverse bust left laureate GEORGIUS IIII D.G. BRITANNIARUM REX F.D. Reverse George IV enthronedleft crowned by Victory behind, before him stand Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia PROPRIO JAM JURE PATERNO Exergue INAUGURATUS DIE. JULII. XIX ANNO MDCCCXXI NEF, Act of Union 1707 26mm diameter in Silver on a thin flan by J.Croker Eimer 424b ObverseBust left crowned and draped ANNA D:G: MAG: BRI: FR: ET. HIB: REG: Reverse British shield within the Garter, crowned upon a pedestal inscribed with the double cypher of AR supported by a lion and unicorn MAII I . MDCCVII NVF
VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 65mm diameter in copper Obverse as Eimer 1736 Bust left crowned and veiled, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITANNIARUM REGINA F:D: INDIAE IMPERATRIX Reverse ANNO JVBILAEI A.D MDCCCLXXXVII REGNVM SVSCEPIT XX JVN. MDCCCXXXVII in six lines within a wreath About UNC in a modern box
Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 74mm diameter in copper by G.R.Collis Eimer 1310 Obverse Bust Left VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIARUM REGINA F:D: Reverse Victoria Enthroned upon an island rock crowned by Archbishop and attended by Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia with Mercury and Neptune seated at the base EF with some contact marks
Halfcrown 1884 PatternESC 742, Davies 636, struck in silver on a 32mm flan, Obverse: Jubilee style bust with necklace of eleven pearls, larger earring and small crown facing left within wire circle, small letters in legend VICTORIA DEI GRATIA, toothed border, Reverse: Struck en medaille, toothed border, small quartered shield within crowned garter.HONI.SOIT.QUI.MAL.Y.PENSE normal stops, six strings to Irish harp, surrounded by Order of the Garter, date below, number 3 scratched in field next to the date, BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF plain edge toned mint state, rated R7 by ESC, Ex-Lingford collection, purchased en bloc by Baldwins in 1951, Ex-Colin Adams collection Spink Auction 5033 1/12/2005 lot 717
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