ChinaSpade Money (2) Wang Mang (c.9-22AD) 36mm 6.36 grammes and 26mm 3.6 grammes, Fine with green patina, Ancient Greece (22) Ar Drachm Thrace - Istros, Late 5th-4th Century BC Obv. Two Young male heads/ Rev. Sea Eagle left on dolphin AΠ 4.95 grammes NVF. Sicily - Syracuse Ar Litra Hiketas II (288-278BC) Obv. Head of Apollo right/ Rev.Eagle standing left, 6.03 grammes Near Fine. Thasos Ar Trihemiobol (411-350BC) Obv. Satyr kneeling left holding kantharios/ Rev. Amphora, 0.64 grammes, Fine. Thrace - Chersonesos Ar Hemidrachm (480-350BC) Obv. Forepart of Lion right, head reverted/ Rev. Dot AY monogram dot - Bee, 2.36 grammes, Sear 1605 var.VF. Ionia - Miletos Ar Obol, Late 6th Century BC, Obv. Forepart of lion left, head turned/ Rev. Floral Star Pattern in incuse square, 0.88 grammes SNG Cop. 952 NF/Fine. Ionia - Miletos Ar Obol Late 6th Century BC, Obv. Forepart of Lion left, head turned/ Rev. Floral Star pattern in incuse square, 0.93 grammes, Fine/Good Fine. Ionia - Miletos Ar Diobol Late 6th Century BC, Sear SG 3533, Obv. Lion's head left/ Rev. Floral Star pattern in incuse square, 1.2 grammes, VF. Ionia - Uncertain Ar Trihemiobol c.Late 6th Century BC, Obv. Star of 8 rays/ Rev. Quadripartite square 0.61 grammes Fine. Sicily Trihemiobol Obv.Triskeles/Rev.Pellet in circle 0.61 grammes, Fine. Mylasa- Caria Ae17 Strategos Eupolemos, Obv. Three overlapping shields Rev.EMΠO / ΛEMOY Sheathed Sword. 1.90 grammes Lindgren III 435, NVF. Elymais -Orodes II Copper Drachm (100-150AD) 3.74 grammes Fine. Knidos - Caria Ae11 (300-190BC) Obv. Head of Aphrodite right/ Rev. Prow right 1.95 grammes, Fine. Kyme - Aeolis (350-250BC) Ae15. Magistrate Eubios 3.68 grammes. Obv. KY and forepart of horse right EYBIOΣ below/Rev. One-handled drinking cup, TEYB monogram to left SNG Cop 76. Good Fine. Pontos - uncertain, possibly Amisos Ae24 c.130-100BC. Obv. Helmeted head left/ Rev. Star with eight rays, 20.15 grammes About Fine. Maroneia - Thrace Semi-Autonomous coinage Ae15 (400-350BC) Obv. Prancing Horse right, monogram below/ Rev. grape-vine within linear frame. 2.33 grammes, Fine. Brettii - Bruttium Ae14 reduced Unit/Uncia (208-205BC) Obv. Head right/Rev. Eagle standing Near Fine with green patination. Carthage in Zeugitana Ae14 Obv. Head of Taniot left/Rev. Horse prancing right, 3.245 grammes, SNG Cop95 VG/Near Fine. Macedonia - Akanthos Ar Hemiobol (C.470-390BC) 8mm diameter, 0.37 grammes Obv. Head of Bull right/ Rev. Quadripartite incuse square SNG ANS 51 GVF. Lydia - Tmolus Ae14 semi-autonomous issue. (117-161AD) Obv. Youthful head of Dionysus right, wreathed with ivy, thyrsos before/ Rev. TMΩΛITΩN, bunch of grapes, Paris 97, Waddington 5384, Sardis 327, Good Fine. Mysia - Pergamon Ae12 (200-133BC) Philetaerus, King of Pergamum. Obv. Helmeted Head of Athena right/ Rev. ΦIΛE-TAIΡOY, Bow. SNG von Aulock 1364; SNG Stockholm 2086; SNG Leipzig 1094; BMC 12, 54; Lindgren III 273 Good Fine with green patination. Thrace - Mesembria c.3rd to2nd Century BC Ae19 Obv. Female head right/ Rev. Athena Promachos standing left holding shield and brandishing spear, 5.17 grammes, SNG Cop 660 approaching Fine, along with a further group of Ancients (15) all but one in bronze, in mixed lower grades. Macedonia - Antigonus I Ae15 Obv. Gorgon on shield, Rev Worn. 3.84 grammes. VG/Poor. Celtic (3) Gaul - Northwest Senones (c.100BC-50BC) Potin Unit, Obv. Head right/ Rev. Stylized horse with pellets around. 17mm diameter, 4.64 grammes Fine on an irregularly shaped flan., Celtic Bronze Unit Obv. Blank/ Rev.Horse and rider right, 14mm diameter, 2.71 grammes, NVF with edge cracks. Celtic - Britain IceniSilver UnitS.436 Symbol type Obv. Two opposed crescents/ Rev. Horse with three pellets below, 1.12 grammes, Fine
Medals (15) Italy Frencesco de Larderel 1858 Count of Montecerboli by G.Voigt, 51mm diameter in silver 74.4 grammes, EF. Argentina 1910 100th Anniversary of the 1810 Agricultural Exposition - Buenos Aires, 50mm diameter, 56.75 grammes VF with some edge nicks. Columbian Exposition 1892 58mm diameter in White metal Obverse: Discovery of America October 1492 and Landing of the Pilgrims December 1620, Reverse: Signing of the Declaration of Independence July 4th 1776 and World's Columbian Exposition 1892 Chicago. Edge: Boldenweck &Co. Pat'd Oct 7, 1890 in 2 lines EF. Ireland 1897 Lord Lieutenant of Ireland - To Exhibitors at Countess Cadogan's Irish Textile Exhibition, Dublin 1897 38mm diameter in silver by Spink & Son. Obverse as Eimer 1820Diamond Jubilee portrait facing left, crowned and veiled, by F.Bowcher / Reverse: Crowned Crest with ribbon and legend in 7 lines below VF/EF the obverse with some scratches. George VSilver Jubilee 1935 The official Royal Mint issue 36mm diameter in silver Eimer 2029 VF. Bronze medal 1823 39mm diameter Obverse: 11 line legend, I. THOSE PRINCIPLES OF TRUTH AND MORALITYON WHICH POLITICAL LIBERTY AND SOCIAL ORDER DEPEND. II. A MILITIA OF ALL MEN CAPABLE OF ARMSBEARING. III. A WITTENAGEMOTEANNUALLY ELECTED BY THE PEOPLE FOR ENACTING LAWS. Reverse: 12 line legend IV.GRAND AND PETIT JURIESOF THE PEOPLE FAIRLY DRAWN FOR APPLYINGTHE LAWS. V.A MAGISTRACY ELECTED BY THE PEOPLE FOR DULY PERFORMING ALL EXECUTIVE DUTIES. ANTIENT POLITY MDCCCXXIII NVF. British Empire Exhibition 1924 Nobel Industries Ltd. 36mm diameter in bronze NEF. Queen VictoriaDeath 1901 medalet 13mm diameter NEF/GVF. 1901 The Weeping Angel of Amiens by Blasser 15mm diameter, with a loop mount attached NVF. Edward VIICoronation 1902 19mm diameter Obverse: The busts of the King and Queen right, conjoined, with radiant crown above, Reverse: Arms with supporters ER above, Fine. Edward VII Coronation 1902 medalet by Lauer Obverse: The King and Queen, almost facing OUR GRACIOUS KING AND QUEEN with MADE IN GERMANY below, Reverse: Crowned at Westminster VF. Memorial medal Henry Irving In Memoriam - I GO TO MEET MY KING BECKET, undated, GVF. Medalet 28mm diameter Madame de Servigne 1626-1696 Reverse: Souvenir l'Expositionde Clermont Ferrard 1910 - Chocolate de Royat VF. Medalet - The Lord's Prayer, Obverse: George Vleft with FOREIGN below, Reverse: The Lords prayer in 14 Lines, Good Fine. Medalet - Death of Napoleon undated, 14mm diameter in base metal NVF with loop mount. Sentimental Tokens by Kirk (2) 1773 Lord Camden NVF/GF, 1773 D.Carrick Good Fine/Fine, Canada - OntarioMasonic Penny Token undated Cannington - King Darius Chapter No.154 VF with some scratches. also Groat GB 1836 Enamelled in 5 colours, Fair workmanship Fine
Proof Sets 1970 (3), 1971/72/73/74/75/76/77/78/79/80/81/82, 2000 standard issue (3). Mint Sets 1983 Heinz (2). Cupro issues in Royal Mint presentation packs £5 1990 (2), 1998 (3), 1999, 2000, £2 1986, £1 1983 (2), 1986, 1987. One Pounds 1893 Ty-Phoo packs (4). Mint Set 1953 cased Unc. Cupro-Crowns (18). 50p EEC (2) cased. First Decimal Sets (3) blue wallets. Unofficial sets in perspex 1966 and 1967. Investiture Medals 1969 in bronze (2). Diana 1997 cupro-crown cover. Republic of Ireland Year Set 1968. Along with London Mint Office 70th Anniversary Crowns (2) base metal. Generally BU-Unc-FDC some toning as usual
Duke of Wellington and Marshal Bl?cher at Waterloo 1815, 74mm diameter in White Metal by T.Halliday. Eimer 1072 Obverse: An angel supports an oval frame containing a uniformed bust of Wellington: above; a radiate crown, below, a mantle inscribed SUCH WELLINGTON ART THOU. TRIUMPHANT FAME SHALL THRO THE WORLD IMMORTALIZE THY NAME. Reverse: An equestrian figure of Bl?cher left, tramples upon a body.STRUCK BY J. PARISH IN HONOUR OF HIS OLD FRIEND BLUCHER Below, on a ribbon THE FALL OF HAMBURGH'S TYRANT. DAVOUST ELBA'S EMPEROR, Beyond, figures and a castle in the landscape About EF/EF with an edge nick, in a green Royal Mint case, along with Glasgow Exhibition 1901 24mm diameter in bronze by Lauer, VF with suspension loop. Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher Field Marshall is famous for leading the Prussian Army against Napoleon both at Leipzig 1813 and at Waterloo, as part of the victory over Naploleon celebrations he later visited London and is reported to have been overheard saying "this would have been a nice city to sack"
Royal Mint Trials (7) Uruguay 5 Centesimos (British Royal Mint Trial) 23mm diameter, Obverse a modified Sierra Leone obverse (c.1964) the portrait with added moustache, Reverse 5 Centesimos within a wreath, Z in the field within the figure 5, weight 4.90 grammes, plain edge, believed to be struck in steel, UNC and lustrous, the obverse with some hairlines, Rare, GB Britannia Moneta Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse small 10 off centre - no legend, 28.5mm diameter, 11.13 grammes UNC (2). GB Royal Mint Trials Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: 1957 within 6-pointed star, ROYAL MINT TRIAL DIE 25mm diameter in bronze (4) 5.57 grammes, 5.63 grammes, 5.66 grammes and 5.69 grammes respectively UNC with good subdued lustre
Books - a large, and comprehensive retired Ex-Coin Dealer's Library covering many aspects and areas of numismatics, includes many key reference works such as 'The Gold Sovereign' (2) 1999 Edition and Golden Jubilee Edition by Michael Marsh. 'The Gold Half Sovereign' by Michael Marsh, 1982 edition. Spink Standard Catalogue - Pre-Decimal Issues 2017. 'English Silver Coinage Since 1649' 1992 Edition by P.A.Rayner. 'British Silver Coins Since 1816' by Peter J. Davies 1982 Edition. Gold Coins of the World 5th Edition by Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg. Krause World Coins 17th Century 1601-1700 3rd Edition (2 copies). Krause World Coins 1801-1900 2nd Edition. Krause World Coins 1701-1800 3rd Edition. Krause World Coins 1901-2000 39th Edition. The Banknote Yearbook 8th Edition 2013 by Token Publishing. 'World Paper Money General Issues 1368-1960 Volume 2 by Pick. 'World Paper Money Modern Issues 1961-date' 9th Edition. 'Paper Money of the United States' 6th Edition by Robert Friedberg. 'The Bronze Coinage of Great Britain' by Michael J. Freeman 1985 Edition. (2 copies) 'English Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum 1558-1958' by C. Wilson Peck 1964 Edition. 'English Hammered Coinage' by J.J.North (3) Volume 1 (1) and Volume 2 (2). 'The Provincial Token Coinage of the 18th Century ' by Dalton & Hamer 1990 Edition. 'Price Guide to 18th Century Tokens' by Siegfried E. Schwer. 'The British Bronze Penny' by Michael Gouby. 'Greek Imperial Coins and Their Values' by David R. Sear 1997 Edition. 'Greek Coins and Their Values - Volume 2 Asia and Africa' by David R. Sear. 'Byzantine Coins and Thier Values' by David R. Sear 2002 Edition. 'Roman Coins and Their Values' by David R. Sear 1970 Edition. 'Roman Coins and Their Values 'Volumes 1 (2001 Edition) , 2 (2002 Edition) and 3 (2005 Edition). 'English Paper Money' (2 copies) 6th and 7th Editions 2002 and 2006 by Vincent Duggleby. 'Tradesmen's Tickets and Private Tokens' by R.C.Bell 1966 Edition. Coincraft Standard Catalogues (5) 1995 (2), 1997 1999 and 2000 Editions. 'Scottish Banknotes 1695-2000' by Richard Dennett. 'English Proof and PatternCrown-Size Pieces 1658-1960, by Howard W.A Linecar and Alex G. Stone. 'Canadian Coins' by W.K Cross 59th Edition 2005. 'European Crowns and Thalers since 1800' by John S. Davenport. 'The Silver Token Coinage 1811-1812' by R.Dalton 1968 Edition. US Red Books (3) by R.S.Yeoman 1985, 2000 and 2004 Editions. 'Roman Silver Coins' by H.A.Seaby 1967. 'Greek Coins and Their Values' 1966 Edition by H.A.Seaby 1966 Edition (2 copies). Krause 'Standard Catalogue of World Gold Coins' 5th Edition. Coincraft Standard Catalogue of the Coins of Scotland, Ireland, Channel Islands and Isle of Man 1999 Edition. 'British Commemorative Medals' by Christopher Eimer 2010 Edition. Other titles include works covering Ancient Coins, Trade Tokens, Greek Coins, World Coins, Mexican Coins, Finnish Coins, Italian Copper Coins, Medals, Coin Hoards, War Medals, and other related titles covering Antiques Silver, Postcards, Pocket Watches, Gold and Silver Hallmarks, Military and Air Force Badges, Medals and Decorations, Gemstones and Postcards. All in good second-hand condition, the Standard references alone would cost new hundreds of Pounds (total weight over 150 Kilos)
World and Ancient (18) a mixed group includes SassanianDrachm (2) Fine to Good Fine, Roman and Greekbronzes (6) Near Fine to VF, an IslamicDirham Fine, an Indian Temple Token Good Fine, MedievalBrassJetons (2) Poor, a ByzantineFollis VG, Parthian Silver Drachm Mithradates IV Fine, Farthing Token Edinburgh - Lothian Harrison's undated, About Fine, a brass apothecaries weight, Fine, Portugal Real Branco Duarte I (1433-1438) VG with part of flan missing to inner circle, and a bronze? button 20mm diameter with RICH TREBLE GILT legend Fine
Royal Mint Trials (6) Uruguay 5 Centesimos (British Royal Mint Trial) 23mm diameter, Obverse a modified Sierra Leone obverse (c.1964) the portrait with added moustache, Reverse 5 Centesimos within a wreath, Z in the field within the figure 5, weight 4.94 grammes, plain edge, believed to be struck in steel, UNC and lustrous, the obverse with some hairlines, Rare. GB Britannia Moneta (2) Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse small 10 off centre - no legend, 28.5mm diameter, 11.23 grammes and 11.26 grammes UNC. GB Trials, Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: 1957 within 6-pointed star. ROYAL MINT TRIAL DIE. (3) 25mm diameter in bronze, 5.61 grammes, 5.61 grammes and 5.63 grammes respectively UNC with traces of lustre
Battle of Waterloo 200th Anniversary 1815-2015 a 6-medal set by Worcestershire Medal Service 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
Halfcrowns (13) 1886, 1892, 1920 (2), 1922, 1923 (3), 1927 First Reverse, 1928, 1931, 1932, 1933, Florins (14) 1920 (2), 1921 (6), 1922, 1923, 1929, 1931, 1936 (2), Shillings (15) 1816, 1885 (NEF), 1920 (2), 1921, 1922 (4), 1924, 1929 (2), 1932, 1935, 1946E, Sixpences (17) 1873 Die Number 93, 1922 (2), 1924, 1926 (2), 1928 (4), 1929 (4), 1930, 1931, 1933, 1934, 1935 (2), 1936, 1939, SilverThreepences (9) 1836, 1917, 1918, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1938, 1940, 1941, VG to Fine unless stated, along with Brass Threepences to Farthings () Brass Threepences (4), Pennies (27), Farthings (12) Victoria to Elizabeth II these in mixed grades a few EF, and World Copper and bronze (8) includes France, Canada, Guernsey, French Indo-China, British North Borneo, Ceylon, Ireland and Guernsey in mixed grades to VF, along with Ten Shilling Banknotes (2) Fforde consecutives D23N 304563 and D23N 304564 UNC
GB and World (32) Ireland (8) Halfcrowns (3) 1928 (2) VF and GVF, the second with some spots on the reverse, 1939 Good Fine, Toned. Florins (2) 1928 NEF, 1940 Fine with some tone spots, Shilling 1928 NEF, Sixpence 1928 EF/NEF, Threepence 1928 UNC GB (5) Shilling 1887 Jubilee Head GVF, Brass Threepences (2) 1937 GEF, 1943 GEF, Halfpennies (2) 1807 VG, 1944 A/UNC, Lundy One Puffin 1929 (2) the first NEF, the second EF with lustre and a few spots. Jersey1/13th Shilling 1866 VF, Straits Settlements (2) Ten Cents 1901 Good Fine, 5 Cents 1900 Near Fine, Toned, Canada Ten Cents 1890 H VG toned, India (3) Quarter Rupee 1891 VG, Two Annas (2) 1841 Legend continuous over bust, VG/Near Fine, 1888 VG, Hong Kong 5 Cents 1891 VG/Near Fine. Ceylon (4) 25 Cents 1909VG/Near Fine, 10 Cents (3) 1894 VG, 1900 (2) Fine and VG, Australia (2) Penny 1917 I GVF with a trace of lustre, Halfpenny 1938 GVF/NEF with some lustre, South Africa Penny 1898 VF, New Zealand Penny 1944 NEF and lustrous, Canada - Medal 1927 Confederation 1867-1927 25mm diameter in bronze VF
Copper and Bronze (30) Twopences 1797 (2) both around Fine with some surface marks, Pennies (4) 1797 (2) VG and VG/NF, 1807 (2) Near Fine and Fine, Halfpennies (15) 1723 VG, 1733 VG, 1799 (2) VG and VF/GF, 1806 (2) VG and Fine, 1807 (2) VG and VG/Fine, 1826 (2) VG and Near Fine, 1827 VG, 1831 VG, 1837 Small 7 over Normal 7 Fine, 1838 VG, 1887 GVF/VF, Farthings (8) 1736 VG, 1754 VG/Fine, 1829 VG, 1839 2-pronged trident, Fine, cleaned, 1845 VG, 1853 WW incuse VG, 1875H NVF, 1886 Good Fine/Fine, cleaned, Half Farthing 1847 Near Fine
World ancients and Middle Ages India (10) including two tiny gold issues average VF, Ceylon (2) bronze VF, Islamic small copper dumps (10) average Fine, Ptolemy in low grade and corroded bronze (13)
Medals (7) Great Exhibition 1851 38mm diameter in White metal by W.J.Taylor, Obverse: Bust of Prince Albert, left, H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT STRUCK IN THE BUILDING OF THE EXHIBITION, Reverse: Royal Arms and supporters. GREAT EXHIBITION OF THE INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS. Eimer 1463 EF and lustrous. Great Exhibition 1851 45mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore. Obverse: THERE ARE 2244 IRON GIRDERS, 3300 COLUMNS, 202 MILES OF SASH BARS AND 900,000 SUP. Ft of GLASS , interior legend in 16 lines reads: THE MATERIALS ARE IRON AND GLASS. IT IS IN SHAPE A PARALLELOGRAM, 1848 Ft. LONG BY 408 Ft. BROAD AND 66 Ft. HIGH. IT IS CROSSED MIDWAY BY A TRANSEPT 108 Ft. HIGH; ON THE NORTH SIDE IS AN ADDITION, OF 936 Ft. IN LENGTH BY 48Ft.IN BREADTH, TOTAL AREA OF SPACE 855,360 CUBIC Ft. OR NEARLY 21 ACRES, ESTIMATED VALUE £150,000, NEF. William Shakespeare Tercentenary of his Birth 1864 44mm diameter in White Metal by Davis, Obverse: Bust of Shakespeare left WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE BORN 23 APRIL 1564. DIED 23 APRIL 1616. Reverse: A row of houses THE HOUSE IN WHICH SHAKESPEARE WAS BORN STRATFORD - UPON - AVON in Exergue: PURCHASED BY THE FATHER OF THE POET IN 1574 (WITH EXTENSIVE GROUNDS) FOR L.40. BECAME NATIONAL PROPERTY FOR L.3000 RAISED BY SUBSCRIPTION SEP.16.1847 VF with some light pitting to the edge. Compton Pilgrims Benefit Society 20th Century medals in White Metal (2) GVF both holed above the crown. Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 32mm diameter in bronze by J.Moore Obverse: Bust left, diademed and veiled IN COMMEMORATION OF THE JUBILEE REIGN OG H.G.M QUEEN VICTORIA 1837-1887. Reverse: VICTORIA E.I BORN MAY 24 1819 ASCENDED JUNE 20.37. CROPWNED JUNE 28. 38. MARRIED FEB 10. 40. JUBILEE 1887 within a wreath displaying colonial shields, EF. Opening of the Royal Exchange 1844 28mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, Eimer 1392, Obverse: Bust left diademed ROYAL EXCHANGE OPENED BY H:M: QUEEN VICTORIA OCT: 28 1844. Reverse: Three shields upon a wreath, grasshopper above FIRTS STONE LAID BY THE H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT JANy 17 1842, VF
Copper and Bronze (10) Halfpennies (6) 1694 VG, 1717 Fine, the reverse minted on an imperfect flan, with a large flaw on Britannia, 1772 NVF, 1775 Contemporary Counterfeit on a thin flan of 6.2 grammes NVG, 1826 Good Fine, 1827 Fine, some scratches, Farthings (4) 1675 VG the reverse better, 1694 No Stop after MARIA VG the reverse better, 1736 VG, 1823 Roman 1 in date VG
Palestine (7) 100 Mils 1940 KM#7 Fine/Good Fine, toned, 50 Mils (2) 1933 KM#6 Near Fine with some uneven tone, scarce, 1940 KM#6 Fine/Good Fine, 20 Mils (2) 1935 Cupro-Nickel KM#5 Good Fine, 1942 Bronze KM#5a GVF, 10 Mils 1943 KM#4a A/UNC with a small surface mark on the obverse, 2 Mils 1945 KM#2 NEF
Proof Set 1951 (10 Coins) Crown to Farthing UNC to FDC, the Sixpence with some tone spots on the reverse, the Bronze retaining much lustre, in the maroon box of issue
World (12) France (3) 50 Francs 1977 UNC, 5 Francs (2) 1873A GVF, 1965 NEF, Belgium 5 Francs 1869 Fine with some scratches and some uneven tone, South AfricaThreepences (3) 1933 Near Fine/Fine, 1938 About Fine, 1953 Near Fine/Fine the reverse with some of the legend double struck, New Zealand Threepence 1946 VG, India 1/12th Anna (2) 1910 Good Fine, 1918 GVF, Roman (2) Bronzes Ae4 Constantine (307-337) and Diocletian (2584-305) VG to Fine
South Africa Proof Sets (2) 1952 (9 coins) nFDC to FDC the silver brilliant, the bronze almost fully lustrous with some light toning, and 1953 (9 coins) nFDC to FDC the silver brilliant, the bronze toned, retaining some mint lustre, in the blue South Africa Mint 11-coin boxes of issue
North's Typewriter, Dessau's Calendar Medal 1895 38mm diameter in bronze by R.E.Daish Obv: " THE NORTH'S" ENGLAND'S TYPE WRITER 53 QUEEN VICTORIA STREEET E.C. Rev: The calendar of 1895 DESSAU'S CALENDAR 1895 BY.R.E.DAISH EDINBURGH, UNC or very near so and lustrous with excellent fields
RomanAntoninianus (4) Philip I (244-249AD) Reverse: Liberalitas standing left with abacus and cornucopia, 2.17 grammes, NVF. Gordian III, Reverse: Jupiter standing right with sceptre and thunderbolt IOVI STATORI, RIC 84 2.69 grammes, Good Fine/NVF. Gordian III, Reverse: Apollo seated left with branch, resting elbow on lyre, 3.29 grammes, RIC 89, RSC 261 Good Fine with some thin edge cracks. Gordian III Reverse: AETERNITATI Sol standing facing, head left, holding globe, 3.31 grammes, RSC 41, RIC 82 Good Fine, DenariusVespasian, worn, Dupondius Philip I Fair, Roman bronzes (14) Ae3 (11), Reduced FollisConstantine I Reverse: Jupiter standing facing with head left, chlamys hanging from left shoulder, holding Victory on globe and leaning on sceptre, eagle to left, Officina letter Δ, 3.33 grammes, RIC Siscia 232b Fine, along with a further group of Roman (47) all but one in bronze, unattributed in mixed low grades
Copper and Bronze (19) Pennies (6) 1861, 1863, 1881H, 1907, 1918KN, 1919KN with 96 stamped on the head, Halfpennies (8) 1844 Reverse scratched, 1853 (2), 1854, 1855, 1859 9 over 8, 1869, 1897, Farthings (4) 1826 Bare Head, 1849, 1884, 1935, VG to Fine, Third Farthing 1913 GEF and lustrous the reverse with some stains, along with a small further group (3) Isle of Man Halfpenny 1813 VG, Ireland Farthings (2) 1723 Woods VG/NVG porous, 1806 Good Fine
Badges includes German Third Reich (2), Canadian VolunteerService medal bar, Royal Life Saving Society Bronze Cross, Lapels (5) includes Green Berets, and a cartridge case W.R.A Co, 45 A.C. SL42, in varied condition
Carlisle Recaptured: Jacobite Rebels Repulsed 1745. 35mm diameter in bronze by Wolff, Obverse: Bust right, draped, GUL . DUX . CUMB. DELICIAE . MILITUM . NATUS . 15 . APR . 1721, Reverse: The Duke of Cumberland, as a warrior, shield decorated (not with bust of the King), attacks a hydra, city in the distance, PRO . PATRE . ET . PATRIA . Exergue: REB : EX . ABG . PULLSI . & CARL. REDACTUM . DEC 1745, as Eimer 597, Eimer mentions 'struck from two pairs of dies', About VF
Proof Set 1953 (10 coins) Crown to Farthing UNC to FDC with the odd surface mark, the bronze retaining much original brilliance, in the maroon box of issue, along with Currency Set 1964 (8 coins) Halfcrown to Farthing UNC in a 9-coin maroon box
Jersey (5) a high grade small group all in about UNC - UNC comprising a selection of 1 Pounds all different types (4) including the Clennett signature Pick 11a (BY JE12a) serial number HB 6571465, QE2 with tiara and the Battle of Jersey. Also an Ian Black signature (2) including Pick 26a double letter prefix variety serial number SC 314389, QE2 & St. Helier Parish Church. Also a commemorative example 800th Anniversary of Jersey (1204-2004) Pick 31 (BY JE16) 2004 special prefix and LOW serial number J8C 000259, as the regular issue but with Golden value at upper right and Coat of Arms, also a commemorative overprint at left. And a Baird signature Commemorative example of the 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of Jersey Pick 25 (BY JE15) 9th May 1995 serial number LJ 046101, QE2/Treecreepers and an illustration of a German Occupation 1 Pound note obverse and reverse/Liberation bronze sculpture in St. Helier. The lot also includes a George Baird signature 10 PoundsPick 22 (BY ND1993
Twopence 1797 Proof in Bronzed Copper Peck 1075 KT3 nFDC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the only example thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfpenny 1868 Bronze ProofFreeman 305 dies 7+G nFDC with traces of lustre in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, Ex-Cheshire Collection NGC PF64 BN this data recorded at the time of LCGS Encapsulation, (the ticket no longer with the coin), the second finest known of 4 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Copper and Bronze (38) Pennies (18) 1806 Near EF, 1847 DEF Far Colon VF or better, 1848 8 over 7 VF/NVF, 1854 Plain Trident EF, 1855 Ornamental Trident NEF, 1860 Toothed Border Freeman 10 GEF/EF, 1889 GEF with traces of lustre, 1890 UNC and lustrous, 1900 A/UNC and lustrous, 1902 Low Tide A/UNC with traces of lustre and a flan flaw on the obverse, 1917 UNC or very near so with traces of lustre, 1934 EF toned, once cleaned, 1935 (2) A/UNC toned and Lustrous A/UNC, 1950 (2) both VF, 1950 Proof UNC with partial lustre, 1951 EF, Halfpennies (4) 1799 5 incuse gunports GF/NVF, 1856 NVF, 1932 EF/GEF, 1950 Proof nFDC/UNC, Farthings (15) 1821 Good Fine, 1840 VF, 1918 Bright Finish (2) A/UNC and UNC both with lustre, 1921 A/UNC and lustrous, 1923 A/UNC, 1925 (2) Lustrous UNC and Lustrous A/UNC, 1927 NVF lacquered, 1928 VF, 1929 (3) Lustrous EF, GEF with lustre traces, and lustrous A/UNC, 1932 EF with lustre, 1950 Proof UNC, Half Farthing 1844 VF,
Royal Mint Year Sets (24) 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 (includes the Fifty Pence EU Presidency), 1995. 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001(2), 2002 (2), 2003 (4), 2005 all Lustrous UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, with many still sealed. GB/USA United Coin Collection 1997 comprising GB Two Pounds to One Penny (8 coins) and USA 1997P Half Dollar to One Cent with bronzePhiladelphia Mint medallion (5 coins+medallion) UNC in the Royal Mint wallet. Five Pound Crowns (10) 1990 Queen Mother 90th Birthday, 1996 Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday (2), 1997 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Golden Wedding, 1998 Prince Charles 50th Birthday, 1999 Diana Memorial, 2000 Millennium, 2000 Queen Mother 100th Birthday, 2001 100th Anniversary of the End of the Victorian Era, 2002 Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue some still sealed. Five Pound Crowns a 2-coin set 2005 Nelson and Trafalgar 20th Anniversary UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue. Two Pounds (5) 1995 Peace Dove, 1996 Euro 96 Football, 1997 Technology, 2001 Marconi, 2005 400th Anniversary of the Gunpowder UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, some still sealed. Two Pounds a 2-coin set 1989 Bill and Claim of Rights UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, still sealed. One Pound (4) 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue. Medallion - 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain 1990 Cupro-Nickel, UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue
Medals a wide ranging group as follows:- World War I British War Medal 1914-1918 in bronze awarded to 6024 Pte. A. Liau S.A.N.L.G About EF and scarce. World War II Africa Service Medal awarded to 116779 P.J.Van Der Merwe EF. World War II General Service Medal with Palestine 1945-48 bar, awarded to AS.24027Cpl. J.Ramalaica A.P.C. EF. King's South Africa Medal with 2 bars South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902 Fine/Good Fine. World War I British War Medals 1914-1918 (2) in silver, the first awarded to M2-076301 Pte. R.C.W Day A.S.C. VF, the second awarded to Cpl. D.A.O.Devine 1st S.A.I VF. First World WarVictory Medals (2) the first awarded to M2-076301 Pte. R.C.W Day A.S.C. NEF, the second awarded to 709 Pte. T McKriel 1-Cape C.L.R. VF. World War I 1914-15 Star awarded to Pte. A.A.Willmott 10th Infantry VF. World War II Italy Star awarded to 544221 L.I. Van Hall VF. World War II 1939-45 Star and Africa Star both awarded to 94848 G.W.Williams GVF and NEF. World War II War medals 1939-1945 (2) the first awarded to 5506 E.E.Wasmuth, EF the second awarded to 251021 D.I.E Anderson, EF. World War II group of four, comprising 1939-1945 War Medal, Africa Service Medal, 1939-1945 Star and Italy Star awarded to N80414 S.Machidi GVF to NEF, World War I group of three awarded to Pte J.Oddie B-7852 Scottish Rifles comprising World War I War Medal 1914-18, World War I Victory Medal and 1914-1915 Star, the 1914-1915 Star named to L.Cpl J.Oddie VF to EF. World War II Defence Medal EF, (total 22 medals in lot)
Farthing 1868 Bronze ProofPeck 1882, UNC and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, very rare and missing from many advanced Farthing collections. Ex-Finchampstead Collection
Five Pound Crown 2000 Queen Mother 100th Birthday Silver Proof Piedfort, Five Pound Crowns (14) 1997 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince PhilipGolden Jubilee Silver Proofs (2), 1998 Prince Charles 50th Birthday Silver Proofs (3), 1999 Millennium Silver Proof (2), 2000 Millennium Silver Proof with gold-highlighting on the reverse, 2000 Queen Mother Centenary Silver Proof, 2002 Queen Mother Memorial Silver Proof, 2003 Coronation Golden Jubilee Silver Proof, 2004 Entente Cordiale 100th Anniversary Silver Proof, 2005 Battle of Trafalgar 200th Anniversary Silver Proof, 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Silver Proof nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates, some with light toning in places, most with full mint brilliance. Alderney Two Pounds 1999 Total Eclipse of the Sun Silver Proof nFDC lightly toned in the box of issue with certificate. Medals (2) 2005 The Marriage of Prince Charles to Mrs. Camilla Parker Bowles Silver Proof DC/nFDC with a light handling mark, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, 2005 Nelson and Trafalgar 38mm diameter in bronze antique finish UNC
Proof Set 1937 (15 coins) Crown to Farthing including the Maundy Set, the silver with some lustre, the obverses with a subtle and matching gold tone, the Penny toned, with the other bronze and brass retaining much original lustre and brilliance, these show signs of light cleaning UNC to nFDC in the red box of issue
Proof Set 1937 (15 coins) Crown to Farthing including the Maundy Set, the bronze and brass toned UNC to FDC in the red box of issue, the box in good condition
Proof Set 1937 (15 coins) Crown to Farthing including the Maundy Set, the bronze and brass toned UNC to FDC retaining much original brilliance, a few coins with hairlines, in the red box of issue, the box in good condition, comes with Harrington & Byrne certificate
Proof Set 1937 (15 coins) Crown to Farthing including the Maundy Set, the bronze and brass toned UNC to nFDC in the red box of issue, the box in fair condition
A mixed group containing Halfcrown 1679 nF, Shilling 1787, Crown 1935, Brazil 960 1816 aVF, some pre 1947 silver (£3 face value), bronze coins Victoria Bun Head to QE II and more
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 a 3-medal set The Official Royal Mint issues, Eimer 1817 56mm diameter in silver UNC, 56mm diameter in bronze A/UNC and 26mm diameter in silver GVF/NEF toned, in the 5-medal red box of issue
Proof Set 1937 the 14 coins of the 15 coin set Crown to Farthing includes the Maundy Money, the Brass Threepence replaced by an Ireland Farthing 1928 Proof, UNC to nFDC the bronze retaining much brilliance, the obverse of the Halfpenny attractively toned, toned, in the original case of issue, this in fair condition with a tear on the base
Halfcrowns 1940s silver issues (7) in mixed grades to NEF, Shillings to Halfpennies in two albums (154), along with Halfcrowns to Farthings in bags and album pages, includes Farthing 1834 EF, Medals (30) London Bridge Opened 1831 51mm diameter, Eimer 1245 VF. London Bridge Opened 1831 27mm diameter in bronzeEimer 1247 EF, London Bridge 1973 opened by Queen Elizabeth II (4) in silver, silver gilt (2) and bronze each 51mm diameter by Toye, Kenning & Spencer EF to UNC, many others with a London theme included, depicting the starting and completion of Landmarks such as London Bridge, Thames Tunnel, Hungerford and Lambeth Suspension Footbridge, Stamps in an Album - Cricket - Leaders of the World (126) UNC most in the pages of issue (lot)
GB and World a varied group (19) as follows:- GB Time Capsule 2000 a 9-coin set Five Pound Crown to One Penny, GB Royal Mint Year Set 2008 Emblems of Britain (7 coins) One Pound to One Penny both UNC in the cases of issue. Alderney (3) Five Pound Crowns (3) 1999 Total Eclipse of the Sun (2), 2008 Fifth Anniversary of the Final Flight of Concorde, UNC in the wallets of issue. Guernsey Five Pound Crowns - Centuries of the Monarchy a 2-coin set comprising Five Pounds 2000 and 2001 UNC in the wallet of issue. Canada 2005 60th Anniversary of VE Day 5 Cents 2005 Silver Proof and CommemorativeBronze Medal UNC in the tin of issue with certificate. Hong Kong Mint Set 1997 (7 coins) 10 Dollars to 10 Cents, UNC in the wallet of issue. USA Dollar 1889 GEF in a slab style holder. GB Trade Dollar 1997 in Nickel-Silver UNC with coloured obverse, boxed with certificate. Jersey/Guernsey/Alderney a 3-coin set Five Pound Crowns 2004 60th Anniversary of D-Day Silver Proofs with coloured Poppies on the reverses, along with Badges of the GB, Canadian and USA flags, and a miniature replica of the France and Germany Star, in the Tin of issue, with certificate and reproduction newsprint. Gibraltar (4) Halfcrown 2018 In Flanders Fields - At The Going Down of the Sun Cupro-Nickel Proofs (2) both FDC in the wallets of issue with certificates, Halfcrown 2015 50th Anniversary of the Death of Sir Winston Churchill Cupro-Nickel Proof nFDC in the wallet of issue, Five Pound Crowns a 2-coin set 2017 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip 70th Wedding Anniversary Proofs with different coloured photographic reverses Prooflike UNC in the London Mint Office wallet of issue. Coin and Ingot Set 1951 comprising GB Crown 1951 Festival of Britain UNC toned and Stamp Replica of a George VI Ten Shilling stamp UNC in the folder of issue. Canada INA Retro Set a 3-coin set Dollars 1937, struck in silver (hallmarked on the edge), bronze and golden alloy respectively, in the box of issue,. no certificate. Medals (2) Queen Mary 2 Official Commemorative Medal UNC still sealed in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, National TrustCentenary 1995 in bronze UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue.
Proof Sets (16) Flat Packs (7) 1970, 1975, 1980 (2), 1981 (3, one without the outer card envelope), Blue Sets (8) 1983 (2), 1984 (2), 1986, 1987, Executive Set 2000, nFDC to FDC some of the earlier sets with toning. Five Pound Crowns 1990 Queen Mother 90th Birthday (3) UNC on the Royal Mint cards of issue, Crowns 1951 (3) A/UNC to UNC in the boxes of issue, Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 (9) Toned UNC in the blue wallets of issue with vinyl residue, Medal - National Museum of Wales - Opening of the Courtyard Galleries 1993 63mm diameter in bronze, UNC with antique finish, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
GB and World includes Sixpence Elizabeth I 1569 mintmark Coronet About Fine on a wavy flan, GB George II to Elizabeth II mostly Copper and Bronze with a few silver minors included (88), GB Five Pound Crown 2002 Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee EF, Modern Crowns (23) 1953, 1965 (8), 1972 (4), 1977 (5), 1980, 1981 (4) GEF to UNC some in slide cases, World in base metals (46), Royal MintMedalet 2009 50 Year Anniversary of the First Mini car Cupro-nickel UNC on the card of issue, Medalet Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee 2012 Cupro-Nickel UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue, Medal 1973 The Royal Wedding of Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips 46mm diameter UNC in a slide case, along with a further group in two albums GB (95) these 20th Century largely base metal issues, and World (50) these largely Channel Islands and France, in mixed grades some with lustre, and an additional group of GB and World comprising USA Proof Set 1974D (5 coins) Half Dollar to One Cent, World the vast majority modern France (56), and GB (50) mostly SilverThreepences, includes Halfcrown 1930 Near Fine/Fine and Sixpence 1952 Fine
Gibraltar 2015 Winston Churchill - Inspiration to a Nation a 6-coin set comprising Ten Pounds 2015 One Tenth Ounce, in .999 goldProof FDC, Crowns 2015 (5) each in bronze and plated with silver and/or gold each with a different reverse design of Churchill BU in the folder of issue, all but one with certificates
Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 Eimer 1733 77mm diameter in Bronze The official Royal Mint issue. Obverse Bust left Crowned and Veiled. VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX. Reverse Enthroned figure of Empire, facing, flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters and Art left, opposite those of Industry and Agriculture right, at their feet below Empire are Mercury reclining and Time Above two cherubs displaying shields inscribed MDCCCLXXXVII and MDCCCXXXVII and V.R.I in a wreath between . IN. COMMEMORATION. Exergue. Five linked shields inscribed ASIA AMERICA EUROPE AUSTRALASIA and AFRICA by J.E.Boehm and F.Leighton , NEF cleaned and now colourfully retoning, in a red contemporary box of issue with description card
Jersey (100) Five Shillings 1966 UNC along with Jersey Copper and Bronze (99) Victoria to Elizabeth II includes many Victorian issues, a wide variety, in mixed grades with a few later dates lustrous
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 51mm diameter in bronze by Mappin & Webb, Obverse: ALEXANDRA QUEEN CONSORT - EDWARD THE SEVENTH. Crown above medallic busts three-quarters left and right, legends DIEU ET MON DROIT on ribbons below, Reverse: Britannia stands before Parliament, blowing trumpet GOD SAVE THE KING - GOD SAVE THE QUEEN// 26 JUNE 1902. Unlisted by Eimer, BHM3836. EF. The 26th June 1902 date shown on the medal is the original proposed date of the Coronation, which was cancelled due to the King having an appendix operation. The Coronation took place on 9th August 1902.
Proof Set 1950 (9 coins) Halfcrown to Farthing nFDC to FDC the silver with much original mint brilliance, the Halfcrown with some ribbon toning, the bronze and brass with almost full original mint lustre and brilliance, in the red card box of issue with original card inlay, along with the original postal packet
Proof Set 1951 (10 coins) Crown to Farthing nFDC to FDC the Florin lightly toned, the bronze with some toning, retaining plenty of original lustre, in the original maroon box of issue
Proof Set 1951 (10 coins) Crown to Farthing nFDC to FDC with very light tone, the Farthing and Brass Threepence with small tone spots, the bronze retaining much original lustre, in the original maroon box of issue, in the card carton
South Africa Proof Sets 1952 (2) each 9 coins, no gold, Crown, Halfcrown, Two Shillings, One Shilling, Sixpence, Threepence, Penny, Halfpenny and Farthing KM#PS25 the first set UNC to FDC the silver nicely matched, the bronze with some toning, retaining much mint lustre, the second set nFDC to FDC the silver nicely matched, the bronze with good lustre with light toning in places, both sets in the blue 11-coin boxes
Copper and bronzeVictoria to Elizabeth II (40) Pennies 1940 Single Exergue line (4) along with Pennies minor varieties 1916-1967 (16), Halfpennies minor varieties (3) and Farthings (2), along with Countermarked (3) VOTES FOR WOMEN on a 1906 Penny, TILLEY'S COALS Brighton on a France 10 Centimes 1855BB, PEARS SOAP on a France 10 Centimes 1876, VG to Fine. includes a further group of mis-strikes (11) including Penny 1948 struck off-centre with a 1.5mm raised lip from 7 to 12 o'clock on the obverse VF, thin flans, weak strikes and also an engraved Victorian Bun Penny with JD on a scroll within an ornate floral engraving
Germany - Die Wacht An Rhein (The Watch on the Rhine) 1920 a bronze medal 56mm diameter by K.Goetz Obverse : Helmeted Bust of French Colonial Soldier, right. Reverse : A naked female tied to a symbolic male penis, GVF
GB and World Counterstamped Coins and Tokens (21) 18th and 19th Century in mixed grades along with a Bronze 24mm token with C on reverse, in mixed grades, worthy of further research
Groat 1837 ESC 1922, Bull 2520, Davies 383 dies 1A, Obverse: Small head, right legs of the N's in BRITANNIAR point to rim beads, UNC, the obverse choice and lustrous, the reverse with superb gold/bronze toning and minor friction to the high points only. By far the scarcer of the two die pairings for this date
Canada Medals (3) 1939 Royal Visit to Canada Set of 3 medals Obverse: Conjoined busts of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth crowned, left, no legend, Reverse: A map of Canada with the Royal Coat of Arms dividing the date above A.MARL VSOVE AD.MARE on ribbon above, REGEM.ET.REGINAM. CANADA below. the design shared by three types, Silver 32mm diameter VF, Bronze 31mm diameter EF/GEF with traces of lustre and light colourful tone, and Bronze 26mm diameter NEF
Copper and Bronze (19) BrassThreepences (2) 1941 GEF with traces of lustre, 1944 lustrous EF, Pennies (13) 1860 Freeman 22 dies 4+D About Fine, 1902 Low Tide VG, 1912 Fine, 1919Good Fine, cleaned, 1935 A/UNC with traces of lustre, 1936 NEF, 1937 AU/EF and lustrous, 1938 NEF with traces of lustre, 1945 EF/GEF mint toned, 1946 NEF/GVF, 1947 EF cleaned, 1953 (2) both About Fine, Halfpennies (2) 1944 EF with lustre, 1952 GEF and lustrous with some toning, Farthings (2) 1860 Beaded Border Fine/Good Fine, 1885 NVF/GF
Kings and QueensDassier style cast modern issues, each obverse depicting Monarchs and titles, the Reverse with details of Birth, Date of Accession and Death, each 40mm diameter in bronze VF to A/UNC in a Westminster box
Russia 1989 Lenin - The Ulyanov family 1879, Moscow Mint 72mm diameter in bronze, by G.Pravotorov Obverse: A young Lenin in a family group of 8 (Lenin seated on right) based on a photograph taken in Simbirsk (now Ulyanovsk) where Lenin spent his childhood/Reverse: State Historical and Memorial Museum, The Motherland of Vladimir Lenin, UNC with antique bronze finish
Royal Mint Trial pieces (18) a fascinating group contains pieces from many of the recognised trial series 1957-c.1963 as follows:- 1) No Denomination Obverse: Britannia Striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: Royal Mint Buildings and Gates THE ROYAL MINT LONDON 36mm diameter, weight 30.79 grammes in silver, undated EF with matt finish. 2) Ten Pence Trial, Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: Small number 10, no legend, similar in style to Bull PDS.6 with smaller reverse numeral 28.5mm diameter in cupro-nickel, milled edge, weight 11.14 grammes UNC with minor contact marks. 3) Obverse: Five Pence Trial, Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: Small number 5, no legend, similar in style to Bull PDS.6 with smaller reverse numeral 23.5mm diameter in cupro-nickel, milled edge, weight 5.67 grammes GEF. 4) Two Pence Trial, Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: Small number 2, no legend, similar in style to Bull PDS.6 with smaller reverse numeral, 26mm diameter in bronze, plain edge, weight 7.18 grammes, Lustrous UNC with some toning. 5) One Penny Trial, Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: Small number 1, no legend, similar in style to Bull PDS.6 with smaller reverse numeral 20mm diameter in bronze, plain edge, weight 3.6 grammes, Lustrous UNC, 6) Half Penny Trial, Obverse Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: Small fraction 1/2, no legend, similar in style to Bull PDS.6 with smaller reverse numerals, 17mm diameter in bronze, plain edge, weight 1.78 grammes, Lustrous UNC, the obverse with some toning, 7) Five Pence Trial Mule, undated, Obverse Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA as Bull PDS.6, Reverse: Tower mintmark in centre as Bull PDS.4, 24mm diameter in cupro-nickel, milled edge with incuse line in centre, not dissimilar to a security edge, weight 5.47 grammes, UNC, 8) One Penny Trial, Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: Large number 1, no legend, 21.5mm diameter, weight 4.52 grammes, Bull PDS.3, GEF/AU with traces of lustre. 9) Half Penny Trial, Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: Large 1/2 fraction, no legend, 19mm diameter, weight 2.19 grammes, Bull PDS.3, A/UNC with traces of lustre. 10) Royal Mint Trial Die 1961 No denomination, in aluminium or white metal, Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: ROYAL MINT TRIAL DIE with 1961 within 6-pointed star in centre, 15mm diameter, weight 1.05 grammes, plain edge EF. 11) Two Pence Trial in bronze, undated, Obverse: Tower mintmark in centre, Reverse large 2, no legend, plain edge, 21mm diameter, weight 4.06 grammes. similar in design to the Bull PDS.4 series with different weight. 12) One Penny Trial in bronze, undated, Obverse: Tower mintmark in centre, Reverse large 1, no legend, 18mm diameter, weight 1.98 grammes, plain edge, lustrous UNC with a slightly uneven tone. 13) Royal Mint Trial Die 1957 Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: ROYAL MINT TRIAL DIE with 1957 within 6-pointed star in centre, 25mm diameter in nickel-brass, 5.50 grammes, plain edge, A/UNC and lustrous. 14) Royal Mint Trial Die 1957 Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: ROYAL MINT TRIAL DIE with 1957 within 6-pointed star in centre, 25mm diameter in bronze, 5.74 grammes, plain edge, UNC and lustrous with minor cabinet friction. 15) Royal Mint Trial Die 1957 Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: ROYAL MINT TRIAL DIE with 1957 within 6-pointed star in centre, 25mm diameter possibly struck in steel, 5.08 grammes, plain edge, GEF. 16) Royal Mint Trial Die 1957 Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: ROYAL MINT TRIAL DIE with 1957 within 6-pointed star in centre, 25mm diameter possibly struck in nickel, 5.06 grammes, plain edge, A/UNC. 17) Royal Mint Trial Die 1957 Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: ROYAL MINT TRIAL DIE with 1957 within 6-pointed star in centre, 25mm diameter possibly struck in plated steel, 5.41 grammes, plain edge, GEF. 18) No denomination, Royal Mint Trial 31mm diameter in bronze Obverse Crown with ROYAL above and MINT below. Line and bead alternate border, Reverse: a large N, no legend, 11.6 grammes, plain edge, Good Fine, a group for the specialist collector, with some of the Royal Mint Trial die coins (15-17) in uncertain metals, worthy of further study, contains pieces not represented in the comprehensive J.T
A good collection (101) of Indian Princely States/Independent Kingdoms along with other Asia and Asia Minor material including Byzantium, Greek, Indo-Greek and Islamic. Indian States/Independent Kingdoms (23), India - Bombay Presidency (2), Byzantium bronze (13), OttomanEmpire (10), Greek (13), Indo-Greek (2). Islamic (38) includes Indian States Maratha Peshwa Ankush Snake Rupee 1700AD Pune Mint, Fine. Baroda Rupee AH 122- (last digit off flan) C#28, Fine. Jaipur Rupee Ram Singh Year 25 KM#119 Bold Fine, Mewar Rupee undated (1858-1920) 'Friendship with London' legend Y#11 Fine or better. Bombay Presidency Half Rupee date, Ahmadabad Mint, partially off the flan KM#259.1 EF with gold toning. Bombay Presidency Half Rupee Surat Mint undated (1800-1815) Good Fine with grey tone. Seljuk Dynasty - Sultanate of Rum joint rule of Sultan Kay Ka'us II, Sultan Qilich Arslan IV, & Sultan Kay Qubadh II SilverDirham NVF nicely toned, Sultanate of Delhi - Tanka coinage 4 Gani Mubarak 1316-1320, MWI#D275, 3.55 grammes, Good Fine, Indian Independent Kingdoms KutchKori Gohadaji I AH978 (date frozen) KM#43 GVF, Sultanate of Delhi Tanka coinage 2 Gani Muhammad Ala Al-din II Khilji (1296-1316) MWI#2569, 3.40 grammes, Fine. Mauryan silver 'Sun and Wagon' punchmarked coinage (2) 321-297BC, 3.51 and 3.52 grammes, only some of the punchmark detail clear, both near Fine. Indo-Greek Western Satraps Rudrasena I Obverse Bust right with corrupted Greek legend in Indo-Greek style, Reverse: Three-arched hill with river, crescent and sun. Fine with some edge cracks. Indo-Greek Western Region Silver Drachm Nahapana (50-75AD) Obverse: Bust right, collar showing, wearing Satrapal cap, Reverse: Arrow pointing down and to the left, thunderbolt to the right, dot between them with inscriptions in Brahmi and Kharoshti, much of which is off-flan, Mitchener 1253 evenly struck NVF/GF and bold. Rajput Dynasty Chauhans of Delhi Billon Drachm Someshvara (1169-1179) Good Fine. Kutch Kori Bhorajji (1632-1654AD) KM#12 Fine, Baroda Rupee Malhar Rao 1870-1875AD (date off flan) 11.70 grammes, About VF and bold. Indore Rupee AH1204 in the name of Shah Alam II, Yasvanth Rao Malharnagar Mint, KM#76, 11.2 grammes, VF and bold. Ancient India - Gadhalya Portrait type Drachm c.950-1200 AD dump coinage Fine. Indo-Sassanian Gadhlaya Paisa Drachm 800-950AD 3.8 grammes Fine. Indian States - Lunavada Copper Paisa Wakhat Singhji 19th Century, exact issue unclear, 6.31 grammes Near Fine. India - Panchala Kingdom Half Karshapana Indamitra? exact issue unclear About VG. Ancient India Kushan Copper Unit c.Mid 3rd Century CE, NVG with some green surface residue. Islamic Almohade square Silver Dirham 12-13th Century (1150-1238AD) struck in Al-Andalus 1.52 grammes Fine and bold. Islamic Seljuks of Rum Kay Ka'us II, Qilich Arslan IV and Kay Qubadh Silver Dirham AH647-655 (1249-1257AD) 2.48 grammes, Good Fine. Kabul Shahi Dynasties Jital Vakka Deva Lion/Elephant c.900-1000AD, 2.75 grammes, Near Fine. Bahri dynasty - Mamluk Sultanate Fals AH780-781 (1380-1381AD), al-Sultan al-Malik,al-Mansur 2.23 grammes, VG on an irregularly shaped flan, India Independent Kingdomes - Kutch Kori Pagmalji I (1698-1715AD) AH978 date frozen KM#43, 3.82 grammes Fine. India - Bahamids, Sultans of Deccan Copper Ala al-Din Ahmad 1435-1457AD Gani 16.27 grammes Fine. Egypt - Mamluk Al-Ashraf Sha-ban II Copper Fal (1363-1377AD), 2.94 grammes, VG. Egypt - Mamluk Al-Nasir Muhammad Third Reign (1310-1341AD) Copper Fal VG. Habbarids Silver Damma c.9th-10th Century 0.64 grammes, Fine, off-centre with some flan cracks. Parthia - Silver Drachm Phraates IV (38-2BC) Obverse: Diademed bust left, eagle with wreath in beak in right field, Reverse: Archer with bow seated Good Fine and bold with good metal. Mongol of Persia - Ilkans Silver Dirham AH716-736, 2.81 grammes Fine, Abbasaid Caliphate Silver Dirham AH185 First Period al-Rashid, Harun, Madinat al Salam Mint Pleasing Fine. Ottoman Empire AH1115 Ahmed III Para KM#139.1 Fine with a flan crack. Silver Akce (4) Mehmed II the Conqueror AH848-850 (1444AD) some surface pitting, Good Fine and bold, Bayezid II AH886 Fine, off-centre, Suleiman the Magnificent AH926 Fine, Off-centre, the date full showing, scarce thus, the fourth worn and not attributable. Para Musafa III AH1171 (1757-1774) regnal year not visible VG, Para Abdul Hamid I AH1187/6 (1774-1789) KM#371 VG. Copper Akce Bayezid II 1481-1512, 2.97 grammes, Near Fine off-centre. Byzantium B
Halfpenny 1839 Bronzed Proof, as Peck 1523 but with 39 over 43 in the date, these produced from an altered 1843 die. The 1839 Proof sets were issued strictly to order until the mid-1840s, by which time the 1839 die was worn out. In a PCGS holder and graded PR65
DecimalPennyTrial 1961 Obverse: 'Gillick' bust of Elizabeth II right, + ELIZABETH . II . DEI . GRATIA . REGINA . F:D: as used on the Farthing 1954-1956, Reverse: E II R monogram ONE DECIMAL PENNY 1 CENT 1961 20mm diameter in bronze, 2.90 grammes, Freeman 793, (rated R19, 2-5 examples believed to exist,1985 edition plate XV), Peck 2530, KM#Pn139, EF with some spots and a trace of lustre, we note another example formed part of the Cheshire collection
Farthing 1798 Bronzed Pattern Restrike Peck 1212, R74, nFDC toned, the reverse showing the characteristic weak sea and detached olive leaves always associated with this type
Proof Set 2009 Black Leather Deluxe, the 12-coin set includes the Fifty Pence Kew Gardens nFDC to FDC the Penny, Ten Pence and Fifty Pence with light toning, in the case of issue with certificate, Mint Set 2000 MillenniumWedding Coin Collection (9 coins) Lustrous UNC in the white Royal Mint folder of issue, Numismatic First Day Cover 2012 comprising Five Pound Crown 2012 Cupro-Nickel UNC and two First Class stamps, UNC on the envelope of issue, Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 (13) UNC toned in the wallets of issue many with vinyl residue, Five Pound Crowns (14) 1990 Queen Mother 90th Birthday, 1993 Coronation 40th Anniversary (2), 1996 Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday (1), 1997 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Golden Wedding (5), 1999 Millennium (2) 2001 100th Anniversary of the End of the Victorian Era (1), 2005 Nelson (2) UNC to A/UNC, China Medal undated - State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine 50mm diameter in bronze UNC, and a small group of GB and World currency (38) includes some GB redeemable currency, in mixed grades to UNC
Farthing 1868 Bronze ProofFreeman 520 dies 3+B, UNC with some lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, a popular issue, the Proof Bun Head issues considerably sharper and with higher relief than the currency issues
World Proof and Mint cased items a varied group (13) comprising China Medallic Bimetallic issues a 12-piece Fantasy set Crown-sized each depicting a different ChineseLunar Year, Proof nFDC-FDC in the red box of issue, no certificate. CanadaProof Set 1967 (6 coins with medallion) UNC to nFDC toned, in the box of issue. Ethiopia/Lesotho, Zambia and Mongolia a 4-coin set International Year of the Child issues comprising Mongolia 25 Tugrik 1980, Ethiopia 20 Birr 1979, Lesotho 10 Maloti 1979, Zambia 10 Kwacha Silver Proofs, UNC to nFDC in the Royal Mint blue box. Zambia 4000 Kwacha 2002 Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Oval Silver Proof with coloured portrait on the obverse. Cook Islands (3) Dollar 2002 with coloured portrait of the Queen Mother on the reverse, Proof, 50 Dollars 1990 Endangered World Wildlife UNC, Medal Raffaello Sanzio 54mm diameter Prooflike UNC with coloured reverse. Haiti INA Retro issue Fantasy Crown Set 1811 a 3-coin set comprising issues in Gilt, Bronze and Dark Copper, UNC in the box of issue. Euro Pattern sets (6) Denmark 2002 (4 sets) 5 Euro to 1 Cent, each set with 9 coins, all coins in silver, in the cases of issue, no certificates, Sweden 2003 (2 sets) 5 Euros to 1 Cent, each set with 9 coins, all in silver, Prooflike UNC, one set without certificate, the vast majority of the coins still in the plastic sleeves within the cases of issue, Solomon Islands Proof Set 2000 a 4-coin set comprising Five Dollars Silver (2) and One Dollar Cupro-Nickel (2) depicting Tennis, Swimming, Sailing and Cycling events, each with coloured reverses, UNC to BU to FDC
Crowns (4) 1844 Cinquefoil stops on edge, 1889, 1892, 1900 LXIV, VG to Fine, 1951 (2) EF to UNC, one boxed, Shillings (16) 1887 Jubilee Head EF, 1959 S (4), 1961 S (11), Fine to VF, Groats (2) 1836 VG, 1888 VG/NF, Threehalfpence 1843 VF, Farthings (11) 1899, 1930, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1948 in mixed grades, the 1942 in Lustrous UNC, Pre-1920 Silver £1.17 1/2 face, Pre-1947 Silver £2.30 face, Mint Error Mis-Strikes (11) Fifty Pence 1969, Ten Pences (2) 1969, 1980, Two Pences 1971 (5), Shilling 1960S, Sixpence 1967, all with planchet clips VF to A/UNC, Decimal Half Penny 1971 with flattened edge between 4 and 6 o'clock VF possibly has happened after striking, Five Pound Crowns (4) 1993, 1996, 2001 A/UNC, 2004 Entente Cordiale UNC, Two Pounds (2) 1997, 1998 EF to GEF, One Pound (8) 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, VF to GEF, Fifty Pences 1982 (2) NEF and GEF, Twenty Pence 1982 UNC, Five Pences (19) 1968 (1), 1969 (18) EF to UNC, Half New Penny 1980 VF, INA Retro PatternTwopences 1798 (3) in darkened bronze, copper and goldine UNC, only 600 minted of each metal, Pre-DecimalHalfcrowns (10), Florins (7), Sixpences (8), BrassThreepences (16) includes 1948 (7), 1950 (1) in mixed circulated grades, Pennies (147) mostly 1967 includes 1912H, 1919H (2) and 1926 First Head (2), Halfpennies (131) mostly 1967, in mixed grades, some later coins UNC, and a group of mixed World (27) mostly European 20th Century base metal in mixed grades, and a Croatia Banknote 100000 Dinar Ruder Boskovic UNC
Proof Sets (3) 1950 9 coins Halfcrown to Farthing (2) one set UNC to nFDC in the red box of issue, the case with some wear, the other UNC to nFDC in a wooden box with the coins in capsules, the bronze and brass lustrous in both sets, 1951 (10 coins) Crown to Farthing, Halfcrown UNC with a small spot, the other coins nFDC in a wooden box, with the coins in capsules, along with an additional Penny 1951 Proof nFDC with a few light tone spots
India 4 Annas Token undated (1899) in bronze 27mm diameter Tea Garden token Kanan Devan Hill Produce Company Ltd. Murnar: Facing Bust of bearded man within inner circle TOKEN FOR 4 ANNAS, three-quarter view of a factory building with K.D.H.P. CO.LD. in exergue, plain edge, 6.86 grammes, NEF with a dark tone area to the left of the obverse, retaining some lustre, Very Rare especially in higher grades
Farthing 1799 Bronzed ProofPeck 1273 KF8 Obverse: The dot on the shoulder is slightly more to the left, Reverse: the R of FARTHING is no longer blocked, a mint example with the reverse displaying an attractive blue tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Farthing 1799 Bronzed ProofPeck 1276 with the distinctive line flaw in the obverse field between the G of GRATIA and the Kings forehead. The flaw does not extend to the G. This series of Proofs derived from the currency dies. A pleasing example with dark chocolate toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
GB and World (20) India (9) One Rupee (4) 1887 Bombay GF/VF,1917 Bombay (3) NEF (2) and EF, Half Rupee (3) 1916 Bombay NVF/VF, 1917 Bombay (2) AU/UNC with some light toning, and VF/NEF, Quarter Rupee 1918 Calcutta AU/UNC and lustrous, Two Annas 1918 Calcutta EF/AU, Canada (2) Dollars 1963 EF/GEF with some lustre, 25 Cents 1903 Fine, AustraliaSixpence 1914 NEF, Italy One Lira 1915R VF, GB Shilling 1867 Die Number 20 Good Fine, USA Dollar 1885O Lustrous UNC with golden tone, France50 FrancsSilver 1975 A/UNC, Bermuda (2) One Dollar 1972 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Silver Wedding Silver Proof nFDC, Crown 1964 UNC, AustriaThaler 1780 Maria Theresa Restrike Prooflike UNC, and Medal 1937 Coronation of Edward VIII 44mm diameter in bronze. Reverse: Britannia standing facing, in an archway holds a Union Jack flag and crown CROWNED A.D. 1937. UNC in the box of issue
United Kingdom INA Fantasy Pattern Double Florins (10) 1937 Edward VIIIBronzed Trials (8) Toned UNC some with traces of lustre, 1937 INA Fantasy Edward VIII 'Barton' type cameo Prooflike UNC, Double Florin 1953 INA Fantasy, with a small striking flaw on the obverse UNC with some spots, along with Fantasy coins (2) Crown sized Fantasy by Chelsea Coins, Obverse a coloured picture of Diana, Princess of Wales, Reverse: George and the Dragon UNC, Coronation Medal 1953 Crown-sized Fantasy, Tower Court Collection, Obverse portrait Machin-style facing left, Reverse Crowned Royal Arms within wreath, date below UNC, along with a further group of United Kingdom INA Fantasy Patterns (6) Crown 1879, Reverse Three Graces struck on a thin flan and slightly off-centre, the date figures deformed, Crown 1879, Reverse St. George, struck on a thin flan, Double Florin 1893 Bronzed Trial, Crowns undated William IV (3) copper Piedforts with MODEL reverse (2), and one on a standard thickness flan also with MODEL reverse, UNC and lustrous, also an INA Pattern Double Florin Set 1910 George V a 3-coin set struck in silver, goldine and copper Lustrous UNC the copper piece with a tone spot, Crown 1911 INA Fantasy Pattern struck with an incorrect collar and with a raised line on the edge, Lustrous UNC
Tristan da Cunha Gold Crowns a 4-coin set comprising Gold Crown 2013 (25p) St. George and the Dragon, 2014 St. Christopher - Be My Guide, 2014 St. Michael the Archangel, 2014 The Three Graces - Beauty, Charm, Joy, each 1 gramme of 9 carat gold, Prooflike UNC in the Jubilee Mint box of issue with certificates. Tristan da Cunha Gold Crowns 2015 a 2-coin set Queen Elizabeth II - The Longest Reigning Monarch each 1 gramme of 9 carat gold Prooflike UNC in the Jubilee Mint box of issue with certificate. Tristan da Cunha Numismatic First Day Cover 2014 70th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings comprising Gold Crown 2014 and 2 x stamps UNC on the envelope of issue in a Jubilee Mint folder. Tristan da Cunha Gold Crown 2014 St. Michael the Archangel Prooflike in capsule with certificate. GB Silver Britannia 2015 Lustrous UNC with a Westminster certificate. GB Five Pound Crowns (5) 1990 Queen Mother 90th Birthday UNC on the card of issue, 2000 Queen Mother 100th Birthday, 2001 100th Anniversary of the End of the Victorian Era, 2002 Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee (2) UNC in Jubilee Mint soft pouches. The 20th Century Monarchs Florin Collection a 5-coin set comprising Florins 1896, 1910, 1924, 1942, 1956 VG to Fine in a Jubilee Mint box with certificate, The 20th Century Monarchs Gold-Plated Penny Collections (2) each comprising Pennies (5) Victoria Veiled Head, Edward VII, George V, George VI and Elizabeth II issues gold-plated bronze accented in Rhodium-Platinum, in mixed grades, both in Jubilee Mint boxes with certificates
Shilling 1723 SSC VF or better as part of a large group of GB and World mainly 20th century GB bronze from circulation with a few low grade silver items (lot, Total weight around 16 Kilos)
Medals (16) includes Israel (9) in bronze (6) and in .935 silver (3), State Medals (8) and USA The Society of Medalists (7) Crown-sized or bigger, in bronze, 1970s and 1980s issues, Medallic Art Co. New York Leonardo da Vinci and Mona Lisa 64mm diameter in bronze, all but one boxed EF to UNC
Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 Eimer 1733b 77mm diameter in Bronze The official Royal Mint issue by J.E.Boehm/F Leighton, Obverse: Bust left Crowned and Veiled. VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX. Reverse Enthroned figure of Empire, facing, flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters and Art left, opposite those of Industry and Agriculture right, at their feet below Empire are Mercury reclining and Time. Above: two cherubs displaying shields inscribed MDCCCLXXXVII and MDCCCXXXVII and V.R.I in a wreath between . IN. COMMEMORATION. Exergue. Five linked shields inscribed ASIA AMERICA EUROPE AUSTRALASIA and AFRICA, EF with a spot by IMPER on the obverse, in the red box of issue
India 4 Annas Token undated (1899) in bronze 27mm diameter Tea Garden token Kanan Devan Hill Produce Company Ltd. Murnar: Facing Bust of bearded man within inner circle TOKEN FOR 4 ANNAS, three-quarter view of a factory building with K.D.H.P. CO.LD. in exergue, plain edge, 6.86 grammes, obverse with some scratches, the reverse stained, nevertheless very rare
South Africa Proof Sets (4) 1952 Crown to Farthing KM#PS25 (9 coins) (3 sets), 1953 Crown to Farthing KM#PS27 (9 coins) NFDC to FDC some of the bronze with toning, each in the blue South Africa Mint boxes of issue
China - Kwangtung Province (4) 20 Cents (2) Year 2 (1913), Year 9 (1920) both Fine, 10 Centsundated (1890-1908) (2) Fair as part of a group of China and Japan20th Century issues (276) includes some brassCash coinage and bronze issues, in mixed grades with later coins lustrous
Ireland INA Fantasy Crowns 1808 (3) in CopperPiedfort, Goldine Piedfort and Silver Piedfort Lustrous UNC, Ireland INA Fantasy Ecus (2) 1995 Harp/Cat UNC with some toning, 1995 Harp/Cat with 'SILVER ECU' legend UNC, Ireland INA Fantasy Double Florin 1901 Edward VIII Obverse with bare head overlapping beaded inner circle, in silver, Lustrous UNC, Ireland INA Fantasy set 1901 Edward VII Double Florins (3) in Silver, Copper and Golden Alloy, Jersey INA Fantasy Double Florins 1910 George V (2) one Piedfort Copper Lustrous AU/UNC and a Bronzed UNC issue, both scarce, Isle of Man INA Fantasy Crowns 1808 (3) Piedforts struck in Nickel, Goldine and Copper Lustrous UNC, Crown 1998 125th Anniversary of the Steam Railway - The Big Boy Silver Proof UNC with lustre
South Africa Proof Sets (3) 1952 Crown to Farthing KM#PS25 (9 coins) , 1953 Crown to Farthing KM#PS27 (9 coins), 1963 Fifty Cents to Half Cent KM#PS57 (7 coins) nFDC to FDC, some of the bronze toning, each in the blue South Africa Mint boxes of issue
Halfpennies 1874 Freeman 315 dies 9+I Fine, Rare, 1694 Fair as part of a group of Halfpennies 17th to 20th Century (80) mostly bronze, includes many Victoria Bun Heads, a wide range of dates, the Victorian issues in mixed grades to VF, some later dates lustrous
Queen Elizabeth IIGolden Jubilee 2002 38mm diameter London Mint issues in base metal (706) Brass (100), Goldine (136), Bronze (470) Lustrous UNC to BU, (currently being offered on internet websites between £4-£10 per piece), TTT Moneycorp Ltd. 20 Years in Foreign Exchange 1979-1999 45mm diameter in base metal (73) Lustrous UNC with prooflike finish, UK 25 Ecu 1992 Pattern UNC, France 20 Euro Pattern 1997 UNC
Hammered Groats to Farthings (27, one fragmented), Ancient bronzes (81, two holed) in mixed lower grades, along with a small group of artefacts and Paranumismatic items (6) World detector finds (4) in low grades, and a 'Token Congress 10' Replica Hammered Penny
Canada Dominion of Canada 1 DollarPick 33e dated Ottawa, 2nd July 1923 Bronze seal block R-1 (Group 1) signatures McCavour & Saunders, Fine - VF pressed with several pinholes in body and a 7mm uneven tear to lower left. A very Rare note and the early Dominion of Canada issues always keenly sought after. The note in black on green underprint featuring a portrait of King George V at centre on obverse. The reverse in green featuring an illustration of the Library of Parliament building in Ottawa. Printed by the Canadian Banknote Company Limited with imprint.
Holborn Restaurant 1874 (struck around 1895) 69mm diameter and weighing 209 grammes, struck in lead with a bronzed finish Eimer 1640, BHM 2990. Obverse: A group of figures congregated around a grand entrance HOLBORN. In exergue: RESTAURANT ESTd. 1874, Reverse: Couples dancing on a large ballroom floor. Below PRESENTED BY THE PROPRIETORS, Henri Gros Esq. Dec 17th 1895, VF. A total of 34 inscriptions are so far recorded of the recipients of the medal between 1893 and 1897. Established in 1874, the restaurant was the grandest establishment of its kind in London and held a unique position in London social life. Many of its facilities were available for private hire. The King's Hall could accommodate 500 diners. The room is described as the 'Home of Golf, Hockey and Tennis clubs holding Annual Reunions'. The restaurant operated until 1954. It was demolished in 1955.
Prize Medals and Badges (10) Prize Medals (5) Sparkbrook & District Football League Prize Medals (2) 1932-33 Birmingham Cup Finalist in silver with blue enamel, Division 2 Runners-up 1933-34 with WLM makers mark in silver with blue enamel, Cycling Prize Medals (3) London - Woolwich 1949 in silver with light and dark blue enamel, 1st prize presented to E.Gagen Bromley R.C, Hampshire - Gosport Cycling club First prize presented to T.Dougal, Manchester Abbotsford Park Road Club undated, in bronze with green enamel. Badges (5) Gordon Smith Institute of Seamen, Nation Union of Railwaymen, The Edward Shelley Central School, Walsall, W.M.B.A enamelled badge with daffodil, The League of Ovaltineys in mixed condition
14th Indian Olympic Games Bombay 1950 52mm diameter in gilt bronze Obverse: The Gateway of India, XIV INDIAN OLYMPIC GAMES BOMBAY 1950 and the Olympic rings, Reverse: Classical athlete riding a quadriga, weight 55.54 grammes, GEF in soft pouch case. Cataloguers note: The 1950 Indian Olympics were held in Bombay for the second time. The Games were due to be held in Bengal, who were unable to stage the event, and at just three months notice, Bombay organised and staged the Games. The Games were held between 4th and 13th February 1950.
Indian States - Mysore Quarter Anna Mint Error - Mis-Strike 1943-1945 Good Fine struck off-centre with around 4mm of blank flan between 3 and 9 o'clock as part of a group of India and Indian States (23) includes Temple Tokens (2), 19th Century dump issues and 20th CenturyBronze issues many 20th Century in lustrous grades
Kings and QueensDassier cast modern issues, each obverse depicting monarchs and titles, the reverse with details of Birth, Date of Accession and Death, each 40mm diameter in bronze (100, One silvered, Six gilded) GVF to A/UNC
Kings and QueensDassier cast modern issues, each obverse depicting monarchs and titles, the reverse with details of Birth, Date of Accession and Death, each 40mm diameter in bronze (94, Two silvered) GVF to A/UNC
Bun Pennies (66) in mixed lower grades, Farthings (186, one holed) mainly bronze issues, a few earlier includes many Wrens in mixed grades with some later coins lustrous
Carpathia Medal ornately shaped, in art nouveau style, in bronze. Obverse: within a border composed of two dolphins Neptune's head (above centre) with flowing beard and an anchor and staff crossed below. Starboard bow view of the Carpathia with lifeboats standing by in search. Icebergs in the background. Reverse Inscription : PRESENTED TO THE CAPTAIN OFFICERS & CREW OF R.M.S.CARPATHIA IN RECOGNITION OF GALLANT & HEROIC SERVICES FROM THE SURVIVORS OF THE S.S.TITANIC APRIL 15th 1912. DIEGES & CLUS N.Y Good Fine to NVF with some weakness to OF and DIEGES & CLUST N.Y. Very Rare with only 180 awarded. 711 survivors were picked up by the Carpathia whose officers and men were subsequently awarded this medal in gold, silver or bronze according to rank, with chain and black ribbon
A pre decimalhoard estimated by weight to be Halfcrowns George V (120), George VI pre 1947 (57) some lustrous. Florins George V (160), pre 1947 (63) some lustrous. 6d (725 with a proportion pre 1947) others including cupro-nickel, brass and bronze issues from circulation (lot nearly 12 kilos gross weight)
South Africa Proof Set 1959 (11 coins) comprising Gold Pound, Gold Half Pound, and Crown to Farthing, the gold and silver brilliant, the bronze with toning UNC to FDC some coins with a few light hairlines, in the blue South Africa Mint box of issue, a rare set with only 390 minted
South Africa Proof Set 1953 (11 coins) KM#PS26 Gold Pound, Gold Half Pound and Crown to Farthing UNC to FDC some of the bronze cleaned, in the blue South Africa Mint box of issue with certificate
Royal Mint Packs (72) Five Pound Crowns a 2-coin set 2005 Nelson and Trafalgar, Five Pound Crowns (11) 1993 Coronation 40th Anniversary, 1996 Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday, 1997 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Golden Wedding, 1998 Prince of Wales 50th Birthday, 1999 Millennium (2), 2000 Millennium, 2001 Victoria Anniversary (2), 2008 Prince of Wales 60th Birthday, 2008 450th Anniversary of the Accession of Queen Elizabeth I. Two Pounds (19) 1986 Commonwealth Games, 1989 Tercentenary of the Bill of Rights, 1989 Tercentenary of the Claim of Right, 1994 Tercentenary of the Bank of England (2), 1995 Peace Dove (2), 1996 Euro 96 Football, 1997 Technology (2), 1999 Rugby World Cup (2), 2001 Marconi, 2003 DNA, 2004 Trevithick's Locomotive, 2005 400th Anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot, 2007 200th Anniversary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade, 2007 300th Anniversary of the Act of Union, 2008 100th Anniversary of the 1908 London Olympics. Two Pounds a 2-coin set 1989 Bill and Claim of Rights, Two Pounds and Medal set 2005 (2) each comprising Two Pounds End of World War II 60th Anniversary and Commemoration medal. Two Pounds 2006 a 2-coin set Brunel - The Man and Brunel - His Achievements. One Pound (20) 1983 (3,one in a Maxwell House sleeve), 1984 Scotland, 1985 Wales, 1986 Northern Ireland, 1987 England, 1988 (2), 1995 Wales (3) one with Welsh language sleeve, 1996 Northern Ireland, 1997 England, 1999 Scotland, 2004 Forth Rail Bridge, 2005 Menai Straits Bridge, 2006 Egyptian Arch, 2007 Gateshead Millennium Bridge, 2008 Royal Arms. Fifty Pence (6) 1994 D-Day Landings, 1998 NHS 50th Anniversary, 2000 150 Years of Public Libraries, 2003 100th Anniversary of the WSPU, 2004 50th Anniversary of the first 4-Minute mile, 2007 100 Years of Scouting. Fifty Pences a 2-coin set 2006 Victoria Cross - The Award and the Heroic Acts. Fifty Pences a 2-coin set 1998 Britannia and EU 25th Anniversary. Crowns (3) 1977 Silver Jubilee, 1980 Queen Mother 80th Birthday, 1981 Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer. Britain's New Coinage 2004 3-coin sets (2) each comprising Two Pounds 2004 Trevithick's Locomotive, One Pound 2004 Forth Rail Bridge and Fifty Pence 2004 50th Anniversary of the first 4-minute mile. Britain's New Coinage 2005 a 3-coin set 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. Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 (Ten Pence to Half New Pence) with an additional Half Penny. Royal Mint Year Set 1983 Heinz. Alderney Five Pound Crown 2004 Florence Nightingale - 150th Anniversary of the Crimean War. Lustrous UNC in the Royal Mint packs of issue with some still sealed. Five Pound Crown 2005 Nelson UNC in sealed packet, and a Barclays Bank ' Coins of the Realm' pamphlet with a brief detail of rare dates on Bronze coinage.
Naval Victories 1794-1816 a set of medals (6) each depicting the victor and the Battle as follows: 1) EARL HOWE ADMIRAL OF THE WHITE K.G, Reverse: THE FRENCH FLEET DEFEATED OFF USHANT 1 JUNE 1794. 2) ADMIRAL EARL ST. VINCENT Reverse: THE SPANISH FLEET DEFEATED 14. FEBy 1797. 3) ADM. VISC. DUNCAN Reverse: THE DUTCH FLEET DEFEATED 11 OCTr 1797, 4) ADMIRAL SIR S>SMITH, Reverse: ACRE DEFENDED. BONAPARTE REPULSED. SYRIA SAVED. 20 MAY 1799. 5) ADM. VISC. NELSON K.B.D. OF BRONTE Reverse: NILE 1.AUGt 1798, COPENHAGEN 1.APRIL.1801, TRAFALGAR 21 OCT. 1805, 6) ADMIRAL LORD EXMOUTH Reverse: ALGIERS AUGUST 1816, All in Gilt bronze, around EF in a brass round box with NAVAL VICTORIES and an ornate pattern on the lid
Roman and Ancient an accumulation (202), some with attributions, a good mix of types, mostly bronzes with a few in silver, also includes a small group of post-medieval lead tokens (23) and pre-decimal milled coinage detector finds (7) in mixed grades
New Zealand Year Sets (80) 1962 7 coins Halfcrown to Halfpenny (8), 1963 7 coins Halfcrown to Halfpenny (73), UNC in plastic sleeves, some of the bronze with toning, we note the 1963 Florins alone book at $20 each in the Krause catalogue in MS65
Proof Set 1937 the 15 coin set Crown to Farthing includes the Maundy Money UNC to nFDC the bronze toned, in the original case of issue, this in fair condition
Penny 1797 Good, made into a smugglers box, Shilling Edward VI base silver issue VG/NVG holed, Twopence 1797 Fine with some surface residue, as part of a group of George II to Elizabeth II mostly 20th Century items, includes some pre-1947 silver and pre-1920 silver minors, Sixpences 1948-1950 (23) Lustrous UNC with some choice, BrassThreepences, Pennies, Farthings Edward VII to George VI with many later types in lustrous UNC, also modern Crowns (13) 1965 (4), 1972 (8), 1977, Rolls of DecimalBronze (3) Two Pence 1971, Penny 1971, Half Penny still sealed roll with date not visible (reverse side up) UNC and lustrous (lot)
Russia 5 Kopeks 1776EM VF, India - Mewar One Rupee VS1985 (1928) (2) GVF, German States - Bavaria Three Marks 1909D F/GF, GB Florin 1907 NVF/GF, Belgium10 Centimes 1930 BELGIQUE with 3 overstruck, possibly over a 2 or 0 Good Fine, a small group of Roman bronzes in mixed grades, along with 18th to 20th Century GB and World includes some GB pre-1947 and pre-1920 silver issues, medallic issues, NAAFI tokens, and some Fantasy Items. These in mixed circulated grades. World items include France, Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland and more, along with a small group of GB and World Banknotes (6) includes GB One Pound Fforde G K93Z 681450 EF and Ten Shillings Peppiatt K14D b5644734 Fine (lot)
Battle of Waterloo 200th Anniversary 1815-2015 a 6-medal set by Worcestershire Medal Service 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
The RomanEmpire 20-Emperor Collection 253 to 408AD comprising bronze issues from Gallienus, Claudius II, Aurelian, Probus, Diocletian, Maximian, Galerius, Constantine I, Licinius I, Constantine II, Constantius II, Constans I, Const.Gallus, Julian II, Valentinian I, Valens, Gratian, Valentinian II, Theodosius I and Arcadius VG to Fine in a presentation box with certificate
South Africa Proof Sets (3) 1952 (9 coins) Crown to Farthing KM#PS25, 1953 (9 coins) Crown to Farthing KM#PS27, 1960 (9 coins) Crown to Farthing KM#PS48, nFDC to FDC the Silver retaining virtually full lustre, the bronze with some toning, in the blue South Africa Mint boxes of issue
Medals (4) Campaign medals (2) VictoriaNaval Long Service and Good Conduct medal awarded to J.C.Tucker Mr. At Arms. HMS Jason. 20 Years GVF with suspension bar and ribbon. World War IIDefence Medal GEF with suspension bar and ribbon, Commemorative Medals (2) Coronation of George VI 193725mm diameter in bronze A/UNC in the purple box of issue, Robert Louis Stevenson 1850-1894 39mm diameter brass uniface EF boxed
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
Copper and Bronze (55) mostly Victoria onwards includes some earlier pieces Pennies (12), Halfpennies (5), Farthings (31) includes 1844 Near Fine, Half Farthings (5), Third Farthing 1902, and Ireland Farthing 1744, in mixed grades to GVF
India Gold Fanam, Vira Raya type VF, French Crusades - Frankish GreeceDenier Philip I 14th Century Good Fine, along with Ancients (36) mostly bronzes, includes a few in silver, in mixed grades VG to VF
Medals (9) Coronation of Edward VII 1902 39mm diameter by Spink & Son, Sheffield Locality Fine, holed at the top. First World War Peace 1919 64mm diameter in bronze by Spink & Son. Obverse: Bust of the King left crowned and draped UNC with matt finish. King George VISilver Jubilee 1935 Eimer 2030 51mm diameter in silver by Turner and Simpson UNC and boxed, Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth 1937 Obverse: Busts left conjoined Reverse: Coat of Arms NVF, Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth 1937 44mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: Busts left, conjoined, Reverse: Britannia standing facing EF. Investiture of Prince Charles as the Prince of Wales 1969 31mm diameter EF boxed, Coronation of Elizabeth II 1953 38mm diameter in White metal GEF boxed , Battle of Jutland 1916 Eimer 1951, 22mm diameter by Spink, Good Fine with suspension loop Ex-Jewellery. Replica Medal uniface DIVA. IVLIA. AVSALIA 61mm diameter in bronze, with suspension loop at the top, Fine, we note the original medal was from c.1480-1490 with electrotypes made c.1880
Russia - Count Alexander Suvorov Italian Campaign medal 1799 48mm diameter in bronze by C.H.Kuchler. Obverse Bust right, draped ALEX . SUWOROW PRINC . ITAL . COM . RIMNIKS. Reverse: A Roman Warrior standing, holds a woman's hand, kneeling Roman warrior to left (Diakov 248.1) GVF, scarce
Battle of Vitoria 1813 Obverse: Bust right, ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON, Reverse: Bellona advancing, left, driving a biga. In Exergue: BATTLE OF VITTORIA 1813. 41mm diameter in bronze by G.Mills/Lefevre, Eimer 1033 EF
Copper and Bronze (384) George III to Elizabeth II mostly Veiled Head Victoria or later along with Sixpences (2) 1948 and 1966, in mixed grades with many EF and lustrous, also Farthings (140) mostly 20th Century with many Wrens includes a handful of Victorian issues, includes plenty with lustre
Canada - Quebec - Anticosti Island 1/8th Penny or 1/8th Dollar 1870, 8 over lower 8 in date, Pattern in bronze 14mm diameter, Obverse: Helmeted Bust in Roman style, Reverse with denomination in an inner circle, all within a wreath with letter A at the top. X#Pn1 Lustrous UNC and rare in this high grade. The attribution for Anticosti Island was first published in 1890 by Scott Stamp & Coin Co.
Death of William Pitt 1806 53mm diameter in bronze, by T.Webb, Eimer 975. Obverse: Bust left GVLIELMO PITT R.P.Q.B, Reverse: An island rock buffeted by heavy waves and lightning. PATRIAE COLVMEN DECVS. In Exergue: OB.A. MDCCCVI, UNC with traces of lustre
The Roman Emperors Collection a 23-coin set, 19 in bronze and 3 in silver many different Emperors represented includes Thedosius I, Valentinian II, Gratian, Valens, Valentinian I, Julian II, Constantius Gallus, Constantius II, Constans, Constantine II, Crispus, Licinius I, Constantine the Great, Constantius I, Maximianus, Probus, Tetricus I, Claudius II, Gallienus, Gordian III, Severus Alexander, Septimus Severus and Aurelian in mixed grades VG to VF, comes in a blue presentation case, with some coins stuck into the case, would appear to be easily removable
Copper and bronze die varieties (10) Pennies (4) Ornamental Trident, the colon after DEF low and slanting to the right, Fine, Penny 1854 Plain Trident the 4 overstruck, does not appear to be over a 3 as the underlying figure is incomplete, Fine or better, Penny 1967 with missing waves to the left of the lighthouse EF, Penny 1967 struck on a thin flan and weighing only 6.41 grammes Fine, Halfpennies (4) 1723 with the top of the 3 missing and so now resembling a 5, NF/VG, 1855 with traces of an overstrike on the first 5 of the date, the underlying figure unclear VF, 1875 Freeman 321 dies 11+J with signs of die damage in the form of raised dots on the coin VG, Halfpenny 1887 Fine on a spread flan of 29.5mm, Farthings (3) James II Tin issue with copper plug, worn, 1890 GEF with silver colouring and traces of gold tone in the legends, weight 2.9 grammes, 1875 as Freeman 528 dies 3+B with a number 1-shaped flaw between the 8 and 7 of the date. Fine/Near Fine. An interesting group and worthy of further research
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