Farthings, copper issues (85) Charles II to Victoria includes 1842 Open 2, 1853 3 over 2, 1856 E over R in VICTORIA, and 1858 Small Date (2) in mixed grades mostly Fine to GVF includes many collectable pieces
Farthing 1797 Copper Pattern Restrike, Obverse: The lowest berry has no stalk, and the leaf veins are omitted, Reverse: No SOHO on the rock, with triangle of incuse dots on the right, R72, Peck 1201, UNC and nicely toned, the rims displaying the normal file marks associated with this variety
GB and World Sets includes many in silver : The Golden Wedding of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince PhilipGibraltar/Isle of Man/Liberia/Sierra Leone 1997 a 10-coin set Crown-sized and in Silver, 8 with gold plating. nFDC to FDC in a Westminster box with certificates. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother - The Commemorative Coin Collection a 15-coin set 1980-2000 includes issues from Ascension Island (2), St. Helena (2), Turks and Caicos Islands, Alderney, GB, Guernsey, Cook Islands, Falkland Islands, Solomon Islands, and Isle of Man (4) nFDC to FDC some with light toning, in two Westminster boxes with certificates. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Diamond Wedding 2007 (4) issues from Alderney (2), Gibraltar and Nauru Silver Proofs FDC in a Westminster box with certificates. Guernsey One Pound Queen Mother issues (3) 1995 Queen Mother 95th Birthday Silver Proof, 1999 Life of the Queen Mother Silver Proof, 2000 Queen Mother 100th Birthday Silver Proof. GB One Pound Silver Proofs (9) 1984, 1985, 1988, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, nFDC to FDC in a Westminster box with certificates. GB Fifty Pences (2) 1998 NHS 50th Anniversary Silver Proof nFDC with some toning, uncased in capsule with certificate, 2000 150 Years of Public Libraries Silver Proof nFDC lightly toned, uncased in capsule with certificate. 'Euro' an 8-coin set in silver comprising Portugal 50 Euro 1996 Filipa de Lencastre Silver Proof, Isle of Man 15 Euros 1996 100 Years of 'La Boheme' Silver Proof, France 15 Euros/100 Francs 1997 'The Little Mermaid' in Copenhagen Silver Proof, Hungary 2000 Forint 1997 Palace of Buda Silver Proof, France 1996 The Grand Place on Brussels Silver Proof, Hungary 2000 Forint 1998 Heroe's Square - Budapest Silver Proof, Silver Proof, Sweden 20 Euro 1996 Selma Lagerlof Silver Proof, Andorra 1 Diner/Euro 1997 The Goddess Europa Silver Proof FDC in a Westminster box with certificates. Queen Elizabeth II The Diamond Jubilee Collection 2012 a 16-coin set in Gold-Plated Steel comprising issues from Jersey,Guernsey,Tristan da Cunha, and Cook Islands each coin with a different photographic portrait of the Queen on the reverse Prooflike UNC in a Westminster box with certificates. Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Jubilee 2013 a 15-coin set in Gold-plated Steel comprising issues from Jersey (4), Guernsey (4), Cook Islands (3), Tristan Da Cunha (4), each coin with a different photographic portrait of the Queen on the reverse, Prooflike UNC in the Westminster box of issue with certificates. Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Jubilee 2013 a 16-coin set in Gold-plated Steel comprising issues from Guernsey (4), Jersey (4), Tristan da Cunha (4), Cook Islands (4) each coin with a different Royal photographic portrait on the reverse Prooflike UNC in the Westminster box of issue with certificates. Cook Islands - The Diamond Wedding Photographic Portrait Collection 2007 a 19-coin set in Gold-plated Cupro-Nickel each coin featuring a coloured reverse picture, 18 with portraits and one with Westminster Abbey, Prooflike UNC in the Westminster box of issue with certificates. Ghana - 2013 The Royal Baby Collection - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, a 2-coin set One Cedi 70mm diameter (2) each with a different, coloured reverse design, in Silver-plated Cupro-Nickel, FDC in the box of issue with certificate. The Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton medallic issues 2011 a 4-piece set in gold-plated Cupro-nickel two with inset jewels in the reverse, Lustrous UNC in the box of issue. Medal - Birth of Prince George of Cambridge 2013 in Gold-plated Copper inset with Red Zirconia birthstone Prooflike UNC, boxed with certificate. First Day Covers - Isle of Man and Alderney issues - Cats Protection League (10) 1996, all different UNC on the envelopes as issued
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
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)
Kings of Parthia Ar Tetradrachm Vardanes I (c.40-45AD) Obv. Diademed bust left/ Rev. Vardanes seated right receiving palm from Tyche standing left. 13.01 grammes VF. SassanianDrachmKhusru II Obv. Winged Crowned Bust right/Rev. Fire altar with two attendants VF. Indo-Greek Ar Tetradrachm Azes II (35-5BC) Obv/ BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛOΥ AΣOΥ Azes on horseback right raising right hand./Rev Athena standing right, holding spear and shield in left hand and raising right, monograms in left and right field. 9.68 grammes VF. India - Bengal PresidencyHalf Rupee ND//45 KM#76 GVF toned with some edge nicks. India - Madras Presidency Rupee KM#390, 11.42 grammes, Good Fine. India Rajaraja Chola 985-1014 copper Massa, 4.34 grammes, Good Fine with green patination. India Princely States Half Rupee 4.42 grammes struck off-centre VG on an oval-shaped flan
Bahamas Ten Dollars 1978 a 2-coin set 5th Anniversary of Independence comprising 1978 Prince Charles and Sir Milo P.Butler issues Silver Proofs nFDC in the box of issue, Guernsey Proof set 1966 the 4-coin set Ten Shillings, Threepence, Eight Doubles and Four Doubles, FDC in the green box of issue, Crown-medals a 4-coin set 1981 Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer a 4-piece set in gold plated silver Proof nFDC to FDC in the red Pobjoy Mint box of issue with certificate. Pobjoy Mint Gold on Silver Sucrier Sweetmeat dish with Christmas Reindeer Cameo, weight 57 grammes, UNC in a presentation box with certificate, issue limited to 250 pieces. Pobjoy Mint Ingot set 1979 Centenary of Sir Rowland Hill a set of 5 stamp ingots in gold plated silver, the ingots depicting four Victorian Stamp issues One Penny, Two Pence , Four Pence and One Shilling and a Rowland Hill Fantasy Prooflike UNC in the box of issue with certificate, only 100 sets issued. Isle of Man Mint set 1978 (6 coins) Fifty Pence to Half New Penny UNC in a slide case. Guernsey Mint set 1987 (7 coins) One Pound to One Penny UNC in the wallet of issue, Italy Mint Set 2000 (12 coins) 400th Anniversary of the Death of Giordano Bruno 1000 Lire to 1 Lire includes the 1000 Lire and 500 Lire in silver, UNC in the wallet of issue. Isle of Man Crown 1972 Proof UNC, GB (2) Crown 1965 A/UNC boxed, Fifty Pence 1973 Prooflike UNC boxed, Medal - General Election 1974 45mm diameter Eimer 2131 in copper UNC. Co-op Society Medal 1913 50th Anniversary 1863-1913 in brass John Shillito Obverse UNC with suspension loop and ribbon, boxed. Coin holders - Magic Pocket Money Savings Bank (3) that hold Sixpences, Brass Threepences and Silver Threepences respectively in excellent condition, along with a mix of empty cases, capsules and certificates.
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
A mixed lot with quantities of low grade George IIIcopper 1797 - 1806, George VIHalfpennies some lustrous, Provincial Mint Pennies, more recent GB in two albums including decimals and the odd silver item, USA State Quarters some in albums some in rolls, and more (lot)
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)
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
World a mixed group (9) Essequibo and Demerary One Stuiver 1813 KM#10 Good Fine, Vatican (3) Half Baiocco (2) 1802 Good Fine, 1836 VI-R, NVF, and MedalPope Paul VI 35mm diameter in silvered copper, Reverse: Michelangelo - La Pieta. GEF. Brazil (4) 80 Reis 1823R VG, 40 Reis Countermarked issues (2) undated (1835) countermarked on 80 Reis Pedro I 1828R, and undated (1835) countermarked on 80 Reis Pedro II 1832R, both About Fine, 20 Reis countermarked issue undated (1835) on 40 Reis 1824R Fine. SpanishAmerican Cob 5.44 grammes (2 Reales?) 1719 VG
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
Retro Pattern Collection 1911 a 3-coin in .925 Silver (35.42 grammes), Golden Alloy and Copper, Obverse George V left, with date at the end of the legend, Reverse: a modern depiction of St. George and the Dragon, Plain edge. Lustrous UNC in the blue box of issue
Cyprus Retro Pattern Collection Edward VIII 1937 a 3-coin set in .925 Silver (23.97 grammes), Golden Alloy and Copper, Obverse Edward VIII left by D.R.Golder, Reverse: Two Stylized rampant lions CYPRUS . 1937 . MODEL FORTY FIVE PIASTRES, Plain edge. Lustrous UNC with minor flecks of tone in the blue box of issue
Pennies19th Century (7) Staffordshire 1811 Obv: George III/Rev: To Facilitate Trade Good Fine. Birmingham 1812 Union Copper Company VG. Bristol & South Wales 1811 Obv: Arms of Bristol/Rev: Plumes in coronet Good Fine. Worcester 1811 The House of Industry (Workhouse) Obv: City Arms/Rev:WORCESTER CITY AND COUNTY TOKEN value in wreath , Worcestershire - Lye Forge 1811 Thomas Wood & Co. Fine. Ireland - Coleraine 1813 W.McKenzie Obv: Commerce seated left/Rev: Value in wreath VG. Ireland - Edward Stephens 1813 Obv: Bust left WELLINGTON & ERIN . CO. BRAGH Rv: Crowned Harp VG
Halfpenny 1732 Peck 842 Choice UNC with a hint of lustre, graded LCGS 85 and in their holder. A truly superb piece and worthy of a place in the finest copper collection. Superior to any of the examples of this date offered in the Nicholson Collection. Ex-Andrew Wayne Collection, London Coins Auction A113 June 2006 Lot 985. The only piece recorded by the LCGS Population Report. Choice George II copper extremely hard to obtain and seldom offered in this quality. We note the PCGS Population Report records no examples in any MS grade, NGC records just a single example in MS65.
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
Farthing 1719 Small Obverse Letters Peck 812. A/UNC with attractive underlying tone. The finest of only 2 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. The George I issues now extremely hard to find in the highest grades, and extremely sought after by copper enthusiasts when they appear
GB and World Sets (7) and Singles (25) . Sets:- GB Crowns a 7-coin set 1953 UNC, 1960 A/UNC, 1965 UNC, 1972 Silver Wedding Silver Proof, 1977 Silver Jubilee Silver Proof, 1980 Queen Mother 80th Birthday Silver Proof, 1981 Royal Wedding Silver Proof UNC to FDC in the Bradford Exchange box with certificate, Australia/Canada/New Zealand 'For King And Country'- Centenary of the First World War a 3-coin set in silver comprising Australia Dollar 2014 One Ounce Silver Proof, Canada Dollar 2014 Silver Proof, New Zealand Dollar 2014 One Ounce Silver Proof FDC in the Westminster box with certificate, GB Medallic set in silver a 3-piece Collection 2015 The Birth of Princess Charlotte 28.28 grammes, 14.50 grammes and 10.00 Grammes of 0.925 silver Proofs nFDC top FDC in the Jubilee Mint box of issue with certificate, Tristan da Cunha Five Pounds a 3-coin set 2016 Remembrance Day Gold Plated copper, Silver plated copper and Silver plated copper with coloured poppy reverse, Prooflike UNC in the Jubilee Mint box of issue with certificate, Tristan da Cunha a 3-coin set 2015 Elizabeth II - The Longest Reigning Monarch comprising Five Pounds, Two Pounds and One Pound all struck in .925 Silver Proof FDC in the Jubilee Mint box of issue with certificate, Tristan da Cunha Crowns a 2-coin set 2014 Avro Lancaster and Wing Commander Guy Gibson Silver Proofs FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Tristan da Cunha Crowns 2015 a 2-coin set Battle of Gallipoli 100th Anniversary and Gallipoli Campaign Silver Proofs nFDC with some toning, in the Bradford Exchange box with certificate. Singles: GB Five Pounds 2018 Queen's Beasts - The Unicorn of Scotland Two Ounce Silver BU in the Jubilee Mint box with certificate, GB Crown 1977Silver Jubilee Silver Proof nFDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate. NumisProof Medallic Silver issues (2) undated (2015) 59th Anniversary of the Death of Sir Winston Churchill nFDC with coloured picture of Churchill on the reverse, undated (2016) 60th Anniversary of the Avro Vulcan nFDC with coloured picture od the Avro Vulcan in flight nFDC both in the NumisProof boxes of issue with certificates, Tristan da Cunha (5) Five Pounds (4) 2015 70th Anniversary of VE Day nFDC, 2016 Queen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday/Prince Philip 95th Birthday Silver Proof FDC, 2017 Queen Elizabeth II Sapphire Jubilee Silver Proof FDC, 2017 Princess Diana - 20th Anniversary of her Death Silver Proof with gold highlighting on the reverse FDC, each in the Jubilee Mint box of issue with certificates, One Pound 2017 Queen Elizabeth II Sapphire Jubilee Silver Proof FDC in capsule in the soft pouch case with certificate, Isle of Man (4) Five Pounds 2017 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Platinum Wedding Anniversary Silver Proof Piedfort, 2017 Prince Philip - 70 Years of Service Silver Proof Piedfort, 2018 Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle .999 Silver Proof, Crown 2015 Queen Elizabeth II - The Longest Reigning Monarch nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates, Jersey Five Pounds (3) 2015 50th Anniversary of the Death of Sir Winston Churchill Silver Proof, 2017 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Platinum Wedding Anniversary Silver Proof, 2018 Centenary of the Royal Air Force Silver Proof with three coloured aircraft on the reverse FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates, Falkland Islands Crown 2017 35th Anniversary of Liberation Silver Proof FDC boxed with Pobjoy Mint certificate, Cook Islands 5 Dollars 2017 Princess Diana - 20th Anniversary of her Death Silver Proof nFDC/FDC with certificate, Fiji Dollar 2014 Christmas Holiday Gathering .999 silver Proof with coloured Christmas scene on the reverse, boxed with certificate, Alderney (3) Five Pounds 2018 Remembrance Day - 100th Anniversary of the End of World War I, Silver Proof Piedfort with coloured poppies on the reverse, struck on the day 11/11/2018 FDC in the Jubilee Mint box with certificate, Five Pounds 2019 50th Anniversary of Concorde's First Flight Silver Proof FDC in the Jubilee Mint box with certificate, One Pound 2017 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Platinum Wedding Anniversary Silver Proof FDC in capsule, the Jubilee Mint soft pouch case with their certificate, Canada 25 Dollars 2018 Silver 47.6 grams of .999 silver, helmet-shaped Matt-finished UNC in the Royal Canadian Mint box of issue with certificate, Gibraltar Five Pounds 2015 St. George and the Dragon Silver Proof nFDC with some toning, in the Jubilee Mint box
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,
India a collection of Princely Statescopper (30), Silver (24) all attributed by the collector and including Bengal Sultanate, Travencore, Delhi Sultanate, Mysore and more generally in collectable grades some pleasing VF
A retired dealers ex-retail stock (40) Sweden 1718 Daler Phoebvs GF, France Nantes copper token 1675 VG, as part of a group of World 19th and 20th Century, an interesting and useful mix with examples from France, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, Norway, Netherlands, Sarawak, Jersey, Greece and more, many in silver with some scarce or rare types, in mixed grades with some in lustrous EF to UNC, total ticket price £1195
Coronation of William and Mary 1689 38mm diameter copper undated Obv. Right facing bust of William WILH. III.D.G.ANG..SCO FR.ET.HIB.REX.DEF.FID Rev. left facing bust of Mary MARIA D.G.ANG.SCO FR.ET.HIB. REGINA Unc desirable thus as medals form this era are scarce in such high a grade
Pennies19th Century an interesting group (15) Staffordshire (7) Bilston 1812 Samuel Fereday Withers 75 Good Fine, Burton 1813 Burton Exchange Withers 648 NVF, Newcastle-under-Lyme 1813 Cotton Works Withers 900 Fine, Walsall 1811 Walsall Church Withers 1158 Good Fine, Walsall 1811 Joseph Parker Withers 1169 Good Fine, Walsall 1811 Joseph Parker Withers 1175 Fine/About Fine. West Bromwich, Oldbury, Tiptin and Brierly 1811 Withers 1193 Fine, Rare. Yorkshire (3) Doncaster 1812 Thomas Birkinshaw - Pawnbroker Withers 720 (2), both VF one with a stain on the obverse, Sheffieldundated, John Blurton Printer EF and nicely toned, Somerset 1811 Bath Withers 25 VF, Surrey - Weybridge 1812 I.Bunn & Co. Withers 1200 VF, Essex - Walthamstow 1812 British Copper Company Withers 563 VF, Worcester (2) 1811 The House of Industry (Workhouse) Withers 1249 GVF, 1813 John Knapp Junior, 3 over smaller 3 in date, Withers 1276 VF
A mixed lot with GB Copper from 1797, base metal 20th century issues from circulation (a few in silver), GB and World in two albums including pre 1947 silver, a few bonds and stamps, cuprocrowns and more (lot in 2 boxes)
World (187) mostly earlier issues with some useful 18th and 19th centurycopper from a variety of countries such as Russia, Indian States and the Middle East (lot)
Netherlands East Indies - Sumatra Swan Duit 1836 Copper Pattern KM#Pn20 Obverse: INDIE NEDERL, with one star above, and a further two stars below, Reverse: Crowned Shield with swan, in an NGC holder and graded AU55 BN
A retired dealers ex-retail stock (24) World 20th Century all but three are crown-sized, all but one in silver includes Netherlands (17), Australia (4), Southern Rhodesia (1), Austrian Netherlands and a copy of a Scotland 2/3 Ryal 1565 countermarked coinage struck in copper, in mixed grades with many later issues EF to UNC, total retail ticket price £610
GB and World Proof Sets (23) GB (10) Flat Packs (9) 1971 (2), 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, Blue Set 1999 nFDC to FDC in the cases of issue some coins with toning, World Proof Sets (13) British Virgin Islands 1974 (6 coins) includes the Silver one Dollar, Ceylon 1971, Gambia 1971, Nigeria 1973, Falkland Islands 1974, Swaziland 1974, Morocco 1974, Yemen 1974, Botswana 1976, Tuvalu 1976, Mauritius 1978, Zambia 1978, Sri Lanka 1978 nFDC to FDC in the cases of issue. Mint Set New Zealand 1978 UNC. Vatican Coin and Stamp Set 500 Lire to 20 Lire 1991-1995 (5 coins) along with 40 Lire and 15 Lire stamps UNC on the card of issue. India - 'Old Indian Coins' (2) both 16-coin sets comprising Indian States Gwalior copper and 15 base metal coins of varying types Edward VII - 1972 in mixed grades, each coin stuck to a card backing. GB Pennies Provincial Mints (5) 1912H, 1918H, 1918KN, 1919H, 1919KN VG to Near Fine in a slide case
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
Halfpenny 1720 Peck 795 NEF with some contact marks, the reverse with signs of die stress on Britannia's drapery, all George I copper hard to find in grades above VF
Kirby Hall 1774 copper 32mm Obv. Right facing conjoined busts LIVING IN LAWFULL WEDLOCK 40 YEARS PET. MULLMAN A. 68 MARY CHISWELL A. 61 Rev. sun rising over the hall 28 APR 1774 Unc
The Thomason Medallic Bible a 60-piece medallic set by Franklin Mint each piece 44mm diameter in copper depicting biblical scenes and verses from the Bible, Lustrous UNC in the album of issue, some with very light handling marks and toning
Coronation of George IV 1821 48mm diameter in copper Obv. Left facing bust GEORGIUS IV D.G. BRITT REX F.D with P.K. & S. Direx beneath, Rev. King being crowned seated on the throne with four ecclesiastical figures GEO IV CORONAT. MDCCCXXI in exergue Unc
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
Beverley, East Riding Bank 5 guineas copper printing plate 180x for Robert Carlyle Broadley & Company (Outing 129c for type) clear engraving, very scarce. Along with a Polymer £5 Churchill note B414 a FIRST series prefix serial number AA01 224692, this in GVF - EF few folds
Europe Fantasy Coins (36) Poland Fantasy 5 Euro Obverse Jan Pawel II, Reverse MODEL, in copper (8) UNC with varying degrees of lustre, Vatican Fantasy 5 Euros 2005 Pope Benedict XVI (4) Silver (2), the Pope having no teeth in error, come with ticket stating only 36 pieces minted, Goldine (2) the Pope having no teeth in error UNC with good subdued lustre, Germany INA Fantasy One Mark 2005 (6) each with 'BUNDERSREPUBLIK' error spelling, design as X#Pn106, Lustrous UNC, with an additional normal spelling example for comparison, Germany 10 Marks INA Fantasy issues 2005 (3), in Cupro-Nickel (2) and brass (1) UNC, along with a Lead Trial1 Markundated with 'BUNDERSREPUBLIK' error spelling about as struck with some surface deposits, Slovenia INA Fantasy 5 Euros (2) 2004 Janez Vajkard Valvasor 1641-1693 Bimetallic Trial, 26 grammes, UNC, believed unique, 2004 Gold plated Trial, 22.67 grammes, Lustrous UNC, Slovakia (3) Fantasy 5 Euro 2004 Reverse: Farmworker, in brass Toned UNC, 5 Euro 2004 Reverse: Horseman (2) Trials in copper, 33 grammes, both lustrous UNC, Denmark INA Fantasy 5 Euros 2002 (3) BrassPiedforts (2), weights 27 grammes and 27.4 grammes, and a standard issue weight 21.32 grammes, UNC with varying degrees of lustre, Denmark INA Fantasy 2 Euro 2002 Pattern with Large DANMARK Lustrous UNC, Sweden INA Fantasy 5 Euros 2003 (4), one Gold plated, one Goldine, and one in copper, the last with MODEL reverse, UNC with varying degrees of lustre
GB and World Fantasy issues (7) United Kingdom (4) INA Fantasy PatternCrowns Edward VII 1910 (2) obverse uniface one struck in copper, the other struck in aluminium, both stated by the vendor to be unique, UNC and lustrous, 5 Euros 2002 INA Fantasy Silver Patterns (2) each struck on thin flans and struck without a collar with diameters of 40mm and 41mm respectively, weights 22.31 and 22.26 respectively, the edges of the coin on one piece showing signs of an additional legend striking, both UNC with some lustre, stated by the vendor to be the only two known examples, Malta INA 5 Euro Silver Proof 2004 Piedfort 39.85 grammes design as X#P1 Lustrous UNC with some light toning, Zambia Fantasy issues (2) 4000 Kwacha 2001 Silver Proof , Lustrous UNC retaining much brilliance, 1000 Kwacha 2001 Cupro-Nickel Proof nFDC, each with Obverse : Rank-Broadley Bust within a Quatrefoil, arms below, Reverse: Veiled Head of Queen Victoria, after Thomas Brock
Farthing 1665 Pattern in copper, Obverse: Bust with long hair, date below, Reverse: Loose drapery below the elbow, Peck 424, dies 2+A, About Fine/Fine, the obverse with some pitting by the last O of CAROLO, Rare
Ghana INA Fantasy 100 Sika issues 2002 Trial sets 4-coin sets (3) Obverse portrait of Elizabeth II by Rank-Broadley, Reverse Elizabeth II after Annigoni, in silver with milled edge, in Aluminium with milled edge, Golden Alloy and Dark Copper UNC with lustre/toned as issued a few with small spots
Ghana INA Fantasy 100 Sika issues 2002 Trial sets 4-coin sets (3) Obverse portrait of Elizabeth II by Rank-Broadley, Reverse Elizabeth II after Annigoni, in silver with milled edge, in Aluminium with milled edge, Golden Alloy and Dark Copper UNC with lustre/toned as issued a few with small spots
Ghana INA Fantasy 100 Sika issues 2002 Trials (9) Obverse Portrait of Elizabeth II by Rank-Broadley, Reverse Elizabeth II after Annigoni, Gold plated (only 2 minted), Silver plated (only 2 minted), Silver with plain edge (3), Aluminium with plain edge (2), Copper with plain edge, and golden alloy with plain edge UNC with varying degrees of lustre
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
Halfpenny18th CenturyWarwickshire - Birmingham 1794 Birmingham Coining & Copper Company, Obverse: Female seated on a rock, Reverse a stork upon a cornucopia, Edge : PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE OF THOMAS CLACKE DH74L, very rare edge reading, rated RRR by Daltons GVF
Portuguese India - Diu (2) 20 Bazarucos 1827 Zinc, 18.67 grammes, KM#58 Fine with some surface encrustation, Rare, Atia (Quarter Tanga 1748 Copper KM#34 Fine with some weak areas
Ghana INA Fantasy 100 Sika issues 2002 Trials (9) Obverse Portrait of Elizabeth II by Rank-Broadley, Reverse Elizabeth II after Annigoni, in silver with plain edge (3), in Aluminium with plain edge (3), in copper with plain edge, and golden alloy with plain edge (2) UNC with varying degrees of lustre
Ghana INA Fantasy 100 Sika issues 2002 Trial sets 4-coin sets (3) Obverse Portrait of Elizabeth II by Rank-Broadley, Reverse Elizabeth II after Annigoni, each comprising examples struck in Silver, Aluminium, Golden Alloy and Dark Copper, with milled edges, UNC with lustre/toned as issued
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
Farthing 1675 Peck 528 A superb and choice piece in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82. A well struck example on both obverse and reverse undoubtedly contributing to the high grade. The finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. At the time of writing, 38 examples had been recorded, the next finest Charles II currency Farthing being graded 75, therefore this clearly a superior piece. A true mint state example with excellent detail and surfaces, very few extant in this high grade, would enhance any top quality copper collection, one of a number of high quality slabbed copper Farthings in this sale
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
Farthing 1730 Peck 854 in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, a superb piece with the King's portrait and Britannia sharp and attractive, the finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. All George II Young Head Farthings very desirable in high grade and are seldom encountered, this piece would enhance any high quality copper collection
Farthing 1806 Copper ProofPeck 1389 KF17, Obverse with Portrait 1 with incuse side whiskers, Reverse with Britannia's hair waved on the top, the olive branch with 7 leaves, all attached, attractively toned and with very light friction, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Ex-Finchampstead Collection
Touch PieceCharles IIundated in copperPeck *496 Obverse a three-masted ship in sail to left, Reverse St. Michael piercing the dragon with a 6-pointed star below, an edge nick at 12 o'clock, and some verdigris on the reverse, VG or better, scarce
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
Australia, Canada and Cyprus INA Fantasy Patterns (17) Australia (8) Sixpences 1920 (2) UNC Toned and Lustrous UNC, Threepence 1920 Toned AU/UNC, Crown undated Obverse ADVANCE AUSTRALIA Emu and Kangaroo with map of Australia all crowned , Reverse MODEL Gold Plated Piedfort, 40.19 grammes, Lustrous UNC, Crowns 1937 Edward VIII (3) one Silver plated UNC, one with some contact marks on the King's neck, Lead Trial in the style of a 1797 GB Penny AUSTRALIAN PROCLAMATION 1800-2000 UNC with some edge nicks, Canada INA Fantasy Dollars Edward VIII (5) 1937 Crowned and draped bust left in Barton-style gold plate (2), 1937 Bare Head left, in Barton-style gold plate, 1937 Crowned and draped bust left, in Barton-style silver plate (2) all UNC with practically full lustre, Cyprus INA Fantasy 45 Piastres 1937 Edward VIII (4) comprising Small bust and EDWARDVS VIII REX IMPERATOR continuous legend, in copper lustrous UNC (2), and Larger bust and EDWARD VIII KING EMPEROR divided legend UNC and lustrous with some toning
Farthing 1773 Obverse 2 Peck 913 in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the finest known of 12 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, A mint state example with traces of original lustre, very hard to find in this high grade, one of a number of high quality slabbed copper Farthings in this sale
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
Farthing 1857 Peck 1585 a most attractive and eye-catching example with around 75% lustre and touches of blue toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 12 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, one of a number of choice slabbed copper Farthings in this sale
China 10 Yuan a 2-coin set 1998 100th Birthday of Zhou Enlai KM#1151 and KM#1152 Silver Proofs FDC in the box of issue with certificate, China 5 Yuan a 2-coin set comprising 5 Yuan 1995 Panda KM#731 UNC and 5 Yuan 1993 Copper, Reverse: 2 Pandas KM#469 Lustrous UNC, in the box of issue with certificate, China Medal (2) Pacific Insurance Co.Ltd 1996 Silver One Ounce, Lustrous UNC in the box of issue with certificate, Shanghai Pudong Development Bank 1998 Silver Proof One Ounce FDC in the box of issue with certificate. China Medals a 5-piece set BeijingOlympics 2008 each 40mm diameter in silver plated copper and each depicting a different coloured Olympic mascot, Prooflike UNC in the box of issue
Farthing 1825 the IIII with the third and fourth I's overstruck, the third I over a left tilted I, the fourth I over a lower I. A choice and superb example of this unusual type, displaying a rich, deep gold and magenta tone, over flashes of mint lustre. A truly beautiful example and would enhance any quality copper collection. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85
Farthing 1834 Raised Line on Saltire, Reverse B, Peck 1471 Almost fully lustrous, a choice and stunning piece, all William IV copper very difficult to find with original mint lustre, with even high grade examples usually with toning. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, making this the joint finest known example recorded by the LCGS Population Report. We also note that PCGS have only graded 3 examples designated RD.
Farthing 1839 2-pronged Trident, with FID.DEF legend, LCGS Variety 08, a highly lustrous example, an extremely eye-catching piece LCGS 85. Many of the Victorian copper Farthings becoming difficult to find with this much mint lustre. One of a number of high quality slabbed copper Farthings in this sale
Farthing 1841 both A's unbarred in GRATIA. A choice piece, mint state and with around 75% original lustre. Victorian copper Farthings now seldom seen in highly lustrous state. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 9 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, one of a number of choice slabbed copper Farthings in this sale.
Farthing 1843 Reverse B, No flaw by Britannia's right arm, date with 9 1/4 teeth spacing, B of BRITANNIAR has no top serif, the second A in BRITANNIAR is unbarred, LCGS variety 06, obverse and reverse displaying around 90% mint lustre, a superb choice piece and very desirable. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the only example thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. Very few Victorian Copper Farthings are offered in this high grade, one of a number of choice slabbed copper Farthings offered in this sale
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
Farthing 1839 FID: DEF. (missing top colon dot), First A in GRATIA unbarred, LCGS variety 10. in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82. A highly lustrous example, the obverse with slightly subdued colour, the reverse with almost full mint lustre. No fewer than 13 varieties of 1839 currency Farthings have been recorded by the LCGS Population Report and of all coins recorded of all the types only one piece has graded higher. Very few Victorian Farthings offered with this much mint lustre, would enhance any quality copper collection
Cyprus INA Fantasy 45 Piastres 1937 Edward VIII (6) comprising Small bust and EDWARDVS VIII REX IMPERATOR legend, in copper lustrous UNC (4), and EDWARD VIII KING EMPEROR with bust to edge of coin (2) Lustrous UNC with some toning
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
GB and World sets (8) Israel Government Coins and Medals Corporation set , an 18-coin set comprising 500 Pruta 1949 (JE5709) KM#16, 250 Pruta 1949H (JE5709) KM#15a Heaton Mint, 250 Pruta 1949 (JE5709) with pearl KM#15, 100 Pruta 1954 (JE5714) KM#18, 100 Pruta 1955 (JE5715) KM#14, 50 Pruta 1954 (JE5714) KM#13.2a , 25 Pruta 1949 (JE5709) with pearl KM#13.1, 10 Pruta Aluminium 1952 (JE 5712) KM#17, 10 Pruta 1949 (JE5709) with pearl KM#11, 10 Pruta 1957 (JE5717) Copper-plated Aluminium KM#20a, 5 Pruta 1949 (JE5709) without pearl KM#10, 1 Pruta 1949 (JE5709) KM#9, Lira 1979 (JE5739), Half Lira 1979 (JE5739), 25 Aragot 1972 (JE5732) KM#27, 10 Agarot 1979 (JE5739) Aluminium KM#26b, 5 Agarot 1979 (JE5739) Aluminium KM#25b, Agora 1979 (JE5739) KM#24.2 in mixed grades VF to UNC, in the black Israel Government wallet of issue, GB Proof Sets 1970 (3) nFDC to FDC with light toning, in the cases and envelopes of issue, GB Royal Mint Year Set 2005 UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 (5 coins) Ten Pence to Half New Penny UNC in the blue wallet of issue. Bahamas Mint Set 1966 (7 coins) KM#MS2 One Dollar to One Cent UNC in the envelope of issue with original receipt. Canada Prooflike Mint Set 1994 (6 coins) One Dollar to One Cent KM#PL48 Lustrous UNC in the 'Oh Canada' wallet of issue, along with GB and World singles (18) Australia One Dollar 1984 Kangaroos KM#77 (2) Lustrous UNC in the folders of issue, USA Dollar 1899 O VG, GB Crowns 1977 (4) UNC, Australia 50 Cents 1982 BrisbaneCommonwealth Games (6) UNC, New Zealand Crowns 1974 Commonwealth Games, Christchurch (5) UNC in the slide cases of issue. City of London Medal 1989 800th Anniversary of the Mayoralty 1189-1989 UNC on the white card of issue, also Pre-Decimal issues in base metal Halfcrowns to Halfpennies (89) comprising Halfcrowns (5), Florins (1), Brass Threepence (1), Pennies (45), Halfpennies (37) in mixed grades, Decimal Two Pounds 1986 Commonwealth Games UNC, Decimal issues Two Pences (2), One Penny (22), Half New Penny (1) in mixed grades to UNC. USA Banknotes Two Dollars 1976 issues (2) Fine to VF
GB and World a mixed group, includes FAO Christmas medals 1975 in silver (2) UNC, Medallic Covers (2) USA/RussiaApollo-Soyuz Space Mission 1975 Silver Proof Medal FDC and USA and Russian Stamps UNC on the card of issue, Italy Medallic Cover 1975 500th Anniversary of the Birth of Michelangelo Crown-sized Silver Proof FDC on the envelope of issue with three stamps. USA Large Reproduction Cents (4) 1856, 1877, 1909S VDB, 1982 these 90mm diameter with 16oz. AVDP copper on the edge UNC in capsules. USA Ingot in Pewter - The Signing of the Declaration GB Two Pounds 1994 Tercentenary of the Bank of England (3) UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, Brass Threepences in unofficial set (3) 1937-1952 (15 coins) complete in mixed grades, 1953-1967 (15 coins) (2 sets), in mixed circulated grades, plus a further group of Medallic Covers USA and World Medals (14) in base metal many 1970s items related to the Independence celebrations, UNC in the wallets or boxes of issue, along with a small group of Coins And Tokens (12) GB Sixpences (6) 1948, 1949, 1955, 1957, 1963, 1965, FAO Token 1975 Olave Baden-Powell GVF, Garden State Park Silver Jubilee 1942-1967 UNC, New York City Trasit Authority Tokens (3) Fine to Good Fine
Hong KongOne Cent 1862 Copper Pattern, Type C, KM#Pn25, Pridmore 280. Obverse : Small Gothic head left, crowned, Reverse: ONE CENT around central circle, with date between anchor and lion. Unpriced by Krause, 9.17 grammes, GEF/AU the obverse with a few minor contact marks. All Hong Kong pattern Cents are very rare. We note this type is not recorded on the Heritage, Goldbergs or Stacks archive databases, and our research has not revealed any recent transactions of this type. A rare opportunity to own this rare pattern which would be certain to enhance any advanced Hong Kong collection
World base metal issues, an accumulation built up over time from charity donations whereby the vendor has extracted silver and usable currency with this lot being the remainder, 18th - 20th centuries, some lustrous and likely to contain better more collectable pieces we noticed George V India with lustre, Isle of Mancopper from the 1730s. Korea early cupro-nickel issues, Portuguese India and Ionian Islands, generally sorted by country (over 14 kilos gross weight)
Dollar Bank of England 1811 Five Shillings and Sixpence Proof in copper Obverse K Reverse 5a, struck on a thin flan and weighing 22.41 grammes, ESC 206B, Bull 1998 nFDC toned with residual mint lustre and prooflike fields, only rated 'Scarce' by ESC, surely rarer than this, especially in this high grade
Promoters sets (11) includes many medallic types includes Edward VIII Fantasy set 1936 (6 coins Crown to Threepence), Datestamp set a 2-coin set 100th Anniversary of the RAF comprising Two Pounds 2018 and Fifty Pence 2015 Battle of Britain 75th Anniversary in Datestamp holders dated April 1 2018 GEF to UNC with a First Class Stamp, with replica medals (2) Distinguished Flying Cross and Royal Air Force Cross. Other subjects include Nelson/Battle of Trafalgar a 7-piece set , British Banknotes a 7-piece medallic set, Battle of Waterloo modern replica medal 2015 and Tristan da Cunha Crown 2015 2-piece set. The Gift of Christmas a 6-piece medallic set each with a Swarovski jewel on the obverse, Reverses depicting 'Virgin and Child', 'The Birth of Christ', 'Saint Joseph and The Infant Jesus', 'The Nativity', 'Adoration of the Magi', and 'Holy Family with Saints Margaret and Francis'. Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee 2012 a 12-piece set each piece showing key events in the Queen's reign. The Coronation Regalia a 12-piece set each piece with gemstones set into the surfaces. The Queen's Diamond Jubilee 2012 a 2-piece set each piece 70mm diameter in gold plated copper with a coloured portrait of the Queen on the reverse. Tristan da Cunha a 2-coin set 2014 The Dambuster Heroes Commemorative Crown Set gold plated UNC with coloured reverses, a set including many commemorative issues and fantasies (37) housed in a large wooden box covering many different subjects, some crown-sized medallic issues with certificates, the group containing many sets with items larger than Crown-size and with many gold plated cupro-nickel issues, in the boxes of issue with certificates, along with Edward VIII Fantasy Maundy Fourpence 1936 UNC, and a group of Elizabeth II pre-decimal issues (44) mostly circulated with a few in UNC
Countermarked (8) an interesting group comprising 'To Hanover' Token 1837 countermarked G (crown) R, Fine. Halfpenny-size on an octagonal copper flan Crowned Crescent-star-crescent with V within a heart shape on either side, reversed L countermarked in the field, Penny 1797 countermarked HH 29 Good Fine and bold, stated by the vendor to be colliery-related, Penny 1797 countermarked D.B, Halfpenny 1826 countermarked Crowned VR and other possibly MO this partially worn, Halfpenny 1799 countermarked T.R, Halfpenny 1831 countermarked LM above 5-lobed flower above VR, Halfpenny George II countermarked 3 1 on the obverse and with an additional countermark on the reverse R.C within a serrated heart-shape, with 1791 above a Sun below, in mixed grades VG to NVF, an eclectic mix of unusual types and worthy of further study
George I Entry into London 1714 47mm diameter in copper by J.Croker Eimer 467 Obverse Bust Right Laureate, Armoured and draped, GEORGIVS .D.G. MAG.BRI. FRA. ET. HIB. REX. F.D. Reverse the King in a carriage before the Royal Exchange, is presented with the City Keys by Londinia LAETITIA PVBLICA Exergue ADVENTVS. REGIS. IN. VERBVM 20.SEPT: 1714, EF with some minor residual dirt within the design
Pennies19th Century (3) Staffordshire 1812 Cheadle Copper & Brass Company Withers 667 GVF with uneven tone and some unevenness to the surfaces, Suffolk - Bury (2) Charles Marquis Cornwallis (2) undated DH4 VF and GVF, along with Augustus Cove, Londonmedalet in the style of an 18th CenturyHalfpenny Token 27mm diameter and in copper, die axis upright, Augustus Cove a dealer in China and Glass, was criminally and unjustly treated by the Grand Junction Canal Company. The sorry tale began when Cove took a lease on a wharf at Paddington basin. What followed is told in Cove's book which is named on the medalet. The second edition of the book ran to 185 pages. Obverse: BEWARE OF THE GRAND JUNCTION CANAL COMP.Y SOME OF WHOSE FRAUD, OPPRESSION, PERJURY, FORGERY, & ROBBERY &Ca, ARE SET FORTH IN ...Reverse: .AUGUSTUS COVE'S PUBLICATIONS. ENTITLED THE TOCSIN SOUNDED OR THE BULL TAKEN BY THE HORNS &c TO BE HAD OF THE BOOKSELLERS Lustrous About UNC toning, with a few spots
Farthings (3) 1721 Peck 822 GVF with some weakness in the centre, Ex-London Coins Auction A140 2/3/2013 Lot 1788 hammer price £100, 1722 Peck 825 GVF with some minor flaws on the planchet as often found on coppers of this period, on a light brown coloured flan, evenly struck and most attractive for the grade, Ex-Colin Cooke 1/8/2001, Ex-London Coins Auction A141 2/6/20123 Lot 1359 hammer price £95, 1723 Peck 826 VF
Rhodesia Cent 1976 (circa 500) generally lustrous Unc to BU, Malaya5 Cents 1948 (13), 1950 (14), 10 Cents 1948 (53), 1949 (22), 1950 (74), 20 Cents 1948 (84), 1950 (70), from circulation. Singapore 10 Cents (349) generally 1970s and 80s and in high lustrous grades, along with a large Chinesecoppercash
Charles IDeath and Memorial 1649 (undated) 50mm diameter in copper by J.and N.Roettier Eimer 162a Obverse bust right armoured and draped, CAROL.D.G.M.B.F.ET.H.REX.&.GLOR.MEM. Reverse A hand issuing from heaven holds a celestial crown. Below: sheep in a landscape, VIRTVT. EX. ME.FORTVNAM. EX. ALIJS, NEF with some light contact marks, comes in the original round box
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
Britannia SilverProof Set 1997 the 4-coin set aFDC with some small tone spots, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, Alderney/Tristan da Cunha a 3-coin set 2018 65th Anniversary of the Queen's Coronation comprising Alderney Five Pounds 2018 Reverse: Queen Elizabeth II in official robes wearing the Imperial State Crown, and Tristan da Cunha Five Pounds (2) 2018 St. Edward's Crown, Orb and Sceptre, and 2018 St. Edward's Crown, each in silver plated copper Prooflike UNC, in the Jubilee Mint box of issue with certificate
Halfpennies18th Century (3) Warwickshire - Coventry 1792 Lady Godiva DH231 GVF, Hampshire - Portsmouth 1795 John Howard DH57a GVF, Middlesex - Whitfields - Long Live The King 1795 DH911 NVF, Pennies 19th Century (2) 1812 Birmingham and SheffieldCopper Company VF, 1812 Birmingham Union Copper Company NEF, Halfpenny 19th Century London - 1834 William Till Good Fine, Wellington Token 1812 Cuidad Rodrigo Good Fine with a heavy dig in the obverse field, Wellington Token 1813 Britannia Reverse Near Fine, along with a mixed group of Tokens and medals (21), includes Casino Tokens, Engraved and Gaming Counters
Isle of Man (4) Penny 1786 Good Fine, Halfpennies (2) 1798 Fine, 1839 Fine/Good Fine, Token Halfpenny 1831 William Callister NEF, along with Channel Islands (66) includes some Victorian copper issues, these in mixed grades with some later coins lustrous, also JerseyProof Set 1966 (3 coins) Crown, Threepence and Penny nFDC to FDC in a slide case, also a masonic silvermedal and a Triskelion silver medal, Good Fine to VF, and World (3) South Farica Penny 1937 EF, Greece (2) Two Dracmai 1957 Fine and 10 Lepton 1869BB VG
World Small Gold (6) World small gold in Numismatic Covers (3) Alderney Crown 2018 Centenary of the End of World War I 9 carat Gold Proof, FDC on the envelope of issue with 5 stamps, Tristan da Cunha (2) Crown 2016 Queen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday 9 carat Gold Proof FDC on the envelope of issue with 4 stamps, 2015 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain 9 carat gold Proof, FDC on the envelope of issue with 3 x stamps, all in the Jubilee Mint wallets with certificates, Millionaires Collection Fantasy Halfcrown Cromwell 1656 16mm diameter in 9 carat gold, 3.23 grammes, Prooflike UNC in capsule, Nauru One Dollar Gold 2009 'Replica Gold Coins of the Roman Empire' collection, BU in the Westminster soft pouch of issue with certificate, Tristan da Cunha a 2-coin set comprising Crown 2015 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo 9 carat gold Proof, and Five Pounds Gold plated Copper FDC in the Jubilee Mint box of issue with their certificate
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
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
The Thomason Medallic Bible a 60-piece medallic set by Franklin Mint each piece 44mm diameter in copper depicting biblical scenes and verses from the Bible, Lustrous UNC in the album of issue, some with very light handling marks and toning
Portuguese India - Goa (2) 6 Reis copper, undated (c.1845) KM#259 Fine, 12 Reis copper, undated (c.1845), design as KM#259, curiously unlisted by Krause GVF with an edge crack
GB and World with some New Zealand sets and Crowns 1953 and 1949, a lower grade Roman bronze of Probus, some GB copper and silver, and a group of world containing Canada 50c 1947 curved 7 no maple in EF (lot)
Five Shillings And SixpenceBank Token 1811 Electrotypes or clichés (2 pieces) Obverse and Reverse both in copper and uniface, the Obverse 42mm diameter, type K, Bust left with the appearance of being cast, 36.80 grammes, Good Fine, The reverse 43mm diameter, type 5a with the wreath stem pointing slightly upwards, on a thin flan and weighing 12.04 grammes, NEF, viewing recommended. We note that Linecar & Stone lists a Reverse 5 uniface piece (L&S 141)
Books - English Copper, Tin amd Bronze Coins in the British Museum 1558-1958 by C.Wilson Peck, Second Edition 1970 in excellent second-hand condition, Coins of England Standard Catalogues 1990, 2015 and Decimal Issues 2015 in good second-hand condition as part of a group of Books (18) includes some interesting titles over a range of coinage covering Ancient, World, GB and Gold, generally in good condition
Farthing 1713 Contemporary forgery in copper, reverse in the style of Peck 752, BRITANNIA . 1713 . reverse legend, weight 4.46 grammes, VG with an edge crack at 4 o'clock, we note an example described as Fine in London Coins Auction A147 7/12/2014, Lot 1460 realised £46 hammer price
USA One Trillion Dollars 2013 TrialPattern in platinum plated copper, 27.91 grammes, Prooflike UNC. Originally produced in 2013 by the American Mint. A US website stated in 2013 'Financial bloggers in the US floated the notion of a Trillion Dollar coin to address the nation's debt problems. A technicality in US law says it's Treasury has special discretion to create platinum coins of any denomination. The US Secretary of the Treasury could then deposit the coin in it's bank account via the Federal Reserve, then afterwards, it could sell bonds to raise money to pay down the debt
Pennies (294) Victoria Young Head (1), Victoria Bun Heads (254), Victoria Veiled Heads (39), Halfpennies (73) George III (25), George IV (2), Victoria Coppers (3), Victoria Bun Heads (42), Edward VII (1) in mixed lower grades
Muscat and OmanQuarter Anna AH1311 (1893) as KM#2 an off-metal striking and weighing 7.71 grammes (normally struck in copper) thought to have been struck in India, this example showing small differences to the obverse design, EF. We note we have previously sold a silver example weighing 10.25 grammes that had been tested and realised £3400 hammer price in LCA 158 Lot 1243
Farthing 1750 Peck 890 UNC attractively toned with traces of lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, very hard to obtain early coppers in these high grades, this being the finest known of just 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. Another of the group of choice early Farthings being offered in this sale
Halfpenny 1729 Peck 830 UNC evenly struck and a super example of the Young Head portrait type, slabbed in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, formerly part of the Andrew Wayne Collection, sold in London Coins Auction A113 5/6/2006 (Lot 980), this is one of the very early submissions to LCGS (UIN 0000030) and after a further 43,000 coins have been graded, is still the finest recorded example, thus proving the rarity of these early copper pieces.
Medals a wide variety (35) includes New Zealand Medal 1913 TO THE OFFICERS AND CREW OF H.M.S.NEW ZEALAND 36mm diameter in silver by W.R.Bock Lustrous EF and scarce, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 35mm diameter in silver Eimer 1872 VF, Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 26mm diameter in silver, Eimer 1817b the official Royal Mint issue, NEF, Coronation of King George V 1911 31mm diameter in silver, the official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1922b NEF with grey tone, George II 1736 Dassier's series of English Kings and Queens 40mm diameter in bronze Eimer 525 EF, Battle of Lissa, Surrender of Breslau 1757 48mm diameter in brass Eimer 656 Near Fine, John Philip Kemble 1798 Eimer 888 52mm diameter in copper, Reverse: TRAGOEDUS ANGLICUS AET XLI.MDCCXCVIII Fine, scarce. Treaty of Aix-La-Chapelle 1798 (not in Eimer) Obverse: Bust of George II left GEORGIUS II . D.G. REX, Reverse: Britannia seated on shore with shield, cornucopia and trophies, PAX COMMERCII NUTRIX, Fine of better, as part of a group of 18th to 20th Century medals, two prize medals, with some in silver, also a cap badgeManchester Ship Canal, and a lighter case with a Rolls-Royce logo in mixed condition
CeylonQuarter Cent 1870 VIP Proof/Proof of record struck in copper KM#90 in an NGC holder and graded PF65 BN, we note that there are no example recorded by the Heritage auction archive, only two coins of this date and type appear on the NGC Census, of which this is the finest known. These specially minted items were struck in tiny numbers and are very seldom offered
CeylonOne Cent 1890 VIP Proof/Proof of record struck in copper KM#92 in an NGC holder and graded PF63 RB, only two examples of this date and type are recorded on the NGC Census. These VIP issues were minted in tiny numbers and are seldom offered
CeylonQuarter Cent 1890 VIP Proof/Proof of record struck in copper KM#90 in an NGC holder and graded PF64 RB, only two coins of this year and type appear on the NGC Census. These specially minted items were produced in tiny numbers and are very seldom offered, would make a high quality addition to any quality Commonwealthcollection
Numismatic First Day Covers The Queen's Golden Jubilee 2002 comprising Sovereign 2002 UNC, Halfcrown 1941 Near Fine on a commemorative George VI and Elizabeth II envelope with 4x2nd Class stamps and 4x E stamps as issued, along with a further group of Numismatic covers (13) mainly with a Millennium theme comprising Turks and Caicos Islands 25 Crowns 2000 a copper core with sides of 1/30th Troy ounce silver and 1/30th Troy ounce gold KM#272, Prooflike UNC with One Dollar stamp, USASilver Eagle 2000 UNC with 33 Cents stamp, Canada 5 Dollars Maple Leaf 2000 UNC with 46 Cent stamp, GB Millennium Silver Coin, Banknote and stamp Cover comprising Five Pound Crown 1999 Millennium Silver Proof nFDC lightly toned and Five Pounds Kentfield CK60 442656 UNC on the envelope of issue with 2x20p stamps, the remaining issues with base metal coinage issues from Gibraltar, Australia, Isle of Man, Guernsey, GB, UNC on the envelopes of issue, Coin, Banknote and stamp covers Guernsey Millennium Bimetallic coin and Banknote Cover comprising Five Pound Crown 1999 KM#91 UNC and Five Pounds M003729 Millennium note UNC on the envelope of issue with 2x40p stamps
18th and 19th Century in copper (18), Silver Tradesman's Tokens early 19th century (4) some of these in higher grades, Jettons (8) along with more recent medals and tokens (over 3 kilos)
FarthingCharles IIPattern in Copper, Obverse: Rose, Thistle, Lis and Harp cruciform CAROLVS . A. CAROLO, Reverse: a Three masted Ship sailing left. QVATVOR. MARIA. VINDICO, Edge: Straight grained, right across Peck 398, VG, rated Very Rare by Peck
China and Asia an interesting and mixed group (22) includes:- China Copper Wu Zhu types (5 Zhu) (9) 23.5mm diameter to 26mm diameter these of varying weights and types in mixed grades, Ban Liang - Western Han Dynasty 2.35 grammes, 100 Cash Tai-Ping Bai-Qian AD221-265 (2) 17mm diameter and 18mm diameter weighing 0.92 and 1.2 grammes respectively, Sichuan Six Dynasties (220-589AD) Wu Quan 15mm diameter, Cash (2) Turgesh's Kaganate Early 8th Century 24mm diameter in bronze, Cash Turgesh's Kaganate 8th to 9th Century on a heavier flan of 6.05 grammes. Ae Cash Liu Bei (221-223AD) 12mm diameter in copper. China Proto-Qarakhanid Ae Cash 10th Century Malik Aram Yinal Qaraj 22.5mm. Central Asia (2) -Sogdiana- Chach Ae 7th to 8th Century Trident/Predatory Animal type 20mm in copper, 2.18 grammes. Sogdiana - Samarqand Ae 20mm in copper Obverse: Portrait of unknown ruler facing, three-quarters left/Reverse: Tamga, struck on an incomplete flan, along with Ancient Cowrie money (2) one believed to be an imitation, Szechuan Province 100 Cash Year 3 (1914) with the appearance of a detector find, low grade and of crude style, accompanied by some attributions, would make an interesting study group
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