Sovereign 1908C (Ottawa Mint) Satin FinishS.3970 in a PCGS holder and graded SP61. One of the rarest Sovereigns in the entire series. See Notes in Marsh pages 81-83. Marsh stated that he had only recorded 11 examples, a superb piece and missing from many advanced gold collections, this coin is in an older style PCGS holder and seems very conservatively graded at MS61 with little or no contact marks and hairlines discernible under magnification, an example of this coin in PCGS SP63 realised £15,000 hammer in our September 2020 auction
The Sovereign 2017 Five-Coin Gold Proof Set Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign, Half Sovereign and Quarter Sovereign Celebrating 200 Years of the Pistrucci Sovereign FDC in the Royal Mint's case of issue with certificate
Proof Set 1902Long Matt Set (13 coins) Gold Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign, Half Sovereign, Crown to Sixpence and Maundy Set, Sovereign with a small rim nick and a small minting flaw after G: of D:G: The Silver nicely matched with the odd tiny nick, overall a very attractive and desirable set, nFDC to FDC in the red box of issue, this in fair condition
1887 Golden Jubilee Currency SetVictoria Jubilee Head (11 Coins) comprising Gold Five Pounds 1887 GEF and lustrous with a heavier contact mark in the reverse field, Two Pounds 1887 GEF and lustrous with some spots on the horse , Sovereign 1887 NEF, Half Sovereign 1887 Lustrous GEF, Crown 1887 EF with a heavier contact mark on St. George's helmet, the obverse with Prooflike fields, Double Florin 1887 Roman 1 GEF with signs of old lacquering, Halfcrown 1887 A/UNC and lightly toned, Florin 1887 AU/UNC and nicely toned, Shilling 1887 GVF/NEF toned, Sixpence 1887 Withdrawn type NEF/EF and Threepence 1887 A/UNC and nicely toned, comes with a maroon Specimen set box
United Kingdom 2002 Gold Proof Four Coin Sovereign Collection, Gold Five Pounds to Half Sovereign, FDC in the Royal Mint's presentation box with certificate, the box with some slight damage bottom edge
United Kingdom 1999 Gold Proof Four Coin Sovereign Collection, Gold Five Pounds, Rugby Ball Two Pounds, Sovereign and Half Sovereign FDC with certificate in the original box of issue
United Kingdom 2001 Gold Proof 4-coin Sovereign Collection comprising Gold Five Pounds, Two Pounds Marconi, Sovereign and Half Sovereign FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
United Kingdom 2001 Gold Proof Four Coin Sovereign Collection, Gold Five Pounds, Two Pounds Marconi, Sovereign and Half Sovereign FDC with certificate in the original box of issue
United Kingdom 2003 Gold Proof Four Coin Sovereign Collection, Gold Five Pounds to Half Sovereign, FDC in the Royal Mint's presentation box with certificate, the box with some slight damage on one corner
The 2013 United Kingdom Coronation 60th Anniversary set, a 3-coin set in gold, struck on the day 2nd June 2013 comprising Gold Two Pounds, Sovereign and Half Sovereign, S.PGS66, each Lustrous UNC to BU, the Half Sovereign with a hint of toning on the obverse, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, only 125 sets were minted of which only 60 sets were issued. We note this is only the second such set we have offered
Sovereign 1912 mounted on a chain, the chain includes two other items that have non gold semi-precious stones and the total weight of this entire jewellery item is 67 grams, the chain, is hallmarked .375 (9 carat gold)
Tristan da Cunha Double Sovereign 2019 Reverse: Standing Britannia, GoldProof 4-sided with rounded corners FDC boxed as issued with certificate, only 349 minted
Sovereign 1887M Jubilee Head, Small Spread J.E.B on truncation, S.3867, DISH M2, with the E and the stop after the E of J.E.B double struck, First legend with G: of D:G: further from the crown, NEF and rare. Cataloguer's Note: 'The Jubilee Head Gold Sovereign' the excellent work by David Iverson, details six potential types of the 'Small Spread J.E.B' type for the Melbourne Mint, and has estimated an approximate mintage figure of 42,727 pieces for this rare type
Half Sovereigns (3) 1892 No JEB on truncation, Low Shield, Marsh 481A, DISH 516, Fine, in a 9 carat gold mount, on a 9 carat gold chain with safety chain and heart-shaped charm, total weight 12.94 grammes, 1908 Marsh 511 Good Fine/Fine, 1925SA Marsh 542 Good Fine in a 9 carat gold mount, total weight 4.90 grammes
Australia 25 Dollars Gold 'Sovereign' 2017 Proof FDC/nFDC with a hint of toning on the reverse, in the Perth Mint box of issue with certificate, only 1000 pieces minted
Numismatic Covers (2) GB 2002 Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee comprising Half Sovereign 2002 Lustrous UNC, Replica Miniature Medal 2002 and set of 5 stamps, First Class, Second Class, 65p, 45p, and E UNC on the envelope of issue, GB/Tristan da Cunha 2017 20th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Diana comprising Tristan da Cunha Gold Crown 2017 Prooflike UNC and set of 5 x 26p stamps, each with a different portrait of Princess Diana, UNC on the envelope od issue in the Jubilee Mint wallet of issue, along with New ZealandProof Set 1977 (7 coins) One Dollar - Waitangi Day Silver Proof, and 50 Cents to One Cent FDC in the blue wallet of issue
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)
Proof Set 1911 Long Gold Set (12 coins) comprising Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign, Half Sovereign, Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence and Maundy Set, nFDC to FDC, the gold with excellent surfaces and lightly toned the Two Pounds with a couple of tiny contact marks the other gold free of contact marks, the silver with a lovely matching tone, comes in the original red box of issue. The vendor, a member of the general public told us the set has been under floor boards for 80 years, and judging by the grade we can well believe it
Sovereign 1908C (Ottawa Mint) Satin FinishS.3970 in a PCGS holder and graded SP63. One of the rarest Sovereigns in the entire series. See Notes in Marsh pages 81-83. Marsh stated that he had only recorded 11 examples, a superb piece and missing from many advanced gold collections.
Proof Set 1937 (4 coins) in Gold comprising Gold Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign and Half Sovereign nFDC with some hairlines, the Five Pounds with a tiny edge fault, the set retaining much original mint brilliance, in the Royal Mint box of issue, the box with some small tears to the base overall in good condition
Half Sovereign 1826 ProofS.3804, Wilson & Rasmussen 249. Without the extra tuft of hair. in a PCGS holder and graded PR65DCAM, a stunning example of the Proof striking from the sets of the year. The Proof striking accentuates the intricacy of the design, and truly enhances the work of the designer. We note only 7 examples of this type have been graded by PCGS. An example graded PR65+ DCAM and a PR66 DCAM are the only finer graded pieces. A very sought after issue with a tiny mintage of 150 pieces, this type missing from many advanced milled gold and/or Half Sovereign collections
Proof Set 1902Long Matt Set 13 coins all housed in PCGS holders as follows:- Gold Five Pounds PR62, Gold Two Pounds PR62, Sovereign PR62, Half Sovereign PR63, Crown PR64, Halfcrown PR63, Florin PR64, Shilling PR63, Sixpence PR64, Maundy Fourpence PR64, Maundy Threepence PR63, Maundy Twopence PR62, Maundy Penny PR63, the gold nicely matched, the silver with a pleasing and original tone, comes with the original red octagonal box of issue, this in good condition
United Kingdom 1989 Gold Proof Four Coin Sovereign Collection, 500th Anniversary of the First Gold Sovereign, Gold Five Pounds to Half Sovereign, FDC, in The Royal Mint's presentation box with certificate of authenticity.
GibraltarFive Pounds 2018 Centenary of the End of World War I - Amiens Gold ProofPiedfort, Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II right, Reverse: Amiens Battle scene AMIENS 1914-1918, weight 79.50 grammes, a very rare modern issue with just 25 pieces minted, uncased. The release of these coins by the Tower Mint was commemorated by a visit from Simon Weston, the inspirational Falklands War veteran, survivor of the worst attack on British Force during the conflict. Simon himself struck the first Sovereign coin
United Kingdom 1980 Gold Proof Four Coin Sovereign Collection, Gold Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign and Half Sovereign nFDC-FDC cased as issued with certificate
Half SovereignHenry VIIIS.2294 Mintmark Pellet in annulet, Fine or better on a slightly uneven flan, the reverse with some signs of flan stress below and to the left of the shield, 6.15 grammes, Henry VIII gold always sought after in all grades
Half Sovereign 1834 Small flan diameter of 17.9mm, Marsh 410 EF and lustrous, the obverse with some contact marks and hairlines, the very rare small size type was only produced in 1834 and is an important type coin for the discerning gold collector. All William IV Half Sovereigns are rare in high grade, see also the high grade 1835 coins in this sale
The First World WarGold Sovereign Set a 5-coin set comprising Sovereigns (5) 1914 Marsh 216 EF, 1915 Marsh 217 About EF, 1916P Marsh 255 NEF with some rim nicks, 1917P Marsh 256 NEF with some small edge nicks, 1918 I Marsh 228 NEF, in a Bradford Exchange box with booklet-style certificate
Half Sovereign 1923SA ProofS.4010 in a PCGS holder and graded PR64, the 1923 Pretoria Mint Gold Proofs are always very sought after issues, being the only George V Gold Proofs available from this mint
The 2013 United Kingdom Coronation 60th Anniversary set, a 3-coin set in gold, struck on the day 2nd June 2013 comprising Gold Two Pounds, Sovereign and Half Sovereign, S.PGS66, each Lustrous UNC to BU, the Two Pounds with some toning in the reverse field, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, only 125 sets were minted of which only 60 sets were issued. We note this is the first such set we have offered
United Kingdom 2020 Gold Proof 4-coin collection comprising Gold Two Pounds, Sovereign, Half Sovereign and Quarter Sovereign 200th Anniversary of the Death of King George III, each coin with the GR cypher to the left of the date. FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet, Number 082 of only 600 sets produced
GibraltarTwo Pounds 2018 Centenary of End of World War I - Dover Strait, Gold ProofPiedfort, Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II right, Reverse: A close-up naval battle scene DOVER STRAIT 1914-1918, weight 31.95 grammes, FDC retaining full original mint brilliance, only 25 minted. The release of these coins by the Tower Mint was commemorated by a visit from Simon Weston, the inspirational Falklands War veteran, survivor of the worst attack on British Force during the conflict. Simon himself struck the first Sovereign coin
Sovereign 2017 Gold Proof Piedfort, George and the Dragon within Order of the Garter S.SC12 200 Years of the Pistrucci reverse design, Only 3750 minted, The first ever UK Gold Piedfort Sovereign issue. FDC cased as issued by The Royal Mint and with certificates
Sovereign 2017 Gold Proof Piedfort, George and the Dragon within the Order of the garter, marking 200 Years of the iconic Pistrucci reverse design. S.SC11, only 3750 minted, this was the first ever UK Gold Piedfort Sovereign issue. FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet. This issue sold out very quickly when first released by the Royal Mint
Sovereign 2017 Gold Proof Piedfort, George and the Dragon within the Order of the garter, marking 200 Years of the iconic Pistrucci reverse design. S.SC11, only 3750 minted, this was the first ever UK Gold Piedfort Sovereign issue. FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet. This issue sold out very quickly when first released by the Royal Mint
Sovereign 2017 Gold Proof Piedfort, George and the Dragon within the Order of the garter, marking 200 Years of the iconic Pistrucci reverse design. S.SC11, only 3750 minted, this was the first ever UK Gold Piedfort Sovereign issue. FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet. This issue sold out very quickly when first released by the Royal Mint
Sovereign 2017 Gold Proof Piedfort, George and the Dragon within the Order of the garter, marking 200 Years of the iconic Pistrucci reverse design. S.SC11, only 3750 minted, this was the first ever UK Gold Piedfort Sovereign issue. FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet. This issue sold out very quickly when first released by the Royal Mint
Sovereign 2017 Piedfort Proof, Reverse St. George and the Dragon within the Garter, S.SC12 FDC in the Royal Mint's presentation box with certificates, this being the first ever Gold Sovereign Piedfort, the entire mintage sold out very quickly on the Royal Mint website after the release of the coin
The Three Faces of Queen VictoriaGold Sovereign Set comprising Sovereigns (3) 1876 Marsh 88 GVF and lustrous with some contact marks, 1892 S.3866C, DISH L16 VF/NEF and lustrous, 1899 Marsh 150 NEF, in the large Bradford Exchange box with booklet-style certificate
1887 VictoriaGolden Jubilee Gold and Silver Currency Set (9 coins) Sovereign and Half Sovereign along with Crown, Double Florin (Arabic 1), Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling Sixpence and Threepence, the silver with matching tone NVF to NEF in a maroon box with '1887 VICTORIA GOLD AND SILVER SPECIMEN SET' on the lid
Sovereign 1887M Jubilee Head, First Head, G: of D:G: further from the crown, with small spread J.E.B on truncation, hooked J in J.E.B, the J.E.B lower on the truncation S.3867, DISH M3 EF and lustrous with some contact marks, a rare type - it is estimated only 4.5% of the total Melbourne Jubilee Head type are this variety (Source: 'The Jubilee Head Gold Sovereign 1887-1893' with extensive research by David Iverson)
Sovereign 2017 GoldProof S.SC11 George and the Dragon within the Order of the Garter, 200th Anniversary of the iconic Pistrucci design FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet
Sovereign 2017 Jody Clark obverse, Celebrating 200 Year of the Benedetto Pistrucci reverse GoldProof FDC in the Royal Mint's presentation box with certificates
The 2017 Datestamp United Kingdom Specimen Year Set (6 coins) comprising Five Pound Crowns (2) 2017 1000th Anniversary of the Coronation of King Canute, 2017 Centenary of the House of Windsor, Two Pounds (2) 2017 World War I - The War in the Air, 2017 Jane Austen, One Pound 2017 12-sided, Fifty Pence 2017 Sir Isaac Newton 375th Anniversary of his Birth all Lustrous UNC in Datestamp holders each with a First Class Stamp, in the box of issue with certificate. The United Kingdom Crown Collection an 8-coin set comprising Crowns 1951 A/UNC, 1953 A/UNC, 1960 About UNC, 1965 GEF/EF, 1972 UNC, 1977 UNC, 1980 UNC, 1981A/UNC in a Jubilee Mint box with certificate. Datestamp a 2-coin set comprising One Pound 2015 A/UNC with First Class stamp, and Crown 1953 UNC with First Class stamp both in the slab-style holders, in the box of issue. Changechecker Coin album Five Pounds to Fifty Pence contains £141 face in mixed grades VF to UNC. Isle of Man The PlatinumWedding Anniversary 1947-2017 Fifty Pence part Set (9 coins) UNC on the cards of issue. Five Pounds - Queen's Beasts 2017 Unicorn of Scotland (2), 2017 Lion of England, 2018 Red Dragon of Wales, UNC on Changechecker cards. Twenty Pounds Silver (3) 2013 George and the Dragon, 2016 Queen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday, 2017 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip 70th Wedding Anniversary , all UNC on the Royal Mint cards of issue. Fifty Pences (4) 2017 United Kingdom Collector's Pack comprising 2017 The Tale of Peter Rabbit, 2017 Mr.Jeremy P:otter, 2017 Tom Kitten and 2017 Benjamin Bunny UNC lightly toning in the Changechecker wallet of issue. Five Pound Crown 2017 1000th Anniversary of the Coronation of King Canute UNC, Two Pounds 2016 Shakespeare Tragedies, Fifty Pence 2016 Jemima Puddle-Duck lustrous UNC on the Changechecker cards of issue. Crown 1951 A/UNC in a soft Westminster pouch with certificate, One Pound 1991 Fine, Isle of Man Fifty Pences a 5-coin set 2018 The Queen's Coronation 65th Anniversary, each with a different reverse, The Gold State Coach, The Sovereign's Orb, The Coronation Oath, The St. Edward's Crown and The Imperial State Crown Lustrous UNC in the wallet of issue
Half Sovereign 1887M Jubilee Head, Small, close J.E.B initials on truncation with no doubling to the initials, S.3870A, DISH M506, GEF/EF and lustrous with small touches of surface deposit on the reverse. Figures in David Iverson's excellent study on this series 'The Jubilee Head Gold Sovereign 1887-1893' suggest a mintage in the region of 9,000 pieces only
Sovereign 2017 200th Anniversary of the re-introduction of the Gold Sovereign, with 200 privy mark on the reverse S.SC9A Lustrous UNC in a Datestamp holder, in the box of issue with certificate and registration card, only 995 issue in this format
Half Sovereign 1989 500th Anniversary of the First Gold Sovereign S.SB3 Proof nFDC lightly toned in the reverse field, uncased in capsule, no certificate
Half Sovereign 2017 Jody Clark obverse, Benedetto Pistrucci reverse GoldProof FDC in the Royal Mint's presentation box with Royal Mint and Harrington & Byrne certificates
Half Sovereign 1989 500th Anniversary of the First Gold Sovereign S.SB3 one very thin hairline scratch on the obverse, nFDC retaining full mint lustre, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
Fantasy Sovereign 1936 Obverse: Edward VIII facing left, Reverse: George and the Dragon, struck in 9 carat gold UNC and lustrous with the odd small tone spot
The Museum Collection a 12-coin set of modern replicas of iconic coins, all struck in .925 silver some with gold plating, issues included are as follows:- Henry III GoldPenny, Edward III Double Leopard, Henry VIII Noble, Edward VI Sovereign, Philip and MaryPatternHalfcrown, Charles ITriple Unite, Commonwealth Unite, Charles II Unite, Charles II Petition Crown, Charles II Halfcrown, George I Halfcrown and George III Twopence nFDC to FDC in the Westminster box with certificates. The HeritageProof Historic Sovereign Collection a 6-coin set of modern replicas of the iconic Hammered Sovereign coins, comprising Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I, Elizabeth I and James I types, all struck in gold-plated brass BU in the folder of issue, Queen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday medallic issue Reverse: MAGNAE BRITANNIAE with a design of four shields cruciform, with crossed sceptres between, 28.46 grammes Gold plated base metal BU in a soft Westminster case
Books (10) includes English Milled Coinage by Cope and Rayner, 1975, The Gold Sovereign by Michael Marsh 1980, The Gold Half Sovereign by Michael Marsh 1982, English Proof and PatternCrown-Size Pieces by Linecar and Stone 1968, Seaby's Coin and Medal Bulletin (3) 1952, 1953 and 1971, in Fair condition
Proof set 1937 (4 coins) Gold Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign and Half Sovereign UNC to nFDC the Sovereign and Half Sovereign with some tone spots, retaining much original mint brilliance, in the original box of issue
Half Sovereign 1821 ProofS.3802 UNC retaining much original mint brilliance and touches of red toning in places, the obverse with some light tooling in the field between the King's forehead and D:G:, a true rarity and one-year type design. The reverse by Pistrucci is considered to be one of the classic and most beautiful 19th Century designs. We note the currency coin now lists at £5750, this being rated R5 by Marsh, (estimated 9-14 known) the Proof coin now listing at £8500, a considerably more rare and desirable coin, and seldom offered for sale. Our archive database shows that we have only offered one previous example, this was in November 2003. This type missing from many advanced Half Sovereign collections, one of a number of high grade and George IV gold pieces in this sale
The Sovereign 2017 Five-Coin Gold Proof Set Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign, Half Sovereign and Quarter Sovereign Celebrating 200 Years of the Pistrucci Sovereign FDC in the Royal Mint's case of issue with certificate
The Sovereign Est 1489. 2017 Five Coin Gold Proof Set Celebrating 200 Years of the Pistrucci Sovereign FDC cased as issued by the Royal Mint with booklet, the reverses all with the original 1817 design George and the Dragon surrounded by HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE on Garter
United Kingdom 2016 Gold Proof Five Coin Sovereign Collection, Gold Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign, Half Sovereign and Quarter Sovereign FDC with certificate in the original box of issue. Issue limited to 750
United Kingdom 2020 Gold Proof Set a 5-coin set comprising Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign, Half Sovereign and Quarter Sovereign S.PGS87 marking the 200th Anniversary of the Death of King George III. All coins have the GR cypher in the exergue. All in NGC First Release holders (First 50 sets) with each coin graded PF70 Ultra Cameo, FDC in the long glass-topped case with certificate and booklet. Number 07 of just 50 sets in this presentation format. An eye-catching and choice set. We note from the certificate that only 560 Proof Five Pounds were issued, including the 50 in these sets.
Sovereign 1891S an unlisted type, Obverse with the first type legend with D:G: further from the crown, Reverse: Horse with long tail. NEF/EF with some contact marks and small rim nicks. Previously it had been thought that all 1891S Sovereigns were of the second legend type. This type unlisted by Spink, Marsh, McDonald and even the specialist DISH catalogue. According to David Iverson in his excellent publication 'The Jubilee Head Gold Sovereign 1887-1893' there are a small number of 1889S Sovereigns with the first legend (around 3% to 5% estimated.) this number decreases still further for the 1890S Sovereign (around 1% estimated). The discovery of this coin therefore updates the footnote in the Bentley Catalogue (Lot 706) where it is stated that all 1891S Sovereigns have the second obverse legend. An important coin in this fascinating series and sure to be of great interest to the Specialist Victoria Gold collector
Era of Gold - Age of Empire, Sovereigns an 11-coin set comprising Sovereigns 1880 George and the Dragon, WW complete on truncation, Horse with short tail S.3856F GVF, 1890 S.3866B, DISH L13 Fine/NVF, 1898 Marsh 149 NVF/GVF, 1897M Marsh 157 NEF, 1910 Marsh 182 VF, 1913 Marsh 215 VF/GVF, 1925 Marsh 220 GEF, 1968 Marsh 306 UNC/AU the reverse with hairline scratches, 1982 Marsh 313 Lustrous UNC, 2002 Marsh 316 Lustrous UNC, 2006 S.SC4 Lustrous UNC, in the box of issue with folder of certificates
The 2013 Sovereign Collection 5 Coin Gold Proof Set comprising Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign, Half Sovereign and Quarter Sovereign FDC cased as issued with both certificates
United Kingdom 1985 Gold Proof Four Coin Sovereign Collection, Gold Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign and Half Sovereign FDC in the box of issue with certificate
United Kingdom 1985 Gold Proof Four Coin Sovereign Collection, Gold Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign and Half Sovereign FDC in the box of issue with certificate
Isle of Man Fifty Pences 2018 a 5-coin set in gold, each coin with a different reverse as follows: Coronation Oath, State Coach, St. Edward's Crown, Imperial Crown and Sovereign's Orb, a superb set with extremely striking designs Proof FDC in the Coin Portfolio Management box with certificates. Only 65 sets in this presentation format
United Kingdom 1980 Gold Proof Four Coin Sovereign Collection, Gold Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign and Half Sovereign FDC cased as issued with certificate
United Kingdom 1980 Gold Proof Four Coin Sovereign Collection, Gold Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign and Half Sovereign FDC cased as issued with certificate and with a hint of toning
United Kingdom 1980 Gold Proof Four Coin Sovereign Collection, Gold Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign and Half Sovereign FDC cased as issued with certificate and with a hint of toning
Mints and Monarchs Gold Sovereign collection an 8-coin set comprising Sovereigns (8) 1883M George and the Dragon, WW complete on truncation, horse with short tail S.3857C NEF, 1890S G: of D:G: closer to the crown S.3868B, DISH S14 NVF, 1900 Marsh 151 GVF, 1908P Marsh 201 EF, 1911C Marsh 221 EF, 1918 I Marsh 228 GEF, 1927SA Marsh 291 About EF, 1976 Marsh 308 A/UNC, contained in a Royal Mint box with booklet
Alderney (4) Double Sovereign 2019 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Victoria - Una and the Lion 14.67 grammes of .999 GoldProof FDC in the Hattons of London box with certificate, along with Alderney 3-coin set in .999 Gold comprising Sovereign (7.34 grammes), Half Sovereign (3.67 grammes) and Quarter Sovereign (1.83 grammes) 2019 all with the matching Una and the Lion reverse design Proof FDC in the Hattons of London box with certificate
Sovereign 2017 Gold ProofPiedfort - 200th Anniversary of the re-introduction of the Gold Sovereign, Reverse: George and the Dragon within Order of the Garter, in the style of the original George III design. S.SC11 in an NGC holder and graded PF70 Ultra Cameo. Only 3750 minted, the first ever UK Gold Piedfort Sovereign issue, these quickly sold out when first released by the Royal Mint and remain highly sought after
Sovereign 1887 Jubilee Head Small spread J.E.B. lower on the truncation, First legend S.3867, DISH M3, GEF/UNC and with considerable mint lustre. A statistical study in the excellent David Iverson book 'The Jubilee Head Gold Sovereign 1887-1893' calculates that only 4.5% of the total mintage for this year are of this type (calculated to be around 42,727 pieces) a very rare piece and in this high grade sure to be a much sought after rarity
Half Sovereign 1892 No J.E.B. Low Shield Fine/Good Fine, in a 9 carat gold decorative mount, total weight 5.32 grammes, along with a George IIHalfpenny, very worn, possibly a contemporary counterfeit
Proof Set 1902Long Matt Set (13 coins) Gold Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign and Half Sovereign, Silver Crown to Maundy Penny UNC to FDC with minor hairlines and light contact marks visible under magnification, in the red box of issue
Proof Set 1902Long Matt Set Five Pounds to Maundy Set, the Gold in third party grading holders as follows: Five Pounds 1902 NGC PF60 Matte, Two Pounds PCGS PR63 Matte, Sovereign 1902 NGC PF61 Matte, Half Sovereign 1902 NGC PF61 Matte, the Silver UNC to nFDC nice with attractive grey tone, comes with the official red box of issue
United Kingdom 1989 Gold Proof Sovereign Four Coin Collection 500th Anniversary of the First Gold Sovereign. Half Sovereign, Sovereign, Two Pounds and Five Pounds S.PGS10 FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
United Kingdom 1989 Gold Proof Sovereign Four Coin Collection 500th Anniversary of the First Gold Sovereign. Half Sovereign, Sovereign, Two Pounds and Five Pounds S.PGS10 FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
United Kingdom 1989 Gold Proof Sovereign Four Coin Collection 500th Anniversary of the Sovereign, Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign and Half Sovereign FDC, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
United Kingdom 1989 Gold Proof Sovereign Four Coin Collection 500th Anniversary of the Sovereign. Half Sovereign, Sovereign, Two Pounds, Five Pounds S.PGS10, FDC in the original black case of issue with numbered certificate
1887 Golden Jubilee Currency SetVictoria Jubilee Head (11 Coins) Gold Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign, Half Sovereign, Crown, Double Florin, Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence (withdrawn type) and Threepence, NEF to GEF contained in a black presentation box this in very good condition
1887 Golden Jubilee Currency SetVictoria Jubilee Head (11 Coins) Gold Five Pounds, Gold Two Pounds, Sovereign, Half Sovereign, Crown, Double Florin, Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence (Revised type) and Threepence. The Five Pounds a high quality copy with slightly irregular edge beading, weight 39.92 grammes, gold content unknown, EF with some scuffing to the rim at 11 o’clock and a depression in the field behind the bust. The Half Sovereign a jeweller’s copy 3.94 grammes, gold content unknown, NVF to EF in a red contemporary style presentation box.
GB and World Numismatic First Day Covers and First Day Covers a collection in six albums (112) includes Queen Mother, Lady of the Century, Millennium, The Royal Family, and Queen Elizabeth IIGolden Jubilee issues, includes covers containing Sovereigns (4) 1900 NVF, 2000 Proof nFDC, 2001 UNC (2), many countries represented with issues from GB, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Ireland, Canada, USA, Zambia, Turks and Caicos Islands and more, includes some Crown-sized issues in silver, GB Coin and Banknote Cover comprising Five Pounds Lowther Queen Mother 100th Birthday QM20 000125 UNC, and GB Five Pound Crown 2000 Silver Proof nFDC. The stamps cover a wide range of countries including Gibraltar, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Gambia, St. Helena, Samoa, Guyana, Dominica, Grenada, Nevis, Jamaica, Seychelles, Nauru and more, on the envelopes in album pages within the albums of issue
Sovereign 1989 500th Anniversary of the First Gold SovereignProof FDC in the more recent Royal Mint wooden presentation box with outer black card box with certificate
The 1996 United Kingdom Gold Three Coin Sovereign Collection, Two Pounds, Sovereign and Half Sovereign FDC with certificate in the original case of issue
GB/St. Helena a 3-coin set in gold 'The World's Most Significant Gold Coins' comprising Sovereign 2014 Proof, St. Helena (2) Guinea 2013 East India Company Gold Proof, and Gold Mohur 2014 24 carat Gold Proof FDC in the London Mint Office box with certificate
Sovereign 2017 Gold Proof Piedfort, George and the Dragon within Order of the Garter S.SC12 200 Years of the Pistrucci reverse design, Only 3750 minted, The first ever UK Gold Piedfort Sovereign issue. FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate.
Sovereign 2017 Gold Proof Piedfort, George and the Dragon within Order of the Garter S.SC12 200 Years of the Pistrucci reverse design, Only 3750 minted, The first ever UK Gold Piedfort Sovereign issue. FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate. At the time of release this issue was keenly sought and the entire mintage was reserved and sold out at the Royal Mint very quickly.
Sovereign 2017 Gold Proof Piedfort, George and the Dragon within Order of the Garter S.SC12 200 Years of the Pistrucci reverse design, Only 3750 minted, The first ever UK Gold Piedfort Sovereign issue. FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate.
Sovereign 2017 Gold Proof Piedfort, George and the Dragon within Order of the Garter S.SC12 200 Years of the Pistrucci reverse design, Only 3750 minted, The first ever UK Gold Piedfort Sovereign issue. FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate.
Alderney Sovereign 2018 Matt Proof Piedfort, 16 grammes of .916 gold, FDC in the Harrington & Byrne box of issue with their certificate. Number 31 of only 50 minted, numbered on the coin
Sovereign 1891 Horse with short tail S.3866B, DISH L14, in an NGC holder and graded XF45, a very rare type, notes by David Iverson in his book 'The Jubilee Head Gold Sovereign 1887-1893' estimate the short tail type for this date and mint makes up less than 0.5% of the total mintage, and rates this type as R5 with only an estimated 5-10 examples believed to exist
Sovereign 2017 200th Anniversary of the re-introduction of the Gold Sovereign, with 200 privy mark on the reverse S.SC10A Lustrous UNC in Coin Portfolio Management's presentation folder
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