Half Sovereign 1823 Marsh 404 VF or near so the obverse with a thin scratch, Very Rare and rated R2 by Marsh, our archive database stretching back to 2003 reveals that we have only previously offered 5 examples
Half Sovereign 1887M Hooked J in J.E.B, the J and E fully on the truncation, stop after B intrudes into the field, widely spread J.E.B. S.3870, DISH M502, GVF/NEF all Melbourne Mint Half Sovereigns of this type are scarce or rare. Figures in David Iverson's excellent study on this series 'The Jubilee HeadGold Sovereign 1887-1893' suggest a mintage in the region of 9,000 pieces only
Half Sovereign 1909M Marsh 517 EF and lustrous the obverse with a thin scratch, this date surprisingly elusive in all grades, with most suffering from weak strikes, only 186,094 pieces minted, the Australian Half Sovereigns of Edward VII have a fraction of the mintage of the London Mint coins
Half Sovereign 1911S Marsh 537 AU/GEF, a well-struck and very pleasing piece, our archive database shows that this is only the third example we have offered since 2003, so possibly scarcer than catalogue values would suggest
Half Sovereign 1982 NEF in a decorative mount, this not hallmarked so presumed not gold, as part of a group of Halfcrowns to Halfpennies (139) Halfcrowns (11), Florins (11), Shillings (29), Sixpences (28), BrassThreepences (12), Pennies (41)Halfpennies (7), includes around £1.75 face in pre-1947 issues, and DecimalFifty Pence (27) 1969-2020 includes a wide variety of different issues, in mixed grades includes some lustrous pieces
Sovereign holders (2) the first with a lined pattern outer case, and will hold Sovereigns and Half Sovereigns, the second in a pocket-watch type design with ornate cover, neither case is hallmarked, both in good used condition
Model/Toy Money (6) celebrating Victoria's birth, Marriage and Coronation, with values of 1, 10 (3) and 20 (2) EF, used as school reward tokens, in a brass tube with leather exterior, along with Model/Toy Money by Lauer 1902 (11) models for Sovereign, Half Sovereign, Crown, Double Florin, Halfcrown, Shilling, Sixpence, Threepence and Penny, EF to UNC and lustrous, all contained in a white metal Florin design box
GB and World gold (12) comprising GB Sovereign 1907P NVF , GB Half Sovereign 1907 Good Fine, USA Ten Dollars 1882 VF, USA Five Dollars 1881 GVF, Austria4 Ducats 1915 EF/NEF, Austria 20 Corona 1915 NEF/EF, South AfricaPond 1893 GF/NVF, Switzerland20 Francs 1947B EF, Netherlands 10 Gulden 1877 NEF, Denmark 20 Kroner 1916 (h) VBP VF, German States - Prussia20 Marks 1891A NVF/VF, Russia 5 Roubles 1900 VF, 10 of the 12 coins in 9 carat gold mounts, the other two mounts presumed gold but not hallmarked, on a sturdy chain with maker's mark B&S (Birmingham) Anchor and G marks, marked 18 on the end link, all the coins have good surfaces and will be easily removable without damage, total weight 145.07 grammes
Half Sovereign 1834 Small size 17.9mm diameter Marsh 410, S.3830 GEF and choice, the fields excellent, Very Rare in high grade, a highly desirable example of this one-year type, sure to appeal to type collectors and William IV enthusiasts alike
United Kingdom 2002 Gold Proof Four Coin Sovereign Collection, Gold Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign and Half Sovereign FDC cased as issued with certificate
Proof Set 1902short set Sovereign to Maundy Penny, Sovereign Bright UNC the obverse with a thin scratch, Half Sovereign Bright UNC the obverse with a thin scratch, Crown to Maundy Penny Cleaned A/UNC to UNC, with currency Five Pounds 1902 NEF with contact marks (12 coins in total) in a 12-coin red box with SPECIMEN COINS 1902 on the lid in the style of the original long and short set boxes
United Kingdom 1985 Gold Proof Four Coin Sovereign Collection, Gold Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign and Half Sovereign nFDC (a hint of light toning) in the box of issue with certificate
United Kingdom 2010 Gold Proof Set a 5-coin set comprising Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign, Half Sovereign and Quarter Sovereign S.PGS55 FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
Half Sovereign 1835 Marsh 411 EF and scarce, minor contact marks on the obverse, overall a very attractive example, all William IV Half Sovereign very hard to find in grades above Fine, with high grade example particularly elusive
The 2000 United Kingdom Gold Three Coin Sovereign Collection, Two Pounds, Sovereign and Half Sovereign FDC in the original case of issue with certificate
The 2001 United Kingdom Gold Three Coin Sovereign Collection, Two PoundsMarconi, Sovereign and Half Sovereign FDC in the original case of issue with certificate, number 0092 of 1500 sets issued
The 2013 United Kingdom Coronation 60th Anniversary set, a 3-coin set in gold, struck on the day 2nd June 2013 comprising GoldTwo Pounds, Sovereign and Half Sovereign, S.PGS66, each Lustrous UNC with very light toning, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, only 125 sets were minted
Half Sovereign 1817 Marsh 400 EF the obverse with a small indentation in the field and some deeper hairlines below GRATIA, overall still with much eye appeal
Half Sovereign Pendants (3) 2004 UNC with a 9 carat gold chain, mount not hallmarked so presumed not gold in a Royal Mint Classics box with certificate, total weight 10.91 grammes, 2003 UNC with a 9 carat gold chain, mount not hallmarked so presumed no gold total weight 11.19 grammes, in a Royal Mint Classics box with certificate, Half Sovereign 2004 UNC with a 9 carat gold chain, mount not hallmarked so presumed not gold, total weight 10.72 grammes, in a Royal Mint Classics box with certificate, Half Sovereign 2004 GEF set into a 9 carat gold gents 'Citadel' ring, total weight 9.48 grammes, in a Royal mint box with certificate, Rings (2) Royal Mint 9 carat gold 'Ring of Love' with inset diamonds, total weight 6.42 grammes, boxed with certificate, a 9 carat gold ladies ring in an Elizabeth Duke box, 1.23 grammes, a pair of ladies ear-rings, boxed, not hallmarked, National Service Replica medal by Award Productions Ltd. UNC boxed with certificate, Watches (2) a ladies Quartz watch by Avon, in a Royal Mint Classics box, a gents Quartz watch by Sekonda, boxed, along with a Royal Mint magnifying glass, boxed
Tristan Da Cunha The 2017 Double Portrait Gold Sovereign Series a 3 coin set Sovereign, Half Sovereign and Quarter Sovereign Proof FDC in Hattons of London presentation set with booklet
Tristan Da Cunha The 2019 Britannia Four-Sided Gold Sovereign Prestige Set 3 coin set with square shaped Sovereign, Half Sovereign and Quarter Sovereign Proof FDC in Hattons of London presentation case with booklet
Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 Gold Sovereign and Half Sovereign Set by Hattons of London comprising Sovereign 1887 JH nEF and Half Sovereign 1887 JH Shield Reverse EF cased with booklet
The Queen's 80th Birthday Majesty Sovereign Set a 2-coin set comprising Sovereign 2006 Proof and Half Sovereign 2006 Proof each with silver or rhodium plating on the reverse design FDC boxed with plaque stating number 037 of 100
GibraltarQueen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday 2016 a 3-coin set comprising Sovereign 2016 Reverse: Four Shields cruciform with a crowned 90 in the centre, Half Sovereign 2016 Reverse: Four Shields cruciform with Garter Star in centre, Quarter Sovereign 2016 Reverse: Crowned 90 within a wreath Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate
United Kingdom 1989 Gold Proof Four Coin Sovereign Collection, 500th Anniversary of the First Gold Sovereign, Gold Five Pounds to Half Sovereign S.PGS10 FDC in The Royal Mint's presentation box with certificate of authenticity, comes with book 'Royal Sovereign 1489-1989 a Royal Mint publication edited by Graham Dyer
Half Sovereign 1839 Plain edge Proof with reverse inverted S.3859 UNC with some hairlines and a few small tone spots, retaining much original mint brilliance, the 1839 Proofs always desirable and much sought after
Proof Set 1911Short Set (10 coins) Sovereign, Half Sovereign, Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence and Maundy Set, nFDC to FDC toned with a few minor hairlines, the gold lightly toned, the silver with attractive and matching tone, in the original Royal Mint card box of issue, these card boxed sets now very seldom seen
United Kingdom 1980 Gold Proof Four Coin Sovereign Collection, Gold Five Pounds to Half Sovereign S.PGS01, nFDC the Sovereign and Half Sovereign with a hint of toning, in the Royal Mint's presentation box with certificate, comes with promotional letter and leaflet for the Gold set and 1980 Half Sovereign
United Kingdom 2003 Gold Proof Four Coin Sovereign Collection, Gold Five Pounds to Half Sovereign S.PGS38, the Five Pounds with a very small tone spot on the obverse, the odd small tiny nick, otherwise FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
United Kingdom 2006 Gold Proof Four Coin Sovereign Collection, Gold Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign and Half Sovereign S.PGS44 FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, the box lid with some small black stains (coins choice)
Gibraltar Five Coin Sovereign Set 2019 Into The Dragons Lair Gold Proof Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign, Half Sovereign and Quarter Sovereign FDC in the London Mint Office presentation box with their certificate
Gibraltar Five Coin Sovereign Set 2020 The Greatest Briton Gold Proof featuring WinstonChurchill Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign, Half Sovereign and Quarter Sovereign FDC in the London Mint Office presentation box with their certificate
Half Sovereign 1835 Marsh 411, S.3831 GEF or better, the reverse in particular with excellent surfaces and virtually free from any contact marks when viewed under magnification, William IV Half Sovereigns extremely desirable and seldom seen in this high grade, compares favourably with the better Marsh plate coins of this series, an outstanding piece
Half Sovereigns (9) 1902 Marsh 505 NVF/GF the obverse with some surface residue, 1903 Marsh 506 NVF/GF, 1904 Marsh 507 Fine, 1905 Marsh 508 Fine/Good Fine with a small edge nick, 1906 Marsh 509 Good Fine, cleaned, 1907 Marsh 510 NVF, 1908 Marsh 511 About VF the obverse with some hairlines, 1909 Marsh 512 NVF/GF, 1910 Marsh 513 Fine/Good Fine, a complete date run of Edward VII, comes in a 10-coin presentation box
The United Kingdom 2013 Sovereign Four-Coin Proof Set comprising Two Pounds, Sovereign, Half Sovereign and Quarter Sovereign S.PGS68 FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet, only 295 sets issued
The 1990 United Kingdom Gold Three Coin Sovereign Collection, Two Pounds, Sovereign and Half SovereignS.PGS13 the Sovereign with a very small tone spot, the Half Sovereign with some toning, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, the catch on the box does not fasten
The 1988 United Kingdom GoldProof Three-coin Sovereign Collection comprising Two Pounds, Sovereign and Half SovereignS.PGS09 nFDC to FDC the Half Sovereign with two hairline scratches, retaining practically full mint brilliance, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
United Kingdom 2013 Gold Proof Four Coin Sovereign Collection, Two Pounds, Sovereign, Half Sovereign and Quarter Sovereign nFDC to FDC, the Two Pounds and Half Sovereign with some toning, in the original box of issue with certificate and booklet
Half Sovereigns a 3-coin set 'The Landmark Firsts' comprising 1989 500th Anniversary of the first Gold Sovereign S.SB3 nFDC with a slight hint of toning, 2002 Golden Jubilee, Shield Reverse, S.SB5 FDC, and 2012 S.SB8 nFDC the obverse with some toning, in a presentation box with certificate
Half Sovereign 1835 Marsh 411, S.3831 GVF/VF with some contact marks all William IV Half Sovereigns scarce or rare, and rarely encountered in graded above Fine
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