Tristan da Cunha 2012 Diamond Jubilee Issue - Elizabeth and the Lion (Series I) a 3-coin set in 22 carat gold comprising Sovereign (8.11 grammes), Half Sovereign (4.06 grammes) and Quarter Sovereign (2.00 grammes) GoldProofs FDC in the box of issue with certificates for the Sovereign and Quarter Sovereign, and a certificate covering the entire set. (No certificate for the Half Sovereign)
The 2018 United Kingdom 3-coin set Sovereign Collection, 65th Anniversary of the Coronation, comprising Sovereign, Half Sovereign and Quarter Sovereign with 65 in crown privy mark, S.PGS86, nFDC to FDC the Sovereign and Half Sovereign with light toning, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, the certificate with some inked annotation marks
First Proof Sovereign and First Proof Half Sovereign of Queen Elizabeth II, a 2-coin set comprising Sovereign 1979 S.SC1 Proof FDC, and Half Sovereign 1980 S.SB1 Proof nFDC with a hint of light toning, both in a the Royal Mint soft cases of issue, the Half Sovereign with certificate, (The Sovereign issue did not originally have a certificate) all housed in a London Mint box
Gibraltar The 2015 Remembrance Day set a 3-coin set in gold comprising Sovereign 2015, Half Sovereign 2015, and Quarter Sovereign 2015 GoldProofs nFDC to FDC in the presentation box with certificate, only 150 sets assembled
The Queen Elizabeth II Half Sovereign Portrait set a 3-coin set comprising Half Sovereigns 1984 S.SB1 Proof , 1987 S.SB2 Proof, 2004 S.SB4 Proof, each FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
Half Sovereigns a 3-coin set 'The Three Faces of Victoria Half Sovereigns' comprising 1885 Marsh 459 Good Fine with some contact marks and hairlines, 1890 High Shield, No J.E.B on truncation, Marsh 479B, S.63869C, DISH L510 GF/NVF and 1900 Marsh 495 NVF in a presentation box with certificate
Half Sovereigns 1908 (2) set in cufflinks, glass cover over the facing obverse of each coin 9 carat mount and cufflinks total weight 18 grams, comes in a presentation case
Half Sovereign 1900 Marsh 495, Lustrous UNC with a few light contact marks only, the Veiled Head series of Half Sovereigns surprisingly difficult to find in choice grade and always popular on the rare occasions we offer them
Half Sovereign 1980 S.SB1 Proof nFDC with some light toning, retaining much original mint brilliance, in the red Royal Mint case of issue with certificate
Half Sovereign 1980 S.SB1 Proof nFDC with some light toning, retaining much original mint brilliance, in the red Royal Mint case of issue with certificate
Half Sovereign 1980 S.SB1 Proof the odd tiny nick otherwise FDC and retaining full mint brilliance, in the red Royal Mint case of issue with certificate
Proof Set 1911Long Set (12 coins) Comprising Gold Five Pounds, Gold Two Pounds, Sovereign , Half Sovereign Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence and Maundy Set, aFDC the odd small nicks and minor hairlines are present as usual, the silver with a beautiful matching blue/green tone, very minor hairlines and the odd small tone spot mentioned for completeness of detail, an extremely eye-catching set comes in the red Royal Mint box of issue this in very good condition
United Kingdom 2021 GoldProof 5-coin Sovereign Collection comprising Gold Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign, Half Sovereign and Quarter Sovereign Proof issues with Crowned 95 privy mark in honour of the 95th Birthday of Queen Elizabeth II. FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet. The Gold Proof Five Pounds as well as being a one-year type, will only be available as a part of this set. Very few sets are available as they are already listed as 'Out of Stock' by the Royal Mint
VictoriaJubilee Head 1887 Gold Sets an unusual set comprising Gold Five Pounds 1887 GEF with some light contact marks and edge nicks, the fields prooflike, Two Pounds 1887 (2) EF and Fine, the second ex-mount, and Half Sovereign 1887 EF, comes with a contemporary black case, the spaces in the case not fitting the coins
Queen Elizabeth II Royal Portrait Collection a 7-coin set in gold comprising Sovereigns (4) 1968 Marsh 306 UNC, 1979 S.SC1 Proof FDC, 1987 S.SC2 Proof FDC, 2003 S.SC4 Proof FDC, Half Sovereigns (3) 1984 S.SB1 Proof FDC, 1990 S.SB2 Proof FDC, 2003 S.SB4 Proof FDC, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
New Zealand a 3-coin set in gold 2019 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Victoria comprising Sovereign 2019, Half Sovereign 2019 and Quarter Sovereign 2019 each reverse displaying the Young Head of the Queen, GoldProofs FDC in the box of issue with certificate, the Half Sovereign only available as part of this set
Gibraltar - Reverent Remembrance of the Glorious Dead 2019, a 3-coin set in gold comprising Sovereign 2019 Reverse: George V Sovereign upon a clock face showing 11.00, Half Sovereign 2019 Reverse: a soldier with head bowed, upon a clock face showing 11.00, and Quarter Sovereign 2019 Reverse: A poppy wreath upon a clock face showing 11.00, FDC in the box of issue with certificate
Tristan da Cunha 2018 'Defence Of Our Skies' a 3-coin set in gold comprising Sovereign 2018 Reverse: Supermarine Spitfire, Proof nFDC/FDC the obverse with a handling mark, Half Sovereign 2018 Reverse: Sopwith Camel Proof FDC, and Quarter Sovereign 2018 Hawker Hurricane Proof FDC, each coin has a coloured Union Jack background on the reverse, boxed with certificate
The MilitaryMedals Stamp and Cover Collection GB/St. Vincent and the Grenadines, comprising 11 pages in an album :- Numismatic Covers (2) The Signed Victoria Cross Medal Gold Sovereign Cover with Gold Sovereign 1900 Good Fine with miniature replica Victoria Cross medal, The Queen's Golden Jubilee 2002 with Gold Half Sovereign 2002 Lustrous UNC and Golden Jubilee miniature replica Medal, Miniature Replica Medals on covers (9) The George Cross, 1939-45 Star, The Atlantic Star, The Allied Victory Medal, The British War Medal 1914-1918, The 1914-1915 Star, Queen's South Africa, South African War Medal, and Waterloo Medal, UNC on the envelopes of issue with stamps
Half Sovereigns (2) 1909 Marsh 512 Good Fine/Fine, 1911 Marsh 526 Near VF, Crowns (4) 1937 VF/GVF, 1953 NEF, 1977 EF, 1980 EF, Halfcrown 1967 Fine, Five Pound Crowns (3) 2001 100th Anniversary of the End of the Victorian Era EF, 2002 Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II EF, 2005 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar EF some of the crowns with tape residue on the surfaces, Gibraltar Five Pounds 2005 Trafalgar SilverProof FDC uncased in capsule
Coin Weights (8) Guineas (3) William and Mary undated, Good Fine with some adjustment lines, William III undated NVF with some light adjustment lines, George III undated Rev: 5Pw 8Gr Fine, Unite Charles I uniface Obverse: Crowned bust left Good Fine, the reverse blank with fine scratches, Half Guinea weight 1773 Obverse: Bust right, Reverse: A Half Guinea weight 1773 NVF the obverse unevenly toned, Sovereign weight 1843 Royal Mint Fine, Portugal Gold Moidore Weight '27s' on either side Good Fine, France Pistole Weight Louis XIV undated Fine, along with a group of Apothecaries weights (10) five are octagonal as follows: Two Drams, One Dram, Half Dram, 60 Grains and Two Scruples, the remainder round issues (3)Two Drams, 3 Dwt Troy weight (Three Pennyweights) Two Scruples, and square issues (2) Two Dram and Two Scruples NVF to GVF
Gibraltar 2019 The Silver Sovereign 5-coin set comprising Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign, Half Sovereign and Quarter Sovereign all struck in 0.999 silver, the reverse designs an adaptation of the original George and the Dragon design, the new design by Angela Pistrucci the great-great-great grand niece of the original designer Benedetto Pistrucci, FDC in the box of issue with certificate
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 Set Victoria 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
Proof Set 1911Short Set (10 Coins) Sovereign, Half Sovereign, Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence and Maundy Set nFDC to FDC with a colourful matching original tone, in the red box of issue
Proof Set 1911Short Set (10 Coins) Sovereign, Half Sovereign, Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence and Maundy Set UNC to nFDC and attractively toned, in the red 12-coin box
AustraliaHalf Sovereign 1858 Sydney Branch Mint, Marsh 383 EF/AU the obverse with a small minting flaw on the Queen's neck the reverse in particular most attractive and sharply struck, a few minor hairlines overall, but a superb example of this type, almost never seen in high grades, our archive database shows that this is by far the finest example we have offered in 16 years. A rare opportunity to add this type to an advanced Half Sovereign collection
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 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
AustraliaHalf Sovereign 1862 Sydney Branch Mint Marsh 387 NEF/EF a very pleasing example with only very minor contact marks, the surface considerably superior to most examples usually seen. Rare with a mintage of just 210,000 pieces. Our archive database confirms that this is only the second example we have offered in 17 years
Proof Set 1902 (11 coins) Sovereign, Half Sovereign, Crown, Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence and Maundy Set, the Crown with minor handling marks, nFDC to FDC with attractive and matching tone, mostly choice
Proof Set 1902 (11 coins) Sovereign, Half Sovereign, Crown, Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence and Maundy Set, nFDC to FDC with attractive matching grey tone, the odd tone spot otherwise choice, in the red box of issue
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 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
Half Sovereign 1837 Marsh 413 About VF/Good Fine and problem-free, all William IV Half Sovereigns scarce or rare, normally showing up in grades less than Fine
AustraliaHalf Sovereign 1857 Sydney Branch Mint, Marsh 382 GVF/NEF with some hairlines, the reverse with a heavier contact mark, the first year of the second issue Half Sovereigns
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
Half Sovereign 1896 EF, Crowns 1889 Fine with an edge bump, 1935 (2) both Unc or near so and nicely toned, 1951 Proof aFDC in the green box with certificate, 1953 (7) Unc or near so, 1977 and 1981 cupro-issues both Unc, Halfcrown 1911 nF, Sixpence 1910 Fair, Pre 1947 silver issues from circulation (858 grams will be about £7.80 face), Halfcrowns 1947 (4) F-VF, Brass 3d 1937 lustrous and Farthing 1898 Fair
Half Sovereign 2017 S.SB11 Proof nFDC uncased in capsule with some minor light scratches in the exergue, retaining full practically full mint brilliance
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. KrauseWorld 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)
Half Sovereign 1980 Proof S.SB1 nFDC with tiny surface nicks, retaining practically full mint lustre, in the red Royal Mint soft case of issue with certificate
Half Sovereign 1991 Proof S.SB2 a few very small spots on the obverse otherwise FDC retaining full mint brilliance, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
A collection in album pages Crowns - Farthings including Victoria, some in silver and including a brass fantasy probably based on a Half Sovereign design (lot) mixed grades. Along with others in bags probably back up to the main collection these generally base metal 20th century issues
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
Half Sovereign 1817 Milled Edge ProofS.3786, Wilson & Rasmussen 204. Reverse with crowned angular shield, with dot below. Frosted Bust and Reverse design on brilliant fields, in a PCGS holder and graded PR64DCAM. Of 7 examples on the PCGS Population Report, only this coin and one other have achieved the Deep Cameo designation. Only one is graded higher
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.
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
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