Groat 1836 Gold Pattern with Plain edge, Wilson & Rasmussen 273, ESC 1921, Bull 2518, Davies 380G, weight 3.43 grammes, in an NGC holder and graded PF63, rated R5 by Wilson & Rasmussen, (estimated 6-10 specimens known). An excessively rare and desirable example of the William IV Britannia type. Four different patterns of this date were minted in gold, two of which used the '4P in field' type reverse, the remaining two used the Britannia reverse later adopted for the currency issue, namely this piece and an equivalent piece struck on a thin flan. Of significant interest to the Gold Pattern collector, or specialist collector of the William IV series. By comparison, the Proof coins included in the 1831 Proof set each had a mintage of 225 pieces, so if you are interested in choice rarities of the sort offered globally once or twice a decade this is the lot for you
Half Guinea 1705 Queen Anne Pre-Union with Scotland S3564 NGC MS61. An extremely rare coin the first example we have seen in any grade, the Slaney Example was sold in London in 2016 as NGC MS64 and realised £14,000, our example is only the second one NGC have graded and is fresh to the market
Five Guineas 1675 Charles II First Bust S3328E NGC AU Details REV SCRATCHED. A rare seldom offered date the last one we sold was graded NGC XF45 and realised £20,000 (the coin we are offering now is better grade overall with minor scratches reverse). NGC have only graded 5 of this type with four of those in graded AU55 or lower
Half Guinea 1713 S.3575 in an NGC holder and graded AU58+. All Queen Anne gold desirable and rare in high grades. Only the fourth example we have offered in 20 years
Two Hundred Pounds 2021 The Great Engravers - William Wyon - GothicCrown Reverse, 2oz. of .999 gold, Milled edge Proof , S.GE23, the reverse as the original 1847 Gothic Crown, a superb new rendition of the classic design, in an NGC holder and graded PF70 Ultra Cameo
Two Hundred Pounds 2023 Petition Crown Portrait, 2oz. Gold Proof. a new release featuring the Obverse portrait of the iconic 1663 Petition Crown a modern reworking to the original Thomas Simon masterpiece, now recreated on this stunning piece and showcasing the skill of the modern engraver. A fitting tribute to Thomas Simon's original from 360 years ago and also features the famous two-tier edge inscription, in an NGC holder and graded PF69 Ultra Cameo
GoldAureusJulius Caesar (c.46BC) issue of Aulus Hirtius, Obverse: Veiled head of Vesta right, C CAESAR COS.TER, Reverse: Lituus, jug and axe, A HIRTIVS PR, Crawford 466/1, Sydenham 1017, Cohen 2, Sear 1395, 8.06 grammes, in an NGC holder and graded Choice VF, Strike 4/5, Surface 2/5
Five Pounds 2017 200th Anniversary of the modern Sovereign BU issue in an NGC holder and graded MS70 DPL accompanied with the original Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
Half Sovereign 1918P, Marsh 534, S.4008, in an NGC holder and graded AU55, Rare, rated R3 by Marsh, a very rare date whose existence was only discovered around 50 years ago. It is estimated that only around 250 examples exist today. Our archive database stretching back to 2003 shows that we have only offered one previous example
Half Sovereign 1835 Marsh 411, S.3831, in an NGC holder and graded MS62. Very light friction to the highest points only, the obverse with extremely sharp hair detail, the reverse with only the most minor contact marks visible under magnification, a high grade and desirable example, would make an excellent coin for the type collector
Two Pounds Gold 2021 Queen Elizabeth II 95th Birthday, with 95 in Crown privy mark, Gold Proof S.SD9C, in an NGC holder 'One of the First 50 Struck' and graded PF70 Ultra Cameo
Guinea 1695 Elephant & Castle S.3459, VG, Ex-Jewellery, an extremely rare 2-year type, with the 1696 coin stated as 'Extremely rare' by the Standard Catalogue. Our archive database stretching back 21 years reveals that this is the first example we have handled. Further research has uncovered a coin offered at Heritage Auctions in January 2024, whose description stated that their coin was the first they had handled, and that NGC had only graded one (their) example. We note also that PCGS have only graded one example, so by statistical analysis alone, proves to be rarer than the Standard Catalogue would suggest, Guinea collectors will certainly be alerted to this rare opportunity to own a coin of this type
Half Guinea 1678 8 over 7 S.3348 in an NGC holder and graded VF35, the 8 clearly struck over a 7, with the underlying downward stroke bold in the lower loop, the overstruck 8 also appears double struck, all Charles II gold difficult to find to all grades above Fine
USAOne Cent 1858 Flying Eagle, 8 over 7, Large Letters, Closed E in ONE, The eagle's upper right wing tip is disconnected. Breen 1931 NGC UNC Details CLEANED FS-301 LDS
Sovereign 2023 King Charles III Coronation issue, Obverse: Crowned head of Charles III, S.SC14, Gold Proof in an NGC holder and graded PF70 Ultra Cameo
Sovereign 2023 King Charles III Coronation issue, Obverse: Crowned head of Charles III, S.SC14, Gold Proof in an NGC holder and graded PF70 Ultra Cameo
Sovereign 2018 Queen Elizabeth II 65th Anniversary of the Coronation, with 65 in Crown privy mark, Gold Proof S.SC9D, in an NGC holder 'One of the First 150 Struck', and graded PF70 Ultra Cameo
Rhodesia and Nyasaland 5 Pounds Salisbury 3rd July 1959 Good Very Fine and seldom seen in this pleasing grade Pick 22a ex NGC Choice Very Fine 35 "Closed Pinholes"
Sixpence 1835 ESC 1676, Bull 2508 UNC with beautiful gold and olive tone over original lustre, a most attractive example with superb eye appeal, in an NGC holder and graded MS63
Italian States - Papal States - Bologna Giulio Leo X (1513-1521) Obverse: Bust right, wearing stole, LEO X PONTIFEX MAXIMVS, Reverse: Lion rampant with banner, Medici Arms, BONONIA . MATER . STVDIORVM, Berman 690, holed, in an NGC holder and graded AU - Details holed. Rare. At the time of writing this is the only example recorded by the NGC Census
China10 Yuan 2008Z BeijingOlympics - The Great Wall, One Ounce Silver Proof, the reverse with ornament at left in colour, KM#1674 in an NGC holder and graded PF70 Ultra Cameo
Pennies (5) 1946 ONE' variety, Gouby B1946Ab Fine with a verdigris patch on the King's cheek, 1946 (4) A/UNC to UNC toned, along with Florin 1946 Obverse Lamination, in an NGC holder and graded MS61
NobleRichard IILondon Mint (without flag) French Titles resumes III A Spink 1656, reverse with ILLORVM otherwise as Schneider 160 and corresponding with North 1303 (1) in an NGC holder and graded MS62
Five Pounds 1989 500th Anniversary of the First Gold Sovereign Gold Proof in an NGC holder and graded PF70 Ultra Cameo, a popular issue and always desirable in the highest grades
Five PoundsCrown 2013 Queen Elizabeth II The Queen's Portraits - Rank-Broadley Portrait Gold ProofS.L31 Gold Proof in an NGC holder 'One of the First 50 Struck' and graded PF70 Ultra Cameo
Fifty Pence 2012 London Olympic Games - Gold Medal Winners Coin - Triathlon, Gold ProofPiedfort FDC NGC PR69, in June 2019 (LCA 165 Lot 1510) we sold a full set of 11 of these Gold Proof Piedfort 2012 Fifty Pences and the vendor of that set had obtained from The Royal Mint mintage figures (actual rather than issue limits which may be smaller) which showed just 22 of these Triathlon Piedforts exist
Fifty Pence 2012 London Olympic Games - Gold Medal Winners Coin - Taekwondo, Gold ProofPiedfort FDC NGC PR69, in June 2019 (LCA 165 Lot 1510) we sold a full set of 11 of these Gold Proof Piedfort 2012 Fifty Pences and the vendor of that set had obtained from The Royal Mint mintage figures (actual rather than issue limits which may be smaller) which showed just 17 of these Taekwondo Piedforts exist making the Taekwondo issue the lowest mintage of the 11 coin series
Five PoundsCrown 2021 Queen Elizabeth II 95th Birthday, with 95 in crown Privy mark to the right of the date Gold Proof S.SE13C, in an NGC holder 'One of the First 50 struck' and graded PF70 Ultra Cameo
Two Pounds 2018 Captain Cook's Voyage of Discovery 250th Anniversary S.K48 Gold Proof in an NGC holder and graded PF69 Ultra Cameo, only 339 pieces issued
IndiaHalf Rupee 1835 Calcutta Mint, stop after date, Raised F on truncation KM#449.2 in an NGC holder and graded AU58, an attractive example with a subtle rainbow tone
IndiaReserve Bank5 RupeesPick 23a (Razack-Jhunjhunwalla 4.4.1) ND 1943 signature Deshmukh black serial number variety D/29 668048, NGC 64 Choice Uncirculated "Pinholes at Issue"
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