Sovereign 1820 Roman 1 in date, the top of the 1 with a shorter top right serif, Marsh 4C, (plate 4, 2002 Edition) Spink 3785C stated by them to be Extremely Rare with no price given, pleasing and even VF or better. An excessively rare variety, the first we have ever seen, with no example in the Bentley or Park House Collection none recorded by NGC and one by PCGS
IndiaFive Rupees 1870 Calcutta Mint, Gold Proof Restrike KM#476, in a PCGS holder and graded PR63 CAM, one of only two examples graded PR63 CAM by PCGS, the India Gold Restrikes very rare and desirable
AlderneyFive Pounds 2019 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Victoria, Reverse: Una and the Lion, GoldProof a superb rendition of the classic William Wyon design first used on the legendary Gold Five Pounds of 1839. FDC in a PCGS holder and graded PR69 DCAM, in the impressive Commonwealth Mint wooden box of issue with certificate
Florin 1856 No Stop After Date ESC 813A, Bull 2833, Choice UNC with gold and olive toning over original mint lustre, a truly beautiful example, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, collectors of the Gothic Florin series will appreciate the true rarity of choice pieces in this series. Any that achieve grades 80 and above would grace any choice Victorian Florin collection. This coin the joint finest known of 7 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, formerly in a PCGS holder and graded MS65, also the joint finest PCGS grade for this date, the PCGS ticket removed at the time of LCGS slabbing and no longer with the coin.
Sixpence 1821 BBITANNIAR error, Bull 2424ESC 1656 UNC with very minor cabinet friction to the highest points only, attractively toned with some edge nicks. A very high grade example of this key rarity, usually only encountered in low grades, must surely be one of the finest remaining examples. At the time of writing, NGC and PCGS combined had only graded 4 examples, the finest being MS63, the others in AU55, AU50 and Fine
Sixpence 1834 Small Date ESC 1674, Bull 2504, UNC and fully lustrous, a superb piece with outstanding eye appeal, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, Ex-PCGS MS64, the PCGS ticket no longer with the coin, the second finest known of 21 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Penny 1931 Freeman 205 dies 5+C Choice UNC with practically full lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88, Ex-PCGS MS65 RD, the finest known of 19 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A109 June 2005 Lot 1493 hammer price £36. Currency coins graded 88 are truly rare and are very seldom encountered
Penny 1892 Freeman 134 dies 12+N, 13 1/2 teeth date spacing, Gouby BP1892Aa UNC with good subdued lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Ex-PCGS MS64 RB, the finest known of 12 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A148 March 2015 Lot 2222 hammer price £190
Halfcrown 1916 ESC 763, Bull 3715 Lustrous UNC with golden toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 37 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, formerly in a PCGS holder and graded MS64, This series is notoriously difficult to find in grades LCGS 80 and above, normally suffering from poor strikes and bagmarks from the wide fields, this an exceptional example, Ex-London Coins Auction A126 September 2009 Lot 1607 hammer price £90
Farthing 1825 Obverse 1 Peck 1414, Choice UNC with around 80% mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, formerly in a PCGS holder and graded MS65 RD, the PCGS ticket no longer with the coin, the information recorded at the time of LCGS slabbing
Farthing 1881H 3 Berries, Freeman dies 7+E, Cooke type B, Heaton mintmark clear of the linear circle, and nearer the first 8 than the second 8, variant on Freeman 548, UNC with around 80% mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, formerly in a PCGS holder and graded MS63 RD, Ex-London Coins Auction A128 March 2010 Lot 456 hammer price £50
Sixpence 1919 ESC 1804, Bull 3880 Choice UNC with golden tone and virtually full mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, formerly in a NGC holder and graded MS65, the PCGS ticket removed at the time of LCGS slabbing, Ex-London Coins Auction A125 June 2009 Lot 1475 hammer price £38
Crowns in LCGS holders (2) 1951 ProofESC 393C, Bull 4024, nFDC slabbed and graded LCGS 88, 1960 ESC 393K, Bull 4335, Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, INA Fantasy Crown 1937 Edward VIII Retro Pattern, the Obverse with left facing portrait by D.R.Golder, Reverse: MODEL, struck in silver with a milled edge, only 25 minted, slabbed and graded LCGS 91, Ex-London Coins Auction A137 3/6/2012 Lot 1410, along with USA Half Dollar 1970S Proof in a PCGS holder and graded PR67
Five Guineas 1687 Second Bust S.3397A TERTIO edge in a PCGS holder and graded AU55. Flashes of red toning and lustre in the legends enhance the eye appeal of this impressive piece. We note an example graded NGC 58 recently changed hands in the USA for $78000 (around £60000). The example offered here displays only slightly more overall wear to the obverse and with a superior reverse. The piece offered here would be a worthy addition to an advanced early milled gold collection. We note this is now listed at £70,000 in EF in the Spink catalogue, compared to £22,500 back in 2014, so the catalogue price of this coin has tripled in just 7 years.
Five Pounds 1937 ProofS.4074 in a PCGS holder and graded PCGS PR63 DCAM, the fields highly reflective, always a very popular issue and keenly sought after in the highest grades
Sovereign 1937 ProofS.4076 in a PCGS holder and graded PCGS PR64+DCAM, retaining full mint brilliance the reverse particularly choice, always a sought after issue, being the only Sovereign minted bearing the George VI portrait
Guinea 1791 S.3729 in an NGC holder and graded MS63, at the time of writing, NGC had only graded one finer example, in addition to this the highest graded by PCGS is MS62
Sovereign 1871S George and the Dragon, WW buried in truncation, Horse with long tail, Small B.P. S.3858A, in a PCGS holder and graded AU58, lustrous and scarce in high grade
Britannia Gold Proof Set 2011 4-coin set in PCGS 'First Strike' holders One Hundred Pounds 2011 Gold One Ounce, Fifty Pounds 2011 Gold Half Ounce, Twenty-Five Pounds 2011 Gold Quarter Ounce and Ten Pounds 2011 Gold One Tenth Ounce all graded PR70 DCAM in the impressive box of issue with Royal Mint Certificate, only 200 'First Strike' sets issued
Sovereign 2017 with 200th Anniversary Privy Mark in the exergue to the left of the date S.SC9A, in a PCGS holder with Union Jack label, and graded MS68
USA20 DollarsFederal Reserve Note dated 1914 series D6052790A, signed Burke & McAdoo, blue seal, portrait Grover Cleveland at centre, (Pick361b), in PCGS holder graded 50 About Uncirculated, repaired tear
USADollar 1882CC Breen 5569 graded PCGS MS62, this coin housed in an old PCGS 'rattler' holder on green paper with typewritten details (These holders used between Feb.1986 and Sept.1989)
USADollar 1884CC Breen 5580 graded PCGS MS63, this coin housed in an old PCGS 'rattler' holder on green paper with typewritten details (These holders used between Feb.1986 and Sept.1989)
Five Pounds 1887 ProofS.3864 FDC and graded PR62CAM by PCGS without B.P in exergue and a much rarer variety Linecar and Stone 73, considered by connoisseurs to be five times rarer than the issue that has the B.P (Linecar and Stone 72), a choice and beautiful piece and certainly not overgraded at PR62
USAOne Dollar 1884 CC Breen 5580, which states 'at least 9 minor varieties from 10 pairs of dies' this example has minor doubling to the 18 of the date, and additionally , a small spike extends from the lower left of the first 8. Listed by VAM as VAM 4 Spiked date, in a PCGS 'Green Ticket' holder and graded MS63
Farthing 1853 WW Raised, Peck 1575. An attractively toned example with traces of mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, formerly in a PCGS holder and graded MS64 BN (this ticket no longer with the coin, removed at the time of LCGS slabbing). The finest of only 3 examples recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Finchampsteadcollection
Five Guineas 1693 S.3422 Obverse conjoined busts of joint monarchs right. GVLIELMVS ET MARIA DEI GRATIA. Reverse, crowned garnished square topped arms, lion of Nassau in centre. Edge year QVINTO in raised letters on edge, in a PCGS holder and graded MS62, with Prooflike and brilliant fields, a piece with remarkable eye appeal, the bust and reverse design lightly frosted, retaining much mint lustre, must surely be one of the finest known examples of this short series. At the time of writing, the PCGS Population report shows one example graded MS62+ and another at MS63 being the only finer examples. Across the entire William and Mary series combining all Five Guinea dates and varieties, only 4 examples have been graded higher by PCGS. and in August 2020 an example dated 1692 and graded MS63 by PCGS realised $384,000 in Heritage, and is now being offered for private treaty sale at $499,000, and we can tell you that that the difference in grade between MS62 and 63 is negligible. William and Mary were spouses who reigned over the kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland. They began their joint reign in February 1689 after they were offered the throne by the Convention Parliament. James II (Mary’s father) had fled the country and William and Mary occupied what was in effect a vacant throne. They were the first joint rulers in England for over 800 years, although Philip II and Mary I had appeared on English coinage together. Mary was to reign until her death from smallpox in December 1694 and William continued his rule alone, until his death in March 1702. The reign of William and Mary was brief and their coins are relatively scarce.
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
Halfpenny 1862 Die Letter B to the left of the lighthouse, Freeman 288, dies 7+E, LCW on rock. EF/NEF with some edge nicks and light surface residue. By far the finest example we have offered of this extremely rare type, rated R18 by Freeman. In our experience the rarest of the three main die letter types. Online research shows NGC have only graded 2 examples, the highest graded 45, PCGS have not graded a single example, and LCGS have only graded 2 examples, the highest being Fine 25, so this potentially the finest remaining example
Halfcrown 1925 ESC 772, Bull 3727 in a PCGS holder and graded MS64, the joint highest grade for this rare date recorded by the PCGS Population Report, always a very rare coin in high grades, in our opinion the 1925 scarcer in high grade than the 1930 coin
Penny 1895 P of PENNY 2mm from trident Freeman 139 dies 1+A, in a PCGS holder and graded MS64 RB a high grade and sharp example with considerable mint lustre
USAHalf Dollar 1893 Proof. Breen 5048, in a PCGS holder and graded PR64. Only 792 Proofs were issue in this year, Half Dollar Proof issues of this period are very seldom encountered and always keenly sought after.
India2 Annas in holders (5) 1862 Calcutta NGC MS63, 1900 Bombay, Raised B, NGC MS63, 1901 Bombay, Incuse B, NGC MS63+, 1908 Calcutta NGC AU58, 1915 Bombay PCGS MS64
Portugal50 Centavos 1930 KM#577 Lustrous UNC with hints of golden tone, in a PCGS holder and graded MS64, listed at $400 by Krause for MS60, unpriced above MS60
Sovereign 1871 George and the Dragon, Large B.P., Die Axis upright, Plain Edge ProofS.3856, Wilson & Rasmussen 316, rated R4. Extremely Rare (Estimated 11-20 examples known) the portrait and reverse design retaining much original mint brilliance and frosting. in a PCGS holder and graded PR64 DCAM
Guinea 1774 ProofS.3728 Wilson & Rasmussen 95, upright die alignment, Plain bevelled edge, in a PCGS holder and graded PR64 Cameo, and with WINGS gold sticker (choice for the stated grade) a superb piece, choice and rare, showing the characteristic die flaw in the reverse field associated on some examples of this type (see illustration and notes in Wilson and Rasmussen Page 140 footnote). Stunning detail and eye appeal, the quality of strike considerably superior to the comparable currency issues of the period, a handsome and attractive addition to any quality collection of early milled gold. The only one graded by PCGS so yet another indication of this coins rarity
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.
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
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
Halfcrown 1750 ESC 609, Bull 1692 UNC and choice with even gold toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Ex-Terner Collection and formerly in a PCGS holder graded MS64, the PCGS ticket removed at the time of LCGS slabbing and no longer available
Half Guinea 1686 Laureate Bust S.3404 VF with a few light haymarks, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 50, formerly in a PCGS holder and graded XF40, the ticket removed at the time of LCGS slabbing
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.
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
Thailand – Rama V (1868-1910). Princes Paripatra and Chakrabongs Golden Name Tablet in silver RS110 Obv facing busts, Rev armorials and Mana Chakri collar, 47mm in a PCGS holder, rare especially in this high grade of PCGS MS61
Shilling 1720 Plain in angles ESC 1168, unlisted by Bull, UNC with hints of golden tone, very rare in high grades, other than the 1723 SSC coin, all George I Shillings hard to find in high grades, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, the finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, formerly in a PCGS holder and graded MS63, the PCGS data recorded at the time of LCGS slabbing
Halfcrown 1741 Roses, unaltered date, Small Lettering ESC 601, Bull 1681 in a PCGS holder and graded AU50, somewhat scarcer than the overdate coin of the same year
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