HalfpennyCharles IIundated Copper Pattern, Obverse: Bust left with short hair, CAROLVS . A . CAROLO, Reverse: Britannia seated left QVATVOR . MARIA . VINDICO with C and O touching, Peck 404, in an NGC holder and graded PF58 BN
Farthing 1665 Pattern in silver, Bust with short hair, Obverse 1a, Reverse: Britannia left QVATVOR . MARIA . VINDICO, on a 24mm diameter flan, Straight grained edge, Peck 407, VF/GVF with touches of colourful tone and a scratch on the obverse
Farthing 1665 Pattern in silver, Bust with short hair, Obverse 1a, Reverse: Britannia left QVATVOR . MARIA . VINDICO, on a 24mm diameter flan, Straight grained edge, Peck 407, NVF/Good Fine with a small scratch on the obverse
Halfpenny 1788 Silver Plated Copper Pattern by Droz, Peck 964, DH11, Edge: RENDER TO CESAR THE THINGS WHICH ARE CESARS, VF/GVF scratched in the fields, the reverse missing an area of the silver plating behind Britannia, listed as Rare by Peck
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
Penny 1860 Pattern in Gilt Copper by Joseph Moore, Obverse 3, Reverse B, Reverse with GREAT BRITAIN ONE PENNY legend, Freeman 842, Peck 2115, Rated R19 by Freeman (2-5 example believed to exist), Lustrous UNC and exceptionally rare, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88
Ireland 40 Pence 1900 Sep: Silver Proof or Pattern, the reverse in the style of the Gunmoney coinage, by Reginald Huth, 34mm diameter with milled edge, X#1, struck to commemorate the visit of Queen Victoria to Ireland, UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, An extremely rare issue and remains the only example seen by us.
Dollar Bank of England 1811 Copper Pattern, Obverse K, Reverse 5, die axis upright, 26.61 grammes, ESC 206, Bull 1996/1999, About FDC and superb with a few light contact marks on the portrait, the fields with minor hairlines, a most pleasing coin
25 Pence 1972 Model PatternSilver Wedding of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Obverse, by Humphrey Paget: Bust of Prince Philip right, within legend. Legend in two parts, SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY 1947-1972. NEW 25 PENCE. on the outside, and legend inside H.R.H. THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH K.G.K.T. Reverse MODEL, with tall slightly uneven raised rim, Proof in .999 silver, weight 26.90 grammes UNC to nFDC with light toning and some spots, retaining much original mint lustre, the portrait frosted, unlike the standard Proof issue of the period. Only exists in small numbers, believed to be a mintage of 100 pieces, comes in a Bradford Exchange box with their certificate, an interesting addition to the cabinet of any serious Crown collector
FarthingPattern or medaletWilliam and Mary, undated, (1688-1694), Obverse: Bust of the King undraped, to right GVLIELMVS . III. DEI. GRA, Reverse: Bust of the Queen to right undraped MARIA. DEI. GRA, Montagu 15, 3.39 grammes, GEF with old toning, a most attractive example
Two Pounds 1820 LX edge Pattern, Marsh 15.90 grammes, S.3784. Obverse: Laureate head right, Reverse: George and the Dragon, UNC with minor cabinet friction, hairlined in the fields, the reverse with a nick behind the horse's rear legs, portrait and reverse design nicely frosted, retaining much original lustre, one of the classic rarities of the entire English Milled series, very seldom offered in any grade, and missing from all but the most advanced of gold collections. Workers at the mint preparing the Gold Patterns of the Five Pound and Two Pound piece were working through the night when the death of King George III was expected. The coins were literally finished as the King died on 25th January 1820, only 25 pieces of each had been officially ordered, but due to a misunderstanding, a total of 60 Two Pound pieces were produced. A miniscule mintage, all pieces of this type are highly prized
Pattern Set 1846 Private Patterns, Smith on Decimal Currency a 5-coin set by Marrian & Gausby, comprising Ten Cents 1846 Original striking with no die rust spots, 6mm thick, Freeman 812, X#50, formerly KM#PPn35, Five Cents 1846 Original striking, 3.25mm thick, Freeman 818, X#49, formerly KM#PPn33, Two Cents 1846 Freeman 819, X#48, formerly KM#PPn29, One Cent 1846 without Marrian & Gausby below the head, Freeman 823, X#46, formerly KM#PPn27, One Centum 1846 in White metal, X#47a, nFDC to FDC a superb set, the copper coins all rated R17 by Freeman, in a contemporary fitted case, we note each coin in this set superior to the examples from the Freeman collection, (two purchased by P.Deane, two purchased by G.Monk), the Freeman example later sold as part of the J.Tansley collection of Patterns, Proofs and Coining Trials. The coins in this set were the earliest patterns for a British Decimal Coinage. While restrikes were made in 1888 (by Shorthouse) that exist in various metals, only the original strikings are in copper and are free from die rust marks. Peck states in a footnote (page 479, 2nd Edition) describing the copper 10-cent, 5-cent, 2-cent, and 1-cent pieces as being the 'Decimal equivalents of a Twopence, a Penny, a Halfpenny, and a Farthing, respectively'. Further, Peck states that 'It is highly probable that the 1-centum piece was intended to represent a silver Decimal Shilling of 50 cents'.
Dollar Bank of England 1804 Pattern Obverse with .: on truncation, Reverse: Shield in Garter, Bull Obverse I Reverse 3, ESC 182, Bull 1963, UNC and lustrous retaining much original mint brilliance, with faint traces of the undertype visible
Two Pounds 1887 Pattern from Proof dies - a very rare trial piece struck from a unique Obv. die. The legend arrangement is similar to the standard proof dies, but the 'BRITT' is now at its highest known point above the crown and the 'R' and 'E' of 'Reg' do not touch as on all other 1887 Two Pounds. The crown supporter has 8 small pearls, not 7 larger ones as on other Proof and currency types, the uppermost pearls, merge with the sides of the crown orb. The coin has a thin obverse rim, with the bust now enlarged to accommodate this feature, whereas the reverse has the usual and inconsistent thick rim. The '8 pearls' obverse remains an unpublished pattern struck from Proof dies. Recent research by David Iverson has theorised that no more than 350 of these pieces were minted, compared to a total reported calendar year mintage of 91,345 pieces , AU/UNC with some hairlines and minor contact marks, retaining attractive and reflective fields on both sides.
Farthing 1665 Pattern in Silver, Bust with short hair, Obverse 1a, Reverse A, Straight-grained edge, 24mm diameter, Peck 407 (states Peck 414 on the label in error) with an attractive deep grey tone, in an NGC holder and graded PF61
Halfpenny 1788 Pattern by Droz in Gilt, Obverse: Four diamond shaped stops, Crescent-shaped curls below bust, Reverse: Britannia seated, leaf and berry pattern to robe, Peck 965, DH11, D below, EF
Halfpenny 1805 Bronzed Pattern Restrike, Peck 1309, R91, Reverse with BRITANNIARUM legend, nFDC with attractive chocolate tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88
Crown 1844 Unfinished Die Pattern, the Queen's hair having a triangle-shape around the base of the hanging hair curl, Star Stops on edge, ESC 338, unlisted by Bull, now listed by Spink under S.3882, Fine with some contact marks and a gentle edge knock, listed as R2 (Very Rare) by the 1992 ESC
Shilling 1798 Pattern by John Milton Obverse GEORGIVS.III.DEI.GRATIA.REX very large head with short hair, laureate, 1798 below, Reverse large plain shield crowned with British and Hanoverian shield divided into six. Plain EdgeESC 1243, which lists as R5 Unc and toned. The designer John Milton (1759 - 1805) was employed by the Royal Mint in 1798 and worked along side Lewis Pingo. This coin has the same date as the 1798 Dorrian and Magens Shilling with this Milton piece being the rarer of the two
Double Florin 1911 Pattern in silver by R.Huth, Plain edge, Linecar & Stone 18, ESC 401, Bull 3677 UNC with very light cabinet friction, beautifully toned, the Huth Double Florin patterns always extremely sought after on the rare occasions they are offered
Crown 1936 Edward VIII Pattern in Gold by John Pinches (issued 1946), listed in 'Unusual World Coins' as X#M2c, JP on edge, with a mintage of just 10 pieces, 37.74 grammes, Lustrous UNC with some light hairlines
Crown 1844 Unfinished Die Pattern, the Queen's hair having a triangle-shape around the base of the hanging hair curl, Star Stops on edge, ESC 338, unlisted by Bull, now listed by Spink under S.3882, GVF or better, the obverse with some contact marks, listed as R2 (Very Rare) by the 1992 ESC
25 Pence 1972 Model PatternSilver Wedding of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Obverse: Bust of Prince Philip right SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY 1947-1972H.R.H THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH, Reverse: MODEL in centre, X#TS1, Proof in .999 silver, weight 30.68 grammes, nFDC with very minor toning on the reverse, retaining almost full mint brilliance
Farthing 1798 Restrike Pattern in bronzed copper Peck 1215, R76, Obverse: No K on the shoulder drapery, two small parallel lines above the lowest berry, Reverse: All the olive leaves are detached, with many die rust marks on the rim and some in the field. The transverse arms of the St. George's cross have raised line borders, 6.58 grammes, nFDC and attractively toned, this type very rare, Our archive database shows we have only offered one previous example of this die pairing in 19 years. Notes in Peck state for this type two examples are in the British Museum, one with reverse die file marks (as described in the text) and one without.
Farthing 1665 Pattern in copper, Portrait with long hair, date below bust, edge straight grained, struck on a 23mm diameter flan, Obverse 2, Reverse A, Peck 424, Good Fine, rare
FarthingPatterns or Medalets (2) the first undated, struck in copper, Obverse: GVLIELMVS III. DEI. GRA. , Reverse: MARIA. II. DEI. GRA. Montagu 15 Fine of slightly better, the second undated, struck in copper, Obverse Portrait of Mary II MARIA . II . DEI . GRA. Reverse: A Rose in bloom, EX . CANDORE . DECVS, Montagu 18, VG
Farthing 1665 Pattern in Gold, Portrait with short hair, Obverse 1b, Reverse B, unlisted in Gold by Peck, Plain edge, 23.5mm diameter, 8.40 grammes, Lustrous GEF, practically 'as struck' with minor haymarking on the reverse, only four examples are known, with two of these in Museums, an excessively rare coin, and would be a centrepiece coin for any prestige Farthing collection. (Ex-Spink 1986 £4000). Research has uncovered pictures online of two examples, both of these have Reverse A, with the loose drapery. In an NGC holder PF58
Royal MintPattern Decimal Set 1961 a 6-coin set 50 Cents to One Cent, Bull P.D.S.1, comprising 50 Cents 1961 Reverse: Una and the Lion KM#Pn142, in silver with lettered edge PATTERN DECIMAL COINAGE, 7.53 grammes, Lustrous UNC, the reverse with some toning, 20 Cents 1961 Reverse: Standing Britannia, KM#Pn143 in cupro-Nickel, milled edge, 11.34 grammes, Choice UNC, 10 Cents 1961 Reverse: Shield in garter, Crowned, KM#Pn142, milled edge, 5.76 grammes, Lustrous UNC, the reverse with some toning, Five Cents 1961 Reverse: Lion on Crown, KM#141, milled edge, 2.81 grammes, Choice UNC, Two Cents 1961 Reverse: Crowned Trident head KM#Pn140, Freeman 792 (Rarity 19), Plain edge, 5.83 grammes, UNC with practically full mint lustre, One Cent - One Decimal Penny 1961 Reverse: EIIR monogram KM#Pn139, Freeman 793 (Rarity 19), Plain Edge, 2.91 grammes, UNC with practically full mint lustre. the six coins in a fitted Royal Mint black case. The silver designs reminiscent of earlier, classic designs, The famed Una and the Lion from the 1839 Gold Five Pounds, the Standing Britannia from the Edward VII Florin series, the Lion on Crown from the later George IVShilling and Sixpence, and the Crowned Shield in Garter from the later George III Shilling and Sixpence series. The coins were among those stuck in the winter and spring of 1962-1963 as part of a group of coin struck for the 'Decimal Coinage Committee' which had been appointed in December 1961 to advise on the most convenient and practical form that a Decimal currency might take. The Chairman of the Committee was The Rt. Hon. Earl of Halsbury FRS, The Secretary was Mr. N.A.E. Moore, who subsequently became Chairman of the Decimal Currency Board. The Assistant Secretary was Mr. John Rimington. The Trial coins were circulated at the meetings by the Deputy Master of the Mint Mr. J.H. James CB. A truly spectacular and ultra-rare set, only 2-5 sets believed to exist. We can find no record of this set ever being offered in a Royal Mint case, indeed neither Freeman, Krause nor Coincraft mentions the existence of a case, so this set being offered as it is in the Royal Mint case very probably is unique.
FarthingCromwellundatedpattern in copper, Obverse: Bust of Cromwell to left, laureate and draped, within a roped circle, broken by the top of the head. Legend commences to the top right of the head OLIVAR . PRO . ENG . SC . IRL, Reverse: Shield of Arms crowned and quartered within a roped circle, CHARITIE . AND . CHANGE within a toothed border. Plain edge. Die axis inverted. Peck 390. VG with some discoloration in places, all major details clear, Extremely Rare. Cromwell Farthings of all types are seldom encountered in any grade
Farthing 1713 Pattern in copper on a large thick flan, dies 5+G, Obverse ANNA AVGVSTA, Reverse: Peace standing in a two-horsed chariot or biga, galloping to right, PAX. MISSA. PER. ORBEM, Peck 764, 6.20 grammes, EF a most pleasing example and seldom offered
One Shilling and Sixpence 1799 Col. Fullarton Pattern by J.Milton, Ayrshire - Davis 5, the obverse with a die cud to the lower left of the bust, typical of the restrikes by Matthew Young (struck c.1828), the originals were struck in copper and do not have the die cud. UNC with superb old grey toning, in an NGC holder and graded MS63. (Incorrectly labelled as a Halfcrown on the NGC holder). Very Rare and desirable in this high grade. This coin has a diameter of 28mm whereas the Halfcrown will have a diameter of 33mm
Dollar Bank of England an undated uniface obverse trial Obverse K, as used on the patterns of 1811 exhibiting the a die flaw running from the rear of the truncation to the rim, and numerous die rust spots on and below the drapery and obverse rim, weight 34.2 grammes (527.78 grains) thus heavier than the thick flan coins described by Bull in the new ESC, but lighter than the 'very thick flan' listed pieces. Listed as Davis 39, and stated to be in copper, although has the appearance of a brass piece, interestingly Davis lists a standard Proof striking in brass (Davis 38), A/UNC with traces of lustre and a dark tone spot on the obverse rim
Sovereign? 1860 Pattern by Lauer 22mm diameter uniface in base metal, 5.07 grammes, Obverse: Young Head of Victoria left with date below with angled top 1, LAUER on truncation, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA, toothed border, reverse blank with no border, milled edge, VF
Halfpenny 1790 Pattern in Brown Gilt, by Droz. Peck 955, DH6, Obverse: Undraped bust to right with a wreath of 11 leaves and 3 berries, DROZ.F. on truncation. Reverse: Quatrefoil before and after the date, the exergue shows a small line-flaw from the 7 of the date and touches the F of DROZ.F. to the left of the exergue. Edge: RENDER TO CESAR THE THINGS WHICH ARE CESARS, A Very Rare Pattern, nFDC and retaining much original colour, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the second finest of just 2 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Colin Cooke 10/2/1995, Ex-Nicholson collection 2003 (BN312)
Halfpenny 1788 Pattern in Silver-plated copper Peck 964, DH11, Obverse: Three hair curls below the bust now appear crescent-shaped, the stop after REX now weakly struck, Reverse: Britannia seated left on a globe, date at end of legend. In Exergue: a rudder and a palm branch, Edge: RENDER TO CESAR THE THINGS WHICH ARE CESARS, light friction to the highest points only, of comparable quality to the Nicholson collection example, About UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75, the finest known of just two examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A115 December 2006 Lot 931 hammer price £300
Halfpenny 1790 Pattern in Bronzed Copper by Droz. Peck 953, DH6, Obverse: Undraped bust to right with a wreath of 11 leaves and 3 berries, DROZ.F. on truncation. Reverse: Quatrefoil before and after the date, the exergue shows a small line-flaw from the 7 of the date and touches the F of DROZ.F. to the left of the exergue. Edge: guilloche, A Very Rare Pattern, indeed, Peck states ER (Extremely Rare) for this type, nFDC attractively toned, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of just 3 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Colin Cooke 10/2/1995, Ex-Nicholson Collection 2003 (BN311)
Halfpenny 1790 Pattern in Brown Gilt, by Droz. Peck 952, DH6, Obverse: Undraped bust to right with a wreath of 11 leaves and 3 berries, DROZ.F. on truncation. Reverse: Quatrefoil before and after the date, the exergue shows a small line-flaw from the 7 of the date and touches the F of DROZ.F. to the left of the exergue. Edge: guilloche, A Very Rare Pattern, nFDC and retaining much original colour, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, the finest known of just 3 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Colin Cooke 17/8/1985, Ex-Nicholson collection 2003 (BN326)
Penny 1799 Pattern by Droz BHM 465, Montagu 28, Obverse Bust right GEORGIUS III : D:G: REX, Reverse VIGEBIT IN OMNE AEVUM in four lines. Struck in copper, Toned UNC in an LCGS 'Encapsulation only' holder, formerly in an NGC holder and graded NGC MS63 BN, Ex-London Coins Auction A148 February 2015 Lot 2140 hammer price £360
Halfpenny 1788 Pattern in Brown Gilt, by Droz. Peck 966, DH11, Obverse: Three hair curls below the bust now appear crescent-shaped, the stop after REX now weakly struck, Reverse: Britannia seated left on a globe, date at end of legend. In Exergue: a rudder and a palm branch, Edge: RENDER TO CESAR THE THINGS WHICH ARE CESARS, GEF with light friction to the high points only, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 70, Ex-Colin Cooke 21/4/1982, Ex-Nicholson Collection 2003 (BN322)
Halfpenny 1795 Bronzed Pattern, Early Soho Striking, Peck 1041, KH2, Obverse: No Berries in wreath, the tie-ribands perfect, Reverse: Stop after date, Dot on ground to the left of the spear butt, no grass below the globe, nFDC, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88, Ex-Spink Numismatic Circular May 1997 (item 2403) £280, Ex-Nicholson Collection, 2003 (BN313)
Halfpenny 1799 GiltPatternPeck 1243, nFDC and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the raw coin Ex-London Coin Auction A105 June 2004 Lot 755 hammer price £190
HalfpennyCharles IIundatedPattern in copper Obverse: Bust to left with short hair, CAROLVS . A . CAROLO Reverse: Britannia seated to left, seated on a globe QVATVOR . MARIA . VINDICO with the C of VINDICO touching the O, Peck 404, a little weakly struck in the centre, 9.78g, VF with some surface residue
Halfpenny 1805 Bronzed Pattern Restrike, Peck 1309, R91, Reverse with BRITANNIARUM legend, nFDC with attractive chocolate tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88, the joint finest known of 6 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coin Auction A115 December 2006 Lot 933 hammer price £240
Halfpenny 1799 Copper Pattern, Peck 1235, KH16, Obverse: Six square jewels to the brooch, the centre two slightly misaligned, and comma-shaped die flaw on the drapery near the neckline, Reverse: The centre prong of the trident points left of the second N of BRITANNIA, also with the raised 'lump' below Britannia's armpit, the key characteristics of this type nFDC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the raw coin Ex-London Coins Auction A105 June 2004 Lot 756 hammer price £150
Halfpenny 1799 Bronzed Pattern, Peck 1234, KH16, Obverse: Six square jewels to the brooch, the centre two slightly misaligned, and comma-shaped die flaw on the drapery near the neckline, Reverse: The centre prong of the trident points left of the second N of BRITANNIA, also with the raised 'lump' below Britannia's armpit, the key characteristics of this type, nFDC the reverse with some small tone spots, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the second finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Bonhams Auction May 19954 Lot 357, Ex-Nicholson Collection 2003 (BN318)
Halfpenny 1797 Copper Pattern, Peck 1154, KH6, Obverse: 3 Berries in wreath, Reverse: Ship with 3 stays from foremast to bowspirit, NVF/GF with some scratches and edge bumps, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 30, the raw coin Ex-London Coins Auction A114 September 2006 Lot 970 hammer price £95
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
25 Pence 1972 Model PatternSilver Wedding of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Obverse, by Humphrey Paget: Bust of Prince Philip right, within legend. Legend in two parts, SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY 1947-1972. NEW 25 PENCE. on the outside, and legend inside H.R.H. THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH K.G.K.T. Reverse MODEL, with tall slightly uneven raised rim, Proof in .999 silver, weight 30.79 grammes, nFDC retaining practically full mint lustre, the portrait frosted, unlike the standard Proof issue of the period. Only exists in very small numbers, an interesting addition to the cabinet of any serious Crown collector
25 Pence 1972 Model PatternSilver Wedding of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Obverse, by Humphrey Paget: Bust of Prince Philip right, within legend. Legend in two parts, SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY 1947-1972. NEW 25 PENCE. on the outside, and legend inside H.R.H. THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH K.G.K.T. Reverse MODEL, with tall slightly uneven raised rim, Proof in .999 silver, weight 30.6 grammes, nFDC retaining practically full mint lustre, the portrait frosted, unlike the standard Proof issue of the period. Only exists in very small numbers, an interesting addition to the cabinet of any serious Crown collector
One Ten Thousandth of a £ Sterling 1901 Edward VII Pattern for a proposed Decimal coinage, for Thomas Parker, Rogers 920, (rated RRR) Obverse: SILVERED BRONZE 1901 KING EDWARD VII, Reverse: 10 THOUSΛNDTH OF £STERLING, 16mm diameter, 1.78 grammes, EF with some small verdigris spots on the reverse, extremely rare, an unusual piece
Halfpenny 1797 Pattern in Bronzed Copper Peck 1153 KH6 nFDC toned, with traces of lustre, the reverse with peripheral blue/green tone, a most attractive example and rare thus
CrownGeorge IVundatedPattern (c.1829) ESC 265A, Bull 2353, struck in White Metal. Obverse similar in style to the 1821 crowns, with no B.P. below the bust. Reverse Royal Arms with supporters, with M (Merlen) below. Similar in style to the Whiteaves patterns of the period, No legend, 16.79 grammes, Near EF with a few surface marks, Extremely Rare, rated R6 by ESC (3 or 4 examples known). We note the example in the Maritime Collection (London Coins Auction A148 Lot 1782 realised £1500 hammer price as far back as September 2014
Farthing 1797 Copper Pattern Restrike, Obverse: The lowest berry has no stalk, and the leaf veins are omitted, Reverse: No SOHO on the rock, with triangle of incuse dots on the right, R72, Peck 1201, UNC and nicely toned, the rims displaying the normal file marks associated with this variety
Farthing 1797 Pattern Restrike in Silver Peck 1200 R72 Obverse: Three Berries, the lowest of which has no stalk, two wreath leaves project above the brow. Reverse: No SOHO on the rock, the horizontal hatchings absent from the shield, the ship without sails, UNC the obverse with very light cabinet friction and light hairlines, obverse and reverse retaining much original lustre and mint brilliance, the reverse with touches of blue and magenta, listed as Extremely rare by Peck, this is the first example recorded by our database. We note a Silver Pattern Restrike of Peck 1192 of similar rarity recently changed hands for £2750
Farthing 1665 Pattern in copper, Obverse: Bust with long hair, date below, Reverse: Loose drapery below the elbow, Peck 424, dies 2+A, About Fine/Fine, the obverse with some pitting by the last O of CAROLO, Rare
Sixpence 1696 Second Bust Pattern. Obverse: Fine work, a more finely engraved rendition of the Second Bust. MVS lower in GVLIELMVS, the final S lower still. Reverse: Small Crowns with Later harp, die axis inverted, 7 strings to harp. The lower bar of the E of REX very weak (appears RFX unless under magnification), the 9 of the date blocked. Bull 1304, Rarity 6, not listed in the 1992 ESC, but referred to in a footnote on page 148 thus 'There is a Second Bust Sixpence of much finer style in the National Collection. This is undoubtedly a pattern together with the Crown and Halfcrown (ESC 93 and ESC 540) of similar style. This example is the plate coin in the Bull 'English Silver Coinage' 2015 edition. Only 3 examples exist, only 2 being in private hands. This example in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 30. A highly important piece and a rare opportunity to own such an important coin
Farthing 1896 Pattern with Small Veiled Head, the legend completely circling the head, Freeman 781, Peck 2070, (Freeman 1985 edition Plate XIV, illustrations H+M) a superb chocolate toned example in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82. Of extreme rarity, rated R18 by Freeman (6-15 examples believed to exist). Would enhance any connoisseur Farthing collection, indeed we have only seen one other example offered
Farthing 1798 Bronzed Pattern Restrike Peck 1212, R74, nFDC toned, the reverse showing the characteristic weak sea and detached olive leaves always associated with this type
Shilling 1798 Pattern by John Milton Obverse GEORGIVS.III.DEI.GRATIA.REX very large head with short hair, laureate, 1798 below, Reverse large plain shield crowned with British and Hanoverian shield divided into six. Plain EdgeESC 1243, which lists as R5 Unc and toned. The designer John Milton (1759 - 1805) was employed by the Royal Mint in 1798 and worked along side Lewis Pingo. This coin has the same date as the 1798 Dorrian and Magens Shilling with this Milton piece being the rarer of the two
FarthingPattern or MedaletMary II in silver undated, Montagu 19 Obverse bust right MARIA . II . DEI . GRA, Reverse: Full moon shining from among clouds over a landscape EX. NOCTE. DIEM EF/NEF and nicely toned
FarthingPattern or medaletMary II undated, Obverse: Bust of Mary II right, MARIA . II . DEI. GRA Reverse: A rose tree with rose in full bloom EX. CANDORE . DECVS above, 3.24 grammes. In silver with Plain edge, Montagu 18, VF/NEF with old grey tone
FarthingPattern or medaletMary II undated, Obverse: Bust of Mary II right, MARIA . II . DEI. GRA Reverse: The full moon shining from among clouds on a landscape EX NOCTE DIEM above. 3.13 grammes. In silver with Plain edge, Montagu 19, VF
PennyEdward VII trial 1902 produced by the Kings Norton Metal Co. Birmingham. Obverse: Bust of the King, right, within a raised inner circle, no legend, Reverse: A border of triangular teeth KINGS NORTON METAL Co L.D 1902 An inner circle of linked concentric circles, within this a further ten small separate circles, and within this a further set of linked concentric circles and the KNM cypher. 10.14 grammes. UNC or near so the obverse weakly struck, as seems to be the case with many of this series of Kings Norton patterns, an extremely rare piece with possibly only a handful known
Farthing 1714 ANNA REGINA legend on a small 22mm diameter flan, Obverse 3, Reverse E. Peck 743 NEF with small flan flaws around the date area, the ANNA REGINA patterns are much rarer than the ANNA DEI GRATIA legend coins
FarthingCharles IIPattern in Copper, Obverse: Rose, Thistle, Lis and Harp cruciform CAROLVS . A. CAROLO, Reverse: a Three masted Ship sailing left. QVATVOR. MARIA. VINDICO, Edge: Straight grained, right across Peck 398, VG, rated Very Rare by Peck
Sovereign 1830 William IV Gold Pattern by W.Wyon after Chantrey's Model. Coarse hair and with flat-topped ear, Coarse Beading, the nose points to the last I in BRITANNIAR. W.W. incuse on the truncation. Reverse by J.B.Merlen. Die Axis inverted. S.3829B, Wilson & Rasmussen 260 and rated R5, in an NGC holder and graded PF61 Cameo, some hairlines in the fields but retaining much original mint lustre, a key rarity and an interesting Pattern for the William IV collector, with no William IV currency coins minted for this date. We note the Bentley example realised £19,200 hammer price as far back as 2013. Now lists in the Spink catalogue at £21,500
Crown 1817 Three Graces, Pattern in silver, Obverse Laureate Bust of King George III, right, with W.WYON. below. GEORGIUS III D:G: BRITANNIARUM REX F:D:, Reverse: Three figures emblematical of the three Kingdoms (the Three Graces) with emblems and shield, W.WYON. to the left of the harp, palm branch and quiver in exergue. FOEDUS INVIOLABILE, the legend in smaller letters to that of the obverse. as ESC 223, Bull 2020 (type M/6), Linecar & Stone 152, Coincraft G3PT-785. Weight 25.62 grammes, Published weights in various references being in the range 24.6 grammes to 27.2 grammes, the mintage believed to be around 50 pieces. NEF and toned, possibly artificially, the obverse with some heavier contact marks to the surface and evidence of work to partially conceal this is visible. The edge has some faint thin grafitti at 12 o'clock appearing to read in italics EG 6J, the edge also has signs of smoothing and unevenness in parts, viewing recommended. One of the most famous designs of the 19th Century Pattern Crowns.We have been told that USA grading companies have been unable to authenticate this piece so it has been offered here as a museum copy or high quality fantasy imitation in silver.
Crown 1895 a Pattern of Presentation piece struck at the Royal Mint, usual Veiled Head design obverse reverse H.M. THE QUEEN OF HOLLAND VISITED THE ROYAL MINT 9th MAY 1895 plain edge Prooflike GEF, rare
CrownGeorge IVundatedPattern (c.1829) ESC 265A, Bull 2353, struck in White Metal. Obverse similar in style to the 1821 crowns, with no B.P. below the bust. Reverse Royal Arms with supporters, with M (Merlen) below. Similar in style to the Whiteaves patterns of the period, No legend, 16.79 grammes, Near EF with a few surface marks, Extremely Rare, rated R6 by ESC (3 or 4 examples known). We note the example in the Maritime Collection (London Coins Auction A148 Lot 1782 realised £1500 hammer price as far back as September 2014
Crown 1821 Uniface trials or electrotypes for both sides of the coin, the reverse slightly convex, struck in silver; The reverse displays a small raised dot on the horse's breast, This ties in with ESC 262 (page 33 1992 edition) which states:- 'a small dot on the horse's body' which 'has not yet been removed' Rayner is referring to a plain edge coin minted the following year exhibiting the same characteristics as this piece. The reverse also missing the streamer, this also referred to in Linecar & Stone 6 on a copper trial (Page 57) where it is stated 'This would appear to be an artist's trial the check the erasion of the streamer' We also note some raised dots on the King's portrait, this would appear to be an intermediate pattern whose design was adopted, albeit with some changes, on the 1821-1822 Currency issues, Both sides NEF with matching dark grey tone, and both sides with full edge inscription as on the currency 1821 issue, an interesting insight into the progression on artists types 1820-1822. A coin of this description with the dot, but with full streamer and dated 1820 was present in the Forster, Marshall, Brice, Lingford, Clarke-Thornhill, Nobleman, Hamilton-Smith, Monagu and Murdochcollections
FarthingPattern or medaletWilliam and Maryundated, Montagu 11 Obverse busts right conjoined, draped GVLIELMVS. ET. MARIA. D.G. Reverse: Three pillars, crowned bearing the words RELIGIO, LEX.ET and LIBERTAS respectively HISCE. SVFFVLTA, struck on a larger 25.5mm diameter flan NEF attractively toned, the obverse with some thin scratches in the fields, the first example we have seen of this type
FarthingPattern or MedaletMary II in silver undated, Montagu 19 Obverse bust right MARIA . II . DEI . GRA, Reverse: Full moon shining from among clouds over a landscape EX. NOCTE. DIEM EF/NEF and nicely toned
Halfpenny 1797 Restrike PatternPeck 1173, R61, the obverse with 4 extra jewels below the normal 7 jewels on the brooch UNC and nicely toned, only the third example we have offered in 16 years, so probably rare than Peck states
CrownGeorge IVPattern Obverse (undated) in the style of Bull 2355, paired with the obverse missing the Gothic M below the motto, this piece however has the reverse legend A GIFT FROM THE THEATRE OF VARIETY CATHERINE STREET STRAND LONDON 36mm diameter, in White Metal (?), weight 12.84 grammes GVF/NEF with some contact marks, an unusual piece
Halfpenny 1788 Silver Plated copper Pattern by Droz DH11 Peck 964 VF/GVF scratched in the fields the reverse missing some of the plating behind Britannia, Farthing 1694 Peck 616 Fine or slightly better
Pattern or TrialGeorge III One Florin 1871 (2) in nickel-brass (?) Obverse bearing the right facing portrait of George III within a beaded border GEORGIUS III D.G. BRITT. REX , the reverse with a crowned shield within an inner circle in a much later style, legend ONE FLORIN 1871 Plain edge (11.4 grammes) VF and milled edge (10.9 grammes) EF
Farthing 1797 Restrike Pattern in Bronzed copper, Obverse: Wreath with 3 Berries, 2 Leaves projecting above brow, lowest berry with stem, Reverse: Ship with 3 stays from foremast to bowspirit, Peck 1194, R69, UNC with a small edge nick, much rarer than Peck's 'R' rating would suggest, we note we have only offered 2 examples of this type in 15 years
Halfpenny 1797 Pattern in copper with plain edge, Peck 1157 KH7 Obverse with 2 Berries in wreath, the Reverse with 3 stays from foremast to bowspirit Toned UNC with a tone spot on the obverse, Rare, probably rarer than Peck indicates
Broad 1662 Charles IIPatternS.3337A, North 2780, by T.Simon, the last coin minted of this denomination, it was then succeeded by the Guinea Coinage. VG the reverse slightly better, the obverse rims lightly scuffed at 5 and 11 o'clock, Ex-Astons July 1976
HalfpennyCharles IIPattern in copper, Obverse: Bust to left with short hair CAROLVS . A . CAROLO, Reverse Britannia seated to left on a globe, QVATVOR . MARIA . VINDICO with C of VINDICO touching the O, Exergue: BRITANNIA Peck 404 EF/NEF the reverse with some surface cracks and long scratches
Medalet or PatternHalfpennyWilliam and MaryPeck 636, undated, Peck lists these under 'uncertain pieces', 29mm diameter in copper, GVF with traces of lustre, both sides showing signs of flan stress, seldom seen and almost never in grades above Fine
Octorino 1913 Pattern by Huth, an Iron Piedfort, Bull 3866, 6.96 grammes, struck by John Pinches, GEF with minor spots, rated R7 by Bull, possibly unique, Ex-Norweb collection, Spink Auction 56 19/11/1986 Lot 1139, Ex Glendining 4/10/1962 (lot 315), Ex-Huth collection (Sotheby 1927), comes with collector's ticket
Double Florin 1911 Pattern by Huth, struck in Iron on a thick flan of 26.82 grammes, edge reads SHIP NAILS CALSHOT CASTLE MAY 1896, Type 1A with Roman 1 numerals in the date and BRITANNIARVM REX legend, ESC 402, Bull 3680, EF or better with some die rust and surface rust spots, nevertheless an excessively rare piece, we note we have only offered one example previously, this being the first since June 2006
Two Pounds 1887 Pattern from Proof dies - a very rare trial piece struck from a unique Obv. die. The legend arrangement is similar to the standard proof dies, but the 'BRITT' is now at its highest known point above the crown and the 'R' and 'E' of 'Reg' do not touch as all other 1887 Two pounds. The crown supporter has 8 small pearls, not 7 larger ones as other proofs and currencies. This coin has a unique thin Obv. rim, with the bust now enlarged to accommodate this feature, whereas the Reverse still has the usual and inconsistent thick rim. An unpublished pattern struck from proof dies with only a few examples previously noted, NEF with contact marks
FarthingCromwell double obverse, in tin or pewter, 6.68 grammes on a 2mm thick flan with the bust in the style of Ramage, with cable pattern inner circle, OLIVAR . PRO . ENG . SCO & IRL with diamond shaped stops, obverse in the style of Peck 390, presumed a copy as Peck states all Cromwell issues are in copper, nevertheless an interesting piece and would be a portrait piece for the Farthing type collector
Half Sovereign 1880 Pattern in silver, as Wilson and Rasmussen 354, but struck in silver, Obverse: struck from the Sixpence die, Reverse: George and the Dragon weight 2.87 grammes, UNC with olive and magenta tone, Extremely rare with possibly only two known. Cataloguers note: we also note the existence of another 1880 piece in silver with this reverse, but paired with a Jubilee Head style reverse, with larger crown (Coincraft VPT-505)
Sixpence 1820 George IVPatternESC 1653 as the adopted design for 1821 nFDC with a deep tone, and a small and minor edge bruise by the 2 of the date, excessively rare rated R6 by ESC (3 or 4 examples known), we note we have handled only one previous example. This realised £7020 inclusive of buyer's premium in Auction A149 in June 2015
FarthingCharles IIundated (c.1662) Pattern in copper as Peck 399 weighing 6.37 grammes, Obverse CAROLVS . A . CAROLO A rose, thistle. Lis and harp each crowned arranged cruciformly, legend interrupted by the crowns and followed by a lion passant, toothed border Reverse QVATVOR . MARIA . VINDICO . A three-masted ship in sail to left, toothed border Edge straight-grained, Fine/VG, Very rare, our archive database going back to 2003 indicates we have not previously listed this type
Farthing 1798 Pattern Restrike in copper, Reverse: Raised dots on rock to right of SOHO, SOHO being slightly above the base of the shield Peck 1204 KF3, UNC with pleasing tone and traces of lustre, Rare, indeed our archive database stretching back to 2003 confirms we have not offered an example of this type, thus suggesting somewhat under-rated by Peck
Farthing 1797 Restrike Pattern in Bronzed copper, Obverse: Wreath with 3 Berries, 2 Leaves projecting above brow, lowest berry without stem, Reverse: Ship with 2 stays from foremast to bowspirit Peck 1199 R71 nFDC/UNC with pleasing tone
Farthing 1798 Pattern Restrike in Gilt, Reverse: The ship has disappeared, and also the sea, only part of the horizon remains, the olive leaves detached, numerous rust marks in the reverse fields, all the key identifiers for the type, Peck 1211 R74 UNC with some hairlines and lightly toned, retaining much original colour, the obverse with a darker toning line, we note a similar example in our June 2014 sale realised £819 inclusive of buyer's premium, the only previous example we have offered in 14 years
Halfpenny 1797 Pattern in Copper, Obverse: 2 Berries in wreath, Reverse with Ship having 3 stays from foremast to bowspirit, Plain edge, Peck 1157 KH7 NEF/GVF with some light contact marks, Rare, only the second example we have offered since 2003, so probably rarer than Peck's 'R' rating suggest
Halfpenny 1797 Pattern in Bronzed copper, Obverse: 3 Berries in wreath, Reverse with Ship having 3 stays from foremast to bowspirit, edge obliquely grained, not extending the full width of the edge, Peck 1153 KH6 nFDC the reverse showing very minor cabinet friction to the highest points
Farthing 1797 Restrike Pattern in Bronzed copper, Obverse: Wreath with 3 Berries, 2 Leaves projecting above brow, lowest berry with stem, Reverse: Ship with 3 stays from foremast to bowspirit, Peck 1194, R69 nFDC/UNC the reverse with a light deposit around the inner rim, seldom seen and much rarer than Peck's 'R' rating would suggest
Farthing 1798 Pattern Restrike in copper or bronze Obverse: No K on shoulder drapery, Two small parallel lines above the lowest berry, A weak area in the curved fold at the front of the bust, shows minor rust spots on or around the bust, Reverse: Base of SOHO level with the base of the shield, all olive leaves detached, both sides showing file marks on the rim, (after striking) see notes in Peck Page 329, (weight 7.01 grammes), displays all the key identifiers for this rare type, UNC toned with small spots and minor hairlines, an attractive piece with our archive database shows we have only offered two examples of Peck 1216 and no examples of Peck 1215 in 14 years
Farthing 1798 Pattern Restrike in Copper, Reverse: The ship has disappeared, and also the sea, only part of the horizon remains, the olive leaves detached, numerous rust marks in the reverse fields, all the key identifiers for the type, Peck 1213 R74, UNC/GEF the reverse with some verdigris within the lettering, our archive database shows this is the first example we have offered in 14 years, so would therefore appear somewhat under-rated by Peck's 'R' rating
Farthing 1806 Pattern Restrike in Bronzed copper, Obverse: King with long hair, Large raised K on shoulder, date and legend with traces of double striking, Reverse: 9 leaves on the olive branch, these mostly detached, Plain edge, Peck 1404 R103 UNC the obverse with some tone spots, only the third example we have offered in 14 years, we note a similar example in our June 2017 sale realised £491 inclusive of buyer's premium
Farthing 1798 Pattern Restrike in copper (?) N of FARTHING complete, no dots on the rock, S of SOHO not double-cut, olive leaves joined, around Fine, cleaned, the grade prevents exact attribution
Farthing 1797 Restrike Pattern in copper as Peck 1201 with the 9 of the date not blocked at the top EF toned, Ex-Farthing Specialist, who notes 'Peck 1201A Very Rare' see notes in Peck page 324
Farthing 1790 Restrike Pattern in copper by Droz, Obverse 2, Reverse B, Peck 1091 R35 UNC with minor cabinet friction, the reverse with scratches in the field above Britannia's arm, Very Rare, Ex-Farthing Specialist
Bank of England Dollar an undated uniface obverse trial Obverse K, as used on the patterns of 1811 exhibiting the a die flaw running from the rear of the truncation to the rim, and numerous die rust spots on and below the drapery and obverse rim, weight 34.2 grammes (527.78 grains) thus heavier than the thick flan coins described by the new ESC, but lighter than the 'very thick flan' listed pieces. Listed as Davis 39, and stated to be in copper, although has the appearance of a brass piece, interestingly Davis lists a standard Proof striking in brass (Davis 38), A/UNC with traces of lustre and a dark tone spot on the obverse rim
Farthing 1665 Silver PatternPeck 407, Obverse 1a CAROLVS.A.CAROLO, reverse QVATVOR.MARIA.VINDICO toothed border diameter 24 mm BRITANNIA in exergue, EF with touches of colourful tone, the obverse with a long thin scratch
Penny 1797 Pattern in copper Peck 1083 KP2 Early Soho, Obverse Small letters, Reverse Helmeted Britannia on globe, Small letters, VF with some surface marks, Rare, the first we have offered of this type
FarthingPattern or medalet Mary in silver Montagu 19, legend MARIA.II.DEI.GRA. Reverse Moon and clouds EX NOCTE DIEM EF or slightly better and attractively toned
FarthingPattern or medalet Mary in silver Montagu 18, Reverse A Rose in full bloom, EX . CANDORE . DECVS NEF and nicely toned, along with India Nazarana Rupee square Good Fine
Double Florin 1911 Pattern by Huth in silver, Reverse with BRITANNIARVM REX legend, Plain edgeESC 401 UNC and attractive toned, the obverse with a few very small darker tone spots, Very Rare
Crown 1966 Pattern in Silver ESC 393Q by Anthony Foley, struck in .925 silver. Weight 35.39 grammes. Obverse: PHILIP : DUKE : OF : EDINBURGH : ELIZABETH : II : D:G: REGINA : F:D: + Their conjoined busts left. Reverse: Britannia riding in biga, left, hurling thunderbolts. Exergue: 1966. 100 Struck in .925 silver nFDC with some light hairlines, a hint of golden tone over original proof brilliance
Farthing 1797 Restrike Pattern in copper Peck 1201 R72 nFDC with minor contact marks and a pleasing overall even tone, Ex-C.Cooke, March 1999 (£230), Ex-Glendening's Auction n24/2/1982 Lot 146 (£49), the previous three examples we have offered have all realised upwards of £450 inclusive of the buyers premium
Crown 1966 Pattern in Silver ESC 393Q by Anthony Foley, struck in .925 silver. Weight 35.82 grammes. Obverse: PHILIP : DUKE : OF : EDINBURGH : ELIZABETH : II : D:G: REGINA : F:D: + Their conjoined busts left. Reverse: Britannia riding in biga, left, hurling thunderbolts. Exergue: 1966. 100 Struck in .925 silver NEF with some edge knocks and heavy scratches
FarthingCommonwealthundated (1656) Pattern in copper Peck 387 Obverse THVS . VNITED . INVINCIBLE Three pillars linked by a cord, bearing a cross, a harp and a thistle, below the central pillar a letter R all within a roped circle, a mullet at top centre, Reverse AND . GOD . DIRECT . OVERCORSE Toothed border, Plain edge Fair with rough surfaces, very rare, Ex-C.Cooke list 38 February 2000
Halfpenny Private Patternundated (1788) by S.Moore Obverse Bust right GEORGIVS III REX, Reverse VIVAT! Edge ARMIS TUTERIS MORIBUS ORNES Fine, Montagu 14 described as a medalet by Peck, however it seems logical to say that this piece is the predecessor to the Pattern Peck 925 of similar size and with similar edge reading
Farthing 1662 Pattern in copper Peck 397, Obverse CAROLVS . A . CAROLO, followed by a lion passant, A rose, Thistle, Lis and Harp, each crowned, cruciform, Reverse A 3-masted ship in sail to left, weight 6.01 grammes, Fine/VG Very Rare, Ex-C-Cooke 1998, comes with ticket stating 'Oct 78, this duplicate released in 1998, Ex-Spink'
Farthing Oliver CromwellPattern Farthing. An electrotype copy of BMC 392, Fine, Note Montagu's comments on BMC 392 issue, as well as Peck's comments. Note, A piece now is known to exist which pairs this reverse with reverse of BMC 390, Ex-C.Cooke collection (£295), Ex-Bateman
Farthing 1713 Pattern in copper, Obv. 2+Rev C. Peck 738 struck on a 22mm flan VG and bold, a collectable example with all major details clear, Very Rare, Ex-C.Cooke August 1997 (£110)
Farthing 1654 CommonwealthPattern in Pewter Shield of St. George obverse Irish Shield reverse inset in rays Peck 373 Very rare, Peck states that this issue was released for circulation on 26 April 1654 and their use was prohibited just a fortnight later, Poor with corroded surfaces as normal for this issue, this type seldom seen , Ex-C.Cooke Jan 2006 (£95)
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