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
Halfpenny 1773 No Stop after REX Peck 905 EF with traces of lustre on both sides, a small spot on either side barely detracts. Listed as Very Scarce by Peck, our archive database reveals we have only previously offered one example , this in the Andrew Wayne collection, London Coins Auction A113 June 2006, the Ex-Nicholson Collection example, described as EF with lustre and realised £260 hammer price
PennyAethelred Long Cross S.1151London Mint, moneyer Brihtlaf, 1.34 grammes, Near EF and colourfully toned with some light peck marks, comes with old ticket
Pennies (11) 1826 Thick Line on Saltire, Reverse C, Peck 1427 Good Fine with some corrosion and surface marks, 1831 Fine, 1834 VG/Near Fine, 1841 REG No Colon, the date double struck, Good Fine, 1848 Unaltered date, NVF with some heavier surface marks, cleaned, 1853 Ornamental Trident VF, 1854 Ornamental Trident, GEF with traces of lustre and some scattered tone spots, 1855 Plain Trident NEF/GVF with a few small spots, 1857 Plain Trident VF/NVF, 1858 Large Date No WW, NVF, 1858 8 over 7 GVF with a few small spots
Halfpennies (7) 1673 Near Fine, 1718 Fine, 1731 No Stop on Reverse Peck 841 About Fine/Fine, Rare, 1735 Large Date, Good Fine, 1739 Fine or better, 1740 Good Fine, 1771 second 7 over lower 7 NVF/GF
World (16) German States (4) Prussia3 Marks (2) 1913A Wilhelm II 25th Year of Reign KM#535 GVF/NEF. 1913A 100th Anniversary of the defeat of Napoleon NEF toned. Frankfurt 3 Marks 1860 KM#360 VF toned. Wurttemberg 3 Marks 1911F Wilhelm II and CharlotteSilver Wedding Anniversary KM#636 VF cleaned. Germany - Weimar Republic3 Reichsmarks 1932D KM#74 VF with some darker toning, Rare. Austria Half Thaler 1808A KM#2151 Good Fine/NVF with uneven toning. India (3) One Rupee 1916 Calcutta KM#524 VF/GVF. Half Rupee 1881 Calcutta - C incuse KM#491VG toned. Quarter Anna 1835 Calcutta 26.2mm Large Date, small reverse lettering, Fine. South Africa (2) Halfcrown 1896 KM#7 About VF toned, Penny 1894 KM#2 Good Fine. Russia (3) 50 Kopeks 1922 Y#83 Good Fine. 1924 ?? Y#89.1 NVF toned. 5 Kopeks 1778EM C#59.3 Good Fine. Italy Lira 1915R KM#57 VF with some edge nicks, GB Half Farthing 1844 Peck 1594 NVF with some dirt in the legends
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. Krause World 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)
Fractional Farthings (4) Half Farthings (2) 1847 Peck 1596 UNC or near so with around 25% lustre, 1851 First 1 over 5 GEF/EF and nicely toned with a small flaw on the second A of VICTORIA, unlisted by Peck, Third Farthings (2) 1827 Peck 1453 GEF with a light handling mark, 1835 Peck 1477 EF/NEF with a die flaw on the obverse
Halfpennies (2) 1771 Ball below spear blade Peck 898 GVF/NEF, the reverse with a hint of colourful tone around Britannia, 1772 Reverse B, Peck 902 GVF with a few small spots
Farthing 1773 Obverse 2, No Stop after REX, Peck 914* NEF, the reverse with traces of lustre, with a spot on the E of REX, this variety seldom seen in high grades
Penny 1859 Large date, as Peck 1519, Gouby CP1859Aa with 1 over smaller 1, with double struck date. The doubled border tooth slightly to the left of the 5, NEF/GVF with some small spots
Halfpennies (3) 1799 Plain Hull Peck 1251 About VF/VF with some small spots, 1799 5 incuse gunports Peck 1248 GEF with a heavier contact mark in the obverse field, 1799 the ship weakly struck with faint traces of raise gunports on the hull EF with traces of lustre
Halfpenny 1799 5 Incuse Gunports Peck 1248 UNC or near so with traces of lustre, the obverse with a small tone spot, Farthing 1806 Peck 1396 Portrait 1 VF
Farthing 1679 Peck 530 Choice UNC and toned in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, Ex-Andrew Wayne Collection, London Coins Auction A113 June 2006 Lot 739. Charles II Farthings very seldom encountered in this high grade. Since this coin was graded another 42000 coins have been graded, this has still to be bettered. It remains the finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report.
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
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.
Twopence 1797 Proof in Bronzed Copper Peck 1075 KT3 nFDC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the only example thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
World (13) China Republic (2) Dollar Year 3 Y#329 NVF, 50 Cents (Half Yuan) Year 3 Y#328 NVF toned. ThailandBahtundated (1876-1900) Y#34 Fine. German East Africa One Rupie 1890 KM#2 Good Fine/Fine. JapanYen Year 30 Y#A25.3 Good Fine with a dig on the reverse, once cleaned. TibetRupee undated (1911-1916, 1930-1933) Y#3.2 Good Fine. Panama (2) 50 Centesimos 1904 VF, Balboa 1934 KM#13 VF. French Indo-China (2) Piastre 1909A KM#5a.1 VF toned, once cleaned, One Piastre 1931 KM#19 GVF the obverse with dark tone. Straits Settlements 50 Cents 1908 KM#24 Fine/Good Fine with speckled tone. IndiaOne Rupee 1906 Calcutta About Fine. Canada - Newfoundland 50 Cents 1908 KM#12 VG
Twopence 1797 Peck 1077 UNC with some lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the second finest known of 44 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, these coins seldom seen with lustre
Farthing 1719 Small Obverse Letters Peck 812. A/UNC with attractive underlying tone. The finest of only 2 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. The George I issues now extremely hard to find in the highest grades, and extremely sought after by copper enthusiasts when they appear
Halfpenny 1748 Peck 878 UNC and choice, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80. The Finest known of just 4 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. Ex-Andrew Wayne Collection London Coins Auction A113 June 2006 Lot 997.
Farthing 1868 Bronze ProofPeck 1882, UNC and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, very rare and missing from many advanced Farthing collections. Ex-Finchampstead Collection
The Twenty Centuries AD Coin collection comprising a World coin from each century includes many silver minors, from 1st Century China to 20th Century Russia 20 Kopeck 1913 in the wooden Royal Mint box with booklet-style certificate, apparently issued by the Royal Mint at £495
Farthing 1862 Thin 8 over Large 8, a choice UNC example, the obverse with a superb 'satiny' tone, the reverse with around 25% lustre, struck from different dies to the Cooke Collection Lot 160 coin, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, unlisted by Peck or Freeman, certainly a coin for the Farthing Variety specialist
Penny 1859 Large date, as Peck 1519, Gouby CP1859Aa with 1 over smaller 1, the doubled border tooth slightly to the left of the 5, EF/About EF with a very gentle edge bruise
Half Farthing 1853 as Peck 1599, variety with inverted 1's for I's in BRITANNIAR, LCGS variety 05, a rare and choice piece attractively brown toned with hints of blue and red, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the only example thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfpenny 1720 Peck 795 NEF with some contact marks, the reverse with signs of die stress on Britannia's drapery, all George I copper hard to find in grades above VF
Halfpennies (3) 1806 Peck 1376 GEF in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 65, 1875 Freeman 321 dies 11+J A/UNC with traces of lustre and a pleasing underlying tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 70, 1889 Freeman 260 dies 17+S UNC or near so and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75
Farthing 1825 Obverse 1, as Peck 1414, variety with 1 in date having no top serif, LCGS Variety 10, Choice UNC attractively toned with a trace of mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the second finest of 12 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthings (6) 1806 Portrait 2 Peck 1397 GVF once lightly cleaned, now retoning, 1821 as Peck 1407 the 8 of the date broken at its lower extremity, the 2 and second 1 weak at the tops NEF unusual, 1822 Obverse 1 as Peck 1409, the reverse with the 8 of the date broken at the top and the bottom, About EF unusual, 1826 First Head, Obverse 1 Peck 1416 Near EF with traces of lustre, 1826 Second Head Peck 1439 NEF the obverse with some spots, 1837 Peck 1475 GVF with slightly dull surfaces
Farthing 1852 as Peck 1574, Aboutfarthings Obverse 2, Reverse B, unbarred A's in BRITANNIAR, EF with around 15% lustre, LCGS Variety 02, the obverse with some contact marks, scarce in high grade
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
Farthing 1843 as Peck 1563, Aboutfarthings Obverse 1, both A's barred in GRATIA, Reverse B, No flaw by Britannia's right arm, gap between trident and thigh UNC or near so with around 75% lustre, with some uneven tone in places
Half Farthing 1852 Peck 1598 UNC with traces of lustre, scarce in high grade, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the second finest known of just 6 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthings (4) 1838 as Peck 1553, Aboutfarthings Obverse 1, Reverse Aa with Stop instead of Colon after DEF, NEF with a heavier contact mark on the obverse and a stain in the reverse field NEF, 1847 B of BRITANNIAR has no serifs, unbarred A's in BRITANNIAR, Aboutfarthings Obverse 1, Reverse Ba, GVF with some spots on the reverse, 1850 5 over 4 unlisted by Peck, Aboutfarthings Obverse 2b, Reverse B with unbarred A's in BRITANNIAR, similar to LCGS variety 07 but from a different die VF, 1858 Large Date, Shamrock head detached, 10 teeth date spacing, as Peck 1586, LCGS Variety 04 GVF
Farthing 1842 as Peck 1562, Top Colon stop after BRITANNIAR very weak, Aboutfarthings Obverse 1, both A's barred in GRATIA, Reverse A, NEF with a few carbon spots, Scarce
Farthing 1840 as Peck 1559, Aboutfarthings Obverse 1, both A's barred in GRATIA, Reverse A Three-pronged Trident with Colon after DEF, as LCGS type 01, EF with traces of lustre and a few small spots
Farthing 1839 as Peck 1554, Aboutfarthings Obverse 1, both A's barred in GRATIA, Reverse Ab Three-pronged Trident with stop after DEF, as LCGS Variety 05, Near EF/EF
Farthing 1675 Peck 528 A superb and choice piece in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82. A well struck example on both obverse and reverse undoubtedly contributing to the high grade. The finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. At the time of writing, 38 examples had been recorded, the next finest Charles II currency Farthing being graded 75, therefore this clearly a superior piece. A true mint state example with excellent detail and surfaces, very few extant in this high grade, would enhance any top quality copper collection, one of a number of high quality slabbed copper Farthings in this sale
Halfpenny 1839 Bronzed Proof, as Peck 1523 but with 39 over 43 in the date, these produced from an altered 1843 die. The 1839 Proof sets were issued strictly to order until the mid-1840s, by which time the 1839 die was worn out. In a PCGS holder and graded PR65
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
DecimalPennyTrial 1961 Obverse: 'Gillick' bust of Elizabeth II right, + ELIZABETH . II . DEI . GRATIA . REGINA . F:D: as used on the Farthing 1954-1956, Reverse: E II R monogram ONE DECIMAL PENNY 1 CENT 1961 20mm diameter in bronze, 2.90 grammes, Freeman 793, (rated R19, 2-5 examples believed to exist,1985 edition plate XV), Peck 2530, KM#Pn139, EF with some spots and a trace of lustre, we note another example formed part of the Cheshire collection
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
Farthing 1730 Peck 854 in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, a superb piece with the King's portrait and Britannia sharp and attractive, the finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. All George II Young Head Farthings very desirable in high grade and are seldom encountered, this piece would enhance any high quality copper collection
Farthing 1849 Peck 1570 in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80. An attractively toned example with traces of mint lustre, an extremely hard date to find in true mint state. The second finest of just 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1849 as Peck 1570, with 4 over lower 4 in the date, also with stop after date, the stop positioned halfway up the 9 level with the lower part of the top loop. LCGS variety 02. An unusual variant on an already rare date. Mint state with around 25%/15% mint lustre. Extremely rare to find this date with lustre. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80. Only 2 examples have been recorded by the LCGS Population Report, of which this is the finest
Pennies and Halfpennies in LCGS holders (12) Pennies (5) 1853 Ornamental Trident Peck 1500 EF and graded LCGS 60. 1854 Plain Trident Peck 1506 EF with some toning, graded LCGS 65. 1910 Freeman 170 dies 2+E Lustrous UNC, graded LCGS 80. 1917 Freeman 181 dies 2+B A/UNC and lustrous, graded LCGS 70. 1920 Freeman 188 dies 2+B UNC or near so and highly lustrous, graded LCGS 75. Halfpennies (7) 1860 Beaded Border Freeman 258 dies 1+A, UNC or near so and lustrous, graded LCGS 75. 1885 Freeman 354 dies 17+S GEF and lustrous, graded LCGS 70. 1891 Freeman 364 dies 17+S, UNC or near so, graded LCGS 75. 1899 Freeman 376 dies 1+B, UNC or near so and lustrous, graded LCGS 75. 1901 Freeman 378 dies 1+B, Lustrous UNC, graded LCGS 78. 1905 Freeman 384 dies 1+B, Lustrous UNC, graded LCGS 80. 1931 Freeman 416 dies 3+B Lustrous UNC, graded LCGS 85
Farthings in LCGS holders includes many varieties (11) 1672 Loose Drapery, Double Exergue line, Peck 521 Fine, graded LCGS 25. 1673 Peck 522 Fine, graded LCGS 30. 1675 Ribbon touches O of CAROLO LCGS Variety 09, VG, graded LCGS 10. 1679 Peck 530 About Fine, graded LCGS 20. 1730 No Stop on Reverse, LCGS Variety 06 VG, graded LCGS 10. 1732 2 over 2 in date LCGS Variety 04, Fine, graded LCGS 25. Ex-Finchampstead Collection, 1732 2 over Large 2 over 1, a curious but clear overdate, LCGS variety 02, VG, graded LCGS 15. 1733 Last 3 over 3 Fine, graded LCGS 25. 1736 Last A of BRITANNIA over I, LCGS Variety 07, Fine, graded LCGS 25. 1735 Widely spaced REX, LCGS variety 08, VF, graded LCGS 40. 1736 Quadruple Tie Riband LCGS Variety 08, VG, graded LCGS 10 an interesting group for the variety specialist, indeed many of these pieces are the only pieces of their respective types recorded by the LCGS Population Report (therefore the original identification pieces) and much scarcer than the standard varieties usually encountered
Farthing 1849 as Peck 1570, 4 over lower 4, No stop after date, the B of BRITANNIAR with no serifs, LCGS variety 05, the only example of this die pair thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. A rare variety on an already rare date. Attractive chestnut brown colour with even fields and traces of mint lustre. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, Ex-Finchampstead Collection
Farthing 1806 Copper ProofPeck 1389 KF17, Obverse with Portrait 1 with incuse side whiskers, Reverse with Britannia's hair waved on the top, the olive branch with 7 leaves, all attached, attractively toned and with very light friction, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Ex-Finchampstead Collection
Farthings in LCGS holders (9) 1831 Peck 1466 EF, graded LCGS 60. 1843 Peck 1563 A/UNC with traces of lustre, graded LCGS 75. 1845 Reverse B, B of BRIT with full lower serif, graded LCGS 70. 1860 Toothed Border, 4 Berries, R over higher R in REG, LCGS Variety 10, A/UNC with traces of lustre. 1861 5 Berries, Freeman 503 dies 3+B EF with some lustre, graded LCGS 60. 1862 Small 8 in date, Freeman 507 dies 3+B EF with traces of lustre, graded LCGS 60. 1864 Plain 4 Freeman 511 dies 3+B, UNC with traces of lustre and minor cabinet friction, graded LCGS 78. 1865 Fat 8 LCGS Variety 02 A/UNC with traces of lustre, graded LCGS 70. 1865 5 over 2 Freeman 513 dies 3+B UNC with traces of lustre, graded LCGS 78
Touch PieceCharles IIundated in copperPeck *496 Obverse a three-masted ship in sail to left, Reverse St. Michael piercing the dragon with a 6-pointed star below, an edge nick at 12 o'clock, and some verdigris on the reverse, VG or better, scarce
Farthings in LCGS holders (9) 1806 First Portrait Peck 1396 A/UNC, graded LCGS 75. 1806 Second Portrait Peck 1397, UNC or near so, graded LCGS 78, Ex-Finchampstead Collection. 1822 Obverse 1 with 8 in date broken at the top and at it's base, LCGS variety 11 NVF/GF , graded LCGS 35. 1826 First type, R over E in GRATIA NVF, graded LCGS 40. 1834 Reverse A, Incuse Line on Saltire, EF, graded LCGS 60. 1836 Peck 1474 GVF, graded LCGS 55. 1840 B of BRIT with no top serif, LCGS variety 06, A/UNC and nicely toned, graded LCGS 70. 1843 Reverse A. 9 1/2 teeth date spacing. (Note 1 points slightly to the left of a tooth) Broken left down stroke to last A in GRATIA LCGS Variety 07 GEF and lustrous, graded LCGS 70. 1848 Reverse C, 4 over higher 4 in date (Note: Reverse C shows characteristics of Reverses A and B, the only example thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report) VF, graded LCGS 45
Farthing 1773 Obverse 2 Peck 913 in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the finest known of 12 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, A mint state example with traces of original lustre, very hard to find in this high grade, one of a number of high quality slabbed copper Farthings in this sale
Halfpenny 1699 Peck 689 unbarred A's in BRITANNIA, VG/NVG, Very Rare (Peck recorded only 2 locations). Farthing 1694 Unbarred A's in BRITANNIA, with stop. Halfpennies 1700 bold Fine, 1772 GVF. Pennies 1806 VF, 1855 EF but harshly cleaned
Farthing 1799 Bronzed ProofPeck 1273 KF8 Obverse: The dot on the shoulder is slightly more to the left, Reverse: the R of FARTHING is no longer blocked, a mint example with the reverse displaying an attractive blue tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Farthing 1799 Bronzed ProofPeck 1276 with the distinctive line flaw in the obverse field between the G of GRATIA and the Kings forehead. The flaw does not extend to the G. This series of Proofs derived from the currency dies. A pleasing example with dark chocolate toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Farthing 1857 Peck 1585 a most attractive and eye-catching example with around 75% lustre and touches of blue toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 12 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, one of a number of choice slabbed copper Farthings in this sale
Farthing 1834 Raised Line on Saltire, Reverse B, Peck 1471 Almost fully lustrous, a choice and stunning piece, all William IV copper very difficult to find with original mint lustre, with even high grade examples usually with toning. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, making this the joint finest known example recorded by the LCGS Population Report. We also note that PCGS have only graded 3 examples designated RD.
World (14) Belgium20 Francs 1954 BELGIQUE legend KM#140.1 Lustrous UNC, scarce. Russia (2) 20 Kopeks 1975 Y#132 Lustrous UNC/Practically BU, 15 Kopeks 1916 No mint initials, minted at Osaka, Japan, Y#21a.1 Lustrous UNC. Portugal 500 Reis 1891 KM#535 UNC with practically full lustre. SwitzerlandHalf Franc 1905B KM#23 EF/AU the reverse with speckled tone, scarce in high grade. Italy20 Lire 1927R Year VI KM#69 Fine. CanadaFive Cents 1924 KM#29 UNC with pale lustre. Cyprus Quarter Piastre 1884 KM#1.1 VF. Ireland (5) Shillings Gunmoney (2) Mar: Timmins TB12K-1C, VG and 1689 Nov: Timmins TB12F-1C VG, Ireland Military Organisation Countermarked Pieces (2) Fifty Pence 1971 countermarked VUP, VF, Ten Pence 1971 countermarked UVF, GVF. USAHalf Dollar 1971 countermarked IRA H BLOCK, VF. France Five Francs 1937 KM#888 in an NGC holder and graded UNC Details - Cleaned
Farthing 1773 Obverse 2, with Large 77 in the date Peck 913 variant, LCGS variety 08, a high grade example of the early George III type with traces of mint lustre. Lustrous coins of this type now becoming increasingly difficult to find. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the only example of this die pair currently recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1806 Incuse Dot on truncation Peck 1398 an attractively toned piece with hints of mint lustre, the reverse with a touch of blue toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Farthing 1857 Shamrock with top of stem thin and lower part of stem thick, Peck 1585 variant, LCGS variety 04, the obverse with around 40% lustre, the reverse with around 60% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the only example of this type recorded by the LCGS Population Report, compare with the 'detached Shamrock' variety also offered in this sale
GB and World a mixed group includes Australia Two Dollars Kookaburra 1992 UNC in the plastic case, Australia Ten Dollars 1991 TasmaniaSilver UNC, in the wallet of issue. GB and World Mint Sets (3) GB 1986, Hong Kong 1993, Australia 1989, UNC in the wallets of issue. Australia Pre-Decimal Set a 6-coin set comprising Florin 1917M, Shilling 1936, Sixpence 1936, Threepence 1936, Penny 1934, Halfpenny 1927 Near Fine to Good Fine in the Sherwood wallet of issue. GB Unofficial Sets (2) 1967 Halfcrown to Halfpenny (6 coins), GB Decimals 1968/71 both UNC in slide cases. Australia Five Dollars 2000 (2) Athletics and Gymnastics issues UNC on the cards of issue. Australia Olympic Games 2000 Mascots Medallion UNC. Hong Kong (3) 20 Cents 1876H Fine with speckled tone, Five Cents 1883 GVF toned, One Cent 1865 Fine. GB Threepence 1887 Jubilee Head EF toned, along with GB and World 19th and 20th Century mostly in base metal (30) in mixed grades, and a further group of GB Threepences to Farthings 20th Century (52) and 1967 Pennies (63) in mixed grades the Pennies mostly UNC, Banknote Thailand 10 Baht King Rama IV Fine
Farthing 1799 3 Berries Peck 1279 a choice example attractively toned, with pleasing fields displaying traces of mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known of 16 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfpenny 1799 5 Incuse Gunports Peck 1248 a choice example with attractive blue/green toning and hints of mint lustre, very desirable in high grade. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Quarter Farthings (2) 1839 Peck 1608 UNC or very near so with traces of lustre, 1852 Peck 1610 AU/GEF with traces of lustre and a few scattered small tone spots
Third Farthing 1827 Peck 1453 UNC the reverse with around 40% lustre, the reverse with around 15% lustre and a small spot in the field behind Britannia, overall a very pleasing example
Farthing 1835 Raised Line on Saltire, Reverse B, Peck 1473 in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, attractively toned with traces of mint lustre, the fields with only minimal contact marks contributing to this high grade. The second finest known of 9 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfpenny 1854 Peck 1542 a sharply struck example attractively toned, the reverse displaying much good subdued lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Penny 1858 Large Rose Ornamental Trident, Small Date with WW unlisted by Peck, believed to be only a few examples in existence, Fine with contact marks we note an example described as CGS Fine 35 sold in our June 2012 auction for £600 hammer price
Farthing 1848 Peck 1569 in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, displaying glossy surfaces and considerable original mint lustre. Very seldom encountered in lustrous condition, this borne out by the LCGS Population statistics, which show this is the finest known of 6 examples thus far recorded, our auction archive stretching back to 2003 shows previously offered high grade examples of this date described as having traces of lustre or toned, therefore probably scarcer than catalogues would suggest in truly lustrous grade
Farthing 1854 Peck 1580 a superb example with choice glossy fields, pleasing tone and traces of original mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Ex-Colin Cooke collection Lot 190
Penny 1841 REG No Colon Peck 1484 EF with traces of lustre and some contact marks, Halfpenny 1841 Peck 1524 NEF with traces of lustre and a few small spots
Penny 1856 Plain Trident Peck 1510 Good Fine with some tone spots on the obverse, Rare, Farthing 1825 the upright of the 5 missing, and various die blockages in the obverse legends
Farthing 1880 4 Berries, Open 8 in date, LCGS variety 02, Rare and unlisted by Peck, of comparable quality to the example in the Colin Cooke Collection. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Half Farthing 1843 Peck 1593, a most pleasing and lustrous example the obverse with around 40% lustre, the reverse with around 60% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
World a small group (5) China5 Yuan 1986 in silver KM#150 22.22 grammes, Lustrous UNC, Philippines Fantasy Amulet Dollar Holy Family 'Jesus Maria Joseph'/'La Concepcion' weight 24.86 grammes, in low grade silver these issue manufactured by Mang Maning Dealino and were said to bring good luck in business. About VF, USA Cent 1818 Wide Date, Head of 1817, Breen 1798 GVF/VF with some contact marks, Australia5 Cents 1972 KM#64 minor hairlines and spots visible under magnification, otherwise UNC, SwedenOne Krona 1907EB KM#772 EF or very near so, with some speckled toning
Crowns (2) 1935 Specimen ESC 376, Bull 3652 AU/UNC the obverse with a colourful, speckled tone, the reverse lustrous, 1937 ProofESC 393, Bull 4021 UNC/nFDC the obverse with some contact marks and signs of die rust
Farthing 1857 Detached Shamrock, Peck 1585 variant, LCGS variety 02, the obverse with around 20% lustre, the reverse with around 50% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Farthing 1825 Obverse 1 Peck 1414 an attractive and original example with choice fields and around 25%/20 mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Halfpennies (2) 1858 8 over 6 Peck 1547 EF, 1853 Peck 1539 UNC with a small spot below the Queen's chin, the obverse with traces of double striking to parts of the legend, date and portrait, with slightly dull surfaces from poor storage
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