Penny 1877 Freeman 91 dies 8+J Choice UNC with around 80% mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, formerly in an NGC holder and graded NGC MS65 RB, this ticket no longer with the coin, the finest known of 10 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. Very few Bun Pennies attain this high grade and those example are extremely sought after
Penny 1861 Freeman 32 dies 6+F, with all major details bold, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 15, the joint finest known of just 3 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. All reverse F Pennies and very rare, they are seldom offered and always sought after. Ex-London Coins Auction A153 June 2016 Lot 3165 hammer price £200
Halfpenny 1893 Freeman 368 dies 17+S Lustrous UNC with Prooflike fields, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 90. Ex-London Coins Auction A123 December 2008 Lot 1442 hammer price £340. When sold in Auction A123, it was noted that 'only two Victorian Halfpennies submitted for grading have been returned as grade 90. This is still the case 13 years later. The coin is UIN 163 and after another 44,000 coins have been graded in the intervening period and this is still the finest known of 17 examples now recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Penny 1862 with two extra 'spikes' emanating from the left of Britannia's helmet plumes, this would appear to be a later die state variant of Satin 43 (Three short extra plumes), showing the upper and lower spikes only. A hand-drawn illustration of the 'Three short extra plumes' type is shown in 'The Early British Bronze Bun Pennies and Their Varieties' by John Jerrams 2003, page 41. LCGS Variety 16, Lustrous UNC with some toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the only example thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Penny 1888 as Freeman 126 dies 12+N with both I's in VICTORIA missing their top left serifs, Gouby BP1888 B, UNC with almost full lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 13 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, all Bun Pennies very difficult to find in grade 85, Ex-London Coins Auction A159 December 2017 Lot 1021 hammer price £260
Pennies in LCGS holders (15) 1935 Freeman 212 dies 5+C UNC with almost full lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1936 Freeman 214 dies 5+C UNC with traces of lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1937 Freeman 219 dies 1+B, UNC with around 25% lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1937 Freeman 221 dies 2+B, UNC with around 30% lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1939 Freeman 224 dies 2+B, UNC with around 70% lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1940 Freeman 227 dies 2+C, UNC with around 30% lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1946 Freeman 233 dies 2+C Mint Toned UNC, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Penny 1947 Freeman 235 dies 2+C, UNC with around 80% lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1948 Freeman 236 dies 2+C, UNC with around 80% lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1950 S of GEORGIVS with forked tip, LCGS Variety 03, EF, slabbed and graded LCGS 60, 1953 Freeman 245 dies 1+B, UNC with around 90% lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1962 Freeman 250 dies 3+E, UNC with around 80% lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1963 Freeman 252 dies 3+F, Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1964 Freeman 254 dies 3+G UNC with practically full lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1967 Freeman 257 dies 3+J, UNC and fully lustrous, slabbed and graded LCGS 85
Penny 1904 Closed 9 in date, as Freeman 159 dies 1+B Choice UNC with practically full lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known of just two examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. Edward VIIPennies are all rare in this high grade and much sought after
Pennies in LCGS holders (11) 1862 Doubled 6 in date Freeman dies 6+G, slabbed and graded LCGS 35, 1883 Double linear circle below the date Gouby BP1883Bg VF slabbed and graded LCGS 50, 1889 Wide Date spanning 16 rim teeth, Gouby BP1889 Cd, VG or better, slabbed and graded LCGS 15, 1889 date spacing 13 1/2 rim teeth Gouby BP1889B, VF with a flan flaw on the obverse, slabbed in an LCGS 'Yellow Ticket' holder 'Field Damage VF', 1889 13 1/2 rim teeth date spacing Gouby BP1889B Fine, slabbed and graded LCGS 25, 1893 3 with broken top, LCGS variety 14, NVG slabbed and graded LCGS 5, 1900 Wide 00 in date, Gouby BP1900Ab Fine, slabbed and graded LCGS 25, 1919KN Freeman 187 dies 2+B, VG slabbed and graded LCGS 15, 1935 Freeman 212 dies 5+C Fine, slabbed and graded LCGS 30, 1945 Doubled 9 in date, LCGS Variety 03 Fine, slabbed and graded LCGS 25, 1946 Raised Dot after ONE, Fine, slabbed and graded LCGS 30, along with Penny 1797 with a fleur-de-lis countermark in the obverse field, Fair, in an 'Encapsulation Only' LCGS holder, and Fantasy Pennies (2) 1797 modern restrikes issued by Colin Cooke one in bronze, the other in golden alloy, UNC in 'Encapsulation Only' LCGS holders
Penny 1876H Wide Date (as Freeman 87 dies 8+J) with obverse die repairs to G of REG and F of F:D: (similar to the variety listed by Gouby for 1875H Pennies) EF, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 60, the only example thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, this die type previously unrecorded by Freeman or Gouby for this date, Ex-Dr.A.Findlow Hall of Fame Pennies. Ex-London Coins Auction A155 December 2016 Lot 1211, hammer price £95. This coin is UIN 15614, and after another 29,000 coins have been graded, no other specimen has yet been recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Pennies and Halfpennies in LCGS holders (17) comprising Pennies (14) and Halfpennies (3), Pennies:- 1860 Toothed Border Freeman 17 dies 6+D About Fine, slabbed and graded LCGS 20, 1861 as Freeman 33 dies 6+G but with R over R in REG, VF with an edge knock, slabbed and graded LCGS 40, 1861 Freeman 22 dies 4+D, Near Fine slabbed and graded LCGS 15, 1860 Toothed Border Freeman 15 dies 4+D, the top colon dot after BRITT very weak and barely struck, VG slabbed and graded LCGS 15, 1860 Toothed Border Freeman 13 dies 3+D, in an LCGS yellow ticket holder 'VF cleaned', 1860 Toothed Border as Freeman 15 dies 4+D, with central cut fishtail, and no top colon dot after REG, LCGS Variety 96, VG slabbed and graded LCGS 10, the only example thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, 1881 Freeman 105 dies 10+J, About Fine, scarce, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 20, 1861 Freeman 29 dies 6+D Fine, slabbed and graded LCGS 25, 1915 Recessed Ear as Freeman 179 dies 2+B, VF slabbed and graded LCGS 40, 1863 Freeman 42 dies 6+G, VG slabbed and graded LCGS 8, 1877 as Gouby BP1877Bb (Large Date with 12 1/2 teeth date spacing) with part of an extra linear circle in the left part of the exergue extending below the 18 of the date, VG slabbed and graded LCGS 10, 1860 Toothed Border Freeman 13 dies 3+D, VF slabbed and graded LCGS 45, 1874 Freeman 78 dies 8+H, VG slabbed and graded LCGS 8, rated R12 by Freeman, 1862 Freeman 39 dies 6+G, VG slabbed and graded LCGS 10, Halfpennies (3) :- 1862 as Freeman 289 dies 7+G, with 6 over 6 in the date, Fine slabbed and graded LCGS 30, 1874H Freeman 318, dies 10+J Fine/Good Fine, slabbed and graded LCGS 30, 1837 as Peck 1465 VF with 7 over 7 in date, Fine, slabbed and graded LCGS 25
Penny 1875 Freeman 80 dies 8+H, Lustrous UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Ex-London Coins Auction A145 June 20104 Lot 1922, hammer price £260, Ex-Dr. A. Findlow Hall of Fame Pennies 22/7/2011
Halfpennies in LCGS holders (13) a high grade group comprising 1953 Freeman 463 dies 1+A, UNC with practically full lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1953 Freeman 464 dies 2+A, UNC with around 80% lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1954 Freeman 466 dies 3+A, UNC with good lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1955 Freeman 469 dies 3+C, UNC with practically full lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, 1956 Freeman 471 dies 3+C UNC with practically full lustre, the reverse slightly subdued, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1957 Calm sea Freeman 476 dies 3+D Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1957 Freeman 477 dies 3+E, UNC with around 80% lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1958 Freeman 458 dies 3+G, UNC with around 80% lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, 1959 Freeman 483 dies 3+G UNC with practically full lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 85,1962 Freeman 487 dies 3+E Choice UNC with practically full lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, 1966 Freeman 493 dies 3+I, UNC with almost full lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1967 Freeman 494 dies 3+J, Choice UNC and lustrous, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, 1967 Freeman 495 dies 4+J, Choice UNC and lustrous, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, also Farthing 1956 Freeman 669 dies 3+D UNC with around 75% lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 80
Penny 1860 Toothed Border as Freeman 10 dies 2+D, with the T of VICTORIA struck over a higher, misplaced T, the underlying T having its top line merging with the linear circle, the rocks to the left of the lighthouse fail to meet the linear circle (see illustration on page 14 of 'The Early British Bun Pennies and Their Varieties' by John Jerrams) LCGS Variety 46, UNC with good, slightly subdued mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the only example thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A148 March 2015 hammer price £160
Halfpennies in LCGS holders (11) a variety group, comprising 1846 6 over 6 with DF.I for DEI, Fine, in an LCGS holder, slabbed and graded LCGS 20, 1860 Beaded Border, 0 over higher 0 in date, Freeman dies 4+C, VG slabbed and graded LCGS 10, 1861 No top bar to F of HALF, Freeman dies 6+G, LCGS Variety 23, VG slabbed and graded LCGS 10, 1861 Freeman dies 7+G, Last 1 of date over 1, the underlying 1 to the left, visible at the left foot of the 1, LCGS Variety 27, VF slabbed and graded LCGS 40, 1861 Freeman dies 7+G, First 1 in date struck over a lower 1, LCGS Variety 28, VG slabbed and graded LCGS 15, 1861 Freeman dies 7+G, Last 1 of date over a lower 1, LCGS Variety 29, VG, slabbed and graded LCGS 15, 1861 Freeman dies 7+G, widely spaced last 1 in date (date spans 17 border teeth), LCGS Variety 37, Good Fine/Fine, slabbed and graded LCGS 30, 1861 Freeman 277 dies 7+G, GVF slabbed and graded LCGS 50, 1862 Top bar of E of PENNY very weak (almost missing) LCGS Variety 06, GVF slabbed and graded LCGS 55, 1874H Filled 4 in date, LCGS Variety 11, VG slabbed and graded LCGS 15, 1889 left of A of HALF weak or broken, LCGS Variety 04, VG slabbed and graded LCGS 15, an interesting group of interest to the minor variety specialist
Halfpennies in LCGS holders (9) 1937 Freeman 429 dies 1+A, UNC with practically full lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, 1938 Freeman 431 dies 1+B, UNC with good, slightly subdued lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1939 Freeman 433 dies 1+C, UNC with around 80% slightly subdued lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1945 Freeman 447 dies 1+K, UNC with almost full lustre, some red toning in place enhances the eye appeal, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1949 Freeman 455 dies 2+O, UNC with around 90% lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, 1952 Freeman 461 dies 2+P, UNC with around 90% lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1954 Freeman 466 dies 3+A, UNC with around 40% lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1958 Freeman 481 dies 3+G, UNC with practically full lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, Halfpenny 1970 ProofFreeman 495B dies 4+KnFDC with almost full mint lustre and some light toning, slabbed and graded LCGS 92
Halfpennies in LCGS holders (10) all UNC and lustrous, as follows: 1941 Freeman 439 dies 1+G slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1942 Freeman 441 dies 1+H slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1943 Freeman 443 dies 1+I slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1944 Freeman 445 dies 1+J slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1946 Freeman 449 dies 1+L slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1947 Freeman 451 dies 1+M slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1948 Freeman 453 dies 1+N slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1949 Freeman 455 dies 2+O slabbed and graded LCGS 85, 1951 Freeman 459 dies 2+O slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1958 Freeman 481 dies 3+G slabbed and graded LCGS 82
Penny 1908 Freeman 165 dies 2+C UNC with around 70% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the joint finest known of 14 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. Edward VIIPennies difficult to find in grade 80 as many are heavily bagmarked due to the low relief of the obverse
Pennies in LCGS holders (4) 1937 ProofFreeman 220 dies 1+B, nFDC the reverse with good lustre, the obverse attractively toned, slabbed and graded LCGS 88, 1950 Proof Freeman 241 dies 3+C, UNC with some lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, 1951 Proof Freeman 243 dies 3+C Toned UNC with some lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, 1953 Proof Freeman 246 dies 1+B nFDC retaining much original mint brilliance, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, along with Halfpennies in LCGS holders (2) 1953 Proof Freeman 465 dies 2+A, UNC with some lustre, now toned, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1970 Proof Freeman 495A dies 4+I, nFDC retaining almost full mint brilliance, slabbed and graded LCGS 88
Penny 1900 as Freeman 153 dies 1+B Gouby BP1900Aa Choice UNC with practically full mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest of 13 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report of this type. Bronze Pennies always desirable in grade 85 and are seldom seen, Ex-London Coins Auction A117 June 2007 Lot 1174 (part)
Pennies in LCGS holders (3) 1928 Freeman 199 dies 5+C, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1947 Freeman 235 dies 2+C, Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 24 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, 1970 ProofFreeman 257A dies 3+J nFDC retaining practically full mint brilliance, slabbed and graded LCGS 90, Halfpenny 1938 Freeman 431 dies 1+B, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Penny 1903 Freeman 158 dies 1+B, Lustrous UNC, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Edward VIIPennies difficult to find in grade 80 as many are heavily bagmarked due to the low relief of the obverse. Ex-Trevor Stone Collection, London Coins Auction A107 November 2004 Lot 1269 hammer price £44
Penny 1895 as Freeman 141 dies 1+B, but with 10 1/2 teeth date spacing, LCGS variety 05, this date width unlisted by Gouby, Fine, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 30, Ex-London Coins Auction A133 June 2011 Lot 566, hammer price £32, Ex-Dr.A. Findlow Hall of Fame Pennies
Penny 1904 Freeman 159 dies 1+B, UNC the obverse with around 90% lustre, the reverse with around 75% lustre, a most attractive piece, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Edward VIIPennies difficult to find in grade 80 as many are heavily bagmarked due to the low relief of the obverse. Ex-London Coins Auction A126 September 2009 Lot 1656 hammer price £80
Penny 1908 Freeman 166 dies 2+D UNC with good lustre, slightly subdued on the reverse, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Edward VIIPennies difficult to find in grade 80 as many are heavily bagmarked due to the low relief of the obverse
Penny 1909 Freeman 168 dies 2+D UNC with around 80% lustre, slightly subdued on the reverse, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Edward VIIPennies difficult to find in grade 80 as many are heavily bagmarked due to the low relief of the obverse
Pennies (3) 1909 with raised dot between N and E of PENNY (a similar variety to the 1897 Penny) VG the variety very clear, VG in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 15, Ex-London Coins Auction 139 December 2012 Lot 2094 (part), 1907 with only one colon date after IMP (the lower dot is missing), LCGS Variety 03, Fine, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 20, the only example thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, 1903 ONE with the right leg on the N thinning towards the top (weak hub) LCGS Variety 04, Fine, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 20, the only example thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, an interesting small study group for the Variety Specialist
Penny 1880 second 8 struck over another 8, Gouby BP1880Af, an attempt has been made to repair the die around the second 8. The preliminary test strike was inaccurate with the bottom of an 8 showing to the left of an original 8. A small part of that test strike also shows in the bottom centre of the original 8, VG in an LCGS holder and graded 15, very few examples known, Ex-Dr.A.Findlow Hall of Fame Pennies, London Coins Auction A139 December 2012 Lot 558 hammer price £100
Pennies and Halfpennies (3) Pennies (2) 1897 Freeman 145 dies 1+B, UNC with good subdued lustre cand some small tone spots, 1900 Freeman 153 dies 1+B, UNC with good subdued lustre, Halfpenny 1908 Freeman 387 dies 1+B, A/UNC and lustrous with some contact marks
Penny 1858 Ornamental Trident, 8 struck over another 8, W.W. on truncation with misaligned colon dot after DEF, VF in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 45, Ex-Dr. A. Findlow Hall of Fame Pennies
Halfpenny 1965 Freeman 492 dies 3+H, Lustrous UNC and choice in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 90, the finest known of 57 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, at the time of writing a total of 264 Elizabeth II currency Halfpennies have been recorded by LCGS and this remains the only grade 90. Ex-London Coins Auction A120 Lot 1384 hammer price £36
Pennies (2) 1826 No Line on Saltire, Reverse A, Peck 1422 the obverse EF, the reverse very near so, 1858 8 over 2, this variety previously thought to be 8 over 3 with die cracks showing thinly through the bottom of all four digits of the date showing an earlier stage of the die break associated with this type. Research now shows this is more likely to be 8 over 2, indeed this example shows a small point to the lower left extreme of the 8. Recent research suggests that this die had only a short working life (Source: Michael Gouby, article Spink Numismatic Circular May 2010 pages 72-73). EF the obverse a little unevenly toned in the left field
Pennies (3) 1889 15 Leaves Freeman 127 dies 12+N, UNC or very near so and with good subdued lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75, 1919 Freeman 185 dies 2+B UNC with good lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, 1930 Freeman 203 dies 5+C UNC with good lustre in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Halfpennies (2) 1887 Freeman 358 dies 17+S UNC with practically full lustre, the reverse with a handling mark, 1891 Freeman 364 dies 17+S UNC/AU with traces of lustre, the obverse with a small spot by the bun
Halfpennies (2) 1903 Freeman 382 dies 1+B UNC with around 70%/50% lustre, 1910 Freeman 389 dies 1+B GEF and lustrous with good, slightly subdued lustre
Maundy Presentation 2000 comprising Maundy Sets 2000 (7) and an additional Maundy Threepence and Maundy Penny making a total of 74 pence awarded by the Queen for this year, all Lustrous UNC and still sealed in the plastics, two of the Pennies with some toning, includes both the red and white Maundy purses, with the £5.50 payment made up of a Five Pound Crown 2000 Queen Mother 100th Birthday GEF and Fifty Pence 2000 150 Years of Public Libraries GEF/AU, the full set of coins and purses from this historic ceremony
Halfpennies (2) 1717 Peck 768 Good Fine with a small edge crack and some edge nicks, 1719 Obverse 2 with plain left shoulder strap Peck 793 Fine with some old spots, this type far rarer than the Obverse 1 coin
Pennies (2) 1911 Hollow Neck, I of BRITT points to a rim tooth VG, Rare 1903 Open 3 Freeman 158A dies 1+A VG with surface marks and green from having once been in the ground, Rare
Pennies (2) 1888 Freeman 126 dies 12+N UNC or very near so with some lustre and a few small spots, 1890 Freeman 130 dies 12+N UNC with good subdued lustre and a few small spots
Pennies (2) 1906 Freeman 162 dies 1+C Lustrous UNC with the odd very small spot, 1919 Freeman 185 dies 2+B UNC and lustrous the reverse with light handling marks
Penny 1843 REG No Colon Peck 1485, Near Fine/Fine for wear but with some corrosion, all 1843 Pennies are rare and this is by far the rarer of the two types for this date
Halfpennies (2) 1806 3 Berries on olive branch Peck 1377 GVF toned, 1806 No Berries on olive branch Peck 1376 VF with a heavier contact mark in the obverse field
Halfpenny 1735 Peck 849 A/UNC toned, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 70, the only example and therefore finest thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, from over 44,000 coins submitted, Ex-Andrew Wayne collection 5/6/2006 lot 987, many of the early Copper Halfpennies deceptively scarce or rare in high grades, one of the earliest coins submitted to LCGS (UIN 33) and after a further 44,000 coins graded this has yet to be beaten
Pennies (2) 1860 Beaded Border Freeman 6 dies 1+B GVF/VF once lightly cleaned, now retoned with some surface residue and red tone, 1874H Freeman 73 dies 7+H EF once cleaned, now retoned, with surface deposit in the legends
Halfpenny 1894 Freeman 369 dies 17+S UNC or very near so with good lustre and with some tone spots, the reverse in particular boldly struck, the later Bun Halfpennies not usually found with bold striking
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
MaundyPenny 1689 GVIELMVS error legend on the obverse, LT for ET error on the reverse ESC 2299, no Bull equivalent, VF toned the date off-flan as with many Maundy Pennies of this date, with some adjustment lines, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 40, a very rare piece, these are always keenly sought after on the rare occasions they are offered, Ex-Harrington Manville collection
Pennies (2) 1887 Freeman 125 dies 12+N, UNC or near so with traces of lustre and minor cabinet friction, 1892 Freeman 134 dies 12+N, UNC or very near so with traces of lustre and a few small spots
Penny 1853 Ornamental Trident Italic 5 in date LCGS Variety 06 graded CGS AU 78 the second finest of 7 examples recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Dr.A.Findlow Hall of Fame Pennies
Halfpennies (2) 1874 Freeman 317 dies 9+K VG/About Fine, Rare and rated R16 by Freeman, 1861 Freeman 278 dies 7+D this die pairing the only use of Reverse D for this date, Rare, rated R16 by Freeman, Good Fine/Fine the obverse with slightly dull surfaces, Ex-C.Cooke, Ex-M.Peake 10/1982
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
Penny 1903 Closed 9 in date LCGS Variety 03, Choice UNC much around 75% mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known example of 7 thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. All Edward VIIPennies prone to contact marks and grade 85s truly rare for all dates, to date only 7 examples out of 265 submitted 1903-1910 examples have been recorded in 85 or higher
Penny 1885 with part of an extra linear circle to the left of the date LCGS Variety 4 UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, Ex-Dr.A.Findlow Hall of Fame Pennies, the only example thus far recorded by the CGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A137 3/6/2012 Lot 486, hammer price £180
Penny 1797 contemporary counterfeit, struck on a thin flan and weighing 18.90 grammes, struck from KP14 dies, Peck 1110 VG with all major details clear, see notes in Peck Second Edition page 302 regarding these Pennies, we note a similar example sold in London Coins Auction A164 3/3/2019 described as Near Fine for £75 hammer price, HalfpenniesGeorge III contemporary counterfeits (2) 1775 Fair and 1776 VG the latter a crude type and unlisted by Coleman
Penny 1797 contemporary counterfeit, struck on a thin flan and weighing 19.31 grammes, struck from KP14 dies, Peck 1110 NF/VG with all major details clear, see notes in Peck Second Edition page 302 regarding these Pennies, we note a similar example sold in London Coins Auction A164 3/3/2019 described as Near Fine for £75 hammer price
Penny 1918H Freeman 183 dies 2+B UNC with practically full lustre and a hint of toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, the joint finest known of 10 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, all George V provincial mint Pennies very rare in this high grade and especially so with this amount of lustre
Penny 1825 Peck 1420 UNC and retaining around 60% original mint lustre, a somewhat under-rated date, as many more Pennies dated 1826 show up in high grades, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the third finest of 1 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Penny 1862 Freeman 39 dies 6+G a very sharply struck example showing the all the intricate detail of this elegant early design, early Bun Pennies often show faults and weaknesses but this example a superior strike with choice chocolate tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Halfpennies (2) 1858 8 over 6 Peck 1547 GEF with traces of lustre, some edge knocks and small spots, 1888 as Freeman 359 dies 17+S, with broken top bar to F in F:D: Good Fine, once cleaned, now retoning
Pennies (2) 1875H Freeman 85 dies 8+J Fine, 1874H Freeman 73 dies 7+H with the 8 and 7 broken in the date, as well as many broken or weak letters in the reverse legend, VG and unusual
Penny 1797 10 Leaves, Peck 1132 Lustrous UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the second finest known of 31 example thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, these Pennies are seldom offered in lustrous state and catalogue values reflect this
Pennies in LCGS holders (2) 1903 Freeman 158 dies 1+B UNC and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Ex-Dr.A.Findlow Hall of Fame Pennies, 1910 Freeman 170 dies 2+E Lustrous UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Pennies (2) 1826 Thin Line on Saltire, Reverse B, Peck 1425 the 6 appears overstruck possibly over a 1 or 2, VF or slightly better, 1871 Freeman 61 dies 6+G Near VF
Halfpennies (2) 1799 5 Incuse Gunports Peck 1248 UNC the obverse toned with some lustre, the reverse with good lustre, 1858 8 over 6 Peck 1547 Lustrous UNC with small spot on the D of DEI, Half Farthing 1847 Peck 1596 Lustrous UNC the obverse with some toning, Third Farthing 1884 Peck 1936 UNC and lustrous with some attractive toning
Pennies 1916 (2) Freeman 180 dies 2+B the first the recessed ear type with the (usual) broken border tooth above the colon stop after BRITT, A/UNC and toned, slightly streaky, the second the standard type with normal border teeth UNC with around 40% lustre, Halfpenny 1860 Toothed Border Freeman 261 dies 2+B UNC with around 40% lustre and a small tone spot above Britannia, scarce in this grade
Halfpennies (2) 1889 9 over 8 Freeman 361 dies 17+S EF with some subdued lustre, 1860 Beaded Border Freeman 258 dies 1+A with I over higher I in BRITT, UNC with some lustre
Penny 1797 contemporary counterfeit, struck on a thin flan and weighing 18.63 grammes, struck from KP14 dies, Peck 1110 Near Fine, see notes in Peck Second Edition page 302 regarding these Pennies
Penny 1863 Die Number 2, Freeman 45, dies 6+G (Rarity 19), Gouby BP1863C, Satin 47, pleasant Fine with some old scratches consistent with a Fine grade, this is the first example we have offered. As a relative guide to rarity, in the past we have offered one Die Number 3 and five Die Number 4 Pennies and 6 1877 narrow dates the last of which realised £5500. We also note the Laurie Bamford example of this die number 2 described as VF sold for a hefty £4000 way back in 2006 since when many coin prices have risen by multiples. There was no example in the Workman 1, Workman 2, Alderley, Crocker or Roland Harris Collections
Halfpenny 1745 Peck 875 UNC an extremely choice example, attractively toned with small traces of lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, Ex-Andrew Wayne collection, London Coins Auction A113, 5/6/2006 (Lot 994). One of the first coins encapsulated by CGS (UIN 0000035). LCGS has now recorded over 42000 coins on its Population report and only one other coin of this date has been recorded. We note only 4 George II currency Halfpennies of all dates have attained the 85 grade, with none recorded higher, therefore a choice coin for the type collector
Halfpennies (3) 1861 Freeman 277 dies 6+G AU/GEF and nicely toned, 1861 Freeman 282 dies 7+G UNC with attractive original toning, 1885 Freeman 354 dies 17+S A/UNC with traces of lustre, the reverse with minor tone spots
Pennies 1861 (2) Freeman 22 dies 4+D NEF formerly in an NGC holder and graded AU55, the second as Freeman 29 dies 6+D, the latter part of the obverse legend overstruck with some shorter letters EF toned, unusual
Pennies (2) 1902 Low Tide Freeman 156 dies 1+A UNC and lustrous with a few small spots on the obverse, purchased by the vendor 5/8/1977, 1951 Freeman 242 dies 3+C UNC with good lustre
Pennies (2) 1911 Hollow Neck, I of BRITT points to a rim tooth VG, Rare 1903 Open 3 Freeman 158A dies 1+A VG with surface marks and green from having once been in the ground, Rare
Halfpennies (2) 1826 Reverse A Peck 1433 AU/GEF toned with a small spot on the obverse, 1827 Peck 1438 UNC or near so, the obverse with traces of lustre, the reverse with around 30% lustre
Pennies (3) 1847 DEF Close Colon Peck 1492 NEF with a light surface deposit on the obverse by the VI of VICTORIA, 1851 DEF Far Colon Peck 1498 About EF/GEF with some lustre and some light surface deposit, 1854 4 over 3, Plain Trident Peck 1505, the top of the underlying 3 showing to the right and left of the upright of the 4, About Fine/Fine, Rare
Pennies (2) 1909 with raised dot between N and E of ONE, VG a little streaky, the variety very clear, 1921 Freeman 190 dies 2+B EF with a streaky metal mix
Pennies (2) 1797 10 Leaves Peck 1132 EF with some contact marks, the reverse with an interesting die flaw, 1806 Incuse Curl Peck 1343 EF toned, the obverse slightly uneven
Halfpennies (2) 1773 Peck 904 About EF with light surface deposit on the portrait, 1827 Peck 1438 EF with traces of lustre and some light surface deposit
Pennies (2) 1858 Small Date, with W.W. Peck 1517 GEF and nicely toned, 1858 8 over 7 Peck 1516 GEF and nicely toned, the reverse with a small spot in the field
Pennies (2) 1917 Freeman 181 dies 2+B UNC with practically full lustre, 1926 First Head Freeman 193 dies 3+B UNC with around 75% lustre, a couple of small tone spots barely detract
Pennies (3) 1860 Toothed Border Freeman 10 dies 2+D GEF and lustrous with a striking flaw by Britannia's arm, 1874H Freeman 66 dies 6+G EF with a thin scratch on the obverse, 1882H Freeman 114 dies 12+M GVF
Pennies (2) 1906 Freeman 162 dies 1+C UNC with practically full lustre and some light contact marks, 1907 Freeman 163 dies 1+C Lustrous UNC with some small tone spots
Pennies (2) 1797 10 Leaves Peck 1132 GVF with traces of lustre and some scratches in the reversed field, 1806 Incuse Curl Peck 1342 NEF with scattered tone spots
Halfpennies (2) 1920 Freeman 399 dies 1+A AU/UNC with speckled lustre and some carbon spots, 1924 Freeman 403 dies 1+A UNC or near so and lustrous with some spots
Penny 1864 Plain 4 Freeman 49 dies 6+G A/UNC with light cabinet friction, the reverse with a small flaw above Britannia's knee, the obverse retaining some mint lustre, popular opinion is that is one of the most difficult currency Bun Pennies to obtain in lustrous state
Halfpennies (2) 1675 5 over 3 type as Peck 528, now listed by Spink under S.3393, Good Fine and bold, Very Rare, we note that of the 5 examples recoded in the Nicholson collection, this is different to all of them, comes with old collector's tick et stating 'Seaby June 1967 £8-10-0' where it was recorded as a 1673 coin, 1694 Peck 602 GF/NVF, comes with old collector's ticket stating 'Mayfair Coin Co, Regent St. London June 1968 £5-10-0'
Halfpennies (2) 1771 Peck 896 About EF, comes with old collector's ticket 'Ex-H.Hopkins Aug.1983 £35', 1773 Peck 904 About EF, comes with old collector's ticket 'Ex-H.Hopkins Aug.1983 £30'
Halfpennies Contemporary Counterfeits (2) George II 1735 VG/NF of crude style, not listed by Coleman, 1771 Fine, of crude style and also unlisted by Coleman
Penny 1827 Peck 1430 VF or near so the surfaces once very lightly cleaned apparently to remove surface dirt, traces of which still remain around the legend and design, nevertheless a presentable and collectable example with none of the corrosion normally associated with Pennies of this date
Pennies (2) 1841 REG No Colon Peck 1484 GEF with lustre, the reverse with some spots, 1854 Plain Trident Peck 1506 About UNC and nicely toned, a little uneven on the obverse
Penny 1860 Toothed Border Freeman 10 dies 2+D UNC/ABU the obverse with a minor hairline otherwise full original lustre, the reverse prooflike, currency Pennies with this amount of lustre seldom seen of any date and highly sought after, comes in an old Baldwins Envelope with the Duncannon Street Address. Cataloguers note: the envelope dates from 1920 or earlier as this is when Baldwins moved to Adelphi Terrace
Pennies (2) 1876H Narrow date Freeman 89 dies 8+K GEF with traces of lustre, Ex-Tennants 11/10/2006 Lot 100 (part), 1877 Freeman 91 dies 8+J A/UNC with traces of lustre
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