Copper Tokens (5) AngleseyHalfpenny 1791 EF, British Penny Token 1797 LUDGATE TAKEN DOWN ENLARGED Prooflike Unc a small number etched reverse field, Bristol Penny Token 1811 EF and Halfpennies19th CenturyWarwickshire, Atherstone, Sir George Chetwynd, Grendon 1842. (2 pieces) Obverse: Bust to right: "SIR GEORGE CHETWYND BARONET. 1842.". Reverse: Coat of Arms of the Chetwynd family: "GRENDON HALFPENNY". Plain edge. Privately issued by Sir George Chetwynd, a great numismatist of the 19th century, for fellow collectors. His collection was sold over four days in September 1872, Bell Warwickshire No: A2, Davis Token Coinage of Warwickshire No: 821 both AU-Unc, and prooflike
Halfpenny19th CenturyWarwickshire, Atherstone, Sir George Chetwynd, Grendon 1842 Silver Proof. Obverse: Bust to right: "SIR GEORGE CHETWYND BARONET. 1842.". Reverse: Coat of Arms of the Chetwynd family: "GRENDON HALFPENNY". Plain edge. Privately issued by Sir George Chetwynd, a great numismatist of the 19th century, for fellow collectors. His collection was sold over four days in September 1872, Bell Warwickshire No: A2, Davis Token Coinage of Warwickshire No: 821 some light hairlines otherwise FDC with a pleasing tone and rare in silver
Crown 1936 Edward VIIIPattern by INA in .925 silver. Obverse: Right facing head by P. Metcalfe, with date in legend, Reverse Pistrucci’s St George with blank exergue. Plain edge. One of only 15 made UNC and prooflike
Threepence 1933 plain edge proof KM381 1.40 grams nFDC (a few black spots) NGC Census at the time of writing shows just two examples, excessively rare thus and the first example we have seen. Bull 3956 R4
Halfpenny18th Century Angusshire - Dundee, undated, Obverse: Shield of Arms, DEI DONUM above, PRUDENTIA ET CANDORE below, PAYABLE AT W. CROOMS. HIGH STREET DUNDEE below, no stop after DUNDEE, Reverse: 6-line legend - SELLS / WHOLESALE / WOOLEN & LINEN / DRAPERY GOODS / WATCHES &c. &c. / CHEAP, Edge: Plain, DH13, UNC with prooflike fields with touches of attractive colourful tone
Sovereign 2018 Prince George Fifth Birthday, struck on the day 22/7/2018, Plain edge, S.SC9C, S.SSD12, Prooflike UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate signed by Gavin Elliott, Head of Production at The Royal Mint, only 485 pieces were issued
GB and World a collection in sleeves inside glass photo frames, Medal Set Italy - Regions of Italy a 17-piece set Crown-sized with 15 in .925 silver (and the remaining two in gold plated 0.925 silver), Prooflike UNC with minor toning, mounted in a glass photo frame, GB (69) Crowns (3) 1820LX, 1890, 1937, Halfcrowns (12) 1898, 1920, 1923, 1924, 1926 First type, 1929, 1931 (2), 1933 (2), 1936, 1942, Florins (6) 1869 Die Number 9, 1887, 1889, 1896, 1914, 1940, Shillings (11) 1817, 1826, 1887, 1896 Small Rose, 1910, 1939S, 1943E, 1943S, 1944S, 1945E, 1946E, Sixpences (6) 1954, 1958, 1962 (2), 1965, 1966, SilverThreepences (4) 1921, 1934, 1938, 1939, Pennies (2) 1854 Ornamental Trident, 1855 Plain Trident, DecimalOne Pound (5) 2010, 2014, 2015 Shield, 2015 Royal Arms (2), Decimal Fifty Pences (20) 2004 4-minute mile, 2006 Victoria Cross - The Heroic Acts, 2011 Olympic issues (16) 2011 Modern Pentathlon, 2011 Tennis, 2011 Volleyball (2), 2011 Badminton, 2011 Triathlon, 2011 Handball, 2011 Athletics, 2011 Weightlifting, 2011 Gymnastics, 2011 Aquatics, 2011 Judo, 2011 Wrestling, 2011 Boxing, 2014 Commonwealth Games (2), 2015 Battle of Britain 75th Anniversary, and World (82) France (6) Ten Francs 1949, Five Francs 1837W, One Franc 1960, 25 Centimes 1904, Ten Centimes (2) 1890A, 1900, USA (12) One Dollar (2) 1922, 1922S, Half Dollar 1937, Quarter Dollars (7) 1967 (4), 1968, 1981D, 1985D, Ten Cents (2) 1980D, 1986P, Switzerland Two Francs 1937B, Spain 100 Pesetas 1966, Ireland (5) Penny 1822, Punt 1990, Fifty Pence 1988, Ten Pence (2) 1976, 1980, Netherlands (2) Gulden (2) 1931, 1982, Vatican100 Lire 1987 Pope John Paul II, Germany - Third Reich (2) Five Reichsmarks 1935A, Two Reichsmarks 1938A, Germany Federal Republic (2) Two Marks (2) 1970D, 1970J, Austria (2) Five Schilling 1969, Ten Groschen 1928, Mexico (4) 500 Pesos 1987, Five Pesos 1972, One Peso (2) 1962, 1980, Australia (3) 50 Cents (3) 1970 Cook, 1971, 1984, South Africa (2) Penny 1929, 20 Cents 1972, West African States 100 Francs 1967, Portugal (3) Five Escudos (3) 1964, 1975, 1977, Japan 100 Yen Year 48 (1973), Malta 50 Cents 1972, Denmark (4) Ten Kroner 1979, Five Kroner 1961, One Krone (2) 1968, 1974, Belgium Five Francs 1962, St. Helena & Ascension Ten Pence 1984, Guernsey (2) Eight Doubles 1864, Five Pence 1968, Jersey 1/12th Shilling 1888, Cyprus 50 Mils 1972, Venezuela (2) Five Bolivares 1989, One Bolivar 1972, Norway (2) One Krone 1971, 1983, Czechoslovakia Koruna (2) 1922, 1929, Sweden Krona 1942, Hong Kong One Dollar 1980, British West Africa (4) Pennies (4) 1936KN (4), East Caribbean States 50 Cents 1965, Poland 50 Zlotych 1965 Marceli Nowotko, Turkey (2) 100 Lire (2) 1985, 1987, Pakistan One Rupee 1949, Italy Two Lire 1939 Reeded edge, Jamaica 20 Cents 1969, Kenya Shilling 1971, Indonesia 100 Rupiah 1978, New Zealand 50 Cents 1971, Greece Ten Drachma 1968, in mixed grades, these easily removable, along with Germany Third Reich in a glass photo frame, Five Mark Banknote, coins (9) Two Reichsmark to One Reichspfennigs, includes Zinc, Bronze and Aluminium-Bronze types, these stuck to a backing card, Note: for collection from our offices only - NO POSTAL
Twopence 1797 Good Fine, the obverse cleaned and with some scratches on the edge, as part of a group of Brass Threepences to Farthings (26) comprising Brass Threepences (12) 1937 (2) VF and EF, 1942 (3) Fine, NVF and VF, the first with a lamination flaw on the obverse, 1943 (2) Fine and GVF the first with a lamination flaw on the reverse, 1944 (2) Good Fine and GEF, 1946 (2) both VG, 1949 (2) both VG, 1952 Good Fine, Pennies (6) 1797 VG with good edge, 1807 About Fine with an edge knock, 1855 Plain Trident, Fine, 1858 8 over 2 (previously thought to be 8 over 3) NVF with some spots and stains, 1909 VG with a flan flaw on the obverse, 1934 EF/GEF, Halfpennies (3) 1807 Fine, 1864 Die Flaw through C of VICT, top bar of E in PENNY missing, Fine, 1970 Proof UNC retaining mint lustre, Farthings (4) 1773 First 7 over lower 7, Near Fine, 1859 Fine with some scratches, 1900 VG, 1905 NVF/VF
Sovereign 1839 Plain Edge Proof, Die axis inverted, Second I in BRITANNIARUM with no top left serif giving the appearance of a reversed 1. Marsh 23B, S.3852, Wilson & Rasmussen 303, The bust attractively frosted, on reflective fields, this type is part of the 1839 'Una and the Lion' Proof Set of the year, with a mintage of around 300 pieces, seldom offered and highly desirable, one of the key coins of the Victorian Sovereign series, in an NGC holder and graded PF64* Cameo. Coins with the star designation have exceptional eye appeal for their designated grade
Sovereign 1831 Second Bust Plain Edge Proof, Nose points to second I of BRITANNIAR, W.W. incuse on truncation, Marsh 16D, S.3829B, Wilson & Rasmussen 261, in an NGC holder and graded PF64 Ultra Cameo, This issue seldom offered, and of great interest to the Proof collector or William IV specialist, Rare with only around 225 pieces struck and in a spectacular grade for a pre Victorian Sovereign at PF64
Isle of ManHalfpenny 1786 Plain edge Proof, S.7414, Pridmore 31B, M.65, Choice FDC toned with hints of blue and magenta, a superb example, and would enhance any choice collection of Isle of man or George III copper, Ex-R.J.FordCollection 15/10/1990 Lot 210
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
Halfcrown 1839 Plain Edge Proof, One Plain and One ornate fillet, W.W. in relief on truncation, die axis upright, ESC 669, Bull 2707, nFDC, the bust fully frosted, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, 1839 Proof Halfcrowns always keenly sought after, the Proof issue highlighting the skill and craftsmanship of the engraver
Shilling 1839 Plain Edge Proof, Second Young Head, No WW, ESC 1284, Bull 2980 FDC or near so with beautiful gold, blue and magenta tone on reflective choice fields, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 90. Would enhance the collection of the most discerning Shilling specialist
Sixpence 1839 Plain Edge Proof, die axis upright, ESC 1685, Bull 3171, nFDC with blue/grey and gold toning upon reflective fields, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88
Two Hundred Pounds 2021 The Great Engravers - William Wyon - GothicCrown Portrait, 2oz of .999 gold, Plain edge ProofS.G34A Reverse: Victoria Gothic Head portrait from the original Gothic Crown design from 1847, the design a superb new rendition of the original Gothic portrait capturing the full beauty of the Wyon masterpiece. FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate number 007. Only 131 pieces minted with just 125 in this presentation format.
Proof Set 1831 (14 coins) comprising Gold Two Pounds 1831 Proof nFDC the obverse with minor contact marks and some hairlines to the fields, the edge with some minor abrasions, these only slightly visible when viewed from the faces of the coin, Gold Sovereign 1831 Proof nFDC with minor hairlines to the fields, a small spot by F:D: a small rim nick and a gentle edge bruise, bust and reverse design frosted, the fields reflective, Gold Half Sovereign 1831 Small size Proof nFDC the bust and reverse design with attractive frosting, the fields with very minor hairlines, reflective and lustrous, the only proof issue of the short-lived small size type, Crown 1831 Proof W.W on truncation FDC or near so with touches of blue and magenta tone, a most attractive and eye-catching example, exceedingly rare in this high grade, Halfcrown 1831 WW in script, Plain edge Proof (ESC 658, Bull 2477) nFDC obverse with minimal contact marks, the reverse with minimal hairlines, beautiful hues of gold, blue and magenta add to the excellent eye appeal, this type many times rarer than the 'WW in block' Proof coin, Shilling 1831 Plain Edge Proof nFDC with the odd minor contact mark, retaining lustrous fields, Sixpence 1831 Plain Edge Proof UNC/nFDC with even toning, with two gentle rim bruises, MaundyFourpence 1831 Proof UNC/nFDC the obverse with some thin scratches in the field, Maundy Threepence 1831 Proof UNC/nFDC with a contact mark on the obverse, Maundy Twopence 1831 Proof nFDC and nicely toned, Maundy Penny 1831 Proof FDC or very near so and colourfully toned, Penny 1831 Bronzed Proof, Die axis inverted, (Peck 1457) nFDC lacquered, the lacquering has started to come off the reverse in places, Halfpenny 1831 Bronzed Proof, Die axis inverted, (Peck 1463) a small spot by GULIELMUS FDC or very near so, Farthing 1831 Bronzed Proof, Die axis inverted (Peck 1468) NFDC with attractive soft tone, an extremely rare and desirable set, only around 150 are believed to have been minted, very seldom do these sets come to auction
Two Pounds 1831 Plain edge Proof, Marsh T20, S.3828, Obverse UNC with an old scratch on the portrait, and some thin scratches and hairlines in the fields, retaining much original lustre and brilliance. The reverse nFDC showcasing the glorious 'draped crown and shield' design, one of the finest to appear on any English coin. The Two Pounds from the 1831 was the highest denomination in the set and with only 225 examples believed to have been minted are greatly prized pieces
Crowns (10) 1935 (2) NEF and Good Fine/Fine, 1937 GVF, 1953 Fine, 1960 UNC, 1965 UNC, 1972 UNC, 1977 UNC, 1980 A/UNC, 1981 UNC , along with Fantasy Crown INA Patina Series 1879, Plain edge 35 grammes, by D.R.Golder, Prooflike UNC, and Penny 1797 About Fine
Crown 1831 Plain Edge Proof with W.W. incuse on truncation, ESC 271, Bull 2462, EF/GEF with some contact marks and edge nicks, William IV Crowns rare and desirable, and seldom offered in any grade, the William IV issue missing from many advanced Crown collections
Guatemala Fantasy 50 Quetzals 1995 Matt Proofs (42) some with matt finish one side and brilliant finish on the other, a mix of plain and milled edges, Fantasy 10 Quetzals 1995 Matt Proofs (45) some with matt finish one side and brilliant finish on the other, a mix of plain and milled edges, all said to be unique, Guatemala 50 Quetzals trial pieces 45mm diameter and unifaced (9) Silver with matt obverse only, Silver with matt finish both sides, Bronze with matt obverse only, Bronze and matt finish both sides, Cupro-Nickel with matt obverse only, Cupro-Nickel with matt finish both sides, Goldine with matt obverse only, Goldine with matt finish both sides, and Copper with matt finish on obverse only, UNC and unusual, Guatemala Fantasy mules (33) a wide selection of metals includes 2 in silver, all said to be either unique, or one of only 2 minted, including a double piedfort 50 Quetzals (96 grammes) an impressive 9mm thick, presumed silver, UNC, plus a further group of mixed Guatemala Fantasy coins (86) comprising 50 Quetzala (16), 10 Quetzals (44) and One Quetzal (26) Lustrous UNC a few with spots, and Guatemala Fantasy One Quetzal 1995 in Brass (95)
Honduras Fantasy Ten Lempiras 1995 Medallic Coinage Matt Proofs (45), a variety of types some with milled edges, some plain edge, some with die axis inverted, many have one side with matt finish and the other with brilliant finish, all said to be unique, UNC, Maldives Fantasy 250 Rufiyaa (41) some with coloured reverses, Lustrous UNC a few with spots
Groat 1862 Plain edge ProofESC 1955B, Bull 3357, Davies 1235, S.3913 in an NGC holder and graded PF63 Cameo, an exceptionally rare coin, it's rating of R5 by Bull is fully justified. Our archive database stretching back to 2003 shows that this is the first example we have offered. Internet searches have showed only one previous example offered for sale.
Penny 1806 Restrike Proof in copper, Obverse with perfect 1 and 0 in date, incuse curl to right of the tie-knot, Reverse with K and SOHO obliterated from the die, and ship with gunports in bold relief, plain edge, Peck 1349, R96 EF with some carbon spots on the obverse, rare
Crown 1831 Plain Edge Proof with W.W. incuse on truncation ESC 271, Bull 2462 nFDC deeply toned with flashes of gold, blue/green and magenta, a tiny, hardly noticeable edge nick on the reverse by ANNO mentioned for completeness, all William IV Crowns very rare and highly prized, one of the classic designs of the entire English milled series
Guinea 1774 Proof with a plain bevelled edge, S.3728, Wilson & Rasmussen 95, die axis upright, this example without the die flaw often associated with this type (both types noted to exist -see illustration and notes in Wilson and Rasmussen Page 140 footnote), in an NGC holder and graded PF63 Cameo, a most attractive piece exhibiting a considerably superior level of finish to the currency coin. Would make a handsome and attractive addition to any quality collection of early milled gold
Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign, Half Sovereign and Quarter Sovereign - The United Kingdom 2022 GoldPlain Edge ProofPiedfortPattern Set, The Platinum (70th) Jubilee issue, Reverse: A new reverse, by Timothy Noad, of The Royal Coat of Arms, a most impressive new design befitting of this historic occasion. A superb and rare set. FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet. only 70 sets have been issued, and given the popularity of preciously issued commemorative Sovereign reverses, demand will almost certainly outstrip supply for this impressive set.
Crown 1839 Plain Edge ProofESC 279, Bull 2560 UNC and lustrous with blue and golden tone over original lustre, a series of fine hairlines in front of the bust has caused a shallow depression in the field, the edge with some smoothing in places, the Crowns of this date only issued in the Proof set of the year
Sovereign 1871 George and the DragonPlain Edge Proof, with Large incomplete B.P. in exergue, wider date with the last 1 higher and slightly more distant from the 7, dragon with lower claws detached, 8.02 grammes, die axis upright, S.3856, UNC with some hairlines, retaining much original mint brilliance, the obverse with some small contact marks in the field below VIC, 1871 Proof Sovereigns of all types are extremely rare and highly prized
Groat 1839 Plain Edge Proof, die axis inverted ESC 1933A, Bull 3325, A/UNC, much rarer than the die axis upright coin issued for the Proof sets of this date
Fantasy Crown-sized (6) 1826 Piedfort (49.93 grammes, silver coloured presumed base metal), 1831 William IV in golden alloy (41.21 grammes), 1879 VictoriaYoung Head Crown Reverse, in silver,. Hallmarked on the edge (28.12 grammes), 1905 George and the Dragon reverse (silver coloured, presumed base metal, 1953 Elizabeth II, Reverse: Shields cruciform, in silver, plain edge, hallmarked on the edge (22.45 grammes), Ecu 1994 brass coloured Uniface Reverse only Sir Francis Drake, all UNC some prooflike
Half Sovereign 1831 Small size Plain edge Proof GVF/EF heavily hairlined, with slight depressions in the obverse field, 3.34 grammes, an opportunity to obtain an example of this very rare issue at a fraction of the cost of a high grade example
Groat 1839 Plain Edge Proof, die axis inverted, ESC 1933A, Bull 3325, UNC or very near so and lustrous, with some colourful toning in the legends, rated R2 by Bull, much rarer than the upright die axis coin of this type
Queen Mary 2 - 2004 The Official Commemorative Medal, Reverse: Side View of the ship QM2 above with CUNARD below. 38mm diameter in 22 carat gold, 39.94 grammes, Plain edge, Gold Proof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, only 100 pieces minted
Shilling 1831 Plain Edge Proof with upright die axis alignment, ESC 1266, Bull 2488, nFDC and with an attractive blue-grey tone, the obverse with a scratch in the field. The edge shows a small flaw at 12o'clock
Pennies and Halfpennies (8) Pennies (4) 1831 .W.W on truncation Peck 1458 Good Fine, a little dirty in part of the legend, this possibly removable with care, 1857 Plain Trident Peck 1514 EF with traces of lustre, 1858 8 over 7 Peck 1516 EF with some small tone spots, 1877 Freeman 91 dies 8+J EF with streaky metal mix, Halfpennies (4) 1799 (2) 6 Raised Gunports Peck 1249 UNC or very near so and nicely toned, the obverse with small traces of surface residue, Plain Hull Peck 1251 VF cleaned and retoned, now with an attractive blue/green gold and magenta tone, 1827 Peck 1438 GVF with traces of lustre and some edge nicks, Halfpenny 1853 as Peck 1539 with a raised dot between the T and O of VICTORIA EF/GEF with a trace of lustre, 1937 ProofFreeman 430 dies 1+A, A/UNC
Farthing 1665 Copper Proof, Obverse: Bust of the King with long hair, date below, Reverse: Britannia seated left on a globe, with shield and spear, with a fold of loose drapery beneath the right elbow, Plain edge, Peck 434, NVF, Rare
Half Sovereign 1839 Plain edge Proof with reverse inverted S.3859 UNC with some hairlines and a few small tone spots, retaining much original mint brilliance, the 1839 Proofs always desirable and much sought after
Halfcrown 1831 Plain Edge Proof with WW in script ESC 658, Bull 2473 (Bull quotes old ESC 657 for this coin in error), UNC with some hairlines, retaining much original brilliance, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Sixpence 1831 Milled Edge Proof ESC 1671, Bull 2500, Davies 360P, nFDC and lustrous, considerably scarcer than the Plain edge Proof from the sets, Our archive database stretching back to 2003 shows that this is only the second example we have offered, and the first since 2010.
Halfpenny 1694 ProofPeck 612 on a flan of 31 mm and upright die axis alignment, with the T.M on the obverse about 2.5mm apart with no stop after BRITANNIA; the flan flaw on the reverse rim is present; struck on a flan of 1mm thickness with a plain edge GVF with a dig at the top of the obverse, Very rare and seldom offered
Sovereign 1871 George and the Dragon, Large B.P., Die Axis upright, Plain Edge ProofS.3856, Wilson & Rasmussen 316, rated R4. Extremely Rare (Estimated 11-20 examples known) the portrait and reverse design retaining much original mint brilliance and frosting. in a PCGS holder and graded PR64 DCAM
Guinea 1774 ProofS.3728 Wilson & Rasmussen 95, upright die alignment, Plain bevelled edge, in a PCGS holder and graded PR64 Cameo, and with WINGS gold sticker (choice for the stated grade) a superb piece, choice and rare, showing the characteristic die flaw in the reverse field associated on some examples of this type (see illustration and notes in Wilson and Rasmussen Page 140 footnote). Stunning detail and eye appeal, the quality of strike considerably superior to the comparable currency issues of the period, a handsome and attractive addition to any quality collection of early milled gold. The only one graded by PCGS so yet another indication of this coins rarity
Halfcrown 1831 Plain Edge Proof, WW in block, ESC 657, Bull 2473, Davies 320, dies 1A, obverse with small edge beads, retaining much original lustre and frosting, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1831 Plain Edge Proof, WW in block, ESC 657, Bull 2473, Davies 320, dies 1A, obverse with small edge beads, 13.49 grammes, EF the obverse with some hairlines in the fields, possibly lightly cleaned in the past
Sovereign 1839 Plain Edge ProofS.3852, die axis inverted, Second I in BRITANNIARUM missing the top left serif and appears as a reversed 1. A/UNC with some hairlines and thin scratches, the obverse with frosted bust and retaining much mint lustre, weight 7.65 grammes. Many different weights have been recorded on the Proof Sovereigns of this year, on examples with either die axis alignment, and examples in and around this weight have been previously recorded. The 1839 Sovereigns are always desirable and keenly sought after on the rare occasions they are offered
Halfcrown 1839 Plain Edge Proof, One Plain and One ornate fillet, W.W Raised on truncation, ESC 670, Bull 2708, in a PCGS holder and graded PR62, 1839 Halfcrowns of all types very desirable and much prized
Crown 1831 WW incuse on truncation Plain edge Proof, ESC 271, Bull 2462, die axis inverted, 27.34 grammes, nFDC with rich original gold and blue/green tone, a very rare and desirable type forming part of the Proof set of the year. All William IV Crowns are highly prized and this type is missing from many advanced Crown collections
Crown 1847 Gothic, Plain Edge Proof with N over inverted N in UNITA ESC 291, Bull 291b, this overstrike recorded only on the pure silver .999 issue, 27.87 grammes, EF once cleaned and with some contact marks, a very rare type and seldom offered in any grade
Halfcrown 1839 Plain edge Proof, One Plain and One Ornate fillet, WW Raised on truncation, weight 13.33 grammes, ESC 670, Bull 2708, FDC or very near so, the portrait retaining much mint frosting, surfaces with superb gold, olive and purple toning, a choice and stunning piece that captures the full beauty of the engraver's work
Half Guinea 1787 Plain edge Proof 4.94 grammes S.3735 NEF the fields with even light tooling, we note this coin now lists at £9500 in FDC in the Spink catalogue
Sovereign 1839 Plain edge Proof, Die Axis inverted, second I in BRITANNIARUM a reversed 1, S.3852 some hairlines in the fields otherwise UNC and retaining much original mint lustre and brilliance
Half Sovereign 1831 Small Size Plain edge ProofS.3830 in an NGC holder and graded PF61 Ultra Cameo. Some hairlines in the field, but retaining much lustre and frosting. Seldom offered
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
Sovereign 1839 Plain Edge Proof, Die Axis upright, this being the type originally in the 1839 Proof sets. S.3852, Wilson and Rasmussen 302, 7.69 grammes, UNC with some minor scuffs and hairlines and small rim nicks, nevertheless retaining much mint brilliance and eye appeal, an extremely rare issue and seldom offered, indeed we note we not offered this type since 2004. Many different weights have been recorded on this type, ranging from 7.69 grammes to 7.89 grammes
Crown 1839 Plain edge ProofESC 279, Bull 2560, approaching EF, the reverse retaining some original lustre under a colourful tone, the reverse field with a small flan flaw by the AN of BRITANNIAR
Halfcrown 1816 Plain edge ProofESC 615. Bull 2087, UNC and lustrous with some hairlines and small nicks in the obverse field, minor rim nicks barely detract, Very Rare
Crowns Edward VIII Patterns (3) 1936 (2) the first with right facing bust, similar to the Pobjoy Mint Hearn-style issue X#M4, weight 30.64 grammes, the edge plain with EP mark, Lustrous UNC, the second with left-facing bust, Plain edged in Spink box Prooflike UNC with light golden tone, 1937 Bust right, milled edge, similar to the Pobjoy Mint 1972 issues, 31.17 grammes Lustrous UNC in Spink box
Guinea 1787 Plain Edge Proof with plain borders, by L.Pingo, Wilson and Rasmussen 104 (rated R3), weight 8.09 grammes, GEF and lustrous with some hairlines and a small edge nick, we note that Spink lists at FDC £14,000. Note: Wilson and Rasmussen states that there are two examples in the British Museum weighing 7.26 grammes and 8.55 grammes respectively
Half Sovereign 1839 Plain edge Proof, die axis upright S.3859 nFDC with some hairlines, the reverse with three small spots above the second A in BRITANNIARUM, retaining much original mint brilliance, Very Rare, this only the second we have offered in 15 years
Crown 1847 Gothic Plain Edge ProofESC 291, 27.97 grammes, UNC with minor cabinet friction, and with an attractive and colourful tone, with much eye appeal, the plain edge with some small scratches not visible from either obverse or reverse
Halfpennies18th CenturyNorfolk (5) Norwich 1793 R.Campin DH20 VF, Norwich 1793 Arms/Loom, edge John Harveys of Norwich DH43 VF, Norwich undated Bottle/Hope pointing to T of Prosperity, Plain edge, DH23b GVF, Norwich 1792 Dunham & Yallop Shop Front/Arms, DH28 About EF, Norwich undated Castle and Lion/Plough and Shuttle DH17 EF and prooflike with collectors number inked in field
Half Sovereign 1831 Plain Edge ProofS.3830 UNC the obverse with two depressions in the fields, many hairlines suggest old cleaning, the reverse with some hairlines to the right of the shield
Penny 1858 No WW GEF with traces of lustre ands a few minor spots, Penny 1890 Narrow date (14 1/2 teeth date spacing) VG, along with Fantasy pieces (3) ShillingEdward VIII 1937 in silver, Prooflike UNC, Fantasy Crown 1879 Three Graces INA Retro series, plain edge, in copper Lustrous UNC, Ireland Fantasy Crown 1901 plain edge in copper Lustrous UNC
Half Sovereign 1839 Plain edge Proof, die axis upright S.3859 nFDC with a small scuff to the right of the shield, retaining almost full mint brilliance
Halfpennies19th CenturyWarwickshire, Atherstone, Sir George Chetwynd, Grendon 1842. (22 pieces) Obverse: Bust to right: "SIR GEORGE CHETWYND BARONET. 1842.". Reverse: Coat of Arms of the Chetwynd family: "GRENDON HALFPENNY". Plain edge. Privately issued by Sir George Chetwynd, a great numismatist of the 19th century, for fellow collectors. His collection was sold over four days in September 1872, Bell Warwickshire No: A2, Davis Token Coinage of Warwickshire No: 821 Lustrous UNC, many prooflike, some with spots
Half Guinea 1787 Plain edge ProofS.3735 Wilson and Rasmussen 130, weight 4.78 grammes, Practically mint state with much brilliance, extremely rare with Spink now listing at £6500 FDC, Ex-London Coins Auction A128 7/3/2010 Lot 1306
Halfcrown 1831 WW in block, Plain Edge ProofESC 657 some small rim nicks at 6 o'clock on the reverse otherwise toned UNC attractively toned with much underlying brilliance
Sovereign 1880S Shield S.3855, Marsh 76 EF with some contact marks, the fields with a prooflike or Specimen quality, substantially superior to the currency pieces of the period, we note Proof are listed of this date and mint, but only occur with plain edges, this a milled edge piece
Halfcrown 1831 Plain edge Proof WW in script ESC 658 UNC with some light contact marks on the obverse, the reverse with a colourful underlying tone, retaining some original mint brilliance
Groat 1838 Plain Edge Proof, Reverse upright, unlisted by ESC, Coincraft VY4D-020, weight 1.89 grammes, only Good Fine and with some surface marks, including some to the edge. The rims on both sides in high relief, Very Rare
USA ‘Truman’ INA Retro PatternDollars. Obverse portrait of President Harry S. Truman facing right, after the portrait on the inauguration medal. Reverse, American eagle on olive branch before the White House, denomination (1 Dollar) below, in 8 experimental metals: .925 Silver, Nickel silver, Golden alloy, Aluminium, Pewter, Cupro-nickel, Copper, Bronzed (Antiqued) Copper. Plain edge. Each coin numbered 28 out of 50 sets UNC and Prooflike
USA ‘Truman’ INA Retro PatternDollars. Obverse portrait of President Harry S. Truman facing right, after the portrait on the inauguration medal. Reverse, American eagle on olive branch before the White House, denomination (1 Dollar) below, in 8 experimental metals: .925 Silver, Nickel silver, Golden alloy, Aluminium, Pewter, Cupro-nickel, Copper, Bronzed (Antiqued) Copper. Plain edge. Each coin numbered 3 out of 50 sets UNC and Prooflike
Crowns Edward VIII 1936 INA Patina Pattern series (8) in 8 different metals: Obverse Right facing portrait by P.Metcalfe with date in roman numerals. Reverse George and the Dragon . Plain edge. Struck in .925 silver, Golden Alloy, Copper, Gold-coated copper, Aluminium, Pewter, Polished Steel and NickelSilver. Only 100 struck of each type. Prooflike UNC all with certificates
Crowns Edward VIII 1936 INA Patina Pattern series (8) in 8 different metals: Obverse Right facing portrait by P.Metcalfe with date in roman numerals. Reverse George and the Dragon . Plain edge. Struck in .925 silver, Golden Alloy, Copper, Gold-coated copper, Aluminium, Pewter, Polished Steel and NickelSilver. Only 100 struck of each type. Prooflike UNC all with certificates
Crowns George V 1918 INA Patina Pattern series (8) in 8 different metals: Obverse Right facing portrait by Bertram Mackennal. Reverse George and the Dragon with date below. Plain edge. Struck in .925 silver, Golden Alloy, Copper, Gold-coated copper, Aluminium, Pewter, Polished Steel and NickelSilver. Only 100 struck of each type. Prooflike UNC all with certificates
Crowns George V 1918 INA Patina Pattern series (8) in 8 different metals: Obverse Right facing portrait by Bertram Mackennal. Reverse George and the Dragon with date below. Plain edge. Struck in .925 silver, Golden Alloy, Copper, Gold-coated copper, Aluminium, Pewter, Polished Steel and NickelSilver. Only 100 struck of each type. Prooflike UNC all with certificates
Crowns George V 1918 INA Patina Pattern series (8) in 8 different metals: Obverse Right facing portrait by Bertram Mackennal. Reverse George and the Dragon with date below. Plain edge. Struck in .925 silver, Golden Alloy, Copper, Gold-coated copper, Aluminium, Pewter, Polished Steel and NickelSilver. Only 100 struck of each type. Prooflike UNC all with certificates
Halfcrown 1831 Plain edge Proof with WW in script, with upright die axis alignment, unrecorded by ESC, Davies or Spink however we note that Coincraft lists the piece as W4HC-025 and also Spink lists an 1831 Crown with a similar die axis alignment, FDC or very near so with a deep blue and green tone. Weight 13.74 grammes. Cataloguers note: Coincraft states that these pieces were possibly struck at a later date, indeed, close inspection of the coin shows that the rim is of a wider type and more akin to the later currency pieces 1834-1837 and also states that some of these weigh 'c.13 grammes', We note there was no example of this type in the Colin Adams Collection
Sovereign 1831 Proof (Plain edge), CGS variety 03 nFDC and graded 78 by CGS, hard to find in any grade and this being the finest so far recorded by CGS
Crown 1831 W.WYON on truncation, Plain edge ProofESC 273 UNC with very light cabinet friction, by far the rarer of the two silver types, slabbed and graded CGS 78, Ex-London Coins Auction A111 27/11/2005 Lot 885
Crown 1831 W.W. on truncation Plain Edge ProofESC 271 UNC, attractively toned with a couple of small edge bruises and nicks, the coin overall with much eye appeal, slabbed and graded by NGC somewhat conservatively at PF60
Crown 1847 Gothic Plain Edge in .999 silver ESC 291A, m over inverted m in dom, rated R6, far rarer than the standard Plain edge Proofs, As struck attractively toned with some hairlines and a light scratch in the obverse field
Third Guinea 1776 Pattern by Yeo, Laureate Bust right obverse with legend GEORGIVS.III.DEI.GRATIA, reverse with crowned lion standing on a crown MAG.BRI.FR.ET.HIB.REX plain edge, choice and proof nFDC and graded PR63CAM by PCGS, Ex Terner, Rasmussen and Wilson 137 (r 3) Extremely rare, certainly the first we have seen
IrelandPenny 1805 Copper Proof, Plain edge, stated to be a later restrike by Taylor, KM#148.2 toned nFDC with a rim cud on the reverse at 2 to 3 o'clock
Crown 1839 Plain edge Proof, as ESC 279 with die axis inverted CGS variety 02, the reverse retaining much brilliance, the obverse with a choice blue and gold tone, slabbed and graded CGS 82, cross-graded MS65 by ICCS
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