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
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
Crown 1831 W.W on truncation Plain edge ProofESC 271 UNC toned with underlying mint lustre and some light contact marks, all William IV Crowns highly sought after and missing from most Crown collections
Crown 1847 Gothic Plain Edge ProofESC 291 UNC with grey tone, slabbed and graded CGS 82, the finest of 4 examples thus far recorded by the CGS Population Report. Cataloguers note:- Gothic Crowns rarely achieve grades above CGS 80, study of the Population Report shows that at the time of writing only 4 examples of all Gothic types and dates have graded 80 or above (CGS 80 x 2 and CGS 82 x 2)
Crown 1821 Plain edge Proof struck in copper ESC 249 nFDC, slabbed and graded CGS 82, Ex-NGC PF61 BN. Ex-Cheshire Collection, Extremely Rare, rated R6 by ESC, (3 or 4 examples known) Cataloguers note:- having had the opportunity to examine the coin before slabbing, it is apparent that traces of edge lettering remain in places so the note in ESC stating that this may be the SECUNDO edge coin with the lettering removed, would seem to be correct.
Sixpence 1867 Plain Edge Proof, Davies Dies 3A with upright die alignment (similar to the rare 1871 and 1879 Proof issues), the Proof issue listed by ESC, Davies, Krause and Spink is listed only as a milled edge Proof and never listed as a Plain edge coin. Die Number 24, this number previously unrecorded on a Proof strike (previously it was thought that the Proof issues were only from Die Number 2) extensive research by the vendor over a number of years has recorded only 5 milled edge examples (all die number 2), and just this example as a Plain edge Proof, UNC and with an attractive grey tone, the high points with just a hint of cabinet friction, previously from the Bole&searchtype=1">Alfred Bole Collection (Ex-DNW 16/3/2011 Lot 191), quite possibly unique
Groat 1839 Plain Edge Proof, Reverse Inverted ESC 1933A UNC with some hairlines and a couple of rim nicks, much rarer than the Reverse upright type struck for the Proof Sets of this year Ex LCA 133 Lot 395 realised £250
USA 1859 James Ross Snowden Mint Medal, an impressive piece, 79mm diameter in Bronze with plain edge, by Anthony C. Paquet. Obverse: facing bust with legend, Presented to James Ross Snowden, Director Of The Mint, By His Personal Friends, As A Mark Of Regard For Him As An Officer, And Their Esteem For Him As A Citizen, in concentric lines. Paquet F. on the truncation and the date of 1859 below the bust. Reverse: United States Mint Building :- The Mint Of The United States Of AmericaPhiladelphia. In exergue: Built 1832, Rendered Fire Proof 1856. This is an extremely popular medal featuring Mint Director Snowden on the obverse, and an exceptional depiction of the second Philadelphia Mint building on the reverse, A/UNC and nicely tone with a few small spots
Guatemala One Quetzal 1995 Gold Matt Proof with plain edge, in an NGC holder grading PF65 the plain edge coins listed by Krause 'Unusual World Coins' as X#Pn2 or Pn4 Unique in gold
Guinea 1789 Pattern in copper by Lewis Pingo, as the currency piece but a Plain edge Proof struck on a thick flan of 7.45 grammes, Toned UNC and excessively rare
AustraliaFlorins Edward VIII 1937 INA Retro Patterns (8) Obverse right facing portrait of the King by P.Metcalfe, Reverse Australian Coat of Arms. Milled edge, Struck in 8 metals one each in .925 silver, Golden alloy, Platinum coloured metal, aluminium, nickel silver, Piedfortcopper, Gold coated copper (Barton's metal), silver coated Piedfort, Plain edge, (only 18 sets made) Lustrous UNC and Prooflike
AustraliaFlorins Edward VIII 1937 INA Retro Patterns (5) Obverse left facing portrait of the King by D.R.Golder, Reverse Australian Coat of Arms. Plain edge, Struck in 5 metals one each in .925 silver, Platinum coloured metal, aluminium, Piedfortcopper, Gold coated copper (Barton's metal), Milled edge (only 18 sets made) Lustrous UNC and Prooflike
AustraliaFlorins Edward VIII 1937 INA Retro Patterns (5) Obverse left facing portrait of the King by D.R.Golder, Reverse Australian Coat of Arms. Plain edge, Struck in 5 metals one each in , Gold Coated CopperPiedfort, Copper Piedfort, Aluminium, Platinum coloured Alloy, and silver coated piedfort, Plain edge (only 18 sets made) Lustrous UNC and Prooflike
IndiaDollar (2 Rupees 8 Annas) Edward VIII INA Retro Patterns 1936 (8) Obverse P.Metcalfe Head of the King facing right, Reverse 1 DOLLAR 2 RUPEES 8 ANNAS Indian script and date 1936, One each of 8 different metals, Proof .925 Silver, Nickel Silver, Aluminium, Golden Alloy, Platinum coloured alloy, PiedfortCopper, Silver coated Piedfort, Gold plated copper, Plain edge, Lustrous UNC
IndiaDollar (2 Rupees 8 Annas) Edward VIII INA Retro Patterns 1936 (8) Obverse Head of the King by D.R.Golder facing left, Reverse 1 DOLLAR 2 RUPEES 8 ANNAS Indian script and date 1936, One each of 8 different metals, Proof .925 Silver, Nickel Silver, Aluminium, Golden Alloy, Platinum coloured alloy, PiedfortCopper, Silver coated Piedfort, Gold plated copper, Plain edge, Lustrous UNC
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