Five Guineas 1693 S.3422 Obverse conjoined busts of joint monarchs right. GVLIELMVS ET MARIA DEI GRATIA. Reverse, crowned garnished square topped arms, lion of Nassau in centre. Edge year QVINTO in raised letters on edge, in a PCGS holder and graded MS62, with Prooflike and brilliant fields, a piece with remarkable eye appeal, the bust and reverse design lightly frosted, retaining much mint lustre, must surely be one of the finest known examples of this short series. At the time of writing, the PCGS Population report shows one example graded MS62+ and another at MS63 being the only finer examples. Across the entire William and Mary series combining all Five Guinea dates and varieties, only 4 examples have been graded higher by PCGS. and in August 2020 an example dated 1692 and graded MS63 by PCGS realised $384,000 in Heritage, and is now being offered for private treaty sale at $499,000, and we can tell you that that the difference in grade between MS62 and 63 is negligible. William and Mary were spouses who reigned over the kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland. They began their joint reign in February 1689 after they were offered the throne by the Convention Parliament. James II (Mary’s father) had fled the country and William and Mary occupied what was in effect a vacant throne. They were the first joint rulers in England for over 800 years, although Philip II and Mary I had appeared on English coinage together. Mary was to reign until her death from smallpox in December 1694 and William continued his rule alone, until his death in March 1702. The reign of William and Mary was brief and their coins are relatively scarce.
Five Pounds 1902 Matt Proof, a high relief example giving an almost three-dimensional effect , so much so that the coin rocks when placed on a flat surface. Apparently new dies were swiftly introduced to give a lower relief with consequent savings due to reduced striking pressure and less consequent die wear. nFDC the reverse with some hairlines below the horse's tail. An Extremely Rare and eye-catching piece. We note a similar example sold in London Coins Auction A151 6/12/2015 Lot 2416 for £6000 hammer price
Sovereign 1937 ProofS.4076 in an NGC holder and graded PF65* the star designation only given to choice coins with exceptional eye appeal and quality for the given grade. Less than 1% of all coins receive this and many of these pieces are just short of Cameo designation
Two Pounds 1893 ProofS.3873, AU/GEF lightly cleaned with some hairlines and a small scuff on the portrait. Very rare with a low mintage of just 773 pieces
Half Guinea 1791 S.3735 GEF and lustrous with prooflike fields, the reverse with a two thin scratches in the right field, a very high grade example with much eye appeal, examples in this high grade are seldom encountered
Crown 1935 Raised Edge ProofESC 378, Bull 3655 nFDC with minor toning and very light hairlines only, in the original red box of issue retaining virtually full mint brilliance, and a scratch or fault easily overlooked in the King's ear
Halfcrown 1953 Proof, Obverse 1 Reverse A. The Very Rare Obverse 1 Proof with the weakly struck first portrait, I of DEI points to a space. The Proof version of the early portrait, as used in the 1953 currency plastic set. Davies 2310, S.4137 UNC with minor nicks and hairlines, retaining much original mint lustre and brilliance
Half Sovereign 2017 S.SB11 Proof nFDC uncased in capsule with some minor light scratches in the exergue, retaining full practically full mint brilliance
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
Half Sovereign 1817 Milled Edge ProofS.3786, Wilson & Rasmussen 204. Reverse with crowned angular shield, with dot below. Frosted Bust and Reverse design on brilliant fields, in a PCGS holder and graded PR64DCAM. Of 7 examples on the PCGS Population Report, only this coin and one other have achieved the Deep Cameo designation. Only one is graded higher
Half Sovereign 1826 ProofS.3804, Wilson & Rasmussen 249. Without the extra tuft of hair. in a PCGS holder and graded PR65DCAM, a stunning example of the Proof striking from the sets of the year. The Proof striking accentuates the intricacy of the design, and truly enhances the work of the designer. We note only 7 examples of this type have been graded by PCGS. An example graded PR65+ DCAM and a PR66 DCAM are the only finer graded pieces. A very sought after issue with a tiny mintage of 150 pieces, this type missing from many advanced milled gold and/or Half Sovereign collections
Two Pounds 1831 ProofS.3828, 15.79 grammes, EF/About EF with some surface marks, Very Rare, Krause states a mintage of 225 pieces, although only 150 were in sets, Ex-LCA A162 Lot 2723 realised £5500 hammer price
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
Two Pounds 1893 ProofS.3873 UNC and lustrous, close examination reveals light scratches and tooling the fields, still an attractive piece and retaining much brilliance
Five Pound Crown 2018 Prince George 5th Birthday, Reverse: A modern depiction of St. George slaying the Dragon S.L63, FDC uncased in capsule, with no certificate, only 175 pieces issued and with these forming part of the original Gold Proof Set, this represents an opportunity for Crown collectors to purchase this as a single piece
Five Pounds 1902 Matt ProofS.3966 in an NGC holder and graded PF61 Matte, from the Coronation Proof Set of the year, this and the currency issue the only Five Pounds issues of Edward VII
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
Two Pounds 1902 Matt ProofS.3968 in an NGC holder and graded PF63 Matte, from the Coronation Proof Set of the Year, this and the currency issue the only Two Pounds issues of Edward VII
Half Sovereign 1923SA ProofS.4010 in a PCGS holder and graded PR64, the 1923 Pretoria Mint Gold Proofs are always very sought after issues, being the only George V Gold Proofs available from this mint
Twopence 1797 Proof in Bronzed Copper Peck 1075 KT3 nFDC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the only example thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfpenny 1868 Bronze ProofFreeman 305 dies 7+G nFDC with traces of lustre in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, Ex-Cheshire Collection NGC PF64 BN this data recorded at the time of LCGS Encapsulation, (the ticket no longer with the coin), the second finest known of 4 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Two Pounds 2018 200th Anniversary of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein S.K47 Gold Proof nFDC retaining practically full mint brilliance, uncased in capsule, no certificate
Crown 1935 Raised Edge ProofESC 378, Bull 3655 UNC to FDC the obverse toned in the legends, the reverse retaining much brilliance, with a subtle blue/green and gold tone, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Crown 1935 Raised edge ProofESC 378, Bull 3655, Lustrous UNC with some toning, the obverse with two small tone spots, in the red box of issue with Royal Mint type written note
Double Florin 1887 Arabic 1 ProofESC 396, Bull 2698 EF with some contact marks, attractively toned, retaining some mint brilliance, the portrait frosted
Sovereign 2014 the errormule, the Obverse a currency strike, the Reverse frosted and resembling a Proof striking, uncased in capsule with certificate number 00107
Farthing 1868 Bronze ProofPeck 1882, UNC and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, very rare and missing from many advanced Farthing collections. Ex-Finchampstead Collection
Two Pounds 2019 Samuel+Pepys&category=9&searchtype=1" rel="tag">Samuel Pepys Last Diary Entry 350th Anniversary S.K57 Gold Proof FDC uncased in capsule, no certificate, the gold issue rare with only 350 pieces issued
Half Sovereign 1989 500th Anniversary of the First Gold Sovereign S.SB3 Proof nFDC lightly toned in the reverse field, uncased in capsule, no certificate
Crown 1902 Matt ProofESC 362, Bull 3562 UNC overall with a light and attractive golden tone, the reverse with a darker area of tone near the rim at 2 to 3 o'clock
Crown 1927 ProofESC 367, Bull 3631 UNC/nFDC the obverse with some hairlines, overall retaining much original mint brilliance and considerable eye appeal
Shilling 1875 ESC 1327, Bull 3045, Die Number 70 UNC with prooflike fields, enhanced by a subtle blue/green tone on the obverse, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, formerly in an NGC holder and graded MS63, the NGC data recorded at the time of LCGS slabbing
Shilling 1911 ProofESC 1421, Bull 3800, Davies 1792, dies 3A, I of GEORGIVS points to a bead, Full neck, nFDC with grey tone and underlying touches of blue and gold
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
Half Sovereign 1821 ProofS.3802 UNC retaining much original mint brilliance and touches of red toning in places, the obverse with some light tooling in the field between the King's forehead and D:G:, a true rarity and one-year type design. The reverse by Pistrucci is considered to be one of the classic and most beautiful 19th Century designs. We note the currency coin now lists at £5750, this being rated R5 by Marsh, (estimated 9-14 known) the Proof coin now listing at £8500, a considerably more rare and desirable coin, and seldom offered for sale. Our archive database shows that we have only offered one previous example, this was in November 2003. This type missing from many advanced Half Sovereign collections, one of a number of high grade and George IV gold pieces in this sale
Sovereign 1887M Young Head, Shield Reverse, Marsh 68, a superior and highly lustrous example, GEF/UNC and prooflike, Very Rare and desirable, especially so in the high grade, rated R3 by Marsh and fully justified, the finest example we have offered in 17 years, we note an example described as EF in London Coins Auction A155 4/12/2016 (Lot 1527) realised £3000 hammer price, this coin considerably superior
Shilling 1927 Second Reverse Matt ProofESC 1440A, Bull 3831 listed as 'not traced' by Bull who listed the rarity as R7 (one or two believed to exist). Stated by Krause to have been produced for photographic purposes only. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 91. As struck with very small tone spots, of the highest rarity and would enhance any high quality Shilling collection. Ex-Goldbergs Pre-Long Beach sale 85 May 31-Jun 2 2015 Lot 3924
Five Pounds 1911 ProofS.3994 EF with some contact marks, an affordable example of this one-year type with a low mintage of just 2812 pieces, we note top grade examples now being offered in excess of £10,000
Two Pounds 1911 ProofS.3995 in an NGC holder and graded PF64 Cameo, retaining practically full mint brilliance with a hint of toning. Full sharp striking as on the popular Proof gold coinage of this year
Sovereign 1937 ProofS.4076 in an NGC holder and graded PF66, at the time of writing, only 6 examples have been graded higher in the combined Population Reports of PCGS and NGC, an ever popular coin always sought after in the highest grades
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 1893 LVI ProofESC 304, Bull 2594, Davies 505 dies 2A T of VICTORIA points between two rim teeth, UNC with some light hairlines, displaying a pleasing and colourful tone over considerable mint brilliance
Five Pound Crown 2001 Centenary of the End of the Victorian Era S.L9 Gold Proof both sides reverse frosted, a small area of toning by REG, otherwise FDC, uncased
Three ShillingBank Token 1811 Bust type Proof, Obverse A2 with 5 Berries in Wreath and front leaf pointing between D and E of DEI Reverse with 26 Acorns. Unlisted by ESC as a Proof striking, appears to be a Proof of ESC 410 (as Bull 2068) An extremely attractive example, all Proof issues very desirable and seldom seen, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Halfpenny 1839 Bronzed Proof, as Peck 1523 but with 39 over 43 in the date, these produced from an altered 1843 die. The 1839 Proof sets were issued strictly to order until the mid-1840s, by which time the 1839 die was worn out. In a PCGS holder and graded PR65
Sovereign 2017 Gold ProofPiedfort - 200th Anniversary of the re-introduction of the Gold Sovereign, Reverse: George and the Dragon within Order of the Garter, in the style of the original George III design. S.SC11 in an NGC holder and graded PF70 Ultra Cameo. Only 3750 minted, the first ever UK Gold Piedfort Sovereign issue, these quickly sold out when first released by the Royal Mint and remain highly sought after
One Shilling and SixpenceBank Token 1812 Proof with small lettering on the reverse ESC 975, Bull 2117, rated R7 by Bull and of the highest rarity. (1-2 examples believed to exist). Obverse and reverse with a choice deep blue and grey tone. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85
Farthing 1930 VIP Proof/Proof of record Freeman 614 dies 3+B lightly toned retaining much mint lustre, these George V VIP Proof issues were produced in extremely small numbers and all are rated R18 by Freeman. (6-15 examples believed to exist). In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88
Half Sovereign 1911 ProofS.4006 nFDC with some hairlines and a small area of discolouration by St. George's cape, retaining considerable mint lustre and brilliance
Two Pounds 2014 100th Anniversary of the First World War - Lord KitchenerS.K34 Gold Proof FDC or near so with some small flecks of tone, uncased in capsule
Double Florin 1887 Arabic 1 ProofESC 396, Bull 2698 UNC/AU with contact marks, hairlines and a small edge bruise, retaining some original brilliance, the portrait frosted
Halfcrown 1953 Proof. Obverse 1 Reverse A. Obverse 1:- I of DEI points to a space, weakly struck portrait. A Proof version of the early portrait, Davies 2310, as used in the plastic set. Listed as 'To be confirmed' by Davies. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88
Farthing 1868 Bronze ProofFreeman 520 dies 3+B, UNC with some lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, a popular issue, the Proof Bun Head issues considerably sharper and with higher relief than the currency issues
Sovereign 2014 the errormule, the reverse highly frosted and resembling a Proof strike, paired with a currency obverse, a known variety, although unlisted as such by the Spink catalogue, the 'Proof' reverse with the odd tiny nick and tiny flecks of tone, the obverse choice, retaining full lustre and brilliance, BU/nFDC an exceptionally nice example
Farthing 1806 Copper ProofPeck 1389 KF17, Obverse with Portrait 1 with incuse side whiskers, Reverse with Britannia's hair waved on the top, the olive branch with 7 leaves, all attached, attractively toned and with very light friction, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Ex-Finchampstead Collection
Britannia £25 One Quarter Ounce 2018 Platinum ProofS.BO23 in an NGC holder 'One of the First 50 Struck' comes with original Royal Mint certificate number 46 and booklet
Sovereign 1987 S.SC2 Proof nFDC with light handling marks, retaining practically full mint brilliance, uncased in capsule, with Westminster certificate
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